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E Fun Next 7S Android ICS tablet to add fun with only USD 130

Thu, 03 May 2012 09:55:09 +0100

The Next 7S tablet has 7-inch screen with a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels. Like most of the budget 7-inch tablets, it has a 1GHz single core processor and 4GB of internal storage with options of expanding storage via microSD card. Jason Liszewski, managing director and vice president of sales for E FUN said: "At an affordable price, the Next 7S is the perfect Mother's Day gift this year… With the Next 7S, busy moms can check emails and jot down reminders while on the go, then in their spare t...

Report points out that Southeast Asia is a smartphone hub

Wed, 02 May 2012 06:12:58 +0100

Touch only models are becoming a favorite of smartphone users in the area. While making up 47% of smartphone models in use last year, that figure is now up to 71%. Of those smartphones sold in the region during Q1, 35% were equipped with an 8MP camera or higher vs. 12% in 2011's first three months. Certain countries like Cambodia (70%), Singapore (67%) and Malaysia (58%) account for much of the demand for units with mid to high-end camera sensors aboard. Gerard Tan, Account Director for Digi...

An iPad clone that sells for USD 158

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 05:51:42 +0100

The slate has a sleek look with a black front panel and a metallic white rear panel. The screen measures 9.7” and is a capacitive screen with a resolution of 1024x768. The tablet comes with dual camera, a 0.3 MP front facing camera and 2 MP rear-facing camera. There is no physical button on the front of the tablet and the power button, speakers and USB ports and TF card slots are placed on the side of the tablet. It has Android 4.0 for its OS and runs on the RK2918 solution with Cortex A8 cor...

Datawind launches Ubislate in India starting at INR 2,999

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 06:57:42 +0100

The Ubislate tablets have 7-inch display screen, 800MHz processor, 256MB of RAM, one standard USB port and Android 2.3 OS. The resistive screen Ubislate will get 2GB of internal storage while the $76 Ubislate with capacitive screen will boast 4GB of memory. Suneet Singh Tuli, CEO of Datawind said: "We have tied up with distributors across India. The tablets will be available by May-end only after we have fulfilled the existing orders…" The second generation Aakash II is expected to sport t...

The flashy tablet from ESER in Shenzhen runs on the Samsung PV210 solution

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 06:07:11 +0100

This tablet has been manufactured by the Shenzhen company, ESER and has a red rear panel and a black front panel. It comes with a 7” multi-touch capacitive screen with a resolution of 800x480. It runs on the Samsung PV210 chip and has Power VRSGX540 as the GPU, which gives the tablet a good gaming ability. The disappointing feature of the tablet is that it’s got the outdated Gingerbread version of Android. Other features include support for online flash, HDMI and video chat, it has dual camer...

Mystery Oppo smartphone to be world’s thinnest

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:36:04 +0100

It will definitely be an exciting phone with an ultra thin shell, edgeless glass design and a shiny aluminum rim flaunting its sexy interiors. The disclosed photo also brags three capacitive navigation touch buttons on front and three docking or charging pins on side like Galaxy Nexus or HTC rhyme. There’s no clue on what’s inside this smartphone, but it is rumored to be running Android OS. [Article Source] Disclaimer:*Shanzai.com is a news and reviews website, we do not promote specific...

Huawei to produce its own mobile chips

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 06:04:32 +0100

Huawei executive vice president Eric Xu said “In the future, whether it will be mobile broadband devices, tablets, or smartphones Huawei will be able to provide its own core chip solution.” Huawei has already unveiled its own in-house developed quad core processor when it announced the company’s Ascend Quad family of smartphones. Huawei’s K3V2 quad core processor is based on the ARM architecture and has a clock speed running at either 1.2GHz or 1.5GHz. Huawei has been using chips from o...

Is Huawei to launch Windows 8 tablet?

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:23:54 +0100

If the rumor spread out by WPDand, a Chinese website, huawei is busy working on Windows Phone devices. It seems the upcoming handsets from Huawei runs Windows Phone 8 Apollo and is expected to be released by end of the year. Eying US market, Huawei Windows 8 tablet may support LTE too. Huawei announced last year that the company wanted to become the world’s third largest handset brand in 2015. The company plans to meet its goal by moving its handset business up market rather than sticking to...

Attitude Daksha, a 7-inch Android ICS tablet for USD 100

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 06:43:00 +0100

Telmoco Labs has announced the Attitude Daksha tablet for schools, professional institutions, and corporate houses and it will be up for orders from May 15. It has a 7-inch WVGA capacitive screen with 5 point touch screen and 480×800 pixels resolution. The Attitude Daksha tablet supports 1080p full HD video streaming thanks to the 1.2GHz ARM Cortex A8 processor, dedicated 400 MHz GPU and 512MB of DDR3 RAM. The other features include HDMI port, 3.5mm audio port, micro USB port and expandable sto...

HTC One S goes on sale in China... err clone

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 06:40:45 +0100

This is a perfectly crafted clone of HTC One S and is accompanied with authentic-looking packaging and HTC logo. It has a huge 4.3-inch screen with a resolution of 960 x 540 and qHD technology capable of supporting full HD videos just like the original. It has neatly copied some of the amazing features of HTC One S such as 3G (WCDMA), Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth connectivity. It also has dual camera including 8MP rear camera with dual LED flash. The Snapdragon processor of the original is repl...

Introducing the world's cheapest dual core ICS tablet

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 05:06:52 +0100

The Ramos W7 looks compact and comes dressed in all white. It comes with a 7” screen having a resolution of 1024x600. It runs Android ICS out of the box and runs on the 1.5 GHz Amlogic Cortex A9 CPU. The tablet is also equipped with a Mali GPU and has 16GB internal storage and 1GB RAM. For a USD 100 tablet, the specs look pretty decent and the tablet is going to be released on May 1st, China’s National Day. [Article Source]Disclaimer:*Shanzai.com is a news and reviews website, we do not...

Karbonn to launch low cost Android tablet

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:00:00 +0100

The 7" Karbonn SmartTab A1comes with Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich and is powered by dual core 1.2GHz processor. The tablet has capacitive LCD display with 480x800 pixel resolution, mini HDMI, microSD card slot, 512MB RAM, 8GB ROM, 32GB storage, USB port and 3G USB Dongle. The tablet also has 2MP camera, 1080p video recording and playback and 3D gravity sensor for gaming geeks. For network connectivity, it has WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and WAP. The Karbonn tablet has almost the same features of ...

Philips to launch 7-inch ICS tablets exclusively in China

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:12:04 +0100

Google Android’s Andy Rubin lauded the Ainol Novo 7 tablet with MIPS processors publicly and assured better MIPS support for future versions of Android. So it’s no surprise that even branded makers are now opting for MIPS architecture. The Philips tablets are expected to sport display screen with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixel or 800 x 480 pixels with a support for a range of media codecs including MP4, H.264, and WMV, and 4 to 5 hours of battery life. But the tablets will arrive first in ...

