Lava Iris 350M, a new entry-level smartphone in the Iris series is now available from online retailer HomeShop18. The Iris 402e, another entry-level smartphone has appeared on the official website. The Iris 350M has a 3.5-inch HVGA screen and the Iris 402e comes with a 4-inch WVGA screen based on OGS technology. Both these are powered by 1GHz processor and run on Android 4.2. (Jelly Bean). Both these have dual SIM support and 2G (EDGE) connectivity.
Lava Iris 350M specifications
3.5-inch (320 x 480 pixels) capacitive touch screen display
1 GHz dual-core processor
Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) with Dual Standby
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) OS
2MP rear camera
0.3MP (VGA) front-facing camera
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
10.2mm thick and weighs 80g
2G (EDGE), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth with A2DP
512 MB RAM, 512MB Internal memory (100 MB user memory), Expandable memory with micro SD
1200 mAh battery
Lava Iris 402e specifications
4-inch (480 x 800 pixels) capacitive touch screen display
1 GHz dual-core processor
Dual SIM (GSM + WCDMA) with Dual Standby
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) OS
3MP rear camera with LED flash
0.3MP (VGA) Auto-facing camera
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
10.35mm thick and weighs 100g
2G (EDGE), Bluetooth with A2DP, Wi-Fi
512MB RAM, 512MB Internal memory (130 MB user memory), Expandable memory with micro SD
1450 mAh battery
The Lava Iris 350M comes in Grey and ...
Lava Iris 350M, a new entry-level smartphone in the Iris series is now available from online retailer HomeShop18. The Iris 402e, another entry-level smartphone has appeared on the official website. The Iris 350M has a 3.5-inch HVGA screen and the Iris 402e comes with a 4-inch WVGA screen based on OGS technology. Both these are powered by 1GHz processor and run on Android 4.2. (Jelly Bean). Both these have dual SIM support and 2G (EDGE) connectivity.
Lava Iris 350M specifications
3.5-inch (320 x 480 pixels) capacitive touch screen display
1 GHz dual-core processor
Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) with Dual Standby
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) OS
2MP rear camera
0.3MP (VGA) front-facing camera
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
10.2mm thick and weighs 80g
2G (EDGE), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth with A2DP
512 MB RAM, 512MB Internal memory (100 MB user memory), Expandable memory with micro SD
1200 mAh battery
Lava Iris 402e specifications
4-inch (480 x 800 pixels) capacitive touch screen display
1 GHz dual-core processor
Dual SIM (GSM + WCDMA) with Dual Standby
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) OS
3MP rear camera with LED flash
0.3MP (VGA) Auto-facing camera
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
10.35mm thick and weighs 100g
2G (EDGE), Bluetooth with A2DP, Wi-Fi
512MB RAM, 512MB Internal memory (130 MB user memory), Expandable memory with micro SD
1450 mAh battery
The Lava Iris 350M comes in Grey and ...
LG announced its much-anticipated flagship smartphone LG G3 last month after several leaks and speculations. Today, the company has teamed up with McAfee to bring anti theft features to the LG G3.
LG G3 will come pre-installed with a version of McAfee Mobile Security that includes a new anti-theft feature designed to protect users from unauthorized factory resets. This comes in the form of a Kill Switch which lets users disable their phones remotely in the event of loss or theft. Personal information is wiped out from the phone which saves it from compromising.
The implementation of the Kill Switch feature is just one of several specific measures we are taking to ensure that our users can easily and comprehensively protect themselves from the growing threat landscape, both physical and online.” said Dr. Ramchan Woo, head of smartphone planning division of LG in an official release.
Moving on, the partnership will also pre-install McAfee Mobile Security app that delivers antivirus, data backup, remote lock and wipe, and remote tracking free for five years. All other LG users may download McAfee Mobile Security for free on the Google Play Store.
LG G Pro 2 is the successor of the LG G Pro and is LG's answer to Samsung Galaxy Note 3. The LG G Pro 2 is a worthy competitor to the Galaxy Note 3 and a healthy successor to the original G Pro, but retains too much of G Pro in it to be the device to beat this summer. The LG G Pro 2 comes with top of the shelf specifications including a Snapdragon 800 SoC, 3GB RAM and a 5.9inch Full HD True IPS LCD display.
Among the important features of the LG G Pro 2, we have the 13MP camera unit on the back that comes with OIS+. We took out the camera of the LG G Pro 2 out for a ride and we were quite impressed with what we got from the 13MP unit. Before we check out the camera samples, you can check out the specification of LG G Pro 2 right below.
