Evernote for iPhone and iPad v4.3 update brings easier editing and improvements

The Evernote app for iPhone and iPad have been updated to version 4.3 that brings new features including better editing that lets you edit a note just by tapping into the note’s body, better stability and improved performance and more. The editing features also keeps track of where you tap in the note and places the cursor in that spot. The Evernote v4.2 was launched in May.

New features in Evernote for iPhone and iPad v4.3

• Start editing a note simply by tapping into the note body
• Increased stability and improved performance during sync
• Numerous bug fixes and enhancements

Download Evernote for iPhone and iPad from the Apple iTunes Store for free.

HTC Desire S ICS update still on target for August

HTC has seen its sales declining in recent times as competition mounts from the likes of Samsung on the Android platform, along with the ever present popularity of the Apple iPhone. Its reputation hasn’t been helped by the slow and sometimes non-existent upgrading of its hardware to the newer versions of the platforms operating system. It seems though that owners of the HTC Desire S will be treated to the Android ICS update this month.

As an article over at GottaBe Mobile is reporting it seems that the HTC Desire S will still see Ice Cream Sandwich this month as originally planned, but currently a specific date for the release remains unclear.

Hotmail to Outlook.com for Android

You may or may not be aware that Microsoft has basically retired Hotmail and has rebooted Hotmail as Outlook.com, and word is already a million people have signed up for the new service, whilst Outlook.com’s UI will mesh with Windows 8, but it does show text based ads, and if you want an ad free screen you need to shell out an annual fee of $19.99 for what is still known as Hotmail Plus.

According to a report over on Macworld, Outlook.com can be used on a smartphone or tablet, Android, iOS and Windows Phone, and Outlook.com can sync to your smartphone or another computer via Exchange ActiveSync, and also syncs with Outlook 2013, which is the email client of Office Suite 2013.

Nokia Lumia X rotating camera Windows Phone is real

Nokia is busy trying to turn its flagging fortunes around with its move onto the Windows Phone platform, and in the meantime the company has also released the Nokia 808 PureView device and its revolutionary camera technology. Now we have news of the Nokia Lumia X rotating camera Windows Phone device, which looks like a concept handset but is actually claimed to be real.

The guys over at Concept Phones were sent some pictures from a source that is claiming that the Nokia Lumia X device that can be seen below are for a real upcoming device. It is believed that this Windows Phone 8 device will be making its debut sometime in September, and the source is claiming that the image came from a friend that had worked at a Nokia Design Studio.

Galaxy S3, S2, Note & Note 2 Jelly Bean update details

Those that own a Samsung Galaxy S2, Galaxy S3, Samsung Galaxy Note or after the Galaxy Note 2, will probably know they they will gain the Android Jelly Bean update to their device, but how far along is that Jelly Bean update to being pushed out to your Sammy handset?

Well we have some details on how far the Jelly Bean update is along courtesy of the guys over at Sam Mobile, who say that the test firmwares for the Samsung Galaxy S3 have passed, and they are working on a public version of Android 4.1, and the wait is on the public version along with Google’s agreement.

Windows Phone 7 users can safely get an outlook email address

Windows Phone 7 users wanting to test Microsoft's revamped email service outlook.com which is being called Hotmail's successor was greeted with a warning that if they change the email address used to set up the phone, features such as email, the marketplace and skydrive among others will stop working.   

There is an easy fix for this for those who still want to test drive the new outlook.com. You can get the new @outlook.com addresss and still have your old hotmail or live email ID. It's like killing 2 birds with 1 stone so to speak. Still interested? Here's what you do:

1. Head over to to the Outlook website and sign in with your old @hotmail or @live ID
2. Create an @outlook.com address as an alias here (this allows you to keep your old address and get a new @outlook  address
3. Finish setup. You can now continue using your original address and any new mail sent to your new outlook address will showup in a folder of your choice (chosen during alias setup).

To switch back to the old hotmail.com, simply click the settings icon (jagged circle) and the switch back to hotmail option will be there.

