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Xiaomi's Redmi Note 4G, which was launched in India back in December last year, is now available for purchase on e-commerce website Flipkart without any registration. Although the Chinese smartphone manufacturer has said that it is now making enough units of the device, and can sell it without any flash sale, it's highly likely that the move was made because the phablet's demand in the market has gone down, given the fact that it did not sell out during its last flash sale that took place on February 10. The news comes just a couple of days after the Mi 4 sold out in just 15 seconds during its first flash sale in the country. The 64GB variant of the device will go on sale on February 24. Via View the original article here

Following the numerous leaks, Samsung is about to launch of the Galaxy Grand 3 smartphone in India. The phone appeared later last year in TENAA and little before that went through benchmark testing. The Samsung Galaxy Grand 3 is teased as ?The grandest ever? and is expected to go on sale via Snapdeal. However, a specific time frame for the launch isn?t given at this stage. Samsung has upgraded its big-sized mid-ranger all around. The 5.25? display boasts 720p resolution and under the hood, there?s a Snapdragon 410 chipset with a quad-core Cortex-A53 CPU running at 1.2GHz, 1.5GB of RAM and Adreno 306 GPU. The phone will ship with Android 4.4.4 KitKat out of the box. The Galaxy Grand 3 retains the 5MP selfie camera of the Grand Prime but upgrades the main camera to 13MP stills. Both cameras can record 1080p video. There is 12GB user-available storage, with 4GB going to Android and TouchWiz. Unsurprisingly, Samsung Galaxy Grand 3 is thinner and lighter than its predecessor. Its measures ...

The successor to the midrange Lumia 1320 phablet is closely approaching. Apparently Microsoft is preparing its launch in India, as evidenced by dummy import documents. What is likely going to be called Lumia 1330/1335 will hit the market in no less than three color schemes. Orange will be the lead color, outnumbering the rest 7 to 1. Less striking options are white and cyan, and the latter we've already seen, if only only as a back cover. Globally speaking, the upcoming midranger will exist in multiple variants, and three are known so far. Intel on two of those comes from FCC database, showing the regulator has green-lighted the RM-1065 and RM-1064 models. The former is the more exciting one, as it will pack dual SIM capability and support LTE. The RM-1064 will be largely the same device, only ditching the second SIM card. The RM-1062, that will arrive in India, as evidenced by the 8,000 units, will lose the 4G connectivity. We previously reported on the alleged specs of the Lumi...

The budget-oriented Samsung J1 will go on sale in India on February 11. The device will be available through Amazon for a price tag of just INR 7,190 or about $115. The J1 was unveiled a few weeks ago as part of Samsung's recent lineup expansion and is hopefully the pioneer of a brand new affordable J-series. The entry-level smartphone is powered by a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor. The device sports a 4.3-inch WVGA (480 x 800 pixels) display, and comes with 512 MB of RAM and 4 GB of internal memory (expandable up to 128 GB via a microSD card). It features a 5 MP camera with LED flash on the back, a 2 MP front snapper, and also packs in a 1850 mAh removable battery that the company claims provides up to 10 hours of talk time. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi b/g/n with Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.0, and GPS + GLONASS. Weighing in at 122 grams and measuring 129 x 68.2 x 8.9 mm, the J1 comes with Android 4.4 KitKat on board, and is available in blue, black, and white. Source View the origin...

The Microsoft Lumia 532, which was unveiled last month, may go on sale in India soon, given that its stock has started arriving in the country, as revealed by import tracking website Zauba (see the below image). According to NPU, which first broke the news, the entry-level device may get priced somewhere between INR 6,999 ($112) and INR 7,499 ($120), and could be released in 2-3 weeks. As for the specifications, the device is powered by a version of the Snapdragon 200 chipset with a quad-core CPU ticking at 1.2GHz. It sports a 4-inch display of 800x480 pixel resolution, and comes with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal memory (expandable up to 128GB via a MicroSD card). A 30GB OneDrive cloud storage is also included. The smartphone features a 5MP main camera, and a VGA front shooter. It packs a 1,560mAh battery in a an all-plastic body, weighing 136.3g. Via View the original article here

