Samsung Galaxy Premier I9260 officially announced

Samsung has officially announced Galaxy Premier I9260. The smartphone will be available in Ukraine in December 2012 for a price of around 5555UAH (around $680). More details on pricing and availability of the device aren't available right now.

Some of the key specs of the Galaxy Premier I9260 are:- 

• 4-65-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1280x720
• Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS 
• 1.5GHz dual-core processor
• 1GB of RAM 
• 8 or16GB of built-in storage options, expansion up to 32GB via Micro SD
• 8MP rear 
• 1.9MP front camera.
• Supports LTE 
• 2,100mAh battery
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi HT40 and 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 and A-GPS

Microsoft releases SDK for Windows Phone 8

After the recent launch of its newest mobile operating system – Windows Phone 8 – Microsoft seems keen on developing the ecosystem for the OS. The software giant has updated the Windows Phone SDK (software development kit) so as to let developers develop apps and games for Windows Phone 8 devices.

The SDK is available for download on Microsoft’s website. According to the download page, the Windows Phone SDK provides a standalone Visual Studio Express 2012 edition for Windows Phone or works as an add-in to Visual Studio 2012 Professional, Premium or Ultimate editions. With the SDK, you can use your existing programming skills and code to build managed or native code apps. In addition, the SDK includes multiple emulators and additional tools for profiling and testing your Windows Phone app under real-world conditions.

Microsoft has also updated the hardware and software requirements for the SDK. If your computer meets the hardware and operating system requirements, but does meet the requirements for the Windows Phone 8 Emulator, the Windows Phone SDK 8.0 will install one and run. However, the Emulator will not function and you will not be able to deploy or test apps on it. The Emulator requires the computer to run a copy of Windows 8 Pro or greater, and also requires the computer to have a processor that supports Second Level Address Translation (SLAT).



Source:- Tech2

Lava launches dual-SIM Android phone Iris n350 for Rs. 4,399

Lava Mobile has announced the launch of an entry-level Android smartphone, called Iris n350. The Lava Iris n350 is priced at Rs. 5,499 but is available for much cheaper at Snapdeal at Rs. 4,399. Lava is planning to launch few more smartphones in the Iris range in the near future.

Some of the key specs of the Lava Iris n350 are:-

• 3.5-inch HVGA LCD capacitive multi-touch display
• Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread 
• 1GHz processor 
• Dual-SIM (GSM+GSM)
• Does not support 3G connectivity
• Connectivity:Wi-Fi, GPRS/EDGE and Bluetooth
• 2MP camera 
• 1,300 mAh battery

Asha 308, Asha 309 equipped with Nokia Nearby app

In an official statement, Nokia has announced that the Nokia Nearby web app is pre-installed on the two phones to help people discover new places by searching nearby locations and presenting the options on a map. The service is available via Nokia Xpress Browser or as a feature within Nokia Maps.


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Zync Z1000 9.7-inch 3G ICS tablet launches for Rs. 10,990

Zync Global Private Limited has announced the launch of a new Android-based tablet, called Z1000. Priced at Rs. 10,990, the Zync Z1000 sports a 9.7-inch multi-touch HD display and a SIM slot for 3G data connectivity and voice calling.

Some of the key spces of the Zync Z1000 are :- 

• Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (upgradable to the latest Android v4.1 Jelly Bean)
• 9.7-inch IPS panel display
• 1024x768p resolution 
• 1.5GHz Cortex A8 processor 
• Mali-400 GPU
• 1GB of DDR3 RAM
• 0.3MP front camera
• 2MP rear camera
• 8GB built-in storage and 32GB microSD card slot expandability
• Connectivity: 3G, mini HDMI port, two microUSB ports,  3.5mm audio jack, Bluetooth v2.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, but not GPS
• 7,000mAh battery

Nokia launches Asha 309 in India for Rs 6,349

Nokia has launched another Asha-series budget phone in India, called Asha 309. It is basically a Single SIM variant of the Asha 308. The Nokia Asha device is priced at Rs. 6,349.

Some of the key specs of the Nokia Asha 309 are:-

• 3-inch capacitive multipoint-touch display with 400x240 pixels resolution
• 2MP camera
• Series 40 OS
• 1,110 mAh battery
• Connectivity:micro-USB 2.0, GPRS, EDGE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g and Bluetooth 3.0.

