LG G Pro Lite Dual new images and full specifications leaked, to come with a stylus and dual-core processor

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Monday, September 30, 2013

The LG G Pro Lite Dual leak has got some improvement within 24 hours. Yesterday, the specifications of Lite Dual were limited and so do the images, thanks to Hi-Tech.mail.ru for reporting few more information about this device. The folks of Hi-Tech.mail.ru have shared few more press images of LG G Pro Lite Dual along with full list of features, which reveals that the smartphone/phablet will come along with a stylus.

LG G Pro Lite Dual

Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update for HTC One X+ rolling out in India

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HTC recently rolled out Android 4.2.2 update for HTC One X in India, and now it's time for HTC One X+ to receive the same. HTC has officially started rolling out the Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean for HTC One X+ in India. The new update brings HTC's all new Sense 5.0 UI and few Android 4.2.2 tweaks. The update is available via OTA, and as soon as your device is ready for the update, you will be notified.

HTC One X+

5.2-inch LG G2 with rear-facing buttons officially launched in India for Rs. 40,490, 32GB to cost Rs. 43,490

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After such a long wait, LG India has officially launched it's all new flagship smartphone LG G2 in India. The smartphone was officially announced last month in a private event by LG. LG G2 is the world's first smartphone to come up with OIS technology on 13MP sensor and rear-facing buttons. The G2 has the slimmest side bezels in the world, of only 2.65mm. LG G2 will come in Black and White colour options with LG's newest invention QuickWindow covers.

LG G2


Samsung executive confirms to launch a smartphone with curved display in South Korea in October

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Sunday, September 29, 2013

A Samsung smartphone with curved display is coming soon, we have heard about this a lot of times. But wait, after such a long wait, it looks possible. Samsung's mobile business head of strategic marketing D.J. Lee, has told Reuters that, they will be introducing a fully functional smartphone with curved screen in South Korean in October.

Samsung curved display prototype

Samsung working on ultra-premium Galaxy F series with metal body, octa-core SoC and 16MP OIS camera

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Samsung's Galaxy S series is doing great in the market, and reports are coming from Korean news site ETNews, that Samsung is allegedly working on a new super-premium Galaxy F series line up, to go alongside Galaxy S series. The first smartphone in this super premium range of flagship devices, will be unveiled officially early next year, reports ETNews.

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Samsung Galaxy Gear compatible with Galaxy S4, basic functions works flawlessly, official support to arrive in October

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Everyone knows that the newly announced Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch is currently only compatible with Galaxy Note 3 and the Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 edition. Still folks of Planete Galaxy decided to do a test on Galaxy S4, and the Galaxy S4 managed to connect to the Galaxy Gear without any issue. All the basic functions of Gear were executing and working smoothly using the Galaxy S4.

Samsung Galaxy Gear+Note 3

5.2-inch HTC Butterfly II with Snapdragon 800 processor, waterproof design and Full HD display coming soon

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HTC Butterfly was officially announced last year in December, and later on this July, HTC announced the HTC Butterfly S, which is the upgraded version of Butterfly. If reports from ePrice are believed to be true, then HTC Butterfly S is not the real successor of HTC Butterfly, and the company is soon going to launch the real upgraded version of HTC Butterfly next year, the HTC Butterfly II.

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LG G Pro Lite Dual launching in Russia next month, dual-SIM version of LG Optimus G Pro

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LG is soon going to launch a cheaper version of Optimus G Pro in Russia with dual-SIM support, reports Hi-Tech.mail.ru. According to them, the LG Optimus G Pro will be soon getting a dual-SIM treatment, and will be called as LG Optimus G Pro Lite Dual. It's not entirely clear why this model bears the "Lite" moniker, but it might be due to downgrading few specifications of original Optimus G Pro.

LG G Pro Lite Dual

HTC Desire 500 coming soon in India, pre-order started on Snapdeal

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Saturday, September 28, 2013

HTC One Mini was recently spotted on official HTC India website with coming soon tag, and it looks like HTC is also going to launch one more budget friendly smartphone in India along with HTC One Mini. Dubbed as HTC Desire 500, the smartphone is now available for pre-order from online retailer Snapdeal for Rs. 999. The pre-order amount is just the advance money, and rest of the money have to be paid after the product release.

