September 1, 2014, 11:35 pm
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Samsung is collaborating with Swarovski to add some glitterati for its latest smartwatch the Gear S. The duo has released Samsung Gear S Strap from their 'Swarovski for Samsung' collection.
The Gear S Strap adorns Swarovski cut crystals that are made from company's newly launched Crystal Fine Mesh. This product integrates the crystals directly into the Strap’s metal mesh.
“One of the key aspects in wearable devices is providing diverse options for consumers to freely express their own taste and style. Our ongoing collaboration with Swarovski as demonstrated in the new Gear S Strap, allows us to stay ahead of trends and on the cutting-edge of design and style.”
said Younghee Lee, Executive Vice President of Global Marketing, IT & Mobile Division at Samsung.
This is not the first time Samsung has teamed up with Swarovski for such accessories. Earlier in February this year the duo launched limited edition Galaxy Note 3 Crystal covers. Also, they rolled out Galaxy S5 cases and accessories for Gear Fit in May. The Swarovski Gear S Strap will be available on the Samsung online store and at experience stores starting in October. In addition, the “Swarovski for Samsung” collection will further expand with back covers for Samsung’s next flagship device.
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September 1, 2014, 11:45 pm
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New photo of the Moto G successor has leaked just days away from official launch this week. This time the leak shows the phone is a box at Flipkart's warehouse. The image was posted by a Google+ user.
The box boasts of the name Moto G indicating that Motorola might not change the name of the phone at all. Until now the Moto G successor was touted as Moto G 2 but if we are to believe this photos it looks like the phone will bear the same name. This might mean that Motorola is upgrading the specs of the phone but sticking to the original name.
Motorola has also scheduled an event in India on September 5th where it is expected to announce the new products. The Moto G successor is expected to have 5 inch screen and 8MP camera. It will be powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core processor with 1GB RAM, 16GB storage and run on latest Android KitKat. Last week, photos of the phone were also leaked that seconded the 5 inch screen.
Motorola announced last month that last stock of the Moto G is on sale on Flipakrt. We will have to wait and see if Motorola will stick with ...
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September 2, 2014, 12:02 am
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ZTE has launched the ZTE V5 in India exclusively on Snapdeal. It has a 5-inch HD display based on one-glass-solution technology, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor and runs on Nubia 2.0 UI based on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It has a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, Sony EXMOR RS sensor, and the f/2.2 aperture and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera.
It has dual SIM support, NeoVision 3.0 Camera UI, 1GB RAM, 4GB internal storage with expansion slot and a 2400 mAh removable battery. Karbonn launched Titanium S19 and Lava launched the Iris Pro 30+ with a 13-megapixel camera recently in the similar price range.
ZTE V5 specifications
5.0-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS OGS display with Dragontrail Glass
1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor with Adreno 305 GPU
1GB RAM, 4GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB with microSD
Dual SIM
Android 4.4 (KitKat) OS with Nubia 2.0 UI
13MP autofocus rear camera with LED Flash, 5-element lens, Sony EXMOR RS sensor, f/2.2 aperture
5MP front-facing camera with 88-degree wide angle lens, BSI sensor
8.9mm thick
3G HSPA+, Bluetooth 4.0, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS
2400 mAh battery
The ZTE V5 comes in white color and is priced at Rs. 10,999.
Thanks for the tip Azlan Rokx!
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September 2, 2014, 1:55 am
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You might have heard about Internet.org project, which is a global cooperation between technology leaders, non-profits, local communities and experts who are dedicated to making internet access available to the two thirds of the world, not yet connected.
The current partners for the global mission include Qualcomm, Facebook, Samsung, Ericsson, Opera, MediaTek and Nokia.
The vision is led by three mail goals –
• Making Internet access more affordable
• Building more efficient technologies
• Helping businesses to drive access
Qualcomm and Facebook are working actively on expanding their mission with tests in various regions. The organization is looking at India as their next destination to help the major part of the country to be connected.
Here’s what Dr. Avneesh Agrawal, President, Qualcomm India and South Asia had to say about their global initiative – “As a founding member of Internet.org, we are proud to collaborate with Facebook towards this powerful mission of making affordable internet access available. As a world leader in 3G, 4G and next-generation wireless technologies, Qualcomm is uniquely positioned to offer a comprehensive technology portfolio and has the special know-how to tie together the hardware, software, services and collaborations needed to deliver on the future of ...
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September 2, 2014, 2:32 am
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Google and HTC are set to unveil an official keyboard case for an upcoming Nexus Tablet, as per a report from Android Police. The report cites information provided to the site from unnamed sources and states that HTC and Google will have different official accessories for the tablet known as the “Flounder” or “Volantis”.
