Last month's rumors about the HTC Volantis claimed that it would be Google’s next Nexus tablet. Now @evleaks has revealed details about the tablet and has also posted a macro shot of the tablet. According to @evelaks the earlier leaks that showed the render or concept of the tablet is fake. The tablet is expected to be powered by a 64-bit Tegra K1 SoC and would have aluminum unibody design, that coincides with the earlier leak.
The test device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 chip and has a 5GB DDR3 RAM, but the final retail unit might not feature 5GB RAM. It also has a 8.9-inch (1680 x 1050 pixels) display, but the final unit is expected to come with 2560×1600 pixels display, so the display should be sharper than the Nexus 10. Earlier leak revealed that it would feature a 8.9-inch (2048×1440 pixels) display.
The prototype has 64GB of onboard storage and 5MP rear camera with 1080p, but the final unit might come with a 8-megapixel camera as rumored earlier. It would also feature stereo front-facing speakers with Boomsound technology. The Android Silver OS Alpha 1.4 marking on the image hints that this could be the company's first Android SIlver tablet and not the Nexus 9 as previous rumors suggested.
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Last month's rumors about the HTC Volantis claimed that it would be Google’s next Nexus tablet. Now @evleaks has revealed details about the tablet and has also posted a macro shot of the tablet. According to @evelaks the earlier leaks that showed the render or concept of the tablet is fake. The tablet is expected to be powered by a 64-bit Tegra K1 SoC and would have aluminum unibody design, that coincides with the earlier leak.
The test device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 chip and has a 5GB DDR3 RAM, but the final retail unit might not feature 5GB RAM. It also has a 8.9-inch (1680 x 1050 pixels) display, but the final unit is expected to come with 2560×1600 pixels display, so the display should be sharper than the Nexus 10. Earlier leak revealed that it would feature a 8.9-inch (2048×1440 pixels) display.
The prototype has 64GB of onboard storage and 5MP rear camera with 1080p, but the final unit might come with a 8-megapixel camera as rumored earlier. It would also feature stereo front-facing speakers with Boomsound technology. The Android Silver OS Alpha 1.4 marking on the image hints that this could be the company's first Android SIlver tablet and not the Nexus 9 as previous rumors suggested.
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Qualcomm has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Wilocity which is working on chips for the next-generation of Wi-Fi, known as WiGig and 802.11ad.
Founded in 2007, the Israeli startup is a chip designer that uses the 60 gigahertz spectrum to transfer data at gigabit speeds over a relatively short distance, such as between a tablet and a PC or TV in a living room. Due to high-speed it covers much shorter distances and cannot penetrate walls. Wilocity said its chips can get up to 4 gigabits to 5 gigabits per second, compared to hundreds of megabits a second for Wi-Fi.
WiGig will play an important role in Qualcomm’s strategy to address consumers’ increasingly sophisticated smartphone, tablet and computing requirements to support applications—such as immediate streaming of 4K video and high throughput peer-to-peer communication to enable the next generation of social interactions between users sharing content,”
said Amir Faintuch, president, Qualcomm Atheros in a statement.
Qualcomm which has invested in Wilocity since 2008, aims to integrate it technology via a tri-band package, complete with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor. 60 GHz technology complements traditional Wi-Fi with zones of ultra-high-speed connectivity, while expanding the wireless use cases for high-end mobile, computing and ...
Samsung has turned over its movie business to M-GO. The electronic tech giant will pull the plug on its video and media hub on August 1.
"The ability to purchase and rent video from Samsung Video and Media Hub will be disabled on July 1. To retain long-term access to your video library, Samsung recommends you transfer your previously purchased content to Samsung’s new video partner, M-GO", announced Samsung in a company blog post.
M-Go is a joint venture of DreamWorks Animation and Technicolor is a pay-as-you-go video streaming service. Purchases previously made via the Samsung Video and Media Hub can be transferred to an M-Go account. Customers who transfer their accounts to M-Go will receive a $5 credit and 50% off their next two movie rentals, for a total maximum value of up to $13.
M-Go and Samsung are announced at the CES that they are partnering on a planned video streaming service to deliver movies and TV shows in the new Ultra High Definition format, which offers four times the resolution of high-definition video. It’s expected to debut later this year.
