Xolo A500 Club Dual SIM Android 4.2 Smartphone

Here’s the newest member to Xolo’s dual SIM Android 4.2 smartphone line-up, the A500 Club. The handset packs a 4.0-inch 800 x 480 capacitive touchscreen OGS display, a 1.3GHz dual-core MediaTek MT6572 processor, a Mali-400 GPU, a 512MB RAM, a 4GB of internal storage, a microSD card slot (up to 32GB), dual SIM card slots, dual cameras (0.3MP front & 5MP rear), dual front-facing speakers, 3G, A2DP, GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth, a 1400mAh battery and runs on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean OS. The A500 Club is priced at Rs 7,099 (about $114). [Product Page]

Karbonn Titanium S9 HD IPS Android 4.2 Smartphone

Check out this newly introduced Android 4.2 smartphone ‘Titanium S9 HD IPS’ from Karbonn for the Indian market. The handset packs a 5.5-inch 720p HD IPS capacitive touchscreen display, a 1.2GHz quad-core processor, a 1GB RAM, a 16GB of internal storage, a microSD card slot, dual SIM card slots, dual cameras (5MP front & 13MP rear), 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, a 2600mAh battery and runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean OS. The Titanium S9 HD IPS will be available in India soon for Rs 19,990 (about $331). [Softpedia]

Clove UK Releases Sony Xperia M

The all new Sony Xperia M is now available for purchase in the UK via Clove. The handset can be yours for 194.99 GBP / $292 outright (first stock expected mid-August). In case you didn’t know, the Sony Xperia M packs a 4.0-inch 854 x 480 touchscreen display, a 1GHz dual-core Snapdragon processor, a 1GB RAM, a 4GB of internal storage, a microSD card slot (up to 32GB), a 5MP camera, NFC, WiFi, Bluetooth, a 1750mAh battery and runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS. [Product Page]

Telus Canada Releases White BlackBerry Q10

Telus Canada has released the white version of BlackBerry Q10 on their network. The handset can be yours for $199 with a new 3-year contract agreement or $700 outright. As a quick reminder, the BlackBerry Q10 packs a 3.1-inch 720 x 720 touchscreen display, a 1.5GHz TI OMAP dual-core processor, a PowerVR SGX544 GPU, a 2GB RAM, a 16GB of internal storage, a microSD card slot (up to 64GB), a dual cameras (2MP front & 8MP rear), a physical QWERTY keyboard, LTE, HSPA, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0 and a 2100mAh battery. [mobilesyrup]

HTC Desire 600 Dual SIM Android 4.1 Smartphone Hits India

HTC has just announced the availability of their new dual SIM Android 4.1 smartphone ‘Desire 600′ in India. The handset can be yours for Rs 26,860 (about $446). To refresh your memory, the Desire 600 packs a 4.5-inch 960 x 540 Super LCD2 touchscreen display, a 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 quad-core processor, a 1GB RAM, an 8GB of internal storage, dual SIM card slots, dual cameras (1.6MP front & 8MP rear), dual-band HSPA, tri-band GSM/EDGE, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, a 1860mAh battery and runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS. [Softpedia]

ZTE Open Firefox OS-Powered Smartphone

Check out this first Firefox OS-powered smartphone from ZTE, the ZTE Open. This low-end handset packs a 3.5-inch HVGA display, a 1GHz single-core processor, a 256MB RAM, a 4GB memory card in the box, a 3MP rear-facing camera, Here Maps (from Nokia), HSDPA, GPS and WiFi. According to Telefonica, the ZTE Open will be available in Spain starting July 2nd for 69 GBP (about $104) via Movistar stores. [Unwiredview]

Micromax A92 Canvas Lite Officially Introduced In India

Micromax has officially introduced their newest Android 4.1 smartphone ‘A92 Canvas Lite’ in India. Running on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS, the handset packs a 5.0-inch 854 x 480 touchscreen display, a 1GHz dual-core processor, a 512MB RAM, a 4GB of internal storage, a microSD card slot (up to 32GB), dual SIM card slots (GSM + GSM), dual cameras, GPS, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0 and a 2000mAh battery. The A92 Canvas Lite is available now in India for Rs 8,499 (about $142). [Fone Arena]

Samsung Galaxy Core Dual SIM Android 4.1 Smartphone Hits India

Samsung’s latest dual SIM Android 4.1 smartphone ‘Galaxy Core’ has finally arrived in India. The handset can be yours for Rs 15,690 (about $263). To refresh your memory, the Samsung Galaxy Core sports a 4.3-inch 800 x 480 touchscreen display, a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, a 1GB RAM, an 8GB of internal storage, a microSD card slot, dual SIM card slots, dual cameras (VGA front & 5MP rear), GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth, a 1800mAh battery and runs on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean OS. [Softpedia]

