Microsoft's strategic shift into a "Devices and Services" company saw the release of its own hardware range, under the "Surface" moniker, which was previously donned by the touchscreen tables, now called Pixel Sense. The Surface devices were tablets meant to show case Windows at its finest form. The Surface RT and the Surface Pro have seen two iterations already, with the former running on powerful ARM processors, while the latter, running on Ultrabook-grade specifications, meant to give high performance in a portable touchscreen form factor. Suffice to say, both of them have been met only with lukewarm response. With mini tablets gaining a large foothold, even Apple acknowledged the need with its iPad mini, and several OEM partners of Microsoft started releasing their own 8 inch Windows 8.1 tablets, once the OS was ready to support smaller screens. And now, it seems like Microsoft is ready to show the world what it can do with a smaller screen, on May 20th, as the company plans to reveal a new Surface device, at an event in New York city.
Microsoft is expected to release a 8 inch Surface device, much like the ones that are going around in the market since last ...
Microsoft's strategic shift into a "Devices and Services" company saw the release of its own hardware range, under the "Surface" moniker, which was previously donned by the touchscreen tables, now called Pixel Sense. The Surface devices were tablets meant to show case Windows at its finest form. The Surface RT and the Surface Pro have seen two iterations already, with the former running on powerful ARM processors, while the latter, running on Ultrabook-grade specifications, meant to give high performance in a portable touchscreen form factor. Suffice to say, both of them have been met only with lukewarm response. With mini tablets gaining a large foothold, even Apple acknowledged the need with its iPad mini, and several OEM partners of Microsoft started releasing their own 8 inch Windows 8.1 tablets, once the OS was ready to support smaller screens. And now, it seems like Microsoft is ready to show the world what it can do with a smaller screen, on May 20th, as the company plans to reveal a new Surface device, at an event in New York city.
Microsoft is expected to release a 8 inch Surface device, much like the ones that are going around in the market since last ...
Xiaomi has announced an event in Beijing, China at Beijing National Convention Center on May 15th to unveil new devices on. The company has posted on Twitter that it would unveil new products at the event. The most expected Mi3S is likely to be unveiled at the event along with the MiPad that was leaked recently.
Specifications of the Xiaomi Mi3S surfaced last month. Recently alleged images of the phone surfaced online that also lists the specifications of the phone. According to earlier leaks, the Mi3S is rumored to come with a 5-inch 1080p dislay, powered by a 2.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor and run on Android 4.4 (KitKat).
It is also rumored to come with 13-megapixel rear camera, 8-megapixel front-facing camera, 4G (FDD LTE / TD-LTE) support, 3GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage. The MiPad that surfaced couple of months back is rumored to come with 9 or 10-inch 720p display, Snapdragon 400 processor with Adreno 305 GPU and MiUI based on Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean).
Xiaomi could also unveil a new MiUI ROM based on Android 4.4 at the event.
ASUS is planning to expand its Padfone line of devices with a phablet that might have keyboard dock. A photo leaked at FCC shows a phablet that has a keyboard dock which is compatible with the upcoming ASUS PadFone X for AT&T.
We had seen the keyboard dock on old original PadFone devices but the latest leaked image suggests that the keyboard might be connected to the phablet via bluetooth. The phablet which is touted as PadFone 6 looks a lot bigger than previous ASUS devices. However, the keyboard dock has the same type of design as most of ASUS other keyboard docks and seems like it will not have a inbuilt battery. This means the dock will be charged via charging port only.
It must be noted that these are leaked images and no update from ASUS has been provided on this.
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Google is on a roll these days when it comes to updating its Search app on Android. Last week, the company added parking card to Google Now which enables users to find their exact parking location and yesterday it added offline support.
Today, the search engine giant has rolled out shopping cards that alerts users about a retail store that has a particular product you have searched for online. This means, if you have looking for a certain sweater or a pair of jeans online, Google will inform you about the availability of the product at the nearest retail store. The card will also mention the price of that item.
