Samsung launches Galaxy SIII @ Rs 43,180

Samsung on Thursday launched Galaxy SIII, the company's flagship phone in India. The phone that is powered by the latest version of Android called Ice Cream Sandwich has an MRP of Rs 43,180. However market price is expected to be lower by a few thousands rupees.

It comes in two colours. The white model will be available immediately. According to the company the pebble Blue version has been delayed. It will come to the market in a few weeks time.

Samsung announced Galaxy SIII at a press event in London in early May. The phone has a 4.8-inch Super AMOLED screen with aresolution of 720P, 1GB RAM, 16/32GB storage with a slot for microSD card, 8MP camera with burst mode, zero shutter lag and backlit sensor, 2,100mAh battery, Wi-Fi, 3G and Bluetooth. The phone weighs 133 grams and has a thickness of 8.6mm.

Galaxy S3 runs on Ice Cream Sandwich, the latest version of Android operating software. However, the default user interface of the OS is TouchWiz Nature UX, a custom skin prepared by Samsung.

Samsung, which started selling Galaxy range of phones in 2010, has emerged as the biggest Android phone maker. In fact, helped by the sale of Galaxy Note and Galaxy S2, the firm recently became the largest phone vendor in the world, ending Nokia's 14-years reign at the top. According to IDC, a market research firm, Samsung shipped 93.8 million phones in Q1, 2012 compared to 82.7 million phones shipped by Nokia.

In smartphone category, the firm ousted Apple from the top position. It shipped 42.2 million smartphones compared to Apple's 35.1 million iPhones. Apple, however, continues to be the world's biggest smartphone maker in terms of profit.
Source:TOI

Samsung Galaxy SIII prebooking starts in India

For all those eagerly waiting for Samsung's Galaxy SIII, here's good news: Samsung India has starting taking pre-orders for smartphone on its e-store. 

Surprisingly, though the company has started booking for Samsung Galaxy SIII, it has still not revealed the smartphone's pricing. Samsung is asking consumers to pay a fixed sum of Rs 2,000 to get in the queue for the device. The listing on Samsung India's e-store also promises all consumers an assured gift with every pre-order. 

Incidentally, the terms and conditions don't offer a cancellation option if you change your mind. According to terms and conditions on the side, "At the time of launch, an email will be exclusively sent to customers who have pre-booked their Galaxy S III on the eStore, informing them of the availability of the Galaxy S III." 

Samsung announced Galaxy SIII at a press event in London recently. The phone has a 4.8-inch Super AMOLED screen with a resolution of 720P, 1GB RAM, 16/32GB storage with a slot for microSD card, 8MP camera with burst mode, zero shutter lag and backlit sensor, 2,100mAh battery, Wi-Fi, 3G and Bluetooth. The phone weighs 133 grams and has a thickness of 8.6mm. 

Galaxy S3 runs on Ice Cream Sandwich, the latest version of Android operating software. However, the default user interface of the OS is TouchWiz Nature UX, a custom skin prepared by Samsung. Media reports suggests Samsung Galaxy SIII to launch in June in India at a price tag of Rs 38,000 (MRP). Source:TOI.IT

Bharti Airtel launches 4G services in Bangalore

 Bharti Airtel has launched broadband wireless access (BWA) services based on 4G technology in Bangalore followed by the recent inaugural launch of the services in Kolkata. Airtel has also introduced 'Smartbytes' for 4G -- thus allowing customers to buy these add-on packs and use 4G services even after exhausting their monthly data limits.

"As seen the world over, the total data usage is exploding and is doubling each year to grow to nearly 3.6 hexabytes by 2014. With the launch of 4G, India will move from being a follower in technology to matching the world in this domain," said Sanjay Kapoor, chief executive officer (CEO) - India and South Asia, Bharti Airtel.

The service was inaugurated by Karnataka Chief Minister DV Sadananda Gowda. A successor to the 3G and 2G families, 4G is expected to be five times quicker than 3G services. It would offer services such as high-definition mobile TV and video conferencing. Airtel, which had bagged BWA spectrum in four telecom circles -- Kolkata, Maharastra, Punjab and Karnataka -- for Rs.3,314.36 crore in 2010, selected Chinese telecom equipment maker ZTE to manage its services in Kolkata.

The other players are yet to announce plans to rollout 4G services.

As part of an introductory offer by Airtel, customers subscribing to 4G services will now be given a cash back for the dongle -- thus bringing device-cost to customers zero and paving way for mass adoption of 4G services.

Airtel 4G is now also available in an all new 30 GB pack priced at Rs 2,999.

Via : timesofindia.indiatimes