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Samsung Galaxy Tab release date announced; pricing, tech specs leaked
Samsung has officially announced Samsung Galaxy Tab, which is slated to be released in September
Samsung has officially unveiled its latest tablet device Samsung Galaxy Tab at the IFA consumer show in Berlin. The company although didn't disclose the proposed price of this upcoming device, but the pricing details and full tech specs of this device is already leaked on UK's Expansys.
Samsung Galaxy Tab will run on Android 2.2 and dispaly a 7-inch capacitive touchscreen. The key features include Adobe Flash Player 10.1, Wi-Fi 802.11b, g and n, all powered by a Cortex A8 1.0GHz processor. The other specs of this tablet device include video calling, augmented reality functionality and a full web browser.
Expansys has already listed Samsung Galaxy Tab on its website for pre-orders at £680 ($1,050). The device will be available on 12th of October, as per the website.
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Zen Mobile introduces dual handsets - M20 and M40 in India
Zen Mobile launches Gen Smart Duo: M20 and M40 mobile phones for the Indian youth.
Zen Mobile has launched Zen M20 and Zen M40 handsets in the Indian market to deliver a rich music and multimedia experience to its young users.
The Zen M20 handset features a wireless FM with a telescopic antenna for improved audibility and reception. It comes with a 2.2 inch QVGA screen for offering full video support and supports a MP3/MP4 player. The dual SIM handset sports a 1.3 megapixel camera and a torch, and is powered by a 1200mAh battery.
With a wireless FM radio and expandable memory, all music aficionados enjoy a true music experience while on the go. User can attach speakers or hook up their headphones as the phone is equipped with music presets and a 3.5mm jack. The M20 phonebook can store 500 contacts and the call register has a capacity of storing about 60 numbers.
On the other hand, Zen M40 offers a rich multimedia experience to the user as it comes with an MP3/MP4 player with dual speakers powered by SRS and...
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LePhone unveils a triple SIM handset - A10 in India
LePhone A10 triple SIM mobile phone is now launched in India
The dual SIM handsets seem to be a passe now as more and more companies are introducing triple SIM devices. After Intex IN 5030 and Olive Wiz phones, LePhone A10 is the latest triple SIM handset to be launched in India.
The smart handset flaunts 3 SIM card slots (1CDMA + 2GSM) and comes with a 2.2 inch display. Some of the key features include Bluetooth, FM radio, USB support, GPRS support and a 3D sound stereo speaker.
The A10 features a 3 megapixel camera with flash. It offers standby time of about 150 hours with talk time of about 300 minutes.
The triple SIM phone is available for sale at an approximate price tag of Rs. 4,990.
Samsung launches new bada phone - Samsung Wave 723
Samsung expands its bada line with the launch of Wave 723 handset
Samsung Wave 723 (GT-S7320E) is Samsung's new product offering in the Bada line up. It is the fourth member in the Bada family and is expected to be priced lower than the Samsung Wave. However, it may cost higher than the Wave 2 and Wave 2 Pro.
The Wave 723 sports a metallic back cover and comes with a 11.8mm screen display. Reportedly, the key features of this device include Wi-Fi 802.11n, 5 megapixel camera with LED flash, a 3.2-inch TFT LCD, Social Hub, Samsung Apps support, Bluetooth 3.0, microSD card slot, flip leather cover and a dedicated camera button.
The new offering is developed using the bada SDK 1.1 and offers support for AutoUI Scaling, which enables developers to port their existing bada apps without any complexity.
The Samsung Wave 723 would be first available for sale in Germany in September this year... Read More...
O2 rates Sony Ericsson Elm as the most sustainable handset
UK's First Eco Mobile Phone Rating Scheme, launched by O2, has chosen Sony Ericsson Elm as the most sustainable mobile phone
O2 offers all necessary information to customers for making a sustainable choice while purchasing a new mobile phone.
The Sony Ericsson Elm has been rated as the most sustainable phone by the new eco rating system launched by O2. It outperformed all 65 handsets with a rating of 4.3 out of 5. These scores indicate the environmental impact of a mobile phone and helps people in leading a sustainable life and thereby evaluates the ethical performance of the manufacturer.
The rating system was launched as about 44% of the consumers gave importance to environmental factors while considering purchase of a mobile phone. These ratings would be available in O2 stores and be published online from this week.
Eco rating has been developed in close collaboration with handset makers, in partnership...
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Micromax launches X550 Qube in India
Micromax X550 Qube, a dual-SIM touchscreen phone with a 3D cube user interface, is launched in the Indian market.
Micromax has introduced Micromax X550 Qube mobile phone in India with a slew of features.
