Samsung Galaxy Grand 2

Dual-SIM phones have been extremely popular in India. At the same time, the smartphone revolution has resulted in most people owning one. The only people missing out were the dual-SIM crowd. Samsung has released some models that aim to correct that, but they’re reserved the best for now. We finally got our hands on the Galaxy Grand 2 – the latest offering that caters to two SIM cards from Samsung and boy, we’re pleased with what we’ve seen. 

Design:

The phone’s dimensions are 146.8 mm x 75.3 mm x 8.9 mm. The screen is 5.2 inches and the bezels around it are quite slim. What this translates to is a phone that’s comfortable to hold in the hand. The faux leather covering adds a touch of class not seen in a phone in this segment.

 Display:

The first thing to notice about the display is that it’s great in every way. The 5.2 inch screen offers great clarity and viewing angles. The resolution of 1280 x 720 pixel means that Samsung has taken care to ensure that the display is compromised in no way. The colours are vivid and the images sharp. 

Camera:

The 8MP camera takes high resolution photos and videos at 720p. We found the camera to be superb for a mid-range device and the responsiveness and focus of the lens to be nothing short of stunning. It does a great job of capturing the colours and lighting. Also, the noise levels were low and distortion was the least of the phones we’ve found in phones in this range.

The front camera is 1.9MP and does an effective job in fulfilling its functions as a front facing camera. It takes decent photos and shoots some good quality video.

The Technical Stuff:

The device has 1.5GB of RAM running the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean operating system straight out of the box, and this version of the smartphone offers dual SIM support. There is 8GB of onboard storage that is expandable up to 64GB via microSD card. Connectivity comes in the form of Wi-Fi, GPS/A-GPS, 3G, micro USB, and Bluetooth. 

Performance:

Like all Samsung devices these days, the phone seems to have everything well in place. The architecture of the interface and the usability of the phone is nothing to complain about. For people who’d use two SIM cards, Samsung has made sure that you can receive data on both simultaneously. The ease of use is great and we found no problem multitasking and running all of our favorite apps. 

Nokia Lumia 1520 Review

Forget the processor, memory and other technical things that brands have been fighting over on whose superior over the past few years. These days, it’s phone size. Phones have been consistently getting bigger and it’s no surprise to see some truly big phones launched. One phone among these new smartphones with a huge screen is the New Nokia Lumia 1520. The first big handset launched in India after the Microsoft buyout, the phone has garnered a lot of interest from both, the tech community and the average person on the street. We got out hands on one of these models; let’s see if it’s worth the hype.

Design:
Like we mentioned, the phone is quite big. It’s not as if we have trouble holding it, it’s just a big phone. The construction feels really solid and the bevels around the huge 6 inch screen are quite slim; more on the screen later. The polycarbonate un

ibody construction has become something of the norm for the Lumia series and we’ve been quite pleased with it since its inception. The only thing we didn’t really like was the location of the camera – its susceptible to smudges because out fingers always landed on top of the lens.

Display:
The display on the phone is a 6 inch Full HD one and its does look stunning. It’s one of the best we’ve seen on smartphones and everything, to the tiniest of details is scarily clear. The response time of the screen to touch was brilliant and we’re convinced that this is the screen to beat for any future handset out there.

Technical Details:
The phone is powered by a quad-core 2.2GHz Snapdragon 800 processor and comes with 2GB RAM. It also has 16GB internal storage which is expandable up to 64GB by using a micro SD card. The connectivity options are excellent with HSDPA, 42.2 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps; LTE, Cat4, 50 Mbps UL, 150 Mbps DL, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi hotspot and it’s one of the few devices to be 4G enabled. The battery in the device is a 3,400mAH and it lasted an entire day for us with heavy use. 

Camera:
The cameras on the Lumia series of phones have garnered a lot of attention. The Lumia 1520 comes with a 20 MP camera on the back. For every photo a user takes, it captures it in two resolutions – a 5 MP one and a 16 MP one. Image quality is course excellent. However, we’ve observed that if you do know a bit about photography and can assign parameters accordingly, you can take even better photos than what you would in auto-focus mode. The video recording is nothing short of stellar. Videos are captured in Full HD and are crystal clear in every aspect. 

