Gionee has taken to a gadgets expo in China to launch yet another device to extend it's already diverse portfolio. This time round, the device -- the GN715 -- comes with a Snapdragon 400 SoC, like a tonne of other mid-range devices that have taken birth this year, right from the Motorola Moto G to the Xiaomi Redmi 1S.
Although the device is called GN715 for now, you can expect for it to have a more easy-to-remember name when it is made available. Speaking of availability, it isn't clear as of now if the device will make its way out of its home country. It is priced at 1699 Yuan (US$ 275 approx.)
Specifications
5-inch 1280 x 720p display
1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 SoC
1GB RAM
8GB on-board storage, expandable up to 32GB via microSD
8 mega-pixel rear camera
5 mega-pixel front camera
2000mAh battery
Android v4.4 KitKat
4G LTE support
It comes with a 5-inch 1280 x 720 pixel display that uses the IPS technology to increase the viewing angles. Like mentioned before, the Snapdragon 400 takes charge of running things on the device; it has a gig of RAM to make do with.
With those specifications, we can expect the device to go head to head with newcomers like the Huawei Honor Play 4, ...
Gionee has taken to a gadgets expo in China to launch yet another device to extend it's already diverse portfolio. This time round, the device -- the GN715 -- comes with a Snapdragon 400 SoC, like a tonne of other mid-range devices that have taken birth this year, right from the Motorola Moto G to the Xiaomi Redmi 1S.
Although the device is called GN715 for now, you can expect for it to have a more easy-to-remember name when it is made available. Speaking of availability, it isn't clear as of now if the device will make its way out of its home country. It is priced at 1699 Yuan (US$ 275 approx.)
Specifications
5-inch 1280 x 720p display
1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 SoC
1GB RAM
8GB on-board storage, expandable up to 32GB via microSD
8 mega-pixel rear camera
5 mega-pixel front camera
2000mAh battery
Android v4.4 KitKat
4G LTE support
It comes with a 5-inch 1280 x 720 pixel display that uses the IPS technology to increase the viewing angles. Like mentioned before, the Snapdragon 400 takes charge of running things on the device; it has a gig of RAM to make do with.
With those specifications, we can expect the device to go head to head with newcomers like the Huawei Honor Play 4, ...
After the Titanium S5 and the Titanium S5 Plus, Karbonn has launched the Titanium S5 Ultra, the company’s latest smartphone in the Titanium series. It has a 5-inch qHD IPS screen, powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor and packs an 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash similar to the S5+, but this runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat) out of the box and has a 2-megapixel front-facing camera.
It comes with dual SIM support with dual standby, similar to other Karbonn smartphones and has a 2000 mAh battery.
Karbonn Titanium Ultra Specifications
5-inch qHD (960 × 540 pixels) multi-touch IPS capacitive touch screen display
1GB RAM, 4GB internal memory, Expandable memory up to 32GB with micro SD
Android 4.4 (KitKat) OS
Dual SIM with Dual Standby
1.3 GHz quad-core processor
8MP Auto Focus Camera with LED flash
2MP front-facing camera
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth with A2DP and GPS
2000 mAh battery
The Karbonn Titanium S5 Ultra comes in Black color and is priced at Rs. 6,999. It is exclusively available on eBay.in and is sold by Croma.
Motorola launched the new Moto X in India yesterday starting from Rs. 31,999, the base variant is now on sale on Flipkart, as it promised at the launch. The second generation Moto X has a 5.2-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection, powered by a 2.5 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor with Adreno 330 GPU and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat).
It has a 13-megapixel camera with an f/2.25 lens, dual LED flashes with a circular ring around it and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera.It has 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage and 2300 mAh battery.
It also comes with launch day offers from Flipkart, that includes, Cashback on EMI for 6 months on HDFC/ICICI credit cards, Rs.1000 off on Motorola deck speaker, 100% cashback recharge vouchers worth Rs.1200/- from FreeCharge and Coupons worth Rs. 1,500 for purchases on Myntra App.
The Second Generation Moto X in Bamboo White and Black Leather finish cost Rs. 33,999 and are available for pre-order on Flipkart. These would ship in the second week of October.
