WishTel Ira vs. Aakash 2: Budget tablets under 5k compared

The Indian market is already awash with budget tablets, and numerous new manufacturers are joining the race to further heat up the competition.WishTel, BSNL, Zync aBSNL recently forayed into the tablet market with the launch of three tablets including the ultra low-cost Penta T PAD IS 701R (priced at Rs. 3,250). Unfortunately, the availability of the tablets in the retail market has been delayed for a while. WishTel, however, with its recent launch of two low-cost tablets, will for a while offer the most affordable low-cost tablet from a private manufacturer in India, with its ultra low-cost Ira-series tablets starting at Rs. 4,000. While we're talking about the ultra low-cost tablets, we cannot fail to mention the Aakash...

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Five dual-core Android phones you can get for less than Rs. 25,000

Dual-core smartphones were considered a luxury premium product when they were introduced about one year ago. They were highly priced, packed a punch under the hood and finally we started seeing alternatives to a little device called the iPhone.Now, one year later, dual-core Android phones have been available in India for quite some time. The Google Play Store is also filled with apps that take advantage of the powerful hardware under the hood of these devices. With quad-core phones just around the corner we thought we’d take a look at some of the dual-core phones out there for you that have seen a slight dip in prices – allowing us to bring you a list of the five best dual-core Android smartphones under Rs. 25,000. If...

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How to make your iPhone or iPad run faster

My iPhone (3GS), now nearing its second birthday, has seemed sluggish for a few months. It started around the same time that I installed iOS 5, that latest major update to the mobile operating system. When iOS 5.1 came out a few weeks ago, I wondered whether it would only exacerbate the problem when I installed it. Would the OS update take up even more space on my little phone, making it run even slYou don't need to know much at all about how your iPhone or iPad works, or even how much a gigabyte is, to make your Apple mobile device run faster. Follow these few simple steps, and you'll be on your way to a cleaner and quicker iPhone or iPad. 5 Tips for Making Your iPhone or iPad Run Faster   1. Check your usage.Click on the Settings...

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Zync launches Android 4.0 ICS-based Z-990 tablet for Rs. 8,990

Competition in the budget tablet segment has continued to intensify. The latest entrant in the market is Zync's Z-990, which the company touts as India's first Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich tablet. Priced at Rs. 8,990, the Zync Z-990 runs a powerful 1.2GHz processor with 1GB of RAM.The Zynch Z-990 has a seven-inch display with 800x480 pixels resolution and 0.3MP front facing camera. It has 4GB of internal storage. For connectivity, the device supports Wi-Fi, 3G, and USB 2.0. The Zynch Z-990 comes with a standard 3,600 mAh Li-ion battery. The device is available at online retail store Letsbuy for Rs. 8,500.Zync says the Z-990 is India's first ICS tablet with features such as control over data usage, new gallery app with photo...

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Jabra launches UC Voice Series headsets, promising affordable UC deployment

Jabra has launched four models of its UC Voice Series of headsets in India, hoping to provide companies a cost-effective means for deploying unified communications.According to Jabra, there is an expected growth potential in the field, to the tune of roughly Rs. 35-70 billion by 2014. Speaking on the rise of the unified communications industry, Jabra’s MD of South Asia, Ralph Ede, said:“Today there are approximately 7.8 million users of UC. By 2015 that number is expected to skyrocket to 49.5 million. Optimization of these investments by adding the voice dimension to the UC experience and attaching headsets that offer superior sound, comfort and build will have a tremendous impact when wanting to ensure the right ROI.” All...

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Asus launches its GeForce GTX 680 card at Rs. 46,000

The Asus GTX680-2GD5 has been given an astonishingly high price of Rs. 46,000 excluding taxes, roughly Rs. 14,000 more than ZOTAC’s GTX 680 (read our review) offering, which has been priced at Rs. 32,000. We, like the rest of the Indian tech industry are a bit flummoxed by the pricing – the card after all is not factory overclocked (same 1006MHz core clock, and 6.008GHz effective memory clock), or feature any special partner customization of note – hopefully, street prices will be much, much lower. Did we mention it comes with Asus GPU Tweak software? Find complete specifications at the end of the article. The Nvidia GeForce GTX 680 is a fighting contender for the crown of the fastest single-GPU card, competing...

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Angry Birds Space Review

Price: NA Our Rating: Excellent 4.5/5 Features: Performance: Value: Design: PROS New gravity mechanics are fun to play 60 new levels to play through Revamped Birds look cool Space age sound effects CONS Expensive for Mac app store and Windows Free Android version has ads Danger Zone levels are an in-app purchased Summary Overall, Angry Birds Space is a must buy for anyone remotely interested in puzzle games on smartphones. The new zero gravity and planetary mechanics add fresh elements to the gameplay and the redesigned birds simply look cool. Besides, the game is free on Android and $0.99 on iOS really isn't a deal breaker. With more levels expected in the coming months, you will definitely be...

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Google Play store added to navigation bar

Google Play, the Big G's replacement for the Android Market, has been promoted to the top of the Google home page. Google Play is now sitting in pride of place in Google's navigation bar, lurking between Maps and YouTube – an indication of just how much importance Google's attaching to its new app store. Even key Google services like Reader and Shopping are relegated to the drop-down menu at the end of the navigation bar. Whether Google Play manages to keep its lofty position, or whether it's unceremoniously dumped like poor, unloved Google Wave, only time will tell. In the meantime, if you're thinking of taking advantage of Google Play's services, check out our Android apps of the wee...

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FIX DAMAGED HEADPHONES

Here is a small guide to help you fix your favorite headphones, which might have been damaged due to wire stretching or audio jack issues.  Whether you’re an audiophile or somebody who listens to music on-the-go, your headphones may stop working or work only partially over prolonged use. We’ve put together a simple guide on how to get those headphones up and running once again. Firstly, you’ll require a soldering iron, some solder wire and another pair headphones which you don't intend to use. The reason we would require another pair of headphones or earphones is to make use of the wires and the connector in case your expensive headphones have a bad wire or connector, thus needing replacement. Needless to say, other...

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Wishtel launches two 'Ira' Android budget tablets, starting Rs. 4,000

Wishtel launches two 'Ira' Android budget tablets, starting Rs. 4,000 Wishtel India has launched 2 tablets in the Indian market, the Ira Thing and the Ira. The two tablets are priced at Rs. 4000 and Rs. 5,500 respectively, plus tax. The specifications of both the budget tablets are the same apart from the fact that the Ira Thing has a resistive touchscreen and the Ira has a capacitive touchscreen. The battery of both the devices too is different. The Ira Thing has a 2,200 mAh battery where as the Ira has a 2,800 mAh battery. Other specifications of the device can be found in the table at the end of the article.The device comes preloaded with a bunch of apps such as a Web Browser, Media Player, Photo viewer, Office,...

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