Aakash 2 tablet unvieled officially

Union minister Kapil Sibal on Tuesday officially unvieled the Indian Government's ambitious ultra low-cost Aakash 2 tablet PC at IIT Bombay, as expected, the next generation of Aakash tablet PC comes with host of improvements including a faster processor, capacitive touch screen and larger battery life. The Aakash 2 tablet will initially available for engineering students across the country.

The Aakash 2 tablet has an 800 MHz processor, as compared to the 366 MHz processor of the previous one. The resistive touch screen has been replaced by capacitive touchscreen. The 2000 mAh battery has been replaced by 3200 mAh one which is rated to deliver 3 hours of backup. The improved Aakash 2 tablet PC has been priced at Rs 2263.

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53 percent Indian children bullied online: Survey

A survey commissioned by Microsoft shows cyberbullying is troubling a more than half of children around the world. India ranks third among countries having their children bullied online.

According to Microsoft's Global Youth Online Behavior Survey, 53 percent of Indian children aged between 8-17 acknowledged being bullied online, just behind China (70 percent) and Singapore (58 percent).

According to Wikipedia, Cyberbullying is defined as use of technology to harass, threaten, embarrass or target another person.

In the survey, kids were asked whether somebody had been unfriendly or mean toward then on the internet or if any other kid had made fun or teased them. In India, the survey says, more than five in 10 children surveyed confessed of being subjected to a range of online activities which some considered to be online bullying.

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Google's next version of Android is a "Jelly bean"

Web giant Google has revealed its newest version of its Android operating systems, by rolling out a "jelly bean" statue on its front lawn at its headquarters in Mountain View, California.

Th jelly bean statue now joins other dessert-themed statues on Google's lawn, including an ice cream sandwich, donut, cupcake and eclair, all representing the different versions of Android.

The current versions of Android, called Ice Cream Sandwich or Android 4.0, was released last November which brought sweeping changes to the mobile phone and tablet operating systems, and was released with a phone called the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, as it worked closely with Samsung to create a phone for the new software.

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Gameloft announces Amazing Spider-man game for iOS and Android

Gameloft has announced an iOS and Android game based on the upcoming superhero movie, the amazing Spider-man. The company has released a trailer of the game that showcases the basic premise of the Spider-man universe, "With great power comes great responsibility".

The trailer shows a nice shell shaded comic book style narration and we hope this translates into the narrative of the game as well. The trailer also shows off some gameplay where we can see spidey swinging through the city and taking down bad guys. How the story of the game ties into the movie is yet to be seen.

The iOS and Android game will be available on June 28 2012 a day before the movie hits theaters in India. There is no information available about the price of the game.

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iBall launches two new sual-SIM Android phones, starting Rs. 6,990

iBall has launched two new dual-SIM Android phones, in its Andi range of devices, called the Andi 3e and Andi 4d, priced at Rs. 6,990 and Rs. 9,490 respectively.

The iBall Andi 3e runs on Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread, with a 650MHz processor powering it. It features a multi-hued notification light below the display, apart from a dual-SIM standby option.

Other features include a 3.2-inch display, a 3.2 megapixel camera, a front-facing camera, G-sensor, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, storage expandability up to 16GB, as well as 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and a GPS connectivity.

The iBall Andi 4d also runs on Gingerbread, powered by a 1GHz processor. It has a 4-inch display, along with a 5MP camera, front facing camera, storage expandability up to 16GB, and the same set of connectivity and sensor features.

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Facebook changes default email IDs to @facebook.com

Facebook now wants to be your email provider as well. The world's largest social network has now released @facebook.com as default email address for all its users. The default email is now listed in the contact info section of users Facebook profile. Facebook is drawing severe criticism from all corners for the change which it introduced without notifying users.

Few days ago Facebook had announced that it would be updating Facebook addresses to make them consistent across the website. Now the address people use to get to your timeline and send your email on Facebook will be same, it said. Anyone who has already selected a Facebook email address will not be shown the notification, Facebook added.

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Honda to launch sedan version of Brio by 2013

Japanese car maker Honda is planning to launch a sedan version of Brio hatchback in the country by 2013.

