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Samsung has launched Galaxy S5 4G, the LTE variant of the Galaxy S5 that was launched in India earlier this year, as expected. It is powered by 2.5 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 SoC with Adreno 330 GPU and comes with support for 8 LTE bands - B1 (2,100), B2 (1,900), B3 (1,800), B5 (850), B7 (2,600), B8 (900), B40 (2,300) and B28 (700).
Other features are similar to the 3G variant including 5.1-inch full HD (1920×1080 pixels) Super AMOLED display, Android 4.4 (KitKat) and IP67 ratings for Dust and water Resistance.
Commenting on the new launch, Asim Warsi, Vice President - Marketing, Mobile & IT, Samsung India said,
We are excited to introduce our first 4G variant of the Galaxy S5 in India with a powerful processor, stunning display and faster connectivity for an unmatched user experience. We expect the 4G version to catch the imagination of technology enthusiasts and professionals, who demand superior smartphones for their heavy multimedia content consumption.
Samsung Galaxy S5 4G Specifications
5.1-inch full HD (1920×1080 pixels) Super AMOLED display
2.5 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 SoC with Adreno 330 GPU
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
16MP rear camera with LED Flash, BSI and Ultra HD video recording
2.1MP front-facing camera
IP67 ratings for dust and water resistance
8.1 mm thick and weighs 145 ...
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Apple has rolled out its two step verification feature for Apple ID to more countries including India. The feature was introduced in the US, UK, Germany, Italy, Japan and others in March 2013.
The two-step verification process adds an extra security layer to their Apple ID thereby reducing the chances of compromising their account. It requires a user to enter a verification code before they can sign in with their Apple ID. The 4-digit verification code can be received via SMS or the Find My iPhone app.
In addition to India, the feature is available in Greece, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Israel, Korea, Mexico and many others. You can click here to get a full list of the countries which has now summed up to a total on 59.
Security concerns on mobile devices is increasing and hence more and more companies are striving hard to protect user data. Last year, Microsoft added the two step verification layer to increase security. Also, major social networks like Twitter, LinkedIn, Google and others already support this feature.
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Samsung's Galaxy Tab S 10.5 is the Korean giant's latest tablet for the enterprise, plain and simple. While it is very much the bigger brother of the Tab S 8.4 we just detailed, the form factor alone dictates a different destiny. Priced to match the iPad Air in the US, the Tab S 10.5 launched here, soon after the global launch, is unsurprisingly the higher end mobile version, priced at Rs. 44,800. Yes, a 10.5" tablet that can make calls and even send SMS, but it will naturally be used for data, mostly. Tablets as a whole are mostly geared towards consumption, but companies have been trying to go at it from a productivity angle too, like the Surface and numerous other OEM based tablets. Samsung's take on the Tab S 10.5 is based on the same idea, with a good amount of preinstalled enterprise focused apps. Armed with a Super AMOLED screen, the Tab S 10.5 aims to satisfy the office goer, and our first impressions video might help explain that cause a bit more, watch -
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvaOvJWbggo
As you saw from our video above, the screen is the most prominent feature of the tablet, and that is clear with Samsung's ...
Samsung has launched Galaxy S5 4G, the LTE variant of the Galaxy S5 that was launched in India earlier this year, as expected. It is powered by 2.5 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 SoC with Adreno 330 GPU and comes with support for 8 LTE bands - B1 (2,100), B2 (1,900), B3 (1,800), B5 (850), B7 (2,600), B8 (900), B40 (2,300) and B28 (700).
Other features are similar to the 3G variant including 5.1-inch full HD (1920×1080 pixels) Super AMOLED display, Android 4.4 (KitKat) and IP67 ratings for Dust and water Resistance.
Commenting on the new launch, Asim Warsi, Vice President - Marketing, Mobile & IT, Samsung India said,
We are excited to introduce our first 4G variant of the Galaxy S5 in India with a powerful processor, stunning display and faster connectivity for an unmatched user experience. We expect the 4G version to catch the imagination of technology enthusiasts and professionals, who demand superior smartphones for their heavy multimedia content consumption.
