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![]() ZTE has launched ZTE Star 1, a mid-range smartphone with LTE support in China. It has a 5-inch full HD display, powered by a 1.6 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 (MSM8928) processor and runs on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) with custom skin on top. It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with dual LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. It is just 6.58mm thick, has a metal frame and a glass back. It also offers Dolby experience. ZTE Star 1 specifications 5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD OGS display with 178-degree wide viewing angle 1.6 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 (MSM8928) with Adreno 305 GPU Android 4.4 (KitKat) 8MP auto focus camera with dual LED Flash,f/2.0 aperture 5MP front-facing camera with 88 degree wide angle lens 4G LTE / 3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth with A2DP, USB OTG, GPS 3.5mm audio jack 2GB RAM, 16GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 64GB with micro SD 2300 mAh battery The ZTE Star 1 comes in Pink, Black and White colors and is available for pre-order in China at 1399 Chinese Yuan ( Rs. 13540 approx.). It would go on sale in China later this month and the China Unicom version is expected next month. ![]() |
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![]() Emerging markets and China have resulted in an uptake in global smartphone sales in the first quarter of 2014, according to a latest report from Trend Force. The market research firm says that smartphone shipment worldwide hit 266.9 million units and improved by 1.13% in the first quarter of 2014. The Chinese smartphone manufacturers' increased 4G smartphone production is key to the smartphone industry higher than anticipated Q1 growth. said Avril Wu, Assistant Vice President of TrendForce in an official release. According to Trend Force, smartphone shipment is predicted to increase by 6.7% QoQ to 284.5 million units in second quarter globally. The report attributed the growth in smartphone market to upcoming flagship phone launches from Apple and other companies. Giving insights about brand wise ranking in Q1 of 2014, the report stated that Samsung took the top spot with worldwide market share of over 34.9%, due to its low to mid ranged smartphone shipments. On the other hand Samsung's rival Apple registered a decline in global smartphone shipment from 19.4% in Q4 2013 to 13.6% in Q1 2014. Lenovo (without Motorola), Huawei and LG took third, fourth and fifth spot respectively with 7.5%, 5.2% and 4.4% in terms of worldwide smartphone shipment. According to IDC's report Smartphone market crossed ... ![]() |
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![]() Sony has a lot of phones and a few tablets in its Sony Xperia Z lineup which started way back during CES 2013 with the Sony Xperia Z. Sony had announced that it would be updating the list of the phones in the Xperia Z lineup to Android 4.4 KitKat during Q2 and now, there is information that the updates are well on their way and will likely be coming during May 2014. According to the XperiaBlog, Sony has updated its site with information that the Android 4.4 KitKat update for a few phones is coming during May 2014. The phones that will be getting the update include - Sony Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia ZR and Sony Xperia Tablet Z. With the Android 4.4 KitKat update, Sony has updated its custom UI skin over the Android layer minimally. Sony may not include all the features that is found in the Android 4.4 KitKat version on Sony Xperia Z2, but to get a look of the UI and how it will perform, you can check out the Sony Xperia Z2 Android 4.4 KitKat UI demo video right below. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-v7CoZoYa8 ![]() |
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![]() Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 (P5200) has been listed on official Samsung India eStore at Rs. 36,340. It was announced back in June last year and packs a 10.1-inch (1280×800 pixels) display, powered by a 1.6 GHz dual-core processor and runs on Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a SIM slot and supports 3G connectivity. Samsung launched the 7-inch and 8-inch variants last year and introduced buyback offers for these tablets recently. Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 specifications 10.1-inch (1280×800) IPS display 1.6 GHz dual-core Intel Atom Z2560 processor Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) 3MP rear camera 1.3MP front-facing camera 7.95mm thick and weighs 512 g 1GB RAM, 16GB internal memory and expandable memory up to 64GB via microSD. 3G HSPA+ ,WiFi a/b/g/n (2.4/5GHz), WiFi Channel Bonding, WiFi Direct, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS + GLONASS 6800 mAh battery It is not clear why Samsung is launching the tablet months after it was launched in other countries, since the company has unveiled the Tab 4 series running Android 4.4 (KitKat). The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 comes in White colors. It is currently out of stock on the eStore currently. ![]() |