The phone also come with the free gift of 40 premium EA games, social features such as standalone Facebook and Twitter clients, Nokia Messaging Service, and video streaming through the browser from sites like YouTube.


The new device offers a fluid 'swipe' user interface and an open environment for third-party application development, characteristics that have earned the complete Asha Touch range full smartphone classification from global market research companies and analysts such as GfK and IDC.

iBall launches Slide 3G 7334 tablet at Rs. 10,999

iBall has expanded its Slide series with the launch of a new dual-SIM Android slate, called Slide 3G 7334. Priced at Rs. 10,999, the iBall Slide 3G 7334 runs on Android 4.0 ICS, and comes with a built-in FM transmitter.

Some of the key specs of the iBall Slide 3G 7334 are:-

• Android 4.0 ICS
• Cortex A9 1GHz processor
• Dual-SIM (both with 3G and 7.2Mbps download speed and 5.76Mbps upload speed)
• 7-inch HD WSVGA capacitive touchscreen 
• Resolution of 1024x600 pixels 
• Multi-touch
• 8GB built-in storage
• 2.0 MP rear camera 
• VGA front camera
• 3G video calling

It comes with pre-installed with apps such as WhatsApp, Facebook, Nimbuzz, Zomato, IBNLive, Moneycontrol, and CricketNext. For connectivity, the device supports Bluetooth, WI-FI, HDMI out and MicroUSB port.

Jelly Bean update for HTC One X rolls out in Asia and Europe

HTC has now started rolling out the Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update for the One X. This update is now live in the Asian and European markets, and will be available Over-the-air (OTA) on the phone.

The One X's sibling, the One S, is next in line to receive the update, but no timeline has been mentioned regarding the roll-out. However, what is confirmed is that the One S will also get the Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean OS version.

This brings the One X up to date with the latest Android version out there, pending Google’s next major announcement regarding Android 4.2.

As expected, the HTC Sense version has also been updated to 4.1, that brings in features like a secure box for messages, higher-res contact pics, calendar widget scrolling, eco mode and the ability to set up the phone the HTC Sense website.

The HTC One X was launched in India in the early part of summer this year. This update announcement and rollout is critical, since Samsung recently announced the phased Jelly Bean update release for the Galaxy S III.


Source:- ThinkDigit

How To Upgrade your Computer to Windows 8

If you are planning to make the switch to Windows 8 this weekend, here are 3 things you would need:

• A Windows machine running Windows 7, Vista and Windows XP. It doesn’t matter if you have computer is running Windows XP Premium or Windows 7 Home Basic.
• A valid credit card or a PayPal account to pay the upgrade fee – you will be required to pay $39.99 for the Windows 8 Professional edition.
• An internet connection for downloading the Windows 8 installer (2.05 GB). You may also order the Windows 8 installer on a DVD though it may not be necessary as it is quite easy to create your own Windows 8 DVD.

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Apple launches new 13-inch MacBook Pro, iMac and Mac mini in India

Apple has launched its new lineup of iMac and Mac mini desktops, and 13-inch MacBook Pro laptops in India. The new generation of devices is thinner and more powerful than the last, with much upgraded hardware. All three devices ship with Mac OS X Mountain Lion.

New 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display

The new 13-inch MacBook Pro features a high-resolution (2,560x1600 pixel – 227ppi) Retina Display, made out of an 13.3-inch IPS panel with a viewing angle of 178 degrees, as well as 75 percent less reflection and 29 percent higher contrast than the previous generation. It is just 0.75-inches thick (20% thinner than its predecessor), and weighs in at 1.62 kgs. It ships only with flash storage options, up 8GB of RAM, and up to Intel Core i7 (Ivy Bridge) processors.

The 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display is available with a 2.5 GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor with Turbo Boost speeds up to 3.1 GHz, 8GB of memory and 128GB of flash storage starting at Rs. 1,14,900 inclusive of VAT (Rs. 109,428 exclusive of VAT); and with 256GB of flash storage starting at Rs. 1,34,900 inclusive of VAT (Rs. 1,28,476 exclusive of VAT). Configure-to-order options include faster dual-core Intel Core i7 processors and flash storage up to 768GB. The 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display is available today through Apple Authorized Resellers.

