31 Ağustos 2015 Pazartesi

Samsung G9198 flip phone with Snapdragon 808 SoC announced

Flip phones may have lost their luster, but they still have a strong following in many Asian countries, including China. In recent times LG and Samsung have launched flip phones targeting global consumers who still love them and these flip phones are steadily gaining limelight. Last month Samsung launched the Galaxy Folder in South Korea and LG unveiled two flip phones named LG Gentle for the home market and LG Wine Smart for international markets.

Now, Samsung has expanded its flip phone portfolio with the launch of G9198 flip phone in China. It is listed on Samsung's China website with full specs, but no pricing and availability details. The same device was certified by TENAA last month.

Samsung G9198 features  dual 3.9-inch (768 x 1280 pixels) WXGA Super AMOLED touchscreens (inside and outside). Inside there is a hexa-core Snapdragon 808 processor with Adreno 418 GPU, 2GB RAM and 16GB expandable storage. For imaging, there is a 16-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and 5-megapixel front shooter. The two cameras seems to be the same as on the Galaxy S6, S6 edge and Note5. It runs Android 5.1.1 Lollipop, has dual SIM slot and supports 4G LTE, 3G, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, GLONASS, and Micro-USB connectivity. A 2020mAh battery fuels the phone which also features a T9 keyboard and heart-rate sensor.

Samsung G9198 is likely to be China exclusive and chances are quite slim for it to make its way to the international markets.
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Fenda Audio launches F550X 2.1 Bluetooth speaker for Rs. 4,290


Sound technology company Fenda Audio, popularly known and F&D, launched it latest Bluetooth speaker, the F550X 2.1 in India. The Bluetooth speaker comes with 3-inch full range driver and 6.5-inch bass driver for the sub-woofer.

F&D's F550X 2.1 has a unique X design with multi-colored LEDs available in reg, green and purple. It connects to the smartphone via Bluetooth 4.0 or NFC. Bluetooth enabled devices offer an audio playback range of up to 15 meters. It also has a USB port, microSD card slot and Aux-in-port so that you can play stored media files from your mobile device or memory card. There is also FM Radio and up to 100 stations can be stored. Also included is a remote control.

F&D F550X 2.1 Bluetooth speaker is priced at Rs. 4,290 and is available exclusively via Flipkart.
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Zen PowerMax Neo is a powerbank phone with 4200mAh battery


Zen Mobile's PoweMax Neo smartphone can be used as a powerbank to charge other mobile devices. It comes with an integrated powerbank that can be used to charge tablets and smartphones. It packs a massive 4200mAh battery.

Zen PowerMax Neo features 5-inch FWVGA (854 x 480 pixels) IPS display and is powered by 1.3GHz quad-core processor with Mali-400 GPU, 512MB RAM and 8GB on-board storage (expandable up to 32GB). It runs Android 4.4 KitKat, has dual SIM slots and supports 3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS and OTG. For imaging, there is a 5-megapixel main camera with LED flash and 1.3-megapixel front facing camera. The camera features are Autofocus, geo-tagging, HDR, touch focus, panorama and face detection etc.

Zen PowerMax Neo is now available for purchase in the India for just Rs. 4,499.
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Lenovo S60 gets Android 5.0 Lollipop update


The Lenovo S60 was launched in March, (May in India) but arrived with Android 4.4 KitKat and the company had promised to upgrade it to Android 5.0 Lollipop. Now, Lenovo has started rolling out the Android 5.0 Lollipop update to this device.

At the moment, the update is rolling out in Europen country, Greece OTA (Over-the-air), but will probably be available to other countries in the coming days. The update package weighs 1.32GB, so make sure you have enough storage space left to download and install the update. It is also recommended to download the update via WiFi and make sure that your phone's battery is at least 50% charged

The Android 5.0 Lollipop update for Lenovo S60 brings lots of changes especially in terms of UI, bug fixes and performance improvements.

The Lenovo S60 features 5-inch (1280x720 pixels) HD IPS display and is powered by 64-bit 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 410 processor coupled with Adreno 306 GPU and 2GB RAM. On-board storage is 8GB (expandable via microSD card). It sports 13MP/5MP cameras, supports 3G, WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity and is fueled by 2150mAh battery. 

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Celkon Millennia Q455L with Android Lollipop, 4G LTE support launched for Rs. 7,499

Celkon's latest smartphone in the Millennia series, the Millennia Q455L runs Android 5.0 Lollipop, supports 4G LTE connectivity and has dual-SIM slot.

It sports a 4.5-inch FWVGA (540 x 960 pixels) IPS OGS display and is powered by 1.3Ghz quad-core processor with 1GB RAM and 8GB on-board storage. For imaging there is an 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and on the front 3.2-megapixel shooter for clicking selfies. As for connectivity, it supports Bluetooth 4.0, WiFi, WiFi Hotspot, micro-USB 2.0, 3G, 4G LTE, GPS and OTG. The handset is fueled by 1800mAh battery.

The Celkon Millennia Q455L is priced at Rs. 7,499 and comes in Black, Red, Yellow and Blue flavors.
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Qualcomm announces Snapdragon 616 octa-core 64-bit SoC with LTE

Qualcomm's 615  SoC was the world's first octa-core chipset with integrated LTE and 64-bit capabilities. Now as a part of an upgrade the company has announced the Snapdragon 616.

