Sony Mobile launches the Xperia S Smartphone in India at Rs.32,549

April 10, 2012 Udit Malhotra Leave a comment

Sony Mobile has officially launched the Xperia S Android Smartphone in India. The Xperia S was showcased along the Xperia P and Xperia U at MWC 2012, which belongs to Sony’s next generation flagship, the NXT Series. The Xperia S flaunts beautiful style and design while boasting great hardware specifications for stable performance. It comes with a 4.3-inch Reality Display (1280×720 pixels) with Mobile BRAVIA Engine, 1.5 GHz Dual-Core CPU, 1GB RAM, 32GB in-built storage, 1.3MP front camera (supports HD Video recording at 720p), 12MP rear camera with LED Flash (supports Full HD Video recording at 1080p), 1750 mAh battery and Android Gingerbread 2.3(supports upgrade to Android ICS 4.0 by Q2 this year).

Get ready to experience next generation media sharing by NFC (with Xperia SmartTags), DLNA, HDMI, BRAVIA Sync (allows your phone to controlled via a TV), along with basic connectivity features like 3G, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and A-GPS. The handset is available in Black and White color and can be purchased either at a local retail outlet or can be ordered online with leading E-commerce platforms like Flipkart etc.

Also Read : Samsung Galaxy Note ‘Berry Pink’ launched in South Korea

Following the release for Xperia S today, the Xperia P, Xperia U and Xperia Sola would arrive India by the second quarter of this year. Just to make you remember the handset is priced at Rs.32,549. Do remember to check all online portals to find a bargain before you make the final purchase.

Checkout these links for price comparison, freebies and promotions :

Flipkart – Get a Car Charger and 2 Xperia NFC SmartTags free when you order. (Rs. 32,549)
Letsbuy – Norton Mobile Security for Android absolutely free. (Rs.31,990)
IndiaPlaza – Get a Char Charger, 2 Xperia NFC SmartTags, Leather Case, and an HDMI cable free with your order. (Rs.30,999)

Facebook, Instagram

Facebook buys Instagram for $1 Billion

April 9, 2012 Udit Malhotra Leave a comment

Now we’ve some got some big news as Facebook acquires the famous mobile photo sharing platform Instagram for $1 Billion. The buzz was shared via Facebook Founder and CEO ‘Mark Zuckerberg’ on Monday by a post on his timeline. The company acquisition comprises of a mix of cash and Facebook Shares. It is one of the biggest achievements at Facebook’s end, as Instagram holds a strong threshold for both Apple iOS devices and the Android platform, with millions of users already a part of it.

“For years, we’ve focused on building the best experience for sharing photos with your friends and family. Now, we’ll be able to work even more closely with the Instagram team to also offer the best experiences for sharing beautiful mobile photos with people based on your interests.” – Mark Zuckerberg (Founder and CEO, Facebook)

Zuckerberg expressed his views on evolving Instagram as an individual application rather than integrating everything to Facebook. “These and many other features are important parts of the Instagram experience and we understand that. We will try to learn from Instagram’s experience to build similar features into our other products. At the same time, we will try to help Instagram continue to grow by using Facebook’s strong engineering team and infrastructure.”

The existing set of features to the app that include photo sharing on multiple social networks and the ability to build following while being able follow others would still be in place. It would not be constrained or restricted only towards a ‘Facebook Only Platform’.

The team at Facebook and Instagram would be working together to provide rich experience to its existing set of users, while building Instagram alike features for Facebook services and projects. Lets hope for the best and see what happens.

What are your views on this new acquisition? Please share your views by dropping by a comment.

via Facebook

Android Mobiles, Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Note ‘Berry Pink’ launched in South Korea

April 9, 2012 Udit Malhotra Leave a comment

Korean smartphone manufacturer Samsung has introduced the ‘Berry Pink’ Samsung Galaxy Note in South Korea. The launch of the vibrant pinky handset has its prime focus on female users and the youth as it flaunts a peppier vibe. We still await more details on the availability of this new variant across regional and international markets, for now its just Korea. Not to forget the super stylish pink “S Pen” and the optional pink protective case that adds more fun and glamor. The smartphone would soon join its other variants i.e. Black and White, providing users with an option to wear the skin they like. On the innovation front we have already seen Samsung constantly over delivering to user demands and needs, which also includes the Premium Suite of Apps that are especially designed for the Note and would be accompanied along the Android ICS 4.0 upgrade.

(Samsung Galaxy Note ‘Berry Pink’)

An interesting catch to the images showcased on the launch of the ‘Berry Pink’ Note include the Android ICS interface, which can be identified by the presence of the ‘Search Widget’ as it is not the same for Android Gingerbread devices. Keeping in mind that the Note is already due for its upgrade to ICS 4.0, it isn’t mind blowing to see the new interface as a part of the latest release. Lets hope that it makes through fast or even earlier than the tentative dates. Females who were dying for that pinkish girly touch have a new option added to their kitty if they still haven’t bought a phone till now.

The Samsung Galaxy Note is an awesome Tablet-Phone that I would recommend to all our readers, it has over 5 Million units shipped globally and still counting. You can check out the complete specifications by clicking here.

via Samsung Tomorrow

Android Apps, Instagram, Social Media

Instagram for Android update adds supports for Tablets, SD card installation and more

April 7, 2012 Udit Malhotra Leave a comment

We’ve been talking about Instagram for Android for a while. Well yes, it is another update that has popped up from the development team at Instagram. The new version for the app brings a majority of changes, which adds support for Tablets and Wi-Fi only devices, installation of the app over an SD card, and fixes audio mute bug during an image capture. Application install over a memory card seems to be a very big change, most of lack on internal phone storage and might not like to add an app the consumes a lot of space, so with this update you guys can move your app to the SD card and continue enjoying it. The support for tablets and Wi-Fi only devices also brings in a wide spectrum by adding more news users to the Instagram kitty. For folks with an older Android device having Wi-Fi only capabilities can now enjoy photo sharing at ease. Last but not the least the update fixes a bug causing the sound to mute while clicking a photo and also several minor bug fixes and improvements.

Existing users may update the app via Google Play Store, for folks who haven’t tried or had an unsupported device can download it using the link below.

Download Instagram for Android Update 1.03 from the Google Play Store.

Scan the QR Code or click the image the begin the download.