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The first blurry image of the Xperia i1 codenamed 'Honami' surfaced earlier this month along with the rumored specs, now a clear image of the device has surfaced on a Brazilian website Techtudo. It confirms that the phone would have a 20-megapixel rear camera but it would not come with interchangeable lenses as rumored. The top image shows the Xperia i1 in the center with the Xperia Z Ultra and the Xperia ZQ (Brazilian variant of the Xperia ZL). It adds that the phone would come with a non-removable glass back similar to the Xperia Z with the microSIM and microSD are on the side of the device
According to earlier rumors, the Sony Xperia i1 is expected to come with a 5.0-inch 1920×1080 Triluminos, OptiContrast, X-Reality Engine, 2.3 GHz Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 processor, 20MP camear with, Mobile BIONZ Image processing, Android 4.2.2, new Xperia UI, 2.2 Megapixel 1080p Exmor R front camera , Dual Stereo speakers, 2 GB RAM, 32 GB Internal memory, microSD expansion and a 3000mAh battery, new improved STAMINA mode.
Sony unveiled the Xperia Z Ultra at the Mobile Asia Expo in Shanghai earlier this week. Hope we can expect the Sony Xperia i1 at the Paris event next month where the company would also show off the Xperia Z Ultra.
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Celkon has launched the CT910+ HD, successor of the CT910. It has a 7-inch (960x540 pixels), powered by a 1 GHz dual-core processor and runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). It comes with a 2-megapixel rear camera, VGA front-facing camera and 3G support via SIM card slot with voice calling capabilities similar to the Celkon CT888 that was launched back in April.
Celkon CT888 Specifications
7-inch (960x540 pixels) capacitive touch screen display
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) OS
1 GHz dual-core processor
2MP rear camera
0.3MP VGA front-facing camera
3.5mm audio jack
3G (via SIM card slot), WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS
512MB DDR2 RAM, 4GB internal memory , 32GB expandable memory with microSD
3500 mAh battery
The Celkon CT910+ HD tablet is priced at Rs. 7,999.
Foursquare has updated both the Android (v2013.06.25) and iPhone (v6.2.2) apps that brings new features including option to check in your friends when you’re out together. Last year both the Foursquare apps got option to mention your Foursquare friends in your check-in, now the new check-in option to check-in everyone.
You can tag your Foursquare friends in the "I’m with" option in the check-in screen after selecting a place. After that your friend would get a notification asking for permission to let you check them in. Once they accept it they’ll get checked in and you’ll also be able to check them in in the future. If they reject, they'll be mentioned in the check-in as usual.
If you check in at the same place, before or after the friend check-in, yours will be the only one we show that would let you add a photo or add comment. There also a delete button to remove the check-in with one tap.
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Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour has received the Meltdown, a huge update finally that brings lot of new features including 3 new maps, 1 new specialization, 2 new weapons, new perks, 2 new game modes and lots more. This update also has new features including option to Edit your signature to display your clan prefix, Play a random Ranked game, Turkish language support, New Kill Signature, New Inbox system! and more. The update for the Modern Combat 4 for iPhone and iPad was released last week.
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New features in Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour Meltdown update v1.1.0
New Maps - Fracture: Barcelona Train Station, Extraction: Antarctica Research Facility and Backfire: Barcelona Streets
Specialization - Demolition: Experts in the use of explosives, these tough soldiers are capable of stopping an armored tank by themselves.
New Perks - Carry 50% more ammunition, Dying from explosives doesn’t reset your streak, Increase reload speed and more
2 New Weapons - SFS CTK-12 and 40mm Thor GLP
2 New eam multiplayer modes - Bomb Squad and Destruction
New Grenade - Concussion Grenade
This update also includes lot of improvements and fixes. Download Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour from the Google Play Store for $6.99 if you don't have it yet.
American cellular operator, Sprint, announced that it will be carrying a new Windows Phone running smartphone called the Samsung ATIV S Neo. The new handset will sport some rather interesting features including what is being called as ATIV Beam. This Samsung exclusive application will let users 'beam' across photos, music and videos to other Windows Phone 8 and select Android devices.
