Samsung Wave Y launched in India for Rs. 7950

Samsung has launched Wave Y in India that runs on bada 2.0 OS. They announced the Wave Y last Augustalong with Wave 3 and Wave M. It comes with a 3.2 inch (320 x 480 pixels) TFT LCD display and is powered by 832MHz processor. It features 2 MP Full focus camera. It is 12.3 mm thick and weighs 102.4g.

It comes with 3.5mm audio Jack and stereo FM Radio with RDS. The connectity features include, 3G, Bluetooth v 3.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n with Wi-Fi Direct, A-GPS and USB 2.0. It also comes with CHATON mobile messenger app, TouchWiz for bada UI, Live Panel  interactive home screen and better Folder Management function. It has 150MB internal memory that is expandable up to 32GB with MicroSD and 1,200mAh battery.

The Samsung Wave Y is priced at Rs. 7,950. Customers who purchase Airtel SIM card along with Wave Y would get 500 MB data free for 1 month and 100 MB free data usage per month for 12 months on 3G.

Prepaid customers would get 500 MB of 3G data for 1 month followed by 100MB free data usage on recharge of Rs 150 in addition to talk-time benefits. 100MB offer applicable for 24 recharges or 12 months whichever is earlier. The 100 MB offer is valid for all rental plan above Rs. 149 for post-paid customers.

Samsung unveils new audio docks with Galaxy S‎ and iPhone support

Samsung has unveiled 2 new audio dock systems, DA-E750 and DA-E670 that are stylishly designed with hybrid vacuum tube amplifier technology and supports a broad range of Galaxy S and Apple devices via both docked and wireless connectivity model. The DA-E670 combines functionality with harmonized design for a crystal clear audio experience along with connectivity to both Samsung and Apple devices.

The Samsung DA-E750 features Samsung’s exclusive hybrid vacuum tube amplifier technology. This provides digital amplifier’s sharp clarity combined with rich and warm sound performance of vacuum tubes to produce a pure listening experience. The vacuum tube is used as in the pre-amplifier while the power amplifier uses digital technology so the audio dock is able to maintain its beautifully slim body.

It boasts a 2.1-channel speaker and powerful built-in subwoofer with 100 watts of sound. It also supports wireless audio file playback through AllShare for Samsung Galaxy devices and Airplay for Apple devices, or via Bluetooth enabled devices for the ultimate in flexibility and convenience.

The Samsung DA-E670 offers imultaneously charging the batteries and delivers a powerful sound with built-in speakers that collectively output 40 watts of power and has an integrated subwoofer. It includes an auxiliary input and support for Bluetooth-enabled devices, audio support for MP3, WMA, WAV files from portable storage devices connected via USB. It also comes with a simple remote control and supports AllShare for Samsung devices and Airplay for Apple devices.

Both these docks comes with analog (composite) input and a USB port to play audio files directly from a thumb drive, music player or portable hard drive and supports MP3, WMA and WAV file formats. These new audio docks will be showcased at the 2012 CES, Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) from January 10-13, 2012.

INQ Cloud Q seems untouchable

INQ Cloud Q that was expected to launch late 2011 has been cancelled according to a report fromElectricpig. INQ launched their first Android phone iNQ Cloud Touch last year via Carphone Warehouse in UK. The INQ Cloud Q that was supposed to come with 2.6-inch touchscreen, QWERTY keyboard and Android 2.2 that was showcased at Mobile World Congress last February.

The company might come with a phone with new hardware and software later this year but they do not have any plans to unveil any new devices at Mobile World Congress 2012 in Barcelona next month.

The company launched their Social apps for Android last year that were available only for INQ based handsets. The iNQ Cloud Touch sold out in UK but is available in limited markets including Canada, Australia and Italy. They have also collected data based on their software and they might also conduct further trials via the Android Market to bring out better phones in future.

HTCdev bootloader unlocking tool updated to support phones launched after September 2011

HTC has announced that the latest HTC devices launched after September 2011 are now unlockable with the updated bootloader unlocking tool. They announced that they would offer an option to unlock the boot loader and launched the unlocking tool earlier this August starting with the HTC Sensation and have added more devices to the list since then. They also launched the HTCdev site with OpenSense S3D and Pen SDKalong with the web tool for unlocking the boot loaders.

The have launched the new unlock tool that now supports the latest devices including, HTC EVO Design 4G, HTC Rezound, HTC Rhyme and HTC Vivid. The HTCdev site would be updated with the new device list that would support this feature in the coming weeks and they would also offer this option to more devices launched prior to September 2011 soon.

Nokia 603 now available in India for Rs.14285

Nokia 603 is now available for purchase in India from online retailer LetsBuy in India. Nokia announced this Symbian Belle smartphone this October. This penta band device comes with 3.5-inch (360x640 Pixels) TFT Clear Black Display panel and is powered by a 1Ghz processor. It also comes with 5 MP full focus camera with 720p HD video recording at 30 fps. It is 12.7mm thick and weighs 109.6g and comes with  interchangeable  covers.

Other features include, 512 MB RAM, micro SD Upto 32GB, Bluetooth 3.0, WiFi 802.11b/g/n, NFC Support and 1300 mAh battery.

Nokia 1 – Windows 8 Tablet Concept

If you thought that the Nokia N9/Lumia 800 designs looked slick, then you have to take a look at the Nokia 1 tablet concept by yronimus. The concept is certainly one of the best looking tablets that we’ve seen if not the best.

The concept runs on Windows 8 and according to rumours, Nokia is planning on releasing a Windows 8 tablet in 2012. It is based on the Nokia Lumia 800 design but is much slimmer and retains the monoblock design.

The specifications of the device are:

• 187.6 x 293 x 8.5mm , 580 grams
• Windows 8 OS ARM Edition
• 11.6″ AMOLED Display with 1280×800 Pixels Resolution
• 32GB or 64GB Internal Memory, 2GB RAM
• 5 Megapixel Camera with Full 1080p HD Video Recording at 30 FPS, 2 Megapixel Front Facing Camera
• 7500 mAH Battery

We hope that Nokia at least takes a few design cues from this concept and if the end product looks anything like this, then we’re going to have a best design winner for sure.

Samsung Galaxy S III/3D Might Feature Quad Core Processor

The first two Galaxy flagships – the Galaxy S and the Galaxy S II have had great success and Samsung are doing their best to make sure the next generation Galaxy flagship will grab everyone’s attention as well.

The  original Galaxy S was a great device but it wasn’t perfect. The Galaxy S II on the other hand is still one of the best phones on the market and most phones that are put against it end up performing worse in comparison.

With the Galaxy S III, they’re looking to provide customers with the best of technology and rumors indicate that Samsung might put a quad core processor in the device. We’ve heard several rumors in the past. Some indicate that the phone will feature a 1.8GHz Dual Core processor while others suggest a Quad Core processor (Clock Speed 1.2 – 1.5GHz ?). We think that there’s more chance of it being the latter. Samsung have been making the impossible in the past few years and next year might be no exception. But if they’re unable to perfect it, they might play it safe and fit a dual core processor with faster clock speed.

As for the naming, there’s a possibility that it would be called the Galaxy S 3D since Samsung have been studying the 3D technology for a while and trying to find the best way to integrate it into the product. The other rumored specification are:

• Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0
• 4.65″ HD Super AMOLED Display with 1280×720 Pixels Resolution
• 1.5GB – 2 GB RAM

We can most definitely expect to see the device launched at MWC (Mobile World Congress) in Barcelona from 27th February – 1st March. Let’s hope that Samsung does indeed give us a quad core device.