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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Computex 2013: Acer Unveils 5.7-Inch Liquid S1 Smartphone

Acer Liquid S sports a mammoth 5.7-inch HD screen having 1280x720p display resolution and runs on Android v4.2 Jelly Bean OS powered by a 1.5GHz MediaTek quad-core processor. It packs 1GB RAM, 8GB internal memory which can be further expanded via microSD card. Jun 3, 2013

Google Nexus 4 vs. Apple iPhone 5: How Do They Stack Up?

After Nexus 4's debut, arch-rival Apple is struck down hard over lower iPhone demand in price-sensitive markets like India. Even though it had already placed attractive EMI and smartphone exchange schemes, Nexus 4 comes with pure Android stock OS and considering its other specifications, it is touted as the best buy among high-end smartphones. Jun 2, 2013
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BlackBerry Q10 QWERTY Smartphone to Debut in India on 6 June

Last week, the Indian arm of BlackBerry had announced that the QWERTY smartphone Q10 will soon hit the market along with teaser snapshots. Now keeping true to its promise, the Canadian company has reportedly begun sending press invites for the Q10 launch which is scheduled in New Delhi on 6 June. Jun 2, 2013
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LG Optimus L5-2 Single-SIM Variant Now Available for ₹10,499

The single-SIM Optimus L5-2 variant features the same specifications as that of its dual-SIM sibling. It sports a 4.0-inch IPS WVGA screen with 800x480p display resolution and runs on the Android mobile OS v4.1.2 Jelly Bean powered by a 1GHz single-core processor. It packs 512MB and 4GB internal memory which can expanded up to 32GB via microSD card. Jun 2, 2013

Lava Launches Low-Cost 3G Tablet PC E-Tab Xtron+ for ₹6,990

Noida based company Lava on Friday launched the low cost 3G tablet PC E-Tab Xtron+ in India. It now is now available at the online shopping mart Flipkart.com for ₹6,990. The company is giving away attractive incentives such as free 'Vedic Maths' package worth ₹4,000 from Meritnation.com and free 'Career Booster' package and 20-percent discount on courses offered by Edukart.com. Jun 1, 2013
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Lenovo Launches Touch-Based IdeaPad Laptops Z400 and Z500 for ₹47,900 Onwards

IdeaPad Z400 sports a 14.0-inch backlit LED 10-point multi-touchscreen with 1366x768p HD display resolution and runs on the Windows 8 Pro OS. The device will be powered by the third generation Intel Cores series processors. On the other hand, IdeaPad Z500 sports a 15.6-inch backlit LED touch screen with HD resolution. Apart from the bigger screen, Z500 packs pretty much the same features as that of Z400. Both come with up to 1TB memory storage and 1.0-megapixel (720p) HD web camera. May 31, 2013
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HTC One 'Google Edition' Sales to Begin in June for $599

HTC One 'Google Edition' variant will come with pure Android stock OS v4.2.2 Jelly Bean with unlockable bootloader and pack 32GB internal memory. Other features such as physical form and display resolution will remain the same sans the UI (User-Interface) HTC Sense, which will be replaced by Android's own UI. May 31, 2013
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Sony Rolls Out v4.1 Jelly Bean Update to Xperia S, SL and Acro S

After the faux pas by the French arm of Sony last week, the Sony Mobile division has officially announced the availability of the Android v4.1 Jelly update for Xperia S, Xperia SL (LT26ii)and Acro S(LT26w). The company also confirmed that Xperia Ion will get the OS update soon. May 31, 2013
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LG Optimus G Pro to Hit Indian Market in June

Consumer electronics major LG on Thursday said that the big screen Optimus G Pro smartphone would hit major markets of Asia in June, beginning with Hong Kong and later in India, Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia and other regions by next month. May 31, 2013
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Samsung Slashes Galaxy S4 Price to ₹40,300

Samsung Galaxy S4 made its India debut only a month ago with a price-tag of ₹41,500. Now, the company has officially slashed the price to ₹40,300, bringing joy to middle-class Indian consumers. May 29, 2013
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Sony Xperia Tablet Z Officially Launched for ₹46,990

Sony has confirmed on its official Facebook page that the new Xperia Tablet Z is now available at exclusive Sony stores in major cities across India for ₹46,990. As an introductory offer, Sony is offering premium leather tablet case worth around ₹2,990, an additional 16GB microSD card inside the tablet for free, and six month EMI scheme with zero percent interest rate. May 29, 2013
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Samsung to Debut Galaxy S4 Mini on 20 June: Report

The Wall Street Journal, citing a source familiar with Samsung plans, revealed that the 'Galaxy S4 Mini' is expected to be among several other devices that will be unveiled at a London event hosted by Samsung on 20 June. May 29, 2013