Foxconn to bring out low priced smartphones with Baidu

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:39:05 +0100

If rumors are to be believed, Foxconn, Taiwanese contract electronic manufacturer, plans to produce low priced smartphones with Chinese search engine giant, Baidu targeting the local market. It’s not the first smartphone coming out from Baidu. Baidu has partnered with Dell last year to produce Dell Streak Pro D43, a high-end smartphone for business users. The Phone will run Baidu’s Yi OS and expected to have a 3.5" touchscreen. The phone will also have Baidu’s cloud storage service, Bai...

A 13.3" Macbook Pro surfaces in China

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 05:37:56 +0100

This laptop appears a little heavier than its original counterpart due to the tapered off edges and it comes with a 13.3” screen having a resolution of 1666x768. It comes with HDMI and 3 USB ports and an SD card reader. It runs on 1.8 GHz processor and comes with 32GB RAM. It has a web camera but no DVD drive. The laptop is priced at USD 277, which is not bad for the features it offers and the looks that it has got. [Article Source]Disclaimer:*Shanzai.com is a news and reviews website, ...

New 7-inch Android ICS tablet thinner than iPad

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:16:36 +0100

The Q702 tablet is an ultra-thin tablet with a thickness of only 8.5mm. But the sleek shell hasn't stopped makers from loading an entire bunch of wonderful features in this tablet. It has a 7-inch capacitive screen, which supports full view, multi touch control, and 1024×600 resolution. It is based on the A10 solution with 2160P video decode and Mali400 3D GPU features, plus has 1GB of memory, 8GB of storage and TF card slot for external storage. The other features include micro USB, HDMI...

X86 processor and 3G for a dual boot Android Windows 7 tablet

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:46:13 +0100

The whole lot of fancy features reminds you of a fully featured netbook. It has X86 powered 1.66GHz Intel Atom N455 processor, 2GB memory and 16GB SSD. It’s a 10-inch tablet with a capacitive screen, 1024x600 resolution and multi-touch functionality. It also supports external storage with TF card and other important features such as front facing camera, Bluetooth, two standard USB ports, Mini VGA output, and RJ45 ports. In addition to all this, it also has a SIM card slot, and supports 3G, W...

Chinese tablet with Android 4.0 and Windows 7

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 05:50:37 +0100

The dual OS tablet is powered by Atom N455 at 1.66Ghz and has 10.1" multi-touchcapacitive screen with 1024x600 pixel resoltuion. It has 2GB memory, 16GB SSD, front facing camera, two standard USB ports, mini VGA output, RJ45, TF card slot and SIM card slot. For network connectivity, it has 3G, Bluetooth, WCDMA and SCDMA. The tablet looks pretty in metallic back and black color. How much the dual OS tablet will cost you is unknown. However if you’re looking for a tablet that can run two oper...

NFC to replace credit cards by 2020

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 05:00:39 +0100

In a recent survey conducted by the Pew Internet and American Life Project and Elon University’s School of Communications, 1000 tech experts have agreed that mobile payment will slowly but surely replace credit card and cash purchases. However,only 10% of current mobile owners have used a phone to make a payment as of now. A number of individuals that participated in the survey noted that they felt that established businesses in the financial service industries would resist a transition to...

Huawei Ascend P1 launched in China

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 06:56:58 +0100

The Huawei Ascend P1 is being offered at USD 475 in China and will be reaching Hong Kong, Taiwan and Australia by May of this year. Latin America and Europe may receive it in June. In case you’ve forgotten its specs, the Huawei Ascend P1 is about 7.7 millimeters thick, which makes it one of the slimmest smartphones made to date. It comes with a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED display with qHD resolution, and an 8-megapixel camera with a backside-illuminated sensor. In...

iPhone 5: rumors updated!

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 06:41:00 +0100

The next iPhone may have a back case made from a lightweight metal alloy that replaces the current glass back. Another rumor claims the iPhone 5 is coming with 3D features too. The iPhone 5 may feature a 4" display in a unibody case and will be very sleek. The other features will be A5X processor, 1GB of RAM and expects to support LTE. With the addition of significantly faster processor and iOS upgradings, the next iPhone could perform even faster apps. You can also wait for a considerable impro...

Acer to expand in China

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 06:01:08 +0100

Acer Group Vice President, Scott Lin, said “Last year our sales revenue in China was USD 2.3 billion, compared with USD 790 million in 2009 and our target is to double the number from the current 1,600 within three years.” In 2010, Acer signed a cooperation contract with PC maker Founder Technology Group Corp., using the company’s brand name and China distribution channels to increase Acer’s sales and channels. Along with PC’s, Acer focus on ultrabooks and plans to introduce varieties ...

First Intel based smartphone coming this week

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 05:58:27 +0100

During the Q1 earnings call for Intel, CEO Paul Otellini revealed that the first Intel-based smartphone would be shipping by the end of the week. He didn't say which phone it would be, but the first three that are expected are the Lenovo K800, the Orange Santa Clara or the Lava Xolo X900, so it must be one of those that's on its way. All three of the devices are powered by the 1.6GHz Medfield Atom Z2640 processor. All three have relatively respectable specs otherwise with the Lenovo being the ...

Another sub USD 150 Android ICS tablet, Xtex My Tablet

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:09:44 +0100

While 7-inch Xtex My Tablet has an average 800x480 screen resolution, the other specs are much better such as 1.5GHz processor, 1GB of RAM and 16GB of hard disk space. It also supports external storage up to 32GB with TF card. The tablet is available in black, white and pink colors. It also has 2MP front camera, HDMI output and mini and standard USB ports. But Xtex tablet closely resembles another recently announced budget tablet from India, the Zync Z990 tablet. The makers have confirmed that ...

Xiaomi second generation smartphones on the way

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 07:08:41 +0100

It seems the second generation Xiaomi phones will have improved production capacity and aiming at sales of over 10 million units. Although the company didn’t reveal much about the upcoming smartphones, the second generation Xiaomi phones is rumored to be with a purported 2.5GHz quad coreCPU, 4" screen made by Sharp or Toshiba, 2GB RAM, Android 4.0 and 12 MP camera. Xiaomi was founded in 2010 with a focus on becoming a mobile internet company. Xiaomi confirmed that they had managed to sell mo...

