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Simmtronics entered into smartphone segment with its new FUNDROID, AMAZOID and SMARTDROID last month. It introduced XPAD FUNDROID Q1, XPAD FUNDROID Q2, XPAD FUNDROID Q4, XPAD FUNDROID Q5 and the XPAD AMAZOID M1. Now the company has launched all these devices officially and revealed their pricing as well. These phones are priced between Rs. 3,499 and Rs. 12,999.
At the launch, Amoogh Sabharwal , Director, Simmtronics, said,
The Smartphone usability is increasing day by day , we decided to foray into the Smartphone segment with the launch of XPAD range of Smartphones in affordable price range, This innovatively designed device’s is enriched with a high end technology.
Simmtronics XPAD FUNDROID Q1 specifications
3.5-inch (320×480 pixels) capacitive touch screen display
1 GHz single-core processor
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) OS
Dual SIM (GSM + GSM)
2MP rear camera
0.3MP front-facing camera
2G (EDGE), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
512MB RAM, 4GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB with microSD
1400 mAh battery
Price: Rs. 3,499
Simmtronics XPAD FUNDROID Q4 specifications
3.5-inch (320×480 pixels) capacitive touch screen display
1 GHz single-core processor
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) OS
Dual SIM (GSM + GSM)
2MP rear camera
0.3MP front-facing camera
2G (EDGE), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
256MB RAM, expandable memory up to 32GB with microSD
1250 mAh battery
Price: Rs. 3,499
Simmtronics XPAD FUNDROID Q2 specifications
4-inch (800×480 pixels) capacitive touch screen display
1 GHz single-core processor
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) OS
Dual SIM (GSM + GSM)
2MP rear camera
0.3MP front-facing camera
2G ...
Last year at CES 2013, ZTE announced their ZTE Grand S smartphone and exactly a year later, at the CES 2014, they are showing off the successor - ZTE Grand S II. The ZTE Grand S II has all the makings and specifications of a typical flagship with a Full HD display, Snapdragon 800 SoC and everything else. We go hands on with the device and you can check out the video right below.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8Ih9jtjij0
The ZTE Grand SII is unarguably huge with a 5.5inch Full HD display. On the front, above the display, we have the 2MP front facing camera and a 13MP rear camera. There are usual capacitve keys on the front below the display. The back is made of plastic and doesnt look premium. However, the back cover is removable giving access to the user accessible battery.
The ZTE Grand SII is powered by the combination of Snapdragon 800 SoC with quad-core Krait cores, Adreno 330 GPU and 2GB RAM. There is 16GB of internal storage along with a microSD card slot. It runs on Android 4.3 overlaid by ZTE’s UI and the customizations run only skin deep. The ZTE Grand SII is one among the many 5inch Full HD ...
One of the most requested features on Windows Phone(since 7), creating folders on the start screen, has been fulfilled by Nokia in its latest firmware update "Lumia Black". The update, slated to be available for all Lumia Windows Phone 8 devices, was already available for the Lumia 1520 and the Lumia 1020(AT&T), but begins its official rollout with the brand new folders feature today. Nokia has been the clear leader in Windows Phone, so it bringing a highly requested feature is nothing new, as we have seen so many features being implemented by the company in the past. The new folders feature will just be one among the many that Nokia users will get with the latest Lumia Black update that will eventually roll out to all the Windows Phone 8 Lumia devices soon. An official hands on of the update -
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzxSo-pI-YE
These are all the new listed features/apps of Nokia Lumia Black update -
App folders - organize multiple apps into a tile, as pictured above
Glance Screen 2.0 - Brings more notifications to the standby
Bluetooth LE - Brings support for wearables like the Adidas MiCoach and possibly even smartwatches like Pebble
Nokia Refocus - This will now be available for all Lumia ...
