Specifications of Nexus 7 Tablet (Wi-Fi, 16 GB) - Rs. 8999 Only!

General
Brand	Asus
Model ID	NEXUS 7 - 1B032A
Part Number	90OK0MW1101480U
Processor	NVIDIA Tegra 3 Quad Core
In The Box	USB Sync/Charge Cable, Dual Voltage USB Wall Charger, Quick Start Guide, Tablet

Platform

Operating System	Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Sensors	Magnetometer, Accelerometer, Gyroscope

Memory

RAM	1 GB

Storage

Internal Storage	16 GB (Actual Formatted Capacity will be Less)

Display

Display Type	7 inch HD 1280 x 800 pixels
Other Display Features	Back-lit IPS Display, Scratch-resistant Corning Glass

Camera

Secondary Camera	1.2 megapixels

Business Features

Mail Features	Email, Pushmail
Document Support	Document Viewer

Battery

Battery Type	4325 mAh
Standby Time	300 hrs
Internet Browsing Time	10 hrs

Internet Connectivity

Wi-Fi	Yes, 802.11 b/g/n
Pre-Installed Browser	Android

Navigation

GPS	Yes
Map Support	Google Maps

Connectivity

USB	Yes, Micro USB
Audio Jack	3.5 mm Headphone Jack

Dimensions

Dimensions	198.5 x 120 x 10.45 mm
Weight	340 g

Additional Features

NFC (Android Beam), Microphone, Bluetooth Support, Gmail, Chrome, Google+ and YouTube, Free Cloud Storage, Google Now

Warranty

Warranty Summary	1 Year manufacturer warranty for the Tablet, 6 months manufacturer warranty for other inbox accessories

Please note: All products sold on Flipkart are brand new and 100% genuine

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Samsung Galaxy S4 Auto-Correct Fix Using Jelly Bean Keyboard!

The Samsung Galaxy S4 is a beautifully crafted smartphone and for the most part buyers have been pleased with Samsung’s new focus on software that can be used to interact with everyday life.

One area of concern for many users however has been the company’s implementation of auto-correct standards.

As a user types using the Galaxy S4 they are met with word suggestions that can break the flow of the users typing. On standard Google Android 4.2 Jelly Bean devices the auto-correct function is more well rounded and doesn’t affect the flow of a users typing.

Not happy about the current state of Samsung Galaxy S4 auto-correct a third-party developer is offering a way to receive better auto-correct support.

Android developer VLLWP has ported the Jelly Bean keyboard to the Galaxy S4 along with several improvements to the original design.

While there are various keyboard alternatives via the Google Play store the Jelly Bean Keyboard is free and offers the type of keyboard functionality we have come to expect from the stock version of Google Android Jelly Bean.

The keyboard features ads but only on the settings page. It also features various languages support, offers emoji icons, providers users with themes support and dives into advanced settings.

If you want even more out of your keyboard you can purchase the “Pro” version of the app which features no ads, more themes, better customization, more layout options, and gesture support.

Users can even add a row of numbers to the standard keyboard layout, a feature that is sorely missing on the Samsung Galaxy S4 Keyboard.

The Jelly Bean Keyboard Pro is modestly priced at $2.99.

Give the free version of the Jelly Bean Keyboard app a try and let us know what you think about the smartphone app.

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Samsung Galaxy Grand Quattro Quick Review!

Samsung's newest Galaxy Grand Quattro delivers a winning mobile featuring powerful performance, smart multi-tasking and enhanced usability! Make no comprise with your mobile experience. With the 1.2Hz Quad-Core CPU, enhanced multi-tasking abilities, motion commands, Dual SIM and more, this mobile offers mobility at the top of its class. Samsung's smartpones have just gotten a whole lot smarter!

 

Samsung has dropped the price of its mid-range quad-core smartphone, the Galaxy Grand Quattro and it’s now available on the company’s e-store for Rs 16,900. At online retailer Flipkart, the Quattro is listed for Rs 16,570, while Saholic has it priced at Rs 16,499. The launch price of the smartphone was Rs 17,290.

The dual-SIM capable Galaxy Grand Quattro smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm MSM8625Q Snapdragon 200 1.2GHz quad-core processor and runs Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. The Adreno 203 GPU, while not stellar, should provide more than enough oomph for most games and the 1GB of RAM should come in handy for extra processing power. The camera is nothing to write home about, but the 5-megapixel snapper is still good enough for basic photography and Instagram pictures. The VGA front camera is a disappointing specification.

