Mobile World Congress 2015 : What to expect ?

One of the biggest tech events in the mobile industry - Mobile World Congress will officially open its doors on March 2. The event will be held in Barcelona and key players from the tech industry will be showcasing their products.

HTC and Samsung will unveil its next flagship, which will be the talking point of the show. However it will not be surprising as images of both handset have already been leaked. LG will showcase its Urbane G watch and four new budget smartphones that the company unveiled earlier this month. Microsoft may launch a handful of mid-range smartphones and demo Windows 10 for phone.
 
Sony Xperia fans will be disappointed as the company will not unveil its next flagship device. But Hey cheer up it will be presenting a tablet and a mid-range smartphone. Lenovo will also try to impress the audience, it has a slew of devices up for announcement.

HTC - One M9, M9 Plus and first wearable device codenamed Petra

HTC is expected to announce the M9 Plus and its first werable device codenamed Petra alongside the company's flagship HTC One M9. The event will take place on March 1 at 20:30 (IST)

The HTC One M9 design is already seen in leaked images and videos. The HTC One M9 appears to be same as the One M8 but it includes powerful hardware, new software and better front and rear camera. The power button is now situated on the side of the phone.

The HTC One M9 is rumored to feature 5-inch IPS display with 1080p screen resolution, powered by QUalcomm Snapdragon 810 processor, 3GB DDR4 RAM, 32GB/64GB inbuilt storage, 20.7-megapixel rear camera, 4-megapixel Ultrapixel front camera and 2840mAh battery. It will run Android 5.0.2 Lollipop with HTC Sense 7.0UI on top.  HTC has partnered with Dolby in order to pack Dolby 5.1 audio technology. HTC has added a new feature called HTC connect that will let you use a 'three finger swipe' to stream music and video.

The M9 Plus is expected to feature the same specs, but with larger display - 5.5-inch.
 
HTC's first wearble codenamed Petra is also expected to be announced. The device will feature 1.8 inch (320x160) POLED display. It will be powered by ST Micro STM32L151 chipset. HTC has not opted for the Android wear OS, instead the device will runs HTC's custom rom. It sports a battery that is rated to delive 3-days battery life and is IP57 certified. 

Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge
 
South Korean tech giant  Samsung's next flagship device Galaxy S6 will be unveiled at 'Galaxy Unpacked event' scheduled for March 1 alongside Galaxy S6 Edge.

Samsung's own teaser video and posters indicates that Samsung Galaxy S6 will have slim design. So far, the rumored specs of the Samsung Galaxy S6 include 5.1-inch QHD display, Exynos 7 octa-core processor, 3GB RAM, fingerprint sensor and Android 5.0 Lollipop. Samsung could make use of LoopPay's technology on Galaxy S6 which they recently acquired. The device will also have a touch-opertaing fingerprint sensor which is an update over the previous swipe base one.

The Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge will sport Curved edge on two sides, like the Galaxy Note 4 Edge. The specs of the device is still a mystery.



Sony - Xperia M4 Aqua and Xperia Z4 tablet 

Sony will launch two devices that include  Xperia M4 Aqua smartphone and  Xperia Z4 tablet.

The Xperia M4 Aqua is rumored to feature 5.2-inch 720p display, 1.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon 610 backed by 2GB of RAM, 13-megapixel rear-facing camera, a 5-megapixel front-facing camera and will run Android 5.0 Lollipop. It is water and dust-proof with IP65/68 rating.

The specifications of the Xperia Z4 tablet is still a mystery but an accidental leak on the official Xperia Lounge application suggests that that it will feature a "ultra fast processor," 2K display and "industry leading battery performance.

Microsoft

Microsoft could unveil low-end and mid-range smartphones at MWC. If rumors are true, Microsoft will unveil four new Lumia handsets. RM-1031 with 4-inch display, RM-1072 with 5-inch display, RM-1109 and RM-1113.

Microsoft may also demo Windows 10 for smartphones and may show off some new hardware.


LG - Watch Urbane and four mid-range smartphones

LG will be showcasing Watch Urbane smartwatch and four new mid-range smartphones. All these devices were announced earlier this month.

The LG Watch Urbane will come in two variants - standard and LTE. The LG Watch Urbane features 1.3-inch P-OLED display with narrower bezel, Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor, 512MB RAM, 4GB eMMC, dust and water resistant (IP67), 410mAh battery, the usual suite of sensors and a Heart rate sensor.

The LTE variant of Watch G Urbane come with a voLTE voice calling support and supports NFC-based mobile payments. It has the same 1.3-inch (320x320) pixels P-OLED display and metal build and packs 1GB RAM and is backed by a 700mAh battery.
 
The company will also be showcasing mid-range smartphones - LG Magna, LG Spirit, LG Leon and LG Joy alongside LG Watch Urbane at MWC 2015.

Lenovo - six new smartphones
 
Lenovo's MWC 2015 smartphones portfolio include Lenovo Vibe Shot, Vibe Max, Vibe X3, Vibe S1, Vibe P1 and Vibe P1 Pro. 

Huawei

Huawei will hold a press conference just before MWC 2015 door opens. The company will showcase its 4.5G Smartband which has been revealed in a pre-show in London. The smartwatch supports 4.5G LTE and can handle speed upto 1GB per second.

Check out our MWC 2015 page to know more about the devices that will be unveiled at MWC 2015.