Performance:
When we used the device, we’ve found it to be nothing short of spectacular. The phone runs on the latest version of Windows 8. The fast processor and 2GB RAM aid in making multi-tasking a breeze. The camera is also superb and would easily stand up to other phones in its class. The battery life too is fantastic and lasts a long time – good news for power users. Overall, we were impressed with the phone and the OS. Windows has come a long way in the mobile space and it’s refreshing to see it to make an entrance with a bang.

Verdict:
The Nokia Lumia 1520 is an absolute beast of a phone. It combines states of the art hardware with some intelligent design features, least of which is the 6 inch Full HD display. It is quite possibly the best Windows Phone on the market and we had a ball using it.

Summary:  
Nokia has launched an ambitious device in India. The Lumia 1520 features top-notch hardware and is a top of the line handset that is sure to grab a lot o attention in the Indian market. 

Micromax Canvas Blaze Review

Micromax has become one of the most well-known brands in India. The company has introduced new handsets on a regular basis and the Canvas Blaze is the latest model to be released. Building upon the trending Canvas platform, this device is primarily targeted at the youth segment. The Canvas series of phones are phablets, that is, they combine some features of a tablet and a phone into one; the most prominent one being a big display.

Display:
The screen on the device is a 5 inch touchscreen with hardened glass. It has a resolution of 480 X 854 pixels; the screen clarity is quite good considering the segment the phone falls into. The colours appear quite vivid and image sharpness is also quite acceptable.

Technical Specifications:

The phone runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon Processor clocked at 1GHz and also features 768mb of RAM.  The phone runs stock on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean; we expect Micromax to roll out an upgrade to Android 4.3 soon after the launch though. Like almost all Android devices, the storage can be expanded using a memory card and the phone offers a host of connectivity options including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPRS, EDGE and 3G.

The one interesting thing to note on this device is that it’s one of the few, if not the only device to support 3G-EVDO networks. That is because it’s a dual-SIM phone with one slot for MTS’ CDMA network.

Camera:
The main camera is an 8MP one while the 0.3 MP camera on the front completes the set. The main camera shoots great pictures with sharp outlines and vivid colours. The balance of these images is quite good and overall, we liked the quality of photos. Videos are recorded in 720p HD and look acceptable. There is the distortion that you’d expect from  a camera in this range, but it’s nothing that we’d complain about.

Battery:
The 1850 mAh battery provides enough juice to last a long time. The battery lasted an entire day and some more when we used the phone for watching videos, listening to music and surfing the net. Also, we noticed that the phone does charge quite quickly and this is something we really liked considering the target audience of the device.

Performance:
At the core level, the phone is directed towards the youth. From that perspective, the phone functions as you’d expect it to. A huge emphasis is given to the media (images, camera, videos, music, etc.) side of things. The battery life is quite impressive and the core design of the phone reaches out to the target segment, Micromax has joined hands with telecom major MTS for the launch of this brand new device. 

The Micromax Canvas Blaze comes with bundled offers from MTS which include 2GB of free data, 1000 free minutes for MTS to MTS local calling, and 120 free minutes for other local and STD calls, all of which are applicable per month for six months.

Verdict:
The college-going crowd will love this phone. The primary audience of the phone has been kept in mind while designing all the aspects as we believe the phone is bound to be a big hit in that segment.

Summary:
Micromax has achieved a phenomenal amount of success in a relatively short span of time. The Canvas Blaze is another offering in the Canvas line of phones from the Indian mobile manufacturer. The phone is catered towards the youth and has an impressive set of features that would entice the target audience.

Nokia Lumia 525 Preview

Let’s face it, not everyone has tons of money to spend on a top of the line mobile phone. A lot of really high-end phones have been launched recently, but is the majority of the public really consider buying them? This is where value for money phones comes into the picture. They do contain most of the key features and possesses enough girth and muscle to get things done. They do leave out a few things but then again with the target price-point, they’re giving you bang for every buck. In the same segment, comes a new phone courtesy Nokia. The Nokia Lumia 525 is one such phone. With anticipation building before its launch, we preview the latest device from Nokia.