The specifications include a 1.4Ghz dual core processor and 1GB of RAM. The handset features a microSD card slot and a 4.8 inch HD display. An 8 megapixel camera can be spotted at the back while a front facing 1.9MP camera can be seen above the screen. The camera app includes several preloaded lenses like the Beauty Shot mode for smoother looking skin in headshots, Manga Camera to give pictures a fun twist by turning friends and family into cartoons, and built-in Photo Editor that allows the user to edit, color, effect, decorate or share their pictures quickly and easily.The battery on the other hand is a bit disappointing at just 2,000 mAh. The smartphone will launch later this year on Sprint at a price point of $150 on a two year contract.
With the announcement of the Xperia Z Ultra, Sony showed they definitely mean business. The Xperia Z Ultra is the world's first smartphone to be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor, although the new Galaxy S4 LTE-A also uses Qualcomm's latest chipset. Clocked at 2.2GHz, the processor promises fantastic performance as you can see in our Snapdragon 800 benchmarking.
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The Xperia Z Ultra is also the world's slimmest Full HD 1080p smartphone - at just 6.5 mm thick, it's only slightly thicker than the Huawei Ascend P6 but offers a lot more. The firsts don't stop there - the Xperia Z Ultra is also the world's largest smartphone as the 6.44 inch Full HD Triluminous display captures the throne previously held by the Huawei Ascend Mate and its 6.1 inch screen.
The display itself is a new type of mobile technology from Sony - the Triluminous can be found in Sony BRAVIA TVs and now they have bought it to their smartphone line up. The Full HD display offers clarity and vibrancy that was missing in the Xperia Z and also allows you to use a pen or pencil instead of a dedicated capacitive stylus.
The Xperia Z Ultra remains fully connected, featuring ...
Google has started selling the Samsung Galaxy S4 and the HTC One running stock Android. in the U.S through the Google Play. The Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Edition was announced the Google I/O last month and the HTC One running stock Android was announced at the end of last month. Both these phones run on stock Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). Google is calling these the Google Play edition and the phones would automatically receive updates of the latest Android software. Both the phones are Unlocked and contract free.
Even though the software differs, the hardware remains the same. You might lose some of the unique features for both these phones including the Smart Pause , Smart Scroll, S Translator, S Travel , S Voice Drive, S Health, Camera features (Dual Shot / Dual Recording/ Dual Video Call) and more on the Galaxy S4 and the HTC BlinkFeed, HTC Zoe camera etc. in the HTC One.
Both the Samsung Galaxy S4 and the HTC One with stock Android are on sale in the U.S from the Google Play Store priced at $649 and $599 respectively. These phones are expected to ship by July 9th 2013.
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Google Search for Android updated with new TV Cards that offers Information about shows you're watching on your internet-connected TV (US only currently) and the new Google Offers option shows Saved offers when nearby a redemption location. The version also bring a new voice action that lets you play music from your phone or the Play Store and new Voice actions tips.
New features in Google Search for Android
TV Cards: If you have an internet-connected TV, Google Now can help unlock more information about what you’re watching. Just connect your Android device to the same network that your TV is on and tap “Listen for a TV show” in Google Now.
Google Offers: Now you can get reminders for your saved offers when you're near the store -- right when you need it. Google Now will pull up the offer so you can use it quickly and easily.
New voice action: Play music from your phone or the Play Store
Voice actions tips lets you
Get the Google Search update for Android devices running on Android 4.1 and later to from the Google Play Store.
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Twitter for BlackBerry has been updated to version 4.2.0.8 that brings new features including option to view more photos in tweets with card support, New colors to show favorited or retweeted in your timeline, visual indicators, similar profile suggestions and more new features.
New features in Twitter for BlackBerry v4.2
Image Viewing Enhancements – Tweets now show more pictures than ever with the new photo card support.
Retweet/Favorite Indicators – Tweets are now color marked in the top right hand corner of the Tweet to show what you’ve selected as a favorite or retweeted in your timeline
Additional Timeline Details - Visual indicators are now displayed so you can see more information in your timeline like who replied, their location, and if an article summary is available.
