Genius 817 Report post Posted August 25, 2011 I feel First time after years, Nokia has taken a good step, i didn't find Win Os incorporation as good as this, this may bring back it on race to some extent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rajanmehta 4,056 Report post Posted August 30, 2011 (edited) Sony Ericsson Xperia Active, Ray debut in India Source Adding to the growing list of Android device launches today, Sony Ericsson has announced Xperia Active and Xperia Ray for the Indian Market. Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 1Ghz processors, both the devices come with Gingerbread on-board. Company is yet to announce the pricing for either of the smartphones. Xperia Ray: Younger cousin of Xperia Arc, Ray packs the same power in much smaller chassis. Android 2.3.4 Thickness: 9.4m Weight: 100grams 8.1-megapixel camera with HD recording Front-facing camera Scratch-resistant 3.3-inch screen (854 x 480 pixels) with Bravia Engine Sony Ericsson Timescape UI Xperia Active: Sony Ericsson has targeted Active to consumers, who are active and want a tough device with sporty looks. Considering their activities in mind, Xperia Active is Water-resistant (under 1m of water for up to 30 minutes) and dustproof. Android 2.3.4 5MP camera 3-inch scratch-resistant display (320 x 480-pixel) [works fine with wet fingers] GPS, Bluetooth and barometer Wrist strap, an arm case, and replaceable back covers For me, Active is very interesting if priced correctly. Just watch the video.. Edited August 30, 2011 by rajanmehta Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genius 817 Report post Posted August 30, 2011 My next gym run phone, will replace x10 mini. Was waiting for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parin 857 Report post Posted August 31, 2011 Verizon Casio GZone Commader too is similar kind of Phone, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rajanmehta 4,056 Report post Posted September 8, 2011 Motorola Fire XT debuts in India; Gingerbread, 800 MHz processor, Front cam for 13K Source After launching Motorola Fire, Motorola has released a slightly upgraded full-touch version Fire XT in the Indian market. It is now being sold for just INR 12,990. Announced last month, Fire XT aka XT531 comes with Gingerbread on-board with a 800MHz processor, 1540 mAh battery, 5MP camera rear camera with VGA front cam, 512MB RAM and 3.5 inch HVGA capacitive display. At INR 13K, Fire XT seems to be a nice option for those who want decent feature in a nice price; it will compete with the likes of Samsung Galaxy Fit, Ace and HTC Wildfire S in this category. It is also one of the cheapest Android smartphone to come with a front camera, so you can look forward to video chat on your phone. Full Features: Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) Dual-band HSDPA/Quad-band EDGE 3.5 HVGA display with capacitive multi-touch 5MP camera with auto-focus and built in flash Front-facing VGA camera for video call, chat and sharing Moto Switch UI allows users to shift to different modes 800MHz chipset 512MB onboard memory MicroSD card slot expandable up to 32GB FM Radio with RDS support Wi-Fi b/g/n E-compass, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, accelerometer GPS.aGPS LED notifications 3.5mm Audio Jack 1540mAh battery, up to 8 hours of talk time and 28 days in standby in 3G mode Available at Flipkart Now >> http://www.flipkart....37-eb9c4293da8c Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Honest 836 Report post Posted September 8, 2011 Vodafone Launches Facebook Phone Grants unlimited access to FB for a year Vodafone has partnered with Facebook to launch the Vodafone Blue. The social networking handset is priced very affordably at Rs 4950, and plans to target the youth segment with unlimited FB access for a year. The Vodafone Blue comes with a QWERTY keypad for easy messaging and a dedicated FB button for quick access to the social network. It supports 2.5G networks and is a dual band phone with EDGE capability. The screen is a 2.4" TFT 256k display with QVGA resolution, while the processor is a 200 MHz MTK6235, which seems to be something to worry about. With 40 MB inbuilt memory, it supports up to 16 GB via a microSD card. It sports a 2 MP camera with flash, a 3.5 mm headphone jack, Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP, FM radio, and supports popular audio formats and H.264 and MPEG4 video formats. In addition to integrated FB, it features Palringo