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Oppo N1 Will Have A Swappable Camera System

Oppo’s N1 smartphone is one of the hot favorites since we had a rumor of its release. Rumors included the N-Lens camera add-ons, which apparently offer a choice of zooms up to 15x.

With the recent leak we can flesh out another key specification. The Chinese Android handset will run on Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor, which should be sufficient and would have the unusual dual touch inputs(screen & back) as reported before. The Snapdragon processor (MSM8274) was shown on a photo of the N1’s internals that was leaked on Weibo’s website. With the new teaser video, this phone is expected to come up on September 23rd. Watch the Oppo N1 teaser below:

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September 2, 2013
Acer Unveils ‘Liquid S2’ with 4K Video Recording Capabilities

Acer seems to have taken a different approach to big-sized phones. The first attempt by the company was the 5.7-inch Liquid S1, an Android handset unveiled back in June, but this time the company is said to announce the 6-inch Liquid S2 with 4K video recording capability, a full HD IPS display and a Snapdragon 800 processor.

Acer is claims the S2 as the first phone to offer this 4K functionality. The device sports a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash along with a 2MP front camera capable of 1080p video. The company has also loaded up the S2 with some features like a “quick first shot” feature that lets you take a picture right from the phone’s unlock screen.

Though 4K recording is clearly the phone’s prominent feature, other specs include a Snapdragon 800 chipset, which is clocked at 2.2GHz and supported by 2GB of RAM, and the battery is 3,300 mAh.

Acer will sell this handset in Europe, no plans for India yet. The Liquid S2 is said to be available at the end of October, pricing and exact availability information is yet to to be disclosed.

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September 2, 2013
Samsung Galaxy Gear Images Leaked Ahead Of Launch

We all know Samsung is all set to launch the new Galaxy Gear, we have seen the leaks showing us the structure and the connectivity options of the smartwatch including rumors of NFC for pairing with smartphones.

VentureBeat revealed the first look of the Galaxy Gear which clearly shows the look of the smartwatch. Galaxy Gear is said to have a 4 MP camera which is built in the strap of the watch and would also have tiny speakers on it. As per VentureBeat the watch has a chunky wristband, which makes it bulky.

The watch is also said to support Samsung’s S voice and some pre-loaded health applications. The images of food clicked by the camera of the watch is said to categorize food accordingly, all this features can make this device to be used as a health accessory.

As reported by the source, the watch is also said to have a independent call log by which a user can initiate a call to the smartphone and the built in WiFi will allow the watch to access internet even if the device is not connected to the smartphone. The watch is also rumored to have a 10+ hours of battery life.

The official launch is just two days from now, we are going to keep you updated with all the official specs and features so stay tuned.

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September 2, 2013
Samsung launches 7-inch Galaxy Tab 3 Kids edition

Samsung has announced Samsung GALAXY Tab 3 Kids, a tablet specifically designed for children. Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Kids will come preloaded with educational and fun apps for kids and an all new Kid’s Store.

“It’s no secret that kids are using technology more than ever before,” said JK Shin, CEO and Head of IT & Mobile Communication at Samsung Electronics. “We saw an opportunity to create a device just for kids that provides them with an intuitive, fun and kid-friendly user experience filled with rich, interactive and educational content that parents will love.”

The tablet has a 7-inch screen with 1024×600 pixel resolution and runs on a 1.2GHz dual-core processor. It has 1 GB RAM, 8GB of internal storage expandable up to 32 GB. The tablet has a dual cameras, the camera in the front is 1.3 MP and the back is 3 MP. Tab 3 Kids runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) and has a 4,000mAh battery.

Galaxy Tab 3 Kids includes a Time Management feature that will allow parents to set specific time period for use, once the set period is up, a password protected lock screen will appear, requiring a parent or an adult to enter the password to unlock the device. This tool is aimed at restricting the time children spend on the device. The device is available in yellow color and weighs 302 grams.

The tablet also has a kids case featuring a child-friendly grip and multiple stand options. The case also comes equipped with an easy-to-grip C Pen. Pricing is not available yet. The specs of this device may not mean anything to a kid, but can be useful for the buyers before they gift it to the naughty ones. This seems like a good initiative from Samsung.

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[toggle title=”Press Release “]SEOUL, Korea – August 27, 2013 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a leader in mobile technology and digital solutions, today announced the Samsung GALAXY Tab 3 Kids, a tablet built specifically for kids with the educational tools and safety features parents want.

