Lava E-Tab Ivory with 7-inch display launched for Rs. 10199

Lava has launched the E-Tab Ivory, a new tablet with voice calling support in the E-Tab range. The E-Tab E-Tab Z7C+ (Connect+) with voice calling support went on sale recently, but this has a dual SIM support similar to the Micromax Funbook Mini P410 that went on sale earlier this month. It has a 7-inch (1024 x 600 pixels) capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1.2 GHz dual-core MediaTek MT8377 processor and runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). It has dual SIM cars slots with 3G support, voice calling and SMS. These is a 2-megapixel rear camera and a 0.3-megapixel (VGA) front-facing camera.

It comes pre-loaded with Total Recall HD and NFS HD games . Lava has once again partnered with Hungama for VAS initiatives such as Hungama’s Music Application. It also comes pre-loaded with range of apps including OLX, PayTm, Twitter, Facebook and WhatsApp.

Lava E-Tab Ivory specifications

• 7-inch (1024 x 600 pixels) capacitive touch screen display
• Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) OS
• Dual SIM (3G + 3G)
• 1.2 GHz dual-core MediaTek MT8377 processor with 500 MHz Power VRSGX531 Ultra GPU
• 2MP rear camera
• 0.3 MP (VGA) front-facing camera
• Dimensions - 194.0mm x 120.5mm x 10.8mm
• 3.5mm audio jack
• 1GB RAM, 4GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32 GB
• 3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, GPS
• 3000 mAh battery with up to 5 hours of running time

The Lava E-Tab Ivory has a metallic fished with white bezel and is priced at Rs. 10199 (MRP). It would be available from online channels and retail stores across India.

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XOLO launches XOLO Play Tab 7.0 for under Rs. 13000

XOLO Play Tab 7.0 is powered by Tegra 3 processor and runs Jelly Bean OS on a 7 inch screen. XOLO Tegra Note made headlines in September that will come powered by Tegra 4 processor. The Play Tab 7.0 is already listed on some online stores for a price tag of Rs. 12,999.

XOLO started the tablet series by launching the XOLO Tab that supports 3G, powered by quad core processor (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8225Q) and priced at Rs. 13,499. The XOLO Play Tab 7.0 is different from the XOLO Tab as well as from, yet to be launched the XOLO Tegra Note. The Play Tab 7.0 is more powerful than the XOLO Tab, but doesn’t support 3G.

XOLO Play Tab 7.0 comes powered by NVIDIA T30L cortex A9 (Cortex A9 Tegra 3) quad core chipset clocked at 1.2GHz with 12-core NVIDIA ULP GeForce GPU. This tablet is 10.6mm thick and weight is around 338 grams.Capacitive IPS display is 7 inches with supported resolution of 1280×800 pixels with 16M colors.

Play TAB 7.0 runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS with 1GB RAM and 8GB internal storage + micro SD card support of up to 32GB.Other key features are front 2 megapixel camera (there is no rear camera), Wi-Fi (b/g/n) with hotspot, full HD playback (1080p) supported, USB 2.0, 3.5mm audio jack and Bluetooth 4.0. 

A 4000 mAh Li-ion battery gives music playback time of up to 8 hours using the internal speakers and the tab can be fully re-charged within 4 hours.

The XOLO Play Tab 7.0 for Rs. 12,999 – takes you to the next level of entertainment.

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Swipe Telecom has launched a Tablet for Kids - " Swipe Junior tablet "

Swipe Telecom has launched a 1GHz powered 7 inch tablet for kids called the Swipe Junior tablet. This tablet runs on Android 4.1 OS and is available via the Swipe telecom website for Rs. 5,990.

I think it’s the same technology i.e. powered by 1GHz processor with 512MB RAM and running Android 4.1, but with a new design that will definitely attract kids. The tab is orange colored and does look attractive. It is will the same specifications that you might have seen on many other tablets.

Swipe Junior Tablet sports a 7 inch screen with 1024×600 pixels resolution, probably 5 point multi touch. There is 2MP rear camera and a 0.3MP front camera. This Swipe Junior tab is 11.5mm thick. Key features are 4GB internal storage + micro SD card – supports 32GB, Wi-Fi (b/g/n), USB port, 3.5mm audio jack and external 3G support.

This Junior tab gets power from a 3000 mAh battery that will give continuous usage time of up to 4 hours on a full charge. The website hasn’t mention if it’s a single core or dual core tablet. The price looks good and so does the tablet, however it would have been better if Swipe had disclosed the cores.

Junior Tab available via Swipe website for Rs. 5,990.

