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Tech Wiedza Exclusive: Apple May Unveil iPhone 5S This August!

2013-05-20T03:03:00.000-07:00

An exclusive report is coming that Apple may unveil their iPhone 5S this august and we have also got some of its specifications but they are not confirmed yet.

It is said that the phone will have a 5 inch Full HD Capacitive Touchscreen, 2 GB of RAM, 12 megapixel camera, and it may have iOS 7. And that's all we have!

Other details show that the phone will have improved gaming performance and will also have better low light imaging with its 12 megapixel camera. The phone will also have faster Siri with some additional languages added into it.

We don't have more information right now but we will inform you as soon as we get any confirmed exclusive specs.

Xolo X910 With 1.6 GHz Intel Atom Processor Spotted Online At Rs 9,999

2013-05-18T03:22:00.000-07:00

The Xolo X910 has been spotted online on the online retailer, Flipkart.com. The phone has been affordably priced at Rs 9,999.

Xolo X910 is a Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) phone. Running Android v4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), the device packs a 1.6 GHz Intel Atom Processor.

It features a 1GB Ram and a memory of 4 GB expandable upto 32 GB using microSD card. Xolo X910 will sport a 5-megapixel rear camera with auto-focus and LED flash and a VGA front-facing camera.

Well however, its out of stock but we feel that it will be in stock in a decent amount of time.

Micromax A111 Canvas Doodle Available On Snapdeal For Rs.12,999

2013-05-15T01:18:00.001-07:00

The Rumoured phone, Micromax A111 Canvas Doodle is now available on Snapdeal carrying a price tag of Rs.12,999.

Going to the specs, it has a 5.3 inch Full Touch capacitive display with a resolution of 540x960 pixels.

It runs on Android 4.1.2 Jellybean and it seems that Micromax will soon launch an Android 4.2.2 update for this phone.

The phone has a 1.2 GHz Qualcomm MSM8225Q quad-core processor coupled with 512 MB of RAM. Well its surprising that this time its not MediaTek, which has been powering most or all of the Canvas devices.

Coming to the storage it has 4 GB internal storage which can be Expanded upto 32 GB via Micro-SD card.

It has a 8 megapixel camera on the back and a 0.3 megapixel secondary camera at the front.

The phone houses a 2,100 mAh battery and connectivity options includes WiFi, Bluetooth and 3G.

Seeing the specs, the phone remains a nice option to buy, as it is a budget phablet with a very Large 5.3 inch Full Touch capacitive Display.

Micromax A120 Canvas HD Pro And Canvas A110Q Rumours And Surface Online

2013-05-08T07:55:00.000-07:00

Micromax A120 Canvas HD Pro Keeping long story short, Micromax A120 Canvas HD Pro was recently spotted by the tech media world at the online site Sulekha.

The upcoming smartphone has been listed over there as coming soon. Going by the listing, the handset will come with a 5.5-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) display, quad core CPU, 8GB of internal memory along with a microSD memory card slot supporting 64GB of expandable storage space.

Further, Micromax A120 Canvas HD Pro will also sport a 13 MP rear camera, 3.2 MP front camera, dual SIM capabilities, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 3G connectivity, Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean and 3000 mAh battery. Pricewise, reportedly it is said that the upcoming smartphone will cost around Rs 20,000.

Micromax A110Q Canvas Now its time to talk about the other rumored large screen device A110Q Canvas. The speculated handset which was first reported by DroidExtra.org, who claimed to have received two system files - viz. build.prop and bootanimation.zip - which revealed the specifications of the handset.

Multiple report have noted citing @MMXNewscater that the soon-to-be-launched smartphone is going to be a slight upgraded version to Micromax Canvas 2. Which means it will boast the same specs, except for the new powerful quad core processor.

Hence, according to the ongoing reports, Micromax A110Q Canvas will come equipped with MediaTek MT6589 quad core A7 processor along with Android Jelly Bean 4.2.1. Other specifications would be 5 inch capacitive display, 4GB RAM, 8GB internal memory with expandable option via microSD card up to 32GB, 8MP rear camera, 2MP front camera, WI-FI, 3G, Bluetooth and more.

