November 23, 2014, 9:16 pm
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Samsung has launched a WiFi only variant of the Gear S in Japan for ¥38,880 ($330). The WiFi-only version of the Gear S is currently offered by Japanese carrier KDDI au while the and NTT DoCoMo is selling the SIM card slot equipped Gear S.
The difference between the two smartwatches is seen in the respective product pages, as the DoCoMo page lists a SIM Ejector as an in-package accessory but it is missing from the product page in AU website. As per the information on the product page, even the GPS connectivity of the Gear S seems to be missing.
Samsung Gear S (SM-R750) based on Tizen Wearable platform went on sale in India earlier this month priced at Rs. 27,900. The smartwatch which comes in with built-in SIM card slot has s a 2-inch (360 x 480 pixels) curved Super AMOLED display, comes with a 1GHz dual-core processor and enables you to independently make and receive calls, without connecting to a device and also offers 3G support.
It has IP67 certification for dust and water-resistant and connects to the devices using Bluetooth 4.1 LE. It comes with a Heart Rate sensor to monitor your heart rate easily and packs a 300mAh Li-ion battery that promises up to 2 days of battery life. ...
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November 23, 2014, 10:38 pm
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Google is preparing to shut down Glass Basecamps stores that were set up to help prospective Google Glass buyers. The company is closing down the three stores in San Francisco, Los Angles and New York.
Google is no longer taking new appointments at any of three aforementioned stores. Glass Basecamps were a hub and allows Explorers to learn more about their device or get other technical support. It allowed Google to directly interact with Glass users and keep in touch with them.
Google started selling Google Glass via Play Store in September after the wearable device was available via beta program earlier in May. The company has also been adding new options for frames, shades and other accessories in recent months.The Basecamps were started for a temporary time and were bound to shut down sometime. Hence, the move suggests that Google is positioning Glass as a standalone product that is ready for sale via Play Store.
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November 23, 2014, 10:39 pm
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Panasonic Eluga I, the latest smartphone in Panasonic's Eluga series is now available from online retailer Flipkart. It has a 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display, is powered by a 1.3 GHz Quad-Core processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera.
It has Smart Swipe feature that lets you use combination of number of fingers to swipe in a direction to perform various functions such as take a screenshot, open messages and more.
Panasonic Eluga I specifications
5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display
1.3 GHz Quad-Core processor
1GB RAM, 8GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB with microSD
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Dual SIM
8MP rear camera with LED Flash, 1080p video recording
2MP front-facing camera
Dimensions: 73.6x147.1x9 mm; Weight: 155 grams
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio with RDS
3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
2000mAh battery
The Panasonic Eluga I comes in Silver and White colors and is priced at Rs. 10,990 online. It also comes with a free Flip cover.
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November 23, 2014, 11:35 pm
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Google Search app for Android TV has landed on the Play Store. The app developed for Android TV users, allows them to search for content like movies and TV shows.
In addition, the app also lets users get information like weather, sports, news and so on. The app also suports voice commads and users can search for content by using their voice. The app that has a simple navigation works only on Nexus Player or the ADT-1 to install it from Google Play. Google announced the Android TV in June that runs on se-top-box hardware similar to Amazon and Apple TV.
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November 23, 2014, 11:54 pm
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Mi India announced the Redmi Note smartphone in India at the Mi 3 launch event back in July. Today at an event in Delhi, the company has announced that the smartphone would go on sale at Rs. 8999 on Flipkart starting December 2nd. It would be a flash sale similar to the Mi 3 and the Redmi 1S, and the registrations for the sale would begin tomorrow, November 25th at 6PM. This is Rs. 1,000 lesser than the price Xiaomi announced last month, just like it did for the Mi3 and the Redmi 1S smartphones. There is a separate chartered plane to bring Redmi Note units later this week. This is the fourth time the company is bringing units from China to India using a chartered plane.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note packs a 5.5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) IPS display based on OGS technology and 178-degree wide viewing angle, powered by a 1.7 GHz Octa-Core MediaTek MT6592 processor with Mali 450 GPU and runs on MIUI v5 based on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean).
Xiaomi Redmi Note specifications
5.5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) IPS display
1.7 GHz Octa-Core MediaTek MT6592 processor with Mali 450 GPU
MIUI v5 Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Dual SIM
13MP rear camera with LED Flash, f/2.2 aperture, 1080p video recording
5MP front-facing camera
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November 24, 2014, 12:02 am
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At the Xiaomi Redmi Note launch event, the company has announced that the Redmi Note 4G would be launching in India soon. This has support for FDD-LTE 2300MHz (Band 40) and TDD-LTE 1800MHz (Band 3) for India and is powered by a 1.6GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 SoC, instead of Octa-Core MediaTek chip in the 3G variant. This has single SIM support, unlike the dual SIM 3G variant. It comes pre-loaded with Fleksy and SwiftKey keyboards.