“It’s no secret that kids are using technology more than ever before,” said JK Shin, CEO and Head of IT & Mobile Communication at Samsung Electronics. “We saw an opportunity to create a device just for kids that provides them with an intuitive, fun and kid-friendly user experience filled with rich, interactive and educational content that parents will love.”

Samsung GALAXY Tab 3 Kids comes pre-loaded with top ranked kid’s apps and brand new Kid’s Store aimed at driving the educational possibilities of technology for kids. Pre-loaded content includes educational, games, entertainment and e-book apps. The tablet also offers parents the ability to select the apps they want their kids to have access to using the Application Manager.

Developed with kids’ best interests at the forefront, Samsung GALAXY Tab 3 Kids also includes a Time Management feature that allows parents to set specific time periods for use. When the designated use time is up, a password protected lock screen appears, requiring a parent or adult to enter the password to unlock the device. This tool will help parents ensure the time their children spend on smart devices is balanced.

With 1.2GHz dual processor, 1GB RAM, 3 megapixel front-facing camera and 1.3 megapixel rear-facing camera, Samsung GALAXY Tab 3 Kids has the power and performance you would expect from a Samsung GALAXY tablet, designed to provide kids with an exciting, interactive experience.

A Kids Case featuring a kids-friendly grip and multiple stand options will also be available for the Samsung GALAXY Tab 3 Kids. The case also comes equipped with an easy-to-grip C Pen, providing fun drawing capabilities without the possibility of leaving marks on other objects.

The Samsung GALAXY Tab 3 Kids will be available in Korea in early September and subsequently available across China, Europe, U.S., Africa, South America and South East Asia. The availability of applications through Kids Samsung Apps will vary by market.
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August 28, 2013
Samsung Exec. Confirms Sept. 4 Launch For The Galaxy Gear Smartwatch

Lee Young-hee, Samsung’s EVP of mobile business, all but confirmed its entry into wearable devices by declaring that they’ll unveil the Galaxy Gear smartwatch on September 4th.

According to an interview in the Korean Times, Young-hee stated “We Will be introducing a new wearable device concept called Galaxy Gear at our own event in Berlin on Sept. 4. The new device will enhance and enrich the current smart mobile experience in many ways. It will lead a new trend in smart mobile communications.”

The Galaxy Gear will be marketed to ‘young trend setters’ and will be available in several colour options. The final design will be shown off on September 4th, but the exec also confirmed that the Galaxy Gear will not have a flexible display. Samsung will be saving that technology for ‘future products.’ As for specs, rumours point toward the Gear coming with a 2.5-inch OLED full colour display (320 x 320 resolution), touchscreen gestures and accelerometer, dual-core 1.5GHz Exynos 4212 processor, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC.

The September 4 event will also definitely see the introduction of the new Galaxy Note 3, which will reveal what’s next for the phablet category Samsung basically pioneered with the original Note. Some new rumors suggest the Galaxy Note 3 will shoot 4K video, and be powered by a Snapdragon 800 processor with a 2.3GHz clock speed, with a 5.7-inch display and 3GB of RAM.

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August 27, 2013
AMD Temash Powered ASUS VivoBook X102BA Leaks

Asus is one of the few major PC companies that still makes inexpensive laptops with 10 inch screens. Earlier this year the company released the Asus 1015E Windows 8 laptop with a 10 inch display and Intel Celeron dual-core processor. Now it looks like the company may be preparing a new model with an AMD Temash processor.

SweClockers published a leaked press shot of the notebook on Friday and reported that the VivoBook X102BA would feature a 1.0GHz, dual-core AMD A4-1200 CPU with Radeon HD 8180 for graphics. The mid-range PC will also sport a 10-inch screen, 2GB of RAM and a 320GB hard drive. One of the more interesting bits is that Asus will reportedly ship the new VivoBook with Microsoft Office Home & Student 2013.

The processor is the “entry level” model of AMD’s Temash family, the A4-1200, an APU which combines two general purpose computing cores running at 1GHz with a Radeon HD 8180 which has 128 stream processors running at 225MHz. This chip has a TDP of 3.9 watts.

As far as connectivity goes, the VivoBook X102BA has the standard 802.11 b/g/n WiFi and Bluetooth 4.0. Ports, meanwhile, include one Ethernet, dual USB 2.0 slots and a single USB 3.0 slot, as well as VGA and HDMI for video output, an SD card reader, and a standard 3.5mm audio jack. The battery comes in two configurations based on which model is purchased – 22wH and 33wH, reportedly giving 5 hours of use.

