Samsung galaxy s4 specifications,release date,price

Samsung galaxy s4 specifications,release date,price

Samsung Galaxy S4 , The Most Awaited Smartphone of the year After the huge success of Samsung's +Galaxy S3 was earlier rumored to be released in April. But some sources said that Samsung would reveal it on their 15th March event but now it seems that the South Korean tech giant will officially take the wraps off its next-gene.....

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Micromax launches A35 Bolt smartphone for Rs.4,250

Indian smartphone-maker Micromax has launched a new budget Android smartphone in the Indian market- the A35 Bolt.The new handset is the first in the ‘Bolt’ series of smartphones from Micromax, and the company says that the new series would include a range of feature rich phones.

The specifications of the Micromax A35 Bolt include a 4-inch capacitive touchscreen display and the smartphone is powered by a 1GHz processor. Running on Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread, the A35 Bolt houses a 2 megapixel camera at the back along with a 0.3 megapixel camera the front.
1GHz processor4-inch capacitive touchscreen displayAndroid 2.3.5 Gingerbread2 Megapixel rear camera, 0.3 Megapixel front camera160MB internal storage, micro-SD card slot1,500mAh battery
The device comes with 160MB of internal storage which can be expanded using a micro-SD card by up to 16GB. The connectivity options on the Micromax A35 Bolt include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and the smartphone also houses a 1,500mAh battery which according to Micromax, can give a talktime of up to 4.5 hours.

One of the most highlighted features of the A35 Bolt is the fact that the device comes pre-installed with the Flash Transfer app, which enables easier and faster file sharing for the users by just swiping to share files between two Android devices or the users can even simply shake and share files.

As far as the Indian smartphone market is concerned, Micromax have been quite aggressive to say the least. The company has been pushing a lot of new devices in the market of late, ranging from the entry-level Micromax A27 Ninja, to the company’s latest flagship smartphone, the Micromax A116 Canvas HD, which is receiving a great response for the customers and even got sold-out within minutes on going on sale.


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Facebook For Android Update Brings Better Cover Photos Management

The official Facebook for Android application has been upgraded in the Google Play Store to make life easier on those who tend to change their profile cover photo quite often. Users can now make the change right from their timeline instead of having to dig through settings and go through the grueling, nerve-wrecking task of pressing button upon button upon button.

No one ever accused Facebook of being swift or thorough with its app updates, but they’re at least usually very welcome when they arrive. Back in 2011, the social network introduced ‘Timeline’, the now-mandatory profile layout that gives you one giant photo at the top, with a secondary profile picture in the bottom-left corner. Up until recently, you couldn’t change your cover photo on mobile. Now, in version 2.2, you can.

Again, not a huge feature but certainly appreciated. We’d love Facebook to redesign the app or, barring that, improve the performance of the one we have. But the company clearly has different priorities.  That said, today’s upgrade is waiting for you in the Google Play Store so get over there to check it out.

 Temple Run 2 for Android has also been updated, the developers have added the ability to restore the coin doubler if you happened to have re-installed the app on your device and purchased the power up.

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Blackberry 10 Devices No Need For BIS

The BlackBerry Z10 is coming out soon — so close! — and just in case you were wondering, no, you won’t have to change your current plan.

Unlike older BlackBerries, the Z10 does not require an explicit BIS plan; in fact, it requires a regular data plan. BlackBerry-only plans such as Blackberry Personal E-mail Plans, BlackBerry Social Plans
and BBM only will not work with the new Z10. The same is true of all other carriers as well.
This means that if you’re transitioning over from an iPhone or an Android with a data plan, just stick your SIM card in the Z10 and everything from the browser to BBM will work without issue. Of course, you’ll need a microSIM in order to connect to the network, so older devices (or iPhone 5 users) will need a new one.

When it comes to enterprise users who will be running their BlackBerry 10 phones via a BES10 server, a special BlackBerry BES plan will be required – so nothing has changed there. Being on BES10 is what enables features like BlackBerry Balance to function. However, if you’re in a business where you’re going to be running your BlackBerry 10 phones alongside iOS and Android devices with no BES in place, then no BlackBerry data plan is required – you’re in the same situation as a consumer.

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Motorola X Smartphone To Feature Great Battery Life And Kevlar Backing

If you’re a fan of Android devices then you will probably already have heard the rumors surrounding a new X Phone from the Google/Motorola stable. This has also been referred to as the Google X or Motorola X although the name will probably be changed before release. It’s rumored that this X Phone will be the first device to launch running the next overhaul of the Android operating system, 5.0 Key Lime Pie and today we have some snippets of specs claimed to be coming to the X Phone.

