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Panasonic India has launched Eluga A, the company's second smartphone in the Eluga series in India, after the Eluga U. It has a 5-inch FWVGA display, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 200 processor and runs on Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean). It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera.
It comes with Kwik Lock double tap on the home screen to lock the phone, Fit Home UI for single Hand operation, Qualcomm Snapdragon Audio+ audio enhancement technology, Snapdragon Voice+ voice enhancement technology for clearer conversations, Snapdragon BatteryGuru and support for leading Indian languages such as Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu and Marathi, that lets you browse the web, chat and navigate the phone menu in local language.
At the launch, Manish Sharma, Managing Director, Panasonic India said
Through ELUGA, Panasonic will bring advanced technological innovations to the Indian smartphone users and with ELUGA A, we have successfully integrated into the premium gadget, advanced technology for Audio enhancements, voice clarity, faster charging, longer battery life and local language features, in tune with the needs of the Indian consumer.
Panasonic Eluga A specifications
5-inch (854 x 480 pixels) IPS display
1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 200 processor with Adreno 302 GPU
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Dual SIM
8MP rear camera ...
Yesterday we saw more photos of the Sony Xperia Z3 compact that put more focus on camera and the body of the phone. Today, the phone has paid a visit to the FCC and is listed under the IDs PM-0810 and PM-0812.
The PM-0810 comes with support for LTE bands 2, 4, 5, 7, 13, and 17, which suggests the device is targeted for international markets while the second variant comes with support for LTE Band 5 and 7, which should launch on US carriers. Both models have been confirmed in the FCC filing to arrive with GSM/WCDMA/LTE connectivity, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+ and NFC support.
Unfortunately, the FCC did not list any specifications or internal hardware of the Xperia Z3 Compact. The latest image leak showed that the the phone will have a 1/2.3-inch 20.7MP Exmor RS sensor along with flash. It will likely sport a 4.5-inch display with resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, a quad-core Snapdragon SoC with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage on board, with a microSD card support for expansion. Other specs state a dedicated camera button on one side and a single flap on the other, which houses both the micro USB port and the microSD card slot.
Sony is expected ...
Nokia Lumia 530 Dual SIM, the latest budget Windows Phone 8 handset is now available in India through the official Nokia Shop in India. Snapdeal started taking pre-orders for the smartphone last week, but it is still on pre-order with the retailer. The Lumia 530 Dual SIM was unveiled last month and packs a 4-inch FWVGA display, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 200 processor, runs on Windows Phone 8.1 and has a 5-megapixel fixed focus rear camera.
It has Dual SIM support that offers call waiting and call forwarding between two SIM cards.
Nokia Lumia 530 Dual SIM Specifications
4-inch (854 x 480 pixels) display
1.2 GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 processor with Adreno 302 GPU
Windows Phone 8.1 OS
Dual SIM
5MP fixed focus rear camera
11.7 mm thick and weighs 129 grams
512MB RAM, 4GB internal memory, up to 128GB expandable memory with microSD
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS / aGPS
1430 mAh battery
The Nokia Lumia 530 Dual SIM comes in Dark Grey, Orange, White and Green colors and is priced at Rs. 7,199 in India. It would ship in four working days. It comes with 500MB of free 2G or 3G data per month for 2 months for Airtel customers. Snapdeal is ...
Samsung is all set to launch the Galaxy S5 Mini Duos (SM-G800H) with dual SIM support in India soon. The smartphone has been listed on the official Samsung India website. It was announced last month and packs 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, Finger Scanner and Heart rate sensor, similar to Galaxy S5. It has 3G connectivity, 1.5 GB RAM, 16GB of internal storage with expansion slot and a 2100 mAh battery.
Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos specifications
4.5-inch (720 ×1280 pixels) HD Super AMOLED display
1.4 GHz quad-core processor
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Dual SIM
8MP rear camera with LED Flash and 1080p video recording
2.1MP front-facing camera
IP67 ratings for Dust and water Resistance
Dimensions: 131.1 x 64.8 x 9.1mm; Weight: 120 grams
1.5GB RAM, 16GB internal memory, expandable up to 64GB with microSD
Infrared LED for smart TV remote, S Health, Heart rate sensor
3G, dual band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n (HT40), Bluetooth v4.0 LE, GPS and NFC
2100 mAh Battery
The Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos comes ...
OnePlus have always maintained their unique marketing strategy, which has often landed them in controversy. The latest ordeal that the company got into has a nice ring to it - Ladies First.
According to the contest, female users of the forums were asked to upload pictures of themselves. Uploaders of 50 pictures with the highest number of likes were to get an invite, or a chance to buy the OnePlus One, the company's only device. Not only that, T shirts and a OnePlus One were up for grabs as well.
However, the contest sparked reaction from all around the world, as you would expect. OnePlus soon took off the thread, which was previously accessible via this link.
Do you think OnePlus marketing has gone overboard? A company as young as OnePlus could very well do without some bad press!
It looks like Samsung's Virtual Reality headset is gearing up for its launch. Images of the VR headset has been revealed by The Verge which reports the headset is known as “Project Moonlight.”
Samsung is set to unveil this headset, alongside the Galaxy Note 4, at its Unpacked event in Berlin next month. The report states that the VR headset would turn a smartphone display into a head-mounted screen for virtual reality and other immersive video-based experiences. It has a detachable lid that holds the phone in place in front of your eyes. We can see a dial on top of the device which may loosen and tighten hardware within the headset.
Moreover, the image also shows Samsung's gaming controller that resembles to a Playstation controller. The report further states that it unclear if the photo shows a prototype or a final version of the product. Other leaks have suggested that Project Moonlight may be called the “Samsung Gear VR” and that it could include a touchpad for navigating its user interface. Last month screenshots of the Gear VR Manager app that will control the headset were leaked.
The Korean tech giant is working with Oculus Rift for the VR headset that will be compatible to its Galaxy line of devices. ...
Sony is working on an entry level smartphone that will sport a 6.1 inch screen. The phablet has been spotted at the GFX benchmark under the model number D2203.
The GFX benchmark suggests that the handset will be a 6.1-inch FWVGA (480 x 854) and be powered by 1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (MSM8926) chipset and Adreno 305 graphics. Other specs include 1GB RAM, 4GB internal storage , 5MP rear camera and a VGA front-facing camera. It is expected that the phone will likely run on Android 4.4.2. The Sony D2203 will also have Bluetooth, GPS, NFC, and Wi-Fi. There is no mention of the battery or a microSD slot. Also, it will not be a dual sim phone and have a single sim instead.
This is likely the first time Sony is going for a budget phablet and it is not clear if it is up for a global launch or specific to Asian markets.
via: Xperiablog
HTC will soon make Zoe its a video clip-making application available to Android devices. Zoe will be the first HTC app to join other Android Devices and the beta version of its Zoe camera app will launch later this week.
The company released its popular apps like BlinkFeed and Zoe in the Google Play Store, but only exclusive to its flagship smartphones. For those unfamiliar, Zoe is HTC’s custom built video app that captures a short burst of video and images at the same time. This images and videos can later be compiled into a more lengthy 30 second video, complete with a soundtrack, transitions and themes. It was first released alongside HTC One M7. It looks like HTC wants Zoe to become a hub for viewing and sharing content.
The news was first revealed by Recode and quickly confirmed by Drew Bamford, who is leading the Creative Labs. According to reports, HTC Creative Labs is already working on rolling out another HTC application to other Android smartphones.
via: Recode
We started the OnePlus One Giveaway over a week back, and as promised, today we reveal the lucky winner. Before that, would like to thank all the participants who took their time to participate in this contest, the response has been amazing with close to three thousand entries. Are you the lucky winner of the 64 GB Sandstone black version of the OnePlus One ? Find out below.