Meizu MX will be the first smartphone to sport the quad core Exynos 4412 chip

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 04:55:49 +0100

The company announced yesterday that the Meizu MX will sport Samsung’s quad-core A9 Exynos CPU and will be available in June this year. The Samsung Galaxy S3 is expected, which also sports the same chip is expected to be announced on May 3, which means that it will arrive in the markets only in late June or July. This implies that the Meizu MX will be the first phone to carry the Exynos 4412 chip. However, it is still not clear f the SGS3 will carry the same chip or will ship with a more powerf...

Apple’s iPad Mini is in the works?

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:00:03 +0100

The rumor has it that Apple is not targeting the Samsung ICS tablet or Kindle Fire, but the upcoming Windows 8 tablets, which were recently seen at the Intel Developer Forum (IDF) in Beijing. Intel is gearing up to launch two tablet variants - 'pure' 10-inch models and 'hybrid' 11-inch with physical keyboard, both powered by dual core Intel's Atom Z2670 "Clover Trail" processor. Apple will be ready to ship 6 million units at the time of launch and devices will be made by Foxconn and Pegatron. Wi...

Burg’s wrist watch mobile phones launched in India

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 06:10:54 +0100

Koen Pieters, Burg Global Sales Director said “We have plans to first establish our business in North India and after 9 months expand our presence in South India. The two stores we added today are part of business roadmap. We will open fifth store in Gurgaon." The Burg wrist watch mobile phones have all the features of a mobile phone. It comes with an in-built SIM tray as well as number keys which are located in the perimeter of its dial. It’s possible to make or receive calls using a Blueto...

HTC releasing three new ICS smartphones in China this month

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:59:15 +0100

The HTC VT T328t will be released by China Mobile, featuring a 4 inch S-LCD WVGA display, Sense 4.0 UI, 1GHz single cores processor, Beats Audio, 5MP rear camera, 512MB of RAM, 4GB of internal memory, and MicroSD card support. The HTC VC T328d (for China Telecom) and the HTC V T328w (for China Unicom) have similar specs, but different designs. In addition, and unlike the T328t, these two are dual SIM devices. For the moment, only the price of the T328w is known: 1,999 yuan (about $318). Anywa...

Samsung 7-inch Galaxy Tab gets ICS and USD 250 price

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 09:50:00 +0100

Samsung has updated its 7 and 10-inch Galaxy Tab tablet PCs with better specs and Android Ice Cream Sandwich. The new Tab 2 has a 7-inch screen supporting a resolution of 1024x600pixels. It now has 1GHz dual core processor, 8GB internal storage, microSD card slot, VGA front camera and 3MP back camera. The low cost $250 tab will be available for pre-orders starting next Thursday and reach the stores on April 22. The 10-inch Tab 2 also got Ice Cream Sandwich in addition to the 1GHz dual core pro...

White iPhone 4S knockoff with Android 2.3

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 09:26:37 +0100

The White iPhone 4S knock off has great features. Qualcomm 7227-T meatier version, 512MB memory, 8GB storage, Android 2.3.6, knock off iOS UI, 3G, standard SIM card slot, WCDMA 3G, front facing camera, rear facing camera, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS, support G-sensor, light sensor and 3D acceleration. The iPhone 4S knock off has the same home button as original iPhone has along with a metallic border. All right, this iPhone 4 knockoff might not be the best iPhone clones in the market. Still, it has ...

LA firm offers an ICS tablet with 3D video watching feature at just USD 157

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 05:11:18 +0100

The tablet is called the eGlide Prism and comes with a 7” WVGA display, it comes with 512 MB RAM, 8GB internal storage and 5GB cloud storage. It has Wi-Fi, a front-facing camera and a microSD card slot. It runs Android ICS and comes with 3D red and blue style glasses that allow users to watch 2160p 3D HD videos. The tablet looks good on the exterior but we don’t know much about its performance. The price tag is very attractive though. [Article Source]Disclaimer:*Shanzai.com is a news an...

Sleek and stylish ProTab 2 IPS Android 4.0 tablet

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:01:06 +0100

The ProTab 2 IPS tablet has same screen size as iPad, but its 9.7-inch capacitive screen with an aspect ratio of 4:3 and resolution of 1024x768 pixels is of no match to the retina screen of iPad. The tablet however has decent dimensions of 242x189x9mm and a smooth aluminimum back. The ICS tablet performs well and supports HD multimedia playback thanks to the 1.2GHz Cortex A8 CPU and MALI-400 GPU inside. The tablet also features 1GB of DDR3 memory, 8GB internal storage, and external storage sup...

First Quad Core Android tablet from China

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:10:30 +0100

The Shenzhen 1.2GHz Quad core tablet looks like Apple’s iPad in design but runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The tablet supports microSD, miniUSB, USB 2.0 and HDMI. The tablet has 1GB DDR3 RAM. The tablet sizes 9.7mm, the same thickness of iPad 2. Although many of the details are still unknown, it’s sure that the Shenzhen Quad core tablet will cost you around USD 280. [Article Source] Disclaimer: *Shanzai.com is a news and reviews website, we do not promote specifically the purchase...

Asus Transformer Pad 300 coming soon with a price tag of USD 379

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 05:27:25 +0100

Granted, the 300 takes it down a notch with a non-HD screen and a slightly thicker chassis, but the 32GB version is to cost much less than an iPad 2 with the same storage, and will likely fall even further fairly quick if history is any guidance. Meanwhile, in ASUS' home turf of Taiwan, the company already started selling the MeMO ME171, the cool 7-incher with the built-in stylus. It is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon S4 and retails there for the equivalent of $585. At CES in January Asus m...

Intex launches new dual SIM phone, YUVA, in India

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 07:10:01 +0100

The INTEX YUVA is an entry level phone and offers long battery life as it comes with a 2100mAH battery ensuring talk time up to 8 hours and standby time of up to 500 hours. The phone features a 2.6" QVGA screen, 1.3MP camera, video and audio players, sound recorder and FM radio. The INTEX YUVA also supports microSD expandable up to 16GB, Bluetooth, USB, built-in-games, GPRS and WAP. Sanjay Kumar, General Manager, Mobile Business, Intex Technologies said “The consumption pattern of mobile pho...

New ICS tablet based on Allwinner solution starts at USD 78

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 07:09:24 +0100

The Aishuo T8 tablet has 8-inch capacitive screen with 5-point multi-touch and a resolution of 800x600pixels. Inside the hood, it has 1GHz processor, 512MB memory and 4GB of flash storage. It also has a headphone jack, TF card slot, HDMI output, and USB ports in addition to dual 3000mAh battery and 0.3MP front camera for video chatting. It’s available in black and white colors and has three touch buttons on front. It will hit stores with a tempting price of only $78. With its array of ...