Apple CEO Tim Cook says Apple Watch will replace your car keys

There is no doubt that Apple Watch is the most anticipated wearable of 2015. Now we have Apple CEO Tim Cook talking about how the Apple Watch will become more that just a limited functional gear some time into release. In an interview he was more confident on how the Apple Watch will revolutionize our lifestyle that will evolve and adapt, something like the iPhone in the near future.

He told The Telegraph that "This will be just like the iPhone: people wanted it and bought for a particular reason, perhaps for browsing, but then found out that they loved it for all sorts of other reasons." Tim Cook is already wearing the Apple Watch and admitted he cannot imagine living without it. He believes that the main reason people would want an Apple Watch is for its fashion statement because of it Striking looks and designs.

He talked about how Apple Watch would replace car keys and the clumsy, large fobs that are now used by many vehicles, a major development on the recent rumors that Apple would enter automobile manufacturing space with a a self-driving electric car. However he didn't reveal how this will happen. Last year in March, Apple unveiled CarPlay, which lets drivers to access contacts on their iPhones, make calls or listen to voicemails without taking their hands off the steering wheel.

Tim Cook also revealed some of the features of the Apple Watch many of which are already known. The battery on the Apple Watch will last the entire day, and the smartwatch will also function as a usable credit card as it is integrated with Apple Pay. Tim Cook said that the payment system is very secure and respects consumer's privacy. Apple will not monitor or spy on what consumer's will purchase.

Apple Watch is also an intelligent health and fitness companion.  According to cook, the device will not only monitor a person's hear rate but will also remind to stand up or go for a walk if he/she dosen't have enough exercise. The Watch also uses a special reward system. Users will be receive credits when they are regularly exercising.

Apple has scheduled a special event for March 9 'Spring forward' where it is expected to showcase and share some more details regadring the Apple Watch.

Source : ValueWalk

Make your Android phone do your math homework with 'PhotoMath'

Its time to say goodbye to your math guide books because this app is going to help you solve complex mathematical problems in a matter of seconds just by clicking a picture.

PhotoMath, a app that lets you solve math equations using your smartphone camera is now available for download on Android devices. The app was initially made available for iOS and Windows Phone in October last year.

To solve an equation you need to open the PhotoMath app, point your smartphone's camera to the math problem and it will instantly display the answer. It can also show the steps on how the equation was solved. It supports printed problems from Math textbooks.

The PhotoMath app is developed by Damir Sabol, a Croatian computer and expert. He got the idea of developing the app when helping his son with his maths homework. The app is based on PhotoPay which was introduced in 2012, that facilitated mobile banking, by scanning household bills and paying them instantly.

Facts : PhotoMath app has been downloaded more than 11 million times since its introduction in October. In January alone the app solved 8 million math problems.

PhotoMath for Android is a free download. It is 4.1MB in size and is compatible with Android 4.1 and above.

PhotoMath (Playboard) | PhotoMath (Play Store)

Sony teases Get ready to make a splash.... All will be revealed at MWC

Sony Mobile on its twitter account tweeted the second teaser for the upcoming MWC 2015 just a day after teasing Xperia Z4 tablet with caption “Slimmer. Lighter. Brighter“. “All will be revealed on 02.03.15.”

Sony posted an image with 10.35 clock face and at the bakground water being poured. The tagline reads "Get ready to make a splash" indicating that the Sony device will be IP68-certified.

Earlier today we saw the images of Xpera M4 Aqua smartphone and Xperia Z4 tablet which is expected to be announced at MWC 2015. Both of these devices are rumored to feature IP68 certification for water resistance.

The Xperia M4 Aqua is rumored to feature 5.2-inch 720p display, 1.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon 610 backed by 2GB of RAM, 13-megapixel rear-facing camera, a 5-megapixel front-facing camera and will run Android 5.0 Lollipop

The specifications of the Xperia Z4 tablet is still a mystery but an accidental leak on the official Xperia Lounge application suggests that that it will feature a "ultra fast processor," 2K display and "industry leading battery performance. 

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Micromax Canvas Selfie with 13-megapixel front and rear camera launched in India for Rs. 15,999

The selfie-focused Micromax Canvas Selfie was announced in India in December, last year. At that time the brand did not disclose its availability and pricing details.

Today, the company has released the smartphone officially. It is priced at Rs. 15,999 and will go on salein the coming days.

The device has been designed for the image-conscious women. The Canvas Selfie features a faux leather rear finish.

The unique selling point of the Canvas Selfie is its 13-megapixel front facing and rear camera. The rear camera packs dual LED Flash, Sony Sensor and LARGAN lens while the front facing camera with soft LED flash.

The inbuilt camera is loaded with beauty tools like Eye Enhancement, Face Slimming, Skin Smoothening, Teeth Whitening, Make-up, Remove Oil and Fade Dark Circles.

Coming to the specs the Canvas Selfie, features a  a 4.7-inch HD (720x1280) IPS display protected with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 3, and is powered by a 1.7GHz octa-core processor, paired with 2GB of RAM and 16GB internal memory expandable via microSD card upto 32GB. The device ships with Android 4.4 KitKat and supports dual SIM.

Connectivity options include Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi, Micro-USB, GPRS/ EDGE, and 3G. The device is powered by a 2300mAh battery. The Canvas Selfie will be available in two colour variants - Mystic Blue and Angelic white.

Key Specs of the Micromax Canvas Selfie

Display: 4.7-inch LCD, 720p HD
OS Android 4.4 KitKat
Processor: 1.7GHz octa core
Memory: 2GB RAM, 16GB storage (expandable up to 32GB)
Cameras: 13-megapixel rear, 13-megapixel front
Battery: 2300mAh 

Salora Launches Arya Z3 Octa-Core smartphone in India

Indian technology company Salora International launched a new budget smartphone in the Arya series dubbed Arya Z3. The device is priced at Rs. 6,999 and is exclusively available via Amazon India.