5.9-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD IPS display with slim bezel
2.26 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor with Adreno 330 GPU
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Dimensions – 157.9 x 81.9 x 8.3mm, weight: 172g
13MP rear camera with LED Flash, OIS+, 4K video recording, Slow motion video ...
ASUS, the Taiwanese manufacturer, has been in the Android race for quite a while now, at times, experimenting with form factors and convergence. Niche markets aside, like any other company, ASUS also caters to the mass market crowd which just wants to pick up a smartphone. Along those lines, the company revealed three devices, with various screen sizes, ranging from 4 to 6 inches in screen sizes, but with identical user experience. These devices under the "Zenfone" range were announced way back in January during CES, but are only starting to appear in the retail market. We bought one off from a Taipei market, and here is our unboxing video to show the device off, to you -
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmZXR3xodT4
As seen in the video, the box contents were pretty standard, with the usual inclusion of components and the odd extra sets of ear buds. All of them in a picture -
Box Contents
ASUS Zenfone 5 in gold colour
Micro USB cable
Travel charger with USB plug
Headphones with mic and extra sets of ear buds
Information booklet
Occupying the middle ground between the other two Zenfones, the 5" ASUS device sports a 720p screen that is capable of digitizer input. Powered by an Intel Z2580 processor, this might ...
Accessories have always been key part of the buying experience, especially since the advent of the predominantly touch screen phones. It's almost a necessity that one cover up their pricey phone to prevent damage. Companies took advantage of this and offered unique solutions as cases to differentiate themselves, like for example Samsung's "Flip cover" or later, the S-View cover, had a magnetic flap that was attached to the whole back cover and also had a window to display at a glance information. While that was mimicked by LG for its own flagship device using the Quick Window cover, the other flagship maker, HTC, has taken a different route this time. The One M8, unlike the M7, is smoother and more slippery, mandating a requirement for a case this time, and HTC has one, called the Dot View case. Sporting a dotted front made of silicon and a more grippy plastic back, the One M8 also gains a new "Dot view" mode that makes at-a-glance interaction really interesting. Find out how it works, in our video here -
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fg2GeU4XHTA
Read the HTC One M8 Review here
As you saw from the video above, the One M8 Dot View case is really useful when it ...
Samsung has just announced the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 and the Galaxy Tab S 10.5, two new tablets in the Galaxy Tab S series at the Galaxy Premier 2014 event, as expected. These have 8.4-inch and 10.5-inch Super AMOLED displays at high WQXGA resolution and similar internals with Exynos 5 Octa or Snapdragon 800 Processors. These run on Android 4.4 (KitKat) and have Adaptive Display that automatically adjusts gamma, saturation, and sharpness based on the application being viewed, the color temperature of the viewing environment and ambient lighting.
It also has AMOLED Cinema and AMOLED Photo presets to manually adjust display settings. The display offers 90% of Adobe RGB color coverage for accurate color output. Since AMOLED doesn't require a backlight, the tablet consumes less power and has a 6.6mm slim profile.
These have a built-in Fingerprint Scanner, Kids’ Mode with own dedicated interface, Ultra-Power Saving Mode, Call Forwarding feature via SideSync 3.0, Group Play, S-Note, S Translator, Samsung Link, Scrapbook, Story Album, Quick Connect to connect to nearby devices for content sharing and more.
These tablet have Papergarden, Samsung's magazine service that would offer digital interactive magazines, Galaxy Gifts from more than 30 of the world’s leading mobile content and service providers and the company has ...
Samsung unveiled its Galaxy Tab S tablets at the Galaxy Premier event earlier today. It has also announced new accessories for the tablets that includes, Book Cover, Simple Cover and Bluetooth Keyboard. The Book Cover lets you adjust the tablet in three different display angles - Viewing Mode, Touch Mode and Typing Mode so that you can comfortably watch videos, read or type. The Simple Cover is a lightweight cover that protects that tablets. Both these offer soft texture grip for comfortable grip.
