February 22, 2015, 9:15 pm
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HTC is just a week away from launching the One M9 at the MWC 2015 on March 1st. Images and specs of the upcoming One M8 successor have been leaked by a German retail site.
As per the listing, the phone is seen in gunmetal grey with black accents and silver with gold accents. The power button is now on the right side instead of the top. Placement of the camera and speaker grill is also changed. Coming to the specs, the leak states the One M9 will have 5-inch full HD (1920×1080 pixels) display, powered by a 2GHz Snapdragon 810 octa-core processor paired with 3GB of RAM. It will include 32GB internal storage, which can be further expanded up to 128GB using a microSD card.
The phone has 20MP rear camera with dual-LED flash and 4MP ultra pixel in the front. Measuring 9.61 mm thick, One (M9) will run Android 5.0 Lollipop with HTC Sense 7. HTC has packed 2900mAh battery to power this smartphone. Finally,the phone is priced at €749 on the site which no longer shows the listing. We will have to wait and and see if these leaks and render finally turn out to be the final product.
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February 22, 2015, 10:01 pm
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Motorola has sent out press invites for an event on February 25th. The company says in the invites that it has an exciting product that will be announced at the event.
"Motorola is making an exciting announcement next week and wants you to be in the front row. The best part? You get to choose where and when you'd like to experience it. Everything you need fits inside one box, which we will deliver to your doorstep on Wednesday."
reads the invite.
Motorola states in the invite that it will send a box to the invitees doorstep which apparently consists of 'everything you need'. It is still not clear what the Lenovo owned company plans to unveil - an updated Moto 360 or a completely new smartphone? There is even a possibility of a new mobile accessory that can be announced at the event. At the end of the last month,Motorola officially returned to China under its new parent company Lenovo with the launch of the Moto X, Moto G, and Moto X Pro in the country.
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February 22, 2015, 11:29 pm
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Xiaomi has decided to take legal action against those websites which are selling its products in India without the company's consent thereby infringing on its trademark.
Ericson accused Xiaomi of Trademark and Patent Infringement in December. Xioami was alleged by Ericsson earlier this month for selling Mediatek chipset powered smartphones through the site Xiaomishop.com, which are currently banned in the country.The Delhi High Court had partially lifted the ban and allowed the Chinese company to sell only Qualcomm chipset smartphones in India.
"They're infringing on trademarks and they're making the world believe that it's a genuine Xiaomi site, which it is not. The products sold on these websites are not meant for India and are sold at significantly higher price points. We have written to them multiple times, and we will be taking legal action against them".
said Manu Jain, head of India operations at Xiaomi.
The products sold on this website are not meant for India and the website is also selling the products at higher rates. Jain further added, though the site has stop functioning by now, the company will still take legal action against them along with 4-5 other sites as well. Only Flipkart and Airtel are the authorised Xiaomi sellers ...
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February 22, 2015, 11:44 pm
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Samsung launched the Samsung Z1 smartphone, the company's latest Tizen OS smartphone in India last month. We already brought you the review of the smartphone, here we have the battery life test results of the smartphone. The Samsung Z1 has a 1,500mAh Lithium ion battery. It has a 4-inch WVGA display and is powered by a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor, which should not consume a lot of battery. The Tizen OS also has ultra power saving mode that would let you extend the battery life.
Talk Time
It lasted for 9 hours and 5 minutes in our talk time test, better than the Android One smartphones.
3G Browsing
It lasted for 5 hours and 15 minutes in 3G browsing test, similar to other mid-range smartphones.
WiFi Browsing
It lasted for 7 hours and 8 minutes in WiFi browsing test and grabs the second spot.
Video Playback
It managed to last for 6 hours and 40 minutes in the video playback test.
It achieved One Charge Rating of 6 hours and 55 minutes. Overall the battery life is decent for a smartphone with a 1500mAh battery, in this price range.
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February 23, 2015, 12:40 am
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Samsung launched the Galaxy A3 and Galaxy A5 smartphones with all metal build in India last month. Later it launched the Galaxy A7 smartphone, the top-end smartphone in the Galaxy A series. We already brought you the review of Galaxy A5, here we have the review of Galaxy A3, which has a smaller low-resolution screen compared to the Galaxy A5. Is the Galaxy A3 worth the price of Rs. 20,500? Let us find out in the complete review.
Unboxing
We unboxed the Galaxy A3 smartphone recently, check out the unboxing video.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnNE-KQva04
Display, Hardware and Design
The Galaxy A3 has a 4.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a pixel resolution of 960 x 540 pixels and a pixel density of around 245 PPI. Pixel density of the display is less compared to the Galaxy A5, but the screen is good in all the other aspects such as brightness, viewing angles and sunlight legibility. Blacks are perfectly black, thanks to the AMOLED panel. Wish Samsung had used a HD display to make the content look more sharper. It has Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protection, similar to other Galaxy A series devices.
