Rohit KVN

Articles by Rohit KVN

I am a computer engineer by qualification, but my interest lies in gadgets, especially smartphones and chose to become a technology reporter at International Business Times, India, where I get numerous opportunities to check out new smartphones first hand before they hit the store. It gives me immense pleasure when people ask me help them choose good phone.

I cover product launches, software installation tutorials, how-to-fix issues, bug detection and hardware issues and others aspect of smartphones.

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A man checks a map as he walks past an advertising of the new Sony Xperia Z at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona last week. (Credit: Reuters)

Sony Xperia ZL Gets Android v4.2.2 Jelly Bean Update

In the past few months, Japanese smartphone maker Sony has been rolling out firmware updates to older Xperia models. And now, 2013 device Xperia ZL has reportedly received the latest Jelly Bean v4.2.2 OS update. Jun 21, 2013
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Micromax's New Teaser Snapshot Hints Canvas 4's Innovative Screen Lock Feature

The new promotional picture of the Micromax phone seems to take a potshot at Apple, Android and BlackBerry smartphones, which have horizontal slide, swipe and button based screen un-locking techniques. The new picture tagline read as - "Slide, Swipe, Press to unlock....What's next?" hinting that Canvas 4 might come with an innovative screen un-locking feature, most probably a finger-print or a face-recognition based scanner. Jun 20, 2013

Micromax A116 Canvas HD vs. Intex Aqua i5: How do They Stack-up?

Micromax's flagship A116 Canvas HD handset still managed to remain as the most sought-after device in the market. But with the launch of the low-cost Intex Aqua i5 along with Intex's advertisement campaigns, it might pose a threat to the Micromax phone sales. Jun 20, 2013
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Nokia to Launch Quad-Core Smartphone Soon: Report

The benchmark site lists a Nokia phone with quad-core processor having Adreno 305 graphics engine (most probably a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 series based chipset) and display resolution of HD 720x1280p. It also shows Windows Phone 8 as its primary operating system. Jun 18, 2013

Karbonn Titanium S6 to Hit Stores in Mid-July for Less Than ₹20,000: Report

The Titanium S6 is reported to pack a Qualcomm based quad-core processor and run on latest Android Jelly Bean OS. It is also expected to ship with a stylus to browse on the big screen. When asked to reveal the price of the new Titanium S6 smartphone, Jain reportedly hinted that it will be priced under ₹20,000. Jun 17, 2013
A man checks a map as he walks past an advertising of the new Sony Xperia Z at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona last week. (Credit: Reuters)

Sony Xperia M to Hit Indian Markets Soon

Popular online shopping portal Infibeam has listed the mid-range Xperia M with 'Coming Soon' tag on its website with details regarding actual date of availability and price. Some UK online shops have already listed Xperia M on their website with a price tag of £227.99 (including VAT) around ₹20,700 in Indian denominations. Jun 17, 2013
A man checks a map as he walks past an advertising of the new Sony Xperia Z at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona last week. (Credit: Reuters)

Sony Xperia ZR Now Up For Grabs at ₹29,990

Popular e-commerce sites Flipkart and Saholic have begun selling the Xperia ZR sales for ₹29,000, whereas other retailers- India Times Shopping is currently taking preorders. Infibeam has listed the smartphone but the sales are yet to begin. Jun 16, 2013
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Lava Iris 504Q with Gesture Control Feature Launched for ₹13,499

Lava Mobiles seems to have taken a leaf out of Samsung Galaxy S4. Its new Iris 504Q smartphone comes with innovative motion sensor technology which enables users to take photos, browse through music player, and FM radio channels without the need to tap the display. Jun 16, 2013
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