Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Tablet Comparison: Blackberry PlayBook, Samsung Galaxy Tab, iPad

Blackberry Playbook, a 7-inch tablet by RIM unveiled yesterday, takes on the Apple iPad and Samsung Galaxy Tab. (Read more at PCWorld.in)

New Dell Inspiron laptops with Intel Wireless Display technology

Dell India has launched new Inpsiron R series laptops with Intel's WiDi technology for enhanced wireless entertainment. (Read more at PCWorld.in)

Google's birthday celebration: 10 recent Google doodles

Google doodles morph Google's logo to celebrate occasions of cultural, regional, and scientific importance, and we list last ten International Google doodles. (Read more at PCWorld.in)

Google’s 12th Birthday: Google’s major milestones

On Google’s 12th birthday, let’s take a look back at Google’s major milestones over the years. (Read more at PCWorld.in)

Google Birthday Doodle: Happy 12th Birthday!

In typical Google fashion, Google's 12th birthday is being celebrated today by a Google doodle with a new cake doodle. (Read more at PCWorld.in)

Aroma D110 dual-SIM phone launched for Rs. 2,699

Aroma Mobiles launched its latest dual-SIM mobile phone, the D110, for as low as Rs. 2,699. (Read more at PCWorld.in)

Bom Sabado Orkut virus fixed, says Google

According to Orkut's support forum, the Bom Sabado virus attack has been contained. A Google employee said Orkut had identified the bug and fixed it. (Read more at PCWorld.in)

Orkut: 'Bom Sabado' virus infects social network

Bom Sabado -- Orkut's suffering from a virus infection called Bom Sabado. The worm seems to be scrapping Orkut profiles with the words Bom Sabado. (Read more at PCWorld.in)

Google's Gmail Android app with Priority Inbox out

Google has updated Gmail's Android app for mobile Web users and improved Gmail's Android functionality. (Read more at PCWorld.in)

IE9, Firefox, Chrome, Safari, Opera: Beta Browser Speed Test

We compare the speeds between IE9, Firefox, Chrome, Safari, and Opera beta Web browsers to see which is the fastest. (Read more at PCWorld.in)

Dell's 7-inch Android tablet: is it the Looking Glass?

The Dell Streak’s barely been out -- yet unannounced in India -- and Dell showed a new 7-inch Android tablet at the Oracle OpenWorld Conference in San Francisco. (Read more at PCWorld.in)

Google New: Know what's new at Google

Want to know what's new with Google products? Check out Google New, a one-stop destination to find out everything new from Google. (Read more at PCWorld.in)

Tata Docomo, Alcatel, Yahoo's OneTouch Net Phone Unveiled

Tata Docomo has unveiled its first mobile phone co-branded with Alcatel and Yahoo, the OneTouch Net. (Read more at PCWorld.in)

Fly Mobile's MV135 dual-SIM phone priced at Rs. 3,949

Fly Mobile's MV135 dual-SIM phone is the latest dual-SIM handset from Fly Mobile. Priced at Rs. 3,949, the Fly MV135 dual-SIM phone. (Read more at PCWorld.in)

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Dell Inspiron M501R vs Dell Inspiron 15R: Which laptop to buy?

Dell Inspiron M501R laptop launched on Monday boasts of a triple-core, quad-core AMD processor and dedicated graphics. But is it any better than the Dell Inspiron 15R? (Read more at PCWorld.in)

Acer Aspire One D260: REVIEW

The new Acer Aspire One D260 is a smarter, better-looking netbook than the Acer Aspire One 532h. It offers excellent battery life and comes with standard netbook hardware and performance, and sells for an attractively low price. (Read more at PCWorld.in)

Zen Mobile M16 dual-SIM phone for Rs. 2,449

For budget-conscious, entry-level mobile phone consumers, Zen Mobile unveiled M16 dual-SIM handset for Rs. 2,449. (Read more at PCWorld.in)

30 million use Google Apps; Docs editing for Android, iPad coming soon

Google: Over 3 million businesses and 30 million users are accessing Google Apps, Google's online cloud-based email, calendar, and document sharing service. Google Docs editing coming to Android, iPad soon, as well. (Read more PCWorld.in)