Samsung has already updated the GPE model and the I9506 Galaxy S4 with Android 5 Lollipop. It recently begun seeding Lollipop to the Exynos-based I9500 Galaxy S4 flavor in Russia, too. As promised, the I9500 is the next major Samsung Galaxy S4 model to get the latest Android version. The second market to get the Lollipop treatment is India. The update is now available there over the air and weighs about 990MB. This means you must have at least 3GB free space before updating. Naturally, if your Samsung Galaxy S4 model is locked to a specific carrier it may took some extra time before the Lollipop updates reaches you because of the additional testing required. The Snapdragon 600-running I9505 Galaxy S4 will be next to taste Lollipop. The update is already in testing and should begin rolling out very soon. Thank you, Sameer Khan, for the tip! View the original article here

The Microsoft Lumia 435, which was unveiled in mid-January, has today become available to buy in India. We're talking about the dual-SIM version of the handset, which is currently being offered in white and black by Microsoft's online store for the subcontinent. Green and orange color versions were also presented during the phone's official unveiling, but so far those have not been launched in India. Perhaps they will arrive in the future. If you want to buy a Lumia 435 from Microsoft, you need to pay INR 5,999. At the current exchange rates, that means $96 or ?85. That's pretty close to the ?70 price before taxes that Microsoft touted last month. The software giant's Indian online store claims you'll receive your brand new Lumia 435 in 4 working days if you order one. In this instance, the price is low because the hardware isn't anything to get excited about. The Lumia 435 sports a 4-inch 480x800 touchscreen, a 2 MP rear camera, and a VGA secondary shoote...

The Lumia RM-1099 successfully passed certification in Indonesia last month, but sadly there were neither specifications, nor photos of the device available at that time because unlike other certification processes, the Indonesian authorities don?t reveal any details regarding the product. However, it is now being reported that the device is getting tested in India, and the good news is that a couple its specifications have been revealed. According to an entry on Indian import tracking website Zauba (the first entry in the image above), the Lumia RM-1099 is a low-end device having a 4-inch display and dual-SIM support. Aside from the RM-1099, the RM-1110 and RM-1069 also recently passed certification in Indonesia. Via View the original article here

Motorola has had a pretty nice track record when it comes to updating their devices. Moto smartphones generally run an almost stock version of Android are usually next in line after Nexus devices for OS updates. Sadly this was not the case with Android 5 Lollipop. Progress has been slow and most of the Moto line is still waiting on a mass update. India seems to be the venue of choice when it comes to soak tests, as we have already seen a few, namely for the Moto G and later the Moto G 2014 and Moto X. Now the budget-friendly Moto E is joining the ranks as Motorola Feedback Network members are already receiving email invitations for the soak test. So if you are among the subscribers of the feedback program and happen to be using a Moto E handset in India you are in luck. The soak test is expected to run for about two weeks and if all goes well the Moto E should see a openly distributed OTA, at least in India and join the ranks of the Moto G on the same market, which is already enjoyin...

The update to Lollipop for the three Android One devices available in India will finally be out "in the next few weeks". This is according to Google's Indian arm, so it's official as can be. Unfortunately though, this vague timeline is all we have for now, as the company behind those updates hasn't yet decided to share anything more on the matter. Last we heard anything about Android Lollipop updates for the Micromax Canvas A1, Karbonn Sparkle V, and Spice Dream Uno, they were supposedly going to arrive by the end of January. That obviously hasn't happened. And today Google took its Android One initiative to Indonesia, where the three handsets that have launched all ship with Android 5.1 Lollipop preinstalled. Given this fact, it will be interesting to see if the Indian Android One phones will jump straight to this version of the OS, or first receive updates to 5.0. If the former possibility becomes reality, then the long delay in releasing Lollipop for Andr...

