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Samsung introduced the Samsung Galaxy NotePRO 12.2, TabPRO 12.2, TabPRO 10.1 and TabPRO 8.4 tablets with WQXGA (2560 x 1600) displays and Android 4.4 (Kitkat) at the CES 2014 last month. These tablets are available for pre-order from Office Depot, Walmart, Best Buy, Amazon and more retailers in the US and would go on sale on February 13th, just in time for the Valentine's day.
Samsung Galaxy Note PRO 12.2-inch with S-Pen and Galaxy TabPRO specifications
12.2-inch (2560×1600 pixels) WQXGA display
Exynos 5 Octa (1.9GHz x 4 + 1.3GHz x 4) or 2.3 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
S-Pen Stylus (Only in Note PRO)
8MP rear camera with LED flash
2MP front-facing camera
7.9mm thick, 750g weight
3GB RAM, 32GB/64GB storage, microSD (Up to 64GB)
LTE / 3G , Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac MIMO (2.4 & 5 GHz), Wi-Fi Direct, AllShareCast, BT4.0, USB3.0, GPS ＋ GLONASS
9500mAh battery
Samsung Galaxy Tab PRO 10.1-inch specifications
10.1-inch (2560×1600 pixels) WQXGA display
Exynos 5 Octa (1.9GHz x 4 + 1.3GHz x 4) or 2.3 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
8MP rear camera with LED flash
2MP front-facing camera
7.3mm thick, 469g weight
2GB RAM / 16GB/32GB storage
LTE/3G, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac CH Bonding, BT v4.0, USB 2.0, GPS ＋ GLONASS
8220 mAh battery
Samsung Galaxy Tab PRO 8.4-inch specifications
8.4-inch (2560×1600 pixels) WQXGA display
2.3 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
8MP rear ...
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Last week LG confirmed that it would launch the LG G Pro 2, successor of the LG G Pro later this month. The company did not reveal the specifications or image of the device at that time. Last week images of the G Pro 2 appeared online showing G2-like rear-mounted power button and volume keys. Today LG has confirmed that it would have a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and OIS (Optical Image Stabilizer or optical image stabilization) capabilities.
In addition to OIS, it would also have EIS (Electro Image System) that uses software enhancements to correct image when capturing and image for a much sharper and crisper picture. The new OIS plus would also be more effective again device shake and for better images in dark environments. It would have a 2.1-megapixel front-facing camera.
The LG G Pro 2 would also have 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels) resolution video recording and slow motion video recording at 1/4x speeds or 25 fps. Other camera features include, Continuous shooting that lets you capture up to 20 photos and view them in burst shot layers.
The smartphone would have a new camera UX for a better imaging experience. We should know the ...
Gionee M2, the latest mid-range smartphone from the company is now available in India from online retailer Snapdeal. It has a 5-inch (854 x 480 pixels) display, powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. It comes with dual SIM support with dual standby and packs 4200 mAh battery.
It also has USB OTG Support lets you use it as a power bank to charge other devices. The Lenvo P780 that we reviewed last year had a 4000 mAh battery and a 5-inch HD display. Looks like there is no competition to the Gionee M2 with huge battery in this price range.
Gionee M2 specifications
5-inch (854 × 480 pixels) capacitive touch display
Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) with Dual Standby
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) OS
1.3 GHz quad-core Cortex A7 processor with Mali 400 GPU
8MP Auto Focus Camera with LED flash
2MP front-facing camera
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, WiFi Direct, Bluetooth with A2DP, GPS
Proximity sensor, G-sensor, E-Compass, Light Sensor
1GB RAM, 4 GB Internal memory, Expandable memory up to 32GB with micro SD
4200 mAh battery with up to 555h standby and up to 24h (3G) / 31.5h (2G) ...
Google announced their 35$ dongle - Chromecast at the Google I/O 2013 event last year. At launch, Chromecast was restricted to US and eventually started rolling out to other countries. It is officially available in India and is priced around Rs. 3,300 from Amazon. What this Chromecast does is that it lets you stream content from your iOS or Android device or PC to your TV via WiFi.
At launch, Chromecast was restricted to very few applications and there wasn't much official support from Google after that as well. But now, Google has opened up the Chromecast and it allows developers to let make their apps stream content to Chromecast. Google Chromecast connects to TV via a HDMI port and connects to WiFi network through which content is streamed.
