Karbonn Mobile has a good name in the low cost smart-phone market and continuing the trend, today is launched Karbonn Smart Tab 1 World's Cheapest Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Tablet! Google recently announced during I/0 2012 launch of latest Android version 4.1 Jelly Bean with Google Nexus being the first device to run it. Google Nexus 7 itself is a low cost tablet but Karbonn Mobiles has made a jump into this segment.

Karbonn highlighted in their press statement ,"The Indian media tablet market is estimated to grow exponentially over the next few years with the affordable priced tablets popping up from different companies.  Karbonn Mobiles is known for introducing low-cost smartphones in the market. However, it has been in new for an entirely different reason of late- the company plans to launch an Android Jelly Bean tablet. Well, the news is that the company has finally taken the plunge and launched the much-awaited Jelly Bean tablet. And this will be the world’s cheapest Jelly Bean tablet- Smart Tab 1."

Karboon Smart Tab 1  Features & Specifications

•     Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS
•     7 inch Capacitive 5 Point Multi Touch Screen
•     1.2GHz processor
•     2MP front camera
•     Expandable Memory up to 32 GB
•     3700 mAh Battery
•     Full HD Video Playback up to 1080p
•     HDMI Support
•     Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
•     3G Support through USB Dongle
•     3D G-Sensor for Gaming Experience UI

 

Price of  Karboon Smart Tab 1

 

The tablet costs only Rs 6990 that converts to approx $125.  Interested users can buy the Tablet directly through Karbonn Mobile's website.

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Micromax Funbook Tablet was launched in India few months back when the Tablet market in India was filled with low quality and poor performance android powered tablets, providing great amount of features, great performance and amazing price. The company, has now decided to extend this product, by launching the Pro version with a 10-inch size.

Micromax Funbook served both education and entertainment purpose, and Micromax plans to extend this with a 10-inch version. This was revealed on the Official website of MicroMax Funbook where features and specs were shown.

The previous version handled what one can expect from a low-cost product but was not quite good enough to surface and match a good tablet. Display was quite poor and hence it deprived its own motto of edutainment. Reading experience was par, but with a 10-inch screen one can surely expect improvements. 

Features & Specifications of Micromax Funbook Pro 10-inch tablet

 

• Android 4.0 (Ice cream sandwich)  
• 10.1 inch display 
• 1 GB RAM 
• 8 GB internal memory 
• Expandable up to 32 GB
• VGA camera

• 1.2 GHz Cortex A-8 processor with Mali 400 GPU 
• 1024x600 resolution
• Multi touch
• HDMI
• USB port 
• Wi-Fi 
• Video calling
• Gravity and Accelerator sensor

Price of Micromax Funbook Pro 10-inch tablet

Previous version, that is the 7 inch funbook, was priced at Rs. 6,499 due to which the tablet was in great demand.Micromax would possibly continue the same trend and this 10-inch version should be priced below Rs.10,000. 

Google Nexus tends to provide some good competition after its expected launch this September with Google's name, superior features and competitive price to this Tablet. In India, most of the 10-inch tablets are priced high and out of budget for many, but getting a 10-inch screen tablet with Good features under 10,000 is no less than a great deal.

The exact prices have not been revealed yet, but it should be floating around the 10k mark. The tablet is expected to launch soon, most probably next week.

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Google Nexus 7  has taken the competition in the segment to a New level where Google sees itself in great position with its first ever hand in the Android powered Tablet market. The low-cost, exclusive features, Android 4.1 Jelly bean, etc. all contribute to the attraction towards this beauty? But wait we all know there is not a Back-side (rear) camera, No Micro SD card support, No Flash support. So what to do? Buy or not? Well here are some points that are worth discussing to consider before giving a final verdict of the tablet.

Cons

No back Camera - Yes there is no back camera present in the device. Those who see it competing with iPad would really consider this as the biggest failure point, So do we. Android lovers have always looked on to the Google play for apps such as Instagram, but with no rear camera these becomes useless. Absence of a rear camera is really a big factor for those looking to buy a complete tablet in this price. The front facing 1.2MP camera is good for video calling and other purposes, but yet how many of you can see it beating the utility of a rear camera ?

Flash Support -  Sadly Adobe, soon after the announcement of Jelly Bean, revealed that it will not provide support for the latest Android version.


Lack of Micro SD Card Slot - What if you want to put the contents of micro-sd card to play in your device? Google has clearly not provided any support here as well which many of us believe would not have come in between the cost cutting, rest only Google knows. If you are a complete fun loving person loving to take out movies, songs, your own stuff everywhere you go you might miss out. Those who say the 8GB internal storage is enough, well there is hell lot of space available for Android applications and other things to acquire.