Commenting on the new launch, Manu Jain, Operations Head of Mi India, said:
We are very excited to be launching the much awaited Redmi Note in two flavours, which gives our fans the opportunity to choose the device best suited to their needs. With Airtel as our partner for Mi India’s first 4G device, we are committed to providing the best Internet experience with faster speeds. Our fans will also have easier access to our products from Airtel’s flagship stores.
Hugo Barra, Vice President, Mi India, said:
The support from Indian fans has been our greatest driving force to deliver the best products ever in India. Redmi Note builds upon Mi India’s promise to bring in high-quality devices that provide an excellent user experience. We also built Redmi Note 4G ...
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November 24, 2014, 3:09 am
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Google is making it easier for shoppers to shop during the upcoming holiday season. The company has updated search on mobile and tablets to provide a detailed information about a product.
"Starting this week, when you search for a specific product on your smartphone or tablet you’ll see more detailed information about the product and where to buy it, like which stores have it available and product reviews from customers. You’ll also be able to rotate selected products on Google Shopping in 360 degrees to see them in more detail. "
posted Google on a company blog.
For example, on a query such as the Nexus 10, results will show the image of the product along with merchants who carry this tablet, detailed information on the product, and product reviews from customers. Additionally people can view images from multiple sources and explore products from any angle. Shoppers can now rotate selected products in 360 degrees to see them in more detail on mobile. The 360-degree feature is already available on desktop browsers.
Google said that shopping searches on Google coming from smartphones have increased 3.5 times year over year and continue to grow. People are also searching for Black Friday deals earlier than before, starting as ...
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November 24, 2014, 3:18 am
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Google announced the Nexus 9 tablet made by HTC last month, and it is expected to launch in India soon, starting at Rs. 28,990. We brought you the photo galley and the unboxing of the tablet recently. Here we have the benchmarks of the tablet. The Nexus 9 has is powered by a 64-bit NVIDIA Tegra K1 processor with two Denver CPUs clocked at 2.5GHz per core, rather than the traditional 4+1 Cortex A15 setup. The Kepler GPU has single SMX/GPC design, which amounts to 192 CUDA cores. Even though it has the same Kepler graphics architecture found in its latest generation of PC GPUs such as NVIDIA GeForce Titan, this consumes less than 2W of power. The Nexus 9 has 2GB of RAM and 8.9″ (2048×1536 pixels) IPS display. Check out the synthetic benchmark scores below.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCsN4YKKNZk
Quadrant Benchmark
It managed to score 14897 points in the Quadrant benchmark.
AnTuTu Benchmark 4
It scored 38502 points in the AnTuTu Benchmark 4 and lies behind the Xiaomi MiPad tablet that is powered by a quad-core 32-bit Tegra K1 chip.
Vellamo 2.0 HTML5
It scored 3073 points in the Vellamo 2 HTML5 browser benchmark and grabs the second spot behind the Tegra Note tablet that has a NVIDIA Tegra 4 processor.
Vellamo 2.0 Metal
It tops the Vellamo 2 Metal CPU subsystem performance ...
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November 24, 2014, 4:34 am
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It looks like OnePlus is working on the second generation of its popular Android smartphone OnePlus One. The company has posted a message hinting about a new flagship phone.
Previous reports had hinted about a possibility of a second generation of OnePlus One. The company posted on its official Weibo account “The theory of evolution applies to all things in the world, including technological devices, so stayed tuned!”. A photo attached on the post reads “Its time to evolve”. This may be the company's way of saying that it is gearing up for the new flagship phone.
Business Insider has also received a few details about the phone from a source that says that the upcoming device will get more customizable and it will be cheaper than other contract Android phones. The report further said that the phone will have a custom ROM and probably a faster processor.
Meanwhile, OnePlus also launched back overs for the OnePlus One -Babyskin white, sandstone black,Bamboo and Obsidian Black. Each of the rear covers are priced differently. Over the weekend, Amazon teased that arrival of OnePlus One in India.
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November 24, 2014, 4:45 am
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Xiaomi's play in the large screen phablet segment has been highly anticipated. With the launch of the Redmi Note, the company now has a formidable product that at least on paper can challenge much higher priced devices. Let's take a closer at the Xiaomi Redmi Note and it's 4G equipped variant.
Xiaomi Redmi Note specifications
5.5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) IPS display
1.7 GHz Octa-Core MediaTek MT6592 processor with Mali 450 GPU
MIUI v5 Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Dual SIM
13MP rear camera with LED Flash, f/2.2 aperture, 1080p video recording
5MP front-facing camera
2GB RAM, 8GB internal memory, micro SD card up to 32GB
3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
3100 mAh battery
At first glance, the handset looks fairly unremarkable. The phone has a large 5.5 inch IPS LCD display with a Corning Gorilla Glass 3 coating on it. It is surrounded by black bezels all around with three capacitive buttons below the panel. The screen itself covers 70% of the NTSC color gamut and offers excellent viewing angles to boot. While the resolution is just 720p which we feel is a bit lacking given the size of the screen, it is certainly usable. Above the display lies the front facing 5MP camera.