The Galaxy Tab S Bluetooth Keyboard promises the same experience as that of a laptop keyboard. It also has Galaxy feature hot keys and curved keycaps for a comfortable typing experience.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S Book Cover
3 Viewing Modes with magnet stabilization, including Viewing Mode, Touch Mode and Typing Mode
Auto power on/off - turns off screen automatically when covered
Ergonomic stitch & dot design
Simple and easy method to connect tablet and cover with Simple Clickers
Colors - White, Bronze, Red, Blue, Black, Ivory
Samsung Galaxy Tab S Simple Cover Features
Auto power on/off - turns off screen automatically when covered
Ergonomic stitch & dot design
Simple and easy method to connect tablet and cover with Simple Clickers
Colors: White, Bronze, Red, Blue, Black
Features of Bluetooth Keyboard ...
Samsung unveiled two new tablets viz, Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 and the Galaxy Tab S 10.5 at an event today. In addition to expanding its tablet line up, Samsung announced a global brand partnership with Marvel Entertainment.
As a result of the partnership, Marvel will offer exclusive premium content in the form of comics to Galaxy Tab S owners. They will be able to take advantage of three free months of subscription services for Marvel Unlimited. Later in 2015, Samsung consumers will have access to early sneak peeks for Marvel movies debuting in 2015 including Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron, Classic Marvel One-Shots, and a host of other great content.
Samsung is passionate about the stories around our products and the people to use them. Partnering with Marvel gives us the opportunity to bring our industry-leading mobile display technology to life. Through visual storytelling made possible by Marvel’s outstanding entertainment universe, Samsung’s Galaxy users will be able to enjoy the maximum of our product benefits.
said Younghee Lee, Executive Vice President of Global Marketing, Mobile Communications Business at Samsung Electronics in an official release.
Samsung will use Marvel movies as a platform to promote its products in Marvel movies. Along with Marvel, Samsung is also joining hands with magazine ...
Panasonic P81 is the company's latest flagship and it comes equipped with modern day higher mid-range specifications. It comes with an octa-core processor from MediaTek, has a 5.5inch HD display and Panasonic is making a big buzz about its gesture support. On the back of the phone, we have a 13MP camera and today, we will be checking out the camera samples.
Before we move on to checking the camera samples, you can check out the summary of its specifications right below
5.5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display
1.7 GHz Octa-Core MediaTek MT6592 processor with Mali450-MP4 GPU
Dual SIM with dual standby
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
13MP rear camera with LED Flash, 1080p video recording
2MP front-facing camera
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
1GB RAM, 8GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB with MicroSD
3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0, GPS
2500 mAh battery
The camera does look quite capable, but is let down by some poor algorithm. To know more about the phone and its camera, you can check out the entire review. The phone can also record 1080p Full HD videos and you can check out the sample right below.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pELJCEjzAM
Samsung took wraps off its latest Samsung Galaxy Tab S line of tablets. The Korean tech giant rolled out 8.4 inch and 10.5 inch model at an event today and has announced pre-order details for the same.
The Wi-Fi versions of the Tab S 8.4 will be available for $399.99, while the Tab S 10.5 will be $499.99. Pre-orders for Wi-Fi devices begin June 13 at 12:01 a.m. ET at Samsung.com. Moving on Samsung also stated that both the tablets will be for purchase in July at Samsung.com, Amazon, Best Buy, Fry’s, Office Depot, Office Max, PC Richard & Son, Sears, Tiger Direct and Walmart.com.
Giving information about carriers, Samsung revealed that the Galaxy Tab S will come to AT&T with LTE, Sprint (10.5) with Sprint Spark, T-Mobile (10.5) with LTE and Verizon Wireless (8.4 and 10.5) with LTE. Both the tablets come in Titanium Bronze or Dazzling White colors. Samsung did not provide any details about a global roll out.
Apple is about to make the Smart Cover on iPad even smarter. The company has filed for a patent that will show notifications on the on the Smart Cover itself. This will enable users to check their notification like email, SMS and other alerts without opening the screen.
The official name of the patent is "Integrated visual notification system in an accessory device” and according to the images provided, the accessory device looks a lot like an iPad Smart Cover. Also, this resembles HTC Dot View Case that was launched for the HTC One M8. The patent describes two ways of achieving the notifications, either by using Smart Covers with built-in LEDs or displays, using translucent or selectively transparent materials. The level of illuminations which are embedded in the cover can be controlled by the user.
In some cases the illumination states can be human readable. For example, the illumination elements can form recognizable words or symbols. In other cases a series of lights can be understood by a user to signify a specific operating state.
according to Apple's patent filing.
In case of the transparent window, the cover's flap will allow the light to shine through from the tablet which will make the notifications visible ...
