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After teasing the launch, Jumbo Electronics, IT telecom and consumer electronics retailer and distributor in the UAE, has partnered with Flipkart, to launch YotaPhone, a dual-screen smartphone manufactured by Yota Devices in India. It has 4.3-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) LCD capacitive multi touch main screen and a 4.3-inch (360×640 pixels) E-Ink rear screen. The phone also has special YotaPhone gestures and Put2Back applications for the back screen.
YotaPhone specifications
4.3-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) LCD capacitive multi touch main display
4.3-inch (360×640 pixels) EPD rear screen, 16 grayscale; capacitive touch zone below the EPD for gesture controls
Android 4.2.2 ( Jelly Bean)
1.7 GHz Dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8960 processor
13MP auto focus rear camera with LED flash, 1080p full HD video recording
1MP front-facing camera
Dimensions – 133.6 x 67 x 9.99mm; Weight – 146g
2GB RAM, 32GB Internal memory
Accelerometer, compass, gyroscope, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor,
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
4G LTE / 3G, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.0, GPS w/A-GPS + GLONASS
1800mAh battery
The YotaPhone will be available exclusively on Flipkart for Rs. 23,499 in India starting 17th October. Check out the hands on below.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRUyaRu-CtM
Commenting on the new launch, Abdul Karim Sawan, Vice President for Yota Devices – Middle East and India, said
YotaPhone features an electronic paper display that would work as a second screen, ...
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Looks like Google is finally going head-on with Apple in the tablet space, with the just announced Nexus 9 in partnership with HTC. The Nexus 9 comes with a 4:3 aspect ratio screen, unlike all the previous Nexus tablets and hence becomes a legitimate competitor to the iPad mini. Designed in collaboration with HTC, the Nexus 9 features a soft touch back and a metallic frame, lending a premium look and feel for the device. The 8.9" 2048x1536 screen is supported by the 64-bit Tegra K1 Processor that accompanies the monstrous Kepler GPU. This combination reminds us of the recently launched Xiaomi MiPad that has a similar screen aspect ratio and specifications.
Google is also positioning the Nexus 9 as a productivity device, with an optional keyboard folio case that magnetically attaches to the tablet. On the surface[;-)], it looks like a neat addition, but only Apple has made money on the productivity side so far through, you know, iPads at work and small tablets have been traditionally entertainment-only.
But the primary appeal here is that the device is easy to carry and is also big enough for work. "Work or play" is a common theme if you skim through Google's words ...
Well, you read that right. Apple in an unforeseen circumstance has revealed its next generation tablets. The company has ‘accidentally’ revealed both of its new iPads – the iPad Air 2 and the iPad mini 3 ahead of its tomorrow’s press event.
The details come courtesy of an official user guide for iOS 8 in the iTunes store, which has the screenshots of the both tablets ahead of their unveiling.
The leaked image reveals that iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 will have Touch ID fingerprint sensors on-board. From the design aspects, both the tablets seem to look identical to their predecessors. However, the tablets are expected to feature the new A8 or slightly more powerful chipset, which means that the performance will scale up significantly.
Leaked user guide also hints that the new iPad Air will feature the burst photo capture mode, but there’s no mention of the mini. It’s quite clear that new iPads will come with iOS 8.1 out of the box.
If you were expecting the new models to feature a new design language, that we are afraid, you will be left disappointed. We will know more about the iPad Air 2 and iPad ...
Google just announced the Android L as Android 5.0 Lollipop. Motorola has confirmed that both the generations of Moto X and Moto G, Moto G LTE, Moto E, Droid Ultra, Droid Maxx, and Droid Mini would be upgraded to Android 5.0 Lollipop.
We are excited to confirm that this latest and greatest Android release will also come to our other devices as part of our ongoing software strategy to provide fast updates to our pure Android experience.
said Motorola in a official blog post.
The Android 5.0 Lollipop brings Material Design with bold, colorful, and responsive UI design, better notifications, battery saver feature, better security including Android Smart Lock, New Quick Settings, Improved network handoffs, flexible sharing, faster, smoother and more powerful experience with ART, 15 new languages and more.
Motorola would provide more information on time frame of the Android 5.0 roll out for these devices soon.
Google announced Android 5.0 Lollipop today along with Nexus 6, Nexus 9 and Nexus Player. The company is gearing up to release a set of preview images of Android 5.0 on October 17th.
