Nokia PUREVIEW 808 Review

MEGAPIXEL KING: THE NEW NOKIA PUREVIEW 808

NEW DELHI: Nokia first showed PureView 808 at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this February. Since then it has caught the fancy of smartphone buyers, in particular those who love to take good pictures from their phones.

PureView is the successor to N8, a phone that became quite popular with photography enthusiasts. But the N8 angle is not the only reason why Pureview has created the buzz in the last few months. It is in the spotlight primarily due to the tag of 41 mega pixels that it carries. Yes, 41 mega pixels!

Samsung Galaxy S3: First impression

LATEST BUZZ: THE NEW SAMSUNG GALAXY S3

New Delhi: Samsung Mobile Galaxy S3, Samsung's flagship Android phone, has hit India. It was launched today at a glitzy ceremony in New Delhi. Since Galaxy S was launched in 2010 and set a new standard for Android phones, smartphone enthusiasts have come to expect each flagship Galaxy device to be a market leader in terms of hardware, performance, features and user experience. Galaxy S II nicely exceeded what was expected of it and became one of the best-selling Android devices of all time. No wonder, there is a lot of buzz around Galaxy S III (SGS III). 

We have the review unit of SGS III with us and over the next few days we will be putting it through its paces. In the meantime, we can share our first impression of the device. 

First the basics. With a screen size of 4.8 inches, the phone feels big in hand. But that is somewhat of an industry standard nowadays. Other flagship devices like Galaxy Nexus or One X too are equally large if not more. But given the size, we will definitely ask you to check out the device before buying. This is particularly important if you have small hands. The phone is built of glossy plastic but it feels sturdy and quite classy, at least in white colour. The Super AMOLED screen has a resolution of 1280x720 pixels. It has punchy colours, something that is hallmark of AMOLED screens. 

Samsung says the phone's design and user interface are inspired by shapes and sounds found in nature. As a user, you are going to find the evidence of this as soon as you power up the phone. The lock screen on the phone doesn't have any strip showing people how they should swipe the way it is on iPhone, or any circle that needs to dragged. Instead it asks users to swipe on the screen and when a user does that, the moment creates ripples, as if there is water under the screen, before it is unlocked. Then there are sounds. For example, when the phone is unlocked the sound is that of a drop falling into a pool of water. 

Overall, the phone feels fast. It runs on Android 4.0.4, which is the latest version. In comparison, Galaxy S II that received Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4) updates day before yesterday uses Android 4.0.3 version. 

Before we go back to exploring the device, we want to talk about a couple of pictures that we snapped with the phone's 8MP camera. All of these pictures were taken in good lighting. And all of them have excellent level of detail and very pleasing colours. Of course, we need to spend more time with the phone and its camera before we can conclusively say something. 
That's all for now. We will post the full review, including how it stacks up to competitors like HTC One X, in the coming days.

Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos GSM-only smartphone launches @ Rs 13,490

THE NEW SAMSUNG GALAXY ACE DUOS GSM SMARTPHONE

Samsung: The Samsung Mobile has launched GSM-only version of dual-SIM smartphone Galaxy Ace Duos. Galaxy Ace Duos' GSM+CDMA version is already on sale in India for Rs 13,490 approximately.

The smartphone is powered by a 832 MHz processor and runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) OS. The phone has a 3.5 inch TFT touch screen display with 320 x 480 pixels. Dimensions are 11.5 mm thick and weighs 122 gram.

Samsung Galaxy Duos comes with a 5MP autofocus caSamsung Galaxy Ace Duos GSM-only smartphone launches @ Rs 13,490mera, 3GB internal memory, 512MB RAM, and a microSD slot (expandable up to 32GB.

On connectivity front, it supports 3G HSDPA 7.2 Mbps, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 3.0.

Key specs:
* 3.5" HVGA (320x480) TFT-LCD
* Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
* 832MHz processor
* 5MP camera with autofocus
* Wi-Fi 802.11, USB 2.0, Bluetooth v 3.0
* 512MB (RAM), microSD slot (up to 32GB)
* 1,300 mAh battery


Courtesy: The Times Of India

No problem with HTC One X multitasking: HTC

The HTC One X is not suffering from any multitasking related Issues comments HTC.

Smartphone manufacturer, HTC has dismissed reports that its flagship smartphone, One X has any multitasking problems.

NO PROBLEMO: The new HTC One X

Earlier some users claimed that the HTC One X's memory management system automatically kills any possible application running in the background if it is left unattended for more than 30 seconds. So if you are browsing and you get redirected to Google Play Store then after 30 seconds your browser will automatically shut down. Hence, you have to continue from the beginning and start the application again for re assuming the browsing.

