Top Smartphone Venders Highlights 2013

 The worldwide mobile phone market rose 4 percent as vendors shipped 418.6 million mobile phones in Q1 compared to 402.4 million units in the first quarter of 2012 and 483.2 million units in the fourth quarter of 2012

Samsung: maintained the position it held at the end of 2012: the undisputed leader in the worldwide smartphone market. By the end of 1Q13, Samsung shipped more units than the next four vendors combined. The company revealed its highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy S4 with new features including display, camera, WiFi, and security innovations. What remains to be seen is how Samsung's new Tizen-powered smartphones will look and feel later this year, and fit into the company's overall smartphone portfolio.

Apple's smartphone shipment volume hit a new first-quarter high thanks in part to the iPhone 5, with volume growing 6.6% year over year. However, the last time the iPhone maker posted a single-digit year-over-year growth rate was 3Q09. The iPhone maker has held the second spot in the smartphone rankings for the past five quarters. Apple's mix of models shipped to market is increasingly diversified as it tries to reach new buyers.

Airtel Introduced Watch Videos For Rs.1 Offer

 Now Airtel subscribers can watch videos at Rs. 1

Viewers can choose from over 35,000 videos with 1000+ video updates everyday. . Videos can be viewed on any data compatible handsets with active 2G/3G data connection.  Re. 1 paid towards the video permits only one time view.  For pre-paid users, the amount would be instantly deducted. For post-paid users, the amount would appear on the bill for the current billing cycle.  This service is only valid for current Airtel subscribers.

Videos include various genres like cricket, comedy, devotional, sports, gossips and entertainment.  You have to call 52010 from your airtel mobile to start viewing

Sony Unveils the Stylish and Intuitive Sony Xperia Tablet S

Sony, the leading consumer electronics and entertainment brand, has unveiled the Xperia Tablet S. Thinner and lighter than the original Sony Tablet S, Xperia Tablet S is crafted with premium materials, which gracefully lend good looks and enable comfortable handling around the home or on the move.

The Xperia brand delivers mobility in addition to design, cross-device connectivity and network services to enhance user experience. Through introducing a Tablet device under the Xperia series, Sony allows consumers to seamlessly enjoy the immediate convenience of an Xperia smartphone and immersive entertainment of an Xperia Tablet.

Airtel launches mobile education service, mEducation

Bharti Airtel launched ‘mEducation’, providing access to a range of mobile education services such as English lessons, exam preparation and career advice.

The platform allows Airtel customers across India to easily access various education services including courses for language skills, entrance exam preparation and career counseling from universities and professors in India.

The services are priced ranging from Rs. 1.5 to Rs. 10 per day. They are delivered over both voice and SMS formats and offer an interactive learning experience in the native language of customers.

Airtel is also offering mock tests for the entrance and competitive exams of courses such as MBA priced at Rs. 99 for a series of 12 mock tests.

hike for Android Update : 128-bit SSL Encryption

 hike is a new messenger that lets you send free messages to your friends and family! With hike you can message friends that are on hike and also those who aren't on hike too! You'll never have to use another messaging app again. Better yet, its absolutely FREE!hike uses your 2G, 3G or WiFi (when available) to message with friends and family . Android users can now use hike on all open Wi-Fi access points (WLAN) knowing that  messages are secure. Messages on hike are now encrypted over Wi-Fi. If you are not using hike , read my previous article: WhatsApp Killer is an Indian!. It is a wonderful messaging app.

Videocon VT10 10-inch Android 4.1 Tablet Rs.11200

Looks like Videocon is on a roll. The company launched A20 and A30, affordable dual-SIM Android smartphones earlier this week, now their first tablet Videocon VT10 is on sale from online retailers, Snapdeal and HomeShop18. This tablet has a 10-inch (1280 x 800 pixels) capacitive multi-touch IPS display and is powered by a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor. It runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) and has a 2MP rear and front-facing cameras. It also comes with pre-loaded apps including NexGtv, Saavn ,Facebook, Nimbuzz and more

Fastest Dolphin Browser For Android is Out

New version of Dolphin Android browser is now available on Google play.  Dolphin browser v9 is faster than previous versions. 

