Microsoft has confirmed that they’ve started pushing a new Skype update for Windows Phone users. The Skype v1.0 is now available in the Marketplace and brings some features like search and add contacts, landline call support and some other improvements. Interestingly, the app does not support background functionality, which means receiving calls while doing […]
Archives for April 2012
Samsung teaser counts down the Next Galaxy with an anagram
We’ve witnessed various marketing ploys by Samsung to promote their devices but this is the first time they’ve used an anagram to tease an upcoming Galaxy device. Samsung Mobile’s official twitter account sent a cryptic tweet yesterday night saying “Destination: tgeltaayehxnx,” which is an anagram of “the next galaxy.” Furthermore, Samsung has also setup […]
Galaxy S III Prototype leaked on video
Oh look! Here’s a video of Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S III. Although the original video has been yanked, a backup video on YouTube shows the disguised device as well as reveal some specs. Identified as GT-I9300, the phone is powered by a quad-core 1.4GHz processor and 1GB RAM, enabling a smoother Ice Cream Sandwich […]
Nvdia Tegra 3+ tipped for later this year
Nvidia has confirmed that they’ll launch a new Tegra 3 processor later this year. While the details are scarce at the moment the chip will mostly be called as Tegra 3+ and will boast improved processing and graphics performance. Nvidia’s roadmap also hints at two new processors on the way, codenamed Wayne and Grey. […]
HTC to do away with physical QWERTY Devices
HTC’s last phone sporting a physical QWERTY keyboard – ChaCha came about a year back and apparently it was the last one to come out of the Taiwanese company’s stable. At an event in Seattle, HTC’s design team confirmed that they’ve moved away from phones with physical keyboards since there is a lot of […]
Nokia Lumia 610 starts shipping in Asia
Nokia’s affordable Lumia phone will be available in Asia as early as next week. The Lumia 610 will make its way first in Philippines and China whereas Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan and Vietnam will get it in the following weeks. Nokia says Lumia 610 is a stepping stone for users who want […]
Lava launches Intel-powered XOLO X900 in India
Lava’s XOLO X900 has become the first Intel-powered smartphone that will grace the Indian market. Powered by Intel’s 1.6GHz Atom Z2460 processor, the smartphone runs Android 2.3 OS out of the box and will be upgradable to Android 4.0 in the coming weeks. On the hardware front, XOLO X900 features a 4.03-inch LCD, 8MP […]
HTC One X coming to AT&T on May 6 for $199.99
HTC’s latest power packed Android flagship will soon make its way to the US shores. AT&T has announced the pricing and availability of the One X which will sell from May 6 for $199.99 while the pre-orders will start from April 22. HTC One X, as we know runs Android 4.0 OS and is […]
RIM announces BlackBerry Curve 9220 in India
India is a big market for BlackBerry smartphones and capitalizing on that fact, RIM today introduced the most affordable BlackBerry 7 smartphone. Carrying an asking price of Rs. 10,990, the Curve 9220 will be available in India from tomorrow and runs BlackBerry 7.1 OS. Additionally, it features a 2.44-inch TFT display, 2MP camera, FM […]
Windows on ARM will be known as Windows RT
Microsoft yesterday detailed all the Windows 8 Editions that will be sold when it will make its way to the market. While Windows 8 and Windows 8 Pro will be sold for x86-based processors, Windows on ARM will be known as Windows RT. Quite an interesting choice of name and unlike the x86-based editions, […]