Along with the photo of the keyboard, an image of the general outline of the keyboard folio has been revealed in the report. Rumors and reports about a possibility of the HTC Nexus tablet have been looming for a long time now. The image shows that the cover will have segmented sections that resembles to Apple’s Smart Cover. It will fold up and support the tablet when in use. Moving on, the tablet can be locked and unlocked with the help of the case automatically.
According to the image the case looks similar to Microsoft's Type keyboard for the Surface line of Windows tablets. It will boast of a QWERTY keyboard with few Android navigation keys. The keyboard will apparently have a dimension of 228 x 320 x 5mm with a key space of around 15mm and a height of around 3mm. However, it looks like it will not have a touch ...
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September 2, 2014, 3:44 am
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Recently, it was reported that the Microsoft will preview the Windows 9 on September 30th. Now, the software and tech giant has accidentally teased the next iteration of Windows, announcing that it is coming soon.
In a post on Weibo, Microsoft China asked, "Microsoft's latest OS Windows 9 is coming soon, do you think the start menu at the left bottom will make a come back?". The post was accompanied by a Windows 9 logo but was soon taken down from the website. However, Chinese site Cnbeta was able to grab the image and post details before it was pulled shortly after.
Microsoft is also rumored to schedule a Technology Preview of the operating system, aimed at developers, that will be available in October. The company will bring the Start Menu back in Windows 9 it will have an array of UI changes along with the ability to run modern Windows apps within a window on the desktop. It must be noted that Microsoft has still not officially announced Windows 9.
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September 2, 2014, 3:50 am
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Lenovo has launched the Lenovo A536, the company’s latest smartphone in the A-series. It has a 5-inch (854 x 480 pixels) capacitive touchscreen display, powered by a 1.3 GHz Quad-core Mediatek MT6582M processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It has a 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera.
It comes pre-installed Lenovo's proprietary DOit apps for seamless data sharing, security and syncing. It has dual SIM support with dual standby. The company launched the A526 smartphone with a 4.5-inch display back in April.
Lenovo A536 Specifications
5-inch (854 x 480 pixels) touch screen display
1.3 GHz quad-core Mediatek MT6582M processor
1GB RAM, 8GB internal memory, expandable memory with microSD
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Dual SIM
5MP rear camera with LED flash
2MP front-facing camera
9.95 mm thick and weight 149 grams
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
2000 mAh battery
The Lenovo A536 comes in black and white colors and is priced at Rs. 8,999. It would be available from the official thedostore.com and across 1,400 Lenovo exclusive stores in India starting today.
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September 2, 2014, 4:36 am
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Samsung has announced the launch India's first digital education store that offers interactive study materials for students. The company has rolled out the store under its MSC (Media Solutions Center) division.
The 'Samsung Smart Learning' Stores will offer solutions to the educational needs of over 70 million students studying in classes 1st to 12th for CBSE board and another 4.5 million students who are preparing for competitive examinations. The solutions will be augmented to include other school boards, higher education and skill building content in due course.
“Samsung Smart Learning Solutions is a first-of-its kind service innovation in India which has the potential of revolutionising the educational landscape in the country. Designed to supplement traditional classroom learning, the content is based on a problem solving and interactive approach for students, and stresses on concept understanding in students. At Samsung, we are committed to being the first in software services innovation and with Smart Learning; we are looking to establish our leadership in this space too.”
said Tarun Malik, Director, Media Solutions Center - South West Asia, Samsung Electronics.
Samsung Smart Learning will be available on all Samsung tablets and will empower students to complement classroom learning. It can be accessed online and offline, being a cloud based ...
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September 2, 2014, 4:51 am
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Xolo has launched Onam offer for its customers in Kerala that would let them stand a chance to win prizes including, Royal Enfield, Honda Activa, Xolo Win tablets and Xolo smartphones on purchase of any Xolo device. Customers also get assured gift of a Liverpool FC Branded Football on every purchase.
Xolo has been in a launching spree by releasing at least one smartphone every week. It launched the 8X-1100 smartphone recently and has several smartphone priced between Rs. 4,999 and Rs.19,999.
This special offer is valid in Kerala till 30th of September, 2014 at all authorized dealers on the purchase of any Xolo device in the state. Hope the company would launch similar offers for its customers in other states as well.
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September 2, 2014, 5:52 am
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At the time of announcing its IFA 2014 event, Sony teased a new smartphone camera lens. Today images of the ILCE-QX1 E-mount camera has surfaced online ahead of the official event tomorrow. It is an E-mount camera module with interchangeable Alpha lenses, unlike the QX10 and QX100 camera lenses that were unveiled at IFA last year. Sony is also rumored to launch the QX30 smartphone lens with 30x zoom.
We still don't have the sensor size, but the images reveal that it is has Exmor APS-C sensor, connectivity via WiFi and NFC and also a popup flash. According to source it should cost 300 Euros for the body and 450 Euros with the 16-50mm lens. The Sony press conference starts at 4:15PM CEST (7:45PM IST) tomorrow.
