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Sony launched the Xperia Z1 Compact, as the "mini" variant of its flagship device, the Xperia Z1 sometime back. It was the Z1f(launched in Japan) for the world and was almost immediately heralded as the best compact Android device yet. Samsung and other companies like HTC have been playing the "mini" game for a generation or two, in which they would release a device that is identical to the flagship, but saddled by poorer specifications and obvious cost cutting, but Sony has done the inevitable, a smaller flagship, with deservedly flagship level specifications and a worthy competitor to the Apple iPhone, which still remains the only small-ish flagship product in the world. In a world of 6 inch phablets, how does the little one fare? Before we let you know that in our review, here is the customary unboxing video -
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kL7flC_kTr8
While the box is nothing special, the box packs a USB OTG cable, which is something we don't usually see on other boxes. Here are all the contents laid out, in individual pics -
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Box contents
Sony Xperia Z1 Compact in Lime
Screen guard
Micro USB cable
USB OTG cable
White in ear headset
USB charging plug
Information booklets and manuals
Immediately after taking the phone out ...
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The Geeksphone Revolution was introduced as one of the first ever devices to come with two operating systems out of the box, Android and Firefox Boot2Gecko. The Spanish handset maker, known for making other Firefox phones, will be launching it on the 20th of February for a price of 289 Euros(around 24,500 INR). Powered by the Intel Z2560 processor with PowerSGX544 for graphics, the Geeksphone revolution will be able to switch between two operating systems with ease. Sporting a 4.7 inch 960x540 screen and a 8MP camera, the phone is aimed at the mid-range segment, with the choice of OS being the obvious advantage here. Here are its complete specifications -
Geeksphone Revolution specifications
4.7-inch (960 x 540 pixels) capacitive touch screen IPS display
1.6 GHz dual-core Intel Atom Z2560 processor with PowerVR SGX544 GPU
Dual OS – Android and Boot2Geck
8MP camera with LED flash, 1080p video recording
2MP front-facing camera
3.5mm Audio Jack
1GB RAM, 4GB internal storage, expandable memory up to 32GB via micro SD slot
G‐Sensor, E‐Compass , Light/Proximity Sensor
3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0, GPS
2000 mAh battery
As you can note from above, this is much like any mid range Android phone, and we hope to get to see it at the Mobile World ...
Samsung launched the Galaxy Mega 5.8 in India last year. The Samsung Galaxy Mega Plus (GT-I9152P) has appeared on the official Samsung China website. It has a 5.8-inch qHD (960 x 540 pixels) capacitive touch screen display, similar to the Mega 5.8, but this one is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor instead of a 1.4 GHz dual-core processor. It runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), has a 8MP auto-focus rear camera with LED Flash and a 1.9 MP front-facing camera and packs a 2600 mAh battery.
It comes with dual SIM support with dual Standby and dual SIM Always On feature. As usual you have Group Play, Samsung Link, S Translator, Story Album, Multi Window and ChatON Messaging service.
Samsung Galaxy Mega Plus specifications
5.8-inch qHD (960 x 540 pixels) TFT capacitive touch screen display
1.2 GHz quad-core processor
Android 4.2 Jelly Bean OS
8MP auto-focus rear camera with LED Flash
1.9 MP front-facing camera
Dual SIM (GSM + WCDMA) with dual standby
8.99 mm thick and weighs 183.5 grams
expandable memory up to 64GB with micro SD
3G HSPA＋21Mbps, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n , Bluetooth, GPS＋GLONASS
2600 mAh battery
The Samsung Galaxy Mega Plus comes in Blue and White colors. No word on pricing or whether it would launch outside China.
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Micromax Bolt A068, a new Micromax smartphone is now available from Snapdeal. It has a 5-inch display (WVGA?), powered by a 1 GHz dual-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 0.3-megapixel front-facing camera. It comes with dual SIM support with dual standby, similar to other Micromax Bolt series phones.
Details about RAM and internal memory are not available yet. Most of the specifications are almost similar to last year's Micromax Canvas Fun A76, but this has a completely different design.
Micromax Bolt A068 Specifications
5-inch capacitive touch screen display
1.2 GHz dual-core processor
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) OS
Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) with Dual Standby
5MP rear camera with LED flash
0.3MP front-facing camera
32GB expandable memory with MicroSD
3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth,GPS
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
2000 mAh battery
The Micromax Bolt A068 comes in White and Blue colors and is priced at Rs. 7,108.