Android the most popular OS in China

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 05:14:22 +0100

Android smartphones made up 68% of the smartphone market in the country at the end of 2011 while Apple’s iPhone was found to have only 6% of the Chinese market. Android has actually eaten into the shares of other smartphone platforms like Symbian and Blackberry as well. Android’s user friendly interface and a wide variety of devices carrying the OS may be contributing to the popularity of the device. Also, the OS is easily available and that’s the reason why it is the favorite OS of the ...

Dealhonor comes out with a range of budget tablets

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 09:40:57 +0100

The cheapest 7191 tablet costing around USD 49 is powered by 1.0GHz CPU and runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread. The tablet comes with a 7" TFT Resistive touchscreen with 800x480 pixel resolution. All tablets have one camera (no info about the resolution yet), 3G, WiFi, 3D video recorder and high speed 32GB SD card support. The R10 (USD 189) tablet has 1GB DDR3 memory while A710S (USD 89), A710W (USD 149), 711Z (USD199) and I10 (USD 99) have 512 MB DDR3. The 7191 does support 378MB DDR3. The high-end m...

India's USD 35 Aakash 2 to ship soon with new hardware and ICS

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 06:26:48 +0100

The second generation Aakash will have a 7-inch capacitive multi-touch screen and 800MHz ARM single core Cortex-A8 processor. It’s an outstanding improvement over the original Aakash, which has resistive screen and 366MHz processor. But Aakash 2 will continue to sport 256MB of RAM and 2GB of internal storage. Wonder how ICS will run on such low memory. The tablet will ship soon with Android 2.3 Gingerbread. The Android 4.0 update will be available over-the-air or as a separate PC download in...

LG to launch a new high end smartphone with Snapdragon S4 and LTE connectivity

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 04:52:02 +0100

LG is looking to launch the phone in May, maybe around the same time as the Samsung Galaxy S3. The phone comes with a 4.7” 720p screen, much like the LG Optimus 4X HD. It will also have LTE connectivity and will be the company’s first phone to run Android 4.0. It will run on the Qualcomm MSM8960 chipset and have a 1.5 GHz dual core processor. These details were revealed in a presentation by LG regarding their LTE line-up plans. I feel LG is taking a big risk by launching the phone along w...

Car maker Hyundai launches USD 110 Android ICS tablet

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 07:22:02 +0100

The Hyundai A7 tablet has a 7-inch capacitive with up to five points multi-touch functionality and resolution of 480x800 pixels. It is powered by 1.5GHz ARM Cortex A8 processor, ARM Mali 400 GPU, 512MB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage, which is expandable via microSD card. It also has 0.3MP front camera, USB port, HDMI video put, audio jack, Wi-Fi and 3G modules. It runs the latest Google Android 4.0 ICS, and provides access to Google Play app store. But that wasn’t the best part; this budge...

Another Macbook clone from Shenzhen

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 06:47:02 +0100

Shenzhen has released a new MacBook clone that won’t make a hole in your pocket. The MacBook clone boasts a 13.3" screen, slot-in CD drive, 1G-4G memory and 160GB-500GB hard disk. The other notable features of the MacBook clone has Atom D2000 32nm technology, 2.13GHz frequency, PowerVR SGX545, supports DX10.1, HDMI, Display port output and all kinds of video records. The Shenzhen MacBook has copied the look of original Apple MacBook well and comes in two colors, pure white and stylish blac...

Google's tablet to arrive in July this year

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 05:05:27 +0100

Google has partnered up with the Taiwan company Asus for this venture. They have probably decided to delay the tablet’s release to give time for some last minute tweaks. The other thing that seems to have changed is the tablet’s price, we’d heard that it was going to be priced around USD 200 but now they have decided to price it at USD 249 and this could be due to the Tegra 3 quad-core chip being brought on board. The tablet will come in the Wi-Fi-only version. While rumors are rife that th...

Kobian launches Mercury mTab Neo2 tablet with ICS

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:58:14 +0100

The Mercury mTab Neo2 is powered by 1.2 GHz Cortex A8 dual core processor, 512MB RAM, 8GB internal storage and supports up to a 32 GB extrenal storage via micro SD card. It has a 7-inch capacitive screen with 16:9 aspect ratio, 1600K colors support and high quality HD resolution. Sushmita Das, country manager, Kobian India said: "Work, talk and share your stuff at high speed, with mTab Neo2. This product comes with all the features one can ask for in the current tablet ecosystem and a little m...

Micromax new feature phone with an in-built solar charger

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 06:50:44 +0100

Micromax already has a strong base in the Indian mobile phone market and recently debuted to Indian low cost tablet market with an Android tablet for USD 130. Micromax co-founder and executive director Rahul Sharma said “We have been at the forfront of innovation. Wewere the first to launch long battery life phones, dual SIM phones and many more. Our next innovation is to get rid of the mobile phone charger by including a solar panel in our next phone. This solar charger will top up the charg...

HTC One S knockoff to arrive in China much before the original

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 04:58:40 +0100

This phone is said to run on the Snapdragon S4 processor and run Android ICS out of the box. The only disappointing thing was its price; the phone was tagged at USD 657. However there is good news for all those who are looking to buy the phone but don’t want to invest a premium on it, a Shenzhen company has announced the launch of its own version of the HTC One S. Knowing the Shanzhai, I think they’ll not disappoint us, as they are the best in this craft. This phone will reach the markets i...

Google Nexus tablet leaked in pics?

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:42:58 +0100

The tablet featured in the pic is a stunning ultra-slim tablet running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The home screen has striking red wallpaper devoid of any third party app icons, which boosts up its Nexus tablet’s claim. The ICS soft keys, 4:00AM time in the device watch and muted rainbow wallpaper match the attributes of classic Samsung Galaxy Nexus. There are some qualms as well. The tablet seems too big (10-inch perhaps) to meet the popular rumor of 7-inch Asus-Nexus upcoming tablet. It...

Micromax launches its first Android tablet in India

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 06:09:51 +0100

Although it aims education first, the tablet also has an entertainment hub as the name claims, FunBook. The FunBook tablet is powered by 1.22GHz Cortex A8 processor with Dual Mali GPU and runs Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich. The tablet has a 7" capacitive screen with 800x480 pixel resolution. The tablet also features 0.3 VGA camera, 4GB internal memory which is expandable to 32GB and supports mini USB port. Micromax CEO Deepak Mehrotra said “We have a manufacturing capacity of one lakh units...

The Aoson M19 is a multipurpose tablet

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 05:11:04 +0100

The tablet comes with a 9.7” IPS capacitive screen with a resolution of 1024x768. The tablet runs on the RK 2918 chip with the Cortex A8 core. It has a smooth appearance and the Menu, Home, Return and Power buttons are placed on the side. The tablet is equipped with a GC800 GPU and runs 3D games smoothly. It comes with a 0.3 MP front-facing camera and a 2MP rear-facing camera. The Android OS is upgradeable to ICS. The tablet has a standard and mini USB, HDMI and a SIM card slot. Both Wi-Fi and ...