The low-res display and the low-powered CPU mean that the 2000 mAh battery should ideally last the whole day on moderate-to-heavy usage. We would have liked to see a higher capacity battery, but for the price it’s quite capacious.

Powerful Performance

○11.9cms Large display is a great showcase, especially for photos and movies
○1.2GHz Quad-Core CPU offers advanced computing power to handle all your applications, multitasking and more

Enhanced photo-taking on the 5MP Camera

Enjoy features such as Continuous Shot, Best Photo, Colour Effect and Scene Mode for enhanced photo-taking on the 5MP Camera

Easy Mode

Easy Mode helps you access key functions such as favourite contacts, apps, dialer, etc on the homescreen with ease.
 

Here's a quick look at the specs of the Galaxy Grand Quattro:

    ► 4.7-inch TFT display with WVGA resolution
    ► Dual-SIM, 3G, GPRS/EDGE
    ► Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi hotspot
    ► Bluetooth 3.0
    ► GPS with A-GPS support
    ► 5-megapixel primary camera with LED flash and VGA front camera
    ► 8GB internal memory + microSD support for up to 32GB more memory

As an introductory offer, the smartphone comes with a Digital Wallet carrying Rs 3,000 and is valid for 90 days applicable on purchases of games and apps.

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Samsung Galaxy Mega GT-I9152 Quick Review!

Samsung has introduced Samsung Galaxy Mega GT-I9152, a smartphone with big screen which can be compared to any tablet or phablet. Samsung Galaxy Mega GT I 9152 is also popularly known as Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 in the market.

The Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 I9152 is the dual SIM smartphone which runs on the latest version in the Android OS version 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. The Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 I9152 has decent specification to suit its price. The specification of Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 I9152 include 1.4 GHz dual core processor, 1.5 GB RAM, 8 GB on-board memory, external memory expandable to 64 GB and multiple connectivity features including 3G, WiFi and Bluetooth etc.

The biggest attraction for this model is 5.8-inch TFT Capacitive Touchscreen. The only disappointment is a low screen resolution of 540 x 960 pixels.

Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 GT I-9152 comes with an 8 MP primary camera with features like LED flash, auto-focus, smile detection and face detection etc. The secondary camera is 1.9 MP with 1080p@30fps recording for video calls.

Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 I9152 Price in India is around Rs 24,900 /-. Though you can get some best deals at online shopping websites.

Features 
 
Samsung’s newest GALAXY Mega delivers a mobile experience that is larger than life! By all intents and purposes, it is a smartphone, with fully equipped mobile connectivity and the size that fits comfortably in your palm, but with its clear, large screen, you can take a full advantage of the Tablet UX without being burdened by its size. It comes with full of smart services and enhanced features that gives you fun, smart, and convenient mobile life! Stay smart, and live large with GALAXY Mega.

 

► Mega-Sized Portability 

 

 The majestically wide screen showcases your visual contents beautifully, while still being portable enough to take on the road with you. Enjoy all the capabilities of calling that are limited in the tablet form, plus enjoy a host of new features including the convenient Mega UX, which helps maximise productivity on the larger screen.  

 

► The Mega UX takes full advantage of the large display

 

 Feast your eyes on this mobile’s mega-sized screen! The ideal viewing medium for photos and videos, the mobile remains optimally sized for portability as well as taking phone calls. The Mega UX takes full advantage of the large display, with multi-window capability that splits screen for different applications. See more of your mobile world with Samsung’s GALAXY Mega

 

► Various camera modes are supported to take sophisticated and customised photos 

 GALAXY MEGA features various camera modes for fun picture taking with high quality (8MP AF + 1.9MP) Camera
ㆍSupported Camera Mode (8EA): Auto, Beauty face, Best face, Continuous shot, Best photo, Sound & Shot, Panorama, Sports.

► Dual SIM doubles convenience with access to 2 phone numbers 

  

Dual SIM Always On ensures you’re always connected and reachable at all times for that crucial business deal or family emergency - don’t miss important calls. Whether you want to organise your professional life separately from personal matters, pop in a local SIM card when travelling abroad to avoid roaming charges, or simply want to economise by taking advantage of preferred pricing plans, your Dual SIM multiplies your options and gives you greater flexibility, freedom and control over your life.