 To start it looks like Google’s I/O event on May 15th is when the Motorola X-Phone will be revealed to the world, but read on for more details.

Rumors have been floating around on the X-Phone since the WSJ originally leaked the details, and today sources claim to actually have a friend using and testing the new smartphone. Yup, according to PhoneArena’s tipster the device is in the wild and being tested by a few lucky souls.

This source says Motorola and Google have decided on a 4.8-inch 1920 x 1080p full HD display, will reveal it at I/O on May 15th, and it will even sport the impressive Sony Exmor camera sensor. Apple’s exclusivity contract has ended, and we can expect that camera sensor to make its way into multiple handsets early this year.

Google’s big focus lately on Android smartphones has been for durability, and battery life. The X-Phone will address both of those. Using Motorola’s excellent Kevlar design for extreme durability and splash-guard water-resistance mixed in with a battery like the RAZR MAXX HD (3,300 mAh) the new X-Phone will reportedly rock. It will have the latest and greatest hardware on all levels, the newest Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie, amazing battery life, be extremely durable, support up to 128GB of internal storage and come with a micro-SD slot, and all of this will hit multiple carriers. Not to mention be sold on the Google Play Store.

Looks like a winner to us!

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Micromax Ninja A89 spotted online for Rs.6,249

Micromax has slently launch another smartphone in the entry-level segment in India- the Micromax Ninja A89. The new smartphone has been seen listed in-stock with the online retailer Infibeam at a price of Rs.6,249. It is expected that the Micromax Ninja A89 will soon show up with other online retailers as well stores across India.

4-inch WVGA display1GHz dual-core MediaTek processor, 512MB RAM2GB internal storage, Micro-SD card slot Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich ,3.2 megapixel primary camera, No front camera1,450mAh battery3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
The Micromax Ninja A89 sports a 4-inch display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels and is powered by a 1GHz dual core MediaTek MT6577 processor coupled with 512MB of RAM. The smartphone comes with 2GB of internal storage which can be expanded by up to 32GB using a micro-SD card.

Running on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, the Ninja A89 houses a 3.2 megapixel rear camera which lacks flash and also, there’s no front camera on the device either. For connectivity, the Ninja A89 gets 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and USB. The smartphone also gets a 1,450mAh battery which Micromax claims, can give a talk time of up to 4 hours.

Micromax has been quite bullish of late, launching a plethora of new smartphones in the Indian market and has no plans to slow down the rate, as it announced during the launch of Canvas HD that the company will launch 30 new smartphones this year!


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7-Inch Videocon VT71 Launched For Rs. 4,799

Videocon has launched another budget Android tablet in the Indian market – Videocon VT71. The tablet is available online for Rs 4,799/-

 The tablet runs on 1.2GHz processor and is powered by Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) OS out-of-the-box.

The all-new Videocon VT71 tablet features a 7-inch screen with resolution of 800x480p. It has 512MB RAM and 4GB of internal storage, which can be expanded up to 32GB with microSDcard. The device’s connectivity features include Wi-Fi, microUSB and 3G (via dongle). The tablet has a 3200 mAh battery.
Khalid Zamir, Head Product Planning and Development, Videocon Mobile Phone, said, ”The Videocon VT71 is aimed towards the emerging tablet market of the country which is on an unprecedented growth spiral as of today, and will become one of the lead generators of revenue in the telecommunications market, going forward.

Through the engaged device, we seek to create an immersive tablet experience for the discerning consumer, and afford him the best of multimedia experience on a 7-inch device. The announcement of the VT71 is an endeavour to expand the product portfolio of the segment and embark upon a pertinent customer engagement program wherein by affording them the range of tablet devices, we seek to bring about an engaged tablet experience to them.”
The company had launched the VT10 with a 10-inch IPS display last month for Rs. 10,999. Its 10-incher also showed a decent spec sheet including 8GB internal memory, 32Gb expandable memory with microSD card slot, support for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and HDMI.

Videocon VT71 Specifications
7-inch (800 x 480 pixels) capacitive multi-touch display1.2 GHz Rockchip RK2918 processorAndroid 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) OS12.5 mm thick, weight 181 grams0.3MP (VGA) front-facing camera512MB RAM, 4 GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB with micro SD3G (via USB Dongle), WiFi b/g/n, USB 2.0, USB OTG support, HDMI out3200 mAh battery

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HTC CEO Brandishes White M7, Starts “HTC M7!” Chant!