Honda has launched Brio hatchback in September last year and so far the car is doing good in the market.

According to reports, the company is aiming to place Brio sedan a segment below its popular Honda City. The price of the  car will also be lower than its highest selling cousin City, allowing more options for its customers.

The trend of introducing hatchback and sedans of a similar model has been proved a success in India before.

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Volkswagen launches petrol variant of Jetta

Car maker Volkswagen said on Thursday it has launched petrol variants of of its sedan Jetta in the country, priced between Rs 13.60 lakh and Rs 15.07 lakh, New Delhi.

With this launch, the Jetta now becomes even more attractive for the customers providing a choice of both efficient diesel and petrol engines, the company said. Commenting on the launch, Volkswagen Passenger Cars director Neeraj Garg said:... we strongly feel the need to provide the customer with a choice to opt for a value for money petrol car.

The new Jetta TSI is powered by a 1.4 litre 6-speed manual transmission, the company said.

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Acer Aspire V3: Review

This is one of he glossiest laptops we have seen in a long time, and trust us when we say this, because we have seen a lot of glossy laptops. The piano black finish looks brilliant the moment the Aspire V3 is fished out of the box. The touchpad has a matte finish, which is a huge relief.

On paper, the Aspire V3 looks like a very powerful package. the spec sheet reads something like this - Intel Core i5-2450M clocking at 2.5GHz, 4Gb of RAM, a 500GB hard drive, Nvidia GeForce GT630M (2GB) graphics and 15.6-inch display. USB 3.0 comes natively to the new 7 - series chipsets, and among the 3 USB ports on the device, one of them is the 3.0 one.

For a price of around Rs 40,000, the Acer Aspire V3's very good performance just get a bit amplified, for the better. What you are essentially getting is a powerhouse with very decent graphics capabilities without having to spend a lot of money for it.

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Intex i-Tab Review

Adding another tablet to the budget category, today we have the Intex i-Tab that runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread and boasts of some decent specifications under the hood.

The first thing that will surprise you is the look of the Intex i-Tab. Most budget tablets have opted to have a 7-inch display, but the Intex i-Tab has an 8-inch display and that's not all. The device is made entirely out of plastic but the build doesn't feel cheap. The back of the Intex i-Tab is plastic but has a mattle finish which feels quite good.

Straight out of the box, the device runs on Android 2.3.1 Gingerbread. The Intex i-Tab is powered by a 1GHz single core Cortex A8 CPU and has 1GB RAM, which is nice. It offers 8GB internal storage where as the competition offers 4GB. The touchscreen is capacitive in nature and very comfortable to use. The touchscreen is smooth and responsive.

The battery on the Intex i-Tab is pretty massive at 5000 mAh. With this device you can expect to surpass the 6-hour mark with absolute ease. If you are in the market to pick up a tablet in the Rs 10,000 to Rs 15,000 price bracket, then this one is a great option.

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Google to preserve endangered languages

Google has taken an initiative to to prevent endangered languages from extinction. The initiative is called "The Endangered Languages Project". Google aims to use the latest technology to encourage communication between people familiar with the languages on the verge of extinction and create a comprehensive database that preserves the language forever.

Google further said to create a database of over 3000 endangered languages. According to Google this would help in preserving the 'cultural diversity, honouring the knowledge of our elders and empowering our youth'. Google hopes technology helps people familiar with these languages communicate more and preserves them as well.

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VLC Player coming to Android

VLC have announced on their Twitter account that they are bringing their media player to the Android platform.

VLC media player has been available for desktop PC's for years where it is famous for being able to play pretty much any type of video and audio file. This is great news for Android device owners because we assume VLC will be bringing the ssame supports to the smartphones and tablets.

Another great thing about VLC player is that it's always been free and doesn't even have any adverts.The VLC user interface had consequently always been very clean and concise. whilst video playback is always smooth and reliable.