You can check out the winner selection logic in the video below. We shuffled the entries and we used The Hat, a free application to pick the winner. We made sure the draw was as transparent as possible.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EeqN_mJPaY
The lucky winner is Shaurya Anshu . We will be getting in touch with the winner soon to dispatch the smartphone.
Please join us in congratulating the winner. And for those you who did not win, we have more giveaways lined up ! Thanks once again for taking part.
There were reports last month stating that Google and Motorola are working on a large screen Nexus device that is code named Shamu. Today, the Motorola Shamu has made an appearance at GFX benchmark.
The device will sport a 1080p HD display and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset. Earlier rumors had stated that the phone will have 5.9 inch screen. The GFX Benchmark tests hints at the fact that the upcoming Nexus smartphone should come with internal hardware that is similar to the Samsung Galaxy S5, the Sony Xperia Z2, the OnePlus One, and the HTC One M8.
Various reports are suggesting that Nexus 6 will be officially introduced late-October or early-November, when Android L is expected to be released for the public. Unfortunately, the leak does not mention any specs. There were rumors stating that the Nexus 6 will be LG made but the company executive denied them in June.
via:Phonearena
HTC unveiled the J Butterfly (HTL23), the company's latest smartphone with waterproof body few weeks back in Japan. Now the HTC Butterfly 2 for Asia Pacific markets has been leaked by @Upleaks. This was first leaked by @evleaks back in May and looks similar to the new J Butterfly smartphone. It comes with IP57 ratings for dust and water resistance. The tagline in the poster reads "Make a splash in style" to show it's a waterproof smartphone.
It is expected to come with similar specifications as the new J Butterfly, including a 5-inch 1080p display, quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor and Android 4.4 (KitKat) with Sense UI, 13-megapixel rear camera with 2-megapixel Duo Camera arrangement to the depth information and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. It also has BoomSound speakers, JBL LiveStage audio support and would come with support for HTC DoubleDip Case.
It would come in Red, White and Blue colors, similar to the J Butterfly (HTL23) smartphone. According to earlier rumors, the HTC Butterfly 2 is expected to be unveiled in Japan on August 19th. It is also expected to be announced for Taiwan and other Asia-Pacific markets by the end of August or September.
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Samsung just announced the Galaxy Alpha, the company's latest smartphone in the Galaxy Series after several rumors. It has a 4.7-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) Super AMOLED display, powered by a Octa-Core Exynos (1.8GHz Quad + 1.3GHz Quad) processor and runs on Android 4.4.4 (KitKat). It has a 12-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 2.1-megapixel front-facing camera.
It is first Samsung Galaxy smartphone with a unique metal frame for both luxury and style, says the company. Even though it has 6.7mm slim body with metal frame, the removable back cover has smooth finish. It has Finger Scanner for a secure, biometric screen locking feature and mobile payments and a built-in heart rate monitor.
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Samsung Galaxy Alpha Specifications
4.7-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) Super AMOLED display
Octa-Core Exynos (1.8 GHz Quad + 1.3GHz Quad) processor
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
12MP rear camera with LED Flash, 4K Video recording
2.1MP front-facing camera
6.7mm thick and weighs 115 grams
2GB RAM, 32GB internal memory
S Health 3.0, Heart rate sensor
4G LTE-A Cat.6 / 3G HSPA+, Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2X2 MIMO), Bluetooth v4.0 LE, GPS, NFC
1860 mAh Battery
The Samsung Galaxy Alpha comes in Charcoal Black, Dazzling White, Frosted Gold, Sleek Silver and Scuba Blue colors and would go on sale across 150 countries globally starting this September. According to Russian website hi-tech.mail.ru, it would cost 24,990 ...
HP is apparently working on VoiceTab 6 Plus which has recently been spotted at GFX benchmark. The tablet will sport a 6 inch screen with 720p display and will be powered by Snapdragon 400 chipset with four Cortex A7 cores.
