Samsung develops world’s first 4GB RAM for phones

Admin 0 4GB mobile RAM, 64-bit processor, LPDDR4 RAM, News, Samsung 20:11

Get ready for a smartphone carrying 4GB of RAM. On Monday in Korea, Samsung announced that it has developed the first 8 gigabit (Gb), low power double data rate 4 (LPDDR4) mobile DRAM. The chip was built using the 20nm process and offers 1GB on a single die. This means it has the largest density on a DRAM component. In addition, Samsung says it provides a high level of performance with low energy consumption. Four of the 8Gb chips would combine to offer a single 4GB LPDDR4 package would would mean 4GB of RAM for a smartphone, or other device.
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Samsung's new LPDDR4 means smartphones with 4GB of RAM are coming
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The 8Gb LPDDR4 mobile DRAM would allow for faster applications, higher resolution displays, longer battery life, and more advanced features for your device. With the new Low Voltage Swing Terminated Logic (LVSTL) I/O interface, data will be transferred per pin at a rate of 3200Mbps. That is twice as fast as the 20nm process LPDDR3 DRAM that is currently mass produced. It also achieves 50% higher performance than the fastest DDR3 memory chip and at 1.1 volts, uses only 40% of the energy.
The chip will be used for top-shelf devices, including smartphones, and will be ready for shipment in 2014.
Samsung’s mobile RAM journey has been quite amazing. Here are the types of mobile memories the company produced throughout the years:
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<li>2009: 256MB (50 nanometer 1Gb MDDR, 400Mbps)</li>
<li>2010: 512MB (40 nano 2Gb MDDR, 400Mbps)</li>
<li>2011: 1GB/2GB (30 nano 4Gb LPDDR2, 1,066 Mbps)</li>
<li>August 2012: 2GB (30 nano 4Gb LPDDR3, 1,600 Mbps)</li>
<li>April 2013: 2GB (20 nano 4Gb LPDDR3, 2,133 Mbps)</li>
<li>July 2013: 3GB (20 nano 4Gb LPDDR3, 2,133 Mbps)</li>
<li>November 2013: 3GB (20 nanometer 6Gb LPDDR3, 2,133 Mbps)</li>
<li>H1 2014: 4GB (20 nano 8Gb LPDDR4, 3,200 Mbps)</li></ul>
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Samsung develops world’s first 4GB RAM for phones

Get ready for a smartphone carrying 4GB of RAM. On Monday in Korea, Samsung announced that it has developed the first 8 gigabit (Gb), low po...

11 Micromax Canvas smartphones reported to get Android 4.4 KitKat update next year

Admin 1 Android KitKat for Micromax phones, Android KitKat update Micromax, Micromax phones Android KitKat, Micromax Android KitKat, News 06:44

The major Micromaxmid-range Android smartphones runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and not on 4.4 KitKat, even though they have OTA update support. Micromax updated the Canvas HD to Android 4.2 Jelly Bean back in June and now according to serial leaker MMXNewscaster, Micromax is planning to release the Android 4.4 KitKat update for 11 Canvas smartphones next year, along with 3 Canvas devices will be updated to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.
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Android KitKat update for Canvas series
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The tweet tweeted by MMXNewcaster clearly mentioned ETA unspecified, which means that the exact time frame is not yet available. Since the news is not confirmed, its better you take it with a pinch of salt, until and unless Micromax gives any official statement.
If this list indeed turns out to be true, then its a great news for all the Canvas users owning any one of the below listed device. Hope for the best, #SurpriseCANGiftHappiness.
Micromax Canvas smartphones to receive Android 4.4 KitKat update:
<ul><li>Micromax Canvas Doodle 2 A240

</li><li>Micromax Canvas Magnus A117

</li><li>Micromax Canvas 2 Plus A110Q

</li><li>Micromax Canvas Doodle A111

</li><li>Micromax Canvas Turbo A250

</li><li>Micromax A200 (coming soon)

