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Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Samsung announces the Galaxy S III Neo
Samsung has released a new smartphone named Galaxy S III Neo I9301I in Germany. Samsung S III Neo features KNOXs security.The device dimensions are 136.6 x 70.7 x 8.6 mm thick and weighs 132 grams. It is available in White and Black color options and the handset price is $366.
The S III Neo will tots with a Quad-Core processor clocked at 1.4GHz processor, a 4.8-inches Super AMOLED screen of 1280 x 720 resolution display, 16 gigs of on board memory space (expandable via microSD card slot), 1.5 gigabytes Random Access Memory, an eight megapixels primary camera with LED flash light capable of capturing 1080p videos and a 1.9 megapixels secondary camera with 720p video recording, 2,100mAh powered battery and runs on Androids version 4.4.2 KitKat with Samsungs own TouchWiz UI over the hood.
Source: Samsung
Sunday, November 16, 2014
Vivo announces next generation camera centric smartphone Xshot
Vivo being a Brazilian telecommunications company, have introduced their new smartphone, named as the Xshot. According to the reads from the sources, the new Vivo Xshot will be the worlds first smartphone to feature a fast camera lens with the speed of f/1.8 aperture and Optical Image Stabilization technology on board. Vivo has always been a progressive company, which never looses any opportunity on creating records, and if you remember, Vivo was one of those manufacturer, who offered worlds first 2K display handset and also the worlds thinnest smartphone, just before Gionee announced Elife S5.5.
As far as its design is concerned, the phone will have an aluminum frame around its sides with smooth touch plastic on the back. According to the internal specifications of the newly announced Vivo Xshot will come out of the box in two versions, one being dubbed itself as the Flagship, featuring a Quad-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor, speeding at 2.5GHz, 32 gigabytes of on board expandable storage and three gigabytes of Random Access Memory, another model is named as the Elite version, sporting a 2.3GHz Quad-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chipset, 16 gigabytes of internal expandable memory with two gigabytes of RAM.
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Other hardware specs of the phone will remain neutral to both the aforementioned variants, with a 5.2-inches Full High Definition LCD screen of 1080p resolution display, there is a 13 megapixels main camera on the back with dual-tone LED flash light with Optical image Stabilization and 4K video recording facilities over the hood. Where else on the front is sitting an eight megapixels secondary front facing camera with a dedicated LED flash, capable of recording videos at 720p resolution pixels. Alongside, the phone will also feature a non-removable 2,600mAh powered battery, Bluetooth 4.0 and 4G LTE network support, while the flagship will have connectivity to both FDD-LTE and TD-LTE signals. The Vivo Xshot will run the companys own Funtouch Operating System 1.2 based on Androids version 4.4 KitKat, with other proprietary software features.
Vivo Xshot will ship with a "powerful" Maxim MAX97220 headphone amplifier, Cirrus CS4398 DAC and Texas Instrument TLV320 ADC chip for a really wider audio input bandwidth experience. Unfortunately, the smartphone is said to be a Chinese exclusive at the moment, and is expected to widen its market around the world, eventually in the coming months. For now, both the models of the handsets are due end of May in China, where the Flagship phone is reportedly priced around 560 United States Dollars and the Elite version for $480.
Source: Engadget
Saturday, November 15, 2014
Samsung officially announces Galaxy Tab S 10 5 and 8 4 slates
The South Koreans scheduled Samsung Galaxy Premiere 2014 event is over from the New York City, and the company has left us their two new and previously leaked tablets, from their new Galaxy Tab S line-up. The slates from the Korean manufacturer is said to be the companys thinnest and lightest tablets to date, only measuring 6.6 millimeters in thickness.
Samsungs newly introduced Galaxy Tab S series is packed with the worlds first high-resolution and industry leading WQXGA screens of 2560 x 1600 resolution by 16:10 ratio in Super AMOLED panels for mobile devices with the most advanced display technology and premium content for entertainment experience from Samsungs hub. Screens of the units are reported to cover 90% more of Adobes RGB color coverage, with 100,000:1 contrast ratio.The less than one pound weighing tablets is designed mainly for portability and comfortable holding in hands experience for longer periods of usage. The devices are made out of the traditional plastic build with the perforated fake leather texture over it.
