Saturday, 16 July 2011
Here is another compilation of the best Android Smartphones in the Indian Market, spanning all price ranges.
with the frequent releases and Price drops seen, wee seem to be spoilt for choices.so let's get started.
Dual-core Android smartphones: [20K+]
Samsung Galaxy S II: Without any doubt, if you have money this is the phone to go for. It has got its share of criticism due to heating issues, which will probably be sorted out by a future firmware update.
Price: INR 29,999 | Android version: 2.3.3
Other options in this category – HTC Sensation & LG Optimus 2X
There is quite a competition in this category. It was hard to make a decision between them, yet we have decided on two phones with single core processors.
HTC Incredible S: A very potent Android smartphone from HTC, a rather new smartphone although HTC has been releasing single core Android phone since HTC Desire. Clubbed with Android 2.3.3 and 4 inch display with an 8MP HD shooter, Incredible S makes a strong case.
Price: INR 25,940 | Android version – 2.3.3
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc: This awesome looking device from Sony Ericsson comes with a great display in the form of 4.1 inch screen with Bravia Engine. Processor is same as of Incredible S but lacks in the terms of RAM from the HTC device, but the great camera can make do for that.
Price: INR 26,890 | Android version – 2.3.3
Other options in the category: HTC Desire S, Desire HD, Xperia Play [for gaming freaks], Dell Venue, Dell Streak [if you don’t mind big screen], HTC Desire, HTC Desire Z and Acer Liquid E
Mid-range Android smartphones: [12K to 20K ]
Recently a series of price drops and new devices launches have made mid-range a happening Android arena. Yet another category to make hard decisions, but choice is always good for consumers.
Nexus S: We always like Google phones. You get the Android updates before anyone else and have the great hardware. If you are looking for pure Android – this is it.
Price: INR 19.9K | Android version: 2.3.4
LG Optimus Black: Recently launched Optimus Black is the lightest Android smartphone in high-end as well as mid range categories. It comes with a great 4 inch NOVA display along with 1 GHz processor. Only problem is the Android version, which will get updated to Gingerbread soon.
Price: INR 19,310 | Android version: 2.2
Other options in the category: Samsung Galaxy SL, Spice MI-410, Motorola Defy, Samsung Galaxy Ace, Acer Liquid Metal, HTC Wildfire S and Motorola Milestone
You might be wondering that high-end and mid-range categories have ended and we have not mentioned Galaxy S anytime. We were not sure to put it in which category. That’s why it is here on its own.
Worth It:Samsung Galaxy S: A very popular and hit smartphone from Samsung, Galaxy S still have great hardware and almost latest Android version. We are not sure about the price, because you should be able get it around 21K. A great display and awesome developer love.
Entry-level Android smartphones [0 to INR 12K]
With a series of Samsung love here, and lot of rebranded OEM devices have made entry level segment crowded. It is very hard to point out which is better than which in this segment, so we are not choosing one device here. We have made a lsit of few devices that are worth their money in this segment.
- Dell XCD35
- LG Optimus One
- Samsung Galaxy Fit
- HTC Wildfire
- Acer Liquid Mini
Other options in this category: Seriously there are a lot of them – Samsung Galaxy Pop, Galaxy Pro, Dell Aero, Dell XCD28, Micromax Bling 2, Micromax Andro A60, Motorola XT5, Motorola Charm, Motorola Flipout, LG Optimus Me, Spice MI-310, Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini, Mini Pro and SE W8
For CDMA lovers:
If you don’t like GSM phones, there are few CDMA options as well in India. MTS HTC Pulse and Samsung Galaxy Pop CDMA are two devices you can go for officially. If you are still not satisfied, ebay.in has some cool unlocked CDMA Android options imported from US.
For QWERTY Lovers:HTC Desire Z is still the best high-end slide out QWERTY in India, otherwise you can go for the old Motorola Milestone [till Motorola releases its successor in India] or Samsung Galaxy 551 [on the budget front]
On the portrait QWERTY front, we have a lot of options in Galaxy Pro, Motorola Charm or Acer beTouch E210.
For Dual-Sim lovers:
Motorola XT800 and Spice Mi-270 are the two options you have. One for mid-range, other for budget segment.
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Tell us if you have any other suggestions, your comments are most welcome.
Saturday, 16 July 2011 0
Along with Optimus Net, LG also announced Optimus Pro Android smartphone. Powered byGingerbread and 800 MHz processor, Optimus Pro is a Blackberry style portrait QWERTY smartphone. It is looking to strike the Samsung Galaxy Pro market, which is a similar Android device.