The 5-megapixel front-facing camera with 120-degree wide-angle lens is pretty good for selfies. It has the usual set ...
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February 23, 2015, 12:52 am
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Microsoft is developing a new app for Windows Phone that will allow users to find their friends, as per a new report by a Spanish website, Microsoft Place.
Dubbed as People Sense, the app will let users reveal their real-time location to selected contacts and also provides them with detailed direction’s to a contact’s location. The app is currently being code-named as Buddy Aware and is expected to integrate Bing Maps with messaging and calling features.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tef-qLiffjg
It will also allows users to mark favourite places like 'home' or 'work' and integrate them in the app. More features are expected to be incorporated in People Sense. However, the app does not provide notifications to alert users when one of their contacts is nearby but it is likely that this feature might be added in a future build. Microsoft also plans to offer integration with third-party applications for communication and navigation purposes as well.
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February 23, 2015, 1:39 am
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Apple has announced that it is investing €1.7 billion ($2 billion) to build and operate two data centers in Europe, each powered by 100 percent renewable energy.
The data centers located in County Galway, Ireland, and Denmark’s central Jutland, will power Apple’s online services including the iTunes Store, the App Store, iMessage, Maps and Siri for customers across Europe. Apple will also work with local partners to develop additional renewable energy projects from wind or other sources to provide power in the future.
“We are grateful for Apple’s continued success in Europe and proud that our investment supports communities across the continent. This significant new investment represents Apple’s biggest project in Europe to date. We’re thrilled to be expanding our operations, creating hundreds of local jobs and introducing some of our most advanced green building designs yet.”
said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO.
Both the data centers will measure 166,000 square meters with Apple promising to deliver benefits to the local community with both projects. The facility in Ireland will include outdoor education space and walking trails for local schools as well as schemes to replant native trees in the surrounding area. In case of Denmark, Apple will eliminate the need for additional generators by locating the data ...
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February 23, 2015, 1:43 am
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iBall has launched its Andi 5Q Cobalt Solus smartphone and Slide Brace X1 tablet. The smartphone has a 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) IPS display based on one glass solution (OGS) technology, is powered by a 1.4 GHz Octa-Core processor that is upgradable to Android 5.0 (Lollipop) and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). The tablet has a 10.1-inch (1280 x 800 pixels) IPS display, is powered by a 1.7GHz Octa-Core processor, runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat) and comes with dual chambered speakers that promises load and clear sound.
The Slid Brace X1 also comes with Dual SIM support, 3G connectivity and voice calling through loudspeaker or headset.
Commenting on the launch of iBall Cobalt Solus, Sandeep Parasrampuria, Director iBall said:
Inspired by the exclusive needs of consumers, iBall Cobalt Solus is the prodigy of our constant endeavor to understand the consumer prerequisites. It's the perfect embodiment of Style and Performance packed in with 8 unique features to build a loftier smartphone experience.
Commenting on the launch of Slid Brace X1, he said:
We are excited to present iBall Slide Brace X1. Not only is it the first tablet in 10.1” with Octacore processor, it is also loaded with unbeatable features and looks for its segment. Octa core, exclusive design, 2GB ...
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February 23, 2015, 2:14 am
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Apple is planning to launch its first-ever public beta program for both iOS this year. The company will be releasing first ever public beta for iOS 8.3 and iOS 9 in March.
Apple will be releasing iOS 8.3 beta through its AppleSeed program in mid-March to the public and is code named as Stowe. It will also be releasing the third beta of iOS 8.3 to developers around the same time. Until now, only registered developers have had access to the company's beta releases for iOS. In the same week Apple will launch the third iOS 8.3 beta for developers as well, while the second iOS 8.3 beta for developers will be rolled out next week. The updated software includes support for Wireless CarPlay, an upgraded Emoji keyboard, an enhanced voice for Siri, and simpler login for Google services.
Meanwhile, iOS 8.4, codenamed Copper, will include Apple's new streaming music service while the iOS 9 will include fixes and performance enhancements. Apple is also planning to launch iOS 9, codenamed Monarch, at its June Worldwide Developer Conference, with a public beta release in summer and a final release later this year.
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February 23, 2015, 3:01 am
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Samsung has been teasing its upcoming Galaxy S6 smartphone for the past few days in videos and images. Recently the Galaxy S6 smartphone has been teased by T-Mobile's CEO John Legere on the official website. It has a caption SIX APPEAL, which hints at the Galaxy S6 name. It also says The Next Big Thing is Almost Here. The CEO also confirmed that T-Mobile will sell the smartphone.