Further, GizBot has been exclusively informed that the handset will cost around Rs 12,000. Meanwhile, stay tuned to GizBot for more updates on these two upcoming Micromax models.

Samsung On A Roll!

2013-05-07T03:34:00.002-07:00

Samsung, the tech giant, has announced yet another member in its Galaxy family in a very short period of time after the launch of S4!

Galaxy Core, the new device, will be a mid-range phone with premium features like Smart Stay, Smart Alert and S-Voice.

Sporting a nice 4.3" screen of resolution 480x800, this new device will also possess a 1.2Ghz dual core processor fed with a 1GB RAM.

Having an in-built memory of 8GB, expandable upto 64 via a microSD slot, this device will run on Android ver.4.1-JB. To capture your moments, Samsung will be providing the handset with a 5MP rear camera combined with an LED flash, and a VGA front camera for video calling purposes!

An 1800 mAh powerhouse will provide juice to this phone, also having GPS, Bluetooth v3.0, WiFi b/g/n

Available in two variants, single and dual sim....this baby is expected to hit the markets during May-June period, this year.

Well, Samsung, we get it, S4 is not just it!

to get complete tech-specs, visit Samsung Mobile Press

Sony Xperia L Goes On Sale In India For Rs.18,990

2013-05-06T07:56:00.000-07:00

Announced along with the Sony Xperia SP, the mid-range Sony Xperia L is now available online in India at a price of Rs.18,990. The smartphone is available via an online retailer which is promising to dispatch it within 7 days of placing the order.

Going to the specifications, the high point of the Sony Xperia L is it’s 8 megapixel primary camera, which Sony dubs as a ”perfect smartphone camera experience”.

The camera features Sony’s new Exmor RS sensor with HDR support, but that’s where all the impressiveness comes to an end.

The reason we’re forced to say that are the other specifications of the Sony Xperia L, which fail to impress considering the price of the smart phone.

The Sony Xperia L comes with a 4.3-inch FWVGA (854×480 pixel resolution) display and has a 1 GHz Snapdragon S4 dual-core processor paired with 1GB of RAM and Adreno 305 GPU. Running on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean with Sony’s Timescape UI on top, the Sony Xperia L gets 8GB of on-board storage which is expandable using a micro-SD card.

The smart phone gets a VGA front camera for video calling and for connectivity, it gets Bluetooth, 3G, Wi-Fi and GPS. The Sony Xperia L gets a 1,750 mAh battery, which promises a talk time of up to 8.5 hours.

The Xperia L measures 128.7 x 65 x 9.7 mm and weighs-in at 137 grams. If you’re thinking to buy the Xperia L, we recommend you check out the Sony Xperia SP as well, which looks better on-paper, and in terms of performance as well.

Zync Launches Quad 10.1 HD Tablet For Rs.14,990 : Quick Specs

2013-05-03T04:05:00.002-07:00

Zync has launched its latest offering, the Quad 10.1 inch tablet which will be available for Rs 14,990.

The Quad 10.1 a 10 inch capacitive Full HD touch screen and runs on Android 4.1.2

The Tablet has a 1.5 GHz Quad-Core processor coupled with 2 GB of RAM.

The device comes with a 5 megapixel rear camera alongwith a 2 megapixel secondary camera at the front.

Other feature include a Octa-Core graphic processor and many of pre-loaded apps.

Micromax Unveiled The Canvas 3D: Video

2013-05-01T02:32:00.001-07:00

Micromax has brought out and unveiled their new A115 Canvas 3D in a video they uploaded today on Youtube. The phone was recently launched in India for Rs.9,999.

We have already informed you about the details of the phone but if you have forgotten we will again you a glance of the specifications of the Canvas 3D.

The smartphone has a 5-inch 3D display which does not require any glasses to view content in 3D.

The phone is powered by a 1 GHz Dual-Core processor but the amount of RAM is not specified by Micromax till now. However, the rumours suggest that the phone will have 1 GB of RAM.

The phone is running on Android 4.1.2 and it has dual card slots, but there is no information about 3G connectivity in the smartphone.

The device gets a 5 megapixel camera at the back and a secondary 0.3 megapixel camera at the front. It has a single rear camera that means it won't be able to shoot 3D videos but will only be able to render images in 3D.

