Sony Ericsson unveils 2 Android smartphones

Sony Xperia RayMobile phone maker Sony Ericsson has unveiled two new Android models in a bid to grab more of the burgeoning smartphone market.

Chief Marketing Officer Matthew Lang announced in Singapore that the company plans to launch the Xperia Ray and Xperia Active models during the third quarter.
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iPhone 3GS price cut to Rs 19,990

Apple iPhone 3GSYes, you read that right. According to cellphone dealers, Apple is “re-launching” its two-year-old iPhone at a price of Rs 19,990 in India. The move is likely to counter cheap Android smartphones that have flooded the market recently. This particular version of iPhone will come with 8GB internal storage.
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Smartphone review: Huawei Ideos X5

Huawei Ideos X5Rapid price drops have ignited demand for mid-range Android smartphones. Although we are yet to see a 1Ghz phone under Rs 15,000, Huawei’s Ideos X5 stands apart by offering a larger display than the competition. The X5 has a solid construction all around with a curved top and bottom that makes it easy to slide into a pocket.

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25-year old dies using Chinese phone

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If you happen to be a Chinese phone user, here’s a shocking piece of news for you. In one of the most bizarre events, a 25-year old man from the Panchmahal district of Gujarat died after being electrocuted by his China-made phone.

The incident occurred when 25-year-old Dhanji Damor was trying to make a call while his phone was plugged in for charging. The victim was pronounced dead by doctors due to electrocution.

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Dell to launch ‘Streak 10 Pro’ tablet

Dell 'Streak 10 Pro' TabletDell Inc has chosen to launch its new 10-inch Android tablet in China this summer, passing up on a US, Europe launch, as China emerges as a front line battle for tablets.

The tablet named “Streak 10 Pro” will target Chinese “prosumers”, a term used to describe advanced-level consumers, Amit Midha, Dell’s President of Greater China and South Asia, said on a corporate blog.

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Sony Ericsson unveils phones on Facebook

Sony Ericsson Text Pro and Mix WalkmanIt seems the social networking site Facebook is picking up as a new launchpad. Cellphone giant Sony Ericsson took it to Facebook to unveil two new phones — the Text Pro and Mix Walkman.

Geared towards music lovers and social networking fans, both the handsets run Sony Ericsson operating system and reportedly have a user interface similar to the Xperia range.

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HTC Flyer coming to India

HTC Flyer tabletThe competition is hotting up for tablets’ in India, with Taiwanese handset maker now bringing its Flyer tablet to India in the next few weeks.

” HTC Flyer will be launched shortly, in the next couple of weeks,” HTC Corporation President (South Asia) Lennard Hoornik said.

HTC Flyer’s competitors in India include Samsung’s Galaxy Tab, Blackberry Playbook and the Apple iPad.

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