Monday, February 4, 2013

Jailbreak iOS 6.1 untethered using evasi0n jailbreak tool

The evad3rs team have just released the much-waited iOS 6.x jailbreak tool. You can now jailbreak any iOS starting from iOS 6.0 to iOS 6.1

evasi0n jailbreak tool has been released, you can download now
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Full guide of how to  jailbreak iOS 6.1 untethered with evasi0n:

Facebook Turns 9 Today


The super popular social networking site- Facebook (FB) which literally changed the meaning of internet for an entire generation has turned Nine today. Founded by Mark Zuckerberg in the year 2004 as a sophomore at Harvard University, it has now become a part of people’s life style amongst all age groups.
With each passing year Facebook gained profit as well as popularity which grew at rapid rate.In the year 2004 FB introduced the Wall, which allows people to write personal messages, post pictures and sharing other stuff on profile pages. In 2007 FB sold a 1.6% stake to Microsoft for $240 million and forges advertising partnership. In the year 2008 FB introduced chat feature on its platform, followed by a feature to “Like” posts, pictures and other things on profile walls in the year 2009.
Facebook introduced Timeline which is a new version of the profile page of the users in 2011. A year later FB filed for an initial public offering (IPO) of stock. Most recently, this year FB announced the launch of Graph Search enabling users to search anything which their Facebook friends have shared, including photos and posts.

Micromax Smarty 4.3 A65


Micromax, the Indian mobile manufacturer, has launched a number of devices in the ‘Smarty’ range, including the Smarty 5.4, the Smarty 3.5 and Smarty 2.0.


The dual SIM phone which runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread, has a 4.3-inch TFT capacitive display with a resolution of 480x800 pixels, and a 2 megapixel rear camera. It is powered by a 1.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A5 processor, and has 512MB RAM. The Smarty 4.3 A65 has an internal memory of 190MB, which is expandable up to 32GB via a microSD card slot. Micromax says that the 1,350mAh battery offers 5 hours of talktime, and 200 hours of standby time.


Micromax is the 12th largest handset manufacturer in the world and the 3rd largest in India. In 2012 Micromax led the Indian tablet market with a share of 18.4%, ahead of Samsung and Apple. Micromax Mobile’s rapid growth is associated with its strategy of aggressive low pricing of its products and a wide distribution setup. Most people would not be aware that Micromax made its debut in 1991 but only got noticed in 2008 and within six months, it had a market share of 0.59%. With stars like Akshay Kumar as its ambassador, Micromax hit the market with a bang and was instantly popular with its competitively priced products and well marketed designs. Micromax was out of the picture for a while after the cricket world cup due to the attractive launches of brands like HTC and SONY but now with its new devices like Smarty 4.3 and the Canvas HD priced very affordably, and designed for the Indian market, the company is clearly destined to regain its place in the market.

Acer Liquid C1


Seen at the recently happened Consumer Electronics show (CES)Acer Liquid C1 has been recently launched at a price of Rs. 19,000.
This one from Acer is backed by Intel made Z2420 chipset. It the latest chipset from the house of Intel, also launched at CES this year.
The smartphone comes with a 1.2 GHz single core processor. Acer Liquid C1 sports a 4.3 inch IPS display with a resolution of 960×540 pixels. It runs on Android`s popular operating system Ice Cream sandwich but a Jelly bean update can be expected soon. It has an 8 MP rear camera which offers 1080p video quality, 30 frames/second. Acer is also offering its own cloud storage service dubbed as ‘Acer Cloud’.
Acer Liquid C1 is expected to be out at retail outlets by this moth in the markets of Thailand followed by its release in other parts of the world.

Nokia Xpress Browser


As a part of its strategy to connect the next billion consumers to information and the internet, Nokia India today launched with Bharti Airtel a customized version of the Nokia Xpress Browser for Airtel consumers on compatible Nokia mobile phones. Nokia Xpress Browser enables up to 85% more efficient mobile browsing compared to conventional browsers, making it faster and cheaper for consumers to access the internet and use popular services like search, rich web apps and social networking. The Nokia Xpress Browser optimizes web sites, enabling them to load faster on Nokia Series 40 devices, including Nokia Asha Smartphones. It will be rolled out over the coming week and Nokia-Airtel consumers will be automatically upgraded to the new version.