Simmtronics Xpad Turbo (X-723), a 7-inch tablet with dual SIM support went on sale online back in December, now the company has officially launched the tablet. It has a 7-inch ( 1024 x 600 pixels) capacitive touch screen, powered by a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 2-megapixel pixel rear camera and a 0.3-megapixel (VGA) front-facing camera. It has 3G data connectivity and voice calling through dual SIM card slots and packs a 2800 mAh battery.
At the launch, Indrrajit S Sabharwal, Managing Director, Simmtronics, said,
We are very enthralled with the introduction of this new tablet, in which there is a facility to use both 2G and 3G.This all-in-one workhorse designed as the perfect companion for professionals and students who desire both reliable communications as well as optimum convenience – all at an affordable cost.
Simmtronics Xpad Turbo (X-723) specifications
7-inch (1024 x 600 pixels) capacitive multi-touch display
1.2 GHz dual-core processor with Mali-400MP GPU
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) OS
Dual SIM (2G + 3G) with dual standby
8.5mm thick and weighs 273 grams
2MP rear camera
0.3MP (VGA) front-facing camera
512MB DDR3 RAM, 4 GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB with micro SD
3G (via SIM card slot,) WiFi, Blutooth with A2DP, aGPS
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio, ...
Simmtronics entered into smartphone segment with its new FUNDROID, AMAZOID and SMARTDROID last month. It introduced XPAD FUNDROID Q1, XPAD FUNDROID Q2, XPAD FUNDROID Q4, XPAD FUNDROID Q5 and the XPAD AMAZOID M1. Now the company has launched all these devices officially and revealed their pricing as well. These phones are priced between Rs. 3,499 and Rs. 12,999.
At the launch, Amoogh Sabharwal , Director, Simmtronics, said,
The Smartphone usability is increasing day by day , we decided to foray into the Smartphone segment with the launch of XPAD range of Smartphones in affordable price range, This innovatively designed device’s is enriched with a high end technology.
Simmtronics XPAD FUNDROID Q1 specifications
3.5-inch (320×480 pixels) capacitive touch screen display
1 GHz single-core processor
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) OS
Dual SIM (GSM + GSM)
2MP rear camera
0.3MP front-facing camera
2G (EDGE), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
512MB RAM, 4GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB with microSD
1400 mAh battery
Price: Rs. 3,499
Simmtronics XPAD FUNDROID Q4 specifications
3.5-inch (320×480 pixels) capacitive touch screen display
1 GHz single-core processor
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) OS
Dual SIM (GSM + GSM)
2MP rear camera
0.3MP front-facing camera
2G (EDGE), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
256MB RAM, expandable memory up to 32GB with microSD
1250 mAh battery
Price: Rs. 3,499
Simmtronics XPAD FUNDROID Q2 specifications
4-inch (800×480 pixels) capacitive touch screen display
1 GHz single-core processor
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) OS
Dual SIM (GSM + GSM)
2MP rear camera
0.3MP front-facing camera
2G ...
Xolo launched the Q1000 Opus with a quad-core Broadcom processor last month. We brought you the unboxing on the device recently, here we bring you the photo gallery of the device. It has a 5-inch (854 ×480 pixels) FWVGA capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core Broadcom (BCM23550) processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 5-megapixel rear camera with BSI sensor, LED flash and 720p HD video recording and a 0.3-megapixel (VGA) front-facing camera.
It comes with dual SIM support with dual standby, similar to most of the Xolo phones. It has a range of connectivity features such as 3G HSPA+ up to 21 Mbps, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS and also comes with USB OTG support. It has 1GB RAM and packs a 2000 mAh battery. We will bring you the benchmarks and the complete review of the smartphone soon, in the mean time check out the entire photo gallery below.
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Nvidia spilled the beans on its brand new Tegra K1 processor earlier this week at CES and it looks like the new fangled chipset will form the core of the next gen Surface RT tablet. Nvidia's new chip dubbed the Tegra K1 sports 192 Kepler cores and has a new CPU as well. The K1 chip will ship in two variants. Either with a quad core ARM A15 CPU or a dual core 64 bit Project Denver CPU, the specifics of the latter are still somewhat murky.