The fresh slates from Samsung also features more than just hardware specification with its additional screen technologies. The tablets advanced outdoor visibility technology allows its customers to take advantage of new screens even under bright sun light, in the out-of-doors conditions. The slates has got the firms new Adaptive Display, which ensures its users with the best visual experience anywhere and anytime, as noted. The units itself will adjust its gamma, saturation and sharpness automatically, based on the color temperature in the viewing environment with its built-in ambient light sensors. There is also the two new professional modes, named as AMOLED Cinema and AMOLED Photo, that lets you set the display settings manually for screening both videos and photos.
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Now from the software side, Samsung will make its debut of their new magazine service, dubbed as Papergarden, which comes with a wide range of conjunct digital magazines. And with Galaxy Gifts, the company is offering its users with premium content and services subscriptions and free trials, where it includes, Marvel Unlimited, Kindle for Samsung, Google Play, My Library, Netflix, Bloomberg Businessweek+, Cisco WebEX Meetings, LIVESPORT.TV, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and much more.
"The tablet is becoming a popular personal viewing device for enjoying content, which makes the quality of the display a critical feature. With the launch of the Galaxy Tab S, Samsung is setting the industry bar higher for the entire mobile industry. It will provide consumers with a visual and entertainment experience that brings colors to life, beautifully packaged in a sleek and ultra-portable mobile device," said JK Shin, CEO and President of IT & Mobile Division, Samsung Electronics.
"Building on the heritage of the Galaxy S smartphone line, the Galaxy Tab S line delivers on our commitment to bring meaningful innovation that our customers care most about. We know consumers want the best screen when purchasing a tablet, and as an undisputed leader in display technology, weve brought our industry-leading Super AMOLED screen to the Tab S for an unrivaled viewing experience in both connected and Wi-Fi options," quoted Gregory Lee, president and CEO of Samsung Telecommunications America and Samsung Electronics North America Headquarters.
Like Samsung present flagship, Galaxy S5, the brand new slates also ships with the Multi User Mode, packing Samsungs biometrics reader or fingerprint scanner integrated to the physical home button of the units, in which up to eight members from the family can customize the tablets with Private Mode on board. There also the Kids Mode with dedicated easy to use, user interface and children friendly applications.
So, in term of the internal hardware specifications, the tablets will remain identical in most of its aspects, coming out of the box with an Exynos 5 Octa chipset with 1.9GHz Quad-Core Cortex-A15s and 1.3GHz Quad-Core Cortex-A7 cores or Quad-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor, with clock speed of 2.3GHz, 10.5-inches and 8.4-inches WQXGA Super AMOLED screens of 2560 x 1600 resolution display, 16 and 32 gigabytes of expandable internal storage options, with three gigabytes of Random Access Memory on either models. The slates have an eight megapixels main lens with LED flash on the back, with a 2.1 megapixels secondary snapper on the front, both capable of capturing Full High Definition 1080p videos at 30 frames-per-second. The tablets will be available in both WiFi-only and LTE models, sporting 4G LTE and 3G network support alongside, Bluetooth 4.0, IR Blaster and a bunch of other sensors. Each of this units will run over Androids version 4.4 KitKat with Samsungs Magazine UX and other proprietary system features for multi tasking, like MultiWindow and more. The firm also unveiled new SideSync 3.0 feature, which offers seamless connectivity between Samsung smartphones and tablets. The Remote PC, that access to your Personal Computer from anywhere.
The Galaxy Tab S 10.5 has got a 7,900mAh powered battery and measures 247.3 x 177.3 x 6.6 millimeters and the WiFi-only version weighs about 465 grams, where else LTE variant is 467 grams heavy. The Galaxy Tab S 8.4 features a 4,900mAh battery and measures around 125.6 x 212.8 x 6.6 millimeters on scale and weighs 294 grams (WiFi) and 298 grams (LTE), respectively.