</li><li>Micromax Canvas HD A116i

</li><li>Micromax Canvas HD A116

</li><li>Micromax Canvas 2.2 A114

</li><li>Micromax Canvas 2 A110

</li><li>Micromax Canvas 4 A210</li></ul>
Micromax Canvas smartphones to receive Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update:
<ul><li>Micromax Canvas 3D A115
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<li>Micromax A101
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<li>Micromax A100</li></ul>

11 Micromax Canvas smartphones reported to get Android 4.4 KitKat update next year

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Samsung’s SC-03F Tizen Phone Passes Through FCC

Admin 0 FCC, MWC, MWC 2014, News, Samsung, Samsung SC-03F, Samsung Tizen Smartphone, Tizen, Tizen 3.0 15:27

Samsung has been making headlines with rumours of its first Tizen smartphone for a while. Now, a Samsung Tizen smartphone with model number SC-03F has been spotted on a FCC listing, and is believed to be bound for Japanese carrier, NTT DoCoMo.

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Samsung SC-03F Tizen smartphone
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According to Tizen Indonesia, who first spotted the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) listing of the alleged Samsung SC-03F, the device comes with similar design to the company's 2013 Android flagship, the Samsung Galaxy S4. However, it suggests that the alleged Samsung SC-03F has a sleeker profile, compared to the Galaxy S4. The site also reveals that the rumoured Samsung SC-03F is powered by a Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon chipset clocked at 2.3GHz. Notably, the same chipset powers the Galaxy S4, Galaxy Note 3and recently unveiled Galaxy J.
The radio frequency bands allegedly supported by the spotted Samsung SC-03F model include 850/1900MHz GSM, WCDMA 850, while connectivity options include Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 (Low Energy). As of now, not many details about the innards of the device have been revealed.
In addition, Sammobileclaims that the Japanese carrier, NTT DoCoMo will be the first mobile carrier to sell a Tizen smartphone and also reveals that Samsung might unveil the yet-to-be-named Tizen smartphone at an event on February 23.
An earlier report suggested that Samsung would showcase its commercial devices based on TizenOS at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2014.
n November, Samsung's yet-to-be-announced GT-I8800 Redwood Tizen smartphone was spotted in benchmarks. The latest version of Tizen (version 3.0), the Linux-based open source operating system which is backed by Intel and Samsung, was also released at the Tizen developer Summit in November.

Samsung’s SC-03F Tizen Phone Passes Through FCC

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Lenovo Vibe X with 5 inch full HD display and 13 MP camera launched inIndia for Rs. 25999

Admin 0 Gadgets, Lenovo, Lenovo Vibe X Price in India, Lenovo Vibe X, Lenovo Vibe X availability, Lenovo Vibe X specifications, Lenovo Vibe X Price, Mobiles, News 22:22

With the rising competition between high-end smartphones, Lenovo has played its cards with the Lenovo Vibe X, which has been launched in India today and offers high-end specs at a rather competitive pricing.
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The Lenovo Vibe X is made of premium polycarbonate body with a fabric-like surface besides side chrome accents. The device has a 5 inch full HD IPS display protected by the Gorilla Glass 3. The smartphone is powered by a 1.5 GHz quad core MediaTek 6589T processor along with 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage.
The Lenovo Vibe X has a 13 MP auto focus camera with a BSI sensor and LED flash. There is also a massive 5 MP front facing wide angle camera which is best suited for video chats. The device runs on the Android Jelly Bean with a 2000 mAh battery. The smartphone is priced at Rs. 25999 and would be available throughout the country by the end of the week.
Specs of the Lenovo Vibe X:
<ul>
<li>5 inch full HD display</li>
<li>1920 x 1080 pixels resolution</li>
<li>1.5 GHz quad core MediaTek 6589T processor</li>
<li>2 GB RAM</li>
<li>16 GB internal memory</li>
<li>13 MP primary camera</li>
<li>5 MP front facing camera</li>
<li>Google Android v4.2 Jelly Bean</li>
<li>2000 mAh battery</li>
</ul>

Lenovo Vibe X with 5 inch full HD display and 13 MP camera launched inIndia for Rs. 25999

