Google's new Nexus devices

Google’s New York event was cancelled courtesy Hurricane Sandy on 29th October but members from The Verge were allowed to take a little peek at what’s new with their ambitious Nexus project. And it wasn’t just a peek that they got - it was a future of Google’s vision.

Google is going to release two new products on the 13th of November -

• A Nexus smartphone - LG Google Nexus 4
• A Nexus tablet - Samsung Google Nexus 10

Both these devices have stunning new features. Here are some details about them ...

Windows 8 OEM Sucks

Microsoft is a great company. They have made software products that have been extremely successful in the past and Windows 8 is also a huge positive change. This is because like it or not - the technology ball keeps rolling and the future chapter will see more touch based intuitive and personal devices that would form the part of mainstream computing. Windows 8 with it's live tiles is heading towards the right direction. Not everything is perfect. Microsoft's decisions are bold this time and they are high on the Win 8 cool aid, which is a good thing as the Surface and the Surface RT Tablets are really good. 

Problem is OEM vendors like Dell, Sony and Lenovo are creating these "transformer" products with their new iteration of devices which threatens the success of Windows 8. Having a keyboard dock is fine but what vendors are not understanding is that these hybrids are technical misfits. They want to fit into the PC as well as the tablet category and they fit into none. 

iPhone 5 is now available in India - Is it worth it ?

The iPhone 5 was launched with much fanfare on the 21st of September in USA and other countries. It saw record breaking sales with people lining up for the 6th generation phone from the fruit company and some even travelling as far as Australia to get it first! No doubt the iPhone reeks success with each iteration but is it worth it if you are here in India? Let’s get things into perspective.

If you scour the grey market in New Delhi you will “magically” discover that patented rounded edges is available for INR 65000 to INR 75000 only i.e USD 1240 - USD 1430. Wait, let’s digest this for a moment. Shall we?

Yeah. Considering that you could buy a mid range motorbike or a high end PC laptop with that kind of money - it’s really not worth it spending so much. Even if you have the stash to buy an iPhone 5 you should ask yourself twice. Here’s why - 

Most features available in this magical device are unavailable for India. Forget iTunes music - which was never debuted in India, features like Siri are crippled. Ask Siri scores on cricket and she doesn’t know the sport exists. Open up Apple maps and you would be greeted with a blank slate for a map of Delhi. Try finding driving directions and the revolutionary iPhone will eloquently show you the message - “Driving directions are not available for India”. And it’s the same story for Turn by Turn directions and Passbook. 

Most features available in this magical device are unavailable for India. Forget iTunes music - which was never debuted in India, features like Siri are crippled. Ask Siri scores on cricket and she doesn’t know the sport exists. Open up Apple maps and you would be greeted with a blank slate for a map of Delhi. Try finding driving directions and the revolutionary iPhone will eloquently show you the message - “Driving directions are not available for India”. And it’s the same story for Turn by Turn directions and Passbook.