HTC has launched the Desire 616 dual SIM in India along with the One E8. It was announced earlier this month and packs a 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display, powered by a 1.4 GHz Octa-Core MediaTek MT6592 processor with Mali 450-MP4 GPU and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) with HTC Sense 5.1 UI on top. It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, 1080p video recording and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera.
It has 3G HSPA+ connectivity and dual SIM support. It comes with 1GB RAM, 4GB of internal memory with expansion slot and a 2000 mAh battery, but lacks dual front-facing speakers.
HTC Desire 616 dual SIM specifications
5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display
1.4 GHz Octa-Core MediaTek MT6592 processor with Mali 450-MP4 GPU
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) with Sense UI 5.1
Dual SIM (Regular SIM + micro SIM)
8MP rear camera with LED Flash, 1080p video recording
2MP front-facing camera, 720p video recording
3.5 mm headset jack
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Dimensions: 142 x 71.9 x 9.15 mm 1; Weight: 150 grams
1GB RAM, 4GB internal memory, expandable memory with microSD
3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS with a-GPS
2000 mAh battery
The HTC Desire 616 comes in Dark Grey and White colors and is priced at Rs. 16900 ...
HTC has launched the Desire 616 dual SIM in India along with the One E8. It was announced earlier this month and packs a 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display, powered by a 1.4 GHz Octa-Core MediaTek MT6592 processor with Mali 450-MP4 GPU and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) with HTC Sense 5.1 UI on top. It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, 1080p video recording and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera.
It has 3G HSPA+ connectivity and dual SIM support. It comes with 1GB RAM, 4GB of internal memory with expansion slot and a 2000 mAh battery, but lacks dual front-facing speakers.
HTC Desire 616 dual SIM specifications
5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display
1.4 GHz Octa-Core MediaTek MT6592 processor with Mali 450-MP4 GPU
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) with Sense UI 5.1
Dual SIM (Regular SIM + micro SIM)
8MP rear camera with LED Flash, 1080p video recording
2MP front-facing camera, 720p video recording
3.5 mm headset jack
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Dimensions: 142 x 71.9 x 9.15 mm 1; Weight: 150 grams
1GB RAM, 4GB internal memory, expandable memory with microSD
3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS with a-GPS
2000 mAh battery
The HTC Desire 616 comes in Dark Grey and White colors and is priced at Rs. 16900 ...
BBM for Windows Phone arrived on Windows Phone Store in the form of private Beta earlier this week. Today BlackBerry has started accepting registrations for the testing the beta version of BBM for Windows Phone that would be available soon for all. Other than BBM Chats with ability to share pictures, voice notes and contacts , BBM for Windows Phone would have BBM Groups, Broadcast messages and more.
BlackBerry offers native UI for BBM that brings clean, modern design of the Windows Phone UI. It has three tabs - Contacts, Chats and Feeds. You can swipe left and right will move you between these three pages. Footer has common activities and additional controls are available in the menu. BlackBerry plans to introduce stickers, BBM Voice, BBM Channels and location sharing powered by Glympse in coming months.
If you are interested to try out the beta version of BBM for Windows Phone and help the BlackBerry team to improve it by reporting bugs, you can apply for the beta program at BlackBerry BetaZone. The first beta version is expected soon and the full release is for the public is expected in coming months.
Sony is planning to launch Xperia M2 Aqua according to a latest FCC documents. The model number of the device is PM-0770 and PM-0771 and they are apparently two variants of the smartphone.
XML file on Sony's website revealing both smartphones' name – Sony Xperia M2 Aqua and that the devices are water resistant. Sony first announced the Xperia M2 and M2 dual in February at the MWC 2014. However, both these smartphones are not water resistant.
Similar to the Xperia M2, Xperia M2 Aqua is believed to have 4.8 inch display and the quad core Snapdragon 400 chipset. Both models have Wi-Fi a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 LE, ANT+, NFC, and GPS connectivity along with FM radio.The PM-0770, however, will play nice with LTE bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, and 20, whereas the PM-0771 is compatible with just bands 2, 4, 7, and 17.
The two variants of the M2 Aqua have passes FCC recently. Since this is merely an FCC listing at the moment, there’s no word on when the smartphone will be announced. But an FCC listing usually indicates that a launch is possible.
Via:PhoneArena
Wickedleak has launched Wammy Neo Youth, the company’s latest smartphone with octa-core processor. It has a 5-inch (1280 x 720) HD display, powered by a 1.7 GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6592 processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)m the it upgradable to Android 4.4 KitKat. It has a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera.