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November 24, 2014, 5:01 am
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Asus has launched the PadFone mini (PF400CG) in India. It has a 4-inch (800 x 480 pixels) smartphone that docks into a 7-inch (1280 x 800 pixels) Padfone station. It is powered by 1.6 GHz dual-core Intel Atom (Z2560) processor and runs on Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean). It has a 8-megapixel rear camera and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. It comes with dual SIM support.
Commenting on the launch, Peter Chang, Regional Head - South Asia & Country Manager – System Business Group - ASUS India, said,
Today’s introduction of PadFone Mini marks further extension of the PadFone series which expands our users’ world where they will enjoy, achieve and save categorically. It is an alluring proof to substantiate our prime focus on the bringing incredible. We are assertive that PadFone Mini will touch customers’ heart and take us a step ahead to deliver what our brand promises.
Asus PadFone mini specifications
4-inch (800×480 pixels) IPS+ display
7-inch (1280×800 pixels) IPS+ display (Padfone station)
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to Android 4.4 (KitKat)
1.6 GHz dual-core Intel Atom (Z2560) processor with PowerVR SGX 544MP2 GPU
1GB RAM, 8GB internal memory, micro SD card slot (supports up to 64GB)
8MP camera with LED flash
2MP front-facing camera
Dual SIM
Dimensions: 124.42 x 61.44 x 11.2 mm; Weight: 116 (Phone)
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November 24, 2014, 6:44 am
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One of the biggest changes in Apple's device portfolio of recent years was the introduction of the iPhone 6 Plus earlier this year; whilst Apple have previously made flagship handsets bigger, the iPhone 6 Plus is the first time the company has entered into the phablet arena but here they also face stiff competition. Apple are one of the last companies to enter the big-screen devices market and existing competition include handsets from LG, Nokia, Sony, HTC, Samsung and Huawei. So how does the iPhone 6 Plus compare to Huawei's flagship phablet, the Ascend Mate 7?
Whilst the iPhone 6 Plus has a 5.5 inch display, the Ascend Mate 7 has a 6 inch LCD - both are 1080p Full HD resolution - and given the smaller screen size, you might expect Apple's phablet to be smaller in size. As you can see, the iPhone 6 Plus has a half-inch smaller display but is almost identical in size to the Ascend Mate 7: the iPhone 6 Plus measures 158.1 x 77.8 x 7.1 mm which is slightly larger but narrower and thinner than the Ascend Mate 7 which measures 157 x 81 x 7.9 mm.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DaCIDuaiOg
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November 24, 2014, 6:48 am
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Google announced the Nexus Player, a media player based on Android TV built in collaboration with ASUS last month. The Nexus Player went on sale on Google Play Store in the U.S. earlier this month priced at $99. We bought one from the U.S. Here is the unboxing.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Etuhe1mO47c
Box Contents
Nexus Player in Black
AC Charger with proprietary charging connector
Remote
Safety and Warranty guide
The Nexus Player has a HDMI port to connect it to a TV and a micro USB slot. Unlike the Google Chromecast that uses TV's USB to power it up, this takes in power using DC input using the proprietary AC charger. It is powered by a 1.8GHz Quad Core Intel Atom processor, has 1GB RAM and 8GB of internal storage. It comes with Bluetooth 4.1 and WiFi 802.11ac 2×2 (MIMO) and lets you cast anything from Chromebook, Android , iOS phone or tablet to your TV.
The round shaped Nexus Player is compact and weight just 235 grams.
It comes with a Remote with voice search that would also offers casual gaming in addition to finding your favorite shows. It has a microphone home, voice control button, circular pad and three other buttons for controls. The remote takes AAA batteries that is included in the box. ...
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November 24, 2014, 8:43 am
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The Galaxy Note Edge will NOT go on sale in the UK on November 28 as originally planned with Samsung confirming the handset's launch has been delayed until December 12. Alongside the delay in the launch, Samsung have pushed back the pre-order period and shortened it to a week meaning you won't be able to order it from Samsung or Carphone Warehouse before December 5th.
Samsung's launch record in the UK has been a little spotty recently with the Galaxy Note 4 launching a week later than expected and stocks very limited at launch. The Galaxy Note Edge is considered a niche product meaning its delayed launch is unlikely to drastically affect its sales but with Vodafone UK the only confirmed network offering it (although Carphone Warehouse will offer plans on other networks), the sales potential of the handset is already limited.
The Galaxy Note Edge was announced alongside the Galaxy Note 4 back at IFA 2014 and features almost identical specifications and design to the Galaxy Note 4 aside from the very unique curved edge. Aptly named Edge Screen, the wrap-around edge offers a secondary display that can be used to offer additional controls (such as in the music player) or display ...
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November 24, 2014, 10:22 pm
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Google Chrome has 400 million monthly active users on mobile, announced Google's Darin Fisher at this year's Chrome Dev Summit over the weekend.