The benchmark reveals that it will have 1GB RAM and 16GB internal storage along with the possibility of a microSD card slot. The rear camera on the tablet is 7MP that records 1080p video while front camera stands at 1.8 MP (1600 x 1200). There is quiet a boost on the camera as it has been updated from 5MP in the Slate 6 Voice Tab. Finally, HP Slate 6 VoiceTab Plus will run on Android 4.4.4 KitKat as compared to the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean of the Slate 6 VoiceTab. Other specifications include support for Bluetooth, WiFi and voice call.
Last month, Slate 7 Voice Tab Ultra and Slate 8 Plus were officially listed on the company website.
via:GSM Arena
Sony has launched MDR-XB 450 and 250 new headphones and MDR-AS200 earphones in India. The MDR - XB450 has 30mm dynamic driver unit for high quality, powerful sound and has slim, swivel folding style for convenient storage. It has new acoustic design and pressure relieving earpad fitting for comfortable extended usage.
The MDR-XB450 has flat serrated cord for tangle-free experience and comes in five colors – black, white, red, blue and yellow.
The Sony MDR - XB250 headphone also has 30mm dynamic driver unit that offers powerful sound while keeping the bass level high. It has slim, swivel folding style allowing for convenient storage and comes with a flat serrated cord. It comes in Black and White colors.
The Sony MDR-AS200 earphone is has 13.5mm high sensitivity driver for a powerful sound. It is water-resistant and sweat proof, designed for extreme comfort while engaging in various sporting activities and comes with adjustable ear loop that fits a wide range of ear sizes. It also has flat serrated cord for a tangle-free experience. It comes in Orange and Blue colors.
Pricing and availability
Sony MDR-XB450 - Rs. 2,190 - September 2014
Sony MDR-XB250 - Rs. 1,490 - September 2014
Sony MDR-AS200 - Rs. 790 - August 2014
All these ...
Google has revealed Android distribution numbers for the month of August that covers a period of time of 7 days, ending on August 12. The data shows the most recent version of Android KitKat reach an all-time usage high at 20.9 percent, up from 17.9 percent this time last month thereby recording a 3 percent growth.
Jelly Bean 4.1-4.3 has continued its decline to 54.2 percent from 56.5 percent last month. While Ice Cream Sandwich has fallen from 11.4 percent to 10.6 percent. Android 2.3 Gingerbread actually grew from 13.5 percent in July to 13.6 percent in August, while Android 2.2 Froyo held steady at 0.7 percent.
The Android distribution numbers do not include information for devices running a version of the operating system lower than 2.2, as they do not support the latest Google Play Store app. Android KitKat is gradually increasing its market share as it stood at mere 5.3 percent in April, 8.5 percent in May and 13.6 percent in June.
via:Android Distribution
Panasonic India has launched Eluga A, the company's second smartphone in the Eluga series in India, after the Eluga U. It has a 5-inch FWVGA display, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 200 processor and runs on Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean). It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera.
It comes with Kwik Lock double tap on the home screen to lock the phone, Fit Home UI for single Hand operation, Qualcomm Snapdragon Audio+ audio enhancement technology, Snapdragon Voice+ voice enhancement technology for clearer conversations, Snapdragon BatteryGuru and support for leading Indian languages such as Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu and Marathi, that lets you browse the web, chat and navigate the phone menu in local language.
At the launch, Manish Sharma, Managing Director, Panasonic India said
Through ELUGA, Panasonic will bring advanced technological innovations to the Indian smartphone users and with ELUGA A, we have successfully integrated into the premium gadget, advanced technology for Audio enhancements, voice clarity, faster charging, longer battery life and local language features, in tune with the needs of the Indian consumer.
Panasonic Eluga A specifications
5-inch (854 x 480 pixels) IPS display
1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 200 processor with Adreno 302 GPU
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Dual SIM
8MP rear camera ...