In 2012, the number of Nokia Xpress Browser users on Airtel’s network quadrupled and average data consumption per user tripled during the same period. “More and more people are experiencing the Internet for the first time and we believe this initiative will further accelerate that. This is a first of its kind partnership for Nokia in India and we are sure that the customized Nokia Xpress Browser for Airtel consumers will provide them with a richer and more immersive mobile browsing experience,” said Viral Oza, Director Marketing, Nokia India. “We are witnessing tremendous growth in mobile internet usage in India and are glad to be partnering with Nokia to offer our users a customized and enhanced browsing experience including one-click access to our premium content and services. We believe the superior browsing experience offered by Nokia Xpress Browser will accelerate mobile internet adoption and engagement,” said N Rajaram, Chief Marketing Officer, Bharti Airtel.

About Nokia Xpress Browser:

The cloud-accelerated Nokia Xpress Browser delivers a smarter internet experience on Nokia mobile devices, making it easier, faster, and more affordable for consumers to access the internet and use popular services like search, web apps and social networking.  The Nokia Xpress platform, including the Nokia Xpress Web App Builder, is a foundation for future innovation and new internet experiences. 

Consumers are able to easily discover top Indian content via the browser's inviting and intuitive start page. Downloading, saving and sharing content is fast and simple. It also makes it easy to find, install and use relevant global and local web apps that offer an even richer experience. Nokia Xpress Browser is the first of its kind to support web apps, and now boasts a catalogue of more than 10,000 web apps.

The Nokia Xpress Browser works with Nokia Series 40 devices and supports all form factors: full-touch, including the Nokia Asha smartphone family; QWERTY; and non-touch, such as the popular Nokia C3-00, Nokia C2-03 and Nokia X3-02. The Nokia Xpress Browser is and will be pre-loaded on all current and future Nokia Series 40 devices, while users of existing compatible devices can download it from the Nokia Store. The browser is available in 87 languages in over 200 countries and territories.

Sunday, February 3, 2013

Micromax Ninja A89


Adding a new feather in their hat, Micromax has silently unveiled a new smartphone under its Ninja series dubbed as Ninja A89 on its official website. Micromax Ninja A89 is the first in the Ninja family to possess a Dual Core processor. Like others from Micromax this one too comes with Dual-SIM capability.
It sports a 1GHz dual core Mediatek MT6577 processor and has 512MB RAM. The phone comes with a 4 inch WVGA display and has a 3MP rear camera without Flash. With 2GB of internal memory, it also allows the user to expand its memory up to 32GB via microSD card. This smartphone runs on 4.0 ICS version of Android and is powered by 1450 mAh battery.
Other features of this phone include preloaded apps like Hook up, M! live, M! store, M! Zone+ etc. There are connectivity features such as 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth and USB support also present on this smartphone. Pricing and availability of Micromax Ninja A89 has not been disclosed by the company yet but it is expected to be priced under Rs.8, 000.

Spice Stellar Pinnacle Mi - 530


S Mobility Limited, one of the India’s leading mobile internet company today unveiled new Stellar Pinnacle – Mi-530, the largest Smartphone till date by Spice with a 5.3 inch qHD IPS display. Stellar Pinnacle Mi-530, an Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS (Upgradeable to Jelly Bean) Smartphone is a stylish and powerful device which comes with 1.2 GHz Dual Core Processor that churns out seamless performance for all your media and applications. It has a 13.46 cm qHD screen offering a rich and sensational viewing experience. The phone packs 8 megapixel Auto focus camera that has many advanced modes such as Panorama, Face beautification and continuous shots up to 16 pictures and to top that it is the first phone across Industry to don a 5MP Autofocus front camera. With its large, bright screen and Wide Angle Viewing (IPS Display), Stellar Pinnacle Mi -530 is the perfect device to watch movies and play games on the go.