Motorola Deck Bluetooth Speaker by Sol Republic has been listed on Flipkart for Rs. 8,990. It was introduced in the U.S. last year and has Near Field Communication (NFC) for quick pairing, comes with large R2 Sound Engines and a bass port for enhanced audio output and has built-in microphone to use it as a speaker phone for calls.
It has a built-in battery that is charged via micro USB and promises up to 10 hours of audio playback on a single charge. It has 3.5mm Audio In, 3.5mm Audio Out and has multi-user Bluetooth pairing capabilities. This is called Heist mode, which allows up to five people to pair at the same time. It has single-user and outdoor modes.
The Motorola Deck Bluetooth Speaker would be available in India in White, Gun Metal and Blue colors. It also offers Rs. 1000 off for the speaker for users who purchase the new Moto X on the launch day. It says the offer coupon would be sent within October 20th, so the Deck Bluetooth Speaker could go on sale on Flipkart on the same day.
BlackBerry announced the high end smartphone Passport with square display yesterday. Along with the phone, the company also launched BlackBerry Blend, a new app the allows you to display content from your BlackBerry, such as conversations, calendars, files, contacts and more, on other screens such as computers and tablets.
The app delivers all your BBM and SMS messages from your phone into a hub available from your computer or tablet. In addition, it will add the ability to to save files to your smartphone directly from a different device. The new feature, which is a part of the new BB 10.3 OS, will be available for BlackBerry Passport and Porsche Design P'9983 this week.
“With the amount of time spent shuffling between devices throughout the day, the type of integration that BlackBerry Blend offers will bring a whole new level of productivity to our users. Whether you need to access important work files on the road or respond to text and email messages on your tablet while commuting to work, BlackBerry Blend ensures all of your important information is safely accessible, regardless of the device you are using.”
said John Chen, Executive Chairman and CEO at BlackBerry.
One of the main aims of the app is to ...
Samsung is working on three devices under its A series - SM-A300, SM-A500 and SM-A700. Specs and leaks of the first two devices have already been leaked in photos and benchmarks. Now, an important detail regarding the phone is being revealed by SamMobile.
The report states that all the three A series devices will feature LTE connectivity. A feature mostly seen in high end devices, LTE support will also come to the Samsung A3 which is the low end device among the three phones. Samsung will likely name these three devices as Galaxy A3, Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A7 with each being priced between $350-$400, $400-450 and $450-$500 respectively.
Moving on, Galaxy A7 will be launched in selected countries unlike the Galaxy A3 and Galaxy A5 which will be up for a global rollout, said the report. It speculates that Galaxy A7 will be sold in selected countries as the device might give a tough competition to its recently launched Galaxy Alpha thereby eating its sales.
No official word about when will the three devices will be released is known, however there is a possibility that they will be announced sometime in the third-quarter.
via:SamMobile
Earlier this month, HTC had sent invites for 'Double Exposure' event in New York on October 8. Now, the company is creating a buzz by stating that 'something remarkable is coming'.
HTC has released a 37 second teaser video in line with the event that features a number of people posing into what appears to be camera. The camera however is not a regular one and feels more like a Go Pro camera. In the video we can see the subject being shot under water indicating it to be waterproof. Another clip from the video shows a girl showing some footwork in a slow motion video.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fi33uGiloGg
In the caption of the video, HTC tells us to go visit “RECamera.com” on October 8 for the debut of a “remarkable new product.” However, the site is not live yet. From the teaser video and the website, it looks like HTC will announce a device related to camera or a standalone camera with advanced features. However, we will have to wait and see what exactly has HTC planned for the event.
via:Android Authority
Reports and rumors about the Motorola 'Shamu' or the Nexus 6 have been surfacing for quiet some time now. Today, the phone has been leaked in photos which 9to5Google claims are mockups that are based on the real device.
Previous reports had stated that the Motorola Shamu will sport a 5.9 inch screen. Soon after, the phone appeared in GFX and AnTuTu benchmarks with same screen size and a resolution of 2560 x 1440 which is larger than the Moto X. As per the photo, the Motorola Shamu or the Nexus 6 has the same design as the new Moto X.
Moving on, the report also reaffirms the previous specs of the phone like a 2.6GHz quad-core Snapdragon 805 processor, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage, a 12-megapixel rear-facing camera, a 2-megapixel front-facing shooter and 3200mAh battery. Finally, it looks like the Motorola Shamu will come with Android L. The report goes on saying that the phone will be announced in October and released in November.
via:9to5Google
Motorola's circular display smartwatch Moto 360 is receiving a minor software update that enhances connection and performance. The update brings the firmware to version KGW42R.