Google is all geared up to take on Apple, Samsung and others with a foray into the wearable fitness market. According to a report from Forbes, Google is reportedly preparing its own health data platform which is called as 'Google Fit'.
Expected to be announced at the I/O developer conference on June 25 and 26, Google Fit will allow consumers to track health-related data through fitness devices and app. In addition to Google Fit, the report claims that Google will announce partnerships with third-party device makers to produce wearable gadgets that will collect data such as the user's heart rate and share that information with Google's cloud-based services.
It looks from the report that Google Fit will be similar to Apple's Healthkit platform which was announced earlier this month at WWDC. Available on iOS 8, the platform is a hub for tracking health-related data that is corresponded with a Health App. Currently, details about the Google Fit are scarce and it is not clear whether it will be an app or a feature for Android.
Competition in Fitness wearables is increasing with players like Samsung, Nike, FitBit and others. Hence, it will be interesting to see what does Google has to offer in terms ...
Nokia has scooped yet another start-up to enhance its offerings for HERE Maps. The company has acquired Medio Systems, a real-time predictive analytics firm for an undisclosed sum. It will use Medio's technology to give users of its location-based services more personalised results and maps.
The latest acquisition,comes recently from Nokia after acquiring mapping startup and app maker Desti earlier this month. Nokia HERE is expected to close the deal by end of July. According to Medio this partnership will provide services like delivering restaurant recommendations to you ahead of a lunch meeting or suggesting driving routes based on your style and real-time conditions.
We are entering the age of what I call cognitive mapping, in which maps will understand their environment and anticipate people’s intent in order to deliver interactive and smart location experiences. We plan to extend Medio’s talent and technology that analyzes millions of connected devices and billions of interactions on the go to strengthen our ability to deliver highly personalized maps and location services for whatever people face throughout their day.
said Michael Halbherr, CEO of HERE in Medio blog.
Founded in 2014, Medio has 60 employees and it mines real-time activity, then pushes it through a cloud-based predictive ...
Earlier this week Firefox announced its partnership with Spice and Intex to launch ultra low-cost Firefox OS smartphones. Recently Spice said that it would launch Firefox OS-powered smartphones with dual SIM support by July 2014. Now Intex has announced that it plans to launch Firefox OS device, Cloud FX in August. This would be an affordable smartphone priced under Rs. 2,000.
It is likely to be based on the Firefox reference design that was announced at the MWC earlier this, so it could be powered by a 1GHz Spreadtrum processor. Intex has confirmed that the smartphone would come with a 3.5-inch display, a 2-megapixel rear camera, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity and dual SIM support.
Sanjay Kumar Kalirona, Business Head, Mobile, Intex Technologies (India) Ltd, said,
Intex's association with Mozilla Firefox is a step towards our brand’s promise to offer quality products to our consumers to improve their lives and set industry benchmarks. Intex Cloud FX is aimed at fulfilling the idea of – ‘Smartphone for all’ which will be priced below Rs. 2,000. This smartphones will be equipped with enhanced phone and browser features of Firefox OS with an access to a rich ecosystem of latest web applications improving users overall smartphone experience ...
Google has been adding more cards to Google Now lately and today it had added another one that will help you remember your plans better.
Latest Google Now card suggests calendar events based on your Gmail conversations. There will be a Yes and No option to add the event to your calendar or ignore it. If you have been having conversation with your friends about meeting up, the feature will automatically turn that into a card and suggest whether you want to add it as an event in the calendar.
Google Now already spots a hotel and flight confirmations from your emails and Calendar events looks like an addition to this service. As usual users can switch off the feature if they want suggestions from Google. Cards like alerting you about your stop during transit and parking reminders have already been added to Google Now.
Via:Android Police
Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro that surfaced recently has gone official at the Mobile Asia Expo 2014 in Shanghai as Lenovo K920. As rumored, it has a 6-inch ( 2560 x 1440 pixels) Quad HD display, powered 2.5 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 (8974AC) processor with Adreno 330 GPU. It runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat) and has a 16-megapixel rear camera with dual LED flash and optical image stabilization (OIS). It also has a 5-megapixel front-facing camera.
It has matte finish on the back that prevents fingerprints. It has a unibody design and the speakers are location on the bottom. It has 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, but lacks an expansion slot. No details about the battery capacity yet.
