Android Gingerbread Reliance 3G Tablet Released in India

Phones Review Quickie: For those over in India there’s a new Android based tablet entering the Indian tablet space called the Reliance 3G tablet, a 7-inch slate that offers the user the Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system with 3G connectivity and at an aggressive price point.

According to an article over on News Tonight, the newly launched Reliance 3G tablet is being rolled out in the nations capital, Mumbai and Kolkata and the Android slate will be available in Reliance Mobile and Reliance World stores.

The president of Reliance Communications, Mr. Mahesh Prasad says, “We believe the unmet demand of a fully-loaded tablet at an aggressive price point will now fuel the aspirations of the evolved customers.”

According to Gadgetizor, the Reliance 3G Tablet offers the user a 7-inch touch screen, Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS, a 1GHz processor, a 2 megapixel camera and a front facing VGA camera, built-in 3G and GPS, 512MB RAM, microSD expansion up to 32GB and weighs in at 389 grams.

Price wise the Reliance 3G tablet commands a price tag of some Rs. 12,999, which apparently makes the slate one of the cheapest available in India and comes with the option of three Reliance 3G plan discounts.

Said 3G discounts are 1GB data a month for 12 months at Rs. 4500, 2GB data a month for 12 months at Rs. 5500, and 3GB data per month for 12 months at Rs. 7000, and all plans are prepay.

So there you have it yet another Android tablet making its way in India, although there is no word on whether the Reliance 3G tablet will eventually be updated to the tablet specific OS Android Honeycomb.

iPhone 5 to be GSM + CDMA world phone ?

Unwired View reports that the next generation iPhone might be packing in dual mode GSM + CDMA capabilities. App usage logs for a high profile iOS developer indicate two different sets of MCC (Mobile Country Code) and MNC (Mobile Network Code) codes from the same device. The codes correspond to AT&T and Verizon.

This clearly indicates the presence of a dual mode chip while dashing all hopes for an LTE enabled iPhone. Why ? Because a dual mode LTE chip does not exist as of now. With Apple planning to shift to Qualcomm as its chipset manufacturer it all starts making even more sense. Thankfully not much time remains till we hear about the final specifications of the iPhone 5.

LG announces Optimus Sol with Android 2.3, 1GHz processor and Ultra AMOLED display

LG has announced another phone in the Optimus series, Optimus Sol. This phone has 3.8 inch Ultra AMOLED display, 1GHz processor and Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). Recently they announced two Optimus phones, Optimus Net with the Dual SIM and NFC support in select markets and a QWERTY phone Optimus Pro.

The Ultra AMOLED display has a two-fold advanced reflection rate compared to standard AMOLED displays that gives best display quality and reduces image quality degradation. It also has enhanced idle-based power management system that boosts battery life by 20 to 30 percent.

Specifications of LG Optimus Sol

• 3.8 inch (800×480 pixels) Ultra AMOLED display
• 9.8mm thick
• 1 GHz Qualcomm MSM8255 Processor
• 5.0MP auto focus camera
• 512MB RAM, 2GB ROM
• Bluetooth 3.0,Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n with Direct and DLNA, GPS with aGPS
• 1,500 mAh battery

The Optimus Sol would be available in Europe starting mid-September followed by Central and South America. It would be available in black, titan and white colors depending upon the region. The price of the phone is not announced yet.

Bharti Airtel betting big on Indian Formula One Grand Prix

Bharti Airtel has announced that they will be the Title Sponsor for the Indian Formula One Grand Prix by joining hands with Formula One Group Companies. They have also announced the official logo and theF1 Grand Prix in India would be known as Airtel Indian Grand Prix.

The 17th Formula One Grand Prix of this season would take place at Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh, India on October 30, 2011. Airtel has also announced that they would offer lots of innovative offerings and initiatives for Formula One enthusiasts in coming weeks.

Press Release

New Delhi, August 18, 2011: As millions of fans gear up to witness their Formula One dreams come alive in India, leading global telecommunications company Bharti Airtel today joined hands with Formula One Group Companies to announce Airtel Grand Prix of India, India’s eagerly awaited F1 foray. Announcing Airtel as ‘Title Sponsor’ for this sporting event, Sanjay Kapoor (CEO – India and South Asia, Bharti Airtel) and Bernie Ecclestone (Formula One Group CEO) together unveiled the official logo of Airtel Grand Prix of India. To be hosted at Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh, India) on October 30, 2011 – this first ever Airtel Grand Prix of India will put India on the prestigious list of countries on the global F1 map and give Indian fans their first ever chance to experience the adrenaline rush!