Asus has released the Android 4.4 (KitKat) update for the Padfone Infinity (A80) and the Fonepad Note 6 (ME560CG). It rolled out the Kitkat update for the Padfone 2 last month. The KitKat update also brings Asus ZenUI with a new user interface for these devices. The ZenUi brings clean layout, flat icons, new color themes, animations, new ringtone and notification tones.
After the update, some apps would be removed or renamed, says Asus. Asus did not list any major change in the changelog for the Padfone Infinity, but 15 apps would be removed after the upgrade. Check out the complete changelog for the Fonepad Note 6 below.
Asus Fonepad Note 6 update V11.2.1.22 changelog
Upgrade to Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Improve modem stability
Update to ZenUI.
Remove APP locker to combine into Launcher
Remove Device Tracker as KK doesn't support this function
Remove APP backup, MyLibrary, Parental Lock, MyBit Cast & AO Link as KK doesn't support this function
Add Easy Mode, Music, MyASUS, Omlet Chat, PlayTo, Quick Memo, What's Next, Zen Links & Boost
After KitKat version firmware upgrade, ASUS will not provide service for downgrading to JB version.
Update for Asus Fonepad Note 6 is about 1.15 GB and the update for Padfone Infinity (A80) is about 1GB. ...
Xiaomi's ever-so-affordable Mi Band is finally going to go on sale, albeit only in its home country of China.
The $13 piece of wearable tech will go on sale in China on 18th of August, alongside another affordable gadget - the Xiaomi Router. While the Mi Band will sell for 79 CNY ($13), the Mi Router will be available for 129 CNY or $129 for residents of China.
The Mi Band was announced alongside the latest Xiaomi flagship, the Mi 4 on July 22nd. Incidentally, that's when the Mi 3 first went on sale in India as well.
Xiaomi's Hugo Barra did give an India timeline for other Xiaomi products, but it isn't yet clear when the Mi Band would be available in the country. Given that an announcement for Redmi products is already due, we could be in for a surprise.
Can't say about the Mi Router, but the Mi Band for certain is going to be a hit in markets outside of China; you can't, after all, go wrong with a $13 wearable!
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Oppo unveiled its flagship Find 7 and Find 7a smartphones back in March. Then came the OnePlus One in April after huge expectations. The design of the OnePlus One is similar to the Oppo Find 7. Check out the photo gallery of these smartphones to find out how similar these look.
Even though the design is similar between these two smartphones, there are some visual changes. Both have 5.5-inch display, but the Find 7 has Quad HD screen. OnePlus has a 1080p screen, similar to the Find 7a.
The earpiece design, placement of the camera and the sensors are different in these phones. Size of bezels on the sides seem similar in both.
Both have capacitive touch buttons below the screen. There is a Skyline Notification on the chin on the Find 7 that notifies with blue oscillating light. This is not present on the OnePlus One, but you have a chin in white color.
One plus have two chrome rim running on the sides, but the Find 7 has only one thick rim around the bezel.
To open the back cover you need to use a dedicated pin in both these smartphones.
There is a change in placement of power button and volume rockers in ...
Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 has been spotted in the database of China's Telecommunications Equipment Certification Center with new specifications. Previous reports had stated that the phone will have 5.9 inch screen with HD display. However, the latest leak is revealing that the Galaxy Mega 2 will boast a 5.98 (6)inch screen with a resolution of 1280 x 720.
The phone which is dubbed under the model number SM-G7508Q measures 163.6 x 84.9 x 8.6mm. It boasts of a 64-bit 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor, 2GB of RAM, 8GB internal storage and microSD expansion slot. It will have a 13-megapixel rear camera with flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. The phone will run on Android KitKat 4.4.
The Galaxy Mega 2 had already visited the FCC in July with almost similar specs. Unfortunately, there are no other details about price and availability of the phone.
Samsung can officially announce the phone at Unpacked 2014 event at the IFA tradeshow this 3 September. The company will launch the Note 4 at this event.
via:PhoneArena
