Tech & Trend

Sense v6.0 UI Update Now Seeding to HTC One (M7) in India; Brings Extreme Power Saver Mode and Other Features

HTC One Mini with Official Specs Confirmed

Good news for all those who have been waiting for the smaller version of HTC One. The imminent arrival of the smartphone is confirmed through a User Agent Profile (UA Prof file).

Jun 17, 2013

Karbonn Titanium S6 to Hit Stores in Mid-July for Less Than ₹20,000: Report

The Titanium S6 is reported to pack a Qualcomm based quad-core processor and run on latest Android Jelly Bean OS. It is also expected to ship with a stylus to browse on the big screen. When asked to reveal the price of the new Titanium S6 smartphone, Jain reportedly hinted that it will be priced under ₹20,000.

Jun 17, 2013

HTC Desire 200 Smartphone Specs Leaked Online [VIDEO]

Taiwanese tech firm HTC seems to be working on another small Android smartphone called Desire 200, suggests a new video which appeared online.

Jun 17, 2013

A man checks a map as he walks past an advertising of the new Sony Xperia Z at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona last week. (Credit: Reuters)

Sony Xperia M to Hit Indian Markets Soon

Popular online shopping portal Infibeam has listed the mid-range Xperia M with 'Coming Soon' tag on its website with details regarding actual date of availability and price. Some UK online shops have already listed Xperia M on their website with a price tag of £227.99 (including VAT) around ₹20,700 in Indian denominations.

Jun 17, 2013

Apple Received Thousands of User Data Requests from US Government

Apple Inc received 4000 to 5000 requests from the US government for its PRISM program in the last six months ending 31 May. The data is not limited to National Security Agency-based requests and includes requests aimed at finding missing persons.

Jun 17, 2013

Update Android 5.1 Lollipop Official Factory Images on Nexus 4, Nexus 7 Manually [Install Guide]

Google Nexus 4 vs. Sony Xperia ZR: Will Rugged Sony Smartphone Curtail LG's Android Handset Sales?

Prospective buyers who are looking for an ideal ₹20K plus smartphones with high-end features, LG-Google Nexus 4 and Sony Xperia ZR tops the list.

Jun 17, 2013

After Viber, Saudi Arabia Now Plans to Block WhatsApp: Report

Just days after blocking Internet calling, chat and messaging service Viber, Saudi Arabia has now targetting an Internet-based communication tool, WhatsApp.

Jun 17, 2013

Apple Launches iPad Buy-Back Scheme, with upto ₹4,000 Discount for Exchanging Old Tablets

The Cupertino company has officially begun the iPad buyback scheme which offers buyers up to ₹4000 discount on all iPad models (16GB variants) as well as the iPad mini (includes all variants) with exchange for older tablets PCs.

Jun 16, 2013

customers-look-at-various-ipad-2-products-during-the-china-launch-at-an-apple-store-in-central-beijing

Samsung to Produce 7.9-Inch Retina Displays for Apple's Next iPad Mini: Report

South Korean tech giant Samsung has reportedly secured the contract to manufacture the displays for Apple Inc's next generation iPad mini.

Jun 16, 2013

Nexus 7 Successor to Pack Snapdragon 600 Series Quad-Core Processor: Report

Asus tablet device codenamed K009 comes with rectangular body having curved corners and would sport a 7.0-inch LED-backlit capacitive multi-touch screen with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 quad-core processor inside.

Jun 16, 2013

Sony PS4 Release Date: Gaming Console Releasing on 31 December?

Sony is tight-lipped on the release date of its next-generation gaming console - PlayStation 4 (Sony PS4) - despite showcasing it at the recently concluded E3 press conference held in Los Angeles but online retailer Amazon has revealed the release date.

Jun 16, 2013

Sony Xperia ZR Now Up For Grabs at ₹29,990

Popular e-commerce sites Flipkart and Saholic have begun selling the Xperia ZR sales for ₹29,000, whereas other retailers- India Times Shopping is currently taking preorders. Infibeam has listed the smartphone but the sales are yet to begin.

Jun 16, 2013

Celkon Announces Entry-Level A8+ Android Smartphone

Indian handset maker Celkon officially announced the debut of its next Android smartphone called A8+.

Jun 16, 2013

Lava Iris 504Q with Gesture Control Feature Launched for ₹13,499

Lava Mobiles seems to have taken a leaf out of Samsung Galaxy S4. Its new Iris 504Q smartphone comes with innovative motion sensor technology which enables users to take photos, browse through music player, and FM radio channels without the need to tap the display.

Jun 16, 2013

Facebook and Microsoft Receive Thousands of User-Data Requests from US Govt

Microsoft joins Facebook in striking an agreement with the US government to release information, however limited, about the number of surveillance requests they received during the 6 months ending December 31, 2012.

Jun 15, 2013