chat suite supporting Google talk, ichat, XMPPm ICQ, gadu-gadu, and AIM. The integrated email client supports POP3 and IMAP4, to keep you connected when you are not chatting. The lightweight phone is 110 mm long, 61.1 mm wide, and 12 mm thick. The 1000 mAh battery claims to power the handset for up to 175 minutes of talk time and 324 hours standby. The Vodafone Blue will be available across 4000 outlets in India. The company plans to upgrade the phone by offering regional language options to broaden its appeal. It also plans to incorporate 3G and Wi-Fi in the next year and a half. Courtesy : Techtree Thanks to Jayesh Limaye Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Honest 836 Report post Posted September 8, 2011 Philips Launches Xenium Phones New dual-SIM phones boast of longer battery life Philips has launched the Xenium range of dual-SIM mobile handsets in India. These phones are said to incorporate better power management technology for lower battery consumption. The company said in a statement, "These highly energy efficient phones are targeted at heavy users, primarily the dynamic business professionals, frequent travellers and anyone who desires to be always connected". The "Xenium" technology saves power by putting the phone in standby mode when it is not in active use. The most expensive amongst these phones is the Xenium X806, which comes with a 3.0" touch-screen display. It features a 5 MP auto - focus camera with flash and an expandable memory of up to 8 GB via microSD card. With 8 hours of talk time, it offers a claimed battery life of one month. The X806 is priced at an MRP of Rs 8280. Chander Parkash Batheja (left), Managing Director CONPLEX Telecom India Pvt Ltd. and Tan Jok Tin, CEO & MD, Shenzhen Sang Fei Consumer Communications Co. Ltd at a press conference in New Delhi on Wednesday. The less expensive phones include the Xenium X116 and X121, for Rs 2760 and Rs 1776 respectively.3 Courtesy : Techtreee Thanks to Jayesh Limaye Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rajanmehta 4,056 Report post Posted September 12, 2011 LG Optimus Pro now on Pre-Order in India for INR 10K Source Flipkart has started taking preorders for LG Optimus Pro, the entry level portrait QWERTY, which will compete with the likes of Samsung Galaxy Pro and Motorola Fire. LG Optimus Pro has been priced at INR 9,990 and is expected to be officially released in the market later this week or next week. Optimus Pro is powered by Android 2.3.3, LG UI and 800MHz processor. It also features 2.8 inch TFT display, 3.15MP camera, 256MB RAM, and 1500 mAh battery. It was announced in July along with Optimus Net. You can check our hands on post here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rajanmehta 4,056 Report post Posted September 14, 2011 HTC Sensation XE Goes Official - 1.5 Ghz Dual Core Processor with Bits Audio Source HTC has gone official on its rumoured Sensation upgrade, previously rumoured to be carrying Beats Audio branding, technology and earphones. Improving on the HTC Sensation of yester-month, the XE promises improved audio processing, both on the hardware and the built-in software. The dual-core processor has been nudged to 1.5 GHz, whilst the battery has also been increased. The new Sensation XE adds custom audio processing hardware and software, as well as increasing the speed of the Android Gingerbread smartphone to 1.5GHz and boosting runtimes with a larger battery. When users plug in the boxed Beats by Dr. Dre in-ear headphones, the Sensation XE will switch to a special “Beats” sound profile, tuned to improve the sound output specifically for those cans. The Sensation XE will arrive with either a 8GB or 16GB microSD card inside too, whilst the phone has also had a Beats paint job - as you can see in the press shot - with red hues, Android key backlighting and detail added to the original monolithic HTC Sensation. Any news on a release date? Well, according to the release, HTC Sensation XE is set to arrive in Europe and Asia later this month, but there’s no official price-tag just yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