This is cheaper than the Wickedleak Wammy Neo that was launched back in May and the main difference is RAM since this comes with 1GB RAM compared to 2GB RAM in the Wickedleak Wammy Neo. It also comes with dual SIM support, similar to other Wickedleak smartphones. It also comes with optional Aquaprotect Water Resistant Technology at Rs. 1,500 extra that would let the smartphone sustain for more than 30 minutes in water.
Wickedleak Wammy Neo Youth specifications
5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD display
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) OS, upgradeable to 4.4 KitKat
1.7 GHz Octa-Core MediaTek MT6592 processor with Mali MP
13MP rear camera with LED Flash and 1080p video recording
5MP front-facing camera
Dual SIM
7.7 mm thick
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
1GB RAM, 8GB internal storage, expandable up to 32 GB
3G, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth, and GPS
2220 mAh battery
The Wickedleak Wammy Neo Youth comes in white color and is ...
It looks like we have to wait for some more time until we see Apple's much awaited and rumored iWatch. According to noted KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the company will start the mass production of the iWatch in November, reports 9to5Mac.
Prior to this it was reported last month that the iWatch is launching in October. Ming-Chi Kuo is claiming that the reason for delay is owing to “complex hardware and software engineering”. The analyst also stated that they have lowered forecast of iWatch 2014 shipments by 40% to 3mn units.
Giving further insights about the iWatch Kuo touted that the smartwatch will boast a flexible AMOLED display protected by Sapphire. Also, the iWatch be at least water-resistant if not waterproof. The analyst added that it will be powered by a new system-on-a-chip (SoC). The Apple iWatch is expected to collect all health related data from the user using different sensors and would also show notifications from the iOS devices it is connected to.
Last month Reuters reported that the iWatch will have 2.5 inch screen. In addition, it was also reported that the iWatch will come in Sports and designer models.
via:9to5Mac
Last month Samsung launched the Galaxy S5 broadband LTE-A in Korea with Snapdragon 805 and support for LTE Advanced with support for download speed of up to 225 Mbps. Now the LG G3 variant called LG G3 Cat.6 with support for faster LTE-A up to 225 Mbps is available for pre-booking in Korea on LG bestmall. It just collects personal details, but the pricing and its availability are not available yet.
The Snapdragon 805 chip supports Cat.6 LTE Advanced that offers speed of up to 300 Mbps. In Korea users can enjoy speed of up to 225 Mbps, faster than 150 Mbps on current LTE-A service with Cat.4 LTE. All the features of this upcoming smartphone is expected to be same as the LG G3, including a 5.5-inch (2560×1440 pixels) Quad HD IPS display at 538ppi, Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), 13MP rear camera with OIS, Dual LED Flash, Laser Auto Focus and a 3000 mAh removable battery.
It is not clear if the LG G3 variant would be called the LG G3 Prime or just LG G3 Cat.6 as advertised. It is expected to be officially announced in coming days, and is expected to release on all the three major carriers. It is ...
LG G3 is available for pre-order in India from online retailer Infibeam starting at Rs. 46,990 for the 16GB version. The 32GB variant of the smartphone is also available for pre-order at Rs. 49,990. According to the listing, these are expected to be the MOP of the smartphones and the MRP would be Rs. 49,990 and Rs. 54,990, respectively.
The LG G3 was announced back in May and comes with a 5.5-inch (2560 x 1440 pixels) Quad HD display, powered by a 2.5 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat) with new flat UI. It has a 13-megapixel rear camera with dual tone LED flashes and a new Laser AF for fast focus, even in low light conditions and a 2.1-megapixel front-facing camera. The listing was first spotted by AndroidOS.in.
LG G3 Specifications
5.5-inch (2560×1440 pixels) Quad HD IPS display at 538 ppi
2.5 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 (MSM8974AC) processor with Adreno 330 GPU
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Dimensions – 146.3×74.6×9.1; Weight: 151 grams
13MP rear camera with OIS, Dual LED Flash, Laser Auto Focus and 4K video recording
2.1MP front-facing camera
2GB / 3GB RAM, 16GB / 32GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD
4G LTE / 3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.0 , GPS, NFC, Slim Port
3000 ...
SwiftKey keyboard for Android went free last month and since then the user base of the app has increased incredibly. The popular keyboard app has seen a massive 54% increase in the amount of monthly users since last month.
