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Among the many useful and buyable gadgets at the CES 2014, we came across the HTC One Gold Edition. Sometime during 2013, HTC announced a Gold Edition. Unlike the gold color variants from other manufactures, the HTC One Gold Edition is made out of pure gold and it went on sale for 2,750GBP(approx Rs. 2,80,000). We go hands on with this gold clad device and you can check out the video right below.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3C3TdWTbNvs
The specifications of the HTC One Gold Edition are nothing different from that of the original HTC One except for the color and weight. HTC One is still the company’s flagship and its specifications are
4.7-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD display with 468ppi
1.7 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor
UltraPixel rear camera with LED Flash, BSI Sensor and Optical Image Stabilization ,F2.0 aperture and 28 mm lens
Full HD (1080p) video recording with HDR Video
Object Removal, Group Retouch, and Sequence Shot photos
2 MP HD front-facing camera
3.5 mm headset jack, Beats audio support
2 GB RAM, 32GB / 64GB internal memory
4G LTE / 3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 a/ac/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 with aptX codec, DNLA, MHL, GPS with GLONASS
2300 mAh battery
9.9mm thick, Weighs 148g
Android 4.3 Jellybean with HTC BlinkFeed , HTC Zoe,HTC BoomSound
NFC
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Sony unveiled the Xperia Z1 compact, the smaller version of their flagship Xperia Z1 at the CES earlier this week. We already brought you the live images of the Xperia Z1 Compact yesterday, here we have the hands-on video of the smartphone. The phone has the same solid build with single aluminium frame with tempered glass on the front and back that we had seen on the Xperia Z1. It has a smaller, 4.3-inch 720p Triluminos Display with with X-Reality engine. Check out the hands on video below.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCXUn804vJM
As you can see the dimensions of the phone is much smaller when compared to the Z1. It has dimensions of 127 x 64.9 x 9.5 mm and it weighs just 137 grams.
On the back you have the 20.7-megapixel rear camera with Sony G lens with a 27mm wide angle f/2.0 aperture custom 1/2.3″ Sony Exmor RS image sensor and BIONZ image processing engine. The same module you have in the Xperia Z1.
Even though it has 16GB of internal storage, you have Upto 64GB expandable memory via microSD card on the side.
You have the Sony's signature power key, volume rocker and a dedicated camera button.
On the bottom you have the speaker. Instead of a 3000 mAh battery, ...
Samsung has finally started rolling out Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) update for the Indian Galaxy S3 users. The update brings, Galaxy Gear support, improved Samsung Keyboard, new GPU drivers, New S-Voice (from Galaxy S4) and lots more. Samsung paused the roll out globally in November last year due to software issues weeks after the roll out and resumed it early December.
The various features that are included in the update are as follows
Support for GALAXY GEAR smartwatch
ANT+ Support
Updated UI elements
New and improved Samsung Keyboard
Better performance and faster device thanks to TRIM Support in Android 4.3 Jellybean
GPU drivers have been updated (Higher GPU benchmark scores) and better gaming performance
New Lockscreen: Multiple Widgets, improved ripple effect than Android 4.1.2, ability to change clock size and set a personal message
New Screen modes (From S4): Adapt Display and Professional Photo
Daydream feature from Android 4.2 JellyBean
New S-Voice (from Galaxy S4)
Driving mode
Move-to-SD-card feature
Actionable notifications
New Camera mode : Sound and Shot
New Additions in Notification Centre
Completely revamped Settings UI (Tabbed interface – Exactly like the Galaxy S4)
Implementation of Voice controls (Let’s you control various parts of the phone using voice commands – Galaxy S4 feature)
New Samsung Apps: Calculator, Clock, Contacts, Gallery, Music
Full screen Samsung apps
As you can see from the software update image above, the size ...