The Lumia Series:
The Lumia series came about as a result of Nokia and Microsoft’s partnerships. The phones run on Microsoft’s Windows Operating System and have been well-received by the marketplace. The first phone came out in 2011 and since then Nokia has come out some really great phones. Now that Microsoft has bought out Nokia, expect to see a more integrated Windows environment in Nokia phones. 

What’s new?
The Lumia 525 release market gives an indication about the kind of phone it’s going to be.

The phone will be launched in India, parts of South-East Asia and Africa. The phone will also feature a dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 1GHz processor; a first for a device in this price range. Also, the phone features Windows 8. The screen is a 4 inch WVGA screen with Nokia’s Super Sensitive Touch technology. Also, the RAM sees a bump up to 1GB – great for faster speeds. The phone is also expected to feature tons of Nokia’s apps – Maps, Photo editing and from a more visual perspective, the phone is also going to be sold in different colours. According to Nokia, the phone will be sold in three colours - dazzling orange, radiant yellow and luminous white.

What we expect:
The device will be launched in India very soon. While it will be launched in Singapore first, we expect the device to garner a lot of interest in India. Given that it does have some good features in addition to a proven operating system like Windows 8, the allure of two technology behemoths Nokia and Microsoft is sure to attract a host of people. A huge selling point for the phone is built-in Microsoft essentials like Office and Outlook – great for people who like to work when on the move.
 
Verdict:
Honestly, while Nokia has released some devices in the ‘value for money’ category, we feel this is the pick of the bunch. They’ve clearly learned from their mistakes of the past and have resorted to create a better handset for the markets in which the phone’s launch is going to take place. We’ll be eagerly waiting to see how well the phone performs in the Indian market, but as of now, we think the phone’s is a good place and won’t do too badly.
 

Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 Preview

Introduction:

Samsung is the market leader in the mobile phone industry right now. Not only that, it seems that Samsung comes out with a product that is not only a blend of the latest technology and design, but also something that takes the device as well as brand, Samsung, into the upper echelons of the industry, farther from the rest.

In late November, Samsung launched yet another ambitious product – the Samsung Galaxy Grand 2. In this preview, we’re looking at the device, some of the features we’re excited about and what we expect from the handset in the Indian market.

The Basics:

Samsung's Galaxy Grand 2 sports a 5.25-inch screen with a resolution of 1,280x720 and 16:9 aspect ratio. Those are pretty impressive features to start off with. Add to that a 1.2 GHz processor and it’s pretty obvious this not a slouch of a phone. The camera on the back is 8 MP and there are rumours that this camera has seen a few upgrades. We’ll have to wait and watch. Android 4.3 is operating system on the phone. Apart from this, the battery has been upgraded to a 2600 mAh one to address the perennial complain of battery drainage among smartphone users.

What’s New?

First the big one, the phone is a dual-SIM model. This is great news, particularly in the Indian market where there is a huge demand for these phones. Also, we’re excited to see a phone in this segment have some of the features mentioned and can’t wait to try it out. According to the manufacturer, camera specific apps such Best Face, Best Photo, and Continuous Shot come preinstalled. This is a nice touch and along with other preinstalled apps, it’s great to see a manufacturer do something like this. That’s not all; the phone will be released in 3 colours – white, black and pink.

Something Missing:

Yes, we know this is a preview but we couldn’t help but lament the 4G incompatibility of this device. Yes, 4G in India is still some way away, but it would have been great to see it on this model. HSPA+ is standard though and with 3G there’s plenty to keep you satisfied for the moment at least.

What We Expect:

Overall, we are curious to try out this device and experience it. Being a dual-SIM model with high end features, it sure such to appeal to a niche crowd who have for long been asking mobile phone manufacturers for a phone similar to this one. Also, putting out phones in different colours is a trend these days and Samsung seems to following it with colours like White and Black, but adds an unique dimension with a pink coloured device.

