Sony announced the Smartwatch 3 SWR50 in September this year. The company's first smartwatch that runs on Android Wear landed on the U.S. Google Play Store last month for $249.99. It has a 1.6-inch (320 x 320 pixels) TFT LCD capacitive touch screen display and is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor. The smartwatch offers notification for messages, calls and more when connected to the smartphone over Bluetooth.
The Sony Smartwatch 3 has 512MB RAM and 4GB internal storage. The built-in microphone in the smartwatch lets you give voice commands via Google Now about news, sports, weather, directions and so on.
The smartwatch has sensors like Accelerometer, Compass, Gyro and GPS and can be used for collecting fitness data. It uses Lifelog app to set and achieve goals, bookmark memorable moments, and revisit memories any time. At the bottom we can see the micro USB port for charging which is covered with a flap. The SmartWatch3 is waterproof with IP68 ratings and is compatible with all Android smartphones running Android 4.3 or later.
The Smartwatch 3 has a mix of rubber and steel belt. The straps of the watch are made of rubber while the locking part is made of steel that ...
Sony announced the Smartwatch 3 SWR50 in September this year. The company's first smartwatch that runs on Android Wear landed on the U.S. Google Play Store last month for $249.99. It has a 1.6-inch (320 x 320 pixels) TFT LCD capacitive touch screen display and is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor. The smartwatch offers notification for messages, calls and more when connected to the smartphone over Bluetooth.
The Sony Smartwatch 3 has 512MB RAM and 4GB internal storage. The built-in microphone in the smartwatch lets you give voice commands via Google Now about news, sports, weather, directions and so on.
The smartwatch has sensors like Accelerometer, Compass, Gyro and GPS and can be used for collecting fitness data. It uses Lifelog app to set and achieve goals, bookmark memorable moments, and revisit memories any time. At the bottom we can see the micro USB port for charging which is covered with a flap. The SmartWatch3 is waterproof with IP68 ratings and is compatible with all Android smartphones running Android 4.3 or later.
The Smartwatch 3 has a mix of rubber and steel belt. The straps of the watch are made of rubber while the locking part is made of steel that ...
Motorola began the Android 5.0 Lollipop soak test for second generation Moto X and Moto G last month. Now, the company is gearing up for the soak test of Moto G first generation.
Motorola is now sending out invites to select Motorola Feedback network members who own Moto G (Gen 1) to participate in the new software preview test in India. The soak tests allow Motorola to see how the new software behaves on a larger number of devices before its actual release. With the help of soak tests, Motorola will gather feedback from users in case of bugs and once the software is ready, it will roll out to general public.
The soak test is scheduled to go live in the next few days but there is no word on exact date for the update. The Android 5.0 features the new Material Design and enhanced security features and other like default ART Runtime, Android L keyboard, new multi tasking panel, animations and more.
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Sony is rolling out Android 5.0 Lollipop update to Xperia Z Ultra Google Play Edition (GPE) devices. This makes the Xperia Z Ultra GPe one of the first Google Play edition devices to officially receive Lollipop.
The update with build number LRX21P.S3.4201 weighs in at 397.3MB and requires 500MB of free space on the Ultra before it can be installed. Sony Z Ultra GPe Android 5.0 Lollipop update introduces a bold new visual style, improves performance, new option of seeing notifications at lock screen, extend time between charges with battery saving mode, manage notifications with automatic interruption controls, smart lock feature, screencast option.
Sony is releasing the update in phases and hence can take time to reach the users. The company has already promised Android 5.0 Lollipop update for entire Xperia Z series starting from Jan 2015 . It also announced beta test for Lollipop on Xperia Z1, Z2 and Z3. HTC announced yesterday that One M7 and M8 GPE devices will soon receive the Android 5.0 Lollipop update.
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Gmail web users can now easily open and edit Microsoft Office attachments. The company is adding adding conversion support in Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides for 15 new Office file formats.