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Quad core XOLO Opus Q1000 with 5 inch display available at Rs. 9,999

Admin 0 Android, Gadgets, Mobiles, News, Xolo, Xolo Opus Q1000, Xolo Opus Q1000 Price, Xolo Opus Q1000 Listed, Xolo Opus Q1000 Price in India, Xolo Opus Q1000 Specifications 18:05

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Xolo Opus Q1000 launched in India
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Xolo Q1000 Opus that went on pre-order in India online recently, is now available from online retailer <a href="http://www.infibeam.com/Mobiles/xolo-q1000-opus/P-mobi-94337690417-cat-z.html">Infibeam</a>. It comes with a 5-inch (854 ×480 pixels) FWVGA capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core Broadcom ( BCM23550) processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 5-megapixel rear camera with BSI sensor, LED flash and 720p HD video recording and a 0.3-megapixel (VGA) front-facing camera. It comes with dual SIM support with dual standby.
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Xolo Q1000 Opus
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The Q1000 Opus was announced last monthwith huge expectations. Xolo first partnered with Intel for their X series phones and used MediaTek chips to power their Q CORE series. This is the first time Xolo is partnering with Broadcom to expand their Q CORE line-up. Since the Broadcom chip supports 720p display and up to 12-megapixel camera, hope we can see a new smartphone from Xolo with these features.
Xolo Q1000 Opus specifications

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<li>5-inch (854 ×480 pixels) FWVGA capacitive touch screen display at 196 ppi</li>
<li>Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) with Dual Standby</li>
<li>Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) OS</li>
<li>1.2 GHz quad-core Broadcom BCM23550 processor with 312 MHz VideoCore IV GPU</li>
<li>5MP Auto Focus Camera with BSI sensor, LED Flash, 720p HD video recording</li>
<li>0.3MP front-facing camera</li>
<li>Dimensions - 72.9×143.3×8.95 mm</li>
<li>3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio</li>
<li>3G HSPA+ up to 21 Mbps, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS and USB OTG</li>
<li>1GB RAM, 4GB of internal memory, Expandable memory up to 32GB with micro SD</li>
<li>2000 mAh battery</li>
</ul>

The Xolo Q1000 Opus comes in white color and is priced at Rs. 9,999.

Quad core XOLO Opus Q1000 with 5 inch display available at Rs. 9,999

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Indian Defence ministry to launch 'Netra' Internet spy system

Admin 0 DRDO, Google, Internet Spy System, Netra, News 17:20

The Indian government will shortly launch 'Netra', the defence ministry's internet spy system that will be capable of detecting words like 'attack', 'bomb', 'blast' or 'kill' in a matter of seconds from reams of tweets, status updates, emails, instant messaging transcripts, internet calls, blogs and forums.
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Internet Spy System, 'Netra'
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The system will also be able to capture any dubious voice traffic passing through software such as Skype or GoogleTalk, says a telecom department note seen by ET. "Intelligence Bureau and Cabinet Secretariat are currently testing 'Netra', which will be deployed by all national security agencies," the note says. "The specifications of the 'Netra' system can be taken as frozen following tests by the Intelligence Bureau and Cabinet Secretariat, and can be considered for providing multiple user access to security agencies," it adds.
The 'Netra' internet surveillance system has been developed by Centre for Artificial Intelligence & Robotics (CAIR), a lab under Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO).
To hasten its deployment, the home ministry will shortly approach DRDOto allocate additional manpower resources to Bangalore-based CAIR, which is also working with the government's telecom technology arm, Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DoT) to formalise a strategy for tracking internet use.
The 'Netra' deployment strategy was recently discussed by an apex inter-ministerial group headed by DoT's member (technology) and included top officials of the Cabinet Secretariat, home ministry, DRDO, CAIR, Intelligence Bureau, C-DoT and Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In). The panel also deliberated on ways to respond to computer security incidents, track system vulnerabilities and promote effective IT security practices across the country.
During the meeting, it was also decided that 300 GB of storage space for intercepted internet traffic would be given to a maximum three security agencies, including the IB and Cabinet Secretariat, while an extra 100 GB would be assigned to the remaining law enforcement agencies, the minutes of the inter-ministerial panel meeting showed. Deployment of 'Netra' by security agencies is slated to pave the way for a national internet scanning & coordination centre, which India plans to establish along the lines of existing facilities in the UK, US, China and Iran.