The latest update does not bring a particular feature to the device but focuses on upgrading its performance. The update fixes issues relating to Bluetooth connectivity drops, a new charging notification and of course, the usual bug fixes.
Here is the full changelog of the update
This Moto 360 software update is for all users. After installing the software update you will notice some changes, including:
Bluetooth connectivity – Improved Bluetooth connectivity between the watch and phone to reduce momentary disconnects experienced by some users.
Charging notification – Added a message to confirm that Moto 360 is charging in cases when its battery is fully depleted.
Bug fixes – Implemented bug fixes and other system optimizations.
Motorola said that the update is rolling out to users over few days in phases. In order to update the Moto 360, users will have to select 'Download' option followed by 'Install Now' when it will receive the update.
via:Droid Life
Amazon Appstore is back with its new free apps offer. Today the company has announced that it would offer 27 paid Android apps worth over $135 for free on the Amazon AppStore starting Thursday, 25th September to Saturday, 27th September 2014.. Last month the company offered 29 apps worth $100 for free for two days. This time the list is new, that includes Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Episode II , OfficeSuite Professional 7, Swype Keyboard and more.
These apps are usually priced between US$ 1.99 and US$ 59. All you need to do is just get the Amazon App Store from here and sideload it on your Android device. You can scroll to the $100 of Paid Apps banner and click it to see the list of apps and install them.
Check out the complete list of free apps below
Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Episode II ($4.99)
OfficeSuite Professional 7 ($14.95)
SketchBook Pro ($4.99)
PrinterShare Mobile Print ($12.95)
Riptide GP2 ($2.99)
Merriam-Webster's Third New International, Pro ($59.99)
mSecure - Password Manager and Secure Digital Wallet ($9.99)
Swype Keyboard ($3.99)
Threes! ($1.99)
Perfectly Clear ($2.99)
Abyss: The Wraiths of Eden (Full)($4.99)
Air Harp (Kindle Tablet Edition)($1.99)
Alarm Clock+($0.99)
Another World($1.99)
City Maps 2Go Pro - Offline Map and Travel Guide($1.99)
Earth & Moon in HD Gyro 3D PRO($1.49)
Genius Scan+($6.99)
Heroes of Steel RPG Elite($3.99)
Knots ...
Sony has launched the Xperia Z3, the company's latest flagship smartphone in India, as expected. It was unveiled at the IFA 2014 earlier this month. Even though the 5.2-inch 1080p display and the 20.7-megapixel rear camera with 1/2.3″ Sony Exmor RS image sensor are similar to the Xperia Z2, the Xperia Z3 has a more brighter screen, powered by a slightly faster Snapdragon 801 SoC and runs on Android 4.4.4 (KitKat) out of the box. It also has a new curved design and is just 7.3mm thick.
Sony has introduced PS4 Remote Play that lets you use the phone as a remote screen to connect to and control your games on PS4. It has 4G LTE connectivity, including support for TD-LTE band 40 for India. Check out our Xperia Z3 hands-on from the IFA.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hq7D1sFFAUs
Sony Xperia Z3 specifications
5.2-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Triluminos Display with Live Colour LED powered by X-Reality engine, 600 cd brightness
2.5 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor (MSM8974AC) with Adreno 330 GPU
3GB RAM, 16GB internal memory, Upto 128GB expandable memory via microSD card
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
20.7MP Primary Camera with Exmos RS sensor, 4K video recording
2.2MP front-facing camera with 1080p video recording
7.3mm thick and weighs 152 grams
IP65/68 rating for dust and water resistance
Sony ...
Sony has launched the Xperia Z3 Compact along with the Xperia Z3 in India. It was unveiled earlier this month at the IFA and packs a 4.6-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) Triluminos Display with X-Reality engine, slightly larger than the Z1 Compact, powered by slightly faster 2.5 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor and runs on Android 4.4.4 (KitKat) out of the box. It has the same 20.7-megapixel rear camera with Sony G lens, 4K video recording and a 2.2-megapixel 1080p front-facing camera, similar to the Xperia Z3.
