Asus unveiled the Fonepad 7 (FE170CG), a new variant of the Fonepad 7 few weeks back. Now the complete specifications of the tablet has surfaced on the official website that reveals that it would also come in dual SIM variant. This was first spotted by notebookitalia.it. The tablet went on sale in Thailand few days back. Unlike the Asus Fonepad 7 Dual SIM (ME175CG), the new Fonepad 7 has a 7-inch (1024 x 600 pixels) display, has a 2-megapixel rear camera and a 0.3-megapixel (VGA) front-facing camera. It also features the new Zen UI, similar to its latest Zen series smartphones.
Other features are similar to the old FonePad 7, including a 1.2 GHz dual-core Intel Atom Z2520 processor with PowerVR SGX544 GPU, Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) OS, 1GB RAM, expansion slot, 3G voice calling and a 3950 mAh battery. It also has a front-facing speaker with ASUS SonicMaster technology. Asus would also sell MagSmart Cover for the tablet that doubles up as a stand.
Asus Fonepad 7 (FE170CG) specifications
7-inch (1024 x 600 pixels) display with Anti-Fingerprint Coating
1.2 GHz dual-core Intel Atom Z2520 processor with PowerVR SGX544 GPU
Dual SIM with dual standby
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) with ZenUI
2MP rear camera, 720p video recording
0.3MP front-facing camera
10.7 mm thick and weighs 290 grams
1GB RAM, 4GB / 8GB internal memory, expandable ...
Asus unveiled the Fonepad 7 (FE170CG), a new variant of the Fonepad 7 few weeks back. Now the complete specifications of the tablet has surfaced on the official website that reveals that it would also come in dual SIM variant. This was first spotted by notebookitalia.it. The tablet went on sale in Thailand few days back. Unlike the Asus Fonepad 7 Dual SIM (ME175CG), the new Fonepad 7 has a 7-inch (1024 x 600 pixels) display, has a 2-megapixel rear camera and a 0.3-megapixel (VGA) front-facing camera. It also features the new Zen UI, similar to its latest Zen series smartphones.
Other features are similar to the old FonePad 7, including a 1.2 GHz dual-core Intel Atom Z2520 processor with PowerVR SGX544 GPU, Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) OS, 1GB RAM, expansion slot, 3G voice calling and a 3950 mAh battery. It also has a front-facing speaker with ASUS SonicMaster technology. Asus would also sell MagSmart Cover for the tablet that doubles up as a stand.
Asus Fonepad 7 (FE170CG) specifications
7-inch (1024 x 600 pixels) display with Anti-Fingerprint Coating
1.2 GHz dual-core Intel Atom Z2520 processor with PowerVR SGX544 GPU
Dual SIM with dual standby
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) with ZenUI
2MP rear camera, 720p video recording
0.3MP front-facing camera
10.7 mm thick and weighs 290 grams
1GB RAM, 4GB / 8GB internal memory, expandable ...
Samsung is very well known for using an established design across the range of its devices. Last year in September at IFA, Samsung introduced the third iteration of their very successful Galaxy Note series in the form of Galaxy Note 3. Samsung Galaxy Note 3 marked an important step for Samsung in terms of product design as it dumped the glossy plastic back and used a faux leather finish with stitched leather design.
Knowing Samsung very well, we speculated a lot of devices with a similar design language and as always Samsung started using the same design language across its products. A mid-range smartphone Galaxy Grand 2 came with the faux leather back and then a black variant of the Galaxy S4 was released with faux leather back. A slightly bumped down Galaxy Note 3 was released as Galaxy Note 3 Neo with a similar faux leather back. During CES 2014, Samsung also demoed a series of tablets with the same faux leather back. Also a faux leather back Chromebook is rumored to be in the work.
Samsung seems to be also using a similar design for its accessories as a power bank with a faux leather back was spotted on the ...
At an event in New Delhi, Motorola launched it's budget segment device i.e. the Moto E. The phone strikes an interesting balance between price and performance without sacrificing build quality either. We got to spend sometime with what could be the best device in the sub Rs. 10,000 segment and found it be surprisingly appealing. The phone packs a 1.2Ghz dual core Snapdragon 200 processor paired with 1GB of RAM. The screen is a high quality 4.3" panel with a resolution of 960 x 540. We found viewing angles and contrast levels to be perfectly acceptable though sunlight readability could've been better. Motorola, now owned by Lenovo, has manged to deliver above average build quality and ticks all the check marks for specifications you'd want at a price point of just Rs. 6,999. Follow through to check out our photo gallery of the device.
