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Samsung Galaxy S4 Active: Rugged Smartphone with 5-Inch 1080p Display and Quad-Core CPU Goes Official

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The rumors mills have been abuzz in the last month or so with images and videos leaking of an alleged rugged version of the Galaxy S4, called the Galaxy S4 Active. Today, Samsung has announced a new variant of its Galaxy S4 – Galaxy S4 Active more suited to the great outdoors.

The smartphone has a high degree of dust and water protection (IP67), allowing it to be submerged in water up to a meter deep for up to 30 minutes. Inside, it has the same 1.9GHz quad-core processor and 2,600mAh battery, nestled behind the same 5.0-inch 1080p LCD screen as its less robust cousin.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Active

Speaking of specifications, Galaxy S4 Active flaunts a 5-inch full HD display with a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels and 443 ppi pixel density. Also, it features the Samsung’s Glove Touch technology, which allows one to use the display even when wearing gloves.

Galaxy S4 Active is powered by a 1.9GHz quad-core processor paired with 2GB of RAM and includes features like an 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, 2-megapixel secondary camera, 16GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 64GB using a microSD card and a 2,600mAh battery.

Connectivity-wise, the device supports 3G and includes features like Wi-Fi, IrDA, NFC, USB 2.0 and Bluetooth 4.0. On the software front, the smartphone runs on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean topped with Touch-Wiz Nature UX interface and comes pre-loaded with Samsung unique software seen on the Galaxy S4 like S Travel, S Translator, Group Play, Samsung Smart Pause, Air View and Air Gesture among others.

The USP of Galaxy S4 Active is ruggedness and to help it survive in the wild, the device is water and dust resistant and the camera also has an Aqua mode which helps in clicking enhanced underwater photos.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Active Specs

  • 5-inch full HD TFT LCD display
  • 1.9GHz quad-core processor
  • Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
  • 8MP rear camera with LED flash
  • 2MP front-facing camera
  • Dust and Water Resistant (IP67)
  • 2GB RAM, 16GB internal memory (11.25GB user memory), expandable memory up to 64GB
  • IR LED, 4G /3G, Bluetooth 4.0 LE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n ac, WiFi Direct, GPS, NFC
  • 2,600 mAh battery

The Galaxy S4 Active comes in Urban Grey, Dive Blue and Orange Flare and would go on sale this summer starting from U.S. and Sweden. It would be showcased at the Samsung Premier 2013 event in London on June 20, 2013 alongside Galaxy S4 mini. 

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HTC Desire U, Desire XDS: Dual SIM Android ICS Smartphones Launched at Rs 13,499 and Rs 16,089

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HTC seems to be in a rage to gain enough market share in Indian smartphone space as the vendor is coming up with dual SIM entry-level and mid-range smartphones.

HTC Desire U, Desire XDS

In a recent development, HTC Desire U and Desire XDS – dual SIM Android ICS smartphones have been spotted on online retailers. The Desire U, which was launched in Taiwan, has now come to India at Rs 13,499 and later, the Desire XDS, the dual SIM variant of Desire X is available at Rs 16,089.

Both are flavored with Android ICS operating system and come with basic specifications alongside the Beats Audio integration.

HTC Desire U Specifications

  • 4.0-inch capacitive touchscreen display with 800×480 pixels
  • 1GHz processor
  • Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich with HTC Sense UI
  • 5-megapixel auto focus camera with LED Flash
  • 512MB RAM, 4GB internal, expandable memory up to 32GB with microSD
  • 3G, WiFi 820.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 with aptX, GPS
  • 1,650 mAh battery

HTC Desire XDS Specifications

  • 4.0-inch capacitive touchscreen display with 800×480 pixels
  • 1GHz dual-core processor
  • Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich with HTC Sense UI
  • 5-megapixel auto focus camera with LED Flash
  • 768MB RAM, 4GB internal, expandable memory up to 32GB with microSD
  • 3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS / aGPS
  • 1,650 mAh battery

Price & Availability

HTC Desire U is available on Flipkart at Rs 13,499 and the Desire XDS is priced at RS 16,089 and is listed on Saholic.

Tablet PC

DataWind Surpasses Micromax and Apple: Leads Tablet Market with 15.3% Share

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DataWind, the maker of Aakash tablet has occupied the lead position in the supply of tablet computers in India. According to the Quarterly Tablet Market report for Q1 2013 by Cyber Media Research, DataWind has grabbed 15.3% market share, thereby surpassing Micromax with 12.3% and Apple with 11.7% market shares.

Datawind

It has to be noted that the supply of 100,000 Aakash 2 tablets to IIT Bombay on May 1, 2013 is not included in the report and it comprises only of commercial sales volume.

