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Round 2 – Google Nexus 5 vs Sony Xperia Z1 #SmartFone13

Posted: 14 Dec 2013 07:30 PM PST

Round 2 of the SmartFone 2013 championship had begun yesterday with a really close competition between the LG G2 vs Nokia Lumia 1020, and today it's the turn of Google Nexus 5 and the Sony Xperia Z1 to fight it out in our battleground. After winning massively over the iPhone 5s, the Nexus 5 is in contention with the Xperia Z1 which initially trailed so close with the Note 3 and later pulled a massive lead out of the hat. Both these devices are flagships and have their own advantages and disadvantages, so which one do you want to vote for? Time to decide! Google Nexus 5 Review | Sony Xperia Z1 Review Both being flagship devices, the specifications are obviously packed to the brim, but with the price of the Nexus 5, there has been some cost cutting involved. Here are the detailed specifications of both the devices below - Google Nexus 5 Specifications 4.95 inch 1920×1080 full HD IPS LCD screen – 445 PPI Comes in White and Black Variants 8.59 mm thick and 130g weight Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 2.26 GHz Quad Core processor with Adreno 330 450 MHz GPU and 2 GB of RAM WiFi b/g/n/ac BT 4.0 and NFC with Qi wireless charging in-built 8 ...

Notion Ink Adam 2 goes on sale in India , priced at Rs.16499 for WiFi version

Posted: 14 Dec 2013 01:57 PM PST

Remember Notion Ink with their innovative but quirky Android tablet that incorporated a Pixel Qi display? Roughly 3 years later they're back in action with the Notion Ink Adam II. The tablet is running an almost AOSP build of Android 4.2.2. Internal specifications include a 1.5Ghz Dual Core Cortex A9 processor and it has 1GB of DDR3 RAM. Storage is a bit limited at 8GB but it can be expanded via the microSD card slot.  Specifications include 1.5Ghz Cortex A9 Processor 1GB RAM 8GB storage + micro SD expansion 10.1" IPS Display with a resolution of 1280x800 Secondary display for notifications Speakers rated for 101.8 dB Aluminum construction The tablet will ship in both WiFi and 3G variants. The display is a 10.1 inch IPS panel. Notion Ink has played it safe by avoiding Pixel Qi technology and no doubt that helps in cutting cost too. The resolution leaves a lot to be desired though at just 1280x800. The tablet has a trick up its sleeve in the form of a secondary display on the spine that can be used to see notifications and contextual data. Additionally, the tablet is made of aluminum which makes it feel quite premium. The WiFi variant is priced at Rs. 16,499 while the ...

Windows Phone 8.1 leak suggests incoming on-screen controls

Posted: 14 Dec 2013 04:22 AM PST

Rumors have been going around for a while that Microsoft might drop the hardware buttons requirement for their mobile operating system. This first leak by the infamous Evleaks seems to reaffirm this. There's not much to go on here other than a partial screenshot that displays the back, windows and search buttons. While we're not huge fans of onscreen controls, it does bring with it a lot of benefits for manufacturers. Not only will it reduce the entry cost for low end phones, it will also allow Android phone manufacturers to use identical hardware thereby reducing their R&D costs. To the end consumer, you can expect lesser bezel space which is otherwise eaten up by the capacitive buttons. Like Android, we expect the onscreen controls to fade away when using full screen applications like a movie player. Partial Windows Phone "Blue" screenshot. pic.twitter.com/LnV9h0MMKL — @evleaks (@evleaks) December 14, 2013   It is very early to expect concrete details around the next major Windows Phone release. In all likelihood, Microsoft will be revealing the operating system at its annual BUILD 2014 conference which has been scheduled to be held in April. Alongside onscreen controls, the update is also believed to include a personal assistant dubbed Cortana ...

