November 27, 2013, 12:34 am
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BlackBerry announced BBM Channels beta at the BlackBerry Live back in May. Now the BBM Channels is available for all the BlackBerry users. BBM Channels is a forum for active, real conversations between people, brands and communities. You can create and manage a BBM Channel using the BBM Channels Manager website and also subscribe to a channel easily.
Here is the official demo that expains how to create a BBM Channel
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yY49T4Z2cE0
This demo explains how to subscribe to a channel
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-sNAx8X58g
Features of BBM Channels
Create a BBM Channel, Join or opt out of channels
Channel owners can post messages, share pictures, spark discussions, post animated GIFs and chat directly with subscribers
Allow BBM Chats with You – Optionally allow your subscribers to start a BBM chat with you, even if they’re not in your contact list
Chat Hours – If Allow BBM Chats with You is enabled, use this option to specify when you are available to chat
Allow Comments on Post – Optionally prevent subscribers from leaving comments on posts in your channel
Approve Comments – If enabled, comments are allowed but must be approved using the BBM Channels Manager website
Show Channel in Search – Optionally prevent others from finding your channel using the search feature
Show Channel Activity in ...
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November 27, 2013, 1:16 am
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MapmyIndia, popular for its GPS navigation and location based services (LBS) has launched MapmyIndia Connect, a device enables users to mirror their smartphone/tablet screen to the screen of their choice. It uses Miracast or DLNA tech to connect your device, hence it is completely wireless and is compatible with both Android and iOS devices. This is aimed at users who uses Car AV system so that they can comfortably reach the destination or explore new places and points of interest nearby on a larger screen.
Features of MapmyIndia Connect
Mirror Your Smartphone's UI/Screen
No Wired connection required.
WIFI 802.11 b/g/n
AV Out, Micro USB
Android phones with DLNA but without mirroring option, can still project Videos, Audios and Pictures, through DLNA.
Phones without DLNA or Mirroring can use MapmyIndia Connect application to share the Videos, Audios and Pictures
Works both on iOS and Android devices
Regarding the MapmyIndia Connect launch, Rakesh Verma, Managing Director, MapmyIndia, said
MapmyIndia Connect is a unique initiative and a first for us. We have always endeavored to bring product and solutions that make the users more productive and keep them engaged on the go. MapmyIndia Connect is in sync with our vision of making the lives of Indians convenient and hassle-free. The smartphone and tablet can do much more but for ...
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November 27, 2013, 2:12 am
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HTC has announced the Desire 700 dual sim, the company's latest smartphone in the Desire series in Taiwan. It packs a 5-inch qHD (960 x 540 pixels) display, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 processor and runs on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. It has a 8-megapixel camera on the back with LED flash, BSI sensor, 28mm lens, F 2.0 aperture, HTC Zoe and 1080p video recording and a 2.1-megapixel front-facing camera with BSI sensor. It has HTC BlinkFeed home screen and HTC BoomSound with Dual frontal stereo speakers with built-in amplifiers similar to the HTC Desire 600 dual sim.
HTC Desire 700 dual sim specifications
5-inch (960 x 540 pixels) display
1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 processor
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Dual SIM (3G + 2G)
8MP rear camera with LED Flash, BSI Sensor, 1080p video recording
2.1 MP front-facing camera with BSI Sensor
3.5 mm headset jack
HTC BlinkFeed
10.3 mm thick and weighs 149 grams
HTC BoomSound, Dual frontal stereo speakers with built-in amplifiers
1GB DDR2 RAM, 8GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 64GB with micro SD
3G, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n, DLNA, Bluetooth 4.0 with aptX, GPS with a-GPS
2100 mAh removable battery
The HTC Desire 700 dual sim is priced in Taiwan at NT$ 13900 (~Rs. 29250) and would be exclusively available ...
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November 27, 2013, 2:57 am
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HTC has announced the Desire 501, a mid-range smartphone in the Desire series along with the Desire 700 dual sim today in Taiwan. It has a 4.3-inch (480 × 800 pixels) display, powered by a 1.15 GHz dual-core NovaThor U8520 processor and runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) with Sense UI. It has a 8-megapixel auto focus rear camera with LED Flash and BSI sensor and a 2.1-megapixel front-facing camera with 88-degree ultra-wide-angle lens. It has NFC support, but misses dual SIM support present in the Desire 500. HTC has also launched the Desire 601 dual sim and the Desire 300 for the Taiwanese market.
HTC Desire 501 specifications
4.3-inch (480 × 800 pixels) capacitive touch screen display
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) OS
1.15 GHz dual-core NovaThor U8520 processor
8MP Auto Focus rear Camera with LED flash, F 2.0 aprture, BSI Sensor
2.1MP front-facing camera with 88-degree ultra-wide-angle lens
3.5mm audio jack
3G (HSDPA up to 14.4 Mbps), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, Bluetooth 4.0 with aptX, GPS, NFC
1GB RAM, 8 GB internal memory, Expandable memory up to 32GB with micro SD
2100 mAh battery
The HTC Desire 501 comes in Black, Pink and White colors and is priced at NT$ 9900 (~Rs. 20850) . It would go on sale in Taiwan exclusively from Chunghwa Telecom. No word on global launch ...
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November 27, 2013, 5:25 am
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Samsung was the first company to announce and launch a smartphone with a curved display - Samsung Galaxy Round. Soon after that, LG announced their curved display phone - LG G Flex. However, despite coming late to the party, LG equipped their G Flex with features like a bendable display and a bendable body. In addition to the bendable nature of the phone, it comes with a special material at the back that can heal the scratches that the phone suffers. This is one of a kind innovation from LG and pretty soon we can expect this ability to feature in most smartphones.