Snapdragon 616 has the same 64-bit processing with quad-core ARM Cortex A53 + quad-core ARM Cortex A53 arrangement, but the second set of Cortex A53 cores are clocked at 1.2GHz per core. It has an integrated X5 LTE Global Mode modem and the same Adreno 405 GPU present in Snapdragon 615 chip. It houses LPDDR3 800MHz Single-channel 32-bit (6.4GBps) and eMMC 4.51 SD 3.0 (UHS-I)

Snapdragon 616 supports LTE Broadcast and LTE multimode dual SIM, QHD (2560 x 1600 pixels) display, up to 21MP camera, 1080p video playback at 60fps, Mircast support for wireless streaming of multimedia content, 802.11ac Wi-Fi with MU-MIMO, Bluetooth 4.0 and Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 technology.

The first device to be powered by Snapdragon 616 is the Huawei Maimang 4. However, Qualcomm has not revealed when the chip will become available. Qualcomm also announced the Snapdragon 212 and 412 processors with LTE recently.

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LG Nexus (2015), Huawei Nexus 6 (2015) surfaces in renders

Google is yet to reveal plans to launch Nexus devices, however there have been several reports that the company has tied up with Huawei and LG for two Nexus handset, the smaller being manufactured by LG, and the larger by Huawei. Even LG and Huawei are yet to confirm that they are working on the next Nexus device. Said that, rumors and leaks continue to hit the interwebs.

In a fresh leaks, Google's alleged LG and Huawei's Nexus devices have been spotted in a handful of images and videos (click source link) showing both the devices in its full glory. Courtesy of uSwitch, who partnered with @OnLeaks, "the renders are based on detailed factory schematics provided to accessory-makers".

As per LG-made Nexus's renders that device will come with a slim design profile and will house the volume rocker and power button on the right panel. At the bottom there is a 3.5mm audio jacks and also the charging slot (USB Type-C), on the left sits a SIM card slot, and a set of dual speakers on the front. On the back there is a large camera sensor with dual-tone LED flash, laser auto focus and a circular fingerprint sensor below the camera unit. 
 
LG made Nexus is tipped to feature 5.2-inch display, measure 146.9 x 72.9 x 8mm, though its thickest point will measure 9.8, due to the protruding camera. One notable feature is the inclusion of USB Type-C port.
 
Similar to LG made Nexus, Huawei's Nexus will also have a fingerprint sensor on the back, below the camera unit, dual speakers on the front and USB Type-C port. As per the renders, Huawei's Nexus will sport a 5.7-inch screen. However, it's also being said that Huawei is also testing a 5.5-inch display variant of the device. It will measure 159.4 x 78.3 x 6.6/8.5mm and is also said to sport a complete metal body. Huawei's version of Nexus is referred as Huawei Nexus 6 (2016)
 
Both the Nexus smartphones are expected to be announced in October alongside the final build of Android M.

Source: LG Nexus 2015 | Huawei Nexus 6 via uSwitch
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Misfit Flash Link is a wearable do-anything button for $20


Wearables maker Misfit are known for manufacturing premium wearable computing products, such as Shine and Flash, The company announced a new activity tracker dubbed Flash Link. It is a device that tracks your daily activities and sleep. It can be attached to your body with a number of accessories including Watch, necklace, belt-loop and more.

Flash Link trackswalking, running, cycling, swimming, tennis, yoga, dance and other activities. The device also motivates you to reach your goal every day, by seeing how active you  are. It comes with a built-in button, press it to see a halo of lights (12 LED lights) that show your progress towards daily activity. The button press also works with your camera, Spotify, Pandora and in the future with Logitech Harmony devices and IFTT.

Flash Link is made out of special soft-touch plastic and polycarbonate used in space suits. It is durable and water resistant up to 30 meters. It uses a replaceable coin cell battery that promises up to 6 months of battery life. It also comes in a variety of colors.

Flash Link is connected to your phone via Misfit Link app. The app turns your fitness data into easy to read charts. The app also allows you to take selfie, control music, connect with Spotify and may more platform in connected living. The app is available only for iOS and an Android version will be launched soon.

The Misfit Flash Link is priced at US$ 19.99 and is available on Misfit.com. It will hit retail stores in Q4 worldwide.
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Possible image of Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 leaked along with box and pricing


Possible image of Xiaomi's much-anticiapted Redmi Note 2 has been leaked online courtesy Chinese tipster @Kjuma. In addition, a photograph of the box that the Redmi Note 2 will come in also was leaked.

The image features the 'About' screen of the Redmi Note 2 and reveals that it runs Android 5.0.2 Lollipop with MIUI 6 on top and comes with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage. @kjuma claims that the Redmi Note 2 will be powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio X10 MT6795 processor. The device will be priced close to $177 (Rs. 11,300). A previous leak showed that the phone will be priced $128 (Rs. 8,100).

Last month the Redmi Note 2 was listed by China's TENAA and revealed there will be two version. One powered by MediaTek MT6795 processor and the other with Snadragon 615 processor. These could possibly come at different price points depending upon different regions.

As per TENAA listing, Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 will have 5.5-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) display and powered by 2GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6795 processor with Power VR G6200 GPU, 2GB RAM and 16GB storage (expandable up to 32GB via microSD card). It runs Android 5.0 Lollipop with MIUI on to and supports 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP, GPS connectivity. For imaging, there is a 13-megapixel rear camera with dual-LED flash and 5-megapixel front shooter. It is backed by 3200mAh battery. It is likely to come in black, white, red, orange, yellow and green colors.

Xiaomi's Redmi Note 2 is rumored to be launched the same day the company introduces MIUI 7. That happens on August 13 in China.