No 3G network - That's really why i won't buy it. Leave the camera, flash support, micro sd card slot, But you can not always find a wi-fi network around you.

Supportive Arguments

Well enough of cons, now let's take a look at other side of coin, considering there are 2 aspects of every thing. The first and foremost thing which comes to defend the Tablet is its Price. If you want to get a quality tablet at low price well nothing can beat it. The 8GB version costs $199 and the 16GB is worth $249. So this gives a definite reason to say Bye,Bye! to those tablets which are of less quality, low performance and of course does not have the name Google associated with it.

Well what next, you forgot the Quad-core Tegra 3 processor. You could not have imagined to see it such a low end device. The inclusion of this processor itself is in high cost range but remarkably Google managed to get this in. 12 core ultra-low voltage nVidia GeForce GPU is not a JOKE. This makes the device to play some heavy games, apps at amazing speed with great graphics.

Wait, there is a Jelly Bean waiting in as well. Yes the device is the first to run the latest version of Android release by Google at I/O 2012. This makes a perfect choice for users wanting to be on the latest version .

 Now coming back to the topic, If you are making a mind NOT to buy it, wait we have to say something? How many of you really happen to take pictures with your Tablets? Don't you associate a Tablet with your professional needs? If so there is a well placed 1.2MP front camera waiting for you.
Space issues? Well 8GB is not a small amount and if you keep the real utility of a tablet in mind i doubt if that might cause an issue.

A device with such amazing features at only USD 199 is a Must go. Google Nexus 7 is really a wonder piece created by Google and that's why we say it is a Must buy Tablet.

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Samsung has been all around the year 2012, first with the launch of one of the best smart-phones of the world named Samsung Galaxy S3, and now all set to gear up for the big fight with giant Apple as the release and rumors of iPhone 5 and Galaxy Note 2 start getting closer and closer. Earlier rumors suggested the release of New version of Galaxy Note for 2012 might be coming around September for being unveiled for first time, but fresh reports from MK Business News suggests that the Tablet cum smart-phone is all set to be showed to the world during IFA 2012, Berlin, Germany which is a consumer electronics show to be held in Late August.

Galaxy Note has a 8MP camera which is highly expected to be increased to either 12 or 13MP in Note 2. Now having heard some more of Galaxy Note 2 features, we can come to some surely expected features as follows.

Also read

• Apple iPhone 5 - Getting Inside Most confirmed features,specs and release date.
• Apple iPhone 5 would put Galaxy S3 to Shame !
• Apple iPhone 5 - Things we can derive from WWDC 2012!
• Apple iPhone5 Expected Features,Specifications,Price and Launch Date.

Galaxy NOTE 2 should be in with the next version of Android to be released by Google named Jelly Bean. Google Nexus 7-inch tablet already being launched by Google with Android Jelly Bean should make Samsung to provide this with the latest operating system to attract users more towards it. The previous Galaxy Note has already received official ICS updates, so even if we don't witness Android 4.1 in NOTE 2, ICS would certainly be the default Operating System for it.

We recently wrote 2 articles, explaining in details everything that Note 2 may have. You can take a look at them here-

• Samsung Galaxy NOTE 2 - Features, Specifications and Expected Release Date!
• Samsung Galaxy NOTE 2 vs Galaxy S3 - Expected Improvements

High rumors are already floating around the tech arena mostly being concerned with the Display. 5.5 inch HD display almost seems to be certain with high resolution as if it has to compete with iPhone5 possessing Retina display, there must be something very impressive. Coming to the core part it should be powered by a  Exynos 5250 Quad-core Processor (2 GHz) with 1.5GB of RAM. 4G LTE is also a must  providing great connectivity and amazing speeds.

As far as launch date is concerned, If it is unveiled in August, then it should be launched around October. The release of Apple iPhone5 is highly expected to be around the same time during September, so these dates seems to be certain.

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 Karbonn Mobiles have already made a good name in the Indian market aiming at low end devices and providing great quality in the low cost segment. The competition in the low cost smart-phone market has been ever rising with Micromax, Spice, etc. have been introducing good specs devices. Today Karbonn mobiles have launched a new Tablet named Karbonn Smart Tab 1 which is just costing Rs.6,990.

