First leaked shots of Android Ice Cream Sandwich
- Category: Android Apps
- Friday, 12 August 2011
- Written by Kunal Khullar
Some new development related to Google's next version of Android is finally out. Android Ice Cream Sandwich was announced by Google at the Google I/O this year has finally made an appearance on a Nexus S. There are some visual changes and off course new features supported by the new platform.
First of all, the platform has taken a blue colour theme scheme, which I personally like. It will support NFC enabled devices and has a new notifications bar. More details have been provided by RootzWiki which include:
- Blue Themed
- Camera has built in panorama mode
- Will launch with Google Shopper and NFC Enabled devices will be able to utilize those features
- G-mail is all re-themed
- Will be available for the Nexus S
- Nexus Prime gets it first (expected) then other devices will follow after
- Not too many changes, just UI things, don’t think requirements are set too high for year old devices to run it
- The little icon in the bottom right, looks like a tray with multiple apps in it
- Google search bar embedded on very top like Honeycomb
- Apps/Widgets launcher a lot like Honeycomb
- This release is still very early, notice the theming of the power tray
Airtel 3G expands to 42 more towns of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh
- Category: Airtel
- Thursday, 11 August 2011
- Written by MobiGyaan Team
Bharti Airtel has announced the availability of its 3G services in 42 more towns of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh under the second phase of roll out. Airtel 3G services will now be available in a total of 54 towns of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh after the successful roll out in the second phase which covered Ratlam, Sagar, Satna, Rewa, Burhanpur, Khandwa, Ujjain, Harda, Bina, Singrauli and Sejbahar.
Airtel mobile customers will now be able to experience the Airtel 3G advantage and enjoy a host of innovative service capabilities including fast mobile internet access, Mobile TV, video calling, video streaming, social networking and high speed USB data cards.
Commenting on the second phase of roll out, Mr. Rajnish Kaul, Chief Executive Officer, Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh, Bharti Airtel Ltd said, “As we make 3G services available to 42 more towns, more and more customers across Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh will be empowered with high speed capabilities that will bring them closer to an all new world of possibilities. With a commitment towards delivering an unmatched service and network experience, we look forward to delighting our 3G customers with a host of innovative capabilities including Mobile TV, video calls, video streaming and social networking on-the-go”.
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New Nokia Symbian devices to be unveiled at Nokia Hong-Kong event?
- Category: Nokia
- Thursday, 11 August 2011
- Written by Kunal Khullar
According to rumours Nokia is planning to launch a few more symbian devices at the Nokia event in Hong-Kong which is dated from 23rd to the 26th of August. According to SymbianWorld, they have even received an invitation and the blog says that Nokia has stated to “showcase new Symbian product offering” which might include another latest Nokia smartphones and services.So it could be the new Belle devices that were leaked earlier and have got FCC approval as well. So if the rumours are true, Nokia jsut might announce the 600, 700 and the 701. Let's keep our fingers crossed, although Nokia has kept us waiting for Anna, but we dont mind some more Symbian goodness this year.
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BlackBerry Bold 9900 launches in India
- Category: BlackBerry
- Thursday, 11 August 2011
- Written by Kunal Khullar
Reasearch in Motion has launched the BlackBerry Bold 9900 in India today which will be the first of the newest devices that will run on the BlackBerry’s latest OS 7. The handset is also a first touch-and-type offering from the company with a nice sleek and lightweight design.
The new Bold 4, as it is being called, boasts a 2.8 inch capacitive touchscreen which is a 24bit display ansd ahs a 640x480 resolution. It has a 1.2GHz processor with 768MB of RAM and 8GB of internal memory and it is expandable upto 32GB. The full QWERTY-keyboard has an optical track-pad, a feature usually seen on a BlackBerry device. The camera is 5MP unit with capabilities of recording videos at 720p. Other features of the device include a 3.5mm jack, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, Augemented Reality, GPS and 1230mAH battery.
Boasting the new OS the handset will have the latest BlackBerry Messenger 6, which will be integrated throughout the handset and can be accessed from anywhere, even inside an app without having to switch to the messenger itself. New concepts like, NFC will be integrated into the battery cover of the device and Augmented Reality with the Wikitude browser, are some of the new attractions for the smartphone.