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Nokia is reportedly working on three Windows Phone 8.1 phones that are due for launch later this year. The three devices are - a high end device with 3D sensors - codename McLaren, mid-range 4.7inch display laden device - codename Superman and a low end device with codename Rock. If rumors from China are to be believed, Nokia is also prepping a successor to the long forgotten Lumia 820 in the form of Lumia 830.
From the leaked images, one can infer that the build quality of the alleged Lumia 830 will be quite good with an Aluminum frame and a polycarbonate back. This device could also be the rumored Nokia Tesla handset. If that is the case, then this device could also be a replacement for the mid-range Lumia 720 and be called Nokia Lumia 730.
The camera module on the back looks flat, but big and it could indicate a reasonably good camera unit on the alleged mid-range device. Even with Microsoft removing the need for mandatory capacitive keys on the front, Nokia has decided to give this Lumia device physical buttons instead of the on-screen ones.
Sennheiser has launched three new headphones in India. This includes, PX 95 mini-headphones, PMX 95 rotatable neckband earphones and PCX 95 in- ear earphones. The PX 95 mini-headphones is lightweight and offers detailed stereo sound reproduction. It has a steel headband that is highly flexible. The PMX 95 has ergonomic neckband for superior comfort and a secure fit and has single-sided anti-friction cable.
The PCX 95 has a in-ear neckband design, delivers detailed, bass-driven sound and comes with single-sided anti-friction cable. It also comes with a set of ear adapters for a perfect fit. All these are optimized for MP3 players, iPod, iPhone and portable media players and come with a 2-year warranty.
Features of Sennheiser PX 95
Dynamic drivers for detailed stereo sound with strong bass
Improved earpad foam and quality fabric mesh for enhanced acoustics
A lightweight steel headband for maximum flexibility and durability
Adjustable ear cups for a personalized fit
Features of Sennheiser PMX 95
Dynamic drivers for detailed stereo sound with strong bass
Improved earpad foam and quality fabric mesh for enhanced acoustics
A lightweight, ergonomic neckband for added comfort and mobility
A single-sided anti-friction cable for convenient handling
Rotatable ear cups for a personalized fit
Features of Sennheiser PCX 95
Precise, bass-driven sound with enhanced passive noise isolation
An angled acoustic pipe for improved sound projection
A single-sided anti-friction cable for convenient handling
A set of ear adapters (S, ...
Flipkart was rumored to be launching a smartphone, but they dropped that plan and now, have launched a tablet under Rs. 10,000. The Flipkart Digiflip Pro XT 712 comes with a MediaTek SoC and 7inch HD display along with voice calling. Flipkart has decided to do what other manufacturers have been doing for a while - get a product from China, rebrand it and sell it in India. Flipkart has a lot of reach and it hopes to sell its tablet because of its big customer network.
We have the Digiflip Pro XT 712 with us and we will be bringing you the unboxing video today. Before you check out the video, you can check out the specs right below.
7-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) capacitive multi touch IPS display
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) OS
Dual SIM (2G + 3G) with dual standby
1.3 GHz quad-core processor MT8382 SoC with 500 MHz Mali 400-MP2GPU
5MP autofocus rear camera with LED flash
2MP front-facing camera
3.5mm audio jack
Dimensions: 113.7 x 185.3 x 9.2 mm; Weight: 285 grams
Accelerometer, Light Sensor, Proximity sensor
3G HSPA+ (via SIM card slots), WiFi 802.11 b/g/n , Bluetooth 4.0 LE, GPS / A-GPS, USB OTG
1GB RAM, 16GB internal memory, up to 32GB expandable memory with microSD
3000 mAh battery
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Google announced Android Wear SDK a couple of months before the Google IO and at that time, they also announced that Google Android Wear will be making its debut on LG G Watch. At the Google IO which was held during June last week, Google announced that LG G Watch will be available for consumers to buy directly from Play Store. Until today, the Google Play Store showed that the LG G Watch was available for pre-order and now, you can buy the watch as it is available for Adding to your cart.