Features & Specifications

• Android  4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) OS
• 1.2 GHz X-Burst processor
• 2MP Front camera
• 7 inch display
• 5 capacitive touch points
• 1GB Internal memory
• MicroSd support, Expandable upto 32 GB
• HDMI port
• 3D Gravity sensor
• 3700 mAh battery

The tablet seems to stand in the low-cost tablet market with Micromax funbook, Zync Z990, etc running on Android OS. These tablets are running the Most recent android version available till date, Jelly bean, has not been seen in devices yet. These makes a great competition in this market.

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First the launch of a very very competitive device named Google Nexus 7-inch, Then rumors of Apple iPad mini Launching in October and Now another one, the rumor regarding the launch of Google 10-inch Nexus Tablet coming this Fall? Well we are all set for a great great competitive time ahead as it comes to the acquisition of smart-phone market in world. Google with its Nexus Tablet range has challenged the iPad and especially, Amazon kindle fire and the response to the first Android 4.1, Jelly Bean, powered device has been really amazing. The reports have been coming from MyDrivers, regarding the Fall launch and pricing details.

You can yourself imagine the above image with a 10- inch screen and an attempt by Google to compete strongly in the Tablet market with the iPad.

Expected Features & Specifications

Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS
10-inch Display
Quad-core Nvidia Tegra 3 processor
16/32 GB Options
NFC

As we all know that Google Nexus 7 tablet comes in 8GB and 16GB models costing $199& $249 respectively. With such affordable prices, the best rumor we have been hearing is the 10 inch version of the 16GB Nexus Tablet would just cost $50 more.

The price factor is the most amazing thing one can really associated with the Tablet whether it be a 7-inch one or the rumored 10-inch one. The quad core for this screen size is around $500 if seen in price and if the 10 inch version is only $300 for 16 GB version, well definitely every tablet and smart-phone lover would like it to be placed in their hands and home.

Well one can not say whether it would be an iPad killer or not, but it would definitely be a confusion in the minds of those looking for buying a 7 or 10 inch Tablet.

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Samsung has added a new smart-phone in its quest to rule the smart-phone market with addition of a  Qwerty smartphone based on Android 4.0 Operating system. This becomes the first Samsung smart-phone to be launched with Ice-Cream Sandwich having a Qwerty keyboard. The smart-phone is based on providing a great social experience to the users with Samsung’s Chat On social service. The smart-phone definitely lacks the sleek look and style which would make one to go after it, but its the features especially Android ICS pre-installed that would make users to buy it with a most probable low end device tag on it.

The name itself suggests that the phone would be based on providing a good social experience including better chat, messaging features and instant access to Facebook, Twitter,etc. As said earlier,  ChatON service from Samsung would enable this by allowing quick group chatting, messaging and instant emailing.

Complete Features and Specifications

• Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS
• 2 MP camera
• 850MHz Processor
• 4GB Internal Memory
• MicroSd support expandable upto 32GB 
• Samsung Touchwiz UX
• 3 inch Qvga display 
• 240 x 320 resolution
• 1200 mAh Battery

Connectivity options include

• USB 2.0
• Bluetooth  3.0
• Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
• HSDPA 7.2/ HSUPA 5.76 Mbps
• EDGE/GPRS

Price

However Samsung has not revealed the official pricing yet but most probably it seems to be a low-end device. Samsung has announced it to be sold at a competitive price.

Release/ Launch

Spain will be the first country to receive the device by this very month of July. After July launch in Spain, it will be launching subsequently in Europe, Middle East, Latin America and South Asia.

So would you for this one? Have the Qwerty lovers found another reason to buy an Android powered smart-phone?

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VLC Media Player, one of the most popular Desktop media player, is finally available for Download on Android smart-phones via Google Play. After all the rumors and news coming about tentative and info. regarding VLC media player, finally it is available to be used on android smart-phones and play almost everything.

The features included in the first ever released version for Google Play are as follows -

1. Plays most local video and audio files, as well as network streams, like the desktop version of VLC
2. Contains media library for audio and video files, and allows to browse folders directly.
3. Support for multi-track audio and subtitles with auto-rotation, aspect-ratio adjustements and gestures to control volume.
4. A widget for audio control, supports audio headsets control, covert art and a complete audio media library is also included in the beta version.

The app is available for grab for Free from Google play and would support Android versions 2.1 and up.

Download Links for VLC Beta (NEON version)

The official version is released and is available for Download from Google Play itself. The app is free and worth 7 MB in size.

Download link for VLC Beta (NEON version) -

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.videolan.vlc.betav7neon

Reported App incompatible issues with many devices

Many people are reporting that their Android versions and other basic requirements satisfy the list for using VLC media player but at the moment the most important requirement is CPU ARMv7 that will support NEON. VLC media player would only run on android devices having ARMv7, However it is much expected that support for other devices would be added soon.