Similar Profile Suggestions – Discover even more fascinating people when you view profiles. Under the profile tab, the app showcases other accounts to follow based on the person’s profile that you’re currently viewing.
Download Twitter for BlackBerry (BB OS 5.0 and later) from the BlackBerry World for free.
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Videocon Mobiles has launched the A55HD, the company's latest flagship smartphone. It has a 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD display at 295 PPI with one-glass solution (OGS) technology. It is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 8-megapixel auto focus rear camera with LED Flash with Panorama Shot and up to 40 Continuous Shots (Burst) and a 3.2 -megapixel front-facing camera. It comes with dual SIM support with dual standby.
It has Flip To Silent and Face Detection options and comes with V-Store, which lets you access your favourite apps, including games, mail, social networking, new channels and more.
Videocon A55HD Specifications
5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD capacitive touch screen display
1.2 GHz quad-core processor
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Dual SIM (GSM + GSM)
8MP rear camera with LED Flash
3.2MP front-facing camera
3.5mm audio jack
1GB RAM, 4GB internal memory, 32GB expandable memory with MicroSD
3G (HSDPA: 42.2 Mbps, HSUPA: 11.5 Mbps), WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
2000 mAh battery
The Videocon A55HD is priced at Rs. 13,499 and comes with a protective pouch.
The first blurry image of the Xperia i1 codenamed 'Honami' surfaced earlier this month along with the rumored specs, now a clear image of the device has surfaced on a Brazilian website Techtudo. It confirms that the phone would have a 20-megapixel rear camera but it would not come with interchangeable lenses as rumored. The top image shows the Xperia i1 in the center with the Xperia Z Ultra and the Xperia ZQ (Brazilian variant of the Xperia ZL). It adds that the phone would come with a non-removable glass back similar to the Xperia Z with the microSIM and microSD are on the side of the device
According to earlier rumors, the Sony Xperia i1 is expected to come with a 5.0-inch 1920×1080 Triluminos, OptiContrast, X-Reality Engine, 2.3 GHz Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 processor, 20MP camear with, Mobile BIONZ Image processing, Android 4.2.2, new Xperia UI, 2.2 Megapixel 1080p Exmor R front camera , Dual Stereo speakers, 2 GB RAM, 32 GB Internal memory, microSD expansion and a 3000mAh battery, new improved STAMINA mode.
Sony unveiled the Xperia Z Ultra at the Mobile Asia Expo in Shanghai earlier this week. Hope we can expect the Sony Xperia i1 at the Paris event next month where the company would also show off the Xperia Z Ultra.
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It was rumoured that Android 4.3 will be launched with the stock HTC One version, but there was no trace of the new version of Android when the device was launched recently. Recently the camera interface for the Android 4.3 was leaked by someone having 4.3 running on a Nexus 4 at a Thai expo. The new UI was supposed to come with Android 4.3, instead Google has decided to put some new features of Android 4.3 on these phones instead of the complete new update. Now, we have the apk and you can install it in any device just like you install any application.
This interface was captured in video which can be seen below. The following video is from Thai expo.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7T3sp8Y-ho
The difference is not much, but the settings and options are easier to access with gestures and placement of your fingers. Also once you grab a picture, small preview icon appears on the right and disappears slowly. The earlier camera interface had a circular options to access settings and changes to the pictures to be taken. The gallery app has not changed, but the sliding has become much more smoother in filmstrip view. Photosphere has also been improved and ...
The Asha 205 is one of Nokia's low end offerings that aims to help people with a lower budget experience a glimpse of the various services of the internet, and prepare them for the smartphone onslaught. It can also be a secondary back up device for Smartphone users for its battery life and basic internet connectivity. With a nice QWERTY keyboard aimed at the youth, and with a low price of Rs. 3,475 can it satisfy the budget user? Lets find out.
The Asha 205 is a classic Nokia design, with bright colours and attractive lines, considering the primary target audience is the youth of today. The body is completely made of quality plastic and is a mix of matte and glossy textures. The matte textures on the sides provide better grip but the overall glossy nature makes it prone to scratches, a thing we witnessed frequently over the course of usage.
The back is nicely textured with a slant pattern, and the curves sit nicely in the hands.