But in a statement sent to The Verge, HTC stated that there is absolutely no problem with the One X or with its operating system. But it has all to do with the Sense User interface for which the memory control feature has been tweaked to provide a better user experience.

"HTC is aware of some questions in the enthusiast community about how the HTC One X handles multitasking and memory management for background apps. We value the community's input and are always looking for ways to enhance customers experience with our devices. That said, right now multitasking is operating normally according to our custom memory management specifications which balance core ICS features with a consistent HTC Sense experience," HTC said in its statement.

Courtesy: The Mobile Indian

Android-based ViewSonic 3 smartphone comes to India

THE NEW VIEWSONIC 3 SMARTPHONE

NEW DELHI: ViewSonic on Thursday launched first Android-based dual-Sim 3G smartphone, ViewPhone 3 in India. The device features a 3.5-inches touchscreen with 320 X 480 resolution and runs on the Android 2.3 operating system(OS). The phone has 512MB RAM and it is powered by Qualcomm 800 MHz processor. The phone sports a 5-megapixel rear autofocus camera.

For connectivity, the device offers HSDPA 7.2mbps for browsing, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, USB port and tethering options. The phone memory is expandable upto 32GB through a microSD card. The other features include ViewScene 3D technology, 3.5mm audio jack, G-sensor, E-compass and 1500 mAh battery.

ViewSonic 3 is available at price of Rs 9,990.


Price Courtesy: The Times Of India

Karbonn launches Android-based A9 smartphone

SMART BOY: THE NEW KARBONN A9

Karbonn has expanded its Android-based handsets portfolio in India with the launch of Karbonn A9. 

Karbonn A9 is powered by a 1GHz processor and runs on Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread. It also includes dual-SIM capability (GSM + GSM) making it another contender in low-cost, dual-SIM Android market. The smartphone has the functionality to allow users to use both the number simultaneously. 

Karbonn A9 sports a 3.8-inch display with a 800x480 pixels resolution, 3G and WiFi capabilities, 5 megapixel camera with LED flash and a secondary front facing camera. It supports expandable memory up to 32GB via microSD card. 

The device is officially priced at Rs 10,990.


Courtesy: The Times Of India

Sony launches lightest LTE smartphone - Xperia SX

Sony has also launched the Xperia GX smartphone. Both devices will run Android 4.0 and will feature slightly different design.

IN SPOTLIGHT: SONY XPERIA SX

Sony Mobile has announced the new Xperia SX and Xperia GX smartphones for the Japan market. The all new Sony Xperia SX smartphone is so far the lightest LTE smartphone weighing about 95 grams. The Xperia GX is a repackaged Xperia Ion smartphone with slightly different design and Exmor R camera. Both handsets will be made available in the Japan market during the second quarter of this year and there is no word on whether same devices will be launched globally.

In terms of design, both smartphones will be slightly different from the 2012 Xperia series and will have rounded corners. Sony Mobile has launched the new Xperia SX smartphone that features a 3.7-inch Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine. Under the hood, it runs dual-core 1.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon mobile processor and offers 8 GB internal flash storage.

Interestingly, this smartphone will weigh mere 95 grams despite having LTE chipset inside it. To be made available in Black and White colours, the Xperia SX will have 8 megapixel Sony Exmore R image sensor at the back.

Meanwhile, the Sony Xperia GX will arrive with Xperia Ion features inside with totally new body design. The Xperia GX will feature a 4.6-inch Reality Display powered with Mobile BRAVIA Engine and supporting 1280x720 pixel resolution.

FASCINATING PHOTON

This smartphone runs a dual-core 1.5 GHz Qualcomm processor and will have 16 GB On-board storage. Sony has also added the Walkman application for high quality audio experience and xLOUD audio engine. The Xperia GX has 13 megapixel camera with Exmor R image sensor for mobile, HD video recording and Sony technology to capture 3D Sweet Panorama images.

Lucky Japanese people will get to see the Xperia SX and Xperia GX smartphones with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update.

Courtesy: The Times Of India

RIM announces BlackBerry Curve 9320 with 3G

FASCINATING: THE BlackBerry Curve 9320

Research In Motion (RIM) has announced the launch of the 3G variant of BlackBerry Curve 9320. 

The upgrade comes close on the heels of the launch of BlackBerry 9220 in India. 