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![]() In a bid to strengthen its offerings, Dropbox has acquired two start-ups. Firstly, the cloud storage company has bought photo-sharing company Loom Inc. and document-sharing startup Hackpad Inc. The move comes from Dropbox a week after launching their first Gallery app Carousel for Android and iPhone. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Loom is a cloud photo storage and sync service which currently offers apps for iPhone, iPad and Mac. However, the start-up will shut down as a result of the acquisition on May 16th and it is not allowing any new sign ups. Existing Loom users can export their photos to Dropbox, where they will automatically receive the same amount of cloud storage they had with Loom. They can also opt for a .zip file that contains every image they have ever uploaded to Loom's servers. Another start-up Hackpad announced that it has been acquired by Dropbox, However, unlike Loom, Hackpad will continue to operate and support existing and new users. The start-up provides tools for organizing, and collaborating on, documents and allows multiple people to share access to the same note or file simultaneously. Via: readwrite ![]() |
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![]() Spice launched the Mettle Icon Mi-506 with Metal build recently. We brought you the unboxing earlier this week, here we have the benchmarks of the device. It is powered by a dual-core MediaTek MT6572 SoC with Mali-400 MP GPU clocked at 1.3 GHz. It has a 5-inch (480 x 854 pixels) display, runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) and has 512MB of RAM. Let us check out the synthetic benchmark tests. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8Kq05LCjtQ Quadrant Benchmark The Stellar Mettle Icon scored 3306 points in the quadrant benchmark and grabs the second spot. AnTuTu Benchmark 4 The Spice Mi-506 managed to score 11119 points in the AnTuTu benchmark 4. Vellamo 2 HTML5 It scored 1687 points, better than most other smartphones in the Vellamo 2 HTML browser benchmark. Vellamo 2 Metal It scored 499 points in the Vellamo 2 Metal CPU subsystem performance test, better than the Xperia E1 dual. Linpack Single Thread It clocked around 58.2 MFLOPS in the Linpack single thread benchmarks. Linpack Multi-Thread In the linpack multi-thread benchmark, it clocked around 86.6 MFLOPS. NenaMark 2 It clocked 40.3 FPS in the NenaMark 2 GPU benchmark, better than the Mettle 5X. Other benchmarks crashed. We will be bringing you the complete review of the smartphone next week. ![]() |
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![]() Last week Google launched a limited period sale offer for Explorer edition of Google Glass in the US. Today, the company is debuting a home try on kit program for the Glass to its potential buyers. This is a great opportunity for users who are skeptical about spending $1500 for the device. Google is giving buyers a chance to explore the Glass at home before they actually buy it. It must be noted that these trial devices are the not the original Google Glass but a dummy model with exact size and specifications, according to an email posted on Reddit that was first noticed by 9to5Google. This program is aimed at giving prospective buyers a feel about the Glass and how will it look on them. The Glass website does not currently advertise Google's try-on program however, a certain email has been circulating the web and reaching some potential buyers. Of Course, Google is not giving the buyers this trial offer for free. The company will put a $50 hold on their credit card and the user will have to return the Glass after 10 days of trial, after which the $50 charge will be refunded. The latest move from Google is a ... ![]() |
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![]() HTC has been known to be lavish when it comes to marketing and this was evident when they roped in Iron Man star Robert Downey Jr. last year. This time, it is not some big name in the Hollywood, but the man behind Samsung's commercial - The Next Big Thing is here which targeted Apple's iPhone. According to Bloomberg, HTC have hired Samsung's former Marketing Head and now he seems to be serving as an advisor to HTC's Chairman Cher Wang. Samsung's ex Marketing Head, Paul Golden, will hope to turn the tide in HTC's favor before it is too late as the company has just recorded three straight quarters of losses. In an interview at HTC's Taipei headquarters on April 8, the company's Chairman, Cher Wang had said, "We just have to communicate well with our customers. I believe if we can communicate better, we will do better." HTC had announced the HTC One M8 last month and the device has garnered mostly positive reviews from the tech community, but will that be enough? Will bolstering the marketing department do any good for HTC's future? ![]() |