The Canvas 3D houses a 2,000 mAh of battery which according to Micromax will be able to give upto 4.5 hours of talk time.

The Canvas 3D come pre-loaded with some 3D games, and Micromax has also installed Micromax 3D space on the device, giving the users access to 3D videos and other 3D content.

Spice Smart Flo Pace 2 Mi-502 Launched For Rs.9,999

2013-04-30T08:13:00.001-07:00

Spice Mobility has launched a dual-sim smartphone, named Smart Flo Pace 2 Mi-502 for Rs.6,999.

The phone boasts a 9.6mm slim profile and comes with a leather cover worth Rs 500 and a screen guard free with the purchase.

This phone is running on an older Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and has screen resolution of 800x480 pixels. The phone is powered by a 1GHz dual-core processor coupled with 512 MB RAM.

On the back, the phone has a 5MP camera with LED flash, and a secondary VGA camera at the front.

The phone has 512 MB internal storage which can be expanded via microSD card.

Connectivity features of this phone include 2G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and microUSB.

The phone houses a 2,100mAh battery and spice claims that the phone will offer talk time upto five hours. The company has also preloaded apps like Nimbuzz, WhatsApp and Hoopz in this smartphone.

Volkswagen Polo GT TSI Launched For Rs.7.99 Lacs

2013-04-30T02:50:00.003-07:00

Volkswagen has launched a performance variant of its popular Polo hatchback called the Polo GT TSI starting at Rs. 7.99 lacs.

At its heart is a potent 1.2-litre turbocharged, direct injected TSI engine which produces an impressive 103 bhp and 175 Nm of torque.

The power is sent to the front wheels through a seven speed dual clutch automatic gearbox. However there are no paddle shifters behind the wheel and no manual transmission on offer. Volkswagen claims that the Polo GT TSI can go from 0-100 km/h in 9.7 seconds and on to a top speed of 190 km/h.

The ARAI fuel efficiency figure of the Volkswagen Polo GT TSI has been rated at 17.2 kmpl.

The Polo GT TSI will be available in three colours, Candy White, Flash Red and Deep Black.

To conclude, the Polo GT TSI packs in a very impressive powertrain, giving it performance miles ahead of its competitors. However a Rs. 2 Lakh premium over the slower top-of-the-line Polo may lead potential buyers to think twice, and consider other options.

Micromax A115 Canvas 3D Launched For Rs.9,999 In India

2013-04-30T02:37:00.001-07:00

So the rumours were true! The Indian smartphone maker Micromax has just launched its A115 Canvas 3D smartphone in India at the price of Rs.9,999.

The smartphone will be available across all the stores in India starting first week of May, 2013.

The smartphone has a 5-inch 3D display which does not require any glasses to view content in 3D.

The phone is powered by a 1 GHz Dual-Core processor but the amount of RAM is not specified by Micromax till now. However, the rumours suggest that the phone will have 1 GB of RAM.

The phone is running on Android 4.1.2 and it has dual card slots, but there is no information about 3G connectivity in the smartphone.

The device gets a 5 megapixel camera at the back and a secondary 0.3 megapixel camera at the front. It has a single rear camera that means it won't be able to shoot 3D videos but will only be able to render images in 3D.

The Canvas 3D houses a 2,000 mAh of battery which according to Micromax will be able to give upto 4.5 hours of talk time.

The Canvas 3D come pre-loaded with some 3D games, and Micromax has also installed Micromax 3D space on the device, giving the users access to 3D videos and other 3D content.

The specifications of the Canvas 3D are the usual of Micromax and is somewhat like the Canvas 2, but it's cheap price is be a big reason for you to buy it.

Online Retailers Asking More For Micromax Canvas Devices

2013-04-27T09:11:00.002-07:00

If you are still falling for the Canvas 5-inchers from Micromax, particularly the budget quad-core phone Canvas HD, do cross-check the price of the phone before buying the phone.

After a long wait, finally the Canvas HD has appeared in stores in enough numbers for everyone who wants to buy one.

Along with the quad-core phone, the company has recently launched its the budget Canvas A72 Viva, which is the best phone available in its price range.