On the front of the phone you have the display and the QWERTY keyboard, with the ear piece on the top. The colour we have looks like black but is actually brown, with a ...
Spice introduced the Smart Flo Pace 2 a few weeks back at a price point of Rs. 6,999. The handset is powered by a 1Ghz processor and is paired with 512MB of RAM. The low amount of RAM does get in the way of multitasking on the handset. The processor too isn't particularly powerful but the bloat free stock Android build keeps things running smooth. We've embedded a range of benchmarks from the handset below for your viewing pleasure.
In the AnTuTu benchmark, the Spice Smart Flo Pace 2 scores the least amongst the competition. The score of 5465 is well behind the competition.
The Linpack multi threaded test places the phone well below the competition but ahead of phones like the Xolo B700.
Similarly in the single threaded Linpack test, the phone shows middling performance and can placed right in the middle of the competition.
NenaMark is a GPU centric benchmark and we can see that this is where the Spice Smart Pace Flo 2 manages to score. With 25.6 frames per second, the handset is ahead of most of the competition but lies well behind phones by Huawei.
The phone scores just 2271 in the Quadrant benchmark which places it amongst the lowest ...
While the rest of the world is just warming up to the idea of LTE, Samsung has gone ahead and announced the Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE-A for Korea with high data speeds upto 150 Mbps. And anything with LTE in it, is usually powered by one of Qualcomm's Snapdragon chips and the Galaxy S4 LTE-A is no exception. Powering the high speed phone is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 SoC which blazed through benchmark tests that we ran recently. The flagship top tier chip is powering the Galaxy S4 and its LTE-A chip by providing the promised speeds of up to 150 Mbps.
Speaking on the announcement, Murthy Renduchintala, EVP of Qualcomm Technologies said
Snapdragon 800 processors with LTE Advanced are designed to deliver maximum performance and connectivity to users who want the fastest and best mobile experiences, from watching high-definition video to playing the latest mobile games,
LTE-Advanced represents a significant improvement over current standards and will only enhance these experiences on the Galaxy S4, and other future devices worldwide.
The Snapdragon 800 processors are by default a 3G/4G LTE MultiMode chip that supports most frequencies deployed worldwide. It also supports a new technology called Carrier Aggregation, which utilises more than one carrier and ...
Budget Android phones are a dime and dozen these days. With rapid improvement in specs and performance, these devices are finally becoming a viable option for everyone who is satisfied by a well performing, reasonably priced smartphone. We've been fairly impressed with Spice's offerings in the segment but will they be able to continue the streak ? Read on to find out.
Design
Spice has generally opted for a metal finish design with a matte back plate and very high quality materials all around. Sadly most of this is missing in the Smart Flo Pace 2. This handset is a budget segment device and the materials feel the part.
The front of the phone has a 5 inch screen with a front facing camera above it. The bezel around the screen is fairly narrow and the design is fairly generic with a few similarities to the Samsung Galaxy series.
Below the screen are three capacitive buttons that correspond to menu, home and back keys as always. The buttons are responsive enough and are backlit as well which should make it possible to use them in adverse lighting conditions.
The top of the phone sports a solitary 3.5mm audio jack while the charging / data ...
Nokia Asha 210 that was announced back in April is now available for pre-order in India from the online retailer Flipkart. The Single SIM version has a dedicated WhatsApp button and the Dual SIM version that is releasing in India comes with a dedicated Facebook button similar to the Asha 205 that was launched last year. It has a 2.4-inch (240 x 320 pixels) 65k color display, a QWERTY keyboard and comes with Slam feature to share multimedia content like photos, music and videos with nearby friends instantly over Bluetooth.
It has a 2-megapixel rear camera with dedicated camera key and self-portrait It has Dual SIM support with Easy Swap technology that lets you switch SIM cards without switching off the device.
The connectivity features include, 2G GPRS/EDGE, WiFi, 802.11 b/g. 2.0 mm Charger Connector, Bluetooth v2.1 with EDR, 3.5 mm audio jack. It comes with top game titles like Bejeweled and Fifa 13 available for download for free from Nokia Store. It has Nokia Xpress Browser and comes pre-loaded with Facebook, Twitter and support for email accounts. It has expandable memory up to 32GB with microSD and packs a 1200 mAh battery.