Another shot shows the upcoming Xperia Z3 that has curved sides. We will be there at the Sony conference to bring you more details. You can follow all our IFA coverage here and in our Tech site here.
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September 2, 2014, 6:47 am
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First batch of Xiaomi Redmi 1S went on sale today for Rs. 5,999. We managed to get one before it's one sale in the country. Check out the unboxing video below.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUztm1MMHGI
Box Contents
Xiaomi Redmi Note in black
2050 mAh battery
micro USB cable
User manual
Our unit from Hong Kong doesn't come with a USB charger in the box, but the Indian variant is expected to come with one.
The Redmi 1S looks similar to the Redmi that we unboxed recently, only the internals are different. It has a 4.7-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) IPS display, 1.6 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (MSM8228) processor, but runs on Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) with MIUI v5 on top, unlike the Xiaomi Mi3 that runs on Android 4.4 (Kitkat).
It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash. It is capable of recording videos at 1080p full HD resolution. It has dual SIM support and 3G connectivity. It packs 1GB RAM, 8GB of internal storage with expansion slot. It has two full sized SIM card slots. The Indian unit comes with a micro SIM adapter and a screen guard worth Rs. 179.
Xiaomi would also sell silica gel covers at Rs. 359 and flip covers at Rs. 559 for the smartphone separately. We will be reviewing the ...
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September 2, 2014, 7:27 am
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Lava Iris 400Q, the latest budget smartphone in Lava Iris Q series is now available from Homeshop18. It has almost similar specifications as the Iris 406Q that was launched back in April, including a 4-inch WVGA display, 1.2 GHz quad-core processor, 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, 0.3-megapixel (VGA) front-facing camera and dual SIM support, but this runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat) out of the box.
Lava Iris 400Q specifications
4-inch (800 × 480 pixels) touch screen display
1.2 GHz quad-core processor
1GB RAM, 4GB internal memory, Expandable memory up to 32GB with micro SD
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Dual SIM with Dual Standby
5MP rear camera with LED flash
0.3MP (VGA) front-facing camera
9.9 mm thick
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth and GPS
1700 mAh battery
Priced at Rs. 5,499, the Lava Iris 400Q competes with Karbonn Titanium S1 Plus and the Asus Zenfone 4 A450CG.
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September 2, 2014, 6:54 pm
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Those of you who often find yourselves cramped due to low storage are in for respite, as Xiaomi's latest flagship -- the Mi 4 -- just went on to be available in a 64GB variant.
Until now, the device was available only in its 16GB version. That is perhaps not enough for a lot of users these days that tend to indulge in multimedia and gaming, especially when you consider that quite a portion is taken up by the operating system itself.
What makes a 64GB variant on a phone like Mi 4 is its non-expandable nature; like a lot of other Xiaomi phones, the Mi 4 too doesn't offer the ability to expand storage via microSD. This was often the case with flagships in 2013, but has changed for good this year.
What's noteworthy is the fact that the device still doesn't offer 4G LTE connectivity, like the 16GB version which we played with earlier. The device is also slated for an Indian release later this year. Xiaomi only launched the 16GB Mi 3 here, so it will be interesting to see if India gets the Mi 4 in both storage variants.
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September 2, 2014, 7:11 pm
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Following the footsteps of the ever expanding Xiaomi, OPPO has announced four phones for the Australian market. It is worthy to note that this is the first time that OPPO has launched smartphones in the country.
The four phones for the Australian market are: OPPO Find 7 (QHD), Find 7a (FHD), N1 Mini and Neo 5. The Find 7, Find 7a and N1 Mini are already quite popular in other parts of the world where OPPO operates, but the Neo 5 is a sort of a fresh addition.
OPPO has been aggressive in markets outside of its home country. With marketing in full flow, OPPO has even sponsored a couple of new Indian TV shows including the upcoming Champions League T20, so the company sure knows where to put its money.
We want to offer groundbreaking approach to mobile devices, to show high-end phones don't have to cost a fortune. We have a huge amount of devices in the pipeline,
- Michael Tran, head of marketing, OPPO
Coming back to the launch in Australia, the devices -- Find 7, Find 7a, N1 Mini and Neo 5 -- are priced AU$719, AU$629, AU$539 and AU$219 respectively. The devices can be bought over at OPPO's official mobile store ...
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September 2, 2014, 9:30 pm
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Leaks of Sony Xperia Z 3 are continuing to pop up until its official launch today. A set of press images of the next flagship phone by Sony have been spotted by XperiaBlog.net. This time the Xperia Z 3 is seen in copper gold color which has become quiet a trend with major flagship phones like Apple, Samsung, HTC, LG and so on.