► Full Specifications

Processor    1.4 GHz Dual Core processor
GPU   
Operating System    Android
Operating System Version    Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Sensors    Accelerometer, Light, Proximity, Geo-magnetic, Gyro Sensor
Series Name    Galaxy
Manufacturer    Samsung
Dimensions    162.6 x 82.4 x 9.0mm
Weight    182g
Camera Type    Dual Camera
Front Camera    1.9 MP
Back Camera    8 MP
Camera features    Autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging
Video Camera features    1080p@30fps
RAM    1.5 GB
External Memory    Expandable up to 64 GB via microSD
Internal Storage    8 GB
Screen Size    5.8 inch
Display    TFT capacitive touchscreen, 540 x 960 pixels
Ports    microUSB v2.0, 3.5 mm Jack
Battery Type    2600 mAh Li-Ion battery
Battery (Talk Time)   
Battery (Standby Time)   
Audio    MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA
Video    MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM
Accessories   
Network    2G and 3G
Bluetooth    v4.0 with A2DP, EDR, LE
Connectivity    Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual band, Wi-Fi hotspot, A-GPS and GLONASS
GPRS    Yes
Available Colors    White
Announced/Launched Date    June 2013
Built-in Apps    Google Search, Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Calendar, Google Talk, Picasa, Organizer, Document viewer, Photo viewer/editor, Voice memo/dial
SIM Card Type    Micro SIM
SIM Slots    Dual SIM
Price Range    US$251 to US$499
Category    Premium Smartphone
Sensors: Accelerometer    Yes
Sensors: Gyroscope    Yes
Sensors: GPS    Yes
Sensors: Compass    Yes
Sensors: Barometer    Yes

Additional features
Some keyt features and specifications of Samsung Galaxy Mega GT-I9152:

   

 ► A wide 5.8 inch TFT Capacitive Touchscreen
    

► Android v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) OS
   

 ► Wi-Fi Enabled
     

► 8 MP Primary Camera and 2 MP Primary Camera
     

► 080p@30fps video recording
   

 ► 1.4 GHz Dual Core processor
   

 ► Expandable Storage Capacity of 64 GB

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How To Run Whatsapp In Your PC!

Today We Are Sharing How To Run Whatsapp In PC their are may ways to run Whatsapp In PC and  their are may appication to run Whatsapp In PC but we came simple methotd to run whats App in your PC.Whatsapp is one of the famous messengers in android for SmartPhone and you can also see Safe Your Android Gadgets With Best Antivirus.

 

Whatsapp Messenger is currently available for almost all leading SmartPhone Operating Systems like Android, iOS, Windows, Blackberry.when you installing Whatsapp In Your PC You Can Get complete access and send messages to our friends from Yor PC.

Do You Want To Install Whatsapp In Your PC You Can follow Some step:

Install Whatsapp on PC Step By Step:


1.First you Bluestacks Download and

2.Install Bluestacks application on your PC 

 

3.When Bluestacks Intall your Pc You can search For Whatsapp

4.Now click Whatsapp to download it.

5.Now Click on Whatsapp and fill your details

   And Enjoy

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How to Transfer Android Apps via Bluetooth!!

I have recevied requests from many people that they are unable to send andriod apps from one phone to another via bluetooth so I have foud this trick to transfer mobile app from one phone to other hope that you all are going to like this. 

Method: 

There are two steps in transferring android apps using Bluetooth. 

→ Create APK files using Astro 
→ Transfer APK files using Bluetooth Transfer App. 

Create APK files using Astro: 

→ Download & install Astro on your android phone. 
→ Run the application. 
→ Press the settings soft key and choose “Tools” option. A pop-up will be opened. 
→ Now, select “Application Backup” and wait for Astro to generate a list of all the apps installed on your mobile.

→ From the list, select the android app that you’d like to send via Bluetooth to another mobile and click the “backup” button to create the APK file. 
→ Once the backup is finished, press the “back” key to return to Astro main screen. 
→ Navigate to your SD card -> Backups -> Apps to find the APK files created by Astro.

 Transfer APK files using Bluetooth Transfer App: 

→ Download, Install and Run Bluetooth Transfer App (you require this app as the Bluetooth access to APK files is blocked by default). 
→ Once the app is opened, go to SD card -> Backups -> Apps and select the file you want to send to another phone and press the “Bluetooth” button (search for the other device and send it). 

