Sony's 10.1-inch Xperia Tablet Z  up for pre-order for Rs 44,990 New Delhi: The much-awaited Sony Xperia Tablet Z is now available for pre-order on online shopping sites Flipkart.com and Infibeam.com for Rs 44,990. While Flipkart has listed the first week of June as the estimated release date, Infibeam, on tht other hand, mentions, the Xperia Tablet Z will be released on June 3.

The tablet was unveiled in India, alongside the Indian launch of the Xperia Z amd Xperia ZL smartphones, in March. While the phones hit store shelves in India starting March 2013, the tablet was scheduled to be launched in May.

The tablet is light in weight. It is claimed to be the world's slimmest LTE tablet. The tablet has a 10.1-inch HD Reality Display, powered by Mobile Bravai Engine 2. The tablet is both water and dust resistant.

The tablet runs Google's Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) OS. It is powered by a 1.5 GHz Qualcomm's quad-core processor. It has a 8.1 megapixel camera with 16x digital zoom....more    
04:20 PM, May 24, 2013

HTC One 'Nexus edition' with stock Android may launch soon New Delhi: Just over a week after Google's announcement of the Galaxy S4 Google Edition, rumours have started surfacing claiming that HTC is also planning to come up with a stock Android variant of its flagship phone, HTC One, for release in the US. According to Geek.com, the company plans to cater those who prefer their Android to have a little more Google in the software department, and thus the...  
12:37 PM, May 24, 2013

Samsung Galaxy S4 sales hit 10 million units Seoul: Samsung Electronics said sales of the latest version of its flagship Galaxy S smartphone have reached 10 million since its launch in late April, making the model its fastest selling smartphone. The S4, the South Korean firm's challenge to Apple's iPhone, is already selling in 60 countries and Samsung plans to expand sales to 327 carriers in 155 countries by next month, the world's biggest smartphone maker said on...  
09:02 AM, May 23, 2013

Asus' Rs 86,999 Transformer all-in-one PC runs both Windows 8, Android New Delhi: Asus has announced the launch of what it claims to be the world's first dual OS (Windows 8 and Android 4.1) all-in-one PC with a detachable display that can also be used as a standalone tablet. The Asus Transformer all-in-one PC is priced at Rs 86,999. It includes a desktop PC Station with a 3rd generation Intel Core desktop processor. The device also has a detachable 18.4-inch display...  
03:43 PM, May 22, 2013

Opera for Android out of beta; stable version available on Google Play New Delhi: Opera for Android is out of beta and now available in the stable version on Google Play for Android users. Based on the Webkit engine, Opera for Android was unveiled at the MWC 2013 in Fenruary. Webkit is the same software rendering engine that powers Google's Chrome and Apple's Safari browsers. The interface of Opera has been redesigned, with a lighter colour scheme. With Discover, finding new articles...  
04:02 PM, May 21, 2013

Gionee E3 with 4.7-inch display, quad-core CPU launched at Rs 14,999 New Delhi: Announcing its new series ELife, Gionee has launched a new smartphone named "E3" under the new series. The ELife series will see a slew of launches over the next few months. The E3 features a 4.7-inch IPS HD display. It comes with 16 GB of memory on board. The phone has an 8 megapxiel rear camera with auto focus and a front 2 megapixel camera. It is powered...  
11:56 AM, May 21, 2013

Samsung Galaxy S4 review: A richly dressed stale salad New Delhi: Flagship phones are supposed to make us stand up and take notice, but not the Samsung Galaxy S4. It's not that there is not much good in it, only that the not-so-good somehow managed to put me off. The Samsung Galaxy S4 isn't a worthy successor to the Galaxy S III. This is what I had written in my Galaxy S III review, "Human nature is that we...  
03:55 PM, May 20, 2013

Kobian unveils Mercury mTab7G tablet with calling functionality at Rs 7,799 New Delhi: Kobian has unveiled its new tablet, dubbed the Mercury mTab7G. The tablet has a thickness of 10.8 mm, weighs in at 300 g and supports both 2G and 3G connectivity. Much like the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2, the mTAB7G allows voice calling through the SIM cards. The tablet comes with a handsfree headset with an inbuilt mic, thus allowing users to use the tablet as their primary mobile...  
03:37 PM, May 20, 2013

Samsung Galaxy Grand Quattro officially launched in India at Rs 17,290 New Delhi: Samsung has officially launched a new smartphone - Galaxy Grand Quattro - in India. While the MRP of the phone is Rs 17,290, the phone is available on the Samsung India e-store for Rs 16,900. The Galaxy Grand Quattro has a 4.65-inch WVGA display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels. It has a 5 megapixel rear camera with an LED flash and a front VGA camera....  
02:41 PM, May 20, 2013

