Karbonn to launch Android Jelly Bean tablet for Rs 11,000

Along with Jelly Bean or Android 4.1, Smart Tab 4 will have Gorilla Glass and will be powered by a 1.5 GHz processor.

Karbonn Mobiles, an Indian handset player, is all set to launch an Android Jelly Bean tablet in August for Indian consumers.
Pardeep Jain, managing director, Karbonn Mobiles, said, "We will be launching Karbonn Smart Tab 4, a 9.7 inch tablet based on Google's latest operating system Jelly Bean in August."

He further added, "As we strive to offer consumers an affordable mobile solution, Karbonn Mobiles will price Karbonn Smart Tab 4 around Rs 11,000."
Karbonn Smart Tab 4 will have a Gorilla Glass screen and it will be powered by a 1.5 GHz processor. It will support WiFi, 3G through a USB dongle and Bluetooth for connectivity.
Jain also said, "Another version of Smart Tab 4 with SIM functionality will be launched in September and it might come bundled with a leading telco's SIM and free data."
Google at its recently held Google I/O conference in San Francisco has taken the wraps off the successor to the current Ice Cream Sandwich version of Android, known as Jelly Bean (Android 4.1), which adds improvements to search, voice typing and notifications.
Starting in mid-July, Google will start rolling out over-the-air updates of Jelly Bean to Galaxy Nexus, Motorola Xoom and Nexus S, and will also release Jelly Bean to the open source community during that time.

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Huawei launches a new data card for Rs 2199

All data card require users to install driver on the PC before it can be used also a dial up process is there to connect. Huawei Hi-Link doesn't need all that.

Huawei, the largest player in data card business, has launched first plug and link data card, the HiLink E303Cs.
HiLink E303Cs automatically connects users to the Internet in less than 15 seconds after the data card is inserted into the USB port, without the need for a dial-in process, driver installation or manual configuration.

According to Huawei this new dongle is up to 75 per cent faster than products currently on the market. The HiLink E303Cs is the first EDGE/GPRS/GSM-compatible product in the Huawei HiLink series that supports HSPA+">HSPA+network with 7.2 Mbps Downlink.
The HiLink is available across India at an afforable price of Rs 2199.
Huawei also plans to launch the series of dongles with WiFi to cloud feature and a stylish dongle named Mini for Indian consumers.

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Ubisoft Uplay companion app released for Windows Phone

Ubisoft releases a new companion app for the Windows Phone devices owner to get the extra features, free content and downloadable content.

Ubisoft has released a new companion app called Uplay for Windows Phone platform. Flavoured with exclusive services and free content, the new Uplay app is available for the Windows Phone 7.5 Mango or higher running smartphones from the Marketplace. The Uplay app offers Game guides and even unlockables related to the Ubisoft games one has purchased and completed.
Developer as well as publisher of games like Assassin's Creed, Just Dance, Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon and several other top games, Ubisoft now released a companion app for Windows Phone. The Uplay app connects the user to the Uplay account which can be used to unlock the game extras such as weapons and also buy some games from the Ubisoft's online shop.

Ubisoft too has taken the EA route to offer its popular game as digital download through the online shop. The Uplay Win lets the user redeem the free content such as weapons, new characters or additional map packs if available for a particular game. If you are stuck somewhere in a game and can't figure your way out, then you can quickly check the Uplay Games pane to search for the game guides.

Just like the Xbox LIVE, Uplay also offers the avatar management in the user profile. Of course, there is the Uplay Shop to purchase the games online along with the mobile content available for download.

Now we know not why Ubisoft planned to push out its own companion app when Microsoft itself has an Xbox Companion app which will take the Windows Phone to next level.
Ubisoft Uplay app is available for free from the Windows Phone Marketplace.

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Samsung Galaxy Chat with Qwerty keyboard announced

Samsung announces an entry-level Galaxy Chat smartphone with a Qwerty keyboard and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich loaded on it.

Samsung has formally announced the Galaxy Chat smartphone with Qwerty keyboard and candy bar form factor. It features a 3.0 VGA">QVGA touchscreen display.
The new Galaxy Chat will feature Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich with TouchWiz UI layered on top of it. Samsung's own ChatON instant messaging application is pre-loaded on this handset.

Galaxy Chat appears to be youth focused smartphone with two megapixel camera at the back for quickly clicking photos and sharing over social networks. It offers 4 GB onboard storage and capability to expand the storage to up to 32 GB with a micro SD card. Other features of this handset include Bluetooth 3.0, WiFi support, and micro USB 2.0 port.

Smartphone come pre-loaded has loaded S Planner apps and Quickoffice Editor on the phone to add some business productivity aspect to it.
Samsung Galaxy Chat will launch this month in Spain and then will be made available in other markets that include Europe, Latin America, Middle East, China, Southeast Asia, and Southwest Asia. Samsung did not announce the price but claimed that it will be sold at a competitive price point.

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Nokia Lumia 610 to be launched in India tomorrow for Rs 11,000

Nokia's Lumia 610 will be based on Windows Phone Tango OS, which is expected to be an affordable smartphone.

Finnish mobile and smartphone manufacturer Nokia had announced the cheapest Windows Phone based Lumia 610 smartphone back in the month of February during the Mobile World Congress, and now the company is all set to launch it tomorrow in India.
Sources familiar with the development said to The Mobile Indian, "Nokia will be launching its Windows Phone based Lumia 610 smartphone in India tomorrow."
Even, Vipul Mehrotra, director and head of smart devices, Nokia India had earlier said to The Mobile Indian, "Nokia will be launching Windows operating system based smartphone Lumia 610 and Lumia 900 in July end or by Mid-August in India." But it looks like Nokia has changed its plan and it is going to launch the Lumia 610 instead of waiting for three more weeks.

The price of Nokia Lumia 610 is expected to be around Rs 11,000 which has already been confirmed to The Mobile Indian by the Nokia India managing director, Viral Oza.
Nokia's Lumia 610 will be based on Windows Phone Tango operating system, which is expected to be an affordable smartphone. However, the phone will not have low end hardware specifications as the Windows Phone Tango based Lumia 610 will come with an 800 MHz processor, 256 MB RAM and 8 GB of onboard memory. Along with that the device will also feature a 5 megapixel camera and MMS capabilities.
Besides, the Lumia 610 will come preloaded with Nokia apps like Nokia Music, Nokia Maps, Nokia Drive, and will be available in four colours - White, Black, Magenta and Cyan.
The company has begun the roll out the Lumia 610 in certain Asian countries including China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan and Vietnam.http://www.themobileindian.com/news/7399_Nokia-Lumia-610-to-be-launched-in-India-tomorrow-for-Rs-11000

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Maruti Suzuki Cervo

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5th Oct 2012
Maruti Suzuki Cervo, the much awaited compact hatchback will be launched in the festive season. The largest car manufacturer of India has decided to launch the Cervo during Diwali to grab maximum sales. A replacement of Maruti 800, the Cervo plans to overtake the most successful model Alto. After introducing the car in Japan, the company has already attained huge market response. Auto analysts believe that post launch Maruti Cervo will emerge as a best-seller in the Indian auto market.
Maruti Suzuki Cervo’s USP includes performance oriented engine, attractive price tag and extremely stylish appearance. As per as design is concerned, Cervo will be offered as a five door compact car having a spacious passenger cabin. Maruti Suzuki believes that Cervo will be counted among the most designed influenced cars, which have been introduced by the company in the Indian auto market.
Maruti Suzuki Cervo holds a 0.7 litre petrol engine, which is incorporated

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