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Samsung India announces GSM-only Galaxy Ace Duos

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  Samsung India has expanded their mid-range segment with the new Galaxy Ace Duos. Although Samsung is selling Galaxy Ace Duos with the GSM+CDMA flavor, the new Galaxy Ace variant supports GSM only. Samsung has improved on the dual SIM functionality with the integration of Smart Dual SIM feature that allows users to switch between […]

LG to launch Optimus L5 this month

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  LG has announced to make the Optimus L5 available from this month. The mid-range L-Series device will be available from this month in Europe followed by CIS, Middle East, Asia, Central America and South America. The 9.5mm runs Android 4.0 and features a new LG user interface along with a 4-inch display, 800MHz CPU, […]

Review: Plantronics Voyager PRO HD

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  Bluetooth hands-free devices are available aplenty but companies like Plantronics are innovating to differentiate their Bluetooth offerings. Case in point is the Voyager PRO HD. Design: The Voyager PRO HD has a simple yet stylish design. The headset can be worn on either ear, thanks to a rotatable mic boom and features few buttons […]

Idea launches new dual-SIM Android handset in India

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  Idea Cellular today expanded its 3G phone lineup with ID-918 Android phone. This is the third device from Idea and will enable consumers to use Idea 3G services on the cheap. Priced at just Rs. 5,994, the phone is decently spec’d with Android 2.3, dual-SIM support functionality, 3.2-inch touchscreen display, 3.2MP camera, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, […]

Temple Run: Brave now available on Android and iOS

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  Disney collaborated Temple Run: Brave is now available on both Android and iOS platforms. Unlike the original Temple Run which is a free game, users wanting to play the character of Merida from the upcoming movie Brave will have to shell out $0.99. Differences between the original Temple Run and this is the introduction […]

Max Payne Mobile now available for Android

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  After GTA III, Rockstar Games has brought another classic to the Android OS. The Max Payne Mobile is now available on the Play Store for users to enjoy the original Max Payne. Rockstar says this version is optimized for Tegra 3 and supports gamepads, vibration feedback and adjustable graphics. The game sells for $2.99. […]

Nokia sells off Vertu, to acquire imaging tech from Scalado

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  Nokia has confirmed to sell its premium phone brand, Vertu to EQT VI, which is a part of a private equity group in Northern Europe. While the details of the transaction are kept confidential, EQT has hinted to develop Vertu as a “standalone company” and plans to expand the luxury phone market with investments […]

Nokia to cut 10,000 jobs, restructure executive team

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  Big news coming out of Finland today as Nokia has announced a number of changes in order to return to profitability. Nokia’s new “sharpened strategy” will involve shutting down factory and research and development projects and more importantly lay off 10,000 employees across various positions. Nokia also announced changes in the leadership team with […]

Samsung launches TecTiles NFC Tags

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  United States has the largest user base of NFC-enabled devices and to take advantage of this short-range communication, Samsung has announced TecTiles programmable NFC tags that allows to automate some processes. TecTiles can be used by businesses or consumers to pre-configure the tag to perform a specific function. With the help of the free […]