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Saturday, September 22, 2012

Asus Transformer Pad TF300TG launched in India for Rs. 43999



Asus has launched the Transformer Pad TF300TG, their new Tablet in India. It can Transform into a notebook with a mobile dock that has full QWERTY keyboard and a Multi-touch track pad. It has a 10.1-inch (1280×800 pixels) LED Backlight IPS display and is powered by a 1.2GHz NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core processor. It runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). It has 8MP auto-focus camera at the back and 1.2MP front-facing camera.
Asus Transformer Pad TF300T specifications
  • 10.1-inch (1280×800 pixels) LED Backlight IPS display
  • 1.2 GHz NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core processor
  • Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
  • 8MP auto-focus camera, 1.2MP front-facing camera
  • 1GB RAM, 32GB internal memory that is expandable up to 32GB with microSD
  • 3G, Wi-Fi 802..11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0 + EDR, aGPS
  • 2-in-1 Audio Jack (Headphone / Mic-in), micro HDMI port, SD Card reader and USB Port (dock)
  • 22Wh Li-polymer Battery that offers 10 hours runtime and 16.5Wh battery with mobile dock
The Asus Transformer Pad TF300T is priced at Rs. 43,999 and comes with a keyboard dock that has Multi-touch pad, SD Card reader and a USB port.

Google Nexus 7 launching in India in November



Asus India today confirmed at the PadFone and Transformer Pad launch event that the Google Nexus 7 is expected to launch in India in November according from reports for CIOL. It might come with a different name and few changes in the specification says Ausus, the hardware partner. Google announced the Nexus 7, their first Android tablet to come with Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) in June at Google I/O for $199. There are rumors floating around for the Nexus 7 tablet with 3G support which is expected mid-October.
It has 7-inch (1280×800 pixels) IPS display and is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core Nvidia Tegra 3 processor and a 12 core GPU. It has a 1.2MP front-facing camera and has 1 GB RAM, 8 / 16GB of internal memory, NFC, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth and 4325 mAh.
The price of the Nexus tablet would be announced in October.

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Pre-Booking starts in India




Samsung has just started Pre-Booking for the much awaited Galaxy Note 2 on it’s India eStore. The device which is the successor to the original Note was unveiled last month at IFA Berlin along with the Galaxy Camera. The phone has a 5.5 inch display and runs Android JellyBean out of the box. Samsung is asking for Rs.5000 as an advance payment for the pre-booking which will be adjusted when the device goes on sale later this month.
Samsung is throwing in a free Desktop Dock worth Rs. 2399 for pre-order customers.
The Note 2 has some pretty interesting specs.  It packs a quad core processor and a 3100mAh battery.The Note 2 also comes with S-Pen stylus much like the previous the Note.
From what we have been hearing the Note 2 is expected to hit stores in India by Sep 24-28th. Just read the fine print and it says that “A pre-booking order cannot be cancelled once placed.”
Samsung launched the Galaxy S3 recently at Rs.42500 few months back. How much would you pay for the improved version of the Galaxy Note ?

Thursday, September 20, 2012

How To Jailbreak iOS 6 iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS iPod Touch 4G

iOS 6 is out for download and here comes our first iOS 6 jailbreak tutorial that talks about how tojailbreak 6 / 6.0 on iPhone 4/3gs and iPod Touch 4g. The current iOS 6 jailbreak is available which is tethered and compatible with iPhone 4/3g and itouch 4g only. If you want to jailbreak 6 / 6.0 on iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPad 2 or iPad 3 you must wait until the new jailbreak is released for A5/A6 devices to jailbreak 6.0.

Jailbreak iOS 6 Important Note

If you are a jailbreaker and your device is already jailbroken remember your previous jailbreak shall be removed once you upgrade to iOS 6. Therefore think again and decide carefully whether you should upgrade to iOS 6 or not. If you are having iphone5, iPhone 4s, iPad 2 and iPad 3 don’t upgrade to iOS because still there is no hope that we shall get iOS 6 jailbreak for these A5 & A6 devices.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Panorama mode confirmed for the iPhone 4S

It turns out the built-in Panorama capture feature won’t be exclusive to the iPhone 5. The iPhone 4S will have a taste of that 28MP goodness, too, once the iOS 6 update arrives on Sept 19.

