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Xolo Q2500, the company’s upcoming phablet with a 6-inch HD display in the Q CORE series has been spotted on the official website. It has a 6-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display, powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) and is upgradable to Android 4.4 (KitKat).
It has a 8-megapixel auto focus rear camera with BSI sensor, LED Flash, 1080p full HD video recording and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. It comes with dual SIM support with dual standby, 1GB RAM and packs a 3000 mAh battery.
Xolo launched the Q2000 with a 5.5-inch HD display back in November last year. Xolo is calling the Q2500 PocketPad.
Xolo Q2500 Specifications
6-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD capacitive touch screen IPS display
1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor with 500 MHz Mali 400MP2 GPU
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Dual SIM (GSM + GSM)
8 MP rear camera with BSI sensor, LED Flash, 1080p video recording
2MP front-facing camera
Dimensions - 136 x 64.6 x 8.9mm
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
1GB RAM, 4GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB with MicroSD
3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, GPS, USB OTG
3000 mAh battery
Xolo offers a free flip cover that also doubles up as ...
At an event in San Francisco today, Microsoft's new CEO Satya Nadella announced the availability of Microsoft Office for the iPad. The company has released 3 new iPad apps for Word , Excel and PowerPoint . The news is not a big surprise considering this is a much expected move but instant availability on the App Store is a great piece of news of Office users especially those with a Office 365 subscription. The apps are free for download and event viewing office documents is free. But editing the documents requires an active Office 365 subscription. This is clearly Microsoft's attempt at getting more users to sign up for their cloud based Office offering.
The apps let you edit office documents on the iPad and maintain formatting across Office for PC, Mac, tablet and phone.OneDrive previously known as SkyDrive is also integrated and you can save and download documents from the cloud.Microsoft says that these apps were written from scratch specifically for the iPad and the touch experience in mind and not the traditional keyboard,mouse experience.iOS features such as Voice dictation and AirPlay are supported as well.
You can find the apps already on the Apple App Store but if you are ...
HTC Desire 310 dual sim, the company’s latest budget phone is now available in India from online retailer Snapdeal. It was officially announced earlier this month and packs a 4.5-inch (854 x 480 pixels) capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 5-megapixel rear camera without flash and a 0.3-megapixel front-facing camera. This is the company's first phone powered by a MediaTek chip.
It has HTC BlinkFeed home screen and video highlights features. It also comes with dual SIM support with dual standby and 3G connectivity. It has 512 MB RAM and packs 2000 mAh battery.
HTC Desire 310 dual sim Specifications
4.5-inch (854 x 480 pixels) touch screen IPS display
1.3 GHz Quad-core Mediatek MT6582M processor
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Dual SIM (GSM + GSM)
5MP rear camera with 1080p Full HD video recording
0.3MP (VGA) front-facing camera
11.25 mm thick and weighs 140 grams
3.5mm audio jack
512MB RAM, 4GB internal memory, 32GB expandable memory with MicroSD
3G (HSDPA: 21 Mbps, HSUPA: 5.76 Mbps), WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 with aptX, GPS, MHL
2000 mAh battery
The HTC Desire 310 dual sim comes in Blue, White and Red colors and is priced at Rs. 11,480.
Apple is planning to launch the iPhone 6 in two variants, one with a 4.7-inch screen and other one with a 5.5-inch screen, according to a report from Japanese business newspaper Nikkei. These are expected to have high-resolution screens significantly higher than that of current models. Apple launched the iPhone 5s last September along with the iPhone 5c with a 4 inch retina display. It was the first time Apple has released two versions of iPhone.
According to the report manufacturers have started making fingerprint sensors and chips for liquid-crystal drivers for the next generation iPhones. Sharp, Japan Display, LG Display and other supplier would begin mass producing LCD panels in second quarter (April to June) of 2014.
Earlier this week UBS analyst Steve Milunovich claimed that the next iPhone would have a 4.7-inch screen and would launch in August or September, but the 5.5-inch model may or may not launch at the same time. We had already heard reports from Bloomberg and WSJ about iPhone 6 launching in two variants with difference screen sizes.
Earlier today we reported that HTC Desire 310 dual sim is on sale in India online. The company has officially launched the smartphone in India. It was announced earlier this month and packs a 4.5-inch (854 x 480 pixels) capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 5-megapixel rear camera without flash and a 0.3-megapixel front-facing camera.
