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Samsung launched the Galaxy S5 (SM-G9009D) with Dual-SIM support in China back in April, but it only had CDMA and GSM support. Later the company launched the Galaxy S5 Duos (SM-G900FD) with LTE Cat 4. support in markets like UAE, and it is calling it Galaxy S5 Duos LTE. We managed get one. Check out the unboxing video below.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MH-F2MgkqgI
As you can from the image above, the phone has SIM card manager option to configure each SIM. It has Dual SIM Dual Active (DSDA) support that allows you to have two SIM cards active all the time, enabling you to receive a call on first SIM, even if you are already using the other.
It has the exactly the same design as the single SIM variant of the Galaxy S5. There is a LTE and Duos branding on the back of the smartphone. It is dust and water resistant and has similar specifications of the single SIM LTE variant, including a 5.1-inch full HD (1920×1080 pixels) Super AMOLED display, 2.5 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor, Android 4.4 (KitKat) OS, 16-megapixel rear camera with 4K video recording, 2.1-megapixel front-facing camera, 2GB RAM, 16GB internal memory, expandable memory microSD, Infrared LED, Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2X2 MIMO), Bluetooth v4.0 LE, ...
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Rumors about YouTube planning to launch a subscription service were looming the web quiet some time now but today more details about the service are out. Android Police has revealed some screenshots of the streaming service which YouTube will call 'Music Key'.
The new on-demand streaming music service will offer ad-free music with audio-only and offline playback. Also, users will have to pay $9.99 for access to a catalog of 20 million tracks. New users can get a 30-day free trial. Music Key will not only allow users to download music videos to their devices for ad-free offline playback, but enable background audio and audio while a device is sleeping. The service will offer access to over 20 million tracks, along with concert footage, remixes and videos.
There is no word on when will Google launch the YouTube subscription service. Also, it is reportedly said that Google Play Music All Access will be rebranded as Google Play Music Key.
via:Android Police
Sony Mobile has announced the Xperia M2 Aqua, a waterproof version of the Xperia M2 that was launched earlier this year. It has a 4.8-inch (960 x 540 pixels) capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a VGA front-facing camera.
It has Sony’s signature OmniBalance design and has IP65/68 waterproof rating and IP65 dustproof rating. Sony has not announced dual SIM or LTE variants of the phone like the Xperia M2.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3Kc4jiFEtI
Sony Xperia M2 Aqua specifications
4.8-inch (960 x 540 pixels) qHD capacitive touch screen display
1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (MSM8226) processor with Adreno 305 GPU
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
8MP rear camera with LED flash, Exmor RS sensor, 1080p video recording
0.3-megapixel (VGA) front-facing camera
8.6mm thick and weighs 149 grams
IPX5 and IPX8 (waterproof) and IP6x (dust proof)
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio with RDS
1GB RAM, 8GB internal memory, up to 32GB expandable memory via microSD card
3G HSPA+, WiFi 820.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, NFC
2330mAh Battery
The Sony Xperia M2 Aqua comes in Black and White and Purple colors and would launch in Latin America, Asia Pacific and Europe starting Autumn 2014.
Gionee has started rolling Android 4.4 (KitKat) update for the Pioneer P4 smartphone in India. It went on sale in India back in April running Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) OS. The company rolled out KitKat update for the Elife E7 mini and Elife S5.5 smartphones in India recently. Along with the Android 4.4′s features such as wireless printing, support for emojis and more, this update also brings a new homescreen layout, update for Amigo Paper and Game Zone and more.
New features in Gionne Pioneer P4 Android 4.4 update
New home-screen layout
Added Touchpad inputs method for faster and more efficient typing experience.
Removed the world cricket champion and Real football game
Updated Amigo paper with a brand new UI design
Updated Game Zone with a new UI design.
Updated Gionee Xender for optimized performance and further improved the linking success rate
Updated UC browser with optimized UI interface and page loading effects
Updated NQ mobile security for better protection of your phone
Updated Kingsoft Office for more efficient work and study related operations
Added two games : Hitout Heroes and TexasPoker
Updated WeChat with new interactive interface for smoother communication
Updated Map with only one entrance into the main menu
Theme and wallpaper will be reset to default after system update, but data will ...
Aircel has launched special voice and data Super Combos priced at Rs.251 and Rs.299 for it prepaid customers in Karnataka, offering value for money deal. This offers fulltalk time and 2G/3G data benefits for the customers on a single recharge, which is better compared to individual recharges of voice and data separately. This is aimed at youth, young working professionals and the migrant community to offer them value for money, says Aircel.
