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Nokia Lumia 520, that was recently unveiled in India as the 'cheapest Windows Phone 8' mobile, is now available for purchase from Nokia's official website and other online as well as offline dealers for Rs. 10,499.

Nokia Lumia 520 comes with 4.0-inch WVGA display and is powered by a Snapdragon S4 1GHz dual-core processor alongside 512MB RAM and 8GB internal storage expandable up to 64GB via microSD card. The phone comes with a 5-megapixel rear camera and connectivity options include Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and 3G.

The phone comes with a 1,420mAH battery and, of course, runs Windows Phone 8. Lumia 520 measures 119.9 x 64 x 9.9 mm and weighs 124 grams.

Nokia Lumia 520 technical specifications
4.0-inch WVGA display Snapdragon S4 1GHz dual-core processor 512MB RAM 8GB internal storage, expandable up to 64GB via microSD card 5-megapixel rear camera

HTC said its latest smartphone, the HTC One, will roll out in three countries next week, but sales will be delayed in North America and other countries in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. HTC, which originally said it would launch the phone in 80 countries in March, recently said in a statement that sales would not kick off before the end of April across Europe, North America and the Asia-Pacific region. The smartphone maker has been under pressure from bigger rivals Apple Inc and Samsung Electronics Co. The company said it has seen "unprecedented demand for and interest in" the new smartphone

The Galaxy S3 Mini is yet to officially make an entrance in India despite being launched last year, and there's already a Galaxy S4 Mini in the works. SamMobile has got hold of some live photos of the younger brother of the Galaxy S4 and this time too, Samsung has stuck to the formula it started with the S3 Mini. For one, the S4 Mini looks a spitting image of the Galaxy S4, but that's where the similarities stop. The S4 Mini's rumoured specs reveal a mid-range handset, which is only a slight improvement over the 2011 flagship Galaxy S2 in terms of specs. Even last year, the S3 Mini's specs reminded us of the Samsung Galaxy S to a large extent when it came to the specs, with the exception of the design and mild upgrades in the hardware, of course. The Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini's rumoured specifications reveal a mid-range handset. The photos below confirm that the S4 Mini will even feature the back cover design of the latest Samsung flagship. And the "Mini" label is a bit of a stretch as the S4 Mini is quite large at 4.3 inches. Despite a large screen, the resolution of the device is a measly 960x540. With the qHD resolution, the S4 mini has exactly half the number of pixels on that display as its big brother. The Galaxy S4 Mini (GT-I9190) will be available in a dual-SIM version as well, rumoured to be called the Galaxy S4 Mini duos (model number GT-I9192). The Galaxy S4 mini will be powered by a 1.6GHz dual-core CPU, which we suspect is a dual-core Exynos 4 chipset. It's slightly bigger than the Galaxy S3 Mini, but that is to be expected considering the larger display. Like the Galaxy S4, the Mini will run Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. According to the website's source, the Galaxy S4 Mini will likely make its debut in June or July this year.

"The HTC One looks just like the iPhone 5!" Those were the words out of many a mouth after HTC unveiled its new, all aluminum Android smartphone last month. Metallurgy aside -- and we're willing to bet either Apple or HTC could talk ad nauseam about the chemical makeup of their particular blend of aluminum -- that's where the similarities end. Both phones are made of metal and glass.

Get over it.
Held in the hand, they couldn't feel more different. First and foremost is the size. The HTC One is a good 14 mm or so taller than the iPhone. It's a full centimeter wider. It is, simply, a much bigger phone, with its 4.7-inch display dwarfing the iPhone's 4-inch screen.

The other major difference which, again, gives stark difference in feel, comes from the sloping sides of the HTC One. That's the same design we first saw in the HTC 8X and Windows Phone, and later in 2012 in the Verizon Droid DNA. The battery is packed into the middle of the guts instead resting in the posterior, allowing for that teardrop shape that fits ever so nicely in the palm of your hand and makes a big phone feel smaller than it really is. The edges taper down to a scant few millimeters. The iPhone, meanwhile, feels like a box.

The iPhone wins out on weight, coming in about 30 grams lighter. Of course, it's smaller. More dainty. So that's not any great surprise.

Apple's always been able to eke out decent sound from the smallest of devices, but there's really no comparison to the front-facing stereo speakers on the HTC One, which are as stylish as they are functional. Seriously, you might have to turn the volume down.

All in all, the similarities stop after the sentence "they're both made of metal." The iPhone is the iPhone, and the HTC One is the HTC One. Have a gander at the gallery below if you still need more convincing.

Source :Android Central.

Nokia has announced the launch of its two new budget Windows Phone 8 smartphones - Lumia 520 and Lumia 720 - in India. Nokia has priced the Lumia 520 at an approximate price of Rs 10,500, but hasn't announced rupee prices for the Lumia 720 yet. Nokia says the Lumia 720 will be priced about 249 euros before taxes. Nokia Lumia 520 is the most affordable Windows Phone 8 smartphone. It has a 4-inch super sensitive IPS display and a 5 megapixel camera. Running Windows Phone 8 OS, the Nokia Lumia 520 comes in five colours. The Lumia 520 supports micro SIM and has a 1430 mAh battery. The phone has a 1GHz dual-core processor and 512MB RAM. The Lumia 520 has an internal memory of 8GB; its memory is expandable up to 64GB using a microSD card. The Nokia Lumia 520 is the most affordable Windows Phone 8 smartphone. The Nokia Lumia 720 has a 4.3-inch display and a 6.7 megapixel camera and a 1GHz dual core processor. It has 512 MB RAM. The Nokia Lumia 720 also comes in five colours. Both the phones were first unveiled in February this year at the Mobile World Congress in Bercelona. The Lumia 520 will go on sale in India in early April and the Lumia 720 will be available from mid-April.

Apple today launched iOS version 6.1.3 for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch users.
The latest update fixes a security flaw that allowed someone to gain access to an iPhone by getting past the lock screen.
By following a specific series of steps, including making an emergency call, a person could get around the passcode and make phone calls, listen to voice mail, or check contact photos.
iOS 6.1.3 also adds improvements to Apple's Maps app for users in Japan.

iOS users can update their devices over the air by opening the Settings screen, tapping on General, choosing Software Update, and then downloading and installing the latest version directly.