However since this is the first ever released version, there are many things missing out in this version which i am sure you would miss, mainly including-

•  Performance improvements 
•  Audio issues might occur
•  Hardware decoding works only with a limited set of hardware

Source of Features and Other missing features if official description from Google Play which can be read for more info from here.

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Google Galaxy Nexus 7 can be a dream tablet for many users provided the quality and features it claims to incorporate and no lesser is the demand for this tablet in the world. The tablet is already available for Pre-Booking in countries like U.S, U.K, Canada and Australia via Google Play store with most probable shipping to start in July. However the arrival and availability of the device on Indian shores was not yet clear but as per a report it is slated to arrive only after September.

As per a report by TheMobileIndian , Sources in Asus, which is making this first Android 4.1 Jelly Bean device, told them "Google and Asus have no plans in place for India right now, and we will be able to announce that only post the 3rd quarter (ending September)."

The basic specifications of Google Nexus 7 are as follows -

• Android 4.1 OS (Jelly Bean)
• 7 inch HD display (216 ppi)
• Quad-core Tegra 3 processor
• 1 GB RAM

Google Nexus 7 - Complete Features,Price, Specs ! How to Prebook Google Nexus 7?

•  8/16 GB internal storage
• 12 core ultra-low voltage nVidia GeForce GPU.
• 1.2MP front-facing camera
• NFC (Android Beam)

The only issues which one would really see in Buying device is lack of 3G connectivity and a back camera.

This clearly gives way and calms down many rumors coming regarding the availability of Nexus 7 in India. The biggest reason for such eagerness is the Price budget of the tablet and the ever increasing demand of smart-phones and tablets in the market. Aakash Tablet, though not a quality product, was a heavy hit as per the amount pre-booked and people not getting their stocks yet. Such results clearly shows the interest of the Indian users is increasing positively towards the Tablets and if they get a quality product from the Giant, Google, at such a low cost when compared to other tablets, who would not purchase it?

The 2 versions of Google Nexus 7 costs internationally as $199 and $249 for 8GB& 16GB models respectively. Converting them into Indian currency, the price would be around Rs.11,066 and Rs.13,847.

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Seeing the success of Micromax Superfone Ninja, Micromax Today has launched the Micromax Superfone NINJA 2 upgrading the version of Superfone segment. The Micromax Ninja was introduced as a Popular concept with introduction of Voice assistant named Aisha.

Specifications & Features

• Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) OS
• 3.5 inch Full touchscreen
• 800 MHz Qualcomm processor
• 3MP CMOS camera
• 256MB RAM
• Expandable memory upto 32 GB
• 1400 mAh battery
• Aisha, Micromax's Voice Assistant app
• Dual SIM Support (GSM + WCDMA)
• 3G/Wi-Fi connectivity
• USB 2.0/ Bluetooth 2.1
• G-sensor

Price

The price of Micromax Superfone NINJA 2 (A56) is Rs. 5,999. If you are looking for purchasing an android device in this range, This can very well suit your needs.

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Android 4.1, Jelly Bean, Finally got official yesterday and now Android users got a new version to look forward for their devices. Many of you would still be waiting for 4.0 ICS (Ice Cream Sandwich) update on your devices but this release from Google would make your mind to jump straight away to Jelly Bean and skip what we call Ice Cream Sandwich !:)

The major thing taken from ICS is the Project Butter to make your smart-phone experience more faster and better with enhanced technology and inclusion of new features. We can see it as a step forward from what users witnessed in Ice cream Sandwich.

I will start with a new feature that comes with NFC part which allows connection between the device and say a Bluetooth speaker, Just by a TAP. Next is the way Notifications would be customized. Google has now made it possible to allow you to call back someone from the notification area itself, so next time when you have a missed call, you won't have to click it first. Language emphasis is also there including major foreign languages like Thai,Hindi & Persian in a total of 18 new input languages.

So i heard someone,saying, Apple has SIRI. Really, well Google seems to focus on this well by presenting an improved Voice search. The voice search would get around your answers on the basis of a knowledge graph. The understanding of the language in which you speak has been improved as well. Other updates includes -

• Filmstrip view
• Delete photos by swiping them away!
• Improved Gallery scrolling

Widgets placement was also given an emphasis as demonstrated during Google I/0 2012 yesterday which can now easily create space for the widget automatically to place on your home screen. It will automatically arrange the present onscreen icons/widgets so that you will choose what and where to insert.

