HTC Desire SV Dual SIM , Dual-core 3G Android Phone announced, coming to India first

At an regional event here in Singapore today , HTC announced a new handset the Desire SV which has been designed exclusively for markets like India.It is a Dual-core, Dual-SIM 3G Android phone running on Android 4.0 ICS and getting upgraded to JellyBean soon.Lennard Hoornik ,President ,South Asia , HTC said that Dual SIM 3G , loud audio are features Indian consumers will appreciate.

Here are the specs of the Desire SV

• 4.3 inch WVGA display
• 1 GHz Dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon
• 768MB RAM
• 8Megapixel camera
• Bluetooth 4.0
• WiFi b/g/n
• Dual SIM with 3G support
• 2xmicroSIM card slots
• microSD card slot.
• Android 4.0.4 with HTC Sense 4.1

HTC  is launching this device exclusively india and is specially been designed with the Indian consumer in mind.Both the SIM card slots use a microSIM card.Pricing has not been announced yet but is expected to be Rs.25000 approximately.
Although the Desire SV is affordable , it does not feel cheap and still has the premium HTC  hardware feel to it. Check out our hands on photos and video later in the day.

Apple iPad mini Review : A smaller i (Our Rating 8.5/10))

Introduction:

Broadening its depth, it surely took Apple a long time to steer into new territory with its much-vaunted iPhone, but nevertheless, they introduced the world an unfamiliar iPhone with a larger 4-inch display. Strangely enough, they’re doing the same thing now with the iPad, as the aptly named iPad mini is set to appease those who have a flare for compact tablets that are easier to travel around with. And to tell you the truth, the timing couldn’t have come any sooner, seeing that we’ve been witnessing such fierce competition in the sub 8-inch category.

By now, we’re fairly familiar with what entails the iPad mini, but upon looking at its $330 starting price point, it’s still somewhat rather difficult to swallow after quickly peeking at its specs sheet. Still, beauty as we all know is more than simply skin deep – so let’s explore everything and see if there’s something more grand beneath it all.

The package contains:

• Lightning cable
• Wall charger
• Start Guide
• Apple decals

Samsung Galaxy S Duos review: S goes Dual OUR RATING- 7/10

Introduction

Dual-SIM users generally fall in one of two categories - those on a tight budget who look to optimize spending by combining carrier plans, and frequent travelers, who don't want to carry two handsets all the time.

Samsung Galaxy S Duos S7562 official images
Top-tier manufacturers have been trying to wrestle away the first group from white-box makers for a few years now, but only recently have they started to pay attention to the second one. Smartphones are only now starting to emerge that have a decent spec sheet to go with the extra SIM slot. Looking to avoid astronomical charges for data traffic in roaming does not necessarily mean that you want the cheapest device possible.
Enter the Samsung Galaxy S Duos S7562 - the smartphone that aims to deliver a solid smartphone experience, while juggling calls between a couple of SIMs. As usual we'll kickoff this review with a quick rundown of the smartphone's key strengths and most notable weaknesses.

HTC One X+ Review : Our Rating 9/10

Introduction:

The HTC One X+ is a decked-up version of the One X, which shipped as the first phone with a quad-core processor back in the spring, but arrived on US soil with a dual-core Snapdragon S4. With the One X+, both the US and international versions sport a 1.7 GHz quad-core Tegra 3+ processor.

The upgrade was necessitated by the competition going into the holiday season, and with the most generous internal memory amount from all flagships at launch, Android Jelly Bean, plus the upgraded processor and battery capacity, the One X+ can stand its ground against threats like the Galaxy S III or the Optimus G. Does the upgrade warrant the higher price, though? Read on to find out...

Microsoft Surface RT Review : Our Rating-8.5/10

Introduction:

Microsoft, as we know for a long time now, has always had a formidable presence in the computing space. Even now, they still command a sizable piece of the pie, but as we’ve seen, there is a stark shift in what people are using on a daily basis for their computing needs. A few years ago, everyone seemed intent on riding the wave surrounding netbooks, but as we’ve witnessed, it was short lived. Ultimately, Apple redefined the entire computing spectrum with the introduction with the iPad – and of course, the rest was history. Continuing to dominate the scene, consumers quickly realized the advantages that tablets have to offer over traditional laptops. And for a while there, Microsoft sat content in pushing forward with its usual computing platform offerings.