The image shows the device with a curved display on one side. According to earlier leaks, the Galaxy S6 Edge will have curved edges on both the sides. Samsung also released a video teaser that emphasizes on metal, which hits at a metal body. The video teaser says Tomorrow, metals will flow. Beauty will be powerful. Borders will disappear. Reflections will be free. Colors will live. The future will be the present.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMaeJ6hOtCY
The Samsung Galaxy S6 is rumored to come with a 5.1 inch Quad HD display, Octa-Core Exynos 64-bit processor, 3GB RAM, 32GB internal storage, Android 5.0 (Lollipop), a 16MP camera with Sony IMX240 sensor and a 5MP front facing camera. The Samsung Unpacked 2015 is less than a week away. We will be there to cover the event and offer you the first impressions of these upcoming flagships from the show ...
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February 23, 2015, 3:52 am
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The tablet market in India has reported quarter-on-quarter growth of 3.6%, according to a report by Research Firm IDC (International Data Corporation). A total of 0.96 million tablets were shipped in the Q4, 2014. iBall that was in the third spot, behind Micromax in Q3 2014 has jumped up to the first spot in Q4 2014 overtaking Samsung, to be come the leading tablet maker in the country in terms of shipments.
iBall grabs 15.6% market share in Q4 2014, up from 4.5% share in Q4 2013. Samsung grabs 12.9% share, compared to 17.9% share in Q4 2013. DATAWIND comes close with 9.6% share. Micromax that was in the second spot in Q3 2014 is no where to be seen in the top five spots.
Since the share of PC OEMs in the market has grown by more than double year-on-year, 2014 has posted tablet shipments of 3.5 million, down 15% compared to 2013, says IDC. 7-inch tablets under $150 (Rs. 9000 approx.) increased in the quarter and will continue to foreseeable future, says the report.
3G tablets posted a double digit growth in Q4 and accounted for about 60% of the total shipments, up from 35% in Q1 2014. Wi-Fi enabled tablets have faced a steep decline over the quarters, down from ...
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February 23, 2015, 4:38 am
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iBall Cobalt Oomph 4.7D, the company's latest smartphone in the Cobalt series with sleek metallic design is now available from retail stores, according to Mumbai-based retailer Manish Khatri from Mahesh Telecom. It has a 4.7-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) IPS display, is powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core Cortex A7 processor and runs on Android 4.4 (Kitkat) that is upgradable to Android 5.0 Lollipop. It has a 8-megapixel auto focus rear camera with LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera.
It also has a large home button and a similar design as the iPhone. It comes with dual SIM support, similar to other iBall smartphones. No details about the dimensions and the weight of the smartphone yet.
iBall Cobalt Oomph 4.7D specifications
4.7-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display at 312 PPI
1.3 GHz quad-core Cortex A7 processor
1GB RAM, 8GB internal memory, expandable memory with microSD
Android 4.4 (Kitkat), upgradable to Android 5.0 Lollipop
Dual SIM
8MP auto focus rear camera with LED Flash
5MP front-facing camera
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
3G (HSDPA: 21 Mbps, HSUPA: 5.7 Mbps), WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
1850mAh battery
The iBall Cobalt Oomph 4.7D is priced at Rs. 7,999. The official launch is expected soon.
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February 23, 2015, 7:30 pm
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Xiaomi, the Chinese manufacturer entered the Indian market with its Mi 3 smartphone and the smartphone turned out to be a huge success in the country. The unbelievable price tag it carried helped the device sell like hot cakes.
Now, the stakes are quite high for its successor and Xiaomi will hoping that its latest introduction, the Mi 4 will be able to replicate the sales performance of its predecessor. We had a chance to spend some quality time with the Mi 4 and here’s what we think about the smartphone.
Unboxing
Xiaomi’s smartphones have also retailed in an eco-friendly package with very minimalistic looks and it isn’t any different for the Mi 4 either.
The company isn’t keen on packing anything other than the basic required accessories and it does help in keeping the retail costs down. The box just contains an A/C adapter and a microUSB cable along with some leaflets.
We had already managed to get the Chinese variant of the Mi 4 and give it an unboxing treatment. You can check the video below. Mind you, the packaging of the Indian variant isn’t any different.
Design
For starters, the Xiaomi Mi 4 has the same form factor as that of Mi ...
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February 23, 2015, 8:02 pm
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Google has launched YouTube Kids app on Android and iOS. The new app that was expected to be released today is aimed especially at children.
"Now, parents can rest a little easier knowing that videos in the YouTube Kids app are narrowed down to content appropriate for kids. You can browse channels and playlists in four categories: Shows, Music, Learning and Explore. Or search for videos of particular interest to your family, like how to build a model volcano, math tutorials, the amazing (and endless) world of trains—and everything in between."
posted YouTube is a company blog.
YouTube Kids offers a curated selection of videos that are appropriate for children.The app’s interface features large images, colorful icons and carefully curated launch videos on the main homepage. It will be available on Kurio and nabi kids’ tablets “soon.” YouTube Kids features popular content from DreamWorksTV, Jim Henson TV, Mother Goose Club, Talking Tom and Friends, National Geographic Kids, Reading Rainbow, Thomas the Tank Engine and more.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUmMAAPX6E8
In addition, the app comes with an array of parental controls, including the ability to disable search completely, limit screen time and control the volume. Unfortunately, YouTube Kids is available only in the U.S and there is no word about a global rollout.