Bluetooth 4.0, enables swift transfer of data, music and other files 13 times faster, and yet consumes lesser battery power as compared to Bluetooth 2.1. The phone has a 1 GB RAM and 16 GB ROM. Memory can be expandable up to 32 GB through a micro SD card. The 2550mAh Li-ion-Polymer battery gives a talk-time of more than 4 hours. The Dual Mic Noise Suppression technology reduces the interference from ambient sound and offers crystal-clear conversations even in noisy places. Another added feature is the on-board Magnetic Sensor that lets the user take advantage of downloadable e-Compass apps.


Commenting on the launch, Mr. T M Ramakrishnan, CEO – Devices, S Mobility said, “We have invested heavily in the research and development of the Stellar Pinnacle Mi 530 to offer a superlative user experience and are confident that this premium product from Spice will set new standards in the industry.” Stellar Pinnacle Mi-530 promises a superior user-interface & features like USB OTG, Pop-up play, Flip to Mute, Intelligent Answer, Direct Call, Gesture Screen Lock, Hi Connect, Boot Acceleration & Power Saving Mode.

Reliance and Lenovo Partners to Introduce New Range of Smartphones..


Reliance communications (RCOM) has joined hands with Lenovo to come out with a range of smartphones which will come in different screen sizes and processor speed.
Talking about this partnership, Gurdeep Singh, President & CEO – Wireless Business, Reliance Communications Limited, said, “We are confident that the unmet demand of an innovative CDMA smart-phone with exciting features at an attractive price point bundled with our most innovative “All Share” plans will fulfill the demand of every customer on our superior network.”
These smartphones will run on Android platform and will be powered by dual core 1 GHz processor. They will be exclusively available to Reliance customers on CDMA and GSM network.
According to an official statement, “The complete range of smart-phones across screen sizes and processor speed will be attractively priced and works on CDMA and GSM network simultaneously and use the Reliance ‘Dual Core’ network advantage that switch calls between the two networks automatically based on the strength and quality of RF signals.”
“The Indian smart-phone market represents solid growth opportunities where CDMA / GSM smart-phone penetration is still low. The consumer response to our smart-phones in these few months has been very encouraging,” said Liu Jun, President, Lenovo Business Group.
These smartphones will be available at all retail outlets of Reliance and Lenovo distribution channel.

Thursday, January 31, 2013

Apple Announces 128GB version of iPad 4 with Retina display..


Apple today announced a 128GB version of iPad 4 which comes with Retina display. The 128GB iPad with Wi-Fi and iPad with Wi-Fi + Cellular models provide twice the storage capacity of the 64GB models to hold even more valuable content including photos, documents, projects, presentations, books, movies, TV shows, music and apps.
“With more than 120 million iPads sold, it’s clear that customers around the world love their iPads, and every day they are finding more great reasons to work, learn and play on their iPads rather than their old PCs,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing.
He further added, “With twice the storage capacity and an unparalleled selection of over 300,000 native iPad apps, enterprises, educators and artists have even more reasons to use iPad for all their business and personal needs.”
iPad continues to have a significant impact on business with virtually all of the Fortune 500 and over 85 percent of the Global 500 currently deploying or testing iPad.
Companies regularly utilizing large amounts of data such as 3D CAD files, X-rays, film edits, music tracks, project blueprints, training videos and service manuals all benefit from having a greater choice of storage options for iPad.
The over 10 million iWork users, and customers who rely on other incredible apps like Global Apptitude for analysing team film and creating digital playbooks, Auria for an incredible 48 track recording system, or AutoCAD for drafting architectural and engineering drawings, also benefit greatly from having the choice of an iPad with more storage capacity.
The new 128GB versions of the fourth generation iPad will be available starting Tuesday, February 5, in black or white, for a suggested retail price of Rs. 49,900 for the iPad with Wi-Fi model and Rs. 56,900 for the iPad with Wi-Fi + Cellular model.