Last year at CES 2013, Huawei announced the first 6inch + phablet in the form of Huawei Ascend Mate and this year too, they have a 6inch + phablet which is the successor of Ascend Mate. At CES 2014, Huawei unveiled the Ascend Mate 2 4G. We went hands on with the huge phablet and you can check out the video right below.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LC3A1Ovu0PE
Successors are expected to be better than the original devices and the Huawei Ascend Mate 2 builds up on the original Ascend Mate. It features a similar 720p HD display and instead of opting for their own SoC, Huawei have used Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 400 SoC for powering this huge phablet. Gaming was one of drawbacks of the original Ascend Mate because of the lack of optimization and so they have used the Adreno 306 which is much more compatible with games. There is 2GB of RAM to power the device.
The perks of a huge device are its huge display and huge battery. The Huawei Ascend Mate 2 features the same huge 4050mAh non-removable Li-ion battery from the predecessor. The biggest improvements are seen in the camera department where the Huawei Ascend Mate 2 comes with a 13MP rear ...
Sony launched their current flagship - Sony Xperia Z1 in September, 2013 during IFA and it has been the company’s flagship till now. Last year at CES 2013, Sony had announced their twin flagships - Sony Xperia Z and Xperia ZL, and hence we expected there was some speculation that Sony will be unveiling something in the smartphone category at CES 2014. We were right, they did announce a smartphone with top of the line specifications, but it isn't exactly the company’s flagship. They announced the Sony Xperia Z1s or Xperia Z1 for T-Mobile which is the entire Sony Xperia Z1 package. Check out our hands on video with the Sony Xperia Z1s right below.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4WRwDegA1Y
Sony Xperia Z1s is just the Sony Xperia Z1, but only for T-Mobile. The specifications of Sony Xperia Z1s are
5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Triluminos Display with X-Reality for Mobiles
2.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (MSM8974) processor
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Single Aluminium frame with tempered glass on the front and back
20.7MP Primary Camera with Exmos RS sensor, HDR photos & videos, 1080p video recording.
2MP front-facing camera with 1080p video recording
8.5mm thick and weighs 170 grams
IP55 / IP58 rating for dust and water resistance
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio with RDS
2GB RAM, 16GB ...
Sony Xperia Z1 compact that was unveiled at the CES 2014, has been priced in the UK. Clove UK has started taking pre-orders for the smartphone in UK. The Xperia Z1 Compact is the Global variant of the >Sony Xperia Z1 f (SO-02F) that bring all the Xperia Z1 features in a compact form factor. It has a bright 4.3-inch (1280 x 720pixels) Triluminos Display with X-Reality engine, powered by 2.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor and runs on Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean).
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCXUn804vJM
Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Specifications
4.3-inch (1280 x 720pixels) Triluminos Display with X-Reality for Mobiles
2.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (MSM8974) processor
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Single Aluminium frame with tempered glass on the front and back
20.7MP Primary Camera with Exmos RS sensor, HDR photos & videos, 1080p video recording.
2.2 MP front-facing camera with 720p video recording
9.4mm thick and weighs 140 grams
IP55 / IP58 rating for dust and water resistance
3.5mm audio jack
2GB RAM, 16GB internal memory, Upto 64GB expandable memory via microSD card
LTE / 3G, WiFi 820.11 a/b/g/n/ac , Bluetooth 4.0 with APT-X, GPS/ GLONASS, MHL, NFC
2300mAh Battery with STAMINA mode
The Sony Xperia Z1 Compact is now on pre-order in UK from Clove for 358.33 GBP (~Rs. 36570) (430.00 GBP including VAT) and is expected to go on sale mid-February. ...
