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Lenovo reports profit of US$ 265 million in Q3 FY2013/14, 17.3 million smartphones and tablets shipped

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Lenovo has reported quarterly revenue of US$10.8 billion in their third fiscal quarter that ended December 31st, 2013. The record revenue say a 15% increase year-over-year and earnings of US$265 million, a 30% year-over-year. The company has announced that they have shipped a record 32.6 million devices in the quarter with 17.3 million smartphone and tablet shipments and 15.3 million PC shipments. Continue reading “Lenovo reports profit of US$ 265 million in Q3 FY2013/14, 17.3 million smartphones and tablets shipped”

Google Now can now directly let you call or text your loved ones

“Ok Google, Call Mom!” is now possible thanks to a new update for Google Now Voice Search. Being one of the more popular features that worked well in Apple’s Siri ever since its first release, Google Now finally steps it up in this department. The feature incorporates specific contact look up through voice, in case you have saved it by the same name, or even help you set up specific titles for you close ones. If you call it out, Google Now will pick that nick name first, and only then will look up names generally. This makes the contextual assistant more personal, and makes the process of calling so much easier. This update comes at a time when Android is gearing up to be inside cars, in which Google Now’s voice control would play a major role. With Siri already set to be inside cars, with its own mapping, Google’s efforts seem directly aimed at it.

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HP Slate 6 VoiceTab and Slate 7 VoiceTab launched in India for Rs. 22990 and Rs. 16990

HP Slate VoiceTab Series

HP has launched Slate 6 VoiceTab and Slate 7 VoiceTab, the company’s latest phablets in the VoiceTab series, as it promised last week. The HP Slate 6 VoiceTab has a 6-inch HD IPS display sporting a 1280×720 pixels resolution and the HP Slate 7 VoiceTab will have a 7-inch HD 1280×800 pixels IPS display. These devices would be powered by a quad-core processor and run on Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean). These also have dual SIM support, dual front-facing speakers, 5-megapixel rear camera and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera, but the Slate 7 VoiceTab lacks LED flash. Continue reading “HP Slate 6 VoiceTab and Slate 7 VoiceTab launched in India for Rs. 22990 and Rs. 16990”

LG G2 Mini to be unveiled on February 24th at MWC 2014

LG G2 Mini teaser

LG has posted some hits on their Facebook page that reveals that the LG G2 Mini would be unveiled at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. It says Experience the MINI. Mobile World Congress. 2014-02-24. The image shows the LG G2 along with a back of a small-sized phone with rear hardware buttons, which would probable be the LG G2 mini. Continue reading “LG G2 Mini to be unveiled on February 24th at MWC 2014”

HTC Desire 8 with 5.5-inch display, 13MP camera leaks

HTC Desire 8

HTC Desire 8, the company’s upcoming mid-range smartphone has leaked. This smartphone destined for China has a 5.5-inch screen (resolution is not available yet), has dual SIM support and packs a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash. Even though it has a 13MP rear camera, it doesn’t have Ultrapixel technology like the HTC One series. It also has dual front-facing speakers and is likely to come with on-screen touch buttons, eliminating the capactive touch buttons. Continue reading “HTC Desire 8 with 5.5-inch display, 13MP camera leaks”

Alleged photos of the Apple iPhone 6 leak, features a big screen with no bezels

The iPhone 6 has been rumoured to have a big screen, through multiple reports, but we may be seeing the confirmation of it right now, if the allegedly leaked photos of the Apple iPhone 6 are true. Now, we are always advised to take the Apple leaks with a pinch of salt, as excitement around the iPhones usually drive people to actually make real life concepts, but from what we have seen with leaks after the iPhone 4S, most of them have somewhat turned true and this leak might turn out the same way(Update: High chances it might be fake). The picture you see above portrays the iPhone 6 with a design similar to the iPad mini and the iPad Air, zero bezels on the sides and of course, looks to sport a bigger screen. Earlier rumours had pointed at two models, one with a 4.7 inch screen and the other with a 5.7 inch one, are we seeing the smaller variant here?