Quick promo from Nokia India for the Nokia Asha 501 showing the liquid colours filling in the clear shell. The new Nokia Asha range comes in an eye- catching, to die for crystalline body and vibrant colours. Now swipe, snap and quickly share your pics with your friends with ease. Check out the new range http://www.nokia.com/in-en/phones/asha/ Category : Asha Hey, thanks for reading my post. My name is Jay and I'm a medical student at the University of Manchester. When I can, I blog here at mynokiablog.com and tweet now and again @jaymontano. We also have a twitter and facebook accounts @mynokiablog and  Facebook.com/mynokiablog. Check out the tips, guides and rules for commenting >>click Contact us at tips(@)mynokiablog.com or email me directly on jay[at]mynokiablog.com

The Lumia 1520 has begun making it’s way to the second est of launch countries, now becoming available in India after a launch event earlier today. the 6? beast can be had for Rs 46,999; which gets you a snapdragon 800 processor, a 1080p screen, 32 Gbs of on board storage, Micro SD slot, built in wireless charging (this is the international version, not the At&t one after all) and more. In case you missed it, or want a refresher; here’s our hands-on with the 1520 from Nokia World: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbpvYZsz6ns The 1520 is available in Matte black or yellow, or glossy red or white; anyone in India getting one? Update: The 1520 has also launched in the UAE, and can be had for AED 2599 or free on contract from Etisalat. http://etisalat.ae/en/personal/smartphones/iphone-nokia-huawei/nokia/nokia-lumia1520-overview.jsp Via Category : Lumia, Nokia, Video, Windows Phone Hey, my name's Ali- Currently a fifth (and final) year Dental Student from Chicago; studying in Jordan...

Posted in: Android, Tablets August 25th, 2012, 18:19 by Prasad Samsung has launched its latest Android based tablet, the Galaxy Note 10.1, in India. As usual for Samsung, they have changed the name of the tablet to Galaxy Note 800 for the Indian market. Other than the name, the Galaxy Note 800 is identical to the model sold internationally. However, it does come with a very hefty price tag. Samsung is selling the Note 800 in India for ?39,900, which is approximately $720, an enormous $221 more than the international model that sells for $499. In comparison, the new iPad starts at ?30,500 ($548) for the base 16GB Wi-Fi only model and ?38,900 ($699) for the base 16GB 3G model. Having said that, Samsung does enjoy tremendous presence and brand value in Asian markets such as India compared to Apple, so it may help offset the high price tag to some extent. You can read our review of the Galaxy Note 10.1 here. View the original article here

Simple and dual SIM phone from Nokia has just launched in India via Flipkart. New candybar phone is called the Nokia 112, which is sold by retailer for cost 2,595 INR (around $47). Coming with alphanumeric keypad, the Nokia 112 has a 1.8-inch color LCD display with a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels, and 0.3MP rear-facing camera. Inside, this Nokia dual SIM featurephone brings 16MB of RAM, 64MB of ROM, 10MB of onboard storage, microSD card support (up to 32GB), and FM radio. Nokia 112 phone has two SIM card slots (GSM + GSM) and a 1400mAh Li-Ion battery that enough for 14 hours of talk time. Size of Nokia 112 is 46.9 x 110.4 x 15.4 mm and weighs 86 grams. View the original article here

Two Huawei Android latest affordable smartphones have just released in India. They are known as the Huawei Ascend Y200 and the Huawei Ascend G300. Both devices are run Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system (updated to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich later for the G300). According to source, the Huawei Ascend Y200 smartphone is sold for price tag 8,190 INR (about $146), while the Huawei Ascend G300 is a bit expensive 13,490 INR (around $240). As specs-wise, new Ascend Y200 boasts an 800MHz processor, 256MB of RAM, 512MB of onboard storage, and a 1,250mAh battery. The Huawei Y200 packs a 3.5-inch IPS capacitive touchscreen display with a resolution of HVGA (320 x 480 pixels), a 3.2 megapixel camera, HSDPA, and a MicroSD card slot (32GB expandable). The Ascend G300 sports a single-core 1GHz processor, 512MB of RAM, 4GB of built-in storage, and a 4-inch capacitive touchscreen IPS display with WVGA (800 x 480) resolution. Other feature is a 5MP rear-facing auto focus camera with LED Flas...