HTC Butterfly..


The Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer, HTC has launched its 5-inch smartphone, Butterfly in India. It is expected that tis new age smartphone will cost around INR 45,990 for Indian consumers. The latest to get hold off your attention comes with Android Jelly Bean 4.1 OS and Qualcomm Snapdragon quad-core processor.
HTC Butterfly comes with 5 inches Full HD (1920×1080 pixels) Super LCD 3 touchscreen. Its screen also includes 440ppi pixel density and is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass. Weighing 140 grams, it does feel bit heavy but its design makes the phone look quite sleek and slender.
The device comes with 2GB RAM and has been integrated with 16 GB internal storage. Also, Butterfly includes 25GB of free Dropbox cloud storage and supports microSD card slot. FYI, it is compatible with micro-SIM. HTC has been integrated with an amazing 8-megapixel camera with f/2.0 28mm wide-angle lens and includes 5 level automatic flash.
HTC Butterfly also includes:
  • Backside illuminated sensor (BSI) and autofocus
  • HTC’s VideoPic technology enable the users to snap the picture while recording videos
  • The Phone includes a 2.1-megapixel wide-angle (88-degree) front facing camera
  • Includes Beats Audio technology
  • Operates on 2,020 mAh battery
  • Supports HDMI, microUSB, infrared, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and NFC

BlackBerry Z10 and BlackBerry Q10..


BB Z10 Key Features:
  • 4.2-inch screen with a resolution of 1280 x 768
  • Dual core 1.5GHz TI OMAP 4470 processor
  • 8 MPAF camera with 1080p recording; 2MP front facing camera with 720p recording
  • LTE, 3G, EDGE, Wi-Fi, NFC
  • GPS with A-GPS support
  • Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP
  • 16GB internal memory expandable up to 32GB via microSD
  • Micro HDMI for AV out
  • 1800 mAh battery
The wait is over now, Blackberry 10 devices are out. At simultaneous events worldwide, Blackberry has launched two devices dubbed as BlackBerry Z 10 and the BlackBerry Q10.
Both the devices runs on the new operating system from the company named as Blackberry 10.Another big news amongst these release is that from now onwards RIM (Research In Motion) will be officially called as Blackberry.
“Today sees a re-invented BlackBerry launching an entirely new mobile experience,” said Thorsten Heins, President and CEO of BlackBerry.
BlackBerry Q10
He further adds, “We are thrilled to be introducing BlackBerry 10 on the new BlackBerry Z10 and BlackBerry Q10 smartphones, to deliver a faster, smarter experience that continuously adapts to your needs.  Every feature, every gesture, and every detail in BlackBerry 10 is designed to keep you moving.”
The latest OS from Blackberry offers around 70,000 applications which will be showcased on the company`s app store (BlackBerry App World) now named as Blackberry World. Other features of the latest Blackberry 10 OS include BBM Video, BlackBerry Balance and BlackBerry Hub.
The latest devices in the BB 10 series come with fast browsers, advanced features and good cameras. The BB Q 10 offers a QWERTY keypad and come with 3.1 inch screen,it will start rolling out globally in April.
The BB Z10 is a full touch screen device which comes in Black and white color will start rolling out in Britain from today onwards, followed by a country-by-country release.  It is expected to be priced in India at somewhere around Rs. 36,000.

Motorola HZ750..


Motorola HZ750, a high-end Bluetooth wireless headset
Motorola HZ750 Key features and specifications:
  • HD Audio Plus with wideband audio and CrystalTalk dual-microphone enable increased clarity and richer sound for your conversations.
  • Up to 15 hours of talk time and up to 35 days of standby time when used with the included charging case
  • Weighs less than half an ounce and is almost hidden when worn
  • Extended roaming range up to 100 meters
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) audio streaming
  • Advanced multipoint technology lets you connect two devices at once so you can seamlessly switch between your business and personal phones
  • Bluetooth version: 3.0 + EDR
  • Dimensions: Headset 38.0 x 47.4 x 14.5 mm, Charging case 55 x 66 x 28 mm