The Arya Z3 is a dual-SIM smartphone and runs Android 4.4 KitKat. It features 5-inch HD (720x1280) IPS OGS display and is powered by an octa-core 1.4GHz MediaTek MT6592 processor coupled with Mail-450 GPU.

It packs 1GB RAM and houses 8GB internal storage. There is also a micorSD card slot to expand the storage (supports up to 32GB).

The Arya Z3 is equipped with 8-megapixel autofocus rear camera with LED flash and 2-megapixel front facing camera. Connectivity features include 3G, GPRS/ EDGE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/ A-GPS, Micro-USB and FM radio. The handset draws power from a 2200mAh battery. It measures 144x71x8.9mm and weighs 155 grams.

The Salora Arya Z3 comes with Hotknot feature. This feature allows two phones to exchange photos and videos by tapping the screens of two compatible devices together. The Gesture Control features lets you quickly open apps, unlock smartphone and answer a call directly from the lock screen. It also has Ultra power saving mode to enhance your battery life.

Eluga 2 is Panasonic's first 64-bit, Android Lollipop smartphone

Panasonic launched the successor of the Eluga U called the Eluga U2 in Taiwan. The device is priced at Rs. TWD 7,990 (Rs. 16,000) and can be purchased from yahoo online store in Taiwan. There is no details of its global release. The Eluga 2 is the first handset offered by Panasonic to run Android  Lollipop.

Panasonic Eluga U2 is a single-SIM decive and runs Android 5.0-Lollipop with company's Fit Home UI on top. 

It features a 5-inch full-HD IPS display with 720x1280 pixels screen resolution. It is powered by a 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor clocked at 1.2Ghz. It packs 2GB RAM and comes with 16GB internal storage and microSD card slot (32GB support)

The Panasonic Eluga U2 sports a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and 5-megapixel front facing camera. Connectivity options include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS/ A-GPS. It is backed by 2500mAh battery. It measures 141.5x71x7.95mm and weighs 131 grams.

Karbonn Titanium Dazzle launched in India for Rs. 5490

Karbonn has launched a new entry-level Android smartphone called Titanium Dazzle in India. The smartphone is priced at Rs. 5490.

The Karbonn Titanium Dazzle features a 5-inch(480x854) FWVGA display and is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core processor. It packs 1GB RAM and comes with 8GB internal storage and microSD card slot (32GB support). It runs Android 4.4.4 KitKat out of the box.

On the back there is a 5-megapixel camera with LED flash and on the front a 2-megapixel camera for taking selfies. Connectivity features include 3G, GPRS/ EDGE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Micro-USB, and Bluetooth. A 1850mAh battery runs the show.

The smartphone is equipped with gestures-enabled features including swipe that allows users to shuffle to the next song by simply swiping their hand across the screen. It also features Smart Eye which tracks eye movement and automatically pauses the video on the screen. It also comes loaded with an array of pre-embedded popular music, gaming and utility apps and offers 21 language support.

The Karbonn Titanium Dazzle comes in Black and White Golden colour options. It comes with a free screen protector in the box. The device will go on sale starting Friday.

Possible images of Sony Xperia M4 Aqua and Xperia Z4 Tablet Leaked ahead of MWC

Images of two new Sony Xperia devices has been leaked online which is expected to be announced at MWC 2015. One of them is the Xperia M4 Aqua smartphone and the other could possibly be the Xperia Z4 Tablet.

XperiaBlog has confirmed that the deviced pictured above is Xperia M4 Aqua. The device is expected to be launched at MWC 2015 next week. The rumored specs of the handset include 5.2-inch (720x1280) display, 1.5 Ghz Snapdragon 610 processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB inbuilt storage, 13-megapixel rear camera and 5-megapixel front camera. The only confirmed feature of the device is that it will be running Android 5.0 Lollipop and is water and dust-proof with IP65/68 rating.

On the other hand, alleged photo of Xperia Z4 tablet surfaced online. The Tablet looks pretty similar to the Xperia Z2 tablet but it is safe to say that it is not the Xperia Z2 tablet. Why ? The headphone jack on the Xperia Z2 tablet is at the bottom whereas in the alleged Xperia Z4 tablet photo we can see that it is on the top.

The specifications of the Xperia Z4 tablet is still a mystery but an accidental leak on the official Xperia Lounge application suggests that that it will feature a "ultra fast processor," 2K display and "industry leading battery performance.

Sony has already started teasing the Xperia Z4 tablet. It will be announced at MWC 2015. There is no official confirmation that whether Xperia M4 Aqua will make an appearance in the show.

Source : Xperia Blog

CommonFloor Retina is a virtual reality take on real estate

India's leading online real estate platform CommonFloor introduced a virtual reality innovation called CommonFloor Retina. It can be used to view/review/assess new real estate projects in 360 degree mode from anywhere at any point of time.

The set-up will need to have a access to virtual reality headset, based on DIY (do it yourself) Google Cardboard,  made of lens, a magnet for navigation and cardboard which can be assembled to create a VR headset, which can be used to view desired properties in 3D.

The headgear costs Rs. 999 and is available for sale on CommonFloor website and on Flipkart. . 

