Asus has announced Fonepad 8 (FE380CG) and a new version of the Fonepad 7 (FE375CG) at the Computex 2014. The Fonepad 8 has a 8-inch (1280 x 800 pixels) IPS display with 5.06mm narrow bezel bezel and a screen-to-body ratio of 72.2%. The Fonepad 7 has a 7-inch (1280 x 800) display. Both these tablets are powered by a 1.8 GHz quad-core 64-bit Intel Atom Z3560 processor with PowerVR Series 6 GPU and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat) with Zen UI . These tablets also have a 5-megapixel rear camera and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera.
These have Dual front speakers with SonicMaster technology and Dual SIM support with voice calling capabilities.
Asus Fonepad 8 (FE380CG) specifications
8-inch (1280 x 800) HD IPS display with 10 finger multi-touch and Anti-fingerprint coating
1.83 GHz quad-core Intel Atom Z3560 processor with PowerVR Series 6 - G6430 GPU
Dual SIM with dual standby
Android 4.4 (Kitkat) with Zen UI
5MP rear camera with 1080p Full HD video recording
2MP front-facing camera with 720p Video Recording
8.9mm thick and weighs 328 grams
1GB RAM, 8GB / 16GB internal memory, expandable memory with microSD
3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
15.2 Wh battery with up to 10 hours of battery
Asus Fonepad 7 (FE375CG) specifications
7-inch (1280 x 800) HD IPS display with 10 finger multi-touch and Anti-fingerprint ...
Asus has announced Fonepad 8 (FE380CG) and a new version of the Fonepad 7 (FE375CG) at the Computex 2014. The Fonepad 8 has a 8-inch (1280 x 800 pixels) IPS display with 5.06mm narrow bezel bezel and a screen-to-body ratio of 72.2%. The Fonepad 7 has a 7-inch (1280 x 800) display. Both these tablets are powered by a 1.8 GHz quad-core 64-bit Intel Atom Z3560 processor with PowerVR Series 6 GPU and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat) with Zen UI . These tablets also have a 5-megapixel rear camera and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera.
These have Dual front speakers with SonicMaster technology and Dual SIM support with voice calling capabilities.
Asus Fonepad 8 (FE380CG) specifications
8-inch (1280 x 800) HD IPS display with 10 finger multi-touch and Anti-fingerprint coating
1.83 GHz quad-core Intel Atom Z3560 processor with PowerVR Series 6 - G6430 GPU
Dual SIM with dual standby
Android 4.4 (Kitkat) with Zen UI
5MP rear camera with 1080p Full HD video recording
2MP front-facing camera with 720p Video Recording
8.9mm thick and weighs 328 grams
1GB RAM, 8GB / 16GB internal memory, expandable memory with microSD
3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
15.2 Wh battery with up to 10 hours of battery
Asus Fonepad 7 (FE375CG) specifications
7-inch (1280 x 800) HD IPS display with 10 finger multi-touch and Anti-fingerprint ...
ASUS has taken wraps off another of its hybrid devices at the ongoing Computex in Taipei. The company has announced the Transformer Book V, a 5 in 1 device which can be used as a phone, tablet and laptop running on Android and Windows.
The modular device boasts of a 12.5 inch HD IPS detachable screen and a 5-inch smartphone that docks into the tablet. Asus Transformer Book V is aimed at being more flexible for users to switch between work and entertainment in one device. Powered by an Intel Moorefield chip in the phone, the device has an Intel Core CPU in the dock section. It runs both Windows 8.1 and Android 4.4 KitKat and it can be docked with a keyboard on both the modes to provide a full laptop experience.
Transformer Book V combines the power of a laptop with the mobility of both a tablet and smartphone, and provides the flexibility to run a wide range of apps. Together with the easy ability to switch between modes and share data between devices, Transformer Book V delivers an unparalleled user experience, said ASUS in a company release.
Specification
Phone
Tablet / Laptop
Processor
Intel Atom Quad-Core Intel Atom Processor
Next Gen Intel Core ...
Spice has just announced the Spice Stellar 360 which brings back the near extinct physical keyboard on a smartphone. The Spice Stellar 360 tries to bring together the BlackBerry style QWERTY keyboard on a smart phone and the very popular and widely used touch screen with Android at the heart.
The Spice Stellar 360 was just launched for Rs. 4,799 and we are bringing you the unboxing video now. Before we you check out the unboxing video below, you can just check out the specs right below.