The Nokia Asha 210 is priced at Rs. 4499 and comes in Yellow, Cyan, Black, Magenta, and White colors. It is expected to go on sale in the ...
The successor to the very popular Micromax Canvas HD is almost here and the company is all set to launch the handset on 8th July. Micromax has also started prebookings for the Canvas 4 A210. Not much has been revealed in terms of specifications but the handset is expected to be powered by a MediaTek quad core processor. Previous leaks suggest that the phone will be equipped with a 13MP rear camera which is unprecedented in the indigenous smartphone segment. Additionally and perhaps most importantly, the phone is believed to sport a 5 inch Full HD display. As suggested by the image above, there will be no capacitive buttons on the phone.
The company has started taking preorders for the phone and you can reserve yours today by making a payment of Rs. 5,000. This amount is completely refundable and you can cancel your order or pay the remaining amount for the handset after the launch. You might also get a chance to witness the launch event live and collect your handset at the event itself. It has been suggested that the phone might cost as high as Rs. 25,000 though we hope for a more conservative price point at under ...
Firefox has updated the beta version of the Android app to version 23 that brings lot of new features. The Awesome Bar now automatically hides while not in use, to make your entire small screen available for browsing. It also includes domain autocomplete, which will complete your URL destination as you type. The update also lets you add default search provider directly from the add-ons manager and adds updated RSS feed reader to create a simple way to subscribe to an RSS feed. The update also brings support for Turkish and Hungarian locales.
New features in Firefox for Android Beta
Dynamic toolbar hides navigation bar when scrolling down page content
Basic support for subscribing to feeds (RSS/Atom) with long-tap in address bar
Add pages to reading list on devices incapable of accessing Reader Mode
Preliminary implementation of Firefox Health Report for Android
Added a setting to let users display URLs in the title bar instead of page titles
Users can now specify a default search engine
Implemented switch-to-tab
Added Turkish and Hungarian to Android multi-locale builds
Added Serif/Sans Serif font toggle to Reader Mode
Long press Reader Mode icon to add article to Reading List
Download Firefox Beta for Android from the Google Play Store for free, if you don't have it yet.
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The Wall Street Journal is always a bit of a hit or miss when it comes to rumours and its sources, so take this with a pinch of slat. Google is reportedly developing its own Android based gaming console, inspired by the Ouya, says the publication according to "people familiar with the matter". This doesn't come as a surprise because a start up funded by Kickstarter has already pioneered this idea in the form of the Ouya, and just like what Google did after the Kindle Fire, we guess it will take the opportunity to follow through with the disruption.
Apart from that, WSJ says that Google is also gearing up for a major Android release that will expand its usability over different form factors like the laptop, a PC, a smartwatch and even a refrigerator, and at the same time, bringing a much more scalability for lower end devices with less RAM and low hardware specifications. This huge refresh has the gaming console at its forefront from what we can infer from WSJ's reports.
Expanding on the laptop/PC situation, it is reported that HP is working on a Android based laptop, with better support for mouse/KB and other forms of input ...
Facebook has started their first Android Beta Program that would let the beta testers to test the app before it is released for everyone. The version 3.4 beta for Android brings new features for Both the Facebook app and the Facebook Home including option to share News Feed stories in a private message, Option to organize your apps with folders in Facebook Home and lots more. Facebook released a beta app for Windows Phone 8 users last month.
New features in Facebook Beta v3.4
Share News Feed stories in a private message
Swipe left and right to open chat and bookmarks
Now store the app on your phone's SD card (Android 2.3.7 and lower)
Stability improvements
New features for Facebook Home
Organize your apps with folders—just drag one app onto another to create a folder
To join the Facebook Beta Program you need to join the Facebook for Android Beta Testers Google group, Tap Become a Tester in the Google Play Store Beta test page for Facebook and head to the Google Play Store to install the Beta app from the web that replaces the older version of the Facebook. It'll be updated to the latest beta version until you leave the Beta Program. You can also join the Facebook for Android Beta Testers group on Facebook to ...