It also has dual stereo front-facing speakers that was not present in the Z1 Compact and weighs just 129 grams. It has rounded liquid reflection frame and tempered glass panels and has It has IP65/68 ratings for dust and water resistance. It has PS4 Remote Play that lets you use the phone as a remote screen to connect to and control your games on PS4. It has 4G LTE connectivity, including support for TD-LTE band 40 for India. Check out the Xperia Z3 Compact hands-on from the IFA 2014.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Rhpu-kmgqY
Sony Xperia Z3 compact Specifications
4.6-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) Triluminos Display with X-Reality for Mobiles
2.5 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor with Adreno 330 GPU
2GB RAM, ...
Oppo has released a new teaser for Oppo N3, its upcoming smartphone. The latest teaser from the Chinese smartphone maker hints that the phone will have a lithium alloy body.
Oppo has added a description under the image that reads "The lightest metal elements into Oppo N3. Do you know what the world's lightest metal element is?". The company has revealed in a post on Weibo that the handset will feature a metal casing made from lithium alloy body. Oppo has also teased another image that shows the Oppo N3 being carried away by a bunch of balloons thereby again indicating the light weight of the phone due to the use of lithium aluminium case.
In addition, Oppo’s CEO, Chenming Yong, also wrote on the Weibo account that lithium-aluminium has one-third the density of steel and still manages to be comparable in strength and that the metal is a lot lighter. Meanwhile, Oppo released another teaser yesterday that sports an image of space featuring stars and planets and a line in its middle that reads, "N3, Built for what may come." The company added a description to the image saying that is will boast of "aerospace grade metal" in order to strike the balance between lightweight and ...
When Sony launched its flagsip ie the Xperia Z2 a few months back, we said that it felt like a device where the thought was on making improvements all around. Improvements that made sense and improved the experience. Fast forward 6 months and Sony already has a successor to their flagship device. Way too early? That's what we first thought as we unboxed the handset and set it up. A few days later, we've had some time to gather our thoughts about what makes the Sony Xperia Z3 tick. Is it worth an upgrade though? We answer that and more in our review below.
Specifications
5.2-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Triluminos Display with Live Colour LED powered by X-Reality engine, 600 cd brightness
2.5 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor (MSM8974AC) with Adreno 330 GPU
3GB RAM, 16GB internal memory, Upto 128GB expandable memory via microSD card
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
20.7MP Primary Camera with Exmos RS sensor, 4K video recording
2.2MP front-facing camera with 1080p video recording
7.3mm thick and weighs 152 grams
IP65/68 rating for dust and water resistance
Sony DSEE HX audio technology
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio with RDS
4G LTE /3G HSPA+, WiFi 820.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 with APT-X, GPS/ GLONASS, MHL 3.0, NFC
3100 mAh Battery with STAMINA mode
Hardware & Design
It is ...
Karbonn partnered with Microsoft earlier this year to launch Windows Phone devices. Karbonn Titanium Wind W4, the company's first Windows Phone device is now available from Amazon.in. Priced at just Rs.5,999, this is the cheapest Windows Phone 8.1 smartphone with Dual SIM support in India currently, cheaper than the Nokia Lumia 530 Dual SIM that was launched recently.
It has a 4-inch WVGA screen, powered by a a 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon (probably Snapdragon 200) processor and a 5-megapixel auto focus rear camera with LED flash and a front-facing camera, according to the listing. Other specifications are similar to the Lumia 530, but no word on the battery capacity yet.
Karbonn Titanium Wind W4 specifications
4-inch (800 x 480 pixels) display
1.2 GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor
512MB RAM, 4GB internal memory, expandable memory with microSD
Windows Phone 8.1 OS
Dual SIM
5MP autofocus rear camera with LED flash
front-facing camera
3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, GPS
The Karbonn Titanium Wind W4 comes in black, white and red colors, but currently only the white variant is on sale. Xolo launched the Win Q900s, the company's first Windows Phone handset recently.
Google updates its Google Now digital voice assistant with new and improved cards from time to time. Today, the company has added a new card that shows changes in the price of the flights that you are searching on your device.
The new Google Now card tracks flight prices based on user searches for destinations. It then alerts the user when a particular flight they are interested in changes its price from lower to higher or vice versa. The card shows origin or destination of the flight, carrier, price, change in price, class, date and time as well as type of flight.