Ms. Frenny Bawa, Managing Director, India, RIM said, “We are thrilled to bring this outstanding new smartphone to the Indian market. We believe that customers will be extremely impressed with the exciting new features and exceptional performance delivered by the BlackBerry Bold 9900 and BalckBerry OS 7.”
The Bold 9900 is priced at Rs. 32,490
Samsung Galaxy Tab 750 and 730 launch event [Pictures]
- Category: Samsung
- Thursday, 11 August 2011
- Written by MobiGyaan Team
Samsung had launched two new tablets in India yesterday and we had invites for the event. We even got our hands on the devices and the accessories that Samsung will be launching with the tablets. Check out some of the pictures from the event, Oh and did we tell you that Lara Dutta was the official launch ambassador for the tablets?
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Tata Teleservices offers patriotic tunes this Independence Day
- Category: TATA DoCoMo
- Thursday, 11 August 2011
- Written by MobiGyaan Team
Tata Teleservices Limited has tied up with Universal Music Group, the world’s largest music content company, to offer exclusive rights of a patriotic song from the album called ‘SuperHeavy’ on August 15th. The key highlight of the album is a song called Satyamev Jayathe sung by international artists like A.R. Rahman, Mick Jagger, Dave Stewart, Joss Stone, and Damian Marley. Tata Teleservices will be offering exclusive rights of the music album for initial 3 weeks on the occasion of 64th Independence Day to its DOCOMO, and Tata Indicom customers.
Speaking at the occasion Mr. GurinderS ingh Sandhu, Head Marketing, Tata Teleservices said, “At the onset we would like to wish every Indian, A very Happy Independence Day! It is indeed a moment of pride and grandeur as we celebrate the 64th Independence Day.This Independence Day, we are offering something exclusive to our Tata DOCOMO and Indicom customers, where in they can enjoy the song that will add to the spirit of patriotism. Each song is a unique composition while the one that stands out is Satyameva Jayathe. The same is being highlighted in our current campaign that invites our customers to participate and explore their creativity. The contest is exciting, fun filled and above all patriotic!”
Tata DOCOMO and Tata Indicom subscribers can enjoy the music album in the form of Call Me Tune, My Song, wallpapers, full song and ringtones by simply dialing 55500 chargeable at 2p/second or SMS to 55500.
Tata DOCOMO and Tata Indicom subscribers can enjoy the music album in the form of Call Me Tune, My Song, wallpapers, full song and ringtones by simply dialing 55500 chargeable at 2p/second or SMS to 55500.
Why I think, It's time to TAB [Samsung Galaxy Tab 750]
- Category: Samsung
- Thursday, 11 August 2011
- Written by Puneet Jain
I can't hide my excitement to get my hands on this wonderful Tablet, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 750. I have seen this 10.1 inch Tablet in pics and in videos and am really looking forward to get a feel of the superbly built device. Wondering why I am so eager to try out this device, well here are a few reasons :
1. It Runs on Android : There is no doubt about the fact that I am an Android fan. The device runs on Android 3.1 and I am yet to try it. Taking a feel of goodness of Android 3.1 on the 10.1 inched Galaxy Tab 750 will surely be a treat.
2. 7000 mAh Battery : I own a Android phone, having a 1500 mAh, and use it as my primary device. I am in love with it, though my only complain with it is that the battery drains too fast. But with Galaxy Tab 750's monster battery that won't be a problem at all.
3. 1 GHz Processor : With Dual-core 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 processor on ULP GeForce GPU on Tegra 2 T20 chipset, I am expecting this device to deliver a great performance.
4. 10.1 inch screen : I don't like typing on small screens as I find it irritating at times. But with 10.1 inch screen of Galaxy Tab 750 that won't be an issue. Apart from that, as far as I know, no other well known Tablet manufacturer offers 10.1 inch screen on a Tablet.
5. The Cameras : Galaxy Tab 750 boasts a primary snapper of 3.15 MP with autofocus & LED flash and 2MP in the front.
6. Samsung Social Hub : Samsung Social Hub allows to access e-mails, texts, IM and SNS from one location. I don't need to use dedicated application for each of these, this will save my time and effort of switching between various apps.
7. Light weight and Slim : The device weighs around just 565 grammes and is superbly slim with a thickness of just 8.6mm, now that is pretty slim.
It's Time to TAB, what say?
