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Micromax Canvas Knight A350 with 5-inch 1080p display, Octa-Core processor, 16MP camera announced in Russia

Posted: 24 Jan 2014 06:00 PM PST

Micromax Canvas Turo A250 is the company's latest flagship, and the Canvas Turbo Mini A200 would launch soon. Micromax entered into the Russian market earlier this week with its Canvas line-up. It had also announced the Canvas Knight A350 in Russia, as reported by PCMag.Ru. It has a 5.0-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) IPS display, powered by a 2 GHz octa-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It features a 16-megapixel auto focus rear camera with LED Flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. The Canvas Turbo was 8.66mm thick, but this would be much thinner at 7.3mm. Looking at the images, the phone is expected to come with dual SIM support, with slots on both the sides and a non-removable back cover. It would come with 2GB RAM and 32GB internal storage. The phone would also come with Canvas Tube video app and Canvas Beat music app. A Russian forum has got hold of more press images of the phone, which shows the phone in Black and White colors. Micromax Canvas Knight A350 specifications 5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) IPS display 2 GHz Octa-Core processor Dual SIM Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) 16MP auto focus camera with LED Flash 5MP front-facing camera 7.3mm thick 3G HSPA+, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, aGPS 3.5mm audio jack 2GB RAM, 32 ...

Micromax Canvas Turbo Mini A200 with 4.7-inch HD display, Android 4.2 gets priced at Rs. 14490

Posted: 24 Jan 2014 06:10 AM PST

Micromax Canvas Turbo Mini A200 that was leaked recently, has been listed on Flipkart. It has a 4.69-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) display, powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. It comes with dual SIM support with dual standby and packs a 1800 mAh battery. According to the official renders, it looks this would also have a metal build, similar to the Canvas Turbo. Micromax Canvas Turbo Mini A200 specifications 4.69-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD capacitive touch screen display 1.3 GHz (GSM + GSM) quad-core processor Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) Dual SIM with dual standby 8MP rear camera with LED Flash 5MP front-facing camera 7.9mm thick 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio 1GB RAM, 4GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB with microSD 3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, GPS 1800 mAh battery The Micromax Canvas Turbo Mini A200 comes in White and Blue colors and is priced at Rs. 14,490. It is currently out of stock at the moment and expected to go on sale next week.

LG G Pro 2 with 6-inch 1080p display, 3GB RAM rumored to debut at MWC 2014

Posted: 24 Jan 2014 05:53 AM PST

Rumors about the LG G3 surfaced last month, which is expected only in the second half of 2014. As the MWC nears , more rumors have started flowing in about LG's upcoming devices. The LG G Pro 2 phablet with a 6-inch full HD display is expected to be unveiled next month, according to Korea's ETNews. The LG Optimus G Pro had a Snapdragon 600 processor and 2GB of RAM, the G Pro's successor is expected to come with a Snapdragon 800 processor, similar to the LG G2 and would have 3GB of RAM to compete with the Note 3. It would run on Android 4.4 KitKat out of the box and have LTE-A support for select markets such as Korea. Other details about the smartphone such as camera, Internal storage and the battery capacity are not available yet. It should probably have a better camera, more internal storage and a larger battery, since the phone would have a large screen. It might also bring new software features for better multi-tasking, similar to the Samsung's Multi-Window. Other competitors such as Sony and HTC are expected to unveil their flagship devices at the MWC 2014 or closer to the MWC late February. Rumors ...

Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 Live Chat and Discussion

Posted: 24 Jan 2014 01:57 AM PST

We are back with our askFA discussion and live chat. This week's askFA discussion is all about the recently launched Samsung Galaxy Grand 2. Samsung launched the Galaxy Grand 2 (G7102), the company's latest mid-range smartphone last month, which went on sale in India last week at Rs. 22,999. We already brought you the Grand 2 unboxing, benchmarks, photo gallery and the camera samples of the device. We have also pushed out some gameplay videos and gaming review of the Galaxy Grand 2 over at our YouTube Channel. If you have any doubts about the changes in the Grand 2 compared to the first Galaxy Grand, check out our detailed Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 vs Galaxy Grand Duos comparison here. You can ask us anything about the Grand 2, and we will try our best to answer all your questions. The discussion will begin at 4PM today, 24th January, 2014 and will last for two hours, till 6PM IST. [HTML1]

BSNL and MTNL reportedly launching free roaming plans starting January 26th

Posted: 24 Jan 2014 01:32 AM PST

BSNL, State Owned Telecom Operator and MTNL would launch new free roaming plans starting from January 26th, according to a recent report from TOI. Videocon Mobile Services was the first operator in India to offer incoming calls free while on roaming on their own network by default, without any processing fee or a special tariff voucher. It also launched new packs later that offer free incoming calls while roaming on other networks. Other operators joined in with cheaper roaming plans starting with free incoming calls while roaming. MTNL would make incoming calls free while roaming on Delhi and Mumbai circles, where it operates, and BSNL is expected to charge Re. 1 per day to avail this facility. Vodafone introduced a similar offer last year that starts at Rs. 5 per day for free incoming calls while roaming. The Cabinet had approved New Telecom Policy 2012 back in May 2012 that detailed on removing roaming charges across India under One Nation-Free Roaming. Last year TRAI said that providing free roaming is not possible since it would hit operators, so it recommended unlimited roaming through Special Tariff Vouchers (STVs) and Combo Vouchers. Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal would announce the new roaming plans later this week, ...