Google did not say for how long it will save the products searched. Also, it is not clear whether it will save all the searched items of only a handful items. You can download the latest version of the Google Search app from the Google Play Store.
Last week Motorola scheduled two separate events in London and India on May 13th to unveil its affordable smartphone. According to a listing on Zauba, Indian import/export website, Moto E (XT-1022) has been imported from China to Bangalore few days back. This was first spotted by AndroidOS. Since the phone has already been imported, it is expected to go on sale soon, after it launches on May 13th.
According to @LeaksterInc, a new leakster on Twitter, the phone would be priced at Rs. 8999 and would exclusively be available through Flipkart, similar to Moto G and Moto X. We guess it will be priced between Rs. 7000 and Rs. 9000. Specifications of the Moto E leaked last month. Here are the rumored specifications
Motorola Moto E rumored specifications
4.3-inch (960 x 540 pixels) qHD display
1.2 GHz dual-core processor
Dual SIM (GSM + GSM)
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
5MP rear camera
front-facing camera
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
1GB RAM, 4GB internal memory, expandable memory with microSD
3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, GPS
1900mAh battery
After Moto G's success, Motorola's plan to introduce another affordable smartphone for the Indian market is definitely appreciated. Moto E is also expected to come in single SIM variant (XT1021) and a variant with digital TV support (XT1025) in ...
With an aim to enhance it offerings on Google Glass, Google is planning to roll out Google Wallet to Google Glass. According to a TechCrunch's source, the feature will reportedly allow Glass wearers to send money to by a simple voice command.
Glass users can send money by saying "Ok Google send money.” The company is testing the feature internally and is expected to roll out it for the users in coming months. Google will take a 2.9 percent fee or 30 cents (whichever is higher) for the transactions done via Google Wallet on Glass, as per the report.
Currently, details about the Wallet are scarce, but Google is expected to add more features to the service. Google has been pumping more power into Glass with periodic updates. Last month it announced a try and buy program for prospective Google Glass buyers and announced the Android KitKat 4.4 update. It also added iPhone SMS and Calender support to Glass.
Source: TechCrunch
HTC is outsourcing production of mid range smartphones, according to a latest report from the Wall Street Journal. The Taiwanese smartphone maker is reportedly outsourcing its Desire line of smartphones that are targeted at emerging markets like India.
As per the report, HTC has selected Taiwan-based Compal Electronics Inc. and China's Wingtech Group to outsource these smartphones. The move comes from the company at a time when it is facing tough competition from Samsung, Apple, local manufacturers and upcoming Chinese brands. Also, outsourcing can help the company in cost cutting and garner some much-needed revenue.
The report further states that HTC is keeping the production of flagship One M8 and Desire 816 in the house and not outsourcing them. Instead it will outsource recently launched Desire 210and the Desire 616 budget smartphone that would be targeted at emerging markets. However, the WSJ report did not identify the third phone that is being outsourced.
Source: Wall Street Journal
HTC released the One M8 in Gunmetal Gray, Glacial Silver and Amber Gold colors at the launch. Now @evleaks posted a press image of the HTC One in Pink. HTC has not released Pink colored version for last year's HTC One (M7) or the HTC One mini. The pink variant is expected to be targeted at women.
@evleaks posted an image of the Red HTC One M8 few weeks back with Verizon branding, so the Red colored variant could be Verizon exclusive. According to @evleaks the HTC One M8 would also come in Blue color, but we are yet to see the press image of the phone in Blue color. HTC released the Vivid Blue variant of the HTC One and One mini months after these smartphones were announced initially in Glacial Silver and Stealth Black colors.
Apart from the new accents, the HTC One M8 is expected to come with similar specifications including the new HTC Sense 6 UI, Duo Camera, BoomSound speakers and all metal body. It is not clear when we can expect these HTC One M8 accent.