Indian Defence ministry to launch 'Netra' Internet spy system

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Nokia Lumia 1520 with 6.0-inch full-HD display launched in India at Rs. 46,999

Admin 0 Gadgets, News, Nokia, Nokia Lumia 1520 Launch, Nokia Lumia 1520 Specifications, Nokia Lumia 1520, Nokia Lumia 1520 Price, Nokia Lumia 1520 Price in India, Windows Phone 16:55

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Nokia Lumia 1520 launched in India
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Nokiahas launched its new flagship smartphone, Lumia 1520 in the Indian smartphone market. The handset is the first Nokia devicewith a 6-inch screen and quad-core processor and was unveiled globally in Abu Dhabiin September. At Rs 46,999, it is among the most expensive Nokia smartphones in the market.
Lumia 1520 has a full HD (1080p) display and runs on a 2.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor, the most powerful in the world right now. On the back, this handset sports a 20MP PureView camerawith optical image stabilization.
The handset also has 2GB RAM, 32GB internal storage and supports microSD cards for expandable storage. Powered by a 3,400mAh, Lumia 1520 has connectivity options like 2G, 3G, 4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, microUSB and NFC.
The new Nokia Lumia 1520will compete against the likes of Samsung Galaxy Note3, HTC One Max and Sony Xperia Z Ultra.

Nokia has also launched a back cover for the Lumia 1520 at Rs 2,999 at the same event. The Lumia 1520 will be available in Red, Black, Yellow and White from Monday.

Nokia Lumia 1520 with 6.0-inch full-HD display launched in India at Rs. 46,999

Nokia Lumia 1520 launched in India Nokiahas launched its new flagship smartphone, Lumia 1520 in the Indian smartphone market. The ...

LG Gx Quad Core with 5.5-inch full-HD display launched

Admin 0 LG, LG G Flex, LG G2, LG Gx, News, Quad Core, Snapdragon 600 16:31

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LG Gx
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LG seems to be in no mood to rest after the laurels earned by its flagship smartphone, the LG G2, as the company has now launched the LG Gx.
LGannounced its new entrant in G series at an event in Korea and also confirmed that the phablet will be initially available in Korea only, with no word on global availability. Further, the South Korean handset maker has not revealed the prices for the LG Gx.
The newly launched LG Gx packs almost identical specifications to the LG Optimus G Pro. The new LG phablet runs Android Jelly Bean with no word on the exact version. It features with 5.5-inch IPS full-HD display with a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels. The LG Gx is powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 600 processor (unspecified clock speed) along with 2GB of RAM.
It sports a 13-megapixel rear autofocus camera and also houses a 2.1-megapixel front-facing camera. The LG Gx includes 32GB of inbuilt storage, which is non-expandable. It comes with dimensions 150.6x76.1x9.2mm and weighs 167 grams. Much like the LG Optimus G Pro, it packs a 3,140mAh removable battery. Connectivity options on the phablet include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Micro-USB, NFC, 3G and LTE. The LG Gx will be available in two colours - Black and White.
The LG Gx comes with some preloaded apps that have been seen on devices like the LG Optimus G Pro and the flagship, the G2. Some of the popular preloaded features included in the new phablet are KnockON, Pause and Resume Recording, QRemote, QSlide, QuickMemo and QTranslator.