Ever woken up the day after a killer party and everyone but you knows you messed up last night? HTC CEO Peter Chou might be that guy when he wakes up, unless he intentionally showed off the new HTC M7 smartphone just a few days before the official launch.

The cordial and savvy CEO was seen taking photos of a crowd during a news broadcast, and though we don’t see much detail of the white version of the phone, we’re happy to see it. The HTC M7 is expected to come in both black and white at launch, and may be released in early March according to the latest rumours.
“This event today is a great opportunity for testing [the camera],” Chou, as translated by Engadget, said. “I was still testing it just now.”
Aside from the fact that he was so juiced he had gave the world its first real look at the HTC M7, Chou’s excitement came pouring out as he led the room in spirited chants of “HTC” and “M7.”

The device appears to be longer and narrower than the popular One X, with a centred camera module and a barely-perceptible HTC logo on the back.

As for the phone itself, rumors say this phone will have a 4.7-inch 1080p display with a 1.7Ghz Snapdragon S4 Pro and 2GB of RAM. Add in a 13MP camera in the back and a 2.1MP wide frame camera in the front and you’ve got yourself a pretty solid phone. If HTC is, in fact, about to release a beefier HTC Butterfly that is a little easier for most people to actually hold and use with one hand, the M7 will be a force to be reckoned with this spring.



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Angry Birds Star Wars Gains 20 New Mynock Pigs Filled Stages

The popular Angry Birds Star Wars game by Rovio has been updated with 20 additional free levels, where players must navigate an asteroid field.

Version 1.1.2 of Angry Birds Star Wars is set after the Battle of Hoth seen in the last game update, with the Rebel Birds being chased by the PigTroopers through an asteroid field.

The 20 new “nail-biting” levels feature new characters, the Mynock Pigs, found deep in the belly of the asteroid the Rebel Birds have flown into trying to find cover.

The update also includes 2 additional bonus levels and a new boss level you’ll have to “make a daring escape” from.
The update reads: “After the epic Battle of Hoth, the Rebel Birds have barely escaped the ice planet with the Pigtroopers in close pursuit! There’s an asteroid field close by that could provide some cover… but watch out, there’s more to it than meets the eye!”
For those who haven’t played it yet, Angry Birds Star Wars is well worth a download, if just for the nostalgia factor. Straying all the way out into space, the game combines the best of all the Angry Birds games into one. This 20-level update costs nothing and is a nice little content boost to an already enjoyable app.

Angry Birds Star Wars is available on iOS, Mac, Android and Windows platforms costing up to £1.99 for the HD version. The 1.1.2 version update will be available free to all those who already have the app.

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LG Optimus L7 II Dual leaked, likely to be announced at MWC

L-series range of smartphones from LG have been quite a hit amongst the masses since their launch at last year’s Mobile Word Congress and it seems that LG plans to use the MWC platform once again in 2013, to launch an upgraded version of the mid-range LG Optimus L7 smartphone.


According to a Russian website, upgrade to the L7 will be known as the LG Optimus L7 II Dual which is expected to be launched in Russia this month and as the name suggests, it will be a dual-SIM smartphone. Though, the design seen on the leaked image is unlike the current breed of L-series smartphones, and adopts a more curvier look. On the specifications front, the rumored LG Optimus L7 II Dual is expected to sport a 4.3-inch IPS LCD display and powered by a 1GHz dual-core processor. The smartphone will feature a better, 8-megapixel camera capable of recording videos in 720pand is said to be running Android 4.1 Jelly Bean out of the box and also, housing an impressive 2460mAh battery.The LG Optimus L7 II Dual is expected to carry a price tag of about 12,990 rubles in Russia, which roughly translates to about $430 in the US and if the device lands up in India as well, the price translates to about Rs.23,000. We guess it’s better to refrain from any comments on the device till it’s actually unveiled and hopefully, along with other new L-series smartphones as well. Fingers crossed!



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Google+ And Google Play Music For Android Updated

Google on Wednesday released updates to two of its Android apps, Google+ and Google Play Music. You can download the latest versions now directly from the Google Play Store: here and here.

The former now displays notifications in the top right corner, much like its web-based counterpart. This makes more sense when scrolling through the app, as Google+ relies so heavily on them. Google+ users can now also insert links into their posts, and Community Moderators have more options when administrating a page.

The Google Play Music update is more significant. This makes sense given that the service is even newer than Google+, if you can believe it.

Instant mixes finally go beyond 25 songs (an arbitrary limit that should never have been there in the first place) and the app now features new album art. As for new features, the homescreen widget has gained a previous button and you can now shuffle an album, artist, or playlist.

