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Flipkart and Motorola reportedly trying to ensure Moto G supply under heavy demand

Posted: 07 Feb 2014 07:02 AM PST

The Motorola Moto G had landed in India after a lot of anticipation. Moto made a splash with a brilliant pricing strategy, but for a company that is re-entering a long forgotten market, distribution has so far been a nightmare. With an exclusive arrangement with Flipkart, one of the leading e-retailers in India, Motorola set out to serve the Indian market by providing 8 GB and 16 GB versions of the Moto G through a single channel. The device would not be available in stores or any other e-retailer, so it created a mad rush which Motorola or Flipkart could and should have expected. With orders opening at 12:00 on the 6th of February, both the models sold out in less than an hour, leaving many prospective buyers frustrated. Some woke up the next day to still find it "Out of stock" for both the variants, with Flipkart and Motorola frantically adding supplies to meet demand. Stocks were made available at 12:00 p.m on the same day and some of the buyers were able to buy it, but the 16 GB version still went out of stock in an hour, leaving only the 8 GB version in stock. But it got ...

Samsung partners with Tata Motors to bring Drive Link infotainment system to cars

Posted: 07 Feb 2014 04:53 AM PST

At the ongoing Auto Expo, Samsung and Tata Motors have announced a tie up to bring closer integration between smartphones and automobiles. The collaboration revolves around bringing Samsung's Drive Link application to Tata's fleet of vehicles. A derivative of MirrorLink technology, it will let users duplicate their smartphone interface on an in car display and use it for navigation, media access as well as to answer calls. Tata is expected to introduce Drive Link integration in its passenger car range early next year.  "This is in our line of philosophy to offer new features to our customers to create differentiated products features that are relevant to the present and scalable for the future," said Ranjit Yadav, Unit President, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles. Reports suggest that the feature will be available across the range and will not just be restricted to higher end models. Samsung has entered into a similar partnership with Hyundai and BMW as well with Tata Motors being its first partner in India. Tata and Samsung have been working together on this for the past six months. Ford announced a similar partnership last year when it launched the Ecosport with built in Microsoft Sync that offers a subset of the ...

WhatsApp Voice-Mail app for Android lets you send WhatsApp voice messages when your call is not answered

Posted: 07 Feb 2014 03:55 AM PST

Twiize, Tel-Aviv-based technology startup has launched WhatsApp Voice-Mail app for Android, couple of months after it released TalkSide, context-aware call screen replacement app. The new app lets you record a message and send it as a text message or a voice message directly to WhatsApp when your call is not answered. It also opens up automatically when you fail to make a phone call. It also has Speech-to-text that automatically transcribed to text using the system's speech-to-text engine, and sent to WhatsApp. You can also go directly to WhatsApp account of the person you've just tried to call, and an option to send messages via SMS rather than WhatsApp. Features of WhatsApp Voice-Mail for Android Speech-to-text – dictate a message and send it to WhatsApp Voice recording – send a voice message to WhatsApp Direct link to WhatsApp – go directly to the chat history of the person you've just called Offline mode – record or dictate a message whenever you like Write SMS by voice – dictate a message and send it by SMS rather than WhatsApp Personalization – set the default action Assisted speech-to-text correction – suggests users alternative words where possible Download WhatsApp Voice-Mail (Free) - Android Promo Code: The free app has a limited weekly message quota ...

Motorola Moto G ships with charger and headset in India

Posted: 07 Feb 2014 03:46 AM PST

Motorola launched the most expected Moto G in India earlier this week, in partnership with Flipkart starting at Rs. 12,499. Due to huge demand, the 16GB variant sold out in less than hour. We reviewed the single SIM UK variant back in December, which came in a small box with just a microUSB cable, a getting started guide and regulatory information.Unlike the other markets likethe US and UK, the dual SIM variant of the Moto G (XT-1033) in India ships with a wired head set and a charger (5 volts, 500mA), along with the phone and manuals, as you can see on the box below. The 16GB version of the Dual SIM Moto G is priced at an MRP of Rs. 14,499 and the MOP of the device is Rs. 13,999. Compared to the unlocked single SIM 16GB US variant that costs US$ 199 (Rs. 12,400 approx), the dual SIM Indian variant with a charger and headset, including taxes is a great deal at Rs. 14k. Even if you import it from other countries, it would be costly since you have to pay the import duty and shipping charges. Check back later for the unboxing of the Indian retail unit of the ...

