Samsung Omnia M smartphone at Rs 18,650

Samsung has announced the launch of the Omnia M smartphone, which is the company's latest smartphone running Windows 7.5 operating system.

The Samsung Omnia M comes with a price tag of Rs 18,650, however, the phone is available on the Samsung India eStore for Rs 16400. Besides, various e-commerce sites including Snapdeal.com and Flipkart.com are selling the Omnia M smartphone for Rs 15,900.

The phone has a 4-inch Super AMOLED touchscreen. Powered with a 1GHz processor, the device is touted to offer fast web browsing experience and smooth multitasking. The phone comes with a 1,500mAh battery.

The Samsung Omnia M has 384 MB RAM and an internal storage space of 4 GB. It sports a 5 megapixel camera with LED flash and VGA front camera.

It is the first Windows phone that comes with ChatOn, Samsung's unique cross-platform communication service, which allows group chat, rich messaging, fun content sharing and buddy interaction.

The device offers a tile based Metro User Interface which provides a panorama view to its users.
With the launch of this smartphone, Samsung now has a range of 21 smartphone models priced in the range between Rs 7,350 to Rs 42,500.

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London 2012 Olympic beach volleyball cheerleaders to get jazzy

Every session at the Olympics will be jazzed up with mood-setting videos, music and lighting but nothing will dwarf the sporting spectacle, London 2012 chiefs said. Beach volleyball will see dancers perform during the matches. Here's a look at some dancers preparing for the matches.

Dancers rehearse their performances for the London 2012 Olympic beach volleyball matches at the main court at the Horse Guards Parade in London.

Dancers rehearse their performances for the London 2012 Olympic Beach Volleyball matches at the practice facility near to Horse Guards Parade in London. 

Dancers rehearse at the London 2012 Olympics beach volleyball venue in central London.

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Samsung updates Galaxy S III to avoid ban

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 7.7 is already facing a European sales ban after a German court ruled that it did in fact closely copy the design of Apple’s iPad. The South-Korean tech giant has now gone into defensive mode to ensure that its prize, flagship smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S III does not suffer the same fate.

Samsung Galaxy S III

Samsung has pushed out a new OTA software update for the international Galaxy S III/ Billed as a “stability” update by Samsung itself, the new software actually strips local search functionality from the Ice Cream Sandwich smartphone, just as Samsung has been doing with versions of the Galaxy S III in the US.  


This update will mean that search results in S III’s S-Voice won’t include local search results.

This change is partly because of the upcoming trial against Apple in the US which is due to begin on Monday.

Previously Apple had alleged that Google Samsung Nexus smartphone which had a “Quick Search Box” was violating Apple’s patent.

The Quick Search Box which searches through search multiple sources gives results via a single interface similar to Apple’s voice-assistant Siri. Apple has said that this is a patent infringement.

Samsung’s move to remove local search results from the S III seems to a be preemptive move to ensure that Apple does not bring the same charges against its smartphone.

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Essential beach accessories

Beach weather is right around the corner. When you head to the beach or pool, you need more than just a swimsuit and a towel; you need accessories as well. Beach accessories should be functional and chic as well. Here are four essential beach accessories that every woman needs.

Straw tote bag

Straw totes are a hot choice for spring and summertime. At the beach, they can hold all your essentials and withstand the elements. Looking for room straw bags with nautical designs. A straw bag can take you from the beach to a summer date without missing a beat.

Aviator sunglasses

 Aviator sunglasses, and they should be your choice too. Aviators manage to be classic and trendy at the same time. This season metal framed aviators are hot with lenses in shades of red and purple.

Oversized beach hat

Before you head out for fun in the sun, put on a wide-brimmed hat to protect your face and scalp from the sun's harmful rays. An oversized floppy beach hat has an aura of glamour about it that you'll love. Beach hats can be made of straw, or cool cotton. White hats are going to be very trendy on the sand this summer. A hat can't protect your whole body, of course, so be sure to bring the sunscreen.

Floral cover-up

Cover your swimsuit when you get out of the water with a floral print cover-ups that can double as a sundress. You'll be able to go from the sand to seaside party without having to change. Add a pair of flat thong sandals embellished with stones or colorful jewels.

Perfect swimsuit fit

For many women, swimsuit shopping can feel very defeating. Oftentimes women grab the first thing they see, or stick with the same old style year after year.

Part of the reason it's often so diffucult to find the right swimsuit is because swimsuits come in XS, S, M, L, XL instead of our specific bra sizes. Thank goodness something was finally done about this! The gals at Intimacy Bra Fit Stylists have come up  woman-friendly way of fitting so that you can identify what styles look  (and fit!) best on your body type. Look for additional features like slimming silhouettes with adjustable leg lines and tummy control to help women feel extra confident.