3.5-inch (480 x 320 pixels) capacitive touch screen display
1.3 GHz dual-core processor with Mali 400 GPU
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Dual SIM
3.2MP rear camera with LED flash
1.3MP front-facing camera
11mm thick and weighs 118 grams
512MB RAM,4GB Internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB with microSD
3G HSPA+, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, GPS
1500mAh battery
As you can see from the price and the specifications, the Spice Stellar is meant for the entry range Android buyers who would also like a physical QWERTY keyboard on their device. You can check out the unboxing video right below.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyFX1rwAKnE
The box contents of the Spice Stellar 360 are
Spice Stellar 360 smartphone
USB to microUSB cable
USB Wall charger
In-Ear type headphones
Pouch for Smartphone
Manual and List of service centers
The Spice Stellar ...
Dell has unveiled two Android tablets that are an upgrade to its Venue series at the Computex. Dubbed as Venue 7 and Venue 8, the tablets run on latest Android KitKat 4.4 and starts at US$159 and US$199 respectively.
The former has a 7 inch HD (1280x800) display while the latter has 8 inch full-HD (1920x1200) display. Dell Venue 7 comes with dual-core Intel Atom (Z3460) while the Venue 8 gets a pump to dual-core Intel Atom (Z3480). Both the tablets have 1 GB RAM with 16GB inbuilt storage that can be expanded upto 64GB via micro USB card slot.
In terms of camera, Dell Venue 7 has a 5MP rear and 1MP front facing camera while the Venue 8 has a 5MP rear and 2MP front camera. Dell has outfitted each tablet with Waves MAXXAudio Pro audio technology for what the company claims will be a premium audio experience. Available in black and red colours, both the tablets have a 4550 mAh battery.
Dell Venue 7 specifications
7-inch (1280x800 pixels) HD capacitive multi-touch IPS Display
Intel Atom processor Z3460 (up to 1.6GHz Dual-Core)
Android KitKat 4.4
5MP rear camera
1 MP front facing camera
8.95mm thick and weighs at 290g
1GB RAM, 16GB inbuilt memory, micro SD expandable upto 64GB
Integrated LTE (Optional), WiFi 802.11 b/g/n,Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
4550 mAh battery
Dell ...
Lava Iris 300 style and 3G 412, two new budget Android smartphones have been spotted on the official website. The Iris 300 style has a 3.5-inch HVGA screen and the Iris 412 has a 4-inch WVGA screen. Both these smartphones are powered by 1 GHz dual-core processors and run on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). Both these have a 2-megapixel fixed-focus rear camera and a 0.3-megapixel front-facing camera, but the Iris 300 style doesn't have LED flash.
The entry-level Iris 300 style has 2G (EDGE) support and packs 256 MB of RAM, while the 3G 412 has 3G connectivity and comes with 512MB RAM. Both these have dual SIM support.
Lava Iris 300 style specifications
3.2-inch (320 x 480 pixels) capacitive touch screen display
1 GHz dual-core processor
Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) with Dual Standby
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) OS
2MP rear camera
0.3MP (VGA) front-facing camera
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
13.3mm thick and weighs 100g
2G (EDGE), Bluetooth with A2DP, Wi-Fi
256MB RAM, 512MB Internal memory (125 MB user memory), Expandable memory with micro SD
1400 mAh battery
Lava 3G 402+ specifications
4-inch (480 x 800 pixels) capacitive touch screen display
1 GHz dual-core processor
Dual SIM (GSM + WCDMA) with Dual Standby
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) OS
2MP rear camera with LED flash
0.3MP (VGA) Auto-facing camera
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
11.7mm thick and weighs ...
Last year, Apple introduced the iPhone 5s with its Touch ID sensor on board. This fingerprint reader built into the home button itself was intimately tied in to the operating system. It allowed for a seamless way to unlock the device, offered a few more security related functions.
With the launch of iOS 8, developers will be able to use the Touch ID API to enable authentication for users. This'll work in two ways. Developers can either use fingerprint based authentication for applications and in case of more sensitive use cases, offer Touch ID as a secondary means of authentication.
The feature has the potential to revolutionize mobile payments and services. Especially with Apple's push in the home automation front with HomeKit, it will be very interesting to see how Touch ID gets integrated here. In the near future, you might be able to set your home temperature or unlock your doors just by using the Touch ID sensor on the iPhone. Needless to say that opening this API virtually guarantees the presence of the fingerprint sensor on most if not all of the new hardware announced later this year. Mainstream users will be able to make use of this when ...