Google and LG fixing hardware issues with Nexus 5 with minor redesign

Posted: 14 Dec 2013 02:57 AM PST

Google's Nexus 5 is one great phone for its price and currently it is Google's best smartphone in the market. Google is giving all the attention that this handset, manufactured by LG, demands. Earlier, when the phone was launched, people claimed that the camera was not up to the mark as Google had widely advertised the camera on the Nexus 5. Then there were reports from users that the loudspeaker audio isn't that great and that the physical buttons on the sides are not that great and clunky. Google seems to be responding pretty fast to user demands as they have just recently started seeding Android 4.4.2 KitKat to the users with camera issues fixed. They are also concentrating hard on the hardware part by working with LG to correct the issues. Google seems to have fixed the loudspeaker issue by making the speaker holes at the bottom of the phone a little bigger. The buttons have also been built more solidly and now they are said to feel less clunky. An user has posted the photos comparing the first version of Nexus 5 to the new improved Nexus 5 which has bigger speaker holes and better built buttons. The microSIM card ...

Apple releases iOS 7.1 beta 2

Posted: 14 Dec 2013 02:44 AM PST

Apple is continuously working hard to improve its already intuitive iOS and have just started seeding iOS 7.1 beta 2 to developers. The various changes that could be seen in iOS 7.1 beta 2 are as follows Touch ID and Passcode settings now available in the Settings menu instead of being buried inside the "General" menu A new accessibility setting that lets you turn on button shapes for text-only buttons Animation speed has been increased in the latest iOS 7.1 beta 2 Bounce animation for control center when it is pulled up Faster iTunes matching Ability for websites to minimize the top and bottom header of Safari when the page is loading New toggle for Car Display Easy way to list the events in Calendar application 'Same default tone' bug has been fixed A new wallpaper for the iPad Apple has just started rolling out the iOS 7.1 beta 2 update for the developers. The iOS 7.1 beta 1 update was in testing for nearly a month and now Apple are in the second stage of their iOS 7.1. iOS 7.1 is not expected to bring on much visual changes and guessing from the above changelog, it just brings enhancements. We will keep you posted about any further developments of iOS 7.1.

Micromax Canvas Blaze MT500 listed online for Rs. 11,999

Posted: 14 Dec 2013 02:29 AM PST

Micromax Canvas Blaze MT500 is the latest Android smartphone from Micromax and we are seeing the listing of the smartphone online. The Micromax Canvas Blaze MT500 is listed at Rs. 11,999 on ShopClues website. Micromax Canvas Blaze, like most smartphones of its genre, comes with dual SIM connectivity. However, it differs slightly in the fact that it offers CDMA+GSM connectivity option which is quite rare. According to the details on ShopClues website, the specifications of the smartphone Micromax Canvas Blaze are as follows - 5inch display dualSIM connectivity - GSM + CDMA 1GHz dual-core processor 8MP rear camera Android 4.1 Jellybean 768MB RAM microSD card slot for expansion of storage Connectivity options include - CDMA support, WiFi, GPS 1850mAh battery The Micromax Canvas Blaze joins the league of Canvas series of Android smartphones from Micromax and differs from the most smartphones by offering CDMA and GSM connectivity in a single device. Looking at the image, the Canvas Blaze follows a design language loosely connected to the previous flagship from Micromax - Canvas 4. The phone is expected to arrive in white color option with a silver colored rim on the sides. Details about the Micromax Canvas Blaze are scarce at the moment and we will surely let you know when the phone ...