It has HTC BlinkFeed, and HTC Video Highlights, similar to other latest HTC Desire smartphones. BlinkFeed recently got offline Reading mode to access articles later when you are offline once you save them. It also has Dual SIM support and 3G connectivity.
Commenting on the new launch, Faisal Siddiqui, Country Head, HTC India, said,
Everybody today wants a smartphone that can keep up with them, regardless of whether it is a flagship or entry-level model” says “The latest addition to our renowned Desire range combines super-fast processing and premium features at a lower price, offering users the best possible experience in this category.
HTC Desire 310 dual sim Specifications
4.5-inch (854 x 480 pixels) touch screen IPS display
1.3 GHz Quad-core Mediatek MT6582M processor
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Dual SIM (GSM + GSM)
5MP rear camera with 1080p Full ...
We might have reviewed the Dell Venue 8 Pro way ahead of its Indian reveal, but the tablet trio, that includes two other Android tablets, launched only a while back. Dell's Venue 7 and 8 were Android tablets with two different screen sizes with largely the same specifications inside. Powered by an Intel processor, these tablets are placed at the mid range segment of the marketplace, which is the most popular segment for Android tablets these days. The Venue 8 is priced at Rs. 17,499, which might be a bit high when compared to the competition like the new Nexus 7, but is it good enough? While we'll tell you that in our review, here is a preliminary look through our unboxing and overview video -
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjFLcwol0jA
As you could see from the video above, the Dell Venue 8 has minimal box contents -
You get a bunch of information booklets along with the usual USB wall charger and data cable combo, and that's about it. Lets talk about the tablet then -
With an 8 inch display over at the front, the tablet looks more like a Nexus 7 rather than a Dell tablet, but surely, the feel was familiar to the Dell ...
There have been rumors that Sony Xperia Z2 has been globally delayed due to a component shortage. Clove UK and other online retailers have confirmed that the SIM-free variant would not launch in UK until May. The Xperia Z2 Tablet went on sale in UK earlier this month and the Xperia Z2 smartphone was expected to go on sale in UK in early April for 599 GBP. The flagship smartphone from Sony is expected in early or mid May.
Customers who have pre-ordered the smartphone through major carriers are expected to receive the smartphone in April, says Sony UK. Here is the official statement from Sony UK that Android Central managed to get hold of.
Xperia Z2 will be available in the UK during April and we are expecting to deliver to all consumers who have placed a pre-order through our key partners. We are working tirelessly to maximise stock levels in April but currently we do not expect to meet the high demand across all our sales channels. Please stay tuned for further information and confirmed retail availability.
Sony has a component manufacturing issue from a third party who make a part for the phone, according UK retailer Unlocked Mobiles, CNET reports.
Sony unveiled the Xperia Z2 ...
The Elife E7 is Gionee's first flagship smartphone that is aimed at the premium high end segment of the market. The device is powered by the powerful Snapdragon 800 processor and sports a seemingly good 16 MP camera, which brings it closer to the likes of other flagships like Nexus 5 and the even the S5 to an extent, but offers a price advantage making it one of the best VFM products out there. But can a newer brand like Gionee instill confidence in the high end consumer, with its hardware and software package? Lets find out in our Gionee Elife E7 Review.
Check out our unboxing, in case you are interested in finding out what the retail version packs.
Design, Build and Ergonomics
Design of the E7 is very similar to what we have been seeing with other Gionee devices. It's kind of the anti thesis of Nokia's popular "Fabula" design which has a flat top and bottom with curved sides, while the Elife E7 has flat sides and a curved top and bottom. We've got the black version here, which is really dark, and blends really nicely with the display. Apart from the camera unit sticking out, this is a really ...
Windows Phone 8.1 would be unveiled at the Build conference in San Francisco, California next week. We had already seen Cortana and Action Center in earlier leaks, today a video from Chinese website Coolxap.com has revealed new start screen backgrounds and parallax wallpaper effects in Windows Phone 8.1 when you scroll through the Start Screen. WP 8.1 will have separate settings to customize the Start screen and also options to select backgrounds. Images of Windows Phone 8.1 start screen background leaked earlier this month.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mekag2itW28
More details of the Nokia Lumia 630 codenamed Moneypenny surfaced last week, today a new video of the phone surfaced on the same Chinese website. According to earlier rumors, the Lumia 630 is expected to feature a 4.5-inch WVGA display, powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor with Adreno 305 GPU, 1GB RAM, 5MP rear camera and dual SIM support.
httpv://youtu.be/j9njETlMggw
The Nokia Lumia 630 and the Lumia 930 (global variant of the Lumia Icon) are expected to be unveiled at a separate Nokia event scheduled for April 2nd. We will be there at the Nokia event to bring you more details about these Windows Phone devices.