ENJOY 

Xperia P gains ICS between 19th & 25th of this month

The Android Ice Cream Sandwich operating system has been out for quite a while now, yet many Android devices are still playing along with Android 2.3 Gingerbread; however, when it comes to the Sony Xperia P smartphone, the wait for the ICS update looks to be nearing an end, as word is the device will gain Ice CreamSandwich in a few weeks time.

According to an article over on Phone Arena, Samsung Mobile used their official Facebook page to deliver the news that owners of the Sony Xperia P will start being updated to Android Ice Cream Sandwich between the 19th and 25th of this month.

Angry Birds Space Red Planet Trailer Out

ust when you thought the guys at Rovio maybe just maybe are running out of ideas on how to get those Angry Birds to smash those pigs here comes another one. It seems that there is a "Red Planet update coming this fall."

It is unclear if this will be a true update or a whole new Angry Birds game at this point.  Most of what we do know about this "update" comes from the trailer below .

While personally I am all Angry Birded out, I know more than a few people who can't wait for any update or new game to arrive.  What's your take? Let me know in the comments.

Motorola Xoom Jelly Bean Review

As a proud owner of a Motorola Xoom Wifi edition, I expected an Android update as soon as I heard about Android 4.1 and fortunately enough, only a few days after it was released, a notification popped up, letting me know I was ready to update. Android 4.1, or Jelly Bean, as it is commonly known, is a fantastic upgrade from ICS. While it is not a complete UI makeover like ICS was to Honeycomb, it does bring hundreds of improvements on an already polished operating system. Thanks to Project Butter, the OS feels absolutely lightning quick and has virtually no lag whatsoever. Does it fare well in today’s competitive mobile OS market? Let’s find out.

PaperLock Cydia Tweak To Unlock The Lockscreen

PaperLock is a new Cydia tweakthat gives you a new way of unlocking the lockscreen like turning a page. If you are bored of the typical way of sliding for unlock try out this lockscreen Cydia tweak.

PaperLock turns your lockscreen into a paper and to unlock your screen you have to turn the page. This adds a new feeling in your iPhone and iPod experience.

There are different themes available like:

• Peel Bandage to Unlock
• Peel Plastic Tab to Unlock
• Paper Lock

Vivo 4.3 Dual-SIM phone with Super AMOLED Plus Display revealed

While many consumers want the most powerful smartphones with the largest best quality screens, there are others that need different features from a mobile phone. In developing regions Dual SIMhandsets have been a big thing for many years now, but these devices in the past at best were mainly feature phones. Now though the Vivo 4.3 Dual SIM phone with a Super AMOLED Plus Display has been revealed.

These types of handsets are growing in popularity in recent times as more companies look to offer devices that have Dual SIM capabilities, but also offer higher specifications on the rest of the handset. Only a couple of days ago we told you about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy SDuos S7562 that looks remarkably similar to the Galaxy S3, and now as Engadget are reporting Miami based BLU Products has become the first handset manufacturer in the world to offer a Dual SIM device that features a Super AMOLED Plus display.

Real Racing 3 console like gaming for iOS and Android

If you love car games you will no doubt know that the best franchise on earth is Real Racing, EA (Electronic Arts) announced that they will be bring the awesome Real Racing 3 game to iOS and Android devices.

This new game is going to be best of them yet with real console like gaming to boot, this will feature real race tracks from around the world and this will be the most popular racing franchise ever. Android and iOS users will be in awe when they see this game, the video we have provided below looks stunning and we cannot wait to get our hands on it.

Micromax Funbook Pro 10.1-inch tablet running Android 4.0 now available for Rs. 9999

Micromax has introduced Funbook Pro, successor of the Funbook that launched in April. It is now available in India exclusively from online retailer Snapdeal. Other than the 10.1-inch (1024 x 600 pixels) display, most of the specs are similar including, 1.2 GHz Cortex A8 processor, 0.3MP VGA front facing camera and 3G via Tata Docomo Photon+ Dongle . The RAM has been upgraded to 1GB and it comes with 8GB internal memory with expandable micro SD slot and 5600 mAh battery.