The users base has increased from 300 million in June which means, 100 million users have been added since past four months. Fisher said that WebViews are unbundled from Android and are united that makes it easier for developers. He added that the chrome browser now focuses on being more interactive to the user. It has become responsive as Google has removed the 300ms artificial delay in Chrome. Google is now keeping offline cached content more up-to-date in order to improve background capabilities that makes that site more engaging.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lboyR-A1woU
One of the main aim of Chrome is to bring a uniformity in users experience that will enable an access to content and features regardless its source.
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November 24, 2014, 11:07 pm
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Flipkart has announced that they have sold 2.5 million Motorola smartphones in India till date. This includes all the Motorola smartphones, including the latest second-gen Moto G and Moto X smartphones. To celebrate the milestone, Flipkart is offering a chance to win gift vouchers worth Rs. 50000 for 5 lucky winners and 100% cashback for 100 customers as store credit for customers those who purchase Motorola smartphones from November 24th till December 7th.
Motorola announced back in April that it shipped 6.5 million smartphones globally in Q1 2014. There were some reports back in July that said that 1 million Motorola smartphones were sold in India in the first five months of launch. Later Flipkart said that it sold 1.6 million Motorola smartphones till September, now the number rose to 2.5 million in just two months. According to handset sales tracker Canalys' report, Motorola is the fourth largest smartphone vendor in India by shipments as of Q2 2014 by shipping 955,650 units in the quarter.
Lenovo recently completed Motorola acquisition for $2.91 billion, so Motorola Mobility is now officially a part of Lenovo. Motorola already started rolling out Lollipop update for the second-gen Moto G and Moto X smartphones and has promised Android 5.0 update for all its Moto X, Moto G and Droid ...
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November 24, 2014, 11:20 pm
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Samsung Galaxy S5 sales has failed to pick up and meet company's expectations. The sales of Galaxy S5 have been 40% less than what the company had expected, as per a latest report from The Wall Street Journal.
The report stated that 12 million units of the Galaxy S5 in the first three months, four million units less than what the Galaxy S4 achieved last year. It said that while Samsung increased production by around 20-percent over the previous flagship Android phone, the sales still fell short. Samsung had received some criticism for the Gaalxy S5 as it did lack innovation.
Although sales in the USA picked up, the Chinese market which is the second largest form Samsung after the U.S. was indifferent towards the Galaxy S5 and sales there went down by 50% in the first six months of the release. The report further said that Samsung is considering shake up the management and make some leadership changes. It is moving mobile boss J.K. Shin out of the mobile division and replacing him with B.K. Yoon, who currently oversees Samsung’s home appliance and television divisions.
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November 24, 2014, 11:47 pm
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Motorola is offering 50% off on music accessories as a pre-Black Friday deal. The limited time offer is on music accessories like headphone, speakers and so on.
The company is selling the Motorola Bud wireless headphones for $34.99 (original cost $69.99) while the Deck by SOL Republic x Motorola Wireless speaker are priced at $99.99 (original cost $199.99). In addition to speakers and headphones, one of the products being offered as part of the sale is the Moto Stream. The Stream is an accessory that plugs into your stereo and lets you play your phone's music through that speaker, pairing with your phone via NFC. It is being priced at $24.99 under the offer as the original price is $49.99.
The Motorola 50% off on music offer ends on November 25th. Yesterday, Google updated Search to help users shop better via their mobiles during Black Friday deals. Check out the Motorola music accessory deals here.
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November 25, 2014, 12:38 am
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Gionee has launched Elife S5.1 in India. It is the company’s thinnest smartphone that is just 5.1mm thin and has a magnesium alloy frame. It has a 4.8-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection and screen-to-body ratio of 74% since it has a narrow frame of just 1.8mm. The back cover is also protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. It is powered by a 1.7 GHz Octa-core MediaTek MT6592 processor and runs on Android 4.4 with Amigo 2.0 UI on top.
It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera with 88 degree wide-angle lens. It has DTS surround sound support, packs 1GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage.
Gionee Elife S5.1 Specifications
4.8-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) AMOLED display
1.7 GHz Octa-core MediaTek MT6592 processor with Mali 450-MP4 GPU
1GB RAM, 16GB internal memory
Amigo 2.0 (based on Android 4.4 Kitkat)
Dimensions: 139.8×67.4×5.15mm; Weight: 100g
8MP rear camera with LED flash
5MP front-facing camera
DTS surround sound
3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, USB OTG, GPS
2100mAh battery
The Gionee Elife S5.1 comes in White, Black, Blue and Pink colors in India and is priced at Rs. 18,999 (MOP). It goes on sale across India in the first week of December.
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November 25, 2014, 12:59 am
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Few weeks after launching 16000mAh Mi Bank, Xiaomi has introduced a 5000mAh portable power bank with just 9.9mm thickness. It is compact, weighs 156 grams and fits easily even in your shirt pocket, says Xiaomi. It has the same brushed aluminium finish on the outside, similar to the other Mi Power banks and is designed by Texas Instruments. It has 9 circuit protection and offers enhanced charge-discharge efficiency. Xiaomi promises 93% charging conversion rate for the power bank.
