Today, the markets are filled with low and high end smartphones from various companies. While the competition in high end models is becoming scarce, the lower and mid range market is becoming crowded with budget handsets.
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Microsoft’s Surface mini reportedly uses a Qualcomm processor
Microsoft is all set to unveil the Surface mini, a 8 inch Windows tablet at an event in New York City on the 20th of May. It is just 13 more days until the announcement, and we don’t even know how it looks, but are finally starting to see some bits and pieces of information floating around the internet. Bloomberg’s Dina Bass reports that the Surface Mini will come with a Qualcomm processor, unlike its bigger brothers Surface RT and Surface 2, which run on rival Nvidia’s chips. Nokia was the only other OEM to come out with a ARM based Windows tablet in 2013, which coincidentally ran on the Qualcomm Snapdragon processor.
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Mobistar tests 200 Mbps 4G LTE-A service in Belgium
Belgian operator Mobistar has announced that they have successfully finished testing its LTE-Advanced or 4G+ network in Mechelen. This uses a combination of 1,800 and 800 MHz 4G frequencies to allow a more efficient use of the spectrum higher speeds and a better coverage inside buildings. It has managed to achieve a throughput of over 200 Mbps. Continue reading “Mobistar tests 200 Mbps 4G LTE-A service in Belgium”
Samsung Gear 2 Solo standalone smartwatch appears on India import website
Samsung filed for Samsung Gear Solo and Samsung Gear Now trademarks last month. Samsung Gear 2 Solo (SM-R710) has appeared on India import/export website Zauba. Only one unit of the smartwatch has been imported from Korea to Bangalore for R&D purposes. The price of the smartwatch is mentioned as Rs. 12,292. This listing was first spotted by MakTechBlog.
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Samsung rolls out Knox 2.0 globally starting from Galaxy S5
Samsung has released Knox 2.0 to all it flagship Galaxy S5 smartphone users worldwide. Announced at MWC, Knox is an enterprise-grade security suite which is built to give a strong end-to-end private system for enterprise users of the device.
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Limited Edition Captain America S.H.I.E.L.D. HTC One M8 unveiled
After the Harman Kardon edition of the HTC One (M8) with bundled Harman AE-S earbuds, the company has unveiled Limited Edition Captain America S.H.I.E.L.D. HTC One M8 in the U.S. This comes in Gunmetal Gray like the original M8 and has a numbered S.H.I.E.L.D. etching on the back. It also comes bundled with Captain America wallpapers that can also be downloaded from the HTC website for other phones. Continue reading “Limited Edition Captain America S.H.I.E.L.D. HTC One M8 unveiled”
Microsoft updates OneDrive for Android with file sharing and sorting, bigger thumbnails and more
Microsoft which recently renamed its cloud storage service as OneDrive has updated the Android app with several features. The latest 2.5 version of the app allows users to share files by inviting people, sending a link, or you can even send files to another app.
Google updates Maps on Android and iOS with new features
Google has pumped up more power into its mobile apps on Android and iOS. For starters, the company has added support to save maps for offline viewing. Users can now save and even name multiple maps by signing in through Gmail account and access them later when in need.
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Xolo Q1010i Camera Samples
When Xolo introduced Q1010 in February, it was just another MediaTek powered smartphone in the mid-range category. To make it stand out from the crowd of the smartphones in the price range, Xolo equipped the Xolo Q1010 with a Sony EXMOR R sensor for its rear camera and released an slightly updated version as the Xolo Q1010i.
Xolo Q1010i Photo Gallery
Xolo launched the original Q1010 in February with a regular 8MP camera that is used by most Chinese manufacturers and Indian importers. A couple of months later, in order to stand out from the crowd, Xolo launched an updated version of the Xolo Q1010 in the form of Xolo Q1010i with a Sony EXMOR R Sensor.
Xolo Q1010i Benchmarks
Xolo launched the Xolo Q1010i, an upgraded version of the Xolo Q1010 last month. We brought you the unboxing few days back. Here we have the benchmarks of the smartphone. The Xolo Q1010i is powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor with ARM Cortex A7 cores and Mali 400 GPU. It packs 1GB of RAM and runs on Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 5-inch HD display and has a 8MP rear camera with Sony Exmor R sensor. Let’s find out how the smartphone performs in range of synthetic benchmark tests. Continue reading “Xolo Q1010i Benchmarks”
More LG G3 images surface, reveals fingerprint-proof back cover and removable battery
LG G3 was spotted in live images and press renders recently. Today @evleaks has posted two images of the phone. One image shows the close up of the phone’s back at an angle that looks like brushed metal finish. Images that were leaked recently revealed the phone in white with plastic back. According to @evleaks the back would not attract any fingerprints. It is not clear if the back would have self repairing technology like the G Flex. This seems to be some new material to prevent smudges and fingerprints. Continue reading “More LG G3 images surface, reveals fingerprint-proof back cover and removable battery”
Angry Birds creator Rovio launches Flappy Bird themed ‘Retry’ game in few countries
Flappy Bird created a lot of buzz in the handheld gaming industry and Angry Birds creator Rovio has decided to use the hype to create a similar game. Rovio has just launched ‘RETRY’ game that looks like Flappy Bird.
Iran bans Whatsapp, cites “Zionist” Zuckerberg as the reason
Whatsapp, the massively popular instant messaging application, was recently acquired by Facebook for a huge sum of 19 billion dollars. The deal has not even closed, but troubles already seem to be starting to pile up for the company, starting with this – Iran, officially known as the Islamic Republic of Iran, has censored Whatsapp in its country, citing “Zionist” Zuckerberg as the reason for the ban.
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Lava Iris 504Q+ Unboxing
Lava’s Iris 504Q, a mid range phone that released last year, came with a great screen, a decent camera and good build quality. Fast forward to now, we have its successor, the Lava Iris 504Q+, which comes with some minor changes in specifications as well as build quality and more importantly, the camera. Priced at 13,990 Rs. the Iris 504Q+ sports a 10 MP Sony sensor and an upgraded in-built storage of 8 GB, which makes it slightly better than its predecessor. So, what does it pack in its box, and how does it look and feel, in terms of hardware and software? Our unboxing video can help answer these questions –
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