MSFTNerd, famed Microsoft information leaker, has confirmed what was already expected. The next generation Surface tablet will be launched in time for the holiday season later this year. It will likely be accompanied by the oft rumored Surface Mini tablet that will clock in at 7-8 inches. Previous rumors have mentioned that the Surface Mini tablet will incorporate a 1080p display and air gestures. It might also include LTE connectivity. Windows 8.1 with InstantGo support will further make having always on connectivity a possibility. While Microsoft's Surface tablets haven't exactly set the tablet world ablaze, they've proven to be solid machines if you desire a Windows running device.With the upcoming software and hardware updates, ...
LG launched the G Pro Lite Dual with a huge 5.5-inch display in India back in October. We already brought you the benchmarks of the device, here we have the photo gallery of the smartphone. It has a 5.5-inch (960 ×540 pixels) IPS display with ultra-narrow bezel for edge-to-edge viewing experience, powered by a 1 GHz dual-core MediaTek MT6577 processor and runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean).
It comes with Dual SIM support with a dedicated SIM Switch key.
It comes with a 8-megapixel rear camera with BSI sensor, LED flash and a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera.
It also comes with a capacitive stylus. It also has KnockON feature that wakes up the display in two taps on the screen when it is locked. Other software features include, QSlide, QuickMemo to jot memos or notes and Q Translator.
The stylus can dock on the back of the phone.
It pack a 3140 mAh battery, similar to the G Pro. We will bring you the complete review of the phone soon, in the mean time check out the complete photo gallery below.
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Google and LG partnered to launch the LG G Pad 8.3 Google Play Edition back in December. We already unboxed the tablet and also brought you the Benchmarks, here we have the photo gallery of the tablet. It is powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor clocked at 1.7 GHz with Adreno 320 GPU and packs 2GB of LPDDR2 RAM, similar to the global variant of the LG G Pad 8.3.
The G Pad 8.3 has a 8.3-inch Full HD IPS WUXGA (1920 x 1200 pixels) display and runs on stock Android 4.4 (KitKat).
It has metal build and has dual rear speakers.
It has a 5-megapixel rear camera. It has WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4 & 5 GHz) and Bluetooth 4.0. It has 16GB of internal storage with microSD slot (up to 64 GB) and packs a 4600 mAh battery. We will bring you the complete review soon, in the mean time check out the more images below.
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iberry announced the Auxus Xenea X1 smartphone and Auxus CoreX8 3G tablet last month, both these devices are now available for pre-order from eBay. The Auxus Xenea X1 smartphone has a 4.5-inch (854 x 480 pixels) IPS display, powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor with Mali-400 GPU and the Auxus CoreX8 3G tablet packs a a 7.85-inch (1024 x 768 pixels) multi-touch display and is powered by a 1.6 GHz + 1.2 GHz Samsung Exynos 5410 processor with Tri-core PowerVR SGX 544MP GPU. These devices runs on Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) and is upgradable to higher versions via OTA updates.
The Auxus Xenea X1 smartphone has dual SIM support and 3G connectivity. The iberry Auxus CoreX8 has a switchable SIM module that lets you remove the 3G module easily. iberry has also announced that it would launch the Auxus Nuclea N2, successor of last year's Nuclea N1 next week.
The iberry Auxus Nuclea N2 would come with a 5.7-inch 1080p display, powered by a Octa-Core MediaTek MT6592 processor with Mali 450-MP4 GPU and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) that is upgradable to higher versions via OTA updates.
iberry Auxus Nuclea N2 specifications
5.7-inch (1920x 1080 pixels) Full HD IPS display
1.7 GHz Octa-core MediaTek MT6592 processor with Mali 450-MP4 GPU
Android 4.2.2 (Upgradeable to higher versions via OTA)
13MP auto ...