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The most expensive smartphone from Blackberry, P9981

Blackberry developer Research in Motion, launched the P9981 smartphone, its most expensive model to date, on Wednesday. Conceived by the Porsche design group, a Germany-based company well known for giving every-day objects a new look, the P9981 is powered by the new Blackberry Operating System. This includes a new browser which enables a faster surfing experience. For Rs. 1,39,990 the smartphone comes with sculpted futuristic QWERTY keyboard, stainless steel frame and leather frame.

According to a press release, it will feature a 1.2 GHz processor and an on-board memory of 8GB. The Porsche design P9981 smartphone will be available at select Blackberry Premium and Blackberry Exclusive stores in India.

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JCB launches new backhoe loader JCB 3DX

JCB India Limited, India's largest manufacturer of construction equipment, on Wednesday, announced the launch of all new JCB 3DX Backhoe Loader, a new machine aimed at changing the landscape of the construction industry. JCB has heavily invested in upgrading its manufacturing facilities and research and development keeping it at the cutting edge of innovation, Vipin Sondhi, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, JCB India, told reporters.

The new machine comes with features such as 20 percent lower fuel consumption in excavation leading to fuel savings worth Rs. 2.25 lakh per year at current diesel prices, best engine in the construction equipment industry and a spacious, comfortable and livable cabin. With over 430 outlets across India with trained service engineers, company is offering robust sales support to its machines.

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Motorola launches Razr Maxx at Rs 31,590

Motorola Mobility is launching the Motorola Razr Maxx in India along with Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. Motorola Razr Maxx will be available with Android 2.3 and will receive an over-the-air upgrade to Android 4.0 soon, after. In India Motorola Razr Maxx will be available starting June 21 for Rs 31,590.

Motorola Razr Maxx boasts of a powerful 3,300 mAh battery, rated to deliver 17.6 hours of talktime on a single charge. The device has a 4.3-inch 540 x 960 pixel SuperAMOLED advanced display and is 8.9mm thin. It is powered by a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor.It has 16GB built-in storage, 1GB of RAM, and comes with a 16GB microSD card pre-installed. It sports a 8 megapixel rear facing camera with 1080p video capture and front-facing HD video camera.

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Facebook launches dedicated page for Olympics, Explore London 2012

The International Olympic Committee and Facebook have entered in to a partnership to bring the forthcoming London Olympics on the world's largest social network.

Facebook have announced the launch of Explore London 2012, a dedicated Facebook page for users seeking up-to-date information about the Olympics 2012, its sports, and the athletes participating. The page features pages of athletes, national teams and individual sports.

Facebook users can like the pages of the sportsmen such as Rafael Nadal, Michael Phelps and David Beckham and stay updated with the latest information and news from inside the games.

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Google launches custom themes for Gmail

If you're bored of the old Gmail themes here's a good news for you - Google now lets its users customize themes in Gmail. This means you can now personalize the look of your mail client with your favorite photos.

Google on Tuesday announced it will be rolling out the new custom themes feature in Gmail over the next couple of days. Google had announced releasing a similar option for Gmail users last year before rolloing out design of the service. Gmail presently offers a set of colorful backgrounds, after the themes section was added in 2008.

After adding the personalized background, users will get option of two themes - light and dark - for the remaining interface. There's no word whether Google apps users will also be able to personalize backgrounds.

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Nokia 808 PureView coming to America

Nokia is responding to consumer interest and is working together with Amazon.com to launch the Nokia 808 PureView in the United States.

The revolutionary smartphone will be available unlocked and unsubsidized through Amazon.com. US consumers will be able to purchase the Nokia 808 PureView for $699 and use it with a compatible SIM card from AT&T.

The Nokia 808 PureView features a 41-megapixel sensor with our highest performance Carl Zeiss optics to date and Nokia's brand new pixel oversampling technology.

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Bank theft software now improved and more sophisticated

Two of the most pervasive and dangerous types of software for stealing money from bank accounts have been improved and can now transfer money out automatically, without a hacker's supervision, researchers said.

Trend Micro Vice President Tom Kellerman told Reuters that his company's researchers had seen the new attacks on a dozen financial institutions in Germany. United Kingdom and Italy. That is troubling because European banks generally have greater technology defences than those in the United States, and Kellerman said it is 'inevitable' that the variants will cross the Atlantic.

