Articles by Anu Passary
Samsung To Launch The Galaxy Music Smartphone In October: Event Invites Sent Out
Market leader Samsung is allegedly working on a new music-centric smartphone called the Galaxy Music. According to reports, the company has sent out invitations to an Oct. 11 event in Germany, where it will announce a new device, purportedly the Galaxy Music phone.
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Samsung Galaxy S3 Gets Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Update In Europe
The Korean tech giant Samsung has begun rolling out the much-awaited Android 4.1 Jelly bean update for its Galaxy S3 in Europe, making it the first non-Nexus Android handset to get the update.
Google Takes Street View Underwater: Explore The World's Reefs Virtually
Google is taking virtual reality to another level by bringing underwater panoramic images of the Great Barrier Reef to Google Maps. Now, anyone can dive into the world's deepest oceans and swim with the manta rays and sea turtles in Australia, Philippines, and Hawaii or even experience the Barrier Reef at sun down - virtually.
Barnes & Noble Launches 9-inch NOOK HD+, Enters Bigger Tablet Market: Apple And Amazon On Tenterhooks?
Barnes & Noble, the largest bookstore chain in the U.S., rolled out two tablets: NOOK HD and NOOK HD+, in New York on Sept. 25. The 9-inch NOOK HD+ is Barnes & Noble's attempt to compete with formidable rivals like Apple (iPad) and Amazon (8.9 inch Kindle Fire HD).
iPad Mini Hands-On Video Surfaces Post iPhone 5 Launch
The iPhone 5 product launch has come and gone, and Apple enthusiasts are now awaiting the release of the iPad Mini. Building up to the rumored October unveiling, a new hands-on video of the new iPad has surfaced on the Internet.
Meet Autographer, The First Wearable Click-Free Camera
UK-based Oxford Metrics Group (OMG) has unveiled Autographer, an "intelligent" wearable camera that takes pictures automatically thanks to its in-built sensors. The Autographer is a small camera that features a wide angle lens, and the device can be worn on a lanyard or clipped to the user's outfit.
Pantech Unveils The Vega R3 Phablet With 2600mAH battery: Should Samsung And LG Be Worried?
South Korea-based mobile phone manufacturer Pantech announced its latest offering, the Vega R3 "phablet," on Sept. 24. The company is touting the device as the "the best existing quad-core smartphone" on the market.
Motorola Joins Samsung To Take A Dig At Apple In New Ad Campaign
Apple's hotly-anticipated iPhone 5 may be making all the right noises, but the Cupertino-based company's new Apple Maps app for iOS 6 has received heavy criticism for its imperfections. Recently, Google-owned Motorola Mobility launched a "#iLost Campaign" on Google Plus, Twitter, and Facebook , which takes pot-shots at Apple's Maps application.
Samsung Unveils Pink Galaxy S3 In Korea, Other Countries To Follow Suit
Apple's iPhone 5 may be on track to steal the Galaxy S3's thunder, but the Korean smartphone maker Samsung is pulling out all stops to stay in the public mind. Samsung recently unveiled a pink Galaxy S3, adding to its slew of recently-launched color variants for the smartphone.
iPhone 5 Unlikely To Impact Samsung Shipments, Indicates Report
Apple recently released its hotly-anticipated iPhone 5, and tech gurus opined that the smartphone will give competitors, especially arch-rival Samsung, a run for their money. However, a new report indicates that the iPhone 5 is unlikely to impact Samsung's sales.
iOS 6 On 15% Of Devices Within 24 Hours Of Release
Apple launched its new mobile operating system, iOS 6, on Sept. 19. A new report indicates that nearly 15 percent of iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad users, who were eligible for the over-the-air (OTA) update, have already upgraded to the new operating system.
iPhone 5 vs. HTC 8X: Spec Shootout
Two new high-end smartphones, the iPhone 5 and the HTC 8X, have been unveiled within a week of each other. While the Apple smartphone was amongst the hotly-anticipated devices of the year and has met with an overwhelming response, it remains to be seen if HTC's lWP8-powered handset can make inroads into the highly-competitive smartphone market.
Top 5 iOS 6 Features We Love
Apple rolled out the sixth major update to its mobile operating system for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch on Sept. 19. Early adopters of the new OS are divided in their verdict. The Cupertino-based company has chosen to make some controversial omissions like removing Google Maps in favor of its own built-in Maps app, and at the same time it has made additions and improvements to existing features.