Disclaimer : This article has been submitted as a contest entry on indiblogger.in. However the views expressed here are genuine.
Vodafone gives a heads-up for the upcoming F1 event in India
- Category: Vodafone
- Thursday, 11 August 2011
- Written by MobiGyaan Team
India will be hosting the first even Indian Grand Prix this year in the month of October. Vodafone is all set for the event and has announced its run up to the much-awaited motor racing event in India. As part of its plans, Vodafone announced the launch of ‘Vodafone Race to Fame’, a unique platform, which includes a host of activities. This initiative includes two different challenges ‘Vodafone Race to Fame- Life in the fast lane’ where 4 winners (2 consumers and 2 global enterprise customers) will get ‘a-money-can’t-buy’ experience, to spend the weekend with the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes (VMM) team during the motor racing event scheduled to be held at Noida from the 28th-30th October 2011. The ‘Vodafone Drive into the Big League’ extends an opportunity to small & medium enterprises to have their logo on the VMM cars that will race at the motor racing event in India.
The call for entries for ‘Vodafone Race to Fame -life in the fast lane’ will start from third week of August 2011. Vodafone customers and Global enterprise customers can register themselves on www.vodafone.in/race-to-fame. Shortlisted contestants will compete at Go-Karting tracks at select 6 cities in India. Participants will be tested on their intellectual & physical caliber basis various competitive activities. The lucky winners will get a thrilling chance to be a part of the VMM team & meet their favourite VMM drivers.
‘Vodafone Drive into the Big League’ gives small & medium enterprises an opportunity to have their logo on VMM car. Enterprises with a turnover greater than INR 10 crores and less than INR 250 crores & a total employee base of less than 1000 are eligible to participate. Shortlisted finalists will present their cases to an esteemed panel of experts where they will debate on a live television show for the coveted top spot. Participants can register themselves on www.vodafone.in/bigleague.
Apart from this, Vodafone has also planned a host of other activities like Hot Laps with the VMM drivers and road shows with VMM car among many other initiatives gearing up for the grand finale in Delhi.
Speaking on the launch Kumar Ramanathan, Chief Marketing Officer, Vodafone Essar said, “Vodafone is the title sponsor and official mobile partner for the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes team. Leveraging our global association, we are extremely delighted to offer our Indian customers an exhilarating experience by giving them a chance to get up close & personal with the VMM team. ‘Vodafone Race to Fame’ contest will fulfill motor sports fanatics’ wildest dreams and also gives thousands of viewers the thrill of watching it on their television screen.”
Motorola launches three new Dual-SIM handsets in India
- Category: Motorola
- Wednesday, 10 August 2011
- Written by Kunal Khullar
Three new dual-SIM handsets have arrived in India courtesy Motorola. Motorola EX212, Motorola EX 119 and Motorola EX109 are the latest models to hit the country. The Motorola EX212 is a compact flip phone with a 2.4-inch display, the Motorola EX119 has a full QWERTY keyboard and a 2.4-inch capacitive touchscreen and the Motorola EX109 is a slim mobile phone which offers a full QWERTY keyboard.
The EX212 is a thin flip phone which features a secondary an LED screen in addition to its main 2.4 inch screen for a dynamic graphical display even when the phone is flipped shut. The LED array displays incoming calls or messages on the mobile phone for greater convenience and ease of use. The handset also has a 2MP camera, an audio-video player, FM radio, 3.5mm stereo headphone jack and microSD card storage of up to 16GB. The Motorola EX212 is priced at a MRP of Rs 5,190.
The EX119 is super-slim at only 9.9mm thin and features a 2.4-inch touchscreen display with a full QWERTY keyboard. It also offers five different home screen styles, a range of interface themes, and built-in links to Facebook, Twitter, and other popular social network sites and email services. Other features include Wi-Fi, IMAP idle push email, a 3MP camera, microSD card support up to 32GB, USB 2.0, Bluetooth, stereo FM radio and a 3.5mm earphone jack. The Motorola EX119 is available at a MRP of Rs 6,190.
Lastly, the EX109 comes in with a full QWERTY keyboard and a 2-inch display with a 2MP camera, FM stereo with recording capability, a 3.5mm audio jack, MPEG4 support, microSD card up to 32GB and Bluetooth capability. The Motorola EX109 comes at a MRP of Rs 3,590.
