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BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9983, the company's upcoming Porsche branded luxury smartphone appeared online in several press should recently. Now, more press shots and complete specifications of the smartphone has been leaked.
According to the leak, the chassis, lock and right-side keys, and Porsche Design logo are constructed of forged and CNC-milled stainless steel. The camera lens has sapphire glass and the back cover has glass weave technology. It also has an unique BlackBerry PIN, so you'll be part of an exclusive Porsche Design BlackBerry PIN ID group that is instantly recognizable among Porsche Design users.
BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9983 rumored specifications
3.1 inch (720 x 720 pixels) 24-bit color OLED display
2 GB RAM, 64GB storage
1.5 GHz dual-core processor
Touch screen navigation and full QWERTY physical keyboard
BlackBerry 10 OS version 10.3
8 MP Autofocus rear camera with LED flash
2 MP front-facing camera
Sensors - Accelerometer, Magnetometer, Compass, Ambient Light Sensor and Proximity sensor
2100mAh removable battery
Here are the supported networks
Porsche Design P'9983 smartphone from BlackBerry SQK100-1
Quad band LTE (2, 4, 5, 17) (700/850/1700/1900 MHz), Quad band HSPA+ (Bands 1, 2, 4, 5/6) (850/1700/1900/2100 MHz), Quad band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)
Porsche Design P'9983 smartphone from BlackBerry SQK100-2
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LG announced the G Watch R yesterday which is companies first circular display smartwatch. However, LG did not specify the pricing of the watch. Today, the company has mentioned the price of the watch in a German Press release.
As per the press release, the circular watch which has a 1.3-inch (320 x 320 pixels) P-OLED screen and stylish design will cost 299 Euro which translated to around $395. The G Watch R will hit Germany in October at a price which is 100 Euro more than the original G watch that costs $229.
There is a possibility that the G Watch R can have different pricing in different markets. The latest watch by LG has a photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor to measure heartbeats. It has durable stainless steel frame and has interchangeable 22mm calf skin leather strap.
LG G Watch R specifications
1.3-inch P-OLED Display (320 x 320)
1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor
512MB RAM, 4GB eMMC
Android Wear OS (compatible with smartphones running Android 4.3 and above)
Dust and Water Resistant (IP67)
Sensors: 9-Axis (Gyro/ Accelerometer/ Compass), Barometer, PPG
410mAh battery
The watch will hit key markets starting from Q4 2014 however the price tag is still unknown.
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Xiaomi unveiled Mi 4, the company's latest flagship smartphone last month. We brought you the photo gallery of the Mi 4, Unboxing and the benchmarks of the smartphone recently, here we have the photo gallery, comparing the Mi 4 and the Mi 3 smartphones. Check out the gallery below.
Both these smartphones have a 5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) IPS display with Corning Gorilla glass protection, but the Mi 4 is smaller than the Mi 3 due to smaller bezels.
The Mi 4 has a 8-megapixel front-facing camera with Sony Exmor R sensor, 5-element lens and f/1.8 aperture, while the Mi 3 comes with a 2-megapixel front-facing camera with BSI sensor and f/2.2 aperture. Both these have the usual set of sensors .
These have capacitive touch buttons for menu, home and back. The design is slightly different in the Mi 4.
Both these run on MIUI v5 based on Android 4.4 (KitKat), but the Mi 3 is based on Android 4.4.2, while the Mi 4 runs on the latest Android 4.4.4. Both these are expected to get the MIUI 6 in coming months.
Metal frame on the sides, gives the Mi 4 a premium look. Mi 3 has magnesium-aluminium alloy frame on the inside, but on the outside it is made of ...
Samsung is just days away from launching the Galaxy Note 4 at IFA on September 3rd, but that is not stopping the phone to pop up in videos. The South Korean tech giant has teased its next-gen phablet through a collection of YouTube videos yesterday.
However, today a 15 second YouTube clip gives us a glimpse of Galaxy Note 4. The phone is encompassed in a body-concealing case with the use of a "dummy box" which shows only the screen, but not the design of the phone. The S Pen that was showcased earlier this week is also seen besides the Note 4 in the video.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvKGyj7L0L8
Samsung Galaxy note 4 will reportedly have 5.7″ Quad HD Super AMOLED screen, 16MP camera sensor. The phone is expected to board some new and revolutionary features that have been kept under the wrap by Samsung. We will have to wait till next week to see what the company has to offer.