This is the first time Sony is foraying into other color variants other than white, black and purple. As per some other press images, it looks like the Xperia Z3 will come in white, black and a different olive green color other than the copper gold. In addition to the copper gold Xperia Z3, press images of the recently reported SmartBand Talk with curved e-ink display is also seen.
Sony is also expected to announce the SmartBand Talk at the event, that can be used likely to track daily activities. The fitness wearable device will boast of the e-ink display instead of a standard LCD or LED one.
Sony is pegged to announce the Xperia Z3 compact, its first Xperia Z3 Compact Tablet and an Android Wear-powered SmartWatch 3 at the event today.
via:XperiaBlog
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September 2, 2014, 10:46 pm
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Microsoft is expected to announce Lumia 730 and Lumia 830 at the IFA event tomorrow. Meanwhile, a new leak of the Lumia 830 has surfaced online with a set of images.
Lumia 830 was first spotted in July with 'Nokia by Microsoft' branding. Today, leaked images by WPDang show a detailed break up of the phone that will likely have a 10MP Pure View camera. The report goes on saying that the phone will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor. It further stated that Lumia 830 will be the thinnest smartphone in the complete Lumia portfolio.
As per the images, the Lumia 830 will have removable back cover along with support for wireless charging. Other specs of the phone are reported as 4.5-inch with 1280x720 display with Windows Phone 8.1 as its operating system out of the box.
Last month the Lumia 830 paid a visit to Brazilian FCC where it was reported that the phone will measure 139.4 mm x 70.7 mm x 8.5 mm. It is also expected to support microSD card slot along with 4G LTE. We will know all the specs of the Lumia 830 at the IFA event tomorrow.
via:WPDang
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September 2, 2014, 11:50 pm
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Lenovo just announced the TAB S8 ahead of IFA 2014 in Berlin. The tablet has a 8-inch (1920 x 1200 pixels) full HD display based on one-glass-solution technology , powered by a quad-core Intel Atom (Z3745) processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 1.6-megapixel front-facing camera.
It comes in WiFi and optional high-speed LTE (4G) connectivity (based on Intel XMMTM 7160). It has 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage and Dolby-enhanced dual front speakers.
Lenovo TAB S8 specifications
8-inch (1920 x 1200 pixels) full HD IPS OGS display, 10-point multi-touch
1.86 GHz quad-core Intel Atom Z3745 processor
2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
7.9 mm thick and weighs 299 grams
8MP rear camera with LED flash, f/2.2 apearture
1.6MP front-facing camera
4G LTE (optional), WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
4290 mAh battery
The Lenovo TAB S8 comes in Blue, Canary Yellow and White colors and starts at US$199 for the WiFi variant.
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September 3, 2014, 12:04 pm
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Samsung officially unveiled the Galaxy Note 4 at IFA today. The company also launched two leather folio cases and premium S Pen for the device.
The leather cases from Mont Blanc gives the phone a classy look which is a good option for those who do not want to go for Swarovski crystals.
There are two types of leather cases one is “soft grain” while the other has “extreme grain.” The exact difference between the two is not known as of yet.
But from the looks of the cases it looks like the soft grain will have a smooth touch while the extreme will be a bit rough with many scales.
The folio cases encompasses the phone and adds a flip cover for screen protection.
Once you open the front cover of the folio case you can see the Mont Blanc logo at the bottom.
Along with the leather cases, Mont Blanc has also announced the luxury S Pen that look more stylish than the original S Pen.
One of the S Pen stylus from Mont Blanc is dubbed as Pix while other is called as e-StarWalker. It is not clear how these stylus are different also there is no word on pricing and availability of these ...
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September 3, 2014, 12:38 pm
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Samsung took wraps of the Galaxy Note 4 at IFA 2014 today. The accessories of the phone have already starting to pop up. We already saw the premium leather back cases and S Pen from Mont Blanc. No Swarovski has also bought its sparkly crystal back cases.
As you can see the Note 4 is encompassed in gold crystal back which makes the phone stylish. The cases come in glittering gold and sparkling silver back cover. Samsung has previously partnered with Swarovski for limited edition crystal back covers for Note 3.
The Swarvoski crystal back cover are not folio cases and hence do not have a flip cover to protect the screen at the front similar to other cases. Samsung extended its Swarovski collection to the Gear S with a S Strap that has integrated Swarovski cut crystals made from company’s newly launched Crystal Fine Mesh.
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September 3, 2014, 1:02 pm
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Samsung announced the Gear VR headset at IFA 2014 along with the Galaxy Note 4 and Note Edge. The Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition is a device that allows users to experience the best of movies, music and gaming.
The Gear VR has been made optimized to work with the power bank of the Galaxy Note 4. It has a velcro belt that help it to put on the head while using.