@Akash 23 Report post Posted September 14, 2011 HTC Sensation XE Goes Official - 1.5 Ghz Dual Core Processor with Bits Audio Processor is same as old Sensation and Evo 3D. Previously it was underclocked to 1.2 Ghz. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rajanmehta 4,056 Report post Posted September 19, 2011 LG Optimus Q2 Touts 1.2GHz Tegra 2 Processor, 4-inch IPS LCD, QWERY Slider Source LG launched the second wave of its high-end messaging smartphones late Sunday by launching the Optimus Q2. Its new design centers on a considerably larger four-inch, IPS-based LCD screen with a very bright 700-nit output. The Android 2.3 hardware is also one of the first smartphones in the field with a newly upgraded 1.2GHz Tegra 2 and should outperform the T-Mobile G2X (Optimus 2X). The design itself is intended to evade some of the bulk of other slider phones while improving on the comfort of the earlier Optimus Q. LG claims the Q2 is nearly a tenth of an inch thinner than competitors and 0.35 ounces lighter than its ancestor. It has a strictly average five-megapixel back camera and a VGA front camera, but it adds Wi-Fi Direct for faster sharing when devices support it. A launch is expected in South Korea next weekend. Other networks haven't been detailed, although it might arrive on Sprint as just the Q. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rajanmehta 4,056 Report post Posted September 26, 2011 Huawei Honor Announced With 1.4GHz Processor & Gingerbread Source Huawei has officially unveiled the recently leaked Huawei Honor Android smartphone. Featuring 1.4GHz processor, Honor is the most powerful smartphone from Huawei till date. It will be available in “Classic Black” color in Asia-Pacific, China, Russia and the Middle East in Q4, 2011. Company plans to release more color variant around Christmas. Huawei has improved on various aspects from its previous Android smartphone in Honor. It feature a 4 inch FWVGA display, 8MP camera and a big 1900 mAh battery. “Huawei Honor encapsulates the Huawei brand – it features simple-to-use, advanced technology that allows people to share and connect easily. Honor provides a package of features that elevates the smartphone user experience, including an ultra-long battery life, so critical to the performance of smartphones but yet is often downplayed.” - Victor Xu, chief marketing officer of Huawei Device Technical Specs Android 2.3.5 1900mAh battery 1.4 GHz processor 4.0 inch 16M 16:9 true color FWVGA capacitive touch screen 8 megapixels auto focus camera supporting HDR, with 2 megapixels front-facing camera 2G Network (operating band) GSM 850/900/1800/1900 3G Network (operating band) WCDMA/HSPA+ 900/AWS/2100 Measures 10.9mm (0.43 inches) at its thinnest point and weighs around 140g (0.3 pounds) Support Class 10 GPRS and EDGE 3G HSPA+ DL 14.4 Mbps/UL 5.76 Mbps WiFi 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth V2.1 with A2DP 512M RAM + 4G ROM memory with a memory card slot up to 32GB Micro USB 2.0 port Assisted GPS support FM radio Dual MIC, compass and gyroscope G-sensor, proximity sensor and light sensor Exclusive Huawei user-interface with a dynamic weather widget 160GB network capacity CloudDrive DLNA-certified enables sharing with other DLNA-certified devices Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prafulrc 3 Report post Posted September 28, 2011 Samsung Epic like Qwerty mobile phones Virgin Mobile’s LG Optimus Slider Outed by Best Buy I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, prepaid folks need love too! The folks over at Best Buy seem to have the same philosophy. Earlier today someone jumped the gun on their website and launched a page for Virgin Mobile’s LG Optimus Slider. Price at $199.99 this mid-level Android features a 3.2-inch HVGA display, 3-megapixel camera and Android 2.3. Yes it’s far from the flash of the glorious Motorola Triumph, but it is still something worth considering for a heavy texting teenager. We’re still unsure of an exact release date, but word is sometime in October. In fact as of writing this, Best Buy has since axed the handset’s page, but trust us it was there. Hopefully next time they’ll goof up on one of the major handsets that’s rumored to release later in October, but something tells us they’ll be some serious consequences for such a goof up. Rogers getting Samsung Galaxy S Glide in time for the holidays Sure, Rogers will soon be launching its flagship Samsung Galaxy S II LTE, but sometimes you just gotta have a tangible keyboard. That's where the Galaxy S Glide comes in: the folks at MobileSyrup were able to take a brief tour of the device, and discovered that this previously unannounced phone has a four-row QWERTY with a 4-inch Super AMOLED display, 1.2GHz dual-core CPU and 8MP rear / 1.2MP front-facing cameras. Not quite up to par with its 4G-equipped older brother, but anyone not needing the fanciest toy on the market but craving high performance may find this option particularly intriguing. It's expected to show up sometime between now and the end of the year (that narrows down the timeframe quite a bit) and has no established price point as of yet. We could see the device hovering around the mid-range for now, at least, and will likely be much more popular than the tragically-unrelated Samsung Glyde. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rajanmehta 4,056 Report post Posted September 29, 2011 HTC's Cheapest Android Smartphone HTC Explorer Coming To India via Vodafone Source Global Launch First in India HTC Explorer will have a 3.2 inch display and will come with a bundled offer with free 3G data on Vodafone. Taiwan based handset manufacturer HTC is set to launch its entry level smartphone, Explorer, in India. The phone, earlier called Pico, will be unveiled today in New Delhi. HTC Explorer will be launched in India first and then in other countries. The phone, which will be HTC's cheapest product so far, is priced at less than Rs 10,000. The phone is expected to feature a 600 MHz processor, a 3.2 inch HVGA display, 384 MB RAM, 512 MB ROM, 5 megapixel camera, and Android 2.3 with HTC Sense 3.5. The phone is also going to be offered along with special tariff plans from Vodafone. We expect it to include some free 3G data access, and some preferential call rates for a limited period. HTC's global team is coming for the event and is expected to talk about the companies' strategy for India. HTC has already said that India is one of the most important markets for the country and this global launch proves that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rajanmehta 4,056 Report post Posted October 3, 2011 Samsung Announces Entry-level Galaxy Y in India for Rs 7,830 Source Samsung has added another Android smartphone to its growing Galaxy lineup today. Announced at an event today, Samsung Galaxy Y is an entry-level device for first time smartphone users and youngsters. It made its global debut in August along with three other Galaxy smartphones, which are not still available in India. Samsung India has priced Galaxy Y at INR 7,830, which is quite decent as it comes with nice specifications. It features Gingerbread, 832MHz Processor, and 3 inch display with 320×240resolution. Other Samsung Galaxy Y features: 2MP camera Bluetooth 3.0, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n 7.2Mbps HSDPA 1200mAh battery Availability: Samsung Galaxy Y will be available in stores starting this week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
csmart 472 Report post Posted October 4, 2011 Samsung announces India’s first Mango phone Source: Times of India NEW DELHI: Samsung reiterated its commitment to the multi-platform strategy in the mobile phone market by announcing three phones powered by Android, Windows Phoneand Bada operating software. "We are very proud and delighted to announce Omnia W - India's first smartphone based on the Windows 7.5 platform. The launch of Wave III that uses Bada 2.0 platform along with Galaxy Y, our Android based entry-level smartphone, only adds to the excitement," said Ranjit Yadav, country head (mobile & IT) at Samsung India. "Mobile consumers today are looking for high-performance devices that are easy and intuitive to use, look great, and enable them to create and share rich multimedia content with ease. Oursmartphones deliver on all these counts and by launching three smartphones across three different platforms and price points, we are giving consumers more choice," added Yadav. Powered by Mango Omnia W, sporting a contemporary design with a metallic finish, comes with a 3.7-inch SuperAMOLED display. It has a 5MP camera and a 1.4GHz processor. Omnia W is priced at Rs 19,990. The phone is expected to be available in the first week of November. Microsoft claims the latest version of Windows Phone 7 - Mango - has been developed to provide an easy and socially-connected smartphone experience. It sports a new browser based on Internet Explorer and has tight Twitter, Facebook and Bing integration. Samsung claims it has enhanced Windows Phone experience by including inclusion of a set of Samsung-exclusive productivity apps like AllShare, which provides seamless content transfer between the smartphone and other DLNA-enabled devices such as HDTVs and digital cameras. The Bada phone Wave III is Samsung's