LG G Flex is powered by one of top processors - Snapdragon 800 and features a 6inch bendable HD display. Some of the features of LG G Flex are as follows
6-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD Curved Plastic OLED display
2.26 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 (MSM8974) processor with 450 MHz Adreno 330 GPU
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Dimensions – 160.5 x 81.6 x 7.9 x 8.7, weight: 177g
13MP rear camera with LED Flash, 1080p video recording at 30 fps
2.1 MP front-facing camera
2GB DDR3 RAM, 32GB of internal memory
LTE-A / 3G HSPA, WiFi 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP, GPS / aGPS, NFC
3500 mAh battery
We recently brought ...
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November 27, 2013, 9:21 pm
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Every once in a while a phone is released which showcases the best of technology possible at that time. Back in June 2012, this is how we started off our review of the Nokia 808 PureView. Fast forward several months and the same words hold true for the Nokia Lumia 1020 as well. The epitome of smartphone photography capabilities combined into a slimmed down form factor and a modern operating system has created a phone that Nokia calls the photography centric handset in the world. We test out those claims in our review.
Hardware
From the front, the Lumia 1020 continues Nokia's Fabula design philosophy with the smooth curves making the handset particularly comfortable to hold. A large 4.5 inch display takes center stage position. Below this are the three standard Windows Phone buttons that correspond to back, menu and search. Like other Lumia devices, this one too is made of a unibody polycarbonate chassis with a matte finish that feels fantastic in the hand.
There's Gorilla Glass 3 on the front that curves down around the edges and seamlessly merges into the polycarbonate shell. While the phone isn't small by any standard coming in at 10.4mm thickness, it has definitely shrunk down ...
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November 27, 2013, 9:36 pm
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A few weeks back we'd talked about Sony's spanking new smart lens accessory that complements your phone and gives it a camera that is a notch or two above what is possible with the inbuilt module. While the QX10 was pretty amazing in itself, the QX100 takes the concept to yet another level. With specs that at least on paper rival high end prosumer cameras, the QX100 certainly seems impressive but is it really ? We find out in our review.
Hardware
There's not much to talk about the design of the Sony QX100. It is essentially a cylindrical lens that includes a few additional buttons all around.
The on/off button is centered right on top of the lens. A long tap activates it and a green LED is visible whenever the lens is activated. Over on the left of the lens is where you spot the zoom rocker and shutter key.
Like on the QX10, there is a miniature LCD on the right side of the lens that displays the battery life and little else. While we appreciate the presence of a battery notification on the lens itself, it isn't the most accurate of displays and actual battery monitoring is a bit ...
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November 27, 2013, 10:01 pm
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Xolo launched the Play Tab 7.0, the company's first tablet featuring a NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor last month. We already unboxed the tablet and also ran benchmarks. Here we have the complete review of the tablet. The tablet has a perfect size that is comfortable in a single hand, as you can see in the image above. Is the tablet worth the price? Let's find out if the tablet is worth the price.
Unboxing
We unboxed the tablet recently. Check out the unboxing video.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0z2Yt8C1MI
Box Contents
The box contents include:
Xolo Play Tab 7.0
In-ear headphones with mic
micro USB cable
Travel charger
Quick Start guide
Warranty Certificate
Hardware
The Xolo Play Tab 7.0 has a 7-inch multi-touch IPS display at 1280 x 800 pixel resolution at a pixel density of 216 PPI. The display has good viewing angles and offer vibrant colors, but it is very glossy, making it hard to use it under directly sunlight. This makes it hard to read and also hard to watch videos under in brightly lit conditions. There is a huge bezel around the display, which is also reflective. Since it is glossy, it is also prone to finger prints, as you can see in the image above. Better get a screen guard, since the ...
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November 27, 2013, 11:02 pm
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LG unveiled the LG TONE+ (HBS-730), successor of the popular Bluetooth stereo headset LG TONE (HBS-700) last year. The company recent launched the new LG Tone Ultra (HBS-800) headset in Korea. LG has announced that it plans to launch the Bluetooth headset in other countries. LG says that the LG TONE headsets, HBS-700 and the HBS-700 have sold over 200 million units globally.
The new LG Tone Ultra headset also has behind-the-neck design that is comfortable to wear. It weighs less and the buttons are located in reach of the fingers. It has also won Red dot design award. LG has partnered with JBL professional audio equipment maker, for the first time to enhance the audio quality. The headset also has Active Noise Cancellation which blocks up to 95% of outside noise. It also has multi-connection support that lets you connect two Bluetooth devices at the same time.
Features of LG Tone Ultra (HBS-800)
Up to 95% Active Noise Cancellation
CD-quality sound with the aptX Bluetooth audio codec
JBL Signature Sound
Ergonomic memory flex Behind Neck design for weightless comfort
Vibration alarm function that vibrates the headset when you set an alarm in the phone
Multi-Connection lets you connect two Bluetooth devices at the same time
Google Voice Actions Integration
The LG Tone Ultra comes in Black and White colors and is priced at 129,000 Korean Won ...