The front of the Gear VR is translucent plastic front case that goes after the phone is situated in the VR headset.
A user has to insert the phone into the dedicated slot on the headset in the front and simply strap the headset on.
The Gear VR adds a side trackpad designed for navigating menus and playing games, a back button, and a volume key.
The device can work wirelessly and features high frame rate preview of up to 60fps. It will be available in Frost White through the Samsung online channel and selectively by carriers this year. Samsung did not reveal the pricing of this device as yet.
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Samsung is collaborating with Swarovski to add some glitterati for its latest smartwatch the Gear S. The duo has released Samsung Gear S Strap from their 'Swarovski for Samsung' collection.
The Gear S Strap adorns Swarovski cut crystals that are made from company's newly launched Crystal Fine Mesh. This product integrates the crystals directly into the Strap’s metal mesh.
“One of the key aspects in wearable devices is providing diverse options for consumers to freely express their own taste and style. Our ongoing collaboration with Swarovski as demonstrated in the new Gear S Strap, allows us to stay ahead of trends and on the cutting-edge of design and style.”
said Younghee Lee, Executive Vice President of Global Marketing, IT & Mobile Division at Samsung.
This is not the first time Samsung has teamed up with Swarovski for such accessories. Earlier in February this year the duo launched limited edition Galaxy Note 3 Crystal covers. Also, they rolled out Galaxy S5 cases and accessories for Gear Fit in May. The Swarovski Gear S Strap will be available on the Samsung online store and at experience stores starting in October. In addition, the “Swarovski for Samsung” collection will further expand with back covers for Samsung’s next flagship device.
Hence, ...
New photo of the Moto G successor has leaked just days away from official launch this week. This time the leak shows the phone is a box at Flipkart's warehouse. The image was posted by a Google+ user.
The box boasts of the name Moto G indicating that Motorola might not change the name of the phone at all. Until now the Moto G successor was touted as Moto G 2 but if we are to believe this photos it looks like the phone will bear the same name. This might mean that Motorola is upgrading the specs of the phone but sticking to the original name.
Motorola has also scheduled an event in India on September 5th where it is expected to announce the new products. The Moto G successor is expected to have 5 inch screen and 8MP camera. It will be powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core processor with 1GB RAM, 16GB storage and run on latest Android KitKat. Last week, photos of the phone were also leaked that seconded the 5 inch screen.
Motorola announced last month that last stock of the Moto G is on sale on Flipakrt. We will have to wait and see if Motorola will stick with ...
ZTE has launched the ZTE V5 in India exclusively on Snapdeal. It has a 5-inch HD display based on one-glass-solution technology, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor and runs on Nubia 2.0 UI based on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It has a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, Sony EXMOR RS sensor, and the f/2.2 aperture and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera.
It has dual SIM support, NeoVision 3.0 Camera UI, 1GB RAM, 4GB internal storage with expansion slot and a 2400 mAh removable battery. Karbonn launched Titanium S19 and Lava launched the Iris Pro 30+ with a 13-megapixel camera recently in the similar price range.
ZTE V5 specifications
5.0-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS OGS display with Dragontrail Glass
1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor with Adreno 305 GPU
1GB RAM, 4GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB with microSD
Dual SIM
Android 4.4 (KitKat) OS with Nubia 2.0 UI
13MP autofocus rear camera with LED Flash, 5-element lens, Sony EXMOR RS sensor, f/2.2 aperture
5MP front-facing camera with 88-degree wide angle lens, BSI sensor
8.9mm thick
3G HSPA+, Bluetooth 4.0, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS
2400 mAh battery
The ZTE V5 comes in white color and is priced at Rs. 10,999.
Thanks for the tip Azlan Rokx!
You might have heard about Internet.org project, which is a global cooperation between technology leaders, non-profits, local communities and experts who are dedicated to making internet access available to the two thirds of the world, not yet connected.
The current partners for the global mission include Qualcomm, Facebook, Samsung, Ericsson, Opera, MediaTek and Nokia.
The vision is led by three mail goals –
• Making Internet access more affordable
• Building more efficient technologies
• Helping businesses to drive access
Qualcomm and Facebook are working actively on expanding their mission with tests in various regions. The organization is looking at India as their next destination to help the major part of the country to be connected.
Here’s what Dr. Avneesh Agrawal, President, Qualcomm India and South Asia had to say about their global initiative – “As a founding member of Internet.org, we are proud to collaborate with Facebook towards this powerful mission of making affordable internet access available. As a world leader in 3G, 4G and next-generation wireless technologies, Qualcomm is uniquely positioned to offer a comprehensive technology portfolio and has the special know-how to tie together the hardware, software, services and collaborations needed to deliver on the future of ...
Google and HTC are set to unveil an official keyboard case for an upcoming Nexus Tablet, as per a report from Android Police. The report cites information provided to the site from unnamed sources and states that HTC and Google will have different official accessories for the tablet known as the “Flounder” or “Volantis”.
