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Simmtronics launches ‘made in India’ XPad X 722 tablet for Rs 5,999

May 20, 2013

Simmtronics has announced the launch of the voice enabled XPad X 722 tablet, from which users can also make regular phone calls for Rs 5,999. The tablet which runs on Android 4.0 or Ice Cream Sandwich is powered by Cortex A8 1.0 GHz and 400 2D/3D processor. It comes with an internal memory #Android #Gadgets #Simmtronics #Simmtronics XPad X22 #TabletMonitor #tablets #Technology #Voice enabled tablet

Spice launches Stellar Horizon Pro Mi 505 dual-SIM at Rs 8,499

May 17, 2013

Spice on Thursday unveiled its new Stellar Horizon Pro Mi 505, an Android based dual-SIM smartphone priced at Rs 8,499. TM Ramakrishnan, CEO Devices, said, "We have received phenomenal success with Stellar Horizon Mi 500 launched in 2012. We have followed it up with this enhanced version with exciting features at #Android #Dual Core Processor #Dual SIM #Spice #Stellar Horizon Pro Mi 505 #Tech #TechBuzz #Technology

Google I/O 2013 keynote: New Maps, Search, Plus, and S4 with ‘pure’ Android

May 17, 2013

12.16 pm: Page delivers closing address - "Technology should do the hard work so people can get on to the things they enjoy in life" Larry Page is on stage now, and is talking about how important it is for everyone to focus on technology and #Android #Google #Google glass #Google I/O Conference 2013 #Key Lime Pie #Technology

Google Hangouts replaces GTalk: All you need to know

May 16, 2013

So Google has really upped the ante on Hangouts. It has launched a separate app for the chat feature, which is being packaged as a new unified, cross-platform messaging service for iOS, Android and Chrome. Very, very cool. It will be available for download from today and you might notice #Android #Google + Hangouts #Google I/O 2013 #Google I/O Conference 2013 #Instant messenger service #iOS

Google I/O 2013 Images: Larry Page makes an appearance

May 16, 2013

#Android #Google Chrome #Google I/O 2013 #Google I/O Conference 2013 #Google Inc. #Google plus #ImagesOfTheDay #Larry Page #Samsung Galaxy S4 #Sundar Pichai

LG’s Nexus 4 listed on Flipkart for Rs 25,990; India launch soon?

May 16, 2013

Google's latest flagship Nexus device, the LG Nexus 4, which up until now has been only available in the shady back alleys of India's technology grey markets is now 'officially' available on Flipkart for Rs 25,990. However, the item is listed as 'out of stock' at the moment. According to #Android #Gadget #Google #Google Nexus 4 #LG Nexus 4 #mobile phones #MobileMonitor #NFC #WiFi

Google I/O 2013: Technology should do the hard work for people, says Page

May 16, 2013

San Francisco: For Google CEO Larry Page, happiness is a warm computer. "Technology should do the hard work so people can get on doing the things that make them happiest in life," Page told a crowd of 6,000 software developers and entrepreneurs who flocked to San Francisco Wednesday for the opening #Android #Google I/O 2013 #Google I/O Conference 2013 #Google Inc. #Google Maps #Larry Page #smartphones

Google’s I/O 2013 preview: New Nexus 7, Key Lime Pie and more

May 15, 2013

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 morning in San Francisco, provides Google Inc. with an opportunity to flex its technological #Android #Google I/O #Google I/O 2013 #Google I/O Conference 2013 #Google Inc. #Key Lime Pie #Nexus #Technology

Micromax dual-sim Canvas Doodle A111 on sale for Rs 12,999 online

May 14, 2013

Micromax's new smartphone - the Canvas Doodle A111 has been spotted online for Rs 12,999 reports CNN-IBN. The report said that the device was now available on Snapdeal.com. The dual-SIM device which runs on Android 4.1.2 (JellyBean) has a quad-core processor, internal memory of 1.22 GB which can be expanded #Android #Gadgets #Micromax #Micromax Canvas Doodle A111 #Mobile phone #MobileMonitor #Technology

Lava Xolo Q700 with quad-core processor launched for Rs 9,999

May 14, 2013

The Lava Xolo Q700 device which the company touts as being the first "multi profile" Android smartphone is now officially on sale for Rs 9,999. "Multi profile' switching allows users to create up to four profiles on the device similar to how you can add users on Windows PC, #Android #Gadgets #Lava Xolo #Lava Xolo Q700 #Lava Xolo Q910 #mobile phones #MobileMonitor #Technology

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