LG Optimus Pro will be launched in 30 countries starting with Europe.
LG Optimus Pro Features:
- 2.8 inch display
- Full QWERTY keypad
- 800 MHz processor
- Android 2.3
- Dedicated hotkeys for email and scheduler
LG made the recently leaked Optimus Net official. The smartphone, which is just a name as of now will be released in three different version across the globe. Optimus Net will start launching from Europe this summer followed by other markets, finally reaching to a total of 30 countries.
LG Optimus Net Variants:
- With NFC hardware: Some of the carrier version in Europe will get NFC enabled version.
- With QWERTY keyboard: North America will get a QWERTY keyboard in Optimus Net, though it is not official whether it will be a slide-out or portrait version.
- With dual-SIM support: Brazil, China, Asia and the CIS region will get dual-SIM versions.
LG Optimus Net Features:
- LG Social+, Smartshare
- 3.2 HVGA (320 x 480) display
- 800 MHz processor
- 1500 mAh battery
- Android 2.3
Micromax has released the Android powered A70 in India today. Micromax A70 is a budget Android smartphone with pretty decent specifications. It features Android 2.2, 600 MHz processor and 3.2 inch display.
Micromax A70 Specifications:
- 3.2 inch 262K TFT, (320*480 pixels) capacitive display
- Android 2.2
- 5MP camera, 0.3 MP front camera
- 1450 mAh battery
- Bluetooth 2.1v
- 111mmx58mmx13.5mm
Wednesday, 13 July 2011
Warding off investors' anger at their annual meeting at Waterloo near here Tuesday, BlackBerry co-CEOs announced that seven new smart phones running a new operating system will hit the market soon. Declining market share, shrinking revenue, profit warnings and delays in replacing the aging handsets have triggered investor anger at the two co-CEOs Jim Balsillie and Mike Lazaridis who control management as well as board at the BlackBerry maker Research In Motion (RIM).
Calls for making board independent of management have grown shriller as RIM stock has sunk more than 50 percent this year - hovering at about $27 now. Admitting that RIM faced 'some challenges,' the co-CEOs managed to control investor anger Tuesday, with Lazaridis announcing that seven new BlackBerry smart phones running a new operating system will be unveiled in the coming months. The release of the seven smart phones, including the new BlackBerry Bold, will again catapult the wireless giant into the lead role, he said.
"It (the new Bold) may have delayed us, but we are going to come out ahead," said Lazaridis who started RIM in the 1980s. Warming the hearts of investors, Jim Balsillie added, "Mike and I, along with the executive team, are closely managing this transition and have positioned the company for continued future success."
The new line-up of BlackBerry smart phones will be run by RIM's powerful new operating system used in its PlayBook tablet.
"It (the new Bold) may have delayed us, but we are going to come out ahead," said Lazaridis who started RIM in the 1980s. Warming the hearts of investors, Jim Balsillie added, "Mike and I, along with the executive team, are closely managing this transition and have positioned the company for continued future success."
The new line-up of BlackBerry smart phones will be run by RIM's powerful new operating system used in its PlayBook tablet.
Responding to the prevailing rumours of RIM's takeover by Apple or Microsoft, Balsillie said a rights plan would be put in place in the "blink of an eye'' if a hostile takeover bid was mounted against the company. Assuring investors, he said, "If there is anything that will make you sleep better at night that I can do, I will do it." There have been rumours that cash-rich Apple or Microsoft could buy out RIM whose net worth is now just $14 billion. BlackBerry has sunk from top to the third place in the US smart phone since October under onslaught from Apple's iPhone and Google Android devices.
Via : technoholik
Wednesday, 13 July 2011 0
We finally have a decent image of recently leaked Sony Ericsson Xperia Duo. This leaked press shot gives us nothing special but the accompanying information suggests a beast of a smartphone. Yes, it is not just the dual core smartphone, but the smartphone is expected to come with 1.5 GB RAM and 12 MP camera.
Sony Ericsson Xperia Duo Leaked Specs:
- 1.4 Ghz dual core processor
- 1.5 GB RAM
- 4.5 qHD display
- 2500 mAh battery
- Android 2.3.4
While all this seems too good to be true, we want Sony Ericsson to surprise us. Xperia Duo launch is expected in September this year.