In addition to the preview images, the final Android 5.0 SDK that can be downloaded via SDK manager. Google has announced that new Android Lollipop will bring over 5,000 new APIs for developers. Hence, developers can experiment with the new features of Android Lollipop. Once the preview images are available, they can be downloaded from the developer preview page.
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Google unveiled Android 5.0 Lollipop today along with the Nexus 6 smartphone and Nexus 9 tablet. In its announcement post, Google had mentioned that the Lollipop update will come to Nexus 5, 7, 10 and Google Play edition devices.
However, Googler Sascha Prüter has clarified in a Google+ post that the Nexus 4 will also receive the 5.0 update. According to Prüter, the absence of Nexus 4 in the list was an error and that has been fixed now. Hence, owners of the two year old LG made Google Nexus 4 should set back and relax as they will receive the update in the upcoming weeks.
The official Android 5.0 Lollipop introduction post now reads, "Android 5.0 Lollipop, which comes on Nexus 6, Nexus 9 and Nexus Player, will also be available on Nexus 4, 5, 7, 10 and Google Play edition devices in the coming weeks".
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Microsoft has updated Skype app in order to support large screen sizes on iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. The version 5.6 brings an optimized user interface that is suitable for large screen of the latest iPhones.
With the latest update, Skype now supports all screen sizes from the 3.5-inches of the iPhone 4 up to the 5.5-inches of the new 6 Plus. However, iPhone 6 Plus owners will experience biggest difference as they will view additional messages and chat logs on the larger screen. In addition, to UI optimizations, the app now lets users mark individual conversations as read/unread, displays presence indicators in the recent contacts list. It also includes more info for contacts and time zones on contract profiles. Moreover, the app will now mute all notification sounds when using Do not disturb.
This is the second major update received by Skype iPhone app. Last month, the app added interactive notifications for iOS 8 while in June the app got a major makeover with a revamped UI and other improvements.
You can download Skype 5.6 for iPhone from Apple App Store.
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Qualcomm has agreed to acquire UK based bluetooth and GPS chipmaker CSR for $2.5 billion. The world's number one mobile chipmaker, has agreed to pay £9.00 per share in cash for CSR and the total acquisition is priced approximately at £1.6 billion ( $2.5 billion).
“The addition of CSR’s technology leadership in Bluetooth, Bluetooth Smart1 and audio processing will strengthen Qualcomm’s position in providing critical solutions that drive the rapid growth of the Internet of Everything, including business areas such as portable audio, automotive and wearable devices. Combining CSR’s highly advanced offering of connectivity technologies with a strong track record of success in these areas will unlock new opportunities for growth. We look forward to working with the innovative CSR team globally and further strengthening our technology presence in Cambridge and the UK.”
said Steve Mollenkopf, chief executive officer of Qualcomm Incorporated in an official press release.
The deal was unveiled soon after rival chip maker Microchip made a bid for CSR for an undisclosed sum, which CSR in August said it rejected. CSR, short for Cambridge Silicon Radio, specializes in connectivity, with its chips used in products such as speaker docks and Apple-owned Beats headphones. The company has also forayed into automotive infortainment and the ...
Google introduced the Nexus 6, the latest flagship Nexus smartphone made by Motorola few hours back. Today Motorola has confirmed that the Nexus 6 will roll in 28 countries, including India, across Europe, Asia-Pacific and North America starting later this year. The Nexus 6 is the first smartphone made by Motorola and it is based on the design of the New Motorola Moto X.
Google Nexus 6 specifications
5.96 (1440x2560 pixels) 16:9 AMOLED display with 493 ppi, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection
2.7GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 (APQ 8084-AB) processor with Adreno 420 GPU
3GB RAM, 32GB/64GB internal memory
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Dual Front Facing Stereo Speakers
Water Resistant
13MP rear camera with dual LED Ring flash, OIS, Sony IMX 214 sensor, f/20 aperture, 4K video recording
2MP front-facing camera
10.1mm thick and weighs 184 grams
4G LTE / 3G, WiFi 802.11a/g/b/n/ac (dual band), Bluetooth 4.0 LE, GPS, GLONASS, NFC
3220 mAh battery
The Google Nexus 6 comes in Midnight Blue and Cloud White colors. In the U.S. it starts at $649, where it will available for pre-order on October 29 and ship in November. Motorola would reveal pricing and availability details for India closer to the launch. Hope we can expect it to launch via Google Play Store.
