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Apple working on iPhone with larger screen

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:24:46 GMT

Apple Inc plans to use a larger screen on the next-generation iPhone and has begun to place orders for the new displays from suppliers in South Korea and Japan.

Top 5 Ultrabooks in the market

Tue, 15 May 2012 13:02:20 GMT

If you are tired of carrying around your bulky laptop and a tablet just won't do, it is time to get yourself a sleek new 'ultrabook'. Let's take a look at the 5 best ultrabooks out there.

HTC officially launches Desire C

Tue, 15 May 2012 12:32:11 GMT

After a string of leaks over the past week, HTC has officially launched the much-talked about smartphone HTC Desire C with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. VIDEO INSIDE

Apple fixes Siri bug which named Nokia Lumia 'best smartphone'

Tue, 15 May 2012 12:18:52 GMT

Apple has fixed a bug that caused personal assistant app Siri to declare that Nokia Lumia 900 was the best smartphone ever.

Nokia 110, 112 low-end phones launched

Tue, 15 May 2012 11:39:44 GMT

Nokia launched two low-end smartphones on Tuesday, aiming to regain its footing in emerging markets.

Leaked: Nokia 305, 306, 311 full touchscreen phones

Tue, 15 May 2012 11:32:35 GMT

If recently uncovered photos are to be believed, Nokia seems to be still working its S40 mobile platform for its first full touch-screen mobile phones - Nokia 305, 306 and 311.

Amazon aims to launch front-lit Kindle

Tue, 15 May 2012 06:10:22 GMT

Amazon.com Inc will launch new versions of its Kindle e-reader and tablet, including a monochrome e-reader with front lighting. The world's largest Internet retailer is aiming to have the new e-reader in stores in July.

Software piracy costs record $63.4 billion in 2011

Tue, 15 May 2012 05:52:30 GMT

Software piracy cost the industry a record $63.4 billion globally in 2011 with emerging economies listed as the main culprits, an annual study said Tuesday.

Criminals go phishing

Mon, 14 May 2012 19:43:27 GMT

Police say cyber criminals are constantly trawling the net in search of unsuspecting victims, and keep upgrading their modus operandi. Puja Changoiwala writes.

Samsung unveils Windows phone, Omnia M

Mon, 14 May 2012 09:36:26 GMT

While the buzz around Galaxy S III is yet to subside, Samsung has released Omnia M, its next Windows Phone handset. The company didn't reveal the price and date of launch.

First Look: Pic taken by Google glasses

Mon, 14 May 2012 06:46:47 GMT

Google has released the first official picture taken with its 'Project Glass' techno-glasses - hi-tech specs that 'layer' computer information over the world. The image was designed to display the kinds of moments people could capture if they didn't have to fumble for their camera.

Baidu to launch new smartphone next week

Fri, 11 May 2012 08:46:52 GMT

Baidu Inc, China's largest search engine, will launch a new smartphone partnership next week, that will see the smartphone use an upgraded version of its mobile operating system.

The definitive guide to buying an e-reader

Thu, 10 May 2012 12:33:03 GMT

The indulgence of reading has been transformed with the advent of eBook readers. These intuitive gadgets are replacing books with engaging experiences and broad access to the written word. If you are still debating on the device that best fits your need, read on.

HP unveils new ultrabooks and ‘Sleekbooks’

Thu, 10 May 2012 09:50:45 GMT

HP has added new ultrabooks and a pair of sleekbooks to its ever-expanding portfolio of thin laptops. The new HP ENVY notebooks come equipped with various new features.

Gadget round-up: Galaxy S III, HP Envy Spectre

Thu, 10 May 2012 07:40:57 GMT

High-tech product releases announced this week include the Samsung Galaxy S III, the HP Envy Spectre XT, the world’s first smartphone for seniors, a waterproof Android smartphone, and a tough camera from Olympus.

Blackberry unwraps Curve 9320, India launch in June

Wed, 09 May 2012 13:04:26 GMT

Just over a couple of weeks after launching the first BlackBerry 7.1 OS device in India, Research in Motion (RIM) announced on Wednesday the launch of its second smartphone in the Curve category: the Curve 9320.

Out with it!

Wed, 09 May 2012 11:43:55 GMT

Technology gets outdated the minute it hits the market. Here are a few devices that were in vogue not too long ago

Pocket-friendly: Best smartphones under Rs. 20,000

Tue, 08 May 2012 10:03:47 GMT

Every other day, we hear about a company releasing a premium smartphone, but not all of us can afford to buy them. Fortunately there is no shortage of good smartphones under this price barrier. Here's a look at some of the mid-range smartphones.

Now, find out who Googled you!

Sat, 05 May 2012 06:10:49 GMT

Google is not just about improving your general knowledge about the world, it is also about Googling a potential employee or that cute neighbour next door. If you are keen to know who took the pains of Googling you, there's help at hand. A new start-up promises to tell you when, where and how someone searched for you online.

Samsung Galaxy S-III to hit Indian markets soon

Fri, 04 May 2012 14:33:33 GMT

The much-awaited Samsung Galaxy S-III smartphone, which was unvieled here last evening, is expected to hit the Indian markets soon.

Apple to use Liquidmetal technology in next iPhone

Fri, 04 May 2012 09:30:29 GMT

Apple plans to use a Liquidmetal technology, a new alloy, in its ''breakthrough product'', one of its inventors has revealed.

Gadget round-up: Sony’s first ultrabook, Nokia 808 PureView

Fri, 04 May 2012 08:50:22 GMT

High-tech product releases announced in the past two weeks include Sony’s first ultrabook, Samsung’s desktop replacing laptop, the Fitbit Aria WiFi Smart Scale, the Nokia 808 PureView, and Jawbone’s Big Jambox wireless speakers.

Galaxy S III: Samsung unwraps latest rival to iPhone

Thu, 03 May 2012 19:51:05 GMT

The South Korean technology group, which overtook Finnish company Nokia as the world's biggest cellphone maker earlier this year, said the new Galaxy SIII model would go on sale in some markets in late May and around the world from June.

Tips: Protect your computer from hackers

Wed, 02 May 2012 06:44:38 GMT

In the last decade, cryptography researchers have shown that even the most secure-seeming computer is shockingly susceptible to attack.

Jawbone releases 'Big' speakers for smartphones

Wed, 02 May 2012 05:56:16 GMT

Jawbone began rolling out an even louder version of its portable wireless speakers, which have caught fire among smartphone and tablet users.