It has a power button button, battery level indicator, micro USB slot for charging the power bank and a standard USB slot to charge your devices. It offers 5.1V output and has a 5000mAh lithium-ion polymer batteries manufactured by Chinese battery maker Amperex Technology Limited (ATL) that supplies batteries for Apple.
The 5000mAh Mi Power Bank is priced at 49 Chinese Yuan (Rs. 500 / US$ 8 approx) and goes on sale in China through the official Mi website starting today, November 25th. Xiaomi has not announced any plans regarding the global roll out yet.
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Samsung has launched a WiFi only variant of the Gear S in Japan for ¥38,880 ($330). The WiFi-only version of the Gear S is currently offered by Japanese carrier KDDI au while the and NTT DoCoMo is selling the SIM card slot equipped Gear S.
The difference between the two smartwatches is seen in the respective product pages, as the DoCoMo page lists a SIM Ejector as an in-package accessory but it is missing from the product page in AU website. As per the information on the product page, even the GPS connectivity of the Gear S seems to be missing.
Samsung Gear S (SM-R750) based on Tizen Wearable platform went on sale in India earlier this month priced at Rs. 27,900. The smartwatch which comes in with built-in SIM card slot has s a 2-inch (360 x 480 pixels) curved Super AMOLED display, comes with a 1GHz dual-core processor and enables you to independently make and receive calls, without connecting to a device and also offers 3G support.
It has IP67 certification for dust and water-resistant and connects to the devices using Bluetooth 4.1 LE. It comes with a Heart Rate sensor to monitor your heart rate easily and packs a 300mAh Li-ion battery that promises up to 2 days of battery life. ...
Google is preparing to shut down Glass Basecamps stores that were set up to help prospective Google Glass buyers. The company is closing down the three stores in San Francisco, Los Angles and New York.
Google is no longer taking new appointments at any of three aforementioned stores. Glass Basecamps were a hub and allows Explorers to learn more about their device or get other technical support. It allowed Google to directly interact with Glass users and keep in touch with them.
Google started selling Google Glass via Play Store in September after the wearable device was available via beta program earlier in May. The company has also been adding new options for frames, shades and other accessories in recent months.The Basecamps were started for a temporary time and were bound to shut down sometime. Hence, the move suggests that Google is positioning Glass as a standalone product that is ready for sale via Play Store.
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Panasonic Eluga I, the latest smartphone in Panasonic's Eluga series is now available from online retailer Flipkart. It has a 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display, is powered by a 1.3 GHz Quad-Core processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera.
It has Smart Swipe feature that lets you use combination of number of fingers to swipe in a direction to perform various functions such as take a screenshot, open messages and more.
Panasonic Eluga I specifications
5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display
1.3 GHz Quad-Core processor
1GB RAM, 8GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB with microSD
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Dual SIM
8MP rear camera with LED Flash, 1080p video recording
2MP front-facing camera
Dimensions: 73.6x147.1x9 mm; Weight: 155 grams
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio with RDS
3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
2000mAh battery
The Panasonic Eluga I comes in Silver and White colors and is priced at Rs. 10,990 online. It also comes with a free Flip cover.
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Google Search app for Android TV has landed on the Play Store. The app developed for Android TV users, allows them to search for content like movies and TV shows.
In addition, the app also lets users get information like weather, sports, news and so on. The app also suports voice commads and users can search for content by using their voice. The app that has a simple navigation works only on Nexus Player or the ADT-1 to install it from Google Play. Google announced the Android TV in June that runs on se-top-box hardware similar to Amazon and Apple TV.
Google app for Android TV
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Mi India announced the Redmi Note smartphone in India at the Mi 3 launch event back in July. Today at an event in Delhi, the company has announced that the smartphone would go on sale at Rs. 8999 on Flipkart starting December 2nd. It would be a flash sale similar to the Mi 3 and the Redmi 1S, and the registrations for the sale would begin tomorrow, November 25th at 6PM. This is Rs. 1,000 lesser than the price Xiaomi announced last month, just like it did for the Mi3 and the Redmi 1S smartphones. There is a separate chartered plane to bring Redmi Note units later this week. This is the fourth time the company is bringing units from China to India using a chartered plane.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note packs a 5.5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) IPS display based on OGS technology and 178-degree wide viewing angle, powered by a 1.7 GHz Octa-Core MediaTek MT6592 processor with Mali 450 GPU and runs on MIUI v5 based on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean).
Xiaomi Redmi Note specifications
5.5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) IPS display
1.7 GHz Octa-Core MediaTek MT6592 processor with Mali 450 GPU
MIUI v5 Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Dual SIM
13MP rear camera with LED Flash, f/2.2 aperture, 1080p video recording
5MP front-facing camera
2GB RAM, ...
At the Xiaomi Redmi Note launch event, the company has announced that the Redmi Note 4G would be launching in India soon. This has support for FDD-LTE 2300MHz (Band 40) and TDD-LTE 1800MHz (Band 3) for India and is powered by a 1.6GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 SoC, instead of Octa-Core MediaTek chip in the 3G variant. This has single SIM support, unlike the dual SIM 3G variant. It comes pre-loaded with Fleksy and SwiftKey keyboards.