LG Gx Quad Core with 5.5-inch full-HD display launched

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Google may use ARM technology for server processors

Admin 0 ARM, Google, Google server processors, News, Qualcomm, Texas Instruments 08:52

British chip designer ARM Holdings Plc's shares rose as much as 5.7 percent after Bloomberg reported on Thursday that Google Inc may use ARM's technology to design its own server processors.
A deal would speed up ARM's push into the server market, where it has been a late entrant. ARM's chief executive, Simon Segars, said in March after taking the helm that he saw big opportunities in servers, an area where the company was just getting started.
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May use ARM's tech
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ARM licenses its designs to chipmakers such as Qualcomm and Texas Instruments, whose chips are used in Apple Inc's iPhone and Samsung Electronic Co's Galaxy devices. ARM, which receives royalty on the sale of every chip that uses its technology, declined to comment on the report.
Jefferies analyst Lee Simpson said he expected companies such as Amazon and Facebook, which maintain large server farms, to adopt ARM's designs over the next couple of years. ARM's strength in designing low-power processors has enabled it to dominate the mobile devices sector, while Intel Corp is by far the leader in chips used in servers and personal computers. A deal between ARM and Google could dent Intel's dominance in the server market as Google is one of the biggest buyers of server chips.

"Since ARM chips for servers are cheaper, consume less power and require lower cooling compared with Intel chips, they would be very attractive for Google," Charles Stanley analyst Tom Gidley-Kitchin told Reuters. Intel's shares fell as much as 1.5 percent in early trading on Friday on the Nasdaq.
Gidley-Kitchin also said Google could be using the deal to pressure Intel to reduce prices of its low-power chips. For Google, a deal could result in massive savings and help it manage its servers better.
Google, which contributes about 5 percent to Intel's sales, could better manage the interactions between hardware and software if it used its own designs, Bloomberg said, citing a source with direct knowledge of the matter. "We are actively engaged in designing the world's best infrastructure. This includes both hardware design (at all levels) and software design," Google said in an emailed comment to Reuters. Some analysts said fears that Intel could lose a chunk of its market share were overblown.
"We believe that ARM based server products will predominantly cater to hyperscale workloads and capture just 10 percent of overall server units by 2018," FBR Capital Markets analyst Christopher Rolland said in a note. ARM's shares closed up 3 percent at 1003 pence on on Friday the London Stock Exchange. The company's U.S.-listed shares were up 3.4 percent at $49.27 by midday on the Nasdaq.

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Project Ara, the future of Moto Maker prototype ready

Admin 0 Assembled Mobile, Gadgets, Moto Ara, Motorola, News, Phonebloks, Project Ara 16:50

When Motorola announced the Moto Maker tool for Moto X, many wondered if it would be an exclusive arrangement for the phone or whether it will be rolled out for future devices as well. It made sense for Motorola to capitalise on the publicity wave of the customisation aspect of the Moto X.
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Project Ara
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Soon after, the company announced Project Ara, an open-source initiative that will potentially allow consumers to build their own smartphone based on a modular platform. It was ambitious to say the least and tugged at a popular sentiment within the smartphone user base: that of bringing a completely customisable phone to the market. While Woodside revealed that a prototype Ara phone is ready, there’s no definite timeline on when a market-ready Ara phone will be unveiled.
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How about customisable hardware options?
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Motorola believes though that this is about bringing consumers into the fold. CEO Dennis Woodside told YouTube reviewer and personality Marques Brownlee in a Hangout that Moto Maker was just the beginning of a long-term project. "Ara is much further out, but you can see how those two things tie together, and how as we introduce new materials into Moto Maker we're gonna pursue that theme across our product line going forward." Check out the whole interview:

While the prospect of a completely customisable smartphone is tantalising, the lack of clear details does not fill us with confidence. The presence of a prototype notwithstanding, Ara is very much in the concept category at the moment.

Project Ara, the future of Moto Maker prototype ready

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Google Nexus 7 (2013) now available outside Play Store for Rs 20,999 onwards

Admin 0 Asus Nexus 7, Google Nexus 7, Google Nexus 7 New, Google Nexus 7 release, Nexus 7, Nexus 7 2013, Nexus 7 price, Tablets 07:23

After a launch by Google on the Play Store, Asus, the makers of the new Nexus 7, have launched the tablet in India. The base model of the new Nexus 7 (16GB, Wi-Fi only) has been priced at Rs 20,999. Asus will sell the new Nexus 7 through electronics retail stores such as Croma, Reliance Digital, Vijay Sales and other leading outlets, as well as through its network of independent sellers.

