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Udit Malhotra is fond of Technology, Music, Event Management and Social Media. He has studied in-depth about Mobile & Desktop Platforms and Software Applications thereof. A keen Learner, he draws inspiration from his work experience from a few small businesses and leading global organizations including DELL where he has worked directly at the front-end with Consumers of Technology Products. He enjoys sharing his knowledge by helping other Users. You can also find him on Google+ ! +Udit Malhotra

HomeShop 18

Save up to 20 percent extra on your purchases from Homeshop18

May 22, 2012 Udit Malhotra Leave a comment

This is a Money Saving Bonanza for Book Lovers.

India’s leading On-line and On-Air Retailer, Homeshop18 is offering Books at Lowest Prices on the market vis-a-vis its online competitors like Flipkart, Uread, BookAdda, IndiaPlaza, Infibeam, Ebay, IndiaTimes Shopping, etc.

Now you can save up to 20% extra on your purchase of Books, on the already Lowest Prices of Books being offered by Homeshop18.

Select Books worth Rs.500/- from http://homeshop18.com . When you are checking-out for payment, use Gift Voucher Code GC84KPBU413E and get a Discount of 20% i.e. Rs.100/- on your purchase. This Code is valid up to 31 May 2012.

If you are buying Books for more than Rs.500/-, you will get a Discount of Rs. 100/-. I suggest you split your orders in multiples of approx. Rs.500/- and get a Discount of Rs.100/- on every purchase.

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Note for Readers: Other than being a Customer, I, my family members or talkabouttech.com are NOT associated/ affiliated with any online or on-air Book Retailer. This post has been written only for the benefit of Consumers at large.

Android Mobiles, Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S3 available for pre-order in India from Samsung eStore

May 18, 2012 Udit Malhotra 1 Comment

Samsung India has started pre-booking orders for its much-awaited gizmo the ‘Samsung Galaxy S3’ via its online eStore. People interested to pre-order the phone can pay Rs.2000 as the booking amount, with an opportunity to get an assured gift as well. The Galaxy S3 has been the talk of town since MWC 2012 and was originally launched this month as a part of the ‘Samsung Unpacked’ event that was held in London. The smartphone would be released across Europe and 10 other regions including Delhi (India) starting 29 May 2012.

Book the Samsung Galaxy S3 : Samsung India eStore

Also Read : The Samsung Galaxy S3 is finally unpacked !

Quick Specs for the Samsung Galaxy S3:

Android ICS 4.04 (Ice Cream Sandwich) with TouchWiz UI 4.0
4.8-inch Super AMOLED HD Display (720×1280 pixels)
1.4 GHZ Samsung Exynos Quad-Core CPU
1GB RAM
16GB/32GB/64GB internal storage
Support for Micro SD cards up to 64GB
8MP Auto Focus camera with LED (supports Full HD Video at 1080p @ 30 FPS)
1.9MP front camera (supports HD Video at 720p @ 30 FPS)
Productivity features like S Voice, Social Tag, Direct Call and more
Connectivity via Bluetooth v4, NFC, Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, DLNA, 3G, Wi-Fi Direct and GPS
2100 mAh battery
Weight / Dimensions: 133g / 136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm

Android Mobiles, HTC

HTC Desire C available in the UK with Clove Technology

May 16, 2012 Udit Malhotra Leave a comment

We’ve heard rumors and leaks for the HTC Desire C for while, the official release made sure the device has arrived the Android smartphone league. The HTC Desire C has finally arrived UK and can now be ordered online with Clove Technology. The first stocks for gizmo are due by 24 May 2012. Considering the overall specs, HTC has tried to incorporate trending and essential features within a decent price band, keeping aside the 600 MHz CPU. A 3.5-inch HVGA Touch Screen Display (320 x 480 pixels), 512MB RAM, 5MP camera, Android Ice Cream Sandwich with HTC Sense 4.0 UI, 4GB internal storage with support for Micro SD cards up to 32GB and 3G capabilities are some key features to the phone. All this for just £158.33 (£189.99 VAT inclusive). Dropbox also offers 25GB of free storage for 2 years, which is an excellent catch for storage lovers.

Video Source : Clove Technology

Interested in buying one, click here to order online.

HTC Desire C Quick Specs:

3.5-inch HVGA Touch Screen Display (320×480 pixels)
600 MHz Single-Core Processor
Android ICS 4.0 with HTC Sense 4.0 UI
512MB RAM
4GB internal memory
Micro SD card support up to 32GB
25GB Dropbox Cloud Storage free for 2 years
5MP fixed focus camera (w/o Flash)
Connectivity via Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi, NFC, GPS, Micro USB and 3G (up to 7.2 Mbps)
Beats Audio with FM Radio
1230 mAh battery
Weight / Dimensions: 100g / 107.2 x 60.6 x 12.25 mm

Instagram

Instagram for Android update fixes front camera issues and more

May 16, 2012 Udit Malhotra Leave a comment

Instagram app for Android is out with an update to address issues for devices equipped with a front camera. The update resolves front camera usage issues while accessing the ‘Advanced Camera’ option on certain variants. Samsung Galaxy Y and Ace series smartphone users also get a fix for image filters, which has now been resolved and is more reliable. The set of devices include the GT-S5570I, GT-S5363, GT-S5367, GT-S6102, and GT-S6102B. In case you own any of the aforesaid devices, the download is a must for you guys. The app can be updated or can be downloaded via the Google Play Store. The download link is right below.

Download Instagram for Android update (1.1.1) from the Google Play Store

Requires Android 2.2 +

Click the image or scan the QR Code to begin download