Logitech India has launched Logitech PowerShell Controller and Battery for a complete and immersive gaming experience on the iPhone 5s, iPhone 5 and fifth-generation iPod touch running iOS 7. This lets you easily insert your iPhone or iPod touch into the controller easily and also offers full access to power on/off, volume, camera, speakers, headphone jack and charging port. The analog off-screen controls, D-pad, shoulder triggers and face buttons lets you control the gameplay easily.
The built-in 1500 mAh lets you extend the battery life. The external battery indicator shows you when the controller's power is low, so that you can use the included micro-USB cable to top up both your device and PowerShell with the micro USB input. It has textured, soft rubber surface for hours of comfortable gaming. It weighs just 120 grams and a slim profile to fit in your pocket.
Commenting on the launch, Subrotah Biswas, Director, Logitech India and South West Asia, said,
We have designed the first kind controller for iPhone 5/5s devices for a true console-gaming experience. We understand that gaming is an extremely high-speed performance activity which requires accuracy, control and precision and with mobile platform in demand, it’s time to revolutionize the whole mobile gaming ...
Sony launched the Xperia Z1 Compact, as the "mini" variant of its flagship device, the Xperia Z1 sometime back. It was the Z1f(launched in Japan) for the world and was almost immediately heralded as the best compact Android device yet. Samsung and other companies like HTC have been playing the "mini" game for a generation or two, in which they would release a device that is identical to the flagship, but saddled by poorer specifications and obvious cost cutting, but Sony has done the inevitable, a smaller flagship, with deservedly flagship level specifications and a worthy competitor to the Apple iPhone, which still remains the only small-ish flagship product in the world. In a world of 6 inch phablets, how does the little one fare? Before we let you know that in our review, here is the customary unboxing video -
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kL7flC_kTr8
While the box is nothing special, the box packs a USB OTG cable, which is something we don't usually see on other boxes. Here are all the contents laid out, in individual pics -
[gallery ids="95760,95756,95755,95753,95754,95758" link="file"]
Box contents
Sony Xperia Z1 Compact in Lime
Screen guard
Micro USB cable
USB OTG cable
White in ear headset
USB charging plug
Information booklets and manuals
Immediately after taking the phone out ...
SanDisk Corporation has launched SanDisk Ultra Dual USB Drive, the company's first USB flash drive with dual (micro-USB and a USB 2.0) connectors. This is designed for Android smartphones and tablets so that you can easily transfer files from you PC or Laptop to mobile devices with USB on-the-go (OTG) support.
Features of SanDisk Ultra Dual USB Drive
Transfer files from an Android smartphone or tablet to your PC or Mac
Micro-USB connector on one side and USB 2.0 connector on the other
Data storage capacity from 16, up to 64GB
SanDisk Memory Zone app lets you manage, organize, and back up files
USB drive is automatically detected when used with compatible devices
Commenting on the launch, Rajesh Gupta, Country Manager India, SanDisk Corporation, said,
The SanDisk Ultra Dual USB Drive provides a simple, convenient way to offload and backup files from smartphones and tablets – with the peace of mind that comes with the trusted SanDisk brand. This new drive integrates with SanDisk’s Memory Zone app to make freeing up space on mobile devices simpler than ever, improving the user experience.
The SanDisk Ultra Dual USB Drive comes in 16GB to 64GB capacities and comes at a suggested retail price (SRP) of Rs. 1,199 to Rs. 3,800.
SanDisk has also launched ...
Micromax launched the Canvas Turbo Mini A200, a variant of the Canvas Turbo A250 last month. We brought you the Canvas Turbo Mini unboxing last week and the Benchmarks earlier this week. Here we have the camera samples from the phone. The Canvas Turbo mini has a 4.7-inch HD display, powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean). It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash compared to 13-megapixel camera on the Canvas Turbo. You have the Camerazzi Camera UI similar to the Canvas Turbo that has GIF Cinemagraph, Object Eraser and more.
It has a 5-megapixel front-facing camera, similar to the Canvas Turbo, but it can record videos only at VGA resolution, unlike the Canvas Turbo that has HD video recording. Check out the camera samples below.
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The Canvas Turbo Mini can record videos at 1080p full HD resolution, but it lacks a secondary microphone. Check out the 1080p HD video sample below.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhvqPvf5Lro
We will bring you the complete review of the phone later this week, where we will tell you about the camera performance in details.
The HTC M8 is possibly the worst kept secret in the mobile industry right now, just like its predecessor, the HTC One. The Taiwanese company has been planning its next flagship for a while now, and our bets are on a MWC reveal later this month. After leaking out in the flesh, with dual cameras on the back and even on screen buttons on the front, the latest leak portrays the HTC M8 with a full view of the front. As expected, we are seeing the leaked on screen buttons, and also the very familiar design from the HTC One, which is a good thing.
From the image, it looks like the screen is larger, in the realm of 5 inches, but the top, bottom as well as the side bezels look almost the same as the HTC One. To accommodate the larger screen, the body is a bit narrower, with the same micro-drilled laser holes for the stereo speakers at the top and the bottom. As a consequence, we are seeing slightly more rounded corners, which resemble the iPhone. The HTC One had really great speaker output and design, so it is good to see those retained for the HTC ...
Micromax has launched Funbook P280, the company's latest entry-level tablet. It has a 7-inch (480 x 800 pixels) capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1 GHz single-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 0.3-megapixel front-facing camera and packs a 2400 mAh battery. It has M!Live, Spuul, Opera Mini, Kingsoft Office Suite and more pre-loaded apps.
Commenting on the launch, Vikas Jain - Co - Founder, Micromax said,
Owing to the increased consumption of entertainment on mobile devices, we have tried to provide users with their one stop entertainment device with the Funbook P280. At Micromax, we have always aimed to empower a large consumer base in the country by offering them innovative devices reinforcing our commitment to democratize and massify technology”. He further added, “We are confident that the Funbook P280 would further strengthen our leadership pursuit in the tablet PC market.
Micromax Funbook P280 specifications
7-inch (800 x 480 pixels) capacitive touch screen display
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) OS
1 GHz single-core All winner A13 processor
0.3MP VGA front facing camera
512MB RAM, 4GB internal memory, expandable up to 32GB
HD video playback (MPEG2/4, AVI, WMV, MOV)
3G (via USB Dongle), WiFi, USB 2.0
2400 mAh battery with up to 250 hours standby
The Micromax ...
Gameloft is back with their limited period discounted sale. This time its for Android users. Last year's Gameloft holiday sale saw 12 games at discounted rates, now 7 games are available for $0.99/ Rs. 55. Some of these games include, Modern Combat 4 and Gangstar Vegas, which were not available in the holiday sale. If you have not tried these games, this is the time to buy them, since this offer is available only for a limited time.
List of Android games from Gameloft at $0.99 / Rs. 55
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Gangstar Vegas
Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour
Order & Chaos Online
The Adventures of Tintin
The Amazing Spider-Man
The Dark Knight Rises
Gameloft is calling it Forever Alone sale, so this might end by the Valentines day weekend later this week.
Sony unveiled the Xperia Z1 Compact, the company’s latest smartphone in the Xperia Z series at the CES 2014 last month. We brought you the unboxing of the device earlier today, here we have the benchmarks of the smartphone. The device is powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 800 (MSM8974) 28nm HPm Krait 400 CPU clocked at 2.15 GHz with Adreno 330 GPU, similar to the Xperia Z1. This has a 4.3-inch 720p screen and runs on Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean). Let’s check out the performance in a range of synthetic benchmark tests.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqlTE6uS0oQ
Quadrant Benchmark
The Xperia Z1 compact is just behind the Note 3 with 21707 points, in the Quadrant Benchmark.
AnTuTu Benchmark 4
In the AnTuTu Benchmark 4, the Z1 compact scored over 35 thousand points and grabs the 3rd spot.
Vellamo 2.0 HTML5
The Xperia Z1 Compact tops the Vellamo 2 HTML5 browser benchmarks.
Vellamo 2.0 Metal
The Z1 compact managed to score 1167 points inthe Vellamo 2 Metal CPU subsystem performance test.
Linpack Single Thread
In the Linpack single thread benchmark, the Z1 compact managed to clock around 408.9 MFLOPS.
Linpack Multi-Thread
In the Linpack multi-thread benchmark, the Z1 compact managed to clock around 664 MFLOPS.
NenaMark 2
It clocked 60 FPS in the Nenamark 2 GPU benchmark.
GFXBench 2.7 T-Rex (On screen)
In the GFXBench 2.7 T-Rex ...
We had just unboxed the new Xperia Z1 Compact, Sony's latest "mini" flagship device that is as powerful as its big brother, the Xperia Z1. The Japanese had finally delivered what everyone wanted, a small screened device in today's standards, but with no compromise on power or features. With Snapdragon 800, 20.7 MP Sony camera with G Lens and Bionz sensor, a waterproof body in a design similar to the Z1, it checks all the marks for the best possible Android device with a smaller screen, unlike the ill performing "mini"s from Samsung or HTC. But that aside, the Z1 compact also looks really good, with a colourful lime coloured outer shell in the variant we got, so to showcase the device before our review, here is a photo gallery and walkthrough of the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact.
To get a sense of the size of the device, the Z1 compact is really.... compact. It fits well in the hands and doesn't slide off like the Z1.
The display is a 4.3 inch 720p unit with Sony's Triluminous technology for better clarity and XReality for enhanced picture and movie quality. While the display has great viewing angles, colour reproduction and crispness, the ...
Micromax launched the Canvas Turbo Mini A200 last month. We brought you the Canvas Turbo Mini unboxing, Benchmarks and Camera Samples recently. Here we have the photo gallery of the device. The Canvas Turbo mini has a 4.7-inch HD 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 5-megapixel front-facing camera.
Micromax Canvas Turbo Mini A200 specifications
4.69-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD capacitive touch screen display
1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) with dual standby
8MP rear camera with LED Flash
5MP front-facing camera
7.9mm thick
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
1GB RAM, 4GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB with microSD
3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, GPS
1800 mAh battery
The phone is very light at just 110 grams, mainly due to the aluminium frame. It has aluminium cover in the center and plastic cover on the top and bottom part of the back.
You can also remove the top part of the back which has (primary) mini SIM and micro SD card slots.
On the left side you have a secondary micro SIM slot, which can be removed using the bundle SIM card removal tool. We will bring you the complete review of the smartphone ...
Nokia has started teasing some of its products as the Mobile World Congress event is heading closer and closer. Among many of the teasers on various social networks, the company has posted an image of various phones stacked together, and tagged it as "2014's hottest fashion... #NokiaFG coming soon ;)" which makes no sense for us, but the picture may has some clues.
If you look closer at the second phone in the picture from the top, with a blue wallpaper, one can notice a clamp like plastic thing hanging on to its sides. This might indicate that Nokia is planning to introduce some accessory that is fashionable, or might be a series of phones too! We can see a number of different phones in the picture, although not all look the same, some have differently placed front facing cameras and ear pieces, so they could be anything. Here's the exact tweet they posted -
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So what could it be? And why do we see monks in all the pictures on the phones? It's really really hard to decrypt, but our bet is on a fashionable accessory that will be a grip of some sort, indicated by the G on NokiaFG. Is ...
Microsoft is in discussions to add support for Android apps in Windows and Windows Phone, according to a report from TheVerge. Sources have told TheVerge that Microsoft is serious about bringing Android apps to both its platforms, but the discussions are still ongoing and nothing is concrete yet. The ongoing talks currently point to adding Android apps in the Windows Phone and Windows Stores, according to the report, which will inadvertently boost the app numbers, something that Microsoft really needs. Windows Phone and Windows have been second thoughts for any new developer looking at developing an app, and at most of the times, there are not enough resources to dedicate for a third platform, so will Android apps support on Windows and Windows Phone make sense?
In short yes, it will be a win for consumers as well as Android developers, who would get to publish the same app on different stores. The development costs get lower, visibility increases and naturally, Windows devices get more desirable with more apps. But at the same time, this will have huge ramifications for the Windows Phone and Windows developer community, many of which are devoted users of the platforms. Sure, there aren't many when ...
LG has finally unveiled the most expected G Pro 2 smartphone ahead of MWC 2014, as it promised last week. It has a 5.9-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD IPS display with 3.3mm slim bezel and 77.2% screen-to-body ratio, powered by a 2.26 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It has a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, OIS+, 4K Ultra HD video recording, Slow motion video recording at 120 FPS and has a range of camera features such as Magic Focus, Natural Flash, Flash for Selfie, Burst Shot and more.
