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Asus Upgraded Variant of FonePad Now Goes Online For Rs. 17,999

by Hans Gogia • July 27, 2013

Few months back Asus launched the FonePad tablet in India for 15,999 with Intel Atom Z2420 1.2 GHz processor with 1GB RAM and 8GB internal memory which can be expanded further via microSD card up to 32GB as its technical specifications. Recently Asus refreshed this FonePad for markets like India with better specs and more memory which appeared online on e-commerce websites for Rs. 17,999.

This refreshed variant includes a 7-inch LED display offering 1280×800 pixels resolution same as that on the original model but they have upgraded the chipset from 1.2GHz Intel Atom Z2420 to the 1.6GHz Intel Atom Z2460 which has the same PowerVR SGX540 GPU and 1GB of RAM. It also comes with voice-calling support on 2G and 3G cellular network. On the software front, the tablet runs on the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean out of the box but can be upgraded to version 4.2 later when the update is available. Apart from this one major change is in the internal memory which was 8GB earlier and now has been boosted to 32GB. So users can install a 32GB microSD card slot and get up to 64GB storage on this tablet. Other features remain the same including 3-megapixel rear camera, 1.2-megapixel front facing camera, 4,270mAh battery, and Wi-Fi, Bluetooth support.

Specifications:

7inch 1280×710 pixels resolution IPS display
Intel Atom Z2460 chipset with 1.6 GHz processor
1GB RAM
PowerVR SGX540 GPU
32GB internal memory
microSD card expandble option
WiFi/3G/Bluetooth support
2G with voice calling
4,270 mAh non-removable battery
Micro sim card slot

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Comparison

Comparing with the recently launched Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 in India this might look like a deal with better specifications but the user base and believe in the brand shall make a difference. Let’s see what Asus can do.

How To

[How-To] Change App Launcher On Android

by Rohit Khurana • July 27, 2013

Android being an Open source project has its pros and cons with pros dominating the cons. Open source projects have this great advantage over that of proprietary that anyone who wishes can fork this project and can improve or develop different apps, tools and tweaks for the operating system. As a result Android operating system has number of applications that can change the functionality of the operating system in the desired manner. For example, if you are fond of stock UI and have Samsung, or a LG or any other device you can too get some of the UI layering on your handset or tablet with minimal tweaking.

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Nova launcher, Apex launcher, Holo launcher and many more are simple applications which can be found on Play Store which make some changes in the basic UI layering plus adding advanced features. These launchers change the way your home screen and app drawer behave and look along with some additional features like gestures, home screen lock, etc. Its very easy to get these tweaks on your device because they don’t require any hacks.
To install launcher on your launcher simply follow the steps below.

Decide which launcher do you want on your Android device. Some of the options being Nova launcher, Apex launcher, Smart launcher, etc.
Search for the launcher on the Google Play Store
Install the application.
Now your launcher has been installed. Press the Home key and Select that launcher as Default.
Remove the previous launcher from RAM making it available for further use.

In case you want your stock launcher back, go to Settings->Application Manager->All Applications->Launcher Name->Clear Defaults. Still left with any doubts?

How To

[How-to] Change App Icons on Android Smartphones and Tablets

by Rohit Khurana • July 26, 2013

Android open source mobile operating system by Google is popular for its open standards and this uniqueness has made it most favored mobile operating system not by smartphone users but also for smartphone manufacturers. Android’s openness gives it the scope of modifications and customization so that when users get bored of looking at the same thing again and again they have the access to modify it without any pain.

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We humans always have this desire to get what we don’t have. Ever wished to have app icons which would look something funky or colorful or 3D or maybe flat? Developers and designers across the globe do have something for you.
Changing icons on Android is simple as installing an application. You literally have to do nothing in order to get your favorite icon pack. Follow the step-by-step guide below on how to change the icons and feel the refreshing look on your same old Android smartphone or tablet.

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App icons are available as packages which can be downloaded from the Play Store. So you don’t have to hunt around for them. But you have to make sure that you are using Nova launcher or Apex launcher because the stock launcher does not provide this option.

Search for the icon pack you want. There are plenty of them available on the Play Store. Some of them are MNML White, Sense 5, MeeUI, Stark etc.
After choosing the one, search for the icon pack on the Google Play Store and hit install.
After installing the icon pack, select the installed package from the settings of the launcher.
And its done. Simple isn’t it?

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Smartphone

HTC Desire 600 With Active Dual SIM Standby Launched In India for 26,990 INR

by Hans Gogia • July 26, 2013

HTC Desire 600 Dual SIM smartphone has been officially launched in India. The Dual SIM handset was announced back in May and went on sale earlier this month for ₹26,860.

HTC Desire 600 sports a 4.5-inch qHD (960 x 540 pixels resolution) super LCD2 display featuring a 1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8625Q processor running on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). It comes with a 8-megapixel camera on the back with LED flash, BSI sensor and a 1.6-megapixel front-facing camera with BSI sensor.
It has active Dual SIM support that allows you to have both the SIM cards active all the time, facilitating you to receive a call on first SIM, even if you are already using the other. Along with this BlinkFeed, Video highlights, and HTC BoomSound with beats audio integration also come in the list.