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BlackBerry has been facing tough times the last few quarters owing to less than stellar hardware offerings and a lack of consumer interest. Even with BlackBerry 10, the company has hardly managed to stem the tide. The company's bread and butter has been the Bold and Curve lines and as a sign of the times, both the lines have finally stopped being the volume sellers they used to be. The Canadian smartphone manufacturer has reported fourth quarter losses of $423 million.
"I am very pleased with our progress and execution in fiscal Q4 against the strategy we laid out three months ago. We have significantly streamlined operations, allowing us to reach our expense reduction target one quarter ahead of schedule. BlackBerry is on sounder financial footing today with a path to returning to growth and profitability," said CEO John Chen.
BlackBerry published it's earnings report today and the results are anything but positive. Sales of BlackBerry 7 based devices ie the Bold and Curve line have dropped by 50% YoY to just 2.3 million units. BlackBerry 10 devices on the other hand sold 1.3 million units. Channel inventory has dropped down 30% quarter on quarter. The company made just $976 million in ...
Samsung launched the Galaxy S5 in India earlier this week. The flagship smartphone is now available for pre-order in India on the official Samsung eStore. The pre-order price is Rs. 1500. Samsung also offers 15% cash back to Citbank credit card customers when they pay the remaining amount. The Galaxy S5 has the 5.1-inch full HD (1920×1080 pixels) Super AMOLED display and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It is powered by a Octa-Core Exynos 5422 (A15 1.9 GHz ＋ A7 1.3 GHz) processor with Heterogeneous Multi-Processing and has 3G HSPA+ support, unlike the LTE variant that is powered by a Snapdragon 801 processor.
It has a 16-megapixel rear camera with LED Flash, Ultra HD video recording at 30fps, and a 2.1-megapixel front-facing camera. It has IP67 ratings for Dust and water Resistance, feature a Finger Scanner built-in heart rate monitor and packs 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage with expansion slot and a 2800 mAh battery.
The Samsung Galaxy S5 comes in Charcoal Black, Shimmery White, Electric Blue and Copper Gold colors and would be priced between Rs. 51,000 and Rs. 53,000. Final pricing would be unveiled when it goes on sale on April 11th. Other Gear devices, Samsung Gear 2, Gear 2 Neo ...
Samsung Galaxy S 3 Neo+ (GT-I9300I) with dual SIM support would launch in India soon for Rs. 24,900 reports Mahesh Telecom. It went official in China earlier this year and looks similar to the Galaxy S3. It has a 4.8-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD Super AMOLED display, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor and has 1.5GB RAM, compared to 1GB RAM on the Galaxy S3.
It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 1.9-megapixel front-facing camera. Dimensions of the phone are similar to the Galaxy S3. It has IR LED, similar to the Galaxy Mega 6.3, but lacks NFC.
Samsung Galaxy S3 Neo+ specifications
4.8-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD Super AMOLED display
1.2 GHz quad-core processor
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) OS
Dual SIM
Dimensions: 136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm; Weight: 133 g
8MP Auto Focus Camera with LED Flash
1.9MP front-facing camera
IR LED (Remote Control)
1.5GB RAM, 16 GB internal memory, expandable up to 64GB with microSD
3G HSPA+, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, WiFi-Direct, Bluetooth v4.0, A-GPS + GLONASS
2100 mAh battery
First stocks of Samsung Galaxy S3 Neo+ are expected in a few days. It might go on sale as early as next week. The Samsung Galaxy S3 is now on sale for as low was Rs. 21,700. Would you spend ...
HTC launched the Desire 310 dual SIM in India yesterday. Now the HTC Desire 316 has been listed on official website in China. It has a 5-inch (960 x 540 pixels) capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean). It has a 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 0.3-megapixel front-facing camera.
It has CDMA support along with 2G (EDGE) support for Chinese markets. Hope we can expect the 3G variant for international market. HTC could also launch dual SIM variant of the phone. Since the URL mentions the unreleased Desire 516, it also expected to go official soon.
HTC Desire 316 Specifications
5-inch (960 x 540 pixels) touch screen IPS display
1.2 GHz Quad-core processor
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
5MP rear camera with LED flash
0.3MP (VGA) front-facing camera
9.7 mm thick and weighs 160 grams
3.5mm audio jack
512MB RAM, 4GB internal memory, 32GB expandable memory with MicroSD
3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS
1950 mAh battery
The HTC Desire 316 comes in black and white colors. No word on pricing or the availability yet.
