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  iOS app developers can grab the latest beta build of iOS that brings wireless printing. With the iOS 4.2, users will be able to enjoy AirPrint wireless printing on their iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices. AirPrint automatically finds printers on the local network and pushes the required file over Wi-Fi to print, without [...]

  In addition to the new phones, HTC also updated its Sense UI and launched a new connected service to go with it. HTCSense.com isn’t live yet for mass consumption but users will be able to gain access to services like remotely triggering the handset to ring loudly (even in silent mode) to locate the [...]

  HTC today unraveled its Desire duo at an event in London. Both the devices – Desire Z and Desire HD are made of all metal, carved out of aluminum giving them a premium look. The Desire Z or HTC Vision as we knew before has a ‘Z’ shaped sliding keyboard. The phone’s specs include [...]

  Nokia’s second Touch and Type device that integrates both touchscreen display and an alphanumeric keyboard has been unveiled at the Nokia World. It’s the C3 Touch and Type that takes some design cues from 6700 classic and 6300 and tries to give the best of both worlds with large alphanumeric keypad and 2.4-inch touchscreen [...]

  Nikon has unveiled a new DSLR aimed at photographers demanding performance, reliability and great amount of control over the camera. The D7000 is the latest offering from Nikon featuring a 16.2 megapixel DX-format (or APS-C) CMOS sensor with low-light shooting ability. The camera has the new EXSPEED 2 image processing system, 39-point AF system, [...]

  Nokia has officially launched its affordable candybar phone for music enthusiasts in India. The X2 goes for Rs.6,579 and packs in features like dedicated music keys, dual speakers, 3.5mm headphone jack, FM Radio, music player and microSD card slot supporting up to 16GB. Amongst other features, the 13mm thin X2 has a 2.2-inch screen, [...]

  Norton has launched the upgraded anti-virus suites like Norton Internet Security and Norton Anti-virus 2011 in the Indian market. The latest editions boast 100 percent protection rate in a third-party test by Dennis Labs and protects users to viruses, spyware, malware and more. On the protection front, Norton suites have Reputation-based security that checks [...]

  Claiming as “Nokia is back” at this year’s Nokia World 2010, Nokia has unveiled three new devices. First up is Nokia C6 that runs on Symbian OS and features 3.2-inch AMOLED display with Nokia’s ClearBlack technology that improves outdoor visibility, 3G, 8MP camera and access to Ovi services. C6 will sell for around 260 [...]

  Samsung has finally unveiled the latest camera from the NX Series, the NX100. It’s the third camera in the NX Series and understandably, pips the previous ones with wide array of features. The NX100 is a mirrorless camera featuring 14.6MP APS-C size CMOS image sensor, 3-inch VGA AMOLED screen, sensitivity to up to ISO [...]

  Motorola has announced a new Android phone for US consumers. It’s called the Defy that is “designed to handle everything that life throws your way.” Marketing pitch aside, the phone boasts rugged capabilities with its scratch, water and dust resistance and features a nice 3.7-inch display with Motoblur UI, 5MP camera, DLNA, Google services [...]

  For the past couple of years, Nokia has been holding Music Connects event in India. The aim is to bring people from Indian music industry and its affiliate sectors under one roof and discuss issues related to music. Now what does a company like Nokia that pre-dominantly manufacture phones have to do in it? [...]

  Flash memory-based cards have limited read/write cycle and often wear out after a particular number of read/writes. Now Transcend India has introduced a new set of Compact Flash cards that notify users about the end of its life cycle, which ensures users to take timely back up and also indicate that it’s time to [...]

  Mitsubishi Electric has developed Diamond Vision OLED that the company claims is the world’s large-scale display system in the 100-inch and above range. The Diamond Vision OLED is designed for indoor use and uses OLED as the light source coupled with company’s video controlling technology. Mitsubishi Electric has created this screen by using standard [...]

  Just after OPK stepped down from the CEO position, Nokia has announced Anssi Vanjoki, Executive VP and member of Nokia Group Board has resigned from his position. The real reason for resignation will obviously remain behind closed doors but top executives exiting the world’s largest mobile maker does not indicate a good sign. Although [...]

  Nokia has dropped a bomb just before Nokia World by announcing a new CEO and President. Stephen Elop who currently heads Microsoft’s Business Division will take the helm from Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of Nokia Inc. from September 21. Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo who served Nokia for the past 30 [...]