How does it work ? With CommonFloor Retina, a property seeker has to install the app on their Android phone, launch the app and insert the photo into C and F Retina headger to experience a virtual tour of the property. The magnet switch on the headgear acts a basic tool for navigation. Photos and graphical representaion for the app are either sourced by builders or generated using the company's own hardware.

At present the CommonFloor Retina app is compatible with Android phones like Nexus 4 and above, Moto G2(2014), Samsung Galaxy S4 and above, Moto X and Mi3. According to CommonFloor it woks best on Google Nexus smartphone. 

The CommonFloor Retina app saves builders the cost and space for constructing a model apartment. The company also plans to have builders keep the VR kits at their office , expos or conference to give property seekers a virtual view of their project on how it will look like on completion.

Over 20 projects in Bangalore have signed up, and the CommonFloor Retina app has all the plans available to download. The company also plans to expand the innovation to more cities all over India, already 480 are in the pipeline.

Sumit Jain, Co-founder & CEO, CommonFloor.com, said, "Property buying demands huge time and financial investment by the buyer and it is our constant endeavour to create tools and technology that makes property search easy for the consumer and gives them a wow experience. CommonFloor Retina is a result of one such quest that adapts technology smartly to the consumer’s advantage."

Check out the video where CommonFloor customers share their experience of using the CommonFloor Retina.

Sony teases Xperia Z4 Tablet ahead of MWC 2015

Sony's official Xperia Twitter account posted a teaser of a new tablet that will be unveiled at MWC 2015, Barcelona.

The teaser show a man holding a slim white tablet with round edges and the tweet reads “Slimmer. Lighter. Brighter. All will be revealed on 02.03.15. #Xperia #SonyMWC.”. That's it, no other information was revealed.

The tablet shown in the teaser is likely to be the Xperia Z4 tablet that was accidentally confirmed when it made an appearence on the official Xperia Lounge application.

(Also read : Sony Xperia M4 Aqua and Xperia Z4 tablet to be unveiled at at MWC 2015)


The specifications of the tablet is still a mystery but the leak confirmed that it will feature a "ultra fast processor," 2K display and "industry leading battery performance.

Besides Xperia Z4 tablet, Sony is also expected to launch the Xperia M4 Aqua. The device is water and dust-proof with IP65/68 rating and runs Android 5.0 Lollipop.

Source : Sony Xperia

Archos announces its smartphone lineup for MWC 2015

French electronics company Archos has unveiled 4 new smartphones that will be launched at MWC 2015. These include Archos 50 Oxygen Plus, 52 Platinum, 59 Xenon and 62 Xenon. the new phones are all powered by MediaTek processors.

The Archos 50 Oxygen Plus feature a 5-inch HD display and is powered by 1.4GHZ Mediatek MT6592 chipset paired with Mali 450MP4 GPU. It packs 1GB RAM and houses16GB internal storage and a microSD card slot (supports up to 128GB). It runs Android 4.4 KitKat out of the box.

It is equipped with 8-megapixel rear camera and 5-megapixel front facing camera. It is backed by 2000mAh battery.

The Archos 52 Platinum features 5.2-inch (1280x720) IPS display, 1.3 Ghz Mediatek MT6582 Quad Core processor, 1GB RAM, 8GB internal storage and  microSD card slot. It is equipped with 8-megapixel auto focus rear camera and 2-megapixel front facing camera. It is backed by 1750mAh battery.

Archos Xenon 59 and 62 Xenon features the same specs as 52 Platinum with some changes. Archos 59 Xenon will feature a 5.9-inch IPS display and 2,500mAh battery.

Archos 62 will feature a bigger 6.2-inch IPS display, 5-megapixel front facing camera and 2300mAh battery

All four Archos smartphone will have the same connectivity option that include Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, A-GPS and GPS.

The Archos 50 Oxygen Plus 3G is priced at $230 and will be available in Marc. The Archos 52 Platinum, 59 Xenon and 62 Xenon will be priced at $145, $158, and $170 respectively

Source : Archos (1) | (2)

Apple Sends Out Invites For March 9 Event in San Francisco

Apple has sent out press invites to a March 9 event to be held in San Francisco's Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. There are no details on what will be showcased at the event, but it is expected to introduce the Apple Watch again.

The press invite reads "Spring Forward" (Clocks spring forward one hour for daylight savings time the day before). with multicolored feathers on the background  and the company's logo in white.

Many details of the Apple Watch is still a mystery, including pricing details, battery life and accessories options. It is safe to say we will be hearing full details - pricing, features and release date of the Apple watch on that day. 

Apple could also launch the rumored 12-inch Retina MacBook Air or the refreshed models of 11 and 13-inch MacBook Air.


Besides the Apple watch and MacBook Air, there are rumors that the company may reveal a new Music streaming sevice - Beats-music service later this year. It is possible that the music service will be demonstrated at the March 9 event as well. 

Source : CNBC

Xiaomi Mi 4 16GB to be available in India without registration starting February 26

On Wednesday Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi announced that the 16GB variant of Mi 4 will be sold in India via Flipkart with registration from February 26 onwards.

In addition the company also announced that the Mi 4 64GB model have started for the next flash sale and wants you to tell everyone :P. Flipkart will host the flash sale on March 3 at 2PM IST.

The company announced the news on its twitter account - "Registration has started! You can register now to buy your Mi 4 64GB at 2pm IST, March 3rd. Tell everyone!! Also, Mi 4 16GB will be available on Flipkart from Feb 26th - No registration required!"

The Xiaomi Redmi Mi 4 is priced at Rs. 19,999 while the Mi 4 64GB variant is priced at Rs. 23,999.

