Intel knows laptop theft is a big issue, which is why they’ve introduced its Anti-Theft service for Indian consumers. This new service won’t bring back the laptop to you but it will ensure that the data inside the laptop is kept safe, encrypted and inaccessible to unauthorized people. While most anti-theft services are software-based, […]
Archives for October 2011
Apple sold over 4m iPhone 4S in a weekend
Hardware-wise, iPhone 4S may have been termed as a small upgrade as compared to an iPhone 4 but it’s a huge success when it comes to sales. Apple has confirmed that they’ve sold over 4 million iPhone 4S’ in just three days of its launch. In comparison, iPhone 4S’ direct competitor Galaxy S II […]
Reliance Industries to launch 4G services in 2012
3G took its own sweet time to arrive in India but it seems the fourth generation successor will be out sooner than expected. Times of India reports that Reliance Industries will launch 4G services by mid-2012 along with attractively priced tablets. While 4G-enabled tablets could go for a meager Rs. 3,000 price tag, Reliance […]
Samsung releases ChatON cross-platform messaging service
Samsung has released their ChatON messaging service that will directly compete with other messaging services like Apple’s iMessage and RIM’s BBM. Unlike the services offered by Apple and RIM, uniqueness of Samsung’s messaging tool is that it works across various platforms, which includes bada, Android, iOS, BlackBerry and even PC. For now, the ChatON […]
Cisco unveils range of Wi-Fi products for Indian consumers
Cisco yesterday under its Linksys brand unveiled a series of Wi-Fi devices for Indian consumers. The Linksys X-series, a range of all-in-one home wireless products, helps consumer to create a high-speed wireless home network that works with both DSL and cable broadband connections. The Linksys X-series is the ideal solution for consumers to go […]
Google Translate for Android brings Conversation Mode
Google has updated its Translate app for Android and it brings one of the most useful features that will be lauded by tourists. In addition to the regular text translation, the Translate app now offers speech-to-speech translation. This could be helpful for tourists who don’t understand the language while vacationing in another country. Google […]
Ice Cream Sandwich arrives at Googleplex, we mean the statue
When any new version of Android hits the market, Googleplex sees a statue of the version at its campus. This time around, the most anticipated and probably a mighty update to the Android OS, Ice Cream Sandwich will be announced on 19 October. To welcome it, the lawns of Google that host effigies of […]
Ice Cream Sandwich release to be announced next week
We all knew “something big” was coming, but when was the question. Well not anymore, Google and Samsung has announced the launch of the next big version of Android OS, the Ice Cream Sandwich along with the Galaxy Nexus device on 19th October 2011. Although many apps from the ICS have already come out […]
RIM co-CEO apologizes for network outages
Research in Motion’s co-CEO Mike Lazaridis formally apologized for the global BlackBerry service outage this week. Lazardinis acknowledged the fact that their service levels weren’t at par with the set standard and are continuously working to bring back to normal. As far as regions like Europe, Middle East and India are concerned, service level […]
Nokia announces Nokia 603 with Symbian Belle
Nokia has added a new phone to its Symbian Belle lineup. Nokia 603 will be an affordable smartphone aimed at first time smartphone users. Priced at around 200 euros, Nokia 603 will be powered by a fast 1GHz processor and come with a 3.5-inch ClearBlack nHD (640×360) display, 14.4Mbps HSDPA, Bluetooth 3.0, Wi-Fi, A-GPS, […]