Among the many useful and buyable gadgets at the CES 2014, we came across the HTC One Gold Edition. Sometime during 2013, HTC announced a Gold Edition. Unlike the gold color variants from other manufactures, the HTC One Gold Edition is made out of pure gold and it went on sale for 2,750GBP(approx Rs. 2,80,000). We go hands on with this gold clad device and you can check out the video right below.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3C3TdWTbNvs
The specifications of the HTC One Gold Edition are nothing different from that of the original HTC One except for the color and weight. HTC One is still the company’s flagship and its specifications are
4.7-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD display with 468ppi
1.7 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor
UltraPixel rear camera with LED Flash, BSI Sensor and Optical Image Stabilization ,F2.0 aperture and 28 mm lens
Full HD (1080p) video recording with HDR Video
Object Removal, Group Retouch, and Sequence Shot photos
2 MP HD front-facing camera
3.5 mm headset jack, Beats audio support
2 GB RAM, 32GB / 64GB internal memory
4G LTE / 3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 a/ac/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 with aptX codec, DNLA, MHL, GPS with GLONASS
2300 mAh battery
9.9mm thick, Weighs 148g
Android 4.3 Jellybean with HTC BlinkFeed , HTC Zoe,HTC BoomSound
NFC
Image and Video credits ...
Micromax, the popular Android smartphone manufacturer in India, has stepped into a much bigger and broader category of products in CES 2014. Micromax announced their arrival into the Laptop niche with a very interesting product. At CES 2014, Micromax unveiled the Micromax Canvas LapTab which can be used both as a laptop and a tablet and runs both Android and Windows 8.1 Pro. We went hands on with the device and you can check out the video right below.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUJy6iC-zrk
The Micromax LapTab runs both Windows 8.1 as well as Android 4.2.2 Jellybean to offer the users the best of both worlds, so that you can boot into either OS easily. Micromax LapTab comes with a 10.1inch IPS display sporting a resolution of 1280x800. Micromax LapTab is powered by Intel Celeron N2805 processor that is clocked at 1.46GHz and there is 2GB of RAM. The internal storage is 32GB and it can be expanded up to 64GB via a microSD card. There is also a 2MP camera on the front for video calling.
Being both a tablet and a laptop, it is equipped with connectivity options that includes WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0. It is powered by a huge 7400mAh battery that should serve the ...
Samsung announced the Galaxy Camera 2, successor of the first Galaxy Camera ahead of CES last week. We got some hands on time with the Galaxy Camera 2 at the CES this week. The Galaxy Camera 2 has a 16.3 Megapixel 1/2.3″ BSI CMOS sensor and has the same 21x Optical Zoom Lens along with Xenon Flash and OIS support. This has a leather texture on its body that is completely different from the plastic body in the first Galaxy camera. It also weighs a bit lesser than its predecessor.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DE_GN9vNQIc
It comes with a 4.8-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD Super Clear Touch Display with 308 ppi, powered by a 1.6 GHz Quad-Core processor and runs on Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean). This doesn't have a SIM card slot, but comes with a micro SD card slot that lets you expand the memory up to 64GB.
It has 2GB RAM, 8 GB internal memory and a range of connectivity options such as WiFi a/b/g/n, WiFi HT40, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS/GLONASS and NFC. It packs a 2000 mAh battery.
Image and Video credits to Sandeep and Varun
The Nokia Android phone might be like the unobtanium from Pandora but we keep seeing more and more of it these days. Purported images of the Nokia Android Phone have leaked out in the form of UI screenshots, pasted on the infamous Normandy device. Looking very much like a recent Asha phone, the Nokia Normandy shows off its calling UI Viber, the lockscreen and the Skype app, which is very similar to the one on Android. The project is supposedly shelved, as this was rumoured to be a skunkworks thing inside Nokia headed by designer Peter Skillman, who now heads Here, the part that was not bought out by Microsoft during the acquisition. So yet again, we are left wanting for this unattainable device.
@evleaks had been posting several images of the Nokia Normandy over the past few weeks and it seems like the device is just a big Asha device that was all set to take on the low end Android competition. The UI you see above, for the first time ever, seems to be a mix of the current Asha UI but will less rounded UI elements. @evleaks also notes that there are no virtual buttons here, which means ...