Summary:

Samsung for long has released handset after handset hoping to eat into every market segment. However, one area has remained quite unchartered and this phone aims to address that. On paper, things look promising and when this phone does release, expect it to sell like hot cakes.  

Google Nexus 5 Review

The Nexus 4 took Google to a new level in the mobile handset category. A great, slim, high performance device that sold for a mid-level price, it was also sold as is, that is, under no contract from a carrier. The phone was an international super hit. As with every great thing these days, the launch of its successor was awaited with baited breath. Now that we have the phone in our hands, let’s see if it lives up to the expectations.  

Sleek Design:

The phone is quite sleek. Its looks are a bit understated; it’s looks nothing more than a slim well designed phone. Our test handset, which was the black coloured device, enhanced this feel with its all black tone. The phone has a uni body construction and is made of polycarbonate. The SIM card slot and power button are to the right of the phone while the volume rocker is to the left. It all makes for a phone whose basic functionality is quite high. It's surprisingly light, at only 130 grams and 8.6 millimetres thick. Overall, this phone just feels great to hold in the hand. 

The Awesome Screen:

Google increased the size of the screen from 4.7 inches to 4.95 inches. It also uses Gorilla Glass 3 which gives ample protection against scratches and fingerprint smudges. The screen is a Full HD 1080p one. Clarity and picture density is amazing on the screen. With a high pixel density of 445 ppi, we’d expect nothing less. It’s great for reading text, playing games or watching a movie.

Camera:

These days, a high quality camera on a smartphone is pretty much a requirement. The 8 MP camera on the Nexus 5 takes quite decent photos when used with the auto settings. However, once you get a big deeper into the camera and adjust settings such as exposure and contrast diligently, the camera performs well. Low light performance isn't exactly poor, but again you need to manually tweak a few things to get the best out of it. 

As far as videos go, Full HD 1080p videos look great. Again, low light performance isn't the greatest, but it’s acceptable. We do genuinely hope that the next camera software update that’s expected to roll out will fix this because the camera is quite frankly the weakest link in this fantastic phone.  

Android 4.4 KitKat:

There isn’t a world of difference between KitKat and previous Android version. KitKat really is a solid improvement over earlier versions of the software, and the Nexus 5 shows it off quite well. Things like Messaging are now integrated with Hangouts that combine all of your messaging and chat under ine single hood. You can also now search keywords from within the phone dialer, which is a bit like having Google Maps business info integrated perfectly into the app. Also, the dialer has been completely redesigned. Icons and other symbols seem starker, cleaner, and larger and personally, we like it!

Processor and Performance:

Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor clocked at 2.26GHz, 2GB of RAM and an Adreno 330 GPU, the Nexus 5 is like a supercar in world of phones. The device is astonishingly fast and games such Asphalt 8: Airborne which usually eat the processor run smoothly. Multi-tasking is an ease and we were astounded that the phone handled anything we threw at it with considerable ease. The phone comes with LTE and NFC and while LTE isn’t operational in India, NFC works like a charm.

Battery Life:

One complain about the Nexus 4 was that battery life wasn't that great. Google has bumped up the battery to 2300 mAH. However, battery life was rather inconsistent. We had varied battery life ranging from an entire day to a measly few hours. The screen takes up a huge chunk of the battery life and using it optimally is a great way to prolong battery life. 

Verdict:

Overall, the Nexus 5 lives up to its expectations. Combining a great UI with some smartly designed features, the phone performs and exceeds expectations in many areas. KitKat looks fantastic too and the display is one of the best we've seen. The only downside was the less than stellar camera and rather inconsistent battery life. Apart from that, it’s one of the best phones money can buy. 

Summary:

The Nexus 5 was one of the highly awaited phone launches of the year. After using it, we can see why. Intelligent design, a great display and a brand new version of Android make it one classy device.  

Why does it make Sense switching to Nexus 5

Google finally announced the much awaited Android 4.4 KitKat release yesterday along with Nexus 5 handset manufactured by LG which went on sale in 10 countries (Great Halloween treat!). The initial handset inventory got sold off in 27 minutes flat, that goes to prove a strong potential Google has got for Christmas to compete with flagship phones from other companies.

