Indian mobile brand, SICT is presently into feature phone market, plans to enter Smartphone and Tablet market by September this year. As stated by CEO of SICT "We plan to launch a range of Android phones and tablets in the Indian market shortly. Initially we will launch three models, but will add to that number shortly. We have got a good response for your feature phone range and we are hopeful of a similar response for our Smartphone’s and tablets." He further added that ” Smartphone will be based on the Android 4.0 operating system. We have already completed the testing for both the phone and the tablet and are finalizing the pricing, after which the products will hit the market".

This new tablet will run on Android 4.0 with 3G SIM support. Majority of the Indian brands including Spice, Micromax, Karbonn, Lava, iBall have their own set of Android Smartphone’s and Tablets. All of them have got good consumer response due to which SICT also sees a good opportunity. Last year SICT started selling feature phones with distribution channel in Rajasthan, Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and North Eastern states.

Source : Themobileindian

According to the latest reports Apple is expected to release a smaller affordable iPad and the next iPhone with 4-inch touchscreen display. Apple's chief executive officer Tim Cook addressed to the rumors about the next generation iPhone undermining the sales of the current iPhone 4S. As stated by him it is difficult to sort out and was fairly convinced about the incredible anticipation for a future product (the next iPhone). From his statement it is not clear but analysts are taking it as a hint towards launch of the next iPhone and iPad devices.

Many reports and estimation have been made in the recent past about the next iPhone from Apple. It is expected that this new iPhone will arrive with 4-inch touchscreen display, faster processor, better camera, and different styling for its back. But clouds of doubt shroud over the presence of the Near Field Communication chip in the next iPhone.
When it came to affordable tablets and competition raised by Google Nexus 7 Tab cook stated that "Economic turmoil may push us from side to side, but we're going to stay focused on making the best product. We've seen again and again over the years, that this is when we distance ourselves further from people who don't innovate."

The rumors continue to spread about 7.85-inch iPad tablet which is set to unveil alongside the new iPhone. Through this tablet, Apple motive is to compete with emerging markets that has several consumers willing to spend for a smaller screen bearing affordable yet powerful tablets.
With the reference to India, Cook stated that , "I love India … but I believe that Apple has some higher potential in the intermediate term in some other countries. That doesn't mean we're not putting emphasis in India, we are. … But the means of distribution there adds to the cost of getting products to market. We will continue to put some of our energies there, but the immediate larger opportunity is elsewhere." India is expected to receive Apple products at the current rate as well as frequency.

Source : Themobileindian

Today Box, one of the popular cloud storage services has announced the release of its mobile app for Windows Phone users. Box app can be used by Windows Phone users to store their files, retrieve them at ease, and invite colleagues to work with you in folders, leave comments and share links to content right from the app and much more. Box has made sure that users can even place a live tile to the home screen and get updates directly.
 

Features of Windows Phone app of Box:

• File management: Deleting, moving and naming folders or files are a breeze, and you can even do these actions in bulk! Tap the left margin next to files and folders to start selecting multiple items, then choose whether to move copy or delete them from the Application Bar.
• Collaborate from anywhere: In addition to being able to access and view content, you can also invite colleagues to work with you in folders, leave comments and share links to content right from the app.
• Mobile Search: With help of this you can search your Box account right from your phone to find your critical content in seconds. Simply tap the search icon in the Application Bar and type something to find that file or folder you’re looking for.
• Security: Application-specific passcode lock has been included as an extra layer of protection to keep prying eyes off your sensitive Box content.
• Windows Phone goodies: We translated the app into French, Italian, German, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and Japanese – perfect for all our international Box users.

Box has also team up with Qualcomm by which the Box app will now be pre-loaded on select Android and Windows Phone devices. Snapdragon customers will receive the top paid Box OneCloud for Android apps at no cost in the near future. Box apps and promotions pre-loaded on qualified Android and Windows devices.

Source : Blog.gsmarena

Speaktoit Assistant, virtual personal assistant app has just landed in the Windows Marketplace. Approximately 3.5 million downloads has been done on both Android and iOS devices. User has given rating of 4.6 to this application. The app is compatible with all Smartphone’s running WP version 7.5 or higher. Developers will make first 10,000 downloads free. After that for using it you have to pay $0.99. Shootout was done for Speaktoit Assistant app, Apple’s Siri, Samsung’s S Voice and the third party app which was quite successful.

Source : Blog.gsmarena

Nowadays 4G LTE is all the rage. Most of the internet traffic of the average Smartphone owner is handled over a Wi-Fi network, be it at home or at the office.  This type of connectivity is evolving, as the 802.11ac standard is already on its way into consumer devices. But the next big question is that whether Wi-Fi is going to land in Smartphone’s and tablets or not?
Broadcom declared its Smartphone and tablet-optimized BCM4335 combo chip. It features a complete Wi-Fi system on a single piece of silicon. It boosts transfer rates by 10% while reducing power consumption by up to six times. It is also known as fifth-gen Wi-Fi, the chip includes Bluetooth 4.0 and FM radios, all the while keeping interference with LTE frequencies to a minimum. This chip is compatible with technologies like Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Miracast, and Wi-Fi Passpoint. Selected companies that are interested in BCM4335 would receiving samples of the chip for testing. Before 2013 the device will not be featured with it.

Source : Phonearena