Features

4.5-inch (960 x 540 pixels) pixels super LCD2 display
1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8625Q processor
Android 4.1 (Jellybean)
Dual SIM with Dual Active
8MP rear camera with LED Flash, BSI Sensor
1.6 MP front-facing camera with BSI Sensor
3.5 mm headset jack, Beats audio support
HTC BlinkFeed
HTC BoomSound, Dual frontal stereo speakers with built-in amplifiers
3.5mm audio jack, Beats Audio
1GB DDR2 RAM, 8GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 64GB with micro SD
3G (HSDPA up to 7.2 Mbps), WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 with aptX, GPS with a-GPS
1860 mAh battery

Pricing

The HTC Desire 600 has been priced at an MRP of ₹26,990. We think the pricing for the device is not justified as it does not packs anything extraordinary than what we can get for this price. Infact this chipset at 26k seems to be little expensive. Only USP about the device is its active dual SIM standby which definitely is unique and have been never seen before.

How To

[How-to] Download and Install Android 4.3 Jelly Bean On Nexus Devices

by Rohit Khurana • July 25, 2013

With Google impromptly releasing the factory images of the just announced Android 4.3 some of the users might be excited to get the new update asap.

There are two ways to update to the latest firmware. First is specifically for users with a custom recovery and the other is generic for all. In case you are not familiar with the flashing process we will not suggest you to do anything and instead wait for the OTA update.

The generic guide is itself mentioned on the Factory Image download page and you can follow up from there. In case you have the custom recovery installed, you can do it the easy way mentioned below.

Disclaimer : Intellect Digest does not take any responsibility if there is any harm done to your device. Flash at your own risk.

Procedure:

Download the update from download page.
Save the update to internal memory or SD card of your Android device.
Boot into custom recovery by restarting the device and holding vol up + power key.
Select “Install zip from sd card”
Choose the update package and select ‘Yes’
Wait till the process completes and done.

Tablet PC

Google Unveils New Nexus 7 With Better Specifications

by Hans Gogia • July 24, 2013

Nexus 7 the best $200 Android tablet which was announced last year at Google I/O just got even better. Google at an press event in San Francisco today on 24/07/2013 unveiled the new Nexus 7 2.0 with better specifications at a little more price.
After the numerous leaks which were already out before Google unwrapped its latest offering manufactured by ASUS. It’s the first tablet running Android 4.3 out of the box which will be available this month.

Specifications:

Full HD display with 323 ppi
7 point touch scratch resistant IPS panel
1.5 GHz quad-core S4 Pro
Adreno 320 GPU
2GB RAM
NFC / WiFi 802.11 b/g/n / Bluetooth v4.0
1.2MP front-facing camera and 5MP rear camera
Dual stereo speakers
SlimPort Support
16GB and 32GB memory
4G LTE (optional)

Pricing

The updated Nexus 7 series will be available in 16GB WiFi, 32GB WiFi and 32GB LTE variants. As for now the WiFi-only versions, the 16GB Nexus 7 and the 32GB Nexus 7 shall be available for $230 and $270 respectively, and both of them will be available on July 30th from the Play store. No confirmed date has been announced for the availability of LTE version but it will be priced at $349. Bestbuy, Staples and Amazon will also be the retailers selling the tablets offline in the US. The new Nexus 7 will be launching in the US, UK, Germany, France, Japan, Canada, Australia, South Korea and Spain, with more countries coming soon.

Gadgets

BenQ launches W750 projector in India with 3D cinematic experience

by Hans Gogia • July 24, 2013

BenQ on July 23, 2013 has announced an entry level 3D projector to its series W750, which provides the comfort of 3D cinematic experience to home segment. With the latest DLP® technology, the BenQ W750 delivers 3D projection with a single video feed whereas the traditional 3D projector system required two aligned projectors with separate video feeds.

BenQ W750 is made for household use with enhanced 3D projection on screen through HDMI 1.4a and hassle free setup. With built in 10W audio power, the projector connects HDMI interface directly to Blu-ray player, Satellite or consoles like PS3, which gives an ultra-smooth digital HD signal and sound. It also comes with a newly designed 3D glasses which are comfortable to wear with decent looks to give a realistic quality experience.

BenQ W750 features the SmartEco Technology, which adjusts the lamp power to increase saving up to 70% and lower the maintenance costs. The extra long lamp life of 6500 hours significantly reduces the overall cost of ownership of the product by reducing the frequency of lamp replacement. With 13000:1 contrast ratio, 16.9 aspect ratio, 1280×720 HD resolution and 2500 ANSI Lumens, the W750 projects sharp images using a palette of 1.07 billion colors with a diagonal size of up to 300 inches. We just need to properly implement 3D glasses and blu-ray 3D content for enjoying the immersive 3D experience via this projector. BenQ W750 offers a simple plug-n-play installation experience with an efficient Quick-release button which makes projector placement even more flexible.

The BenQ W750 is available at a price (MRP) of ₹60,000 across India. BenQ with more than 20% share in the Indian projector market and ranked No. 1 Projector brand globally in DLP technology is now the preferred choice all over. For more information, visit www.BenQ.co.in.