Motorola Mobility Japan today announced the Motorola HZ750, a high-end Bluetooth wireless headset that delivers outstanding sound quality in a lightweight, compact design will be available from February 8, 2013.
Designed with HD Audio Plus to increase clarity and CrystalTalk dual-microphone noise cancellation technology, the Motorola HZ750 makes all of your conversations clearer.
And to match your on-the-go lifestyle, Motorola HZ750 comes with an elegant carrying case that also serves as a battery charger, letting you change your headset on-the-go and giving you up to 15 hours talk time without having to search for a power outlet.
The Motorola HZ750 will be available for ¥12,800 (Rs. 7000/- approx.) from February 8 at major electronics retailers, as well as Amazon Japan and other large Internet retailers.

Karbonn S1 Titanium..

Karbonn S1 Titanium

Karbonn has unveiled a new device in the smartphone segment dubbed as Karbonn S1 Titanium at a price of Rs.10, 990. The phone is now available for a pre-booking on the company`s official website. It is expected to be soon available on other e-commerce websites as it has now made its appearance on the official website. The company has revealed the specs on the booking page. This one from Karbonn possesses similar specifications which the recently introduced Canvas HD has, like this one too runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.
S1 Titanium sports a 4.5-inch qHD multi-touch capacitive touch display with 960×540 resolution. It has a 5 MP auto-focus camera at the back and a VGA on the front side. This one comes with a 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon quad-core processor and 1GB RAM. With an internal memory of 4GB, this phone`s memory can be expanded using microSD up to 32GB. Karbonn S1 Titanium offers dual-SIM capability (GSM+GSM) and has connectivity options such as 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, EDGE, GPRS and GPS. Powering all this is a 16,00 mAh battery, which the company claims will provide a 4hrs of talk time.

Ammo USB Flash Drive..

Ammo USB Flash Drive

Strontium Technology, based in Singapore recently launched premium solid metal USB drives called Ammo. The new Ammo USB Flash Drive with a shiny metallic lustre is available in gold and silver colour finish. The gold finish drive is actually plated with real 24 carat gold giving it a rich appearance. Ammo Flash drive comes in a sturdy brushed metal casing with a sleek look keeping in mind the demands and requirements of discerning users who want a high quality and high class product.
The sleek and robust design works not only with Windows platform desktop PC, notebook PCs and Apple iMac and MacBook as well. The highest quality NAND flash memory component used in the Ammo USB drives offer maximum reliability and sustained fast data transfer rates.
Strontium’s new Ammo USB 2.0 Gold plated Flash drive is available from 16 GB to 64 GB capacity and the Silver finish is available with five different memory storage capacities ranging from 4GB to 64GB. Available at capacities ranging from 4GB-64 GB, Strontium’s Ammo (silver) Flash drives will be available at a street price ranging from Rs. 385/- to Rs.1219. Ammo (Gold) Flash drives are available in the range of 16GB-64GB capacities is priced between Rs. 770 /- to Rs. 2919/- accompanied with a 5 year limited warranty.
Besides being available with Strontium’s authorized distributors and e-retailers across the country, Ammo USB 2.0 Flash Drives are also available at homeshop18 and Flipkart.

Saturday, January 19, 2013

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 specs leaked..


GALAXY Note 8.0 Key specifications-
  • 4.2 Jelly Bean
  • 8-inch TFT (Super Clear LCD) display
  • 5MP Rear and 1.3MP Front camera
  • 4600 mAh Battery
  • Measures 211.3×136.3×7.95 mm
  • Weighs 330 gram
  • 2GB RAM
  • 16/32GB (optional) + microSD (up to 32GB)
  • Bluetooth 4.0
  • USB 2.0
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n and A-GPS

