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[nitin_k]

Moto G 16gb Dual GSM @ 14,500 /- on Flipkart
Moto G Price in India - Buy Moto G Black 16 GB Online - Motorola: Flipkart.com

 

[Iron Rock]

seems to be a brilliant vfm phone, neat features,vanilla android 4.3 no crass - good hardware at micromax prices- google surely has a mighty strategy going behind this.

Gurrala , check this phone out it might just change your life

 

[Gurrala74]

^^My phone need is not that urgent, I need to make a choice between a phone and tab.

 

[dharmesh]

google surely has a mighty strategy going behind this.

Small correction. now lenovo.

 

[Iron Rock]

Ahh right yes escaped my mind google patent trolling affairs with Motorola

 

[nitin_k]

Moto G gets Android 4.4 KitKat in India

NEW DELHI: Motorola has started rolling out the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update to the Indian variant of Moto G, the company's budget Android smartphone (Review).

The 230.7MB update (on the 16GB version of the phone) brings Google's latest mobile operating system to Moto G which was launched on February 6 in India. The update includes a new phone dialer application and integrates SMS/ MMS capabilities with the Google Hangouts apps.

The update also adds new photo editing options to the Gallery app, including new filter effects, the ability to draw on photos, advanced cropping and adjustments to colour, exposure, and contrast among others.

It also adds support for printing photos, Google Docs, Gmail messages and other content via WiFi, Bluetooth and hosted services such as Google Cloud Print and HP ePrinters.

Moto G owners who don't receive a notification about the update can check for it through the phone's Settings. After tapping the "Settings" icon, they need to tap on "About phone" and tap on "System updates." They can then select "Download" after receiving a prompt to download and install the update.

Moto G, which was launched last week in India, is being sold exclusively by ecommerce retailer Flipkart. The phone sports a 4.5-inch screen with a 720p resolution. It is powered by a Snapdragon 400 quad-core processor running at 1.2GHz. The device comes with 8GB and 16GB storage options and has 1GB RAM. The primary camera can shoot images in 5MP, while the secondary camera is 1.3MP.

Moto G gets Android 4.4 KitKat in India - The Times of India

 

[Arijitb]

I have several question about Moto G, Any TAI member Moto G Owner here please reveal the fact.

1. Size of the OS partition which borrowed from 8/16GB mass storage ? If it exists ?
2. Is there any limitation/restriction implied by manufacturer to install all the app in that OS partition , not possible to move the available in-built mass storage 8/16GB.
3. Hope there is a formatting feature (if things goes wrong) for 8/16GB storage without hampering the OS functionality ? Like those phone which got MicroSD card and user can able to simply format the MicroSD card.
4. Moto G supports USB OTG (On-The-Go)...Maximum compatible USB OTG pendrive ? Can it support 32gb or bigger pen drive ? Is it support exfat file system (formatted drive) ?

 

[Raja]

Facebook buys WhatsApp for $16 billion

 

[Petroholic]

I have several question about Moto G, Any TAI member Moto G Owner here please reveal the fact.

1. Size of the OS partition which borrowed from 8/16GB mass storage ? If it exists ?
2. Is there any limitation/restriction implied by manufacturer to install all the app in that OS partition , not possible to move the available in-built mass storage 8/16GB.
3. Hope there is a formatting feature (if things goes wrong) for 8/16GB storage without hampering the OS functionality ? Like those phone which got MicroSD card and user can able to simply format the MicroSD card.
4. Moto G supports USB OTG (On-The-Go)...Maximum compatible USB OTG pendrive ? Can it support 32gb or bigger pen drive ? Is it support exfat file system (formatted drive) ?

I can answer your questions but only partially.
1 16 GB comes with user available 12.92 GB.So I think rest is the OS partition you are talking about
2 Didnt understand what you meant fully but you can install any number of apps in the 12.92gb available to you
3 You can always do factory reset from the settings
4 32 gb and exfat system dont know. But it detects the 16GB one within seconds. Dont think 32 gb will be any problem

 

[Raja]

Meet the BlackBerry Z3: a Stylish, 5” All-Touch BlackBerry 10 Smartphone Designed for Customers in Indonesia and later globally .

BlackBerry Z3 Features

BlackBerry Hub – The ever present BlackBerry Hub lets you access all your work and personal email, BBM™, text messages, social media updates and notifications in one place, with the ability to “peek” into the BlackBerry Hub from anywhere, so you’re always only one swipe away from what matters to you. The Hub can be customized to identify priority messages and to filter the message list by various criteria that you can then activate with a simple pinch gesture.