→ The receiver can now be able to install the android app on his mobile phone without any problem. 

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The Making Of OPPO N1- Oppo's mad N1 smartphone!

If you haven’t heard of Oppo before now, then the company’s latest smartphone should make you sit up and take notice. We’re used to new phones being subtle evolutions of their predecessors – take the Galaxy Note 3 and the iPhone 5S for example – but as Oppo is really just starting out, it’s free of those restraints. The result is the Oppo N1, which is massive, packed with tech, innovative (yes, really), and more than a bit mad.


So what makes the Oppo N1 standout? There are three interesting, unusual features on the phone, and we’ll start with the camera. Fitted to the N1 is the world’s first rotating camera. Oppo clearly didn’t like the idea of putting a less capable camera lens above the screen when there is a perfectly good one on the back, so it built a 206-degree rotating module and put a 13-megapixel camera inside, so it can perform both tasks.


 


It’s not just any old camera either, as it’s made from six lenses and has an f/2.0 aperture, custom image processing software, an 8-second long exposure mode, dual flash modules (one has adjustable brightness and is diffused for use when the camera is facing forward), and a super fast 0.6-second startup. The rotating section locks into place at any angle, so you don’t have to worry about it slipping at the wrong moment, and a twist of the module automatically wakes the camera app.


The second cool feature of the Oppo N1 is called O-Touch, and it’s a variation on the LG G2’s party piece, except instead of rear mounted buttons, the N1 has a rear mounted touch panel. Measuring 12cm square, it’s used for scrolling through webpages, tapping to open links or apps, and for the camera’s shutter release. On the subject of the shutter release, Oppo has made the O-Click, a keyring-style remote shutter button, which also doubles as a phone finder, as it will command the phone to set of an alarm if you can’t find it.


While this is enough to make the Oppo N1 one of this year’s most intriguing new phones, the choice of operating system is equally creative. The phone will come with Oppo’s own version of Android, named Color, installed, but there’s also an option to flash the CyanogenMod custom firmware directly from the phone’s recovery system. Oppo will also produce a limited edition N1 only with CyanogenMod installed, making it the world’s first phone to offer CyanogenMod as standard.


 


If all this wasn’t enough, the Oppo N1 has a massive 5.9-inch IPS display with a 1080p resolution, a 1.7GHz quad-core Snapdragon 600 processor, 2GB of RAM, a choice of 16GB or 32GB memory, and a hefty 3610mAh battery. The chassis is an aluminum unibody with a ceramic finish. Perhaps the only disappointment is the lack of 4G LTE connectivity, and the fact it weighs 213 grams.


On paper, the Oppo N1 sounds technically amazing, but more importantly, it sounds different, and that’s something we should be embracing. The phone is all set to go on sale this December, when it should be available internationally through Oppo’s own online store, but no price has been confirmed. This could be the N1’s downfall, as that’s a whole lot of tech in one phone, but Oppo is known for pricing its kit quite reasonably. We’ll update you when the price and exact release date is official.

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Videocon A24 Review - The Wow Jelly Bean SmartPhone

Budget Videocon A24 Review: Videocon A24 will definitely become the rage to reckon with as it’s a pocket friendly Smartphone in the sub 5k segment. The wow factor sets itself apart from the crowd because of its smart features you can hardly find at this price. A wonder created by Videocon comes as a boon for the consumers who wish to shift from a feature phone to a Smartphone and here is the Videocon A24 Review. To add to all of this is Android 4.2.2 Jelly bean already installed coupled with dual core 1.2 GHz processor. Another surprise waits as these two can hardly be put together for such a low price. It’ll create an impact on the public as at such a price you will be getting more features. The 4 inch WVGA capacitive touch screen, dual-SIM and two cameras (3.2 MP Rear camera for taking images and the front camera for video conferencing) are the big attractions.

 

Videocon A24 Review

It is the beginning of a new era whereby the features of a Smartphone comes to your doorstep for just Rs. 4,699 . Other features of Videocon A24 includes are Bluetooth, WI-Fi, 512 MB Internal Memory and 256 MB RAM, radio with recording. It is sleek and is available in two variants - White chrome and Black eyed peas. Videocon A24 is user friendly so no problems for the first time Smartphone users. No hard times you will have to face before using this Smartphone. Videocon known its stuff well before it released this phone. It’s a range to go for. People can flaunt the new gadget in town as its sleek and can turn eyes on itself with its splendid features.