The Android third-party keyboard marketplace for both free and paid themes has seen over 12 million downloads, which is pretty good since this is the only way the company makes money now. Prior to this the app was priced at $3.99. The company offered premium theme pack for the users who had paid for the app, when it went free.
SwiftKey is also expected to make its way onto iOS upon the release of iOS 8. The app has is now present at 21st spot in Google Play’s top free apps chart, and the 32nd spot in overall top free offerings.
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The Xiaomi Mi3 launch in India has been a revelation of sorts. Everyone's now talking about the manufacturer, which remained unheard of by quite a section of the Indian audience until a few months back.
With specifications typical of a 2013 flagship, the Xiaomi Mi3 will retail at an incredible price of just 15,000 INR. That's what Xiaomi is known for anyway; what's new is the market, not the model.
Check out our unboxing of the Xiaomi Redmi
The 'Redmi' series from the 'Apple of China' is another budget smartphone series, one that doesn't aim to intimidate the latest flagship, but goes the budget route instead. The Redmi series currently comprises of the Redmi Note and the Redmi 1S (which is an updated Redmi, now with a Snapdragon CPU), devices that have the potential to make desi consumers write off brands such as Micromax and Karbonn.
Recommended: Xiaomi Mi3 Review- Game Changer
Xiaomi shared a teaser on their social feeds a while back, hinting at other smartphone launches that might happen soon. Of course, there's no word yet on what phones these are going to be (could also be the MiTV or router, but we think that's less likely), but we'd put our money on ...
The elusive OnePlus One might not be easy to get hold of, but the device certainly has a massive following on the internet. That has caused a lot of rumours around the company to show up, some of which talk about a possible OnePlus Two aka 'Lettuce' that's apparently in the works. Their first device, the OnePlus One, is known by the codeword 'Bacon' which might be the reason behind the name for the OnePlus Two.
None other than @evleaks talked about the OnePlus Two last night via a message on Twitter, which left the tech world bamboozled. This left OnePlus One hopefuls furious, because as we mentioned it has been extremely tough getting your hands on one if you don't wish to pay exorbitant prices to scalpers in China. The device, by the way, is sold without invite in China which means it's a breeding ground for scalpers.
We're just working on the OnePlus One for 2014. Thanks!
- OnePlus, in a statement to Android Police
Anyway, coming back to the OnePlus Two controversy; Android Police reached out to OnePlus for a word on this, to which the Chinese company replied 'We're just working on the OnePlus One for 2014. Thanks!'. Folks at the startup (if ...
With MediaTek churning out chipsets night and day, costs of octa-core and hexa-core SoCs have plummeted through the past few months. Only yesterday did we see the launch of the ultra-affordable Wickedleak Wammy Neo Youth that packs an octa-core chipset with an MRP of under 10k INR, to which Micromax's reply is the Canvas HD A190.
The device comes with a hexa-core MediaTek MT6591 SoC that we previously saw on the Karbonn Titanium Hexa. With a clock frequency of 1.5GHz, the hexa-core chipset is accompanied by a gig of RAM to look after your multitasking requirements up to a certain extent.
Specifications
5-inch 1280 x 720p display
1.5GHz MediaTek MT6591 hexa-core CPU
1GB RAM
8GB on-board ROM
8 mega-pixel rear camera
2 mega-pixel front facing camera
2000mAh battery
Android v4.4 KitKat
What's good to see here is that the Canvas HD A190 will run Android v4.4 KitKat out of the box, something we're starting to see increasingly often these days. A price tag of 13,500 INR looks a bit on the higher side, but consumers can generally expect better after sales from a brand like Micromax when compared to other Indian OEMs offering similar hardware at lower costs.
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China's Rockchip and Taiwan's MediaTek have proven to be quite a handful with tablets and smartphones respectively, and from what we're hearing, the makers could soon extend their influence to non-Android devices.
To be a bit more specific, the non-Android OS we talk about is nothing but Google's Chrome OS. The resource-light OS has proven to be a favorite among multi-system users, even though the OS itself doesn't do a lot at the moment.
According to Google's François Beaufort, developers at MediaTek have already submitted code for an ARM Cortex A7-powered board which makes an experimental board. If not anything else, this could be a sign of things to come. MediaTek have been uber-successful in bringing Android phones to every corner of the world, while Rockchip are attributed to similar achievements on the tablet front.
What this means is that there'll actually be competition between the two low-cost SoC suppliers. Considering that current-gen Chromebooks go for about $200 apiece, those manufactured with inputs from Rockchip and MediaTek could well end up being a fair bit cheaper.