The iPhone 4, however, won’t have such luck. Not that this is such a a big loss – every iPhone 4 owner, who’s interested in snapping panoramas, most probably already has a nice Panorama shooting app from the AppStore. My favorite is 360 Panorama. Yours?


Sexy Nokia Lumia 820 interchangeable shell cases

There are many smartphone owners who like to customize their device so it is more unique compared to versions owned by other users. Nokia recently announced its new line of Lumia handsets that will come running the upcoming Windows Phone 8 operating system, and the Nokia Lumia 820 has some sexy interchangeable shell cases available.

Many of you may be old enough to remember the classic Nokia 3210 that could be personalized by changing the shell of the handset to a variety of different designs. Now an article over at Conversations by Nokia is looking at the interchangeable shells that play a bigger part than just looking good on the handset.

iOS 6 download, public worldwide times

Everyone is asking the same thing, so we would like to give you the iOS 6 download public worldwide times, historically this new operating system is available from 10.00am PST (6PM UK time), so tomorrow September 19th will probably be the same. Please check out the two screenshots below showing all times.

The full iOS 6 download worldwide times can be shown via our table we created via Time and Date, we would like to bring it to your attention on what devices and models are compatible with iOS 6 releasing to the public tomorrow.

ASUS PadFone and Transformer Pad TF300T launching in India next week



Samsung Galaxy S3 price drops to Rs. 34900



Samsung Galaxy S3 has got a price cut in India, and is available for Rs. 34900 from select online retailers in India. The Galaxy S3 was launched in India in May for a MRP of Rs. 43,180, and the Garnet Red version went on sale last week for a MOP of Rs. 37,500. The Galaxy S3 price is now on-par with the HTC One X, that is now available for . This price cut might also be due to the launch the upcoming launch of Galaxy Note 2 in India.
The Galaxy S III packs in a 4.8 inch (720 x 1280 pixels) Super AMOLED display, 1.4GHz Quad-Core processor and runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). It has 8MP auto focus camera with LED flash and 1.9MP front facing camera with HD recording at 30fps and face recognition. It has  1GB RAM, 16GB of internal memory and comes with a  2,100 mAh battery.
The Samsung Galaxy S3 is now available for Rs. 34,900 from online retailers Saholic and Flipkart in India.

Samsung Galaxy Chat now available in India for Rs. 8499



Samsung Galaxy Chat (B5330) is now available in India from online retailer Saholic. It was announced in July and packs in a 3.0-inch (240×320 pixels) capacitive touch screen display and has a full QWERTY keyboard. It is powered by a 850 MHz processor and runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). It has a 2MP camera at the back and also lets you launch the camera and directly from the lock screen. It weighs 112g and is just 11.7mm thick.
It has a dedicated key to launch the Samsung’s ChatON messenger. Other features include 512MB RAM, 4GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB with microSD. The connectivity features include, Bluetooth 3.0, USB 2.0 WiFi 802.11 b/g/n. It has 3.5mm Ear Jack, FM Radio with RDS and comes with 1200 mAh battery.
The Samsung Galaxy Chat comes in Black and White colors and is available for Rs. 8,499 from Saholic. It is expected to ship within 6 Business Days.

Nokia Lumia 900 now available in India for Rs. 32999



Nokia Lumia 900 finally goes on sale in India as they promised. The Nokia Lumia 900 with LTE support was originally launched exclusively for AT&T in the U.S. and it was announced for the global markets at MWC earlier this year.  The Lumia 900 packs in a 4.3-inch ClearBlack AMOLED display and is powered by 1.4GHz single-core processor. It runs on Windows Phone 7.5 (Mango).

Samsung Running an Anti-iPhone 5 Ad in Newspapers on Sunday

CNet and Businessinsider report that Samsung has prepared an anti-iPhone 5 ad which will be published in newspapers on Sunday. The ad lists Apple’s iPhone 5 directly against the Samsung Galaxy S III. Samsung’s ad is titled “It doesn’t take a genius.”, which takes a diss against Apple Retail’s genius bars.