We are here at Taipei , Taiwan for Computex 2014 and today is the day 1 of the Ford Superfan Contest . Ford is showing off something really cool for the very first time in Asia at Computex this year and this is something which makes cars talk to each other and this works beyond just Ford cars and will surely make our roads safer in the near future.
Contest 1 question
What experimental technology is Ford demonstrating this week at Computex for the first time in Asia Pacific?
Do tweet your answers with the hashtag #fordcomputex for a chance to win some goodies every day from June 3rd to June 6th here at FoneArena
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Here is a live stream to a panel discussion taking place shortly about how Technology Enables Smarter Lifestyles
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s17Qp49LGqU&feature=share
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Apple has announced iOS 8, the next major software update for the iPhone and iPad at the WWDC 2014. This would deliver a simpler, faster and more intuitive user experience and it the biggest iOS release ever, says Apple. This also brings new features such as iCloud Photo Library, new Health app, QuickType keyboard, new Messages app and more.
The iOS 8 brings a new photos app and new iCloud Photo Library. It automatically syncs all your photos and videos in iCloud and keeps only the lightweight versions for viewing for each device. It also lets you organize photos so that you can mark favorites, create albums and also crop, straighten, enhance, or add filters. Every adjustment and effect is automatically updated across your devices with iCloud Photo Library. The Smart adjustments feature automatically adjusts exposure, brightness, contrast, and more. A new Time-lapse mode in Camera lets you shoot Time-lapse videos.
The new Messages app lets you share your voice, brings new gesture feature for sharing videos and photos within Messages. Group messaging now lets you remove contacts, leave a conversation and the option to not be disturbed. Other features include, option to browse through all of the photos and videos within a ...
Lava Iris X1 is a mid-range Android smartphone that comes with above the price range specifications and shares its design language with one of the most premium smartphones in the market. Lava Iris X1 comes with a 4.5 inch FWVGA display, a quad-core processor from Broadcom and an iPhone-ish design language.
We have the Lava Iris X1 with us and today, we will be bringing the unboxing of the retail unit is available for Rs. 7,999. Here is a quick list of specifications of the Iris X1
4.5-inch (854 x 480 pixels) capacitive touchscreen IPS display
1.2 GHz quad-core Broadcom BCM23550 processor with Videocore IV GPU
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Dual SIM (Normal SIM + micro SIM) with dual standby
8MP rear camera with BSI+ sensor, Dual LED Flash
2MP front-facing camera
Dimensions: 134x66x8.9mm; Weight: 138 grams
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 4.0 LE, GPS
1800 mAh battery
You can check out the unboxing video right below.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyD8rWqlVCU
The box contents of the Lava Iris X1 are
Lava Iris X1 Smartphone
USB to microUSB cable
USB Wall charger
In-Ear type heaphones
Scratch guard
Flip case
User Manual
The design language of the Lava Iris X1 is strikingly similar to the iPhone 4s although the Iris X1 is quite a bit large ...
As a part of the new "continuity" push on all of Apple's devices and services, the Cupertino company announced a really nifty feature called "Handoff". In pure cellular technology terms, this word is used to denote the transfer of a signal from one cell to another. Similarly, the iOS devices will be able to "Handoff" information from one form factor to the other, all thanks to intervention of the cloud and advanced local network features. While you can already accomplish some of these things, like synced notes and reminders, Apple has taken it further by not only including third party support, but also support for voice calls and imessages. Yes, you can now take calls and reply to SMSes or iMessages from your iPad running iOS 8 or even your Mac, running OS X Yosemite.
Read about Apple's iOS 8 here
Apple's devices have always worked together well, considering the tightly integrated nature of the platform and "Handoff" only makes it better. From synced tabs on Safari to iCloud connected documents, Apple has tried to offer the maximum number of features that can roam between the devices, which, as you already know, are because of the iCloud.
Use Handoff with favorite apps like ...
Google updated Google+ for Android and Web with Auto Awesome Stories feature last month. Today, Google is bringing the same feature to iOS devices. The update comes at the time when Apple has announced iOS 8, latest software update for the iPhone and iPad.
Google+ Auto Awesome Stories combines photos and videos and transforms them into a photo album. All your Google+ Stories will be situated in one place similar and users can view, edit and share their stories with others within the G+ app.The feature works alongside Google+’s auto-upload feature, which automatically uploads the photos and videos from your iPhone’s Camera Roll to Google’s social network. Duplicate, blurry and not so good photos will be automatically not included in your Stories.