There’s a new widget design and, thankfully, freezing fixes for the Galaxy S III.

Changelog for version 4.5.910I:

Instant mixes continue playing beyond 25 songs.Added ability to shuffle an album, artist or playlist.New default album art.Previous button added to widget.Pinning progress now shown on album and playlist pages.Fix for the Galaxy S3 freezing issue.

Again, neither of these updates are particularly breathtaking but they are part of what makes using Google’s apps so enjoyable. Everyone likes regular updates that bring in more functionality for free. In both the social networking and music streaming spaces, Google has to keep iterating to fight the competition.

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Motorola X Phone Confirmed By LinkedIn Job Posting

Motorola posted a job opening on LinkedIn this week searching for a product manager for an upcoming smartphone called the X Phone.
There was a pervasive rumour going around last year that Google and its newly-acquired Motorola Mobile division were working on a phone that would rival the iPhone, both in terms of sales and quality. While Motorola hasn’t had the best 12 months, repeatedly losing money quarter over quarter, the company is poised for a comeback in 2013.

The job posting on LinkedIn was for a “Senior Director of Product Management” to work on the X-Phone project and this is the first time Motorola directly referenced the X-Phone. The listing did not reveal anything about the phone itself, but at least it seems to prove its existence. It also indicates that development is still at an early stage, so don’t expect to see it anytime soon.

Motorola is trying to regain its strength in the smartphone market, and Google is attempting to get its $12.5 billion money’s worth. During Google’s earnings call last week, they deflected blame that they haven’t yet been able to turn around Motorola’s mobile business, stating that all the devices the company released since the acquisition were planned and executed without Google’s intervention.

We’re excited about the potential for Motorola’s success this year; the company is in better hands with Google than it was before.

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Rumour : HTC To Follow M7 With M4 and G2

Taiwanese mobile phone maker HTC Corporation is reportedly gearing up for the release of new Android-based handsets in the near future, including the newly leaked HTC M4 and HTC G2 smartphones, which will complement the previously spotted HTC M7, it seems.

These could very well be announced at the upcoming Mobile World Congress in a few weeks. First up is the “M4? – a device that will come with specs just under the M7 – and sport a 4.3-inch 720p display, 1.2GHz dual-core Snapdragon processor, 2GB RAM, 13MP camera and a 1.6MP front-facing camera, 1,700 mAh battery, plus run Android OS 4.2 Jellybean with the new Sense 5.0.

Next is another code-name device called the “G2.” This is an entry level Android that might feature specs that were popular on devices last year. The “G2? is rumoured to come with a 1GHz processor, 3.5-inch HVGA display, 5 MP camera, runs OS 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich The main difference, 512 RAM and a 1,400 mAh battery.

On the specs front, the HTC M7 is expected to be powered by 1.7GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor paired with 2GB of RAM. The device would come with a 4.7-inch Full-HD display, amounting to a pixel density of 468ppi. The M7 will most probable sport a 13 megapixel snapper at the back along with a 2 megapixel camera at the front and 32GB of on-board storage.

The HTC “M4? and “G2? are rumoured to be available “sometime during the spring.

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Twitter hacked, More than 250,000 user accounts compromised

The social networking giant, Twitter is the latest victim of cyber attacks as the website has confirmed that it has been hit by a major security breach and the data of over 250,000 users might have been compromised.

Twitter said in it’s official blog, that it detected unusual access patterns, leading the website to identify unauthorized access attempts to it’s user data. The website has confirmed one attack, which it claims was resolved without much delay.

However, Twitter notes that during it’s investigation, it found out that the hackers might have been able to access personal data of over 250K users, and the information like usernames, email addresses, session tokens and encrypted/salted versions of passwords might have been compromised.

As a precautionary step, Twitter has reset passwords and revoked session tokens for the effected accounts, and all the 250,000 users whose account information is believed to have been compromised, have been sent e-mails notifying them to create a new passwords.

Suspecting that this might not be an isolated incident, Bob Lord, Director of Information Security, Twitter said, This attack was not the work of amateurs, and we do not believe it was an isolated incident. The attackers were extremely sophisticated, and we believe other companies and organizations have also been recently similarly attacked. For that reason we felt that it was important to publicize this attack while we still gather information, and we are helping government and federal law enforcement in their effort to find and prosecute these attackers to make the Internet safer for all users.

Twitter’s confirmation regarding the hack comes after the website experienced a widespread outage effecting the users earlier this week, but Twitter claims that the two incidences weren’t related to each other.

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