Announcing the association, Sanjay Kapoor, CEO – India and South Asia, Bharti Airtel said “A sports phenomenon that initially originated from Europe and went across the globe to become a rage – Formula One today enjoys the cult following of a whopping 500 million plus fans. Airtel – with its 200 million plus customers which significantly represent the young and vibrant population, is delighted to be affiliated with F1 to bring this international sports event to India for the time first time ever! Right through its growth path, Airtel has been associated with speed, performance, calculated risks and excitement, the very words that spring to mind when you think of Formula One. Hence, it is only natural that Airtel and Formula One together bring to life the dreams of millions of young and passionate sports enthusiasts in India, giving them an opportunity of a lifetime to watch the very firstAirtel Grand Prix of India in person”.

Commenting on the announcement, Bernie Ecclestone, Formula One Group CEO said “I am very pleased with our association with Bharti Airtel which has demonstrated that they are the very forward thinking company that I believe and was the reason for seeking their help in promoting Formula One in India through their 200 million plus customers. We are very good partners as we both project the same forward thinking”.

As part of its association with Airtel Grand Prix of India, brand Airtel will leverage several exciting entitlements that other prominent global brands associated with Formula One have enjoyed thus far. Formula One enthusiasts can look forward to a host of innovative offerings and initiatives by Airtel, which will be rolled out and announced in weeks to come

Beetel Magiq Android Tablet launched in India at Rs. 9999

Beetel has launched their Android Tablet, Magiq in India. This 3G Tablet runs on Android 2.2 and has 7 inch TFT touchscreen and powered by a 1 GHz processor. Reliance launched their 3G Tab recently, but this tablet is cheaper and has faster processor. The Magiq tablet also comes with free 3G data for both prepaid and postpaid customers from Airtel.Whats surprising about the tablet is the pricing under Rs.10000 considering it runs on Android 2.2.

Beetel Magiq Features

SIM Status	Single SIM
Screen Size	7.0” WVGA
Camera	Dual ( 2MP + 2MP)
Memory	Internal – 8GBExpandable-Upto 16GB
Battery	2200mAh
Android version	2.2
Wi-fi	802.11 b/g/n
Frequency Bands	GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 UMTS 2100 MHz
Google market access	Yes
Processor Speed	1GHz

It comes with 2MP rear facing camera and 2MP front facing camera. It supports both 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity options, and has an internal memory of 8GB that is expandable up to 16GB. It also has an optical track pad for navigation and a 2200mAh battery.

MIUI phone with 1.5GHz Dual Core Snapdragon processor launched in China

Xiaomi Phone with MIUI ROM and 1.5GHz Dual Core Snapdragon processor has been launched in China. This phone has 4 inch capacitive touch screen with capacitive touch keys, 8MP camera and a whopping 1930mAh battery.

Specifications of Xiaomi

• Android 2.3.5 pre-loaded (MIUI ROM)
• 11.9mm thick and weighs 149g
• 4 inch (480 x 854 pixels) capacitive touch screen
• 1.5GHz Dual-core Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) processor
• 266MHz Adreno220 GPU
• 1GB RAM and 4GB ROM
• 8MP Camera with LED Flash
• Noise-cancelling microphone
• 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS
• 1930mAh battery

The phone comes with Unlocked bootloader and there is a MI-Button on the side instead of a camera button that could be used to launch the application of your choice. It also comes with 7 interchangeable back covers.

The phone would be available for pre-order on August 29th at ¥1,999 ($310) and would be available this October. There will also be a 1.2GHz version at cheaper price.

Haven’t got the Symbian Anna update yet? Walk into a Nokia Care center and get it for free

Nokia has started rolling out Symbian Anna update yesterday, for Symbian^3 phones like Nokia N8, E7, C7 and C6-01. You can now update your devices to Symbian Anna at your nearest Nokia Care Center or Nokia Priority Partner for free. You can also update using the latest version of Ovi Suite (version 3.1.1) on a PC or Over the Air (OTA) from your phone.

The Symbian Anna update brings new user interface, virtual QWERTY keypad in portrait mode, split-screen messaging, enhanced Nokia Maps, better web browsing and stronger security.

Other Business features include Instant messaging and presence with Microsoft Communicator Mobile, E-mail enhancements, hardware accelerated encryption and Easy and secure intranet.

Here is a short overview of the new features in the Symbian Anna from Nokia.