11 Micromax Canvas smartphones reported to get Android 4.4 KitKat update next year

The major Micromax mid-range Android smartphones runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and not on 4.4 KitKat, even though they have OTA update support. Micromax updated the Canvas HD to Android 4.2 Jelly Bean back in June and now according to serial leaker MMXNewscaster, Micromax is planning to release the Android 4.4 KitKat update for 11 Canvas smartphones next year, along with 3 2 Canvas devices will be updated to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.

4.7-inch Karbonn Titanium S4 with HD display, quad-core processor, 13MP camera spotted on Flipkart for Rs. 15,990

Karbonn is set to launch a new mid-range Android smartphone in India soon. Dubbed as Karbonn Titanium S4, the smartphone is found listed on online retailer Flipkart. The Titanium S4 comes in two colours Black and White, and is priced at Rs. 15,990 on Flipkart. There is no word on when the smartphone will be launched officially, may be in a week or two.

Samsung to launch the Galaxy Note Pro, Tab Pro 8.4, Tab Pro 10.1, Tab 3 Lite and 10.5-inch Galaxy tablet in Q1 of 2014

Bundles and bundles of Galaxy tablets are going to get announced next year. If reports are believed to be true, then Samsung will be unveiling five tablets in Q1 of 2014, these include the Samsung Galaxy Note Pro, Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1, Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 and the already known Galaxy Tab 3 Lite. The Korean company is also reported to announce a new 10.5-inch Galaxy tablet in January 2014. All these tablets will be launching in different time frame, though will be out before March is over.

Mysterious LG smartphone powered by LG's octa-core processor appeared in AnTuTu benchmark

Day before yesterday we reported about LG G3, which is the successor of LG's this year flagship smartphone, the LG G2. The smartphone is reported to arrive with octa-core processor, made by LG itself, and is dubbed as LG Odin. Today, an unnamed LG smartphone running the LG Odin has passed out through AnTuTu benchmark. 

Android 4.2 Jelly Bean update now rolling out to XOLO Q800

XOLO has started rolling out the Android 4.2 Jelly Bean update for XOLO Q800 starting today. XOLO Q800 was originally announced back in March with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean on-board and this is the first major update for the smartphone. The update is rolling out over-the-air, and will reach your smartphone soon.

LG to include the KnockON feature to the L Series II smartphones via global maintenance update in January 2014

LG has officially announced that its popular Knock feature, formerly known as KnockON, which was introduced in LG G2 as a convenient way to turn the smartphone on and off by tapping twice on the display is coming soon to all the L Series II smartphones. LG KnockON will also be included as a standard feature in the company's key mobile devices in the future.

Moto G confirmed launching in India in early January

Motorola's latest affordable smartphone, the Moto G was officially announced last month. During the announcement, the company revealed that it will be launching the smartphone in US and other South-East Asian countries in January 2014. Today, Motorola has reiterated that it will be launching the Moto G in India in early-January.

5.25-inch Quad-HD display for Samsung Galaxy S5 now in mass production, new Exynos processor unveiling at CES 2014

Samsung Galaxy S5 is already confirmed to arrive with 2K resolution display. According to a report published by Korean news portal DDaily, Samsung has started mass-producing 5.25-inch 2K (2560x1440p) Quad HD AMOLED panels for the new Galaxy S5.

In related to the news, a tweet sent out today from the official Samsung Exynos Twitter account, hints that a new Exynos processor will be unveiled at CES 2014 on January 7th.

LG G3 specifications unveiled, to come with a QHD display, octa-core processor, 16MP camera and fingerprint scanner

Far back in August, LG Display officially unveiled the world's first 5.5-inch Quad HD AH-IPS LCD panel for smartphones. LG didn't revealed when it intended to launch a smartphone with a QHD display, but if recent reports are believed to be true, then we might see this panel live in action in the second half of 2014. According to Korea publication ZDNet industry sources, LG has started working the successor of LG G2, expected to be dubbed as LG G3.

Android 4.4 KitKat update for LG G2 now rolling out, Korea only

As promised, LG has started rolling out the Android 4.4 KitKat update for LG G2 in South Korea. The update is currently getting rolled out to only South Korean G2's released for telecom operator KT. The update is rolling out over-the-air and will reach your G2 soon, so keep checking out your notification panel. There is no word on when the update will be live to SKT and LG U+ users. 

Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update now rolling out to all NVIDIA Tegra Note 7 tablets

NVIDIA has officially announced that they have started rolling out the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update for all the Tegra Note 7 tablets. The update is now rolling out to various Tegra Note tablets which has been released by various vendors across the globe, which include EVGA, ADVENT, Gigabyte, Shenzhen Homecare Technology, ZOTAC and XOLO.

HTC One Dual SIM and HTC One Mini gets price cuts, now available in India for Rs. 42,990 and Rs. 29,990 respectively

HTC launched the dual-SIM variant of HTC One, the HTC One Dual SIM in India in September for Rs. 53,590. Whereas, the mini version of the flagship, the HTC One Mini was launched in India in October for Rs. 36,790. After few months of release, both the smartphones has got a price cut and are now retailing on Indian e-commerce sites for Rs. 42,990 and Rs. 29,990 respectively.

Micromax Canvas Juice with 3,000 mAh battery, 5-inch display officially launched in India for Rs. 7,999

After a month the Canvas Juice was spotted online, Micromax has today finally made it official. Micromax has launched the Canvas Juice in India for Rs. 7,999. Micromax has exclusively partnered with Homeshop18 for the launch of Canvas Juice in India, and is now available for purchase from Homeshop18 for Rs. 7,999.

Oppo Find 7 confirmed to come with a 5.5-inch Quad-HD display with 538 PPI pixel density

After so many leaks and rumours, Oppo has finally revealed the screen size of its upcoming flagship smartphone, the Oppo Find 7. The Oppo Find 7 is the successor of Find 5 and is rumoured to be the first Oppo smartphone to come with 4G LTE support along with 2K display. The 2K resolution is probably QHD – not qHD, its QHD or say Quad HD (i.e., 4x720p, 2560 x 1440p).

4G TDD-LTE supported XOLO LT900 with Snapdragon S4 processor now available in India for Rs. 16,999

XOLO LT900 which was found listed on Flipkart is now available in India. The LT900 is XOLO's first smartphone with 4G TDD-LTE support. A third-party retailer on Flipkart is now selling the smartphone in India for Rs. 16,999, and promises to ship the device by 7th January, 2014. The LT900 will be launched in partnership with Airtel, as it is the only telecom operator in the country right now with 4G services, that too in limited cities.

Micromax A200 specifications and image leaks online, features 4.7-inch HD display and 1.3GHz quad-core processor

Micromax is set to launch a new mid-range Android smartphone in India soon. Dubbed as Micromax A200, for now, the smartphone is reported to come with a 4.7-inch display. This was revealed by MMXNewscaster, who's made a name for himself for leaking Micromax-related stuff. There is no word on when the smartphone will be launched and for what price.

Gold colour HTC One Max launched in Taiwan

After launching the red and black coloured HTC One Max earlier this month, HTC has today quietly launched another coloured version of the phablet. The new colour for HTC One Max is Gold. The phablet which was introduced back in October came in only one colour, silver, and now it is available in three more colours, including Gold.

XOLO Q3000 with 5.7-inch Full HD display, 1.5GHz processor and 4,000 mAh battery now on pre-order in India for Rs. 20,999

XOLO Q3000 which was found listed on Flipkart few days ago is now available for pre-order. Online retailer Infibeam has started taking the pre-orders of XOLO Q3000 in India for Rs. 20,999. The phablet comes in two colours, white and black, and also comes with a free Flipcover and USB OTG Cable in the box. According to Infibeam, the Q3000 will be available on January 4th, 2014.

5.5-inch Gionee Elife E7 with Full HD display, 16MP & 5MP camera, Snapdragon 800 processor officially launched in India for Rs. 29,999

Gionee has officially took the wraps off the Gionee Elife E7 in India today. The smartphone was originally announced last month in Shanghai, China, and now it has finally landed in India. The Elife E7 comes in wide range of colours, which include Black, White, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange and Red. Gionee Elife E7 is the successor of already available Elife E6.

Gionee Elife E7 Mini with 4.7-inch HD display, octa-core processor, rotating camera officially launched in India for Rs. 18,999

Gionee is all set to launch the Elife E7 in India today, along with unexpected Gionee Elife E7 Mini. The smartphone came in news last month, during the Elife E7 announcement and today the company has officially launched it in India. If FoneArena's report is believed to be true, then Gionee has officially launched the Elife E7 Mini in India for Rs. 18,999.