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Micromax Funbook Mini P410 - Dual SIM and 3G voice calling Tab available for Rs. 8820

Micromax Funbook Mini P410 that appeared yesterday, is now available from online retailer Infibeam. It has a 7-inch (1024 x 600 pixels) capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1GHz dual-core processor and runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). It has dual SIM cars slots with 3G support, voice calling and SMS. These is a 2-megapixel rear camera and a 0.3-megapixel (VGA) front-facing camera.

 

Even though Micromax has launched the Canvas Tab, it still continues to launch tablets in the Funbook series. Most of the specifications of this Funbook mini tablet are similar to the Karbonn TA-FONE A37 HD that went on sale recently.

 

 

 

Micromax Funbook Mini P410 specifications

• 7-inch (1024 x 600 pixels) capacitive touch screen display
• Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) OS
• Dual SIM (3G + 2G)
• 1 GHz dual-core processor
• 2MP rear camrea, 0.3 MP (VGA) front-facing camera
• 3.5mm audio jack
• 1GB RAM, 4GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32 GB
• 3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
• 2800 mAh battery

The Micromax Funbook Mini P410 comes in White color and is is priced at Rs. 8,820. The official launch is expected soon.

 

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Sony Xperia Tablet Z launched in India - Rs.46,990

Sony launched its Xperia Tablet Z at the Mobile World Congress and it recently went on pre-order for about Rs.44,990 at several online retailers in India, but now, at a launch event in New Delhi, Sony has finally launched it here, for a price of Rs. 46,990. Boasting a brilliant 10.1 inch 1920×1200 display, the tablet aims to be the big screened point of interaction for all of Sony’s services like Music unlimited and Movies. We had went hands on with the device back in February at the MWC event and were left quite impressed. But with a steep price, will it find its way into people’s hands? Only time will tell.

 

Sony Xperia Tablet Z specifications

• 10.1-inch HD (1920 x 1200 pixels) WUXGA Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
• Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to Android 4.2
• 6.9 mm thick and weighs 495g
• Dust and water resistant (IP55 & IP57) with a durable glass front display
• 1.5 GHz asynchronous quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro processor
• 8 MP rear camera with Exmor R for mobile sensor
• 2MP 1080p Superior Auto plus front-facing camera
• 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio with RDS
• 3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, MHL, GPS / GLONASS and NFC
• 2GB RAM, 16GB / 32GB internal memory, up to 32GB expandable memory with microSD
• 6000 mAh Battery with STAMINA mode further improves the standby time

Impressive specs, but we are surprised that the pre-order price was lesser than the final price, because it is usually the opposite. Anyway, let us know what you think of the price. Will you buy one? Let us know in the comments section below.

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The ultimate list of new iPhone - iOS 6 features

As expected, Apple took the wraps off the latest iteration of its mobile operating system last week. And although it may not be quite the upgrade that its predecessor was, iOS 6 still includes a ton of new features and other enhancements.

We’ve covered a number of these additions here on iDB already, but it’s hard to keep up with each and every new discovery. So, we’ve decided to put together a census of all of the new changes. Here’s iDB’s ultimate list of new iOS 6 features…

Note: Some of them are device-specific, so make sure to check out our feature compatibility guide for more information.

 

Phone

The Phone app gets a slight upgrade in iOS 6 with a new look, and at least one significant enhancement:

• Decline options – now when declining phone calls, users have the option to respond with a preset or custom text message or set a callback reminder.

Facebook

iOS 6 includes deep, system-level Facebook integration:

• Photo uploads - users can now post pictures to the social networking site directly from the Photos app.
• Tap to Post - users can now update their Facebook statuses (and tweet) from the Notification Center.
• Like content - the Facebook option to ‘Like’ something is now available in the App, iBooks and iTunes stores.

FaceTime

The video calling app gets two welcome new features in iOS 6:

• FaceTime over cellular – users can now make FaceTime calls over a cellular connection, instead of being forced to find a Wi-Fi network.
• Number/ID unification – users can now make FaceTime calls from their iPads and other devices using either their Apple IDs or their phone numbers.

Siri

Siri receives quite the upgrade in iOS 6, with the ability to answer a number of new questions, and perform new tasks:

• Restaurants - Siri can now search for restaurants based on price and outdoor seating availability, in addition to location and cuisine. It can also now pull up photos, Yelp reviews, and make reservations via OpenTable.
• Movies – in iOS 6, Siri can lookup showtimes, movie facts, and play trailers. It can also bring up movie ratings and reviews from Rotten Tomatoes.
• Sports – the digital assistant can now look up sport scores for current and past games, as well as schedules and team rosters for baseball, basketball, football, hockey and soccer.
• Launch apps – Users can now launch applications — both stock and third party — by telling Siri to “launch (insert app name here).”
• Siri for iPad - the once iPhone 4S-exclusive feature is now available on Apple’s latest tablet.