Commenting on the new launch, Manu Jain, Operations Head of Mi India, said:
We are very excited to be launching the much awaited Redmi Note in two flavours, which gives our fans the opportunity to choose the device best suited to their needs. With Airtel as our partner for Mi India’s first 4G device, we are committed to providing the best Internet experience with faster speeds. Our fans will also have easier access to our products from Airtel’s flagship stores.
Hugo Barra, Vice President, Mi India, said:
The support from Indian fans has been our greatest driving force to deliver the best products ever in India. Redmi Note builds upon Mi India’s promise to bring in high-quality devices that provide an excellent user experience. We also built Redmi Note 4G ...
Google is making it easier for shoppers to shop during the upcoming holiday season. The company has updated search on mobile and tablets to provide a detailed information about a product.
"Starting this week, when you search for a specific product on your smartphone or tablet you’ll see more detailed information about the product and where to buy it, like which stores have it available and product reviews from customers. You’ll also be able to rotate selected products on Google Shopping in 360 degrees to see them in more detail. "
posted Google on a company blog.
For example, on a query such as the Nexus 10, results will show the image of the product along with merchants who carry this tablet, detailed information on the product, and product reviews from customers. Additionally people can view images from multiple sources and explore products from any angle. Shoppers can now rotate selected products in 360 degrees to see them in more detail on mobile. The 360-degree feature is already available on desktop browsers.
Google said that shopping searches on Google coming from smartphones have increased 3.5 times year over year and continue to grow. People are also searching for Black Friday deals earlier than before, starting as ...
Google announced the Nexus 9 tablet made by HTC last month, and it is expected to launch in India soon, starting at Rs. 28,990. We brought you the photo galley and the unboxing of the tablet recently. Here we have the benchmarks of the tablet. The Nexus 9 has is powered by a 64-bit NVIDIA Tegra K1 processor with two Denver CPUs clocked at 2.5GHz per core, rather than the traditional 4+1 Cortex A15 setup. The Kepler GPU has single SMX/GPC design, which amounts to 192 CUDA cores. Even though it has the same Kepler graphics architecture found in its latest generation of PC GPUs such as NVIDIA GeForce Titan, this consumes less than 2W of power. The Nexus 9 has 2GB of RAM and 8.9″ (2048×1536 pixels) IPS display. Check out the synthetic benchmark scores below.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCsN4YKKNZk
Quadrant Benchmark
It managed to score 14897 points in the Quadrant benchmark.
AnTuTu Benchmark 4
It scored 38502 points in the AnTuTu Benchmark 4 and lies behind the Xiaomi MiPad tablet that is powered by a quad-core 32-bit Tegra K1 chip.
Vellamo 2.0 HTML5
It scored 3073 points in the Vellamo 2 HTML5 browser benchmark and grabs the second spot behind the Tegra Note tablet that has a NVIDIA Tegra 4 processor.
Vellamo 2.0 Metal
It tops the Vellamo 2 Metal CPU subsystem performance ...
It looks like OnePlus is working on the second generation of its popular Android smartphone OnePlus One. The company has posted a message hinting about a new flagship phone.
Previous reports had hinted about a possibility of a second generation of OnePlus One. The company posted on its official Weibo account “The theory of evolution applies to all things in the world, including technological devices, so stayed tuned!”. A photo attached on the post reads “Its time to evolve”. This may be the company's way of saying that it is gearing up for the new flagship phone.
Business Insider has also received a few details about the phone from a source that says that the upcoming device will get more customizable and it will be cheaper than other contract Android phones. The report further said that the phone will have a custom ROM and probably a faster processor.
Meanwhile, OnePlus also launched back overs for the OnePlus One -Babyskin white, sandstone black,Bamboo and Obsidian Black. Each of the rear covers are priced differently. Over the weekend, Amazon teased that arrival of OnePlus One in India.
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Xiaomi's play in the large screen phablet segment has been highly anticipated. With the launch of the Redmi Note, the company now has a formidable product that at least on paper can challenge much higher priced devices. Let's take a closer at the Xiaomi Redmi Note and it's 4G equipped variant.
Xiaomi Redmi Note specifications
5.5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) IPS display
1.7 GHz Octa-Core MediaTek MT6592 processor with Mali 450 GPU
MIUI v5 Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Dual SIM
13MP rear camera with LED Flash, f/2.2 aperture, 1080p video recording
5MP front-facing camera
2GB RAM, 8GB internal memory, micro SD card up to 32GB
3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
3100 mAh battery
At first glance, the handset looks fairly unremarkable. The phone has a large 5.5 inch IPS LCD display with a Corning Gorilla Glass 3 coating on it. It is surrounded by black bezels all around with three capacitive buttons below the panel. The screen itself covers 70% of the NTSC color gamut and offers excellent viewing angles to boot. While the resolution is just 720p which we feel is a bit lacking given the size of the screen, it is certainly usable. Above the display lies the front facing 5MP camera.