Viber 4.2 for Android gets number blocking, customized sounds and more

Posted: 24 Jan 2014 01:09 AM PST

Viber for Android has been updated to version 4.2 that brings new features including option to block any number or your stored contact, customize incoming call and message tones and lots more new features. Viber introduced, Viber Out, a new a new feature to its entire user base last month that lets you make calls to any landline or mobile number. Viber was launched for Windows 8 last month and it rolled out for select Nokia Asha devices, the Asha 308, Asha 310 and the Asha 311 last year. It was updated to version 4.0 for both Android and iPhone last November that brought Sticker Market to download free and paid sticker packs, Android Tablet support and more. The Viber 4.1 in December that brought Viber Out feature. New features in Viber for Android v4.2 Block any number or contact Send up to 10 photos at the same time Customize your message and call sounds New media gallery (photo and video) within conversations Improvements and fixes Download Viber 4.2 (Free) – Android

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Android 4.4.2 KitKat update starts rolling out in India

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 11:37 PM PST

Samsung has started rolling out the Android 4.4.4 (KitKat) update for the Galaxy Note 3 in India. The Snapdragon-variant of the Note 3 got the Android 4.4.2 update, starting from Poland last week. The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 was launched in India back in September last year running on Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean). All the new Samsung Galaxy TabPRO tablet series runs on Android 4.4 out of the box. The build number is N9005XXUENA6 and the firmware build is dated Thu, 14 Jan 2014 13:52:24.  Official changelog doesn't reveal any new features. The update bring minor UI changes and under the hood improvements. Status bar icons now in KitKat white from Green Lockscreen Camera shortcut Full screen music album art in the lockscreen Performance improvements and bug fixes As you can see from the software update image above, the size of the over-the-air (OTA)  update is 361.04 MB.  The update would gradually roll out worldwide, so it might takes months for the roll out to complete. The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and the Galaxy S3 are rumored to get the KitKat update by March-end.

Nokia sends out invite for MWC 2014

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 11:17 PM PST

Nokia is all ready to be acquired by Microsoft and it has probably held its final independent event at Abu Dhabi during late 2013. The CES 2014  was over a couple of weeks ago and there was no presence of the Finnish company. Nokia usually waits for the MWC to make itself known and it has sent out invites for this year's event confirming that it will be there to take wrap of a few devices. The list of rumored products include the mini version of the company's latest flagship - Lumia 1520. The compact Lumia 1520 - called as Lumia 1520v by the rumor mill will share the same beasty internals along with a 4.3inch Full HD display, 3000mAh battery and 14MP camera. The other rumored Lumia smartphones are Lumia 1820 and Lumia 1525. Among these highend devices is a rumor that many people wish to see in reality - Nokia Normandy. The Android powered mid-range smartphone from Nokia - it has been leaking for a while now. We probably know how the device looks, what the user interface looks like thanks to @evleaks and there are rumors that it is powered by Snapdragon 200 and runs on Android 4.4.1 KitKat. ...

Samsung reports profit of $7.73 billion in Q4 2013 with 9% decrease in mobile revenue

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 10:48 PM PST

Samsung just reported its Q4 earnings for 2013, in which the company has managed to make operating profit of 8.31 trillion won ($7.73 billion) for the quarter ended December 31st.  It has reported net profit of 7.30 trillion won (~US$$6.8 billion) and revenues of 59.28 trillion won, up from 59.08 trillion won in the third quarter. Mobile phone sales accounted for 32.17 trillion won, which is 9-percent down compared to the previous quarter. Operating profits in the mobile sector were 5.47 trillion won, down by 18% compared to Q3 2013. The company has reported operating profit of 36.79 trillion won for financial year of 2013, a 16.1% increase compared to 2012.  We had over 30% worldwide market share in 2013, says the company, with two times more tablet sales compared to 2012, accelerated by the GALAXY Tab 3 and GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) sales. Demand for smartphones increased QoQ in both developed and emerging markets by the year-end or holiday and the demand for tablets increased with the expansion of global promotions. Samsung blames decrease in earnings in the mobile sector QoQ due to higher marketing expenditure in the season and other expenses. Samsung plans to maintain its leadership in the smartphone business by expanding its product portfolio across diverse regional markets and price points. It also plans to brings new wearable devices ...