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Android Lemon Meringue Pie a new version of the Android has been spotted in the Chromium issue tracker. Dubbed under the build number (LRW50D), it is seen running on a device which is called by the developers “New Nexus 7".
The developers often refer to this device which is also known as the NexusV2, Nexus 2013 and the Nexus manufactured by Asus. As per the Chromium issue tracker the Android build is from the 19th of August, 2014 and is the fourth version of the build that day. Each component in the build number has its own significance. L" here stands for the Lemon Meringue Pie, "R" is for the code branch that the build originates from, "W" indicates the third quarter of the year, and, finally, the number 50 are the days going into the quarter, which would peg the LRW50 release happening on August 19th, while "D" is the fourth edition for that same day, says Myce that has spotted the build.
Google announced Android L with Material Design at I/O developer hence it is a possibility that the L stands for the Lemon Meringue Pie. However, Google has not made this official and the build has merely been spotted.
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After Facebook and Amazon, another tech company is testing drone deliveries- none other than Google. The company is working on drone delivery system under 'Project Wing' as per reports from The Atlantic and BBC.
The report states that Google has been working on this project for more than two years. The drone by Google is a small hybrid between a plane and a helicopter that delivers items to people by dropping them down on a line. These drones was recently tested in Australia where the researchers used prototypes of the automated vehicles to deliver “candy bars, dog treats, cattle vaccines, water, radios, and more” to two farmers.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRTNvWcx9Oo
“Self-flying vehicles could open up entirely new approaches to moving goods –- including options that are cheaper, faster, less wasteful and more environmentally sensitive than what’s possible today. Before we develop our system, we want to go out and learn about more situations in which aerial delivery could help people in their daily lives and jobs.”
said Google.
Project Wing founder Nicholas Roy said Google is "years" away from delivering an actual product, but there has been enough progress for the company to provide the public with a sneak peek. Google says that it’s number one focus with Project Wing ...
Xolo has unveiled Q1000s Plus, successor of last year's Q1000s smartphone. The design is similar to the Q1000s, it is powered by the same 1.5 GHz quad-core MediaTek 6589T processor and features the same 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. It has 5-inch 1080p display based on OGS technology and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat).
It has single SIM support, similar to the Q1000s, but this packs 2GB RAM, 32GB internal storage and 3000 mAh battery. The Xolo Play 8X-1200 that was launched recently has just 2300 mAh battery, even though it packs a powerful 2 GHz Octa-Core processor.
Xolo Q1000s Plus Specifications
5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD IPS OGS display
1.5 GHz quad-core MediaTek 6589T processor with PowerVR SGX544 GPU
2GB RAM, 32GB internal memory
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
13MP rear camera with LED Flash, BSI 2 sensor
5MP front-facing camera , BSI sensor
7.98 mm thick
3.5mm audio jack
Full HD 1080p video recording and playback
3G (HSDPA: 42.2 Mbps, HSUPA: 11.5 Mbps), WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
3000 mAh battery
The Xolo Q1000s Plus comes in black and white colors and is priced at Rs. 13,999. It is already on sale on eBay for Rs. 13,890.
BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9983, the company's upcoming Porsche branded luxury smartphone appeared online in several press should recently. Now, more press shots and complete specifications of the smartphone has been leaked.
According to the leak, the chassis, lock and right-side keys, and Porsche Design logo are constructed of forged and CNC-milled stainless steel. The camera lens has sapphire glass and the back cover has glass weave technology. It also has an unique BlackBerry PIN, so you'll be part of an exclusive Porsche Design BlackBerry PIN ID group that is instantly recognizable among Porsche Design users.
BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9983 rumored specifications
3.1 inch (720 x 720 pixels) 24-bit color OLED display
2 GB RAM, 64GB storage
1.5 GHz dual-core processor
Touch screen navigation and full QWERTY physical keyboard
BlackBerry 10 OS version 10.3
8 MP Autofocus rear camera with LED flash
2 MP front-facing camera
Sensors - Accelerometer, Magnetometer, Compass, Ambient Light Sensor and Proximity sensor
2100mAh removable battery
Here are the supported networks
Porsche Design P'9983 smartphone from BlackBerry SQK100-1
Quad band LTE (2, 4, 5, 17) (700/850/1700/1900 MHz), Quad band HSPA+ (Bands 1, 2, 4, 5/6) (850/1700/1900/2100 MHz), Quad band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)
Porsche Design P'9983 smartphone from BlackBerry SQK100-2
Quad band LTE (2, 4, 5, 17) (700/850/1700/1900 MHz), Tri band HSPA+ (1, 2, 5/6) (850/1900/2100 MHz) ...