It has a 2.1-megapixel front-facing camera. It has high-power 1W Hi-Fi sound that is 30% louder than G Pro. You have Knock ON tap to wake up option. Now you can customize the number of taps from two to eight to unlock the phone with Knock Code. The Content Lock option lets you lock files, photos, videos and memos with a unique password.
It has rear mounted power button and volume keys, similar to LG G2 and the G Flex. You also have mini view to shrinking the display to a size ranging from 3.4 inches to 4.7 inches for a comfortable one-handed usage. The dual browser lets you run two separate browser windows on the screen.
LG G Pro ...
The long rumored Nokia Lumia Icon has finally been announced and it packs quite a punch. The device that is exclusive to Verizon, combines the specifications of the Lumia 1520 with the size of the Nokia Lumia 928. The phone sports a 5 inch OLED display with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels. Packed into the five inch frame this gives it a pixel density of 441ppi. The dimensions of the phone are fairly svelte at 5.39” x 2.79” x 0.39” inches while the weight comes in at 166 grams. The Lumia Icon is wrapped in a metallic shell with ceramic keys which should help it look and feel decidedly less plasticky compared to the Lumia 928.
Specifications
Dimensions: 5.39” x 2.79” x 0.39”
Weight: 166grams
5" OLED display, 1920 x 1080 resolution, 441ppi
2.2Ghz Snapdragon 800 processor
20MP PureView camera with 4 microphones
2GB RAM, 32GB storage
2420 mAh battery
Under the hood you'll spot a 2.2Ghz Quad Core Snapdragon 800 processor paired with 2GB of RAM. The camera is the same 20MP PureView unit from the Lumia 1520 that continues to impress. You get optical image stabilization and all the oversampling benefits as well as four microphones to capture omnidirectional audio in stereo. While there's no micro SD card slot, ...
The iPhone 6 has been rumoured to have a big screen, through multiple reports, but we may be seeing the confirmation of it right now, if the allegedly leaked photos of the Apple iPhone 6 are true. Now, we are always advised to take the Apple leaks with a pinch of salt, as excitement around the iPhones usually drive people to actually make real life concepts, but from what we have seen with leaks after the iPhone 4S, most of them have somewhat turned true and this leak might turn out the same way(Update: High chances it might be fake). The picture you see above portrays the iPhone 6 with a design similar to the iPad mini and the iPad Air, zero bezels on the sides and of course, looks to sport a bigger screen. Earlier rumours had pointed at two models, one with a 4.7 inch screen and the other with a 5.7 inch one, are we seeing the smaller variant here?
What lends credibility to this leak is that the volume rocker and the lock switch positions and the placement are very similar to the iPad mini leaks, which turned out to be true. You can see the very ...
HTC Desire 8, the company's upcoming mid-range smartphone has leaked. This smartphone destined for China has a 5.5-inch screen (resolution is not available yet), has dual SIM support and packs a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash. Even though it has a 13MP rear camera, it doesn't have Ultrapixel technology like the HTC One series. It also has dual front-facing speakers and is likely to come with on-screen touch buttons, eliminating the capactive touch buttons.
It has a 5-megapixel front-facing camera with beautification mode. It would be available in white, red, yellow, orange and cyan colors. Other specifications are not available yet. According to the screenshot, which shows March 18th, it might be unveiled on that day at an event in China. HTC might also unveil the phone at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona later this month.
HTC announced that it would launch more mid-range smartphones this year to make more profit. We might see new mid-range Desire smartphones at the MWC later this month.
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LG has posted some hits on their Facebook page that reveals that the LG G2 Mini would be unveiled at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. It says Experience the MINI. Mobile World Congress. 2014-02-24. The image shows the LG G2 along with a back of a small-sized phone with rear hardware buttons, which would probable be the LG G2 mini.
According to the earlier rumors, the LG G2 Mini would feature 4.3 or 4.5-inch qHD (960 x 540 pixels) display, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 (MSM8226) processor with Adreno 305 GPU and run on Android 4.4 (Kit Kat). It is expected to pack 2GB of RAM.
The LG G Pro 2 that was unveiled earlier today would also be showcased at the MWC 2014 later this month. The Samsung Galaxy S5, the next S Series flagship would also be unveiled at an event on the same day. This MWC is really going to be interesting. We will be there at the MWC 2014 to bring you the hands-on impressions of all the devices that launches there.