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Nokia Lumia Icon heads to Verizon, packs Snapdragon 800 processor & 5 inch 1080p display

The long rumored Nokia Lumia Icon has finally been announced and it packs quite a punch. The device that is exclusive to Verizon, combines the specifications of the Lumia 1520 with the size of the Nokia Lumia 928. The phone sports a 5 inch OLED display with a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels. Packed into the five inch frame this gives it a pixel density of 441ppi. The dimensions of the phone are fairly svelte at 5.39” x 2.79” x 0.39” inches while the weight comes in at 166 grams. The Lumia Icon is wrapped in a metallic shell with ceramic keys which should help it look and feel decidedly less plasticky compared to the Lumia 928. Continue reading “Nokia Lumia Icon heads to Verizon, packs Snapdragon 800 processor & 5 inch 1080p display”

LG G Pro 2 with 5.9-inch 1080p display, Snapdragon 800 processor, 3GB RAM announced

LG G Pro 2

LG has finally unveiled the most expected G Pro 2 smartphone ahead of MWC 2014, as it promised last week. It has a 5.9-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD IPS display with 3.3mm slim bezel and 77.2% screen-to-body ratio, powered by a 2.26 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It has a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, OIS+, 4K Ultra HD video recording, Slow motion video recording at 120 FPS and has a range of camera features such as Magic Focus, Natural Flash, Flash for Selfie, Burst Shot and more. Continue reading “LG G Pro 2 with 5.9-inch 1080p display, Snapdragon 800 processor, 3GB RAM announced”

Microsoft reportedly discussing support for Android apps on Windows Phone and Windows

Microsoft is in discussions to add support for Android apps in Windows and Windows Phone, according to a report from TheVerge. Sources have told TheVerge that Microsoft is serious about bringing Android apps to both its platforms, but the discussions are still ongoing and nothing is concrete yet. The ongoing talks currently point to adding Android apps in the Windows Phone and Windows Stores, according to the report, which will inadvertently boost the app numbers, something that Microsoft really needs. Windows Phone and Windows have been second thoughts for any new developer looking at developing an app, and at most of the times, there are not enough resources to dedicate for a third platform, so will Android apps support on Windows and Windows Phone make sense?

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Nokia teases #NokiaFG on Twitter, possibly an accessory?

Nokia has started teasing some of its products as the Mobile World Congress event is heading closer and closer. Among many of the teasers on various social networks, the company has posted an image of various phones stacked together, and tagged it as “2014’s hottest fashion… #NokiaFG coming soon ;)” which makes no sense for us, but the picture may has some clues.

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Micromax Canvas Turbo Mini Photo Gallery

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Micromax launched the Canvas Turbo Mini A200 last month. We brought you the Canvas Turbo Mini unboxing, Benchmarks and Camera Samples recently. Here we have the photo gallery of the device. The Canvas Turbo mini has a 4.7-inch HD display, powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “Micromax Canvas Turbo Mini Photo Gallery”

Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Lime Photo Gallery

We had just unboxed the new Xperia Z1 Compact, Sony’s latest “mini” flagship device that is as powerful as its big brother, the Xperia Z1. The Japanese had finally delivered what everyone wanted, a small screened device in today’s standards, but with no compromise on power or features. With Snapdragon 800, 20.7 MP Sony camera with G Lens and Bionz sensor, a waterproof body in a design similar to the Z1, it checks all the marks for the best possible Android device with a smaller screen, unlike the ill performing “mini”s from Samsung or HTC. But that aside, the Z1 compact also looks really good, with a colourful lime coloured outer shell in the variant we got, so to showcase the device before our review, here is a photo gallery and walkthrough of the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact.

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Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Benchmarks

Sony Xperia Z1 Compact benchmarks

Sony unveiled the Xperia Z1 Compact, the company’s latest smartphone in the Xperia Z series at the CES 2014 last month. We brought you the unboxing of the device earlier today, 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 2.15 GHz with Adreno 330 GPU, similar to the Xperia Z1. This has a 4.3-inch 720p screen and runs on Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean). Let’s check out the performance in a range of synthetic benchmark tests. Continue reading “Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Benchmarks”

Micromax Funbook P280 with 7-inch display, Android 4.2 launched for Rs. 4650

Micromax Funbook P280

Micromax has launched Funbook P280, the company’s latest entry-level tablet. It has a 7-inch (480 x 800 pixels) capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1 GHz single-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 0.3-megapixel front-facing camera and packs a 2400 mAh battery. It has M!Live, Spuul, Opera Mini, Kingsoft Office Suite and more pre-loaded apps. Continue reading “Micromax Funbook P280 with 7-inch display, Android 4.2 launched for Rs. 4650”

HTC M8 poses for the camera with on screen buttons and a familiar design

The HTC M8 is possibly the worst kept secret in the mobile industry right now, just like its predecessor, the HTC One. The Taiwanese company has been planning its next flagship for a while now, and our bets are on a MWC reveal later this month. After leaking out in the flesh, with dual cameras on the back and even on screen buttons on the front, the latest leak portrays the HTC M8 with a full view of the front. As expected, we are seeing the leaked on screen buttons, and also the very familiar design from the HTC One, which is a good thing.

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