Upcoming Sony smartwatch and tablet teased ahead of IFA

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Sony has a habit of hinting at upcoming products through teasers hidden away in event invites. Taking a look at the invitation for its IFA event, it looks like the Japanese company might have a brand new smartwatch and perhaps even a tablet lined up for the event. There’s been a lot of speculation around the event and expected announcements include an updated flagship, a new smart lens and the aforementioned smartwatch.  Continue reading “Upcoming Sony smartwatch and tablet teased ahead of IFA”

Huawei Ascend Mate 7 visits TENAA, specs and images leaked

Last week, Huawei sent out press invites for an event that will see the launch of Ascend Mate 7. Now the specs and details of the phone have been leaked ahead of its official launch on September 4th.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 4 will have 16MP camera sensor, side touch and more: Report

Several specs of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 have already been leaked prior to the phone launch on September 3rd at IFA 2014. Today, more camera details of the much anticipated smartphone have been revealed by SamMobile.

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Sony Xperia Z3 gets certified in China

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Sony Xperia Z3 had already surfaced in live images. Specifications of the global variant of the Xperia Z3 (D6653) showed up last month. Now the Xperia Z3 L55t for China Mobile and L55u for China Unicom have been certified by TENAA. This reveals the dimensions of the smartphone as 146.5×72.4×7.35mm and weight as 158.4g. This makes it smaller and lighter than the company’s current flagship, the Xperia Z2. Continue reading “Sony Xperia Z3 gets certified in China”

LG L Fino and L Bello smartphones with Android 4.4 announced ahead of IFA 2014

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LG has unveiled two new smartphones, L Fino and L Bello in the L series. These run on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) and comes with premium UX features, similar to the LG G3, as it promised recently. The L Fino 4.5-inch WVGA IPS screen, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor, comes with a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a VGA front-facing camera. The L Bello has a 5.0-inch FWVGA IPS screen, powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor, comes with a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 1-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “LG L Fino and L Bello smartphones with Android 4.4 announced ahead of IFA 2014”

Asus IFA 2014 teaser hints at its first Android Wear Smartwatch

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Update: New teaser from Asus, confirms that it’s going launch their smartwatch at IFA. Scribbled writings in the image reveals that it would have a stainless steel frame, polish as mirrors and sexy curves.

Asus has started teasing its upcoming announcement at the IFA 2014, slated for September 3rd. The first teaser shows a device with curved edges along with the quote “Time has been transformed, and we have changed” by Khalil Gibran that hints at its first Android Wear smartwatch. On their Facebook page, it says “Something #Incredible is going to happen at #IFA2014, see you there!” Continue reading “Asus IFA 2014 teaser hints at its first Android Wear Smartwatch”

Acer Iconia A3-A20 with 10.1-inch HD display, Android 4.4 surfaces

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Acer Iconia A3-A20, successor of last year’s Iconia A3 (A10) has surfaced on the official Acer website and official online store. It has the same 10.1-inch (1280 x 800 pixels) IPS display, but this is powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core MT8127A processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It has a 5-megapixel rear camera without flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera.  Continue reading “Acer Iconia A3-A20 with 10.1-inch HD display, Android 4.4 surfaces”

Samsung Unpacked 2014 Episode 2 confirmed for 3rd September to unveil Galaxy Note 4

Samsung Unpacked 2014 Episode 2 Galaxy Note 4

Earlier this week there were reports that said that Samsung has started sending out invitations for its Galaxy Note 4 launch event ahead of IFA in Berlin. Today the company has officially announced its Unpacked 2014 Episode 2 that happens in Berlin, Beijing and New York simultaneously on September 3rd. The invite reads Ready? Note the Date! and there are four app icons around the Unpacked box that clearly says it’s going to be the Note 4. Continue reading “Samsung Unpacked 2014 Episode 2 confirmed for 3rd September to unveil Galaxy Note 4”

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 launch scheduled for 3rd September ahead of IFA in Berlin

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Like every year, Samsung will announce the next generation of the Galaxy Note 4 later this year. Following tradition, it was expected that the Korean giant would launch it at IFA and right on cue, Samsung has started sending out invitations for its Galaxy Note 4 launch event ahead of IFA in Berlin.

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Sony IFA 2014 press conference slated for September 3rd

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Sony has scheduled their IFA 2014 press conference for 3rd September. Last year it was scheduled on September 4th, where it announced the Xperia Z1, QX10 and QX100 smartphone camera lenses. According to earlier rumors, this year the company is expected to announce the Xperia Z3 and the Xperia Z3 Compact smartphones, Sony SmartWatch 3 (SW3) and QX30 smartphone camera lens. Continue reading “Sony IFA 2014 press conference slated for September 3rd”

Archos 10.1 XS2 + Keyboard Dock Hands On

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During IFA 2013, alongside additions to its smartphone and other tablet ranges, Archos introduced the Archos 10.1 XS2 tablet that comes with a very cool ultrathin magnetic keyboard. The keyboard is a pleasure to use and slips away out of sight beneath the tablet (which can also be removed from the keyboard and carried around on its own).

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Archos ChefPad Hands On

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We’ve already seen companies like Samsung target the child-tablet market with the Galaxy Tab 3 Kids but at IFA 2013, we discovered that Archos may have produced an absolute gem of a tablet and created a market all on their own. Dubbed the Archos ChefPad, it is targeted towards professional chefs or those adults who spend a lot of time in the kitchen and like to follow recipes.

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Archos 40 Titanium Hands On

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At IFA 2013, Archos unveiled their latest Android smartphones and tablets and the Titanium range is the company’s entry level Android smartphone portfolio. Available with four screen sizes, the Archos Titanium range brings entry level specs to Android smartphones at a very affordable price and they’re actually not all that bad.

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Archos Oxygen vs Samsung Galaxy S4

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The Archos Oxygen aims to challenge the Galaxy S4 (amongst other smartphones) for crown of best 1080p Full HD smartphone on the market. Whilst it doesn’t come with the bells and whistles software features found on the Galaxy S4, it offers a premium experience for a much lower cost. How do these two smartphones compare?

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Archos 50 Titanium Hands On

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For every manufacturer, both big and small, there is a definite need to offer a variety of smartphones with different screen sizes. One of the most popular screen sizes at the moment, unless you’re Apple of course, is 5 inches which many manufacturers use for their flagship 1080p Full HD smartphones, like the LG G2 or Galaxy S4. However, at IFA 2013 as part of their Titanium entry level range, Archos unveiled the 50 Titanium to cater for those who want the big screen size without the hefty price tag.

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