Dolphin browser is now available for iPhone
The
browser responds to predefined gestures with certain actions — for
example, when the users draw the letter V on the screen, the browser
takes them to the bottom of the webpage.
MoboTap,
the mobile technology development company, has introduced a new version
of its popular Dolphin browser designed to work on the iPhone and iPad.
The free Internet browser was first launched for the Android operating
system. The Dolphin browser for Android was launched in March 2010
whereas the company signed a deal with Softbank Japan to develop a
social browser for it.
The Dolphin browser simplifies navigation with the use of tabs as
well as two sidebars. The browser also uses speed dial feature so the
users can easily access their favourite websites along with a smart
address bar which auto-completes the URL when users are entering it.
"Dolphin Gesture allow users to create personal symbols to access
websites they use the most with just one stroke." said Yongzhi Yang,
MoboTap's chief executive officer. 'We spent months redesigning Dolphin
Browser from the ground up for the iPhone and we're excited to bring
this new experience to millions more."
Another notable feature of the browser is Webzine which gives
thumbnails of webpages. In the touch gestures feature of the browser,
the browser responds to predefined gestures with certain actions — for
example, when the users draw the letter V on the screen, the browser
takes them to the bottom of the webpage. Users just have to touch the
finger button at the bottom to access the touch gesture box in the
browser. Sometimes, these features appear so convenient in the mobile
browser it is difficult to fathom how Safari missed including these
features.
Just like the desktop browser, users also have the option to open new
tabs in the dolphin browser. Users also have the option to go to the
desktop mode of a webpage when they don't want to view the mobile
configured version of the webpages of that site.
Samsung launches special edition Galaxy Tab 3 for kids
The
special kids edition tablet comes with preloaded content for the kids
while offering look and feel to appeal the smaller ones.
Samsung
has announced the launch of a special edition Galaxy Tab 3 tablet for
kids. This special edition tablet is aimed at offering fun and easy
learning to kids by providing an exciting way of grasping information.
The tablet, called Galaxy Tab 3 Kids, comes with special applications
and features designed specifically for children while offering special
security features to parents.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Kids comes pre-loaded with top ranked
children oriented applications that include educational, games,
entertainment and e-book apps. Besides, Samsung has created a Kid's
Store from which you can download additional educational and learning
content for your kid. The tablet also offers parents the ability to
select the apps they want their kids to have access to by using the
Application Manager.
Along with that the Galaxy Tab 3 Kids also includes a time management
feature that allows parents to set specific time periods for use. When
the designated use time is up, a password protected lock screen appears,
requiring a parent or adult to enter the password to unlock the device,
otherwise the kids cannot access the device.
The Galaxy Tab 3 kid's comes with a 7 inch display with 1024x600
pixels resolution. The 9.9 mm thick tablet weighs 300 grams. It has
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean operating system, 1.2 GHz dual core processor, 1 GB RAM, 4000 mAh battery, 3 megapixel rear camera, and a 1.3 megapixel front camera.
The tablet comes in 8 GB internal memory along with a micro SD card
slot to expand its memory to up to 32 GB. The Galaxy Tab 3 Kids has no SIM connectivity and is a WiFi only tablet.
The tablet will be made available in Korea this September and will be
made available in other countries in phased manner. Indian availability
of the tablet can be expected by the end of September or early October
this year.
Google releases ICS update for Samsung Nexus S
Android Ice Cream Sandwich will bring several new features to the device.
Google
has quietly released the Android Ice Cream Sandwich update for its
older Google Nexus S devices. The Nexus S smartphones will gate the
Android 4.0 instead of the recently announced Android 4.0.3. The update
has started rolling out as of now and will continue for the entire month
but only for the GSM version of Nexus S.
The update will bring considerable changes form the existing Android
Gingerbread operating system and the users will require some time
getting used to the newly added features. For example, for scrolling
through the applications in Gingerbread users needed to swipe their
finger up, and down for browsing the applications.
In Ice Cream Sandwich, however, users will have to swipe right to
left for browsing applications. More such tips for accessing and usage
help can be accessed from this link.
The update has started rolling out to devices around the globe but
users will have to wait until they get a notification on their device
for the update.
The Mobile Indian will bring you the first look of the Android Ice
Cream Sandwich operating system as and when we get to lay our hands on
the same.
Samsung Galaxy Camera price reduced to Rs 16,999
The device is otherwise available for around Rs 20,000 in the market.
Samsung's
Galaxy Camera, which otherwise is available for around Rs 20,000 today,
is now being offered by Amazon India for Rs 16,999 only. There is no
coupon or other conditions to avail this offer. Notably, the device was
launched in India last November for Rs 29,990.