Motorola Moto E specifications
4.3-inch (960 x 540 pixels) qHD display with Corning Gorilla glass 3 protection
1.2 GHz dual-core Snapdragon 200 processor with 400 MHz Adreno 302 GPU
Dual SIM (GSM + GSM)
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
5MP rear camera
Dimensions: 64.8×124.8×12.3 mm; Weight: 142 grams
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
1GB RAM, 4GB internal memory, expandable memory with microSD
3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
1980 mAh ...
Spotify, one of the world's leading streaming music services, has long neglected the Windows Phone platform, even when it already had an archaic version for the yesteryear Windows Phone 7 operating system, but times are a changing. A much needed makeover has finally happened and the update is now available for all Windows Phone 8 users. The update not only includes a visual makeover, but also new features of the service like "Spotify Radio", a Pandora-like auto-recommendations. But the biggest catch is, the app still requires you to have a premium account, whereas free streaming is available on other platforms since the end of last year. We should hopefully see another update to address this issue.
What’s new in Spotify 3.0?
- Completely redesigned to bring you fresh, clear, and fast way to find the music you love
- Spotify radio comes to Windows Phone! Pick a track, artist, or album and Spotify will find similar music – it’s like having your own personal radio station!
- Find and explore new music with personalised recommendations in Discover, or browse top playlists in Browse
- There are known issues with Facebook two factor authentication. These issues will be fixed in a future update.
The changelog above elaborates ...
LG unveiled its wearable fitness devices, the Lifeband Touch and Heart Rate Earphones earlier this year at the CES in Las Vegas. Today LG has announced that it would start selling these starting this month in the U.S. The Lifeband Touch is a smart fitness band that also shows notifications for incoming calls and messages from your Android or iOS devices on full-touch OLED display when connected. It also lets you control music.
It has triple-axis accelerometer and an altimeter sensors that tracks your fitness data in real-time. It works with MyFitnessPal, Runkeeper and MapMyFitness apps. It also has motion-sensing algorithm that automatically turns on the display when user rotates the wrist. It also comes in three variants.
Lifeband Touch specifications
0.9-inch OLED (128 x 32)
Bluetooth 4.0
Length: 196mm (XL) / 181mm (L) / 166mm (M)
Weight: 53.1g(XL) / 50.1g(L) / 49.9g(M)
90 mAh battery with up to 5 days of usage
The LG Heart Rate Earphones uses PerformTek sensor technology to measure heart rate by measuring blood flow signals in the ear, while also delivering excellent sound. It can be used alone or with LG Lifeband Touch. It also comes with a clip-on medallion that connects to smartphones over Bluetooth to send data also receive audible status updates of heart rate and VO2 max (maximal oxygen consumption) levels ...
At an event in Delhi today, Motorola made a splash in the budget segment by making its much awaited & leaked device, the Moto E official. The phone boasts of class leading specifications and unrivaled build quality. We spent some time with the phone to gather our first impressions of the device. Read on to find out what we think about the Moto E.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grro2IYsKhs
Specifications
4.3-inch (960 x 540 pixels) qHD display with Corning Gorilla glass 3 protection
1.2 GHz dual-core Snapdragon 200 processor with 400 MHz Adreno 302 GPU
Dual SIM (GSM + GSM)
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
5MP rear camera
Dimensions: 64.8×124.8×12.3 mm; Weight: 142 grams
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
1GB RAM, 4GB internal memory, expandable memory with microSD
3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
1980 mAh battery
The front of the phone has a 4.3” display with a resolution of 960x540. The display is covered with an anti smudge coating and a Gorilla Glass panel. We found the display to be perfectly usable in indoor conditions but brightness levels weren’t as good as we would’ve liked. Using the phone in bright sunlight might hence prove to be a problem.
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The phone feels solid in the hand and is made of a polycarbonate material which is fairly grippy. Chromed buttons on ...
iBerry, a manufacturer known for earlier products like the Auxus Nuclea N1 and the Nuclea N2, is now into tablets, with the Auxus Core X8 3G being one of them. Like many of its products, the Auxus Core X8 borrows heavily from Samsung, in terms of design, and that is no surprise, considering how similar the Nuclea N2 looked, with respect to the Galaxy Note 3. Here is a small time manufacturer, trying to ride on a wave created by biggies, but in the end, for some, the product alone matters, and for the price it comes at, the Auxus Core X8 has some really decent specifications and options. So, lets see what it is like on video -
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNJ_Fl-AITQ
Here are the box contents, as shown on the video, laid out in a single image -
Box Contents
Auxus Core X8 in White
Proprietary power adapter
USB OTG cable
Micro USB cable for data transfer
Huawei SIM module
Startup guide and other information booklets
The tablet's box contents are a bit different than the usual, as the Auxus Core X8 uses a detachable SIM module that goes right into the tablet, and then there is the proprietary power adapter.