The Rs.251 and Rs. 299 combos offer, full talk time of Rs. 180 and Rs. 200 along with 1GB and 1.5 GB of 2G/3G data respectively. It comes with a valid for 30 days. Talktime has unlimited validity. Check out the table below for more details about the offer.
MRP
Talk time Benefits
Data Benefits
Rs. 251
Rs. 180 (Unlimited validity)
1 GB
Rs. 299
Rs.200(Unlimited validity)
1.5 GB
Regarding the launch of new Combo offers, Kadhiravan K, Circle Business Head – Aircel, Karnataka, said,
Aircel is the fastest growing telecom operator in Karnataka; consistently bringing forth best value for money products. In our efforts to further delight our customers, we have introduced the Super combo packs providing unmatched voice and data benefits. A customer gets unlimited FTT of Rs. 180 along with 1GB of high-speed 3G data in ...
Earlier this month Microsoft filed a patent lawsuit against Samsung over royalty payments. Now according to a recent report from Korea Times, both the companies are apparently in talks to come to an agreement that would out an end to the lawsuit.
Microsoft has claimed that Samsung is using Microsoft’s April acquisition of Nokia’s phone business as an excuse to not pay the royalties along with the interest on late payment outstanding since September 2013. The report goes on further to point that Samsung aims to cut a “comprehensive cross-licensing deal” with Microsoft. Both the companies are reportedly entering into ‘working level discussions’ which would let them settle the patent lawsuit.
It is pretty clear that the two companies want to continue working with each other as Microsoft would want to use Samsung's position as a smartphone leader to push Windows Phones while Samsung might be interested in cloud computing and other software features. The report concludes saying that settlement discussions may not take too long since the main point of contention is the renewal of terms dictating royalty payments.
Apple and Samsung recently revealed that they will end the patent dispute outside US court.
Source| Via
Samsung has announced the Level Box mini speakers into its premium audio range that was announced in April this year. The Level Box mini is a wireless speaker that can be connected to a smartphone or a tablet via Bluetooth or NFC.
The Samsung Level Box mini sports a large (55mm) stereo speaker and a passive radiator, optimized to deliver premium-quality sound. Level Box mini is compatible with the Samsung Level App, which provides Volume Control, Text-to-Speech, S Voice and SoundAlive. SoundAlive. It also sports Samsung’s SoundAlive technology, which is already present on the company’s smartphones as well. A microphone present on the Level Box mini speakers support noise reduction and echo cancellation.
Samsung claims that the Level Box mini is 30 percent slimmer than the original Level Box. Available in black, blue, red and silver the Level Box mini speaker has a 1,600mAh battery that will offer upto 25 hours of music playback. Unfortunately, there is no word on pricing and availability of the speakers.
Online recharge and coupons site FreeCharge has acquired offline app store Preburn for an undisclosed sum. The stealth mode offline app store is designed for Rapid User Acquisition, offering app publishers a large pool of users and hence, faster attainment of critical mass.
The financial details of the deal are not disclosed. As a result of the acquisition, Preburn team will join FreeCharge as this is an acqui-hire. Preburn helps new smartphone users optimize their devices with useful apps. The New Delhi based start-up has tied up with over 150 mobile retail stores across four Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Hyderabad. It pre-installs a variety of apps on users’ devices at the time of purchase from the retail store.
"We are now keeping our offline module on hold and launch our online platform in a couple of months," said Mohit Mittal, CEO of Preburn,
FreeCharge gives users discount coupons when they recharge their phones using its website. These coupons can be redeemed at various retail outlets. The Mumbai based start-up had acquired social wish-list Wishberg in July 2013.
via:The Economic Times
Alive, the augmented reality platform from Times Internet has announced the launch of the 'Alive Wedding Cards' service. Based on company's Alive Studio platform, the service makes wedding cards more interactive with the augmented reality touch.
The platform will offer various services like Multimedia Invite, Wedding Reminders, Venue Locator and Wish the couple. Users can send personal messages in form of video invitations, choose relevant backgrounds and themes, put the venue location on Google Maps etc and enhance a simple wedding card invitation.
“Alive Wedding cards is going to add a new dimension to regular wedding invitation cards and will offer an innovative solution for enhancing wedding cards. Our aim is to extend the power of augmented reality to the end-user and very soon we will be adding more self-create services on Alive Studio platform so that our users can make their own AR campaign and use it in their daily lives.”
said Ajay Vaishnavi, Director - Telecom, Times Internet in an official release.