HCL unveils three ICS tablets in India starting at INR 7,999

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 07:08:25 +0100

Inside the hood, all three tablets have 7-inch capacitive screen, 1GHz single core processor, 512MB RAM, 4GB of internal memory, and 0.3MP front camera. The other features include standard USB, mini USB and a micro SD card slot to expand storage up to 32GB. It also has a 3600 mAh battery and optional 3G data connectivity through USB Modem. The tablets run Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich OS. Mr. Gautam Advani, EVP & Head, Mobility, HCL Infosystems said: "Within five months, we have a market sh...

Huawei's Ascend D Quad XL is not the world's fastest phone after all

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 05:05:19 +0100

Earlier Huawei’s K3V2 chip had faced a challenge from the quad-core Tegra 3 chip of the Asus Transformer Prime in Basemark ES 2.0 Taiji, and had won the competition hands down. But the chip failed to outdo Qualcomm’s Snapdragon S4 chip and the phone carrying this chip is a rather surprising Pantech Vega LTE SKY phone. This chip is also expected to power other handsets like the U.S version of the HTC One X. The phone however still remains to be one of the most powerful handsets, I guess H...

Another 8" tablet from Shenzhen, WoPad i8

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 11:29:20 +0100

The WoPad i8 is based on RK2918 processor and has 8" capacitive touch screen with 1024x768 pixel resolution and 5-point touch control. The tablet has 512MB memory and 4GB storage. The other notable features include front facing camera, rear facing camera (the resolutions are not specified) and 1080p video decoding. The tablet also boasts Android Market and Flash online playback along with Standard USB, miniUSB, TF card slot and HDMI. WoPad has a metallic body and comes in faded red. How much...

The super tablet, SuperPad VIII gets 3G and voice calling

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:13:03 +0100

The SuperPad VIII tablet has 10-inch capacitive screen with multi-touch functionality. Inside the hood, it has 1GHz Cortex A8 core processor based on the Vimicro VX882 chip solution, 512MB of memory and 8GB of storage. The SuperPad is a high-end tablet with features such as Bluetooth, GPS, front facing camera, standard USB, Mini USB, HDMI, TF card slot, SIM card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack and built-in mic. It also has 4000mAh battery. It also supports WCDMA 3G connectivity and voice callin...

7-inch Gingerbread tablet with A10 processor for only USD 51

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 07:03:05 +0100

The dirt cheap Eser tablet has 7-inch resistive screen supporting a resolution of 800x480. Instead of VIA8650 chip, Eser tablet has A10 processor with Mali400GPU and 2160P video decoding ability. It also has 512MB of RAM and 4GB of storage. The tablet has a metallic back and three buttons on front for Menu, Home and Back. It also has features such as HDMI port mini USB, SD card port, headphone jack, in-built mic, Wi-Fi, external 3G and front facing camera. The tablet runs Android 2.3.4 Gi...

Huawei aims to make it big this year, set to ship 60 billion smartphones

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 04:52:08 +0100

He expressed this in a recent interview with Mobile World Live. He stressed that the smartphone industry was about to undergo a huge change and eventually only three or four of the major vendors would survive, and in order for a company to survive, it had to make its brand known and Huawei would do just that by upping its shipments to 60 million units this year. Huawei also aims to become a 1 billion dollar company soon. Huawei Ascend D and XL are the two phones that the company is placing its...

Nokia releases smartphones for China

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 08:04:10 +0100

The Nokia 800C runs Microsoft Windows Phone OS. China is the world’s biggest mobile phone market with around 900 million users. Nokia had held the big market share in China but, getting down it day by day by the increased competition from Apple, Samsung, HTC etc. along with some Chinese brands. In China, the Lumia 800C will be on sale by April for USD 570. Nokia and China telecom plan to release a lower priced model, 610C, aimed at students and others looking for budget smartphones. The Lumia ...

Shanda’s rumored smartphone to be world’s cheapest dual-core Android

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 06:27:19 +0100

The leaked specs look fantastic on paper. It is believed to have 1.0 GHz dual-core ARM processor by Texas Instruments in addition to the 1GB RAM and 8GB of external storage via SanDisk Micro-SD card. It will also have 5MP back camera with 720p video shooting functionality and 3MP front camera. It has Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and WCDMA 3G connectivity as well. It’s going to be a giant phone from Shanda with 4.3-inch screen and a resolution as high as 960x540 pixels. The only element missing from this...

A butterfly shaped tab based on A10 chip

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 05:02:10 +0100

The tablet has a 7” capacitive screen with the Menu, Return, Search and Volume buttons being placed at the bottom of the screen. The shape of the tablet makes it very easy to carry around. It comes with dual camera and supports flash online videos. It runs Android 4.0.3 and is based on the A10 chip. The standard and Micro USB and HDMI ports are placed at the bottom of the tablet and it has an easy to use UI. All in all the Dropad Butterfly is an able tablet and the company seems to be aiming...

USD 160 Eken A90 Android 4.0 tablet, the cheapest iPad rival

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 07:45:28 +0100

At 11mm, the tablet is quite slim and also excels in looks with a sexy and smooth metal back. The 9.7-inch tablet has 5-point capacitive screen, but is rumored to have average screen quality despite having a wonderful 1024x768 screen resolution. It has 1.2GHz Allwinner A10 processor overclocked at 1.5GHz and capable of supporting 2160pHD video playback. It also has 1GB of DDR2 RAM and 8GB of internal storage. The A90 tablet PC has wonderful features such as 2 micro USB ports, 3.5mm headphon...

Rumors abound about Amazon's three new tablets

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 06:52:09 +0100

There have been a few reports stating that Amazon would be releasing a 10" Kindle Fire tablet, and also some reports pointing towards an 8.9" Kindle Fire tablet. This time, the report out of Taiwan is claiming that Amazon is preparing 3 new tablets which will be released at some point this year. Word has it that Amazon will release a low-end 7" model with a 1024x600 resolution, a mid-range 7" with a 1280x800 resolution, and a high-end 8.9" tablet with a 1920x1200 resolution. LGD and Panasoni...

Lenovo launches a unique Android tablet app store for businesses

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:16:43 +0100

The store will boast secure Android tablet apps and will offer app services to large businesses with features such as custom app management, deployment, publication and volume pricing. Businesses will be able to create their own customized App Shops, allowing managers to purchase, license and manage approved applications for staff. Mark Cohen, vice president, of ecosystem and monetization at Lenovo: "With the influx of personal and mobile devices in the workplace, it’s critical for companies t...