According to them, the slates will be available in Titanium Bronze and Dazzling White color options, that will be up for pre-orders from Samsung, starting today, where the Galaxy Tab S 10.5 will be sold at a price of 499.99 United States Dollars and the Tab S 8.4 will cost you $399.99. The new releases from the South Korean will make its way out next month, that will be available from a number of online retailers including, Amazon, Best Buy, Fry’s, Office Depot, Office Max, PC Richard & Son, Sears, Tiger Direct, Walmart.com and even Samsung.com. It is also read that, the new fleet of Galaxy Tab S tablets will arrive on AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless, later this year, supporting all the carriers LTE network.
Lastly, the company has also introduced new custom accessories for their new slates, from Book Covers, which comes in three different viewing angles and Simple Cover, that offers both light weight protection and usability. Other than that, there is the new Bluetooth Keyboard and Samsung Level audio products in tow.
Source: Samsung 1, 2, 3
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Panasonic announces affordable Eluga A back in India
Panasonic has announced their latest addition and second handset to the Eluga line-up of Android smartphones in India. The new phone from the Kadoma, Osaka Prefecture based multinational electronics corporation, is named as the new Panasonic Eluga A, which will follow on the lately announced Eluga U in the countryside markets. But unlike the previously announced model, the new smartphone is promised to arrive very affordable for the consumers back in India, that is currently priced at only ₹ 9490, thats about 155 United States Dollars. The device will be available in both Black and White color options and packs a free screen protector out of the box.
"Through Eluga, Panasonic will bring advanced technological innovations to the Indian smartphone users and with Eluga A, we have successfully integrated into the premium gadget, advanced technology for Audio enhancements, voice clarity, faster charging, longer battery life and local language features, in tune with the needs of the Indian consumer," said Manish Sharma, Head of Marketing, Consumer Electronics & Home Appliances at Panasonic India.
So, the new Panasonic branded phone will come featuring a 1.2GHz Quad-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 processor with Adreno 302 Graphics Processing Unit, five-inches screen of IPS technology with a resolution of 854 x 480 pixels, four gigabytes of internal mass storage (expandable via microSD card slot), one gigabytes of Random Access Memory, eight megapixels primary camera on the back with LED flash light, capable of capturing Full High Definition 1080p videos, a 1.3 megapixels front facing secondary snapper. In for connectivity, theres support to dual-SIM over 3G HSPA+ network capabilities, Bluetooth, GPS and WiFi 802.11 b/g/n. The brand new smartphone runs with a 2,000mAh powered battery and has got Androids version 4.3 Jelly Bean on board with proprietary User Interface on top.
Other software attributes include, Kwik Lock, which is a double tap kind of locking setup for its homescreen, also companys own Fit Home UI for easier single handed operation, pre-installed apps like, Qualcomms Snapdragon Audio+ for further audio enhancement, Snapdragon Voice+ for voice enhancement, Snapdragon BatteryGuru and supports native languages like, Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu and Marathi, as reported.
Source: fonearena
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Xolo announces a new Octa Core powered smartphone
Xolo has announced a very gaming-friendly and powerful Octa-Core powered Android smartphone, named Play 8X-1100 in their homeland, India. This is a high-end yet affordable handset with dual-SIM capabilities out of the box. Earlier the company had announced similar smartphones in the past like, Play 8X-1000 and Play 8X-1200. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. In audio, it supports DTS surround sound and with dual speakers. The handset will hit the stores shelves very soon for ₹ 14999 that makes around US Dollars 248.
According to the specifications the device well be pretty good choice for gamers, as mentioned above. The Xolo Play 8X-1100 will pack MediaTek MT6592 SoC with clock speeds of 1.7GHz processor and Mali-450 Graphics Processing Unit with gyroscope sensor, 5-inches High Definition screen with the resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels display at 294 pixels-per-inch, 16 gigs of Read Only Memory (expandable via microSD card slot up to 32GB), two gigabytes of Random Access Memory, 13 megapixels primary auto-focus camera with Sonys Exmor RS sensor and LED flash light on the back, capable of recording videos at Full HD 1080p, a five megapixels BSI sensor fitted front facing camera with 88 degrees wide viewing angle, 2,100mAh powered battery and runs over Androids version of 4.4 KitKat.