More importantly Nexus 5 got listed immediately on Indian Play Store with a coming soon tag and priced at Rs 28,999 for 16 GB and Rs 32,999 for 32 GB version. Android ecosystem seems to be up for a major overhaul after KitKat OS announcement where Google intends to go with one single version of Android running on almost all devices post Jan 2014, which is a bold move and more concrete step taken to do away with Android OS fragmentation issues.

This does not warranty automatic upgrade for handsets with low configurations released earlier, however Android OS bandwagon would be less crowded post 2014 with version 4.4 targeting major share.

Manufacturers like Samsung, HTC, Sony and LG could be sweating over Nexus 5 soon as their current crop of flagship phones are going to be left far behind in terms of performance and pricing. Also being a stock Google device dependency of being at mercy of these companies to push across new OS upgrades that take too long also goes away.

 There are rumors that Samsung may go for an early Galaxy S5 release next year to compensate for a less blockbuster response to Galaxy S4 sales, they have already announced that the next version of Galaxy phones would be based on 64 bit processing capacity and we may also see more RAM packed in OR better graphical processing power under the hood.

Samsung is not showing any signs of a shift in design, build and quality of it's Galaxy flagship phones. Note 3 is the only phone which comes with a different build quality now and TouchWiz OS gimmicks would continue to be offered as new features which most smartphone users do not actually use.

Both Sony and HTC has received decent response on Xperia Z1 and One phones which can provide them much required impetus to challenge Samsung's Android smartphone dominance in India.I am not sure how successful LG has being with G2 however Nexus 5 has got just the right pricing for Indian market which can boost prospects for this company next year.

Apple's iPhone 5C has got limited success until now where it has launched and 5S would be priced under premium category going beyond Rs 50,000 range as the case is with all new Apple iPhone's which get launched in India. I am doubtful how would Apple push their device adoption even with 5C (expected pricing around 41/42K) and EMI schemes across smaller cities and town in India?

Google device upgrades have being more balanced and well paced compared to yearly ritual now adopted by most companies, There's a limit to the upgrades we're going to see in smartphone hardware and software, and as the market saturates, the pressure to compete on price is going to become more intense. In such scenario a phone like Nexus 5 can be a value for money upgrade, which has got me planning to sell my S4 and go for this phone as it launches in India.

Would you go for Nexus 5 with the price it would be launched in India or prefer to wait for Galaxy S5 Or iPhone 5s, It would be interesting to read through your response on this.

Galaxy S4 Android 4.3 Update

 

Android Jellybean 4.3 update is now available to download as OTA firmware upgrade on Galaxy S4 Exynos version in India.

Noticed some internal memory increase right after the update, possibly some bloatware may have got excluded.

Samsung browser now launches full screen by default with new tab interface, a new reading mode has being added when you pull down notification bar with two finger gesture, not sure which apps this mode would work with.

Display looks sharp and also spotted new Samsung keyboard interface, font looks slightly different on the keys, Touchwiz launcher shows less drag now.

User interface feels more smoother with noticeable icon enhancements, Knox security suite is available as an optional 171 MB install.

Would share impact on battery etc in a day or two, please check if you notice TRIM support improvement which benefited Nexus 7 users after introduction of 4.3 update on stock Google OS version. 

Panasonic P51 Review

Introduction:

Panasonic is well-known as a home appliance company but its mobile phones are not really well-known in India. What’s surprising that Panasonic has not really marketed itself in the mobile phone segment in India, until now.  

Design:

The Panasonic P 51 feels quite substantial in the hand. The 5-inch display has a generous bezel all round and the sides and the back have a smooth rubberized coating. The back is completely sealed off and the volume rocker and power button are placed on top. The 8MP camera lens protrudes out a bit due to the slim chassis, so you’re going to have to be careful when placing it down.

The phone also comes with a capacitive stylus. However, there’s no place to keep the stylus with the phone. Hence, we’re not sure how people would use it.

The phone has dual SIM-card slots and both of these slots are micro-SIM slots.

Display:

The 5 inch HD IPS display looks really great, partly due to a high pixel density of 294 ppi. The panel is evenly backlit and produces bright, vivid colours and sharp text. The display is also protected by Dragon Trail Glass and features an oleo phobic coating as well. 