The new BlackBerry Curve 9320 smartphone runs on new BlackBerry 7.1 OS, which supports features such as Mobile Hotspot and Wi-Fi calling where available. Parental controls is another new feature. It provides parents with simple options to help protect children by restricting access to specific functions, features and applications. 

BlackBerry 9320 has a non-touch 2.44-inch LCD display with a 320x240 pixel resolution. Similar to BlackBerry 9220, the smartphone has a dedicated BBM key on the side. The smartphone's other specs include 512 MB RAM and ROM, microSD card slot, FM Radio and a 1450mAH battery. There's a 3.2MP camera with flash and supports video recording, and pictures can be tagged with their location thanks to the smartphone's built-in GPS. 

Though the company has not disclosed price of new Curve 9320 web reports suggest it is to be in the range of Rs 12000. 


Courtesy: Gadgets @ The Times Of India

Sony launches 13 MP smartphone, Xperia GX

THE XPERIA GX

Sony Mobile Communications has launched two new Android-based LTE smartphones in Japan, Xperia SX and Xperia GX. 

Sony branded Xperia GX has a 13-megapixel camera. Xperia GX has an 4.6-inch HD screen and 16GB of internal flash storage. 

Xperia SX comes with a 3.7-inch screen and weighs 95 gm, making it one of the world's lightest LTE smartphone according to the company. Xperia SX has 8GB of internal flash storage and an 8-megapixel camera. 

Both the smartphones are powered by 1.5GHz dual-core processors and will run on Android 4.0, also known as Ice Cream Sandwich. 

The company has not announced the pricing of the two smartphones. 


Courtesy: The Times Of India

BlackBerry Curve 9220 Review

THE ULTIMATE CURVE: BlackBerry Curve 9220

In the wake of increasing popularity of Android phone and Apple's iPhone, Research In Motion (RIM) has not been having a good run with its BlackBerry devices. Fortunately for the company, India is one of the few markets in which it is still popular amongst youngsters, thanks largely to the BlackBerry Curve 8520. Launched way back in 2009, 8520 was the first Curve smartphone from the Canadian handset maker and it continues to be their bestselling smartphone in the country. 

The reasons why Curve 8520 proved to be such a big hit are easy to understand. It's the cheapest BlackBerry around, and the go-to option for the young crowd who use BlackBerry Messenger as if their life depended on it. The wide variety of colour options no doubt helped the sales.

Though the Curve 8520 continues to be the top selling model for RIM, it runs on the dated OS 5, has a slow processor and an average battery backup.

This is where the new BlackBerry Curve 9220 steps in. Priced attractively at Rs. 10,990, the company expects it to be as popular as the first Curve and is specifically being targeted at the youngsters. 

Hardware and looks
The first thing that you notice about the new Curve 9220 is that it looks very similar to Curve 8520. However, despite having a larger battery, it is 1.2mm thinner than its predecessor. 
The Curve 9220 also has the full plastic body but the build quality is nice. It feels sturdy and can bear a few falls with without any major damage.

THE FAT LOSS: The BlackBerry Curve 9220

The big highlight of this smartphone is the presence of a dedicated BBM key. This key is placed on the left side of the handset, and gives instant access to BlackBerry Messenger. However, it works only when the handset is unlocked, so not really a shortcut to access BBM.

Unlike other BlackBerrys, this smartphone does not have any dedicated media keys on the top panel. This clears a lot of space at the top, which now only houses the screen lock key.
The keyboard is pretty much the standard one found on any BlackBerry device and the QWERTY lovers will find it quite convenient to use.

Just like the BlackBerry Curve 8520, the new Curve handset, too, will be available in vibrant colour options such as fuchsia pink and teal blue, apart from the usual black and white.

Display
The BlackBerry Curve 9220 comes with 2.44-inch TFT LCD display with 320x240 pixels resolution. When pitted against the other Curve devices at similar price point, Curve 9220 scores better than the rest in terms of display. Having said that, the display of this handset is still nothing to rave about when compared to other smartphones.

Camera
BlackBerry Curve 9220 sports a 2.0-megapixels fixed focus camera. The images captured through this camera in proper light conditions were at the most average. Needless to add, the quality deteriorates even further in low-lighting conditions.

Considering that RIM is trying to catch the fancy of the young consumers through this handset, we feel that the camera should have been better. Most devices at this price point come loaded with at least 5-megapixels primary camera. 

Another downside of this smartphone is the fixed-focus nature of the camera rather than auto-focus found on other smartphones. The quality of videos recorded through this handset is also average. 