The LG G Watch is priced at $229 in the Google Play US Store while in India, the smart watch costs you Rs. 14,999 which is Rs. 1,000 more than Motorola Moto G. The specification of the LG G Watch is very similar to the Motorola Moto G as it shares the same quad-core 1.3GHz Snapdragon 400 SoC. However, the LG G Watch has just 512MB RAM and 4GB internal storage along with a 1.65inch 280x280pixels LCD display. There are no physical button on the device and to activate your smartwatch, you would have to move your wrist or tap the display or say "Ok, Google".
The LG G ...
HTC seems to be back after several slumps in its revenues and profits, as the Taiwanese manufacturer has posted its unaudited results for the fiscal second quarter of 2014, on its investors website. The second quarter saw the release of its latest flagship device, the HTC One M8, which is possibly doing quite well for the company. The device, armed with the same popular design as its predecessor, added a second camera module on its back to tout interesting software based effects as one of its USPs. Couple that with top end specifications and a premium build, the company might have with them, a winner, at least financially.
HTC Corporation (TWSE: 2 49 8), a global leader in mobile innovation and design, today reported unaudited consolidated results for its fiscal 2014 second quarter ended June 3 0 , 2014 . Unaudited quarterly revenue was NT$ 65.06 billion and net profit before tax was NT$ 2. 76 billion. Operating profit was NT$ 2. 43 billion, and net profit after tax was NT$ 2.26 billion, o r NT$ 2. 74 per s hare based on 8 23,438 thousand weighted average number of shares.
As you can see above, the company has posted quarterly revenues ...
Xiaomi the famous Chinese phone maker had announced its plans to enter the tablet market with the Mi Pad back in May and looks like the tablet has gone on sale recently. A post on the official company forum says that Xiaomi sold 50000 units of the MiPad tablet on launch day thereby running out of stocks. Continue reading for some more breathtaking news. The 50,000 MiPads were sold out in just 3 minutes and 59 seconds. There is no mention about the location but we place our bets on China as it is the home market for handset maker which is now headed my Ex-Googler Hugo Barra. Priced aggressively at about 240 USD / Rs.14400 for the base 16GB version , the company is clearly taking on the Apple iPad Mini with its first tablet.
Here are the specs of the Xiaomi MiPad
7.9-inch (2048 × 1536 pixels) display at 326 ppi with 4:3 aspect ratio and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection
2.2 GHz NVIDIA Tegra K1 processor
8MP rear camera with Sony BSI stacked sensor, 1080p video recording, f/2.0 aperture
5MP front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture
8.5mm thick and weighs 360 grams
WiFi 802.11/b/g/n/ac Dual Band (2X2 MIMO)
2GB of RAM, 16GB / 64GB of internal storage, up to 128GB ...
Samsung announced the Galaxy S5 mini earlier this week . The smaller variant of the company's flagship phone is now available for pre order in UK through Mobile Fun. Available in Charcoal Black, Shimmery White, and Electric Blue the unlocked 16GB device will cost you 369 GBP.
The product page however, does not have a shipping date of the Galaxy S5 Mini, but a recent rumor said it would be in stock arounf mid of July.
The S5 mini variant has a 4.5-inch (720 x 1280 pixels) Super AMOLED display, powered by a 1.4 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat) with new Touchwiz UI. It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED Flash, 1080p video recording and a 2.1-megapixel front-facing camera. It has IP67 ratings for dust and water resistance, similar to Galaxy S5.
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Intex has launched Aqua Curve Mini, a smaller variant of the Intex Aqua Curve that was launched earlier this year. It has a 4.5-inch (854 × 480 pixels) capacitive touch screen display and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). Other features are similar to the Intex Aqua Curve, including a 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor, 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera.
Regarding the new launch, Sanjay Kumar Kalirona, Business Head- Mobiles, said
Within one week of the launch of our first Aqua smartphone on KitKat OS, we have introduced another Aqua smartphone with KitKat OS in the market. Available at a very affordable price, Aqua Curve mini is a stylish and chic smartphone equipped with all the advanced features which will surely strike a chord with the new age user.
Intex Aqua Curve Mini specifications
4.5-inch (854 × 480 pixels) capacitive touch screen IPS display
Android 4.4 (KitKat) OS
Dual SIM with Dual Standby
1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor
8MP rear camera with LED flash
2MP front-facing camera
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
9.1 thick and weighs 152 grams
3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth with A2DP and GPS
1GB RAM, 4GB internal memory (1.7GB user memory), Expandable memory up to 32GB with micro SD
1500 mAh battery
The Intex Aqua Curve Mini comes in Black cobblestone color with a red back panel ...