Some of the official apps that support Chromecast so far are Netflix, HBO GO, Pandora, Hulu Plus, YouTube, Google Play TV and Movies and many more. With Google opening up the Chromecast support via Google Cast Software Development Kit, more developers can allow their apps to stream wireless content to TV. For users, it means that they can enjoy more content from their smartphone directly on their TV and all they have to ...
Facebook introduced Paper, a social news aggregator last week that also lets you share you stories and view Facebook images. The app has gone live in the US for iPhone. It has the Facebook News Feed, similar to the Facebook app, but the UI is completely different from what you see in the Facebook app. It shows the feed in a different layout, similar to the Flipkart. It also has sections to your favorite topics, option to watch videos and lots more features.
Feature of Paper – stories from Facebook
Browse stories from your Facebook News Feed in beautiful new layouts.
Customize your Paper with sections about your favorite themes and interests.
Unfold beautifully designed article covers for news and stories from trusted sources.
Tilt the screen to explore vivid high-resolution photos and see details up close.
Watch fullscreen videos that come to life and fill the screen.
Use simple, natural movements to thumb through Paper uninterrupted.
Craft your own stories and see exactly what your posts will look like before you share them.
Download Paper – stories from Facebook (Free) - iPhone (US Only)
Samsung Ativ S was Samsung's first Windows Phone 8 device and it barely saw the launch because of various problems. Many thought Samsung was out of the Windows Phone business as there were no devices, but things are about to change. Samsung is preparing a Full HD high end smartphone running on Windows Phone 8.1 for Verizon.
There were earlier leaks regarding this Samsung WP device that was headed to Verizon and today, popular Twitter leakster @evleaks has tweeted a photo of this Samsung SM-W750V which goes by the codename "Huron". Evleaks is usually on target when it comes to leaks.
Judging by the image, the design of Samsung SM-W750V is strikingly close to Samsung Galaxy S4 except that the home button is a little thicker because of the presence of Windows logo. The display is rumored to be a 5inch Full HD 1080p display. The current Windows Phone ecosystem is dominated by Nokia as it is the only company that produces exclusive Windows Phones and with the Samsung SM-W750V, Samsung hopes to get a pie of the Windows Phone market.
Amazon launched the first Paperwhite in India back in June 2013. The New Kindle Paperwhite that was launched in India last month is now on sale in India. The 2nd generation Paperwhite that was announced back in September 2013 has a the same 6-inch (1024 x 768 pixels) display at 212 PPI pixel density and a built-in light similar to the first generation Kindle Paperwhite, but this has a new display technology with higher contrast, the next generation built-in light, a faster processor and new touch technology.
It comes with the udual WiFi 802.11 b/g/n support, has 2 GB of internal memory (1.25 GB user memory) to store about 1000 Books and offers up to 8 weeks (wireless off) of battery life. It also has a 3G version that comes with built-in 3G and EDGE/GPRS support.
Features of New Kindle Paperwhite
New display technology with higher contrast
Next generation built-in light
New, 25% faster processor
New touch technology with 19% tighter touch grid makes Kindle Paperwhite respond even more accurately to the smallest touches.
Kindle Page Flip, Goodreads Integration, Kindle FreeTime , Vocabulary Builder , New Smart Lookup, In-line Footnotes and Cloud Collections
The New Kindle Paperwhite is priced at Rs. 10,999 for the WiFi variant and the ...
Pebble, the company responsible for the uber popular Smartwatch that goes by the same name, recently unveiled its new hardware, the Pebble Steel Smartwatch and along with it came the announcement of the first ever app store for Smartwatches. Yes, Pebble has its own app store now, consisting of a whole lot of Watchfaces and native apps that work standalone, like mini games or work with the phone over Bluetooth and can even access the internet now. One of the many changes that Pebble did with its ecosystem was opening a mature version of its SDK to many developers, making it easier to program for the Smartwatch. We think the app store is a natural progression of that announcement. The store resides inside Pebble's own smartwatch app in iOS as well as Android, but the latter is only available for developers and is in beta, with consumer availability stated as coming soon.
As a part of the Pebble App Store announcement, the company showcased several new high profile apps such as ESPN, Foursquare and Yelp at their CES 2014 event. They were showcased on a Pebble Steel and we had shot a video of it -
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr9bp-M5xrA
These apps are examples of ...
HARMAN India has launched two new JBL speakers, the JBL Flip 2 and the JBL Voyager. The JBL Flip 2 is a new wireless portable stereo speaker and the Voyager comes with a subwoofer docking system. Both these have Bluetooth connectivity and are rechargeable.