Maps

The Maps app has been completely redesigned from the ground up in iOS 6. And not only does it look different, but it also has a handful of new features:

• 3D Flyover view – thanks to the 3D technology from recently-acquired C3 Technologies, Maps now features gorgeous 3D models of buildings, landmarks, and monuments.
• Turn-by-turn – Maps can now give users audible turn-by-turn directions to help them get to their destinations.
• Traffic – Maps now uses real-time traffic conditions to calculate ETAs. It can also offer details about incidents and alternate routes to speed up travel times.

Clock

The Clock app in iOS 6 gets a minor new feature, and a fresh coat of paint for Apple’s tablet:

• MP3 Alarm tones - users can now set songs as Alarm tones in iOS 6
• New iPad app - iOS 6 brings the stock Clock app to the iPad. It doesn’t look exactly like its iPhone counterpart, but it performs all of the same functions.

Safari

Safari didn’t get quite the makeover that other apps did, but it did receive a couple of nice enhancements:

• iCloud tabs – open a website in a new Safari tab on your desktop, and it automatically populates in mobile Safari on your iOS 6 device.
• Offline Reading List – now Safari’s Reading List feature can save entire articles — not just links — for later viewing on any iOS device.
• Media uploads – users can now upload photos and videos to websites from within Safari.
• Full-screen – iPhones and iPod touches can now view web pages in full-screen when in landscape-mode.

Photos

There aren’t many new features in the Photos app in iOS 6, but there are a few notable changes:

• New share menu – There’s a new sharing menu in iOS 6 that allows users to upload photos and videos to Facebook, Twitter, and other services.
• Shared Photo Streams – users can now easily share media from their Photo Streams with their friends and family, either via the Photos app, iPhotos, or even the web.

Passbook

Passbook is a brand new application in iOS 6 that organizes all of a user’s digital gift cards, event tickets and boarding passes. Cards are location-aware, so if a user approaches a building connected with one of the cards in their Passbook app, they receive a push notification.

Mail

The new Mail application in iOS 6 is exactly like the old one, but with the addition of a few handy features:

• VIP Lists – a list of the contacts that you’d like to receive notifications from upon every email.
• Pull-to-refresh – users can now use the popular pull-to-refresh gesture to refresh their inbox.
• In-app attachements – users can now attach photos and videos to emails without ever leaving the Mail application.

App Store

After nearly four years without any major changes, the App Store gets a significant redesign in iOS 6, as do the iBook and iTunes stores. They look different, act different, and make browsing through content more enjoyable. Oh, and you don’t get kicked out of the app when you start a download anymore.

Settings

Apple made a few changes to the Settings app in iOS 6 in order to keep up with the other new features.

• Do Not Disturb - a new option for users to turn off all push notifications and alerts with a single toggle. You can also choose contacts and apps to not be muted by this feature.
• Relocated Bluetooth – the Bluetooth toggle has been moved to the main Settings pane in iOS 6, making it easier for users to access the option.
• Government alerts - users can enable native Government Alerts in iOS 6, but this will undoubtedly be region and carrier-specific.
• Privacy settings - users can now see what data each app is accessing — Calendar, Contacts, etc. — and have the ability to disable them.

Miscellaneous

Other than the above-mentioned features and enhancements, there are a few other changes in iOS 6 worth pointing out:

• Color-matching status bar
• Separate Podcast app
• New Emoji icons
• ‘New’ app ribbons
• Stream or download songs in iTunes Match
• Retina-friendly shutdown spinner
• Custom dictionary in the cloud
• New UI in Music app

We plan to continue to add to this list as more new features come to light. But if you feel like we’ve missed something, be sure to let us know about it in the comments below and we’ll add it.

So, what do you think of iOS 6 so far?

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Microsoft Announces Surface Tablets

Microsoft today unveiled Tablet PCs – Surface for Windows RT and Surface for Windows 8 Pro built to be the ultimate stage for Windows OS.

Surface tablet for Windows 8 RT running on NVidia’s ARM processor, and surface for Windows 8 Pro, running on Intel’s Ivy Bridge (using the i5 core) weighs 676 grams and is 9.3 mm thick..