Thankfully, they too quickly realized how tablets are increasingly outpacing laptops – as they prove to have that killer combination of pricing and mobility to attract consumers. Interestingly, rather than following the same routine of just solely building its own tablet platform from the ground up, the Redmond based company is relying on itself to produce its own device as well – much like what we’ve seen with the Xbox and Microsoft Zune (and the Kin phones). Enter the Microsoft Surface, a sleek and ultra-modern looking tablet that’s gunning to make a charge in the competitive tablet market. More importantly, however, is whether Microsoft is able to soundly capture the embodiment of a highly usable tablet platform with Windows RT. Naturally, there’s a lot at stake riding on the back of the Surface – both from a hardware and software perspective.

Samsung ATIV S Review: Our Rating 9/10

Introduction:

Samsung ATIV S is quiet similar to Samsung's current Droid flagship, the undisputed champion Samsung galaxy SIII in terms of hardware specs, but with different operating system. So is Ativ S going to retain Samsung's top position in Windows OS market?? Find Out in this review..


Samsung's ATIV S is a strange kind of Windows Phone device. Not because it does anything wrong, but because it really stands out from the first batch of Windows Phone 8 devices. While Nokia and HTC are trying to come up with most lively and cheerful colors, Samsung has decided to go with the strict, business kind of look with the ATIV S, resembling some of the company's old Windows Mobile devices. But can “strict” and “business” go hand-in-hand with “Windows Phone 8” – a platform which Microsoft is desperately trying to market to consumers?

The ATIV S differs from the rest in the WP8 universe with one more thing – in a typical Samsung fashion, it offers a very large display, measuring 4.8 inches. Although there are other options with pretty sizable screens, none is really that big. But the typical Windows Phone customer may turn to be different from the Android one. The ATIV S is a WP8 smartphone that can tell us if Samsung will be able to repeat the tremendous success it has seen on the market for Android devices. Let us examine!

Sprint Flash coming soon with 4.5-inch screen, 12MP cam and 1.5GHz dual-core processor for $130

Remember the ZTE Flash? We won't blame you if you don't as it has been quite a while since we last heart anything about it. In fact, all we have is a leak dating back to July revealing most of the hardware specs of the device. But just a few minutes ago, an anonymous tipster slipped this under our door, which leads us to believe that the ZTE Flash is close to launch, and it will actually be known as the Sprint Flash.

The spy photos that we received confirm that the Sprint Flash will sport a 4.5-inch screen, presumably with HD resolution. A couple of cameras will also be in stock – a main one of 12 megapixels on the back, and a 1MP front-facing shooter. The processor inside the smartphone is most likely the Snapdragon S4, MSM8960, with two cores running at 1.5GHz. 1GB of RAM, 8GB of storage, and a 1,730mAh battery are also present on the specs sheet. Last but not least, the Sprint Flash will come with Android 4.0 out of the box, if the spy shots are to be trusted.

Unfortunately, the specific release date of the Sprint Flash is not being mentioned, but it appears to be scheduled to launch within the first half of November. It will be priced at only $130 on contract after rebate, or $450 outright. Oh, and by the way, a titanium Samsung Galaxy S II appears to be coming too.

LG Optimus G review: Grand Slam

Introduction (Our Rating- 8/10)

Designed to a flagship standard and powered by the latest in handheld computing, the Optimus G cannot hope for a warm welcome from rivals but is due every bit of their respect. LG is not asking for it - it's getting ready to earn it.
Early on this season, LG was looked upon to put the missing piece in the Android quad-core puzzle. It delivered that alright with the Optimus 4X HD, but were far from done. Their Optimus G completes what's nothing short of a grand slam, and does so with a flourish.

Samsung Galaxy Note II US review: The Beast Unleashed

Following closely the footsteps of its international sibling, the US Samsung Galaxy Note II takes on our review course. Just like its smaller brother, the Galaxy S III, the Samsung Galaxy Note II is launching across all major carriers.

Samsung Galaxy Note II US version official photos
The US launch of the Samsung Galaxy Note II represents a major shift in the company's product lineup across the Atlantic. Unlike the first generation Galaxy Note and, more recently the Galaxy S III, the second generation of the popular phablet didn't need a chipset transplant to swim across the pond. This means that users in the United States will have the pleasure of using the same hardware as the rest of the world. In the case of the Samsung Galaxy Note II we are talking an Exynos 4412 Quad chipset with four Cortex-A9 CPU cores.
Here goes the Samsung Galaxy Note II's full list of talents.