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IBall Aura 2b is one of the latest mobile phone launched by the company that is a dual SIM compatible device that features dual standby as well and operates on GSM 900/1800 MHz of frequency.

The phone comes packed with 2.8 inches of TFT resistive touch screen that supports 240 X 400 pixels resolution and features 3 Active screens. For social networking freaks the phone provides access to Facebook so that they can stay updated with their friends even on the go.

There is 1.3 MP camera present in IBall Aura 2b that features dual LED flash that along with digital zoom is capable of taking acceptable quality images as well as videos. Other multimedia options include multi format music player, FM Radio with background playback, video player and games.

Connectivity options of the phone include GPRS, Bluetooth with A2DP, USB port and WAP browser. The presence of 1000 mAh of battery in the phone provides talk time of around 7 hours and standby time of 500 hours. Storage space will not be an issue with IBall Aura 2b as its microSD card slot facilitates external memory expansion by up to 16GB.

Additional specifications of the phone include dual LED torch light, mobile tracker, conference call, English/Hindi language support, SMS based VAS applications and others. The phone will be available in colour option of White with Black and Red.

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This week saw the unveiling of Samsung’s flagship new handset, the Samsung Galaxy S3. Following last month’s announcement that Samsung have overtaken Nokia as the world’s largest mobile manufacturers – they shipped 93 million phones in the first quarter of 2012 – the S3 looks set to cement their position as market leader. It also lands a considerable blow to their nearest smartphone rival, the Apple iPhone 4S.

Apple’s next release is thought to be the iPhone 5, but this isn’t expected until the end of summer at the earliest. This means the iPhone 4S will have to hold its own against the mighty Samsung Galaxy S3 deals for the best part of 2012. But has the current iPhone got what it takes to compete with Samsung’s new smartphone behemoth?

Under The Hood

A quick look at internal specs show just how powerful both handsets are. Running on a 800 MHz dual-core Apple A5 processor, and with 512 MB of memory, the iPhone 4S has impressed us with its smooth user experience, fast processing speeds, and ease of multitasking. It would appear, however, that the dual core processor may soon be out-dated, as quad-core processors begin to infiltrate the smartphone market. The Samsung Galaxy S3 is at the forefront of the quad-core revolution, packing in a 1.4 GHz quad-core processor to make it one of the most powerful smartphones on the market. The Galaxy S3’s 1GB of memory also trumps the iPhone 4S’s 512 MB, making it both powerful and lightning fast. Weighing in at just 133g, all this power is concealed in a package that is 7g lighter than the iPhone, meaning you can carry around one of the most powerful smartphones in the world, without even noticing it’s in your pocket.

Does Size Matter?

The success of Samsung’s recent smartphone/tablet hybrid, the Samsung Galaxy Note proved one thing – smartphone users like a big screen. From games to browsing to watching videos, people like to see their multimedia on large shiny HD display. Samsung have taken note (no pun intended), and beefed the Galaxy’s screen from the 4.3 inches of the S2 up to an impressive 4.8inches for the S3. The screen itself has been pushed closer to the edge of the handset, resulting in a much larger display without drastically increasing the size of the phone, and dwarfing the 3.5 inch display of the iPhone 4S.

As well as the size of the screen, a pin sharp HD resolution also adds to the desirability of any smartphone, and both handsets hold their own in this particular arena. The awesome Retina display of the iPhone 4S packs in a 326ppi pixel density, which offers a screen as clear as crystal. Not too far behind is the Samsung Galaxy S3, with a 306ppi pixel density on its new Amoled screen (for any acronym fans, that stands for Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), which also offers a striking HD display. With the both handsets offering such stunning visuals, the sheer size of the Galaxy S3’s screen really does make the most of its high resolution display, and we’ll be surprised if the new iPhone doesn’t appear with an extra inch or so in the screen department.

You Talkin’ To Me?

No cutting-edge smartphone is complete without its own array of unique features and innovations. The main talking point of the iPhone 4S was the inclusion of Siri, which utilises voice recognition software to carry out a range of functions, as well as using the phone’s internet access to answer questions spoken by the user. Committed to keeping up with the neighbours, The Samsung Galaxy S3 comes with a new voice activation interface dubbed as S Voice. While this may not be as advanced as Siri, it does allow spoken instructions to activate many of the phone’s functions, such as playing music, sending texts or emails, and taking photographs.

But the Samsung Galaxy S3 doesn’t just know when you’re talking to it, it also knows when you’re looking at it. The 1.9 megapixel front camera also comes with eye-recognition software, which means that the phone won’t lock or go dark so long as it can see you’re looking at it. Whether this will turn out to be a useful innovation or a battery draining annoyance remains to be seen, but it proves that Samsung are committed to staying on the cutting edge of smartphone advances. Read on how the Apple iPhone 5 technology may change everything.

Head to head

With the Galaxy S3, Samsung have proved once again why they’re dominating the smartphone market, and have delivered a product that will be valuable in retaining their crown. The Galaxy S2 was one of the bestselling handsets of the past year, and we’ll eat our quad-core processor if the S3 doesn’t follow the same trend. With a range of impressive specs and new innovations, the new iPhone release later this year has a lot to live up to if Apple are to match the high benchmark set by Samsung with the Galaxy S3.

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Karbonn has recently announced its latest mobile phone called Karbonn KT81 that will come along with decent list of specifications.  This phone will prove to be a great choice for all the music lovers, as Karbonn has entered into a deal with Dolby Laboratories so as to include the Dolby sound in this latest mobile phone.

Karbonn KT81 will support dual SIM GSM compatibility and will come in bar form factor. There is 3.2 inches of capacitive display in the phone that supports basic resolution along with 65K colours for bright contents. The screen of the phone also features Haptic touch interface.

In order to capture all your special and memorable moments, the phone comes loaded with 3.2 MP camera that supports 2048 X 1536 pixels resolution. The presence of FM radio enables the user to enjoy their favourite radio station no matter wherever they are.

Connectivity in the phone is provided through options of Bluetooth with A2DP, GPRS and USB port. There is Li-ion 1000 mAh of battery in the phone that supports talk time of around 6 hours and standby time of 500 hours. Additional specifications of the phone include microSD and T Flash card slot, torch light, image viewer, organiser, calendar, 3.5mm audio jack, video player and others.

Karbonn KT81 will come in black colour and the price of the phone is expected to be around Rs. 5000.

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The ongoing IPL Cricket fever seems to have taken the entire country in its grip and in the same row, iBall has recently announced the launch of its latest mobile phone called iBall Sporty 4 that is specially designed for the cricket lovers as it comes in the shape of a cricket bat.  This phone supports dual SIM GSM compatibility and sports 2.4 inches of bright display.  For capturing images of all special moments, the phone comes packed with 1.3 MP camera that features digital zoom along with multi shot mode.  For providing connectivity with other compatible devices, iBall Sporty 4 features Bluetooth with A2DP whereas its WAP browser along with GPRS enables internet connection.  Storage space will not be an issue with this phone as its microSD card slot facilitates external memory expansion by up to 16GB.

There is 1000 mAh of battery present in the phone that provides talk time of around 6 hours 10 minutes, standby time of 300 hours and music playback time of around 6 hours 30 minutes. Additional specifications of iBall Sporty 4 include miniUSB and video recording. The phone also comes packed with pre loaded special cricket games so as to enhance the overall experience of the cricket lovers.

iBall Sporty 4 will be available in the market for Rs. 1999.