Like other security companies, Trend Micro profits by selling software and services to institutions and consumers worried about online spying and account takeovers.

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Smartphones a new target for cyber criminals

Number of smartphone users in the country has substantially increased over the years. The growth of smartphones mean a large number of people are accessing the internet on the go. Also, the smartphones have pushed the popularity of apps. But then the smartphones come with own set of risks. There are multiple reports on the web about the smartphone apps being fraught with privacy or security risks.

Experts also believe smartphone users now need to be more watchful. According to them, cyber criminals are now setting their sights on smartphone users, especially those using the Android operating system.

Experts further say that the risks posed by mobile malware include sending premium rate SMSes, collecting device data, tracking devices location, sending spams and even monitoring details of banking transactions done through the device.

According to Symantec's Internet Security Threat report, mobile vulnerabilities have increased by 93 percent last year. And majority of these threats are aimed at Google's Android operating system.

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Shortcut keys to be used while using Facebook

In this post we are going to tell you some useful stuff. Today's tips and tricks post is dedicated to all Facebook users. In this post you will know some hilarious shortcut keys which will make your experience on the social networking site a bit more interesting. So, what are you waiting for, check out the shortcut keys that will make your social experience even more better.

The shortcut keys are provided for three major browsers i.e. Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Internet Explorer.

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Opera gets a Major Makeover with Beautiful Themes, Webcam Apps, Better Security and more

Opera 12 offers a lot more eye candy and extra fun, as well as useful tweaks. You can now apply one of hundreds of themes to customize the look of the browser and surf in confidence knowing that even if a plug-in crashes, Opera won't.

The themes work just the way they do for Chrome and Firefox browsers. In Opera, go to > Appearance...and then browse for a theme to apply.

Lots of other extra come with the upgrade, including running plug-ins in a separate process, faster page loading and rendering, 64-bit Windows and Mac support, and supports for more languages. If Opera 12 is still not fast enough for you, you can try experimental hardware acceleration.

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Idea launches Android based dual-SIM smartphone ID-918

Idea has launched a new Android dual-SIM smartphone ID-918. This is the third Android smartphone from Idea cellular. The other two 3G smartphones were launched in November 2011 with Android 2.2 on board bit ID-918 is the first Gingerbread smartphone from the company. It is priced at Rs 5,994 and the compan will be offering free benefits of up to Rs 2,300 with every purchase in the form of free minutes, 6GB data and free Idea TV subscription.

ID-918 features a 3.2MP camera, microSD support of up to 32GB and changeable covers.

Key Specifications :

• 3.2-inches display
• 150MB internal storage, 512MB RAM, expandable up to 32 GB
• Android 2.3
• GPRS, Edge, 3G, WLAN, USB, Bluetooth
• 3.2MP Camera
• 1300 mAh battery capacity

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Facebook will ask user's phone details to improve security

Facebook will ask its more than 900 million users to provide it with their mobile phone numbers, Daily mail reported on Friday.

The move is a part of drive to improve security on Facebook, and comes in the wake of password hacks at other networking sites including Linkedln and eHarmony.

Millions of Facebook users have already seen a link at the top of their desktop news feed requesting them to follow "simple security tips". They are then requested to provide their phone number for secure account recovery. The social network would then send a text message to the user informing that their password has been changed. 

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Temple Run Brave now up for Android and iOS

Temple run fans can pick up the next iteration of the game based on the upcoming Disney/Pixar movie - Brave - today. The game conveniently titled Temple Run Brave is available on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store, but for a price. Users can shell out $0.99 on the Apple App Store and Rs 55 on the Google Play Store for the game.

New features just for Temple Run Brave includes:

• Archery - tap targets to shoot a bulls eye and earn extra coins.
• More vibrant visuals 
• New environmental inspired by Disney/Pixar Brave and the wilds of Scotland. 