Earlier this month, Xiaomi started selling Redmi Note 4G via Flipkart without registration in India.

First VIAO smartphone to be unveiled on March 12

Japanese communication in collaboration with VAIO (now an independent company) has announced that it will be presenting its first smartphone on March 12. 

The VAIO handset with model number JCI VA-10J which is expected to be announced  appeared on GFXbenchmark listing.

According to the listing, the handset will feature 5-inch display with 1280x720 pixels screen resolution. It will be powered by 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor
(Cortex A53 - ARMv7), clocked at 1.2GHz and paired with Adreno 306 GPU. It packs 2GB RAM and houses 16GB internal storage. It runs Android 5.0 Lollipop out of the box.

(Read More : VAIO Reveals 'VAIO Z' and 'VAIO Z Canvas' Hybrid Laptops)

It will be equipped with 13-megapixel autofocus rear camera with LED flash and 5-megapixel front facing camera. 

Connectivity options include Single-SIM support, Bluetooth, GPS and Wi-Fi. 

Source : Blog Of Mobile | Japan Communications | GFXBenchmark

WhatsApp Web client now supports Firefox and Opera browsers

Last month WhatsApp announced WhatsApp Web enabling the use of the messaging app on PC. At the time of announcement, WhatsApp web only supported Google Chorme Browser on PC.

Today, WhatsApp on its twitter account announced that WhatsApp Web will now support Mozilla Firefox and Opera browser. The tweet reads "WhatsApp Web: https://web.whatsapp.com-Firefox and Opera browsers are now supported!"

(Read More : WhatsApp's Web Version Now Available on Google Web Browser)

WhatsApp web works via a web client which syncs with all your contacts on WhatsApp and and mirrors all message from your phone, allowing full functionality including sending and receiving media files.

Just like the Google Chrome, users have to scan a QR code on the PCs screen via WhatsApp mobile App. The WhatsApp web service is currently available for Android, Blackberry, Windows Phone and Nokia S60. It is not active on iOS due to platform restrictions.

Acer to unveil new smartphones and wearable at MWC 2015

Taiwanese manufacturer Acer known mostly for its value-priced notebooks made an announcement today.

The company posted a teaser image on  its Malaysia's Facebook page and said that they will be launching new smartphones and wearable at MWC 2015, Barcelona. 

The tagline below the teaser reads "Out with the old, in with the new. Get ready to meet our new smartphones and wearable". Acer has not revealed any information on their new devices.

Not much is revealed on the teaser image. We can see a close shot of  the camera, a side bezel with square design and and the bottom round edges of a possible smartphone(s).

However, last week it was revealed that Acer is expected to announce a Windows 10 smartphone along with a new Android-powered Jade smartphone. At present there is no details about the specs of these handsets.

Source : Acer Malaysia

Moto E (2015) 3G variant launching in India soon via Flipkart for Rs. 6,999

Motorola Moto E (2015) which presented itself yesterday out of the mystery box will soon will be available via Flipkart in India. The device will be priced Rs. 6,999. 

The company has not made an official announcement of the pricing yet, but the promo video of Moto E (2015) posted on YouTube contains this information. The video also hints that Moto E (2015) LTE will also be launched in India, however the pricing details are not revealed.

The Moto E (2015) comes with larger screen, powerful processor, more storage and faster mobile data. By comparison, the Moto E (2015) is much faster and slightly bigger than the Moto E (2014) that had  a dual-core processor, a 4.3 inch display, a fixed-focus camera, a 1980 mAh battery, and 3G data.

The Moto E(2015) sports a 4.5-inch (960x540) qHD display with Corning Gorilla glass 3 protection. It is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 200 processor with 400 MHz Adreno 302 GPU. It packs 1GB RAM and houses 8GB internal storage and microSD card support. It runs Android 5.0 Lollipop.

On the back there is a 5-megapixel rear camera and  and on front 0.3 VGA camera. Connectivity options include 3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS. A 2390mAh battery runs the show on the handset. The device measures 66.8×129.9×5.2 – 12.3 mm and weighs: 145 grams.

The LTE variant of the Moto E(2015) share the same specs except the processor which is 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 410 processor with 400 MHZ Adreno 306GPU.

In India, Motorola sells its products only via Flipkart. Both company's have jointly sold over 3 million handsets in India last year, with Moto E being one of the best selling phones.

Check out the promo video :

Possible Promo Photo of ZTE Nubia Z9 leaks

ZTE Nubia Z9 was expected to be announced last year, time has passed since, and the Chinese manufacturer has not yet revealed the smartphone.

Now, a number of high-quality promotional pictures have surfaced online that can be of ZTE Nubia Z9 indicating that the device will be announced soon. 

The photo shows the wife of a very famous singer and Actor Jay Kun Ling holding the phone with a metal frame around the body and rear panel with Nubia logo in the middle. 

Specifications of the device is unknow but according to Geekbench website the Nubia Z9 will have high performance features. It is rumored to feature 5.5-inch display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 octa-core or  or MediaTek MT6795 processor and 3GB or 4GB RAM.

Reports claim that the ZTE Nubia Z9 will be presented at MWC 2015. It is expected to hit the markets by the end of March.

Source : GizChina

Samsung's ultra high speed 128GB UFS 2.0 memory promises faster smartphones

Samsung has announced that it has started mass-production of  world's first 128GB ultra-fast embedded flash memory. The memory is based on UFS 2.0 (Universal Flash Storage) and is 2.7 times faster than eMMC 5.0 found in todays's smartphones.