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Intex Cloud M6 16GB with 2GB RAM launched for Rs. 5,999

Earlier this year Intex launched the Cloud M6 handset with 1GB RAM and 8GB storage. Now the company has launched a new variant of the Cloud M6 with twice the storage and RAM.

The Intex Cloud M6 features 5-inch (480x854 pixels) FWVGA display and is powered by 1.2GHz quad-core Spreadtrum SC7731 processor paired with 2GB RAM. On-board storafe is now 16GB, further expandable via microSD card up to 32GB. It runs Android 4.4 KitKat, has dual-SIM slot and supports 3G, GPRS/ EDGE, A-GPS, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Micro-USB, and Bluetooth connectivity. Camera features include 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and 5-megapixel front facing camera. The front camera lets you capture selfies by touching anywhere on the screen or using the volume button.The Intex Cloud M6 is backed by 2000mAh battery which delivers up to 5-6 hours of talk time, and up to 250 hours of standby time.

The Intex Cloud M6 16GB will be available exclusively via Snapdeal for Rs. 5,999.
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Motorola launches Moto Xpress, a new 'at-home' after-sale service for Rs. 199

Motorola India has announced a new service for its customers called the Moto Xpress. Under the pilot project, Motorola India is offering pick and drop facility for its handsets for customers facing issues regarding accessories and software on the spot. The service is being started in Delhi, Gurgaon and Noida.

However, if the customers have any hardware related issues with their device, these will be resolved within five working days under the doorstep customer service. The Moto X service costs Rs. 199 and can be booked by contacting the number +911141717124.

The move will supposedly help boost the sales of the latest Moto G 3rd gen smartphone in the country. Motorola currently has 160 service centre across the country.

Last month Motorola launched the Moto G 3rd gen in India and it went on sale the same day midnight. It comes in two RAM/ROM variants - 1GB RAM/8GB storage model for Rs. 11,999 and 2GB RAM/16GB storage model for Rs. 12,999. It features 5-inch HD display, Snapdragon 410 processor, 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, 5-megapixel front shooter, 4G LTE, IPX7 rating. 2470mAh battery and Android 5.1.1 Lollipop.
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AsusPro BU201, BU401 business-centric ultrabooks launched in India

Asus has added two business-focused ultrabooks to its fleet in India with the launch of AsusPro BU201 and BU401. The ultrabooks are business-centric devices with carbon fibre construction, military grade certification for durability and shock resistance (MIL-STD 810G). They also comes with fingerprint sensor for extra security.

The AsusPro BU201 features a 12.5-inch LED display with Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixel) resolution and 16:9 aspect ratio. It runs 64-bit Windows 8.1 professional and is powered by Intel Core i5-4210U processor (2 cores, 4 threads, 1.7GHz base clock, up to 2.7GHz Turbo clock) aided by Intel HD Graphics 4400and 4GB RAM. The notebook comes with 500GB of hard disk drive storage, Microsoft Office 2013 trial pack, an HD webcam, MaxxAudio and SonicMaster-powered speakers, 2-cell battery and illuminated chiclet keyboard with backlit keys. In terms of connectivity it supports WiFi 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, an Ethernet port, a multi-format card reader, three USB 3.0 ports, and a mini DisplayPort.

The AsusPro BU402 sports a 14-inch LED backlit display with 1600 x 900 pixels resolution. It runs 64-bit Windows 7 professional which is upgradable to Windows 8 Professional. It has 4-cell battery and HDMI port, but lacks mini Display port. It comes pre-loaded with McAfee Internet Security 2012 pack. The rest of the specs are same as BU201.

The ASUSPro BU201 and BU401 are priced at Rs. 85,999 and Rs. 89,499 according. It will be available via major retail stores across the country.
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Xender file sharing app comes to Windows Phone


Popular file sharing service, Xender is now available for download on Windows 10 Mobile and Windows 8. The app allows you to transfer documents, music, videos and apps seamlessly between phones or between phone and PC using WiFi. 

Xender comes with the ability to transfer files with size of up to 10GB. The app supports group file sharing to up to four devices and also supports cross-platform file transfer and sharing between Android and iOS devices, all without being online.

"Need to transfer file between phones or from phone to pc? Try Xender and experience the coolest all-in-one file transfer and sharing app! Xender sends anything you want, from documents, music, pictures, to videos games and apps, in an instant with a few taps. Besides transfer and share files between Android devices, Xender also allows to transfer file between Android, iOS or PC/MAC. Forget about tangled data cables, slow Bluetooth, apps that have to use your mobile data and tools that need you to install software on your computer." 

Hit the link below to download Xender.

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SanDisk Connect Wireless Stick is a USB flash drive with Wireless capabilities


SanDisk expanded its mobile storage protfolio with a new wireless mobile flash drive called Connect Wireless Stick. It is a small USB flash drive that also doubles up as wireless server.

SanDisk's Connect Wireless Stick works with laptops, smartphones and PC and connects them with its built in WiFi hotspot enabling easy sharing, transferring and accessing media contents between them. You can also wirelessly transfer and access bulky files or stream media contents from up to three mobile devices simultaneously. The device can stream HD video at 2Mbps for up to 4.5 hours on a single charge. The stick can also be plugged to PC and laptop devices to use it as a regular USB drive.

The Connect Wireless Stick looks like a regular flash drive but has built in wireless capabilities. You have to copy the files and then switch on the wireless functionality and connect to it to access them. Currently it supports Android.