At a few store we have spotted the Canvas A116 HD, A110 Canvas 2 and Canvas A72 Viva at higher prices than their official price.

At Flipkart especially we found that the store is offering Canvas A116 HD and Canvas 2 at Rs.1500 and Rs.500 more respectively. Infibeam is selling the Canvas A72 Viva at Rs.300 more.

The orignal price of these phones are listed as below:

Micromax A72 Canvas Viva – Rs 6499

Micromax A110 Canvas 2 – Rs 10499

Micromax A116 canvas HD – Rs 14499

Samsung Galaxy S4 Launched In India For Rs.41,500

2013-04-26T01:46:00.003-07:00

Its Finally Launched! The Korean Giant Samsung has finally launched its Flagship Device in India in an event held at Delhi today. The smartphone is priced at 41,500 and will go on sale starting tomorrow.

Coming to the specs, The Galaxy S4 offers a 5 inch Full HD Super Amoled Display and has a pixel density of 441 pixels per inch and the display is protected by gorilla glass 3. It is powered by a 1.6 GHz Octa-Core Exynos processor coupled with 2 GB of RAM.

The phone will run on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean and the S4 will come in the storage options of 16-32-64 GB of internal storage.

Coming to the camera, the S4 has a 13 mega pixel camera along with 2 mega pixel front camera. Samsung has added some new features on the camera and enhanced the camera experience on the S4. New features include Dual video capture mode, dual video call mode and the drama shot.

HTC One Gets A Major Update, Improves Stability And Camera

2013-04-25T03:38:00.000-07:00

HTC has started to roll out a major software update for its newly launched Flagship device, the HTC One.

The update is said to bring large enhancements to the UltraPixel camera. The roll out of this update was first reported by SlashGear and the report is said to be that the update will first hit the European model of the HTC One and then will be rolled out in the rest of the world.

The update brings the HTC One to version 1.29.401.13 and promises to enhance the camera on the HTC One. Here's a look at the changelog from the update,

• Improvement to sound capture with Zoe
• Noise reduction in slow motion movie capture
• Improved color reproduction and dynamic range (reduced over-exposure in non-HDR images) in certain conditions
• Fix to display correct ISO in EXIF information when ISO settings are manually changed by the user
• Improved system performance and stability
Apart from the camera enhancements, the update also brings some stability to the system performance of the HTC One.

Considering that fact that the HTC One is still not available in stores in India, there are high chances that by the time you’re able to get your hands on the smartphone, the update would have hit our shores as well.

Google Nexus 7 WiFi Available On Google Play Store For Rs.18,999

2013-04-25T03:05:00.002-07:00

The Google Nexus 7 32 GB WiFi tablet is now available on the Google Play Store (India) for 18,999 bucks.

The tablet had started shipping in the country from Google's Play Store last month, but only the 16GB Wi-Fi only variant was available at that time.

At the time of its launch, the 8GB Wi-Fi version of Nexus 7 was available for about $199, but it has now been replaced by a 16GB version at the same amount of price.

The Nexus 7 comes with a 7-inch IPS display screen with a resolution of 1280x800 pixels which gives it a pixel density of 216 ppi.

The tablet runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) and is powered by a 1.3 GHz Nvidia Tegra 3 quad-core processor. The tablet has 1 GB of RAM, a 1.2 megapixel front camera and houses a 4325 mAh battery.

Samsung Going To Launch S4 In India On 26-4-13

2013-04-23T07:46:00.001-07:00

The Korean giant Samsung is all set to launch it's Galaxy S4 on 26 April in India and the price is rumoured to be about Rs.40,000 to 42,000 and is also said that when this device will reach the market, the price will be dropped below 40,000 INR. So we don't have any exact price, but all that will be unveiled on 26-4-13.

Samsung, on their Facebook page, have uploaded the image that you can see above.

Well if you have forgotten, we will again tell you the detail specs of the S4. The Galaxy S4 offers a 5 inch Full HD Super Amoled Display and has a pixel density of 441 pixels per inch and the display is protected by gorilla glass 3. It is powered by a 1.6 GHz Octa-Core Exynos processor coupled with 2 GB of RAM.