Huawei Ascend P7 and MediaPad X1 pictures leaked, could arrive at MWC 2014

Posted: 07 Feb 2014 02:10 AM PST

With MWC just around the corner, it is highly possible that various products that are scheduled to make an appearance during the show are leaked prior to the show. That could be the case for Huawei's Ascend P7 and MediaPad X1. Huawei announced their flagship Huawei Ascend P6 sometime in June, but the device had failed to make a name for itself or the company. Huawei hopes to change things around with their new flagship - Ascend P7. Sometime last year, specifications of Huawei's next flagship leaked and according to the leaks, the specifications of Huawei Ascend P7 are  5" Full HD 1080p screen Huawei's HiSilicon 910 chipset 13MP main camera and 8MP front-facing camera 2,460mAh battery LTE Connectivity Just before the MWC, Huawei Ascend P7's back casing seems to have leaked and based on the image, it shows minimal design changs from the Ascend P6. The choice of materials however seem different. Alongside Huawei Ascend P7, the company's upcoming tablet - MediaPad X1 seems to have also leaked. The MediaPad X1 tablet is expected to have a 7inch display in a body smaller than the Google Nexus 7 2013 and it will have the same 1920x1200 high resolution display. It is expected to be powered by the ...

Xolo Q1100 with quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor, Android 4.3 listed on official website for Rs. 14999

Posted: 07 Feb 2014 02:06 AM PST

Yesterday Xolo Q1010 with a quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor appeared online. Today Xolo Q1100, the company's first device with a quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor has appeared on the official website. It has a 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display based on One-glass-solution, powered by a 1.4 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 (MSM8228) processor with Adreno 305 GPU and runs on Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean). It comes with an 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, BSI 2 sensor and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. As usual you have dual SIM support. Even though it packs just 2000 mAh battery, it has Battery Guru app to save battery life. It also charges 75% faster than other phones with Quick Charge, says Xolo. The Moto G has the MSM8226 Snapdragon chip, so the performance of the MSM8228 should be similar. The global 3G variant of the Sony Xperia T2 Ultra is also powered by the MSM8228 chip, but it yet to release. Xolo Q1100 specifications 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display based on OGS tech 1.4 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 (MSM8228) processor with 450 MHz Adreno 305 GPU Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) 8MP rear camera with LED Flash, BSI 2 sensor 2MP front-facing camera 8.3 mm thick 3.5mm ...

LG G Flex Scratch and Flexibility Test

Posted: 07 Feb 2014 01:32 AM PST

LG launched the G Flex, the company's first smartphone with a curved display in India earlier this week. We brought you the unboxing and the Benchmarks of the device earlier today. It has a unique back cover with self-healing technology since it is coated with a special material so that scratches can be removed within minutes. We made a video about the feature recently. Check out the video below. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bShZiXOQwJk Since the phone has a Curved Plastic OLED display from LG Display, the display is vertically concave from top to bottom with a radius of 700 mm. It also has a curved 3500 mAh battery, made by stacked process developed by LG Chem, which makes the device flexible. Even though device is curved, you can easily bend it, without any problem. We had also tested the flexibility of the device in the video. We will bring you the complete review of the LG G Flex later this week, in the mean time check out more videos of the device on our YouTube channel.

HTC One Android 4.4.2 KitKat update starts rolling out in India

Posted: 07 Feb 2014 01:16 AM PST

HTC started rolling out the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update in parts of Europe, including Nordic region last week. Now HTC has started rolling out the KitKat update in India. Back in November HTC promised that it would roll out the Android 4.4 Kitkat update for the HTC One users in EMEA countries (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) starting from January-end. Even though Asia was not in the roll out list, it has arrived in India even before some European countries. The new software update (v4.20.707.7) for the HTC One brings Android 4.4.2 update Cloud print service Security enhancements New Bluetooth profiles to support more media interactions Even better multi-tasking. Open & save files on Google Drive + additional 25GB of storage. Better disk encryption. Improved memory management HTC has finally decided to remove Adobe Flash support in the stock HTC web browser, since it has switched to Google's Chromium engine, which was mentioned in the changelog for Europe. The Android 4.4.2 for the HTC One is available as a OTA update in India, which is 330.06MB. Other Asian countries have also started getting the KitKat update for the single SIM version. It is not clear when the HTC One Dual SIM would get the KitKat update in India. Source