Download Puffin Mobile Web Browser : Speed is Amazing

If you are using a slower data network for mobile browsing, I would like to suggest Puffin mobile browser. The browsing speed is faster than any other mobile browsers.  Loading time is superb even on desktop mode. Puffin browser supports Adobe Flash . So you can watch Flash videos, play Flash games. It has a virtual mouse along with keyboard. You can download free version of Puffin Web Browser .Paid version is also available in app stores. Only difference is flash support of free version has been limited to two weeks. But I got 48 days trail period as part of Christmas & New year gift. In addition, you will get more Flash trail days if you refer your friends to Puffin browser. Anyway, here are download links; try Puffin mobile browser now on your Android or iPhone/iPad.

Download Times Of India Alive App

Times Mobile Ltd has released an image recognition augmented reality application  for giving the customers a captivating experience that stays in their mind for long. The application  transforms text, image, symbols, patterns or objects into a virtual experience and instantaneous content which can range from gaming, social media, WAP pages, AV clip, mobile

Google India Doodle : In memory of the Delhi Braveheart

+Google India  salutes the courage and fortitude of the Delhi brave heart. You can see today’s Google doodle represents a candle of solidarity to tribute to Delhi gang-rape victim.

Fring for Android Update : Improved & Clean Interface

The most popular mobile communication app Fring has got another update for its Android version. The new Android version comes with Improved UX/UI – interface design fixes.

Price Cut For Samsung Galaxy Phones in India

Wow”. A new year surprise from  Samsung for Indian mobile phone customers. I have just checked my favorite online shopping site Flipkart for latest Samsung Galaxy phone prices.  I have seen some of Samsung Galaxy phones price slashed from previous offer price in a big margin.

A Simple Personalized Workout App

Download PumpUp – A Simple Personalized Workout App

Happy New Year! I hope you are fine and showing great enthusiasm.  What are your New Year's resolutions? Okay. I know what is your hardest New Years' resolution – being fit throughout the year. Am I right? Don’t worry, here is an app for that!

Download ‘pumpup’ in app store which is a best solution for your hardest new year resolution. Pumpup is free for 30 days trail in iTunes. Android version is coming soon.

Facebook Introducing Listen to Music With Your Friends

Music is one of the most powerful and fun ways to connect. Whether it's at a concert with a bunch of people or on a long car ride with your best buddy, we love listening to music with our friends. But what if you could listen to music with your friends when you're alone, like at work, at home or on the go?
 Today, with music services on Facebook, there's a new way to listen with friends. This feature lets you listen along with any of your friends who are currently listening to music. You can also listen together in a group while one of your friends plays DJ.

Top Big Display Budget Android Tablets

Big screen tablets have hit the right note with the consumers in India and here are some of the top budget tablets available in the country.

Zync Z1000

Price: Rs 10,990

Facebook Introducing New Apps for Timeline

New timeline apps are now available from Foodspotting, Foodily, Ticketmaster, Pinterest, Rotten Tomatoes, Pose, Kobo, Gogobot, TripAdvisor, and others.  You can now enhance your timeline with apps that help you tell your story, whether you love to cook, eat, travel, run, or review movies.
Apps bring your timeline to life
Once you've added an app, you can begin updating your timeline with your activities as they happen. For example, if you love design, shopping or fashion, you can add the Pinterest or Pose apps to make your favorite items part of your timeline.

Facebook Timeline Now Avilable on Mobile

Facebook timeline is now available on Facebook for iOS version 4.1, for iPhone and iPod Touch devices. Timeline gives you an easy way to see the things you've shared, and collect all your best moments in a single place. In addition to making timeline available on the web , today we're also launching timeline on Android and m.facebook.com.

10 Flaws found in Apple Maps

Apple iPhone5 has been in the news for good and bad stuffs. It was the hottest thing in debates, tech magazines, dailies etc for all reasons. Now we present you something which will leave iPhone5 die-hard fans, red-faced. It was found out that Apple Maps were flawed in 10 different circumstances and here it is:

How to download YouTube videos to your Android mobile device.

There are lots of videos in YouTube that you wish to watch again and again. Unfortunately, there are no YouTube down-loaders for mobile phones. Now there is one in the name TubeMate. Down below we give you 5 steps to easily download videos via TubeMate.

RetailMeNot(Android & iOS)

Screen shot of RetailMeNot

RetailMeNot, this app has been making waves since it's release in the month of June 2012. This app lets shoppers browse, save, and share coupons for everything from clothing and entertainment to health and automotive products.