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HTC One was announced more than a year back and it introduced a whole new concept of UltraPixel camera. HTC gave up on the Megapixel race and packed its flagship camera with a 4UltraPixel unit along with OIS. The camera did well in low light conditions, but failed in normal conditions and many claimed that camera was a big let down in the HTC One. A year later, HTC announced the HTC One successor in the form of HTC One M8 and it improves the UltraPixel camera concept.
The new HTC One comes with a similar 4 UltraPixel unit on its back, but it comes with a 2MP companion camera on top of it. What Nokia did with their ReFocus app, HTC has tried to achieve the same with hardware. Hardware implementations are almost always better than the software counterparts, but HTC has proved that it isn't the case always. The combination of this 4MP and 2MP camera is HTC's hope to improve the much criticized camera on the yesteryear generation.
The All new HTC One's UltraPixel camera had to drop the OIS in order to accommodate another camera and it comes with a better 5MP front facing camera. It is such ...
Xolo Q2500, the company’s upcoming phablet with a 6-inch HD display in the Q CORE series has been spotted on the official website. It has a 6-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display, powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) and is upgradable to Android 4.4 (KitKat).
It has a 8-megapixel auto focus rear camera with BSI sensor, LED Flash, 1080p full HD video recording and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. It comes with dual SIM support with dual standby, 1GB RAM and packs a 3000 mAh battery.
Xolo launched the Q2000 with a 5.5-inch HD display back in November last year. Xolo is calling the Q2500 PocketPad.
Xolo Q2500 Specifications
6-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD capacitive touch screen IPS display
1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor with 500 MHz Mali 400MP2 GPU
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Dual SIM (GSM + GSM)
8 MP rear camera with BSI sensor, LED Flash, 1080p video recording
2MP front-facing camera
Dimensions - 136 x 64.6 x 8.9mm
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
1GB RAM, 4GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB with MicroSD
3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, GPS, USB OTG
3000 mAh battery
Xolo offers a free flip cover that also doubles up as ...
Motorola would launch Moto G Forte with improved durability than the Moto G for Latin America. Popular leakster @evleaks has posted an image of the smartphone from @evleaksES account. Motorola unveiled the Moto G back in November last year and the dual SIM variant was launched in India last month.
The Motorola Moto G has Corning Gorilla Glass protection to protect the screen from scratches and the some videos even showed it can survive in water for 30 minutes even though Motorola doesn't call it water-resistant.
According to the leaked image, Moto G Forte has a huge casing to protect the sides. So it could be dust proof, shock proof and water-resistant. There are possibilities that this could also be an image of Moto G with a grip cover.
It is not clear if the Moto G Forte would have a removable back cover like the Moto G. We still don't have specifications of the device, but it expected to be similar to the Moto G.
iBall has launched Andi5T Cobalt2, successor of the first Cobalt iBall Andi 4.7G Cobalt that was launched last year. It has a 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) IPS display based on one glass solution (OGS) technology, powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core Cortex A7 processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) (Upgradeable to KitKat). It has a 12-megapixel auto focus camera with LED flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera.
It has flip to mute, auto call recording, smart answer, dial from SMS directly, dial from contact directly, shake to answer, voice control for phone, camera and alarms and more new features.
Compared to first Cobalt, the display and the processor has been improved, but the memory has been reduced to 4GB compared to 16GB on the Cobalt and the battery capacity has reduced from 2200 mAh to 1750 mAh.
Commenting on the launch Director iBall, Mr. Sandeep Parasrampuria said,
Cobalt 2 is package of powerful technology with extremely appealing design and features that every user will cherish and feel happy about. We are sure Cobalt2 will be as much liked as our first Cobalt. It also comes bundled with 4 beautiful interchangeable covers with different colors with stunning rose gold tinted rim. To summarize Cobalt 2 is a terrific performer!
iBall Andi5T Cobalt2 specifications
5-inch (1280 ...
Oppo unveiled Find 7, the company’s first Snapdragon 801-powered smartphone earlier this month. It comes in two version, Find 7 with a Quad HD display and the Find 7a has a 1080p display. We already brought you the hands on impressions of the device, here we have the benchmarks of the smartphone. It is powered by quad-core Snapdragon 801 (MSM8974) 28nm HPm Krait 400 CPU clocked at 2.27 GHz with Adreno 330 GPU. It has a 5.5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) IPS display, 2GB RAM and runs on Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) OS with Color OS on top. Let’s check out the performance in a range of synthetic benchmark tests.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bemUR2ScaH4
Quadrant Benchmark
It scores 22381 points in the Quadrant benchmark.