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February 23, 2015, 10:50 pm
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Samsung is all set to introduce Galaxy S6, the company's flagship smartphone at its Unpacked 2015 event on March 1st at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona. U.S. carrier T-Mobile already confirmed that it will offer the smartphone for its customers. Even Sprint recently confirmed that it will launch the smartphone. U.S. carriers are planning to sell the smartphone starting from this Spring, which begins late March.
Samsung is planning to launch the smartphone in India by the second week of April, according to our sources. This is not a surprise since Samsung had been launching its flagship smartphones in India within few weeks after the announcement. Pre-bookings are expected to start late March. It could launch early second week of April and go on sale later that week, just like the Galaxy Note 4.
We will get to know the complete specifications of the Galaxy S6 at the announcement on March 1st. We will also be bringing you the hands-on impressions of the smartphone after the event.
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February 23, 2015, 11:25 pm
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Sony may not be announcing the Xperia Z4 at the MWC next month, but a recent leak of screenshots has shown the UI of the Xperia Z4 dual. As per the leak the phone is running on Android 5.0 Lollipop.
The screenshots of the phone show that the Xperia Z4 dual will run the Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 chipset. Material Design elements and features are seen in the screenshot of the phone like settings menu, dialer and the clock app. In addition, the screenshots also suggests that Sony will use a kernel version beginning with “3.10”, whilst the software build number will start with “28”.
Xperia Z4 is expected to sport a 5.2" 1080p or QHD screen, Snapdragon 810 chipset with 3GB of RAM, 21MP camera, waterproof body and stereo speakers.
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February 24, 2015, 12:23 am
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Xolo has announced Xolo Win Q1000, its latest Windows Phone 8.1 smartphone. It has a 5-inch HD display, is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8212) processor with Adreno 302 GPU, comes with a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. Most of the specifications of the smartphone are similar to the Xolo Win Q900s that was introduced last year.
It has Dual SIM support with dual standby, comes with 3G support and packs a 2200 mAh battery.
Xolo Win Q1000 specifications
5-inch HD (1280 x 720 pixels) multi-touch IPS OGS display
1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM 8212) processor with 400 MHz Adreno 302 GPU
1GB RAM, 8GB internal memory, expandable memory with microSD
Windows Phone 8.1 OS
Dual SIM
Dimensions: 143 x 71.3 x 8.8 mm
8MP camera with PureCel sensor, f/2.0 aperture, LED Flash
2MP front-facing camera
3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, GPS
2200 mAh battery
The Xolo Win Q1000 comes in black, white and green colors and is priced at Rs. 8,499. The official launch is expected soon.
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February 24, 2015, 12:57 am
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It seems like Microsoft is making another budget Windows smartphone. The Lumia 640 that has a code number RM-1072 has surfaced online with specs.
The Lumia 640 will apparently sport a 5-inch HD (720x1280 pixels) resolution display, quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 CPU, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of expandable storage. It will have a 8.7-megapixel rear camera, and a 0.9-megapixel front-facing camera. The phone will support Dual SIM/LTE, NFC and wireless charging. A dual SIM variant of the phone is code named as RM-1077. It is reports that Microsoft Lumia 640 might come priced at around $275.
The phone was spotted at Brazil’s National Telecommunications Agency and the specs of the phone were seen on the documents. The certification in Brazil for RM-1109 reveals that the Lumia 640 Dual-Sim has a unique battery model BV-T5C. Both, RM-1072 and RM-1077 have just passed certification at FCC and reveal that they have battery BV-T5C. Microsoft might unveil the phone at upcoming MWC 2015.
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February 24, 2015, 1:02 am
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Samsung launched the Galaxy A3 smartphone in India last month for Rs. 20,500. We already brought you the complete review of the smartphone, here we have its battery life test results. The Galaxy A3 packs a 1900mAh built-in battery, slightly smaller than the Galaxy A5. It has a same Snapdragon 410 SoC and runs on Android 4.4.4 KitKat, but this come with a smaller 4.5-inch qHD display. Check out the results.
Talk Time
It lasted for 12 hours and 30 minutes in the Talk Time test, slightly better than the Galaxy A5.
3G Browsing
It lasted for 5 hours and 46 minutes in the 3G browsing test.
WiFi Browsing
It lasted for 6 hours and 15 minutes in the WiFi browsing test, again better than the Galaxy A5.
Video Playback
It lasted for 9 hours a 5 minutes, similar to the Galaxy A5, even though this has a smaller display.
Overall, the Galaxy A3 achieved a One Charge rating of 7 hours and 46 minutes, better than the Galaxy A5's rating of 7 hours and 32 minutes.