HTC Desire 500

Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean with Sense 5 update for HTC One X now rolling out in India

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HTC India has officially confirmed that, they have started rolling out the Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update for HTC One X in India. The news was reported by HTC India via their official Facebook page. The update is currently live across the country and will any time reach you smartphone. Still, if you haven't received the update yet, then you can manually check for the update by visiting Settings > About Phone > Software Updates > Check Now.

HTC One X

New images of 5.9-inch HTC One Max leaks out confirming fingerprint scanner, to launch on October 15th

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The much awaited HTC One Max is going to see official announcement next month, reports C Technology. HTC One Max is HTC's first phablet, and HTC don't want this phablet to be like other phablets in the market today, and want it to be more exciting. If reports from C Technology are believed to be true, then HTC will be announcing the One Max officially on 15th October.

HTC One Max

16GB WiFi only Google Nexus 7 gets a price cut in India, now available online for only Rs. 9,999

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Friday, September 27, 2013

Google's Nexus 7 has got multiple price cuts in India since March. Nexus 7 was originally launched in India this year in March, with 16GB WiFi only model holding the price tag of Rs. 15,999. Earlier in July, just after the announcement of new Nexus 7 aka Nexus 7 2013, Amazon slashed the price of Nexus 7 from Rs. 15,999 to Rs. 11,999 for the 16GB version. Now, Amazon and Flipkart, both have slashed the price of 16GB WiFi Nexus 7 to just Rs. 9,999.

Google Nexus 7

HTC One Mini appears on official HTC India website, coming soon

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HTC has already launched two versions of HTC One in India, first one is the original HTC One, whereas another is the HTC One Dual SIM, and now it looks like HTC is moving a bit more forward, and is planning to launch the mini version of the smartphone too in the Indian Market. The HTC One Mini has been recently spotted on official HTC India website holding the tag as "Coming Soon".

HTC One Mini

Samsung has started testing Android 4.3 update for Galaxy Note II, expected to arrive in December

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Thursday, September 26, 2013

It's more than a year, Samsung has not yet released any major update for it's yesteryear flagship devices, the Galaxy S3 and the Galaxy Note 2. But, Samsung is surely going to update both these devices to Android 4.3 Jelly Bean before the year end, along with this year flagship device Galaxy S4. If the folks of Sammobile are believed to be true, then Samsung has started testing Android 4.3 for the Galaxy Note 2.

Android 4.3

Samsung unveils Golden Brown Galaxy S4 and Golden Pink Galaxy S4

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After Apple and HTC launched the "Gold" edition of their flagship devices, Samsung has also moved forward and have officially unveiled the Galaxy S4 Gold Editions. The company has silently released two Gold Edition Galaxy S4's in Gulf region. The news reported by Samsung Gulf and Samsung Mobile Arabia via their official Twitter account, along with first images.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Gold Edition

Samsung officially unveils Samsung Galaxy Trend 3, mid-range Dual SIM smartphone in China

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Samsung has officially unveiled another mid-range smartphone in China today. Dubbed as Samsung Galaxy Trend 3, the smartphone is the successor of all the previous Trend series smartphones, which include, Galaxy Trend 2 and original Galaxy Trend. The Galaxy Trend 3 looks similar to the Galaxy Trend Duos, which has been launched in India recently for Rs. 8,490. The smartphone will go on sale in China next month.

Samsung Galaxy Trend 3

Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update for Unlocked HTC One now rolling out in US, Developer Edition also included

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HTC is being pretty fast with the updates on the HTC One. The company has started rolling out the Android 4.3 update for unlocked HTC One and for the HTC One Developer Edition in US from today. The Android 4.3 update was first rolled out in Taiwan two days ago, and is now followed by US. With the update having been noticed by users to be rolling out globally, though no official statement has been released yet by HTC.

