Teracom launches tablet starting at Rs. 3,999 on MTNL network

Chinese brand Haier, perhaps better known for household appliances than mobile devices, has revealed a series of Android-powered tablets and a smartphone ahead of consumer electronics fair IFA in Berlin. The Chinese brand has unveiled two tablets and a smartphone ahead of IFA, marking the first time Haier has introduced its mobile devices to Europe.

The two tablets -- the Mini Pad711 and the Maxi Pad1012 -- both run Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich; the Mini Pad711 boats a resolution of 1024x600 and measures 7 inches, while the Maxi Pad1012 has a resolution of 1024x768 and measures 9.7 inches; both devices haave a Cortex-8 processor b/g/n Wi-Fi and 8GB or storage (expandable with microSD).

On the smartphone front, Haier has unveiled the Haier-Phone Pad5511 which clocks in at 5.3 inches with a 940x540 display, 4GB of storage, an 8MP camera and runs on Android (the exact version of which has not yet been specified). These specifications put the Haier smartphone very much in the mid-range, mid-performance bracket.

Two of the biggest announcements in the smartphone tablet world expected at this year's IFA are the unveiling of Samsung's next-gen tablet /smartphone hybrid the Galaxy Note 2 and Sony's high-end smartphone the Xperia SL.

Teracom launches tablet starting at Rs. 3,999 on MTNL network

Telecom equipment maker Teracom today launched three tablet PCs in partnership with state-run operator MTNL.

"In partnership with MTNL, we are launching three models of 'Lofty' tablet with high-end model priced at Rs. 10,999 and entry level model is for Rs. 3,999," Teracom Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Arora told reporters.

The high end model of the tablet has built in 3G SIM and can be used for making phone calls as well, he added.

The other models of Lofty tablets are Wi-Fi enabled and support 3G dongles.

"We have thoroughly tested these tablets and believe that our customers should like it," MTNL CMD AK Garg said.

Under this partnership, MTNL will offer 10 GB data usage (internet) on its 3G network to customers buying Lofty tablets. All these tablets are built on Google's Android platform.

"The 10 GB can be used for period of first two months," MTNL Executive Director A K Bharagava said.

The Lofty tablets will be sold through MTNL Sanchar Haat in Delhi along with Teracom stores.

"We will make this product available at more than 500 retails outlets, including MTNL Sanchaar Haat," Teracom Director Rajeev Venkat said.

Motorola Phone Is Said to Have Edge-to-Edge Screen

Motorola Mobility’s next mobile phone, due to be unveiled at an event with Verizon Wireless next week, will feature an edge-to-edge screen and work with LTE networks, a person familiar with the product said.

Motorola Mobility, which Google Inc. (GOOG) acquired in May, has scheduled a Sept. 5 press conference in New York with Verizon, the largest U.S. wireless carrier. The phone, which is expected to go on sale later this year, will run a version of Android, said the person, who asked not to be named because the details haven’t been released.

The phone would be the most high-profile product debut for Motorola Mobility since the company was purchased by Google for about $12.5 billion. The model also would be one of the first full-screen phones in the U.S., meaning it uses the entire front of the device as a display. The approach maximizes the screen viewing space by eliminating the black frames or bezels around the display.

Motorola Mobility is counting on new features to help stand out from an increasingly crowded smartphone field.Apple Inc. (AAPL) is preparing to introduce a redesigned iPhone on Sept. 12, according to two people with knowledge of the plan. Nokia Oyj, meanwhile, is planning to unveil its first phones running Microsoft Corp.’s Windows 8 on Sept. 5.

Brenda Raney, a spokeswoman for Basking Ridge, New Jersey- based Verizon Wireless, declined to comment, as did Jennifer Erickson, a Motorola Mobility spokeswoman.

LTE Speeds

Google, based in Mountain View, California, acquired (GOOG) Motorola Mobility to shore up its intellectual property and support its Android operating system, which the phone manufacturer was already using. The new phone will run Android and take advantage of the network speeds offered by Verizon’s LTE technology, the person said. Verizon has the largest U.S. network running LTE, or long-term evolution.

Google shares (GOOG) rose 0.9 percent to $687.62 at 11:33 a.m. in New York. The stock had climbed 5.5 percent this year through yesterday. Shares of Verizon Communications Inc., the co-owner of Verizon Wireless, advanced 0.3 percent to $42.90. They are up 6.6 percent in 2012.

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The Chinese fake iPhone 5 even before its release: May arrives Goophone

One of the most memorable gags' La Loca history of galaxies 'joked with the speed with which the pirates acted: the film was already hacked before being released. For a case of like find next and highly anticipated iPhone 5 : imitation is on the street before the official product itself.

The invention is called Goophone and has been created from the photos, videos and data that have been filtered slowly through the network's own iPhone, and has made ​​several days ahead of the release of her inspiring, imitating its metal casing two tones. In fact, we even have a video which shows how it exits the assembly line. The truth is that it gives the trick perfectly.

If you are interested, this Goophone i5 has a screen of 3.5 inches, a resolution of 940 x 640, a 5 megapixel camera and a 1.3 front. Fewer details have processor and where you can get. In any case, we know that Apple fans are not satisfied, let alone with an imitation. The rest ... well we do grace us with one. Or not?