Monday, September 23, 2013

Buying a Tablet? Get to know it First

Mainly Tablets offer productivity, entertainment, adaptability, a longer battery life along with a host of new features on the go and these USPs become the device’s prime growth drivers. Developers are also reacting on the feedback for this device and are building creative applications.

Tablet is an interesting concept and arguably the fastest growing device in terms of user engagement, in India and globally. However, there are a few things that users should consider while buying a tablet.

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Why Apple launches iPhone 5s and 5C

Amidst all the rumors and whispers, Apple has launched two new flagship smartphones, the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5C. Rumors about most of the specifications were bang on and the event literally had nothing new to showcase.

How was the event a let down:
  • iPhone 5 will be obsolete and replaced by the 2 new phones - India just started buying iPhone 5. This is a FacePalm moment.
  • iPhone 5s is for the niche market with a high grade aluminum body - Cheers. But at a high price.
  • iPhone 5C with a plastic body is mostly for Asia-Pacific market - Which means China ONLY. In any case, the price still remains close to INR 45,000/-
  • We knew what is coming in 5s and 5C and we are not impressed
  • iPhone in vibrant colors - Sheer Stupidity. We liked it earlier for the professional-cum-elegant look.
  • iPhone 5s - in Gold?? - Priceless...
  • Nokia added to the fun and late event chaos with its tweets taunting Apple (read more below)