LG D410 with qHD display, 1.2GHz Snapdragon 400 processor and Android 4.4 KitKat appears on GFXBench

Mysterious LG mid-range smartphone sporting model number D410 has appeared on GFXBench website recently. The smartphone was found running on latest Android version KitKat and is expected to get announced next year, probably at CES 2014 or else at MWC 2014 in February. The LG D410 is reported to get launched as LG G2 Mini, which the company is currently working on.

Android powered Nokia Normandy new press image leaked, reveals multiple colour options

Remember Nokia Normandy, the rumoured Nokia's first ever Android phone which was leaked few weeks back, the smartphone is back in news. Serial leaker @evleaks has leaked another press image of this Android smartphone, which reveals multiple colour options. Nokia Normandy is said to be aimed at low-end market, equivalent to the low-cost Nokia Asha range.

Sony launches 8GB, 16GB and 32GB 2-in-1 Dual Connector USM-SA1 USB Drive in India, pricing starts from Rs. 746

Sony has officially launched a new USB flash drive in India today. The dual connector USM-SA1 USB drive comes with microUSB and USB 2.0 ports that can connect to both PCs and Android smartphones. The device sports microUSB port on side and a regular USB port on the other. The USB drive comes in 8, 16 and 32GB storage options.

LG officially unveils Pocket Photo 2 (PD239), to be showcased at CES 2014 next month

LG has officially took the wraps off the next-generation Pocket Photo printer today. Sporting model number PD239, the LG Pocket Photo 2 comes with a sleek and stylish design, and is much more lighter, smarter and slimmer. The Pocket Photo 2 is now compatible with not only iOS and Android smartphones but also with Windows Phone 8 operating system and tablets as well. 

4.3-inch HTC Desire 400 with Snapdragon 200 processor, 8MP camera announced in Russia

HTC has quietly announced a new mid-range Android smartphone. Dubbed as HTC Desire 400, the smartphone is found listed on a couple of HTC's regional website, which include a Russian and a Ukrainian HTC website. Both the site shows different version of the specs of Desire 400. The Desire 400 comes in three colours, no word on pricing and availability.

Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update for Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia ZR and Tablet Z now rolling out

Sony rolled out the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update for Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra last week, now the company has officially started rolling out the same update for more Xperia devices, smartphones and tablets, which include Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia ZR and Xperia Tablet Z. The update is rolling out over-the-air and will reach your smartphone soon.

Samsung Smartphone GamePad officially announced, coming to India in January 2014 for Rs. 4,999

Samsung has officially announced a new accessory for the ever growing market of handheld gaming. Dubbed as Smartphone GamePad, the device enhances the gaming experience on Android devices. Smartphone GamePad provides consumers with a fun, convenient, and advanced gaming experience anytime, anywhere. The GamePad is now available in select European markets, and will be launched in other regions in the coming weeks.

5.25-inch Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 with quad-core processor officially launched in India, to go on sale in January 2014

As reported, Samsung has officially launched the Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 in India today at an press event in Mumbai. The Galaxy Grand 2, as the name suggests, is the successor of original Galaxy Grand which was launched in India way back in January. The smartphone comes in three colours, White, Black and Pink, and will be available across India in the first week of January 2014.

Mysterious Sony Xperia tablet codenamed Castor passes through MIC: coming in Q2 2014, new low-end Xperia smartphone coming in Q1 2014

An unknown Sony Xperia tablet with model number TS-0020-BV has passed through Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications website recently. The tablet is speculated to be the next model of Sony Xperia Tablet Z. The codename of the tablet is found to be Castor and is estimated to get released in the second quarter of 2014. As per MIC listing, the tablet does not support mobile network.

Model numbers of 2014 Sony Xperia smartphones revealed by Indonesian Postel website: D5322, D6503 & D5303

New year is coming, and Sony is ready with lots of new Xperia models. According to Indonesian Postel website, Sony will be launching a flagship Xperia smartphone with model number D6503 (D650X) and some mid-rangers with model numbers D5322 & D5303 (D53XX) in 2014. The company is also said to launch the global version of Xperia Z1 Mini next year, sporting model number D5503.