HTC One Android 4.3 Update

4-inch Dual SIM Sony Xperia M now on pre-order in India for Rs. 14,490

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Sony Xperia M went on sale in India last month for Rs. 12,990, and today Sony has silently started selling the dual SIM variant of the smartphone in India. Dubbed as Sony Xperia M Dual, the smartphone is now up for pre-order in India for Rs. 14,490. The smartphone is now available for pre-order through famous online retailer Flipkart and Snapdeal. Sony Xperia M Dual is available in all the three colours, Black, White and Purple.

Sony Xperia M

5-inch FHD Gionee Elife E6 with 13MP camera and 2GB RAM now available in India for Rs. 22,165

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Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Gionee is all set to launch it's latest flagship smartphone, Gionee Elife E6 in India on October 3rd, and before the event takes place, the smartphone is already on sale in India. The Gionee Elife E6 is now available in India from online retailer Snapdeal for only Rs. 22,165. Snapdeal notes the box price of Elife E6 as Rs. 27,199, and is offering the phone with 19% discount. Gionee Elife E6 comes in Black and White colour options.

Gionee Elife E6

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear now available in 58 countries around the world, including India

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As promised, Samsung has started selling it's two new devices in multiple markets across the globe today. Both, Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear are now available in 58 countries around the world, few of them we know include India, UK, Germany, Europe, Canada, Hong Kong, China and more. According to Samsung, the unlocked Galaxy Note 3 is now on sale in 58 countries, with 82 more to follow by the end of the year.

Samsung Galaxy Note 3+Gear

NVIDIA's Tegra 4 powered XOLO Play Tegra Note launching in India in mid-October, Tegra 3 powered XOLO Play Tab 7.0 to arrive this month

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Newly announced NVIDIA Tegra Note is soon going to launch in India. NVIDIA has partnered with XOLO to launch the tablet in India. XOLO will launch the tablet with it's branding name. Dubbed as XOLO Play Tegra Note, the tablet is reported to launch in India in mid-October for around Rs. 20,000. According to Gizmodo India, the tablet is likely to be priced at Rs. 16,999.

XOLO Play Tegra Note

Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update for HTC One now rolling out in Taiwan, Canada by the end of September

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Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Android 4.3 Jelly Bean has finally reached on HTC One. HTC has started rolling out Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update for HTC One in Taiwan today. The update as usual is available via OTA (over-the-air). As the update is rolled out in batches, it might take few days to reach out your smartphone. As soon as your One is ready for the update, you will be notified automatically. Still you can manually check for the update daily by going to Settings > About Phone > Software Updates.

HTC One

16GB and 32GB LG G2 now on pre-order in India via Flipkart for Rs. 40,490 and Rs. 43,490 respectively

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The much awaited LG G2 is now on pre-order in India. The smartphone has been spotted at famous online retailer Flipkart, in both 16GB and 32GB version. According to Flipkart listing, the 16GB variant of LG G2 will cost Rs. 40,490, whereas the 32GB LG G2 will cost Rs. 43,490. Flipkart is also offering a free QuickWindow cover with every pre-order. The smartphone is available in both Black and White colour.

LG G2


BlackBerry Messenger for Android and iOS delayed again, not coming this week

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BlackBerry has officially confirmed on their blog, that BBM aka BlackBerry Messenger for Android and iOS is delayed again, and won't arrive this week. According to a post on BlackBerry's official blog, the company is still struggling to fix issues caused by leaked version of BBM for Android app. Andrew Bocking, head of BBM at BlackBerry says that it "will take some time and I do not anticipate launching this week.

BBM for All

32GB LG G2 spotted on Saholic for pre-order for Rs. 40,499, shipping starts from 30th September

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Monday, September 23, 2013

LG G2 launch is yet one week away, and the smartphone is already up for pre-order in India. LG G2 was recently spotted at online retailer Saholic for pre-order for Rs. 40,499, which is a very decent price for G2, considering it's specifications and features. LG is officially going to launch the smartphone in India on 30th September, and on the very same day, Saholic is promising to deliver the smartphone. LG G2 is going to compete with newly launched Sony Xperia Z1, which is now available in India for Rs. 42,990.