Samsung Galaxy S5 4G Specifications
5.1-inch full HD (1920×1080 pixels) Super AMOLED display
2.5 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 SoC with Adreno 330 GPU
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
16MP rear camera with LED Flash, BSI and Ultra HD video recording
2.1MP front-facing camera
IP67 ratings for dust and water resistance
8.1 mm thick and weighs 145 ...
Following the Canvas Unite and the Canvas Engage, Micromax have announced another budget quad-core device for the Indian market in the Micromax Canvas Fire A104. The device succeeds the very recently launched Micromax Canvas Fire A093.
Priced 6,999 INR, the smartphone is among the many that aim to take down the Motorola Moto E. It comes with a 4.5-inch FWVGA screen along with a quad-core CPU, which along with Android KitKat and 1GB RAM make for the phone's USP. With most Indian makers having a device in this range, it would be interesting to see how well the Canvas Fire A104 fares.
Specifications
4.5-inch 854 x 480p FWVGA display
1.3GHz quad-core processor
1GB RAM
4GB ROM
5 mega-pixel rear camera
VGA front facing camera
1900mAh battery
Android v4.4 KitKat
What Micromax have done to pull buyers is that they've launched the device in some catchy colours, including Black & Gold, White & Gold or White & Silver, which does seem impressive for a device that goes for under 7,000 INR.
Would you give the Canvas Fire A104 a chance against the likes of the Moto E? Let us know.
Xiaomi, a name that is becoming increasingly popular in India, launched the 64GB version of their first tablet, i.e., the Xiaomi Mi Pad in their home country of China.
The device not only is the first Xiaomi tablet, but is also the first to employ the NVIDIA Tegra K1 SoC. With a design that's strikingly similar to the iPad mini, the Mipad comes with the same 7.9-inch display and 2048 x 1536 pixel 'retina' display as the second gen iPad mini.
A 16GB variant of the device was previously available for 1499 CNY or $241, while the 64GB version that launched today is priced at 1699 CNY or $273, which according to us makes for quite a better deal than the former. However, those that don't mind storage that isn't the fastest can go for the cheaper 16GB version, since both variants come with microSD support for storage expansion.
RECOMMENDED: Xiaomi Mipad hands-on & first impressions
Specifications
7.9-inch 2048 x 1536 pixel display
2.2GHz quad-core NVIDIA Tegra K1 SoC
2GB RAM
16/64GB on-board ROM, expandable
8 mega-pixel rear camera
5 mega-pixel front facing camera
6700mAh battery
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The idea of a Smartphone flagship is a race to the top where companies constantly try to 1up each other with class leading technology and innovative new additions to their top end smartphone, every year. The Find 7 is Oppo's entrant into this increasingly crowded flagship rat race, meant to appeal to the buyer seeking cutting edge technology. The Chinese manufacturer has been playing this game since the Find 5, and for the second time, they have captured the pole position by introducing a Quad HD display in a smartphone way ahead of any one else. But the race has already started and the gap has closed, with new uncertainties and the competition rapidly stepping up its game. One of the major uncertainties is the need for a Quad HD display on a smartphone. With a 1080p display on its younger sibling (the cheaper Find 7a, read the review here), the Find 7 finds itself facing a tough argument from the user "Is a Quad HD display really needed?". But even then, as a top end flagship, can it endure the onslaught from the competition and retain the pole position it wanted initially? Find out in our full review of ...
GooPhone have been quite up to task with Apple rumours and leaks, and after preparing a smartphone based off the alleged model of the iPhone 6, the China based maker is now offering a clone of what they think will be the first Apple wearable - the Apple iWatch.
Looking at the pictures, the device looks more like a smartband or fitness tracker more than anything else, so limiting your expectations might be a good idea. That being said, the iWatch clone is all set to go on sale at a price of just $50, which is quite a bargain if you are a clone-seeker. There's no word on a full specs/feature set as yet, but given the price tag, do not expect much.
The company is also taking pride in being the first one to offer an iWatch clone, and are claiming their device to be the world’s first ultra-genuine iWatch. How ridiculous is that! Of course, the device won't have the bells and whistles of the original thing, but hey, who cares? Well if you do, this one's not for you!