Software/ Interface
Curve 9220 comes loaded with the latest BlackBerry OS 7.1, which makes it the first handset at this price point to do so. To put things in perspective, the more expensive BlackBerry Curve 9300 (commonly referred as Curve 3G) and BlackBerry Bold 9780 handsets are still running on the older BlackBerry OS 6.


When compared with BlackBerry OS 5 and OS 6, the new operating system seems far sleeker, faster and more user-friendly.  Also BlackBerry OS 7.1 brings mobile hotspot, universal search, BlackBerry tag and FM Radio support, which were in the earlier version.

The addition of Social Feeds in an entry-level device is handy, especially when it is targeted to young users. We liked the experience of using Facebook through Social Feeds more than the native Facebook app. One of the most important aspects of any BlackBerry device, without any doubt, is its BBM experience. We found the experience of using this app on Curve 9220 to be almost identical to other BlackBerry OS 7 devices.

Performance/ Battery Life
RIM is tight lipped regarding the processor inside BlackBerry Curve 9220, but irrespective of the which processor has been used in this phone; we found that this smartphone was pretty smooth in terms of functioning. There were no lags in transitioning between different apps; neither did we encounter any unusual crashes.


Another addition in this handset is the FM radio. The radio app is quite basic with no frills attached. The voice quality and music playback quality on the handset, both through loudspeaker and earplugs, is good.

The best part about this smartphone is the battery-life. The Curve 9220 comes with a 1450 mAh battery, which easily lasted for a day with frequent app use and web browsing without needing a charge. 

In terms of connectivity, this mobile handset comes with a Wi-Fi and 2G but lacks 3G support. It's a bit disappointing to find a device at this price point of Rs. 10,000 that does not have 3G support.

Verdict
The biggest drawback for BlackBerry still continues to be its inability to excite the developers to create apps for its platform and the BlackBerry Curve 9220 is unlikely to change that. However, if you are not into the apps and are looking for a budget BlackBerry smartphone to connect with your BBM friends, then Curve 9220 is worth considering. It is also be a good upgrade for users of BlackBerry Curve 8520 as it offers an updated OS and better battery at a similar price point.

THE BLACK PHASE: BlackBerry Curve 9220

Pros
Battery life
Affordable BlackBerry OS 7 device

Cons
2.0 MP Camera with fixed focus
No 3G

Price: Rs. 10,990

Ratings:
Design: 3
Display: 2.5
Camera: 2
Performance: 3.5
Software: 3.5
Ecosystem: 1.5
Battery Life: 4
Value for Money: 3
Overall: 3


Courtesy: Gadgets @ NDTV

Sony Xperia U launching in India

THE SONY XPERIA U

Sony Xperia U, the company's second Android smartphone after Xperia S, is all set to launch in the Indian market. The smartphone is available for pre-order on some online retail websites like Flipkart and Letsbuy. 

Sony Mobile India had announced the smartphone in the country along with Xperia Sand Xperia P last month. It is powered by a 1GHz dual core processor, has a 3.5-inch display with 854x480p resolution and a 5MP camera. 

Sony Xperia comes with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) onboard, however, the company has promised Android 4.0 update for the smartphone. 

The smartphone is expected to be priced around Rs 17,000. As per web reports, Xperia U is expected to ship sometime this week. 

Key specs: * 1GHz dualcore processor * 5MP rear camera, with auto focus, 16x digital zoom, LED flash * Weight: 110 gram * 8 GB internal storage with 4GB accessible to the user * 512MB RAM * 1320 mAh battery * Available colours: White, black * Screen: 3.5 inch TFT touchscreen, 854 x 480 pixels


Information Courtesy: The Times Of India

Review: Idea 3G smartphone Blade

NEW DELHI: Android-based phones have ushered in a revolution of sorts in past one year. Even those who could not dream of asmartphone until recently now carry an

Android phone, thanks to a plethora of manufacturers making them at all price points to suit all pockets. To follow up on its pan-India 3G launch, the third largest cellular service provider Idea Cellular launched two entry-level Android handsets in collaboration with two Chinese firms, ZTE and Huawei.

Priced at Rs 7,992 and Rs 5,850, the two phones are good value for money and compete with many other budget smartphones such as Samsung Galaxy Y Series and those from domestic firms Spice Mobiles and Micromax.

And the most pleasant surprise: Despite having been launched by Idea, Blade is not an operator-locked phone. The users of other networks can also use this ZTE phone, launched by Idea. Moreover, Idea Blade sports decent specs for the price tag it carries.