Galaxy Note knockoff spotted with Android 4.0

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 11:39:48 +0100

The Galaxy Note clone is only 9.7mm thick and has a 5-inch screen like the original, but with a much lower resolution (800x480). It also has 1GHz MTK6575 single-core processor and 512MB RAM, in addition to the 5MP rear camera. The knockoff running Android 4.0 is expected to hit the stores soon and will cost around $400 (2500 Yuan). [Article Source] Disclaimer:*Shanzai.com is a news and reviews website, we do not promote specifically the purchase or sale of the products and services mentioned...

An Android phone with TV tuner

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 06:25:28 +0100

TV with mobile is an active idea ever and this Shenzhen 5" Android phone boasts the same feature, TV and FM tuner. Although we didn’t get the details of specs like memory, processor etc., the Shenzhen phone has 680 MHz CPU and runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread. It has multi-touch screen and 5MP camera capable of HD video capture. The phone supports 3G and WiFi for Internet connectivity. There is no information about the price of the phone. The Shenzhen TV tuner phone will be perfect for you if y...

Low cost tablets to rule the roost in 2016

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 04:37:31 +0100

Emerging markets is the key word here as the developed Western countries seem to have less incentives to look into slightly inferior but cheaper tablets. This will mark a change from the way the tablet market looks today, dominated by the iPad and large screen tablets. Actually, 75% of all tablets sold in 2011 had a screen larger than 9 inches. What makes product like the Amazon Kindle Fire important in that regard, is that unlike underbaked Shanzhai tablets, having a tablet like the Fire or t...

New 9.7-inch and 10-inch Shanzhai tablets with Android 4.0

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:50:08 +0100

At 540g and 598g, the 9.7-inch and 10-inch tablets are amazingly thin and light. They also have a powerful backing of A10 processor and 512MB of RAM. The 9.7-inch tablet has 8GB of storage, dual cameras, and metal casing while the 10-inch tablet boasts of 4GB storage, front camera, and multi-point capacitive screen. Both have dual USB and HDMI output features. The tablets are believed to be running Android 4.0 quite smoothly and are as thin as the iPhone 4S. [Article Source] Disclaimer:...

Samsung Galaxy Note knockoff from Shenzhen

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 05:48:36 +0100

The Shenzhen tablet smartphone is powered by 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 processor and supports Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. It has a 5" screen with 800x480 pixel resolution and 5MP HD rear and front camera with flash light. The device also supports Light sensor, Gravity sensor, Proximity sensor and digital Compass. For network connectivity, it has 3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, GPS and AGPS. The tablet smartphone comes quite close to the look and feel of the original Samsung Galaxy Note. ...

Indian firm Wishtel launches two new budget Android tablets

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 05:24:24 +0100

Both the tablets have the same specifications except that the Ira Thing has a resistive screen and Ira has a capacitive one. Both tablets have a 7” screen and will run Android Gingerbread and also support the Linux Sugar OS. The tablets come with 4GB inbuilt storage which is expandable upto 32GB through a Micro SD card. Another disappointing fact is that the tablets do not have a rear-facing camera and just come with a 1.3 MP front-facing one. The tablets have Wi-Fi and 3G support. They have so...

WishTel to launch tablet in India

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 10:59:19 +0100

WishTel, another Indian company is to launch tablet that has been designed specifically for “youngs India”. IIT Rajasthan has specified the tablet’s specs and design. It’s also part of the low cost computing devices project under National Mission on education, through ICT sponsored by Ministry of Human Resources, Government of India. WishTel also has designed tablets which support different regional languages in India. Those tablets have packed study materials helpful for students under ...

Google opens its first Android store in China

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 06:40:44 +0100

The fake store is located in Zhuhai, a city on the southern coast of Guangdong province and it isn’t anything like the Androidland, the first official Android store by Google in Australia. It also has a catchy tagline “Celebrities Smartphone Experience Store” below the Android robot. The store also flaunts Apple products such as iPhones, iPads and iPods and many other Chinese phone brands like the very famous Xiaomi smartphone. Google, famous for its open thinking, might not slap a laws...

HTC Triumph surfaces in China minus all its Social Media features

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 05:49:58 +0100

A Chinese website posted details about the HTC Triumph and found the phone stripped of its sync services to Twitter and Facebook as both the sites are blocked in China. The disappointing fact is that these apps haven’t been replaced by Sina Weibo or Tencent Weixin, both of which are popular social sites in China. However, the phone comes with Chinese web service like Baidu, Youku and Qunar pre-installed in it. HTC has also dropped its ‘Tango’ in the Triumph. The XBox Live support has also...

Intex debuts its first Android tablet, i-Tab in India

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:16:41 +0100

Unlike the more common 7-inchers in India, the Intex i-Tab is an 8-inch tablet with two point capacitive touchscreen display. It also has 1 GHz Cortex A8 core processor and supported by 512 MB of DDR3 RAM and 8GB of inbuilt memory, which is expandable up to 32GB. It also has Wi-Fi, 3G and USB connectivity. The tablet also has 5000mAh battery capable of supporting 5-6 working hours. Sanjay Kumar, GM, Mobile Business, Intex Technologies, India said “Intex iTab is a unique 8-inch multifunctional ...

Zync Z990 tablet for Indian tablet lovers

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 05:31:02 +0100

Zync Z990 tablet packs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and a single core Vivant GC340 mobile processor. The tablet has a 7" WVGA capacitive touch screen with 480x800 pixels resolution. The tablet has 1GB RAM, microHDMI, a full USB 3.0 and microUSB. The tablet suppors 4GB in-built storage and supports microSD card expansion up to 32GB. The Zync Z990 tablet has a USB host feature that can read and write data on USB flash storage and also boasts 1080p HD video capacity. For network connectivity, the...

Microsoft to roll out Windows 8 devices in October

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 04:49:17 +0100

Microsoft had promised that they would be releasing both, ARM-based and Intel-based devices, and they have kept up their promise. But initially the Intel based devices will dominate as there are going to be more than 40 devices running on Intel chips and less than 5 ARM based devices. Microsoft is very conscious about the quality of the devices and don’t want to take a risk. The company is planning to release its new tablets just before the Christmas season to make the most of the holiday ...

NEC unveils waterproof, dustproof and shockproof smartphone in China

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 11:23:04 +0100

Available in black, red and khaki, the rugged NEC smartphone was unveiled in a press conference in Beijing. Its outer shell is designed to withstand water, dust and sub-zero conditions, while the Gorilla glass supports fantastic clarity. The 3.6-inch phone features a stunning WVGA display with 800 x 480 pixels resolution, a single-core 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8655 processor, 512 MB of RAM and 1GB of ROM. The other notable features include 8MP rear camera, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and 1430mAh...