LG G2

LG officially announces 5.2-inch LG Vu 3 with 4:3 aspect ratio, Snapdragon 800 processor and HD display

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After getting success from LG Vu and LG Vu 2 in Korea, LG has officially announced the next version of LG Vu smartphone today. Dubbed as LG Vu 3, the smartphone is officially announced by LG today, and according to LG, the phablet will be released in Korea on September 27th on few Korean telecom operators including, LG U+, SK Telecom and KT Telecom. There is no word from LG related to pricing and worldwide availability of the phablet.

LG Vu 3

Gionee Elife E6 with 5-inch FHD display, 1.5GHz processor launching in India on October 3rd

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Sunday, September 22, 2013

Chinese mobile giant Gionee has started sending out press invites to the Indian tech press media for attending an event on October 3rd, where the company is going to launch their latest flagship device, Gionee Elife E6 in India. The smartphone was originally announced back in July in China for 2699 Chinese Yuan, which is approx Rs. 27,500 in India. The Gionee Elife E6 comes in Black and White colour options.

Gionee Elife E6

First live images of Android 4.4 KitKat running on Nexus 4 leaked, shows revamped messaging app, dialler and status bar with flatter app icons

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After so many leaks of Nexus 5, the first live images of Android 4.4 KitKat running on Nexus 4 has been leaked online. These images were sent to Android Police by a tipster, and according to AP, they aren't a real deal. But according to us these images are indeed full proof real due to the kernel version and build number, still it's better to wait for official Google announcement, before making any decision on how KitKat looks on Android.

Android 4.4 on Nexus 4

BlackBerry Messenger for Android delayed due to leaked BBM for Android app apk file

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Everyone is eagerly waiting for BlackBerry to release the official BlackBerry Messenger aka BBM for Android on Play Store since yesterday. The company has announced that, BBM for Android and iOS, both are delayed, due to some technical glitches. The main reason company reveals behind this delay is the unreleased version of the BBM for Android app that has been posted online, which has reportedly been installed by over 1.1 million people.

BBM

Samsung Galaxy Gear 2 reported to launch at CES 2014 or at MWC 2014 with GPS capability and large set of device compatibility

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Saturday, September 21, 2013

Samsung unveiled three new Galaxy devices this year at IFA 2013 in Berlin. One of them is the innovation on it's all, the Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch. While the Galaxy Gear comes with limited feature-set, Samsung is reported to be already working on the next version of Galaxy Gear dubbed as Samsung Galaxy Gear 2.

Samsung Galaxy Gear

First images of HTC's China-centric OS leaked, or is this the first look at upcoming Sense 5.5 user interface

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"HTC is reportedly building it's own smartphone operating system, which will be targeted more to the Chinese consumers", reports Wall Street Journal. According to WSJ, HTC is currently busy building a new operating system for Chinese consumers, and it look's like, we now have the first look of this new OS in action.

HTC Unknown OS UI

Alleged images of 24-carat Gold HTC One Mini leaked online

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It looks like it's not only HTC One to go Gold, but HTC One Mini is also following it's big brother foot steps, and now we have the first live images of 24-carat Gold plated HTC One Mini in action. Similar to gold edition HTC One, the upcoming gold HTC One Mini won't be sold officially by HTC.

Gold Plated HTC One Mini

Android 4.4 KitKat release date confirmed for October, updated Google Korean IME app screenshot reveals changes in Android 4.4 status bar

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Google has officially announced the next Android version, Android 4.4 KitKat, but the release date and features of Android 4.4 KitKat are not yet revealed by Google. If German KitKat Facebook page comment and Google's Easter egg are believed to be true, then Android 4.4 KitKat is confirmed to arrive in October, most probably on 7th Oct or on 14th Oct, as per the rumours.