 

 

The only jitter this phone will give you is that through its internal memory is low can be expanded up to 32GB. But this Videocon A24 Smartphone is the best bet. As at this price tag you neither may nor get Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. This is absolutely out of the box. Just to come to its wits, features of various ranges are an add-on to Videocon A24. Now-a-days companies are also focussing on budget phones what with the house-hold prices sky rocketing and Videocon made its mark pretty well, ahead of others.

 

During the launch of Videocon A24, Mr. Khalid Zamir, Head Product Planning and Development as the saying goes ‘Slow & Steady wins the race’. We have got to move with times and rephrase the above sentence as “Fast & steady wins the race”. That’s what Videocon has brought with itself the latest technology – The giant leap of the year. It’s for time to decide, tell us which way do the wind turns.

 

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Sony Introduces Xperia M, A Sibling To The Flagship Xperia Z

The Xperia Z Has earned quite a lot of accolades for its new OmniBalance design, so taking this design to the mid/lower end market Sony has launched the Xperia M. On the front it has got a 4-inch FWVGA (854 x 480) display that is accompanied by a scratch resistant glass. The Xperia M runs Android 4.1 on a 1 GHz Qualcomm MSM8227 (dual core) processor with 1 GB of RAM. In terms of photography it has a 5 megapixel fast capture camera with auto-focus and HDR and a front VGA for video calls with a dedicated shutter key. The Xperia M also features colour-changing illuminations for notifications. In terms of internal memory it has a meagre 4GB out of which less than 2 GB is user accessible, however to make up this flaw Sony has included a microSD card slot expandable up to 64 GB.

The device features NFC, Bluetooth 4.0, Micro USB support, Native USB tethering and the regular Wi-Fi. A-GPS and Google maps take care of navigation and the phone will work dual band UMTS HSPA and quad band GSM networks. The smartphone will be powered by a user removable 1750 mAh battery that will give up to 10 hours of talk time and 498 hours of standby. The battery discharge cycle can be controlled by the ‘Stamina Mode’ of the phone with can be started by the user to prevent unnecessary applications from eating up your charge. Inside the box users can expect battery, charger and Micro USB cable. The phone will also have a dual SIM twin called the Xperia M dual which will run Android 4.2 (other specs are same as the single SIM model). The phones will be available in black, white and purple yellow colours globally in the third quarter of 2013 at an undisclosed price.

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MTS Duet In India For INR 4,799 - A Dual SIM Budget-Friendly Smartphone

Mobile TeleSystems or MTS, the wireless voice, broadband Internet, messaging and data services company headquartered in Delhi, India is here with a new product of its own. The MTS Duet is a Dual SIM smartphone that supports CDMA as well as GSM networks. The company says that this is its 'strategy to offer greater choice' to users. Powered by a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, the MTS Duet features a 3.5-inch (8.8cm) display with capacitive touch screen that has a HVGA resolution of 320 x 480 pixels. As you can see the price cut has lead to a this low-end feature look of this smartphone.

The budget-friendly piece is running a top a Android 2.3 aka Gingerbread OS and gets booted up by driving power from a 1200mAh battery. There's an average 3 megapixel camera on the rear side and there’s no front lens. No word on the RAM or internal memory, but potential customers can expect a microSD card slot for expanding the hoarding space up to 32GB. The company’s Chief Marketing and Sales Officer for the country, Leonid Musatov, says that part from this CDMA- and GSM-happy dual SIM handset, there are plans to launch many more dual mode devices.

At a price in India of Rs. 4,799, the company is offering whatever good it can. There's a deal for unlimited data and local calls over 2 months to tempt the young audience who can't get their hands off SMS and prefer to be connected to their peers 24x7. So, interested buyers can choose to sign up for this bundle that costs Rs 599. Just two weeks back MTS had launched a dual-SIM budget phone which also works on CDMA and GSM technologies for its customers in Kolkata and West Bengal. The device is priced at Rs. 1699.