Sunday, September 16, 2012

Airtel launches Smartdrive mobile app with real time traffic information and Voice-based Navigation


Airtel is on a spree of launching mobile apps. They launched the my airtel app to pay bills and manage services. Now, they have launched Smartdrive app that offers real-time traffic information and voice based turn by turn navigation upon subscription. Other than these the app also lets you search Maps for POI (Points of Interests) like restaurants, theaters, shopping malls etc.

Motorola Atrix 2 Android 4.0 update starts rolling out in India



Motorola has started rolling out Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) for the Motorola Atrix 2 owners in India. It was launched in India back in March, and we reviewed it in July. Razr and Razr Maxx were the first Motorola phones to receive the ICS update back in July.
The Android 4.0 update for the Atrix 2 brings improved web browsing, new People app with integrated contacts, unified calendar and Face Unlock. New Lock screen lets you make a call, send a text or open the camera easily.
This update is about 257 MB and is available OTA (Over the Air), so better charge your phone fully and use WiFi if possible. You can check for the update manually from the Settings, About phone, System updates. Have you updated your phone yet?

iOS 6 UDID replacement, Apple Clarification

At the Apple event on Wednesday we not only saw the unveiling of the iPhone 5 but we also heard much more about iOS 6, the updated operating system that will see a public release in a few days time. iOS 6 will bring many changes and big improvements and we’ve also been bringing you lots of news regarding new features. Now we have heard of another change as Apple is replacing its UDID (Unique Device Identifier) system in iO6 and we have some further clarification from Apple on that.


Earlier on in the year Apple took some flak for the UDID system when it was discovered that some developers were not handling information responsibly. This criticism intensified when over a million Apple devices had their ID’s published by hackers. Following that, Apple announced that the current UDID system would be changed and that its replacement would now ban the use of data. Hence the new iOS 6 introduces Advertising Identifier.

BlackBerry Facebook v3.2 update now includes!

Today we have some information for users of BlackBerry devices as the Facebook for BlackBerry app has been updated. We’ll give you some idea of what the BlackBerry Facebook v 3.2 update includes and we can tell you that the upgrade is available to download now from the BlackBerry App World. Users of the update will see some neat improvements so read on for more.


First off we’ll start with the updated icons, which will be one of the first things you’ll notice. This has been personalized to include your most recent Facebook profile image rather than the generic profile icon. Another new feature is enhanced birthday alerts. You won’t ever have an excuse to miss an important birthday again as birthdays of your Facebook friends can now be integrated with the BlackBerry calendar on your device. This means that you’ll receive birthday reminders and will be able to send a birthday message directly from your home screen without even having to enter the Facebook app.
Another improvement pointed out by the BlackBerry blog is with Facebook Event support. In the Facebook app version 3.2 in-app support will enable you to view event information and post a message to the event’s wall, look at the profiles of the invited guests and also receive event notifications to your device. If you want to upgrade to Facebook for BlackBerry v 3.2 then head to this BlackBerry App World link to download it.
It’s a free app with a file size of 3304KB and is compatible with BlackBerry 5.0 or higher. Send your comments to let us know what you think about the updated Facebook for BlackBerry. What for you is the best improvement? Would you recommend the update to other readers?

iPhone EarBuds now EarPods surprisingly sexy design

For years now Apple has arguably ruled the roost when it comes to MP3 players and music on the go with its range of iPods. The popular devices come with the company’s own headphones that Apple call earbuds, but these have long been criticized for their poor fitting and audio quality. The company during its earlier event today showcased its new EarPods that had a surprisingly sexy design.

According to an article on Engadget the new headphones look a lot like someleaked images that were seen earlier this month, and come with a lot of promises from the company.

Saturday, September 15, 2012

iPhone 5 Pre-Orders Started Via App Store


The moment for which all of us are waitibg has arrived and you can pre-order iphone 5 now by visiting the Apple app store app via your idevice or visiting the Apple app store website.
Here is the link for iphone 5 pre orders.
Alternatively you can search for Apple Store app, run the app and search for iphone5 and start pre order.