Using a 10.6-inch ClearType HD display, Microsoft tablets includes USB 2.0, Micro HD, and microSD options for connectivity. It comes with 2×2 MIMO antennas which gives the strongest WiFi capability.Both Tablets has a multitouch keyboard and a trackpad and will come with either 64 gigabytes or 128 GB of storage.

Microsoft Surface is designed to seamlessly transition between consumption and creation, without compromise. It delivers the power of amazing software with Windows and the feel of premium hardware in one exciting experience. Surface Tablet has edges angled at 22 degrees, a natural position for the PC at rest or in active use, letting the hardware fade into the background and the software stand out.

The 3 mm Touch Cover of Surface Tablets represents a step forward in human-computer interface. Using a unique pressure-sensitive technology, Touch Cover senses keystrokes as gestures, enabling you to touch type significantly faster than with an on-screen keyboard. It will be available in a selection of vibrant colors.

Surface for Windows RT :

•OS: Windows RT

•Light(1): 676 g

•Thin(2): 9.3 mm

•Clear: 10.6” ClearType HD Display

•Energized: 31.5 W-h

•Connected: microSD, USB 2.0, Micro HD Video, 2×2 MIMO antennae

•Productive: Office ‘15’ Apps, Touch Cover, Type Cover

•Practical: VaporMg Case & Stand

•Configurable: 32 GB, 64 GB

Surface for Windows 8 Pro :

•OS: Windows 8 Pro

•Light(1): 903 g

•Thin(2): 13.5 mm

•Clear: 10.6” ClearType Full HD Display

•Energized: 42 W-h

•Connected: microSDXC, USB 3.0, Mini DisplayPort Video, 2×2 MIMO antennae

•Productive: Touch Cover, Type Cover, Pen with Palm Block

•Practical: VaporMg Case & Stand

•Configurable: 64 GB, 128 GB

The retail pricing of bothe Tablets will be announced closer to availability and is expected to be competitive with a comparable ARM tablet or Intel Ultrabook-class PC. OEMs will have cost and feature parity on Windows 8 and Windows RT.

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Micromax launched A45 Superfone Punk for Rs. 5,499

Micromax has launched A45, Music Phone in the Superfone range. It has 3.5-inch (480 x 320 Pixels) Capacitive touch screen display and is powered by 650 MHz processor. pre-loaded AISHA, a Voice recognition  app which made its debut with A50 Ninja. It runs on Android  2.3 (Gingerbread).

Micromax A45 Superfone Punk specifications

• 3.5-inch (480 x 320 Pixels) Capacitive touch screen display
• 650 MHz processor
• Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
• 2MP camera
• 32GB expandable memory with MicroSD
• 2G, Bluetooth 2.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, GPS, Micro USB
• 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
• 1300 mAh battery

It comes with pre-loaded apps such as Mibuddy, Facebook, Mstore, What’s app and more and would come with ringtone of the hit single – We found love from Rihanna’s latest album, Talk that Talk.

The Micromax A45 Superfone Punk is priced at Rs 5,499. It comes in white and black colors and come with funky looking headphones. It would be avaialble across all leading retail outlets in India.

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Reliance Slashes 3G Tariffs, Launches 1 GB 3G Plan for Rs. 98

Reliance Communications (RCOM), India’s fully integrated telecommunications service provider, today introduces some exciting and affordable 3G Data Packs starting from just Rs. 98 offering 1 GB 3G Data usage for subscribers in all 3G circles across India.

According to our exclusive sources, with the new price reduction, Reliance Mobile’s new 1 GB 3G Data plans will be available for Rs. 98 – 2 Days, Rs. 153- 7 days and Rs. 255 for 30 Days from the date of activation. The new 3G Data plans will be available from 23 May 2012.

Now Reliance 2 GB monthly 3G Data plan will cost Rs. 449 and 3 GB monthly plan comes for Rs. 650. Reliance also offering Unlimited 3G plan with FUP on speed for Rs. 800, Rs. 1099 and Rs. 1300 offering 5GB, 10GB and 15 GB respectively with speed 28 Mbps and then Unlimited usage with speed of 64Kbps.