According to an international website, Samsung will be coming out with a new Galaxy Note device in two versions very soon. GT-N5100 will be the next Note from Samsung which is expected to come in two different versions which would be GT-N5100 3G / Wi-Fi and the GT-N5110 Wi-Fi onlyGT-N5100 will be formally known as Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 and will come with an 8-inch TFT (Super Clear LCD) display. This device will sport 5 MP camera at the back and a front camera of 1.3 MP.
It will run on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean operating system and will come with connectivity options like Bluetooth 4.0, USB 2.0,  as well as Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n and A-GPS. With 2GB RAM and 16/32 GB internal memory, the device`s memory would be expandable via microSD card. It will come with a huge battery of 4600 mAh to support screen of that size.
Galaxy Note 8.0 will measure 211.3×136.3×7.95 mm and weigh around 330 grams. Fourth member in the Samsung Galaxy Note family, this one is expected to be unveiled at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2013 at Barcelona. Note 8.0 will also come with the popular S-Pen feature and Samsung may place this device as a strong contender against the hugely successful iPad from the house of Apple.

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Idea Launches Ivory..

Idea Cellular has launched Android-powered smartphone Ivory. The smartphone is based on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS and runs on 1GHz processor. The 3G smartphone from Idea features a 3.5' Full Touch Bar and offers 4GB internal memory and 512MB RAM.  Other features of the phone include G Sensor, built-in social media apps like Facebook and Twitter, IMAP, HTML and music video player. Ivory comes in two colour options white and black. 

The dual-sim smartphone from Idea is priced at Rs 7,390. Ivory is the fifth Android-based 3G smartphone from Idea. The company claims to have sold more than 2.25 lakh devices in the Indian market. Like all the other previous smartphones from Idea, the new dual SIM 3G smartphone, Ivory, also comes packed with data usage offers for Idea 3G users. The pack offers 1GB of free data every month for first three months and free Idea TV for just Rs 261. 

Samsung Galaxy Pocket Plus Specs Leaked..

The successor to Samsung's affordable, Android-powered Galaxy Pocket has been detailed in a leak. The Galaxy Pocket Plus is a minor upgrade when compared to its predecessor. Samsung looks to be bringing us another smallish Android handset for those not willing to jump on the “too big for comfort” wave. The device, which was leaked by SamMobile, is called the Samsung Galaxy Pocket Plus, and at 2.8 inches it’s quite small.
The Pocket is said to have Broadcom BCM21654 850Mhz processor, 512MB of RAM, 4GB of internal storage, a 2 megapixel camera, a 1,200mAh battery and Android 4.0.4 with TouchWiz on top. Other hardware features will include Bluetooth 3.0, A-GPS, WiFi N, FM radio, USB 2.0, accelerometer support and more.
A launch period for Samsung's Galaxy Pocket Plus is said to be scheduled for the first half of 2013,, but for the time being Latin America is the only region you might be able to find it. nothing’s official yet, though, so until Samsung has a say in any of it then we can’t be too sure about any of it. Have a quick peep above.

Monday, January 14, 2013

World’s first Android-powered camera with an interchangeable lens..


Most of the mobile savvy people are cognizant about 
the Android-powered Samsung Galaxy Camera; regardless of having a point-and-shoot, the camera lacks the ability to capture eye-popping shots. In this situation, Polaroid surprised everyone by unveiling the world’s first Android-powered camera with an interchangeable lens at CES trade show. The camera runs Android 4.1 “Jelly Bean” OS and features photo-sharing, editing tricks, and 10-30mm zoom lens.  The device has the capability to take snaps of up to 18 megapixels and video up to 1080p and features a HDMI output for direct connection to a TV. The device is built by Polaroid’s partner Sakar.


Polaroid’s camera lacks the option of data plan, unlike the Samsung’s Galaxy camera, which means a user has to use Wi-Fi or Bluetooth of his Smartphone which can be paired with the camera to access the internet. The 3.5 inch LCD touch screen in back has a pop-up flash and it also includes features like auto blink detection, auto face exposure and panorama mode. The device will hit the market in Q1 of this year and will cost $399.


World’s first 1 TB USB 3.0 flash drive..