The new bar styled Micromax phone comes with a 2 megapixel camera and 3.2 inch TFT touchscreen supporting resolution of 240X400 pixels. It offers expandable memory of up to 16KB via microSD card slot.
The handset is Facebook ready and offers a 3D Cube user interface for the users. Weighing 85 grams and measuring 12.5x 55.9x 14.1 mm, the Qube mobile features a Li-ion 1200mAh battery, bluetooth, 3.5 mm audio jack, stereo FM radio, video player and multi-format music player.
The Micromax Qube comes preloaded with Social Networking Consortium Snaptu, Opera Mini Browser, Multi Instant Messenger Nimbuzz and offers internet browsing by EDGE and WAP.
Micromax X550 Qube offers Touch Sensitive Wallpapers and customizable widget arc as attractive options to fascinate its users.
It is approximately priced at about Rs. 5,500 in the Indian market.
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Nokia unveils 2 dual-SIM handsets - C1 and C2 in India
Nokia makes its debut in the dual-SIM segment with the launch of 2 new mobile phones in the Indian market
Nokia, which announced Nokia C1 and Nokia C2 handsets earlier, has now divulged its plans to enter the dual-SIM market in India with the launch of these new handsets - C1 and C2. The move aims at bolstering the company's market share in its niche segment.
All domestic brands such as Zen, Karbonn, Spice and Micromax are giving immense competition to global giants such as LG, Samsung and Nokia with their pocket-friendly and feature-rich dual-SIM phones. Also, rivals like Samsung are already offering affordable dual-SIM phones in the market
Nokia Executive Vice-President (Mobile Phones) Mary McDowell told reporters "Entry-level consumers need dual SIMs for various reasons, including economising time and costs, improving efficiency and for increased convenience. To address these consumer requirements, Nokia has launched these two devices...
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Wynncom launches a Hindi QWERTY keyboard phone- Y-45 in India
Wynncom promotes the Hindi language by introducing the Y-45 phone, a boon for the Indian rural population, to connect with the global marketplace
Wynncom Telecom Limited has voiced plans to launch India's first QWERTY keypad phone Y-45, after the successful launch of 7 mobile devices in India. The new innovation would make texting possible in Hindi by using a Hindi QWERTY keypad.
The Y-45 would thereby eliminate all language barriers for people residing in smaller towns and villages of India. Some of the key features of the phone include 1.3 megapixel camera, e-mail, Video recording and Playback, PC Sync, Bluetooth with A2DP and expandable memory up to 8 GB.
With a 1100 mAh battery, the device offers standby time of about 250 hours and talk time of about 7 hours. Besides sporting a Geographic location finder – Saarthi, the phone supports social networking sites such as MSN, Twitter, Facebook, Nimbuzz, Snaptu and Opera Mini. Y-45 offers a dual SIM (GSM+GSM) capacity with a 5.6 cm (2.2) 262 TFT colour screen.
The new handset enables the user to send free SMS across Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore,... Read More...
Swissvoice forays into the Indian market with the launch of 5 new handsets
Swissvoice enters the Indian handset market with a new range of budget phones
Swissvoice, a European mobile handset manufacturer, made its entry into the highly competitive Indian handset segment, by introducing 5 new phones. The new mobile phones would cost between Rs 2,999 to Rs. 5,899.
The company intends to further expand its product offering to about 12 handsets by the end of 2010.
The market share of major handset makers in India such as Samsung, Nokia and LG is being constantly affected by the emergence of domestic brands such as Zen, Karbonn, Spice and Micromax, which offer feature-packed phones at much cheaper prices.
It is estimated that about 9-10 million mobiles are sold in India every month.
Swissvoice India, which forms a part of the Switzerland-based Swissvoice group, voiced plans to sell about 30,000 handsets in India every month.
Swissvoice India Director Dollar Gulati told reporters "Initially, we will target the youth segment in the tier II and III cities in northern India....
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Nokia to launch Nokia N8, C3, C6 in India
Nokia announces plans to unveil Nokia N8, C3, C6 in the Indian market by the end of 2010 on Twitter
Recent posts on the Nokia's Twitter account indicate that the Nokia N8 is scheduled for release in mid-September. However, the Nokia C3 model would hit the stores at the same time of the season.
The Nokia C6 is expected to be available in stores by October this year.
The Nokia N8 sports a 12 megapixel camera with Xenon flash and Carl Zeiss optics. With 16GB of in-built storage space, the device supports expandable memory of up to 48GB with a Micro SD card. Some other key features of the Nokia N8...
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Oscar J4 mobile phone launched in India
Oscar Electronics has launched a dual SIM Oscar J4 mobile phone at an affordable price tag in India
Oscar Electronics forayed into the mobile phone market in India with the announcement of 10 new feature-packed handsets earlier. The company introduced mobile phones at a price range between Rs. 1700 to Rs. 4500, namely following models: N1, N2, J1, J2, J3, J4, K2, K3 and Z1.