Samsung Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note III to get Android 4.4 KitKat update in late January, says SFR

Last month, a leaked schedule revealed that Samsung will be updating its flagship smartphones to KitKat in January 2014. Now, French carrier SFR, who has a good track record of giving away tentative dates for Samsung software update has released details on the Android 4.4 KitKat update for the Galaxy S4 and the Galaxy Note III. 

BlackBerry Messenger to come pre-loaded on LG smartphones, starting with the LG G Pro Lite

LG has revealed that they have partnered with BlackBerry, and has announced that BlackBerry's popular BlackBerry Messenger application will come pre-installed on its smartphones. LG will be involving both standard and virtual pre-loading of the app, which means the app will be also available for download using the LG App Manager.

Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update for HTC Butterfly S with HTC Sense 5.5 UI now rolling out

HTC has started rolling out the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update for HTC Butterfly S in select countries. The update not only brings updated Android version, but also brings the all new HTC Sense 5.5 user-interface. The update is currently available over-the-air in Australia and Germany. Other markets to follow soon, as soon as in the coming weeks. 

Samsung likely to launch Galaxy Grand 2 or Galaxy Ace 3 or both on December 23rd in India

Samsung has started sending out press invites to the Indian tech press media for attending a smartphone launch event on December 23rd. The invite just says "New GALAXY Smartphone Launch", without giving any hint about the smartphone. As Samsung has already released the Galaxy S Duos 2 in India, we are expecting Samsung to launch the newly announced Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 or the long back announced Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 or both on that day.

Android 4.4.2 KitKat update for Moto G now rolling out in US, and 4.4 KitKat update rolling out to Droid Ultra, Droid Maxx and Droid Mini

Motorola has started rolling out the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update for Moto G starting today, along with Android 4.4 KitKat update for Droid series smartphones. The update for Moto G was originally planned to get released in early-2014, but Motorola has beat their target and has managed to update the smartphone to latest Android OS in time for the holidays.

Verizon has also started rolling out the Android 4.4 KitKat update for its own line of exclusive Motorola devices, the Droid Ultra, Droid Maxx and the Droid Mini.

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas now available for Android for $6.99 / Rs. 390

As promised, Rockstar Games has officially released the mobile version of famous GTA series game, the Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas for Android smartphones and tablets today. GTA: San Andreas is considered as one of the best games in the series and now you get to replay it on your smartphone. This is the third GTA game to arrive on Android, after GTA III & GTA: Vice City.

5.7-inch XOLO Q3000 with Full HD display, 13MP camera, 4,000 mAh battery appears on Flipkart

Last month XOLO launched the XOLO Q2000 with 5.5-inch HD display, and now the company is ready with its successor. Dubbed as XOLO Q3000, the smartphone is found listed on Flipkart with a coming soon tag and comes with 5.7-inch Full HD display. The Q3000 will come in two colours, Black and White, along with a free Flipcover and USB OTG Cable.

XOLO LT900 with 4G TDD-LTE support listed on Flipkart, features 4.3-inch HD display & Snapdragon S4 processor

Back in October we reported about XOLO LT900, which is the company's first smartphone with 4G TDD-LTE support. The smartphone is now found listed on online retailer Flipkart with coming soon tag. The LT900 will be launched in partnership with Airtel, as it is the only telecom operator in the country right now with 4G services.

Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F) appears in AnTuTu, reveals 2.5GHz SD800 processor, 3GB RAM & 16MP camera, rumoured to pack an eye scanner

The much-anticipated device of 2014 from Samsung, as of now, is none other than Samsung Galaxy S5. The Galaxy S series often tend to get a lot of press, be in rumours, leaks and exclusive insider stories. Till now, we have heard a lot about Galaxy S5 and today one of the expected Galaxy S5 variant, with model number SM-G900F, has shown up in AnTuTu benchmark database revealing key features of the smartphone. 

Red colour HTC One Max quietly listed in Taiwan, launching soon (update)

Update: The red colour HTC One Max is now available from brick and mortar retailers in Taiwan. Not only the Red colour One Max, but also the newly announced Black colour HTC One Max has also started selling. Still no official announcement from HTC.

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Last week HTC unveiled the black coloured HTC One Max in Hong Kong, and today another coloured version of the phablet has popped up on the web. HTC One Max coated in red colour, leaked few weeks ago, is now available from local retailers in HTC's home territory of Taiwan for NT$23,900. After releasing the new coloured version, the One Max is now available in three different colours around the globe, Silver, Black and Red.