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![]() Sony Mobile has released their official Xperia Keyboard on Google Play Store. Google released their stock Google Keyboard on Google Play last year, but it is still not available globally. The Xperia Keyboard is available widely, but it is limited only to Xperia devices running on Android 4.4 (KitKat), says Xperiablog.net. The version of the Xperia Keyboard on Google Play is 6.4.A.0.6, compared to 6.3.A.0.18 available on other Xperia devices running on KitKat. Releasing stock apps on Google Play would definitely be easier to push updates, instead of rolling out an OTA update every time. Motorola has most of their apps such as Boot Services, Camera and Gallery and more on Google Play and also updates them periodically. Google released the stock camera app on Google Play earlier this week that works on most devices. Here is the official changelog for Xperia Keyboard after the latest update Backup and sync - Connect your keyboard to the new Backup and sync service using your Sony Entertainment Network account, to ensure the same keyboard experience across all your Xperia devices, present and future. New improved keyboard layout for Thai. Download Sony Xperia Keyboard ![]() |
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![]() Square Enix has released Hitman GO, a turn-based puzzle game for iPhone and iPad. This is developed by Square Enix Montréal and lets you strategically navigate fixed spaces on a grid to avoid enemies, infiltrate well-guarded locations and take out your target. This includes disguises distractions, sniper rifles and even iconic Silverballers. The game definitely looks promising and interesting. Square Enix has promised to bring the game to Android soon. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9kJxrLSwHU Regarding the new game, Karsten Lund, Creative Director at Square Enix Montréal, said We wanted to make something unexpected. Something that crystalizes everything 'Hitman' in the simplest way possible, while retaining the high-class, cool attitude the famous assassin is known for.You have to consider your every move in order to solve the puzzles. It's about being undercover, smart and stealthy. We boiled most of the core Hitman mechanics such as disguises, distractions and different weapons, down to the simplest possible game, without losing the fun and tension of its AAA counterpart. Highlights of Hitman GO Challenging puzzles that put your assassination skills to the test Beautiful scale model-style visuals Environments with secret passageways and off-limit areas Agent 47's tools of the trade: Distractions, disguises, hiding spots, sniper rifles and even the iconic Silverballers Different enemy types with unique ... ![]() |
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![]() With an aim to pump up its revenues further, Twitter has introduced app-install ads on its mobile platform. Dubbed as "Mobile App Promotion Suite", new mobile app promotion suite that will allow advertisers to promote mobile app installs both on and off-Twitter. We are excited to announce new ways for marketers and developers to drive app installs and app engagements using our new mobile app promotion suite: both on Twitter and off-Twitter through thousands of mobile apps that use MoPub's mobile advertising exchange. announced Twitter in an official blog post. These ads which will be on iOS and Android devices will be powered by ad exchange company MoPub, that was acquired by Twitter last year. App promotion suite as an ad unit that combines the best of Twitter's Cards and its Promoted Tweets ad units. The new suite is currently available to U.S. advertisers in private beta. Advertisers can now set up campaigns on ads.twitter.com to run across the entire Twitter Publisher Network. They can buy mobile app install and app engagement ads on Twitter, as well as on the thousands of apps within MoPub's network Twitter said publishers would be able to use one tool to buy ads aimed at any of Twitter's 241 million monthly users or at ... ![]() |