The Auxus Core X8 is a 7.85 inch 4:3 tablet with ...
Google has launched brand new Snap Cases for the Nexus 5 users. Priced at $29.99, the Snap Cases are sleek and will protect your beloved Nexus 5 from dust, scratch and might even protect it after several drops.
The Snap Cases are available for sale on Google Play Store in five colours viz, Black, Aqua, Silver, White, and Clear variants. It clicks onto the phone and provides protection to the unit’s sides and rear. Nexus 5 Snap Cases have a Google logo on its lower back.
However, unfortunately it looks like the Snap Cases are currently available on the US Google Play Store as Indian Play Store is only showing the Premium Bumper Cases that were launched in November last year. There is no word from Google as of when will the Snap Cases hit India.
Accessories is one of the important aspect of the smartphone ecosystem. Motorola is the latest company which starter the unique offering of colourful Shells for the Moto G and Moto E. It then added the customization option to Moto X with vibrant colours. Comparing to Motorola's offering we feel that the Nexus 5 cases could have been more colourful.
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Now, anyone living in the US can buy Google's flagship wearable product, the Google Glass. Google opened sales of Glass to the US public for one day in April, making it briefly available to people. The company also launched a try and buy program for potential Glass buyers. However, this time the Explorer Program is not limited for a specific period or to specific people such as developers.
We're still in the Explorer Program while we continue to improve our hardware and software, but starting today anyone in the US can buy the Glass Explorer Edition, as long as we have it on hand.
announced Google via its Google+ page
Google confirms in the post that the Explorer Edition is still a beta product and an official consumer retail launch is still due.Priced at $1500, Google Glass is Google's not only most ambitious but also much awaited product.The consumer version is expected to go on sale to the general public towards the end of 2014. Google is also offering a free sunglass shade or one of its newly-introduced prescription glasses frames along with any purchase.
Meanwhile, Google's effort to expand offerings on Glass continued as it announced in April Android KitKat 4.4 update along with iPhone ...
Nexus 6 and Nexus 8 is inching closer to reality as per a source code update. Google is working on its next flagship smartphone and tablet as per several leaks and references.
Today, Chromium Code Review boasts of references of the Nexus 6 and Nexus 8 which was spotted by Florian Kiersch and Carsten Knobloch. The Nexus 6 reference can still be seen on the Code Review page, under the new code section. These references do not include any actual details about the device but it clearly indicates that Google is working on both these devices.
The Chromium source code often generates results about processor or screen size and hence, we might expect more such details about the devices soon. Nexus 8 is an 8-inch Android tablet, which is being manufactured by HTC while the Nexus 6 is touted to be based on LG G3.
Meanwhile rumors have surfaced that Google is replacing the Nexus line with Android Silver smartphones and that is working on budget Nexus device. Google's I/O conference is just a month away where announcement about these two devices can be expected.
Via: Phandroid
Sony unveiled the Sony Xperia Z1 f (SO-02F) for NTT Docomo in the Winter 2013 range, ahead of its international variant, Z1 Compact last year. Today Sony has announced the Xperia A2 (SO-04F), a slightly enhanced variant of the Xperia Z1f and the successor of the Xperia A (SO-04E) in their 2014 Summer lineup. It has the same 4.3-inch (1280 x 720pixels) Triluminos Display with with X-Reality engine, powered by 2.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor that we had seen on the Z1 Compact, but this runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat) out of the box.
It has matte back, unlike the glass back on the Xperia Z1f and the Xperia Z1 compact. It has a 20.7-megapixel rear camera with Sony G lens with f/2.0 aperture, custom 1/2.3″ Sony Exmor RS image sensor, BIONZ image processing engine, 1080p video recording and a 2.2-megapixel front-facing camera. It runs on NTT Docomo’s extra-high-speed next-generation LTE service, Xi (Crossy), but lacks VoLTE support.
Sony Xperia A2 (SO-04F) specifications
4.3-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) Triluminos Display with X-Reality for Mobiles
2.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (MSM8974) processor
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
20.7MP Primary Camera with Exmos RS sensor, HDR photos & videos, 1080p video recording.
2.2 MP front-facing camera with 720p video recording
9.7 mm thick and weighs 138 grams
IP55 / IP58 rating for dust and water resistance
3.5mm ...
Motorola launched Moto E, its budget handset in India for Rs 6,999. The phone which already is power packed by features is getting more powerful with a special app introduced by the company. Today, Motorola has introduced an app that alerts your contacts when in need.
