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As per this report from the folks at Medianama, and personal accounts from the rest of the country, Airtel and Reliance have blocked access to video sharing and torrent sites, following an order from the Madras High Court following a complaint filed by litigant R.K. Productions, the producers of Tamil movies 3 and Dammu to prevent piracy. ]]>InternetSriram Sharma2012-05-17 15:00:56
Sources at the Wall Steet Journal have revealed key plans for Google's future Android strategy with the Nexus brand of handsets. More than five handset OEMS are likely to get the source code of their next release, which means that the Nexus brand will no longer be exclusive to a single device. ]]>SmartphoneSriram Sharma2012-05-16 23:55:22
According to wire sources quoting Wall Street Journal, Apple plans to use a larger 4-inch screen on the next iPhone, an estimated 30% larger viewing area from the previous generation. ]]>SmartphoneSriram Sharma2012-05-16 22:50:46
Our sites of the week are innovative solutions to the problem of rising fuel and fare prices in Indian metro cities. While both sites are clearly in beta mode, they are audacious for early attempts to use the internet, mobile and social media to organise a vehicle sharing system. Here's an early look at how Smartmumbaikar and Carshuffle plan to reduce traffic by inducing a culture of car/vehicle pooling in Chennai and Mumbai. ]]>Social MediaSriram Sharma2012-05-13 17:30:20
The sequel is considerably more gorgeous, complex and expansive than the original, qualifying it as the best 3D RPG-action game on the iPad. ]]>HandheldSriram Sharma2012-05-13 09:00:14
Which phone deserves to be the flagship Android superphone of 2012? It's the match up of the year, pitting Tegra 3 against the Exynos Quad, Super AMOLED against Super IPS LCD2. At face value, both phones have plenty in common, starting with 4.7-inch+ 300dpi+ pixel density displays, and a micro-SIM slot, while on the software front, it's Android 4.0 ICS with a choice of HTC Sense and Touchwiz. Let's see which phone comes out on top, spec-to-spec. ]]>SmartphoneSriram Sharma2012-05-04 13:30:55
There are plenty of apps that stream TV channels on the smartphone and tablet, but if the idea of paying twice to subscribe to the same content doesn't appeal to you, there's the Sling Box. It ties your entire home entertainment setup together and puts it online, making it accessible on any PCs, Android and iOS device. Sling Media recently invited Technoholik for an overview of their ecosystem of products and services at their Bangalore R&D center, where we figured out how the Slingplayer intuitively ties your home entertainment setup, so you never have to miss your favorite TV sitcom no matter where you are. ]]>Media CenterSriram Sharma2012-05-03 08:00:09
You could call it podcasting for the masses - as it turns a basic cellphone into a broadcast tool. Based out of open-source software, Swara is a simple IVR (interactive voice response) system that has been instrumental in bringing the voices of India’s marginalised online. We talk to Arjun Venkataraman, co-founder of Mojolab.org, about how technology can expand people’s participation in democracy. ]]>Social MediaSriram Sharma2012-04-29 13:07:30
If you're the recent owner of a brand new iPad, it's worth having a close look at Apple's inhouse apps like Pages, Keynote, Numbers, Garageband, iPhoto, and iMovie. Here's a concise list of five other Retina Display optimized apps worth buying. ]]>TabletSriram Sharma2012-04-28 12:08:37
When it comes to apps, the best price is free. Here's a roundup of some notable freeware and open source apps for your PC and laptop, featured previously on Technoholik. ]]>Desktop PCSriram Sharma2012-04-28 08:00:54
For little over 20k, this smartphone offers a qHD screen, dual core processor, HDMI connectivity, support for expandable memory, and a fairly large battery that will see you through the day. ]]>SmartphoneSriram Sharma2012-04-26 08:00:43
When it comes to apps, the best price is free. Here's a roundup of some notable freeware and open source apps for the Mac, featured previously on Technoholik. ]]>MacSriram Sharma2012-04-25 10:00:07
Here's a cross-platform price analysis of the latest mid-range smartphones launched in India. Find out how this year's Android, Blackberry, and Windows smartphones stack up in terms of specs and price. ]]>SmartphoneSriram Sharma2012-04-22 10:00:07
Their previous efforts (Samorost, Machinarium) have swept a number of awards and this one looks pretty charming, if you’re into point and click adventure/puzzle games that don’t need a dedicated graphics card. ]]>CasualSriram Sharma2012-04-22 00:02:03
The new iPad with its Retina Display will soon be entering Indian markets by the end of this month. Here are the officially disclosed prices from the press release. ]]>TabletSriram Sharma2012-04-16 18:35:10
If you're the kind who needs to multitask between computers on different platforms, spreading your perspective across two and even three monitors, then Synergy is the app you need. ]]>SoftwareSriram Sharma2012-04-15 10:00:59
When the iPad first came out, it was considered a consumption tool, but with apps like Paper, it's become a bonafide creativity tool. Developed by former Microsoft employees who were working on the Courier project, Paper by FiftyThree has seen over 1.5 million downloads in the last two weeks. ]]>AppsSriram Sharma2012-04-15 09:30:45
It's always a good idea to have a local backup of data that's been shared on the cloud, and our site of the week is an simple way to archive everything that's on your Instagram account. ]]>Social MediaSriram Sharma2012-04-15 09:10:23
With so many apps out there on every platform, finding the best in each category can be a huge challenge. Alternativeto lets you tap into the wisdom of the crowd and find the most 'Liked' popular app for each genre. ]]>Social MediaSriram Sharma2012-04-08 11:32:50
Why bother with EOL-ed products promising a 4.0 ICS update when you can get these tablets baked with the latest Android firmware? Here's a roundup of affordable and enthusiast grade tablets you should be looking at if you want the latest and the greatest. ]]>TabletSriram Sharma2012-04-05 08:44:21