Now, Oscar Mobile has officially launched a low-cost QWERTY phone Oscar J4 in the Indian market. It is a trendy color handset that comes with social networking and dual SIM features.
Designed to attract the younger generation in India, the Oscar J4 handset packs one-touch FM with recorder, 2 inch colour display, camera, MP3 player and video player.
The device further offers auto call record, supports 2GB memory card, Bluetooth and torch. It is equipped with GPRS/WAP/Social Media Networking and MicroSD card support up to 8GB.
The Oscar J4 mobile phone...
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Samsung releases Galaxy Tab teaser video
Samsung has revealed the Android-powered Galaxy Tab in a video posted on its teaser microsite
After a month-long leaks and speculations, Samsung has finally revealed its much anticipated tablet device Samsung Galaxy Tab, which will be shown to the world on September 2 at the IFA in Berlin.
As speculated earlier, the microsite reveals that Galaxy Tab will run on Android 2.2 and dispaly a 7-inch screen. The other specifications of this tablet device include video calling, augmented reality functionality and a full web browser.
Nokia officially announces Nokia 5250
Nokia has now officially confirmed the launch of Nokia 5250 touchscreen phone
Nokia has finally launched Nokia 5250, which has been doing the rounds with leaked specs, images and Ovi store listing recently. The budget device from Nokia will feature a touchscreen but no 3G or Wi-Fi.
The device will run Symbian S60 5th edition platform or Symbian^1. Nokia 5250 comes with a 2.8-inch HVGA (640x360 pixel) touchscreen display and a two megapixel camera with no flash. Reportedly, the device will offer Nokia's Ovi Music Unlimited in some countries.
The other key features of this device include a 3.5mm audio jack, 51MB of internal storage – expandable up to 16GB via SD card slot and support for Bluetooth. However, the phone seems to be optimized for limited connectivity as Nokia 5250 lacks Wi-Fi, a built-in GPS receiver and 3G...
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Images of Nokia N9 surface online
Pictures of the Nokia's upcoming MeeGo-powered Nokia N9 leak online
Some pictures of the Nokia N9, which is reported to run on the MeeGo OS, were leaked online.
These photos were compared with the recently released MeeGo OS developer version, which disclosed the fact that the icons in the taskbar were similar.
This, very well, confirmed the notion that the device is running the offspring of Moblin and Maemo.
The Nokia N9, which will be Nokia's next flagship device after N8, sports a full N97 -style slide out with a full aluminium chassis.
Nokia is expected to launch Nokia N9 smartphone in December this year, just 2 months... Read More...
7th WiMAX INDIA emphasizes on current developments in the WiMAX technologies
Current developments in the WiMax technologies are offering mobile personal broadband users to create whatever they want
Current developments in the WiMax technologies are offering mobile personal broadband users to create whatever they want on a variety of devices from the laptop to cell phones making a huge difference to user experience.
Revealing this at the WiMax India 2010 conference organized by Bharat Exhibitions here today, Dr. Hung Song, vice-president of global electronics major Samsung displayed several tiny modems that could transform laptops, cell phones and other knowledge devices to wireless mode connecting to Internet through WiMax points. The recent WiMax spectrum auction has fetched the Government 8.56 billion USD.
Operators are planning a rapid roll out to gain early mover advantage in a market said to be all waiting for this wireless broad band access technology. He explained how the smart phones from the...
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Spice Mobile launches Android-based Mi-300 smartphone, Mi-410 and Mi-700 tablets
Spice Mobile has launched three new 3G ready Android-based devices - Mi-300 smartphone and Mi-410, Mi-700 tablets
Launched under the banner of "Connected Spice Life," the new Android-based smartphones announced by Spice Mobile are mainly targeted at capturing the upcoming 3G mobile market in India.
The first one in this series is Spice Mi-300 smartphone that comes preloaded with customized proprietary apps developed by Spice. The Mi-300 Spice phone comes 3.5G ready and offers a 3.2 inch HVGA capacitive touchscreen display.
Powered by the Qualcomm MSM7227 chipset, Spice Mi-300 smartphone packs a 5 megapixel camera. The other key features of Spice Mi-300 include support for GPS (with A-GPS), Wi-Fi, Google Mobile Services, accelerometer and a proximity sensor. It is priced at Rs. 9,990 in the Indian market.
The next in line is a HD mini-tablet Spice Mi-410 that sports a 4.1 inch HVGA screen. The Android-based Mi-410 supports Wi-Fi, 3G and will be powered by the Qualcomm...