flagship smartphone utilizing the Korean company's Bada operating software. It has a 4-inch SuperAMOLED display, a 1.4GHz processor, a 5MP camera and a 9.9mm brushed-metal case. Samsung claims Bada 2.0 platform brings together a wide variety of new capabilities including multi-tasking, Wi-Fi Direct, and voice recognition. It enables smartphone users to experience advanced services such as photo and file sharing without Internet networking. The phone comes with ChatON, Samsung's proprietary mobile communication service that works across all major mobile devices. Wave III is priced at Rs 19,600. Samsung said that the phone will reach market before the end of this month. Entry-level Android phone Powered by the Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating systems, the compact Galaxy Y is aimed at younger consumers. The phone has an 832MHz processor, a three-inch TFT touchscreen, a two mega-pixel camera and a user interface customized with Samsung's TouchWiz. Galaxy Y is priced at Rs 7,830 and it will be available in shops this week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkdeep 6 Report post Posted October 4, 2011 Galaxy Y looks like a good entry level smartphone. Though I would love to see a AMOLED screen on this even if the price is bumped to 10k. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rajanmehta 4,056 Report post Posted October 4, 2011 Samsung Galaxy S Plus Goes On Pre-order in India for Rs 22,500 Source Flipkart has started taking pre-orders for another variant of original Galaxy S – Samsung Galaxy S Plus in India. Priced at INR 22,500, Galaxy S Plus is likely to go one sale starting next week. Samsung Galaxy S Plus includes various features of positives of its predecessor along with several upgrades. It comes with a 1.4 Ghz Qualcomm processor, 4 inch Super AMOLED display, 5MP camera, VGA front cam, 512MB RAM, 1650 mAh battery and Android 2.3. As you can see processor and battery have got a boost. With rumors of a possible launch of Galaxy R also in India soon, Samsung will have a lot of choices between 20K to 30K segment. It already rules entry-level devices with over five devices including Galaxy Y, which was launched today, priced under INR 15,000. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rajanmehta 4,056 Report post Posted October 6, 2011 HTC Announces Sensation XL with 4.7 inch Display, 1.5 Ghz processor Source Rumored as HTC Runnymede and then leaked to sport a new name HTC Bass, it was finally made official today by HTC as Sensation XL. Yes, it is another smartphone to join the Sensation name-tag after the original HTC Sensation and Sensation XE. Revealed today at a London event, HTC Sensation XL is the second HTC device to come with Beats Audio integration and will be available across EMEA and Asia Pacific regions from early next month. HTC Sensation XL features 4.7 inch display, 1.5GHz Qualcomm dual core processor and 8MP rear camera. You can check out full list of specifications below. HTC Sensation XL Features: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
csmart 472 Report post Posted October 8, 2011 Samsung, Google delay Ice Cream Sandwich Android introduction Source Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. and Google Inc. this week delayed the introduction of the latest version of the Android OS code-named Ice Cream Sandwich. The companies were expected to unveil the new operating system next week at a trade event in San Diego, CA. Both companies released a joint statement that stated it was not the appropriate time for the announcement of a new product, reportedly due to the passing of Apple Inc. co-founder and former CEO Steve Jobs. The Ice Cream Sandwich OS was said to be introduced on a new smartphone, the NexusPrime, developed by Samsung. This week, Samsung released a new video that detailed the side profile of a new device that includes a power button and dock connector. Ice Cream Sandwich is said to unify the Android OS for smartphone and tablet devices. The Nexus Prime reveal would follow Apple Inc.’s announcement of the iPhone 4S. The company this week the iPhone 4S will be sold via AT&T Inc., Verizon Wireless and Sprint Nextel Corp. Oct. 14 starting at $199. The iPhone 4S will include the A5 Dual-Core CPU, 8MP camera, 1080 HD video recording functionality, iOS 5, and a new voice command protocol called Suri. Prior devices in the Nexus line include the Nexus S by Samsung and the Nexus One by HTC Corp. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shrik 9 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 ^^ More likely, they were scared looking at the 4S impressive booking numbers , and didn't want to give opportunity for comparison. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mujeebrehman 78 Report post Posted October 12, 2011 Not sure If it is the right place to post it however could not resist the temptaion to share the news. Leaked Samsung Galaxy S III specs show dual-core 1.8 GHz CPU, 2GB of RAM. While we are still waiting for the much-hyped Samsung Nexus Prime, leaked details of another flagship handset – Samsung Galaxy S III – have hit the Internet. Phandroid has posted a screenshot of what are being rumoured to be the specs of the Galaxy S III, the unannounced successor to the popular Samsung Galaxy S II. Related Stories Samsung to introduce letter-based naming scheme for Galaxy smartphones Samsung launches GALAXY Tab 730 and 750 in India Samsung launches two new Android smartphones in India - Galaxy 3 & 5 [price & specs] Tablet news roundup: RIM's BlackPad, Notion Ink's Adam, and Samsung's Galaxy Tablet According to Phandroid, the Galaxy S III will come with a dual-core 1.8GHz Exynos 4212 processor along with 2GB of RAM. The smartphone will feature a 4.6-inch Super AMOLED Plus HD display, which is likely to deliver HD resolution without the PenTile technology, available in the present Samsung displays. Moreover, the Samsung Galaxy S III will have a 12MP camera, powered by a W750 BSI CMOS sensor for image control. The new Samsung smartphone will apparently also feature LTE, NFC support and unlike the forthcoming Nexus Prime, the Galaxy S III will have a flat display. The rumour mill states the Galaxy S III will also have a thinner body than the S II, and should quite obviously run on Android Ice Cream Sandwich. Phandroid, points out that the information on the Galaxy S III is unconfirmed at this time. After the success Samsung has had with the Galaxy S II, it seems likely the company would cash in on with a sequel, the Galaxy S III. If the details published by Phandroid are to be believed, we are afraid the "my clock speed is better than yours" battle has begun amongst smartphone manufacturers. We hope the focus on more raw power, doesn't leave usability and a smartphone's other vital features far behind. Source http://www.thinkdigit.com/Mobiles-PDAs/Leaked-Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-specs-show_7727.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rajanmehta 4,056 Report post Posted October 18, 2011 Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro, Officially Debut in India Source Sony Ericsson has officially announced Xperia Pro in the Indian market today. Globally announced way back in Feb at Mobile World Congress along with Xperia Arc, Pro is going to be finally available in the country. Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro is company’s third Android smartphone with slide-out QWERTY to be released in India. Other two are Xperia Mini Pro and Xperia X10 Mini Pro; both of them come with comparably smaller displays. SE Xperia Pro features a 3.7-inch display with 854×480-pixel resolution, 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, Android 2.3, 320MB of internal memory, 8-megapixel camera with LED flash and HD video recording, and a front-facing 2-megapixel camera. Pricing has not been announced right now, but it is rumored to be around INR 22K. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rajanmehta 4,056 Report post Posted October 20, 2011 Sprint HTC EVO Design 4G, First Phone in EVO Series With World Phone Capability.. (CDMA and GSM) Available October 23rd.. Specs: Android 2.3 1.2GHz Qualcomm MSM8655 CPU 4-inch qHD (960 x 540) display 5MP Rear-facing camera/camcorder with flash and HD video recording 1.3MP front-facing camera 768MB RAM 1520mAh Li-ion battery Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rajanmehta 4,056 Report post Posted October 22, 2011 LG Optimus NET P690 Launched in India. Available For Rs 9,999 Online Buying Link >> http://www.flipkart....obd3fcfvanmpqx2 Official Link >> http://www.lg.com/in...phones-P690.jsp The improved version of LG Optimus One P500 is here. Android 2.3 Gingerbread 800 Mhz Processor 3.2" Capacitive HVGA 320x480 Touchscreen 3G, WiFi, FM Radio, WiFi HotSpot, GPS, Bluetooth 3.0 1500 mAh Battery 512 MB RAM, 512 MB ROM, Micro SD upto 32 GB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
