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  The iPhone Dev team has released a new beta version of redsn0w that will jailbreak iOS 4.0 or 4.1 running iPhone 3G and iPod touch 2G devices (tethered for MC models). The jailbreak uses the pwnage2 exploit that will allow to install Cydia using the DFU mode. Team says users banking on ultrasn0w unlock [...]

  Karbonn Mobiles have launched a new touchscreen phone for the masses. The K1212 goes for an affordable Rs.5,000 and features a large 3.2-inch touchscreen with Dual-SIM connectivity. Additionally, the phone has a 3.2MP camera, pre-installed social networking apps, microSD card slot up to 8GB, FM Radio, email support, Bluetooth and accelerometer that helps to [...]

  Apple has announced the availability of iPhone 4 for the consumers in China. Starting September 25, users will be able to buy iPhone 4 with or without a contract at Apple Retail Stores and China Unicom stores respectively. The iPhone 4’s non-contractual price is 4,999 yuan for 16GB and 5,999 yuan for 32GB and [...]

  Just a week after Nokia’s CEO, Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo was replaced by Stephen Elop, LG Electronics too have announced a change in the position of the chief executive officer. LG has confirmed that Koo Bon-joon (pictured above) will replace Nam Yong after he resigned from the job due to LG’s weakening phone business. LG is [...]

  As promised, Sony will release its motion gaming controller this weekend. Americans will be able to buy the controller from retail stores from September 19, Sunday or you can just order it off via Amazon to receive by September 20, Monday. PlayStation Move is a combination of a controller, a navigation device (similar to [...]

  Intel who developed High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) to prevent piraters from copying high-definition content has confirmed that the recently leaked HDCP workaround is the real deal. Intel’s spokesperson Tom Waldrop says, “What we have confirmed through testing is that you can derive keys for devices from this published material that do work with [...]

  Samsung today announced its first Android-powered tablet for the American market. Galaxy Tab that is touted to take on the mighty iPad will hit retail shelves before the holiday season on four major carriers – AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless and Sprint. Unlike the international version, Galaxy Tab for US won’t feature voice calling capability [...]

  Microsoft has released the final version of Developer Tools for Windows Phone 7. Devs can download the latest version to test their created apps before submitting it to Windows Marketplace, which opens in early October. The tools are currently available only in English but MS has confirmed to launch it in other languages as [...]

  Wynncom has added a new device to their expanding family – the Y23. Y23’s USP is not the dual-SIM functionality, which most of the devices boast but it is the integration of two microSD card slots that allows user to store data up to 8GB (4GB each). Wynncom believes such feature can help consumers [...]

  Opera today confirmed that its Opera browser will come pre-loaded on Toshiba’s HbbTV supporting Regza VL and WV line of TVs. HbbTV is the latest standard in Europe that brings broadband and broadcast technology for an integrated experience. With the help of Opera browser, users will be able to enjoy strong support for web [...]

  At the Tokyo Game Show, Sony announced new additions to its PS3 and PSP lineups. After painting the 160GB PS3 Slim in Classic White, Sony has also made the top-end SKU of the PS3 available in the same color. The Classic White 320GB PS3 will be available from October 21 in Japan carrying a [...]

  Russia is developing a 4G phone that will apparently be restricted to Russian borders only. However, the phone’s uniqueness comes from the fact that it has two displays – one side sporting an e-ink display and other one having a regular LCD. The phone will be sold by Russian operator, Yota and is scheduled [...]

  Samsung India has announced a new phone in the Guru Series. The Guru Series is known for its affordable price tag and the new Guru Dual-Sim E2152 is no different. The phone supports dual-SIM standby and features a 2-inch QQVGA (128×160) with Paragon Lite user interface, VGA camera, FM Radio, MP3 player, microSD card [...]

  Sony at the Tokyo Game Show has confirmed that PS3’s 3D capability will be expanded with the introduction of a new firmware. The firmware v3.50 will allow users to play Blu-ray 3D content directly on their PS3s, enabling all 38 million PS3s worldwide compatible with Blu-ray 3D discs. Sony has also promised few other [...]

  Microsoft has released the first ever beta of its Internet Explorer 9 browser and after giving it a spin for some time, I must say, it’s worth the attention. Microsoft has not only worked under the hood but also on the outside. The result is a cleaner look, which is somewhat reminiscent to Chrome [...]