Moreover, iPhone and iPad users can also edit their photos with am upgraded photo editor. It gets Snapseed-inspired tools which allows actions like crop, rotate and 1-tap enhancements like Drama, Retrolux, and HDR Scape. Google+ photos can now be edited and enhanced with Instagram like filters.
It looks like Google is trying to up the ante for Google+ and make its more powerful to sustain tough competition from established social networks like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. You can download the Google+ app for iPhone and iPad from the ...
After an arrays of speculation and leaks, Apple has finally announced HealthKit platform and Health app. Coming to iOS 8, HealthKit is a cloud based health platform that consolidates user's health information on iOS devices.
The 'Health' App will collect a number of body metrics including blood pressure, heart rate, and stats on diet and exercise. The app along with the HealthKit will combine data from various different health and fitness devices and apps, and make them accessible all in one place.
Nike will be one of the first third-party apps supported by Health along with Fitbit, iHealth, Mayo Clinic and Wahoo Fitness. Users will also be able to allow applications to share such information with apps from health care providers, who can compare readings with the ranges prescribed that patients.
Today markets are crowded with health and fitness tracking devices. Smartphone makers are making sure to add health feature and heart sensor to their flagship phones owing to the tough competition. Samsung has an app called S Health that runs on its flagship Galaxy phones. Currently, only limited information is available on the HealthKit service and Apple will soon provide more details about the same.
With the announcement of iOS 8, Apple as usual brought to its mobile platform a lot of consumer centric features. An unexpected one amongst them was the ability to switch the default keyboard. After giving the application necessary permissions on your iPhone or iPad, replacement keyboards will have system wide access to all the services or applications.
This comes at a time when Apple themselves revealed a new keyboard for iOS 8 called QuickType. This new way to type essentially brings Windows Phone 8 like WordFlow prediction to iOS. Supported in 14 regions, it will bring up contextual words as you type so as to save time.
What's even better news for Apple users is that popular Android keyboards like Swiftkey, Swype and Fleksy are already raring to get on board the Apple ecosystem. All three bring unique functionality to the keyboard and make tangible improvements for one handed operation. Expect to see the replacement keyboards available on the App Store right in time for the iOS 8 launch.
Google has released factory images and binaries for both the WiFi and Cellular versions of the Nexus 7, Nexus 10 and also for the Nexus 4 and the Nexus 5. This minor update brings a new dialer that Google accidentally revealed couple of months back, some visual changes to the Contacts app and several under the hood changes.
Google has not released the official changelog for the update yet, but according to T-Mobile's changelog the update would bring security enhancements and various bug fixes. Google released Android 4.4 update for the Nexus devices back in November last year. It also released Android 4.4.1 and 4.4.2 updates weeks after the Android 4.4 to fix several bugs and add enhanced security features.
All these devices should get the over-the-air (OTA) update soon. You can download the factory images for these devices from the Google Developers website here. This will wipe your device clean, so remember to backup your device before flashing.
HTC has finally made HTC One E8 official soon after it appeared on the official website. It is a variant of the HTC One (M8) that was unveiled back in March, but this has a polycarbonate body instead of brushed aluminium finish on the One M8 and the Duo camera arrangement has been replaced by a 13-megapixel camera, similar to the Desire 816 and the One mini 2. It has the same 5.0-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD display with Corning Gorilla glass protection, powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat).
It has a 5-megapixel front-facing camera and comes with dual SIM support. It also has Dual front-facing stereo speakers with built-in amplifiers and HTC BoomSound technology.
HTC One (E8) Specifications
5.0-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD display with Corning Gorilla glass 3 protection
quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor with Adreno 330 GPU
Android 4.4 (KitKat) with HTC Sense 6.0
Dual SIM
13MP rear camera with LED Flash, f/2.2 aperture, 1080p HD recording
5 MP front-facing camera
3.5 mm headset jack, FM radio with RDS, HTC BoomSound
Dual front-facing stereo speakers with built-in amplifiers
2 GB RAM, 16GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 128GB
4G LTE / 3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4 and 5 ...
In a bid to enhance song recognition, Apple has added Shazam integration to Siri. Apple's intelligent voice assistant will identify the song from Shazam's database. If the user asks "What song is playing", Siri will identify the song and ask the user to buy it from iTunes. This feature was previously leaked last month.
Moreover, similar to "Ok Google" on Android, Siri can now answer with a mere "Hey Siri" command without even touching your phone. Voice recognition is not new to Apple however, prior to this, users had to tap a button to ask a question. Finally, Siri can now take commands in 22 languages but Apple did not specify them.