Prior to the update, Google had made this feature for Drive, but the recent update makes the process much easier for Gmail. The files support list includes less common formats spread across Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
New formats supported include:
dot, dotx, dotm*, docm* conversions to Google Docs
xlt, xltx, xltm*, xlsm* conversions to Google Sheets
pot, potx, potm*, pptm*, pps, ppsx, ppsm* conversions to Google Slides
Now, you can start editing Office files right from Gmail as you will see a new edit icon on the attachments. As soon as you click it will automatically convert the file into the appropriate Drive app for you to begin editing immediately. The update also brings improved support for charts, images and tables. In addition, users will get all the extra useful features of Google’s office suite, including having a full file history to fall back on.
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Obi Boa S503, the company’s latest smartphone is now available from eBay. It has a 5-inch HD screen, powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core MT6582 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 dual SIM support and 3G connectivity similar to most other Obi smartphones.
It has 1GB RAM, 4GB of internal storage with expansion slots and packs a 2400mAh battery. The Obi Hornbill S551 with a 5.5-inch display and a 13-megapixel camera went on sale last month.
Obi Boa S503 specifications
5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display
1.3 GHz Quad-Core MediaTek MT6582 processor with Mali 400 GPU
1GB RAM, 4GB internal storage, expandable up to 32 GB
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
8MP rear camera with LED Flash, Samsung CMOS BSI sensor, 1080p video recording
2MP front-facing camera
Dual SIM (Standard + Micro)
Dimensions: 140mm x 70.8mm x 7.8mm; Weight: 120 grams
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
3G, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth, and GPS
2400mAh battery
The Obi Boa S503 comes in black and white colors and is priced at Rs. 7,580.
Samsung Galaxy Core Prime (SM-G360H/DS) was briefly listed on Flipkart back in October. Now the smarpthone is available for purchase from retail stores for Rs. 9,599, according to Mumbai-based retailer Manish Khatri from Mahesh Telecom, It has a 4.5-inch WVGA display, powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core 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 has support for 14 Indian languages.
Samsung Galaxy Core Prime specifications
4.5-inch (800 x 480 Pixels) display
1.2 GHz quad-core processor
1GB RAM, 8GB internal memory, expandable up to 64GB with microSD
Android 4.4 (KitKat) OS
5MP rear camera with LED Flash
2MP front-facing camera
8.8mm thick
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio with RDS
3G HSPA+, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS + GLONASS
2000mAh battery
The Samsung Galaxy Core Prime comes white color and is priced at an MRP of Rs. 11,300, while the MOP is Rs. 9,599. The official launch is expected soon.
Samsung introduced the Samsung Gear Circle, a Bluetooth Stereo headset along with the Samsung Gear S smartwatch back in August. It was launched in India along with the Gear S back in October at Rs. 8,500. Now the headset is available for purchase from the official Samsung India eStore for Rs. 5,599.
The Gear Circle lets you receive calls, listen to music, and send voice commands. It has magnetic lock which clasps around your neck when not in use and can also vibrate to notify you for incoming calls and notifications. It has Bluetooth 3.0 with apt-X, Magnetic Sensor (Hall IC) and Touch Sensor. It has Multi Point connection to connect two devices at a time and lets you connect to 8 different Bluetooth devices.
It has a 180mAh Li-ion that promises up to 300h Standby, up to 11h Talk time and up to 9h audio playback. The Samsung Gear Circle comes in Black, White and Blue colors.
Almost three weeks after releasing the OTA updates and pushing Android 5.0 (Lollipop) factory images, Google has released factory images for Android 5.0.1 for the Nexus 9, Nexus 10 and Nexus 7 (2013) and also pushed the same to AOSP. There is no official changelog for this minor update, but according to a commenter over at the Android Police, this update is to fix a bug that could cause stray input on the lock screen to erase everything on the device.
Google usually releases bug fix updates for the Nexus devices upon hearing the comments from the users. Few weeks after releasing the Android 4.4.3, Google released Android 4.4.4 update to fix security issues. Google Nexus devices starting from the Nexus 4 are likely to get the Android 5.0.1 over-the-air (OTA) update soon.