BBM – BBM on the BlackBerry Z3 smartphone includes all the latest features of the popular mobile social network, customized for Indonesians. You get BBM voice and video chatting with Screen Share and support for BlackBerry Natural Sound, letting you hear nuances and variations in tone in a BBM Voice chat, and making the conversation sound like you’re in the same room. BBM Channels features a variety of Indonesian channels as well as a package of BBM stickers that have been specially designed by an Indonesian artist.

BlackBerry Keyboard – The BlackBerry Keyboard learns what words you use and how you use them, then offers them up to you so you can type faster and more accurately. It gives you the best Bahasa Indonesia typing experience on a touchscreen, complete with multi-language support that lets you type in up to 3 different languages at the same time.

Time Shift & Story Maker – The BlackBerry Z3 smartphone’s astonishing Time Shift camera feature lets you capture a group shot where everyone is smiling with their eyes wide open. You can also use Story Maker to bring a collection of photos and videos together, along with music and effects, to produce an HD movie that you can instantly share on YouTube.

BlackBerry 10 Browser – The BlackBerry 10 browser sets the industry benchmark for HTML5 performance on smartphones, and is incredibly fast, with fluid and responsive scrolling and zooming. The browser includes many advanced features, supports multiple tabs, lets you browse sites privately, includes a reader mode, and integrates with the platform for easily sharing content. You can even save web pages for later viewing.
Instant Previews & Reply Now – Be more timely and responsive with Instant Previews that bring BBM, SMS and email message to you no matter what you are doing on your BlackBerry Z3 smartphone. You can even reply to your BBM or SMS messages in any app, or swipe to the BlackBerry Hub to respond. If you get a phone call that you can’t answer right way, you can instantly silence the call and send a Reply Now response through BBM, SMS or email to let the caller know you’re busy.

Fast, Easy Sharing – The BlackBerry Z3 smartphone learns how you share and who you share with, helping you reduce the number of steps and amount of time it takes to get your files, photos, or documents to where they need to go. Touching “share” in any app provides suggestions on who and how to share your files based on who you’ve shared with in the past, and the feature only gets smarter the more you use it.
FM Radio – The new BlackBerry Z3 includes a built-in FM radio. You can listen to local FM stations, which does not require any network connection.

Meet the BlackBerry Z3: a Stylish, 5

 

[nitin_k]

Here is why BlackBerry Z10 is a killer offer at Rs 17,990

BlackBerry flagship smartphone, the Z10, is now available as a limited period offer of Rs 17,990. That is almost a 60 per cent cut on its launch price. The offer is open for the next 60 days.
Running the latest BlackBerry 10 OS version 10.2.1 and with the best touch keyboard in the market, the Z10 is a good buy at this price. But you will have to live without the popular apps on other platforms, BlackBerry’s biggest pain point.
However, with the new OS you have the option of sideloading any Android app. So look at this phone as a top-end Android phone a mid-level price, with the added security and mail features of the Blackberry. Yes, this could be one of the best smartphone deals in the market at the moment.
Announcing the price cut, BlackBerry India MD Sunil Lalvani said: “BlackBerry has a vast and loyal user base in India and we’re keen to provide these consumers with the unique communication experience that BlackBerry 10 offers. This commemorative offer puts the BlackBerry Z10 at Rs 17,990 and will ensure users are able to enjoy the cutting edge experience of a full-touch device combined with a revolutionary operating system – all at an attractive price point.”
The BlackBerry Z10 has the latest BlackBerry 10 atOS version 10.2.1, that supports Hinglish and Hindi typing and Android apps. it runs on 3G and 2G plans without a special BlackBerry Plan. The phone has a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor with 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage, and an expandable memory card slot that supports up to 32GB of additional storage. Plus, there is a superb screen, NFC (near field communications) and BBM service voice and video chats. Now get that in an Android phone for Rs 18,000.
The beleaguered Canadian smartphone company must be hoping that a lot of its loyal user will upgrade to the new phone with this offer.

