Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE with Android Jelly Bean launched in Korea

Samsung has launched the Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE running Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) for the Korean Market. The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE comes with similar features as the Galaxy Note 10.1, including a 10.1-inch WXGA (1280 x 800 pixel) TFT display, 1.4 GHz Quad-Core Processor, 2GB RAM and a 7,000mAh battery. The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE would come with VoLTE (Voice over LTE) feature that simultaneously supports voice call, video, and data transmission.

The Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) would bring new features including  multi-screen, an upgraded version of multi-window feature, Air View, that lets you just hover with the S Pen over an email, S Planner, image gallery, or video to preview the content without having to open it and Easy Clip S Pen feature. It would also have new fonts, enhanced Pop Up Play and more.

Samsung started rolling out Android 4.1 Premium Suite Upgrade for the 3G version of the Note 10.1 earlier this month, starting from Germany. They plan to roll out the update to other countries gradually later this year.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE would go on sale in Korea starting from 23rd November through all the 3 major carriers , SK Telecom (SKT), Korea Telecom (KT) and LGU+.

Nokia HERE Maps for iPhone and iPad now available for download

Nokia announced  last week that they would launch HTML5-based HERE Maps app for Android and iOS. Now the HERE Maps is available for iPhone and iPad users.  This uses NAVTEQ mapping data and lets you explore and search places easily. It also offers live traffic view, public transport line, driving directions, voice navigation, option to save maps data for offline use and more.

Features of Nokia HERE Maps for iPhone and iPad

• Map views – Pick the map you need from map view, live traffic view, public transport line view or satellite view
• Save map areas & wander without data coverage
• Access community maps created and updated by users in select countries
• Maps, search and place coverage for nearly 200 countries
• Search with history and suggestions
• Share places with just a tap, including the location and how to get there, over SMS, email, or social networks
• Organize places you love into Collections
• Sign in to HERE Maps with your Nokia Account or Facebook login
• Sync with Here.net – Access your Collections anywhere
• Step-by-Step voice-guided walk navigation
• Walk navigation through pedestrian routes, parks, alleyways, and more
• Public transportation and driving directions

Download HERE Maps for iPhone and iPad from the Apple iTunes Store for free. We will have you the hands on demo of the app soon.

Aircel Pocket Internet Games Card with unlimited games and 2G data launched

DisneyUTV Digital announced yesterday that they have partnered with EA Mobile to bring games for carriers and OEMs in India. Now, Aircel has launched Aircel Pocket Internet Games card in partnership with DisneyUTV and Electronic Arts (EA). This would let Aircel customers download and play any number of games and play immediately without staying connected. Some of the EA and Disney’s exhaustive gaming title library include, Need for Speed, EA Cricket, FIFA, Medal of Honor, Pirates of Caribbean and more.

This card would also offer unlimited 2G internet surfing on mobile. This is targeted at youth and young working professionals. Aircel prepaid users with GPRS enabled mobile handset can enjoy these games with Rs. 34 and Rs. 69 Pocket Internet Games card. The Rs. 34 and Rs. 69 gaming cards offer 7 days and 14 days validity, respectively.  These gaming card denominations vary based on the circle.

Aircel has released a series of 6 exclusive card designs for Pocket Internet Games which would be available over the retail counters for mobile users. The company plans to bring in more designs to refresh the youth interest based on the response. You can read more about the games from pocketinternetgames.com.

Jolla unveils Sailfish OS and SDK, partners with ST-Ericsson and DNA

Jolla Mobile, the Finnish mobile startup has unveiled their new Sailfish OS with effortless and innovative User Interface (UI) at the Slush startup event in Finland as they announced last month. They have also released Sailfish Software Development Kit (SDK) for the developer community and announced that the Jolla devices would be powered by ST-Ericsson’s Nova Thor processor. They have also partnered with Finnish carrier DNA.

Skype for Android v3.0 update brings new Tablet UI, Improved audio

Microsoft launched the Preview version of the Skype for Windows Phone 8 was launched last week, now the Skype for Android app has been updated to version 3.0. This version has new User Interface (UI) that is optimized for large screen on tablets. This would make it easy to make a voice or video call and send messages with the new split screen interface on tablets. This version also has improved audio quality with a new wideband audio codec, option to merge your Skype account with your Microsoft account and more new features.

World of Red Bull app released excusively for Nokia Lumia and Asha phones

Nokia has launched World of Red Bull app exclusively for Lumia and Asha phones. This app offers latest news, interviews, interactive maps, localized events, access to athletes, moving and still images from all Red Bull sports and playgrounds, all at one place.

Features of World of Red Bull app

• Offers Updates, content and behind the scenes footage of Red Bull athletes
• Get videos, news stories, images, interviews and features about athletes
• Get upcoming Red Bull events in one place
• Culture channel for discovering Red Bull Dance, Film, Gaming, Music, Creativity and more
• Map feature shows world map with videos and still images and events in a maps view
• Near Me option shows events happening in your area
• My Red Bull channel lets you find an event, athlete, sport or featured story and lets you register your interest with Add To My Red Bull option.

Download World of Red Bull app for Lumia devices from the Nokia Collection and for the Asha devices from the Nokia Store.