The VivoBook X102BA is rumoured to be priced around the $450 price point.

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August 17, 2013
BlackBerry 9720 Announced, Runs BlackBerry OS 7.1

During the BlackBerry Q1 2014 conference call, BlackBerry CEO, Thorsten Heins let it be known a new BlackBerry 7.1 device would be released soon and after many sneek peeks at it in unofficial capacity, the time has come to make it all official. The BlackBerry 9720 has finally been announced and will be making its way to Asia, EMEA and Latin America in the coming weeks.

As its new BlackBerry 10 operating system struggles to get off the ground, the company is still depending on the old version 7. During its last fiscal quarter BlackBerry shipped 6.8 million smartphones, but only 2.7 million phones running the new OS.

The launch of the BlackBerry 9720, which runs a refreshed version of the BlackBerry 7 OS, may play to the company’s dwindling strength. The smartphone has a re-engineered physical QWERTY keyboard with a dedicated BBM key, a trackpad and a a 2.8-inch touchscreen with 480 x 360 pixel resolution. It has 512MB of RAM.

The BlackBerry 9720 also has a 5-megapixel camera and an FM radio. Connectivity options include HSPA, 802.11n and A-GPS. The phone is packed with a 1450mAH removable battery, which is claimed to offer up to 7 hours of talktime and 18 days of standby time.

On the software side, BlackBerry has focused on social networking features. Users can write a message once and post it simultaneously to their friends on BBM, Twitter and Facebook, for example.

The updated interface also lets users swipe to unlock the phone or access the camera from the lock screen, among other enhancements.

Currently there is no indication of pricing or availability in India, but stay tuned for more information.

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August 13, 2013
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Specs Leak, 5.68-Inch 1080p HD Display

Samsung asked us to ‘note” September 4th on our calendars last week. This is when we can expect them to officially unveil the Galaxy Note 3, a follow-up to the original Galaxy Note and the Note II phablet. A new report from reputable site SamMobile has revealed a bevy of new specs.

Depending on the country release, the Galaxy Note 3 will have a couple model numbers – SM-N900 & SM-N9005 – and sport the following specs: 5.68-inch full HD Super AMOLED (1920 x 1080 resolution, 1.8GHz Octa-core Exynos 5420 processor, 3GB RAM, 13MP camera with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), LTE connectivity, 16/32/64GB internal storage (64GB will be rare) plus a microSD slot, 3,200 mAh battery and running Android OS 4.3 Jelly Bean. No insight into any new S-Pen features.

Samsung announced at the end of July it had started mass production of low power, 3GB LPDDR3 RAM for mobile, and devices using it would appear during the second half of 2013.

The latest leak also hints that Samsung will launch more than one variants of its Galaxy Note 3, similar to the international and U.S. editions of the Galaxy S4 from earlier this year. This is consistent with previous rumors.

There’s no word on the availability, pricing, or colours, but Samsung will show off the Galaxy Note 3 at the upcoming Samsung Mobile Unpacked event during the IFA in Berlin.

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August 13, 2013
LG G2 User Manual Leaks, Reveals Removable Battery And Expandable Memory

LG hasn’t been shy when it comes to teasing its upcoming flagship G2. We’ve seen LG drop the ‘Optimus’ name from its marketing, unload various teaser videos, and even announce official cases. In addition, a plethora of leaked images and hands-on videos revealed its design and unique features – mainly the back volume buttons.

A new post on Nowhereelse, by the way of a user manual, confirms previous rumours and a few missing specs of the LG G2 :

– Android 4.3
– 5.2-inch display 1920 × 1.080
– 2.3Ghz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor with Adreno 330 graphics chip
– 2GB of RAM
– 32GB internal storage (no micro-SD slot)
– 13MP rear-facing camera
– 2.1MP front-facing camera
– uses a nano-SIM
– 4G/LTE capabilities
– back volume buttons
– 138.5mm x 70.9mm x 8.9mm thin
– 143 grams
– 2,610mAh removable battery

The manual appears to be legit and reveals the phone will be using the nano-SIM standard like the Motorola Moto X and the iPhone 5. This leak also gives confirmation of the 2610 mAh battery, which will also be user-removable.

The leaked shots show that the LG G2, or at least this Korean LG-F320 version of it, will measure in at 138.5mm x 70.9mm x 8.9mm and weigh 143g.

The LG G2 will officially be unveiled in New York on Wednesday, August 7th and we’ll bring you all the details.