UFS memory utilizes Comman Queue technology, that accelerates the speed of command execution in SSD through a serial interface significantly increasing data processing speeds compared to the 8-bit parallel-interface-based eMMC standard. With 19,000 input/output operations per second), it offers better write and read performance and 50 percent decrease in energy consumption. 

"With our mass production of ultra-fast UFS memory of the industry's highest capacity, we are making a significant contribution to enable a more advanced mobile experience for consumers. In the future, we will increase the proportion of high-capacity memory solutions, in leading the continued growth of the premium memory market," Jee-ho Baek, senior vice president of memory marketing at Samsung, said in a statement.

The UFS 2.0 memory is available in 32GB, 64GB and 128GB and is aimed at high-end smartphones. The current eMMC will continue to exist for mid-market value segments. 

With increased speed and reduced power consumptions on UFS 2.0, we will see development of faster phones at the high-end market segment with battery life better with what can currently be acheived. 

Samsung also says that the ultra-fast UFS embedded memory package is a new ePoP (embedded package on package) solution that can be stacked directly on top of a logic chip, taking approximately 50 percent less space.

There are no words on which device will get it but its possible that the 128GB UFS 2.0 flash storage will appear in Galaxy S6.

Source : Samsung

LG Watch Urbane now comes with LTE and NFC support, ditches Android Wear

Few days after LG unveiled the Watch urbane, the South Korean giant has taken wraps off another version of the smartwatch, Watch Urbane LTE. It runs on LG's proprietary the new UX wearable platform, not the Android Wear that is compatible with Android devices running Android 4.4 and above.

The LG Watch Urbane LTE come with a voLTE voice calling support and supports NFC-based mobile payments. It has the same 1.3-inch (320x320) pixels P-OLED display and metal build. 

It features three buttons on the side, Watch Urbane had one. These buttons could be used for quick settings and navigation. It offers a walkie-talkie style voice chat. You can also share your GPS location and translate foreign speech. The display is turned of automatically when you take it off your wrist.

The LTE variant of Watch Urbane packs 1GB RAM and is backed by a 700mAh battery. Other specs are similar to the standard version of the smartwatch that includes 1.2GHz Snapdragon 400 SoC, 4GB internal storage and IP67 ratings for dust and water resistance. It comes in polished silver finish. 

LG Watch Urbane LTE' specifications

• 1.3 inches plastic OLED (320 * 320, 245ppi)
• 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor
• 1GB LPDDR3 / 4GB eMMC
• LTE 
• LG wearable platform
• 9-axis (gyro / acceleration / compass), barometric pressure sensor, heart rate sensor, GPS
• IP67 certified - Waterproof and dustproof
• Wi-Fi (802.11 b, g, n), Bluetooth 4.0, NFC
• 700mAh
• Speaker, microphone
  

The LG Watch Urbane LTE will be showcased at MWC 2015 alongside Watch Urbane.  

Source : LG Korea

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua and Xperia Z4 tablet to be unveiled at at MWC 2015

Sony is expected to launch two devices at MWC 2015 that include  Xperia M4 Aqua smartphone and  Xperia Z4 tablet.

The Xperia M4 Aqua will be the successor to Xperia M2 Aqua which was launched last year. The Xperia M4 Aqua is water and dust-proof with IP65/68 rating.

Xperia M4 Aqua will run Android 5.0 Lollipop. Other specs are a mystery at this point but the handset is expected to feature 5-inch HD display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 quad-core processor, 1GB RAM and 2300 mAh battery.

The Xperia Z4 tablet was accidentally confirmed when it made an appearence on the official Xperia Lounge application.

The screenshot of the Xperia Z4 tablet partially reveals the design and the its announcement date, March 3. The tablet will feature a "ultra fast processor," 2K display and "industry leading battery performance.

Unfortunately we won't be seeing the Xperia Z4 smartphone unveiled at Mobile World Congress. According to reports,the uninsipiring sale of Sony's first two flagship have forced the Japanese electronic giant to revised its strategy in 2015. Sony plans to launch the Xperia Z4 smartphone sometime in the summer.

Possible photos of Samsung Galaxy S6 leaked

Photos of alleged Samsung Galaxy S6 have surfaced online, that is said to be AT&T's prototype or test model. 

The photos were originally leaked by a user on XDA-Developers forum. We can see that the device features a glass back and front with metal sides. On the front there is a front-facing camera and at the back there is a heart rate sensor and a protruding camera next to LED flash. 

On the right side there is a power button and SIM slot and on the left-hand side is the usual volume rocker. The top houses a microUSB ports, headphone jack and speaker grill while the bottom has a microphone. The Galaxy S6 flaunts a new rounded home button that will include improved touch-based fingerprint sensor.

The Samsung Galaxy S6 was also pictured alongside Galaxy S6 Edge.

The leaker claims that the Galaxy S6 unit which he revealed are the real deal. According to him the Galaxy S6 "feels solid as heck and that previous leaks have not done this phone justice". It runs Android 5.0 Lollipop, employs a new fingerprint scanning technique and

The Samsung Galaxy S6 will be unveiled alongside Galaxy S6 Edge on March 1 at MWC 2015.

Source : PhoneArena

Huawei Announces LTE-Powered 4.5G SmartBand

At an event in London (Tuesday), Huawei unveiled its new wearable device called the 4.5G Smartband, the first to support 4.5G (LTE-M). Huawei's new smartband is expected to be launched at MWC 205, Barcelona, where the brand will unveil its latest devices.