Source : phonearena, androidos
Google has released a much needed update to phone based Android Market. This new version of Android Market is only available for devices running Android 2.2 or above.
New Market brings some of the features from the recent web market update including the Editors’Picks top charts etc.
According to Google:
You’ll be delighted to find we’ve overhauled Android Market to make it faster, easier, and more fun to discover great apps, movies, and books. We’ve created more space to feature some of the most interesting content of the week on the home page. We’ve added more top charts, with newer, more relevant items, and we’ve made it easy to swipe through these charts as you browse the store. We’ve also introduced new collections of great content, like staff picks and Editors’ Choice apps.
For US: US residents get more goodies with this Android Market update, you will now be able todownload Videos app [Movies] from Market as well as buy movies and e-books in the market itself.
this update is rolling out now around the world and will reach your device automatically in the coming weeks.
After yesterday’s leak about LG Optimus Pro, we have yet another entry level Gingerbread device Optimus Net from LG. This time it is full touch-screen phone, which has been spotted in Italy.
There has been no official announcement from LG as of now, but it should come pretty soon.
LG Optimus Net Features:
- 3.2 inch display
- 800 Mhz processor
- 3MP camera
- Android 2.3.3
- LG 2.0 UI
- 1500 mAh battery
- 512MB RAM
- HSDPA/WIFI/Bluetooth/GPS
LG Optimus Net Promo video [In Italian]
Source: androidos.in
Monday, 11 July 2011
It seems LG is also getting ready to launch a budget portrait QWERTY with Android on-board similar to Samsung’s Galaxy Pro. Spotted in Italy, Optimus Pro is said to be already selling at few shops in the country, but the reports are still unconfirmed.
According to a leaked specs sheet from a flickr user, LG Optimus Pro will feature a 2.8 inch display, 1500 mAh battery, Android 2.3, 3MP camera and usual WiFi and GPS. There is no word on processor, but we would expect something around 800 Mhz in this phone.
We are hoping to see an official announcement from LG regarding the phone soon.
Monday, 11 July 2011 0
Sunday, 10 July 2011
The Android has been a tough competitor to the other Mobile OS in the market. There are already some of the greatest phones running on android. And the list obviously contains symbolic devices like the Samsung Galaxy. The android still is fairly new, so a lot of its users are not entirely familiar with the hidden tokens and surprises holed in by Google. Yes android tricks! And here we will mention five of the coolest tricks that have remained somewhat unknown.
Gesture Search
My favourite in the lot. I myself came across it accidentally and boy is it cool! Basically this trick allows you to search your phone using your fingers to write letters instead of the on screen keyboard. Now what you do is, instead of using the keyboard while searching, tap the little hand symbol on the screen then draw a letter. The OS will register the alphabet and search your phone for entries starting with that letter.
The gesture search can be set to search your entire phone, or specific folders. And there’s its use! I use the gesture search for my folders only, so when I use it, other data does not show up.
The gesture search can be set to search your entire phone, or specific folders. And there’s its use! I use the gesture search for my folders only, so when I use it, other data does not show up.
Creating Shortcuts and Adding Slots
Another neat android trick! You see use some websites very often and it is a real bother opening the browser every time. Android has the option of creating shortcuts to websites on your home screen. Simply press and hold the site in your browser’s bookmarks and select “Add Shortcut to Home” and the website will be added in a slot on your home page. Now the problem is slots get filled up. To get more slots, download the app “UltimateFaves Carousel” from Google Market. This app will allow you to add 16 new icons to each slot and will manage them in an efficient 3D rotating viewer.
Other Browsers
Although the Android browser put in by Google does an impressive job, but there are some other very interesting browsers in the market. My favourite is the Dolphin Browser. This app allows you to download videos from YouTube to your phone! The browser is fully compatible with social networks and allows the user to sync bookmarks with other browsers. The Dolphin Browser also allows the use of the Gesture Search.
Voice Dial
Of course everyone knows how to use voice dial and the presence of this app may not be a surprise. Rather its absence may have been seriously criticized. Obviously the app can be used to call people by just saying “Call…” followed by the person’s name… but in the Android, it has a much greater purpose! You can use the Voice dial to search and open almost anything on your phone. Just say “Open” and then the name of the program or folder you want.
Last Used Programs
On most android phones pressing and holding the home button will open up a list that shows the last six programs you have used. As on average most of us use 4 programs regularly, this trick will save you scrolling through the menu.
Source : Webscopia
Sunday, 10 July 2011 0
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