Along with the photo of the keyboard, an image of the general outline of the keyboard folio has been revealed in the report. Rumors and reports about a possibility of the HTC Nexus tablet have been looming for a long time now. The image shows that the cover will have segmented sections that resembles to Apple’s Smart Cover. It will fold up and support the tablet when in use. Moving on, the tablet can be locked and unlocked with the help of the case automatically.
According to the image the case looks similar to Microsoft's Type keyboard for the Surface line of Windows tablets. It will boast of a QWERTY keyboard with few Android navigation keys. The keyboard will apparently have a dimension of 228 x 320 x 5mm with a key space of around 15mm and a height of around 3mm. However, it looks like it will not have a touch ...
Recently, it was reported that the Microsoft will preview the Windows 9 on September 30th. Now, the software and tech giant has accidentally teased the next iteration of Windows, announcing that it is coming soon.
In a post on Weibo, Microsoft China asked, "Microsoft's latest OS Windows 9 is coming soon, do you think the start menu at the left bottom will make a come back?". The post was accompanied by a Windows 9 logo but was soon taken down from the website. However, Chinese site Cnbeta was able to grab the image and post details before it was pulled shortly after.
Microsoft is also rumored to schedule a Technology Preview of the operating system, aimed at developers, that will be available in October. The company will bring the Start Menu back in Windows 9 it will have an array of UI changes along with the ability to run modern Windows apps within a window on the desktop. It must be noted that Microsoft has still not officially announced Windows 9.
Source 1|Source 2|Via
Lenovo has launched the Lenovo A536, the company’s latest smartphone in the A-series. It has a 5-inch (854 x 480 pixels) capacitive touchscreen display, powered by a 1.3 GHz Quad-core Mediatek MT6582M processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It has a 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera.
It comes pre-installed Lenovo's proprietary DOit apps for seamless data sharing, security and syncing. It has dual SIM support with dual standby. The company launched the A526 smartphone with a 4.5-inch display back in April.
Lenovo A536 Specifications
5-inch (854 x 480 pixels) touch screen display
1.3 GHz quad-core Mediatek MT6582M processor
1GB RAM, 8GB internal memory, expandable memory with microSD
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Dual SIM
5MP rear camera with LED flash
2MP front-facing camera
9.95 mm thick and weight 149 grams
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
2000 mAh battery
The Lenovo A536 comes in black and white colors and is priced at Rs. 8,999. It would be available from the official thedostore.com and across 1,400 Lenovo exclusive stores in India starting today.
Samsung has announced the launch India's first digital education store that offers interactive study materials for students. The company has rolled out the store under its MSC (Media Solutions Center) division.
The 'Samsung Smart Learning' Stores will offer solutions to the educational needs of over 70 million students studying in classes 1st to 12th for CBSE board and another 4.5 million students who are preparing for competitive examinations. The solutions will be augmented to include other school boards, higher education and skill building content in due course.
“Samsung Smart Learning Solutions is a first-of-its kind service innovation in India which has the potential of revolutionising the educational landscape in the country. Designed to supplement traditional classroom learning, the content is based on a problem solving and interactive approach for students, and stresses on concept understanding in students. At Samsung, we are committed to being the first in software services innovation and with Smart Learning; we are looking to establish our leadership in this space too.”
said Tarun Malik, Director, Media Solutions Center - South West Asia, Samsung Electronics.
Samsung Smart Learning will be available on all Samsung tablets and will empower students to complement classroom learning. It can be accessed online and offline, being a cloud based ...
Xolo has launched Onam offer for its customers in Kerala that would let them stand a chance to win prizes including, Royal Enfield, Honda Activa, Xolo Win tablets and Xolo smartphones on purchase of any Xolo device. Customers also get assured gift of a Liverpool FC Branded Football on every purchase.
Xolo has been in a launching spree by releasing at least one smartphone every week. It launched the 8X-1100 smartphone recently and has several smartphone priced between Rs. 4,999 and Rs.19,999.
This special offer is valid in Kerala till 30th of September, 2014 at all authorized dealers on the purchase of any Xolo device in the state. Hope the company would launch similar offers for its customers in other states as well.
At the time of announcing its IFA 2014 event, Sony teased a new smartphone camera lens. Today images of the ILCE-QX1 E-mount camera has surfaced online ahead of the official event tomorrow. It is an E-mount camera module with interchangeable Alpha lenses, unlike the QX10 and QX100 camera lenses that were unveiled at IFA last year. Sony is also rumored to launch the QX30 smartphone lens with 30x zoom.