Reliance (Rcom) New 3G Data Plans – Prepaid (Mobile+ Dongle )
Rs. 98	1 GB	2 Days
Rs. 153	1 GB	7 Days
Rs. 255	1 GB	30 Days
Rs. 449	2 GB	30 Days
Rs. 650	3 GB	30 Days
Unlimited 3G Plan for Prepaid Customers with FUP
Rs.800*	3G Speed up to 5 GB	30 Days
Rs.1099*	3G Speed up to 10 GB	30 Days
Rs.1300*	3G Speed up to 15 GB	30 Days
Longer Validity Plans for Prepaid Customers
Rs. 1500	6 GB	90 Days
Rs. 3000	18 GB	180 Days
3G FRC for new customers :
Rs. 303	3 GB	30 Days
Rs. 600	6 GB	90 Days
Reliance (Rcom) New 3G Data Plans – Postpaid (Mobile+ Dongle )
Rs.250*	1 GB	30 Days
Note : * With Postpaid Plan-250, After 1 GB Consumption customer will be charged 20p/MB till next 5GB then speed will be throttled@ 64kbps till Unlimited Usage. **In Prepaid Unlimited Plan of Rs. 800/Rs.1099/Rs.1300, Post Consumption of defined Usage Speed will be throttled @ 64kbps till Unlimited Usage.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 310 officially launched in India

Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy Tab 2 310 in India, after the price was revealed earlier this week. Samsung announced the tab in February and it was unveiled in Asia in March. It comes with 3GB free data for Tata DOCOMO customers over a 3 month period.

It is powered by 1GHz dual-core processor and runs Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). It has 7-inch (1024×600) PLS TFT LCD Display and has 3MP fixed focus rear-facing camera and VGA camera on the front. It weighs just 345 grams and is fully equipped with mobile voice call feature.

Samsung’s Readers Hub gives users access to more than 2 million e-books, 3,500 magazines in 25 languages and more than 2,000 newspapers in 51 languages, the Game Hub instantly connects users to the latest game titles and My Movies gives consumers access movies and music videos .

You can also access content from the cloud via AllShare Play, which allows content to be transferred between the tablet and other devices. It has ChatON cross- platform communication service.

The connectivity features include, 3G HSPA+ support,Voice calling support, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, A-GPS. It has 16 GB internal memory and is expandable up to 32GB with micro SD. It has 4,000mAh battery.

The Samsung GALAXY Tab 2 310 is priced at Rs 23,250.

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Samsung Galaxy S3 announced - Android 4.0 , 8MP Camera

Samsung has finally unpacked the much awaited Galaxy S3. It packs a 4.8 inch SuperAMOLED display , without rounded corners and home button below the display with menu and back keys beside the home button. There is a 8MP camera on the rear and a 1.9 MP Camera on the front which is capable of Face Recognition and adjusts the display brightness depending on eye position.

One the software front , the S3 runs on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich as expected. The S Voice feature is Samsung’s competitor to Siri from Apple which even lets you capture photos on the camera using voice commands. In terms of memory , it will feature 16/32 and 64GB internal memory and also a micro SD card slot which supports 64GB cards so that’s a total of 128GB. It weighs 133 grams and packs a massive 2100 mAh battery. Samsung has not revealed the internals but its expected to pack a quad core EXYNOS chip.

It will be available in Black and White colors. It will go on sale in May in Europe and pricing has not been revealed.

Press Release

Samsung Introduces the GALAXY S III, the Smartphone

Designed for Humans and Inspired by Nature

 

Effortlessly smart and intuitively simple,

Samsung GALAXY S III reveals a new concept of smartphone

London, UK—May 3, 2012—Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, announced today the third generation GALAXY S, the GALAXY S III. Designed for humans and inspired by nature, the GALAXY S III is a smartphone that recognizes your voice, understands your intention, and lets you share a moment instantly and easily.

This sleek and innovative smartphone has the enhanced intelligence to make everyday life easier. With Samsung GALAXY S III, you can view the content like never before on the device’s 4.8 inch HD Super AMOLED display. An 8MP camera and a 1.9MP front camera offer users a variety of intelligent camera features and face recognition related options that ensure all moments are captured easily and instantly. Samsung GALAXY S III is powered by Android™ 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, with greatly enhanced usability and practicality to make life easier. Packed with intuitive technology, the GALAXY S III delivers a uniquely personalized mobile experience that refuses to be compromised.

“With the GALAXY S III, Samsung has maximized the consumer benefits by integrating superior hardware with enhanced smartphone usability,” said JK Shin, President and Head of IT & Mobile Communications Division at Samsung. “Designed to be both effortlessly smart and intuitively simple, the GALAXY S III has been created with our human needs and capabilities in mind. What makes me most proud is that it enables one of the most seamless, natural and human-centric mobile experiences, opening up a new horizon that allows you to live a life extraordinary.”

