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Apps drive smartphones that make them grab attention
Apps are the real heroes of the mobile revolution, not specs or brands.

Take a look at top apps for your Apple iPad
Apps have become so much a part of our digital lives that what we have on our device often shows the kind of person we are.
Take a look at Apps for iPhones
All the specs touted by the phones might make great reading, but they would all come to nought without the applications to ensure a good user experience.
Useful apps for Windows phones
Take a look at Windows Apps available.
Useful apps for your computer
Apps are no longer limited to the smartphone or tablet, even your desktop can acquire some.
Useful apps for Symbian phones
Useful apps for Symbian phones
Have a BlackBerry phone or PlayBook? Check out these apps
As someone said, apps are the new gadget. These small computer programs enable your mobile phone, or your tablet to do a lot more than these devices are basically made for.
Apps to make your Android phone more capable
Smartphones always manage to steal all attention with their extra-large screen sizes and hyperactive innards, but the brains of these devices are the apps that run on them.

2012-05-01

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Mobiles

Review: Nokia 808 PureView

The Nokia 808 PureView is a top notch camera phone, but it also promises an unparalleled music experience.

Review: Samsung Galaxy Y Pro Duos

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The secret of a smarter smartphone lies in what it has within its covers. Processors, connectivity and multimedia capabilities are some of its main strengths.

Review: Nokia 603

Nothing bad about the device but why not spend a bit extra and get Nokia Lumia 710?

Review: Portronics Phoni

Available in black and red, the Phoni is lightweight and comfortable to hold but can't be used while walking around or driving.

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Choice

Review: HTC One X

HTC is back with the One X, which combines the best of technology - a mean piece of hardware - with the best software around, offering an awesome experience for the user.

Launch Pad

Sony Xperia S launched at Rs 32,500

Sony's first dual-core processor smartphone has a bright 4.3-inch display, with a 12 MP auto focus camera. Read on for other latest launches.

Test Bench

Review: Intex Sound Bar Home Theatre System

High on sound quality, low on options.

Review: Epson PictureMate 245

The PictureMate 245 is aimed at offering a hassle-free photo prining experience using which one can do innovative things.

Review: Canon Pixma E500

The E500 is good at printing and also manages to scan documents quickly. Overall a good printer for a home or small office setup.

Review: Sony Bravia HX925 LED TV

Don't look any further if you like big and don't mind the price.

Review: Sennheiser HD 449

Clear sound, but a bit too soft.

ZYNC Z990 review

Decent tablet, but Micromax Funbook is a better deal.

Review: Reliance CDMA Tab

On paper, this seven-incher looks exactly like the Reliance Tab for GSM subscribers. But once you use it, the differences are apparent.

Review: Western Digital TV Live

If you are stuck with an old colour television which you do not want to get rid of, or just bought a flat screen TV which you later discovered was not that smart, the Western Digital TV Live might be the gadget for you.

Review: Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K750

Good looking, easy to use and environment friendly, but seriously overpriced.

Review: Canon Ixus 125 HS

Good, handy option if you are looking for a mid level digital camera.

Review: Samsung WB150F

The digital camera is finally breaking free of the shackles that bind it to a computer. The point-and-shoot now has Wi-Fi as a built-in feature, letting users email photos or upload them directly to Facebook without the need to plug it into a computer. The Samsung WBI50F is among the first Wi-Fi-enabled cameras to hit the market.

Review: Ford Fiesta Powershift Automatic

A comfortable ride guaranteed. Plus the joys of the latest auto technologies.

Help

Best mobile phone under Rs 13,000

I want to buy a mobile for under Rs 13,000. I have shortlisted the Nokia C5-03, Samsung Galaxy Y, Samsung ACE, Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini and Xloud. But I am confused about which one to buy.

Level Up

Classic games ride on tablets for a comeback

The board games of our childhood are not dead-the tablet has given them a new lease of life.

Living Tech

Mobile devices catch up on sound

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Bit Rate

A flow of global news in pacy bits

Computing

How to hide your data from prying eyes

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Best photo editing tool for iPad

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Windows 8: What's new in it

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Digital Life

Emerging techs for wireless sharing of data

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Letters

Letters to the Editor - May 2012

G&G readers write back to the editor of the magazine, sharing their valuable feedback.

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