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Last week press image of the NVIDIA Shield tablet showed us a glimpse of how the tablet will look from the front. Soon after that a new leak along with some images has provided more details about the specification of not only the tablet but also about the wireless controller. According to a number of promotional images, obtained by the website Videocardz, the Shield tablet is expected to be available for purchase on July 29.
The leaked slides have almost confirmed the specs of the Shield tablet and it is powered by a 2.2-GHz quad-core Nvidia Tegra K1 chip and 192-core Kepler GPU. In addition, the tablet will have 8 inch Full HD IPS display and will include NVIDIA DirectStylus. Available in two variants the Shield Tablet will come in 16GB model for $299 while the 32GB model along with WiFi and LTE will have a price tag of $399. It would have a 5MP camera on the front and back along with speakers. Other specs include dual-band 802.11n WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, and microSD slot for up to 128GB of storage and Android 4.4 KitKat.
In addition to the tablet, details about the NVIDIA wireless game controller state that it will use Wi-Fi Direct to communicate to the ...
LG has finally launched the LG G3, the company's latest flagship smartphone at an event in Mumbai. It 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.
It has Smart Keyboard, Smart Notice, Knock Code, Guest Mode and more new features. It has high-power 1W Hi-Fi sound similar to the G Pro 2 that promises deep bass and clear treble.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmZoWv-uLHQ
Commenting on the launch, Soon Kwon, MD, LG India, said,
In the cluttered, complex world of today, the G3 is the perfect blend of the latest innovative technology and simplified user experience underscoring LGs commitment to users and bringing to them the best in class products and devices. Globally, the G3 has witnessed exceptional traction and we expect the same in India. With G3, LG has truly broken technological grounds and we aim to spearhead our vision of 10% smartphone market share by the end of 2014 for ...
Ever since the Nexus 4, LG has been consistently upping its flagship game. The company's first decent flagship device, Optimus G, was the start of a wonderful intra-company relationship in which LG started pulling resources from within its own divisions, like the one for display, the one focused on Chemistry for battery technology, etc. It then culminated into the G2, which was, in fact, as popular as the Nexus 4 at some point, known for its edge to edge design, good camera, screen and great battery life. The G3 is the LG's ambitious successor, which fixes the few complaints the G2 had related to storage expansion and a removable battery, and adds interesting new technologies to differentiate itself. LG boasts itself as one of the firsts in the industry to have a quad HD display on a smartphone and also touts the new laser autofocus system that can be reliable, even in low light. Armed with all these features, can the LG G3 take on the Galaxies and the iPhones of this world? More importantly, is a Quad HD display really necessary? Lets find out in our full in-depth review.
LG G3 prices announced for India - 16 GB - Rs ...
Motorola did hit a homerun and garnered great reviews with Moto G and Moto X. Now a fresh leak has revealed images and specs of the Moto G successor. The device which has a model number 1068 XT is the second generation of the Moto G. According to the image, it has a front-facing speaker, similar to the Moto E.
The leak stated that the Moto G2 will run on latest Android and will include quad-core ARM V7, Adreno 305 GPU, 8 megapixel camera, dual SIM and it will feature a HD display.
Motorola Moto G2 rumored specifications
quad-core Snapdragon processor with Adreno 305 GPU
Display resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels at around 320 ppi pixel density
Android KitKat OS
Dual SIM support
Front-facing speaker
8-megapixel rear camera
front-facing camera
Currently no details about the hardware and design of the device is known. Moto G has been touted as one of the best budget handsets and hence we can expect the Moto G 2 to fall on the same line. Motorola CEO Dennis Woodside has previously indicated that the device will cost even less that its predecessor.
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Gionee earned the tag of making the world's slimmest phone with Elife 5.5. Now, the company has promised that its next smartphone will be even thinner. The Gionee GN9005 which is probably the name of the next smartphone will be just 5mm in thickness, meaning it will half a centimeter less than its predecessor Elife S 5.5.
Gionee has certified the phone with China's version of the FCC, TENNA. According to the certification, the Gionee GN9005 has a 4.8 inch AMOLED display with 720 x 1280 resolution.It is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor, 1GB of RAM and 16GB of native storage on board. The device has 8MP rear and 5MP front facing camera and a 2050mAh battery powers up the device. Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) is pre-installed, out of the box.