The company has also announced introductory pricing for these ALIVE Wedding Cards and the price of basic card is set at Rs 10,000. Alive claims that it has empowered more than 150 of brands and publications to enrich their print content with Augmented Reality experience.
Samsung launched the Galaxy S5 (SM-G9009D) with Dual-SIM support in China back in April, but it only had CDMA and GSM support. Later the company launched the Galaxy S5 Duos (SM-G900FD) with LTE Cat 4. support in markets like UAE, and it is calling it Galaxy S5 Duos LTE. We managed get one. Check out the unboxing video below.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MH-F2MgkqgI
As you can from the image above, the phone has SIM card manager option to configure each SIM. It has Dual SIM Dual Active (DSDA) support that allows you to have two SIM cards active all the time, enabling you to receive a call on first SIM, even if you are already using the other.
It has the exactly the same design as the single SIM variant of the Galaxy S5. There is a LTE and Duos branding on the back of the smartphone. It is dust and water resistant and has similar specifications of the single SIM LTE variant, including a 5.1-inch full HD (1920×1080 pixels) Super AMOLED display, 2.5 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor, Android 4.4 (KitKat) OS, 16-megapixel rear camera with 4K video recording, 2.1-megapixel front-facing camera, 2GB RAM, 16GB internal memory, expandable memory microSD, Infrared LED, Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2X2 MIMO), Bluetooth v4.0 LE, ...
Asus has started teasing its upcoming announcement at the IFA 2014, slated for September 3rd. The first teaser shows a device with curved edges along with the quote "Time has been transformed, and we have changed" by Khalil Gibran that hints at its first Android Wear smartwatch. On their Facebook page, it says "Something #Incredible is going to happen at #IFA2014, see you there!"
When the Android Wear was announced back in March, Asus, HTC, LG, Motorola and Samsung were announced as partners. Motorola announced the Moto 360 smartwatch and the LG announced the G Watch. Later in June Samsung unveiled its Gear Live smartwatch. Asus and HTC are yet to unveil their own Android Wear Smartwatches.
Asus could finally unveil their Android Wear Smartwatch at the IFA next month. Since the company has named their smartphones, Zenfone, there are rumors that its first smartwatch would be called the Zenwatch. Looks like we have to wait for more teaser images and videos to know what all the company plans to unveil at IFA.
The Asus IFA 2014 conference is scheduled for September 3rd, 2014 12:30 PM (CEST), which is 4 PM IST. The event will be live streamed on their official website.
Xiaomi accessories including power banks, Mi ZBW4122IN in-ear headset, Mi 3 flip covers and screen guard appeared on Flipkart along with price tags few weeks back. Today the official Xiaomi Mi 3 flip covers and the screen protector are available for pre-order from Flipkart.
The Mi 3 flip cover is priced at Rs. 599 and comes in White, Black and Blue colors. The flip cover also doubles up as a stand. It has water resistant finish, Soft microfiber lining on the inside and 3M adhesive support to stick it on the back, according to the listing. The screen protector that is available for pre-order at Rs. 179 comes with a cleaning cloth. This listing was first spotted by AndroidOS.in.
Pre-order these Mi 3 accessories on Flipkart before it goes out of stock. These accessories are expected to ship by the fifth week of August, which is next week. Mi Power banks are expected to launch in coming weeks.
Earlier this month there were reports that the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is planning to implement charges for over-the-top (OTT) players of apps like WhatsApp, Viber, Skype etc. TRAI has rejected the proposal of carriers to make OTT players that offer these services share part of their revenue with them or the government, according to a report from The Economic Times.
TRAI has also decided again their plan for consultation process for it, as it feels that operators can offset the losses through growth in data revenue, according to the report. An official told ET that "One-third of the incremental revenue of the telecom industry is coming from data services itself. As far as the voice services are concerned, there is an upswing in the realisation rates. There is no proposal for a consultation paper (on regulating companies offering free messaging and calling services).”
Indian telcos have been voicing against these OTT players for some time now. OTT services like WhatsApp is cutting into operator’s and government’s revenue since SMS and voice call usage are coming down due to apps like WhatsApp, Viber and Skype.Telcos are reportedly losing around Rs 5,000 crore annually because of these free apps.
Another official told ...
HTC has just announced the rumored HTC One (M8) for Windows smartphone running Windows Phone 8.1.1 with Cortana. It has exactly the same design and specifications as the HTC One (M8), including a 5.0-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD display, 2.3 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor, Duo camera setup with a primary UltraPixel camera, secondary rear camera to capture depth information and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera with wide-angle lens.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ti4aKMgnh4
It also has Blinkfeed, HTC BoomSound, and support for the HTC Dot View case.