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August 5, 2013
HTC Desire 600 Dual Sim Unboxing and Hands On
HTC is ready to bring its flagship features to the masses with the new HTC Desire 600 Dual Sim. The Smartphone running Android 4.1 Jelly bean also features the Latest HTC Sense and Blinkfeed UI. Laid out with a 4.5 inch 540 x 960 px Super LCD2 capacitive touchscreen display, it has a nimble 242 ppi pixel density. Cameras are borrowed from the HTC 8X with a 8 MP snapper 1/3.2” sensor size, 1.4µm pixel size. The front facing camera is a 1.7 MP shooter both will do 720p video.

The HTC Desire 600 dual sim is based on a Qualcomm MSM8625Q Snapdragon 200 with a Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5 and an Adreno 203, all of which according to the company can tak on any Mediatek based handset offering similar features. The Build quality and feel of the HTC Desire 600 Dual Sim is definitely great. With its rubberized grippy back panel and slim brushed steel bezel the dual sim smartphone is really worth of the brand.

The box we got is not a retail box , but the usual in-box items should include :
HTC has not left out on the usual Sense features bundling 25 GB Dropbox storage. Check out the unbxoing video (uploading) and stay tuned for Gaming Benchmarks and full review shortly.
August 1, 2013
Moto X Specs And Benchmarks Leaked In Screenshot

The leaks of Motorola’s upcoming Moto X just keep on coming. We’ve already seen a plethora of pictures, videos and event official press shots, but now a few more images have arrived online that confirms the specs.

AndroidPolice have managed to score themselves a few shots of the device and the ‘About” screen reveals the following mid-range specs of the model number XT1058:

– 1.7GHz dual-core Qualcomm S4 Pro processor, Adreno 320 GPU
– 2GB of RAM – confirmed by our photos
– 4.7-inch display with a resolultion of 720×1184 (about 4.5? without on-screen buttons)
– 10.5MP rear camera with flash
– 2.1MP front-facing camera
– 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi, NFC
– Android OS 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
– 16GB internal memory (12GB of which is user-accessible)
– 2,200 mAh non-removable battery

It has an AnTuTu score of about 18.7K and about 7.1K in 3DMark Ice Storm Extreme – decent scores for a mid range device.

Speaking of the camera, Motorola has also spread a bland Tweet on their Twitter account. This shows four blurred images of a child, with the remark: “Either this kid is really fast or the phones of today are really slow,” This tells us that the camera of the Moto X will most likely be capable of shooting high speed, blur-free images too. But we’ll wait to see the evidence first hand.

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July 22, 2013
Watch The Launch of the two new Samsung Galaxy Tab 3.0 Live on iGyaan

Samsung is all Set to Launch the Galaxy Tab 3.0 7 inch called the Tab 211 and the 8 inch called the tab 311 in India. The Galaxy Tab 3.0 211 comes with a Dual-core 1.2 GHz processor and 600 x 1024 pixels, 7.0 inch display. Whereas the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3.0 311 comes with a 1.5-GHz Exynos 4212 and an 8 inch 1280 x 800px display.

Get Live updates from the launch below

July 18, 2013
New Nexus 7 To Debut Next Week, Video And Specs Leaked

The Nexus 7 sequel has been on the docket for a long time, and rumoured specifications have been floating around for months — a 7-inch 1280×800 display, a quad-core Snapdragon 600 SoC, 2GB RAM, a 1.2MP front-facing camera, 5MP rear camera, Android 4.3 — but nothing has been confirmed.

Today Google started sending out invites to a “breakfast” conference being held next week with Android head, Sundar Pichai, but Engadget got their hands on an internal OfficeMax document stating that the “new Google Nexus 7″ is also launching next week. Coincidence? Probably not.

The device is expected to launch at $229 USD for the 16GB model, increasing to $269 for the 32GB version. Not the $199 we saw the original debut at, but this is a much more powerful machine.

The more interesting info comes from Android Central, who got their hands on the device itself. “we have no idea if what we see here is a finished product, or prototype,” cautions the site, but the pics certainly look legitimate.

The only change from previously rumoured specs according to Android Central being the inclusion of 4GB of RAM (unlikely) and a slower Snapdragon S4 Pro SoC. And, of course, it will be manufactured once again by Asustek.

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The new design appears to mimic its predecessor. The Nexus insignia on the rear is similarly placed as before, as are the various buttons, rockers and ports. There are two speakers on the device, which will provide stereo sound playback and hopefully be an improvement over the original.

The design is also slightly more squared-off than last year’s model, but we can’t be sure if what we’re seeing is a prototype or a finished product.