Logitec LPA-LA2-2610 Mobile Battery Charger

Here we have a new mobile battery charger from Logitec, the LPA-LA2-2610. This stick style battery charger comes with a 4 stage battery level indicator LED light, a USB connector, a micro-USB connector, a Lightning connector and a high-capacity 2600mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery. The LPA-LA2-2610 will start shipping from late June for 8,872 Yen (about $91) in black and white color options. [Product Page]

How to Turn your Cell Phone into a Wi-Fi Hotspot

Using the Wi-Fi system is by far the most popular way of surfing the internet. And why not when sitting at any place within the range of connection you can work with amazing speed. But what happens when you really do not have access to your internet, and you are on the move? Will you restrict yourself not using the internet anymore? All you need knowing how to use your cell phone as a hotspot and connecting it with your computer and travel smartly with your mobile gear. Following these steps you can turn your cell phone into a WiFi hotspot.

And if you are planning to buy new phone for better features and fast internet services, don’t dump your old phone in the trash can. Instead, recycle it to save resources and earn money for it. Many Organizations in the United States such as Pacebutler are at the leading edge of the cell phone recycling industry in America which buys consumer old phones and recycles it. You can read more to know about this veteran organization and its proven method for re-selling and recycling used cell phones.

Using Android Phones

1. Go to the PdaNet site and download specific software into your computer. This software will allow you get connected to your computer with your cell phone. Here, the Wi-Fi hotspot –the cell phone- will be connecting to the internet with a Bluetooth.
2. Using your android device, go to the Settings—-> Wireless and network—>Bluetooth settings and then to “Bluetooth” so that your android is discovered. Now green check on the button beside the “Bluetooth” option. Now in your computer choose “Bluetooth” so that you may see it and go to the option “Dial up Network”. Enter any number like 123 for the dial-up number.
3. Now get the app PdaNet on your computer from the android market. As soon as you run this on your device you will notice it in the app folder and this app will now allow your cell phone to be transformed as your hotspot.
4. Go to the PdaNet app, choose the option “Enable Bluetooth DUN” and select “Yes”. Now follow the instructions that come up. Now your device has been recognized by your computer, and this is how you have access to the internet with your Bluetooth.
5. Now for your internet connection the speed will be directly proportional to the network that you have on your android device. Edge or 4G is the best way to get connected because it offers a lot of signal strength and speed.

Using Blackberry Phones

1. The very first step will be downloading the driver Blackberry Desktop on your computer. This will let the PdaNet software to run your Blackberry as a hotspot and connect with a Bluetooth.
2. Go to options, select “Bluetooth” option in your Blackberry and now enable the features of Bluetooth. Choose “Options”, go down to where it shows “Dial up Networking” and then uncheck this option. Again go to the “Bluetooth” settings in your computer and now choose the option “Dial up networking”. Enter 123 when a window prompts for entering the number.
3. Download this app called the PdaNet. Your BlackBerry must be on the Android 4.2 OS or advanced and now run the app on your device. After this select “Enable Bluetooth DUN.”
4. Now go to the internet browser, and your speed of the internet will be same as your connection on the mobile.

Using an iPhone

1. Go to the Windows menu (in case of Windows OS) on the systems preferences (in case you have a Mac OS) so that your Bluetooth may connect your mobile to the computer via internet.
2. Choose “Internet Tethering” at the iPhone “Settings” option and follow the pop up messages that instruct. As soon as you have connected via Bluetooth you will see the option called “Now Discoverable.”
3. Choose “Use Device as a Network Port” in the iPhone settings and now choose “Add a New Bluetooth Device” in the Bluetooth settings of your computer.
4. Now go to the “Wireless iAP” icon and let the two devices get connected as soon as you are done the option-”Internet Tethering.”

BlackBerry Q5 – New BlackBerry Phones

BlackBerry Q5 Key features:

• QWERTY keyboard
• dual-core 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor
• 1GB of RAM
• 5-megapixel camera with 1080p HD capture
• 1.2-megapixel user-facing camera.
• 2100mAh battery (not removable)

This design seems to be controversial but I think it looks nice, especially with the wide choice of colours. The phone will be offered in red, white, black, or pink. For the emerging markets and even for younger people this phone makes a lot of sense.