Lava's Iris 504Q, a mid range phone that released last year, came with a great screen, a decent camera and good build quality. Fast forward to now, we have its successor, the Lava Iris 504Q+, which comes with some minor changes in specifications as well as build quality and more importantly, the camera. Priced at 13,990 Rs. the Iris 504Q+ sports a 10 MP Sony sensor and an upgraded in-built storage of 8 GB, which makes it slightly better than its predecessor. So, what does it pack in its box, and how does it look and feel, in terms of hardware and software? Our unboxing video can help answer these questions -
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG8-Fz-C45I
Box Contents
Lava Iris 504Q+ in black
Free flip cover with sticky attachment
Free scratch guard
Information booklet - user guide
Micro USB cable
Charging plug
In-ear earphones with mic
The box contents are pretty much what you'd expect from a mid range phone, free accessories included. Lets talk about the phone now -
The Iris 504Q+ comes with a very similar set of specifications as its predecessor. But the good thing is, the display is as good as before and is really stunning at all viewing angles. Here are the complete specifications of the device -
Lava Iris ...
Flappy Bird created a lot of buzz in the handheld gaming industry and Angry Birds creator Rovio has decided to use the hype to create a similar game. Rovio has just launched 'RETRY' game that looks like Flappy Bird.
With 'RETRY', Rovio is taking us back to the 8bit age and graphics are quite antique. The gameplay trailer suggests that the game is a glorified version of 'Flappy Birds'. Although there is a Flappy Bird heart, the game has a lot of other things going like collection coins and moving through various different obstacles.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ta0SJa6Sglo
The game has been released under Rovio Lvl 11 name, which is the studio name that will be used for gaming titles not related to Angry Birds. The game is already available in the Apple App Store for iPhone and iPad. Just like its previous titles, Rovio is doing a soft launch by making the game available only across select countries and the first launch countries are Canada, Poland and Finland.
The game is soon expected to be available in other countries and is also expected to come to Android devices.
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LG G3 was spotted in live images and press renders recently. Today @evleaks has posted two images of the phone. One image shows the close up of the phone's back at an angle that looks like brushed metal finish. Images that were leaked recently revealed the phone in white with plastic back. According to @evleaks the back would not attract any fingerprints. It is not clear if the back would have self repairing technology like the G Flex. This seems to be some new material to prevent smudges and fingerprints.
Another image shows that the phone has a removable back cover and a removable battery. It also shows the micro SIM slot, but it doesn't show the microSD slot.
According to earlier rumors the LG G3 would come with a 5.5-inch (2560 x 1440 pixels) Quad HD display, Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8974 processor (Snapdragon 800 or 801 SoC), Android 4.4 with flat Optimus UI, 13-megapixel rear camera with OIS+, 2.1-megapixel front-facing camera, 2GB / 3GB DDR3 RAM, 16GB / 32GB of internal memory, expandable memory up to 64GB with microSD, 4G LTE and 3000mAh battery.
LG will unveil the LG G3 on May 27th. Looks like we can expect more leaks before the phone gets official.
Xolo launched the Xolo Q1010i, an upgraded version of the Xolo Q1010 last month. We brought you the unboxing few days back. Here we have the benchmarks of the smartphone. The Xolo Q1010i is powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor with ARM Cortex A7 cores and Mali 400 GPU. It packs 1GB of RAM and runs on Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 5-inch HD display and has a 8MP rear camera with Sony Exmor R sensor. Let’s find out how the smartphone performs in range of synthetic benchmark tests.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UILiFkIfLNE
Quadrant Benchmark
It scored 5913 points and topped the the quadrant benchmark.
AnTuTu Benchmark 4
It scored 16942 points in the AnTuTu Benchmark 4.
Vellamo 2.0 HTML5
It topped the Vellamo 2 HTML5 browser benchmark by scoring 1935 points.
Vellamo 2.0 Metal
It scored 575 points in the Vellamo 2 Metal CPU subsystem performance test.
Linpack Single Thread
It clocked around 87.6 MFLOPS in the Linpack single thread benchmark, almost similar to the Canvas Turbo Mini that is also powered by a similar processor.