Notably, customers still have the option of buying the non-Retina Display, last generation 13-inch MacBook Pro, for a substantially lower price (launched at Rs. 81,900, starting price).

New iMac and Mac mini

The new iMac is an extremely slim offering, occupying 40% less volume than its predecessor, and razor sharp at just 5mm thick at its edge. The display reduces reflection by 75 percent, and is individually calibrated using an advanced spectroradiometer.

The new iMac features quad-core Intel Core i5 (Ivy Bridge) processors that can be upgraded to Core i7. Boasting of dedicated Nvidia GeForce GPUs, it comes with 8GB of 1600MHz DDR3 RAM and a 1TB hard drive as standard. Users can configure up to 32GB of RAM, and up to a 3TB hard drive, or 768GB of flash storage. A Fusion Drive option is also available (flash storage + conventional hard drive). The new iMac is available in two screen sizes – 21.5-inch, and 27-inch. They feature two Thunderbolt and four USB 3.0 ports.

The new Mac mini is available with Ivy Bridge dual-core Intel Core i5 and quad-core Intel Core i7 processors, which offer up to 65 percent better performance than predecessors. It comes standard with 4GB of 1600MHz DDR3 RAM, with support for up to 16GB. The compact aluminum design now includes four USB 3.0 ports in addition to its Thunderbolt, HDMI, SDXC, Gigabit Ethernet, and FireWire 800 ports. Apple says the Mac mini ‘retains its status as the world’s most energy efficient desktop computer,’ using only 11W when idle.

The 21.5-inch iMac is available with a 2.7 GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 with Turbo Boost speeds up to 3.2 GHz and NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M for a suggested retail price of Rs. 85,900 inclusive of VAT; and with a 2.9 GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 with Turbo Boost speeds up to 3.6 GHz and NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M for a suggested retail price of Rs. 99,900 inclusive of VAT. The 21.5-inch iMac will be available in November through Apple Authorized Resellers.

The 27-inch iMac is available with a 2.9 GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 with Turbo Boost speeds up to 3.6 GHz and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660M for a suggested retail price of Rs. 1,22,900 inclusive of VAT ; and with a 3.2 GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 with Turbo Boost speeds up to 3.6 GHz and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675MX for a suggested retail price of Rs. 1,34,900 inclusive of VAT. The 27-inch iMac will be available in December through Apple Authorized Resellers.

The Mac mini is available with a 2.5 GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 with Turbo Boost speeds up to 3.1 GHz, 4GB of memory and a 500GB hard drive for a suggested retail price of Rs. 39,900 inclusive of VAT; a 2.3 GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 with Turbo Boost speeds up to 3.3 GHz, 4GB of memory and a 1TB hard drive for a suggested retail price of Rs. 52,900 inclusive of VAT; and a 2.3 GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 with Turbo Boost speeds up to 3.3 GHz, OS X Server, 4GB of memory and two 1TB hard drives for a suggested retail price of Rs. 65,900 inclusive of VAT. The Mac mini is available today through Apple Authorized Resellers.



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Qualcomm announces Ray smartphone designed for visually impaired

Qualcomm Incorporated, through its Wireless Reach initiative and Project RAY Ltd, which design accessibility tools for the blind and the visually impaired, has recently announced the Ray mobile device. As per an official statement by the company, it is an always-on, easy-to-use, multi-function smartphone synchronised with audio books from Israel's Central Library for the Blind, Visually impaired and Handicapped. This collaboration sets a new standard in accessibility tools and ease of use for visually impaired people.


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Windows 8 upgrade for Windows 7.5 users

Unfortunately, those who have Windows 7.5 will not get Windows 8 update. But they will be provided with Windows 7.5. You can think of it as an OS between Windows 8 and Windows 7.5. Windows 7.8 will contain some of the main features of Windows 8 features like the resizing your tiles in small, medium, or large, etc.

For those who use handsets run on the Windows Phone 7.8 platform, Nokia stated that it will deliver existing Lumia customers exclusive new Marketplace apps such as Camera Extras to bring new possibilities to the Lumia line up including panorama shots, a self-timer, Action Shot for capturing movement, and Smart Group Shot for creating the perfect group shot from several different images; new features for Nokia Drive and Nokia Transport; and also distributing a pattern of updates such as Wi-Fi tethering and flip-to-silence.