Interface:

The Panasonic P51 is powered by a MediaTek MT6589 quad core processor clocking at 1.2GHz and is paired with 1GB of RAM. Internal memory is 4GB and this can be expanded with a micro SD card.

Panasonic is running Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean on this phone and hasn't tampered much with its interface. 

Camera:

The 8MP autofocus camera gave good results in well-lit conditions, and in low light they were of average quality. Close-ups and portraits came out really well. Videos record in 1080p full HD mode and come out well in daylight. However, as with the images, they suffer in low light mode and aren't really all that great.

Battery:

The Panasonic P51 features a huge 2500 mAh battery. This provided the phone with enough power to comfortably last an entire day with heavy usage. 

Performance:

The phone runs smoothly owing to its fantastic hardware and multitasking is a breeze. All the applications we tested ran smoothly. Boot up time is fairly quick, and apps load quickly. Games play without any issues.

The P51 also comes pre-installed with a bunch of applications. There’s a file manager, Chrome, Evernote, Google+, Skitch, Media Share for DLNA, ToDo and WeChat.

Both the SIM-card slots run smoothly. However, we found it a bit strange the only one of the SIM cards can run 3G while the other runs 2G.

Conclusion:

The Panasonic P51 is a phone packed with some great features. The display is one of the major attractions and the relatively untouched android interface makes it a close to pure android experience as possible. The dual-SIM feature is also a great feature.

The review is written by experts at Reliance Digital.

Sony Xperia J Review

Sony has somewhat mastered the art of producing phones with a very striking design, a great set of features at a very competitive price-point. The Sony Xperia J is another one of Sony’s exciting Xperia series of phones.

Design

The Xperia J’s design is one of its striking features. The curved body fits the hand nicely and ensures that you’ll have a solid grip on the phone. The back is matt black and the front is a glossy black screen. There are the usual volume buttons, and the on/off switch on the side of the phone. Like almost all Sony devices, the Xperia J does not have any physical buttons on the front. This gives it a very clean, polished look.  

Display

Considering, it’s a mid-range smartphone, the Sony Xperia J’s display gives you great value for money. The 4 inch LCD screen looks quite good. However, with a resolution of 480x854p, it really doesn't offer the sharpness that some of the higher end devices offer. But at this price-point, we feel this is one of the better screens on the market. 

Interface

The Sony Xperia J comes with Android 4.0. The update to Jelly Bean should be coming anytime now. The interface has the typical Sony look to it and comes with additional themes, widgets and a lot of social networking integration built it. 

Camera:

Sony has gained a lot of attention for the superb cameras on their smartphones. The Xperia J comes with a 5MP autofocus camera. We felt that the image clarity and the levels of white balance weren’t really up to Sony’s standards. The camera struggled with focusing and the images often ended up being blurred. The video on this camera wasn’t too great either. A video resolution of 640x480 isn’t the greatest, but it gets the job done. The continuous auto-focus on the camera is something we found to be excellent.

Battery:

The Xperia J is equipped with a 1,750 mAh battery. This should provide sufficient battery life to last at least a day. Sony rates the standby time for 2 weeks and 7.5 hours of 3G talk time.

Performance:

 The Sony Xperia J comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM7227A chip coupled with Adreno 200 graphics. This offers a very decent level of performance. The 512MB of RAM is enough to run certain applications but heavy applications will most certainly not offer a good level of performance. 

HTC One X Mobile Review

The new HTC One X is complete with Android 4.0.4 and Sense 4.1 UI.  This latest device from the Taiwanese firm has been formed on the design of HTC Desire.  One X has a great screen, stunning design, powerful quad core processor and an 8 megapixel camera.

Design:
HTC One X has a unibody design.  It has a large screen of 4.7-inch with a 720p HD display packed into a chassis that’s only 8.9mm thick. The phone uses Super IPS LCD 2 technology in the screen, but it lacks the vivid color reproduction which is available in the market today.