We have seen Samsung use the Neo branding for many of its mid range phones but it seems like they will be affixing it to popular high end models too. The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo, which looks like a cheaper Note 3 in the making has just been revealed, with full specifications in tow thanks to leaked internal documents acquired by GSMArena. Samsung has a habit of refreshing older models with new names and slightly refreshed specs and that seems to be exactly what's happening here. The Galaxy Note 3 Neo is basically a Note 2 with some modifications underneath, with one of the major changes being the processor. According to the leak, the Note 3 neo will have the first Hexa Core big.LITTLE Exynos processor inside, which might make things interesting.
As you can see above from the leaked image, the specifications of the Note 3 neo largely resemble the Note 2. If you find it hard to read, here is the complete list of specifications -
8.6mm thick, 151.1mm tall
5.55" HD sAMOLED screen with 1280x720 resolution
Android 4.3 JellyBean
8 MP rear camera and 1.9 MP front facing camera
1.7 GHz Dual Core + 1.3 GHz Quad Core processor
3100 mAH battery
2 GB ...
After the Asha 500 and Asha 502 Dual SIM smartphones, the Asha 503 is now on sale in India from official Nokia Shop. It has a 3.0-inch QVGA (320 x 240 pixels) display and runs on the latest Nokia Asha software platform v1.1 with Swipe UI. It packs a 5-megapixel camera with LED flash, has Dual SIM support and 3G connectivity. We went hands on with the phone at the Nokia World back in October, where it was announced. Check out the hands-on below.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkvM5cWQ_iI
Nokia Asha 503 specifications
3.0-inch QVGA 320 x 240 pixels display with curved Corning Gorilla Glass 2 protection
5MP rear camera with LED Flash
Dimensions: 102.6mm x 60.6mm x 12.7mm; Weight: 111.4 g
Dual SIM with dual standby
3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n , Bluetooth 3.0 with SLAM and FM Radio
Nokia Asha software platform with Swipe UI
10 free Games downloadable from Nokia Store
64MB RAM; up to 32GB micro SD card support
1110 mAh battery with up to 12 hours of talk time (2G) and up to 20 days of standby (dual SIM)
The Nokia Asha 503 comes in Bright Red, Yellow, White and Black colours and is priced at Rs. 6683.
ZTE announced the ECO-MOBIUS modular phone concept last year, even before the Motorola Project Ara . It even won Red Dot 2013 award for the best concept design. We got a to check out the ZTE ECO-MOBIUS at the CES 2014. The ECO-MOBIUS concept divides the phone into four independent modules – display, core, battery, and camera. These modules can be replaced or assembled easily via sliding tracks.
The core module, the CPU, RAM and the camera module are fixed by magnets so that you can replace it easily. ZTE believes that ECO-MOBIUS would be most useful for easy upgrading at a cheaper cost, instead of replacing the whole phone. It would also reduce environmental pressure on wasting and pollution since this uses easily replaceable components.
As you can see from the image above, the ECO-Mobius has a core module on the top, which has CPU, GPU, Camera, RAM and ROM. This connects to the the LCD module. On the back, you have the battery module, which is protected by a battery cover. You can remove this cover to replace the internal components easily.
As you can see from the press image of the concept ECO-MOBIUS in the assembled form, with the battery cover ...
Samsung introduced the Galaxy NotePRO 12.2, the company's latest tablet with a huge 12.2-inch screen at CES earlier this week. Since this belongs to the Note category, it comes with a S Pen stylus that docks on the back of the tablet and has a Wacom Digitizer for pressure sensitive input. It has a 12.2-inch (2560×1600 pixels) WQXGA display, powered by a Octa-Core Exynos 5 or a quad-core Snapdragon 800 depending on the 3G and 4G LTE variants and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat) with Samsung's own Touch Wiz UI on top. We had some hands-on time with the tablet at the CES show floor. Check out the hands on video below.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdGraAD2aFQ
On the back, you have a stylus dock. The S Pen lets you access several features including Action Memo, Scrapbook, Screen Write and S Finder. It also lets you draw a window of any size on the screen, and and unique in-application features such as YouTube or a calculator.