SanDisk also introduced a new SanDisk Connect app. Using the app you can manage content between Android, iOS, Mac, PC and Fire tablets. The app is available for download from Google Play, Apple App Store and Amazon Appstore for Android. The app also includes auto-backup of images, videos and camera roll.

The SanDisk Connect Wireless Stick will be available in 16, 32, 64 and 128GB variants costing $25, $40, $60 and $99 accordingly. It is available in the U.S via Amazon, BestBuy and company website. There is no word when it will reach other regions.

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 to come with Adreno 530 and Spectra ISP unit


Qualcomm has announced it next gen GPU (graphics processing unit) architecture, Adreno 5xx and a new Spectra image signal processing unit (ISP). The new Qualcomm 5xx GPU offers increased speed and efficiency as compared to the previous generation, supports HD mobile graphics and consumes less power.

The first two GPU available under the new architecture are the Adreno 530 and Adreno 510 and will be available within the forthcoming Snapdragon 820 and Snapdragon 620/618 processors accordingly. In addition the Snapdragon 820 chipset will debut with the new 14-bit Qualcomm Spectra image signal processing (ISP) unit. It is designed to support DSLR-quality photography and enhanced computer vision.


Highlights of Adreno 530 GPU
  • Up to 40 percent lower power consumption and 40 percent faster performance for both graphics and GPGPU compute when compared to the Adreno 430;
  • Leading-edge capabilities in graphics and compute APIs including OpenGL ES 3.1+AEP (Android Extension Pack), Renderscript, as well as the new OpenCL 2.0 and Vulkan standards. Vulkan minimizes driver overhead and enables multi-threaded performance on mobile and embedded platforms; 
  • Support for 64-bit virtual addressing, allowing for shared virtual memory (SVM) and efficient co-processing with 64 bit CPUs;
  • Improved fine-grain power management, new rendering, compositing and compression techniques to enable higher performance at lower power consumption and reduced DRAM bandwidth;
  • Up to 4K HEVC video support at 60fps over HDMI 2.0 to Rec. 2020 ultra-high definition (UHD) displays and TVs;
  • Improved Qualcomm EcoPix and TruPalette support for longer battery life and superior pixel quality
Highlights of Qualcomm Spectra image signal processing (ISP) unit
  • Superior image quality, with more natural skin tones via advanced, 14-bit dual ISPs supporting up to 3 simultaneous cameras (e.g. one facing the user, and two rear facing), and up to 25 megapixels at 30 frames per-second with zero shutter lag;
  • Improved photos with Qualcomm Spectra ISP’s flexible hybrid autofocus framework and multi-sensor fusion algorithms supporting next generation computational photography;
  • Improved power efficiency when compared to previous generations, better noise immunity and higher throughput via advanced compression techniques and use of the latest MIPI serial C-PHY interface;
  • Next generation Computer Vision and other use cases via direct-to-DSP raw bayer data streaming and pre-processing capabilities.
Qualcomm also announced that Snapdragon 820 based devices featuring Adreno 530 are expected to be available in the first half of 2016.

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Motorola schedules event for July 28, promises big announcements


Motorola has sent out invites for launch events in New York, Sao Paulo and London. on July 28. The company has also sent out invites for an event in New Delhi, India scheduled on the same day. We can expect the third-gen Moto X and Moto G to be announced.

The New York, Sao Paulo and London invites read "Your relationship status is about to change. XGX Moto" while the India invite reads"A good friend will offer you their umbrella when it rains. A best friend will forever be ready to dance in the rain with you.".

The India invite points towards a water proof device which could be the Moto G 2015. As for New York, Sao Paulo and London we can expect the Moto X 2015 and Droid smartphones. Nothing is official until announced.

The India event will be held first on July 28 at 3:30pm IST, followed by Sao Paulo at 9am BRT (5:30 IST), New York at 9am ET (6:30pm IST) and London at 2pm BST (6:30pm IST). The event will also be live streamed.


Motorola has also launched a micro-site which has the following text "Yes. We're in a relationship with our phone... We feel lost without it. We trust them with our most personal questions, photos, stories and secrets. They never leave our side. But shouldn't all that care and devotion you show be returned? A better mobile relationship is on its way. Join us on 7.28.15 to find out how we are changing things for the better."

The Moto X 2015 is rumored to feature 5.64-inch quad-HD display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor, 3GB RAM, 32GB or 64GB internal storage, 16MP/5MP camera, USB Type-C port and 3280mAh battery. It runs Android 5.1.1 Lollipop out of the box. The Moto G 2015 is expected to come with 5-inch HD display, Snapdragon 410 processor, 1GB RAM, 4G LTE support 13MP/5MP camera, 8GB storage and 2300mAh battery. It will also run Android 5.1.1 Lollipop.
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Archos 50 Cesium with Windows 10 Mobile announced

French Brand Archos has announced its first Windows 10 Mobile device dubbed 50 Cesium. It comes with Windows 10 Mobile features including Cortana, Windows personal assistant, Microsoft Office apps and more. The phone will be showcased at IFA 2015, Berlin, beginning September 4.

Archos 50 Cesium features 5-inch HD (1280 x 720 pixels) IPS display and is powered by 1.1GHz Snapdragon 210 processor paired with Adreno 304 GPU and 1GB RAM. On-board storage is 8GB, further expandable via microSD card up to 32GB. 

For imaging there is 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and 2-megapixel front shooter. Connectivity options include 4G LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0 and micro USB 2.0. It has dual SIM slots and is fueled by 2100mAh battery. 