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February 24, 2015, 1:49 am
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Google's Inbox has arrived for Google Apps customers only days after being launched for iPad and Android tablets. The company has announced that starting next month, it will begin enabling Inbox access for a limited batch of Google Apps customers.
"Of course, every company and every person is different, so we want to get more input on how Inbox will work at your company. Starting next month, we’ll begin enabling Inbox for a small group of Google Apps customers to learn about their needs, challenges and use cases."
posted Alex Gawley, Director of Product Management, Gmail and Inbox by Gmail in a blog.
Continuing the invite system, Google has opened an invitation program for company administrators already using Google Apps to get on Inbox. Starting next month, admins can email the company at inboxforwork@google.com to request access. Google said it will let in only select users that request access as it works to get feedback from early adopters and improve the experience. Inbox was launched in October last year for Android and iOS.
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HTC is just a week away from launching the One M9 at the MWC 2015 on March 1st. Images and specs of the upcoming One M8 successor have been leaked by a German retail site.
As per the listing, the phone is seen in gunmetal grey with black accents and silver with gold accents. The power button is now on the right side instead of the top. Placement of the camera and speaker grill is also changed. Coming to the specs, the leak states the One M9 will have 5-inch full HD (1920×1080 pixels) display, powered by a 2GHz Snapdragon 810 octa-core processor paired with 3GB of RAM. It will include 32GB internal storage, which can be further expanded up to 128GB using a microSD card.
The phone has 20MP rear camera with dual-LED flash and 4MP ultra pixel in the front. Measuring 9.61 mm thick, One (M9) will run Android 5.0 Lollipop with HTC Sense 7. HTC has packed 2900mAh battery to power this smartphone. Finally,the phone is priced at €749 on the site which no longer shows the listing. We will have to wait and and see if these leaks and render finally turn out to be the final product.
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Motorola has sent out press invites for an event on February 25th. The company says in the invites that it has an exciting product that will be announced at the event.
"Motorola is making an exciting announcement next week and wants you to be in the front row. The best part? You get to choose where and when you'd like to experience it. Everything you need fits inside one box, which we will deliver to your doorstep on Wednesday."
reads the invite.
Motorola states in the invite that it will send a box to the invitees doorstep which apparently consists of 'everything you need'. It is still not clear what the Lenovo owned company plans to unveil - an updated Moto 360 or a completely new smartphone? There is even a possibility of a new mobile accessory that can be announced at the event. At the end of the last month,Motorola officially returned to China under its new parent company Lenovo with the launch of the Moto X, Moto G, and Moto X Pro in the country.
Xiaomi has decided to take legal action against those websites which are selling its products in India without the company's consent thereby infringing on its trademark.
Ericson accused Xiaomi of Trademark and Patent Infringement in December. Xioami was alleged by Ericsson earlier this month for selling Mediatek chipset powered smartphones through the site Xiaomishop.com, which are currently banned in the country.The Delhi High Court had partially lifted the ban and allowed the Chinese company to sell only Qualcomm chipset smartphones in India.
"They're infringing on trademarks and they're making the world believe that it's a genuine Xiaomi site, which it is not. The products sold on these websites are not meant for India and are sold at significantly higher price points. We have written to them multiple times, and we will be taking legal action against them".
said Manu Jain, head of India operations at Xiaomi.
The products sold on this website are not meant for India and the website is also selling the products at higher rates. Jain further added, though the site has stop functioning by now, the company will still take legal action against them along with 4-5 other sites as well. Only Flipkart and Airtel are the authorised Xiaomi sellers ...
Samsung launched the Samsung Z1 smartphone, the company's latest Tizen OS smartphone in India last month. We already brought you the review of the smartphone, here we have the battery life test results of the smartphone. The Samsung Z1 has a 1,500mAh Lithium ion battery. It has a 4-inch WVGA display and is powered by a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor, which should not consume a lot of battery. The Tizen OS also has ultra power saving mode that would let you extend the battery life.
Talk Time
It lasted for 9 hours and 5 minutes in our talk time test, better than the Android One smartphones.
3G Browsing
It lasted for 5 hours and 15 minutes in 3G browsing test, similar to other mid-range smartphones.
WiFi Browsing
It lasted for 7 hours and 8 minutes in WiFi browsing test and grabs the second spot.
Video Playback
It managed to last for 6 hours and 40 minutes in the video playback test.
It achieved One Charge Rating of 6 hours and 55 minutes. Overall the battery life is decent for a smartphone with a 1500mAh battery, in this price range.
Samsung launched the Galaxy A3 and Galaxy A5 smartphones with all metal build in India last month. Later it launched the Galaxy A7 smartphone, the top-end smartphone in the Galaxy A series. We already brought you the review of Galaxy A5, here we have the review of Galaxy A3, which has a smaller low-resolution screen compared to the Galaxy A5. Is the Galaxy A3 worth the price of Rs. 20,500? Let us find out in the complete review.