HERE, a popular navigation company that powers HERE Maps in Windows devices has announced its partnership with Samsung to launch its app on Tizen-Powered Samsung smartwatches, including the new Gear S smartwatch and a new app called HERE (beta) developed exclusively for the Samsung Galaxy devices.
HERE powers Navigator app in Gear app that offers turn-by-turn walk navigation, public transit routing and option to download maps for offline use for navigation, directions and search. Since the Gear S has built-in 3G support, it can offer a stand-alone experience without connecting it to a smartphone.
For a better experience you need to pair it with HERE (beta) developed for the Samsung Galaxy devices. This enables you to conveniently plan and calculate routes for walking and public transit on your phone and then send them to your smartwatch. This also gets Glympse that lets you share your location in real time with others. The HERE (beta) for Galaxy also has offline support.
HERE is available in 200 countries and has turn-by-turn walk or drive guidance in almost 100 countries, traffic information in more than 40 and transit maps and directions in more than 750 urban areas across more than 40 countries.
HERE for Samsung’s Galaxy smartphones and the Navigator app would be ...
Earlier today Samsung partnered with HERE to launch HERE Maps for the Gear S smartwatch, now the company has announced a partnership with Nike to pre-load Nike+ Running App on the Samsung Gear S.
Since the Gear has built-in 3G connectivity and A-GPS/Glonass to track progress, check routes and speed on the move without connecting it to other devices. It shows running metrics including distance, pace, heart rate, NikeFuel earned, and time. It also has a built-in music player to select music in a playlist and real-time cheers from Facebook friends.
Commenting on the partneship, Adam Roth, Vice President of Nike Global Running Brand Marketing, said
Nike+ Running has changed the way people experience sports. It motivates runners to run further, faster and more often by tracking their activity, celebrating their progress, enlisting personalized coaching, challenging their friends and sharing runs with their entire social network. The integration with the Samsung Gear S allows more runners to join the Nike+ community and enjoy the benefits of this great service.
The Nike+ Running has logged over 1 billion miles worldwide and is already available for Android and iOS platforms.
Dell is planning to re- enter the tablet market in India with a new features and new strategy as per reports from the Economic Times. The PC maker will kick start the sell of these tablets from September 15 says the report.
Dell will launch seven to eight tablets in India that will have voice calling capabilities. The existing tablets from the company do not have voice calling feature which Dell thinks is partly responsible for poor tablet sales. Dell also said that lack of tie-ups with mobile retailers has also made it difficult for the company to put its mark on extremely competitive Indian tablet market.
"About 70-75% of tablet sales in India happen in the voice-enabled tablet space and 60% of that total market is dominated by the mobile specialty stores. We are, therefore, trying to target these segments to augment our tablet strategy in India. However, the retail partners will only sell our tablets and not the notebooks, desktop or all-in-one PCs,"
said P Krishnakumar, executive director, consumer and small business, Dell India to ET.
The new tablets will be available at mobile retail stores in 60 cities to begin with. As part of its new strategy, Dell will promote the new ...
Microsoft has updated OneDrive apps on Android, iOS and Windows phone. The cloud storage app for Android has added support for OneDrive for Business.
"Our Android update is starting to roll out today, and with it, you can now access both your personal and work accounts. This is the first example of how we’re creating a single, unified OneDrive experience that holistically addresses what people, businesses, and IT managers need. Because people are increasingly using the same devices and apps to get things done at work and at home, the ability to store and share files in the cloud is essential on both fronts"
said Jason Moore in OneDrive blog post.
The update enables users to sign in with either their personal or business OneDrive accounts. Microsoft is trying to make it easier for users to distinguish files, docs and photos from personal and professional OneDrive accounts. The company has also added a extra security layer on OneDrive for Android, allowing users to protect data with pin codes. In addition, OneDrive data may also be accessed from other apps.
Besides the Android app, Microsoft has also updated OneDrive for iOS with a native search and an "All Photo" view, allowing users of Apple products to view an overview of ...
Xiaomi unveiled the MIUI 6, a major update with new features and a completely new design. The MIUI 6 update is now available for the both the Xiaomi Mi 4 and Mi 3 smartphones for the public after the internal best testing is complete. The MIUI v4.8.29 update with MIUI 6 update for these two devices bring new notification center with toggles for music control panel, notifications for new messages, missed calls, reminders, app notices, and more.