Archos 50 Cesium is priced at £99 in the UK, and around $150 in the U.S and will be available in November.
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Here's the OnePlus 2 in leaked photos


We are just a few moments away from the launch of one of the most highly anticipated device of 2015, the OnePlus 2. Now ahead of its unveiling hands-on shots of the OnePlus 2 have surfaced online. 

The device in the image coincides with TENAA listing and shows the OnePlus 2 from all the angles that includes a metal frame and removable back cover with Sandstone Black finish. Inside there is that has a SIM tray with dual SIM support and a battery that is not removable. Also seen is the fingerprint scanner on the home button, USB Type-C port and rear mounted speakers. On the right there is the power and volume keys and on the left there is the lock/unlock button. The rear camera has a dual-LED flash and laser auto-focus sensor. According to the leakster, the device runs an early version of Oxygen OS.



The leakster  had the following to say about the OnePlus 2-

"I am a beta tester from China
I have used the new OnePlus 2 for a few week
Ugly design, but the crafting is good
Thicker body, but feel good in hands
Camera has OIS, but not Sony sensor
Home button with fingerprint sensor, not quite sensitive
Oxygen OS not finalize yet, lots of bugs
Prefer OnePlus One more ..."
 
The OnePlus 2 will be powered by an improved Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 v2.1 processor paired with 4GB LPDDR4 RAM. It will be smaller and more compact than the OnePlus 2 and is likely to have a 13-megapixel rear camera with optical image stabilization, dual LED flash and laser auto focus. Also onboard is a fingerprint sensor that will be faster than Apple's touch ID, USB Type-C port, Dual-SIM and Oxygen OS. OnePlus calls it the 2016 flagship killer and says that the device will come with features that won't be available on other devices until Android M. The OnePlus 2 will be priced around $450.
 
The OnePlus 2 will be announced at 7:00pm PT (7:30am IST) in a VR event. If you have not yet downloaded the OnePlus 2 launch app, now is the time.
 
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Arbor Solution's Gladius G1052C is a Windows 10-ready rugged tablet

Arbor Solution has announced a new fully rugged Windows tablet, the Gladius G1052C. The tablet is upgradable to Windows 10, though it supports Windows Embedded 7, Windows 7 Professional, Windows Embedded Standard 8.0, Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Pro, and Windows 8.1 Professional.

Arbor Solution's Gladius G1052C meets MIL-STD-810G military standards, has IP54 dust and water resistance rating and four-foot drop resistance. It can be operated in temperatures ranging from -4°F to 113°F, meaning it can be operated in harsh environments. The tablet has 23-key physical keypad that includes four programmable function buttons for rapid manual data entry.

Gladius G1052C features 10.4-inch HD (1024 x 768 pixels) TFT active matrix display with sunlight viewable technology and Corning Gorilla Glass protection. Inside there is an Intel Quad-core Celeron N2930 processor with Intel HD graphics and 2G RAM (up to 8GB optional). It comes with 32GB MLC mSATA SSD and microSD card slot. There is also a 5-megapixel auto-focus rear camera, 1D/2D barcode scanner, magnetic stripe reader, RFID/NFC reader and support for WiFi, Bluetooth, WLAN, WWAN and GPS connectivity. It has an hot-swappable external battery pack and 8-hours of battery life. 

The Arbor Solution Gladius G1052C rugged tablet comes in two versions - Standard display model that costs $1,612 and Sunlight readable display model that is priced $1,828. It will be available from authorized reseller in the U.S and Canada.

Source: Arbor Solution
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InFocus unveils a 2-in-1 hybrid tablet, will release in India later this year


US-based InFocus expanded its Android smartphone portfolio in India with the launch of InFocus M370, M550 3D, M808, and M812. In addition, the company also unveiled a 2-in-1 hybrid tablet, which has no name yet. It has a detachable magnetic keyboard that allows it to be used as a laptop.

The 2-in-1 hybrid tablet comes with 10.6-inch Full HD display and is powered by 1.11GHz quad-core Intel Atom processor further aided by 2GB DDR3 RAM. On-board storage is 32GB. It runs Android 4.4 KitKat based Remix OS and is expected to boot Windows also. There is a 5-megapixel rear camera and 2-megapixel front shooter. It is fueled by a beefy 8000mAh battery that is non removable, measures 8.8mm around the waist and weighs 550g.

The pricing and availability details of the InFocus 2-in-1 tablet will be revealed later this year.
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Telecast X98 Pro is a 9.7-inch Windows 10 tablet with Atom X5 SoC

Chinese tablet manufacturer Telecast launched  the X98 Pro tablet, the first to utilise Intel’s Atom X5 Cherry Trail T4 Z8500 SoC. It runs Windows 10 Home Edition and features the new Start screen, Cortana virtual assistant and Continuum synchronization across Windows-based devices.

Telecast X98 Pro features 9.7-inch QXGA (2048 x 1536 pixels) multi-touch display and is powered by 2.24GHz quad-core Intel Atom X5-Z8500 Cherry Trail processor with 4GB RAM and64GB storage, further expandable via microSD card up to 64GB. Camerawise, it sports 5-megapixel rear camera and 2-megapixel front shooter. It supports WiFi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity. There is also a Micro HDMI port, micro USB 2.0 port and stereo speaker. It is fueled by a massive 8000mAh battery.