It also has S Note(Easy Chart), S Planner and Air Command features such as Action Memo, Scrapbook, Screen Write, S Finder, Pen Window and more.
It has the same leather-like finish on the back that we had seen on the Galaxy Note 3. It packs an 8-megapixel ...
iBall Slide 3G 7271 HD7, successor of the iBall 3G 7271 is now available from eBay India. It has a 7-inch (1024 x 600 pixels) capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1.3 GHz dual-core Cortex A7 processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It comes with a 2-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a VGA front-facing camera. It has dual SIM support, voice calling and wireless FM Radio.
iBall Slide 3G 7271 HD7 Specifications
7-inch (1024 x 600 pixels) capacitive 5-point multi-touch display
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) OS
Dual SIM with dual standby
1.3 GHz dual-core Cortex A7 processor
2MP rear camera with flash
0.3MP (VGA) front-facing camera
3.5mm audio jack, Wireless FM Radio
3G (via SIM card slots), WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS
512MB RAM, 4GB internal memory (2GB user memory), expandable memory with microSD
3000 mAh battery
The iBall Slide 3G 7271 HD7 tablet is priced at an MRP of Rs. 8,999, but it is available at a market price of Rs. 8,290 online.
Samsung was the first company to introduce a 5inch + device in the form of Samsung Galaxy Note and now, at CES 2014, Samsung are introducing the Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 inch tablet. The Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro is the new series of high end tablets with top of the shelf specifications. We go hands on with the largest among them - Samsung Galaxy TabPRO 12.2 and you can check out the video right below.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdGraAD2aFQ
The Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 is a 12.2 inch tablet and the specifications of the Galaxy Tab Pro are top of the line with a very high resolution display - 2560x1600 pixels spread out across 10.1inches giving it a pixel density of 247 ppi. It is powered by the Exynos Octa 5420 SoC, Mali-T628 MP6 GPU and 2GB RAM. There is 16/32GB internal storagae and expandable storage with a microSD card slot. On the back, there is a 8MP camera that can record 1080p videos at 30fps and a 2MP front facing camera. Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro runs on the latest version of Android - KitKat 4.4.2 overlaid by TouchWiz.
The build quality of the tablet is quite good. It follows a similar design language ...
Among the many products that Samsung is announcing and showcasing at the CES 2014, there are a couple of Android tablets belonging to the Galaxy Tab Pro series. As the name suggests, the new series of Tab Pro tablets means that Samsung is bringing the top of the line specifications and features to its tablet series. We go hands on with the Samsung Galaxy TabPRO 8.4 which is the smallest and relatively lower specifications wise. You can check out the video right below.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-6LqiDfZaU
The Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 is a 8.4 inch tablet as the tablet seemed to move to the 8inch category from the 7inch category. The specifications of the Galaxy Tab Pro are top of the line with a very high resolution display - 2560x1600 pixels spread out across 8.4inches giving it a pixel density of 359 pip. It is powered by a 2.3GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 SoC, Adreno 330 GPU and 2GB RAM. There is 16/32GB internal storage and expandable storage with a microSD card slot. On the back, there is a 8MP camera that can record 1080p videos at 60fps and a 2MP front facing camera. Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro runs on the latest version of Android ...
Lenovo IdeaPad A10, the company's first Android based dual-mode notebook in India. It has first introduced last year and packs a 10.1-inch (1366 x 768 pixels) 10-point multi-touch display. It has laptop and stand modes and can flip 300 degrees. It weighs about 1 kilograms, powered by a 1.6GHz quad-core ARM Cortex A9 processor and runs on customized Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) OS. Lenovo promises 10 hours battery life with mixed use.
It has integrated speakers for enhanced audio and full size AccuType keyboard with individual rounded keys for comfortable and accurate typing.