The phone weighs around 130 gm. The volume rocker rests on the right-hand side, a power button on the top and a microUSB slot on the left-hand side. The microUSB slot also doubles as a Mobile High-Definition Link to connect to a TV. Overall, the phone looks sleek and stylish which will appeal to all kinds of users.

Performance:
HTC One X has a Tegra 3 quad core, 1.5 GHz processor and 1 GB of RAM. As the phone is based on Android 4.0.4, the interface is improved and the appearance looks cleaner. The user can seamlessly jump to multiple apps without any hindrance.

Camera:
The phone is equipped with an 8 megapixel camera on the rear while a 1.3 megapixel camera on the front. The rear camera has a single LED flash and enhanced optics to help increase the depth of an image. There are separate slider bars to control various options like exposure, color saturation and sharpness.

Battery:
HTC One X has an 1800mAh battery that has been sealed within the chassis of the phone leaving no room for the user to swap it.

Conclusion:
HTC One X has a mix combination of features. It has a super thin chassis, HD screen and this phone is due to receive Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2 firmware upgrade very soon. The features of the phone are relevant with the current market demand. Its quad core processor gives a good power to the entire performance of the phone. Though the phone uses a LCD screen, any user won’t miss the color reproduction effect of an OLED screen. It also has an integrated DropBox storage, Beats Audio enhancements and an upgraded music player. An improved lock screen, speedier internet browser and an autofocus integrated camera will help the users. The battery packed into a unibody design may create problems for the users.  It  lacks a microSD card slot.

Overall, the HTC One X is stylishly designed, light in weight and has a good screen. It has all the latest features running on HTC Sense 4.1 with Android 4.0.4.  The gadget has a menu key back, that will be a blessing for most users.

The review is penned by experts at Reliance Digital.

Apple’s iOS7 reveal – was it really “iConic”?

 

Apple revealed a refreshed version of iOS 7 at the WWDC 2013 event on 10th June, enough to get social media channels buzzing again with views and opinions. Catching up to Android and also drawing inspiration from other mobile OS'es is clearly evident from this reveal and the new skin looks dressed up more like a bubble gum color scheme, this is what you can come up with Jonathan Ive? Head to mycolorscreen and you would see how creative people can get on Android. Apple’s iOS eco system does not offer even a fraction of such flexibility to fiddle with.

 

(Know more about how you can customize your Android phone here)

 

Taking a jab at Android’s fragmentation is becoming outdated debate, Android is available across multiple vendors on different handset models which have variety in phone specifications that allow Android’s penetration at so many price points.

 

You cannot run Windows 7 or Windows 8 smoothly on a Celeron processor today, there are so many customers across globe who still want to stick to Windows XP even after MS decided to phase out all support for this OS, what matters is even with that outdated OS the power of computing reaches out to so many people and same goes for Android, Would Apple allow a company like Micromax to port iOS on its low cost tablet and share profit’s with them? Answer is a clear NO. It is beyond logic to expect Jelly Bean to run on all Android handsets or tablets.

 

Apple sells just one iPhone which is always priced as a luxury product when a new one comes out, they found strong consumer base in US and European market and have being more or less happy with that maintaining their walled garden of iOS all this while.

 

Only recently Apple has started marketing iPhone strongly in India in partnership with local vendors, launching EMI schemes that have worked for this Cupertino giant, when it comes to product innovation Apple has got some breathing space to take a lead on Android as Samsung has stuck to just one design and look across its entire recent Galaxy series launch recently and there was no new Nexus device announced at Google I/O 2103 event.

 

While iOS 7 reveal was in progress, one could make out that next iPhone could very well come close to a 5 inch screen size and get little wider as well, which would prove to be a positive move, rumors are also floating about Apple launching a low cost iPhone which is very unlikely.

 

Anyways check JB OS7 skin made by a user – Shmogt, he has come up with a set of files which allow you to make your Android phone resemble iOS 7 (requires additional app downloads from Google Play to enable the entire look and feel), I have used theme pack files made available by this user and managed to get the iOS7 look on my Galaxy S4 (video clip below)

 

On a lighter note, here's a meme on what could have happened after the iOS 7 reveal

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