To make it easy for you to read the important, here are the tech specs at a glance -

• Android Gingerbread 2.3
• 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 processor
• 3.5-inch display of 320 x 480p HVGA resolution and capacitive touch
• 3MP camera
• Dual SIM: CDMA and GSM networks
• 32GB expandable memory
• 1200mAh battery

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Acer Liquid S1 Phablet - The 5.7" Jelly Bean At €349 In Asia & Europe

Alongside the Acer Iconia W3 Tablet, the Taipei based Taiwanese manufacturer has also launched a first-of-its-kind phablet called the 'Acer Liquid S1'. Designed to be your companion in travel, the huge 5.7" HD (1280 x 720 pixel resolution) screen is supposed to help you increase your productivity levels on-the-go. A 'mobile wireless office' is how Acer describes its self-proclaimed phablet. And if or not rightfully so, this smartphone-tablet combo has support for dual SIM cards and is running over the latest Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. Powered by a quad-core 1.5 GHz processor, Acer thinks, and we try to believe, that the phablet's battery sustains a day full of usage.

The company has tried to fit-in a lot many features of its own to make its product appealing for the users who love to multi-task and want to do a lot more with their phone other than making-receiving calls or playing games. The support for AcerCloud Docs lets the business people wirelessly retrieve their files and Acer Remote Files makes sure that users can also remotely access files from their main PC. Th Acer Float User Interface has been set up to allow using several app windows at once. Moreover, by just pressing a key Float Apps shortcut springs up and then the apps on a translucent screen float over the function being used. Other than that, there's a Float Caller notification that pops up when you get an incoming call, while the Acer Auto Profile makes sure you don't have to fiddle with the network settings. Especially when you are at a frequently visited location, Liquid S1 switched among the predefined profiles for networks.

            


If those features have failed to impress you, let us take you through the mundane routine of the general tech specs - Along with support for Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and 3G, while the photo taking, video recording is made possible using the rear camera, the the front camera with 88° wide viewing angle plus the 24 mm lens can capture Wide Front Shot and do the video calling back home. Thanks to Voice Unlock, users will be able to directly open the apps or interfaces by recording and using personal voice commands. Coming to the audio - there is Studio Sound for an extra-wide stereo image with DTS Studio Sound. The 2-way Live Screen app means users can invite friends for temporary live group sharing.

As Acer puts it, the phone is designed minimally for the target audience of "assertive businesspeople and passionate explorers". And if that involves you, you should know that the Acer Liquid S1 comes in two colors - matte black or white. Starting to ship from third quarter of 2013, the phablet will be available in France, Belgium, Netherlands, Ukraine, Russia, UK and Germany, followed by Spain and Italy. There's no official word about the exact release date or about the U.S. Launch. At a price of €349 (approx. Rs. 26,000), do you think this phone reaches anywhere in the best buy bracket? Let us know your reactions in comments below.

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Smartphone turned into handheld biosensor to detect toxins, pollutants and pathogens

               University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign researchers have developed a cradle and app for the iPhone that uses the phone's built-in camera and processing power as a biosensor to detect toxins, proteins, bacteria, viruses and other molecules. 



              Having such sensitive biosensing capabilities in the field could enable on-the-spot tracking of groundwater contamination, combine the phone's GPS data with biosensing data to map the spread of pathogens, or provide immediate and inexpensive medical diagnostic tests in field clinics or contaminant checks in the food processing and distribution chain. 



            "We're interested in biodetection that needs to be performed outside of the laboratory," said team leader Brian Cunningham, a professor of electrical and computer engineering and of bioengineering at the U. of I. 

               " Smartphones are making a big impact on our society - the way we get our information, the way we communicate. And they have really powerful computing capability and imaging. A lot of medical conditions might be monitored very inexpensively and non-invasively using mobile platforms like phones. They can detect molecular things, like pathogens, disease biomarkers or DNA, things that are currently only done in big diagnostic labs with lots of expense and large volumes of blood," Cunningham noted. 





              The wedge-shaped cradle contains a series of optical components - lenses and filters - found in much larger and more expensive laboratory devices. The cradle holds the phone's camera in alignment with the optical components. 




             At the heart of the biosensor is a photonic crystal. A photonic crystal is like a mirror that only reflects one wavelength of light while the rest of the spectrum passes through. When anything biological attaches to the photonic crystal - such as protein, cells, pathogens or DNA - the reflected color will shift from a shorter wavelength to a longer wavelength. 