Toshiba to produce the world's largest tablet PC

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 05:54:20 +0100

This tablet from Toshiba will be powered by an Nvidia Tegra 3 quad-core processor and will run Android as the OS. A great thing about the tablet is that it comes with multiple options for connectivity, including a USB, HDMI and SD card slots. The tablet is a good looker and comes with dual camera. A Toshiba spokesperson was quoted as saying that the future of this tablet depends on the consumers’ reaction to it. [Article Source]Disclaimer:*Shanzai.com is a news and reviews website, we...

Leaks suggest that Nokia Lumia 719 to hit China on March 28

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 06:04:18 +0100

The Nokia Lumia 719 phone pics looks a lot like Nokia’s another flagship device, Nokia C700. The specs are wonderful such as 3.9-inch display, 5MP camera, Windows Tango and support for GSM/CDMA2000 network. It also has 1.4 GHz processor and 512MB of RAM memory. The phone, specially designed for consumers based in Asia, North America, and South America, is most likely to be launched in China first by China Telecom. Insiders also suggested that the pricing will be around USD 468 (Yuan 2,899). [...

Shenzhen tablet with electromagnetic screen and stylus

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 05:14:54 +0100

The A10 tablet is powered by Cortex 8 Alwinner A10 processor at 1.5GHz frequency and runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread. It has 8"electromagnetic screen with 1024x768 pixel resolution. The tablet integrates 512MB memory, 8GB storage, 0.2MP front camera and 1.3MP rear camera. The other notable features of the device include 30Pin Port, USB, HDMI, RJ45 and 2160p video decode. For internet connectivity, the tablet has 3G. The A10 tablet is coming in two colors, black and white and looks really cool. Ho...

Zopo ZP200 is an affordable 3D smartphone

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 04:50:07 +0100

It has a huge 4.3” capacitive screen with a resolution of 960x540 which brings very sharp 3D images. The Home, Menu, Return and Search buttons are placed on the front and the phone has an elegant look. It comes with dual camera, a front-facing 0.3 MP camera and a rear-facing 8MP camera. This is probably one of the few Shanzhai phones that come with such a high resolution camera. The phone has dul SIM card slots and runs on the MTK MT6575 chip. IT comes preloaded with Android 2.3.6 but the maker...

9.7-inch Zinglife Z97T 3G Android tablet enters India

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:54:23 +0100

Zinglife’s earlier attempt in the tablet arena was an iPad knockoff, even the latest Z97T tablet has a few similarities. It also has 9.7-inch capacitive screen like iPad, but is loaded with Android 2.3 Gingerbread, though Zinglife claims that Android 4.0 update is in the works. It is also claimed to be one of the thinnest tablets in the Indian tablet market with its 9.1mm of thickness. The Z97T tablet also has 1GHz processor, HDMI output and a front facing camera. The tablet also supports 3G c...

Micromax P-300 ICS tablet is on the way

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 05:40:37 +0100

Although Micromax didn’t reveal much about the tablet like which processor it’s using, the P-300 tablet has 7" multi touch capacitive screen, 512MB RAM and 4GB ROM. The 0.3MP camera the tablet has is not worth enough comparing other tablets in the market still, the company claims it has full HD 1080p video capacity. The tablet also support 3G dongle to access internet everywhere you go. It seems Micromax is also offering a year’s worth of warranty with this tablet which cost around Rs ...

China to be the largest smartphone market very soon

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 05:11:46 +0100

The study showed that China’s smartphone market share would rise from 18.2% to 20.7% this year. India and Brazil are also seen as emerging markets that will eventually beat the U.K which currently holds the third position with a share of 5.3%. IDC predicted that the U.K will drop to the fifth position by 2016. The users in the emerging markets use smartphones more for entertainment and business purposes than for mere voice calls, thus making the phones really popular. The growth in smartphon...

Nokia’s Windows 8 tablet in the works, confirms top exec

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:11:02 +0100

Marko Ahtisaari reportedly told a Finnish magazine that he is spending a third of his time on the rumored tablet. “We are working on it” he added. The rumors of the tablet based on Windows-on-ARM platform keep popping up from the supply chain sources as well. The complete interview is not out yet, but the tablet is believed to have Qualcomm dual core chipset and hot favorite 10-inch screen. Nokia is also alleged to have been working on a breakthrough interface for this tablet. Another Nokia...

Upgraded Aakash tablet to be launched in April

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 05:14:23 +0100

Kapil Sibal, Humen Resource Development Minister said “These higher specifications, which include 700MHz Cortex A8 Processor, 3200mAH battery with three hour usage time and a capacitive screen, have been necessitated to overcome the initial difficulties observed in the devices.” Datawind, the manufacturers of Aakash tablet, would supply one-lakh upgraded Aakash tablets and then extent the distribution further so that all students had a tablet in their hand in the next 4 to 5 years. Datawi...

HTC Golf: a new budget tablet

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 04:34:42 +0100

Although HTc didn’t reveal much about this new phone’s specs, the HTC Golf has sub-1GHz mobile processor and runs Android Ice Cream Sandwich. It has a 3.5" HVGA display, 512MB RAM, 4GB internal storage, a microSD card slot and 3MP camera. For network connectivity, the phone will support 3G and WiFi. The HTC Golf is expected to be released in Q2 2012 and may come in wide range of colors. HTC Golf may be perfect to replace the HTC Explorer as it’ll probably cost around USD 100. So, the H...

Xiaomi M1 adds a camera and dual SIM support, all for $63

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 09:58:58 +0100

The Xiaomi M1 smartphone clone gives you a break from the CDMA network of original Xiaomi M1 smartphone with its dual SIM slots supporting both GSM and WCDMA. There’s also an extra front camera in this clone. It has the same 4-inch screen, but with much lesser resolution (800x480). The clone also features 1.2GHz dual core processor by MediaTek, 512MB RAM and 512MB ROM. It’s available in black and white colors. Check out this clone in video below. ynKA6B5-x20 It runs Android Gingerbr...

Nokia Windows 8 tablet rumors abound

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 05:02:41 +0100

The grapevine has it that the tablet will run on a dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 chipset and that Nokia has outsourced the tablet’s production to Compal. The first batch is expected to produce 200,000 units of the device. If this Windows 8 tablet becomes a reality, it will surely be a lucky mascot for Nokia who haven’t made it big with any of the Windows 7 devices. Also, the ARM based Windows 8 OS is being said to be more capable than the iOS and Android OS, so this should favor Nokia b...