The Samsung Galaxy Camera is a proper digital camera with some functionality of a phone like a large 4.8 touchscreen, 3G, and WiFi
connectivity. However, it does not have calling function The 4.8 inch
LCD screen comes with high definition (1280x720 pixels) resolution.
Besides, the screen is made off Corning Gorilla Glass for protection
from scratches.
The Android 4.1 Jelly Bean based Galaxy Camera has also quad core 1.4 GHz
processor, 1 GB RAM, 8 GB inbuilt memory, 32 GB expandable storage
slot, and a 1650 mAh battery. It has accelerometer, gyroscope, and
compass sensors too.
Samsung launches special edition Galaxy Tab 3 for kids
The
special kids edition tablet comes with preloaded content for the kids
while offering look and feel to appeal the smaller ones.
Samsung
has announced the launch of a special edition Galaxy Tab 3 tablet for
kids. This special edition tablet is aimed at offering fun and easy
learning to kids by providing an exciting way of grasping information.
The tablet, called Galaxy Tab 3 Kids, comes with special applications
and features designed specifically for children while offering special
security features to parents.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Kids comes pre-loaded with top ranked
children oriented applications that include educational, games,
entertainment and e-book apps. Besides, Samsung has created a Kid's
Store from which you can download additional educational and learning
content for your kid. The tablet also offers parents the ability to
select the apps they want their kids to have access to by using the
Application Manager.
Along with that the Galaxy Tab 3 Kids also includes a time management
feature that allows parents to set specific time periods for use. When
the designated use time is up, a password protected lock screen appears,
requiring a parent or adult to enter the password to unlock the device,
otherwise the kids cannot access the device.
The Galaxy Tab 3 kid's comes with a 7 inch display with 1024x600
pixels resolution. The 9.9 mm thick tablet weighs 300 grams. It has
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean operating system, 1.2 GHz dual core processor, 1 GB RAM, 4000 mAh battery, 3 megapixel rear camera, and a 1.3 megapixel front camera.
The tablet comes in 8 GB internal memory along with a micro SD card
slot to expand its memory to up to 32 GB. The Galaxy Tab 3 Kids has no SIM connectivity and is a WiFi only tablet.
The tablet will be made available in Korea this September and will be
made available in other countries in phased manner. Indian availability
of the tablet can be expected by the end of September or early October
this year.
20 most affordable 5 inch phones under Rs 10,000
Android phones with larger displays are
becoming dominant in the smartphone business. So much so that
smartphones with 5 inch or bigger displays are now eating into the 7
inch tablet market. And the reason is clear, 5 inch phones offer a
better way to utilise the extra horsepower and abilities of Android
smartphones, which otherwise get wasted because you don't enjoy surfing
the net, or playing games, or watching videos on a small display as much
as you do on a larger display.
What has so far been in the Rs 10,000 and beyond category is becoming
cheaper and now starts at Rs 6,500, making it more mass market. So here
is the part one of most affordable 5 inch Android phones.
1. Celkon A900 (Rs 5,999)
Celkon A900 is the cheapest 5 inch Android phone and yet it offers 3G and GPS. Other specifications of the phone are also decent with 800 x 480 pixel resolution display, 1 GHz processor, a 5 megapixel rear and a VGA front camera, 2000 mAh battery, and Android 2.3.6 operating system.
We do not know the RAM but it will be 256 MB at the least. For Rs 5,999 this phone is certainly a good option.
2. Videocon A45 (Rs 6,199)
Videocon A45 has a 5 inch screen and runs on a 1 GHz single core
processor and Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system. It comes with a
much smaller 3.2 megapixel camera at the back and a VGA camera in the
front. It has an 1800 mAh battery.
It gets only 256 MB RAM, which is too low for a modern Android phone,
though since it is Android 2.3 you can still hope that it will work
just fine. However, it offers only 2G connectivity.
3. Micromax Canvas Viva A72 (Rs 6,499)
Micromax A72 is a dual SIM
phone with a 5 inch WVGA (800 x 480 pixel) resolution display and
powered by a single core 1 GHz processor coupled with 256 MB RAM. It
runs on Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread operating system. Micromax Viva A72
features a 3 megapixel rear camera and a 0.3 megapixel front camera. A72
doesn't get 3G connectivity but supports 2G, WiFi and Bluetooth.
It is also powered by a 2000 mAh battery, which the company claims
provides talktime of up to 7 hours, and standby time of up to 280 hours.