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November 28, 2013, 12:29 am
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LG announced the G Flex, the company's first smartphone with a curved display last month. We already brought you the unboxing on the device earlier this week, here we have the benchmarks of the smartphone. The device is powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 800 (MSM8974) 28nm HPm Krait 400 CPU clocked at 2.27 GHz with Adreno 330 GPU, similar to the LG G2 and the Nexus 5. Both the Xperia Z1 and the Z Ultra with the Snapdragon 800 chip were clocked at 2.15 GHz. Even though this one is slightly undercloked than the original chip that is clocked at 2.3 GHz, benchmarks are almost similar.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j499IN4q7vk
Quadrant Benchmark
The G Flex scores 20840 points, better than the LG G2.
AnTuTu Benchmark 3.3
In the AnTuTu Benchmark 3.3, the G Flex scores 34504 points.
AnTuTu Benchmark 4
The G Flex tops the AnTuTu Benchmark 4 benchmark by scoring over 36000 points.
Vellamo 2.0 HTML5
It scores close to 3000 points in the Vellamo 2 HTML5 browser benchmark.
Vellamo 2.0 Metal
The G Flex scores 1211 points in the Vellamo 2 Metal CPU Subsystem performance test.
Linpack Single Thread
It managed to clock around 468 MFLOPS in the Linpack Single Thread benchmark.
Linpack Multi-Thread
In the Linpack Multi-Thread benchmark, the G Flex managed to clock around 807 MFLOPS.
SunSpider JavaScript benchmark
It ...
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November 28, 2013, 1:06 am
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Samsung Galaxy S5's purported metal casing leaked recently. Now a Korean website ETNews is reporting that the Galaxy S5 would come in two variants, plastic and metal build. Samsung Galaxy S series devices usually enter mass production couple of months ahead of the launch, the new report suggests that the Galaxy S5 mass production would begin in January for March or April launch. The Galaxy S4 was announced earlier this March, and went on sale in April. So the S5 is also likely to go on sale immediately after the announcement.
According to the latest rumor, the premium Galaxy S5 would come with a metal frame and a 5 inch flexible OLED display. Another variant would have a normal 5 inch OLED display and a plastic chassis. Samsung is expected to mass produce 800 thousand to 1 million units in January, which would be ramped up to 6 million units in February. According to the earlier rumors, the Samsung Galaxy S5 is rumored to come with a 64-bit Exynos / Snapdragon processor, Android 4.4 KitKat with new TouchWiz UI, 3 GB of RAM, 16-megapixel rear camera with ISOCELL sensor and a 4,000 mAh battery.
It is not clear which variant would come first or if both the variants would go on ...
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November 28, 2013, 1:26 am
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When Samsung announced the world's first curved display smartphone, we expected the entire tech industry to follow. Though the form factor has little practical usage, every company had to prove that they were indeed capable of producing a curved display smartphone with no practical use. LG, Samsung's rival from homeland to International market, were the next to follow with LG G Flex. LG proved me wrong about the practical usage part as their LG G Flex was capable of being bent(unlike Samsung's curved smartphone - Samsung Galaxy Round) and also came with a special material at the back that allowed automatic healing of scratches.
In addition to the bendable body and bendable display, LG G Flex also has a bendable battery which is quite rare these days. Samsung Galaxy Round was a curved Galaxy Note 3 as the two devices had identical specifications, but LG G Flex came with a bigger low resolution screen than the company's flagship LG G2 and lost the OIS in the camera department. It is powered by the same Snapdragon 800 SoC that powers most flagships in the current market.
LG G Flex comes with a 13MP camera at the back and a 2.1MP camera at the ...
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November 28, 2013, 1:29 am
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Motorola Moto G is the device that is expected to take the Indian entry range smartphone market by a storm. This is mainly because of the features that Motorola Moto G offers for its price. Moto G is expected to arrive for a price of Rs. 12,000. Some of the features that the phone offers for its entry range include a 4.5inch 720p display and a Quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor.
Motorola Moto G specifications
4.5 inch 720p HD display
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 Quadcore processor
Customizable back covers
Water resistant coating
5MP Camera
FM Radio
8GB/16GB internal memory
Ships with Android 4.3 Jellybean and 4.4 KitKat update coming in Jan 2014
One of the more subtle features in the Moto G is its 5 MP camera and 720p HD video recording. We decided to take a few camera samples and check out how the camera is. You can check out the camera samples right below.
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The phone does have a HDR mode and it performs reasonably well. You can check out the HDR samples below.
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The limitations of the 5MP camera are seen in low-light shots where there is quite a bit of noise as you can see below.
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Motorola Moto G can record 720p HD ...
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November 28, 2013, 2:20 am
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iBall has launched Vibro BT02, a new Bluetooth Stereo headset with sporty and stylish neck band design. It also has a built-in microphone for conversations on mobile phones, tablets and laptops. It weighs 177 grams and the neck band design fits perfectly and stays on comfortably for hours with its soft cushion material. It also features call and music buttons to easily switch between calls and music. In addition, it also has volume and media controls on the ear cup. that makes it easy to use.
Features of iBall Vibro BT02 Bluetooth Stereo headset
Comfortable Neck Band design Soft feel cushions
Stereo Bluetooth 3.0 Headset with Built in Mic
Effective Range of Up to 10 Meters
Weighs 177 Grams
Easy to reach Music and Call buttons
High quality microphone for comfortable conversations
300mAh battery for up to 10hrs of non stop music and up to 11 hrs of talk time.
Rechargeable via USB cable
iBall Vibro Bluetooth headset is priced at Rs. 1,699 (MRP) and is available across India.