Following this report, DataWind CEO, Suneet Singh Tuli said, “The enormous demand for our products helps validate our focus on affordability and connectivity.  Unlike many in this industry that are focused on providing media tablets to the elite, our focus is to enable Indians with their first computer at an affordable price.”

He also added that, “Our flagship product, the UbiSlate 7C+, is also the world’s lowest cost phablet for only Rs.4,999 inclusive of all duties and taxes in the Indian market.  In addition to WiFi connectivity, the device takes a regular SIM card, allowing the user to make calls or access the internet on its quad-band Edge modem – and with DataWind’s special web acceleration technology it allows a fast and rich internet experience, anytime and anywhere.”

DataWind has not only been recognized in the global market as the maker of low-cost tablets, but also has been awarded for its patented breakthrough web delivery platform, which will deliver a fast, rich and affordable web experience on its devices.

Additionally, Dr. HamadounToure, Secretary General, International Telecommunications Union (ITU) entrusted DataWind with the most Innovative Access Device Award at the NTA ICT  World Communication Awards.

So long DataWind was selling its devices mainly through the call-centre, UbiSlate.com and via other e-commerce retailers, but, now, it has been announced that the company is planning to set up retail stores this summer to enable easier purchase.

How To

Capture Screenshot In Windows 8 And 7 PCs

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There are different methods available for capturing screen shots in Windows PCs whether its Windows 7 or 8. And there is also many types of software available for download that lets you allow capturing a complete screen or desiring part of screen. But here we are only going to talk about the some basic, easy and useful methods that let you allow capturing images whether you are using a program or any Internet browser. YES, A snipping tool is also out there with windows that lets you allow to capture images. But if you want to capture image in fast and quick way I will not suggest you Snipping tools. I am going to tell you Keyboard shortcuts and about paint only.

Capture Screenshot In Windows 8

For Windows 8, I will suggest you only one way to capture images. In many PCs and Laptops there is a Prnt Scrn( Print Screen) button on your keyboard. For capturing a complete screen just hold the Windows key and press the Print Screen button, that’s it. It will save your captured image into Image library folder.

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Karbonn Mobiles Partners With Vodafone For Free Data Plans

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One of the India’s leading smartphone manufacturer, Karbonn Mobiles had launched its latest flagship device Titanium S5 earlier this year which has been playing well in the markets. On 3rd June 2013 Karbonn made an announcement about their partnership with Vodafone to provide free high speed internet access to its customers.

As per the deal all vodafone customers existing or new buying a Karbonn Titanium S5 can avail the benefit of 1GB free 3G/EDGE data per month for the first 3 months from activation of this scheme whereas all new vodafone customers buying Karbonn Smart A12 can avail free 500MB 3G/EDGE data for first 2 months from activation.

Karbonn Titanium S5 (Black)

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Sony Unleashes Xperia M, M dual with Android 4.2 Jelly Bean OS and Premium Sony Features

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Sony has announced the launch of mid-range Android smartphone – Xperia M and its dual SIM variant – Xperia M dual. Running on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean OS, the Xperia M comes with exciting features and specifications and has a thin form factor while comparing it to its rivals.

Sony Xperia M, M dual

At the launch, Calum MacDougall, Director of Xperia Marketing at Sony Mobile Communications said, “Consumers looking for their first steps into the world of Xperia smartphones, would be well-advised to look at Xperia M or Xperia M dual. Both models benefit from Sony’s proven innovation and engineering expertise, and are perfect for those who want the premium technology and experiences often only associated with high-end models.”

Xperia M Specifications

Measuring only 9.3mm and 115 grams in thickness and weight, the Xperia M houses a 4-inch capacitive touchscreen display with a resolution of 800×480 pixels. Further, boasting a 1GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, the Xperia M runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean OS and packs a 5-megapixel rear shooter and a VGA front camera. Also, the Xperia M comes with 4GB internal memory, up to 32GB expandable storage and 1GB RAM and packs Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, 3G and a 1,750 mAh battery.

Xperia M Availability

The Xperia M and Xperia M dual would be available in Black, White and Purple and a Yellow color variation would also be available for the single SIM model. These phones would go on sale globally in Q3 2013.

Omni Balance Design

The iconic Omni Balance design, which debuted with Xperia Z smartphone enables the handset to be incredibly slim and lightweight.

Software Features

Of course, the Xperia M not only comes with improved hardware, but also packs some interesting and amazing software features.

Battery Stamina Mode

Xperia M has Battery Stamina Mode, which will offer enhanced standby time by up to four folds. This can be achieved by closing the apps that are running behind draining the power soon as the screen is off and again starting them when the screen is unlocked.

Walkman, Movies and Album

Sony has preloaded media applications such as Walkman, Album and Movies in the Xperia M. These features offer consistent entertainment experience across a wide range of Sony devices.