RIM reports and addresses BlackBerry 9900 ‘knocked off key’ issue
- Category: BlackBerry
- Thursday, 02 February 2012
- Written by Amol Mathur
So an internal document released by RIM has stated that some BlackBerry Bold 9900 users have been facing a little ‘design issue’ with their 9900. The issue is regarding the holster that BlackBerry has supplied with the device and which in turn is affecting the keys of the device and ‘knocked off’ keys.
But now that RIM is aware of the problem, the Canadian company has decided to step in and address the issue. RIM has noted that the issue is only arising with the 9900’s those where manufactured before November 3, 2011. After which the company has changed the holster design itself.
New unnamed ICS running Samsung device leaks, Real or fake?
- Category: Samsung
- Thursday, 02 February 2012
- Written by Amol Mathur
So Eldar Murtazin, the mobile industry insider is at it again. He is well known for inside scoops about the latest happening and now he has posted a picture over his Twitter account, which is a new Samsung device running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich on-board but is still unnamed.
From the picture the device looks very much similar to all the previously launched Samsung devices in 2011 and is closer to the Galaxy S II but this is definitely not the S III as Samsung has already announced that it’ll not reveal the S III in Barcelona later this month.
From the picture the device looks very much similar to all the previously launched Samsung devices in 2011 and is closer to the Galaxy S II but this is definitely not the S III as Samsung has already announced that it’ll not reveal the S III in Barcelona later this month.
Official Vimeo app for Windows Phone arrives
- Category: Windows Phone Apps
- Thursday, 02 February 2012
- Written by Amol Mathur
Vimeo, the video uploading and sharing website has finally released its official app for Windows Phone devices. Now users can record videos over their device and directly upload them over to Vimeo, watch videos and do much more. Though there are many other unofficial apps available, the official app is always an official app.
What the official app has to offer to users:
Here’s an Android smartphone made out of Bamboo
- Category: Mobile Phones / Tablets
- Thursday, 02 February 2012
- Written by Kunal Khullar
So we talk about the environment, and how we should take measures to reduce pollution and waste and we should adapt the reuse, reduce and recycle policy. Well it is true because even parts of our mobile phones can be recycled.
So here’s something new for you eco-friendly geeks. A concept Android smartphone called ADzero which seems to be carved out of bamboo. And yes, it works. The concept is designed by Middlesex University student named Kieron-Scott Woodhouse.
Champ Deluxe Duos by Samsung arrives in India for Rs. 4,790
- Category: Samsung
- Thursday, 02 February 2012
- Written by Kunal Khullar
Continuing its affordable Champ series of handsets, Samsung has today announced the launch of the Samsung Champ Deluxe Duos, its latest Dual SIM phone. The Champ Deluxe Duos (C3312) has a 2.8 inch display which is the largest touch screen in its class.
The handset comes with Samsung’s in-house TouchWiz UI and features apps like Facebook, Twitter,Yahoo, MSN, GTalk, a Virtual QWERTY keyboard, Hindi language input, dual-SIM dual-standby support, and also Samsung’s multi-platform messenger ChatOn.
New update for Skype arrives on Symbian
- Category: Symbian Apps
- Thursday, 02 February 2012
- Written by Kunal Khullar
While people are waiting for Skype on Windows Phone, the company has released a new update for their app on the Symbian platform.
Version 2.1.23 is now live for all Symbian^3 devices and weighs about 7MB in size. While there is no official change-log available, we can confirm that the app supports Nokia Belle devices (701,700,600,603) as well. The app earlier wasn’t supported by Belle, and it seems that the new update does the trick.
Version 2.1.23 is now live for all Symbian^3 devices and weighs about 7MB in size. While there is no official change-log available, we can confirm that the app supports Nokia Belle devices (701,700,600,603) as well. The app earlier wasn’t supported by Belle, and it seems that the new update does the trick.
Developed by NASA, this phone sensor detects cancer!
- Category: Mobile Phones / Tablets
- Thursday, 02 February 2012
- Written by Rishabh Jain
Some ages ago, cellphones were being accused of causing cancer. Then we all forgot about and started using them. Now, they might smell out cancer!
The nanosensor is small chip with 32 bars. It’s a small chip that currently attaches with a case. Each of the bars is built of different materials. Currently, a low-cost version is in the making.
Samsung may unveil Galaxy S II Plus soon (MWC?)
- Category: Samsung
- Thursday, 02 February 2012
- Written by Amol Mathur
So yesterday we learnt that Samsung will not showcase the Galaxy S III at the upcoming Mobile World Congress (MWC) in February. And now we get to know that Samsung maybe following into Apple’s foot-steps and may unveil a mid-way successor to the S II namely the Galaxy S II Plus, just as it happened in the case of iPhone 5 and iPhone 4S.
This has come to notice via benchmark results at An3DBenchXL othe same device in question. According to the benchmark results the Galaxy S II Plus is running Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread on-board, has a WVGA display and a CPU clocking at 1.5GHz. So this is indeed an upgrade from the current CPU of the S II which clocks at 1.2 GHz. MTNL Mumbai launches FTRC 84, brings group calling at just 2p/min
- Category: MTNL
- Thursday, 02 February 2012
- Written by Amol Mathur
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) has launched a new First Time Recharge Coupon (FTRC) for its prospective GSM users in Mumbai. Priced at Rs 84 this particular FTRC 84 will allow users to make calls for as less as 2p/min within a group of upto 9 MTNL GSM subscribers.
Apart from this, other calls to local number will be charged at 20p/min and 50p/min will be charged for STD calls. Prospective users can buy a new 3G SIM for just Rs. 10 and then go ahead with this FTRC 84. With this FTRC users will also get free talktime of Rs 54 and initial validity of 365 days. Additional free benefits with this plan include 250 SMS (Local and National), 100 MB data and 25 minutes on-net video calling per month for the initial 3 months.
Big fingers? This iPad keyboard adjusts to fit your hands!
- Category: iOS Apps
- Thursday, 02 February 2012
- Written by Rishabh Jain
One thing that has people switching from touch to QWERTY even now is the inconvenience of typing on a touch keyboard. Working with touch is faster and easier but the only lag till date is the chance of a mistype doubles. But, it seems with TypeWay iPad keyboard, this problem will cease to be. It adjusts its buttons to fit your hands!