Introducing Natural Interaction

The GALAXY S III enhances the interaction experience between the device and user. Smart enough to detect your face, voice and motions, the GALAXY S III adapts to the individual user to provide a more convenient and natural experience. With the innovative ‘Smart stay’ feature, the GALAXY S III recognizes how you are using your phone – reading an e-book or browsing the web for instance – by having the front camera identify your eyes; the phone maintains a bright display for continued viewing pleasure.

The GALAXY S III features ‘S Voice,’ the advanced natural language user interface, to listen and respond to your words. In addition to allowing information search and basic device-user communication, S Voice presents powerful functions in regards to device control and commands. When your phone alarm goes off but you need a little extra rest, just tell the GALAXY S III “snooze.” You can also use S Voice to play your favorite songs, turn the volume up or down, send text messages and emails, organize your schedules, or automatically launch the camera and capture a photo.

In addition to recognizing your face and voice, the GALAXY S III understands your motions to offer maximized usability. If you are messaging someone but decide to call them instead, simply lift your phone to your ear and ‘Direct call’ will dial their number. With ‘Smart alert,’ the GALAXY S III will also save you from trouble by catching any missed messages or calls; your phone will vibrate to notify missed statuses when picked up after being idle.

Easy and Instant Sharing

The Samsung GALAXY S III is more than a personal device that can be enjoyed by one user – it wants you to share and experience smartphone benefits with family and friends, regardless of where you are. With the new ‘S Beam,’ the GALAXY S III expands upon Android™ Beam™, allowing a 1GB movie file to be shared within three minutes and a 10MB music file within two seconds by simply touching another GALAXY S III phone, even without a Wi-Fi or cellular signal. The ‘Buddy photo share’ function also allows photos to be easily and simultaneously shared with all your friends pictured in an image directly from the camera or the photo gallery.

With ‘AllShare Cast’, users can wirelessly connect their GALAXY S III to their television to immediately transfer smartphone content onto a larger display. ‘AllShare Play’ can be also used to instantly share any forms of files between GALAXY S III and your tablet, PC, and televisions regardless of the distance between the devices. Under AllShare Play is also the ‘Group Cast’ feature that allows you to share your screen among multiple friends on the same Wi-Fi network; you can make comments and draw changes at the same time with your co-workers, witnessing real-time sharing on your individual device.

Human-centric Design with Uncompromised Performance

The GALAXY S III not only presents features with enhanced usability, but also provides an ergonomic and comfortable experience through its human-centric design. Its comfortable grip, gentle curves, and organic form deliver a rich human-centric feel and design. Inspired by nature, its design concept is the flow and movement of nature. The elements of wind, water and light are all evoked in the physical construct of the GALAXY S III. In its essence, the minimal organic design identity is reflected in the smooth and non-linear lines of the device. Available in Pebble Blue and Marble White at launch, Samsung will introduce a variety of additional color options.

With a 4.8” HD Super AMOLED display, the GALAXY S III offers a large and vivid viewing experience. Samsung Mobile’s heritage Super AMOLED display even enhances to HD and 16:9 wider viewing angles. To ensure faster content sharing and connectivity, the GALAXY S III offers Wi-Fi Channel Bonding which doubles the Wi-Fi bandwidth.

The GALAXY S III also sports a range of additional features that boost performance and the overall user experience in entirely new ways. It introduces ‘Pop up play,’ a feature that allows you to play a video anywhere on your screen while simultaneously running other tasks, eliminating the need to close and restart videos when checking new emails or surfing the Web. Its 8MP camera features a zero-lag shutter speed that lets you capture moving objects easily without delay – the image you see is the picture you take. With the ‘Burst shot’ function that instantly captures twenty continuous shots, and the ‘Best photo’ feature that selects the best of eight photographs for you, the GALAXY S III ensures users a more enhanced and memorable camera experience. HD video can be recorded even with the 1.9MP front-facing camera, which you can use to capture a video of yourself. Improved backside illumination further helps to eliminate blur in photos that result from shaking, even under low lights.

Mobile payment is also accessible with the device through advanced Near Field Communication (NFC) technology. The gaming experience is enhanced through ‘Game Hub,’ providing access to numerous social games, while Video Hub brings users high quality TV and movies. Furthermore, Samsung Music Hub will offer a personal music streaming service. Game Hub, Video Hub and Music Hub will be introduced in select countries initially and soon rolled out to global markets.

The Samsung GALAXY S III will be available from the end of May in Europe before rolling out to other markets globally

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LinkedIn now avilable for iPad

LinkedIn has launched their new iPad application. They have also made it as a universal app for iPad and iPhone that has been updated to version 5.0. The app has also been Optimized for iPad’s Retina display and brings new features such as Calendar feature that lets you LinkedIn profile information for people you’re meeting with, news updates and more.