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Asus has launched the PadFone mini (PF400CG) in India. It has a 4-inch (800 x 480 pixels) smartphone that docks into a 7-inch (1280 x 800 pixels) Padfone station. It is powered by 1.6 GHz dual-core Intel Atom (Z2560) processor and runs on Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean). It has a 8-megapixel rear camera and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. It comes with dual SIM support.
Commenting on the launch, Peter Chang, Regional Head - South Asia & Country Manager – System Business Group - ASUS India, said,
Today’s introduction of PadFone Mini marks further extension of the PadFone series which expands our users’ world where they will enjoy, achieve and save categorically. It is an alluring proof to substantiate our prime focus on the bringing incredible. We are assertive that PadFone Mini will touch customers’ heart and take us a step ahead to deliver what our brand promises.
Asus PadFone mini specifications
4-inch (800×480 pixels) IPS+ display
7-inch (1280×800 pixels) IPS+ display (Padfone station)
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to Android 4.4 (KitKat)
1.6 GHz dual-core Intel Atom (Z2560) processor with PowerVR SGX 544MP2 GPU
1GB RAM, 8GB internal memory, micro SD card slot (supports up to 64GB)
8MP camera with LED flash
2MP front-facing camera
Dual SIM
Dimensions: 124.42 x 61.44 x 11.2 mm; Weight: 116 (Phone)
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One of the biggest changes in Apple's device portfolio of recent years was the introduction of the iPhone 6 Plus earlier this year; whilst Apple have previously made flagship handsets bigger, the iPhone 6 Plus is the first time the company has entered into the phablet arena but here they also face stiff competition. Apple are one of the last companies to enter the big-screen devices market and existing competition include handsets from LG, Nokia, Sony, HTC, Samsung and Huawei. So how does the iPhone 6 Plus compare to Huawei's flagship phablet, the Ascend Mate 7?
Whilst the iPhone 6 Plus has a 5.5 inch display, the Ascend Mate 7 has a 6 inch LCD - both are 1080p Full HD resolution - and given the smaller screen size, you might expect Apple's phablet to be smaller in size. As you can see, the iPhone 6 Plus has a half-inch smaller display but is almost identical in size to the Ascend Mate 7: the iPhone 6 Plus measures 158.1 x 77.8 x 7.1 mm which is slightly larger but narrower and thinner than the Ascend Mate 7 which measures 157 x 81 x 7.9 mm.
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Google announced the Nexus Player, a media player based on Android TV built in collaboration with ASUS last month. The Nexus Player went on sale on Google Play Store in the U.S. earlier this month priced at $99. We bought one from the U.S. Here is the unboxing.
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Box Contents
Nexus Player in Black
AC Charger with proprietary charging connector
Remote
Safety and Warranty guide
The Nexus Player has a HDMI port to connect it to a TV and a micro USB slot. Unlike the Google Chromecast that uses TV's USB to power it up, this takes in power using DC input using the proprietary AC charger. It is powered by a 1.8GHz Quad Core Intel Atom processor, has 1GB RAM and 8GB of internal storage. It comes with Bluetooth 4.1 and WiFi 802.11ac 2×2 (MIMO) and lets you cast anything from Chromebook, Android , iOS phone or tablet to your TV.
The round shaped Nexus Player is compact and weight just 235 grams.
It comes with a Remote with voice search that would also offers casual gaming in addition to finding your favorite shows. It has a microphone home, voice control button, circular pad and three other buttons for controls. The remote takes AAA batteries that is included in the box. ...
The Galaxy Note Edge will NOT go on sale in the UK on November 28 as originally planned with Samsung confirming the handset's launch has been delayed until December 12. Alongside the delay in the launch, Samsung have pushed back the pre-order period and shortened it to a week meaning you won't be able to order it from Samsung or Carphone Warehouse before December 5th.
Samsung's launch record in the UK has been a little spotty recently with the Galaxy Note 4 launching a week later than expected and stocks very limited at launch. The Galaxy Note Edge is considered a niche product meaning its delayed launch is unlikely to drastically affect its sales but with Vodafone UK the only confirmed network offering it (although Carphone Warehouse will offer plans on other networks), the sales potential of the handset is already limited.
The Galaxy Note Edge was announced alongside the Galaxy Note 4 back at IFA 2014 and features almost identical specifications and design to the Galaxy Note 4 aside from the very unique curved edge. Aptly named Edge Screen, the wrap-around edge offers a secondary display that can be used to offer additional controls (such as in the music player) or display ...
Google Chrome has 400 million monthly active users on mobile, announced Google's Darin Fisher at this year's Chrome Dev Summit over the weekend.
The users base has increased from 300 million in June which means, 100 million users have been added since past four months. Fisher said that WebViews are unbundled from Android and are united that makes it easier for developers. He added that the chrome browser now focuses on being more interactive to the user. It has become responsive as Google has removed the 300ms artificial delay in Chrome. Google is now keeping offline cached content more up-to-date in order to improve background capabilities that makes that site more engaging.
