Blackberry Q5 launches in India at Rs. 24990/-.

Blackberry Q5 launches in India at Rs. 24990/-.

After waiting for long, finally Blackberry Q5 is launched in the market. Blackberry Q5 model from Blackberry which runs on Blackberry 10 operating system is the second QWERTY smartphone. It is priced at half the price of higher model Blackberry Z10.

Blackberry Q5 runs on 1.2Ghz dual core processor with 2GB of RAM memory. It has a 3.1 inch screen display panel. It is equipped with 5MP if back and 2MP of front camera which is not that attractive with this price. It has internal storage of 8GB and expandable upto 32GB.

This smartphone will be available in Black, Pure White and Pure Red color variants which is designed purely for youth. With new operating system smartphone users can use apps like BBM video and share screen. All the updated Blackberry 10 applications will be available on Blackberry Q5.

Blackberry Q5 will be available by 20th July in India and priced at Rs. 24990/-.

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Press Release:

Bangalore – India, July 16, 2013– BlackBerry® (NASDAQ: BBRY; TSX: BB) today launched the newest BlackBerry® 10 smartphone, the BlackBerry® Q5 smartphone in India. The BlackBerry Q5 smartphone features a QWERTY keyboard in a stunning, youthful design that is confident and makes it easy for customers to have fun, create, share and stay connected. Available in Black, Pure White and Pure Red color models, the BlackBerry Q5 smartphone offers a powerful and unique mobile computing experience with its cutting-edge BlackBerry 10 functionality. Features and apps work seamlessly together, allowing your every move to flow into the next. With its classic QWERTY keyboard re-engineered for optimized typing and its 3.1” touchscreen, the BlackBerry Q5 smartphone gives you the best of both worlds. Sunil Lalvani, Managing Director for India at BlackBerry said, “The BlackBerry Q5 smartphone has a stunning youthful design that comes in exciting colors, and offers the full cutting-edge BlackBerry 10 functionality as well as access to the growing catalog of BlackBerry 10 apps. With its physical QWERTY keyboard and touchscreen, it gives customers the best of both worlds.” The BlackBerry Q5 smartphone comes with the BlackBerry 10.1 software. As part of the BlackBerry 10 experience, a peek into the BlackBerry® Hub lets you stay close to what’s important to you without stopping what you’re doing. Create the perfect shot every time with BlackBerry Time Shift, and tell your story using BlackBerry Story Maker and share with friends on Facebook. Use BBM video and Screen Share, and discover local apps from a catalogue of over 120,000 apps available on the BlackBerry® World™ storefront. The new BlackBerry Q5 smartphone is expected to be available from authorized retailers in India starting July 20th. For more information on BlackBerry 10, please visit www.blackberry.com/blackberry10 About BlackBerry A global leader in wireless innovation, BlackBerry® revolutionized the mobile industry when it was introduced in 1999. Today, BlackBerry aims to inspire the success of our millions of customers around the world by continuously pushing the boundaries of mobile experiences. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, BlackBerry operates offices in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America. BlackBerry is listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market (NASDAQ: BBRY) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: BB). For more information, visit www.blackberry.com.

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Swipe brings MTV Slash focused on Indian Youth

MTV holding hand with Swipe telecom has launched its new Fablet named MTV SLASH. This is the third product of this combined enterprise. The Fablet is 7” and is a budget phone. This phone is mainly targeted on youth. The apps installed in Fablet are focused to carve youth minds.

The Ultra slim HD capacitive touch screen with a resolution of 1024 x 600 will help in clear display and quality images which is a must for a tablet. The tablet processor is of 1Ghz dual core MTK-6577 for smooth experience on browsing and on working of the tablet.

This Tablet is powered with 1GB DDR3 RAM and runs on Android version 4.1 Jelly Bean OS. Fablet is out with 4GB internal memory which can be expanded upto 32GB. It has a 5 MP camera on rear side with LED flash. 0.3 MP camera on front for video calling. This phone supports Dual SIM, 3G, Bluetooth v4, WiFi, GPS, FM radio with recording, G-Sensor. Fablet has a 3000 mAh battery. The phone weighs 290 gms which is suitable for hands.

The tablet is out with pre loaded Apps like Kingsoft Office, E-Book Reader and has Audio Recording Feature. Since this Fablet is a collaborative with Swipe and MTV India, this tablet is loaded with three MTV feature apps. The ‘MTV India’ app gives an exclusive access to all MTV shows, blogs, videos, web shows, buzz, photos and downloads. This Swipe Fablet is priced at Rs.9490/-.