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November 28, 2013, 3:20 am
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The sheer volume of Chinese manufactures has seldom helped us in remembering them, but among them a few companies do stand out and one among them is Oppo. Having produced only a handful of smartphones so far, Oppo have "made it large" because of their hardware and design language in their phones. Oppo have just launched their Oppo N1 and today we have images of what is probably the company's next smartphone - Oppo R829. Via their Weibo account, Oppo have posted the image of this new device and according to Oppo's Brand Ambassador - Kedros Ng, this device is the Oppo R829. The naming convention makes us inclined to think that this is the successor of Oppo R819 which we reviewed earlier.
According to sources, the Oppo R829 comes with specifications that includes a 4.5inch 720p display, Snapdragon 600 SoC and 2GB RAM. There will also be an 8MP camera at the back with LED flash making it a smaller version of their Oppo Find 5. Rumors have it that the phone will be priced at ¥2000 (about Rs. 20,500), but unfortunately the phone is currently being made only for China. Oppo is currently trying to make its way to the Indian ...
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November 28, 2013, 4:13 am
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Nokia Normandy, a large screen Asha phone leaked a couple of days back, now evleaks has hinted that the Nokia smartphone codenamed Moneypenny would come with dual-SIM support. The twitter user already revealed that the Nokia Goldfinger and Moneypenny would be the first Windows Phone Blue devices. Windows Phone Blue is the codename for Windows Phone 8.1, which would see a drastic change unlike the GDR updates.
The Nokia smartphone codenamed Goldfinger is also rumored run on Windows Phone 8.1 Blue and come with 3D Touch features using a hardware sensors to detect interactions, according to a recent report. Windows Phone 8.1 is rumored to come with actionable notifications, notification center, and a Siri-like personal digital assistant.
We still don't have the specifications of the dual-SIM Nokia phone, but evleaks reports that the phone would launch in emerging markets such as India, which is already flooded with budget dual SIM Android smartphones. Hope we can see these new smartphone at the MWC 2014 next year, where Nokia is expected to show off range of Windows Phone and Asha devices.
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November 28, 2013, 4:42 am
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Sennheiser has launched CX 275s headset with built-in microphone in the universal smartphones earphone category, in India. It work seamlessly across several mobile phones, irrespective of the OS and packs a high-powered dynamic speaker systems for an outstanding audio quality. It comes with ear adaptors in different sizes to fit your ear, which also offers ambient noise attenuation. It also comes with in-line microphone and remote for the easy management of calls and tracks.
Features of Sennheiser CX 275s
Universal fit - fits any smart phone in the market
Compatible with Android, Windows Mobile, RIM (Blackberry) and IOS devices
Signature Sennheiser sound - high powered dynamic speaker systems for great bass-driven stereo sound
Premium comfort - ear adaptors in different sizes for excellent ear canal fit and ambient noise attenuation
Intuitive design - highly-aesthetic, ergonomic design
Ease of use - integrated microphone and smart remote for enhanced usability
Convenience at its best - storage pouch for hassle-free portability
Two-year international warranty
At the launch, Kapil Gulati, Vice-President- Sales and Marketing, Consumer Segment at Sennheiser Electronics India Pvt Ltd said,
Sennheiser has always been committed to delivering the best audio solutions and catering to the needs of users. India is currently at the cusp of smartphone revolution with consumers opting for options across platforms. The Sennheiser CX 275s ...
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November 28, 2013, 5:41 am
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Idea Cellular has launched the Aurus 4, successor of the Aurus III that was launched earlier this year. It has a 4.5-inch (480 x 854 pixels) capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1.3 GHz dual-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 0.3-megapixel front-facing camera. It comes with dual SIM support with dual standby, similar to its predecessor.
Idea Aurus 4 sepcifications
4.5-inch (480 x 854 pixels) capacitive touch screen display
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) OS
1.3 GHz dual-core processor
Dual SIM (GSM + GSM)
5MP rear camera with LED Flash
0.3MP (VGA) front-facing camera
3G (HSDPA 21 Mbps; HSUPA ), WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
512MB RAM, 4GB Internal memory (1.4GB user memory), expandable memory up to 32GB with microSD
1800 mAh battery
The Idea Aurus 4 is priced at Rs. 8999. For Rs 259/Rs. 261, Aurus 4 users can get 250 MB and 1.6 GB of 3G data and Idea TV subscription free for the first 3 months. It is available at all major mobile retail stores and Idea outlets across India.
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November 28, 2013, 6:25 am
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While the LG G Flex is yet to hit retail in most parts of the world, rumors have already started making the rounds about the successor to the device. The LG G Flex II as it is expected to be called will have a screen that can bend up to 90 degrees forward.
The LG G Flex can already spread open on applying pressure and this is definitely quite impressive. However, bending up to 90 degrees is akin to a laptop screen being flattened out from an open position. We're not entirely sure what purpose this would serve though it should help impact resistance. Depending on the curvature, the phone will also fit better along your leg and should be easier to slip out.
The LG G Flex is one of only two phones with curved displays that are currently shipping. The other phone is the Samsung Round and is relegated to only the South Korean market. The successor to the LG G Flex should be released sometime in 2014 and the company already has plans to announce and/or release fully bendable phones sometime in 2015 so this does seem quite plausible.
[Via - ZDNet]
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November 28, 2013, 6:58 am
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Just a few weeks back we'd reported on the CyanogenMod Installer making its way to Google's Play Store. The app was meant to make it easier for average users to install the extremely popular custom ROM on their Android phones. Now, the CM team reports that the application has been voluntarily removed from the app store.
The team ended up removing the application after being informed by the Google Play team that it was in violation of the Developer Terms. The Play Store team mentions that the application directs users to voiding their warranty and hence cannot be allowed on the store.