 

Will my device get Jelly Bean 4.1 ?

Till date, Only 3 devices are confirmed to receive an Over The Air update to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean which are-

• Samsung Galaxy Nexus
• Nexus S 
• Motorola Xoom

And yes Google Nexus 7, is of-course the first device, to be running the latest software. ASUS users should seem to be cheerful since having manufactured the first device to run on Android 4.1, there is no reason why they won't be able to make it available to their other devices such as Transformer series.

Other major players in the market Samsung, HTC, Motorola, LG,etc, present their different views as to how and when their users would see the latest version running on their android devices.

However as heard from statements of Samsung and Motorola you should not expect an update soon. LG and HTC users can keep themselves more open towards this list, as the statements issued by them are more optimistic.

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Google Nexus 7 has been eventually revealed Officially at the Google I/0 2012 and It clearly seems to take a large part and jump up as a very very strong competitor in the lines of Amazon Kindle Fire and Apple iPad. The price of the device has also been keep remarkably affordable making it a must have device for entertainment purposes like gaming, reading e-books, etc. Google with Nexus 7 has introduced its first ever Tablet manufactured by ASUS.

The name of the device itself says that this is a 7 inch tablet with a 1280x800 resolution capable of providing HD display. Let's have a look at complete Tech specs of the device below.

• Android 4.1 OS (Jelly Bean)
• 7 inch HD display (216 ppi)
• Quad-core Tegra 3 processor
• 1 GB RAM
• 8/16 GB internal storage
• Back-lit IPS display
• Scratch resistant Corning glass
• 12 core ultra-low voltage nVidia GeForce GPU.
• 1.2MP front-facing camera
• 4325 mAh battery (8hrs playback)
• NFC (Android Beam)
• WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
• Bluetooth

The downside are the device won't offer 3G connectivity and there is no back camera. So yes these are few setbacks if you are looking for a complete packed in device.

Price

Remarkably included with Good hardware quality the price of Nexus 7 has been really kept affordable and is on the lower side. The tablet will ship in 8GB and 16GB models.

8GB - $199 
16GB- $249

Prebook Nexus 7

Alright for all those looking for getting this device as soon as it starts shipping well the news it is already up for Pre-booking from Google Play Store. The device is slated to be released in Mid-July. The device till date has been limited to few countries which include the U.S., U.K., Canada and Australia. In order to prebook and check whether your country is in the list and you can book it now, Head over to the Google Play store Devices now. You can check out Nexus 7 campaign as well in Play store here.


The device is also operated on the Latest version of Android named Jelly Bean. Google nexus 7 also becomes the first device to have Google Chrome as its default browser that makes more and more scope of Chrome being the future Android browser. Apart it is the lightest tablets in the competition weighing only 340 grams.

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The smart-phone technology is growing like a charm in this growing field of technology we cannot forget the Samsung. With its gadgets named under Galaxy, this mobile company has started a new era in technology. Few days back Galaxy S3 launch made this company to shine in the news and now some rumors about the Galaxy Note are doing the same. The first Galaxy Note was launched in the early 2012 and was very good with its features. So we can hope something new and different from Note 2.

Rumors are there that it will be launching soon.The rumor is coming from the guys at UbuntuLife. According to them, the technology world is soon going to bless with amazing features of Galaxy Note 2.

It is rumored that 5.3 inches screen size that we get in Galaxy Note will be changed to 5.5 in the upcoming model. So bigger display is going to be one of features of it.

The resolution in this gadget will be 1680 x 1050 pixels and pixel density will be 360 pixels.

The PenTile matrix which is used in Galaxy S3, will be used in this upcoming gadget to make Super AMOLED touch screen. With PenTile matrix, you can expect something better in touch screen as compared to Galaxy Note. You will get fast responsive touch screen and less power consumption as well.

Also read

• Apple iPhone 5 - Getting Inside Most confirmed features,specs and release date.
• Apple iPhone 5 would put Galaxy S3 to Shame !
• Apple iPhone 5 - Things we can derive from WWDC 2012!
• Apple iPhone5 Expected Features,Specifications,Price and Launch Date.

If we talk about the hardware features that will be there in this gadget, then I must tell you that according to rumors processor is going to be the best eye catching part among all hardware features. 2 GHz processor is expected in the Galaxy Note 2 and if it comes practically, then you cannot expect better than this. 2 GHz Exynos 5250 chipset is going to be part of it.

Other Specs include -

• 1.5 GB RAM
• 8 Mega Pixels rear view camera 
• HD video recording support.

