Nokia Lumia 1020 listed on Flipkart as coming soon

By Vijay @ 09:29pm

The Nokia Lumia 1020 started out as an exclusive on AT&T in US. Although it didn’t take too long before the device started appearing in other markets. First up was China, then other countries slowly gained the list. For example, a few days ago it went on sale in Germany (and it was the 64GB variant too!). Up next however, is going to be India. Details below.

Head on over to Flipkart and you’ll see the Lumia 1020 sitting there getting ready for you. The device has a “notify me” page set up for anyone interested in the device. Availability is listed as “coming soon”. Unfortunately, details are a bit scarce. There is no pricing on the page. It’s the 32GB model though, not the 64GB which is exclusive to Vodafone. You’ll have your choice of white, yellow, or black when the devices do become available.

We’ll of course let you guys and gals know when more information comes in. Any of our readers in India looking forward to the Lumia 1020? Let me know below in comments…

Source: Flipkart

(Updated) WOW! Nokia Lumia 925 listed on Flipkart, coming soon to India Now Lumia 625 also

By Vijay @ 05:42pm

Those who love Windows Phone like me & eagerly waiting for slimmest Lumia with aluminium body here is a good news for you’ll too.

Flipkart, the online retailer in India, has all three variants of the Lumia 925 listed – black, grey and white, priced at Rs. 33,999/- with expected delivery by 4th week of August. To Know you, Nokia Lumia 925 comes with 1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon Plus CPU, 1GB of RAM, a 4.5-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1280×768 pixels, and 16GB of internal memory.

Unique to the Lumia 925 is its camera that improves on the 8.7-megapixel OIS camera found in the Lumia 920. Nokia improved its PureView image algorithms, and now it has added a 6-element lens with one element being made up of glass for sharper images. Of course, like before the device retains optical image stabilization (OIS). On the front, there’s also 1.2-megapixel snapper.

On the software front the Lumia 925 will be the first Nokia smartphone to ship in India with the Window Phone 8 Amber update, which includes upgraded Nokia Here maps stack, a glance feature and a new smart camera app. The phone will also be eligible to get the Nokia Pro camera app

It also happens to be the lightest and thinnest Lumia smartphone at 8.5mm and users can latch on a wireless charging cover to enable wireless charging on the device. Previously, the Lumia 920 had wireless charging built-in from the get go, but Nokia opted to remove it from the 925, in order to make it thinner and lighter.

Update: Now here is news from Times of India that along with Nokia Lumia 925, Nokia is also launching Lumia 625 in India at the same time ie by end of this August month.

Lumia 625, on the other hand will boast the largest screen seen on a Lumia smartphone to date at 4.7-inches, but will be a decidedly mid-range smartphone placed between the Lumia 720 and the Lumia 620. Its main USP will be the large screen at an affordable price point.

Source: Flipkart (black / grey / white)

Flipkart eBooks launches on Windows Phone for India.

By Vijay @ 08:36am

Flipkart (www.flipkart.com), one of the largest online retailers in India, has launched an eBook service on Windows Phone 8. Titled Flip kart eBook, the app will enable you to enjoy a large collection of books. Offline storage is alos supported for  areas with low signal coverage, as well as those who enjoy long-haul flights.

Books can be purchased on the main retailer website or through the eBook app itself. If you’re unsure whether a particular title is worth the investment, you can enjoy 10 percent of each book before making the purchase.

Content downloaded to any device can be synchronised and accessed from the central library. It’s basic in functionality, but Flipkart eBooks gets the job done and we’ve got yet another official app. Multiple features are present, including day and night settings, font size configuration, bookmarks and more. Please note that you can download full books using app only if you reside in India..

You can download Flipkart eBooks from the Windows Phone Store

 

 

3 New Lava IRIS smartphones now available in India through online retailers

By Vijay @ 11:06pm

Lava has started selling three new smartphones in the country recently. These smartphones are IRIS 356, 402, and 349+, which are part of IRIS Series.  All three smartphones are now available at online retailer Flipkart.

Talking about the specific smartphones, Lava IRIS 356 features 3.5-inch HVGA display, 1.2GHz dual-core processor, Android 4.2 and dual-SIM support. Other specifications of the phone include 1.3MP rear camera, 256MB RAM and 512MB of internal storage. IRIS 356 has been priced at Rs. 4,199/-.

Lava IRIS 402 comes with 4-inch WVGA display, 1.2GHz dual-core processor, Android 4.2 and 3MP rear camera. The phone also features 256MB RAM, 512MB of internal storage, and 1500 mAh battery. IRIS 402 is being sold at Rs. 5,199/-

And Lava IRIS 349+ sports a 3.5-inch HVGA display, 1GHz processor, 256MB of RAM and Android 2.3. The phone also comes with 1,400 mAh battery, dual-SIM support and 256MB of RAM and 2MP rear camera. IRIS 349+ has got a price-tag of INR 3,499.

Lava seems to be banking a lot of the budget smartphone segment, especially on the first time smartphone buyers. While, the specifications of the new smartphones seem fine on paper, just 256MB of RAM looks worrisome and is likely to create performance issues.

Karbonn A1 Star and A5 Star now available for Rs. 3514/- and Rs. 4890/- on online stores

By Vijay @03:26pm

 

Karbonn A1 Star & A5 Star, new budget Dual SIM Android smartphones are now available through online retailers Saholic and Flipkart. These are the successors of the Karbonn A1 and the Karbonn A5. The A1 Star and the A5 Star have 3.5 inch and 3.2-inch display at HVGA resolution. Both these phones are powered by a 1 GHz processor. The A1 Star runs on Android 4.0 ICS, while the A5 Star runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). Both these have Dual SIM support, rear and front-facing cameras.

Karbonn A1 Star Specifications

• 3.5 inch (480 x 320 pixels) touch screen display
• 1 GHz Processor
• Android 4.0  (Ice Cream Sandwich)
• Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) with Dual Standby)
• 3MP rear camera
• 0.3MP (VGA) front-facing camera
• 2G (EDGE), Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth
• 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
• 256MB RAM, 512 MB internal memory (163 MB user memory), expandable memory up to 32GB with MicroSD
• 1450 mAh battery

Karbonn A5 Star Specifications 

• 3.2 inch (480 x 320 pixels) touch screen display
• 1 GHz Processor
• Android 2.3  (Gingerbread)
• Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) with Dual Standby)
• 3.2MP rear camera
• 0.3MP (VGA) front-facing camera
• 3G, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth, GPS
• 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
• 256MB RAM, 512 MB internal memory (104 MB user memory), expandable memory up to 32GB with MicroSD
• 1200 mAh battery

The Karbonn A1 Star and the A5 Star are priced at Rs. 3514/- and Rs. 4890/-, respectively and are available online. Click Source Links below…

Source: Saholic and Flipkart