We still don't have the sensor size, but the images reveal that it is has Exmor APS-C sensor, connectivity via WiFi and NFC and also a popup flash. According to source it should cost 300 Euros for the body and 450 Euros with the 16-50mm lens. The Sony press conference starts at 4:15PM CEST (7:45PM IST) tomorrow.
Another shot shows the upcoming Xperia Z3 that has curved sides. We will be there at the Sony conference to bring you more details. You can follow all our IFA coverage here and in our Tech site here.
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First batch of Xiaomi Redmi 1S went on sale today for Rs. 5,999. We managed to get one before it's one sale in the country. Check out the unboxing video below.
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Box Contents
Xiaomi Redmi Note in black
2050 mAh battery
micro USB cable
User manual
Our unit from Hong Kong doesn't come with a USB charger in the box, but the Indian variant is expected to come with one.
The Redmi 1S looks similar to the Redmi that we unboxed recently, only the internals are different. It has a 4.7-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) IPS display, 1.6 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (MSM8228) processor, but runs on Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) with MIUI v5 on top, unlike the Xiaomi Mi3 that runs on Android 4.4 (Kitkat).
It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash. It is capable of recording videos at 1080p full HD resolution. It has dual SIM support and 3G connectivity. It packs 1GB RAM, 8GB of internal storage with expansion slot. It has two full sized SIM card slots. The Indian unit comes with a micro SIM adapter and a screen guard worth Rs. 179.
Xiaomi would also sell silica gel covers at Rs. 359 and flip covers at Rs. 559 for the smartphone separately. We will be reviewing the ...
Lava Iris 400Q, the latest budget smartphone in Lava Iris Q series is now available from Homeshop18. It has almost similar specifications as the Iris 406Q that was launched back in April, including a 4-inch WVGA display, 1.2 GHz quad-core processor, 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, 0.3-megapixel (VGA) front-facing camera and dual SIM support, but this runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat) out of the box.
Lava Iris 400Q specifications
4-inch (800 × 480 pixels) touch screen display
1.2 GHz quad-core processor
1GB RAM, 4GB internal memory, Expandable memory up to 32GB with micro SD
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Dual SIM with Dual Standby
5MP rear camera with LED flash
0.3MP (VGA) front-facing camera
9.9 mm thick
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth and GPS
1700 mAh battery
Priced at Rs. 5,499, the Lava Iris 400Q competes with Karbonn Titanium S1 Plus and the Asus Zenfone 4 A450CG.
Those of you who often find yourselves cramped due to low storage are in for respite, as Xiaomi's latest flagship -- the Mi 4 -- just went on to be available in a 64GB variant.
Until now, the device was available only in its 16GB version. That is perhaps not enough for a lot of users these days that tend to indulge in multimedia and gaming, especially when you consider that quite a portion is taken up by the operating system itself.
What makes a 64GB variant on a phone like Mi 4 is its non-expandable nature; like a lot of other Xiaomi phones, the Mi 4 too doesn't offer the ability to expand storage via microSD. This was often the case with flagships in 2013, but has changed for good this year.
What's noteworthy is the fact that the device still doesn't offer 4G LTE connectivity, like the 16GB version which we played with earlier. The device is also slated for an Indian release later this year. Xiaomi only launched the 16GB Mi 3 here, so it will be interesting to see if India gets the Mi 4 in both storage variants.
Following the footsteps of the ever expanding Xiaomi, OPPO has announced four phones for the Australian market. It is worthy to note that this is the first time that OPPO has launched smartphones in the country.
The four phones for the Australian market are: OPPO Find 7 (QHD), Find 7a (FHD), N1 Mini and Neo 5. The Find 7, Find 7a and N1 Mini are already quite popular in other parts of the world where OPPO operates, but the Neo 5 is a sort of a fresh addition.
OPPO has been aggressive in markets outside of its home country. With marketing in full flow, OPPO has even sponsored a couple of new Indian TV shows including the upcoming Champions League T20, so the company sure knows where to put its money.
We want to offer groundbreaking approach to mobile devices, to show high-end phones don't have to cost a fortune. We have a huge amount of devices in the pipeline,
- Michael Tran, head of marketing, OPPO
Coming back to the launch in Australia, the devices -- Find 7, Find 7a, N1 Mini and Neo 5 -- are priced AU$719, AU$629, AU$539 and AU$219 respectively. The devices can be bought over at OPPO's official mobile store ...
Leaks of Sony Xperia Z 3 are continuing to pop up until its official launch today. A set of press images of the next flagship phone by Sony have been spotted by XperiaBlog.net. This time the Xperia Z 3 is seen in copper gold color which has become quiet a trend with major flagship phones like Apple, Samsung, HTC, LG and so on.
This is the first time Sony is foraying into other color variants other than white, black and purple. As per some other press images, it looks like the Xperia Z3 will come in white, black and a different olive green color other than the copper gold. In addition to the copper gold Xperia Z3, press images of the recently reported SmartBand Talk with curved e-ink display is also seen.