Linpack Multi-Thread
It clocked around 233.6 MFLOPS and lies in the same second spot even in the Linpack multi-thread benchmark.
NenaMark 2
In the NenaMark 2 it clocked 53.6 fps.
GFXBench 2.7 T-Rex (On screen)
It managed to clock around 6.5 fps in the GFXBench 2.7 ...
Xolo launched the original Q1010 in February with a regular 8MP camera that is used by most Chinese manufacturers and Indian importers. A couple of months later, in order to stand out from the crowd, Xolo launched an updated version of the Xolo Q1010 in the form of Xolo Q1010i with a Sony EXMOR R Sensor.
The design of the Xolo Q1010i takes a lot from the original Q1010 and is much better than the other Indian manufacturer smartphones in the price range. The specifications of Xolo Q1010i are as follows
5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display with Asahi Scratch Resistent Glass
1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor with 500 MHz Mali 400MP2 GPU
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Dual SIM (GSM + GSM)
8MP rear camera with LED Flash, Sony Exmor R sensor, f/2.0 aperture
2MP front-facing camera
8.3 mm thick
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
Full HD 1080p video playback
1GB RAM, 8GB internal memory, 32GB expandable memory with MicroSD
3G (HSDPA: 21 Mbps, HSUPA: 5.76 Mbps), WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, USB OTG
2250 mAh battery
The build quality is quite good and the device feels very solid in the hand.
On the front, we have the usual arrangement above the display with a earpiece, ...
When Xolo introduced Q1010 in February, it was just another MediaTek powered smartphone in the mid-range category. To make it stand out from the crowd of the smartphones in the price range, Xolo equipped the Xolo Q1010 with a Sony EXMOR R sensor for its rear camera and released an slightly updated version as the Xolo Q1010i.
The specifications of the Xolo Q1010i are as follows
5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display with Asahi Scratch Resistent Glass
1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor with 500 MHz Mali 400MP2 GPU
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Dual SIM (GSM + GSM)
8MP rear camera with LED Flash, Sony Exmor R sensor, f/2.0 aperture
2MP front-facing camera
8.3 mm thick
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
Full HD 1080p video playback
1GB RAM, 8GB internal memory, 32GB expandable memory with MicroSD
3G (HSDPA: 21 Mbps, HSUPA: 5.76 Mbps), WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, USB OTG
2250 mAh battery
Xolo have realized that camera is a very important feature in the smartphones these days and have updated an existing model with a new one just for a better camera experience. The Sony EXMOR R sensor seems to get the job done quite nicely. The images taken in broad day light are quite ...
Google has pumped up more power into its mobile apps on Android and iOS. For starters, the company has added support to save maps for offline viewing. Users can now save and even name multiple maps by signing in through Gmail account and access them later when in need.
Moving on, Google Maps on both the platforms now get Uber integration which will enable users to check the status of nearby Uber cars. If you have the Uber app installed, the button which appears alongside transit and walking directions will let you compare your route directly from Google Maps.
The apps also tell you to which lane to stay in, so you don’t miss your exit. However, this feature is only available to users in the US and Canada. Google has also added new filters to restaurants, bars and hotels which offers more information about price, user rating and so on. Users have been able to view transit options by "depart at" or "arrive by" times for quite some time. With the latest update, depending on the city, users can also look for the "last train".
Google Maps were earlier updated with faster route notification on iOS and Android in February this year. ...
Microsoft which recently renamed its cloud storage service as OneDrive has updated the Android app with several features. The latest 2.5 version of the app allows users to share files by inviting people, sending a link, or you can even send files to another app.
Users can also select multiple files to download at the same time, while moving and sorting individual folders as per requirement. The app also gets a button that will let you sort your list of files between various folders. It also gets most requested feature to select multiple files and download them at once.
Along with the Android app, OneDrive for web also gets some much-needed update. The thumbnails for photos and have grown bigger and also gets videos alongside photo previews. Users can now select a cover photo for folders or albums and add new items to previously shared image collections.