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Press Release:

MTV AND SWIPE TELECOM LAUNCH A NEW FABLET – MTV SLASH The Thinnest 7” Fablet with the Coolest MTV Apps to Engage National, 11th July 2013: Creating a strong foot hold in the technology market, MTV India, the leading youth brand in association with Swipe Telecom, announced the launch of their third co-branded Fablet – MTV Slash. This new enviable piece of technology will be India’s first co-branded thinnest 7” Fablet. MTV Slash by Swipe is modestly priced at Rs. 9,490 and shall be available across 10,000 retail points, Swipe e-store and also other leading online portals like Flipkart, Snapdeal, Infibeam, eBay and other youth centric platforms. Key Features – MTV Slash ·   Android Jelly Bean 4.1.2 ·   1 GB RAM ·   1024*600 Pixels HD Resolution ·   Dual Camera – 5MP rear + 0.3 MP front ·   3000 mah Battery ·   Dimensions : 188x108x9.4mm ·   Weight : 320g The Fablet boasts a slim body and a stunning feather touch screen, coupled with dual camera, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS. Its ergonomic design enables easy one hand operations, making the Fablet unique. The product is designed retaining MTV’s quintessence which is detailed out in the design, the packaging, the themes and wallpapers available in the device. MTV Slash offers three pre-loaded MTV apps making the user experience more engaging. The ‘MTV India’ app gives you exclusive access to all the MTV Shows, Blogs, Videos, Web Shows, Buzz, Photos, Downloads and much more on the device. The ‘MTV Funny’ app fills in as a daily dose of laughs and madness with funny pictures, trolls and memes from funny people on the internet. Users can LOL, Like and Share new ‘funnys’ every day! The ‘MTV Hottie’ app provides a peek in to the unbridled sensuality of the MTV Splitsvilla contestants across five seasons. All this packed together makes the Fablet a must have! Talking about MTV Slash, Aditya Swamy, EVP & Business Head, MTV India, says, “Super performance at a super price…that’s what young people want and that is exactly what the MTV Slash Fablet is. After a very successful start to our partnership with Swipe Telecom, we have now moved to a brand + content leverage. Slash now comes fully loaded with the MTV experience and is embedded across the MTV eco system. So now you will never be far from MTV, in fact it will be right in your palm.” Commenting on the collaboration, Mr. Shripal Gandhi, Founder & CEO, Swipe Telecom, says, “We at Swipe are yet again excited to be associated with MTV for the launch of this new Fablet. After Volt and Volt 1000, MTV Slash definitely takes the user interface experience to the next level. It’s longer, sleeker and stylish. With so many players in the tablet market, users are spoilt with choices, but MTV Slash will cut above the rest due to its unique features and offerings. We are sure; it will be an instant hit with the youth.” MTV Slash by Swipe was launched in Mumbai by popular MTV VJs Anusha Dandekar and Nikhil Chinapa. Speaking on the launch, MTV VJ Anusha says, “The MTV Slash Fablet is just like me, slim, stylish and has the MTV element which makes the devise all the more appealing. Unlike other fablets, you can hold this with one hand and the design is very user friendly…” MTV VJ Nikhil Chinapa says, “I am a gadget freak and I am constantly looking out for new phones and other gadgets. While there are many existing brands in the country, what will set MTV Slash apart from the competitors are the MTV applications. We want the youth, the MTV generation to get hooked on to this Fablet.” Going one step further with the intention of providing the youth with Information, Communication and Entertainment (ICE) on the move, MTV India & Swipe Telecom roll out MTV Slash backed with a massive campaign that shall consist of an on-ground launch & hoardings across the city further amplified on the digital space with engaging promotions & contests. * To Book Now Call: 1800 1 038 038 About Swipe Telecom SWIPE is an innovative pacesetter with a vision to empower INDIA to be one of the top 10 nations in the world in terms of the availability of new tablet technologies, innovative solutions through its support and strategic vision. We originate from the creative valleys of Palo Alto California which incidentally is our headquarters and also houses the research and design wings. The digital revolution has taken the world by storm and we are all set to unleash another one in the mobile computing arena. The beginning has been made in India, Mumbai followed by 600 + support centers across the country, to rewrite the history of digital market and devices in India and world, thereby. In November 2012, Swipe Telecom was awarded the “Most Innovation driven Company in India by World Brand Congress.” In December 2013, Swipe Telecom was also recognized in ‘CNBC Young Turks’ for its breakthrough strategies and innovation. About MTV India MTV is a dynamic, vibrant experiment at the intersection of music, creativity and youth culture. For over 16 years, MTV has evolved, challenged the norm, and detonated boundaries – giving each new generation a creative outlet and voice that entertains, informs and unites on every platform and screen. With diversity in its offering the M in MTV stands for multidimensional and multiplatform brand, engaging the audience at multiple levels. Globally MTV has been the number one destination across platforms for young people. In India, MTV is distributed to 63mm households. In the social media space, MTV is the most followed brand across categories. Targeted brand licensing makes MTV products available across 35 unique categories and the MTV Live business gives young people their dose of MTV, up close and personal. MTV aims to entertain, reflect, lead and educate young people through its provocative and cutting edge content and communication. Be it through cult shows like MTV Roadies, Coke Studio@MTV, MTV Sound Trippin, MTV Unplugged, MTV Splitsvilla, MTV Reality Stars; or iconic VJ’s like Rannvijay, Nikhil, Anusha & Bani, or hugely engaging digital properties like Roadies Battleground, Tata Nano Drive with MTV, MTV Gang Next, MTV Ecolution and big ticket ground events like MTV Rockathon or MTV Ultimate DJ Championships. MTV Gatecrash is a music lover’s getaway ticket to enjoy the best gigs in the country. MTV has consistently been among the top 3 youth brands in the country. The channel also encourages to give back to society with an initiative like MTV ACT which works towards making the youth future friendly and also support organizations, NGO’s and voluntary workers who are working towards issues concerning environment. MTV’s philosophy - STAY RAW, is an idea that encourages young people to be and do only what they want to. Write your own rules, play your own games, be your own hero. Stay Real... Stay Raw. Wanna know more? Come on in www.mtv.in.com