You can download factory images for the Nexus 9, Nexus 10 and Nexus 7 (2013) Wi-Fi from the Google Developers website here. Google is expected to release factory images of Android 5.0.1 for other devices soon.
OnePlus launched the OnePlus One smartphone in India yesterday for Rs. 21,999. Now the OnePlus JBL E1+ Earphones, Silver Bullet Earphones, Flip covers, Protective clear case and screen protector are available in India from online retailer Amazon. The OnePlus JBL E1+ Earphones was introduced in October in partnership with JBL.
It has premium 9mm JBL drivers with PureBass technology that promises crystal clear sound, full-range frequency response, angled ear-tubes, multiple eartip sizes and in-line three-button remote with microphone. It comes in OnePlus Red color and has flat cables measuring 1.2m in length. It is lightweight, offers Sound pressure level (SPL) of105dB at 5mW and frequency response of 10Hz-22000Hz. It has angled no-slip rubber eartubes and has a silver plate sporting the JBL branding.
The Silver Bullet Earphones have brushed aluminum casing that protects the earphones from the wear and tear of everyday use. It has dynamic stereo speaker system for fluid transitions from treble to mid-range frequencies with dynamic bass response. This too has in-line remote with microphone. It offers Sound pressure level (SPL) of 108dB at 500Hz and frequency response of 20Hz-20000Hz.
The OnePlus JBL E1+ Earphones cost Rs. 2,999, bit costly compared to the US price of $39.99, but the Silver ...
The smartphone industry is on what seems to be a never ending trend where handsets are getting larger and larger and continually blurring the boundaries that separate smartphones from tablets. Samsung were arguably the first to offer a consumer-focused large screen device in the Galaxy Note and the success of this phablet alerted rival manufacturers to the possibilities of a large screen device.
In the case of Chinese manufacturer Huawei, their latest phablet is their third generation handset and the Ascend Mate 7 definitely packs a punch. Not only does it have the highest screen to body ratio of any smartphone but it also has a specs list that can rival most devices, including the latest from Samsung in the form of the Galaxy Note 4.
The Ascend Mate 7 is definitely Huawei’s best ever phablet device but does it offer enough to persuade you to choose it over a rival device such as the Note 4 or Apple’s phablet, the iPhone 6 Plus?
Hardware
As mentioned above, the Ascend Mate 7 has the highest screen-to-body ratio of any smartphone or phablet and despite the incredibly large 6 inch Full HD display, the handset itself is not that big. The display is half an ...
LG is one of the old horses in the smartphone market, but is a new one to enter the ‘minis’ trend. With the likes of Samsung and Sony pushing the compact battle to a whole new level, it was high time LG got into the game.
LG launched its compact variant of its flagship smartphone, the G3 Beat a couple of weeks ago. The device takes after the G3 in design, but the similarities are deep with the internals being completely different.
LG G3 Beat comes with the highly appreciated G3 design with metal chassis and brushed aluminium like plastic rear, but the smartphone falls under the affordable midrange sector. We had a chance to spend some quality time with the G3 Beat and here’s what we think about LG’s first mini smartphone.
Unboxing
LG G3 Beat comes in a standard retail package. As always, the box has the company’s branding on top, while there’s a mention of some of the key hardware specifications of the device on the back.
First up inside the box you find the smartphone itself and on further inspection you can find the headset, A/C adapter, micro USB cable, some leaflets and a battery.
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Samsung Galaxy A7 is inching closer to its launch. The third device from Samsung's metal A series is mere 6.6mm thick making it the thinnest smartphone made by the company yet.
The Galaxy A7 has appeared in China's TENAA under the model number SM-A7009 and was first spotted by PhoneArena. The phone is slimmer than the Samsung Galaxy Alpha, which comes in at 6.7mm and also than the iPhone 6 that measures 6.9mm. According to the TENAA listing, the Galaxy A7 sports a 5.5-inch full-HD display and will be powered by 1.5 GHz eight-core 64-bit Snapdragon 615 SoC. It has 2 GB RAM, 16 GB internal memory, 12 MP camera at the back and a 5 MP shooter up front.The A7 will be 4G LTE enabled and will come running Android 4.4.4 KitKat.