It must be noted that the tablet sold by Asus will be priced the same as the one sold on the Play Store. So the 32 GB WiFi only model is priced at Rs 23,999 and the 32GB Wi-Fi and cellular model is priced at Rs 27,999.
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New Nexus 7 2013 available outside Play Store
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Naturally, the specs of the tablet remain the same. The launch could not have come at a better time, considering Apple is about to launch the new iPads in India later this week. With Asus also putting its distribution and marketing muscle behind the new tablet, it will have a wider audience to appeal to.
Let’s recap the specs of the Nexus 7 (2013). The 7-incher has a 1900x1200 IPS display with an excellent pixel density of 323 ppi. There’s a Corning Gorilla Glass protecting the display from nicks and scratches. Instead of going with a Snapdragon 600 or Snapdragon 800 SoC, Google and Asus decided to use last year’s quad-core 1.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro SoC, which is the same chipset used in the Nexus 4. The chipset has an Adreno 320 GPU and the tablet gets 2GB of RAM. By default, the new Nexus 7 tablet runs Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, but Google is rolling out Android 4.4 KitKat updates for all new models.

Google Nexus 7 (2013) now available outside Play Store for Rs 20,999 onwards

After a launch by Google on the Play Store, Asus, the makers of the new Nexus 7, have launched the tablet in India. The base model of the ne...

Karbonn Titanium X Andriod smartphone unveiled at Rs 18,490

Admin 0 Gadgets, Karbonn, Karbonn Titanium X, Karbonn Titanium X launch date, Karbonn Titanium X price, Karbonn Titanium X specifications, Karbonn Titanium X specs, News 05:30

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Karbonn Titanium X
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The Karbonn Titanium Xthat briefly showed up on the Karbonn website is priced at Rs. 18,500. The handset does come with full HD screen and the specification are now mentioned on the official website.
When the Titanium X was first mentioned there was confusion regarding the screen resolution, now it is confirmed that the 5 inch OGS IPS screen is with 1920x1080p (full HD) resolution. The specifications still does not clearly indicate the chipset or the processor, but the image on the X page does mention a 1.5GHz quad core that points to MediaTek MT6589T chipsetwith SGX 544MP GPU, however if you look at the Karbonn Titanium S7specifications it is the same as X, this could mean that the X may come with some other chipset probably Snapdragon, better wait and watch.
The Karbonn Titanium X dual SIM handset is 9.9mm thick and weight is around 143 grams. It sails on android 4.2 with 1GB RAM and 16GB storage, plus 32GB external SD card support. There is 13MP rear auto focus camera with dual LED flash and front camera of 5MP resolution. Full HD video recording / playback is supported.
Other features are 3G, Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth. Not sure if the handset supports NFC cause the graphics does show NFC support but the same is not mentioned in the specifications. The removable battery is 2300 mAh capacity with talk-time of up to 6 hours and can be fully charged in about 3 hours.

Karbonn Titanium X Andriod smartphone unveiled at Rs 18,490

Karbonn Titanium X The Karbonn Titanium Xthat briefly showed up on the Karbonn website is priced at Rs. 18,500. The handset does co...

Apple iPad Air to hit stores on December 7, prices start at Rs 35,900

Admin 0 Apple, Apple iPad, Gadgets, iPad, iPad mini with Retina display, iPad Air, iPad mini with Retina display price, iPad mini with Retina display specifications, iSight, News 04:41