Samsung Gear Live that was announced last week at the Google I/O got priced on the Google Play Store at Rs. 15,900, immediately after the announcement. Now the smartwatch is available for purchase on the Google Play Store in India at the same price. The Gear Live Smartwatch runs on Android Wear, has a 1.63 inch (320 x 320 pixels) Super AMOLED display, powered by a 1.2 GHz processor and packs a 300 mAh battery that promises one day battery life. It also has IP67 certification for water and dust resistance.
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It uses Bluetooth 4.0 LE to connect to other devices and is compatible with all phones running Android 4.3, Jelly Bean. It has a stainless steel body with a rubber strap. It has built-in microphones so that you can use “Ok Google” commands. It has 512MB of RAM and 4GB of internal storage. It also has dedicated sensors to calculate fitness data through its pedometer and heart rate sensor, similar to Gear 2.
The Samsung Gear Live comes in black color and is available for Rs. 15,900 on Google Play. It is expected to ship in two to three weeks. The LG G Watch that went on preorder on Google Play in India last week for Rs. 14,999 would ...
Over the past few months, we’ve been consistently impressed by the offerings brought forth by Gionee. With a focus on bringing high end specifications at a mainstream price point, the company has mostly succeeded with the likes of the Elife E6 and E7. The China based smartphone manufacturer recently announced its launch of what it calls the world’s slimmest phone. Dubbed the Elife S5.5, the USP of the phone is most definitely the aesthetics. But great looks do not make a great phone, are the internals and software up to the task of keeping up with the stellar design? Read on to find out.
Unboxing
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeEBh0JgXlU
5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD Super AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection
1.7 GHz Octa-core MediaTek MT6592 processor with Mali 450-MP4 GPU
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) with Amigo 2.0 UI
13MP auto focus camera with LED flash, Stacked Sony sensor, 1080p video recording
5MP front-facing camera
Dimensions: 145.1×70.2×5.55mm; Weight: 130 grams
2GB LPDDR3 RAM, 16GB internal memory
3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, WIFI Direct, Bluetooth 4.0, USB OTG GPS
2300 mAh battery
Hardware
Calling the Elife S5.5 gorgeous would be an understatement. Gionee has outdone themselves with the phone that opts for a magnesium alloy frame wrapped on both sides by two Gorilla Glass 3 layers.
At the front you get an ...
Apple has filed for patent that describes a method of adjusting security and other settings for mobile devices based on the user's location. The latest patent application was published by the United States Patent & Trademark Office but was originally filed in December 2012 by Apple.
Titled as "Location-sensitive security levels and setting profiles based on detected location," the patent covers a technology where the hardware and software of a phone changes based on location. So for example if you were in a public place like the library or a movie theater , your phone might automatically be set to silent and have Touch ID activated. Apple covers "fixed locations" like your home or Office and "mobile locations" like when you're shopping, at a coffee shop or inside your car.
The patent states that the feature will using retinal scans, DNA, fingerprints, or other biosensors to present an appropriate level of security to the users. In addition to the basic security settings, the feature might have the ability to adjust the user interface, automatically modifying the home screen apps based on location. For instance, the method could display Mail and other productivity apps at work and entertainment apps and games at home.
It ...
Xiaomi India has started teasing its India launch on their Mi India Facebook page. After thanking the Mi fans for their support, it says "We have something special for YOU, do come back on 11 July 2014 for the announcement post." This hints that the company might launch its first smartphones in India on July 11th. It could also be an announcement regarding the India launch.
Xiaomi India website went live few weeks back, since then the company has been teasing Mi 3 and Redmi smartphones on their Facebook page. It is also running a contest on Facebook that asks fans to guess which Mi phone will launch first in India. According to earlier reports Xiaomi has partnered with Flipkart to sells their smartphones in India.
Earlier this week the company announced that it sold 26.1 million smartphones in first half of 2014, exceeding the combined sales of both 2012 and 2013. It launched in Malaysia and the Philippines earlier this year and plans to expand to Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Russia, Turkey, Brazil and Mexico by the end of 2014.