Lava has launched the Xtron Z704, a new tablet in the Xtron range. It has a 7-inch (1024 x 600 pixels) capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek 8127 processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). These is a 2-megapixel rear camera and a 0.3-megapixel (VGA) front-facing camera.
It packs 1GB RAM, 16GB of internal storage with expansion slot and packs a 4000mAh battery. It has 2G (EDGE), but no sign of earpiece or voice calling capabilities.
Commenting on the launch, S.N. Rai, Co-founder & Director, Lava International said,
We made Xtron Z704 tablet keeping in mind the needs of new age students who are shifting to the online platform to seek additional avenues of learning and are not restricting themselves just to books. They are smart students who constantly browse the internet for information and like using new age technology & products to make learning fun and practical. With all the latest features packed in this portable & pocket friendly tablet, we hope Xtron Z704 will be the perfect companion of such students.
Lava Xtron Z704 specifications
7-inch (1024 x 600 pixels) capacitive touch screen display
1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek 8127 processor with Mali-450 GPU
1GB RAM, 16GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB
Android 4.4 ...
In a bid to tap one of the largest smartphone markets, Lenovo has announced that it will set up a new smartphone company in China. The company will set up a new subsidiary next year on April 1 to focus on smart devices and Internet sales in China.
The new subsidiary which will operate under a different name and branding, will be headed by Chen Xudong, who is currently Lenovo’s president of China geography and Asia Pacific–emerging markets. Similar to Xiaomi, the new company from Lenovo will adapt the internet based business model meaning, the phones and tablets will be available for purchase only via online shopping thereby skipping the physical retail stores.
Moreover, the new company will also focus on software and app development along with close customer engagement. Lenovo faces strong smartphone competition in its home market from Chinese rivals including Huawei, Xiaomi and ZTE, as well as from foreign competitors such as Apple.
In August this year, Lenovo's smartphone sales exceeded than its PC for the first time and reported strong profits in Q1. The company also recorded a healthy annual profit for FY2014.
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LINE Corporation has finally released its first iPad app for LINE Messenger. You can login with your registered email and password to login, but you can create an account using the app yet. You can chat, send stickers, images, videos, voice messages and more easily with the app. Some features of the smartphone version of LINE, such as voice and video calls, the Sticker Shop, and the Timeline are not supported.
LINE smartphone apps were updated recently that brought enhanced group features for chats with multiple friends, improvement to the report feature and optimization for iOS 8 and more.
Highlights of LINE Messenger for iPad
Send and receive chat messages
Check LINE while browsing the internet or watching a movie.
Use stickers purchased with the smartphone version (However, animated stickers won't move.)
Create group chats
Send and receive images, videos, location information, voice messages, and contact info
The LINE Messenger for iPad is available for Apple iTunes Store for free and requires iPad 2 or above running iOS 7 or later.
HTC has confirmed that the Android 5.0 Lollipop update is coming to One (M8) and (M7). The company has revealed that both the smartphones will receive the update "within 90 days of receiving final software from Google.”
HTC said that it will also update other One family members and select devices "shortly thereafter." Reports are stating that Google is still finishing final tweaks for Android L and it will be ready soon.Since the Nexus 9 will be showing up in stores on November 3rd, we can expect HTC’s first Lollipop update to drop between then and the first week of February. The company announced Android 5.0 Lollipop yesterday along with Nexus 6 and Nexus 9.
Motorola also announced yesterday that the Android 5.0 update will hit Moto X and Moto G, Moto G LTE, Moto E, Droid Ultra, Droid Maxx, and Droid Mini. The latest version of Android includes Material Design with bold, colorful, and responsive UI design, better notifications and battery saver feature. Moreover, it includes Android Smart Lock for better security, flexible sharing, faster, smoother and more powerful experience with ART, 15 new languages and more.
The Android 5.0 Lollipop brings Material Design with bold, colorful, and responsive UI design, better notifications, battery saver feature, better security including Android ...
Jabra has launched Jabra Evolve, new series of professional headsets with advanced noise-cancellation technology. These headphones even have a microphone integrated into the headband. There are five headsets in the series that have noise-cancellation feature for shutting out noise in open office, including features that signal when the user doesn’t want to be disturbed.