4G LTE is also going to further enhance the feature list of Galaxy Note 2. Like all other Samsung gadgets, it is also going to be another Android based gadget and we can expect Android 4.1 version or may be 5.0 in it.

Expected Release Date

Galaxy Note 2 is much rumored to arrive this October with a much expected Quad core processor. This directly means that there would be a great and exciting war between Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and Apple iPhone 5 as iPhone 5 is also expected to hit the markets at that time.

Well, the rumored feature list is making me to buy this, when it get launched. We cannot say anything at this instance, as the rumors are not always true. But if this time rumors for Galaxy Note 2 comes out to be true, then this gadget is going to rock the technology world. Well, saying anything with surety at this moment, will not be of any wise attempt. Only the time can answer it and we will have to wait for its launch. I am pretty much excited for its launch.

Are you also going to buy this cool gadget? For me, it is surely going to make its space in my pocket. What are your views about the rumors? Share your views in the comment section below.

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Motorola Razr Maxx has finally arrived in India and would be available in retail stores starting tomorrow at a price of Rs.31,590. This high end smart-phone was a much awaited launch in the Indian market and would be sold with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and 8MP Auto focus camera.

Features & Specifications

•  Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) OS
• 1.2 GHz dual-core processor
• 4.3 inch Super AMOLED Display
• 540 x 960 pixel resolution
• 1GB RAM
• 16GB internal memory
• MicroSD Support
• Expandable upto 32GB
• 8MP Auto Focus camera (LED flash)
• 1.3 MP Font Camera

Connectivity Options Include

• Bluetooth 4 with A2DP
• USB 2.0 (Micro)
• 3G
• EDGE/GPRS
• Wi-Fi 
• GPS with A-GPS support for Google Maps
• FM radio with RDS
• MicroSD Support

Motorola has promised an over the air updated to Android 4.0 (Ice creamSandwich) from Android 2.3. The smart-phone has a battery of 3300 mAh which offers a Talktime of 17.6 hours.

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LG Optimus L5, the mid range android powered smart-phone, has finally been announced for release in Europe later this month and would be subsequently made available in  Asia, Middle East, Germany and America. The release of this Mid budget smart-phone in India has not been confirmed yet.

LG Optimus L5, was a much awaited smart-phone, announced earlier this year at MWC 2012 making an addition to the LG "L" Series. The smart-phone claims to be incorporated with featured of high end android device and seems to promise that as well.

Features & Specifications 

• Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
• 5 MP Rear Camera AF with LED Flash
• 4 inch HVGA Display
• 512 MB RAM
• 4GB Internal Storage 
• Expandable up to 32GB
• Micro SD support 
• 1,500mAh Battery
• 3G HSDPA 7.2Mbps
•  Wi-Fi802.11b/g/n
•  Bluetooth 3.0
•  aGPS. 

Price

The price of LG Optimus L5 would be in between Rs.14,000- Rs.17,000 considering it as a Mid-budget smartphone. Though Official pricing has not been revealed by LG yet.

However the Indian users would be deprived of the feature of NFC 'Tag & Play' that has been made available only to European and North American markets . But LG has allowed "DUAL SIM" capabilities for Indian users and that's a good inclusion. There is no Front camera in this smart-phone.

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Android has - and still is - sweeping the nation. Android smart-phones have done what no one thought could be done and that was not only give Apple a run for their money, but topple them in the terms of device sales. Android tablets, however, haven't been able to steal the thunder away from Apple's popular iPad, however the new technology of Android - including that of updated platform Ice Cream Sandwich - may bring about awebmaschange of heart for those knee-deep in fruit.

But if you're just starting out with an Android phone or even tablet, there are of course those must have apps that everyone needs. Technology has grown to such an extent that most everything that a person needs or is looking for can easily be found online and in many cases, in a very helpful application program that lets you take your work, your play, and your life with you no matter where you go. Here are some essential apps that every Android user should have.

1. Google Apps - Needless to say, if you own an Android smartphone or tablet, you're going to have many of the Google sanctioned apps, but in many you might not. Standard are of course Gmail, Calendar, and Google Play (formerly the app store), but many new Android users miss out on the other Google apps, like the new Google Drive (formerly Docs) and the updated Google+. There's also fun apps like Google Goggles and Google Sky Map.

2. Hootsuite - For anyone that loves their social network, keeping track of several is daunting, especially on a smartphone or tablet. Hootsuite takes care of that. One app, many social networks, Hoots lets you post, check in, and respond to comments left on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Only downside is that Google+, Google's social network, is only available (for now) for those businesses with pages.