Oppo Neo with 4.5-inch display, dual-core processor launched in India for Rs. 11990

Posted: 07 Feb 2014 12:24 AM PST

After its flagship Oppo N1, Oppo has launched the Oppo Neo, a mid-range smartphone in India. It was first announced in Indonesia and packs a 4.5-inch (854 x 480 pixels) FWVGA IPS sensitive touch screen with glove mode, powered by a 1.3 GHz dual-core processor and runs on Android 4.2-based Color ROM. It has a 5-megapixel rear camera without flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. It also has 3G connectivity and Smart Dual SIM feature. The frame is made of high-end materials and has Quick Reach mode that lets you draw a pattern on the screen and double tap on the display to launch apps easily. The Gesture panel lets you customize your patterns. Oppo Neo  specifications 4.5-inch (854 ×480 pixels) FWVGA capacitive touch sceen display Android 4.2 (ColorOS) Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) 1.3 GHz dual-core processor 5MP Auto Focus rear Camera 2MP front-facing camera 9.2mm thick and weighs 130g 3G HSPA+, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1, GPS 512MB RAM, 4GB of internal memory, Expandable memory up to 32GB with micro SD 1900 mAh battery The Oppo Neo comes in Black and White colors and is priced at Rs. 11,990 (MRP) in India. It would go on sale soon.

HTC rumored to be manufacturing a Nexus tablet

Posted: 06 Feb 2014 11:49 PM PST

HTC, the Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer, is facing a lot of heat and competition from other companies in the Android smartphone market and so they may have set their eyes on the tablet market "again". HTC had previously entered the tablet market and met with little success with two of its tablets - HTC Flyer and HTC JetStream. According to rumors, HTC is all set to make a return into the tablet market with the next generation Nexus tablets. According to Commercial Times who did not quote a source, HTC has won orders from Google to produce the next high end Nexus tablets that will start shipping by Q3, 2014. When asked about this, HTC declined to comment and that is the usual scenario with most companies. Google's Nexus tablets are fancied for a couple of reasons - direct updates from Google and their affordable pricing. HTC's tablets were hardly known outside the tech industry because of its huge price tag and when we are hearing rumors that HTC will be the one producing the next generation Nexus tablets, the pricing factor may not be as affordable as it was when Asus produced the first two generation of Nexus 7. These are only ...

GT Advanced ramps up production capacity for Sapphire Crystal iPhone displays

Posted: 06 Feb 2014 11:32 PM PST

GT Advanced, manufacturer of sapphire crystal components for Apple is ramping up production. According to SEC Filings, the company entered a partnership with Apple last year which came with an exclusivity clause for "Consumer Electronics Products". The company currently manufactures sapphire crystal components like Apple Touch ID fingerprint readers and caps for camera sensors. GT Advanced already has 518 sapphire crystal furnace units and has placed orders for 420 additional units.  GT Advanced has put in orders for Intego's Sirius Sapphire Display Inspection Tool components which are meant to analyze display grade sapphire crystal. The tools will make sure that the production is of very high quality, ensure high yield. The facility that is currently operating out of Mesa, Arizona has enough capacity to manufacture between 103-116 million panels with the 518 furnace units that it already has. With the additional 420 units on order, the company will bump up production by between 84 to 94 million screen covers. GT Advanced has also placed in an order for 100 tons of graphite that is used to fire up the furnace. There is indication that this production will go towards a critical new component that is believed to be the larger display ...

HP announces Chromebox PC, launching in the US this Spring

Posted: 06 Feb 2014 11:22 PM PST

After the Samsung and Asus, HP has announced their first Chrombox, a compact PC that runs Google's Chrome OS. Even LG launched the Chromebase at the CES 2014, which is an All-in-One desktop, but the Chromebox comes only with the desktop unit, just like Apple's Mac mini. The Chrombox is powered by a 4th generation Intel processor based on Haswell micro-architecture, which is more than enough to run Chrome OS. HP also offers a high-end variant of the Chromebox that would come with a 4th gen Intel Core i7 processor. As usual, you have HDMI, DisplayPort, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and USB 3.0 ports for connectivity. Since it has both HDMI and a DisplayPort, you connect it to two monitors. It also supports a standard VESA mount if you want to attach the little computer to the back of a display. Still no word on RAM or storage yet. A lot of hardware partners are coming up with their own Chromebox with almost similar specifications and a slightly different design, just like Chromebooks. The HP Chromebox comes in Smoke Silver, Ocean Turquoise, Snow White and Twinkle Black colors. No word on pricing yet, but HP has promised that it would be available in the US ...