Micromax officially launches Canvas Blaze with dual-SIM support (CDMA+GSM) in India for Rs. 10,999 in partnership with MTS

As expected, Micromax has officially took the wraps off the Micromax Canvas Blaze today. Micromax has partnered with telecom operator MTS to launch the smartphone in India. The smartphone appeared online for sale last week and comes with dual-SIM support (CDMA+GSM). Micromax has launched the Canvas Blaze in India for Rs. 10,999, and comes in Black and White colours.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Active LTE-A with Snapdragon 800 processor officially launched in Korea

Samsung launched the Snapdragon 800 powered Galaxy S4 with LTE-A support few month back, and now the company has officially launched the upgraded version of Samsung Galaxy S4 Active in Korea today. Dubbed as Samsung Galaxy S4 Active LTE-A, the smartphone comes with LTE-Advanced connectivity and better specifications than the original Galaxy S4 Active. 

Asus PadFone X with Android 4.4 KitKat, Snapdragon 800 processor appears on AnTuTu scoring 35,406 points

Last week Asus announced the 5th device under its PadFone series, the Asus PadFone Mini 4.3, which is targeted towards mid-range buyer. Now, according to AnTuTu report, almost after a year since Asus PadFone 2 came into season, the next-generation of the device is ready to come into market. Dubbed as Asus PadFone X, the device has appeared in AnTuTu database featuring high-end specs.

Android 4.4.2 KitKat update for Sony Z Ultra Google Play Edition rolling out, fixes inability to uninstall apps

Google is throwing a storm of Android 4.4.2 updates for Google Play Edition devices over the past few days. The update first arrived for HTC One and LG G Pad 8.3 on Friday, and then yesterday it came up for Samsung Galaxy S4. Now, the search giant has started rolling out the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update to the Sony Xperia Z Ultra Google Play Edition.

Oppo Find 7 confirmed to come with 2K (QHD, 2560x1440p) display, won't feature a 5.7-inch or a 7-inch screen

While the Oppo N1 is the world's first smartphone with rotating camera and last year announced Oppo Find 5 debuted as world's first full HD smartphone, Oppo is back with a new smartphone, which could be the first smartphone in the world to feature whooping 2K display. The 2K resolution is probably QHD – not qHD, its QHD or say Quad HD (i.e., 4x720p, 2560 x 1440p).

LG to roll out Android 4.4 KitKat update for LG G2 later this month in Korea

LG has been always late in bringing software updates to its Android smartphone (even flagships), but it looks like things have changed a bit. LG Korea has officially announced that they will be rolling out the latest Android OS update, Android 4.4 KitKat, for LG G2 in Korea later this month. The update is reported to get rolled out before the end of this month, the dates aren't yet revealed. 

Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update for Sony Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra now rolling out

Sony has officially confirmed that they have started rolling out the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update for Sony Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra starting today. The update is rolling out via OTA (over-the-air) and also via Sony's PC companion software. The update brings all the changes which Google introduced with the Android 4.3 update, along with several of Sony's own enhancement.

LG Gx with 5.5-inch Full HD display, Snapdragon 600 processor officially announced in Korea

The so-called LG Gx which was leaked last week is now officially official. LG has officially took the wraps off the LG Gx today in Korea. The LG Gx is a new Android smartphone from LG with large display, somewhat similar to LG Optimus G Pro, but with LTE-A connectivity. The Gx comes in White and Black colours and is priced at 8,00,000 South Korean Won ($762 & Rs. 47,000 approx).

XOLO Play Tegra Note with Tegra 4 processor officially launched in India for Rs. 17,999, XOLO's own user-interface coming soon

As promised, XOLO has officially launched the XOLO Play Tegra Note in India for Rs. 17,999. The tablet comes in black colour only, and is now available for purchase from all the major retailers across India, including e-retailers. XOLO Play Tegra Note is a re-branded Tegra Note tablet that was announced back in September by NVIDIA and XOLO was announced as a partner for India launch. 

4.7-inch Samsung Galaxy Core Advance with physical keys, 1.2GHz processor announced

Samsung has officially announced a new mid-range smartphone in its ever-growing Galaxy series today. Dubbed as Samsung Galaxy Core Advance, the smartphone will be offered in Deep Blue and Pearl White colours, and will be commercially available globally in early 2014. A range of dedicated accessories that enhance Galaxy Core Advance's capability will also be available separately.