HTC 8X vs. Nokia Lumia 920: Battle Of The Windows Phone 8 Smartphones
The battle for the Windows Phone 8 (WP8) market is heating up. The Sept. 19 unveiling of HTC's 8X follows close on the heels of two other much-touted WP8 smartphones: Samsung's ATIV S and Nokia's Lumia 920.
iPhone 5 Packs 1GB RAM, Confirms A6 Chip Details
Apple recently announced its hotly-anticipated iPhone 5, and the smartphone features several improvements over its predecessors, including a new A6 processor. Speculations were rife that Apple would be boosting the RAM in the new iPhone, and unobscured parts shown during Apple's event presentation have disclosed the details.
iPhone 5 Shatters Records: More Than 2 Million Smartphones Pre-Ordered In 24 Hours
Apple's iPhone 5 seems to be on track to break previous iPhone sales records and surpass analysts' estimations. The Cupertino-based company started accepting pre-orders for the iPhone 5 on Friday, Sept. 14 and sold out the initial inventory within an hour. Apple released its pre-order sales figure on Sept. 17, which revealed that the company sold 2 million units within 24 hours.
Make A Phone Call With Hi-Call: Bluetooth-Enabled Gloves
With technology evolving everyday, consumers have been inundated with innovative devices, which may have a practical use or may be merely a fad. For instance, Italy-based company Hi-Fun has developed a pair of Bluetooth-enabled gloves, Hi-Call, which enable users to make phone calls by simply speaking to their hands.
Move Over Angry Birds, Bad Piggies Set To Take Centerstage On Sept. 27
Fans of the furious feathers can rejoice as Finnish game developer Rovio, the brains behind the hugely-successful Angry Birds franchise, has announced the roll-out date of its upcoming game "Bad Piggies." The company's latest venture will release on Sept. 27.
iPad Mini Photos Leaked: The Real Deal?
Apple is expected to take the wraps off its iPad Mini during a rumored press event in October. With the alleged release around the corner, the rumors and leaks are flying thick and fast.
Microsoft May Produce Original Content For Xbox Live, Suggests Report
Rumors indicate that Redmond-based software company Microsoft is on track to host "original video content" on its Xbox Live portal, but the details of the content are not yet known.
Apple To Hit 1 Billion iDevices Sales Threshold By 2015, Indicates Analyst
In August, Apple became the highest-valued company ever. According to Asymco analyst Horace Dediu, the Cupertino tech titan seems to be on track to sell 1 billion iOS devices. Dediu's iOS device sales projections are based on iTunes account growth for the next two years.
Demand For 7-inch Tablets On The Upswing, Reveals Report
With form factor becoming an increasingly important element in consumer choice, it seems that 7-inch tablets are gearing up to establish a market stronghold. A new report from IHS iSuppli reveals that annual tablet shipments for 2012 will grow by 56 percent, courtesy of 7-inch tablet sales.
Motorola Mobility Unveils RAZR i, Its First Intel-Powered Android Smartphone
On Sept. 18, Google's Motorola Mobility took the wraps off its new smartphone for Europe and Latin America. The new device, named the RAZR i, will be the company's first Intel-powered Android smartphone.
Microsoft Confirms Oct. 25 Windows 8 Release Date
Microsoft just sent out invites to its Oct. 25 press event in New York City, where the Redmond-based company is expected to unveil its Windows 8 operating system.
Top 5 Features That Would Have Made iPhone 5 A Better Smartphone
Apple's latest iPhone 5, like all follow-up devices, is undoubtedly an improvement over the iPhone 4S. The next-gen iPhone 5 is slimmer and lighter than the previous iterations and includes features like LTE, a new OS, bigger 4-inch screen, and a faster A6 processor, which will aid in enhancing the overall user experience.
iPhone 5 Features: Apple's Latest Weapon Lacks The Wow Factor
Apple unleashed the iPhone 5 on Sept. 12, and the next-generation smartphone is creating a buzz in the market. Tech gurus opine that the smartphone lacks consumer appeal and the "wow factor" which has been synonymous with Apple's products.
Analysts Up iPhone 5 Sales Projections, Apple's Shares Hit Record High
Pre-orders for Apple's next-generation smartphone, the iPhone 5, begin on Sept. 14. After the unveiling on Sept.12, experts and analysts are divided over their first impressions of the iPhone5. However, Sterne Agee analyst Shaw Wu revised the shipping estimates for Apple's iPhone portfolio sales in anticipation of higher consumer demand.