Unlocked iPhone 5 Prices Announced By Apple


iphone5 pre-orders are going to start today mid night and the iphone 5 delivery will start from 21 September. Previously the iphone5 prices were announced for the normal models with standard pricing as usual i.e same prices as for the previous models.

Unlocked iPhone 5 Prices

Apple has announced the unlocked iphone5 prices as mentioned below:
  • Unlocked iPhone 5 16GB – $649
  • Unlocked iPhone 5 32GB – $749
  • Unlocked iPhone 5 64GB – $849
Above prices are for the annual contract from AT&T, Sprint, Tmobile and verizon.Theverge reported that currently unlocked iphone5 will not be available in US but will be available after some time and once available these prices will be applicable for unlocked iphone5 only.
iPhone 5 Prices

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

YouTube For iPhone/iOS Released – Download Now


Good news YouTube app for iPhone / iOS has been released today which you can simply download from the Apple app store. Now you can watch the world’s largest video collection and keep up with your favorite YouTube channels with the official YouTube app for iOS. You juast need to sign in to access your subscriptions, playlists, uploads and more.
Other Features of YouTUbe For iOS :
  • Enjoy YouTube’s vast video catalog, including official music videos
  • Find videos and channels more easily with voice search and query auto complete
  • Subscribe to channels and instantly access your subscriptions with the channel guide UI
  • Read comments, browse related videos, enable subtitles and more – all while watching
  • Easy video sharing to Google+, E-mail, Facebook and Twitter

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Friday, September 7, 2012

Samsung Galaxy S Duos and Galaxy Y Duos Lite launched in India for Rs. 17900 and Rs. 6990



Samsung has launched the Galaxy S Duos and the Galaxy Y Duos Lite, Dual SIM phones in India. TheGalaxy S Duos was announced last month and the Galaxy Y Duos Lite would launch in some European countries as Galaxy Pocket Duos. The Galaxy S Duos comes with a 4.0-inch WVGA (480×800) capacitive touch screen display, 1 GHz processor. It runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). The Galaxy Y Duos Lite comes with similar features as the Galaxy Pocket, other than the Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) support. It has a 2.8-inch (240 x 320 pixels) capacitive touch screen display and runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). It is powered by a 832MHz processor and has a 2MP fixed focus camera at the back.
Both these phones have Dual SIM ‘Always On’ feature similar to the Galaxy Ace Duos, that automatically forwards calls from the phone number on SIM 2, even if a user is on a call with SIM 1’s number.

Aircel launches Pocket Buddies pack with SMS and Unlimited data starting at Rs. 22



Aircel has launched a new pack called Pocket Buddies – Srf n Txt, that offers unlimited surfing and texting at a low price. This is aimed at youth and offers 100 MB of 3G Data (speeds up to 3.6 Mbps) and 600 free local and National SMS at just Rs. 22. There are also other packs at different denominations such as Rs. 88 with 15 days validity and Rs. 128 and Rs. 198 with 30 days validity.
Aircel Pocket Buddies packs
 Price (Rs.)2288128198
2G Data Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited
3G Data 100 MB 250 MB 500 MB 1 GB
SMS Local / National600300060006000
Validity (Days)3153030
After the 3G limit speed would be reduced to 128 kbps and remain unlimited. The free SMS is not available for customers who already have SMS packs activated.

Micromax A25 Smarty launched for Rs. 3999



Micromax has launched A25 Smarty, their new Dual SIM Android Smartphone. It has a 2.8-inch (240 x 320 pixels) capacitive touch screen display and is powered by 1GHz processor. It runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and comes with a 1.3 MP Fixed Focus camera at the back. It also comes with Hookup Instant messaging app.
Micromax A25 Smarty specifications
  • 2.8-inch (240 x 320 pixels) 256k color capacitive touch screen display
  • Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
  • 1 GHz Processor
  • Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) with Dual Standby
  • 1.3 MP Fixed Focus camera
  • 13 mm thick and weighs 102 grams
  • 256MB RAM, 512 MB internal memory (120MB user memory), 32GB expandable memory with micro SD
  • 2G, Bluetooth 2.1, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS, Micro USB
  • 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
  • 1280 mAh battery with up to 4 hours Talk time and up to 180 hours Standby
The Micromax A25 Smarty is priced at Rs. 3,999. It would be available from online retailer Saholic tomorrow and would be available across all leading retail outlets across India.
[Update: The Micromax A25 Smarty is now available from online retailer Saholic for just Rs. 3,899]