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3 simple exercises for a flat tummy

Don't want to end up injured or exhausted? Don't overdo things on the workout front. Instead, aim for a brisk 20-minute walk every day to burn fat, plus do the following exercises to help tone your abdominal muscles.

Bicycle crunch: Lie down with your back pressed onto the floor. Bring your hands behind your head. Starting with your legs bent at a 45-degree angle, bring the right knee into the chest while straightening out your left leg. At the same time, rotate your top half so your left elbow goes to your right knee, then switch to the other side. Repeat for one minute,three times a day.

The boat: Sit on the floor, with your knees bent and feet flat and tilt back, extending your legs so your body forms a right angle. Pull your abs in to balance. Extend your arms at shoulder height past your knees. Hold for five slow breaths and return to your starting position. Repeat five times a day.

The plank: Lie face down then lift yourself up on to your toes and forearms, with your elbows bent at 90 degrees. Keeping your core muscles - your stomach and bottom — tight and your legs straight, hold for 10 seconds. Repeat three times a day, gradually building to 40 seconds each.

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Canon EOS M: The brand’s first mirrorless camera

Canon EOS M is here! The first mirrorrless camera made by Canon is designed for videographers and photographers of all levels.

Although the price and release date of the camera has yet not been made official, it is widely speculated that the camera would be priced somewhere around Rs 44,500. After its October launch in US, the camera may soon hit the Indian markets by the end of this year.

Other details

The camera has 18 MP APS-C sized CMOS sensor

Has a 3-inch touchscreen

DIGIC 5 processor and a hybrid autofocus

Comes loaded with two new lenses –the pancake EF-M 22mm f/2 STM kit lens and the optional EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens. 

It ranges from 100 to 6400 but can be extended upto 12800 or 25600

It comes with a 1040k-dot LCD display

It has a full-sized hot shoe at the top for external flash.

EOS M utilizes Canon's Hybrid CMOS AF system to deliver fast autofocus speed for both video and photos. 

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Monsoon proof smart phones

Scared of using your mobile this monsoon? Or are you one of those who often drop their handset? Don't worry, there are many phones that are not only water resistant but are also protected from dust and shocks.
Even if you are careful about your handset, these handsets are recommended for the Indian climate, soaking in sweat and dust. Moreover, with these phones you can click some of those amazing pictures that you can only get when you're out in the middle of the rain.

Motorola Defy Plus

This handset comes with a 3.7 inch display which is water and scratch resistant. Besides, it is dust proof as well. Otherwise too it has very good specifications including a 1GHz processor, Android 2.3 operating system, a 5 megapixel rear camera with LED flash, and a 1650 mAh battery.

Motorola Defy Plus also has 32 GB of expandable memory along with 2 GB of internal storage, WiFi, WiFi hotspot functionality, Bluetooth, micro USB and other common Android features.

It is available in the market for around Rs 14,000.

Motorola Defy Mini

This is the younger cousin of the Defy Plus, but gives good protection from water and dust like its predecessor. It has a 3.2 inch capacitive display and notably comes with dual SIM functionality.

The Motorola Defy Mini has Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system, a 600 MHz processor, 3 megapixel rear camera with LED flash, 0.3 megapixel front camera, 1650 mAh battery, expandable memory up to 32 GB, WiFi, Bluetooth etc.

The phone is available for around Rs 12,000.

Sony Xperia Go

The Xperia Go has a rugged design that makes it durable and water resistant. It comes with a scratch resistant mineral glass display and meets industry standard IP (Ingress Protection) rating 67 to fight off dust and the effects of water immersion.

The device can be submerged under water for up to 10 minutes without its insides getting damaged. Xperia Go comes with a wet finger tracking system that allows it to be used in extreme weather conditions as well. You can watch a video review of the phone here where we have really washed the handset thoroughly!

Xperia Go features a 3.5 inch Reality display with 320 x 480 pixel resolution and a four point sensitive touch input system. Xperia Go is based on the older Android Gingerbread operating system but the company promises the Android Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade in times to come.

Sony Xperia Go comes with a 5 megapixel main camera but misses out on a front camera; so no video calling. It is powered by a 1 GHz dual core processor along with 512 MB of RAM and 8 GB onboard memory for smooth operation.

Motorola Razr Maxx

At more than Rs 30,000, this is the costliest phone in the list. Like the others, it also provides protection from water and dust. It has a 1.2 GHz dual core processor, 1 GB RAM, 16 GB of internal memory along with a slot for expandable memory of 32 GB, and Android 2.3, which is upgradeable to Android ICS.