1 TB USB 3.0 flash drive

For those who are looking at good storage capacity devices, Kingston has introduced its latest flash drive where people can store all the data that they intend to store in a hard disk! The company had claimed it to be the world’s first 1 TB USB 3.0 flash drive.


The flash drive which is called the DataTraveler HyperX Predator 3.0 has read/write speeds which is up to 240MB/s and 160MB/s. It also boasts of the SuperSpeed USB 3.0 certification. The drive is currently available with a capacity of 512GB. According to Mashable, the 1 TB variant is likely to hit the market in Q1 of 2013.


The currently available drive is priced at $1,750 and the I TB variant is likely to be priced at a costlier rate. However Kingston has also launched slower and smaller USB devices for less demanding users. These drives have a smaller capacity of 32GB and 64GB and read/write speeds of 150MB/s and 70MB/s.


SleepPhones - Headband with built-in earphones..


 SleepPhones - Headband with built-in earphones

A headband with built-in earphones could lull you to deep sleep, without even waking a partner sleeping by your side. Existing versions are wired with a phone, but a wireless version, slated to go on sale in April, has just won a prestigious award at the CES in Las Vegas.

"Being able to sleep soundly is crucial to feeling well overall, and SleepPhones help by playing relaxing audio, drowning out noise, and establishing a positive bedtime routine," says Wei-Shin Lai, one of the inventors of the headphonesThe firm began selling the product in 2007, when Lai was working as a doctor.

"In 2007, I had trouble falling back to sleep after patient phone calls late at night as a family doctor. My husband suggested that I listen to something to take my mind off of patient concerns," says Lai, the Daily Mail reports. "Since I didn't want to disturb my husband while he slept, I needed headphones or ear buds I could wear in bed. But there was nothing comfortable in the market so I came up with stuffing speakers inside a headband," adds Lai.


"There's a version of our product for sports, a version for sleep, and now a wireless version that eliminates cords entirely by playing back media from any Bluetooth-enabled device," concludes Lai. The current version has a wire so it can be plugged into an iPod or bedside alarm, but the next version will be wireless, the firm said Sunday.

Panasonic 20-inch 4K tablet..

Panasonic 20-inch 4K tablet
Key Specifications :

  • Processor: Intel Core i5 3427U vPro 1.80 GHz
  • OS: Windows 8 Pro x64 
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 
  • Screen: 20.0-inch IPS Alpha Panel
  • Resolution: 3840 x 2560 pixels (230 ppi): 
  • Camera: Resolution: 720P HD
  • RAM: 4GB (16GB max)
  • Flash Memory Drive (SSD): 128GB
  • Connectivity: IEEE802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.0 USB Port: USB2.0 x 1
  • Expansion Slots: microSD memory card slot x 1 (supports microSDXC memory card) 
  • Battery Life: 2 hours approximately (on internal battery)

Panasonic, too, delved into what 4K technology has to offer and introduced a new product at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2013. The company expanded its product portfolio by showcasing a 20-inch 4K tablet running on the latest Windows 8 platform. Panasonic did not confine 4K to just television sets, going beyond traditional technology the new device will be featured in the company’s tough range. The specifications on the tablet give a fair idea of what the company wants out of its news product range.

Lava Iris 501..


Lava Iris 501
Key Features of Lava Iris 501
• 5.0” WVGA Screen
• 1 GHz Dual core Processor
• 5.0 MP Auto-Focus / 0.3 MP Camera
• Android Ice-cream Sandwich (v4.0.4)
• Dual Sim
• 3G with Video Calling
• Additional Special Back cover
• 4 GB Memory Card free

Lava has recently launched Lava iris 501 smartphone which has a 5-inch display screen with a resolution of 800×480. The phone offers you dual-SIM capability and 5 MP rear and 0.3 MP front camera. This one from Lava comes with 1 Ghz Dual Core processor and runs on Android Ice cream Sandwich operating system which makes navigation simple, interactive and customizable.
Lava Iris 501 also comes with special built in apps like Hike; for free messaging, Saavn Music player app, Fusion Music organizer app and games from Gameloft like Asphalt HD. As far as connectivity is concerned, this smartphone comes with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. This one is also 3G enabled and you can use GPS too on this device.
The price and availability of Lava iris 501 is not disclosed by the company yet but with the specs provided, we expect it to be around Rs. 9,000.