Xolo Q3000 Photo Gallery

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 10:31 PM PST

Xolo Q3000 is the latest flagship from the company. It comes with a huge 5.7inch Full HD display and is powered by the infamous MediaTek MT6589T quad-core processor. One of its huge selling points is its big display and its huge 4000mAh battery. We recently unboxed the device and brought you the camera samples. Today we will be bringing you the photo gallery of this huge device. The specifications of the Xolo Q3000 are 5.7-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD capacitive touch screen IPS display 1.5 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6589T processor with PowerVR SGX544 GPU Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) 13MP rear camera with BSI 2 sensor, LED Flash, 1080p video recording 5MP front-facing camera with BSI sensor Full HD 1080p video recording and playback Dimensions - 81.6×164.8×8.9 mm 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio Accelerometer, Magnetometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor 2GB RAM, 16GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB with MicroSD 3G (HSDPA: 42.2 Mbps, HSUPA:  11.5 Mbps), WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, MHL, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, USB OTG 4000 mAh battery The Xolo Q3000 is huge and comes with a flip case. The flip case is quite different in the fact that it can be sticked and removed as we want. The quality of the flip case is surprisingly ...

Qualcomm acquires a big patent portfolio from HP

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 10:18 PM PST

In a recent move by Qualcomm to gain advantage in the smartphone market, it acquired patents of Palm Inc and iPaq smartphone among the other patents from HP. The total number of patents involved in the acquisition include 1,400 granted patents and pending patent applications from the United States and about 1,000 granted patents and pending patent applications from other countries that include China, England, Germany, Japan and South Korea. However, there was no word on the price that Qualcomm gave for the patents. Qualcomm is currently the market leader in smartphone chipset technology. The chipset company from San Diego also earns by licensing its patents and with the new acquisition from HP that comprises Palm OS patents, it hopes to extend its income. Prior to being acquired by Qualcomm, Palm Inc was acquired by HP in 2010 along with its WebOS and PalmOS technologies. However, since both of them failed to catch up with Android, HP had to sell off WebOS to LG which is currently using WebOS for its range of smart TVs. According to Qualcomm's spokesperson the acquisition of new patents will not result in increased royalty rates for existing Qualcomm licensees.

Basemark OS II Benchmark Performance – Android vs iPhone vs Windows Phone

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 09:48 PM PST

Rightware launchedthe Basemark OS II cross-platform benchmarking tool for Android, iPhone, iPad and Windows Phone 8 earlier this week, here we have the benchmark comparison . Even though it uses OpenGL ES2 for Android and iOS devices and DirectX 11 for Windows Phone 8, it runs all tests with the same code in the same language and engine centralizes all user-interface elements in its internal rendering module, to make the benchmark reliable among operating systems. Check out the Basemark OS II Performance Test results on Android, iPhone and Windows Phone 8 below. We tested the Basemark OS II performance on some of the current high-end smartphones from all the three operating systems, the Apple iPhone 5s that uses custom 64bit A7 processor chip based on ARMv8 instruction set, the LG-made Google Nexus 5 with a Snapdragon 800 processor and the latest Nokia Lumia 1520 that also uses the same Snapdragon 800 processor from Qualcomm. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuY1vI-Pg3w We also ran the Basemark OS II benchmark on the HTC One, the Samsung Galaxy S4, the LG G Flex and the Samsung Galaxy Note 3. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pubYSnUQ70 Basemark OS II Benchmarks As you can from the benchmark charts, the Nexus 5 tops the chart by scoring 1088. In one of our ...

Nokia Lumia 525 Review

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 08:30 PM PST

Nokia Lumia 525 Review When the Nokia Lumia 520 was launched at the Mobile World Congress event last year, not many knew that the company just introduced its first best seller in the Lumia series. It went on to become the most popular Windows Phone ever made, for the fantastic value it offered for the money. But there was one longstanding issue that Nokia had to fix, the small amount of RAM that denied a lot of people new games and apps that were trickling down to Windows Phone. So, in the series of upgrades that Nokia delivered to existing hardware with small changes, aka adding a 5 to the model number and re-releasing it, we now have the Lumia 525 that fixes the one issue that most wanted fixed. Hence the Lumia 525 comes with 1 GB of RAM and a minor look and feel refresh but overall retains everything else about the Lumia 520 because may be Nokia thought "why fix something that isn't broke?". So, how does the Lumia 525 match up to the newly re-invigorated competition, and what does the 1 GB of RAM bring? Let's find out in our in depth review. Design, build and hardware walkthrough Being only ...
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