Unboxing
We unboxed the Galaxy A3 smartphone recently, check out the unboxing video.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnNE-KQva04
Display, Hardware and Design
The Galaxy A3 has a 4.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a pixel resolution of 960 x 540 pixels and a pixel density of around 245 PPI. Pixel density of the display is less compared to the Galaxy A5, but the screen is good in all the other aspects such as brightness, viewing angles and sunlight legibility. Blacks are perfectly black, thanks to the AMOLED panel. Wish Samsung had used a HD display to make the content look more sharper. It has Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protection, similar to other Galaxy A series devices.
The 5-megapixel front-facing camera with 120-degree wide-angle lens is pretty good for selfies. It has the usual set ...
Microsoft is developing a new app for Windows Phone that will allow users to find their friends, as per a new report by a Spanish website, Microsoft Place.
Dubbed as People Sense, the app will let users reveal their real-time location to selected contacts and also provides them with detailed direction’s to a contact’s location. The app is currently being code-named as Buddy Aware and is expected to integrate Bing Maps with messaging and calling features.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tef-qLiffjg
It will also allows users to mark favourite places like 'home' or 'work' and integrate them in the app. More features are expected to be incorporated in People Sense. However, the app does not provide notifications to alert users when one of their contacts is nearby but it is likely that this feature might be added in a future build. Microsoft also plans to offer integration with third-party applications for communication and navigation purposes as well.
Apple has announced that it is investing €1.7 billion ($2 billion) to build and operate two data centers in Europe, each powered by 100 percent renewable energy.
The data centers located in County Galway, Ireland, and Denmark’s central Jutland, will power Apple’s online services including the iTunes Store, the App Store, iMessage, Maps and Siri for customers across Europe. Apple will also work with local partners to develop additional renewable energy projects from wind or other sources to provide power in the future.
“We are grateful for Apple’s continued success in Europe and proud that our investment supports communities across the continent. This significant new investment represents Apple’s biggest project in Europe to date. We’re thrilled to be expanding our operations, creating hundreds of local jobs and introducing some of our most advanced green building designs yet.”
said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO.
Both the data centers will measure 166,000 square meters with Apple promising to deliver benefits to the local community with both projects. The facility in Ireland will include outdoor education space and walking trails for local schools as well as schemes to replant native trees in the surrounding area. In case of Denmark, Apple will eliminate the need for additional generators by locating the data ...
iBall has launched its Andi 5Q Cobalt Solus smartphone and Slide Brace X1 tablet. The smartphone has a 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) IPS display based on one glass solution (OGS) technology, is powered by a 1.4 GHz Octa-Core processor that is upgradable to Android 5.0 (Lollipop) and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). The tablet has a 10.1-inch (1280 x 800 pixels) IPS display, is powered by a 1.7GHz Octa-Core processor, runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat) and comes with dual chambered speakers that promises load and clear sound.
The Slid Brace X1 also comes with Dual SIM support, 3G connectivity and voice calling through loudspeaker or headset.
Commenting on the launch of iBall Cobalt Solus, Sandeep Parasrampuria, Director iBall said:
Inspired by the exclusive needs of consumers, iBall Cobalt Solus is the prodigy of our constant endeavor to understand the consumer prerequisites. It's the perfect embodiment of Style and Performance packed in with 8 unique features to build a loftier smartphone experience.
Commenting on the launch of Slid Brace X1, he said:
We are excited to present iBall Slide Brace X1. Not only is it the first tablet in 10.1” with Octacore processor, it is also loaded with unbeatable features and looks for its segment. Octa core, exclusive design, 2GB ...
Apple is planning to launch its first-ever public beta program for both iOS this year. The company will be releasing first ever public beta for iOS 8.3 and iOS 9 in March.
Apple will be releasing iOS 8.3 beta through its AppleSeed program in mid-March to the public and is code named as Stowe. It will also be releasing the third beta of iOS 8.3 to developers around the same time. Until now, only registered developers have had access to the company's beta releases for iOS. In the same week Apple will launch the third iOS 8.3 beta for developers as well, while the second iOS 8.3 beta for developers will be rolled out next week. The updated software includes support for Wireless CarPlay, an upgraded Emoji keyboard, an enhanced voice for Siri, and simpler login for Google services.
Meanwhile, iOS 8.4, codenamed Copper, will include Apple's new streaming music service while the iOS 9 will include fixes and performance enhancements. Apple is also planning to launch iOS 9, codenamed Monarch, at its June Worldwide Developer Conference, with a public beta release in summer and a final release later this year.
Samsung has been teasing its upcoming Galaxy S6 smartphone for the past few days in videos and images. Recently the Galaxy S6 smartphone has been teased by T-Mobile's CEO John Legere on the official website. It has a caption SIX APPEAL, which hints at the Galaxy S6 name. It also says The Next Big Thing is Almost Here. The CEO also confirmed that T-Mobile will sell the smartphone.