With the specs in offer, Telecast X98 Pro is priced at CNY 1399 ($225), cheaper than surface 3 Pro that offers almost same specs for $499. It is available for pre-order from Geekbuying or AliExpress.  

Teclast also have plans for Dual Boot system and a 4G LTE model, so an X98 Pro 4G and dual OS models are to follow the X98 Pro Windows 10 tabelt.
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InFocus M808, M812 launched for Rs. 12,999 and Rs. 19,999 respectively


InFocus also launched the M808 and M812 smartphone in India alongside M370 and M500-3D. The InFocus M812 is a top-end smartphone offering flasgship level specs at an affordable price. Both handsets sports an anodized aluminum unibody design. The 4G LTE connectivity supported by InFocus M808 and M812 includes 4G bands for India.

The InFocus M808 features 5.2-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) display and is powered by 1.3GHz Octa-Core MediaTek Mt6753 64-bit processor further aided by Mali-T720 MP2 GPU and 2GB RAM. It comes with 16GB internal storage and also present is a microSD card slot for storage expansion up to 128GB. It runs Android 5.1 Lollipop with Inlife UI on top. Camerawise, it sports 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and 5-megapixel front facing camera. The dual-SIM device supports 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS connectivity.. It is fueled by a 2450mAh battery that is non-removable and is 7.65mm thick.


The InFocus M812 on the other hand sports a 5.5-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) display and is inside there is a 2.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor paired with 3G RAM. On-board storage is 16GB, further expandable via microSD card up to 64GB. It runs Android 5.0 Lollipop with Inlife UI on top. Camerawise, it sports 13-megapixel rear camera with true tone LED flash and 8-megapixel front shooter for taking selfies. On the connectivity front, the device supports 4G LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS and USB OTG. It is backed by 2900mAh battery (non-removable). It is 7.38mm thick and weighs just 120 grams. 

The InFocus M808 and M812 is priced at Rs. 12,999 and Rs. 19,999 accordingly and will go on sale starting from September in the country.
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Lenovo Thinkpad P50 and P70 mobile workstations with Intel Xeon chips announced

Lenovo has announced two mobile workstations in the in the new ThinkPad P series, the ThinkPad P50 and P70. These are aimed at high-end professionals looking for mobile workstations. Both are mil-spec tested for maximum durability and are ISV certified.

The ThinkPad P50 and P70 features 15.6-inch and 17-inch 4K UHD display that comes with X-Rite Pantone color calibration keeping colors accurate throughout the life of the product. They are powered by Intel Xeon E3-1500M v5 processor with NVIDIA Quadro graphics. They are loaded with up to 64GB ECC DDR4 RAM, support for up to four storage device and upto 1TB PCIe SSD. Both the machines run Windows 10 and include DVD-RW drive, which can be removed for an additional SSD up to 512GB or a up to 1TB mechanical drive.

Other features include four USB 3.0 ports, HDMI, mini-Display Port, Gigabith Ethernet, two Intel Thunderbolt 3 ports, an Express card slot, WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.1 and a docking connector. The ThinkPad P50 and P70 also features FLEX performance cooling system with dual-fan design offering cooler, quieter and faster performance.

The ThinkPad P50 is packed by a 4 cell, 66Whr battery and weighs 2.5kg. It supports three storage device, one Thunderbolt 3 port and lacks DVD-RW drive. The ThinkPad P70 is backed by 8 cell, 96 Whr battery, measures 1.2-inch think and weighs 3.4kg.

The Lenovo ThinkPad P50 prices start from $1,599 and the P70 begins at $1,999. They will be available in Q4 2015.
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InFocus M550-3D with stereoscopic 3D display launched for Rs. 15,999

InFocus launched the M550-3D, the company's first 3D smartphone in India. It
is based on a technology that enables smartphone users to enjoy the 3D experience simply without any 3D glasses.


InFocus M550 3D features a 5.5-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) stereoscopic 3D display that doesn't require 3D glass for viewing. Inside there is an 1.7GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6752 processor aided by 2GB DDR3 RAM. On-board storage is 16GB, further expandable via microSD card up to 128GB. It runs Android 4.4 KitKat with Inlife UI on top and has dual SIM slots.

Camerawise, it sports 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and Sony Sensor. On the front there is two 5-megapixel shooter, one for 3D face tracking. Connectivity features include 4G LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS and USB OTG. It is backed by 3100mAh battery and also houses a dual-front facing stereo speakers.

The InFocus M550 3D is priced at  Rs. 15999 and will go on sale starting from September.
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InFocus M370 with 4G LTE launched for Rs. 5,999

InFocus has launched the entry-level M370 in India. The handset joins the club of affordable 4G LTE smartphones priced below Rs. 5,999. It has a textured back cover and is targeted at fashion-conscious college students.

The InFocus M370 sports 5-inch HD (1280 x 720 pixels) display and is powered by an 1.1GHz quad-core Snapragon 210 processor paired with Adreno 304 GPU and 1GB RAM. On-board storage is 8GB, further expandable up to 64GB via microSD card. It runs Android 5.1.1 Lollipop with Inlife UI on top. Camerawise, it sports 8-megapixel auto-focus rear camera with LED flash and 2-megapixel front facing camera. The Dual-SIM handset supports 4G LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS connectivity. It is fueled by 2230mAh battery.

The InFocus M370 is priced at Rs. 5,999 and will go on sale starting from September. 
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Creative EP-600m in-ear earphones launched in India for Rs. 799


Creative Technologies ltd is Famous for its Sound Blaster sound cards, speakers and headphone. The accessory manufacturer has launched EP-600m, its latest isolating In-ear Earphones.

