Tech Perk

iPhone 4 Unlocked Version in Canada

Kathy — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:36:19 +0000

If you are in Canada then you have got a good news folks. Apple plans to sell unlocked version of iPhone 4 in Canada but with high price than one with a carrier. CBC news reported that the 16GB version will have a price tag of $659, while the 32GB version will come with a price tag of $779.

If you feel it is too much then you can go ahead with a contract with the carriers present in the country.

Via: CBC News

LG finding hard to meet the demand

Kathy — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:22:49 +0000

Apple iPad is finding difficult to find its eyes and hence there is a lack in the production as well. Confused with the term eyes? It is nothing but the LCD. The LG is one among the top suppliers of iPad displays and even we can say the LG is the one big supplier. The company is finding really difficult to supply the iPad demands now.

LG has supplied more than 3.47 million units to iPad right after the launch of iPad. Kwon Young-soo, CEO, LG said “The company is finding difficult to meet the needs now. We are planning to cut short the production as if now for others like TV etc and will start them again next month”

No Windows 7 devices says HP

Praveen Sivaraman — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:36:22 +0000

HP made an announcement today that the firm will not focus on manufacturing the Windows 7 devices rather will focus on webOS. Mr. Todd Bradle VP, HP told CNBC that the company is shifting its focus towards the webOS.

Microsoft has not responded to the statement from HP. We think this latest announcement from HP will not affect Microsoft in anyway.

HTC Sense in Windows 7 phone says Bamford

Praveen Sivaraman — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:22:13 +0000

Microsoft told earlier that the Windows 7 phones will be controlled fully by the company in terms of new software. It is earlier we guess as now Drew Bamford, HTC user interface design head has said that HTC sense will be available on Windows 7 phone which will go live this October.

Bamford said that the HTC can innovate in Windows 7 phone devices in the future but refused to say any comment on Gingerbread. Google is also planning to release its improved version of Android with improved user interface.

Source: Forbes

Did anyone see Motorola Milestone XT720 in India?

Praveen Sivaraman — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 04:24:16 +0000

Motorola Milestone XT720 is out in India for 30,000 INR says Fonearena. There is no official news about the Milestone release but the blog claims that the phone is available for 30,000 INR in Bangalore.

It has a 3.7 inch touchscreen with an 8MP camera. There is no Froyo on the phone yet but it is expected to be released soon.

Can any one confirm this? Anyone saw the glimpse of XT720 in your city?

Galaxy S:Samsung UK offers Free Galaxy S Mobiles

Piju — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 02:08:09 +0000

Are you one among the disappointed iPhone 4 users? Here is a good news for you from Samsung. The tweet images at the end will surprise you. Samsung UK has announced that Samsung will offer free Galaxy S Mobiles for disappointed iPhone 4 users.

We all are aware of the fact that some of the iPhone 4 owners are facing the issue of bad signal reception. Knowing this issue, Samsung UK intelligently has planned to turn the cutomers towards them by offering free Galaxy S mobiles.

@samsungukmobile has tweets which confirms this news and users who have received their free mobiles have also posted their valuable tweets.

Gresso releases iPhone 4 Black Diamond phone

Piju — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 01:38:50 +0000

Gresso, popularly known for its luxury products has now planned to launch iPhone 4 in a new gorgeous form. It has named it as iPhone 4 Black Diamond. This black diamond has been designed with luxury things that makes the phone worth buying for a cost of $10,000.

The iPhone 4 is made up of ancient Blackwood case from Africa that is 200 years old. Old is Gold. Isn’t it? The best part of the design is the Apple logo engraved on it is made up of 18 carat gold. Yes, of course its also made of Black diamond. Now you may know the reasons for the cost.

Are you ready to grab this costly luxury phone?

No White iPhone 4 for now- Apple

carla — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 16:36:32 +0000

Apple is facing the real time after the iPhone 4 launch. Apple was hit hardly by the iPhone 4 antenna issues and the company is struggling hard to overcome it in many ways. Free Apple iPhone 4 cases are one among the tactics tried by Apple now to close the mouth of the customers jumping against antenna issues. Here comes the next headache in the form of White iPhone 4.

Apple announced last month that the White iPhone 4 will hit the market by July end but the company said that it is finding difficult to get White iPhone 4 glasses. Now Apple has announced that White iPhone 4 will be available only by this year end. The company has also said that White iPhone manufacturing is hard than Black. Apple also mentioned that there will not be any issue in the availability of the Black model.

Apple introduces iPhone 4 case Program

Kathy — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 16:27:05 +0000

Apple has launched its new iPhone 4 case Program and has launched a web page for the same as well. Apple faced many challenges in the recent past due to the iPhone 4 reception issues which affected more than 2% of the phones released. Apple now has announced that the customers will be given free iPhone bumper case provided they apply within 30 days of the purchase. This holds good only for the units purchased prior September 30. Have you got one case for your iPhone 4? No worries what so ever, Apple will refund the amount of the bumper case. If you have a credit card linkes to your account then see your e-mail. (Check the image below the post)

So all that you need to do is to download the application for your iPhone 4 and fill out the form in the iTunes store. Go to the Apple store and collect yours.

If you have purchased through AT&T store then fill out the form and send it to them. You will get a MIR worth $29.

If you have purchased two iPhone 4 then you must have those two with you to get two cases. So a big sorry if you have sold one.

Airtel launches its new BlackBerry Service for its Pre-Paid Customers

Praveen Sivaraman — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 03:41:02 +0000

Airtel has introduced its new BlackBerry service at Rs. 80 per week. Airtel was not having the weekly/daily/Monthly plans for BlackBerry mobiles as Vodafone and Docomo has. This plan is available only for pre-paid customers and not for post-paid. We feel that it also should be available for Post-paid customers as well. What do you feel?

Customers can connect to Internet for a fee of 100 INR per week and only to E-mail and messaging for 80 INR per week. There are also monthly plans available for both the offers. Check out the image for further information and details,

How to Activate?

Send out an SMS in the following fashion,

< airtelbb > to 121

You can call 121 from your pre-paid Airtel number