3. PayPal - For anyone who is on the go in business, making sure that you're getting the money you need or paying the money you should is important. This is especially true for those of us who are contractors or freelancers. PayPal's mobile app is free, gives you a glance at your account, and has the added bonus of letting you deposit checks with just a click of your camera phone.

4. LogMeIn - Tech support can be hard when on the go, especially when you realize that the information you need is on your computer at home or at the office. No worries! Though a paid app, for anyone who needs to remote into a computer at any time, the price is worth it. LMI allows users to log in through their phones or tablets to that of their computers, as long as they are on and on a network. No more missing a presentation or important piece of paper!

5. Quick Settings - Let's face it, we're all lazy. We like things to be as quick as possible, so that we can get to that next thing without hassle. Ever tried silencing your phone in the theater? Or switching over to airplane mode before takeoff? Quick settings is a free app that let's you control your phone's settings without having to go through settings.

Regina W.

About the Guest Author:

Regina W. is a freelance writer and office manager, originally from Arizona. She enjoys most things tech, video games, and television. She now lives in Denver, CO. She writes for Degree Jungle, a college information website.

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This is something of a shocking news and has been over the whole Tech world, Yahoo has certainly amazed everyone out here by Launching a New Browser with extensive search features naming it Axis.

Axis Browser is available for iPad and iPhone as an application already, though android version is yet to be seen. The interesting thing that one could feel is for desktop versions there is not a standalone app one can download and install and use just like other normal browsers, instead it is available in the form of plugins as it says as an Add-on for Firefox, Extension for Google Chrome and so on Internet explorer, Safari!

The biggest change that this search browser presents is to cut off and remove the middlemen of stream of links when one types a search query and display the thumbnails which would directly take to the desired and selected webpage saving time. You can click on desired thumbnail and would be taken to the webpage directly.

 The search box is presented at the bottom which you can quickly use to carry out your searches.

The browser does not support Flash and is expected to feature soon on Android and Windows Phone. Windows 8 would also see a revamped version of this.

The Axis toolbar has sharing facilities where you can share your desired webpages to twitter,pinterest,via email etc.

So is that something Yahoo needed? Can Axis turn the Axis of Yahoo?

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iPhone5 is expected to come in Q3 or Q4, Apple is all set to spread charisma again just like it does with New iPad. But how it gonna compete with Android based smart phones which already have captured more than 50 percent of the market and stealing the top position in the smart phone arena. Well that’s a trivial question and the answer it quite difficult to answer. We have come up with the complete analysis on the 10 things of iPhone which lacks when compared to the Aura of Android based smart phones. So let us quick have a glimpse of these 10 things and find out on which areas Apple should work on to compete with Googles Android based smart phones.

1. Desktop

In iPhone you are not allowed to add up widgets on the home screen and it only have an icon littering your phone desktop. Whereas Android smart phone allows you to add widget to your home screen and which also shorten the time to reach to the final app.

2. Browsing

Android web browser is among the best browser in the app market and it provides you best user experience of accessing the web on the go. The default browser can’t be beat in any aspect of browsing even in the presence of the Opera Mini and Dolphin. It loads pages faster than the default browser in Apple iPhone: Safari. 

3. PC Connection

In iPhone you need to have iTunes to manage your phone and in case of Android system without any special software package detects the SD card and let to add music and other files to your smart phone.

4. Connectivity

You can simply turn off/On and settings of Bluetooth, WIFI, mobile network and GPS on the single page to conserve the battery life, where as in iPhone you need to navigate yourself around different corners to do so.

5. Multi Notification

Not all apps in iPhone have the access to the notification system and you only get the notification of update when you open up the app. In case of Android, all the apps have the access to the central notification system and which constantly provides you the notification of updates for all apps installed on your smart phone.

6. App Market

Apple has iTunes which is a Apple App market and so does Android have; google play. But chances are there that you will find more free apps on Google play as compared to iTunes. Installing app from Google play is quite simple and easy and unlike iPhone you don’t have to link to itunes to purchase the app.

7: Endless personalization

Android smart phones allow you to configure your look and behavior of your smart phone as per your demand and needs. You can personalize your home screen in Android which is only possible in case of iPhone.

8. Open source

As Android is an open source, anyone can freely develops apps and system apps for smart phones. Updates on Android are flooded; where as in case of iPhone, not much of the opportunity is there.

9. Google Integration

Integration to wide range of google services which is not there in case of iPhone.