Google is also expected to launch Android 4.3 next week, a small but important update to the current software. The existing Nexus 7, as well as the Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 4 and Nexus 10 should receive the new version in the weeks following the announcement.

For its part, Apple is also expected to refresh its 8-inch tablet in the not-so-distant future.Recent rumors suggest that a new version of the iPad mini will launch alongside a redesigned iPad 5 this fall, though it doesn’t sound like it’ll get the Retina treatment.

What do you think of the next-gen Nexus 7 thus far?

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July 18, 2013
Blackberry Q5 Launched In India, Priced At Rs. 24,999

Blackberry today launched their cheapest Blackberry 10 device, the Blackberry Q5 in India. It is the second QWERTY touch and type device from Blackberry, following in the footsteps of the atrociously priced Blackberry Q10.

Similar to the BlackBerry Q10, the device features a 3.1 inch 720 x 720 resolution screen. Unlike the Bold-esque QWERTY on the Q10, the keys on the Blackberry Q5 keyboard are more basic.

The BlackBerry Q5 is powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core processor and has 2GB of RAM, microSD slot, 5MP rear camera, 2MP front camera, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, 4G and a 2180mAh battery.

Look the BlackBerry Q5 up and down and it’s immediately obvious that this isn’t a premium device, with a sizeable bezel above and below the screen, and then a chunk of plastic below the keyboard too.

BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins said earlier this year that the Canadian based manufacturer would launch six BlackBerry 10 models in 2013. Two would be low-end.phones, two would be mid-range units and two would be high-end models. Each price tier would consist of one all-touch and one QWERTY-enabled phone.

With that in mind, we can assume that the BlackBerry Q5 is the low end QWERTY. Heins has said in the past that all of the touch models would have a 4.2 inch screen and share the same resolution, while all of the QWERTY equipped models would have the same 3.1 inch 720 x 720 display. This would make it easier for developers to produce apps for all models without worrying about different screen sizes and resolutions.

Coming in at Rs. 24,999 the BlackBerry Q5 is pricier than we’d expect for what it is. It will be available from authorised retailers from 20 July (Saturday). What do you think? Would you go for the Blackberry Q5? Let us know in the comments section below!

July 16, 2013
Leaked : Complete Specs List And New Images Of Upcoming Blackberry A10

Remember when the specs of the BlackBerry ‘Aritso,’ currently pegged as being the BlackBerry A10, leaked online? This was a powerhouse that eager Berry enthusiasts were highly anticipating. The rumoured specs of the A10 indicated a 4.65-inch Super AMOLED display (1080×1920 resolution), 1.9GHz quad-core Qualcomm processor, 3,000mAh battery, and 2GB RAM, with a release expected for November.

Over the past several days the Blackberry A10 has appeared in both picture and video format and seems to be a larger 5-inch smartphone with design similarities to the Z10.

A new image has found its way online, this time it’s apparently from an internal presentation and reveals all the important specs:

– Processor: Dual Core 1.7GHz Qualcomm MSM8960 Pro, Quad Core GPU
– Radio: LTE/CDMA/HSPA+, LTE/HSPA+
– Display: 5″ OLED, HD/WXGA, 1280×720, 24-bit color, S-Stripe Pixel Arrangement, 295ppi
– Dimensions: 140.7 x 72 x 9.4mm
– OS: BlackBerry OS 10.2
– Camera: 8.0MP Rear Camera with flash, IS 5X / 2.0MP Front Camera IS 5X
– Memory: 16GB + 2GB(RAM) + 64GB uSB (hot-swap)
– Connectors: Micro USB, Micro HDMI out
– Sensors: Ambient Light, Proximity, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer, Altimeter
– WiFi: 802.11 a/b/g/n (4G Mobile Hotspot)
– Battery: 2800 mAh Integrated
– Other: NFC, DLNA, Micro SIM

These specs are not too different than what was previously leaked online. The last few days have provided eager Berry users with a plethora of information and insight into the potential next flagship device. The BlackBerry A10 – codename of Aristo – has surfaced in pictures and a video, now there’s one more image to add to the list.

The above rendering is from a support tutorial and gives another look at the 5-inch BB10 device, specifically showing that the back battery cover will be removable (previous reports indicated the battery would be a 2800mAh non-removable battery). In addition, the SIM card will be inserted at the side of the device. Other than those two attributes, the standard ports and buttons are all their familiar locations and BlackBerry is expected to launch the Blackberry A10 in November.

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July 16, 2013