Being a Chrome OS user myself, I can vouch the usability of the system. If not versatility, the Chrome OS definitely provides practicality, a hell lot at that.
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Samsung is planning to include retina scanner on Galaxy Note 4. A tweet sent from Samsung Samsung Exynos Twitter account reads, "Security can be improved using features unique to us. That's what we envision. What would you use". Also, this tweet is supported by an image of a smartphone with an eye on it.
Hence, this might suggest that the upcoming Note edition from the company might be equipped with a retina scanner. Samsung's current flaghship phone the Galaxy S 5 comes with a fingerprint scanner and also it's a competitor to the iPhone 5. A retina scanner can either add an additional security layer to the Galaxy Note 4 or substitute it for the fingerprint scanner.
Previous rumors about the Galaxy S4 has suggested that the phone will have a 5.7-inch QHD display, the new Exynos 5433 octa-core processor with Mali-T760 GPU, 3GB RAM, 32 GB storage and a 16-megapixel camera. Running on Android KitKat 4.4, Samsung is expected to be unveil the Galaxy Note 4 in September during IFA 2014.
via: Ubergizmo | @SamsungExynos
Earlier this month, alleged screenshots from the Sony Xperia Z3 and the Xperia Z3 Compact had surfaced online. Today, a new set of photos of the Xperia Z3 have emerged that shows the more new flagship smartphone from Sony.
These photos were posted by users on the Chinese discussion forums Digi-wo and showing off the Chinese version (model number L55t) of the upcoming smartphone. The latest set of photos comes just a day after first look of the Xperia Z3 was revealed in a different leak.
According to the new photos, the device looks more curved in the edges than its predecessor. They show the device from both the sides including top and bottom profiles. In addition, the handset is compared to the original Samsung Galaxy Note. It also features different ports like micro USB, microSD, 3.5mm audio jack and a dedicated camera button. Finally, the images also confirm same 1/2.3-inch 20.7MP Exmor RS sensor with G Lens.
Previous leaks had stated that the device will run on Android KitKat 4.4 and now the latest one confirmed that the Xperia Z3 will be powered by a quad-core 2.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974PRO-AC processor with Adreno 330 graphics. Rest of the details of the phone are not known as of now but it looks like Sony will ...
It's been a while since the next big thing from Apple, aka the iPhone 6, has been in the thick of the leaks and rumours action. We've reached a point where it's more or less 'another day, another iPhone 6 leak'.
As you might already know, there are two version of the next iPhone that are expected to see launches, simultaneously; the iPhone 6 and the (much) larger iPhone Air (that's what the folks at the rumour mills call it anyway). To put things in perspective, if you've been missing the action lately, the iPhone 6 is expected to feature a 4.7-inch screen, while the 'iPhone Air' is touted to pack a massive 5.5-inch one to possibly mark a massive departure from the iPhone tradition.
Word on the street now is that the Apple A8 (Apple's customized SoC) that might feature on one/both of these models will have a 2GHz clock, quite a jump from 1.3GHz on the current Apple A7 SoC that sits in iPhone 5S chassis. It is, however, believed to carry a lot of existing tech from the A7 including a 64-bit, dual core architecture. As always, it is believed that Samsung facilities are the ones used to manufacture ...
We talked about an upcoming Samsung phone, the Galaxy NXT, a couple of days back, and the device has apparently gone on sale in the country already. Thanks to a benchmark listing, we got some insight into the device's specs sheet that shouted entry-level. However, Mahesh Telecom from Mumbai is claiming to have the device in stock already, and has also posted a picture as proof (see below).
We assume you're already aware of the specifications on this one, but just in case you aren't, here's what the phone comes with.
Specifications:
4-inch 800 x 480p display
1.2GHz single core CPU
4GB on-board ROM
3 mega-pixel rear camera with flash
1500mAh battery
3G support
Dual SIM
As GSMArena suggests, the device could well be a cousin of the Galaxy V (Vietnam) with an identical specifications set. However, we'll wait for a word from Samsung on this before speaking any further. With homegrown manufacturers in Wickedleak, XOLO, etc. providing a much better specifications set (albeit at the cost of after-sales compromise), would you still prefer phones like this? In fact, the recently released Wammy Neo Youth packs an octa-core CPU at just a little over 1,000 INR more.
Be sure to let us know of what you think in the comments section below.