The phone will run on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean and the S4 will come in the storage options of 16-32-64 GB of internal storage.

Coming to the camera, the S4 has a 13 mega pixel camera along with 2 mega pixel front camera. Samsung has added some new features on the camera and enhanced the camera experience on the S4. New features include Dual video capture mode, dual video call mode and the drama shot.

HTC 608t Rumoured Specs Leaked Online

2013-04-23T04:24:00.000-07:00

The Specs of HTC 608t has been found on a Micro-Blogging website, Weibo.

According to the leak, HTC 608t will come with a quad-core processor of unknown clock speed alongside 1GB of RAM.

The purported device is said to ship with a 4.5-inch qHD display.

The leaked specs include an 8-megapixel rear camera with a secondary 1.6-megapixel camera at the front.

The connectivity options are the common and include Bluetooth 4.0 and Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n. There's no word on the Android version or any other specifications.

We don't have the information about pricing or availability, but we'll inform you as soon as we get any information.

[Weibo]

Zen Ultraphone 701HD With Quad-Core Processor Launched For Rs.11,999

2013-04-23T03:45:00.000-07:00

Those days were gone when the Canvas HD was the only affordable Quad Core device in the Smartphone market. Though the phone had got a great head start over its competitors, but now there are a large amount of "Affordable" Quad Core devices in the market.

In the list, now a new smartphone has arrived, the Zen Ultrafone 701HD. The phone's specs are quite reminiscent to the Canvas HD and is priced at Rs.11,999 which is much lower after the price hike of the Canvas HD.

The Zen Ultraphone 701HD is powered by a MediaTek MT6598 Quad-Core Processor and is coupled with 1 GB of RAM.

The phone has a 5-inch capacitive display which has a resolution of 1280x720 pixels(HD).

At the back the phone has a 8 megapixel camera which is capable of capturing 1080p (Full HD) videos. At the front, the phone has a 3.2 megapixel camera which is better than the Canvas HD's 2 megapixel camera.

The phone has 4 GB internal storage which can be expanded upto 32 GB by an Micro-SD card.

The Smartphone has dual-sim card slots and it also support 3G. Other connectivity options include EDGE, WiFi, GPS and Bluetooth.

The phone houses a 2,000 mAh battery which promises upto 8 hour talk-time.

The company is also bundling a free flip cover as well as an extra back panel along with the phone for free.

The phone has nice specs but it would not be the first choice for the consumers because they will first try to go to the brands like Karbonn, Lava etc.

Facebook Home Could Thrive On Android!

2013-04-22T22:17:00.001-07:00

Facebook Home is the world's largest social network which is the new platform for the Android users to get more from the operating system they are currently running on.

According to one report, Facebook Home was downloaded more than 500,000 times in its first few days of arrival.

In fact, Facebook is so excited about Home that the company has made it a central component in its mobile plans for the next few years.

As of this writing, it's one of the most popular downloads in the store. But Facebook needs to work a lot on the its 'Home' as there are still many problems using the Home as some of the user stated in the comments on the Google Play Store.

HTC Announces Its New Mid-Range Desire L Smartphone In Taiwan

2013-04-20T02:47:00.000-07:00

HTC has announced its new Desire L mid-range smartphone in Taiwan.

The Desire L will come with a 4.3 super LCD2 display with a resolution of 800x480 pixels. The smartphone has 4 GB of internal storage along with a Micro-SD card slot for expansion.

The phone is powered by a 1 GHz processor coupled with 1 GB of RAM.

The phone runs on Android Jelly Bean, but HTC has not specified it's version. But we think that it would be most probably the 4.1.2, which would be customized by HTC's Sense UI overlay. Sadly, the image indicates that the phone will not be running the latest version of Sense UI i.e. the Sense 5, and thus, it will miss out a lot of new features.

At the back, the phone will have a 5 megapixel camera with a flash which would be able to capture 720p videos.

The smartphone will have a usual sort of connectivity options which would include Bluetooth, GPS, WiFi, and 3G.

The phone will also have a 1,800 mAh battery, which might not be enough to run this phone through out a day.

The Desire L will come in pink, white and black variant but there is no word of pricing by HTC, but we will inform you as soon as we get any information about it.