July 11th is just one week away, so we just have to wait till Xiaomi officially announces their plans for India.
Unlike most wearable wrist gadgets, launched in the first half of 2014, Samsung Gear Fit is the only one that does not look like a police ankle monitor! (square). It is the best looking wrist gadget I have used, thus far. Samsung Gear Fit not only looks good but also juggles well, its dual functions - of being a Smart watch and a Fitness gear.
I sported the watch gear for nearly a week, especially during outdoor running, gyming activities. Samsung Gear Fit does pull a lot of attention for its bright screen and distinguished shape. I too, savored its good looks and smooth touch screen till I eventually began to see its not all perfect.
From step one i.e. charging, why does the charging for a wearable gadget have to be so complicated? Samsung Gear Fit requires 2 equipments (I'd like to call them that). One, a charging cradle (very easy to misplace) and second a different charger (which is not the same as your Samsung Galaxy phone).
Once charged, the device does not last for more than 5 hours, on average use because of its bright screen. Gear Fit’s specification page suggests 3 to 4 days on typical usage!
Wear-ability: I found ...
Samsung has taken an aim at Apple iPhone's poor battery life in its latest Samsung Galaxy S5 ad. The electronic tech giant is calling iPhone users as "wall huggers" thereby suggesting the weak battery life of the phone.
The one minute long ad shows iPhone users sitting next to power outlets on airports and not doing basic anything else. It taunts them as "tethered to walls" struggling to keep the battery on their phone. In contrast, the ad features Samsung Galaxy S5 users enjoying their device while Apple owners look on with envy. Moving on, the ad also shows a Galaxy S5 user changing the battery, a feature not present in the Apple's iPhone.
Battery life is one of the most important part of a smartphone ecosystem that people definitely consider before buying one.At the end of the ad Samsung advises iPhone users to stop being “wall huggers”, because they can now get an S5.
Galaxy S5 is the flagship device by Samsung that was unveiled in February. The 5.1-inch Galaxy S5 boasts of a fingerprint sensor, a water resistant casing, and a heart rate sensor. One of the device's most highly-touted features is an Ultra Power Saving Mode, which activates a black and white ...
Sony unveiled the Xperia Z1 Compact and the Xperia Z2 earlier this year. Now alleged screenshots from the Xperia Z3 and the Xperia Z3 Compact has surfaced online. The Xperia Z3 screenshot shows the model number D6653 and the model number of the Z3 Compact is D58XX (D5833 likely). Both the screenshots confirm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC chipset and run on Android 4.4 KitKat.
According to size of the screenshot, the Sony Xperia Z3 is expected to come with a 1080p resolution screen. Looks like its not going for a Quad HD screen like LG. According to Sony Xperia developer, who has shared specifications and a screenshot from alleged Sony Xperia Z3 Mini or Compact smartphone, it would come with a 4.5-inch 720p display, 2GB RAM, 20.7-megapixel rear camera and 2.1MP front-facing camera.
These are just rumors at the moment, so nothing can be confirmed now. Last year Sony launched the Xperia Z and the Xperia Z1, two flagship in a single year. Hope we can expect the Xperia Z3 and the Z3 Compact at the IFA 2014 in September.
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Rumors about the launch date and specifications of the iPhone 6 have been surfacing the internet frequently. One of the latest rumors says that the iPhone 6 will after all launch in September.
A report from China media claims that the Apple’s upcoming iPhone 6 will be introduced at a media event on September 19th, while the device will launch on September 25th in the US and other key international markets. China will also be amongst the first countries to receive the iPhone. According to Macrumors, it is expected to be announced first or second week of September.
According to inside sources of few Chinese media, the price of iPhone 6 would be equal to the launch-price of iPhone 5S. Apple is expected to release a 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch iPhone 6; however, it is unclear if both devices will launch simultaneously. The source further claims that the larger iPhone 6 16GB model will be called the "iPhone Air", and will cost 5,998 Yuan (Rs. 57,760 approx), while the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 model will reportedly go on sale in China at Rs. 52,922 for 32GB.
The latest news from the Chinese media report might be just another rumor. There is no word from Apple regarding the ...
