Sony unveiled the Xperia Z1 Compact and the Xperia Z2 earlier this year. Now alleged screenshots from the Xperia Z3 and the Xperia Z3 Compact has surfaced online. The Xperia Z3 screenshot shows the model number D6653 and the model number of the Z3 Compact is D58XX (D5833 likely). Both the screenshots confirm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC chipset and run on Android 4.4 KitKat. Continue reading “Sony Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact screenshots, specifications surface”
Samsung has taken an aim at Apple iPhone’s poor battery life in its latest Samsung Galaxy S5 ad. The electronic tech giant is calling iPhone users as “wall huggers” thereby suggesting the weak battery life of the phone.
Unlike most wearable wrist gadgets, launched in the first half of 2014, Samsung Gear Fit is the only one that does not look like a police ankle monitor! (square). It is the best looking wrist gadget I have used, thus far. Samsung Gear Fit not only looks good but also juggles well, its dual functions – of being a Smart watch and a Fitness gear. Continue reading “Samsung Gear Fit Review”
Xiaomi India has started teasing its India launch on their Mi India Facebook page. After thanking the Mi fans for their support, it says “We have something special for YOU, do come back on 11 July 2014 for the announcement post.” This hints that the company might launch its first smartphones in India on July 11th. It could also be an announcement regarding the India launch. Continue reading “Xiaomi might launch in India on July 11th”
Apple has filed for patent that describes a method of adjusting security and other settings for mobile devices based on the user’s location. The latest patent application was published by the United States Patent & Trademark Office but was originally filed in December 2012 by Apple.
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Over the past few months, we’ve been consistently impressed by the offerings brought forth by Gionee. With a focus on bringing high end specifications at a mainstream price point, the company has mostly succeeded with the likes of the Elife E6 and E7. The China based smartphone manufacturer recently announced its launch of what it calls the world’s slimmest phone. Dubbed the Elife S5.5, the USP of the phone is most definitely the aesthetics. But great looks do not make a great phone, are the internals and software up to the task of keeping up with the stellar design? Read on to find out. Continue reading “Gionee Elife S5.5 Review”
Samsung Gear Live that was announced last week at the Google I/O got priced on the Google Play Store at Rs. 15,900, immediately after the announcement. Now the smartwatch is available for purchase on the Google Play Store in India at the same price. The Gear Live Smartwatch runs on Android Wear, has a 1.63 inch (320 x 320 pixels) Super AMOLED display, powered by a 1.2 GHz processor and packs a 300 mAh battery that promises one day battery life. It also has IP67 certification for water and dust resistance. Continue reading “Samsung Gear Live now available in India on Google Play for Rs. 15900”
Google is releasing first update to Android Wear smartwatches. LG G Watch and Samsung Gear Live have received their first updates, with an over-the-air update.
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Rovio has updated Angry Birds Seasons for Android, iPhone and iPad with 24 new levels in the new South HAMerica episode. It also has three bonus ones, each packed with relics, artifacts and pesky piggies. Name of the Super Seeds power-up has been changed to Power Potion. Continue reading “Angry Birds Seasons for Android, iPhone and iPad gets 24 new levels in South HAMerica episode”
Facebook has finally launched the Facebook Messenger app for iPad. The dedicated chat app was previously available only on the iPhone however people could use the app.
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Intex has launched Aqua Curve Mini, a smaller variant of the Intex Aqua Curve that was launched earlier this year. It has a 4.5-inch (854 × 480 pixels) capacitive touch screen display and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). Other features are similar to the Intex Aqua Curve, including a 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor, 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “Intex Aqua Curve Mini with 4.5-inch display, Android 4.4 launched for Rs. 7290”
Samsung announced the Galaxy S5 mini earlier this week . The smaller variant of the company’s flagship phone is now available for pre order in UK through Mobile Fun. Available in Charcoal Black, Shimmery White, and Electric Blue the unlocked 16GB device will cost you 369 GBP.
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Xiaomi the famous Chinese phone maker had announced its plans to enter the tablet market with the Mi Pad back in May and looks like the tablet has gone on sale recently. A post on the official company forum says that Xiaomi sold 50000 units of the MiPad tablet on launch day thereby running out of stocks. Continue reading for some more breathtaking news. The 50,000 MiPads were sold out in just 3 minutes and 59 seconds. There is no mention about the location but we place our bets on China as it is the home market for handset maker which is now headed my Ex-Googler Hugo Barra. Priced aggressively at about 240 USD / Rs.14400 for the base 16GB version , the company is clearly taking on the Apple iPad Mini with its first tablet.
Continue reading “50000 Xiaomi MiPad units sold in 3 Minutes 59 Seconds on launch day”
HTC seems to be back after several slumps in its revenues and profits, as the Taiwanese manufacturer has posted its unaudited results for the fiscal second quarter of 2014, on its investors website. The second quarter saw the release of its latest flagship device, the HTC One M8, which is possibly doing quite well for the company. The device, armed with the same popular design as its predecessor, added a second camera module on its back to tout interesting software based effects as one of its USPs. Couple that with top end specifications and a premium build, the company might have with them, a winner, at least financially.
Google announced Android Wear SDK a couple of months before the Google IO and at that time, they also announced that Google Android Wear will be making its debut on LG G Watch. At the Google IO which was held during June last week, Google announced that LG G Watch will be available for consumers to buy directly from Play Store. Until today, the Google Play Store showed that the LG G Watch was available for pre-order and now, you can buy the watch as it is available for Adding to your cart.
Continue reading “LG G Watch Now In Stock on Google Play Store, Will ship by July 8th”