After reaching out to the Play team, their feedback was that though application itself is harmless, since it ‘encourages users to void their warranty’, it would not be allowed to remain in the store.
CyanogenMod has thus voluntarily removed the app from the store instead of being forcibly removed. The application essentially just directed users to activate ADB. The rest of the work is done via a desktop installer that helps users get the third party ROM onto their device. The application will be available in APK form and the CM Team is working on getting it onto the Amazon and ...
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BlackBerry announced BBM Channels beta at the BlackBerry Live back in May. Now the BBM Channels is available for all the BlackBerry users. BBM Channels is a forum for active, real conversations between people, brands and communities. You can create and manage a BBM Channel using the BBM Channels Manager website and also subscribe to a channel easily.
Here is the official demo that expains how to create a BBM Channel
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yY49T4Z2cE0
This demo explains how to subscribe to a channel
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-sNAx8X58g
Features of BBM Channels
Create a BBM Channel, Join or opt out of channels
Channel owners can post messages, share pictures, spark discussions, post animated GIFs and chat directly with subscribers
Allow BBM Chats with You – Optionally allow your subscribers to start a BBM chat with you, even if they’re not in your contact list
Chat Hours – If Allow BBM Chats with You is enabled, use this option to specify when you are available to chat
Allow Comments on Post – Optionally prevent subscribers from leaving comments on posts in your channel
Approve Comments – If enabled, comments are allowed but must be approved using the BBM Channels Manager website
Show Channel in Search – Optionally prevent others from finding your channel using the search feature
Show Channel Activity in ...
MapmyIndia, popular for its GPS navigation and location based services (LBS) has launched MapmyIndia Connect, a device enables users to mirror their smartphone/tablet screen to the screen of their choice. It uses Miracast or DLNA tech to connect your device, hence it is completely wireless and is compatible with both Android and iOS devices. This is aimed at users who uses Car AV system so that they can comfortably reach the destination or explore new places and points of interest nearby on a larger screen.
Features of MapmyIndia Connect
Mirror Your Smartphone's UI/Screen
No Wired connection required.
WIFI 802.11 b/g/n
AV Out, Micro USB
Android phones with DLNA but without mirroring option, can still project Videos, Audios and Pictures, through DLNA.
Phones without DLNA or Mirroring can use MapmyIndia Connect application to share the Videos, Audios and Pictures
Works both on iOS and Android devices
Regarding the MapmyIndia Connect launch, Rakesh Verma, Managing Director, MapmyIndia, said
MapmyIndia Connect is a unique initiative and a first for us. We have always endeavored to bring product and solutions that make the users more productive and keep them engaged on the go. MapmyIndia Connect is in sync with our vision of making the lives of Indians convenient and hassle-free. The smartphone and tablet can do much more but for ...
HTC has announced the Desire 700 dual sim, the company's latest smartphone in the Desire series in Taiwan. It packs a 5-inch qHD (960 x 540 pixels) display, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 processor and runs on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. It has a 8-megapixel camera on the back with LED flash, BSI sensor, 28mm lens, F 2.0 aperture, HTC Zoe and 1080p video recording and a 2.1-megapixel front-facing camera with BSI sensor. It has HTC BlinkFeed home screen and HTC BoomSound with Dual frontal stereo speakers with built-in amplifiers similar to the HTC Desire 600 dual sim.
HTC Desire 700 dual sim specifications
5-inch (960 x 540 pixels) display
1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 processor
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Dual SIM (3G + 2G)
8MP rear camera with LED Flash, BSI Sensor, 1080p video recording
2.1 MP front-facing camera with BSI Sensor
3.5 mm headset jack
HTC BlinkFeed
10.3 mm thick and weighs 149 grams
HTC BoomSound, Dual frontal stereo speakers with built-in amplifiers
1GB DDR2 RAM, 8GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 64GB with micro SD
3G, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n, DLNA, Bluetooth 4.0 with aptX, GPS with a-GPS
2100 mAh removable battery
The HTC Desire 700 dual sim is priced in Taiwan at NT$ 13900 (~Rs. 29250) and would be exclusively available ...
HTC has announced the Desire 501, a mid-range smartphone in the Desire series along with the Desire 700 dual sim today in Taiwan. It has a 4.3-inch (480 × 800 pixels) display, powered by a 1.15 GHz dual-core NovaThor U8520 processor and runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) with Sense UI. It has a 8-megapixel auto focus rear camera with LED Flash and BSI sensor and a 2.1-megapixel front-facing camera with 88-degree ultra-wide-angle lens. It has NFC support, but misses dual SIM support present in the Desire 500. HTC has also launched the Desire 601 dual sim and the Desire 300 for the Taiwanese market.
HTC Desire 501 specifications
4.3-inch (480 × 800 pixels) capacitive touch screen display
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) OS
1.15 GHz dual-core NovaThor U8520 processor
8MP Auto Focus rear Camera with LED flash, F 2.0 aprture, BSI Sensor
2.1MP front-facing camera with 88-degree ultra-wide-angle lens
3.5mm audio jack
3G (HSDPA up to 14.4 Mbps), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, Bluetooth 4.0 with aptX, GPS, NFC
1GB RAM, 8 GB internal memory, Expandable memory up to 32GB with micro SD
2100 mAh battery
The HTC Desire 501 comes in Black, Pink and White colors and is priced at NT$ 9900 (~Rs. 20850) . It would go on sale in Taiwan exclusively from Chunghwa Telecom. No word on global launch ...