Huawei said that the LTE-M chips was made by Neul, a startup that Huawei acquired. It also claims that the chips will make cellular IOT (internet of things) a reality in the near future. The device is said to deliver upto 1Gbps bandwith on mobile networks.

Huawei 4.5G smartband will be water and dust proof and will be able to track fitness levels and monitor heart rate. The smatrtband will feature 1.4-inch OLED display, NFC and Bluetooth.

Source : The Inquirer

Motorola Moto E (2015) is a powerful smartphone; gets Lollipop, quad-core CPU and LTE

Image Source : TechCrunch

Remember Motorola's mystery box that contains something new and exciting ? Today Motorola's mystery box has finally unveiled itself. The box contained the second gen Moto E. Yes.

The Motorola Moto E (2015) is now official with larger screen, powerful processor, more storage and faster mobile data. It will be available in two variants 4G LTE and 3G. Both share the same specs but the 4G LTE variant has a better processor as compared to 3G variant. 

Both variants feature 4.5 inch, 960 x 540 pixel IPS display, 1GB RAM, 8GB internal storage, microSD card slot, 5-megapixel rear camera with auto-focus and 0.3-megapixel VGA front facing camera. It runs Android 5.0 Lollipop and a 2390mAh battery runs the show.

The 4G version is powered by 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor while the 3G version is powered by quad-core Snapdragon 200.

By comparison, Moto E (2014) had  a dual-core processor, a 4.3 inch display, a fixed-focus camera, a 1980 mAh battery, and 3G data.

Motorola Moto E (2015) specifications

• 4.5-inch (960 x 540 pixels) qHD display with Corning Gorilla glass 3 protection 
• 4G - 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 410 processor
• 3G – 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 200 processor
• 4G - 400 MHZ Adreno 306GPU ; 3G 400 MHz Adreno 302GPU
• 1GB RAM 
• 8GB internal memory, microSD card slot
• Android 5.0 Lollipop
• 5-megapixel rear camera
• 0.3-megapixel VGA front facing camera
• 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio, 4G LTE / 3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
• 2390mAh battery
• Dimensions: 66.8×129.9×5.2; Weight: 145 grams
• Available in black and white colour options
• Accessories : Motorola band and grip shell

The Motorola Mote E(2015) 3G is priced at $120 ( Rs.7500) and The Moto E(2015) 4G is priced $150(Rs. 9500). You can add some colour or protection to the smartphone with a Motorola Band and grip shells that cost $20.

Motorola will offer the phone in 50 countries starting today. Motorola confirmed that in India, the MotoE(2015) will be soon available via Flipkart.  

Source : Motorola

Fly Mobiles launches Fly Qik, Fly Qik+ and Fly Snap entry-level smartphones in India

European mobile phone company Fly Mobiles launched three Android smartphones in India. These include Fly Qik, Fly Qik+ and Fly Snap. 

The Fly Qik and Fly Qik+ features the same specifications, except for display, rear camera and battery. 

The Fly Qik Features 4.5-inch (480x854 pixels) FWVGA IPS display with OGS technology, 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and 2000mAh battery. The Fly Qik+ include a 5-inch (720x1280 pixels) HD IPS display with OGS technology, 13-megapixel rear camera and a  slightly better 2200mAh battery.

The rest of the specs on both phones inlcude, dual-SIM support, Android 4.4.2 KitKat, 1.7GHz octa-core MediaTek processor, Mali 450 GPU, 1GB RAM, 8GB internal storage, microSD card slot, 5-megapixel front facing camera and the usual suite of connectivity options that include 3G, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS and USB.

The Fly Snap features a 4-inch WVGA (480x800 pixels) IPS display and is powered by 1.3GHz quad-core processor, paired with 512MB RAM and Mali 400 GPU. It houses 4GB inbuilt storage and can be expanded via microSD card up to 16GB. The device comes equipped with 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and 2-megapixel front facing camera. Connectivity options include 3G, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS and USB. A 1500mAh battery runs the show on the handset.

 Fly Qik and Fly Qik+ is priced at Rs. 5,999 and Rs 6,999, will be available in red or grey colour options. The Fly Snap is priced at Rs. 2999 and will be available in white and deep blue colour. All three devices will be exclusively available from e-commerce portal Snapdeal.

LG announces global rollout of G Flex 2 curved smartphone, starts in March

LG announced the global rollout of its G Flex 2 smartphone which was unveiled at CES 2015. The hanset was first made available in South Korea last month and was priced KRW 800,000 (Rs. 45,000).

The company revealed that major carriers in France, Germany, Hong Kong, Singapore, UK and the US will be the first to offer LG G Flex 2 smartphone. It will also be launched in North America, South America, Europe and Asian market in the coming weeks. There is no word on pricing details.

The device is already up for pre-order in UK via Carphone Wearhouse with delivery expected by week commencing 16th March. It will go on sale in Singapore starting March 14 and made available in the US via Sprint on March 13.

The LG G Flex 2 is the first Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 powered smartphone. It features a 5.5-inch full-HD curved P-OLED display with 403ppi pixel density, 2GB LPDDR4 RAM and 16GB or 32GB storage variants [microSD card support],13-megapixel rear camera with dual-LED flash and 2.1-megapixel front camera, 4G LTE-A, NFC, GPS, USB 2.0 and 3000mAh non removable battery. It runs Android 5.0 Lollipop.

Source : GSMArena

ZTE unveils Q7-C mid-range smartphone with 5.5-inch display in China

ZTE and China Telecom launched a new mid-range smartphone in China called ZTE Q7-C. The ZTE Q7-C is a bigger variant of ZTE Blade S6. It looks similar to the ZTE Blade but has a larger display.