Sony is also expected to announce the SmartBand Talk at the event, that can be used likely to track daily activities. The fitness wearable device will boast of the e-ink display instead of a standard LCD or LED one.
Sony is pegged to announce the Xperia Z3 compact, its first Xperia Z3 Compact Tablet and an Android Wear-powered SmartWatch 3 at the event today.
via:XperiaBlog
Microsoft is expected to announce Lumia 730 and Lumia 830 at the IFA event tomorrow. Meanwhile, a new leak of the Lumia 830 has surfaced online with a set of images.
Lumia 830 was first spotted in July with 'Nokia by Microsoft' branding. Today, leaked images by WPDang show a detailed break up of the phone that will likely have a 10MP Pure View camera. The report goes on saying that the phone will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor. It further stated that Lumia 830 will be the thinnest smartphone in the complete Lumia portfolio.
As per the images, the Lumia 830 will have removable back cover along with support for wireless charging. Other specs of the phone are reported as 4.5-inch with 1280x720 display with Windows Phone 8.1 as its operating system out of the box.
Last month the Lumia 830 paid a visit to Brazilian FCC where it was reported that the phone will measure 139.4 mm x 70.7 mm x 8.5 mm. It is also expected to support microSD card slot along with 4G LTE. We will know all the specs of the Lumia 830 at the IFA event tomorrow.
via:WPDang
Lenovo just announced the TAB S8 ahead of IFA 2014 in Berlin. The tablet has a 8-inch (1920 x 1200 pixels) full HD display based on one-glass-solution technology , powered by a quad-core Intel Atom (Z3745) processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 1.6-megapixel front-facing camera.
It comes in WiFi and optional high-speed LTE (4G) connectivity (based on Intel XMMTM 7160). It has 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage and Dolby-enhanced dual front speakers.
Lenovo TAB S8 specifications
8-inch (1920 x 1200 pixels) full HD IPS OGS display, 10-point multi-touch
1.86 GHz quad-core Intel Atom Z3745 processor
2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
7.9 mm thick and weighs 299 grams
8MP rear camera with LED flash, f/2.2 apearture
1.6MP front-facing camera
4G LTE (optional), WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
4290 mAh battery
The Lenovo TAB S8 comes in Blue, Canary Yellow and White colors and starts at US$199 for the WiFi variant.
Samsung officially unveiled the Galaxy Note 4 at IFA today. The company also launched two leather folio cases and premium S Pen for the device.
The leather cases from Mont Blanc gives the phone a classy look which is a good option for those who do not want to go for Swarovski crystals.
There are two types of leather cases one is “soft grain” while the other has “extreme grain.” The exact difference between the two is not known as of yet.
But from the looks of the cases it looks like the soft grain will have a smooth touch while the extreme will be a bit rough with many scales.
The folio cases encompasses the phone and adds a flip cover for screen protection.
Once you open the front cover of the folio case you can see the Mont Blanc logo at the bottom.
Along with the leather cases, Mont Blanc has also announced the luxury S Pen that look more stylish than the original S Pen.
One of the S Pen stylus from Mont Blanc is dubbed as Pix while other is called as e-StarWalker. It is not clear how these stylus are different also there is no word on pricing and availability of these ...
Samsung took wraps of the Galaxy Note 4 at IFA 2014 today. The accessories of the phone have already starting to pop up. We already saw the premium leather back cases and S Pen from Mont Blanc. No Swarovski has also bought its sparkly crystal back cases.
As you can see the Note 4 is encompassed in gold crystal back which makes the phone stylish. The cases come in glittering gold and sparkling silver back cover. Samsung has previously partnered with Swarovski for limited edition crystal back covers for Note 3.
The Swarvoski crystal back cover are not folio cases and hence do not have a flip cover to protect the screen at the front similar to other cases. Samsung extended its Swarovski collection to the Gear S with a S Strap that has integrated Swarovski cut crystals made from company’s newly launched Crystal Fine Mesh.
Samsung announced the Gear VR headset at IFA 2014 along with the Galaxy Note 4 and Note Edge. The Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition is a device that allows users to experience the best of movies, music and gaming.
The Gear VR has been made optimized to work with the power bank of the Galaxy Note 4. It has a velcro belt that help it to put on the head while using.
The front of the Gear VR is translucent plastic front case that goes after the phone is situated in the VR headset.
A user has to insert the phone into the dedicated slot on the headset in the front and simply strap the headset on.
The Gear VR adds a side trackpad designed for navigating menus and playing games, a back button, and a volume key.
The device can work wirelessly and features high frame rate preview of up to 60fps. It will be available in Frost White through the Samsung online channel and selectively by carriers this year. Samsung did not reveal the pricing of this device as yet.