Monday, September 20, 2010

Dell Inspiron M501R laptop with AMD Vision Ultimate launched

Dell India today launched two models of Dell Inspiron M501R, a 15.6-inch home entertainment laptop equipped with AMD Vision Ultimate technology, selling under Rs. 50,000. Unlike the Dell Inspiron 14R and Dell Inspiron 15R laptops, which sport Intel Core i3-i5 processors, the Dell Inspiron M501R comes with an AMD processor and dedicated ATI Mobility Radeon graphics. (Read more at PCWorld.in)

Sunday, September 19, 2010

Internet Explorer 9 (IE9) beta: 3 Cool New Features

Microsoft's Internet Explorer 9 (or IE9) beta Web browser is a refreshing change to previous Internet Explorer versions. Let's check out three cool features of the new IE9 beta Web browser. (Read more at PCWorld.in)

Xbox 360 version of Privates cancelled for sexual content

Announced for Xbox 360 and PC, Privates, a shooting game, has been cancelled for the Xbox 360 platform by the game's developer, Zombie Cow. (Read more at PCWorld.in)

Acer working on mobile Windows Phone 7 handset?

Just after revealing Acer Liquid E Ferrari Edition smartphone, reports suggest Acer might be working on a Windows Phone 7 handset. (Read more at PCWorld.in)

Panasonic Toughbook: Not an ordinary laptop

Panasonic unveiled five new Toughbook laptops in India, earlier this week. The new Panasonic Toughbooks: CF-31, CF-19, CF-C1, CF-F9, and CF-S9, are tougher than regular business or consumer laptops. (Read more at PCWorld.in)

Samsung Guru E2152 vs Nokia C1, C2 dual-SIM phones

Samsung Guru E2152 dual-SIM phone was launched yesterday, for budget-conscious customers. But how does the Guru E2152 compare to Nokia's C1-00, C2-00 dual-SIM phones launched recently? (Read more at PCWorld.in)

Friday, September 17, 2010

ViewSonic G, ViewPad 7 & ViewPad 100 Android tablet specs compared

ViewSonic revealed the ViewPad 7 and ViewPad 100 tablets at IFA 2010, and recently showcased the ViewSonic G tablet with Android 2.2. Let’s compare the essential specs between these three ViewSonic tablets. (Read more at PCWorld.in)

HTC, Samsung, Acer Android 3.0 Tablets: What do we know?

Android tablets are gaining momentum, and HTC, Acer, Samsung, all have Android 3.0 tablet plans. We tell you what Android 3.0 tablets HTC, Acer, Samsung has in the works. (Read more at PCWorld.in)

ViewSonic G Tablet has 10-inch screen, Android 2.2 OS

After announcing the ViewPad 7 tablet at IFA, ViewSonic has revealed a new 10-inch Android 2.2 (Froyo) tablet -- ViewSonic G -- with an Nvidia Tegra 2 processor with smooth HD 1080p video playback. (Read more at PCWorld.in)

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Motorola, HTC, HP, Dell Tablets coming, Android or not

Just yesterday, reports of Acer's three Android 3.0 tablets surfaced, and other manufacturers aren't missing the tablet party. Here's our scoop on tablets Dell, Motorola, HP, and HTC are working on. (Read more at PCWorld.in)

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Internet Explorer 9 Beta: New Interface, Features

Microsoft finally unveiled Internet Explorer 9 beta last night, and there's a fresh new interface -- confirming leaked video images -- which is the biggest change in Microsoft's latest version of Internet Explorer. (Read more at PCWorld.in)

Olive Telecom, BSNL launch Zipbook with 3G broadband

Olive Telecom and BSNL will offer the 3G-enabled Olive Zipbook V-X108 with BSNL 3G broadband throughout the country, in a strategic alliance between BSNL and Olive Telecom. (Read more at PCWorld.in)

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Acer Android 3.0 tablets with 5, 7, 10-inch screen in early 2011

Acer is set to enter the tablet race by launching Android 3.0 tablet PCs with 5, 7, and 10-inch screens in Q1 of 2011, and evaluating Qualcomm Snapdragon or Nvidia Tegra 2 processor for the tablets. (Read more at PCWorld.in)