The image shows the device with a curved display on one side. According to earlier leaks, the Galaxy S6 Edge will have curved edges on both the sides. Samsung also released a video teaser that emphasizes on metal, which hits at a metal body. The video teaser says Tomorrow, metals will flow. Beauty will be powerful. Borders will disappear. Reflections will be free. Colors will live. The future will be the present.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMaeJ6hOtCY
The Samsung Galaxy S6 is rumored to come with a 5.1 inch Quad HD display, Octa-Core Exynos 64-bit processor, 3GB RAM, 32GB internal storage, Android 5.0 (Lollipop), a 16MP camera with Sony IMX240 sensor and a 5MP front facing camera. The Samsung Unpacked 2015 is less than a week away. We will be there to cover the event and offer you the first impressions of these upcoming flagships from the show ...
The tablet market in India has reported quarter-on-quarter growth of 3.6%, according to a report by Research Firm IDC (International Data Corporation). A total of 0.96 million tablets were shipped in the Q4, 2014. iBall that was in the third spot, behind Micromax in Q3 2014 has jumped up to the first spot in Q4 2014 overtaking Samsung, to be come the leading tablet maker in the country in terms of shipments.
iBall grabs 15.6% market share in Q4 2014, up from 4.5% share in Q4 2013. Samsung grabs 12.9% share, compared to 17.9% share in Q4 2013. DATAWIND comes close with 9.6% share. Micromax that was in the second spot in Q3 2014 is no where to be seen in the top five spots.
Since the share of PC OEMs in the market has grown by more than double year-on-year, 2014 has posted tablet shipments of 3.5 million, down 15% compared to 2013, says IDC. 7-inch tablets under $150 (Rs. 9000 approx.) increased in the quarter and will continue to foreseeable future, says the report.
3G tablets posted a double digit growth in Q4 and accounted for about 60% of the total shipments, up from 35% in Q1 2014. Wi-Fi enabled tablets have faced a steep decline over the quarters, down from ...
iBall Cobalt Oomph 4.7D, the company's latest smartphone in the Cobalt series with sleek metallic design is now available from retail stores, according to Mumbai-based retailer Manish Khatri from Mahesh Telecom. It has a 4.7-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) IPS display, is powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core Cortex A7 processor and runs on Android 4.4 (Kitkat) that is upgradable to Android 5.0 Lollipop. It has a 8-megapixel auto focus rear camera with LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera.
It also has a large home button and a similar design as the iPhone. It comes with dual SIM support, similar to other iBall smartphones. No details about the dimensions and the weight of the smartphone yet.
iBall Cobalt Oomph 4.7D specifications
4.7-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display at 312 PPI
1.3 GHz quad-core Cortex A7 processor
1GB RAM, 8GB internal memory, expandable memory with microSD
Android 4.4 (Kitkat), upgradable to Android 5.0 Lollipop
Dual SIM
8MP auto focus rear camera with LED Flash
5MP front-facing camera
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
3G (HSDPA: 21 Mbps, HSUPA: 5.7 Mbps), WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
1850mAh battery
The iBall Cobalt Oomph 4.7D is priced at Rs. 7,999. The official launch is expected soon.
Xiaomi, the Chinese manufacturer entered the Indian market with its Mi 3 smartphone and the smartphone turned out to be a huge success in the country. The unbelievable price tag it carried helped the device sell like hot cakes.
Now, the stakes are quite high for its successor and Xiaomi will hoping that its latest introduction, the Mi 4 will be able to replicate the sales performance of its predecessor. We had a chance to spend some quality time with the Mi 4 and here’s what we think about the smartphone.
Unboxing
Xiaomi’s smartphones have also retailed in an eco-friendly package with very minimalistic looks and it isn’t any different for the Mi 4 either.
The company isn’t keen on packing anything other than the basic required accessories and it does help in keeping the retail costs down. The box just contains an A/C adapter and a microUSB cable along with some leaflets.
We had already managed to get the Chinese variant of the Mi 4 and give it an unboxing treatment. You can check the video below. Mind you, the packaging of the Indian variant isn’t any different.
Design
For starters, the Xiaomi Mi 4 has the same form factor as that of Mi ...
Google has launched YouTube Kids app on Android and iOS. The new app that was expected to be released today is aimed especially at children.
"Now, parents can rest a little easier knowing that videos in the YouTube Kids app are narrowed down to content appropriate for kids. You can browse channels and playlists in four categories: Shows, Music, Learning and Explore. Or search for videos of particular interest to your family, like how to build a model volcano, math tutorials, the amazing (and endless) world of trains—and everything in between."
posted YouTube is a company blog.
