Nokia Lumia 900 is as tough as a hammer
- Category: Nokia
- 19 May 2012
- by Amol Mathur
We have seen many videos where smartphones which are built by the mobile manufacturers are tested for their toughness and back in November we saw Nokia test its Lumia 800 which survived in a mini Wind Tunnel at a speed of Mach 5!
Today we see the Finnish giant release a video where it tests its Nokia Lumia 900’s screen. The strong Gorilla Glass screen is the victim of this test and thankfully is survives.
Samsung Galaxy S III India launch on May 31st
- Category: Samsung
- 18 May 2012
- by Amol Mathur
It is turning out to be a Samsung Galaxy S III day. Earlier today we saw that Samsung’s most awaited and so-to-be-available S III has already seen about 9 million pre-orders, which is huge and then we saw Samsung India’s eStore putting up the Android Smartphone on pre-order.
And now our sources in Samsung are confirming that the Korean giant will launch the Galaxy S III on May 31 in India.
Apple successfully takes over iPhone5.com domain
- Category: Apple
- 18 May 2012
- by Amol Mathur
Last week, we told you that Apple is trying to take control over the domain iPhone5.com and today we have learnt that Apple has been successful in getting hold of the domain as its complaint to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), has been acted upto.
Previously WIPO has stated the issue as open but now the complaint has been terminated and the domain has been taken over by Apple but the ownership is being held up by brand protection agency Corporation Service Company, which may have been used by Apple to take ownership.
Samsung Galaxy S III pre-booking begins in India
- Category: Samsung
- 18 May 2012
- by Kunal Khullar
After hearing about the 9 million pre-orders of the Samsung Galaxy S III globally, we have some really exciting news. Samsung India’s eStore has started taking pre-orders for the Galaxy S III.
If you pre-book the device, Samsung will be giving an assured free gift with the purchase. The only sad part here is that they haven’t revealed the original cost of the smartphone, instead the pre-booking page only shows the pre-booking amount of Rs.2,000. Also there is no mentioning of the availability of the device.
F1 themed Angry Birds Heikki to launch on 18th June
- Category: Mobile / Tablet Games
- 18 May 2012
- by Kunal Khullar
So after Angry Birds Space and the recently announced Angry Birds Theme Park, we are getting news that Rovio will be announcing the next franchise of their popular game on the 18th of June. The game is title as Angry Birds Heikki and yes if you remember correctly, F1 driver Heikki Kovalainen has been wearing a special Angry Birds helmet during the race. Coincidence?
The company has already put up a website with a teaser poster which shows the red bird having a reflection of a race track in its eyes.
Tata Docomo announces ‘Roam Free’ Plan for GSM and CDMA Pre-paid customers
- Category: TATA DoCoMo
- 18 May 2012
- by Kunal Khullar
Tata Docomo has today announced the launch of Roam Free plan for its existing and new GSM and CDMA pre-paid customers. With this, customers recharging with Rs 46 get free incoming roaming anywhere across the country on Tata Docomo’s network.
All calls in home zone will be charged at 1.2paise/second. The validity period for this plan will be 60 days.
Report: Steve Jobs 'worked closely' on the next iPhone
- Category: Apple
- 18 May 2012
- by Amol Mathur
With each passing day, the rumours around the next iPhone, probably iPhone 5 are piling up. And the latest one suggests that the late Steve Jobs had closely worked upon the next-generation of iPhone before his death in October.
Last year when Apple launched the iPhone 4S, everybody was surprised as Apple went on to retain the design of the iPhone 4 when everybody was excited to see a newly designed smartphone from the Cupertino giant.
101 reasons why you shouldn’t buy a Windows Phone device
- Category: Mobile/Tablet OS
- 18 May 2012
- by Kunal Khullar
With Android and iOS leading the smartphone platform market, Windows Phone 7.5 is steadily gaining perspective. But is it really that good? We’ve reviewed a couple of Windows Phone devices and frankly we think that the platform is pretty decent.
But according to My-Symbian, they have a number of reasons why you shouldn’t buy a Windows Phone device, rather 101 of them.
But according to My-Symbian, they have a number of reasons why you shouldn’t buy a Windows Phone device, rather 101 of them.
Samsung gets 9 million Pre-orders for the Galaxy S III
- Category: Samsung
- 18 May 2012
- by Amol Mathur
We saw almost two rumours per day on an average of the Samsung Galaxy S III before the device was made official in London earlier this month and after its revelation, it is now time for some pre-order stats.
According to Korea Economic Daily an unnamed source close to Samsung has revealed that about 9 million Galaxy S III’s have been pre-ordered by over 100 global carriers (Do not confuse it with customer pre-book).
TRAI: Tariff can't be increased until 6 months from the date of enrolment
- Category: Telecom News
- 18 May 2012
- by Amol Mathur
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released the Consumers’ Handbook on Telecommunications which goes on to inform the consumer about his rights when opting in for a new connection and also lays down some rules that the service provider has to offer.
One such rule mentioned in the Handbook is that the service provider is not allowed to increase the tariff of the consumer for a minimum period of six months from the date of enrolment.