Hits and misses in Facebook's history California: Facebook made its debut on the stock market a year ago on May 18 in one of the largest IPOs in history and the biggest for any Internet company. The social network's market value was more than $100 billion. Now, Facebook's stock is trading roughly 30 per cent lower and has not hit its IPO price of $38 per share. Today, Facebook is valued at around $63 billion. In...  
11:06 AM, May 18, 2013

Spice unveils 5-inch Stellar Horizon Pro Mi 505 at Rs 8,499 New Delhi: Many months ago we reviewed the Spice Stellar Horizon Mi 500 and found it to be right on price but wrong on weight. The phone was then launched for Rs 12,499. Budget Android smartphone prices have fallen since and the successor to the Mi 500 the Spice Stellar Horizon Pro Mi 505 is being launched at a price of Rs 8,499. In terms of specifications the phone doesn't...  
05:40 PM, May 16, 2013

Panasonic launches P51 at Rs 26,990; enters Indian smartphone market New Delhi: Panasonic India has entered the fast expanding Indian smartphone market with the Panasonic P51. The company is very ambitious in its India plans and expects garner a market share of 8 per cent in the first year. The Panasonic P51 has a 5-inch screen with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels and is powered by a quad-core 1.2GHz processor and runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. The P51 also comes...  
04:30 PM, May 16, 2013

LG launches Google Nexus 4 smartphone in India at Rs 25,999 New Delhi: When it had started to seem that the Google Nexus 4, will be yet another Nexus phone to skip India, LG has announced the launch of the Google Nexus 4 smartphone in the Indian market at a price of Rs 25,999. Online shopping site Flipkart had also listed the phone for pre-orders on May 15 at the same price. The Nexus 4 was first announced in October last...  
12:53 PM, May 16, 2013

Live: Google I/O 2013 keynote address Google is expected to use its Google I/O annual software developers' conference to showcase the latest mobile devices running on its Android software, while also unveiling other features in its evolving product line-up. Watch the live stream of the keynote address and follow live updates here. ...  
08:25 PM, May 15, 2013

Zen Mobile launches quad-core 5-inch Ultrafone 701 HD at Rs 11,999 New Delhi: Zen Mobile has announced the launch of the company's new flagship phone - the Ultrafone 701HD which is the first of a new series of Ultrafone phones from the company. The phone priced at Rs 11,999 runs on Android Jelly Bean 4.2 and is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor. Zen Ultrafone 701HD's IPS screen measures 5-inch. The phone comes with a 2000mAh battery. The dual-SIM smartphone...  
04:27 PM, May 15, 2013

Android Key Lime Pie, X Phone, new Nexus tablet expected at Google I/O San Francisco: Google is expected to use its annual software developers' conference to showcase the latest mobile devices running on its Android software, while also unveiling other features in its evolving product line-up. The gathering, scheduled to begin Wednesday in San Francisco, provides Google with an opportunity to flex its technological muscle in front of a sold-out audience of engineers and entrepreneurs who develop applications and other features that can...  
12:55 PM, May 15, 2013

WhatsApp beware! BlackBerry to bring BBM to Android, iOS for free Orlando: BlackBerry announced plans on Tuesday to offer its popular instant messaging system on rival devices and introduced a new mid-tier smartphone, the BlackBerry Q5, targeted at countries where its faded brand remains strong. Tapping into its popularity outside North America, BlackBerry said the new Q5 smartphone would be available in selected markets in Europe, Latin America, Asia, the Middle East and Africa. It gave no prices, but it will...  
09:55 PM, May 14, 2013

Micromax Canvas Doodle A111 available online for Rs 12,999 New Delhi: Micromax's new smartphone - Canvas Doodle A111 - is now available on Snapdeal.com for Rs 12,999. It is a dual SIM phone and has a 5.3-inch capacitive display. The phone runs Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean OS. The Canvas Doodle A111 comes with a flip cover and stylus. The phone is powered by a quad-core processor. It has an 8 megapixel rear camera and a 2 megapixel front camera....  
05:30 PM, May 14, 2013

Karbonn A7 Star with 4.5-inch display spotted online for Rs 5,990 Mumbai: Karbonn's mid-range smartphone, the A7 Star, has gone up for sale at a couple of online retailers. While one retailer has listed the Karbonn A7 Star for the price of Rs 6,190, another store is offering the phone for Rs 5,990. In terms of specifications, there's nothing that stands out, but that doesn't mean the A7 isn't a solid handset for the price. There's a 4.5-inch capacitive display with...  
09:51 AM, May 12, 2013

Lava launches Xolo Q700 at Rs 9,999; Quad-core, 4.5-inch, 2400 mAh New Delhi: It is only getting better and better for consumers as the quad-core battle enters the sub-Rs 10K category. Lava International has announced the launch of its Xolo Q700 smartphone that carries a Rs 9,999 price tag. The Xolo Q700 is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android Jelly Bean 4.2. The phone has a 4.5-inch qHD (540x960 pixels) IPS display and packs in a...  
06:42 PM, May 08, 2013