Handsets running the Windows Phone 7.8 operating system will not be able to get the Windows Phone 8 update. Nokia had stated that Lumia devices with Windows Phone 7.5 will be provided with updates to some of the new Windows Phone 8 features, such as the start screen. The devices will also be allowed to download new apps from companies such as Zynga, whose Words with Friends and Draw Something will be available by the third quarter of this year.

Nokia announces Lumia 510; under Rs 11,000

Nokia officially announced the Lumia 510 at a press event held today in Delhi. The handset will be available at a price point below Rs 11,000. Unfortunately, this handset has no front facing camera.

Some of the key specs of Nokia Lumia 510 are:-

• Windows Phone 7.8
• 4-inch WVGA display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels
• 800MHz single core processor 
• 256MB of RAM
• 4GB of internal memory
• 7GB of cloud storage available 
• 5 megapixel rear camera
• 1300mAh

Nokia has also preloaded the handset with a bundle of other Nokia powered apps such as Maps, Transport, and Drive. Three months of unlimited access to Nokia Music Nokia MixRadio will also be available for consumers of this handset. To enhance the camera abilities, Nokia has also given users the option to download Camera Extras. 

Samsung 75ES9000 LED Smart TV launched in India for Rs 7,50,000

Samsung Electronics today announced the launch of its 75ES9000 LED Smart TV in the Indian market. In an official statement, the company claims that with the launch, it has met the rising market demand for television screens with a size of 152 centimetres or more. The ES9000 is available at select Samsung authorised stores across the country at a price of Rs 7,50,000.

The official statement shares that the 75ES9000 LED Smart TV’s design concept includes a 7.9 millimetre curved bezel with no visible seams, which complements the TV’s square stand. Additionally, the TV’s built-in camera is hidden within the top of the bezel, rendering it invisible when not in use.

The ES9000 includes the complete suite of Samsung’s Smart TV features—Smart Interaction, Smart Content and Smart Evolution—that were introduced with Samsung’s flagship Smart TVs earlier this year. These features enable users to control and interact with their TVs in a more intuitive way; choose from a broader range of premium and signature content that can be shared across multiple devices; and access the latest hardware and software features to constantly receive updates on their Smart TVs. The ES9000 also includes Sound Share, the newest Smart TV feature, which automatically and wirelessly connects TV audio to Samsung’s Series 6 and Series 7 Wireless Audio with Dock Systems. Furthermore, with the ES9000, Samsung claims to offer a faster and more seamless Smart TV experience to fit the ultimate lifestyle, through a new dual-core processor that allows consumers to download and use multiple apps while browsing the Web.



Source:- Tech2

LG launches 84-inch Ultra HD 3D TV in India

LG Electronics India today announced the 84-inch (84.04 inches diagonal) Ultra HD 3D TV, boasting of a native 'ultra definition' (UD) screen resolution of 3840 x 2160. As per an official statement, LG’s Ultra HD 3D TV is the company’s response to growing consumer demand for larger, more immersive home TVs with greater functionality. The 84-inch Ultra HD 3D TV range is available in the price range of Rs 17,00,000. The new series hits the Indian market from November 1, 2012.

Soon Kwon, MD, LG Electronics India Pvt Ltd, said, “LG’s 84 inch Ultra HD 3 TV represents a whole new level of home viewing experience because it offers every advanced technology we currently have to offer. Technology and design are key factors behind LG Home Entertainment products. With four times the pixel resolution of today’s HDTVs, ultra-HD technology promises to transform the home entertainment experience on giant displays, truly recreating the movie theater in your living room. Ultra-definition television will transform the giant-screen viewing experience in the years ahead, and LG is proud to bring this new technology to the Indian market so that consumers can enjoy a fully immersive experience.”

Beyond the 84-inch screen, this model features LG’s Cinema 3D technology, which LG claims provides a comfortable 3D viewing experience similar to what consumers experience in the theatre.

LG Smart TV features LG’s '3D World', where users can access 3D content. Users can browse and navigate through the Smart TV ecosystem using LG’s four-mode Magic Remote, which has Premium Content, Home Dashboard, Smart Share Plus, and voice recognition.

LG’s new 84-inch Ultra HD 3D TV includes connectivity options. In addition to built-in Wi-Fi, it supports Intel’s Wireless Display (WiDi) technology, which enables connectivity between TVs and PCs without the need for cables or Internet access. With Smart Share Plus, users can access content stored on external devices such as PCs, tablets, and smartphones through a portal on the TV.