Samsung was the first company to announce and launch a smartphone with a curved display - Samsung Galaxy Round. Soon after that, LG announced their curved display phone - LG G Flex. However, despite coming late to the party, LG equipped their G Flex with features like a bendable display and a bendable body. In addition to the bendable nature of the phone, it comes with a special material at the back that can heal the scratches that the phone suffers. This is one of a kind innovation from LG and pretty soon we can expect this ability to feature in most smartphones.
LG G Flex is powered by one of top processors - Snapdragon 800 and features a 6inch bendable HD display. Some of the features of LG G Flex are as follows
6-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD Curved Plastic OLED display
2.26 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 (MSM8974) processor with 450 MHz Adreno 330 GPU
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Dimensions – 160.5 x 81.6 x 7.9 x 8.7, weight: 177g
13MP rear camera with LED Flash, 1080p video recording at 30 fps
2.1 MP front-facing camera
2GB DDR3 RAM, 32GB of internal memory
LTE-A / 3G HSPA, WiFi 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP, GPS / aGPS, NFC
3500 mAh battery
We recently brought ...
Every once in a while a phone is released which showcases the best of technology possible at that time. Back in June 2012, this is how we started off our review of the Nokia 808 PureView. Fast forward several months and the same words hold true for the Nokia Lumia 1020 as well. The epitome of smartphone photography capabilities combined into a slimmed down form factor and a modern operating system has created a phone that Nokia calls the photography centric handset in the world. We test out those claims in our review.
Hardware
From the front, the Lumia 1020 continues Nokia's Fabula design philosophy with the smooth curves making the handset particularly comfortable to hold. A large 4.5 inch display takes center stage position. Below this are the three standard Windows Phone buttons that correspond to back, menu and search. Like other Lumia devices, this one too is made of a unibody polycarbonate chassis with a matte finish that feels fantastic in the hand.
There's Gorilla Glass 3 on the front that curves down around the edges and seamlessly merges into the polycarbonate shell. While the phone isn't small by any standard coming in at 10.4mm thickness, it has definitely shrunk down ...
A few weeks back we'd talked about Sony's spanking new smart lens accessory that complements your phone and gives it a camera that is a notch or two above what is possible with the inbuilt module. While the QX10 was pretty amazing in itself, the QX100 takes the concept to yet another level. With specs that at least on paper rival high end prosumer cameras, the QX100 certainly seems impressive but is it really ? We find out in our review.
Hardware
There's not much to talk about the design of the Sony QX100. It is essentially a cylindrical lens that includes a few additional buttons all around.
The on/off button is centered right on top of the lens. A long tap activates it and a green LED is visible whenever the lens is activated. Over on the left of the lens is where you spot the zoom rocker and shutter key.
Like on the QX10, there is a miniature LCD on the right side of the lens that displays the battery life and little else. While we appreciate the presence of a battery notification on the lens itself, it isn't the most accurate of displays and actual battery monitoring is a bit ...
Xolo launched the Play Tab 7.0, the company's first tablet featuring a NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor last month. We already unboxed the tablet and also ran benchmarks. Here we have the complete review of the tablet. The tablet has a perfect size that is comfortable in a single hand, as you can see in the image above. Is the tablet worth the price? Let's find out if the tablet is worth the price.
Unboxing
We unboxed the tablet recently. Check out the unboxing video.
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Box Contents
The box contents include:
Xolo Play Tab 7.0
In-ear headphones with mic
micro USB cable
Travel charger
Quick Start guide
Warranty Certificate
Hardware
The Xolo Play Tab 7.0 has a 7-inch multi-touch IPS display at 1280 x 800 pixel resolution at a pixel density of 216 PPI. The display has good viewing angles and offer vibrant colors, but it is very glossy, making it hard to use it under directly sunlight. This makes it hard to read and also hard to watch videos under in brightly lit conditions. There is a huge bezel around the display, which is also reflective. Since it is glossy, it is also prone to finger prints, as you can see in the image above. Better get a screen guard, since the ...
LG unveiled the LG TONE+ (HBS-730), successor of the popular Bluetooth stereo headset LG TONE (HBS-700) last year. The company recent launched the new LG Tone Ultra (HBS-800) headset in Korea. LG has announced that it plans to launch the Bluetooth headset in other countries. LG says that the LG TONE headsets, HBS-700 and the HBS-700 have sold over 200 million units globally.
The new LG Tone Ultra headset also has behind-the-neck design that is comfortable to wear. It weighs less and the buttons are located in reach of the fingers. It has also won Red dot design award. LG has partnered with JBL professional audio equipment maker, for the first time to enhance the audio quality. The headset also has Active Noise Cancellation which blocks up to 95% of outside noise. It also has multi-connection support that lets you connect two Bluetooth devices at the same time.
Features of LG Tone Ultra (HBS-800)
Up to 95% Active Noise Cancellation
CD-quality sound with the aptX Bluetooth audio codec
JBL Signature Sound
Ergonomic memory flex Behind Neck design for weightless comfort
Vibration alarm function that vibrates the headset when you set an alarm in the phone
Multi-Connection lets you connect two Bluetooth devices at the same time
Google Voice Actions Integration
The LG Tone Ultra comes in Black and White colors and is priced at 129,000 Korean Won ...
LG announced the G Flex, the company's first smartphone with a curved display last month. We already brought you the unboxing on the device earlier this week, here we have the benchmarks of the smartphone. The device is powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 800 (MSM8974) 28nm HPm Krait 400 CPU clocked at 2.27 GHz with Adreno 330 GPU, similar to the LG G2 and the Nexus 5. Both the Xperia Z1 and the Z Ultra with the Snapdragon 800 chip were clocked at 2.15 GHz. Even though this one is slightly undercloked than the original chip that is clocked at 2.3 GHz, benchmarks are almost similar.