Here is why BlackBerry Z10 is a killer offer at Rs 17,990 | The Indian Express | Page 99

 

[Raja]

At MWC 2014, the dual camera system that might be featured in the HTC One's successor - the M8, was demoed. As you may have noticed from leaked images of the phone, there are two cameras on its back, in addition to a front camera, which suggests there may be a new camera system coming. We now learn that the companies behind the system in question are none other than Qualcomm and camera design house Corephotonics.

The new system will make use of two photo sensors - possibly 2MP and 4MP, and a pair of lenses that features a standard wide angle lens and a tele lens for long focus. Computational photography algorithms will use combined imaging data from the two sensors to create superior photos and give additional photographic options.

For example, in the MWC demo, the system managed to achieve up to 15x optical zoom compared to 3x digital zoom. The CEO of Corephotonics confirmed that the system can create depth-of-field effects and change the focus of the photo after it's taken.

All of this has definitely piqued our interest in HTC's upcoming 2014 flagship. But will three cameras and extended photography options be enough to make the millions of Galaxy S5 buyers regret their purchase? Or there are more tricks up the company's sleeves? We will learn on March 25 at HTC's official event.

 

[Raja]

Above article can be read at phone arena and pocket -lint.

 

[codename47]

Samsung Galaxy S5 launched on 24th feb 2014, a night before.

Features are as below

Size: 142 x 72.5 x 8.1
5.1-inch FHD Super AMOLED display (1920 x 1080 resolution)
2.5GHz quad-core processor
2GB of RAM
16/32GB of memory
microSD support up to 64GB
16-megapixel camera with UHD 4K video recording at 30fps and various software features
2.1-megapixel front-facing camera
LTE Cat 4 (150/50Mbps) support802.11 a/b/g/n/ac HT80 MIMO (2×2) Wi-Fi
Bluetooth 4.0 BLE/ANT_USB 3.0
2800mAh batteryIP67
Dust and Water Resistant
Fingerprint scanner
Android 4.4.2 KitKat with various software features on top including Ultra Power Saving Mode,
Download Booster,
S Health 3.0,
Quick Connect,
Private Mode,
Kids Mode



Phone specs are as

 

[Raja]

The BlackBerry Z10 sale in India pays off with all stock sold! | CrackBerry.com

BlackBerry in India had reduced the price of the Z10 and Q10 to celebrate them trading for ten years in the country. It seems that it was a rather good move as the Z10 sold out completely!

BBIN have reported that sales of the Z10 were three times greater than expected, with some stores selling over 300 devices, now meaning that walk in customers are having to place pre-orders until the stock is replenished.

It sure looks like BlackBerry made the right decision in India. Whether we see more regions follow suit with a price drop remains unknown, but from where I'm sitting it makes sense for BlackBerry to shift Z10 stock prior to the Z3 launching.

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http://nypost.com/2014/03/01/blackberry-hot-yes-heres-how-they-did-it/



Remember the old, stodgy Research in Motion? Now forget it.

Bad old RIM, renamed BlackBerry in 2013 for its signature product, has taken a deep drink from the fountain of relevance. But it’s investors who are feeling refreshed: Since Dec. 9, shares have spouted 70 percent.

What has to make it all the sweeter is that RIM was nearly driven out of business largely due to the juggernaut of Apple’s iPhone — and Apple has dropped 6 percent in that same period.

What a difference a new year (and new CEO John Chen) can make. In an amazingly brief time, BlackBerry has revolutionized its image from maker of increasingly irrelevant phones to creator of more innovative devices and cutting-edge software — even outmaneuvering the formidable Microsoft.

Just last week, word got out that Ford is seriously mulling switching from Windows to BlackBerry’s QNX for its next-generation Sync system.

Also last week, at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, BlackBerry introduced a new roster of phone products.

All in all, it’s quite a transformation. To accomplish it, BlackBerry seems to be following a classic blueprint.

“Usually, these [endangered] companies have to break some glass,” said Michael Holland, who heads the New York money-management firm Holland & Co. and is frequently a TV financial guest. “I look for an indication that the company and its management have seen the light and now understand how to re-pop the company and the stock with new ideas.”

And Holland has seen the process at work before. “It was done at IBM when [Louis] Gerstner took over,” he said.

In BlackBerry’s case, pundits had been hammering the theme of Apple’s and Samsung’s gadgets leaving BlackBerry’s in the dust when it came to innovation.

The solution? “A company needs to show it has a new approach, and that it can improve in its marketing, product offerings and image,” Holland said.

Investors seem to agree that the new BlackBerry has more than met that standard.