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Dark Knight Rises now available for Android and iOS users

Gameloft has announced a new game based on the upcoming Batman movie, the Dark Knight Rises. The game will be available for the iOS and Android platform and is expected to be available on the Google Play store and the Apple App store in time for the release of the blockbuster movie. No other details were revealed such as price and accurate release date.

The trailer of the game has been released by Gameloft, which begins with the caped crusader standing on a tall building watching over Gotham city. The trailer also shows off some cool combat moves where Batman takes on thugs in a fist-to-fist fight.

The Dark Knight Rises will hit the theaters on July 20, 2012 and will be the last film in Christopher Nolan's adaption of the superhero franchise.

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Sony launches Vaio T ultrabook and E14A in India

Sony India today launched two new laptops in India, Sony Vaio T ultrabook and Sony Vaio E14A.

The Sony Vaio E14A series supposedly comes with a stylish new 'wrap design' with color accent around the laptop's edge, touchpad and keyboard. It will come with a personalization kit comprising of matching color, keyboard skin and mouse. The laptop is available at a price range of Rs 55,990 to 65,990.

While the Sony Vaio T is the company's first Ultrabook and features Ethernet, VGA, USB 3.0, USB 2.0, and HDMI ports. It will be available in 11.6 and 13.3 inch screen sizes starting from Rs 45,990 only.

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8 percent of Indians prefer multiple SIM cards: Survey

A survey conducted by Nielsen reveals that 71 million or approximately 8 percent of more than 900 million mobile users in India use multiple SIM cards. The survey says cities with population between 5-10 lakh have the highest density of multiple SIM users, which is about 21 percent. About 11 percent of multiple SIM users are based out of towns with 40 lakh population. Only 9 percent of users belong to rural areas, says the survey.

Multiple SIM users do not necessarily means people with dual-SIM phones, but also people with multiple handsets as well.

The Nielsen survey further revealed that youth are the highest multi-SIM users, as much as 45 percent between the age group of 18-25 years olds. Most of them are students, working professionals and newly employed. A multi-SIM user prefers different operators and prepaid connection. Also the smaller operators are more famous among the multi-SIM users. 

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Nokia launching PureView 808 in India today

Nokia is all set to launch PureView 808, a smartphone with 41 megapixels camera in India today at an event in Delhi. However, the phone is already listed at the company's official online store. IT has an MRP of Rs 34,999 though market price is expected to be a few thousands rupees less.

PureView 808 which runs on Symbian Belle operating software is positioned as a smartphone with the world's best camera. The phone uses a proprietary technology to shoot 41 megapixels images and then compresses them to 5 megapixels images that have vastly superior level of detail and sharpness compared to the pictures taken with the other smartphones.J4TNX6TFE2F5

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Browse like Bond: Use anyone's PC without leaving any trace

There are times when people need to use a computer - and not leave a trace.

Now, a clever piece of software lets one carry their own personal computer, which can easily be carried inside the pocket - and once the person has finished using it, no one will ever know.

Technically, the PC that people would be carrying is not a whole computer - instead it is a simple USB memory stick. Bit within it is a full operating system like Windows, and when you plug it into a PC, that computer will restart into your own personal setup, called Tails.

When you have finished simply shut down the computer, put the USB stick back in the pocket, and the PC will never know that it has been used. As everything the user odes is contained within Tails, the software on a stick, not a single trace is left on the original PC. That means no cookies of the website browsed, no chance of documents being left in a recycle bin.

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MTS jumpps into Andorid family with its new phone

MTS has announced its Android phone, MTS MTag 401 which runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread and has been priced at Rs 8,999.

This phone sports a 4.0-inch capacitive touchscreen that offers a 800 X 480 resolution. It is powered by a 800MHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 processor and comes with 1700mAh battery. There is a 3MP camera on board and microSD card slot with support upto 32GB. MTS is also offering a 2GB memory card with the purchase of this phone.

According to Telco, MTS TV application will come pre-loaded on this smartphone, which allows users to watch more than 100 TV channels on the move. Moreover MTS is also offering unlimited intra-operator calls and unlimited data usage for three months but to avail the same, the subscriber will have to do a first time recharge of Rs 8.