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Quadrant Benchmark
The G Flex scores 20840 points, better than the LG G2.
AnTuTu Benchmark 3.3
In the AnTuTu Benchmark 3.3, the G Flex scores 34504 points.
AnTuTu Benchmark 4
The G Flex tops the AnTuTu Benchmark 4 benchmark by scoring over 36000 points.
Vellamo 2.0 HTML5
It scores close to 3000 points in the Vellamo 2 HTML5 browser benchmark.
Vellamo 2.0 Metal
The G Flex scores 1211 points in the Vellamo 2 Metal CPU Subsystem performance test.
Linpack Single Thread
It managed to clock around 468 MFLOPS in the Linpack Single Thread benchmark.
Linpack Multi-Thread
In the Linpack Multi-Thread benchmark, the G Flex managed to clock around 807 MFLOPS.
SunSpider JavaScript benchmark
It ...
Samsung Galaxy S5's purported metal casing leaked recently. Now a Korean website ETNews is reporting that the Galaxy S5 would come in two variants, plastic and metal build. Samsung Galaxy S series devices usually enter mass production couple of months ahead of the launch, the new report suggests that the Galaxy S5 mass production would begin in January for March or April launch. The Galaxy S4 was announced earlier this March, and went on sale in April. So the S5 is also likely to go on sale immediately after the announcement.
According to the latest rumor, the premium Galaxy S5 would come with a metal frame and a 5 inch flexible OLED display. Another variant would have a normal 5 inch OLED display and a plastic chassis. Samsung is expected to mass produce 800 thousand to 1 million units in January, which would be ramped up to 6 million units in February. According to the earlier rumors, the Samsung Galaxy S5 is rumored to come with a 64-bit Exynos / Snapdragon processor, Android 4.4 KitKat with new TouchWiz UI, 3 GB of RAM, 16-megapixel rear camera with ISOCELL sensor and a 4,000 mAh battery.
It is not clear which variant would come first or if both the variants would go on ...
When Samsung announced the world's first curved display smartphone, we expected the entire tech industry to follow. Though the form factor has little practical usage, every company had to prove that they were indeed capable of producing a curved display smartphone with no practical use. LG, Samsung's rival from homeland to International market, were the next to follow with LG G Flex. LG proved me wrong about the practical usage part as their LG G Flex was capable of being bent(unlike Samsung's curved smartphone - Samsung Galaxy Round) and also came with a special material at the back that allowed automatic healing of scratches.
In addition to the bendable body and bendable display, LG G Flex also has a bendable battery which is quite rare these days. Samsung Galaxy Round was a curved Galaxy Note 3 as the two devices had identical specifications, but LG G Flex came with a bigger low resolution screen than the company's flagship LG G2 and lost the OIS in the camera department. It is powered by the same Snapdragon 800 SoC that powers most flagships in the current market.
LG G Flex comes with a 13MP camera at the back and a 2.1MP camera at the ...
Motorola Moto G is the device that is expected to take the Indian entry range smartphone market by a storm. This is mainly because of the features that Motorola Moto G offers for its price. Moto G is expected to arrive for a price of Rs. 12,000. Some of the features that the phone offers for its entry range include a 4.5inch 720p display and a Quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor.
Motorola Moto G specifications
4.5 inch 720p HD display
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 Quadcore processor
Customizable back covers
Water resistant coating
5MP Camera
FM Radio
8GB/16GB internal memory
Ships with Android 4.3 Jellybean and 4.4 KitKat update coming in Jan 2014
One of the more subtle features in the Moto G is its 5 MP camera and 720p HD video recording. We decided to take a few camera samples and check out how the camera is. You can check out the camera samples right below.
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The phone does have a HDR mode and it performs reasonably well. You can check out the HDR samples below.
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The limitations of the 5MP camera are seen in low-light shots where there is quite a bit of noise as you can see below.
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Motorola Moto G can record 720p HD ...
iBall has launched Vibro BT02, a new Bluetooth Stereo headset with sporty and stylish neck band design. It also has a built-in microphone for conversations on mobile phones, tablets and laptops. It weighs 177 grams and the neck band design fits perfectly and stays on comfortably for hours with its soft cushion material. It also features call and music buttons to easily switch between calls and music. In addition, it also has volume and media controls on the ear cup. that makes it easy to use.
Features of iBall Vibro BT02 Bluetooth Stereo headset
Comfortable Neck Band design Soft feel cushions
Stereo Bluetooth 3.0 Headset with Built in Mic
Effective Range of Up to 10 Meters
Weighs 177 Grams
Easy to reach Music and Call buttons
High quality microphone for comfortable conversations
300mAh battery for up to 10hrs of non stop music and up to 11 hrs of talk time.
Rechargeable via USB cable
iBall Vibro Bluetooth headset is priced at Rs. 1,699 (MRP) and is available across India.
The sheer volume of Chinese manufactures has seldom helped us in remembering them, but among them a few companies do stand out and one among them is Oppo. Having produced only a handful of smartphones so far, Oppo have "made it large" because of their hardware and design language in their phones. Oppo have just launched their Oppo N1 and today we have images of what is probably the company's next smartphone - Oppo R829. Via their Weibo account, Oppo have posted the image of this new device and according to Oppo's Brand Ambassador - Kedros Ng, this device is the Oppo R829. The naming convention makes us inclined to think that this is the successor of Oppo R819 which we reviewed earlier.