For connectivity the new phone offers, Bluetooth 4.0, WiFi, GPS, 3G network and microUSB port. The dimensions of handset are marked as, 141.5 x 70.8 x 8.7 millimeters in dimensions. On top of these you can get companys free smart flip case as well.
Source: NDTV
Sunday, November 9, 2014
China Mobile and China Unicom announces Nokia Lumia 638 and 636
The Chinese state owned telecommunications and network provider, China Mobile Communications has announced Nokia Lumia 638 and China Unicom has officially sanctioned Lumia 636 4G (what you see above), smartphones in the country. The new handsets from the carriers will be based on Nokias previously announced Lumia 630 Windows Phone handset.
China Mobiles new smartphone, Nokia Lumia 638 is said to be their first TD-LTE (Chinese version) 4G capable phone from Nokia Lumia Windows Phone fleet. The company took the stage at Mobile Asia Expo (GSMA), held in Shanghai, China, today to showcase their new handset for the public consumers. The new Lumia 638 from China Mobile will be available from the 21st of this month, from their retail outlets. Where else, China Unicom customers will have to wait until 5th of next month to buy a Nokia Lumia 636 4G, both priced at 1299 Chinese Yuan, that is around 209 United States Dollars when roughly converted.
The new phones from the Finland based manufacturer will remain identical from physical hardware and design, being constructed out of Nokias traditional polycarbonate build with double-polish finish. The units will be available in a wide variety of color options, from Matte Black, White, Orange and "Xuanliang Xuanliang" Yellow (we assume this to be the glossy one).
The new devices from Nokia will ship with a 1.2GHz clocked Quad-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor, a 4.5-inches "Wyatt" LCD screen of FWVGA resolution display under Cornings Gorilla Glass 3, eight gigabytes of eMMC expandable mass storage, one gigabytes of Random Access Memory, five megapixels main camera on the back with auto-focus, Bluetooth 4.0, dual-SIM capability over Chinas TD-LTE 4G and HSPA+ network connections with global roaming and a 1,850mAh powered battery. Nokia Lumia 638 and 636 will run Microsofts latest mobile operating system Windows Phone 8.1 on board. The phones also features Nokias and Microsofts other proprietary functions.
Source: Nokia
Saturday, November 8, 2014
HTC officially announces One 2014 M8 in Red for O2 and Pink in UK
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If you are looking for yet another set of shade for the lately announced HTCs 2014 flagship smartphone, here we have two new colors coming to the United Kingdom. The Taiwanese multinational phone maker, HTC yesterday announced two new tints for their latest bellwether handset for the countryside Brits, out of which one will be in Red and another one in Pink, as leaked and tipped earlier.
Indeed, the new Red version of HTC One M8 (from the above picture) will be an exclusive to the telecommunications, internet and financial services provider, Telefónica O2 in Great Britain, which will be available for pre-order from 5th of next month, and should start filling up the store shelves with the next two days from then, expected by 7th of August.
And for the Pink cast (as seen from the below picture), we will be seeing it unique from the UK based mobile phone retailer, Carphone Warehouse, with pre-orders starting from today and should start shipping the consignment to customers by 7th of the upcoming month. The seller is also offering a free Dot View Case with the orders. So, if you find interest in buying one HTC One 2014 in the Pink tinge, head over here to add one to your cart on-contract for £28 per month, that around $48 monthly.
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China Mobile China Unicom and Samsung together announces Galaxy TabQ in China
Samsungs new announcement from the last day is the new Galaxy TabQ, which will be coming to the Chinese countryside carriers China Mobile and China Unicom with 4G LTE network speeds.