In addition to the MIUI 6 update, this update fixes a security hole that users didn't need to confirm the old password while setting a new password, Support AirPlay wireless speaker, new Ignore data usage option to make data statistics more accurate and some bug fixes.
The MIUI 6 (v4.8.29) update is now available Over-the-air (OTA) for the Mi 3 and Mi 4 and is 417MB in size. Developer's ROM needs to be installed to get the OTA, but you can flash the MIUI6 Developer ROM with MIUI 6 manually from here. Since it is the developer version, it might have some bugs.
For those who are not using these two smartphone, there is a MIUI Express or Lite launcher 2.2.0 with the new MIUI 6 theme. You can download the new MIUI Lite MIUI 6 ...
Micromax has started rolling out Android 4.4 (KitKat) update for Canvas 2 Colours A120 smartphone. It was launched back in April, running Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), but the company promised KitKat update soon after the launch. Micromax recently rolled out KitKat update for Canvas Doodle 3 A102 and Canvas Knight A350.
The Android KitKat update should bring emojis, printing support, performance tweaks and some UI changes. All the latest Micromax smartphones now comes with Android KitKat out of the box.
The Android 4.4.2 over-the-air (OTA) update for the Canvas 2 is about 283.2 MB and would roll out gradually throughout the week. You will get a notification when the update is available. The company says working on providing updates on all our leading products, but it has not confirmed the list of these devices that would get the update.
Are you using the Canvas 2 Colours smartphone? Have you received the KitKat update? Let us know in the comments below.
[Update: Thanks to @avthedemon for the screenshot with the changelog.]
Oppo Neo 3 R831k, an upgraded version of the Oppo Neo R831 has been launched in India. The main difference in the Neo 3 compared to Neo is 1GB RAM instead of 512MB RAM and an LED flash on the back for its 5-megapixel camera.
Other specifications are similar, including a 4.5-inch (854 x 480 pixels) FWVGA IPS sensitive touch screen with glove mode, 1.3 GHz dual-core processor and Android 4.2-based Color ROM. It has Quick Reach mode that lets you draw a pattern on the screen and double tap on the display to launch apps and Gesture panel to customize patterns.
Oppo Neo 3 R831K specifications
4.5-inch (854 ×480 pixels) FWVGA capacitive touch screen display
Android 4.2 (ColorOS)
Dual SIM (GSM + GSM)
1.3 GHz dual-core processor
5MP Auto Focus rear Camera with LED flash
2MP front-facing camera
9.2mm thick and weighs 130g
3G HSPA+, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1, GPS
1GB RAM, 4GB of internal memory, Expandable memory up to 32GB with micro SD
1900 mAh battery
The Oppo Neo 3 R831K comes in Black and White colors and is priced at Rs. 10,990 in India. The Oppo Neo that was launched back in February for Rs. 11,990 now retails for Rs. 9,990.
The OnePlus One is perhaps one among the most wanted devices at the moment, at least among those who know about the phone. However, a major hindrance for those looking to purchase the device is the invite system.
It requires a to-be buyer to get hold of an 'invite' (basically a unique code) that can be obtained (i) either from others who have purchased the OnePlus One or (ii) from OnePlus itself, via the numerous contests it holds. Although OnePlus has ramped up its production capacity in the recent months, the demand for the OnePlus One still outweighs supply.
However, in a recent AMA (ask me anything) session on Reddit, OnePlus revealed that the company was looking to do away with the invite system by October.
"We are working on a pre-orders system, we were initially aiming for September but it’s been slightly delayed, hopefully we’ll be ready to launch it in October."
- OnePlus on Reddit
This could be great news for those who have patiently been waiting to get hold of the device. The company is also starting to show signs of expansion into other markets, the first of which seems to be India.
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Microsoft officially launched Lumia 530 Dual SIM in India for Rs 7,349 earlier this month, while the Lumia 525 was launched in January this year. The Lumia 530 is the cheapest dual SIM Lumia smartphone. Lets take a detailed look at both the devices in several photos.
The Lumia 530 Dual SIM has 4-inch FWVGA (854 x 480 pixels) display while the Lumia 525 has a 4-inch (800 x 480 pixels) IPS display.
Both the phones do not boast of a front facing camera and also do not have LED notification light on the front. The Lumia 525 has proximity and ambient light sensors, but these are absent in Lumia 530.
The Lumiia 530 has on-screen virtual buttons instead of the capacitive ones on the Lumia 525.