Commenting on the launch, Kapil Manchanda, Managing Director; Jabra, India, said,
The Jabra Evolve headsets create a complete personal concentration zone that boosts focus and work satisfaction for employees in increasingly open, loud and distracting workspaces. We are excited to announce the launch of the Jabra Evolve headsets in India, and we believe that this is truly an innovative and unique offering to the office workspace
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Key features of Jabra Evolve series
Industry leading Noise Cancellation: The series introduces large ear cushions with specially designed foam adapting the padding to the individual, blocking office noise. Furthermore, the flagship product Jabra Evolve 80 offers additional noise cancellation with an around the ear wearing style and is the industry’s first professional headset offering active noise cancellation to give a full concentration zone experience.
Busy Light: Built into the headphones, the busy light indicator effectively signals availability to colleagues.
Made For Music & Voice: Incorporates high-end sound quality for both ...
Motorola Solutions, the telecom and equipment maker is all set to launch an Android device on October 21st. The phone is set to targeted at business use and will be launched by keynote speaker Ryan Estis and members of the Motorola leadership team.
Motorola Solutions was split from Motorola Mobility in 2011 and concentrates on servicing the government and enterprise market. The new phone is being touted as 'all-touch mobile computer”. A teaser video released by Motorola calls the device as 'Rugged, 'Tough’ and ‘Fortified’ and shows closeups of the device. Unfortunately, the video does not reveal anything about the phone as it is seen only in glimpses.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JA91bFOCczA
The device is touted to be a mix between a smartphone and tablet or a phablet but nothing can be said as of now. It looks like it will focus on enterprise and business apps. We will have to wait till October 21st to know more about the device.
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After teasing the launch, Jumbo Electronics, IT telecom and consumer electronics retailer and distributor in the UAE, has partnered with Flipkart, to launch YotaPhone, a dual-screen smartphone manufactured by Yota Devices in India. It has 4.3-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) LCD capacitive multi touch main screen and a 4.3-inch (360×640 pixels) E-Ink rear screen. The phone also has special YotaPhone gestures and Put2Back applications for the back screen.
YotaPhone specifications
4.3-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) LCD capacitive multi touch main display
4.3-inch (360×640 pixels) EPD rear screen, 16 grayscale; capacitive touch zone below the EPD for gesture controls
Android 4.2.2 ( Jelly Bean)
1.7 GHz Dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8960 processor
13MP auto focus rear camera with LED flash, 1080p full HD video recording
1MP front-facing camera
Dimensions – 133.6 x 67 x 9.99mm; Weight – 146g
2GB RAM, 32GB Internal memory
Accelerometer, compass, gyroscope, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor,
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
4G LTE / 3G, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.0, GPS w/A-GPS + GLONASS
1800mAh battery
The YotaPhone will be available exclusively on Flipkart for Rs. 23,499 in India starting 17th October. Check out the hands on below.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRUyaRu-CtM
Commenting on the new launch, Abdul Karim Sawan, Vice President for Yota Devices – Middle East and India, said
YotaPhone features an electronic paper display that would work as a second screen, ...
Videocon Mobiles has launched the Infinium Graphite, the company’s latest flagship smartphone. It has a 4.7-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD display with one-glass solution (OGS) technology and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection, powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It has a 8-megapixel auto focus rear camera with LED Flash, EXMOR sensor, 5P lens and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera with 88-degrees wide angle lens and a BSI Sensor.
It comes with dual SIM support with dual standby and 3G connectivity. It even has Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection on the back. The Touch Gesture Awake feature lets you gesture shortcuts to interact with your device. The pre-defined gestures ‘C’, ‘M’ and ‘O’ on the lock screen takes you directly to the Dial Screen, Music Player and Camera. You can also set up to 4 gestures of your own.
It has pre-installed Hungama Music Application with 100 free content download for 30 days, Try & Buy Gameloft Games and 90 days free trial of V-Secure and V-Safe SOS app helps to detect location and send predefined SMS and notifications in times of emergency.
Commenting on the launch, Jerold Pereira, CEO, Videocon Mobile Phones said,
With the Infinium Graphite we are pushing the ...
Lenovo has launched Yoga Tablet 2 models in India. These were announced last week and come in 8-inch and 10-inch variants with Full HD (1920×1200) IPS displays and Android 4.4 or Windows 8.1 options. These are powered by a powered by a quad-core Intel Atom Z3745 Processor (up to 1.86 GHz), have unique convertible design and a new Hang mode.
Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 (8-inch) specifications
8-inch (1920 x 1200 pixels) Full HD IPS display with 10-point multitouch, 178-degree wide viewing angle
up to 1.8 GHz quad-core Intel Atom Z3745 processor
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
8MP auto focus rear camera with f2.2 wide-aperture lens, BSI sensor
1.6MP HD front-facing camera
Dual Front large-chamber Speakers, Dolby Audio and Wolfson Master Hi-Fi Codec
Dimensions: 210 mm x 149 mm x 2.7 – 7.0 mm; Weight: 419 grams
2GB LPDDR3 RAM, 16GB internal memory, expandable up to 64 GB
WiFi 802.11b/g/n (2.4 and 5 GHz), Bluetooth 4.0, USB (OTG)
6400mAh battery with up to 18 hours of usage
Color: Platinum
Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 (10-inch) specifications
10.1-inch (1920×1200 pixels) Full HD IPS display with 10-point multitouch, 178-degree wide viewing angle
up to 1.8 GHz quad-core Intel Atom Z3745 processor
Android 4.4 (KitKat) or Windows 8.1 (with Bing for Tablets) options
8MP auto focus rear camera with f2.2 wide-aperture lens, BSI sensor
1.6MP HD front-facing ...
Lenovo announced plans to purchase Motorola Mobility from Google in January this year. Now, the company is planning to bring a Motorola tablet in the markets.
According to a report from Taiwan, Lenovo CEO Yang Yuanquing has said that the company will build a new Motorola tablet after completing the acquisition by the end of this year. The report states that Lenovo will use a "dual-brand" system in which the tablet will boast either the Motorola or Lenovo name depending on the location where the tablet is being released. Lenovo plans on employing the same branding scheme for Motorola smartphones.
Motorola has failed to make its mark in the tablet market as its Xoom and the Xyboard tablets in 2011 did not garner good reviews. But it looks like Lenovo wants to stir the tablet market with Motorola entry as it has become quiet popular thanks to its latest line of smartphones. Unfortunately, the report does not provide any details about the tablet.
It will be interesting to see how Lenovo will position Motorola in the current competitive tablet market.
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Lenovo has launched the Yoga Tablet 2 Pro, the company’s latest high-end Android tablet in Yoga series in India along with the Yoga Tablet 2 series. It has a 13.3-inch (2560 x 1440 pixels) WQHD IPS Display, powered by a quad-core Intel Atom Z3745 Processor (up to 1.86 GHz) and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It has four modes – Hold, Stand, Tilt or Hang and even has an integrated projector that can project content up to 50-inches. It features a powerful 8W JBL sound system with bass subwoofer located on the back.
Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 Pro specifications
13.3-inch (2560 x 1440 pixels) WQHD IPS Display, 178 degree viewing angle
up to 1.8 GHz quad-core Intel Atom Z3745 processor
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
8MP auto focus rear camera with f2.2 wide-aperture lens, BSI sensor
1.6MP HD front-facing camera
Dual Front large-chamber 8W JBL Speakers, Subwoofer, Dolby Audio and Wolfson Master Hi-Fi Codec
Integrated projector, projects up to a 50″
Dimensions: 333 mm x 223 mm x 3.7-12.6 mm; Weight: 950 grams
2GB LPDDR3 RAM, 32GB internal memory, expandable up to 64 GB
WiFi 802.11b/g/n (2.4 and 5 GHz), Bluetooth 4.0
3.5 mm audio jack, Microphone with noise reduction
9600 mAh battery battery with up to 15 hours of usage
The Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 Pro comes ...
Google Play Store downloads exceeded that of Apple App Store by 60% as compared to the same time last year, according to a latest report by App Annie. The mobile research company revealed that Apple App Store generated 60% higher revenue than Google Play Store.
Google Play downloads saw strong growth in markets like Brazil, Indonesia and India in Q3 2014. In this period, Indonesia saw double-digit growth, which has been increasing every quarter for more than two years. However, in terms of earning revenue, Apple took the lead as thanks to large iPhone populations countries like the US and Japan. Meanwhile, Google Play was unable to garner revenue due to emerging markets that are not keen on spending for paid apps.
The report stated that Google Play's revenue is primarily driven by gamers, says App Annie, and this quarter saw major increases in the U.S. and South Korea.
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