YouTube Kids offers a curated selection of videos that are appropriate for children.The app’s interface features large images, colorful icons and carefully curated launch videos on the main homepage. It will be available on Kurio and nabi kids’ tablets “soon.” YouTube Kids features popular content from DreamWorksTV, Jim Henson TV, Mother Goose Club, Talking Tom and Friends, National Geographic Kids, Reading Rainbow, Thomas the Tank Engine and more.
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In addition, the app comes with an array of parental controls, including the ability to disable search completely, limit screen time and control the volume. Unfortunately, YouTube Kids is available only in the U.S and there is no word about a global rollout.
YouTube Kids ...
Sony may not be announcing the Xperia Z4 at the MWC next month, but a recent leak of screenshots has shown the UI of the Xperia Z4 dual. As per the leak the phone is running on Android 5.0 Lollipop.
The screenshots of the phone show that the Xperia Z4 dual will run the Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 chipset. Material Design elements and features are seen in the screenshot of the phone like settings menu, dialer and the clock app. In addition, the screenshots also suggests that Sony will use a kernel version beginning with “3.10”, whilst the software build number will start with “28”.
Xperia Z4 is expected to sport a 5.2" 1080p or QHD screen, Snapdragon 810 chipset with 3GB of RAM, 21MP camera, waterproof body and stereo speakers.
Xolo has announced Xolo Win Q1000, its latest Windows Phone 8.1 smartphone. It has a 5-inch HD display, is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8212) processor with Adreno 302 GPU, comes with a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. Most of the specifications of the smartphone are similar to the Xolo Win Q900s that was introduced last year.
It has Dual SIM support with dual standby, comes with 3G support and packs a 2200 mAh battery.
Xolo Win Q1000 specifications
5-inch HD (1280 x 720 pixels) multi-touch IPS OGS display
1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM 8212) processor with 400 MHz Adreno 302 GPU
1GB RAM, 8GB internal memory, expandable memory with microSD
Windows Phone 8.1 OS
Dual SIM
Dimensions: 143 x 71.3 x 8.8 mm
8MP camera with PureCel sensor, f/2.0 aperture, LED Flash
2MP front-facing camera
3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, GPS
2200 mAh battery
The Xolo Win Q1000 comes in black, white and green colors and is priced at Rs. 8,499. The official launch is expected soon.
It seems like Microsoft is making another budget Windows smartphone. The Lumia 640 that has a code number RM-1072 has surfaced online with specs.
The Lumia 640 will apparently sport a 5-inch HD (720x1280 pixels) resolution display, quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 CPU, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of expandable storage. It will have a 8.7-megapixel rear camera, and a 0.9-megapixel front-facing camera. The phone will support Dual SIM/LTE, NFC and wireless charging. A dual SIM variant of the phone is code named as RM-1077. It is reports that Microsoft Lumia 640 might come priced at around $275.
The phone was spotted at Brazil’s National Telecommunications Agency and the specs of the phone were seen on the documents. The certification in Brazil for RM-1109 reveals that the Lumia 640 Dual-Sim has a unique battery model BV-T5C. Both, RM-1072 and RM-1077 have just passed certification at FCC and reveal that they have battery BV-T5C. Microsoft might unveil the phone at upcoming MWC 2015.
Samsung launched the Galaxy A3 smartphone in India last month for Rs. 20,500. We already brought you the complete review of the smartphone, here we have its battery life test results. The Galaxy A3 packs a 1900mAh built-in battery, slightly smaller than the Galaxy A5. It has a same Snapdragon 410 SoC and runs on Android 4.4.4 KitKat, but this come with a smaller 4.5-inch qHD display. Check out the results.
Talk Time
It lasted for 12 hours and 30 minutes in the Talk Time test, slightly better than the Galaxy A5.
3G Browsing
It lasted for 5 hours and 46 minutes in the 3G browsing test.
WiFi Browsing
It lasted for 6 hours and 15 minutes in the WiFi browsing test, again better than the Galaxy A5.
Video Playback
It lasted for 9 hours a 5 minutes, similar to the Galaxy A5, even though this has a smaller display.
Overall, the Galaxy A3 achieved a One Charge rating of 7 hours and 46 minutes, better than the Galaxy A5's rating of 7 hours and 32 minutes.
Google's Inbox has arrived for Google Apps customers only days after being launched for iPad and Android tablets. The company has announced that starting next month, it will begin enabling Inbox access for a limited batch of Google Apps customers.
"Of course, every company and every person is different, so we want to get more input on how Inbox will work at your company. Starting next month, we’ll begin enabling Inbox for a small group of Google Apps customers to learn about their needs, challenges and use cases."
posted Alex Gawley, Director of Product Management, Gmail and Inbox by Gmail in a blog.
Continuing the invite system, Google has opened an invitation program for company administrators already using Google Apps to get on Inbox. Starting next month, admins can email the company at inboxforwork@google.com to request access. Google said it will let in only select users that request access as it works to get feedback from early adopters and improve the experience. Inbox was launched in October last year for Android and iOS.