Facebook Phone..

Facebook Phone
It’s been quite a while since news about the top secret offering from the social networking giant - Facebook is making rounds in the tech circle. Some people are referring it to be a new smartphone from Zuckerberg`s company, others are pointing towards a new operating system.
According to an international gadget portal, it’s now official that Facebook is holding an event on 15th January 2013 at California. The invite reads “Come and see what we are building”, which makes this quite apparent that it could be a phone from this multi-billion dollar company. Earlier in 2011, rumors were at their peak about Facebook coming out with a phone but the company`s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg always remained in the denial mode ever since.
But interestingly, rumors at that time indicated the release of a phone from Facebook around 2013, which is now clear after the confirmation of the event happening tomorrow. Everyone is excited  about what will Facebook offer this time- a phone or an Operating system, that we will see only after tomorrow`s event.

Friday, January 11, 2013

Acer Iconia B1..


Taiwan's top computer maker Acer has unveiled a 7-inch tablet that an official says could sell for $99 in some emerging markets. The tablet will be powered by a dual core processor made by Taiwan-based MediaTek, whose processors are widely used by Chinese makers of low-cost smartphones. The Iconia B1 mini tablet will run on Google's Android Jelly Bean operating system. 

Acer president Jim Wong told reporters Iconia B1 will first be introduced in Asia and South America at prices that could go as low as $99 in special promotional programs. That will make it cheaper than Google's Nexus 7 or Amazon's Kindle Fire. Once a leading PC maker, Acer's revenue has fallen sharply as tablets undermine PC competitiveness.

ZTE Grand S..

Key specs:

Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro processor with 1.7GHz quad-core CPU
Operating System: Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Camera: 13 megapixel rear camera and 2 megapixel front
Display: 5 inch full-HD screen
Storage: 16GB internal storage
Battery: 1780 mAh


ZTE has unveiled what it claims is the world's thinnest full-HD smartphone, ZTE Grand S, at the ongoing Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in Las Vegas.

The 5-inch smartphone is only 6.9mm thick and is 69mm wide and 142mm tall. ZTE Grand S runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro processor with 1.7GHz quadcore CPU. The full-HD smartphone with 1,920 x 1,080p display offers 2GB of RAM and comes with 16GB of internal storage. It is powered by Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). There is a 2 megapixel camera on the front and a 13-megapixel auto-focus camera at the back capable of shooting 1080p video. The battery is 1780 mAh. 


ZTE Grand S is expected to hit stores in China in the first quarter of 2013, however, the company has not revealed the roadmap for its launch in other countries. ZTE has also not disclosed the price of the smartphone.

Asus Transformer PC Cum Tablet..

Asus announced the Transformer All-in-One, the world's first tablet-cum-PC that runs on Windows 8 as well as Android operating systems. This device features an 18.4-inch IPS touchscreen with 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution that can be detached from the associated hardware and be used as a fully-functional tablet.

When working as a desktop PC, it operates on Windows 8, Microsoft's latest OS, and is powered by third-generation Intel processor with Nvidia GT370M graphics. The display has display angles of 178-degrees, while sound is enhanced by Asus SoundMaster technology.
As the display is removed, the tablet mode actives and users can choose between Windows 8 and Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) as the operating system of choice with the touch of a button. In the Android tablet iteration, the device computes data using the quad-core Nvidia Tegra 3 processor.

Asus has also included a handle in the device so that it is easy to carry it around and the in-built kickstand ensures decent viewing angles when placed atop any flat surface.Though Asus is yet to reveal all hardware specifications of the device, it is slated to hit international markets in the first quarter of this year at a price of $1,200.