Samsung has launched the Galaxy Beam, successor of their previous Beam, in India. It was announced at MWC earlier this year and went on pre-order last month and went on sale last week. It comes with 4.0-inch 480×800 (WVGA) TFT display and is powered by 1 GHz Dual-Core Processor. It has 15 lumens pico projector that allows users to share photos, videos or other digital media instantly and in crisp clarity up to 50-inch wide, at a distance of 2 meters. It is 12.5mm thick. It runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and has 5MP Auto focus camera with flash, 1.3MP secondary camera. It has 786MB RAM, 8GB Internal Memory, MicroSD slot (up to 32GB). It comes with specialized applications like the Ambience feature for various mood experiences and a drawing tool for presentations. The connectivity features include, Bluetooth 3.0+HS, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz, MicroUSB, USB 2.0 and aGPS. It has 2000 mAh battery. . Samsung also offers additional 2000 mAh battery pack free with the phone. The Samsung Ga...

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 LG has launched the Optimus L5 in India from the L-Style series of phones that was unveiled at MWC 2012 . Other L-Style series of phones, Optimus L3 went on sale in India in May and the Optimus L7 was officially launched in June. LG has officially launched the Optimus L3 in India today. The Optimus L5 lies between L3 and L7 that has 4.0-inch (320×480 pixels) Capacitive Touch screen display and runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich with Optimus UI 3.0. It is powered by 800 MHz Processor and has 5MP auto-focus camera with flash. It is just 9.6mm thick and has 512MB RAM, 4GB internal memory, 32GB expandable memory with microSD. It has quick memo that enables users to jot notes on the screen using a finger that also lets users share it with social networks or via text messages and e-mails. The connectivity features include, 3G HSDPA 7.2Mbps, Wi-Fi802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0, aGPS. It has 1500mAh battery. The LG Optimus L5 is priced at Rs. 13,199 and is available across India. Check our ...

LG India today confirmed to FoneArena at the LG Bloggers Meet today that the Optimus Vu is indeed coming to India later this year. The Optimus Vu is a 5-inch phone from LG which puts it in the same league as the Samsung Galaxy Note. The screen is one of the main highlights of the device and it packs a 1024x768px resolution. The phone packs 32GB of inbuilt storage and utilizes a microSIM card slot. It also comes with a capacitive stylus. It packs an 8MP camera along with a Flash on the back. The phone is powered by a 1.5GHz Dual core processor.LG has launched a portfolio of L-series devices in India including the L3 , L5 and L7.It has also launched the Optimus 4X HD , the company’s first quad core phone. The Optimus Vu has got an update to Android 4.0 in Korea. We hope it launches in India with ICS or may be even Jelly Bean. The Optimus Vu will come with regional content tailor made for India. Pricing has still not been revealed.The Optimus Vu has been on sales in South Korea and is ru...

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (GT-P5100) that was announced at MWC 2012 earlier this year is now on sale in India from Samsung eStore. The Galaxy Tab 2 310, 7-inch variant that we reviewed recently officially launched in India in May. It has 10.1-inch WXGA(1280×800) PLS TFT display, 1 GHz Dual-Core Processor, Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) with Touchwiz UI, 3MP rear-facing camera and VGA front facing camera. It is 9.7 mm thick and weighs 583g. Similar to the Galaxy Tab 2 310, it is fully equipped with mobile voice call feature and has AllShare Play, Readers Hub, Game Hub,  My Movies and  ChatON cross-platform communication service. Other features include, 3G HSPA+ 21Mbps, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 3.0, A-GPS, 1GB RAM, 16GB internal memory, microSD (up to 32GB). It has 7,000 mAh battery. The Samsung Galaxy Tab is now available from Samsung eStore for Rs. 32,990. via: AndroidOS.in Srivatsan Sridhar is a Mobile Technology Enthusiast who is passionate about Mobile phones and Mobile a...