Display
Blade has a 3.5-inch capacitive screen and is encased in a plastic body with external buttons for Menu, Home, Cancel, volume control and power. It has an acceptable screen resolution of 480 x 800 pixels. Once you have unlocked the home screen, you see a typical Android user interface (UI) with a Google search bar and then the apps below it.

At the bottom of the screen are the three buttons for call, menu and browser.

And now on to the biggest disappointment of the phone: Despite the phone having a capacitive screen, its touch response is poor and the user may have to swipe a few times to open an app, answer a call, or to perform any other task

OS
It runs on Google's older, second generation Android 2.2 ( Froyo) operating system. Hence, you will encounter the standard, rather dated Android interface as on any other earlier generation Android device. The company has promised an upgrade to Android 2.3 Gingerbread but when and weather the phone will support it fully remains to be seen.

Processor and RAM
The handset is powered by a 600 MHz Qualcomm Scorpion processor with 256MB RAM which is just about enough to keep the basic functions running. A bigger problem is that even the basic apps like What'sApp, Facebook, Twitter, Dropbox that range from 9MB to 12MB and occupy considerable space on the RAM, cannot be shifted to the SD card.

Though Blade's memory is expandable up to 32GB, adding even a 4 GB card slows down the phone's response to a near still.

Since many downloaded apps go and reside on the on-board memory, it is a big minus for any phone. Google Play Store continuously offers updates to the apps and every update make the apps heavier, so to avoid slowing down of the phone, you must use task manger or app killer to keep sufficient free space on the RAM to save the battery life.

Camera
Idea Blade sports a 3.2 megapixel rear camera which clicks quite decent pictures under test conditions and videos at 10 frames per second (fps), but under low-light conditions the picture gets pixilated and blurred. Though zoom and brightness can be adjusted manually, the difference is very marginal. But unlike its competitors like HTC Explorer which has a 3MP primary rear camera and Samsung Galaxy Y series smartphones which only have a 2MP camera, Idea Blade clicks clearer pictures.

Battery
Blade has a lower 1250mAH Li-ion battery that can last a day only if you are using the phone for making calls or text messages. In case, you are using the phone for listening music, playing games or browsing internet, the battery drains out very quickly. But since it has a mini USB, it can be recharged using any mini USB cable.

Internet and connectivity
The phone has pre-installed Opera Mini and internet browsers. It supports EDGE, 7.2 mbps HSDPA and Wi-Fi. But here's the catch: As a special introductory offer, Idea is offering data services worth Rs 3,500 with Rs 259 plan but users of other telcos cannot use their 3G plans on Idea Blade and for them it works only as a 2G phone. Its Bluetooth, tethering, USB and GPS are other options for connectivity which function fairly well.

Apps and other features
Despite such a frugal RAM, the phone comes pre-installed with Gmail, Opera browser, live TV service called IdeaTV, Gravity sensor, Google Maps, YouTube, Google Places, document reader which reads word documents pretty well, FM radio and a music player that plays most audio files formats. It also has a 3.5mm audio jack.

On the whole, Idea Blade is a good value-for-money Android smartphone. Though it may not be the best at this price (and there are misses too), but considering that all this comes at Rs 7,992, Idea Blade is worth a look-in.

Courtesy: The Times Of India

Review: Huawei Honor

NEW DELHI: The name Huawei may not ring a bell for most phone buyers in India, but it is a huge multinational firm. The company is among the leading manufacturers of telecom equipment in the world and in the recent years has become a big player in phone and tablet market. 

Gartner, a market research firm, said in February that Huawei had 2.3% share in 2011 in smartphone market worldwide. This put it marginally ahead of Motorola and Sony Ericsson. 

After some success in its home country - China - the firm has started expanding operations abroad. Due to similarities in Indian and Chinese phone market - both are developing countries and price sensitive - consumers here are obvious targets for Huawei. Last year, it had tested the waters here with Ideos range of phones. This year it is more assertive. It has already launched Honor, a mid-range Android phone, and plans to bring Ascend D, the flagship device, soon. 

We have Honor with us today. With this phone, Huawei promises consumers best-in-class features at most competitive price. Not an easy promise to fulfill, we know. Let's find out if Honor can take on the competition in mid-range smartphone market. 

Looks good on paper Honor may not have superstar looks but it's not shabby either. The design is classic candy bar. It has a plastic body with two buttons - power and volume rocker - given chrome finish. Under the 4-inches screen, which has a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, there are four touch buttons for Options, Home, Back and Search. The back cover, which has a textured finish, can be removed to access SIM slot and battery. 