LG G Pro 2 might be unveiled on February 13th in Korea

Posted: 06 Feb 2014 09:44 PM PST

LG has scheduled an event in Korea on February 13th, reports the ZDNET Korea. The invite just says knock-knock knockin' on, which doesn't reveal what we could see at the event. The LG G2 had Knock ON, double tap to wake up feature, which was very useful to unlock the phone since the phone had rear buttons. So the G Pro 2 would obviously have this feature. According to the leaked images, the G Pro 2 would also have rear-mounted power button and volume keys. Last week LG confirmed that it would launch the LG G Pro 2, successor of the LG G Pro later this month. According to recent rumors, the G Pro 2 would feature a 5.9-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) full HD display with a screen-to-body ratio of 77.2%, with 0.4 mm thin side bezel. It would also have a powerful speaker. Earlier this week LG confirmed that the G Pro 2 would feature a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, OIS Plus, 4K video recording and a 2.1-megapixel front-facing camera. According to earlier rumors, the LG G Pro 2 is rumored to come with a Snapdragon 800 processor, 3GB of RAM, Android 4.4 KitKat and LTE-A support. The ...

HTC M8 homescreen leaks online

Posted: 06 Feb 2014 09:36 PM PST

HTC is rumored to be announcing the HTC M8, HTC One successor, at the end of March 2014. A couple of days back, a photo revealing the back side of the phone was leaked online and today, we have a leak about its software from a more reliable leakster - @evleaks. Evleaks twitter account has tweeted a snapshot from what could be the home screen of HTC M8. The dimensions of the screenshot are 1023x1820 which are close to a 1920x1080 Full HD resolution(the difference being taken up by on screen buttons). As seen from the screen shot, HTC haven't done much with the UI and it closely resembles their existing Blinkfeed interface. In terms of specifications, the HTC M8 is rumored to sport the following 5inch Full HD 1080p display Snapdragon 805/800 SoC 3GB RAM Two cameras on the back with dual-LED flash Android 4.4 KitKat with Sense 6 Solid aluminum unibody design These are the rumored specifications and only when HTC announces it officially, we can confirm it.

LG G Flex Benchmarks – Snapdragon 800 Processor and Adreno 330 GPU

Posted: 06 Feb 2014 08:30 PM PST

LG launched the G Flex, the company's first smartphone with a curved display in India yesterday. We brought you the unboxing of the device earlier today, here we have the benchmarks of the smartphone. The device is powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 800 (MSM8974) 28nm HPm Krait 400 CPU clocked at 2.27 GHz with Adreno 330 GPU, similar to the LG G2 and the Nexus 5. Let's check out the performance in a range of synthetic benchmark tests. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MKVpvYVqMY Quadrant Benchmark The G Flex scores 20326 points in Quadrant, better than the LG G2. AnTuTu Benchmark 4 The G Flex tops the AnTuTu Benchmark 4 benchmark by scoring 36423 points. Vellamo 2.0 HTML5 It scores close to 3000 points in the Vellamo 2 HTML5 browser benchmark. Vellamo 2.0 Metal The G Flex scores 1209 points in the Vellamo 2 Metal CPU Subsystem performance test. Linpack Single Thread It managed to clock around 453 MFLOPS in the Linpack Single Thread benchmark. Linpack Multi-Thread In the Linpack Multi-Thread benchmark, the G Flex managed to clock around 856 MFLOPS. SunSpider JavaScript benchmark It clocked 745.5 ms in the SunSpider benchmark, almost similar to the LG G2. NenaMark 2 It clocked 60 fps in the NenaMark 2 GPU benchmark. GFXBench 2.7 T-Rex (On screen) In the GFXBench 2.7 T-Rex OnScreen benchmark, it clocked 33 fps, better than the Nexus 5. Basemark ...
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