There is no word about the pricing and worldwide availability of the phone.
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Google will stop labelling games with in app purchases as free. The move comes from the company after pressure from the EU. Starting in late September, games will no longer be termed as free if they include in-app purchases and that it will also require payment verification before each purchase.
Moreover, Google will come up with targeted guidelines for games to discourage children to make in-app purchases. The company agreed to create guidelines for games that fall into this category so kids will no longer be encouraged to buy things without their parents’ permission. It is unclear if these changes will be exclusive to Europe.
“We've been working closely with the European Commission and consumer protection agencies for the last few months to make improvements to Google Play that will be good for our users and provide better protections for children”
said Google in a statement.
In addition to Google, Apple has also agreed to address the issue however it is unclear what kind of actions will the company take. EU had accused Apple of taking too long to change its in-app purchase policy. Apple is planning on adding a new feature called “Ask to Buy” to iOS 8, which will give parents greater control over what ...
Spice Stellar 497 and Stellar 361, two new smartphones in the Stellar series are now available from online retailer Saholic. The Stellar 497 has a 4.5-inch FWVGA screen, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It has a 3.2-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. Spice Stellar 600 that was launched last month is the company's first smartphone with Android Kitkat.
The Spice Stellar 361 has a 3.5-inch HVGA screen, powered by a 1GHz dual-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) OS. It has a 2-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera. Both these smartphones have dual SIM support and 3G connectivity.
Spice Stellar 497 specifications
4.5-inch (854 x 480 pixels) capacitive touchscreen IPS display
1.2 GHz quad-core processor
Android 4.4 (KitKat) OS
Dual SIM
9.5 mm thick
3.2MP rear camera with LED flash
2MP front-facing camera
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
512MB RAM, 4GB internal memory, 32GB expandable memory with MicroSD
3G HSPA+, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, GPS
1650 mAh battery
Spice Stellar 361 specifications
3.5-inch (480 x 320 pixels) capacitive touch screen display
1GHz dual-core processor
Dual SIM
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
2MP camera with LED flash
1.3MP front-facing camera
11.9 mm thick
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
3G HSPA+, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, GPS
256MB RAM, 512MB internal memory, expandable ...
Xolo has unveiled the A700s, the company's latest smartphone in the A series and the successor of last year's A700. It has a 4.5-inch qHD (960 x 540 pixels) capacitive touchscreen IPS display, powered by a 1.2 GHz dual-core MediaTek 6572 processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It is not clear if the smartphone would get the KitKat update. It has a 5MP rear camera with LED Flash, 720p HD video recording and a 0.3 (MP) VGA front-facing camera.
It has dual SIM support with dual standby similar to other Xolo smartphones, packs 1GB RAM, 4GB of external storage with expansion slot and a 1800 mAh battery. It also has rubberized back cover. Xolo is currently selling the Q600s with the similar display, quad-core processor and Android 4.4 at a similar price.
Xolo A700s Specifications
4.5-inch (960 x 540 pixels) 16M color capacitive touch screen IPS display at 245 ppi
1.3 GHz dual-core MediaTek 6572 processor with 395 MHz Mali 400 GPU
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Dual SIM (GSM + GSM)
5MP rear camera with LED Flash, BSI sensor and 720p HD video recording
0.3 (MP) VGA front-facing camera
8.85 mm thick
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
1GB RAM, 4GB internal memory, 32GB expandable memory with MicroSD
3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0, GPS
1800 mAh ...
With an aim to enable users to access their direct message history on mobile, Twitter is rolling out an update for its Android and iPhone apps. The micro blogging site is updating these apps in order to give its mobile app users a better way to manage their direct messages. Users can delete the direct messages from their mobile directly, thereby making the process more streamlines across all platforms.
"Over the next few weeks, we're rolling out an update that makes deleting DMs more consistent across Web and mobile. We're also making an update to the Twitter iPhone and Android apps that will allow you to access your entire DM history.”
tweeted the Twitter Support Account.
Last year, Twitter for Android, iPhone and iPad updated Direct Messages with improved search along with syncing them across devices.