Karbonn Smart Tab 1 now comes with Android Jelly Bean Onboard, update for existing users coming soon

Karbonn Mobiles has announced that the Smart Tab 1 that launched in July with Android 4.0 (Ice CreamSandwich) would now be available with Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) OS Onboard. The Karbonn Smart Tab 1 packs in a 7-inch ( 800 x 480 pixels) 5 Point Multi capacitive Touch Screen display, 1.2 GHz X-Burst processor, 2 Mega Pixel Front-facing camera.

It has 1GB of Internal memory, Expandable Memory upto 32 GB, 1080p HD Video Playback , 3G support through USB dongle, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, HDMI and 3700 mAh battery.

The Karbonn Smart Tab 1 is available for the same price of Rs. 6990. Karbonn has also promised free upgrade to Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) for existing Smart Tab 1 users soon. Hope other manufactures would come up with Tablets running on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) OS, rather than launching ICS tabletswithout promising any further updates.

Samsung to unveil Galaxy Note 2 at IFA on August 29

Samsung spokesperson has confirmed Reuters that they plan to unveil the next Galaxy Note at the Samsung Mobile Unpacked event in Berlin on August 29. Samsung started sending invites yesterday for the Unpacked event scheduled for August 29th. Samsung announced the Galaxy Note at IFA last September that sold over 7 million units in just 7 months as of June.

According to the rumors, the Galaxy Note 2 is expected to come with a 5.5-inch 720p HD display, 1.4 to 1.7 GHz quad-core processor, S Pen, Android 4.0 ICS (or 4.1 Jelly Bean) and 2750 mAh battery. Are you waiting for the Note 2?

LG India launches Smartphone Idea Camp contest

LG has launched Smartphone Idea Camp, an innovative online contest that would let customers stand a chance to win prices worth Rs. 15 Lakhs. Consumers need to submit unique app, feature, concept, service, design, UI ideas that they desire in their phones. If the idea gets selected, best ideas would get incorporated in LG’s future smartphone line-up and also win cash prize of Rs. 15, 00,000.

The campaign starts today, 1st August and ends on 15th September 2012. It is open to residents across India and the entries would be evaluated on the basis of imagination, creativity and utility.You can participate as an individual or a team ( maximum up to 4). 40 shortlist contests from round 1 would move to round 2 which is a 3 day workshop in Delhi where ideas should be presented, from which winners would be selected.

You can participate in the LG Smartphone Idea Camp contest by heading to lg.com/in/smartphoneideacamp

HTC Incredible S Android 4.0 OTA update starts rolling out in India

HTC has stared rolling out Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) update for Incredible S in India. The Incredible S was launched in India in March 2011 with Android 2.2 (Froyo) and it got the Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) update in May 2011. HTC announced the global Android 4.0 update schedule last month and started rolling out Android 4.0 update for Sensation XL and Evo 3D in India last month.

This update would bring new features including HTC Sense 3.6, customizable launcher in the home-screen, new lock screen functions, music controls in the notification bar, new multi-tasking / recent apps screen and more new features.

This Android 4.0.4 OTA (Over the Air) update is about 250MB. If you didn’t get notification yet, you can check it manually from Settings, About phone, Software update.

Samsung launches 32GB Galaxy SIII in India at Rs. 41,500

Samsung had announced that it will be launching a 32GB and 64GB model alongside the 16GB edition when it unveiled its flagship, Galaxy SIII. The 32GB version is now available in India at Samsung’s online store at a price point of Rs. 41,500.


There is no difference between the standard 16GB model (Rs 38,400) and the 32GB model except for the obvious storage bump. Unlike its competitors like the HTC One X, the phone comes with a microSDslot which means that you can get up to 64GB of storage if you have the 32GB model. If you’re looking for a high end Android smartphone with a massive amount of storage to replace your media player, the Samsung Galaxy SIII is the phone to get.