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One of the main aim of Chrome is to bring a uniformity in users experience that will enable an access to content and features regardless its source.
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Flipkart has announced that they have sold 2.5 million Motorola smartphones in India till date. This includes all the Motorola smartphones, including the latest second-gen Moto G and Moto X smartphones. To celebrate the milestone, Flipkart is offering a chance to win gift vouchers worth Rs. 50000 for 5 lucky winners and 100% cashback for 100 customers as store credit for customers those who purchase Motorola smartphones from November 24th till December 7th.
Motorola announced back in April that it shipped 6.5 million smartphones globally in Q1 2014. There were some reports back in July that said that 1 million Motorola smartphones were sold in India in the first five months of launch. Later Flipkart said that it sold 1.6 million Motorola smartphones till September, now the number rose to 2.5 million in just two months. According to handset sales tracker Canalys' report, Motorola is the fourth largest smartphone vendor in India by shipments as of Q2 2014 by shipping 955,650 units in the quarter.
Lenovo recently completed Motorola acquisition for $2.91 billion, so Motorola Mobility is now officially a part of Lenovo. Motorola already started rolling out Lollipop update for the second-gen Moto G and Moto X smartphones and has promised Android 5.0 update for all its Moto X, Moto G and Droid ...
Samsung Galaxy S5 sales has failed to pick up and meet company's expectations. The sales of Galaxy S5 have been 40% less than what the company had expected, as per a latest report from The Wall Street Journal.
The report stated that 12 million units of the Galaxy S5 in the first three months, four million units less than what the Galaxy S4 achieved last year. It said that while Samsung increased production by around 20-percent over the previous flagship Android phone, the sales still fell short. Samsung had received some criticism for the Gaalxy S5 as it did lack innovation.
Although sales in the USA picked up, the Chinese market which is the second largest form Samsung after the U.S. was indifferent towards the Galaxy S5 and sales there went down by 50% in the first six months of the release. The report further said that Samsung is considering shake up the management and make some leadership changes. It is moving mobile boss J.K. Shin out of the mobile division and replacing him with B.K. Yoon, who currently oversees Samsung’s home appliance and television divisions.
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Motorola is offering 50% off on music accessories as a pre-Black Friday deal. The limited time offer is on music accessories like headphone, speakers and so on.
The company is selling the Motorola Bud wireless headphones for $34.99 (original cost $69.99) while the Deck by SOL Republic x Motorola Wireless speaker are priced at $99.99 (original cost $199.99). In addition to speakers and headphones, one of the products being offered as part of the sale is the Moto Stream. The Stream is an accessory that plugs into your stereo and lets you play your phone's music through that speaker, pairing with your phone via NFC. It is being priced at $24.99 under the offer as the original price is $49.99.
The Motorola 50% off on music offer ends on November 25th. Yesterday, Google updated Search to help users shop better via their mobiles during Black Friday deals. Check out the Motorola music accessory deals here.
Gionee has launched Elife S5.1 in India. It is the company’s thinnest smartphone that is just 5.1mm thin and has a magnesium alloy frame. It has a 4.8-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection and screen-to-body ratio of 74% since it has a narrow frame of just 1.8mm. The back cover is also protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. It is powered by a 1.7 GHz Octa-core MediaTek MT6592 processor and runs on Android 4.4 with Amigo 2.0 UI on top.
It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera with 88 degree wide-angle lens. It has DTS surround sound support, packs 1GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage.
Gionee Elife S5.1 Specifications
4.8-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) AMOLED display
1.7 GHz Octa-core MediaTek MT6592 processor with Mali 450-MP4 GPU
1GB RAM, 16GB internal memory
Amigo 2.0 (based on Android 4.4 Kitkat)
Dimensions: 139.8×67.4×5.15mm; Weight: 100g
8MP rear camera with LED flash
5MP front-facing camera
DTS surround sound
3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, USB OTG, GPS
2100mAh battery
The Gionee Elife S5.1 comes in White, Black, Blue and Pink colors in India and is priced at Rs. 18,999 (MOP). It goes on sale across India in the first week of December.
Few weeks after launching 16000mAh Mi Bank, Xiaomi has introduced a 5000mAh portable power bank with just 9.9mm thickness. It is compact, weighs 156 grams and fits easily even in your shirt pocket, says Xiaomi. It has the same brushed aluminium finish on the outside, similar to the other Mi Power banks and is designed by Texas Instruments. It has 9 circuit protection and offers enhanced charge-discharge efficiency. Xiaomi promises 93% charging conversion rate for the power bank.
It has a power button button, battery level indicator, micro USB slot for charging the power bank and a standard USB slot to charge your devices. It offers 5.1V output and has a 5000mAh lithium-ion polymer batteries manufactured by Chinese battery maker Amperex Technology Limited (ATL) that supplies batteries for Apple.
The 5000mAh Mi Power Bank is priced at 49 Chinese Yuan (Rs. 500 / US$ 8 approx) and goes on sale in China through the official Mi website starting today, November 25th. Xiaomi has not announced any plans regarding the global roll out yet.