Xolo launched the Q1000 Opus last month. We brought you the unboxing and the photo gallery of the device recently, here we have the benchmarks of the smartphone. It is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core Broadcom (BCM23550) processor with Vidcore IV GPU and runs on Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 5-inch (854 ×480 pixels) FWVGA capacitive touch screen display. Let's find out how it competes with other smartphones.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ma3QxByGRNU
Quadrant Benchmark
It manged to score just 3661 points in the Quadrant Benchmark.
AnTuTu Benchmark 4
In the AnTuTu Benchmark 4, it managed to score just 13493 points.
Vellamo 2.0 HTML5
It scored 1271 points in the Vellamo 2 HTML5 browser benchmark, slightly better than Xolo Q700.
Vellamo 2.0 Metal
It scored 481 points in the Vellamo 2 Metal CPU Subsystem performance test.
Linpack Single Thread
It managed to clock just 35.3 MFLOPS in Linpack single thread benchmark.
Linpack Multi-Thread
It managed to clock around 114.1 MFLOPS in Linpack multi-thread benchmark.
NenaMark 2
Even though it scored low in CPU-based benchmarks, it topped in Nenamark 2 GPU benchmark by clocking 49.9 fps.
GFXBench 2.7 T-Rex (On screen)
It clocked 6.5 fps in the GFXBench 2.7 T-Rex benchmark.
GFXBench 2.5 Egypt HD (On screen)
It clocked 18 fps in the GFXBench 2.5 Egypt benchmark.
Basemark X HD (Onscreen)
It clocked around 11.2 fps in the Basemark X Onscreen benchmark.
Basemark X HD (Offscreen)
In ...
The Nokia Lumia 525 was announced a while back, with the sole intention of removing the 512 MB RAM limit that barred the original Lumia 520 from getting all the games and apps on the Windows Phone store. This is very similar to the 256 MB limit some of the devices had on Windows Phone 7.5, so Nokia made a quick revision by upping the RAM on the 520 and releasing it as the Lumia 525. This is, by no means, a generational successor to the 520, rather just a minor upgrade to the already popular best seller. We just got the retail version in India, which costs Rs. 10,400, as announced, so of course, we bring you the unboxing to see what's in the box, and a quick hardware overview.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmuuuLywH20
The Lumia 525 virtually comes with the same box contents as the Lumia 520, here are all the box contents laid out -
Box Contents -
Lumia 525 in glossy white
User manual with warranty information
3-pin Indian plug micro USB charger
Standard 3.5mm charger
Short micro USB cable for data transfer
That's the Lumia 525 from the front, which is virtually indistinguishable from the 520. It has the same display, a 4 inch WVGA IPS unit ...
Rumors around Nokia's Android device have been picking up pace lately and thanks to Sina Weibo, we can now get a glimpse of what the device might look like. Code named Normandy, the phone will slot in between the Asha and Lumia series of phones if and when it ships. Nokia is said to have blessed the phone with a forked version of Android that won't support Google Play services.
While renders of the phone's interface appeared earlier this week, we can see the phone here wrapped in a protective shell. This serves as a way to protect the final design from leaking out prior to launch. The specifications are expected to be fairly low end with the phone packing an entry level dual core Snapdragon processor. There's also believed to be a 5MP camera unit at the back. Interestingly the phone also has a single button at the bottom which is opposed to the standard menu icons seen on Android devices. The device might be part of Nokia's announcements at MWC next month. Would you be interested in an Android device manufactured by Nokia but lacking most of Google services? Let us know in the comments section.