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HTC Desire C now available at a price of Rs 14,299 online

HTC has added another member to its family, HTC Desire C. An entry level smartphone that runs on Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS), featuring a 3.5-inch display with a 320 X 480 resolution, HTC Desire C is selling online for a price of Rs 14,299 at Buytheprice.com.

Powered by a 600 MHz processor with 512MB RAM and the new Sense 4.0 user interface the Desire C carries 4GB of internal memory along with the option of increasing it through a micro SD slot. And with a 1230 mAh battery, its more likely to work through your everyday work.

It sports a 5 megapixel snapper with LED flash, HTC beats audio and 25GB of cloud storage at dropbox space for 2 years.

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LG Optimus L7 now available in India for Rs 18,990

LG has extended its Optimus series by launching Optimus L7 under this series. The phone is now available to Indian customers for Rs 18,990.

The LG Optimus has a 4.3-inch display that supports WVGA (480x800) pixel resolution and comes with a 5MP camera with LED flash at the back. There will be a 1.3 megapixel front facing camera for ideo chat and clicking self-images also. The phone is powered by a single-core 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon mobile processor along with an Adreno 200 graphics chip.

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Lava XOLO X900 launched in India For Rs 22,000

Mobile phone maker Lava has launched Lava XOLO X900 in India. The phone will be available to users at the cost of Rs 22,000.

This stunning phone is powered by a 1.6 GHz Atom processor with Hyper Threading technology, the phone features a 4.03 high resolution LCD display with 1024 X 600 resolution. The XOLO X900 runs Android 2.3 OS, which is upgradable to Android 4.0 operating system.

It has a 8 megapixel camera with flash that can click up to 10 pictures in less than a second and 1.3 megapixel front camera.

The phone comes with 16GB internal storage space. Other features include HSPA+ connectivity up to 21 Mbps, HDMI out and NFC built-in.

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HTC OneS coming to India on June 15

The HTC OneS is all set to launch in India on 15 June. According to reports the phone will be available on Infibeam for an advanced payment of Rs 1,000. The price of the phone is expected to be Rs 33,000 according to reports. The One S will compete with Samsung's Galaxy Note which is available for Rs 30,900.

The phone has a 4.3-inch capacitive touchscreen display and runs on Android latest OS version, Ice Cream Sandwich. It also has a 8MP camera with LED flash and secondary camera upfront. The phone has a 16GB internal memory which is not expandable, 1GB RAM and a dual-core processor.

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Nokia PureView 808 to debut in India on June 13

Finally, Nokia 808 will debut in India on June 13, this information has come from an official statement of the Finnish mobile company. The 41MP monster has been in the news quite often thanks to its pricing details, which are yet to be officially confirmed. If reports on the web are to be believed, then the highly anticipated Symbian handset could be priced close to Rs 30,000.

Ever since it was showcased at the Mobile World Congress this year the device has attracted a lot of attention. The PureView 808 is based on Nokia's new PureView Pro imaging technology that makes use of an interpretation technique to generate crystal clear 5 megapixel images.

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Sniper Elite V2: Review

Sniper Elite V2 is the remake of 2005 third person tactical shooter Sniper Elite. The game is set during the final days of WW2. You play as a lone American sniper named Karl Fairburne and you have been given the task to eliminate or to capture the scientists involved in the German V-2 rocket programme before the vital information is intercepted by the Russians. The story is explained by voice-overs and well directed cut scenes and the level design is solid.

The game is about 10 hours long and its even more fun if you are playing co-operatively with a friend in the main campaign. There are other multiplayer options worth checking out. Kill Tally is one of them whee you take on waves of enemies and there is one called  Bombing Run where you have to gather parts to reconstruct your escaping vehicle before everything around you is destroyed. The final and the best is Overwatch where one player gets to the sniping from far away elevated position. Unable to move and the second player is on the ground running completing objectives and pointing out enemies for the sniper.

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Lenovo Thinkpad X230: Review

The moment of the year has finally arrived for most recent Ivy Bridge processors of Intel to submerge into conventional laptops, after appearing for first time in the package of soaring end Quad core systems. Lenovo's Thinkpad X230 triumphs the award for becoming the first laptop people has observed in the year 2012 to integrate a latest third generation Intel Core i5 processor.