               For the handheld iPhone biosensor, a normal microscope slide is coated with the photonic material. The slide is primed to react to a specific target molecule. The photonic crystal slide is inserted into a slot on the cradle and the spectrum measured. Its reflecting wavelength shows up as a black gap in the spectrum. After exposure to the test sample, the spectrum is re-measured. The degree of shift in the reflected wavelength tells the app how much of the target molecule is in the sample. 

               The entire test takes only a few minutes; the app walks the user through the process step by step. Although the cradle holds only about 200 dollars of optical components, it performs as accurately as a large 50,000 dollars spectrophotometer in the laboratory. So now, the device is not only portable, but also affordable for fieldwork in developing nations. 



              The team demonstrated sensing of an immune system protein, but the slide could be primed for any type of biological molecule or cell type. 



                The researchers are working to improve the manufacturing process for the iPhone cradle and are working on a cradle for Android phones as well. They hope to begin making the cradles available next year.

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"Samsung Galaxy Grand Quattro"  It’s a Real Winner!

          Samsung has officially launched a new quad-core variant of its mid-range Android phablet, Galaxy Grand at a price of Rs. 16,900.

          However, the phone has been selling online since last week. The dual-SIM phone is being sold as the Galaxy Grand Quattro and is selling on online retail stores including on Tradus, and HomeShop18  for Rs. 16,449 ( Dtae: 22.05.2013)

 Note:-

http://www.infibeam.com/  Rs. 16,199 ( Use coupon Code " MOBTAB5")

         The Samsung Galaxy Grand Quattro is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core processor and has 1GB of RAM. It runs Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean and runs Samsung's TouchWiz UI layer on top. It also offers Motion UI that allows users to control the phone when a certain move is detected. For instance flipping the phone can mute it while receiving a call.

           Unlike the Grand Duos, which has a 5-inch screen, this smartphone sports a 4.7-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480x800 pixels. The phone's camera has also been downgraded if one compares it to the Galaxy Grand Duos' camera. It sports a 5-megapixel rear camera with auto-focus and a VGA front facing camera, while the Grand Duos comes with an 8-megapixel rear shooter and a 2-megapixel front camera. It comes with 8GB internal memory expandable up to 32GB via microSD card.The Grand Quattro has a 2,000mAh battery.

             Announcing the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Grand Quattro, Vineet Taneja, Country Head, Samsung Mobile, said, "Galaxy Grand Quattro is a revolutionary device that combines powerful performance with smart multi tasking and advanced usability .Following the success of the Galaxy Grand introduced in January this year , we are confident that the Galaxy Grand Quattro will meet the needs of consumers looking for the 'Grand' experience in a slightly smaller display."

             As a special introductory offer, Samsung is offering a Digital Wallet of Rs. 3,000 valid for 90 days applicable on Games, with the phone.

    Samsung Galaxy Grand Quattro specifications

• 4.7-inch WVGA TFT display

• 1.2GHz quad-core processor

• 1GB RAM

• 8GB of internal storage, expandable up to 32GB

• 5-megapixel rear camera, VGA front camera

• Android 4.1.2

• 2,000mAh battery

• Dual-SIM (dual-standby) option

 Table View

Network/Bearer and Wireless Connectivity

2G	850/900/1,800/1,900MHz
3G	900/2,100MHz
Wi-Fi	802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz
Wi-Fi Direct	Yes
Bluetooth Profiles	A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, OPP, HID, PAN, MAP PBAP
PC Sync.	KIES, KIES Air (Samsung Apps)

OS

Android, 4.1

Display

technology	TFT
Size	11.9cm
Resolution	480 x 800 (WVGA)

Camera

Camera Resolution(Front)	VGA, CMOS
Camera Resolution(Rear)	5.0MP, CMOS
Flash	Flash-LED
Auto Focus	Support

Sensors

Accelerometer, Geo-magnetic, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor

Physical Specification

Dimension(HxWxD)	133.30 x 70.70 x 9.65mm
Weight	143.9g

Connectors

Earjack	3.5 pixels
External Memory Slot	MicroSD (up to 32GB)
SIM Support	Dual SIM

Battery

Standard Battery	2,000mAh
USB Chargeable	Yes
Talk Time(W-CDMA)	Up to 11 hours
Standby Time(W-CDMA)	Up to 210 hours

 

Location

A-GPS

Services and Applications

ActiveSync

Yes

Audio and Video

Video Format	3GP, AVI, mp4 wmv flv mkv WebM
Audio Format	AAC, AAC+, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, MIDI, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA

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