[Via - Seina Weibo]
Xolo was the first company to bring Intel powered smartphones to the market and now, they are the first company to bring AMD processor powered tablets in India. Xolo unveiled their first Windows tablet - Xolo Win at the CES 2014. Xolo Win is a 10.1inch display tablet with a resolution of 1366x768 pixels and it runs on Windows 8.1 OS. We went hands on with the device and you can check out the video right below.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoXXLyaLkeI
The specifications of the Xolo Win tablet are
AMD A4 -1200 Dual Core 1.0 GHz Processor “Temash” Generation
AMD Radeon HD 8180G Graphics
DDR3 2GB RAM
10.1″, 16:9 LED – 1366 x768
Windows 8 Certified
10 fingers touch
2 Speakers: 1.5W each
Wireless LAN + Bluetooth 4.0
Internal Storage EMMC 32 GB
Camera – Front: 1 MP, Rear: 2 MP
Battery – 2 SIP, 7.4V, 3550 mAh, 26.27 W; Battery Life: 7 hours; Charging Time of < 3hrs
The tablet looks quite big because of the 10.1inch display and the big bezels on its sides. The tablet looks solid thanks to the aluminum build and feels quite premium. Despite the aluminum build, the tablet feels light.
Above the display, we have a 1MP front facing camera and below the display, there is the traditional Windows key. On the ...
The Nokia Asha 501 was the company's pilot for the new Asha SW platform. The lineup grew to a full portfolio when they launched the Asha 500, 502 and 503 at the Nokia World event in Abu Dhabi. While we had taken a hands on look at these devices at the event, it was quickly clouded by the flashier lumias. But now we have a chance to check them out again, as these devices have finally launched into the retail market here in India. We have the Asha 502 here, which is basically the Asha 501 with a new cool chassis and a 5 megapixel camera with flash. For a better understanding of the device and the retail box contents, we unboxed the device for you on video, watch -
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnvN7oVHN74
The box contents of the Asha 502 are minimal, it is a small box and really doesn't have many items inside -
Box Contents -
Nokia Asha 502 Dual SIM in red
3.5mm standard headset in bright red
Standard 3 pin Indian plug with micro USB charging
Information booklet and warranty
But the device is what impresses us the most. It's a bright red colour, but unlike the Asha 501, the whole case is covered by a ...
Samsung has dropped the price of the Galaxy Gear Smartwatch in India to Rs. 18,999, as reported by Mahesh Telecom. The Samsung Galaxy Gear was launched in India back in September last year at a price tag of Rs. 22,990, soon after it was announced at the IFA. It has a 1.63 inch (320 x 320 pixels) Super AMOLED display, powered by a 800 MHz processor and packs a 315 mAh battery. It gives quick previews of incoming texts, emails and more once it is connected to a Smartphone.
The Galaxy Gear has a 1.9-megapixel camera with BSI sensor to capture photos and record video at 720p resolution. It features two microphones and a speaker that lets you make hands-free calls and the secondary microphone is useful for noise cancellation. It also has S Voice that lets you create new calendar entries, set alarms, and check the weather using voice commands. It has 512MB RAM and 4GB of internal memory.
Samsung brought the Galaxy Gear support to a range of Galaxy Devices recently in the Android 4.3 update. Lots of wearable devices were introduced at the CES 2014 last week, but Samsung didn't announce the Galaxy Gear successor. The company might announce ...
We just unboxed the Nokia Asha 502, and next up we have the Asha 503 Dual SIM phone, which is technically a variant of the Asha 502. The Asha 501 led the portfolio of devices based on the Asha SW platform earlier last year, but now, it is accompanied by new devices offering more choices of the same. Even by design, the unique iced look of the casings presents a compelling point for people looking at buying their first quasi-smartphones. So, how does the Asha 503 look and feel, and what are its box contents? We unbox the phone for you on video, to find out -
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9fHSOojQdg
Much like the Asha 502, the box contents are minimal -
Box Contents -
Nokia Asha 503 Dual SIM in black
3.5mm standard headset in bright red
Standard 3 pin Indian plug with micro USB charging
Information booklet and warranty
The Asha 503 too has the frost iced look for the casing, in which a translucent layer of plastic is covering a matte polycarbonate case underneath. This makes for a really nice finish on bright coloured phones but on black, not so much. It does look good, with the gloss standing out in light, we but we wished to have ...