Sony Xperia U Android ICS update rollout confirmed

There has been much confusion and frustration over the last few months with regards to hardware receiving the Android Ice Cream Sandwich operating system. Certain manufacturers have promised to update devices to the new software only to back track and change their minds, but the Sony Xperia U Android ICS update rollout has been confirmed.

Along with a number of other manufacturers Sony may be getting ready to announce a whole new range of smartphones, but as Android Central are reporting the company has not forgotten about some of its older line up of smartphones.

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Apple Announces Media Event for September 12th

Today, The Loop reports that Apple has sent out media invites to the press for an event next Wednesday, September 12th. Apple is expected to reveal the next-generation iPhone at this event.


The tagline on the invitations read “It’s almost here,” with a large number 12. Also, below the date of the event, there is a shadow that displays a number “5″. This would suggest that Apple will call the next-generation iPhone “iPhone 5″.
The event will be held next Wednesday at 10 AM Pacific/ 1 PM Eastern at the Yerba Buena Center for Arts in San Francisco, California.

Google Maps for Android gets Voice guided turn-by-turn Navigation and Live Traffic in India



Google has started rolling out 2 new features, Voice guided turn-by-turn Navigation and Live Traffic updates for the Google Maps for Android in India. The Voice guided turn-by-turn Navigation would be helpful while driving or walking. You can click the navigate button after you request for a destination. You can also turn the voice navigation off or select alternative routes. This feature was introduced back in 2009.

Sony Xperia tipo dual now available for pre-order in India for Rs. 10299



After the Sony Xperia tipo, the tipo dual, dual SIM variant of the tipo is now available for pre-order from online retailer Flipkart. Other than the dual SIM (GSM + GSM) support, it shares similar features as the tipo including a 3.2-inch (480 x 320 pixels) 262k color TFT display, 800 MHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) OS.
It has 3.2 megapixel auto focus camera with VGA video recording, 3.5 mm audio jack, FM Radio with RDS, 512MB RAM, 2.9 GB internal memory (up to 2.5 GB user-accessible memory), expandable memory up to 32 GB with microSD.  The connectivity features include, 3G (HSDA 7.2Mbps HSUPA 5.76Mbps), Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n with DLNA and aGPS. It comes with 1500 mAh battery.
The Sony Xperia tipo dual is now available for pre-order from Flipkart for Rs. 10299. It is expected to ship in the 2nd week of September.

Is this the nano SIM card for the iPhone 5 ?


We told you last year that a nano SIM card which is smaller than the already tiny microSIM card is in the works. Then there were rumours floating around that the next iPhone or the iPhone 5 would be using the nano SIM card slot.What followed was Apple, Nokia , RIM and Motorola defending for their own proposals at the industry standards body known as European Telecommunication Standards Institute ETSI . Interestingly , Apple’s proposal won and rest of the companies were disappointed about the outcome.

Friday, August 31, 2012

Samsung Galaxy Note II unveiled: Comes with Android Jellybean, 5.5″ HD Super AMOLED display

Samsung just announced the Samsung Galaxy Note II, the follow-up to its popular phablet. The Note II comes with an even larger 5.5 inch display with a resolution of 1280 x 720. Battery capacity has been upped to 3,100 mAh and it is of the fast charging variety. Powered by a quad core Exynos processor clocked at 1.6Ghz, the Note II runs on Android 4.1 Jellybean.