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Airtel has launched 4G services in Amritsar, Hoshiarpur, Phagwara and Kapurthala in Punjab. Airtel launched its 4G LTE services in Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula in Punjab and Haryana last March and rolled out voice services on 4G in these three cities and in Ludhiana and Jalandhar back in May. Airtel customers can access 4G on dongles, Wi-Fi CPEs (Customer Premise Equipment/ routers) and mobile phones in these cities.
Apple iPhone 5S (models A1530& A1518) and iPhone 5C (models A1529 & A1516) users can experience 4G by upgrading to a USIM (Universal SIM) / 4G SIM. The USIM comes free with the purchase of dongle (Rs. 1500) or CPE (Rs. 2500) and is priced at Rs 49 for mobile users. It is also available on Xolo LT 900 and LG G2 (D802T).
Airtel has launched a special pack of Rs. 999 (for postpaid – mobiles, dongles and CPEs) and Rs. 995 (for prepaid) that comes with 10GB of 4G data. Airtel has set up special demo zones and kiosks in Amritsar at 1, Court Road, Kitchlu Chowk, near petrol pump; in Hoshiarpur at Clock Tower, Kotwali Bazar ; in Phagwara at 462, Guru Hargobind Nagar, near Improvement Trust and in Kapurthala at Court ...
LG's first QHD phone, the G3, may be available for online pre-sale in India, but the device still hasn't seen an official launch in the country.However, a teaser (a bad one at that) from the Korean fabricator reveals that the device will see a launch on the 21st this month, which is just over a week away from now. LG India tweeted the following picture earlier today, about which we're talking:
The wait is about to get over. #LGG3 is coming soon to India! Stay tuned! https://t.co/9qu2dcFHu3pic.twitter.com/l2eYjpQJ3V
— LG India (@LGIndiaTweets) July 11, 2014
Specifications
5.5-inch 2560 x 1440p display
2.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 CPU
16GB ROM, 2GB RAM/32GB ROM, 3GB RAM variants
13 mega-pixel rear camera
2.1 mega-pixel front facing camera
3000mAh battery
Android v4.4.2 KitKat
With QHD devices fast becoming the standard for flagships this year, LG wouldn't want to delay the G3 launch. Another QHD device, namely the OPPO Find 7, launched in India last month but is still not available to purchase. The device was launched at 37,990 INR in the country, and it will be interesting to see what price tag the LG G3 goes with; however, it'll be safe to assume that it will be beyond the 40k INR mark.
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Google Play Store will reportedly get a revamped UI along with the recently announced Material Design, according to a report from Android Police. The design language announced at the Google I/O developer conference is expected to gradually land on popular Google platforms.
According to the leaked screenshots provided by Android Police, the Google Play Store looks more cleaner and simple UI. The new Play Store has more white space and larger header images as compared to the current Play Store. These images are mostly in the background and are similar to album art images. Also, more focus has been added on bringing the content forefront. Reviews section for apps has become more colorful with the addition of color review bars. It must be noted that these images are for Play Store for both tablet and smartphone.
Finally, the Material Design also adds the Roboto font that can be seen used in the revamped UI of the Play Store in these images.The report states that as these images are pre -release leaks, they are subject to change. There is no official word from Google regarding the UI update for the Play Store.
Source: Android Police
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Core 2 (SM-G355H), its latest mid-range smartphone and the successor of Galaxy Core recently. Manish Khatri from Mahesh Telecom reports that the phone would be priced at Rs. 11,599 (MOP) and the MRP would be Rs. 13,390. It packs a 4.5-inch (800 x 480 Pixels) capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat) with Samsung TouchWiz Essence UI.
It has a 5-megapixel auto focus rear camera with LED flash and a 0.3-megapixel (VGA) front-facing camera. It comes with dual SIM support, has 3G HSPA+ connectivity, 768MB RAM, 4GB of internal storage with expansion slot and 2000 mAh battery. It has leather-like back cover.
Samsung Galaxy Core II specifications
4.5-inch (800 x 480 Pixels) display
1.2 GHz quad-core processor
Android 4.4 (KitKat) OS
Dual SIM
Dimensions: 130.2 x 67.9 x 9.8mm; Weight: 138 grams
5MP rear camera with LED Flash
0.3MP (VGA) front-facing camera
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio with RDS
768MB RAM, 4 GB internal memory, expandable up to 64GB with microSD
3G HSPA+, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS + GLONASS
2000 mAh battery
The Samsung Galaxy Core II comes in Black and White colors. According to the retailer the Samsung Galaxy Core 2 stock would arrive tomorrow. The Samsung ...