With a thickness of 11mm and a weight of 140grams, there is nothing striking about Honor. But at the same time, it is functional design, which makes using the device very easy. 

Honor is powered by a single-core 1.4Ghz processor. It has 512MB RAM and 4GB storage, with option to add a micro SD card. The highlight of the device is 8MP primary camera with a LED flash. The phone can record videos in up to 720P resolution. A 2MP camera is provided for video chats. 

User experience
In terms of hardware, Honor is better many mid-range phone. But after using it for weeks, we feel that the hardware advantage has not translated into the user experience that can put Honor ahead of the pack. Let us elaborate. 

For most parts, Honor acts like a nice mid-range Android phones. This means it may not dazzle you with speed and superfast user interface but for all practical purposes the performance is adequate. Apps open without any lag, casual games like Angry Birds work very well, GPS locks in a snap, browsing experience is pleasant, and call quality is good. Media playback is average with the phone failing to play several file formats, like the ones encoded with DivX, but that is acceptable from a mid-range phone. Honor's speaker, though, is very loud considering its size. 

But there are two aspects that stand out. One for good reasons and another for, well, not being up to the mark. 

Good news first. The 8MP pixels camera in Honor punches above its weight. The photograph taken with it have decent amount of details and balanced colours. It doesn't perform very well in low-light but it is all same with most midrange smartphones. Videos shot in 720P resolution are acceptable. 

Now, the bad news. Honor's 4-inch screen is disappointing. It shows good colours and is sufficiently bright until you are not standing in sunlight. Viewing angles could have been better but they will not be any issue for most buyers. The problem is with the screen's touch sensitivity, which is a tad slow. It is not as slow or bad as what found on sub-10K phones but then Honor is not competing with these phones. While in many tasks - for example web browsing - it doesn't affect the user experience, playing games like Temple Run, which require flawless touch sensitivity, is difficult on Honor. 

Another problem with screen is 'ghosting'. It is especially apparent if you are using a Twitter app. While scrolling through timeline, display pictures of contacts leave traces. Ghosting may not be a problem in most cases but if it occurs - in our case it was during Twitter use - it will bug users. 

Battery life is good. When used for emails, Twitter, some photography, some gaming, some calls and lots of browsing the phone lasted over 10 hours on 3G connection. 

Worth its price
Huawei Honor is a decent phone for its price. Screen could have been better but given its good performance and a decent camera for still pictures, our experience with Honor wasn't bad. At the same time, it is not the kind of experience that can make us give Honor a clear recommendation. The phone has an MRP of Rs 19,999. At this price, its primary competitors are HTC One V,Samsung Galaxy S Plus, Sony Ericsson Neo V and Nokia Lumia 710. 

If you are out in the market, looking for a mid-range smartphone, you should definitely consider Honor. Just that before buying it, make sure you demo it at the store to see if you are comfortable with the touch response or not. 

Pros: Good camera for still photographs, lag-free performance 

Cons: Screen touch sensitivity is not optimum, out-of-box runs on Gingerbread and not Ice cream sandwich, the latest version of Android.


Courtesy: The Times Of India

Samsung Galaxy SIII coming in May

SAMSUNG GALAXY SIII (S3)

SEOUL: Samsung Electronics Co said on Monday it would unveil the third-generation of its flagship smartphone Galaxy S on May 3 in London, banking on a heavy marketing campaign heading into the summer Olympics in the city. 

Samsung became the world's top smartphone maker last year on the back of strong sales of Galaxy lineups and the latest edition comes after it released Galaxy S II in late April last year. 

The South Korean firm sold over 40 million Galaxy smartphones since the model was released in June 2010. 

Samsung, which dominates in the top end of smartphone market along with Apple Inc, estimated earlier this month that its first-quarter operating profit would hit a record 5.8 trillion Korean won thanks to strong sales of Galaxy series smartphones. 

Its current sponsorship deal with the International Olympics Committee runs out in 2016. It has said its market share in China doubled after the 2008 Beijing Olympics. 


It was reported earler this week that Samsung Electronics Co, Apple's biggest competitor in the market for iPad-sized tablet computers, is updating its line to include a feature that lets a tablet act as a universal remote control for an entertainment center. 

The storage space on the new Galaxy Tab 2 will also be expandable with small memory cards. The tablets will come in two sizes. The 7-inch version will cost $250 and goes on sale April 22. The 10-inch version will cost $400 and goes on sale May 13.


Courtesy: Times Of India