The design looks heavily inspired by the Galaxy SIII using rounded edges and an extremely glossy finish. There’s an 8MP camera sensor on the back of the device capable of recording 1080p video.  The S Pen itself has undergone some work. With a rubber nib, users can now add quick commands to gestures. “Air View” allows users to preview galleries and folders just by floating the stylus above the display. The Samsung Galaxy Note II will ship in Titanium Grey, Marble White towards the end of the year.

Water resistant Sony Xperia V launched, Comes with onboard LTE

As part of its next generation Xperia lineup, Sony just announced the Sony Xperia V. The USP of the device is that it has the highest level of water resistance available in a smartphone. The phone is equipped with LTE. The phone runs on a dual core processor clocked at 1.5Ghz.


Samsung ATIV S : First Windows Phone 8 device announced with 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED display


Samsung has announced ATIV S, the first device to run Windows Phone 8 OS. It has a 4.8 inch HD Super AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass protection and is powered by 1.5 GHz dual-core processor. It comes with an 8 Megapixel rear camera with LED Flash and 1.9 Megapixel front-facing camera. It can record and play Full HD videos at 1080p. It is 8.7 mm thick and weighs 135 grams. It has brushed aluminum body and a physical Windows button at the bottom instead of capacitive one.

Samsung ATIV S Specifications
  • 4.8 inch HD Super AMOLED display
  • 1.5 GHz dual-core processor
  • Windows Phone 8 OS
  • 8MP camera with LED Flash, 1.9 Megapixel front-facing camera
  • 8.7 mm thick and weighs 135g
  • 1GB RAM, 16/32GB User memory, expandable memory with microSD
  • 3G (HSPA+42Mbps), WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4 & 5 GHz), Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Channel Bonding, NFC, Bluetooth 3.0, aGPS
  • 2300mAh battery
No details about the pricing and availability yet.

Budget minded Xperia J announced by Sony

Rounding up the lower end of the segment is the newly launched Sony Xperia J. The 9.2mm thick phone has a FWGA display. A 5MP camera unit can be found around the back of the phone.

The Xperia J comes with a front facing camera to allow video calls. Details are still coming in but the phone will be available in black, gold , white and pink when it is available towards the end of the year.

LG Optimus G with 1.5 GHz quad-core processor, 4.7-inch True HD IPS+ display, Android 4.0 announced


LG has finally unveiled the Optimus G (LG-F180), their new flagship smartphone. They already revealedthat it would have a Snapdragon S4 pro quad-core processor and  True HD IPS display with  G2 Touch Hybrid Display and better battery. Now, they have officially announced the device. It has a 4.7-inch (1280 x 768 pixels) True HD IPS + Display and is powered by a 1.5GHz quad-core processor.  It runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and comes with a 13MP camera with an LED flash at the back and a 1.3MP front-facing camera.

Samsung unveils Brown, Red, Black and Grey Galaxy S3


Samsung has announced that the Galaxy S3 would be available in new range of colors, Amber Brown, Garnet Red, Sapphire Black and Titanium Grey, globally. The Red Galaxy S3 was exclusively launched for AT&T in July and it was spotted in Germany last week. The Black Galaxy S3 was spotted earlier this month, and Clove UK confirmed that it would be available in October.

Drive Link app for Samsung Galaxy SIII now available


Samsung has rolled out its Drive Link app which gives Galaxy SIII users a launcher view which has been optimized for in-car usage. The app allows access to music, GPS navigation in addition to hands-free calls.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 (Tab 750) Android 4.0 update now rolling out in India



Samsung has started rolling out the Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) update for the Samsung GalaxyTab 10.1 (Tab 750) in India. This 10.1-inch tablet was launched in India last August, and it came with Android 3.1 (Honeycomb). The Android ICS update would bring redesigned user interface with new TouchWiz UI, improved multi-tasking, notifications, faster browser and much more new features. It would also download new Ebook app from the Samsung Apps once you enter the App Store for the first time, after the update.
This update is about 232MB and is available OTA (Over the Air) and via Samsung Kies. You can check for the update manually from the Settings, About device, Software update.