Reliance unveils India's first CDMA Android tablet

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:31:12 +0100

The Reliance CDMA tablet has 7-inch capacitive screen, 800MHz processor, 512MB of RAM and up to 32GB storage via microSD card. It also has dual cameras - 2MP rear camera and front camera and complete support for Google Play aka Android Market. The 7-inch Gingerbread tablet is priced aggressively at INR 12,999 or USD 260 and will hit the stores soon. Sanjay Behl, group head – brand & marketing, Reliance Communications Limited said: “Having redefined the Tab market in the country last year wit...

Samsung slowly biting into Apple's smartphone share in China

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 06:28:48 +0100

Samsung is trying to quickly gain share in the world's largest cell phone market, before Apple jumps on the China Mobile bandwagon with the next iPhone. Despite the carrier's CEO Wang Jianzhou meeting with Steve Jobs, an iPhone agreement wasn't reached, as China Mobile uses its own brand of 3G tech called TD-SCDMA, so the iPhone's radios would have to be retrofitted dramatically for that. The situation will likely change with the fifth iPhone generation, since it will probably have the sam...

Shanzhai’s super affordable Android 4.0 ICS tablet for only USD 59

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:20:56 +0100

The key specs of the tablet are quite good for that low price. It has 7-inch capacitive screen supporting the resolution of 800×480 pixels and multi-touch functionality. It also has Allwinner A10 processor based on Cortex A8 core with the Mali400 GPU and 2160P video decoding capability. It also has G sensor and Flash support courtesy of its Android 4.0 ICS. It is a sturdy tablet available in dashing black and white color and has a neat button less surface with only camera in front. [Ar...

Sprint releases ZTE Fury for USD 20

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 09:55:59 +0100

The ZTE Fury runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread and boasts a 3.5" HVGA capacitive touchscreen with 480x320 pixel resolution. The phone is powered by 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8655 processor and has 512MB RAM, 4GB ROM and supports microSD card storage up to 32GB. The ZTE Fury also integrates 5MP camera with Led flash. The 3G enabled phone also has WiFi and Bluetooth 2.1for network connectivity. David Owens, Sprint vice president-product development “Providing affordable, Android-powered devices, l...

Yanbo V10 packs ICS and runs on A8 core processor

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 06:57:27 +0100

The Yanbo V10 has a large capacitive screen with a resolution of 1024x600. It has a black-colored front panel and a white rear panel, giving it a classic appearance. The tablet runs on the VC880 solution based on the Cortex A8 core. It runs Android Ice Cream Sandwich and supports 3G. It features Bluetooth, GPS and HDMI and comes with SIM card and TF card slots. The tablet has dual camera and supports video chat. Yanbo has made a great attempt at improving the Wopad V10. The price of the tablet...

ComScore says, Android to rein over the smartphone arena

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 12:15:52 +0100

Android’s market share is up by 2.3% compared to the previous quarter. Apple is a distant second at 29.5% share, while RIM occupied the third slot with 15.2%. Samsung continued its dominance as the topmost handset maker in the OEM market share with 25.4%, followed by LG and Motorola with 19.7% and 13.2% share respectively. According to ComScore, the total number of US smartphone subscribers also crossed the 100 million mark in this quarter, reaching 101.3 million. [Article Source] | [Image S...

Amazon bringing out two new Kindle Fire models

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 06:56:50 +0100

The new model will have a 10.1” screen as against the 8.9” screen that it was rumoured to have. A successor to the 7” Kindle Fire is also on its way. Currently, Amazon is selling its 7-inch Kindle Fire for $199, and if it releases larger tablets at a similarly low price point, it might hit the right spot for first-time tablet buyers and gift givers. Additionally, it is reported that Amazon has downsized its order of E-Ink displays - the easy on the eye screens for e-readers. Last month...

An ICS tablet running on the A10 processor

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 05:22:57 +0100

The D70W tablet comes dressed in black and has a 7” capacitive screen with a resolution of 1024x600. It’s a high definition screen and pictures and videos are streamed smoothly. The tablet runs on the A10 processor that is clocked at 1.5GHz and has dual camera. It has a mini USB port and TF card slot. The tablet is priced at USD 100 and has been manufactured by the Shenzhen company ICDO. It has all the makings of a branded tablet and could take the market by storm. [Article Source]Dis...

Sharper screen, faster processor, better camera and 4G for iPad 3

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 10:23:10 +0100

CEO Cook shied away from using iPad 3 anywhere in the event and cleverly called it the ‘New iPad’. The new iPad has the highest resolution (2,038 by 1,536 pixels) retina display with 3.1 million pixels for sharp and enhanced clarity. It also has 5MP rear camera dubbed iSight to capture high definition photos and videos. It also has quad core A5X processor for faster performance and to support its high resolution screen. The new iPad will support high-speed 4G "LTE," or Long-Term Evolution, n...

J3 tablet with Android Honeycomb

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 07:16:11 +0100

The J 3 tablet has a 9.7” capacitive screen with a resolution of 1024x768. It comes with dual camera, 1 GB RAM and 8 GB internal storage. The tablet doubles up as a phone as it has a SIM card slot and comes with TF card slot and mini and standard USB slots. The other features include 3G support, Bluetooth and GPS. It is based on the NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor with A9 dual core. The tablet runs Android 3.2 which can be updated to Android 4.0. The price of the tablet is not known but I’m s...

India based Mangal Electronics announces MyPad and Yup tablets

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 11:16:00 +0100

This is Mangal Electronics’ first attempt in the tablet business, in the past they have introduced world’s smallest pocket size projector and human touch door locks systems. Gaurav Jajodia, Director, Mangal Electronics said: “Tablets PC’s will certainly change the dynamics of Indian mobile and computer industry as tablets going to be an easy , fast and affordable solution of voice and data requirement of any individual.” “At Mangal electronics are utmost endeavor is to introduce lat...

Another MacBook Air clone with 1.86GHz processor

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 08:23:50 +0100

Specification wise, the new clone mimics the look and to some extend the features of the original 13.3 MacBook Air but, t’s not exactly a powerhouse although it has 1.86GHz Intel Atom Dual core processor. The new clone boasts 13.3" LED backlit screen with a display of 1368x768 pixel resolution, 2GB DDR3 screen and 32GB SSD. It also has one USBport, SD card reader and HDMI. It also supports a built-in VGA camera, a keyboard similar to that of the MacBook series. The MacBook Air clone will cos...

The Shanzhai make a tablet inspired by a lady's purse

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 04:40:19 +0100

The tablet has a 5-point touch capacitive screen with a resolution of 800x480. It comes with a black body, making it look chic. It comes with 512 MB DDR3 Memory and a 3500 mAh battery that can last up to 6 hours. The tablet runs on the Allwinner A 10 processor that is clocked at 1.5 GHz frequency. It also has a Mali 400 GPU, which makes it a good choice for gamers. The other features include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and support for 3G. The best part is that the tablet runs Android ICS, which is the lates...