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Google, HTC and Verizon team up to launch Chrome OS tablet
Google, HTC and Verizon collaborate to challenge their all time rival - Apple
Google, HTC and Verizon entered into a collaboration to unveil the tablet, powered by Google's Chrome operating system. The as-yet-unnamed Google tablet would pose a challenge to Apple's iPad and it is expected to be heavily subsidized for buyers who opt for purchasing the device with a monthly data plan from Verizon.
The tablet is expected to be introduced in November on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, which is the start of the holiday shopping season. Reportedly, the device may arrive with an attractive slew of features including a minimum storage of 32GB, 2GB of RAM and 1280 X 720 multitouch display.
Google and HTC have teamed up to develop phones, which run on Google's Android operating system, thereby giving Apple a tough competition. Verizon is a strong follower of Android phones, which draws battle lines between Verizon and AT&T, which enjoys exclusive
Micromax launches X510 Pike in India
Micromax introduces a full touchscreen phone, Micromax X510 Pike, in the Indian market
Micromax has recently launched a new stylish GSM mobile phone, Micromax X510 Pike, in India. The full touchscreen phone comes with colourful back panels, Bluetooth, WiFi and it is a unique handset offered by the company.
The phone sports a 2 megapixel camera on the back and has 2 keys in the front along with music and volume keys on the side. The Micromax X510 Pike supports Radio through a 3.5mm audio port and can play audio and video files.
Micromax Pike mobile phone allows the user to store about 2000 contacts in the phonebook memory with SMS memory of 500. The handset offers MicroSD memory up to 16GB.
With a 1500mAh battery, the handset offers talk time of about 8 hours and standby time of about 16 days. It comes preloaded with Opera Mini browser, which offers fast web browsing.
In addition, the X510 Pike includes a free Instant Messaging application - Nimbuzz. Snaptu, a social networking consortium, enables the user to connect to social networking... Read More...
HTC strengthens its commitment to India
Plans to build a retail infrastructure to support expected future smartphone market growth
HTC Corporation, a global designer of smartphones, today announced its continued commitment to the Indian mobile phone market by outlining plans to strengthen and expand its national operations in order to support future growth in the Indian smartphone market.
"India's unique geography, culture and consumer culture create a complex retail environment that requires a deep understanding of local retailers and consumer needs," said Jack Tong, vice president, HTC Asia Pacific. "HTC is focusing on offering customers a better retail experience that fully represents what the HTC brand stands for."
Consumers can look forward to a larger portfolio of smartphones that cater to a wide range of lifestyle needs that includes a more streamlined pricing model and consistent retail experience which bring people up close and personal with the HTC brand.
Building retail infrastructure to meet future growth
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Bright Telecom announces dual SIM G-Fone 468 handset
Bright Telecom is creating waves in the dual SIM market with its latest G-Fone 468 mobile phone
Besides being loaded with superior features, the G-Fone 468 also comes packed with musical entertainment traits. The new model is not only stylish and capable of multi purpose usage, it is acoustically sounded too.
The G-Fone 468 will not only satisfy the demands of youngsters but also of the masses, as they are always looking out for a feature loaded phone at a reasonable price. The G-468 represents a fine balance between features and performance while enhancing the ease of use.
The new model comes powered with a 1200mAh battery. The device offers up to 450 SMS entries in its phone memory and 1000 contacts in its phone book. The other features include Bluetooth,GPRS, schedule FM recording, Data security, Mobile Tracker, conversation Recorder and black list.
The stylish device displays a large 2 inch TFT screen that guarantees a good picture quality with 176...
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Latest Entries
- Samsung Galaxy Tab release date announced; pricing, tech specs leaked
- Zen Mobile introduces dual handsets - M20 and M40 in India
- LePhone unveils a triple SIM handset - A10 in India
- Samsung launches new bada phone - Samsung Wave 723
- O2 rates Sony Ericsson Elm as the most sustainable handset
- Micromax launches X550 Qube in India
- Nokia unveils 2 dual-SIM handsets - C1 and C2 in India
- Wynncom launches a Hindi QWERTY keyboard phone- Y-45 in India
- Swissvoice forays into the Indian market with the launch of 5 new handsets
- Nokia to launch Nokia N8, C3, C6 in India
- Oscar J4 mobile phone launched in India
- Samsung releases Galaxy Tab teaser video
- Nokia officially announces Nokia 5250
- Images of Nokia N9 surface online
- 7th WiMAX INDIA emphasizes on current developments in the WiMAX technologies
- Spice Mobile launches Android-based Mi-300 smartphone, Mi-410 and Mi-700 tablets
- Google, HTC and Verizon team up to launch Chrome OS tablet
- Micromax launches X510 Pike in India
- HTC strengthens its commitment to India
- Bright Telecom announces dual SIM G-Fone 468 handset