Lenovo K920 specifications
6-inch (2560 x 1440 pixels) Quad HD IPS display
2.5 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 (8974AC) processor with Adreno 330 GPU
Android 4.4 (KitKat) with Vibe ROM
Dual SIM
16MP autofocus camera with dual LED Flash, OIS
7.7mm thick
5MP front-facing camera
4G LTE / 3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac/b/g/n, Bluetooth with A2DP, GPS, NFC
3.5mm audio jack
3GB RAM, 32GB of internal memory
Lenovo has not revealed launch date or pricing for the smartphone.
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Micromax launched the Unite 2, the company's latest budget smartphone running on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It has a 5-megapixel auto focus rear camera with LED flash. It has a 4.7-inch WVGA screen, powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor with Mali 400 GPU and packs 1GB of RAM. It also comes with 3G connectivity, dual SIM support and a removable 2000 mAh battery.
Here are the specifications of the Micromax Unite 2 A106 before you take a look at the camera samples
4.7-inch (800 x 480 pixels) capacitive touch screen IPS display
1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor
Android 4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to future Android version
Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) with dual standby
5MP rear camera with LED Flash
2MP front-facing camera
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
1GB RAM, 4GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB with microSD
3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
2000 mAh battery
Here are some camera samples (click the image to view full resolution picture)
Daylight
Macro
HDR
Flash
Low Light
The smartphone can record videos at 1080p full HD resolution. Since this is just a 5-megapixel module, full HD videos doesn't offer much details. Here is the full HD video sample
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2_89G09IGM
The camera is decent, compared to Moto E's fixed-focus camera. You can check out the complete review of ...
Apple has made app browsing simplified by adding 'Browse by Category' section to both the desktop and iOS App Store. The introduction of this section enables users to easily click on a certain category. Prior to this, users had to ad to select their chosen category from a drop-down list in the top-left of the App Store .
Available in the Featured section of both the app stores, the section shows visually attractive display which boasts of a wide variety of curated app collections. The App store also gets Featured Apps, Best New Apps, Collections and various other category-specific tabs. Earlier only five App Store categories viz, games, kids, education, food and Newsstand were curated
A ton of changes are coming to iOS 8 that will feature new ‘Explore’ tab, trending searches and related searches. The latest move from Apple is aimed at improving app discovery at the App store. Since its inception in 2008, the App Store now has 1.2m apps, and attracts 300m visitors a week, having generated more than 75bn app downloads.
Via:Mac Rumors
Celkon has launched Campus A35K, the company's latest budget smartphone and the cheapest smartphone running on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It has a 3.5-inch (320 x 480 pixels) capacitive touch screen display and is powered by a 1GHz processor. It has a 3.2-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 0.3-megapixel front-facing camera. It has dual SIM support and also has 3G connectivity, which is definitely great at this price.
Celkon Campus A35K specifications
3.5-inch (320 x 480 pixels) capacitive touch screen display
1 GHz processor
Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) with Dual Standby
Android 4.4 (KitKat) OS
3.2MP rear camera with LED flash
0.3MP (VGA) front-facing camera
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
G-Sensor, Proximity Sensor
10.7 mm thick and weighs 102 grams
3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth with A2DP
256 MB RAM, 512MB Internal memory, Expandable memory with micro SD
1200 mAh battery
The Celkon Campus A35K comes in blue and white colors and is priced at Rs. 2,999. It would be exclusively available through Snapdeal.
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Tab S series at an event in New York. We got some hands on time with the Galaxy Tab S 8.4 at the event. The tablet has a stunning 8.4-inch (2560×1600 pixel) WQXGA Super AMOLED display at a pixel density of 359 ppi. The display is sharp and it offers 90% of Adobe RGB color coverage for accurate color output.It comes in Octa-Core Exynos and Snapdragon 800 variants depending on the WiFi and LTE models. Check out the hands on video below.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xpdh9nfNmss
It has a 2.1-megapixel front-facing camera and an ambient light sensor on the top. The 3G or LTE variant would also have an ear piece for voice calling an a proximity sensor. It has Samsung's signature home button below the display along with menu and back buttons on either sides. There is a fingerprint sensor on the button, similar to the Galaxy S5 for secure biometric screen locking feature and mobile payments.
It has S5-like dotted texture on the back for a comfortable grip. There is a 8-megapixel camera on the back with LED flash.
On the right side there is a power button, volume rocker, Infrared LED and a micro SD card slot. The tablet is just 6.6mm thick.
Over at the ...