Samsung has started rolling out Android 4.4.4 (KitKat) update for the Galaxy Note 3 starting from Poland, according to a report from Sammobile. The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 was the first phone from Samsung to run on Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) out of the box. The company released their Galaxy Tablets at the CES 2014 last week running on Android 4.4 (KitKat). Looks like the Note 3 is the first Samsung smartphone to run on Android 4.4.
According to the report, only the Snapdragon variant (SM-N9005) of the phone is getting the KitKat update right now via Kies. The build number is N9005XXUENA6 and the firmware build is dated Thu, 09 Jan 2014 14:20:24. The update bring minor UI changes and under the hood improvements such as
Status bar icons now in KitKat white from Green
Lockscreen Camera shortcut
Full screen music album art in the lockscreen
Performance improvements
Official changelog for the update is not available yet. The update would gradually roll out worldwide, so it might takes months for the roll out to complete. It is not clear when the Exynos variant (SM-N9000) would get the update.
Last month there was a report from The Information that claimed that HP would launch 6- and 7-inch Android tablets with voice calling targeted at developing markets like China and India and is also planning to launch new smartphones. A recent report from 9 to 5 Google says that HP is planning to launch a smartphone this this week.
The smartphone is expected to be similar to Samsung's Galaxy Mega series with a large screen and mid-range specs. It might feature a large screen closer to 6-inches, says the report. The HP Slate 6 Voice Tab that leaked on GFXBench and Bluetooth SIG, revealed a device with a 720p display, Marvell PXA1088 quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 processor and Android 4.2.2 on-board. We are not sure if this is a tablet or a large-screen phone.
According to earlier rumors the HP Slate tablet with voice calling is expected to priced around $250. New rumors reveal that the HP smartphone that is expected to launch this week would be priced less than $199. Let's wait and see if it's a tablet with voice calling capabilities or a large-screen phone.
Lenovo S650 is yet another mid-range Android smartphone from yet another Chinese manufacturer. The Lenovo S650 is present at CES 2014 and we go hands on with the device. Lenovo is usually very concerned about the build quality of its products and the Lenovo S650 is no different. Lenovo has given the S650 a polycarbonate back cover with fabric-feel texture that makes it stand apart from the crowd.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8A-aKwrjIw0
The specifications of Lenovo S650 are as follows
4.7-inch (960 x 540 pixels) capacitive touchscreen display
1.3 GHz Quad-Core MediaTek 6582 processor with Mali 400 GPU
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Dual SIM (WCDMA+GSM)
8MP auto focus camera with LED Flash
0.3MP front-facing camera
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio, Dolby Digital Plus audio
Dimensions – 138 x 8.77 x 69.8mm; Weight: 126g
3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0, GPS
1GB RAM, 8GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB with microSD
2000 mAh battery
The front of the phone is dominated by the beautiful 4.7inch qHD display that shows excellent viewing angles. Below the display, we have three capacitive touch keys and above the display, we have earpiece, the proximity and ambient light sensor combination along with the 0.3MP front facing camera.
The right side of the phone has the volume rocker. The bottom part houses the microUSB port.
There is nothing on the left ...
We just unboxed the brand new Nokia Lumia 525 in white and found it look very slightly different from the Lumia 520. While we are still reviewing the device, we thought it would be a fine idea to show you the phone in pictures, so that one can get to know how exactly the phone looks like, in real pictures, rather than renders or the usual promotional material. With white glossy plastic on the back, the Lumia 525 sports a slightly sleeker design and looks great, like most Lumia devices usually do. So here's a quick run down of the hardware through our photos.
The front of the phone sports the 4 inch WVGA IPS display, and from what we know after using it for a while, it seems to be exactly the same as the Lumia 520. The colour of the phone nicely comes up to the front, giving the glass a nice thin border.
Just above the display we have the Nokia logo and the ear piece just in the seams between the frame and the glass. We would have liked a front facing camera here, but considering this is just a quick SKU change, we shall wait for the ...
