Meet the voice of Apple's Siri

 Siri, whose voice do you have?

The question has intrigued millions of AppleiPhone and iPad fans, who use the devices' voice-activated personal assistant for help with everything from finding restaurants and directions to organizing their day.

On Friday, CNN reported it has discovered the original voice. The person had never before been identified publicly.

The network named Susan Bennett, a voice-over actress from Atlanta, as the voice behind Siri, which was first introduced on Apple's iPhone 4Sin 2011.

Videocon Mobiles launches eight 3G smartphones

The new series is a second level category for our smartphone range and we are targetting people who want to upgrade to be better device at a competitive price," Videocon Mobile Phones CEO Jerold Pereira said.

 Handset maker Videocon Mobiles launched eight 3G ( third generation) devices in the range of Rs 6,000 to Rs 15,000 under its new 'Infinium' series.

"The new series is a second level category for our smartphone range and we are targetting people who want to upgrade to be better device at a competitive price,"Videocon Mobile Phones CEO Jerold Pereira said.

Sony Xperia Z1 with 20.7MP camera launched at Rs 44,990

Sony has unveiled its Xperia Z1 in India, bringing its latest handset in the country within two weeks of being showcased globally.

NEW DELHI: Sony has unveiled its Xperia Z1 in India, bringing its latest handset to the country within two weeks of its global unveiling. The smartphone maker unveiled Xperia Z1 at IFA 2013 in Berlin. The phone's key feature is its 20.7MP camera, which will help it take on the likes of Nokia Lumia 1020 and Samsung Galaxy S4 zoom. The company has priced the new Xperia Z1 at Rs 44,990.

Email, SMS stealing Android virus prowling in Indian cyberspace

A potentially damaging virus, which steals SMSes and personal details of an Android-enabled gadget-user, has been detected in Indian cyberspace and internet security sleuths have asked mobile phone and tablet users to exercise caution while operating. The malware is affecting all the versions of Android prior to version 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean).

Micromax launches first Canvas tablet @ Rs 16,500

Micromax has launched its first tablet under the Canvas brand at Rs 16,500.

NEW DELHI: Riding high on the success of its Canvas series of smartphone, Micromax has launched its first tablet under the Canvas brand. The new Canvas Tab P650 tablet has an 8-inch display, similar in size to the Apple iPad mini and Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 (311). The company has priced the new tablet at Rs 16,500 and is available in stores across India as of now.

World's first ethically sourced smartphone unveiled

Dutch company Fairphone is introducing its ethically sourced phone while industry leaders, including Samsung and Apple, continue to face criticism over factory conditions and mineral sourcing

Dutch company Fairphone is introducing its ethically sourced phone while industry leaders, including Samsung and Apple, continue to face criticism over factory conditions and mineral sourcing.

Meet the New BlackBerry Z30 Smartphone with BlackBerry 10.2 OS

I’m pleased to introduce you to the new BlackBerry Z30 smartphone. It is our biggest, fastest and most advanced smartphone, and easily my favorite BlackBerry smartphone to date.

Disruptive Apple Inc. iPhone 5S set to go free

Steve Jobs loved to have his clients over a barrel to impose his will on them.

The day Apple Inc unveiled its next-generation flagship smartphone, the iPhone 5S, at its high-profile launch event in Cupertino, California, long-time antagonist NTT DOCOMO announced that both iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C will be available on its network beginning Friday, September 20. NTT DOCOMO, Japan's largest cellular provider, would start selling Apple's smartphones for the first time and that also meant the country's three major carriers (DOCOMO, SoftBank and KDDI) now have jumped onto the iPhone bandwagon.

Nokia unveils camera mobile phones priced at USD 29

Nokia 108 and Nokia 108 Dual SIM have a recommended retail price of Rs 1,800. (Reuters)

With an eye on people wanting to buy their first-ever camera phone, Finnish handset maker Nokia on Monday unveiled the Nokia 108 and the Nokia 108 Dual SIM priced at USD 29 (Rs 1,800) excluding taxes.

World’s first ‘ethical’ smartphone to be unveiled this week

Sebastian Salek

The world's first fair-trade smartphone will be unveiled to the public in London this week, marking a leap forward in ethical technology. The Dutch firm behind the phone said it had worked closely with pressure groups to ensure the smartphone, called Fairphone, was the most ethically sourced product available.

The world’s first fair-trade smartphone will be unveiled to the public in London this week, marking a leap forward in ethical technology.

Samsung to launch smartphones priced below Rs 15,000 this month

BERLIN: Samsung will launch twosmartphones in India this month for less than Rs 15,000, intensifying competition in the mid-segment mobile market. 

The Korean company, which has a 49 per cent share in India's smartphone segment, will offer options in local languages to attract non-English speaking customers. 

Micromax Bolt A40 pops up on the company website

The Bolt A40 is the latest gadget from the Micromax stables to hit India and looking at the specifications, we can safely say that it falls in the entry-level category. Although it has been listed on the official company website, nothing has been mentioned about the price and availability details of this smartphone.

Ansa app lets you text without leaving trace

MELBOURNE: A new messaging app called Ansa has been developed for those who take their online footprint seriously.