Motorola Razr Maxx comes with a 4.3 inch screen and has an 8 megapixel rear camera along with a 1.3 megapixel front camera, 3300 mAh battery, WiFi, Bluetooth etc.

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Pantel launches Android ICS tablet for Rs 4,999

Pantel T-Pad IS701C is based on Android 4.0 and comes with 7 inch screen and 1GHz processor. It supports WiFi and also 3G but through a dongle.

Pantel Technologies, which launched its tablets earlier in partnership with BSNL, has added a new low cost tablet to its arsenal. Called the Pantel T-Pad IS701C, the new Android tablet is priced at Rs 4,999.

But given a lot of criticism about the delayed delivery of its tablets earlier, Pantel will sell this tablet through retail stores also apart from selling it though BSNL network which is also offering special plans with Pantel tablets.

The new tablet comes with a Cortex A8 1GHz processor and a 7 inch 800X480 pixel based TFT LCD capacitive multi-touch screen. The device comes with the Ice Cream Sandwich Android operating system (OS).

The Penta T-Pad IS701C tablet is a WiFi device with 3G USB dongle support. It has a host USB 2.0 port and an additional micro USB port and a 0.3 megapixel front camera.

The company claims that the tablet offers six hours of battery back-up. The tablet has a 512 MB DDR III RAM, with an internal storage of 4 GB (expandable to 32GB). The device comes with a 720p HDMI port.

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Yamaha signs leading Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone to endorse its scooter

Yamaha Scooters has made a name for itself with their range of motorcycles with Bollywood heartthrob John Abraham as its brand ambassador. Now, as the company gets ready to foray into the Indian Scooter Market they have signed up Bollywood diva Deepika Padukone to star in their new scooter commercial. Ms. Padukone is well known for her feminine and vivacious outlook to life and is hence an ideal choice to project Yamaha Scooters while specially targeting the under 24 year female population.

Ms. Padukone will be starring in these scooter commercials and along with her on-screen appeal to the youth in the country will bring out the sporty and stylish scooter in a better light. Besides this, Padukone's status in the film industry matches positioning of Yamaha Scooters in the two wheeler industry.

Initially Deepika Padukone will endorse Yamaha Ray which is a stylish, sporty and cool bike which will surely appeal to its younger segment of buyers who also relate to Deepika's sense of style, beauty and cool attitude on screen and off screen. The company is targeting young Indian woman and expects this segment of customers to form their core buyers for their Yamaha Ray and other such scooters which may be launched in the future.

India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd.

Yamaha made its initial foray into India in 1985. In August 2001, Yamaha India became a 100% subsidiary of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd, Japan (YMC). In 2008, Mitsui & Co., Ltd. entered into an agreement with YMC to become a joint-investor in the motorcycle manufacturing company "India Yamaha Motor Private Limited (IYM)".

IYM operates from its state-of-the-art manufacturing units at Surajpur in Uttar Pradesh & Faridabad in Haryana and produces motorcycles both for domestic & export markets. With a strong workforce of more than 2,000 employees, IYM is highly customer-driven and has a countrywide network of over 400 dealers. Presently, its product portfolio includes VMAX (1,679cc), MT01 (1,670cc), YZF-R1 (998cc), FZ1 (998cc), Fazer (153cc), FZ-S (153cc), FZ (153cc), SZ, SZ-X & SZ-R (153cc), YZF-R15 Version 2.0 (150cc), SS125 (123cc), YBR 125 (123cc), YBR 110 (106cc) and Crux (106cc).

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LG launches Optimus 4X HD, L5 and L3 in India

LG has announced the launch of three new smartphones in India - Optimus L3, L5 and 4X HD. The Optimus L5 and 4X HD run Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, while the Optimus L3 runs Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) operating system.

The LG optimus 4X HD is powered by a 1.5 GHz Quad core- Tegra3 processor, and has a 4.7-inchTrue HD IPS display with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels. The phone has a 2150mAh battery, which is said to be the largest amongst quad-core smartphones. It has an internal memory fo 16GB. The phone sports an 8 megapixel auto-focus camera with Flash. The LG Optimus 4X HD is priced at Rs 34,990.

On the other hand, the LG Optimus L5 has a 4-inch screen with a resolution of 320x480 pixels and a 5 megapixel camera. The phone is engineered with an 800 MHz processor. The Optimus L5 is priced at Rs 13,199.

The LG optimus L3 has a 3.2-inch screen and a 3 megapixel camera. It has a screen resolution of 240x 320 pixels. The phone is powered by an 800 MHz processor. The LG Optimus L3 is priced at Rs 8,895.

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