Siri was the first virtual voice assistant in the market, but with advent of smartphones it is facing competition from Google and Microsoft's latest Cortana assistant.
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Sony has just announced the Xperia T3, the company's latest mid-range smartphone. It come with a 5.3-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD TRILUMINOS Display for mobile with Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2, powered by a 1.4 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (MSM8228) processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It comes with a 8-megapixel rear camera Sony Exmor RS sensor, LED flash and 1080p video recording and a 1.1-megapixel HD front-facing camera.
The smartphone is just 7mm thick, slightly thinner than the Xperia T2 Ultra that was released recently. This is the world's slimmest smartphone with a 5.3-inch display, says Sony. It has a stainless steel frame and an aluminium power button. It comes in both 3G HSPA+ (D5102) and 4G (D5103 and D5106) variants.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgHRBwoOqCU
Sony Xperia T3 specifications
5.3-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD TRILUMINOS Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
1.4 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (MSM8928) processor with Adreno 305 GPU
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
8MP rear camera with Sony Exmor RS sensor, LED flash, 1080p video recording
1.1MP HD front-facing camera
7mm thick and weighs 148 grams
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio with RDS
1GB RAM, 8GB internal memory, Upto 32GB expandable memory via microSD card
4G LTE / 3G HSPA+, WiFi 820.11 a/b/g/n ( 2.4 GHz/5 GHz), Bluetooth ...
Earlier in April, Google had accidentally leaked screenshots of the Android Dialer via Twitter. Now the new dialer 1.1 has become official in the Android 4.4.3 update that reveals that Google is sticking to a light colours.
As per the image, the dialer has chucked out its black and blue scheme from Android 4.4.2. The new dialer boasts of a white, blue and grey colour scheme. The action bar at the top of the interface is now blue, whereas it was grey in previous versions of the app. Also, contacts which have no image assigned to them are replaced with green colour from grey.
However, main screen in the dialer still lists your favorite contacts and puts the most recent call at the top. The dial pad has also been changed and now bears a white background with light blue numbers while the earlier version had black dialpad with blue numbers.
Finally, it looks like Google has added tweaks to the call history button by adding another button at right hand side that gives call details instead of directly connecting a call. Earlier today, Google released factory images and binaries for both the WiFi and Cellular versions of Nexus tablets and smartphones.
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Microsoft devices has launched the the Nokia 225, the latest entry-level phone. It was unveiled back in April, went on sale few weeks back and packs a 2.8-inch (320 x 240 pixels) QVGA LCD screen, dust and splash proof keymat and loud audio output up to 103 phon output with Donau speaker. It is just 10.4mm thick and has a curved design.
Other features include, Nokia Xpress Browser, FM Radio, Bluetooth 3.0 with Slam sharing feature and a 2-megapixel fixed focus rear camera without flash. It comes pre-loaded with Facebook and Twitter apps and comes Block Breaker 3, Asphalt 6, Assassins Creed 3, The Avengers and Real Football 2012 games. It supports microSD card up to 32GB and packs a 1200mAh battery.
Commenting on the new launch, Sari Harju, Head of Mobile Phones, Nokia India Sales Pvt. Ltd, a subsidiary of Microsoft Mobile Oy, said,
Offering a rich media experience and simple functionality combined with Nokia trust and quality, the Nokia 225 enables us to bring the affordable mobile phone experience to consumers across the spectrum. It is a true testimony of our commitment to connect the next billion to the internet.
Nokia 225 Dual SIM features and specifications
2.8-inch (320 x 240 pixel) QVGA LCD Display
Bands: ...
Apple held its annual developer conference WWDC 2014 at San Francisco yesterday and at the event, Apple made a lot of announcements about the upcoming software features. During the keynote, Apple also mentioned that they had sold more than 800 million iOS devices and well on course for hitting a billion iOS devices.
Breaking down the huge 800 million number, Apple explained that more than half a billion of them were iPhones. The Apple iPads contributed 200 million units while the now near extinct iPods sold nearly 100 million. The numbers may be huge, but still don't give a threat to Google which is yet to announce its number in the coming weeks during Google I/O event.
Last year, Apple announced that it had shipped 700 million iOS devices at the end of September 2013 while Google had announced during May 2013 that the total number of Android activations were more than 900 million. It is worth noting that Apple is the only manufacturer of iOS devices while anyone can manufacture an Android device.
More numbers were shown off during the Keynote and this time it was about Apple's biggest strength - App Store. Apple mentioned that there are now nearly 1.2million applications ...