It features noise cancellation tecghnology, dynamic bass, clear audio playback and an one-button inline microphone integrated in a tangle-free cable to switch between your calls and music playback.

The EP-600m earphones sports a superior noise-isolating in-ear design that seals your ears from the world around you for maximum listening pleasure. It has 10mm powerful Neodymium drivers and offer frequency response of 20Hz-20KHz. It has removable soft silicone eartips available in three sizes, small, medium and large.

Creative's EP-600m in-ear earphone costs Rs. 799 and will be available across the country in the coming days.
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Android M is now officially known as 6.0 Marshmallow


Drums Rolling.....Google has made it official, the next iteration of Android, Android M is now officially called Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Google also installed the Green Marshmallow mascot near the Android headquarter building in California.

Google has a tradition of naming its OS after a dessert in alphabetical order that started with version 1.5 named Cuppycake, followed by Donut, Eclair, Froyo, Gingerbread, Honeycomb (for tablets only), Ice Cream Sandwich, Jelly Bean, KitKat and Lollipop.

Google introduced Android M at its I/O 2015 in May and touted it as the most powerful Android release yet. It concentrated on six major things, App permission, Web experience, App Links, Mobile Payment, Fingerprint support and Power & Charging. There will also be native support for USB Type-C.

In addition, the final M preview and the final Android 6.0 Marshmallow SDK have been released and are ready to download. The final M preview will roll out over-the-air (OTA) if you're device is running the previous version of Android M preview. Or you can grab the factory image from the Android developer site which is available for the Nexus 5, Nexus 6, Nexus 9 and Nexus Player. The final Android 6.0 SDK can be downloaded via SDK Manager. Devs can now upload their Android 6.0 compatible apps to the Play Store.
 
"The preview images are near final but they are not intended for consumer use," Google said in its blog post

The final version of Android 6.0 Marshmallow will be rolled out later this fall. In addition, Google is said to be working on two new Nexus smartphone, one from Huawei, the other from LG. Both of them are likely to run Android 6.0 Marshmallow, when launched later this year.

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MIUI 7 Global ROM Revealed, Beta ROMs available August 24


Xiaomi at its MIUI 7 launch event in New Delhi, introduced the global MIUI 7 ROM. The MIUI 7 which goes by the slogan "Yours by Design" has a deeply optimized interface that allows for extensive customization. It comes with a bevy on new features, including new themes, lockscreen animation, battery battery life and much more. 

The main features of the new MIUI 7 include:
  • 4 new system UIs, Rose, Pink Blush, Ocean Breeze, High Life, in adittion to the default one.
  • New HD wallpapers with 10 pre-set available in Daily lock screen rotation (only in India).
  • MUSE Theme creation tool lets designers create themes without programming.  
  • Optimized system response time by loading data and app animation in parallel. It is 30% faster compared to MIUI 6.
  • Improved battery life of up to 25% as compared to MIUI 6, giving 3 hours extended use each day.
  • XXL Text size that adjusts conversation layouts, line breaks to offer greater readability.
  • Baby Album groups precious baby photos in your camera roll convenienty in once place, so you can browse and share pictures easily with your loved ones.
  • Child Mode limits access to personal information like e-mails and messages, so that children can access the apps that you approve to give access to. 
  • For Mi Band users, its switches your phone to DND (Do Not Disturb) mode when it detects that you're asleep.
  • Showtime - You can record a short video loop on your phone and exchange contact card with friends (out in coming months).
  • Data Saver powered by Opera Max compresses browser and in-app media saving up to 50% of data usage. (Coming in September n China, India, Brasil, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia and Philippines.)
  • Interactive Visual Response (IVR) in India for banking, booking air tickets and more from 50 Indian partners.
  • Supports 4 new Indian language Marathi, Assamese, Gujurati, Punjabi, including Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam that was supported before, so now MIUI supports 10 Indian languages.
  • Mute specific notifications separately 
  • Identify a OTP (one time password) from SMS to easily copy and paste it.


    The beta build of MIUI 7 will be available for all Xiaomi handsets starting Monday, August 24 for Beta-supported Mi devices namely Redmi 1s, Redmi 2, Mi 3, Mi 4, Mi 4i, Redmi Note 3G and Redmi Note 4G

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    ZTE unveils V3 variants with aluminum body, fingerprint sensor


    ZTE has introduced it V3 series of smartphone in China - V3 Youth, V3 Energy and V3 Extreme. All three smartphone have aircraft-grade aluminum alloy body, fingerprint sensor on the back, 4G LTE support and similar specs except for network support. They also have DTS sound and a dedicated AW8155A audio chip.

    ZTE's trio of smartphones (V3 Youth, V3 Energy and V3 Extreme) features 5.5-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) display and are powered by octa-core 64-bit Snapdragon 615 processor further aided by Adreno 405 GPU and 2GB RAM. On-board storage is 16GB. They run Android 5.1 Lollipop with nubila UI 3.0 on top and have Hybrid Dual SIM slot (micro+nano). The nano SIM slot can be used as microSD slot (up to 128GB supported). Camerawise, there is 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, f/2.2 aperture, Largan 5p lenses. On the front there is a 5-megapixel camera with OmniVision OV5670 sensor and f/2.2 aperture. On the connectivity front the three handsets support 4G LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.1 and GPS/aGPS. They are fueled by 3000mAh battery, is 8.5mm thick and weighs 160g. 