Dubbed as the Moto Alert, the app enables users to send alerts to their friends and loved ones in case of emergency situation. The app is available for download at the Google Play Store and is currently compatible only with Moto E. However, the company said it will be soon available to Moto X and Moto G.
Using geo-fenced location status of contacts, the app lets you send periodic notifications of your location to friends and family. Motorola Alert allows users to set locations for Home, Work and School. The app then can alert others when you leave or arrive at these locations. It must be noted that the recipients of the notifications do not need to have the Motorola Alert app installed.
The app which boasts of three main tabs viz Meet Me, Emergency and Follow Me is useful to keep an eye on your children and also for women safety. Microsoft had launched Guardian safety app for Windows phone last ...
Popcorn time, a popular and upcoming streaming service for pirated movies and TV shows, has just launched itself as an app on Android. The app has already been pulled from the Google Play store but the APK has been made available on the service's website, which already caters to the desktop platforms with respective apps. Touted to be a Netflix-like service for pirated content, the platform is based on a P2P network, and so, it manages to stay up, using the longstanding copyright loophole that the service doesn't host content, but the many of its anonymous users do. This is very much like a torrent service, but you can stream the movies instead of downloading them. All the movies are available in 720p and 1080p as streams and it is possible to even choose different streams on the service. Anyway, here is a video of the app announcement -
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtcTz-CPesQ
The Popcorn Time app will be practically the same as its desktop counterparts, with a big list of thumbnails for movies as well as TV shows. The app will contribute to the same P2P platform and hence, grow the user base, which is obviously what the pirating community wants. On the other ...
Huawei has launched the Honor 3C, the company's latest smartphone in the Honor series. It was unveiled back in December last year and packs a 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) LTPS screen, powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) with Huawei’s own Emotion UI 2.0 on top.
It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. It has a screen to body ratio of 69% and the 4.5 mm upper bezel, 2.2 mm bezel on the side makes it a phone compact. It comes with dual SIM support with dual standby, 2GB RAM and packs a 2300 mAh battery with power saving technology that uses 30% more battery life.
Huawei Honor 3C Specifications
5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD LTPS display
1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor with Mali 400 GPU
Dual SIM with dual standby
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) with Emotion UI 2.0
8MP rear camera with LED Flash, Sony BSI sensor, f/2.0 aperture
5MP front-facing camera, 22mm wide angle lens, 1.4um large pixel sensor, F2.4 aperture
3.5mm audio jack
9.2mm thick and weighs 140 grams
2GB RAM, 8GB internal memory, expandable memory with MicroSD
3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, GPS
2300 mAh battery
The Huawei Honor 3C is priced at Rs. 14,999 and would go on sale in India soon.
Huawei also launched the Ascend G6 and the Ascend G750 in India along with the Honor 3C. The Ascend G6 that was announced earlier this year at the MWC packs a 4.5-inch (960 x 540 pixels )IPS display, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and runs on Android 4.3 with Huawei’s own Emotion UI 2.0 lite on top. It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with Sony IMX134 BSI sensor and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera
The Ascend G750 that was unveiled as Huawei Honor 3X back in December has a 5.5-inch HD super sensitive screen with glove touch, powered by a 1.7 GHz Octa-Core MediaTek MT6592 processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) with Huawei Emotion UI 2.0 on top. It has a 13-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5RxeZVPwR8
Huawei Ascend G6 specifications
4.5-inch (960 x 540 pixels) IPS display
1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 processor
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) with Emotion UI 2.0 lite
8MP auto focus rear camera with LED Flash, BSI sensor
5MP front-facing camera
7.5mm thick and weighs 115 grams
3.5mm audio jack, DTS audio
1GB RAM, 4GB Internal memory, expandable memory with MicroSD
3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC
2000 mAh battery
Huawei Ascend G750 Specifications
5.5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display with 10 finger multi-touch
1.7 GHz Octa-Core MediaTek MT6592 processor with ...
BlackBerry has announced that it would enable mobile device management (MDM) companies to directly manage devices with the BlackBerry 10 operating system. AirWatch, Citrix and IBM would be the first companies to work with BlackBerry to manage BlackBerry 10 devices. This move is to offer most open and flexible mobile environments for the BlackBerry customers.
BlackBerry launched BES10 and BBM for iOS and Android and also plans to launch both these on Windows Phone platform later this year. BlackBerry plans to introduce BES12 later this year that would also support wide range of OS such as iOS, Android, Windows, BlackBerry 10 and BlackBerry OS. It would introduce multi-tenant cloud version of BES12.