Earlier this month there were reports that the Xiaomi Mi4 with metal build could be unveiled on July 22. Now, fresh leaks are suggesting that the device will not have a metal back and instead boast a plastic rear back panel.
Previous leaks had suggested that the phone could have a metal back as CEO Lei Jun’s comment translation of a post to his weibo account stated “The journey of a piece of steel metal”. An image leak of the phone shows the rear back which looks like metal but according to reports is actually plastic. LG G3 also features a similar back panel which resembles to brushed metal but originally is plastic. Also, as per the image it looks like the phone is slimmer in size and has thinner bezels.
According to earlier reports, the Xiaomi Mi4 will sport a 5.5 inch Quad HD display with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels and would be powered by a quad core 2.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 / 805 processor. It would feature 3GB of RAM and 16GB / 32GB of storage along with 5 mega-pixel front camera, 13 mega-pixel rear and LTE support.The Xiaomi Mi4 will features a 3000 mAh battery, Xiaomi’s MIUI V5 which is based ...
Asus launched the Zenfone 6, the top-end smartphone in the Zenfone lineup in India earlier this month. We already brought you the unboxing of the smartphone, here we have the benchmarks of the smartphone. The Indian variant (A600CG / A601CG) of the smartphone has a 1.6 GHz dual-core Intel Atom Z2560 processor, but our review unit is powered by a dual-core Intel Atom Z2580 clocked at 2 GHz with PowerVR SGX 544MP2 GPU. Other features are similar, including a 6-inch HD IPS display, 2GB RAM and Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) OS with Zen UI on top. Check out the synthetic benchmark scores below.
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Quadrant Benchmark
It scored 11139 points in Quadrant benchmark.
AnTuTu Benchmark 4
It scored 23315 points in the AnTuTu Benchmark 4.
Vellamo 2 HTML5
It managed to score 1971 points in the Vellamo 2 HTML5 browser benchmark.
Vellamo 2 Metal
It scored 740 points in Vellamo 2 Metal CPU subsystem performance test.
Linpack Single Thread
It clocked around 141 MFLOPS in Linpack SIngle Thread benchmark.
Linpack Multi-Thread
It clocked around 297.4 MFLOPS in Linpack Multi-Thread benchmark.
NenaMark 2
It clocked 60.2 fps in NenaMark 2 GPU benchmark.
GFXBench 2.7 T-Rex (On screen)
It clocked 15.9 fps in the GFXBench 2.7 T-Rex OnScreen benchmark.
Basemark X 1.0 HD (Onscreen)
It managed to clock around 10.8 fps in Basemark X ...
Users of the Motorola Moto series of devices in India have reported that they've been receiving the Android v4.4.4 update for their phones.
It isn't clear yet if the Moto X received the update as well, but the entry-level Moto E and the hot-selling Moto G both seem to have gotten the update. As you might've guessed, the update is incremental but users have reported an increase in performance. This minor update would bring all the features present in the Android 4.4.3 update. Among other minor upgrades, the update is also expected to improve battery life on Moto phones.
To check if your handset is eligible for the update, head over to Settings - About Phone - Check for updates. Don't panic if you don't see anything there as yet, since manufacturers have known to roll out such updates in batches so that it doesn't overburden the servers.
Either way, let us know of how it goes for you, it'll also help fellow readers!
Android is clearly the dominant and most used platform across the globe. Now, it looks like it is making further strides in other area as well like apps. According to a new report, Android app downloads have surpasses that of iOS. However, iOS has taken the lead in case of revenue generated from the sales of the apps.
A report from App Annie has revealed that for the three months ended in June, 60% more Android apps were downloaded than the number downloaded in the previous quarter. On the other hand Apple app downloads settled at 45% Android had a total of 150 million app downloads in comparison with 100 million iOS app downloads. The report stated that Android's growth in Brazil, Thailand and India contributed to Google Play’s lead growing from 45 per cent in the first quarter, and from 10 per cent a year ago.
India became the third biggest market for Google Play downloads during the period, climbing from fifth place in the previous quarter. The last time it was ranked this high was Q3 2013. With Android One program we can expect the numbers to increase even further in coming quarters.
iOS took the lead recording a revenue of ...