New features in LinkedIn for iPhone and iPad

Calendar feature: Get an informative snapshot of all the people you will be meeting with that day and everything you need to know about them.

• News you can use: Get timely and relevant news surfaced by what your connections and industry peers are sharing and reading.
• Build your professional brand: Easily connect and follow-up with your professional peers and share your expertise.
 

Download LinkedIn for iPad from the Apple iTunes Store for free. The LinkedIn app for Android has also been updated with the new Calender feature.

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Angry Birds Space now available for BlackBerry PlayBook

Angry Birds Space is finally available for the Blackberry PlayBook. It features 60 interstellar levels on planets and in zero gravity. This has regular free updates brand new birds, brand new superpowers. It is cheaper by $2 compared to previous Angry Birds games for PlayBook.

Features of Angry Birds Space for BlackBerry PlayBook

• 60 interstellar levels
• Regular free updates
• Brand new birds
• Brand new superpowers
• Zero-gravity space adventures
• Trick shots using planets’ gravity
• Hidden bonus levels
• Beautifully detailed backgrounds

Download Angry Birds Space HD for BlackBerry PlayBook from the BlackBerry App World for $2.99.

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New iPad coming to India on April 27th, starts at Rs.30,500

Apple has just announced that the New iPad would be available in India on 27th April 2012. The New iPad would be available in South Korea incuding Brunei, Croatia, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Malaysia, Panama, St Maarten, Uruguay and Venezuela on Friday, April 20. It will be available in Colombia, Estonia, India, Israel, Latvia, Lithuania, Montenegro, South Africa and Thailand on beginning on Friday, April 27.

The base 16GB WiFi model of the New iPad will be available for Rs.30,500 including taxes and the base 16GB WiFi+4G Model will be available for Rs.38,900.

Prices for the new iPad

Wi-Fi Only : 16GB Rs. 30500, 32GB Rs. 36500, 64GB Rs. 42500.

Wi-Fi +4G : 16GB Rs. 38900, 32GB Rs. 44900, 64GB Rs. 50900.

Press Release

CUPERTINO, California―April 16, 2012―Apple® today announced the new iPad®, the third generation of its category defining mobile device, will arrive in South Korea and 11 additional countries on Friday, April 20. The new  iPad features a stunning new Retina™ display, Apple’s new A5X chip with quad-coregraphics and a 5 megapixel iSight® camera with advanced optics for capturing amazing photos and 1080p HD video. The new iPad still delivers the same all-day 10 hour battery life* while remaining amazingly thin and light.

In addition to South Korea, the new iPad also will be available beginning on Friday, April 20 in Brunei, Croatia, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Malaysia, Panama, St Maarten, Uruguay and Venezuela. Beginning on Friday, April 27, the new iPad will be available in Colombia, Estonia, India, Israel, Latvia, Lithuania, Montenegro, South Africa and Thailand.

The new iPad Wi-Fi models will be available in black or white for a suggested retail price of $499 (US) for the 16GB model, $599 (US) for the 32GB model and $699 (US) for the 64 GB Model. The iPad Wi-Fi + 4G models will be available for a suggested retail price of $629 (US) for the 16GB model, $729 (US) for the 32GB model and $829 (US) for the 64GB model.** The new iPad will be sold through the Apple Online Store (www.apple.com) and select Apple Authorized Resellers. Additionally, iPad 2 is available at a more affordable price starting at just $399.

*Battery life depends on device settings, usage and other factors. Actual results vary.

**4G LTE is supported only on AT&T and Verizon networks in the U.S. and on Bell, Rogers and Telus networks in Canada. Data plans sold separately.

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Toshiba announced New Android Tablets

Toshiba has announced Excite 10, Excite 13 and Excite 7.7 tablets running Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). These tables come in 10.1-inch, 13.3-inch, and 7.7-inch display sizes with scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass protection and is powered by quad-core NVIDIA Tegre 3 processor with GeForce graphics and 1GB of RAM.

These tablets also come with 5MP back camera, 2MP front-facing camera, stereo speakers with exclusive sound enhancements by Toshiba and SRS Labs, as well as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.

The Excite 10 has 10.1-inch (1280 x 800 pixels) diagonal AutoBrite LED Backlit display with 10-finger multi- touch support. It is just 8.89mm thick and weighs 598g. It has Micro USB, Micro HDMI and SD card slot.