However, people have observed the similar Thinkpad X230 previously: a number of times, in reality. X-series laptops from Lenovo have all the time been high-end ultra portable machines for the business explorers who require to work during their go with slight cooperation. This 12 incher Thinkpad is the descendant to Thinkpad X220, a tremendous all round ultra portable that jam-packed a quicker processor, lengthy battery life and powerful construction into the condensed but not economical form. The latest X230 preserves the X220's bizarre 12.5-inch screen and spacious keyboard design, however the keyboard has obtained a big modification.

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Review of Chromebook Series 5

Operating system from Google's Chrome is considered as an immense idea: if it is such that everything important are done in cloud, why haven't light weight devices that offer cheap, simple access to numerous computing ability but do not trouble their clients with superfluous features except they purposely desire them. The web, as well, means that OS can continually update itself in order to have equilibrium with the most recent version, just now as like as Chrome or similar to web browsers like internet explorer do.

And certainly the latest Chromebook in meticulous is fine and an adequate machine - it pertains the redesigned OS keyboard from Chrome, along with the search button substituting the caps lock button, but employing a finer, although yet plasticky device. Screen again is excellent enough, and there are good varieties of ports in order to connect other various devices as  well, such as the monitors and different peripherals.

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Apple willing to launch Google Maps rival

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When Apple kicks off its annual conference for software developers on Monday, all the power players in the universe will be on hand, save the one that is in many ways driving the agenda: Google.

Apple on Monday is expected is expected to announce its own mapping application, challenging the position of Google maps as one of the most valued features on the iPhone. It will unveil closer integration of its iPhone apps and iCloud storage service with all its devices, the latest riposte in its battle with Google's Android smartphone software.

Apple is looking to differentiate its mobile services from Google's Android by further enticing consumers deeper into its app ecosystem, said Carolina Milanesi, analyst at Gartner Research.

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Sony Smartwatch to launch by the end of June for Rs 6,299

Sony's latest accessory for their smartphone has been doing the rounds abroad and finally, the company has decided to launch the SmartWatch in India. Sony has confirmed this on their Facebook page that the SmartWatch will indeed launch by the end of June for an asking price of Rs 6,299. You get a snazzy looking watch with a OLED color display that comes with different color straps, so you can match it to your personality. More importantly it syncs with your Android phone and lets you read SMS, e-mail , calendar reminders as well as social networking updates from Twitter and Facebook. You can even reject and mute calls and receive one through Bluetooth headset. The watch is compatible with other Android phones as well, so yo don't have to own a Sony branded phone to use it.

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Micromax launches Dual-SIM Android smartphone "Micromax A52"

On Friday, Micromax extended its Superfone range with the launch of another Android-based smartphone, "A52" which is powered by 1 GHz processor. The Micromax A52 comes for Rs 5,999.

The new Micromax A52 is a dual-sim phone and comes with the company's voice recognition assistant, AISHA. The device runs on Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread and features a 3.2 inch multi-touch screen ans a 2MP camera. It has 256MB. For connectivity, the A52 supports 3G, USB 2.0, Bluetooth 3.0 and Wi-Fi. The device comes preloaded with Google Play Store and various other applications.

The device is available in three colors - yellow, white and black. The device is already up for pre-order at various online shopping sites.

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After Dell, Sony may also hike notebook prices

Consumer electronics major Sony, which raised prices of laptops and notebooks early this year, on Friday said it would further hike prices after September if the Rupee still continued to fall against the Dollar.

Sony India and mobile business head Sachin Thapar told reporters in Kolkata, "We adjusted prices of our laptops and notebooks by 10 to 15% from January to March. We will try to hold back the prices at least up to September this year. He cautioned that next price hike will impact across all models.

"Price hike would be our last option. But if the Rupee depreciates further to an unprecedented level, then we would have to increase prices of every laptop and notebook model, " Thapar said.