Features of JBL Flip 2
Bluetooth connectivity
Two drivers and a built-in bass port.
Built-in microphones to use it as a hands-free speaker phone
SoundClear echo and noise cancellation for clear conversations
Auxiliary-input (aux in) connector lets you plug into any audio device with a 3.5mm audio jack
Rechargeable battery-powered speaker
Price: 6990 (MRP)
Features of JBL Voyager
Bluetooth connectivity
Dual drivers and a subwoofer for thumping bass
Option to undock the portable Bluetooth speaker out of the main system
Built-in microphones to use it as a hands-free speaker phone
SoundClear echo and noise cancellation for clear conversations
Rechargeable battery-powered speaker
USB ports for charging your smartphones and tablets.
Price: Rs. 19,990
The new JBL Voyager and Flip 2 would be available in a couple of weeks for Valentine’s Day, across all HARMAN stores in India. HARMAN has also announced that the JBL FLIP 1 would be available in exotic pink and lavender colors, just in time for Valentine's Day.
Kobian has launched the Mercury mTAB Air, the company's latest tablet in the mTAB series. It has a 7.85-inch ( 1024 x 768 pixels) capacitive touch IPS screen, powered by a 1 GHz dual-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 2-megapixel pixel rear camera and a 0.3-megapixel front-facing camera. It has Dual SIM support, 3G data connectivity(WCDMA, GSM & EVDO) and voice calling through a SIM card slot packs 1GB RAM and a 3800 mAh battery.
Commenting on the new launch, Sushmita Das, Vice President - Business, India at Kobian Pvt Ltd said,
mTAB Air is designed to perform faster, multi-functional, 3G voice calling, sleek and light on pocket. We enter 2014, with the launch of mTAB Air which also adds a feather to our very own dual sim phablet category. 7.85" display of mTAB Air makes it an apt choice for movie fans. mTAB Air suits everyone and with all the great features, it takes the pride to be a strong contender in this price range.
Mercury mTAB Air Specifications
7.85-inch (1024 x 768 pixels) capacitive touch IPS screen
1 GHz dual-core MediaTek MT8312 processor
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) OS
Dual SIM
Voice Calling
2MP rear camera
0.3MP (VGA) front-facing camera
3.5mm audio jack, FM ...
Samsung introduced the Samsung Galaxy NotePRO 12.2, TabPRO 12.2, TabPRO 10.1 and TabPRO 8.4 tablets with WQXGA (2560 x 1600) displays and Android 4.4 (Kitkat) at the CES 2014 last month. These tablets are available for pre-order from Office Depot, Walmart, Best Buy, Amazon and more retailers in the US and would go on sale on February 13th, just in time for the Valentine's day.
Samsung Galaxy Note PRO 12.2-inch with S-Pen and Galaxy TabPRO specifications
12.2-inch (2560×1600 pixels) WQXGA display
Exynos 5 Octa (1.9GHz x 4 + 1.3GHz x 4) or 2.3 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
S-Pen Stylus (Only in Note PRO)
8MP rear camera with LED flash
2MP front-facing camera
7.9mm thick, 750g weight
3GB RAM, 32GB/64GB storage, microSD (Up to 64GB)
LTE / 3G , Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac MIMO (2.4 & 5 GHz), Wi-Fi Direct, AllShareCast, BT4.0, USB3.0, GPS ＋ GLONASS
9500mAh battery
Samsung Galaxy Tab PRO 10.1-inch specifications
10.1-inch (2560×1600 pixels) WQXGA display
Exynos 5 Octa (1.9GHz x 4 + 1.3GHz x 4) or 2.3 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
8MP rear camera with LED flash
2MP front-facing camera
7.3mm thick, 469g weight
2GB RAM / 16GB/32GB storage
LTE/3G, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac CH Bonding, BT v4.0, USB 2.0, GPS ＋ GLONASS
8220 mAh battery
Samsung Galaxy Tab PRO 8.4-inch specifications
8.4-inch (2560×1600 pixels) WQXGA display
2.3 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
8MP rear ...
Samsung will still be making Windows Phones, if the previously leaked press image of its first Windows Phone 8.1 device is to be believed. Codenamed "Huron", the Samsung made Windows Phone will be a sequel to the ATIV S that coincided with the launch of WP8, the big reboot to Microsoft's fast growing platform. But Samsung hasn't announced any device since, so at this moment, this leak comes more as a surprise than the usual expected ones. Curiously though, the render, leaked by evleaks, shows off a device that looks exactly like the ATIV or a Galaxy, but misses the camera button on the side, which used to be mandatory for Windows Phone. And of course, the screen is "off" so we are not able to get a glimpse of Windows Phone 8.1 either, which evleaks claims the phone is running on. But there are more details.
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evleaks also revealed its model number earlier, which is SM-750W. Doing a quick search on the GFXBench site reveals that the phone is a mid range 720p device that has the Adreno 305 for graphics, unlike the full HD device we initially thought it would be. Rumoured to sport a 5 inch screen, the ...
Google is working on its photography suite seriously and it was pretty evident after the Mountain View company acquired Snapseed photo editing app. In the latest move to strength its photography team, Google has pocketed Adobe's John Nack.
John Nack has been associated with Adobe and one of its primary offering - Adobe Photoshop. John Nack was the Senior Product Manager for Adobe Photoshop. He had been associated with Adobe for 14 years and was the man to lead the company's first public beta - CS3. Apart from that, he was also responsible for features inside Photoshop like Smart Objects.
In a blog post at Adobe's website, John Nack bid his former company a adieu and hopes for a great experience at Google. He also said that the two companies have been in good terms and are working to make the best for photographers to tell their tales.
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KeyPoint Technologies, popular for its Adaptxt Keyboard has launched Wink It, a new keyboard with emoticon and image prediction for Android smartphones. It predicts emoticons as users start typing the words and suggests multiple output options. This auto emoticon suggestion feature was first introduced in Android KitKat keyboard and later it was adopted in SwiftKey Beta 4.5 Beta.
Commenting on the launch, Sumit Goswami, CEO, KeyPoint Technologies said,
Image prediction is the future of instant messaging and will answer users’ requirements. We are confident that our new Wink It keyboard will allow users to express themselves better and make their communication more engaging and impressive. This new feature will certainly add-on to our industry firsts and will be a step forward in offering innovative solutions to one of the largest smartphone markets of the world.
Features of Wink It Beta
Predicts single/multiple emoticons based on text input
Suggests emoticons based on continuous gesture input (Glide)
Learns context from user while typing and offers relevant emoticon suggestions
Auto Correction and Next word prediction
Learn from social accounts, SMS and contacts
ATR to create shortcuts
Glide Beta: slide over letters to form words without releasing your finger and customize Glide trace color
Customize gesture shortcuts to launch applications, websites and to perform clipboard ...
Auto Expo 2014 app has been launched, just in time for the 12th Auto Expo. This Multi-Platform Mobile application is available for free on the Android Market, Blackberry App World, Apple App Store and Windows Phone Store. The Motor Show 2014 is scheduled from February 7th to 11th, 2014 at India Expo Mart, Greater Noida.
The Auto Expo is organized by Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). Popular manufacturers such as BMW, Ford, General Motors, Honda Cars, Hyundai Motor, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Renault, Tata Motors and more would showcase their new cars and bikes at the event.
Features of Auto Expo 2014 app
Get updated information about the Motor Show
Teach favorite area/stall in the venue through the site maps
Get the list of participants, exhibits on display, entertainment shows and much more.
Option to mark favorite exhibitor
Get latest News and Notifications on any development etc.
Find all the relevant information about Organisers, Parking, Ticket, Facilities, Shuttle Service
Download Auto Expo 2014 (Free) - Android | iPhone and iPad | BlackBerry | Windows Phone 8
Pacemaker for iPad has landed on Apple's app store and it is free. Pacemaker is a virtual DJ application that allows users to mix songs and create effects. The application is free to download and users can choose to buy effects, filters and extended functionality from the in-app store.
Pacemaker for iPad also comes with support for millions of songs from Spotify's extensive library. In addition to being able to use millions of Spotify tracks, Pacemaker can also use the iTunes songs that are stored on the device. It comes with a free Spotify freemium trail so that users can start using the application as soon as they download it.
One of the important things about Pacemaker is its design and ease of use. They have left out various real world references and brought out only a few core necessities to help one become their own DJ. Pacemaker for iPad is now live on the App Store and is free to download.
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Apple is usually the aggressor when it comes to suing companies for infringement of patents and technologies, but this time it is the other way round. Apple is the defendant in a case against them for intentionally and willfully infringing patents.