 

The Excite 13 has 13.3-inch (1600 x 900 pixels) diagonal AutoBrite LED Backlit display with 16:9 aspect ratio and 10-finger multi-touch support. It is 10.16mm thick and weighs 998g. It has four-speaker sound system with exclusive sound enhancements by Toshiba and SRS Labs. It has up to 13 hours of battery life with 7 days stand-by. It has Micro USB, Micro HDMI and SD card slot.

The Excite 7.7 has 7.7-inch AMOLED display, Micro USB port and a Micro SD card slot Micro SD card slot.

These tablets would come with Google Apps including Google Play, Toshiba software and third-party applications including TOSHIBA Book Place, TOSHIBA Media Player that supports content sharing, TOSHIBA File Manager, as well as Netflix and Zinio apps.

The Excite 10 tablet would come in 16, 32GB and 64GB variants that would be available for purchase at the beginning of May 2012 in the U.S. at a MSRP of $449.99, $529.99 and $649.99 respectively.

The Excite 7.7 tablet would come in 16 and 32GB variants that would be available for purchase at the beginning of June 2012 in the U.S. at a MSRP of $499.99 and $579.99, respectively.

The Excite 13.3 would be available for $649.99 MSRP and $749.99 MSRP for the 32GB and the 64GB variants that would be available for purchase at the beginning of June 2012 in the U.S

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HCL launches New Tablet running Android 4.0 for Rs.7,999

HCL has launched HCL ME U1 tablet that runs on Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich). It has 7-inch (800 x 480 pixels) capacitive touch screen display and has a 1GHz processor. It has 0.3MP front facing camera, 512MB RAM, 4GB internal memory that is expandable up to 32GB. They have also launched MyEduTab, educational tablets for students in schools and colleges with similar features.

HCL ME U1 specifications

• 7-inch (800 x 480 pixels) capacitive touch screen display
• Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich) OS
• 1GHz processor
• 0.3 MP Front Camera
• 512MB DDR3 RAM, 4GB internal memory that is expandable up to 32GB with MicroSD
• 3G via USB Dongle (WCDMA & EVDO), Wi-Fi
• 3600 mAh battery

The HCL ME U1 has 17 Pre Loaded Applications covering jobs, games, social networking, music and more apps on the ME App Store and Goodies worth Rs. 3,000 including offers on Hungama (free unlimited downloads for three months), Cleartrip.com (Discounts on Air Tickets), and Think Free Office.

The MyEduTab will enable students, teachers & parents to connect, collaborate and share information as well as content over the Cloud.The MyEduTab – Higher Education(HE) comes with multimedia content on technical and professional skills, assessments and Apps.

The HCL ME U1 tablet is priced at Rs. 7,999. The MyEduTab– K12 version is priced at Rs. 11,499 and comes with memory card, free educational applications and NCERT books. The MyEduTab – Higher Education(HE) version priced at Rs. 9, 999.

Both the tablets will be available in stores and for educational institutes in Delhi and across the country from April 2012.

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Micromax Funbook 7-inch Tablet launched in India for Rs. 6,499

Micromax has launched Funbook, their first Android tablet running Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). It has 7-inch capacitive touch screen display and is powered by 1.2ghz processor. It has 0.3MP VGA front facing camera, 512MB RAM, 4GB internal memory that is expandable up to 32GB with MicroSD. This offers interactive study materials for students from class 1 to 12. It also has entertainment features such as Apps, Games, Live TV, Movies, Songs and much more.

Micromax Funbook specifications

• 7-inch (800 x 480 pixels) 16:9 capacitive touch screen display
• Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) OS
• 1.2ghz Cortex A8 processor with Dual Mali 2D/3D Graphics processor.
• 0.3MP VGA front facing camera
• 512MB RAM, 4GB internal memory that is expandable up to 32GB with MicroSD
• HD video playback (MPEG2/4, AVI, WMV, MOV)
• 3G (via USB Dongle), WiFi b/g, USB 2.0, HDMI out
• 2800 mAh battery that offers up to 5h browsing time

It has entertainment apps with a collection 6000 songs, 4000 videos and M clips that is powered by Bollwood Hungama and Big Flix app to watch movies. You can also play games and watch Live TV with Zega TV app. It also comes with Document reader apps, text editor, Adobe Flash, PDF, Youtube and more.

The Micromax Funbook comes in Midnight Black and Slate Grey colors and is available from nCarry for Rs. 6,499. It is expected to ship in 4 business days. You can also pay the amount in 3 EMIs or pay cash on delivery. You can also purchase exclusive Interactive Study Materials separately that is available on MicroSD cards.

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