Ansa, the new messaging app, launched at Disrupt SF, which is one of the biggest hackathon events of the year hosted by tech blog TechCrunch, allows people to chat "off the record", which enables the phone to delete all messages sent within 60 seconds of it being read, News.com.au reported.

Nokia tested Android on Lumia phones: Report

NEW DELHI: Nokia could have switched loyalty to Google's Android operating system after 2014, according to a blog on New York Times. According to Nick Wingfield's blog on NYT's Bits Blog, "Before Microsoft reached a deal to buy Nokia's phone business, there was a possibility that Nokia could have switched its smartphones to Google's Android operating system sometime after late 2014." 

A Nokia team reportedly began testing Android OS on the company's Lumia handsets long before the company signed the dotted line on acquisition by Microsoft of its mobile business. The blog suggests that these efforts were underway sometime between 2012 and early 2013. The blog quotes two people briefed on the plan. The testing of Android OS on Lumia phones is believed to be the company's "plan B", to negotiate better with partners. 

According to the blog, Nokia using Android OS wasn't a part of Microsoft's acquisition discussions with the company, however, Microsoft executives were aware of the existence of the project. Analysts believe that it is likely the plan impacted Microsoft's decision to acquire Nokia. 

According to another report in The Verge, Nokia had plans of unveiling an Android-powered Asha device in 2014. 

Nokia and Microsoft made the deal to use Windows Phone OS in 2011 and the former had the option to exit the partnership at the end of 2014. Nokia has long been criticised for choosing Windows Phone over Android, which many believe led to the slump in its global market share. 

Both Nokia and Microsoft refused a comment on the blog. 

Source: TOI

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear Up For Pre-Booking In India At Rs 2,000

A couple of days ago GizBot exclusive story said that Galaxy Note 3 would come by September 17, and guess what, the invites followed soon with the same date. Now the same Note 3 is already up on Samsung India eStore for pre-booking at Rs. 2,000. In fact, the massive phablet is also accompanied by Galaxy Gear which is also under pre-booking at the same price of Rs 2,000. Although there are complex reactions on the Note 3's UI, the device is sure to make some remarkable profit in India. Although the, price of Galaxy Note 3 has not been confirmed officially but GizBot believes that it would come around Rs. 47,900. While the Galaxy Gear would cost close to Rs. 23,900.

iPhone 5S: Apple, you're BORING us to DEATH (And you too, Samsung)

Faster, golder, cheaper, more plasticky... Yawn

Comment Apple's keynotes seem to command more mainstream front-page press attention than ever before – but each time, there's less and less to report. Is the modern smartphone era limping to a close?

Apple's announcements on Tuesday about the iPhone 5S and 5C were wearily predictable. Cupertino just doesn't seem to be where the action is any more.

It is almost as if Apple and its arch-rival Samsung have exhausted themselves by suing each other around the world – and now look like two very knackered boxers agreeing to shuffle their way through the remaining rounds to the bell, rather than risk throwing big punches.

The Never-Ending Picture Book

Image from InfiniScroll

Bedtime just became a whole lot more fun with InfiniScroll – the never-ending picture book app that lets children create their own stories. Available on iPhone,

Burberry Uses iPhone 5s to Capture Spring/Summer 2014 Runway Show

Burberry & Apple Collaborate to Share Runway Show Experience

CUPERTINO, California and LONDON—September 12, 2013—Apple® and Burberry today announced that iPhone® 5s is being used to capture and share beautiful photos and video before, during and after the Burberry runway show in London on Monday, September 16. Using the all-new iSight® camera on iPhone 5s, Burberry is shooting high quality photos and video for runway and beauty looks, product details, and backstage moments. The collaboration is reimagining how Burberry engages consumers, paving the way for significant changes in how they capture and share their content.

No, Thieves Won’t Chop Off Your Finger to Unlock Your iPhone

At launch, the Home button on the iPhone 5S can be used to unlock your phone without you having to enter your PIN and it can be used to authenticate iTunes purchases without requiring you to enter your password. It wouldn’t be surprising to see such functionality eventually extended to third-party apps as well.

This has lead to the inevitable assumption that thieves the world over will be roaming the streets with cigar cutters, looking to anyone flashing an iPhone 5S.

The Inside Scoop on Inside Hook

Ever feel as busy as that guy? With everything going on these days, it can be hard to remember to pick up my dry cleaning and brush my teeth, let alone plan the more fun aspects of life. That’s why I love Inside Hook’s new app, The Perfect Year. I can flip through awesome trip ideas like dune hang gliding or swimming in Victoria Falls right from my smartphone and save my favorites so I don’t forget anything. Even better, the app is practically my own personal assistant—I can add trips to my calendar or send them to my travel buddies to get them on board. And when you’re ready to pull the trigger on that shark diving expedition, you can set it up directly through the app. You’ll be jumping into that shark cage before you know it.

So whether you’re actively planning your next vacation or just an armchair traveler looking to escape the working world for a little while, definitely check out the Perfect Year, and start crossing things off your bucket list today.

Hungry for more? Check out what else Inside Hook had to say about the Q10 and let us know which adventure you’re most excited about in the comments, or tweet us @BlackBerry.

Source:Blackberry