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Motorola launches new smartphones in India

Cellphone maker Motorola today launched two new smart phones in the Indian market, which are water-resistant, scratch-resistant and dust-proof.

The smart phones Motorola DEFY XT and DEFY Mini are the first smart phones in the country to feature MotoSwitch, a handy user interface that collects all the user preferences and stores them, which helps the user to be organised, the company said in a release.

The Motorola DEFY XT has a 5-megapixel camera and the Motorola DEFY Mini has a 3-megapixel camera.

Motorola DEFY XT will be available at select retailers, priced at Rs 16,190, while the dual-sim Motorola DEFY Mini will be available form June 20, at Rs 11,490.

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Bajaj Auto comes out with Pulsar 200 NS

Bajaj Auto has increased its range by adding the unleashing Pulsar 200NS to its existing Pulsar series. Bajaj Pulsar 200NS will be available in the market from August and is priced at Rs 84,096 (ex-showroom price Pune).

The bike has a muscular and aggressive look to which the NS stands for 'Naked Sport'. Pulsar 200NS hosts a liquid cooled system along with a 6-speed gearbox. The Pulsar 200 NS manages to dish out peak power of 23.5 Ps @ 9500 rpm and a torque of 18.3 Nm @ 8000 rpm. The company claims that it can accelerate from 0-60 in 3.1 sec and and a 0-100 in 9.83 sec.

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Dell launches new laptops under Inspiron R series

Computer manufacturer Dell today launched latest version of its Inspiron R and Inspiron R special edition laptops for the Indian users saying consumers want value for money products and are not necessarily driven by low prices.

"Mahesh Bhalla", executive director and general manager, consumer, Dell India, told reporters that 'value for money is different from offering low cost products. Indian consumers do not necessarily go for cheap products, usually what they want is more features in less cost.

Inspiron 14R and 15R are priced at Rs 39,990. Inspiron 14R special edition is priced at Rs 51,146 while 15R special edition is priced at Rs 49,990 and Inspiron 17R special edition is priced at Rs 63,682. All these prices are exclusive of taxes.

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Edison-Puton Monowheel: Review

The annual Cholmondeley Pageant of Power in the UK never fails to deliver something special and this year that exotic ingredient is a 1920 Edison-Puton Monowheel.

The Monowheel was built in 1910 in Paris. The Edison-Puton wheel on the show at Cholmondeley has the frame, rider and a 150cc De Dion engine enclosed by the wheel.

Despite the fact that the vehicle was built in Paris back in 1910, it managed to preserve well for more than a century. And, it would be interesting to know that atleast 40 grand monowheel projects have been underway since 1867.

Usually the Edison-Puton Monowheel can be viewed at the Auto and Technik Museum at Sinsheim, Germany.

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Android market share to peak this year: IDC

Market intelligence firm International Data Corporation (IDC) reported that Google's Android is expected to remain as the world;s most shipped smartphone operating system for the next five years, although its market share will peak this year.

Android is expected to grow over the course of the next five years, mainly driven by Samsung sales, followed closely by other Android powered smartphones.  Apple's iOS will also continue to maintain its market share thanks to its stronghold in North America, Western Europe, Asia-Pacific and China. Although IDC  has predicted its growth to remain moderate over the next five years. It also predicts that the Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 will overtake Apple's iOS by the end of 2016.

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Tata Megapixel: Car with 100 Km/L economy

At a time when Petrol prices have gone beyond the common man's reach, Tata Megapixel by Tata Motors has come as a solace.

The 100 Km/L specification makes it the most sought after car for the common man in India.

This car is a range extended electric vehicle (REEV) concept and was presented at the 82nd Geneva motor Show in march this year. Specifications of this concept car are:

• It is four-seater.
• The car's electric drive has for four independent electric motors, one at each wheel.
• With a single tank of fuel, you can cover a range of up to 900 km on the car.
• Has a great fuel economy of 100 km per litre.
• The car can simply be parked over the induction pad to begin charging.
• Has a double sliding door system.
• Also features an advanced human machine interface (HMI) that enables you control things like temperature, ventilation, driving modes and performance.

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