The ZTE Q7-C features 5.5-inch LCD display with 1280x720 pixels screen resolution. It is powered by 64-bit octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor paired with Adreno 405 GPU. It packs 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage which can be expandable via microSD card. It runs Android 4.4 KitKat.

At the back there is a 13-megapixel camera with LED flash and 5-megapixel front facing camera. A 3000mAh battery runs the show on the device. Connectivity options include dual-SIM support, 4G LTE (150Mbps download / 50Mbps upload), Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The handset supports GSM, CDMA2000, TD-LTE and FDD-LTE networks.

The device is exclusive to China Telecom, there is no word about its launch in global market.

Source : Android Headlines

Kazam announces its MWC 2015 portfolio, includes 9 phones and 3 tablets

Kazam will unveil a slew of devices at MWC 2015. These include two Thunder Windows Phone, six Trooper smartphones, a new life phone and three Windows tablet.

Kazam is a London-based company setup by ex-HTC staff members James Atkins and Mike Coombes was launched in 2013 to challenge the industry's status quo.The brand focuses on producing quality phones at aggressive prices.

Kazam's Windows Phones will be part of Thunder series, these are 450W and 450WL. The 450W is a dual-SIM phone and features 5-inch display (1280x720), 1.2GHZ quad-core MSM8212 processor, 1 GB RAM, 8GB internal storage, microSD card support upto 32GB, 8-megapixel rear camera, 2-megapixel front facing camera and 2200mAh battery. The 450WL share the same specs but features 1.2GHz quad-core processor MSM8916, 2500mAh battery and LTE support.

The six models in its Trooper range includes 445L, 440L, 450, 451, 450L and 455. All the handsets runs Android 4.4 KitKat out ofthe box.

The Trooper 440L features 4-inch 800x480 LCD, 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek processor, 4GB of storage, microSD slot, 512MB of RAM, 2-megapixel rear and VGA front cameras, 1650mAh battery, LTE, and Android 4.4 KitKat.

Trooper 445L features 4.5-inch 800x480 display, 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek processor, 8GB of storage, microSD slot, 1GB of RAM, 5-megapixel rear and VGA front cameras, 1980mAh battery, LTE, and Android 4.4 KitKat.

Trooper 450 features 5-inch 854x480 display, 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek processor, 5GB of storage, microSD slot, 512MB of RAM, 5-megapixel rear and VGA front cameras, 2000mAh battery, 3G, and Android 4.4 KitKat

Trooper 450L will feature 5-inch 854x480 screen, 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 410 processor, 8GB of storage, microSD slot, 1GB of RAM, 5-megapixel rear and VGA front cameras, 2000mAh battery, LTE, and Android 4.4 KitKat.

Trooper 451 will feature 5-inch 854x480 display, 1.2GHz quad-core Spreadtrum processor, 4GB of storage, microSD slot, 512MB of RAM, 5-megapixel rear and VGA front cameras, 1800mAh battery, 3G, and Android 4.4 KitKat.

Trooper 455 features 5.5-inch 854x480 display, 1.2GHz quad-core Spreadtrum processor, 4GB of storage, microSD slot, 512MB of RAM, 5-megapixel rear and VGA front cameras, FM radio, 2800mAh battery, 3G, and Android 4.4 KitKat.

Finally, Kazam is also offering a new feature phone called Life C6. The device has a clam design and features 2.4-inch 320x240 display, 611MHz single core MTK6276W processor, 128MB of storage, microSD slot, 32MB of RAM, 1.3-megapixel camera, FM radio, 800mAh battery, 3G, and a proprietary Nucleus OS.

Kazam's Windows 8.1 tablet line up include L10, L8 and L7. The tablets do not offer high-end specs but should be good enough for the mid-range market if the tablets are priced right.

The Kazam L7, L8 and L10 features 7-inch, 8-inch and 10-inch display respectively with 1280x800 pixels screen resolution. All three Windows tablets are powered by quad-core Intel Bay Trial processor, 2-megapixel front camera, 2-megapixel rear camera, microSD card slot and will ship with Windows 8.1 operating system.

Indiviually the Kazam L10 packs 32GB internal storage, houses 2GB RAM and is backed by 7900mAh battery. The L7 and L8 windows tablets packs 1GB RAM and 16GB internal storage. The L7 is backed byy 3500mAh battery while the L8 is powered by 4000mAh battery.

The new KAZAM devices will be made available across Europe with country specific news expected to be announced soon. The pricing and availability details are not yet revealed by the company.

Kazam will be showcasing the new devices at MWC 2015 Barcelona.

HTC One M9 fully revealed in new leaked promo videos

The cat is out of the bag....@upleaks has posted three video of HTC One M9 which reveals the design and some of the features of the handset. Earlier @upleaks posted two press renders of the HTC One M9.

First off, HTC's next flagship will be called "HTC ONE M9" (revealed at the end of third video) and confirms some of its specs that include front facing UltraPixel camera, 20-megapixel rear camera and HTC BoomSound with Dolby Audio Surround.

HTC One M9 will also feature something new called HTC Connect that will let you use a 'three finger swipe' to stream music and video.

(Read More : Possible press renders of HTC One M9 Leaked)

HTC One M9 appears to be same as the One M8 but it includes powerful hardware, new software and better front and rear camera. The power button is now situated on the side of the phone. In HTC One M8 it was at the top.

Check out the leaked promo video :