The wait is almost over. Apple's iPad Air will finally be available in India starting December 7, 2013. Their latest tablet will be available for Rs 35,900 for the 16GB Wi-Fi variant in the country. This will be available in silver and space grey variants. Apart from this, the iPad mini with Retina displaywill also be up for sale on the December 7. The 16GB Wi-Fi model of the iPad mini will be priced at Rs 28,900.
Ingram Micro, Apple’s authorised distribution platform will be making the new iPad Air Available in the country. The newest iteration of Apple’s tablets packs the new A7 chip, which is the same as the one in the iPhone 5s. It will run iOS 7 out of the box.
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The iPad Airfeatures a 9.7-inch Retina display with its thinner design. The iPad Air looks more or less like a bigger version of the iPad mini now, with thick bezels of the older iPad gone now. The new iPad Air is supposed to be 20 percent thinner and 28 percent lighter than the fourth-generation iPad.
A 5-megapixel iSight camera fit onto the iPad Air will allow users to record HD videos at 1080p. The front has an HD FaceTime camera with larger pixels and the camera sensors also have an improved backside illumination. There are also dual microphones for sound recording and noise cancellation. Apple says that the iPad Air can give ten hours worth of battery too.

The iPad mini with Retina features a 7.9-inch display and a bumped up resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels and a pixel density of 326 ppi. It will also house the A7 64-bit desktop-class architecture.

Apple iPad Air to hit stores on December 7, prices start at Rs 35,900

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Micromax launches dual-core Bolt A61 3G smartphone for Rs 4,999

Admin 0 Gadgets, Micromax Bolt A61 launch, Micromax Bolt price, Micromax Bolt A61, Micromax Bolt A61 price, News 21:02

The Bolt A61 was spotted on the Micromax’s official site last weekbut there was no word on the pricing or availability. The company has now officially launched the budget device for Rs 4,999.
The Micromax Bolt A61 is a dual-SIM phone (GSM+GSM) with dual standby support. Going by the specs–and price–it is clearly an entry-level device. Sporting a 4-inch display, it is powered by a 1GHz Spreadtrum SC7710 processor coupled with mere 256MB RAM. The Bolt A61 runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.
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Rs 5,000 phone Micromax Bolt A61
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Take a quick look at the Bolt A61's specifications:
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<li>*.Bluetooth</li>

<li>*.512MB onboard storage, expandable up to 16GB with microSD card slot</li>

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Micromax had launched the A77 Canvas Juicepriced at Rs 7,999 last week, and now it brings in yet another budget smartphone dubbed Bolt A61 priced under Rs 5,000. Last week, we’ve seen a various budget handsets from phone makers like iBall, Karbonnand BSNL. Most of these phones were priced under Rs 7,000 and aim to bring Internet access to budget smartphone users. BSNL has even bundled in free minutes and 3G to attract users.

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BlackBerry Q10 price drops to Rs 38,990 for a limited period

Admin 0 BlackBerry Q10 discount India, BlackBerry Q10 price, Gadgets, News, price drop 20:25

BlackBerry has announced a limited period special offer on the Q10. Until January 26, users can buy the BlackBerry Q10 at a discounted price of Rs 38,990. BlackBerry released a statement saying the company is committed towards the Indian market"to reach out to more potential customers and QWERTY keyboard loyalists".
The Q10 QWERTY smartphone was launched in India in June for 44, 900, and with the new price cut the company is offering a discount of around. The BlackBerry Q10 sports a 3.1-inch touchscreen display with 720 x 720-pixel resolution, giving it a rather high pixel density of 328ppi. It is powered by a 1.5GHz TI OMAP 4470 dual-core processor and has a PowerVR SGX544 GPU. Some other specs include BB10 OS, 8-megapixel rear camera, 2-megapixel front-facing camera, 16GB onboard storage, microSD card slot and 2100mAh Li-ion battery.
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BlackBerry Q10 price slashed down
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Sunil Lalvani, Managing Director India for BlackBerry said,“There are several customers in India who love the physical QWERTY experience offered by BlackBerry. At this compelling price point, QWERTY loyalists can take advantage of the powerful BlackBerry 10 platform as well as the unique QWERTY experience that the BlackBerry Q10 offers.”

In September, BlackBerry had announced a similar price drop for the Z10. The Z10 that was launched at Rs 43,490 was being offered for Rs 29,990 as a limited period festive offer. It features a large 5-inch AMOLED display and runs on BB 10.2 OS. The smartphone is powered by a 1.7GHz dual core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor with Adreno 320.