The Lumia 530 Dual SIM runs on Windows Phone 8.1 while the Lumia 525 was originally shipped with Windows Phone 8. However, Nokia announced Cyan update in July which updated the Lumia 525 with Windows Phone 8.1.
Lumia 530 Dual SIM is smaller in size and has curved bezels while the Lumia 525 is a bit longer in length and has more of flat edges. The former is available in Dark Grey, Orange, White and Green colors while the latter is available ...
We managed to get the HTC One M8 Dual SIM device here at FoneArena and we decided to unbox it for you. Watch the unboxing video below and let us know if you have any questions about the device.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvyB-n8Uyw8
In terms of the design and specs, The One M8 Dual SIM is exactly the same as the regular single SIM version of the One M8. The main difference of course the ability to have 2 SIM cards on the same awesome hardware without having to compromise to use a cheaper phone as they are the ones which generally offer such functionality.
There is a Dual network manager in the software settings which lets you manage your SIM cards.
For those of you who have the question about the type of SIM cards used on the M8 dual, you can find the answer in the picture below. As you can see, the device uses nano SIM cards for both the slots which is both good and bad. And don't try using your homemade nano SIM on the M8 as the SIM tray might get stuck thereby causing permanent damage to your phone.
This particular version of the One M8 is only available in select markets ...
Lenovo’s upcoming flagship smartphone has been rumoured for quite some time now. Today, the company has sent out press invites for an IFA event, which is scheduled on September 4.
The invite reveals that the company will be introducing the Vibe X2. Apart from inviting the media, Lenovo takes a friendly jab at Apple for their recent invite, which had a tagline reading “wish we could say more.”
Another interesting aspect of the invite is the presence of a lollipop that gives us a hint that their latest device might run on Android L. However, these are just speculations and there’s no official confirmation just yet. So, don’t keep your hopes too high.
Lenovo Vibe X2 has already appeared a couple of times in leaked images. The device is said to come in two different versions, one with an octa-core processor and another with a 2.2GHz dual-core CPU. Both the variants are expected to sport a 5-inch Full HD display, 2GB of RAM, 32GB of internal memory, a 13 megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5 megapixel front facing shooter.
The IFA 2014 trade show kicks off next and we will be bringing you all the latest updates from the ...
India's Xolo seems to be on an octa-core launch spree. After launching the 8X-1000 and the Play 8X-1200 earlier, the local vendor has now announced the Play 8X-1100.
The handset comes with a 5-inch 1920 x 1080p full HD display, akin to a lot of flagships from 2013. As you might have guessed already, the CPU running under the hood is the octa-core MediaTek MT6592, which is said to be the world's first 'true' octa-core. A healthy 2GB of RAM complements the octa-core processor to add up to a respectable specs set.
Specifications
5-inch 1920 x 1080p display with Scratch Resistant Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection
1.7GHz MediaTek MT6592 octa-core CPU
2GB RAM
16GB expandable ROM
Expandable memory up to 32GB with microSD
13 mega-pixel rear Sony Exmor RS camera
5 mega-pixel front BSI camera
dual speakers with DTS Surround sound, Dedicated Audio DAC (Wolfson)
2100mAh battery
Dual SIM
Android v4.4 KitKat
The device comes with a price tag of 14,999 INR or roughly $250.
A lot of local makers have been forced to lower prices following the Mi 3 onslaught from Xiaomi, but the good thing here is that the consumer is the only winner here.
Besides launching the octa-core Play 8X-1000, Xolo today also unveiled the Q700s Plus. Unlike the 8X-1000, the Q700s Plus is a bit skewed towards the more budget-centric section of the market.
That is apparent when you look at the specs sheet of the Q700s Plus. It comes with with very popular MT6582M CPU from Taiwan's MediaTek that operates at 1.3GHz through its four Cortex A7 cores. There's also 1GB of RAM that has almost become the standard for entry-level phones in the country.
Specifications
4.5-inch 854 x 480p display
1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582M CPU
1GB RAM
8GB expandable ROM
8 mega-pixel rear camera
VGA front camera
Dual SIM
1800mAh battery
Android v4.4 KitKat
What is also good to see is that domestic and Chinese makers offering budget phones are finally making the much needed shift to 8GB on-board storage from a paltry 4GB. As smartphones get feature rich each day, large storage capacities come to be a need more than luxury.
Coming back to the Q700s Plus, the device is priced at 8,499 INR or $140.