At the launch, Amit Chatrath, National Product Manager, Consumer Products, Lenovo India said,
The market is witnessing a surge in Android based smart connected devices as it continues to be the OS of choice across form factors. Lenovo is leveraging this platform with the A10 an affordable yet power packed device, as it offers the flexibility to address the users' increasingly varied demands.
Lenovo IdeaPad A10 specifications
10.1-inch (1366 x 768 pixels) 10-point multi-touch display
1.6GHz quad-core ARM Cortex A9 processor
Lenovo customized Android 4.2 OS
Dimensions: 269 mm x 185 mm x 17.3 mm; Weight: 1 kg (approx.)
0.3MP front-facing camera
1 GB DDR3 RAM, 16 GB internal memory
1 Micro USB, 2 USB 2.0, Micro HDMI, TF, (Micro SD) card ...
Samsung announced a lot of products at the CES 2014 and among them is the new Samsung Galaxy TabPRO series which introduced three new models of Android tablets. As per the name, these new tablets are equipped with latest and greatest features and Samsung is giving these tablets the top of the line specifications. We go hands on with the Samsung Galaxy TabPRO 10.1 and you can check out the video right below.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1bb3iGVtpE
The Samsung Galaxy TabPRO 10.1 is a 10.1 inch tablet and the specifications of the Galaxy TabPRO are top of the line with a very high resolution display - 2560x1600 pixels spread out across 10.1inches giving it a pixel density of 299 ppi. It is powered by the Exynos Octa 5420 SoC, Mali-T628 MP6 GPU and 2GB RAM. There is 16/32GB internal storage and expandable storage with a microSD card slot. On the back, there is a 8MP camera that can record 1080p videos at 30fps and a 2MP front facing camera. Samsung Galaxy TabPRO runs on the latest version of Android - KitKat 4.4.2 overlaid by TouchWiz.
The build quality of the tablet is quite good. It follows a similar design language of the recent Samsung phones with a plastic front and faux ...
S Mobility launched the Spice Smart Flo Mettle 5X (Mi-504) with metal body last month. The Spice Smart Flo Mettle 4X (Mi-426), a budget smartphone went on sale few weeks back, now the Spice Smart Flo Mettle 3.5X (Mi-356) is available from Saholic. It has a 3.5-inch (480 x 320 pixels) capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1 GHz dual-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean).
It comes with a 2-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera. It has Dual SIM support with Dual Standby and has 2G (EDGE) connectivity, similar to the Mettle 5X and 4X.
Spice Smart Flo Mettle 3.5X (Mi-356) specifications
3.5-inch (480 x 320 pixels) capacitive touch screen display
1 GHz dual-core MediaTek MT6572M processor
Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) with Dual Standby
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) OS
2MP rear camera with LED Flash
0.3MP (VGA) front-facing camera
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
2G (EDGE), Bluetooth with A2DP, Wi-Fi
256 MB RAM, 512 Internal memory, Expandable memory up to 32GB with micro SD
1500 mAh battery
The Spice Smart Flo Mettle 3.5X comes in White colour and is priced at Rs. 3,549.
Its not been too long since the iPhone 5s was released but as the rumor mill goes, we're already seeing the first hints towards what may be the next generation iPhone. Going by historical precedence, the next gen iPhone or the iPhone 6 as it might be called will be a major upgrade. Online reports suggest that Apple will finally take a leap towards a larger device keeping in mind current consumer trends.
Now, popular Chinese technology site C Technology is showing us a glimpse of what it says is a frame of the next gen iPhone. There's not much to go on here other than an image of a frame from a pre production sample. The surprisingly slim frame lends credence to the other rumor that the next iPhone will shrink down in thickness quite substantially. It's still very early to make any calls on the authenticity of this leak but it looks like the stars may align on a slimmer yet larger iPhone once it launches later this year.
[Via - Weibo]