Android 4.4 KitKat

Google Nexus 10 2013 made by Asus leaked in PC World inventory listing, confirms the upcoming Nexus tablet (more evidence)

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More Evidence: A new image from Android Central is live on the web. The image shows the inventory listing of Asus-made Google Nexus 10. This image (below) was sent to them by an anonymous tipster at Currys, a UK retailer owned by PC World. Similar to PC World listing, the Currys listing image reveals the same details, £349.99 in UK for 16 gig model.

Google Asus Nexus 10

Earlier (20th Sep): Last month we reported that Asus will be making the next Nexus 10 tablet, and that news can now be confirmed via a UK retailer named PC World. An employee of PC World has posted an image on it's twitter profile, showing the inventory listing of Asus-made Nexus 10.

Google Nexus 10

4-inch Samsung Galaxy Trend Duos now available in India for Rs. 8,490

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Samsung has silently released one new budget Android smartphone in India today. Dubbed as Samsung Galaxy Trend Duos, the smartphone is now available at online retailer Snapdeal for Rs. 8,490. The smartphone is not yet officially launched in India, but Samsung might launch it soon. The Galaxy Trend Duos comes in Black and White colour options.

Samsung Galaxy Trend Duos

LG to launch LG G2 in India on 30th September, to land in India for less than Rs. 43,000, confirmed

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Friday, September 20, 2013

After teasing the smartphone on it's social media channels for quite a week, LG has started sending out press invites to all the Indian tech press media for attending the event on 30th September, where the company will launch it's all new LG G2 in India. The smartphone will be launched in India on 30th September in an event in New Delhi. Similar to Samsung and Sony launch, LG will also live stream the event on YouTube.

LG G2

BlackBerry confirms BlackBerry Messenger for Android will be live on Google Play tomorrow, Micromax to pre-load it on it's Canvas smartphones

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After getting spotted online on official BlackBerry website few weeks ago, BlackBerry has now officially announced that BBM aka BlackBerry Messenger for Android will be officially live on Google Play Store on September 21st, i.e., tomorrow. BBM for Android and iOS has been in news from a quite long time, and after works for years, the company is now ready to officially launch the application for both Android and iOS devices.

BBM for All

TechDroid is Hiring! Join the growing Indian Android News Blog Now

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Yeah folks, you read it right. TechDroid is now ready to hire some new authors. We are looking for guys or girls that are heavily addicted to Android. If you are passionate and extremely knowledgeable about Android technology, then this post is dedicated to you!

TechDroid.in

LAVA Iris 506Q and Iris 505 officially launched in India for Rs. 10,999 and Rs. 9,499

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Thursday, September 19, 2013

LAVA has officially launched two new smartphones in India. Dubbed as LAVA Iris 505 and Iris 506Q, the smartphones were recently spotted for sale on an online retailer. LAVA has launched Iris 505 in India for Rs. 9,599, but the smartphone is available online at a discounted price for Rs 8,999. Whereas, LAVA Iris 506Q has been launched in India for Rs. 10,999. Both the smartphones are now available across India.

LAVA Iris 506Q

Nokia still working on Android-powered Lumia smartphones, says report

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Five days ago we posted about Nokia secretly testing Android on it's Lumia and Asha phones, which now turns out to be a real deal, still after Microsoft acquisition. According to CTechnology, Nokia is still under Android development on it's Lumia smartphones, and few prototypes of these smartphones are up at the Beijing R&D Center.

Android on Lumia

Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update for HTC Butterfly now rolling out in India

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HTC India has officially started rolling out the Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update for HTC Butterfly in India. HTC Butterfly was launched in India way back in January, and was the most costliest smartphone in India for more than four months, the place is now replaced by Samsung's Galaxy Note 3, which has been launched in India for Rs. 49,990, half a lakh. The update is available via OTA (over-the-air) and brings all new features and improvements of Android 4.2.2 alongside HTC's customized Sense 5.0 UI.