AnTuTu Benchmark 4
It clocked 36215 points in the AnTuTu Benchmark 4
Vellamo 2.0 HTML5
It scored 2997 points in the Vellamo 2 HTML 5 browser benchmark.
Vellamo 2.0 Metal
It scred 1269 in the Vellamo 2 Metal CPU subsystem performance test.
Linpack Single Thread
It managed to clock around 434.7 MFLOPS in the Linpack single thread benchmark.
Linpack Multi-Thread
It managed to clock around 822.7 MFLOPS in the Linpack multi-thread benchmark.
NenaMark 2
It clocked 62.1 fps in the NenaMark 2 GPU benchmark.
GFXBench 2.7 T-Rex (On screen)
It managed to clock 28.6 fps in ...
Press images of Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 7.0 surfaced last week, now image of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 has surfaced. @evleaks has posted press images of the 10.1-inch tablet in Black and White colors. Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 7.0, 8.0 and 10.1 got confirmed officially, the LTE version cleared FCC recently and the specifications showed up in benchmarks recently. It has Samsung's signature power button along with capacitive touch buttons.
According to earlier rumors the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 would come with a 10.1-inch (1280 x 800 pixels) HD display, 1.4 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor and run Android 4.4 (Kitkat). It is expected to come with 3-megapixel rear camera and a 1.3-megapixel camera.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 rumored specifications
10.1-inch (1280 x 800 pixels) display
1.4 quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor with Adreno 305 GPU
Android 4.4 (Kitkat)
3MP rear camera
1.3MP front-facing camera.
1GB / 1.5 GB RAM, 16GB of internal storage, expandable memory with micro SD
4G LTE/ 3G HSPA+,WiFi, WiFi Direct, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS + GLONASS
Samsung unveiled the TabPRO series with high-end specifications at the CES 2014 back in January. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 series was expected at the MWC last month, but it didn't happen. Press image shows April 24th, so it might be unveiled on ...
Amazon Kindle devices have been on sale in India for sometime now and today, Amazon is introducing EMI offers for the same. Amazon has announced that starting today, consumers will be able to buy the Amazon series of Kindle devices including - Amazon Kindle, Amazon Kindle PaperWhite and Amazon Kindle Fire tablets from Amazon with an EMI option.
When you buy any of the afore mentioned devices online, you can avail EMI options from any of the following three banks - CitiBank, HDFC and ICICI Bank and if you choose to get it offline, you can avail the offer in 9 banks.
In addition to giving the products on EMI, Amazon is also offering a limited period special price for its Kindle devices as a part of the EMI introductory period. The EMI promotion period lasts for two weeks during which you can get the the New Gen Paperwhite for Rs 10080/- which otherwise costs Rs 10,999/- and the basic Kindle model for Rs 5600/- which will otherwise cost you Rs 5999/-. If you choose to take up the EMI offer of 12 months, then you will be getting the Kindle PaperWhite for a monthly cost of INR 900 and Kindle for INR ...
Gionee has launched Elife S5.5, world's slimmest smartphone in India as it promised earlier this month. It was unveiled in China last month and has a 5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD Super AMOLED touch screen display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. It is powered by a 1.7 GHz Octa-core MediaTek MT6592 processor and runs on Android 4.2 with Amigo 2.0 UI on top. It has a 13-megapixel auto focus rear camera with stacked Sony sensor, LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera with 95 degree wide-angle lens.
The Elife S5.5 has a 5.5mm thin magnesium alloy frame and Corning Gorilla glass protection on the back too. It packs 2GB RAM, 16 GB internal storage and a 2300 mAh battery. Check out the Gionee Elife S5.5 hands-on from the MWC 2014.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZqDjGcGFno
At the launch, Arvind.R.Vohra, India Head - Gionee Smartphones said,
Gionee has witnessed rapid increase in popularity within a year of operations in India and experienced an unprecedented success with the ELIFE series. The new ELIFE S series brings to the consumer an element of style, design and substance. Apart from being the World Slimmest smartphone the ELIFE S5.5 is powered by a lightning fast processor and has impressive hardware specification to offer great consumer experience. It’s our belief that ...