Regarding the new service, Ron Louks, President of Devices and Emerging Solutions, BlackBerry, said
Offering the end-to-end secure solutions valued by our customers in government and other regulated industries remains central to our strategy; however BlackBerry understands the opportunity and importance of opening our BlackBerry 10 software. This is a natural next step in our enterprise strategy as we seek to provide our customers with maximum choice in how they will meet the full array of employee mobility needs.
NTT Docomo has announced 12 new devices in their summer lineup. The company also announced that it would roll out Japan's first Voice-over-LTE (VoLTE) service beginning late-June. This would require Xi (read "crossy") network that would offer high-quality voice and video calls also enable user receive Area Mail disaster-information notifications while making VoLTE voice/video calls.
In the summer 2014 lineup there are 6 new devices with VoLTE support that includes, Samsung Galaxy S5 (SC-04F), Sony Xperia Z2 (SO-03F), Sharp Aquous Zeta (SH-04F), Fujitsu Arrows NX F-05F, Sharp Aquos Pad (SH-06F), Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (SO-05F). Other devices in the line-up includes, Sharp disney mobile on Docomo (SH-05F), Sony Xperia A2 (SO-02F), Fujitsu Rakuraku Smartphone 3 (F-06F), Fujitsu F-07F and Fujitsu SH-07F.
Most of these include the flagship devices such as Galaxy S5, Xperia Z2 and Z2 tablet. One of the main highlight is the Sharp Aquos Pad (SH-06F) with 7-icnh (1200 × 1920 pixels) WUXGA IGZO display with thin bezels, 8.4mm thin frame, 2.3GHz Snapdragon 801 processor, Android 4.4, 8MP rear camera with LED flash, 2.1MP front-facing camera, 2GB RAM, 32GB internal storage with expansion slot and a 4200 mAh battery.
All these smartphones are expected to be launched between this May and ...
Yahoo has made yet another acquisition, this time it has gone after one of the current hottest markets, mobile messaging. The company has scooped up self-destructing message service Blink for an undisclosed sum.
Available on Android and iOS, Blink allows users to send texts, pictures, and audio that self-destruct similar to the popular established app Snapchat. The Blink app is a product of Meh Labs which was founded by former Google employees Kevin Stephens and Michelle Norgan. Blink's team of seven including the two founders will join Yahoo as a result of the acquisition. Also the Android and iOS apps of Blink will shut down.
We're excited to announce that as of May 13, 2014 Blink is joining Yahoo! We built Blink because we believe everyone should be free to show the same honesty and spontaneity in their online conversations as they can in person. We look forward to the possibilities that will come from bringing the Blink vision to Yahoo.
posted Blink on it official blog.
Blink is a competitor to Snapchat, which recently added instant messaging and video chat and newer apps like Confide and Wick. Yahoo has reportedly bought 40 start-ups since chief executive Marissa Mayer took over two years ago ...
Motorola unveiled the Moto E, a budget smartphone and Moto G LTE yesterday. It also announced the rumored Moto G Ferrari Edition for Mexico. It comes in a new black with red color with Kevlar back cover, Ferrari logo on the back, Ferrari branding on the front, exclusive content such as themes and wallpaper and special accessories.
Other specifications of the smartphone are similar to the original Moto G, including a 4.5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) edge-to-edge display at 329 ppi with Corning Gorilla Glass protection, 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor, 5MP rear camera, 1.3MP front-facing camera and 1GB RAM. It runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat) out of the box, 2070 mAh battery and comes only in 16GB variant.
The Motorola Moto G Ferrari Edition is priced at 4999 Mexican Pesos (Rs. 23,000 approx.). It is expected to go on sale in Mexico in coming weeks. It is not clear if Motorola plans to launch the smartphone outside Mexico.
Source
Xolo released the Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) update for the Q1000 Opus recently, skipping the Android 4.3 update. Today, the company has announced that it would release Android KitKat update for Q700S, Q1010i, Q1010, Q3000 and more smartphones by June 2014. It will also launch new smartphones with Android Kitkat soon.
Xolo has also released chagelog for the Q1000 Opus KitKat update. Here is the official changelog
Smoother multitasking experience through better memory management
Upgraded Hangout that supports SMS and MMS integrated in the same application
Immersive mode that hides everything except the application used
Smarter caller tool that identifies unknown numbers by using Google Maps data and prioritizes contacts based on the people mostly spoken with
Redesigned email app with nested folders, contact photos and better navigation
Integration with Google Drive
Xolo is the first Indian OEM announce its plans regarding the Android 4.4 roll out. Several manufactures such as Samsung, Sony and Motorola have already started rolling out KitKat update for their existing devices and also started releasing smartphones running Android 4.4 out of the box.