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After the Harman Kardon edition of the HTC One (M8) with bundled Harman AE-S earbuds, the company has unveiled Limited Edition Captain America S.H.I.E.L.D. HTC One M8 in the U.S. This comes in Gunmetal Gray like the original M8 and has a numbered S.H.I.E.L.D. etching on the back. It also comes bundled with Captain America wallpapers that can also be downloaded from the HTC website for other phones.
All the features would be similar to the original HTC One (M8). HTC is giving away the limited edition device through super selfie special promotion on their Facebook and Twitter pages for the U.S. customers. HTC released the One M8 in Gunmetal Gray, Glacial Silver and Amber Gold colors. The Harman Kardon edition comes in a unique gold with black finish.
HTC is also expected to release One M8 in Red, Pink and Blue accents later this year. This Limited Edition Captain America S.H.I.E.L.D. HTC One M8 is not likely to go on sale for the general public. Wonder why HTC didn't tie up with Marvel for an exclusive HTC One or One M8 Iron Man edition since they signed up Robert Downey Jr. for a two-year deal back in August last year.
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Samsung has released Knox 2.0 to all it flagship Galaxy S5 smartphone users worldwide. Announced at MWC, Knox is an enterprise-grade security suite which is built to give a strong end-to-end private system for enterprise users of the device.
KNOX 2.0 features KNOX Workspace, EMM, Marketplace and Customization. KNOX Workspace is currently available on the newly launched Samsung Galaxy S5, which can be activated by IT managers for later use.
KNOX has been widely deployed by enterprises since it became first commercially available in the market in September 2013. As a result of this rapid adoption, we needed to evolve the Samsung KNOX platform to directly address the ever-changing needs of the enterprise as we demonstrate our commitment to protect and respond to future enterprise mobility and security challenges.
said JK Shin, President and CEO, Head of IT & Mobile Communications Division, Samsung Electronics in a company blog.
The security suite aims to provide security similar to an enterprise with the current growing BYOD phenomenon. Samsung also announced that through future software updates, KNOX 2.0 will be brought over to other Galaxy devices as well.
Samsung filed for Samsung Gear Solo and Samsung Gear Now trademarks last month. Samsung Gear 2 Solo (SM-R710) has appeared on India import/export website Zauba. Only one unit of the smartwatch has been imported from Korea to Bangalore for R&D purposes. The price of the smartwatch is mentioned as Rs. 12,292. This listing was first spotted by MakTechBlog.
According to earlier rumors from Korean media, the Samsung Gear Solo would have a built-in SIM card or USIM (Universal Subscriber Identity Module) to use it as a standalone mobile device. It is rumored to be initially released in Korea in partnership with the local operator SK Telecom and is expected to be released globally eventually.
Samsung launched the Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo smartwatches in India last month running on Tizen OS. It is not clear if the Gear 2 Solo would also be based on Tizen OS since it doesn't have a Galaxy branding. Samsung also plans to launch its first Android Wear Smartwatch later this year.
Microsoft is all set to unveil the Surface mini, a 8 inch Windows tablet at an event in New York City on the 20th of May. It is just 13 more days until the announcement, and we don't even know how it looks, but are finally starting to see some bits and pieces of information floating around the internet. Bloomberg's Dina Bass reports that the Surface Mini will come with a Qualcomm processor, unlike its bigger brothers Surface RT and Surface 2, which run on rival Nvidia's chips. Nokia was the only other OEM to come out with a ARM based Windows tablet in 2013, which coincidentally ran on the Qualcomm Snapdragon processor.
Neowin has a lot more information on the Surface mini, which includes a 8 inch screen, stylus-laden note taking abilities with deep one note integration, Windows RT(which is now obvious) and the availability of specialized covers acting as the kickstand. But we still do not know how it is going to look or generally placed in a market that is already starting to grow in the negative. Apple's iPad mini and Google's Nexus 7 (2013) have been the fan favourites and that has translated well into sales, but ...
