With the hunger for processing power growing exponentially defying Moor’s Law over time, top in the line processor manufacturers begin to showcase their product line up for years to come. Nvidia launches its next generation GPU, Volta, that promises a memory bandwidth of around 1 TB/sec which is almost 4 times its current flagship GPU being shipped. Volta uses DRAM directly mounted on top of the GPU, just separated by a layer of silica substrate. The two layers are directly connected by drilling through the silica. Though no details about the price and exact date of availability are revealed yet, Nvidia says that they are aiming for a 2016 launch.
Thanks to crowdsourcing platforms like Kickstarter and Indigogo many aspiring smartphone accessory makers are actually able to turn their dreams into reality. Last month we covered about Alcohoot that claimed to be a low cost high grade breathalyser and now a campaign showcasing another breathalyser, Breathometer, took off on Indigogo with a goal to raise $25000 raise much more than that in less than a week after kicking off. Breathometer is an accessory that can be attached to the 3.5mm jack of the iPhone, accompanied by its iPhone app will help drinkers to monitor their blood alcohol level and alert if it exceeds the limit. Drinkers can now be safe by avoiding to drive if their blood alcohol limit is beyond permissible limits.
Apple seems to have made it a point that you load yourselves up with all iProducts now! The company already rules your music, video and telecom experience, and further extended its product support into fields of productivity and entertainment. iPods have your ears covered with best music experience while you are completing your presentation on the go on your iPad just because your boss called on the new iPhone 5 and reminded you to reach on time along with your work. Now, how about an iDevice that keeps on head on that time edge, allowing you to transfer your data through-in and out via Bluetooth and if you forget to carry your iPod, then no worries! The watch keeps you entertained with your playlist. The iWatch is coming on its way to make the jobs done on a nanoscale. [click to continue…]
Another rumour has now turned into a reality. Although it was expected that Apple would most probably bump the storage capacity of iPad 4, but it was not known that it would do that as early as next week. Yes, starting from February 5, Apple would also sell an 128 GB model of iPad with Retina display on its stores. The basic model (Wifi) would sell for Rs 49,900, whereas Wifi+cellular model would sell for Rs 56,900 in India.
As per the press release, many intensive tasks are now done on the iPad including the editing of AutoCAD documents. Infact, 85% of the global companies are now deploying iPad for the testing purpose around the world. There are more than 10 million iWork users who edit variety of documents on the go could use more storage capacity with this launch. In a nutshell, users would be able to do much more work with the next generation of computing device without caring about the storage. [click to continue…]
Nokia is finally out with its latest Windows Phone offering, the Lumia 920. The Nokia Lumia 920 is selling for Rs 36,500 In India (check latest price) and the same now carries the fate of Nokia’s mobile future. Powered by the latest Microsoft Windows Phone 8 OS, the Lumia 920 features wireless charging, full HD capabilities, a 1.5GHz processor and a 4.5″ full touchscreen.
The highlight of the Lumia 920 of course is the Optical Image Stabilization 8MP camera that reduces shake when shooting action videos, brilliant low light still photos and ability to use the touchscreen with gloves on. Nokia is leaving no stone unturned in touting the camera capabilities of the 920, however the harsh reality remains, the OS that this product ships with isn’t upto the mark yet. It lacks the customizations of Android or the apps strength of iOS. At Rs 36,500, the Lumia 920 is a bit more expensive than the iPhone 4S and somewhat close to the iPhone 5. [click to continue…]
It’s pretty much known that Apple distributors in addition to carrier partner like Aircel and Airtel would launch iPhone 5 in India today. Recently, they have unveiled the special offer (Postpaid and Prepaid) plans for their users who would be able to use these plans with their iPhone 5. On the other hand, Aircel which is another carrier to sell iPhone 5 hasn’t unveiled their plans for iPhone 5 yet.
The Airtel Postpaid plans for iPhone 5 starts from Rs 300, Rs 500, Rs 800 and Rs 1000. For Rs 300, users would get 200 MB of 3G data , 300 local+national SMS and 500 local minutes. Whereas, for Rs 500, you would be able to get 500 MB of 3G data, 400 local+national SMS and 900 local minutes. Also, for Rs 800 and Rs 1000 , you would get 1200 MB of 3G data, 500 local+national SMS, 1400 local mins and 30723 MB of data, 600 local+national SMS, 1500 local minutes respectively. [click to continue…]
A few days after confirmation by Ingram Micro that the Apple iPhone would be going on sale starting November 2, we now have confirmation from both Airtel and Aircel that the device would go on sale on the same day. Both these operators have started taking preorders for the latest version of the apple iPhone. Airtel and Aircel have both updated their websites with an option to preorder the device. The price of the base 16 GB version starts at a whopping 45,000 while the top of the line 64 GB model will cost you a monumental Rs.59,500.
Apple has went fast, very fast with the iPad. In less than 9 months With all eyes on an iPad Mini, Phil Schiller went on stage to first reveal the new generation iPad with a 9.7″ screen. Apple has been known to refresh iPhone and iPad models on a yearly cycle, clearly that is now broken. We would speculate that Apple wanted to avoid competition jumping over them in the tablet market and hence the iPad 4th gen shows up so soon. Here are some major changes that comes with the 4th Gen Apple iPad: [click to continue…]
Undoubtedly, it’s pretty much known that India is not the priority for Apple. They have always considered China above India when it comes to launch their devices including iPhone. Apple devices owners have complained about this significant delay on it repeatedly. But even if the product is launched way before the expectations, it hasn’t been priced correctly due to the intervention of carrier partners.
Recently, a report from BGR.in suggests that iPhone 5 would be launched in India on October 26. They have confirmed it from multiple sources and according to them, this is day billions of Indians have been waiting for since iPhone 5 has been announced. Also, it’s pretty much expected that the price of iPhone 5 would reach beyond Rs 48,000. Hence, it’s very much unlikely that it would replace the prices of iPhone 4S which has lately seen a price drop in India. [click to continue…]
Apple is finally out with the 2012 iPhone mode, called ’5′. After months of speculation and wait, the next-gen God phone is real. Almost all of the iPhone 5 was leaked or known to all and the only surprise was leaks it self. Apple calls the new device ‘the biggest thing to happen to the iPhone, since iPhone’. And I think that is accurate. Very accurate. Let’s first take a look at the iPhone 5.
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Gone is the Glass back and in comes Aluminium. Apple has put out a new design, but the overall structure of the device remains constant. It wouldn’t be wrong to assume that Apple iPhones are now akin to MacBook Pro in terms of design, at maturity point, with minimal changes. The ones who feel that the design hasn’t changed since the iPhone 4 are perhaps too used to seeing new designs in the mobile market, the same probably isn’t true for notebooks and this perception might be a bit of a problem for Apple. The newness that the iPod line-up usually manages is missing. Yet, the iPhone 5 to me is a new design, looks as good as ever and ships with a larger screen.
The camera remains constant at 8MP with a new panorama mode, volume keys, home button and power button stay. The only other structural change is the 3.5mm audio jack moving to the bottom of the device alongside a new ‘Lightening’ port. [click to continue…]
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