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![]() LG has launched the Lucid 3 for Verizon Wireless in the U.S. It has a 4.7-inch qHD screen, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.4.2 KitKat. It has a 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a VGA front-facing camera. It has all the software features present on the other latest LG smartphones, including KnockON with 80,000 possible KnockCode combinations to unlock the phone, QSlide 2.0, QuickMemo and more. It works on Verizon's 4G LTE network. LG Lucid 3 specifications 4.7-inch (960 x 540 pixels) capacitive touch screen display 1.2 GHz quad-core processor Android 4.4.2 KitKat 5MP rear camera with LED flash 0.3MP (VGA) front-facing camera 1GB RAM, 8GB Internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB with microSD Dimensions: 131.5 x 66.0 x 9.9mm; 123 grams 4G LTE / 3G (HSPA+21Mbps), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 LE, GPS 2,440 mAh battery The LG Lucid would be available online and in Verizon Wireless stores starting April 17 for free after $50 mail-in rebate debit card and a new two-year activation. It is also available from Verizon for $299.99 without contract. ![]() |
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![]() Zynga has announced that it is launching the second version of its popular game - FarmVille 2: Country Escape on Android and iOS smartphone platforms. The game is free to download and play, although you can always use money to purchase in game content. Speaking at the launch of the game for mobile platforms, Jonathan Knight, vice president of games, at Zynga said, "FarmVille pioneered social gaming on the web, and with FarmVille 2: Country Escape we've reimagined the franchise as a mobile experience to match how players want to connect with their farm and with their friends. The foundation of the mobile game was built on listening to player feedback, so we've added features such as giving players the choice to play with friends or on their own, connectivity between the mobile game and FarmVille 2 on Facebook and the ability to play offline. We've created an experience where all FarmVille fans will feel right at home. As we focus on growing and sustaining this beloved franchise, we're proud for FarmVille 2: Country Escape to usher in a new chapter of FarmVille on the go." Some of the features that the game offers include Farm Your Way with New Social Control Features Farm at ... ![]() |
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![]() Gameloft has released the The Amazing Spider-Man 2 game for Android and iOS devices as it announced last week, but it is not available for Windows Phone devices yet. It revealed that the game would be coming to Windows Phone in the near future, which might be disappointing for Windows Phone users who were expecting the game. The game is compatible with iPad 2 (or later), iPhone 4s (or later), or iPod touch 5th Generation. It also works with most Android smartphones and tablets. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9orodxJh6Q The game takes place in an open-world Manhattan. You play Spider-Man and needs to fight the villains Venom, the Green Goblin, Electro and others to restore order and safety in Manhattan. It is a paid game like the fist Amazing Spider-Man game that was released back in 2012. Highlights of The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Go beyond the film with new characters such as Black Cat and Screwball. Unlock Spider-Man suits such as Symbiote Spider-Man and Iron Spider-Man! Face off against famous villains such as Venom, the Green Goblin, Electro, and Kraven the Hunter! High-quality voice acting and cinematic cutscenes bring the movie experience to life! Intense combo-focused combat! Defeat Spider-Man's greatest enemies – from street thugs to super villains – with crazy acrobatic fighting styles! Unleash devastating combos through enhanced icon controls for an ... ![]() |
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![]() Facebook is rolling out a new feature that will enable users to see which friends are close to you. The feature which is optional will be launched on Android and iOS in coming weeks. Available only in the US, Nearby Feature not only lets you check out nearby friends but also makes it possible to share your exact location with others. Users will have to active the feature in order to use it and as it is optional they can even turn it off. It must be noted that the feature has to be turned on for both the users in order to make it work. Using your phone's GPS capabilities, Nearby Friends will run in the background and ambiently broadcast where you are to other Facebook friends who have turned on the feature. Users can pick individual friends lists or even individual friends to maintain privacy. Nearby Friends was built by Andrea Vaccari and team, a group of guys who founded a similar location startup called Glancee, which Facebook bought a few years ago.Facebook believes it will be most useful for people trying to find each other in airports, shopping malls and parks — places where it's often difficult to navigate ... |
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