Siri Voice Data Retained?

2013-04-20T01:36:00.000-07:00

Apple recently revealed that it stores the voice data used by Siri in its servers for internal imporvement and reasearch!

The voice data is stored for upto two years. Though, the data is unlinked with the user within six months or as soon as the user turns the personal digital assistant off.

Apple also stated that it makes sure that the data is kept anonymously and is linked with the user by a randomly generated key which is nowhere related to either your apple id or your other email id.

With the revealation done, and inspite of knowing that the data is kept anonymously, how many of you are still comfortable in using Siri as carefree as you were using uptil now?

Google Shutting Down Reader!

2013-04-20T01:22:00.000-07:00

Most of us have shifted to other better RSS feed readers, but for the ones who still rely on the brilliantly simple Google Reader, it's time to move on people.

Yes folks! Many of you might have already received a notification, but for those who havent logged-in in days (just like me), this is the latest news - Google Reader will not be available from July 1, 2013 onwards.

Though Google is allowing it's users to download all the data they have stored in Reader, but is that enough? No reason is known for this step but we hope it is a pretty genuine one.

Micromax Canvas A111 Leaked Images And Specifications

2013-04-19T08:09:00.002-07:00

Twitter user MMX Newscaster has again posted some Micromax relates images. The user has put some images of the Micromax Canvas A111 smartphone. As you can see in the image, the A111 is a Dual-Sim phone and also has a slot for Micro-SD card on the left.

Leaked specifications of the A111 suggests that the smartphone will sport a 5.3-inch qHD (960x540) 5 point multitouch display which would be even usable with gloves on.

The smartphone is expected to be running on Android 4.1 Jelly bean, and powered by 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm MSM8225Q processor paired with 512MB of RAM. It is also expected to come with 4GB of internal storage, along with a micro-SD card slot for storage expansion.

At the back, the phone will have a 8 MP camera with dual LED flash which would be able to do full HD videos.

Rumors also suggest that the Micromax Canvas A111 will be just 9.9mm thick and will have a 3D Graphics Accelerator, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer and Proximity Sensor.

There is no details about pricing of this phone but we think that the phone will be priced about 10,000 INR or above.

Celkon Launches Its A58, A New Entry Level Smartphone

2013-04-17T02:12:00.002-07:00

The Indian smartphone maker Celkon has now launched its new entry level based device, the A58, And has priced it at Rs.4,199.

Quick Specifications of Celkon A58

-1GHz processor, 256MB RAM

-4-inch WVGA display

-512MB internal storage, micro-SD card slot

-3MP rear camera, VGA front camera

-Android 2.3 Gingerbread

-Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, EDGE

-1,500mAH battery

The Celkon A58 has a 4-inch display with a resolution of 480x800 pixels. The phone is powered by a 1 GHz processor coupled with 256 MB of RAM.

The smartphone has 512 MB of internal storage which can be expanded upto 32 GB by a Micro-SD card.

The phone has a 3 MP rear camera with a VGA secondary camera.

The phone houses a 1,500 mAh battery and has the common connectivity options i.e. WiFi, Bluetooth and EDGE.

We think that if the users want to buy the lower budget phones, they will probably go to the brands like Micromax, Karbonn etc. And also can get some good feature phones by the REX series of Samsung.

So at this point, Celkon has to work too hard to make its way in the smartphone race and to compete with the superior brands.

Nissan Launches Its New EMI Scheme For Micra And Sunny

2013-04-16T02:41:00.000-07:00

Nissan Motor India has launched an EMI scheme in India, which it claims will slash customers’ monthly outflow by up to 40%.

In this scheme, the EMI on the Nissan Micra (petrol and diesel) and the Nissan Sunny (diesel) would be Rs 8,999 on a three-year loan.

Customers have an option to choose a down payment of 34% on the on road price of the car or to exchange their old car and get an additional exchange bonus of up to Rs 50,000, said by Nissan itself.

Customers can also extend the scheme to include the customised EMI plan for 36 months. The offer is valid till April 30, 2013.

Nissan has tied up with most of all leading auto financiers like Tata Capital, HDFC, ICICI Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank.