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LG G2 mini that was announced earlier this year is yet to roll out globally, now UA profiles of the LG G3 mini (D725) has surfaced on the official website. Since the LG G3 for AT&T is mentioned as B3 in the leaked internal documents, the B3 mini with the model number D725 would be G3 mini, according to mylgphones.
According to the UA Profile, the G3 mini is expected to feature a 1280 x 720 resolution display, but the display size is not available yet. It would come with a 8-megapixel (3264×2248) and run on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat). Other details are not available yet, but we could expect rear buttons for power and volume, similar to other latest LG G series phones.
The LG G3 is expected to come in four variants, LG-D850, LG-LS990, LG-D851, and LG-VS985 for the U.S. carriers. According to the leaked User Agent profile, the LG G3 would come with a 5.5-inch (1440×2560 pixels) Quad HD display at 538 ppi, quad-core Snapdragon 800 or 801 processor, Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), 13MP rear camera with 1080p video recording, 2.1 MP front-facing camera, LTE, 3GB DDR3 RAM, 32GB of internal memory and expandable memory up to 64GB with micro SD.
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Google is reportedly working on a low budget Nexus smartphone and has teamed up with Taiwanese chip maker MediaTek for the same, according to a Chinese website MTKSJ. The entry-level Nexus is rumoured to be priced as low as $100 (about Rs 6,000) and hence will fall in the category of lower mid-range phones.
It claims that the "overall specifications should not be too high" and the phone will not be a substitute for Nexus 6. It is also unknown who will partner with Google to build the low-cost Nexus device. Previously Google had teamed up with HTC for Nexus One, Samsung for the Nexus S and LG for Nexus 4 and Nexus 5.
Google's Nexus line is known for its low-priced devices with high-end specifications and a budget device will only help Google capture the share in emerging markets. Currently very few details about the phone are available however, it looks like the budget Nexus will compete with many entry-level phones available in the market.
Google is also expected to announce Nexus 8 tablet and Android 4.5 in July, after the Google I/O scheduled for June 25th and 26th.
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Sony Mobile has launched the Xperia M2 Dual, the successor of last year Xperia M. It was announced at the MWC 2014 and packs a 4.8-inch (960 x 540 pixels) capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 and runs on Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean). It has a a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 0.3-megapixel (VGA) front-facing camera. It also comes with dual SIM support and has NFC.
Sony Xperia M2 Dual specifications
4.8-inch (960 x 540 pixels) capacitive touch screen display
1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (MSM8226 ) processor with Adreno 305 GPU
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Dual SIM
8MP rear camera with LED flash, Exmor RS sensor, 1080p video recording
0.3MP (VGA) front-facing camera
8.64mm thick and weighs 148 grams
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio with RDS
1GB RAM, 8GB internal memory, Upto 32GB expandable memory up to 32GB via microSD card
3G HSPA+, WiFi 820.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, NFC
2300mAh Battery
The Sony Xperia M2 Dual come in Black, White and Purple colors and is priced at Rs. 21,990 (MRP). It would go on sale across India starting April 25th. Check out the Xperia M2 hands-on and the photo gallery from the MWC.
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Reliance Jio Infocomm, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has entered into a pan-India tower infrastructure sharing agreement ATC India, an independent tower company, to use the latter’s telecom infrastructure with a footprint of over 11,000 telecom towers for their 4G roll out.
It tied-up with Viom Networks recently to share 42,000 telecom towers and already tied up with RCOM and Bharti Infratel. Reliance Jio received unified License for all its 22 service areas across India recently. It plans to roll out 4G broadband and voice services later this year.
Sanjay Mashruwala, Managing Director, Reliance Jio, said,
We, at Reliance Jio, want to provide innovative and empowering products, services and content to every Indian. To this end, we are committed to creating a cutting-edge network for high speed 4G. Our relationship with ATC will accelerate the rollout of these services across India.
ATC Chief Operating Officer, B Ramanand, said
There is considerable pent up demand for data and 4G has tremendous growth potential. We, at ATC India, are delighted to offer our countrywide network infrastructure to help Reliance Jio in its aggressive nationwide rollout. This master contract recognises ATC’s high level of customer service and operational efficiency. We believe this will strengthen our foothold as the leading independent tower company in India.
LinkedIn has announced that is has surpassed 300 million registered users from 200 countries across the globe. Out of these 300 million members, 67% actually comes from outside the United States. The professional social network touted that it has added more than 23 million members since December 31, 2013.
We know mobile is critical. Later this year, we are going to hit our mobile moment, where mobile accounts for more than 50 percent of all global traffic. Already, our members in dozens of locations including Costa Rica, Malaysia, Singapore, Sweden, United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, use LinkedIn more on their mobile devices than on their desktop computers
posted LinkedIn Senior Vice President Deep Nishar, in an official blog post.
However, it must be noted that these 300 million are registered users and not monthly active users. LinkedIn also revealed that on an average, 15 million profiles, 1.45 million jobs and 44,000 job applications are viewed every day via mobile. Like other popular social networks, LinkedIn is also focusing on mobile and is embracing a multi-app strategy.
It makes core mobile apps for professionals, special apps for recruiters, and specialized apps like its new SlideShare app for Android. The company has also partnered ...
The Motorola Moto G was introduced last year was targeted at developing countries. According to Xataka, Motorola is working on a LTE variant of the Moto G and a Moto G Ferrari Edition. Last week there were reports about Motorola Moto E, a budget variant of the Moto G launching in May.
The Moto G LTE would have similar specifications as the 3G variant and is expected to come only in 16GB variant. Since the MSM8226 chip lacks LTE support, it could use MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 chip that has LTE radios. It would come with a free flip shell in the box and is expected to be priced at 3439 Mexican Pesos (Rs. 15900 approx.) when it arrives in June.
The Moto G Ferrari Edition would come in Red color and have a Ferrari branding on the front and a logo on the back, similar to the Motorola i867 Ferrari smartphone that was unveiled back in 2012. It is also expected to come with LTE support. Other details are not available yet. The Moto G Ferrari Edition is expected to launch in the second half of the year.
The Moto G Google Play Edition was launched in the U.S. last year and the Motorola Moto G Forte with a bundled ...
BlackBerry had announced its latest BB10 smartphone called BlackBerry Q20 in February this year. The name of this device was soon changed to BlackBerry Classic and is now expected to be launched in November.
Made with premium materials boasting a QWERTY keyboard, the BlackBerry Classic will have the premium trackpad, an identity synonyms with BlackBerry. It will also come with a 3.5-inch touch screen display and come equipped with all BB10 features.
BlackBerry CEO John Chen revealed in a latest interview with USA Today, that the BlackBerry Classic is enhanced version of one of the company’s most popular handsets, the BlackBerry Bold.
It will include a keyboard and a good touch-screen, very fast Internet, Web-browsing capability and multimedia capability. But also it will be very productive and very secure. So, all the familiar things that people love, with some new technology updated. That will come out in November along with the server that helps companies manage devices.
The struggling smartphone maker has been facing a tough competition from the like of Samsung, Apple and others. BlackBerry slashed price of Z10 and Z30 in India to celebrate its 10th Anniversary of foray in Indian market.
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HTC launched Desire 816, Desire 210 and the flagship One (M8) in India today. Advent of smartphones have already affected the sales of digital cameras. Now, the company is planning to bring DSLR like optical zoom to smartphones by 2015.
Company's camera expert Symon Whitehorn revealed in an interview with Vodafone UK
Optical zooming in a smartphone is not too far off at all for HTC. I can’t give too much away, but within 12-18 months we’ll see huge advances in phone optics.
Optical zoom is one of the key separating features between camera phones and standalone cameras. Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom and the upcoming Samsung Galaxy K are few handsets that boast of optical zoom lenses. Giving insights about the latest selfie phenomenon, Whitehorn said that HTC is also planning to do some significant investment in the selfie section. Symon points out that in some markets 90% of the pictures taken are selfies and “HTC wants to own the selfie market”.
However, Whitehorn notes that the DSLR camera market will not be replaced by cameras in smartphones in the short-term. He hopes that camera companies and smartphone makers should start working in partnerships for a better outcome. The HTC One M8 has two ...
LG G2 mini that was announced earlier this year is yet to roll out globally, now UA profiles of the LG G3 mini (D725) has surfaced on the official website. Since the LG G3 for AT&T is mentioned as B3 in the leaked internal documents, the B3 mini with the model number D725 would be G3 mini, according to mylgphones.
According to the UA Profile, the G3 mini is expected to feature a 1280 x 720 resolution display, but the display size is not available yet. It would come with a 8-megapixel (3264×2248) and run on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat). Other details are not available yet, but we could expect rear buttons for power and volume, similar to other latest LG G series phones.
The LG G3 is expected to come in four variants, LG-D850, LG-LS990, LG-D851, and LG-VS985 for the U.S. carriers. According to the leaked User Agent profile, the LG G3 would come with a 5.5-inch (1440×2560 pixels) Quad HD display at 538 ppi, quad-core Snapdragon 800 or 801 processor, Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), 13MP rear camera with 1080p video recording, 2.1 MP front-facing camera, LTE, 3GB DDR3 RAM, 32GB of internal memory and expandable memory up to 64GB with micro SD.
The LG G3 is rumored to be unveiled in June, ...
HTC launched the brand new Desire 210 at an event in Delhi today. A global launch for the ailing smartphone manufacturer, the Desire 210 represents a new direction and renewed focus at HTC as it doubles down on the things that matter and aims at reclaiming it's market share. We got to spend some time with the budget device to form our impressions of what is poised to be a hot seller in the entry level segment. Read on for our first impressions.
The Desire 210's design language harks back to an older HTC but still manages to stand out from the competition. The design isn't the most premium given the price point but it looks good enough and the quality of materials makes up for it. The front of the phone is dominated by a 4 inch WVGA display. The screen is of the LCD variety and we felt that the phone could do with a brighter panel. The color rendition is fairly accurate though viewing angles aren't impressive at all. Additionally, the contrast ratio could be better. Sunlight visibility was just about average too as we had to crank up the brightness levels to the highest possible to ...
The long drawn affair of Nokia's sale to Microsoft will finally come to a close on 25th April. Having received the go ahead from all regulatory bodies, the company today announced that the transaction will finally be completed on 25th April when Nokia Oy will be rebranded as Microsoft Mobile Oyj. The acquisition is meant to help Microsoft have a stronger foothold in the mobile space and to help push adoption of Windows Phone running devices. As is evident, it is also a push towards using Microsoft services which was also seen on the Android based Nokia X. The original terms and conditions of the sale have been adjusted in the months that followed the announcement. Microsoft is paying 5.4 Billion Euros in cash to Nokia with the split being 3.79 Billion for devices and services while 1.65 Billion make up for their patents. 32,000 Nokia employees will be transitioned to Microsoft including 4,700 in Finland and 18,300 employed in manufacturing positions worldwide. In addition to this, 21 employees based in China will also be working with Microsoft. Microsoft will no longer be acquiring Nokia's Korean manufacturing facility but will manage the nokia.com domain and social media sites for up ...
Aircel has joined hands with DigiVive to enable users stream IPL 2014 on their mobile. In order to access the service, customers will have to activate it through USSD strings which will include Live TV and Data benefits. Available on Android and iOS devices, the Aircel nexGTv app can be also used by feature phone users as it supports WAP.
With this association with DigiVive, we are able to give our customers an experience to watch the Pepsi IPL on their mobile phones which will cost them as low as Rs. 29 for a day and provides 200MB of data benefits along with one day of free Aircel nexGTv subscription.
said Aircel Chief Marketing Officer Anupam Vasudev in an official statement.
Aircel has launched three data packs for this initiative. For Rs 29, customers will get 200 MB data valid for one day, for Rs 69, they will get 500 MB data with seven days validity and finally for Rs 129, they will get 800 MB data valid for 30 days. The service which can be availed by 2G and 3G customers also lets them activate it without data benefits for Rs 5 (one day), Rs 25 (seven days) and Rs 99 (30 ...
Earlier this year there were reports about Asus making the next Nexus tablet, but a recent report from DigiTimes claims that HTC would be making the next Nexus tablet that would launch sometime in Q3 2014. Earlier reports revealed that the tablet would be powered by an Intel Atom chip, but the latest report doesn't confirm anything.
It reveals that the next Nexus tablet would have an 8-inch screen that coincides with earlier reports that said "Google will not make any 7-inch tablets and focus only on 8-inch tablets". Both the Nexus 7 tablets were made by Asus. HTC made the first Nexus phone and launched the HTC Flyer, the company's first Android tablet back in 2011. It had a solid build quality, hope the next Nexus tablet would also have solid build if these rumors are true.
According to the report Google will not be overly aggressive in pushing its third-generation of the Nexus tablet since the Nexus tablets have already served its purpose in pushing Android's penetration in the tablet market.
Google I/O 2014 is scheduled for June 25th and 26th, 2014, but Google is not expected to unveil any hardware and concentrate more on software. We can definitely expect some ...
Google has been pumping up its Glass offerings lately by adding 4.4 Android update along with several features. Today, the company has announced that it will soon bring SMS support for iPhone users which will enable them to receive text message on the Glass.This service has been available for Android users for quite some time now.
However, Glass explorers cannot send text message from Glass due to some limitations with iOS. Users will receive notifications once they have selected the “Show Notifications” option for their Glass from Bluetooth settings.
Along with the SMS support, Google is also bringing native calendar app to Google Glass via its Glassware store. Once you turn on Calendar Glassware, it will show your agenda to the left of the home screen. Tapping a calendar card from your timeline will let you change the title, time, location, and RSVP, as well as delete the event or dismiss it from your timeline.
Google said that both the features will come to Google Glass users in the next few days. Earlier this month, the company launched invite only purchase for the US users and then introduced try and buy program for prospective Glass buyers.
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Micromax has launched the Canvas Doodle 3, the latest smartphone in the Canvas Doodle series. It has a 6-inch FWVA display, powered by a 1.3 GHz dual-core processor and run on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) as rumored. It would come with a 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a VGA front-facing camera. It also has dual SIM support and comes pre-loaded with Kingsoft Office, Opera Mini Browser, Getit and Games like Marble, Rope Cut, Jelly Jumper.
Commenting on the launch, Shubhodip Pal, CMO Micromax said, Micromax said,
At Micromax, we have always aimed to offer something new and different with every product launch with affordable innovation being our core DNA. The Canvas Doodle 3 further reinforces our commitment to empower our consumers with larger screen to help them express their imagination in a more creative way like never before. This is complemented by an entire eco-system of applications.
Micromax Canvas Doodle 3 A102 specifications
6-inch (854 x 480 pixels) touch screen display
Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) with Dual Standby
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
1.3 GHz dual-core MediaTek MT6572 processor
5MP rear camera with LED flash
0.3MP (VGA) front-facing camera
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0, GPS
512MB RAM, 4GB of internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB with microSD
2500 mAh ...
LG has unveiled the champagne gold version of the LG G Watch on their official Facebook page. It also has a dedicated webpage that reveals that the G Watch would be dust and water resistant and reveals that it will have an always-on display, unlike the Samsung Gear 2. The Stealth Black version of the LG G Watch was unveiled last month as the company’s first Android Wear-powered Smartwatch.
It doesn't detail any other specifications like the processor and battery capacity yet, but the new image reveals a magnetic charging port on the back of the watch. Last month LG revealed that it would have changeable straps and the champagne gold variant shown in the image has a white colored rubber strap. It is not clear if LG would launch a metal strap for the G Watch in future like the Moto 360.
According to earlier reports, the LG G Watch would go on sale before July. Asus, HTC and Samsung are also expected to unveil their Android Wear-powered smartwatches later this year.
Xolo has launched Q1010i, successor of the Xolo Q1010. It appeared on the official website earlier this month and has a 8-megapixel Sony Exmor R sensor with f/2.0 aperture, 1.4 micron pixel size and a 5-element lens. Other features are similar to the Q1010, including a 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display based on One-glass-Solution (OGS) technology, 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor and Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to Android 4.4 (KitKat).
It also has a 2-megapixel front-facing camera, dual SIM support with dual standby and packs a 2250 mAh battery.