It also seems like the Galaxy A7 will be available in China at launch through carrier China Telecom. Last week the Galaxy A7 visited FCC and prior to that it had appeared at GFX benchmark. The smartphone is said to be the costliest of the three as it will be priced between $450-$500, as per previous report. Also, it is touted that the Galaxy A7 will be sold in selected countries as ...
Google has released a Device Assist app that offer tech support for Android One, Nexus and Google Play Edition devices. The app as the name suggests assists users in troubleshooting problems, tips and more for the aforementioned devices.
The Device Assist app aims to help users understand how to use their Android device and offers help with issues related to features like GPS, connectivity and battery and give tips on how to use new features and improve the device’s performance. It will proactively help with issues like GPS, connectivity settings, battery options and so on.
In addition the app will also help Google Play Edition and Nexus owners to fast track Google’s live support. Users will be able to get answers to their questions faster and easier. Prior to this they had manually search the web for solutions to their problems. Moving on the app provides a list of common tasks and how to perform them, like taking a screenshot and customizing notifications. All the tips and suggestions are based in a card style format.
At present the Device Assistant app is available only to US users who own a Nexus, Google Play Edition. It must be noted that Android One devices are not present in the ...
It looks like more and more smartphones are receiving the Android 5.o update. Yesterday Sony rolled out Android 5.0 Lollipop update to Xperia Z Ultra GPE and today Samsung Galaxy S 5 (SM-G900F) is receiving the Lollipop update, according to a report from SamMobile.
The report stated that the OTA to version G900FXXU1BNL2 has begun to hit the SM-G900F model in Poland and may hit other European countries soon. Galaxy S5 got the Android 4.4.3 KitKat update in June and as per previous SamMobile report, the smartphone was expected to receive the Lollipop update this month.
Samsung has continued with the TouchWiz interface but has also added some Material Design features to the Galaxy S5. The phone will lock screen notifications, heads-up alerts, multi-user support for phones, Smart Lock, MirrorLink and so on. It is not known when will the Android 5.0 Lollipop update hit global Galaxy S5 owners.
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Motorola unveiled the second generation Moto X and Moto G earlier this year. Now a fresh rumor from a Greek website is stating that the new Moto E is also in the making.
As per the website, the new Moto E will sport a 4.5-inch qHD (960×540 pixels) display, and is said to be powered by a 1.2GHz Snapdragon 400 quad-core processor paired with 1GB of RAM, which is the same as last year’s Moto G. Additionally, it may have a LTE enabled chip which could either be the quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 or even the newer Snapdragon 410. The phone will run on Android 5.0 Lollipop out of the box.
Just to compare the original Moto E had a 4.3-inch (960 x 540 pixels) qHD display and is powered by a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor, 1GB RAM, 4GB internal memory, expandable memory with microSD. Motorola has not yet mentioned about the new Moto E yet.
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Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 went on sale in India back in October for Rs. 20,900 as the successor to last year's Mega series. This time Samsung decided to release only one phone called Mega 2 with a 6-inch HD display, compared to 6.3-inch HD screen on the Mega 6.3 and 5.8-inch qHD screen on the Mega 5.8. It has a faster processor and looks better than the Mega 6.3. Is the Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 a good upgrade? Is this worth the price? Let us find out in the complete review.
Unboxing
We unboxed the Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 smartphone recently. Check out the unboxing.
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Box Contents
Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 in Brown Black color
2-pin charger (5V-1.5A)
micro USB cable
Headset with microphone
User manual
2800 mAh battery
Display, Hardware and Design
The phone has a huge 6-inch HD TFT 16:9 display at a resolution of 1280 by 720 pixels with a pixel density of about 245 ppi. The display is good with vibrant color output and the viewing angles are good too, but we felt that the Mega 6.3 had a better and sharper display. Since the display is glossy it is prone to fingerprints and also attracts dust easily.
It has a 5-megapixel front-facing camera, compared to 1.9MP camera on ...