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Nokia Lumia 1020 - detailed features, specs and price

The shell has broken and the baby is out. The much awaited phone from Nokia has been launched. It is named as Nokia Lumia 1020, after a lot of announcements. It is launched with 41 pixel Carl Zeiss lens which is one of the first lens manufacturers in the world. The phone seems much similar to its ancestor Nokia lumia 808. The main thing which separates 1020 from 808 is the new Windows operating system.

The camera seems to the most significant part of this smartphone. It doesn’t say that this phone does not possess any of the features of a smartphones. Since the phone is running in Windows 8 Operating System, this phone has hit the market with the premium brand in Lumia Series and earlier Nokia Lumia 808 on Symbian OS was available with same camera.

When it comes to other specifications it is featuring 4.5” PureMotion HD+ screen, ClearBlack AMOLED WXGA display of 1280 x 768 pixel resolution. It is protected with Gorilla Glass 3 and super sensitive touch. It is powered with dual  core 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor which is gives swift experience for the users while dealing with the phone. Lumia 1020 has a 2GB RAM and 32GB internal memory but does not support external memory. It also supports cloud storage of 7GB from Microsoft Skydrive storage.

The best part of Nokia Lumia 1020 is the Camera picture quality. It is equipped with 41 MegaPixels of camera which is made of Carl Zeiss lens manufacturers. This gives a 3x zoom to the image experience without any distortion. The other camera features are Autofocus, Xenon flash and f/2.2 lens, LED for video and the sensor is with Optical Image Stabilization. With 6 lens optics you can capture excellent pure images. HD video recording at 1080p at 30FPS are also provided. The secondary camera is also HD supportable with 1.2 MP with wide angle lens. Nokia Lumia 1020 can take pictures at 32-megapixel and 5-megapixel at the same time, with 5-megapixel shots for easy sharing on social networks that combine 7 pixels into a “super pixel” in addition to a 32-megapixel shot for storing, editing and printing.

This smartphone weighs 158 gms with dimensions 130.4 x 71.4 x10.4 mm which is suitable for pockets. Nokia Lumia 1020 also supports GSM, WCDMA, HSDPA, WLAN, USB2.0, Bluetooth version 3, NFS , GPS for better connectivity. The phone has regular 3.5mm jack for sound experience and comes with 2 microphones and IHF speaker for 3D surround quality.

Nokia Lumia 1020 has a good 2000mAh battery life which gives maximum talk time of 13 hrs in 3G network, video playback time for 6.8hrs and 63 hrs of continuous for music. Also gives 16 days of standby time.

The phone will be available in yellow, white and black colors. Nokia Lumia 1020 is priced at $300 in US and will be available in market from 26 July.

The new launch clearly states that Nokia are not holding back from the market. Truly with its Camera feature the Nokia is going to rule the market again. The phone is excellent with its features with its user friendly operating system.

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Xolo launches quad core Android smartphone for Rs. 8,999.

After hitting the high range smartphone market with XOLO Q1000, Q700 and Q800, this time Xolo has come up with budget phone. With Intel powered processors Xolo has added Q600 to its Qcore series. This smartphone is aimed at high performance with an attractive price of Rs. 8999.

Xolo Q600 powered by 1.2 GHz Quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.2(JellyBean OS). It also has PowerVR SGX544 GPU for a better gaming experience. Q600 comes with a anti-theft protected app for phone safety. It is a dual SIM(3G+2G) GSM smartphone. It has a 5MP back facing camera to capture images and front facing VGA camera for video calling.

Q600 comes with 4.5” TFT display and also supports 5 finger touch gesture and has a internal storage of 4GB which can be expanded to 32GB with microSD card. For better performance of the applications it is occupied with 512MB RAM. It has a 2000mAh battery which gives 333 hours of stand by time and up to 13.4hrs of talktime on 2G and up to 10hrs of talktime on 3G.

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Official Facebook App got updated for Windows Phone.

Facebook 5.0 version is being released for better performance and easy availability of options on apps powered on Windows Phone. With this new Facebook app heavy users can switch between pages more quickly, easy navigation of options available in app, better user interface, support for high resolution images and can post updates and status more faster.

This application was in Beta phase as many new things has been added to it, for better Windows Phone experience. The developers were working on it from past few months to keep the app updated with clean user interface. Since this version is more stable than the previous versions, Facebook and Windows Phone developers will roll out with new updates on the app more frequently.  

Download the Facebook app for Windows Phone.

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Source: [http://blogs.windows.com/windows_phone/b/windowsphone/archive/2013/07/01/official-facebook-app-for-windows-phone-8-gets-major-upgrade.aspx]

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