Xolo Q1010i specifications
5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display with Asahi Scratch Resistent Glass
1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor with 500 MHz Mali 400MP2 GPU
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Dual SIM (GSM + GSM)
8MP rear camera with LED Flash, Sony Exmor R sensor, f/2.0 aperture
2MP front-facing camera
8.3 mm thick
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
Full HD 1080p video playback
1GB RAM, 8GB internal memory, 32GB expandable memory with MicroSD
3G (HSDPA: 21 Mbps, HSUPA: 5.76 Mbps), WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, USB OTG
2250 mAh battery
The Xolo Q1010i comes in black color and is priced at Rs. 13,499 (MRP).
Google is bringing arrayof new features and updates to Hangouts on Android. The latest 2.1 update merges SMS and Hangouts conversation with the same person. This essentially means that a user does not have to switch back and forth between texts messages and instant messages (IM). Google also supports unmerging of conversations, which is useful for those users who wish to keep them separate.
In addition to the above, Google is also revamping the contact list by dividing it two categories viz,People you Hangout With and Phone Contacts.
Moreover, Hangouts 2.1 is also getting a homescreen widget that lets users quickly access their recent conversations. Finally Google has also added performance improvements dealing with better quality voice calls and improved reliability around SMS and MMS messaging. All the aforementioned updates are expected to roll out Google Play Store later this week.
Google officially announced Hangouts for iOS and Android I/O conference last year since then it has received a number of updates. In February this year Hangouts 2.0 for iPhone and iPad added new UI, stickers and more.
Microsoft has announced that Motorola Solution, provider of communication solutions and services has signed a patent licensing agreement with them, that covers Microsoft's patent portfolio for Motorola Solutions' devices running on Android and Chrome OS. Microsoft launched its IP licensing program in December 2003 and has over 1,100 licensing agreements, that includes agreements with companies like Samsung, ZTE, LG, HTC, Acer and most recently Dell.
All these manufacturers have agreed to pay royalties for their products based on Android and Chrome OS, which infringe upon some patents from Microsoft. Financial terms of this agreement was not disclosed like other deals.
Motorola recently agreed to sell the company's Enterprise business to Zebra Technologies for $3.45 billion, while retaining its iDEN product portfolio. The transaction is expected to be completed by the end of 2014 after regulatory approval. Motorola sold its Mobility business to Google few years back and Google sold it to Lenovo for $2.91 billion earlier this year.
Nick Psyhogeos, general manager, associate general counsel, IP licensing of the Innovation and Intellectual Property Group at Microsoft, said,
Microsoft and Motorola Solutions share a respect for intellectual property and a commitment to fair and reasonable patent licensing programs. Microsoft prefers licensing to litigation, since licensing is a more effective way to share technology and accelerate ...
Google has leaked out a new screenshot of a Dialer app that is different from the current one on the existing Android KitKat. The company has tweeted the screenshot from its @Google Nexus Twitter account.
As per the screenshot, the Dialer app has a fresh new blue color scheme along with a new business icon. This is not a big change but is surely different from the current grey scheme on Android KitKat 4.4 devices. The leaked design in in sync to other leaks made by Google recently. Earlier this month, we saw leaked screenshots of a revamped Calendar app for Android which also boasts of a blue theme. At the same time Google also revealed more colourful redesign for Gmail app.
No information about when the update will strike is known as of yet. But, one can predict that Google has lot under its kitty before the Google I/O conference in June.
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Opera introduced Opera Max, data savings app in the U.S. and Europe back in February. Today, Opera launched the app in Russia and CIS regions. Opera Max compresses cellular data across Android applications such as Vine, Instagram or Flipboard. that relies more on video, text and images.
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It compresses and reroutes data to the data-savings cloud using a Virtual Private Network (VPN). All non-encrypted data requests (excluding websites and apps with HTTPS connections) are sent through Opera Software’s compression servers, which optimize video, images and websites to use less data. It also lets users to users to block any app from using mobile data and restrict it to using Wi-Fi only.
It also offers timeline of app usage and how much data is saved in a day or month. You can also check out data savings by individual app as well. Opera Max is still in beta and is available on Google Play. It would gradually roll out globally.
Sergey Lossev, Head of Opera Max at Opera Software, said
Opera Max is the next step in the evolution of the compression technology pioneered by Opera Software. Users in the USA and Europe are already enjoying Opera Max and saving mobile data. Now it’s Russian and CIS users’ ...