HTC One (M8) for Windows specifications
5.0-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD display
2.3 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor with Adreno 330 GPU
Windows Phone 8.1.1 with Cortana
UltraPixel primary rear camera with dual LED Flash, BSI Sensor,F/2.0 aperture and 28 mm lens
Secondary rear camera to capture depth information
5 MP front-facing camera
Full HD (1080p) video recording with HDR Video
9.35 mm thick and weighs 160 grams
3.5 mm headset jack, FM radio with RDS, HTC BoomSound
Dual front-facing stereo speakers with built-in amplifiers
Infrared remote control
nano SIM
2GB RAM, 32GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 128GB
4G LTE / 3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 a/ac/b/g/n (2.4 and 5 GHz), Bluetooth 4.0 with aptX codec,NFC and GPS with GLONASS
2600 mAh battery
The HTC One (M8) for Windows would go on ...
Panasonic has launched three new Qi-enabled charging products in the U.S.. This includes 5,300mAh and 2,650mAh Qi portable chargers and a Qi wireless charging pad. These chargers are compatible with iPhone, other smartphones and tablets. These can be charged via USB or the Qi wireless charging pad, since these are Qi-enabled. The charging pad can charge devices such as smartphones with Qi wireless charging capabilities.
Features of Panasonic Qi Mobile Chargers for Mobile Devices ( QE-PL202-W and QE-PL102-W)
Easily charge your mobile devices on the go
Charge two devices at once with dual USB inputs
Compatible with most USP-charged mobile devices
Take it with you - fits in bag, purse, briefcase or glovebox
Recharge QE-PL202 mobile charger via USB or wirelessly with QE-TS101 Qi charging pad (sold separately)
5,300 mAh / 2,650mAh lithium ion capacity for long-lasting power
Micro-USB cable included
Features of Panasonic Qi Mobile Charging Pad for Qi Devices (QE-TS101-W)
Charging pad wirelessly refuels your Panasonic Qi mobile chargers (QE-PL102 and QE-PL202) and other Qi rechargeable devices
Simply plug charging pad into an AC outlet and place Qi device anywhere on pad to charge
Sleek, low-profile design - no cords, no cables
The 5,300mAh (QE-PL202-W) and the 2,650mAh (QE-PL102-W) Panasonic Qi portable chargers are priced at US$ 49.99 and US$ 39.99, respectively. The Qi wireless charging pad is priced at US$ 39.99. ...
Samsung has launched the Galaxy S5 4G+ in Singapore. It is a variant of the Galaxy S5 broadband LTE-A that was launched in Korea in June. It is powered by a 2.5 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 805 processor and has LTE-A support up to 300 Mbps. Other specifications are similar to the global Galaxy S5 variants, including a 5.1-inch 1080p display, 2GB RAM, 16GB of storage with expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD and a 2800 mAh battery.
The Galaxy S5 LTE-A (SM-G901) with similar specifications of the S5 4G+ appeared in benchmarks earlier this month and is expected to launch in Europe soon. The Samsung Galaxy S5 4G (SM-G9001) that was launched in India last month has a Snapdragon 801 processor.
Samsung Galaxy S5 4G+ Specifications
5.1-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Super AMOLED display
2.5 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 805 processor with Adreno 420 GPU
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
16MP rear camera with LED Flash
2.1MP front-facing camera
IP67 ratings for dust and water resistance
Dimensions: 142.0 x 72.5 x 8.1mm; Weight: 145g
2GB RAM, 16GB internal memory, expandable up 128GB with microSD
S Health 3.0, Heart rate sensor
4G LTE-A (up to 300 Mbps) / 3G HSPA+ up to 42 Mbps, Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2X2 MIMO), Bluetooth v4.0 LE, GPS
2800 mAh Battery
The Samsung Galaxy S5 4G+ comes in Copper Gold, Charcoal Black, Shimmery White and ...
Opera has entered into a licensing agreement with Microsoft in order to make its browsers default on all low end phones from the company. The deal specifically applies to mobile phones based on the Series 30+, Series 40 and Asha software platforms.
“This is a great opportunity to spread the benefits of Opera Mini to millions more consumers in our core markets. There are still massive numbers of people who have not moved to smartphones, but Opera Mini can provide them with an amazing browsing experience right now,”
said Lars Boilesen, CEO of Opera Software in an official release.