Let us remind you that, this new seven-inch device from the South Korean multinational manufacturer, Samsung is not a tablet, but the company would rather love to call it a phone with an extra large display, following the traces of their lately announced Galaxy W handset for the phone makers homeland and the previously announced Galaxy Mega phablets. The phone will have Samsungs latterly designed back panel with faux leather and stitching pattern, similar to the Galaxy Note 3.
The new model for China Mobile is named as SM-T2558 and SM-T2556 for China Unicom. The phone will compensate a 1.2GHz Quad-Core processor, seven-inches TFT High Definition screen of 1280 x 720 resolution display, microSD card slot for further memory expansion for up to 64 gigabytes, eight megapixels main shooter with LED flash light and a two megapixels secondary front facing snapper. For connectivity, theres Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi WLAN 802.11 a/b/g/n 2.4+5GHz and Wi-Fi Direct, GPS, Glonass, Near Field Communication (NFC), and 4G LTE and 3G TD-SCDMA support over Chinas network, a 3,200mAh powered battery and runs Android operating system with proprietary TouchWiz User Interface. The phone measures 191.8 x 99.7 x 8.9 millimeters in dimensions and weighs 250 grams on mass.
The phone will be heading to China in the upcoming days, but theres no sign of the handset to make an international appearance anytime soon, pricing and other details will be announced locally by the manufacturer and partnered telecommunication provider.
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Source: Samsung
Thursday, November 6, 2014
Lenovo announces S Series smartphones line up
The Chinese multinational technology company, Lenovo has announced three new Android based smartphones at the Mobile World Congress 2014. We have got its details and specifications of the devices.
Firstly, Lenovo S860 will come out of the box with the Quad-Core chipset clocked at 1.3GHz MediaTek processor, 5.3-inches IPS screen with 720p display, 2 gigabytes of Random Access Memory, eight megapixels of primary camera and 1.6 megapixels of front facing camera and 4,000mAh powered battery.
Secondly, Lenovo S850 will come out of the box with a Quad-Core chipset clocked at 1.3GHz MediaTek processor, 5-inches IPS screen with 720p display, a gigabyte of Random Access Memory,12 megapixels primary camera and 5 megapixels front facing camera. It is made of glass body.
Lastly, Lenovo S660 will come out of the box with a Quad-Core chipset clocked at 1.3GHz MediaTek processor, 4.7-inches IPS screen, a gigabyte of Random Access memory, eight megapixels primary camera.
These handsets will be available in markets by June 2014 and the pricing of these devices is S860 will cost $349, S850 will cost $269 and the S660 will cost $229.
Monday, November 3, 2014
Xolo announces the 8X 1000
Xolo has announced yet another smartphone named 8X-1000 with new HIVE User Interface built around Android version 4.4 KitKat. The company has mentioned that the new UI is "Made In India, Made For India" with new features. New Themes, Launchers, Widgets, Controls and lots more are featured in HIVE.
HIVE lets the customers to interact with the developers, share your ideas and best ones that are voted by the community developers will be then rolled out as updates. The users with ideas will get exclusive credits and merchandise. It comes with Fusion X which blends music player, radio, video tracks into assembled one. HIVE comes with applications like Connect and Edge. Connect allows user to report bugs and Edge allows user to choose a selection of themes, launchers, ringtones, wallpapers etc. The customers will be allowed to create their own content too.
Xolo 8X-1000 will pack a MediaTek MT6592M chipset with Octa-Core processor clocked at 1.4GHz and Mali 450-MP4 Graphical Processing Unit, 5-inches HD IPS screen with the resolution of 1280 x 720 display marked at 294ppi, 16 gigs of internal memory (expandable up to 32GB via microSD card slot), two gigabytes of Random Access Memory, 8 megapixels primary auto-focus camera with Exmor R sensor, f/2.0 aperture capable of recording 1080p videos with lots of camera features and 2 megapixels front facing camera, 1,920mAh powered battery and runs Android version 4.4 KitKat and HIVE UI on the board.
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Source: Xolo 1, 2
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