10: Open to carriers

You can enjoy your Android smart phone with any number of carriers and can enjoy the signals of any carrier, where as it case of iPhone it comes mostly with phone lock.

Praveen Yadav

About the Guest Author:
 
This is a guest post by Praveen Yadav, who writes about mobile prices and specs at his tech blog & he recently posted Samsung Galaxy SIII.

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The wait is eventually over and now Indian users can have their Galaxy S3 Pre-booked. Yes Samsung has finally opened the pre-booking for Samsung Galaxy S3 via its e-store.

The only thing which is disappointing is No price for this device has been revealed yet as you are being requested to pay Rs. 2000 for booking this device online, on which you are also offered Samsung Bluetooth worth Rs 2299 free.

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Before looking for Purchasing there are some strict guidelines and terms of conditions which you should look upon, Here are the main ones -

1) In the process of your pre-booking where you will make advance payment you will be issued an electric coupon, which would be adjusted in the final price when you buy it from e-store.

2) The free Bluetooth offer also holds some restrictions and won't be applicable if you do not redeem your coupon by making  payment of balance amount within 3 days of launch.

3) Users will be informed by email as soon as it is available for launch via the e-store where the delivery is on first come first serve basis, Fair enough?

4) If you don't use your coupon for which you paid Rs.2000 , you won't be issued a refund of this money and the coupon would be wasted. Further you can't cancel this pre-order once made and COD payment option does not apply for pre-boking.


The main  features of Galaxy S3 are as follows -

• Android 4.0 ( Ice Cream Sandwich)
• Exynos 4212 ,Quad-core Processor (1.4 GHz)
• 4.8 Super Amoled Touch Screen with HD display
• 720 p resolution
• 8 MP Camera
• 1GB RAM
• Wireless Charging ( With a charging slot as well)
• Gorilla Display with TouchWiz UI v4.0 Providing screen a strong protection
• NFC
• 2100mAh battery ( Previously expected to be 2250)

 

How to Pre-book ?

I hope everyone looked upon the important points which i mentioned if you are about to pre-book and if you are going forward you just to need to visit the Galaxy SIII Pre-booking page and do it.

Let me know via commenting below if you have any questions or doubts and i would love to clear them.

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Every one can't afford high range Mobiles and for them smart-phones seems to be something made for higher class people or those who earn more. If you are the one who feel the same you should not be the same person after reading this post.

Last time i presented my readers with my list of Best available Android smart-phones under price range of Rs.5,000 - Rs.10,000 and today i will combine the best available smartphone with cheapest price tag of less than Rs.5000.

1) Spice Mi-270

Price - Rs.3499

Specifications

• Android 2.2 Froyo OS
• 2.8 inch Touchscreen
• 2 MP Camera
• 160 MB Internal Phone Memory
• Expandable 16 GB with Micro Sd card  
• Dual SIM (GSM)
• 1000 mAh Battery
• Available in Black& White variants

 

2) MTS Livewire SP 100

Price - Rs.4000

Specifications

• Android 2.2 Froyo OS
• CDMA Supporting MTS carrier with Mts plans
• 3 MP Camera
• 2.8 inch TFT Touchscreen
• 256 MB RAM
• 600 MHz ARM 11 processor
• Expandable 32 GB with Micro Sd card  
• 1000 mAh battery

3) Karbonn A 1 

Price - Rs.4350

Specifications

• Android 2.2 Froyo OS
• 2.8 inch Touchscreen
• 3.2 MP Camera
• 150 MB Internal Phone Memory
• Expandable 32 GB with Micro Sd card  
• 1100 mAh battery
• Available in Black& White variants

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4) Micromax Andro A60

Price - Rs.4400

Specifications

• Android 2.1 Eclair OS
• 2.8 inch Touchscreen
• 3.2 MP Camera
• 600 MHz Processor
• 150 MB Internal Phone Memory
• Expandable 32 GB with Micro Sd card  
• 1280 mAh Battery

 

5) Spice Mi 280

Price - Rs.4950

Specifications

• Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS
• Dual SIM 
• 650 MHz Processor
• 2.8-inch Touchscreen 
• 3.2 MP Camera 
• 256 MB RAM
• Expandable 32 GB with Micro Sd card  
• QWERTY keyboard 

 

6) Micromax Superfone Ninja A50 

Price - Rs.4990

Specifications

• Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS
• Dual SIM (GSM)
• 2 MP  Camera
• 3.1 inch Touchscreen
• 650 MHz Processor
• Expandable 32 GB with Micro Sd card  
• Aisha an Alternative to Siri

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