Under the agreement Opera Mini browser will be pre-installed on these aforementioned phones. Meanwhile, people who already have these phones will be urged to upgrade to the latest Opera Mini browser from the existing Xpress browser. Opera Mini currently has around 250 million users, over 100 million of these on Android smartphone.
“We continue to sell and support classic first and feature phones as well as the Asha range, which have performed well with millions of people who want new mobile experiences at lower price points. The agreement with Opera will enable us to provide continuity of service as we transition from Xpress Browser to Opera Mini.”
said Rich Bernardo, head ...
Samsung launched the Galaxy S4 zoom last year, to place their bets on the cameraphone market. It didn't work out so well, as the S4 zoom was basically two devices slapped on together. The sequel announced this year, the Galaxy K zoom, is visibly better, with a slimmer profile and a lens unit that is more pocketable. The megapixels are higher and the phone itself gets a decent spec boost, but does Samsung get the formula right this time? Or is the company going to need a third time lucky? Let's find out in our full review.
Unboxing
We had unboxed the K zoom a while back, and these are the contents that come in the box -
Do check out our unboxing post for further information and the video.
Design, Build and Hardware walkthrough
The design of the Galaxy K Zoom closely follows the Samsung flagship, but makes great strides in improving upon its predecessor. The easily recognizable "Galaxy" look that Samsung has pursued since the S3, is still evident, with a white front face and generously curved corners. Even the back panel is modeled off the S5's dimpled plastic cover that was chosen over the, arguably better, leather finish that the Note 3 ...
Hello readers! We are back with another giveaway. To celebrate the smashing success of the Asus Zenfone in India, FoneArena and Asus India have teamed up to bring you one of a kind giveaway. Asus launched the Zenfone series in India last month at competitive price points. All these smartphones have dual SIM support, powered by dual-core Clover Trail+ Intel Atom processors and runs on Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to Android 4.4 (KitKat). Asus recently said that the sales of Zenfone series is nearly one lakh in India.
The Zenfone 6, the top-end smartphone in the Zenfone series has a 6-inch HD screen, 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a powerful 3300 mAh battery. Recently we brought you the review of the Zenfone 6. In our review, we said it is one of the best phablets at Rs. 16,999.
The Zenfone 5, a mid-range Zenfone smartphone in the series has a 5-inch HD display, 8-megapixel camera and 2GB RAM. It starts at just Rs. 9,999. Recently we brought you the review of the Zenfone 5. In our review, we said it's a good phone considering the price tag.
The Zenfone 4, the most affordable phone in the Zenfone series that starts ...
Motorola is likely to discontinue its most popular Moto G smartphone in India, few weeks before the arrival of its successor. Flipkart is advertising as "Get yours before it's gone! Last stock of Moto G 16GB" on its website, so this might be the last stock of the smartphone to be sold in India. Motorola reduced the price of both 8GB and 16GB variants of Moto G by Rs. 2,000 in India recently, due to huge competition from other manufacturers.
Moto G is definitely one of the most popular smartphones in India that boosted the sales of the company. The company became India’s 4th largest smartphone vendor in the second quarter of 2014 with just three smartphones. Back in June Motorola said that it sold one million units of Motorola smartphones through Flipkart.
At the launch Moto G did not have any competition, so it faced a huge demand for a few weeks. Now the Xiaomi Mi 3 and the Asus Zenfone 5 directly competes with the Moto G. Motorola has scheduled an event on September 5th in India, where it is expected to launch new smartphones.
According to earlier rumors, the Moto G2, successor of the Moto G would come with a ...
Intel has announced a strategic collaboration with Unity Technologies to extend Android support for Intel devices. Unity will add Android support for Intel’s current and future x86 chips. Both Unity 4 and 5 will be updated to include support for Intel Core and Intel Atom-based mobile processors.
"Unity is used by half of all mobile game developers, and many of them have been asking for increased support for Intel-based devices running Android. We are proud to be working with Intel to ensure that Unity provides the smoothest and highest performing experience possible on Intel platforms."
said David Helgason, CEO, Unity Technologies in an official release.
Unity has more than 2.9 million registered developers who can now write native Android mobile apps for Intel processors and graphics technology. That means that Unity-based code for games will run faster and better on Intel-based Android devices.
"We've set a goal to ship 40 million Intel-based tablets this year and expect more than 100 Android tablet designs on Intel in the market by the end of this year. Our collaboration with Unity will give its nearly 3 million developers the necessary software tools and support to build amazing Android experiences on Intel architecture."
said Doug Fisher, Intel Corporate VP and GM, Software ...