Friday, August 24, 2012

Sony Xperia Android ICS updates OTA for 8 phones

If you are one of the Android faithful that own a Sony Xperia 2011 smartphone, some of you are no doubt still waiting for Sony to update your smartphone to Android 4.0.4 ICS, and as you are probably aware, Sony kicked the update game off last week by pushing our the ICS update to the Sony Xperia P, but what about other 2011 Xperia handsets, when will they start seeing ICS hit?

Well we now have that information for you, as Sony Mobile has now release news on what Xperia handset will see the Android Ice cream sandwich update next, and those devices will be the Sony Xperia Arc, Xperia Arc S, Sony Xperia Neo, Xperia Neo V, the Sony Xperia Mini, Sony Xperia Pro, Sony Xperia Active and the Sony Xperia Ray, all of which will start to gain Android 4.0.4 this week.

Hey France! Get Google Nexus 7 September 3rd

If you happen to be one of the Android faithful over in France, and have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Google Nexus 7 tablet to become available for purchase in the country, you might like to know that the release date for the Android Jelly Bean tablet has now been revealed by numerous retailers, and that release date for the Nexus 7 slate in France is the 3rd of next month.


According to a report over on Gadget Venue, initially the 16GB Google Nexus 7 tablet will go on sale in France, and then followed by the 8GB model later on, and various store will offer the Android Jelly Bean tablet to customers including Boulanger, Darty, and Fnac.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 easy to repair if stripped

As you know, when a new tech device hits the mobile space it isn’t too long before someone manages to break inside that device to see just what is going on internally, and this has now happened to the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1, revealing that the Android Ice Cream Sandwich device is fairly easy to repair, apparently far more easier to repair than the new iPad.

An article over on Eweek states that the guys over at iFixit have now performed a tear down with the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1and gave the device an 8 rating for repair easiness, whilst the new iPad received a low rating of 2, and that low rating was commented upon by readers saying it was impossible to use clips rather than glue to fix the glass to the slate as it is too thin.

iPhone 5 New Charging USB Cable Revealed


iLounge has posted an image showing the expected iPhone 5 mini USB dock connector cable. Cable seems to be same from USB connector side and smaller dock connector as was rumored previously.
The cable appears to be highly similar to past Apple cables, with a full-sized USB plug on one end and what appears to be Apple’s newly shrunken 8-pin connector on the other. Veister is a Shenzhen, China-based accessory vendor, but the cable has yet to appear on the company’s site. It is unclear whether the part shown is a replacement cable or a genuine Apple part with pre-production markings.
Check out below image and give your comments on this picture.

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

How To Install .deb File On iPhone, iPod and iPad


  1. Install MobileTerminal by opening Cydia => Go To Search => Type ” MobileTerminal” and install the latest available version (520-2)
  2.  Download and install iPhonebrower on your Windows computer. Download iPhoneBrowser
  3. Download the .deb file which you want to install.
  4. Now connect your iPhone iPad or iPod to your computer and start iPhonebrower.
  5. Select “tmp” folder and drag and drop the .deb file into the tmp directory.
How To Install .deb File
6.Start MobileTerminal on your iPhone iPad or iPod and Type su and Enterthe password alpine when asked. Your prompt will be changed to :/var/mobile root#
7. Now type below command by replacing the appname with the .deb file you want to install and which you copied in tmp folder.
dpkg  -i /tmp/appname.deb
8. Now you can delelet the .deb file from iPhonebrowser, just right click and click Delete.
9. Reboot your iPhone, iPad or iPod and your .deb app is now installed.

Samsung Windows Phone 8 Odyssey & Macro specs & price difference

A while back we posted what info we knew on the upcoming Windows Phone 8 devices from the Samsung camp called the Samsung Odyssey and Samsung Marco, after which we also reported on what other specs came to light on the Samsung Odyssey including that the smartphone would be an LTE device and T-Mobile’s first Windows Phone 8 handset. Now we have more on those specs along with price differentiation for your consideration.

An article over on International Business Times, by way of Samsung Mobile, the two Windows Phone 8 handset model numbers have now been revealed with the Samsung Odyssey being the GT-i8750, and the Samsung Marco being the GT-i370, of which the Samsung Odyssey is the more expensive of the two.