Spice Retail has launched Stellar 520n, an upgraded version of the Spice Stellar 520 that was launched back in July. It has 5-inch HD OGS display, is powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor, runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat), has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. It has 8GB of internal storage compared to 4GB of storage in the Stellar 520. It comes pre-loaded with WhatsApp and Opera.
Commenting on the launch, Prashant Bindal, CEO, Spice Mobility Ltd, said:
We are delighted to launch the Stellar 520n exclusively on Amazon, thereby offering our customers a superior product and retail experience at the same time. The Stellar 520n is a great product offering the perfect combination of great aesthetics and superior performance. We are convinced that with Amazon’s excellent reach and our great product, this exclusive tie up will enchant our customers.
Spice Stellar 520n specifications
5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD capacitive touch screen IPS display
1.3 GHz quad-core processor
1GB RAM, 8GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB with MicroSD
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Dual SIM
8.3mm thick and weighs 150g
8MP rear camera with LED Flash, BSI Sensor
2MP front-facing camera
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
2000 mAh battery
The Spice Stellar 520n is priced ...
Lenovo has launched the Lenovo S580, the company’s latest budget smartphone in the S-series in India. It has a 5-inch HD display, is powered by a 1.2 GHz Quad-core Snapdragon 200 processor and runs on Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean). It has a 8-megapixel autofocus rear camera with LED flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera.
It comes pre-installed with Lenovo’s proprietary DOit apps for seamless data sharing, security and syncing. It has 3G connectivity, dual SIM support with dual standby, packs 1GB RAM, 8GB of internal storage with expansion slot and a 2150mAh battery.
Commenting on the new launch, Sudhin Mathur, Director- Smartphones, Lenovo India, said:
Lenovo has been in the forefront of product innovation offering consumers a range of superior value for money smartphones. The new range of S series smartphones are stylish and feature rich suiting the users’ aspirations. The S580 is an amalgamation of stylish design, blazing fast processing speeds, and integrated Lenovo proprietary apps making it a unanimous choice for users looking at smartphones at a sub 10k price category.
Lenovo S580 Specifications
5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display
1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 200 (MSM8212) processor
1GB RAM, 8GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB with microSD
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable ...
Intel has collaborated with luxury eyewear brand Luxottica to produce smart eyewear. The duo will incorporate smart technology into premium, luxury, and sports eyewear.
Luxottica Group is maker of most of the world’s most recognized eyesore, including Oakley, Persol, Armani, Coach and more. The company said that frames developed with Intel would serve very specific purposes and would not compete with its existing deal to manufacture and distribute Google Glass.
The growth of wearable technology is creating a new playing field for innovation. Through our collaboration with Luxottica Group, we will unite our respective ecosystems and bring together Intel's leading-edge silicon and software technology with Luxottica's design innovation and consumer expertise. We expect the combination of our expertise to help drive a much faster pace of innovation and push the envelope of what's possible."
said Intel CEO Brian Krzanich in a release.
At present details about the smart eyewear are rare. In March this year, Luxottica group had signed a deal with Google Glass. The first device from Intel and Luxottica is expected to launch in 2015.
With an aim to help Indian small and medium businesses get an easier online presence, Google has launched "Google My Business" app. Available for the free the app is currently present on Android and iOS.
The new app will also work across desktop and will enable SMBs to create and update their business info on various Google products such as search, maps and Google plus from one place for free. The users can use the service in Hindi and English. Google My Business will help SMB owners to create and update their business info on Google Search, Maps and Google+.
"We have plans to bring down barriers that inhibits SMBs in India from embracing the internet. Globally, over 2 million businesses use our advertising platform to find potential buyers on the internet. India is now the third largest internet market. To get the first 100 million internet users, it took 10 years, but the second 100 million came within two years. More interestingly, in the next 1.5 years, we'll get the next 100 million users,"
said Suryanarayana Kodukulla, head of SMB sales, Google India.
Google My Business will even makes SMBs easier to expand their customer base and manage operation using a smartphone inspite of a ...
