BlackBerry App World Reaches 3 Billion Downloads

Blackberyy makes the neat little landmark i.e. 3 Billion app have been downloaded from the blackberry app world. The company has taken to its Inside BlackBerry blog to commemorate the occasion, saying it busts the myth that there aren't enough apps for RIM's smartphones and PlayBook tablet.
The three billion total has been reached in 1,172 days, which averages out at 2.5 million a day.
However, the news RIM will be most pleased is the increased download activity, with the first billion downloads taking four times longer than the third.
The app store also now has over 90,000 apps for download which is a pretty small figure when you take into account theWindows Marketplace which hit 100,000 apps last month and it’s been around for a shorter time period.

And of course the 3 billion downloads is nothing compared to Apple’s 25 billion or Google’s 20 billion – but it does show that there are enough apps on the BlackBerry App World to generate that many downloads so it’s not too bad. However, if RIM doesn’t bring its A-game to the table (especially in the US) with BlackBerry 10, you can be pretty sure that people aren’t going to stick around long enough to increase that download counter significantly.

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Nokia Launched its Lumia 610 in Indian market

To extend its market share Nokia launched its new Nokia Lumia 610 for its Indian users at the Price of just ₹12,999  Nokia already has Lumia 800 and Lumia 710 for consumers in India.
Vipul Mehrotra, director-smart devices, Nokia India, told "The smartphone will introduce Windows Phone to a new generation of smartphone users," with its target buyers who have budget restrictions. "It is designed to appeal to a more youthful audience purchasing their first smartphone and motivated by the opportunity to keep in touch with friends, family and all the latest information," he added.

The phone comes equipped with 800 MHz processor and 8 GB of internal storage and features 3.7-inch display and a 5MP camera, banked upon latest version of Windows Phone 7.5, and also is preloaded with Nokia's suite of experiences including Nokia Maps, NokiaDrive and Nokia Transport. In addition to that, it has over 1,00,000 apps to choose from, the built-in Microsoft Office app and Xbox Live is too made available on this averaged priced smartphone.

Warner Bros has partnered with Nokia to promote its upcoming movie Dark Knight Rises and has presented with exclusive movie contents on Nokia 610.
Nokia, with the launch of its new product is trying desperately to recapture the lost grounds; it currently holds only just over a quarter of the market. Samsung is highest over 40 percent market share.

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Samsung comes with its New Galaxy Chat with QWERTY keypad

Now days all the companies as switched to touch screen mobile phones but interestingly Samsung comes with its new latest Android smartphone, the Galaxy Chat. While the QWERTY doesn't do anything for the phone as looks, Samsung hopes it will entice avid social network users to pick up the device and start tapping away.

The Galaxy Chat is the company's first to device to sport both a keyboard and Android 4.0.
Spec-wise it has a 3inch touchscreen, a 850MHz processor, a measly 2MP camera, and an external microSD slot.
The handset is targeted at cost-conscious buyers and may also tempt ex-BlackBerry users who want to change mobile platforms but can't  live without a keyboard.
The Galaxy Chat is due to hit stores in Spain from July before a wider roll-out in Europe, Latin America, Middle East, China, Southeast Asia, and Southwest Asia.
Samsung also announced that it will release its more powerful Galaxy S3 LTE smartphone in Korea on July 9.

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Rovio next game, turns things around by playing on the pigs’ side – Angry Pigs?