HTC Butterfly

NVIDIA Tegra Note with 7-inch HD display and Tegra 4 SoC officially unveiled, XOLO to launch it in India for less than Rs. 15,000

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Wednesday, September 18, 2013

NVIDIA has officially announced their newest invention, NVIDIA Tegra Note in front of the world today. The tablet is designed by NVIDIA and manufactured by a contract partner. The tablet will be released around the world through several NVIDIA partner across the world for a price starting $199. NVIDIA has revealed that XOLO will be it's partner for the launch of Tegra Note in the India. 

NVIDIA Tegra Note

5-inch LAVA Iris 505 and Iris 506Q with 3G support now available in India for Rs. 8,999 and Rs. 11,700

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Silently, LAVA has started selling two new budget Android smartphones in India. Dubbed as LAVA Iris 505 and LAVA Iris 506Q, the smartphones are now available across India for Rs. 8,999 and Rs. 11,700 respectively. Both these smartphones were first spotted for sale at online retailer Snapdeal. LAVA has included gesture control feature on both the smartphones, similar to the Iris 504Q

LAVA Iris 505

Micromax Canvas Fun A63 and Bolt A40 now available in India for Rs. 6,799 and Rs. 5,999

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Micromax has started selling two new devices in India. Dubbed as Micromax Canvas Fun A63 and Micromax Bolt A40, both the smartphones comes under low-end category. Micromax Canvas Fun A63 was spotted earlier this month on official Micromax website, and now the smartphone is on sale in India from online retailers like Infibeam, Flipkart and Snapdeal for Rs. 6,799.

Micromax Bolt A40

8-inch Micromax Canvas Tab P650 with voice-calling support launched in India for Rs. 16,500

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Micromax has officially launched the first tablet in Canvas series line-up today. Dubbed as Micromax Canvas Tab P650, the tablet is priced for Rs. 16,500 and will be available in two colours, White and Blue. According to Micromax, the tablet is now available from all major retailers across India. Micromax Canvas Tab P650 will be competing with XOLO Tab, which was launched earlier this month for Rs. 13,499.

Micromax Canvas Tab P650

Dozen images of HTC One Max alongside Galaxy Note 3 leaked online, confirms Snapdragon 600 SoC, 5.9-inch FHD display and almost everything

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It was too fast, last to last night we saw some clearest images of HTC One Max, which as usual confirmed the fingerprint scanner and the model number as "HTC 8088", along with GSM and LTE connectivity support. And now, few, not few, but many new images of HTC One Max have appeared online alongside Samsung's newest flagship Galaxy Note 3 and yesteryear Galaxy Note 2. The images also shows AnTuTu benchmark scores, confirming the chipset.

HTC One Max

HTC One Gold Edition built by Gold Genie now official, costs four times more than the regular version, pre-orders live

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Remember the gold-coloured HTC One which appeared in China a few days ago. It looks like HTC is indeed serious with this deal, and surprisingly HTC One Gold Edition is now on pre-order in Russia for 99,990 rubles (US $3,098). The HTC One in gold is indeed coming, but the device will not be sold officially by HTC.

HTC One Gold

Sony officially launches Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 and DSC-QX100 camera lenses in India for Rs. 12,990 and Rs. 24,990

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The final accessory which Sony has launched in India recently is the Sony's Lens-style cameras. In addition to the new Xperia Z1 and SmartWatch 2, Sony has also launched two new camera lenses for the smartphones, DSC-QX10 and DSC-QX100. Both these lenses were originally announced at IFA 2013 earlier this month. These lenses can be connected to any Android and iOS devices via Wi-Fi and using the Sony's PlayMemories Mobile application the user can capture images easily.

Sony QX100

Sony SmartWatch 2 with 1.6-inch LCD display and Android ICS launched in India for Rs. 14,990

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Along with Sony Xperia Z1, Sony has also launched the successor of first Sony SmartWatch in India today. Dubbed as Sony SmartWatch 2, the accessory will go on sale in India from October. Sony SmartWatch 2 was originally announced at the Mobile Asia Expo back in June. Sony SmartWatch 2 is the world's first smartwatch which is water and dust resistant.

Sony SmartWatch 2

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