At present, Google Now shows your flight information for you travel plans. The feature is currently available only on Android and there is no mention of an iOS release. Also, unfortunately, it is currently limited to US residents only and Google did not say when it would expand it globally. The Google Now card at present tracks fares to only Google Flights.
Jet Airways, is the first Indian airline to integrate its flight booking details with Google Now.
via:Source
Microsoft announced the Nokia 130 Dual SIM, most affordable Nokia phone with built-in video and music player along with the Nokia 130 last month. Now the Nokia 130 Dual SIM is available for sale from Snapdeal. It has a 1.8" (160 x 128 pixels) TFT display, runs on Series 30+ OS, features FM Radio and Bluetooth 3.0 with SLAM that enables multimedia content sharing between phones equipped with Bluetooth.
It has 2G connectivity, but doesn't have internet browser. It has micro SD card support up to 32GB, built-in LED flashlight on the back, 1020 mAh battery that promises up to 13 hours talk time, up to 26 days of standby, up to 46 h of music playback and up to 16h of video playback.
The Nokia 130 Dual SIM comes in Red, White and Black colors and is available for Rs. 1,750 on Snapdeal. It is available from official Nokia Shop at a slightly higher price tag of Rs. 1848. Since the single SIM variant of the Nokia 130 has been listed on the India website, it is not likely to launch here.
Very much a master at what it does, Xiaomi is looking to expand its horizon. Until now, it had only been fancy phones and tablets that everyone wanted and some actually got, but the 4 year old Chinese company is now looking to make headway into the health sector.
For that, Xiaomi announced a healthy (pun intended) US$25 million investment into iHealth Labs, a health care products maker, based in the US. iHealth Labs, as Tech in Asia reports, has its employees come from China's Andon Health.
Coming back to the subject of this article, i.e., the blood pressure monitor, it is set to be priced at an affordable 199 Yuan in China, translating to just US$32. Xiaomi says that although the b.p. monitor is better suited for Xiaomi phones, it will work with any Android smartphone. OTG support, we believe, will be a required feature.
This could be the beginning of something that's altogether new, for Xiaomi and its users alike. A lot of hardware manufacturers have been eyeing the healthcare sector in the recent months, and Xiaomi seems to want to outfox them with this partnership with a name brand.
In related news, Xiaomi's 'rebranding' program (if you can call it that) ...
Despite being a 'Chinese manufacturer', costs of OPPO's phones often are in line with those from other brands. This isn't very apparent on high-end devices, but it certainly shows on mid-range and entry-level devices. However, many fail to realize that OPPO employs a much better build than your everyday Chinese import, which was something we also realized during the OPPO Find 7 review.
In its pursuit of delivering high-quality phones, OPPO will be releasing the N3 next month. We've talked about the device before, when we learnt that it'd feature what some call an 'aircraft grade' material for the chassis. However, it has now come to fore that the N3 will come in not one, but two body construction options!
The first, as told earlier, will be Aluminium Lithium Alloy, which'll make the phone decently durable and extremely lightweight. On the other hand is Stainless Steel, which although won't be as light as the former, but will still give the device the much needed-durability.
Prices of both versions should be the same, but it should be noted that there's nothing yet from OPPO on that regard. The launch is due on the 29th next month, so we've about a month of waiting to ...
Apple has released iOS 8.0.2 update for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. The move comes from the company soon after it released and subsequently removed the iOS 8.0.1 update that affected users with cellular and Touch ID issues.
Apple released the following statement alongside the update:
"iOS 8.0.2 is now available for users, it fixes an issue that affected iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus users who downloaded iOS 8.0.1, and includes improvements and bug fixes originally in iOS 8.0.1. We apologize for inconveniencing the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus users who were impacted by the bug in iOS 8.0.1."
The company had to release a new update(iOS 8.0.2) as users iPhones were not connected to cellular networks and their Touch ID buttons no longer scanned for fingerprints after updating to iOS 8.0.1 that was released yesterday. This update was supposed to fix multiple problems with the new software including one with Apple’s HealthKit feature.
The following is Apple’s list of the fixes included in the 8.0.2 release:
Fixes an issue in iOS 8.0.1 that impacted cellular network connectivity and Touch ID on iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
Fixes a bug so HealthKit apps can now be made available on the App Store
Addresses an issue where 3rd ...