Micromax Bolt A47 listed online for Rs. 4,699

Posted: 14 Dec 2013 02:17 AM PST

Micromax is launching a new phone in their Bolt series of Android powered smartphones. The latest phone to join the league is the Micromax Bolt A47. The new Bolt A47 brings the Android goodness to phones within Rs. 5,000. The details regarding the phone are sparse at the moment and we will have to wait till Micromax officially launches it. According to ShopClues website, where the phone is listed for Rs. 4,699, the specifications of the phone are as follows 1.3GHz dual-core processor | It should be the new MT6572 Chipset and hence it will have Mali 400 GPU 4inch display ( the resolution is not confirmed, but it would probably be 480x800 pixels - just a guess) Dual SIM support Android 4.2 JellyBean microSD card slot for expansion of internal storage No word about the RAM and internal storage Connectivity options include Bluetooth and WiFi No 3G connectivity 2MP rear camera and 0.3MP front facing camera 1600mAh battery The Micromax Bolt A47 appears to come in White color option and that is clearly seen from the box image on the ShopClues site. The device is priced at Rs. 4,699 and we will bring you more information as soon as Micromax announce the phone officially.

Round 2 – Intex Aqua i7 vs Gionee Elife E6 #SmartFone13

Posted: 14 Dec 2013 01:30 AM PST

Hey folks! Thanks for voting in the first round of this best budget smartphone of 2013 competition. You have chosen the winners from the first round and they will be competing against each other in this semi-finals. In the battle between Intex Aqua i7 and Samsung Galaxy Grand, you have chosen Intex Aqua i7.  In another battle between Gionee Elife E6 and Sony Xperia C, y0u have chosen Gionee Elife E6. Now when Intex Aqua i7 goes up against the Samsung Galaxy Grand, what phone will you choose? Intex Aqua i7 is the company's first Full HD smartphone and comes with a 5inch 1080p Full HD display and features a MediaTek 1.5GHz quad-core MT6589T processor. There is 2GB RAM and 32GB internal storage without any microSD card slot. Intex Aqua i7 runs on a modified version of Android 4.2 Jellbean with a UI that can be described as nothing but a bottleneck hindering the performance. On the back, Aqua i7 sports a 13MP camera that can record 1080p videos and a 5MP front facing camera. Gionee Elife E6 too, is the company's first Full HD smartphone and features a 5inch 1080p Full HD display and features a MediaTek 1.5GHz quad-core MT6589T processor. There is ...

iPad mini with Retina display vs iPad mini Photo Gallery

Posted: 13 Dec 2013 09:30 PM PST

By launching the iPad Mini with Retina Display relatively early in India, Apple is showing that it is beginning to value the Indian market. Last year, when Apple announced a smaller iPad called as the iPad Mini, it missed one of the vital aspects - Retina Display; yet sold in large numbers. The tech industry was pretty sure an iPad Mini with Retina Display was coming in 2013 and as expected Apple announced the iPad Mini with Retina Display. The first difference that you would notice on the new iPad Mini is its amazing RETINA display which was missing in the predecessor. That is probably one of the biggest changes, but not the only change. In addition to adding a high resolution display, Apple has given the iPad Mini its best processing chip - A7 64bit processor, the exact same one that powers the larger iPad Air and smaller iPhone 5s. However, since the Aluminum build of iPad Mini is hardly criticized, Apple has decided to retain the same solid build. We recently unboxed the all new iPad Mini with Retina Display and brought you the photo gallery of iPad mini with Retina display. Today we bring you the photo gallery of ...

Google Maps Navigation expands reach to 25 more countries

Posted: 13 Dec 2013 08:40 PM PST

Google today announced that their Maps Navigation beta will now cover 25 more countries including a healthy spread between Africa, Europe, Central America and Asia. This brings the total tally up to 99 countries. The list of countries includes: Andorra Bangladesh Bhutan Burundi Central African Republic Croatia Djibouti Gabon Guadeloupe Haiti Lesotho Libya Maldives Mongolia Puerto Rico Republic of Congo Samoa Serbia Sierra Leone Somalia Togo Tonga Tunisia Vanuatu Zambia Unlike certain nations like Algeria, Bahrain and Russia where navigation is available only in some parts of the country, these 25 countries will have complete coverage for all major roads. Most of the new additions are in Africa though you do see a few more Asian and European nations in the mix. The updated list of maps should be infinitely helpful to travellers who are increasingly relying on maps on smartphones to help them find their way around. [Source - Google]
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