    The ZTE V3 Youth Edition with 4G LTE support cost CNY 999 (US$ 160 | Rs. 10,000), V3 Energy Edition with full network support costs CNY 1299 (US$ 210 | Rs. 13,500) and the V3 Extreme Edition with additional accessories is priced CNY 1499 (US$ 240 | Rs. 15,470). All three smartphones are now available for pre-order in China and goen on sale next month. There is no word when they will launch in other regions.
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    Panasonic Eluga L2, Eluga I2, Y45 4G with Android 5.1, 4G LTE launched in India

    Panasonic has updated it smartphone arsenal in by launching Eluga L2, Eluga I2 and T45 4G for the Indian market. All three phone run Android 5.1 Lollipop, have 4G LTE and dual SIM support and are priced under Rs. 10,000.

    Panasonic Eluga L2 features 5.5-inch qHD (540 x 960 pixels) IPS display and is powered by 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon processor paired with 1GB RAM. On-board storage is 8GB, further expandable via microSD card up to 32GB. Camerawise, it sports 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and 2-megapixel front shooter. Fueling the Eluga L2 is a 2500mAh battery. It comes in Sand Gray and Midnight Black colors.
    Panasonic Eluga I2 features 5-inch HD (1280 x 720 pixels) IPS Oncell touch display and is equipped with 1GHz quad-core processor, 1GB RAM and 8GB internal storage (supports up to 32GB microSD cards). For imaging there is an 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and 2-megapixel front shooter with LED flash also for capturing better selfies. It is fueled by 2000mAh battery and comes in three Metallic colors, Silver, Gold and Grey. In addition, the handset comes with support for 21 regional languages 
    Lastly, the Panasonic T45 4G features 4.5-inch FWVGA (854 x 480 pixels) IPS display. Inside there is an 1GHz quad-core processor with 1GB RAM and 8GB expandable storage (up to 32GB supported). It sports 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and 0.3-megapixel VGA front shooter. It is fueled by 1800mAh battery and comes in White and Black colors.

    Apart from 4G LTE, the Eluga L2, Eluga I2 and T45 4G support 3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth and GPS connectivity. All these smartphone have support for FDD-LTE 1800 MHz (B3) and TDD-LTE 2300MHz (B40) bands for India.

    Panasonic Eluga I2, Eluga L2, and T45 4G are priced at Rs. 8,290, Rs. 9,990, and Rs. 6,990 respectively. With this launch Panasonic aims to capture a market share of 10% this festive season.
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    Asus Zenfone 2 Deluxe Special Edition with 256GB storage announced


    At an event in Sao Paulo, Asus introduced a new variant of ZenFone 2 Deluxe dubbed ZenFone 2 Deluxe Special Edition. The phone comes with a massive 256GB storage capacity, other specs being similar to the regular version of ZenFone 2 Deluxe.

    To recap, Asus ZenFone 2 features 5.5-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection, Intel Atom Z3580 processor, 4GB RAM, 13-megapixel rear PixelMaster camera with Real Tone flash, 5-megapixel front shooter, Android 5.0 Lollipop with Zen UI on top and 3000mAh battery.

    The new ASUS ZenFone 2 Deluxe Special Edition comes in Textured Black w/Red and Illusion White w/ Red hues.It comes with an exclusive pre-loaded version of Asphalt 8 for gamers. The Asus ZenFone 2 Deluxe Special Edition will arrive in Brazil in September. Asus did not disclose the price.

    Asus ZenFone 2 Deluxe Special Edition comes soon after the ZenFone 2 Deluxe was launched for the Indian market with two storage models- 64GB and 128GB.

    Asus Fanaticos (via Fonearena)
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    Possible photos of Xperia Z5 and Xperia Z5 Premium surfaces, specifications tipped


    Sony is expected to launch three new phones, the Xperia Z5, Xperia Z5 Premium and Xperia Z5 compact. at IFA trade show in Berlin on Spetember 2. 

    The information was outed by Sony Georgia Facebook page, which turned out to be fake. However, Evan Blass also known as @evleaks said he's heard similar things about Sony's upcoming flagship, which adds little credibility. But it is advised to take this with a pinch of salt until official announcement is made.

    As per  post Xperia Z5 comes with 5.2-inch Full HD display, Xperia Z5 Premium has 5.5-inch 4K Ultra HD display and Xperia Z5 compact sports 4.6-inch display. All three Xperia phones will have 23-megapixel rear camera with super-fast hybrid auto focus, f/1.8 aperture, OIS and 4K video recording capabilities.

    All three phones will also have fingerprint sensors and IP67 certification for water and dust resistance. According to previous rumors the three Xperia devices will run Android 5.1 Lollipop, support 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity and have a OmniBalance design.


    In addition, possible press renders of Xperia Z5 and live photos of Xperia Z5 premium hit the inter web, giving us a clear look of the upcoming Xperia devices.

    The press images confirm that Sony's newxt flagship will sport 23-megapixel camera with 1/2.3" Exmor RS sensor. The phone resembles Xperia Z4 and will have a waterproof body. It will be available in Gold, White and Dark Turquoise colors.


    The Sony Xperia Z5 premium photos shows off the OmniBalance design. The handset will sport a metal back and will be available in a variety of colors. That's all the details out there in the wild about Sony's next flagship. More details will follow if it comes out.

    Sony Mobiles IFA press conference will take place on September 2, Wednesday at 16:45 CEST (8:15pm IST).

    Via : XperiaBlog
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