4. Karbonn A25 (Rs 6,499)
Karbonn A25 comes with a 5 inch touchscreen with 480 x 800 pixel
resolution. The dual SIM phone runs on Android 4.0 ICS operating system
and has ambient light as well as proximity sensors. It is powered by a 1
GHz dual core processor and 512 MB RAM. Though it has only 512 MB
internal storage, its internal memory can be complemented up to 32 GB
through a micro SD memory card. At the back of the Karbonn A25 there is a
5 megapixel autofocus camera supplemented with LED flash for
illumination in low light conditions.
At the front there is a 0.3 megapixel camera, which is good enough
for video calling. However, there is no 3G connectivity, so video chat
is only possible when you are within a WiFi network. The device has a
2000 mAh battery pack that claims to be capable of powering it for more
than 5 hours. It certainly gets better specifications compared to Canvas
Viva, and at the same price it looks like a better deal.
5. Celkon Signature One A107 (Rs 6,999)
Celkon Signature One A107 is a dual SIM phone with 5 inch screen and
480 x 800 pixel WVGA resolution. Celkon Signature One runs on a 1 GHz
dual core processor and is powered by Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS.
This handset is equipped with an 8 megapixel rear and 0.3 megapixel
front camera. It also comes with dual flash. Sensors include G-sensor
and light sensitivity sensor and there is a 2100 mAh battery. It has 512
MB ROM and 512 MB RAM. For connectivity, you have Bluetooth, WiFi,
micro USB and GPRS but no 3G.
6. Spice Smart Flo Pace 2 Mi-502 (Rs 6,999)
Spice Smart Flo Pace 2 Mi 502 is a dual SIM smartphone running on
Android 4.0. It comes with a 5 inch display, 1 GHz dual core processor,
512 MB RAM, 5 megapixel rear camera and a 1.3 megapixel camera in the
front.
The phone is a 2G only device and offers Bluetooth, WiFi connectivity
but no 3G. The phone is 9.6 mm in thickness, which is on the low side
for a phone this big. It also has a 2100 mAh battery.
7. Swipe Fablet F2 (Rs 6,999)
Swipe Fablet F2 comes with a 1 GHz processor and 256 MB RAM and runs
on Android 2.3 operating system. While it gets a fairly large 2200 mAh
battery the rest of the specifications are well below what competition
from Spice and Karbonn has to offer.
In the camera department you have a 5 megapixel rear and VGA front camera. The phone is also quite heavy at 260 grams.
8. Zync Cloud Z5 (Rs 7,400)
Zync Cloud Z5 is a dual SIM smartphone and comes with an 8 megapixel
rear camera with flash and 0.3 megapixel front camera. It has a 1 GHz
processor, 512 MB of RAM and a 5 inch display with 800 x 480 pixel
resolution. The phone gets a fairly large 2500 mAh battery.
It weighs 192 grams but is slim with just 7 mm thickness. It is based
on Android 4.0 ICS operating system and comes with 4 GB internal
memory, which is expandable by up to 32 GB. The phone offers 3G, WiFi,
Bluetooth, a proximity sensor and gravity sensors. It is a 3G phone and
certainly has all the features that you need in a budget handset. You
can read a review of this phone here.
9. Lava Iris 502 (Rs 7,499)
Lava Iris 502 comes with dual-SIM configuration and runs on Android
Jelly Bean operating system. It has a 1 GHz single core processor and
512 MB RAM. The display has WVGA (800 × 480 pixel) resolution. There is a
5 megapixel camera on the back of the body while a VGA camera is in the
front for video chats and self-portraits.
The Lava Iris 502 comes with 2 GB internal storage and one can add up
to a 32 GB micro SD card to it for added storage. The device offers
Bluetooth and USB connectivity for file transfer; there is Edge, GPRS, HSPA+">HSPA+
(3G), and WiFi for internet connectivity. Besides, Lava Iris 502 comes
with a 2000 mAh battery, FM radio, G-Sensor, proximity sensor, and 32 GB
expandable memory.
10. Lava Iris 501 (Rs 7,999)
Lava Iris 501 comes with a 5 inch WVGA (800 x 480 pixel) screen, 1
GHz dual core processor with 512 MB, a 5 megapixel rear camera and a VGA
camera in the front. A 2300 mAh device powers the phone. Lava Iris 501
is based on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean operating system and comes with a
free 4 GB micro SD card. The phone gets all the normal features like
GPS, 3G, Bluetooth, WiFi etc.
It is one of the best phones in terms of performance, display and
price in the budget range. You can read a review of this handset here.