Bollywood movies pre-loaded on Moser Baer USB flash drives

Moser Baer is now selling 4GB USB flash drives loaded with movies. Movie fans can choose from 10 Bollywood movies that come pre-loaded on the new Moser Baer USB flash drive. (Read more at PCWorld.in)

Monday, September 13, 2010

Yahoo Mail: Gmail, Hotmail POP3 import email update

If Yahoo Mail is your preferred email service, you can now import SSL-secured Gmail and Hotmail messages directly into your Yahoo Mail inbox through POP3. (Read more at PCWorld.in)

Yahoo Mail Minty: New interface, social features, improved speed

Yahoo Mail is set for a revamp, in a Yahoo project named 'Minty' where the popular Yahoo! Mail service will redesign its user interface and improve the Web email's performance on slower speed Internet connections. (Read more at PCWorld.in)

Saturday, September 11, 2010

$35 Tablet aside, Indian Govt considers Rent-a-PC scheme

Apart from the $35 tablet for students, Indian government's thinking of renting out PCs to rural populace for as low as Rs. 15 per day, in a new initiative to increase IT awareness in the country. (Read more at PCWorld.in)

Friday, September 10, 2010

Better use Gmail Priority Inbox: 3 Tips

If you want to get the most out of Gmail's Priority Inbox feature, here are three tips that will help you take control of your email inbox. (Read more at PCWorld.in)

Why new Apple iPod Touch isn't a data-only iPhone

The new iPod Touch 4G launched on Sept 1 at Apple's music-themed event couldn't be more like the iPhone 4. But few drawbacks hold back the new iPod Touch from being a true data-only iPhone 4. (Read more at PCWorld.in)

Sony: Focus on 3D, Blu-ray home entertainment products

Sony India is going to focus on 3D, Blu-ray home entertainment solutions and products in India -- through Blu-ray products, TVs, cameras, PlayStation, movies and games. Sony also plans to promote 3D culture for Indian consumers by marketing aggressively in the coming months. (Read more at PCWorld.in)

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Coming soon: First Android 2.1 Garmin-Asus Smartphone with GPS

Popular for making phones with a focus on GPS navigation, Garmin-Asus are geared to launch their first Android smartphone in India -- rumored to be the Garmin-Asus A10. (Read more at PCWorld.in)

How to disable Google Instant search?

So you've tried Google's new Instant search feature but aren't a big fan. Here's how to turn Google Instant search feature off. (Read more at PCWorld.in)

Three new MTS smartphones support 3G CDMA2000 technology

For budget-conscious mobile phone customers, MTS has unveiled three new 3G-enabled phones -- Buzz, Alive, and Ivory. The new MTS phones support CDMA2000 3G technology for faster data transfer. (Read more at PCWorld.in)

Try Opera's Top 25 Browser Widgets

Popular Web browser, Opera has just released a list of 25 widgets it recommends for the desktop version of the browser. (Read more at PCWorld.in)

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

University students to get $35 tablet in 2011

Indian government's $35 tablet project "Sakshat" will be available for university students from next year. Reports suggest HCL Technologies will manufacture 100,000 $35 tablet PCs by January. (Read more at PCWorld.in)

Google Instant Search: 4 Drawbacks

Google Instant, Google's new search prediction tool promises to speed up search. But it has some drawbacks that might hold it back from widespread acceptance. (Read more at PCWorld.in)

Google Instant: Meet Google Search on Steroids

Meet Google Instant, a search-before-you-type tool unveiled by Google that promises to deliver onscreen search results on the fly as you type a search query on Google search. Read more on PCWorld.in.

Google Scribe: Tries to autopredict what you think

Google pulled the wraps off a new service, Google Scribe. It isn't a mere autocomplete tool, trying to predict what you think as you type. Read more at PCWorld.in

Download New Indian Rupee Symbol Font with 26 Styles

There's a new Indian Rupee symbol font available for download. This one's from iTMarkerZ Technologies and it maps the entire 26-character alphabet on your PC's keyboard to the Indian Rupee symbol. Read more at PCWorld.in