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Wearable tech: It’s not a device,it’s a system

Admin 0 Gadgets, News, Smartwatches, Wearable Technology 09:16

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Building hardware for the wearables market is only the first challenge companies need to master. For a truly differentiated experience, they must build out a service.

You’d be hard pressed to find a tech company who hasn’t jumped into the wearable tech space. Some make a big splash with game changers like Google Glass, or they come more quietly like Microsoft and Intel. But they are coming – even car manufacturer Nissan introduced a smartwatch. And why shouldn’t they? The potential is huge. ABI Research estimates the global market for wearables in health and fitness alone could reach 170 million devices by 2017.

But while the hardware players have been first on the scene, they are struggling. Building stuff at a price point people will buy is thought to be the easy part, and goal accomplished: fitness trackers like the Nike Fuelband and the FitBit (see disclosure) are flying off the shelves. But building stuff that works well has been tough – to note, I’m on my 4th Fuelband (this one, finally, seems to be lasting). And building stuff people will incorporate into their daily lives and use to improve their lives – that’s a whole other story.

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Why the disconnect ?
The majority of products to this point haven’t successfully married the hardware and the software in such a way that there is anything that actually makes life better, easier, smarter for the consumer. We have a lot of products that can add value, but there is a heavy onus on the user to continually plug in, check in, and get the most out of the experience. We’re feeding the big data machine, but we’re not solving any problems. That’s where the opportunity lies.
To move from “my thing” to mainstream, wearable tech device manufacturers need to get out of the hardware first mentality. Devices must have a user experience that hardly involves the user. Collected data has to feed a system that yields analysis, rewarding the user with information – dare I say, advice – that means they’ve done more than just counted their steps. The knowledge of the number of steps they’ve taken informs a decision on living an active life.
How do we get there ?
Brands need to invest in the digital product just as much as the physical product from day one. Build something people will buy, and people will wear, but even more so something people will continue touse. Incorporating user motivation into the design of the product — which involves a heavy emphasis on the digital experience with smartphones — will create wearable technology that keeps customers coming back. You want to know how to retain and grow your user base? Build for the user. Digital partners and hardware suppliers should be at the table with product developers from day one.
There are some companies finding their way. FitBit actually leapt too far too fast when it ditched the user interface on its Flex device. It has since taken into account user feedback and evolved the Flex to include a watch and other visual controls with its newly announced Force– showing we can’t go too far too fast, and we must always take into account what the user wants. FitBit’s evolution of its fitness band showed that people want to interact with their devices right then and there, and not wait to sync.
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Other companies, like MapMyFitness, know their users have multiple devices, and thus multiple data points to collect. So the company wisely opened up its APIs to bring together user data from multiple sources into its app, for the convenience of its user.
Beware the "mobile"
Remember how for years mobile meant the cell phone? And now mobile means so much more than that? Yep, same thing here. While the device is important, it’s just a jumping-off point. the form factor is what brings consumers in, but it’s just temporary. In wearables, it’s the knowledge – the ability to change for the better – that will make all the difference and keep users coming back for more.
As Stanford professor BJ Fogg believes, technology serves as a major platform for persuasion, but without an innate understanding of how human behavior works – including the motivation necessary for change – and utilizing that understanding in your product, it just won’t happen.
Today, we’re essentially wearing fancy pedometers. In the future, we’ll see an aggregation of body data from customized, perhaps even implanted, sensors which gather information much meatier than number of steps taken or calories burned. We’ll see devices, apps and data working together, and across platforms, to create entire systems.
We’ll see systems – hardware and software – built for groups, like co-workers, family members, friends, classmates. We might even see systems devised across species – examining questions like do people with dogs live happier lives, and what role does your pet play in your health picture.
It’s all coming. But to get there, we must beware of a fixation on the hardware and start ensuring software, and smart design with the user in mind, is at the table from day one.

Wearable tech: It’s not a device,it’s a system

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