LG’s Magic Remote allows users to access and navigates the Home Dashboard. The imbedded 2D to 3D conversion engine expands the availability of 3D content and Dual Play takes head-to-head game play to a whole new level by allowing opponents to simultaneously see different images on the same screen. Dual Play does away with split screen gaming. LG’s Ultra HD 3D TV also features a 2.2 SpeakerSystem consisting of two 10W speakers and two 15W woofers, which reinforce the sound.

The 84-inch Ultra HD 3D TV range is available in the price range of Rs 17,00,000. The new series hits the Indian market from November 1, 2012.


Source:- Tech2

Zen UltraTab A900 launched at Rs. 7,999 ; ICS ready

Zen Mobile has launched the Zen UltraTab A900 in India, for Rs. 7,999. Featuring a 9-inch touchscreen, the tablet runs on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, and comes with a host of apps preloaded.

Some of the key specs of the Zen UltraTab A900 are:-

•  Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
• 1.5GHz processor
• 512MB of DDR3 RAM
• 9-inch touchscreen display 
• Resolution- 800x480 pixels
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi, 3G via USB dongle, microUSB slot with USB On-The-Go
• 1.3MP camera
•  4GB built-in storage, 32GB microSD card support
• 3.5mm headphone jack
• 4,000 mAh battery 

The Zen UltraTab A900 will come with plenty of apps preloaded, such as Bollywoodji, ibibo, Kundli, nexGTV, Nimbuzz, MapmyIndia, Mig 33, Paytm, Readers Hub, Music Hub, Rummy, and Teenpatti. Zen Mobile has also skinned ICS with their own UI, called Ultra Tab sense, which features a 3D homescreen, and a variety of widgets.

Nokia Asha 308 launched in India for Rs 5,865

Nokia has launched Asha 308 in India for Rs 5,865. The phone runs on Nokia’s S40 full-touch interface.The new device offers a fluid 'swipe' user interface and an open environment for third-party application development, characteristics that have earned the complete Asha Touch range full smartphone classification from global market research companies and analysts such as GfK and IDC.

Some of the key specs of the Nokia Asha 308 are:-

• 3-inch capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 400 x 240 pixels
• EDGE/GPRS
• Bluetooth 3.0 with A2DP
• 2 megapixel camera, VGA frontfacing camera

According to Nokia, the Asha 308 and Nokia Asha 309 phones are its most affordable capacitive touchscreen devices to date. A view shared by independent analysts is that the Asha line represents great smartphones available for less than USD 99. "Nokia's Asha Touch family delivers all the core smartphone experiences, and with the new software developer kit, provides ever-increasing flexibility for developers to build compelling new experiences for consumers," said Will Stofega, Mobile Phone Program Director, IDC.

Nokia also introduced two extensions to its Xpress Browser Internet platform, which the company calls the only cloud-based web browser to support web apps.

The Nokia Nearby web app helps people discover new places by searching nearby locations and presenting the options on a map. The service is available via Nokia Xpress Browser or as a feature within Nokia Maps.

The Nokia Life+ web app will give millions of people access to content that spans education, health and infotainment to enhance their daily lives. Nokia Life+ is available in English across 18 countries, with local versions coming to India, China and Indonesia in the fourth quarter of this year. Nokia Life+ can be accessed through Nokia Xpress Browser or the Nokia Store.

Both the services work with Asha Touch smartphones. In addition to these services, Nokia also introduced a new web-based tool that makes it even easier to build new applications. With Nokia Xpress Web App Builder, publishers can create appealing web apps for Asha Touch devices, and even novices can turn their web content into a fun and sophisticated web app for Nokia consumers.



Source:- Tech2

Finally 10,000 pageviews.... thanks guys :)

Yesterday my blog Tech Biscuits completed its 10,000 page views. Thank you all for viewing my blog. These 10,000 includes people from 88 different countries. The 10,000th viewer was from Zawia, Az Zawiyah (Libya). Top 10 countries are:-

      

Country	Pageviews
India	3896
United States	1777
United Kingdom	1626
Russia	457
Philippines	178
Germany	159
China	104
Malaysia	87
France	79
Australia	69

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