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LG teases G Pad 8.3 tablet

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LG has dabbled in the tablet market before but didn’t fare well compared to its cross town rival, Samsung. But LG is now readying for round two with the G Pad 8.3. The teaser video that went live on YouTube asks consumers what they want from a tablet and how that would enable them to […]

Nokia Sirius 10.1-inch Windows RT tablet tipped

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Nokia will launch a 10.1-inch Windows RT tablet, according to a report by The Verge. The site claims the tablet is codenamed as Sirius and its design will resemble the current range of Lumia Windows Phone devices. As for the rest of the specification, Nokia Sirius tablet is expected to be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon […]

Microsoft Windows 8.1 reportedly hits RTM status

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Microsoft’s Windows 8.1 OS has achieved the RTM status, according to The Verge. RTM or Release to Manufacturing is the confirmation that the Windows 8.1 code is ready to be shipped to manufacturers to pre-load the OS on their devices. The final build number of the RTM is 9600 and according to the website, Microsoft […]

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer to retire within 12 months

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Microsoft’s CEO Steve Ballmer who held the top position for almost 14 years has announced his retirement. He will retire from his position as CEO within the next 12 months until a successor is chosen. “There is never a perfect time for this type of transition, but now is the right time,” Ballmer said. The […]

Nokia unveils Lumia 625 and Lumia 925 in India

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Nokia at an event in New Delhi today announced two new Lumia devices – Lumia 625 and Lumia 925. Lumia 625’s claim to fame is its huge 4.7-inch display but has a mediocre WVGA (480×800) resolution. Other features include a 1.2GHz dual-core Snapdragon processor, 512MB RAM, 5MP main camera with front-facing VGA cam, 8GB internal […]

Zebronics reveals Tabmate Bluetooth Keyboard for Mobile Devices

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Although there’s no shortage of choices when it comes to a bluetooth-enabled keyboard, Zebronics has announced its own version for mobile devices. The Tabmate is compact (206X82x7mm) but brings in a full QWERTY keyboard with sturdy build quality. The keyboard features built-in rechargeable battery, stainless steel back, hard silicone keys and function keys that gives […]

Spice launches two entry-level devices in India

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Spice has been rapidly expanding its smartphone range and the latest one includes Smart Flo Space (above) and Stellar Glamour (below) that goes for the entry-level crowd. The Smart Flo Space is a simple 2G smartphone running Android Jelly Bean OS on a 1GHz dual-core processor and 256MB RAM. The phone features a 3.5-inch display […]