Rovio must have broken some kind of record by now. The developer has created what is easily the most popular mobile game of history and has managed to stay relevant for about 2.5 years now. But there is only so much Rovio can do with its birdies, right? Well it seems like it, as the latest rumors indicate the next game will have you playing the pigs’ side.
According to Pocket-Lint’s sources, Rovio is planning to release a game in which those pesky green pigs are the stars. Of course, there are some of us that always wonder why everyone hates the pigs so much. After all, we make bacon out of them – does that make us worst?
Either way, it seems this upcoming game will have you protecting those precious stolen eggs from the birds we have all grown to love. The game will feature a variety of pigs with different abilities, as well as wooden, stone and ice blocks. All for the sake of keeping those little eggs.
The same sources state that the game will be ready before Christmas. Until then, let’s just be happy flinging good ol’ birds.
[Via: Pocket-Lint]

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Bell LG Optimus L5 will release July 13th

Quick update for those who are interested in the upcoming LG Optimus L5 from Bell. According to an internal doc we’ve received it states that the launch date has been pushed back a few days, originally targeted to be released on July 10th, but now expected on Friday, July 13th. No reason for the delay, probably a shipping issue. Bell has priced this Android OS 4.0.3 device at $199.95 outright and comes with a 4-inch display (480×320), 5MP camera, 800Mhz processor and is 9.88mm thin and weighs 120 grams.

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Motorola Defy Pro introduced with QWERTY keyboard and touchscreen display

Motorola will be launching its first Defy smartphone to feature a full QWERTY keyboard together with a touchscreen display in Brazil next month. It’s called the Motorola Defy Pro, and just like the original Defy model, it is dust-proof, water-resistant, and scratch-resistant – thanks to Corning’s Gorilla Glass display. But those who prefer a full QWERTY keyboard on their mobile devices will find the Motorola Defy Pro nifty, as it is both equipped with a full QWERTY keyboard and a touchscreen display.

Another cool thing about this smartphone is that it features instrumental dashboards to help you plan every step of your day. It has three dashboards – Outdoor View, Hiking View, and Workout View. They will provide weather forecasts, information about hiking trails, and a calorie monitor respectively. Other features include a 2.7-inch display screen, a 5 megapixel rear-facing camera, 2GB memory card pre-installed, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Android 2.3 Gingerbread. The Motorola Defy Pro will be available in Brazil this coming July 15. No word for a U.S. launch was announced.

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US Cellular: HTC One V now available

U.S.Cellular customers can today pick up the HTC One V online and the device will be in-store starting Friday. While the Android handset may be a little overshadowed by its big brothers the One X and One S, the One V, as you'll recall from our review, does pack a pretty good punch for its price, which is $129.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate . Running Android 4.0 out of the box and complemented with the latest addition of Sense UI the One V is great looking and feels wonderful in the hand. It has the familiar 'chin' that we saw on the HTC Hero and Legend and whilst its 1GHz processor may not be as powerful as the One X and One S it certainly does a good job of making things run smoothly.

You can order the HTC One V online here and we have the full press release below for your viewing pleasure.
U.S. Cellular (NYSE: USM) has announced that the Android™-powered HTC One V is available for customers online today and will be in stores on July 6. As part of the HTC One series of phones, the HTC One V provides a premium mobile experience with an iconic design, amazing camera and authentic sound with Beat Audio™. The device comes with Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and runs on U.S. Cellular’s high-speed nationwide 3G network, which has the highest call quality and network satisfaction of any national carrier. It is available for $129.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate.

Customers who purchase the HTC One V from U.S. Cellular receive benefits no other carrier offers, including new devices faster without resigning contracts and the only points-based rewards program in the industry.

“This phone is great for people who want to simplify and organize their life using one device,” said Edward Perez, vice president of sales and marketing operations for U.S. Cellular. “The high-end camera and premium audio features make it easy to leave your other gadgets at home while on-the-go.”

The HTC One V rivals traditional digital cameras with advanced features that make taking great photos easy and fun. The enhanced camera on the HTC One V provides zero shutter delay for faster image capture, continuous shooting to capture that perfect shot, better photo quality in adverse conditions and the ability to shoot video and take photos at the same time. The BEATS Audio™ integration provides a rich and authentic sound so everything from playing music to watching YouTube to playing video games sounds better. The popular BEATS by Dr. Dre Audio headsets will also be available for purchase at U.S. Cellular retail locations and online.
Via - Android Central

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