Samsung Galaxy Pocket Neo To Hit UK In Mid-May

Samsung’s latest Android 4.1 smartphone ‘Galaxy Pocket Neo’ is finally making its way to UK in mid-May. This low-end handset packs a 3.0-inch 320 x 240 touchscreen display, an 850MHz single-core processor, a 512MB RAM, a 4GB of internal storage, a microSD card slot, a 2MP rear-facing camera, HSDPA, WiFi, Bluetooth, a 1200mAh battery and runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS. Unfortunately, there’s no word on pricing yet. [Unwiredview]

Xiaomi MI2S Android 4.1 Smartphone

Chinese-based company Xiaomi has just showed off their newest Android 4.1 smartphone called the MI2S. The handset sports a 4.3-inch 720p IPS touchscreen display, a 1.7GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor, a 2GB RAM, a 16GB/32GB of internal storage, dual cameras (2MP front & 13MB BSI rear for 32GB model or 8MP rear for the 16GB model), a 2000mAh battery and runs on Android 4.1 OS. The MI2S will retail for 2,299 Yuan (about $370) for the 32GB model or 1,999 Yuan (about $322) for the 16GB model. [Unwiredview]

HTC One Officially Introduced

HTC has officially introduced their latest Android 4.1 smartphone, the HTC One. Specs-wise, the One sports a 4.7-inch 1920 x 1080 Full HD Super LCD 3 touchscreen display, a 1.7GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 quad-core processor, a 2GB RAM, a 32GB/64GB of non-expandable internal storage, a 2.1MP front-facing camera, a 4MP ‘Ultrapixel’ rear-facing camera with Optical Image Stabilization, BoomSound stereo speakers mounted on the front, GPS, NFC, LTE, HSPA, WiFi, Bluetooth, a 2300mAh battery and runs on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean OS with HTC Sense 5. The HTC One will become available across the globe in March. [Unwiredview]

Charging Stand

Evergreen offers you their newest mobile charging stand ‘DN-84259′ which is designed specifically for your Galaxy S3 smartphone. Measuring 82mm x 67mm x 44mm and weighing 48g, this charging stand comes with a micro-USB 5V/1000mA output port and is backed by a 6-month warranty. The DN-84259 retails for just 999 Yen (about $11). [Product Page]

Sanwa 700-BTL011 Mobile Battery

Sanwa is bringing you their newest mobile battery, the 700-BTL011. Measuring W125mm x H185mm x D14.5mm and weighing 500g, this travel-friendly mobile battery comes with an aluminum housing, a 5 stage battery storage status LED light, one USB 5V output port, one DC 12V/16V/19V output port (switchable), one charging port and a high-capacity 16000mAh battery. The 700-BTL011 retails for 12,800 Yen (about $152). [Product Page]

AT&T To Launch Nokia Lumia 920 On November 11th

According to multiple sources, AT&T will launch the all new Nokia Lumia 920 on their network on November 11th. The handset is said to retail for $149.99 on contract. To refresh your memory, the Nokia Lumia 920 packs a 4.5-inch 1280 x 768 PureMotion HD+ display, a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, a 1GB RAM, a 32GB of internal memory, an 8MP PureView camera, LTE and runs on Windows Phone 8 OS. [Unwiredview]

Rogers To Release Nokia Lumia 920 Windows Phone 8 Smartphone

Nokia and Rogers today announced that the Nokia Lumia 920 will be exclusively available to Rogers’ customers in November 2012. As a reminder, the smartphone features a 1.5 GHz dual-core Qualcomm Krait CPU, which is combined with a 4.5-inch IPS TFT LCD display with a curved Gorilla Glass and an 8.7-megapixel PureView camera with optical image stabilization for still images and videos. It comes with a 32GB internal storage. [Press Release]

Motorola RAZR MAXX Hits Chile

You can now purchase the new Motorola RAZR MAXX in Peru via Movistar. The handset can be yours for $19.990 with a multimedia plan from $59.990 or for $369.990 with prepaid plan. To refresh your memory, the RAZR MAXX offers a 4.3-inch 960 x 540 Super AMOLED Advanced capacitive touchscreen display, a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, a 1GB RAM, a 16GB of internal storage, a microSD card slot (up to 32GB), a 1.3MP front-facing camera, an 8MP rear-facing camera, a 3300mAh battery and runs on Android 4.0 OS. [Softpedia]

Motorola MOTOGO! EX430 Hits Peru

The all new Motorola MOTOGO! EX430 has finally arrived in Peru. Customer can now purchase the handset through all major carriers across the country. In case you didn’t know, this feature-phone packs a 2.2-inch 320 x 240 display, a 50MB of internal storage, a microSD card slot (2GB card included), a full portrait QWERTY keyboard, a 2MP rear-facing camera, HSDPA (7.2Mbps), WiFi and a 910mAh battery. [Softpedia]