According to sources, the Oppo R829 comes with specifications that includes a 4.5inch 720p display, Snapdragon 600 SoC and 2GB RAM. There will also be an 8MP camera at the back with LED flash making it a smaller version of their Oppo Find 5. Rumors have it that the phone will be priced at ¥2000 (about Rs. 20,500), but unfortunately the phone is currently being made only for China. Oppo is currently trying to make its way to the Indian ...
Nokia Normandy, a large screen Asha phone leaked a couple of days back, now evleaks has hinted that the Nokia smartphone codenamed Moneypenny would come with dual-SIM support. The twitter user already revealed that the Nokia Goldfinger and Moneypenny would be the first Windows Phone Blue devices. Windows Phone Blue is the codename for Windows Phone 8.1, which would see a drastic change unlike the GDR updates.
The Nokia smartphone codenamed Goldfinger is also rumored run on Windows Phone 8.1 Blue and come with 3D Touch features using a hardware sensors to detect interactions, according to a recent report. Windows Phone 8.1 is rumored to come with actionable notifications, notification center, and a Siri-like personal digital assistant.
We still don't have the specifications of the dual-SIM Nokia phone, but evleaks reports that the phone would launch in emerging markets such as India, which is already flooded with budget dual SIM Android smartphones. Hope we can see these new smartphone at the MWC 2014 next year, where Nokia is expected to show off range of Windows Phone and Asha devices.
Sennheiser has launched CX 275s headset with built-in microphone in the universal smartphones earphone category, in India. It work seamlessly across several mobile phones, irrespective of the OS and packs a high-powered dynamic speaker systems for an outstanding audio quality. It comes with ear adaptors in different sizes to fit your ear, which also offers ambient noise attenuation. It also comes with in-line microphone and remote for the easy management of calls and tracks.
Features of Sennheiser CX 275s
Universal fit - fits any smart phone in the market
Compatible with Android, Windows Mobile, RIM (Blackberry) and IOS devices
Signature Sennheiser sound - high powered dynamic speaker systems for great bass-driven stereo sound
Premium comfort - ear adaptors in different sizes for excellent ear canal fit and ambient noise attenuation
Intuitive design - highly-aesthetic, ergonomic design
Ease of use - integrated microphone and smart remote for enhanced usability
Convenience at its best - storage pouch for hassle-free portability
Two-year international warranty
At the launch, Kapil Gulati, Vice-President- Sales and Marketing, Consumer Segment at Sennheiser Electronics India Pvt Ltd said,
Sennheiser has always been committed to delivering the best audio solutions and catering to the needs of users. India is currently at the cusp of smartphone revolution with consumers opting for options across platforms. The Sennheiser CX 275s ...
Idea Cellular has launched the Aurus 4, successor of the Aurus III that was launched earlier this year. It has a 4.5-inch (480 x 854 pixels) capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1.3 GHz dual-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 0.3-megapixel front-facing camera. It comes with dual SIM support with dual standby, similar to its predecessor.
Idea Aurus 4 sepcifications
4.5-inch (480 x 854 pixels) capacitive touch screen display
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) OS
1.3 GHz dual-core processor
Dual SIM (GSM + GSM)
5MP rear camera with LED Flash
0.3MP (VGA) front-facing camera
3G (HSDPA 21 Mbps; HSUPA ), WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
512MB RAM, 4GB Internal memory (1.4GB user memory), expandable memory up to 32GB with microSD
1800 mAh battery
The Idea Aurus 4 is priced at Rs. 8999. For Rs 259/Rs. 261, Aurus 4 users can get 250 MB and 1.6 GB of 3G data and Idea TV subscription free for the first 3 months. It is available at all major mobile retail stores and Idea outlets across India.
While the LG G Flex is yet to hit retail in most parts of the world, rumors have already started making the rounds about the successor to the device. The LG G Flex II as it is expected to be called will have a screen that can bend up to 90 degrees forward.
The LG G Flex can already spread open on applying pressure and this is definitely quite impressive. However, bending up to 90 degrees is akin to a laptop screen being flattened out from an open position. We're not entirely sure what purpose this would serve though it should help impact resistance. Depending on the curvature, the phone will also fit better along your leg and should be easier to slip out.
The LG G Flex is one of only two phones with curved displays that are currently shipping. The other phone is the Samsung Round and is relegated to only the South Korean market. The successor to the LG G Flex should be released sometime in 2014 and the company already has plans to announce and/or release fully bendable phones sometime in 2015 so this does seem quite plausible.
[Via - ZDNet]
Just a few weeks back we'd reported on the CyanogenMod Installer making its way to Google's Play Store. The app was meant to make it easier for average users to install the extremely popular custom ROM on their Android phones. Now, the CM team reports that the application has been voluntarily removed from the app store.
The team ended up removing the application after being informed by the Google Play team that it was in violation of the Developer Terms. The Play Store team mentions that the application directs users to voiding their warranty and hence cannot be allowed on the store.
After reaching out to the Play team, their feedback was that though application itself is harmless, since it ‘encourages users to void their warranty’, it would not be allowed to remain in the store.
CyanogenMod has thus voluntarily removed the app from the store instead of being forcibly removed. The application essentially just directed users to activate ADB. The rest of the work is done via a desktop installer that helps users get the third party ROM onto their device. The application will be available in APK form and the CM Team is working on getting it onto the Amazon and ...