The case has been filed by Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation(WARF) on the behalf of University of Wisconsin. According to the case, Apple has violated its own patent no. 5,781,752, referring to a “table based data speculation circuit for parallel processing computer”. The description of the patent is as follows -
“a predictor circuit permits advanced execution of instructions depending for their data on previous instructions by predicting such dependencies based on previous mis-speculations detected at the final stages of processing. Synchronization of dependent instructions is provided by a table creating entries for each instance of potential dependency. Table entries are created and deleted dynamically to limit total memory requirements“.
WARF has put forth claims that Apple has used its technology in achieving greater efficiency and performance in their new Apple A7 chip. The Apple A7 chip is the first 64-bit processor for handheld devices and is currently used by Apple across the range of its devices - iPhone 5s, iPad Air and iPad Mini ...
Just as several reports had predicted, Satya Nadella is officially the new Microsoft CEO, succeeding Steve Ballmer as the tech giant's third Chief Executive Officer. Having led several Microsoft divisions including the wealthy Enterprise and Cloud business, Satya Nadella becomes the insider CEO, after several reports of an outsider being considered as the next CEO. Bill Gates also announced that he will leaving the board Chairman position, leaving way for John Thompson to take over that post, which is seen as a move to appease investors of radically lesser influence from the Gates-Ballmer era. While we scour for more publicly available information, here's an introductory video directly from Microsoft -
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8JwNZBJ_wI
Here are a few snippets of his first letter to all Microsoft employees -
I’ve been fortunate to work closely with both Bill and Steve in my different roles at Microsoft, and as I step in as CEO, I’ve asked Bill to devote additional time to the company, focused on technology and products.
I am 46. I’ve been married for 22 years and we have 3 kids. And like anyone else, a lot of what I do and how I think has been shaped by my family and my overall life experiences.
In our ...
Moodagent music player, one of the popular music players since 2010 is now available for select Nokia Asha devices. It has mood sliders that lets you create playlists from the songs in your library. You can move these sliders up or down depending your mood, which reflects in the playlists. The app is already available for Android, iOS, Windows Phone, BlackBerry and Symbian.
Features of Moodagent for Asha
Instantly create mood-based playlists by setting the mood-sliders or choosing a seed track
Choose different moods: anger, love, happiness, sadness and tempo.
Sync to add new songs to the Moodagent
Disable specific mood-sliders for greater mood control
Download Moodagent ($0.99 / Rs. 20) - Nokia Asha 501, 502 and 503
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After the A500, A500s and the A500L in the A Series, Xolo is all set to launch the A500 Club, the company's first music-oriented smartphone with dual front-facing speakers. The phone has been spotted on the official website and packs a a 4-inch (480×800 pixels) capacitive touch screen display based on One Glass Solution (OGS) technology, powered by a 1.3 GHz dual-core MediaTek MT 6572 processor with Mali 400 MP GPU and runs on Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean).
It has a 5.0-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 0.3-megapixel (VGA) front-facing camera. It has dual SIM support with dual standby similar to other Xolo smartphones.
Xolo A500 Club specifications
4-inch (480×800 pixels) capacitive touch screen OGS display
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
1.3 GHz dual-core MediaTek MT 6572 processor with Mali 400 GPU
Dual SIM
5MP rear Camera with LED flash, HD video recording
0.3MP (VGA) front-facing camera
9.3 mm thick
HD video playback
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
512MB RAM, 4GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB with MicroSD
3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP, GPS
1400 mAh battery
The Xolo A500 Clubcomes in White color and is priced at Rs. 7,099. It is expected launch later this month.
Foursquare, the popular location-based social network, has just received a 15 million dollar investment from Microsoft. This equity investment from the Redmond company comes after a successful $35mn round of VC funding for the New York based Startup in December last year, reports the Wall Street Journal. Along with this fresh investment, Microsoft has also entered into a multi-year deal with Foursquare for licensing its vast location-based data. This will apparently be put to use in its Search Engine Bing, and naturally in Windows Phone too, as an extension. Foursquare has a massive point of interest database that's heavily crowd sourced with tips, check ins, comments and so forth, hence we think this deal is a biggie for Microsoft.
Foursquare's CEO Dennis Crowley wouldn't reveal how much Microsoft is paying for this contract, but he does note that Microsoft is now the biggest source of revenue for the company. The app has 45 million users and increasing, with data of about 60 million restaurants and countless POI places. With this treasure trove of data, the Bing machine learning algorithms get to crunch more so that contextual search can benefit from this. In Microsoft's long pending announcement of its voice assistant, this ...
