Xolo Q1000S revealed,packs a beast at just 7mm thick

Xolo has officially revealed its Q1000S flagship smartphone in India. The latest addition comes with an elegant design and is only 6.98mm thick. Xolo Q1000S also offers impressive features and hardware specifications for the price tag it carries.

Xolo Q1000S key specifications

• 5-inch 720p IPS display with OGS technology,which makes the display more vibrant.
• 1.5 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT8125/8389  processor 
•  PowerVR™ Series5XT Graphics
• 1GB RAM
• 16GB internal memory along with MicroSD card slot
• 13 megapixel rear camera with BSI 2 sensor
• 5 megapixel front facing shooter
• Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
• 2,500mAh battery

Despite being so slim, the company claims that the battery lasts for about 53 hours on music playback, up to 327 hours stand-by on 3G and 425 hours on 2G or up to 22.5 hours of 2G, 12.5 hours of 3G talk-time.
Xolo Q1000S is priced at INR18,999 (about $300) and will be available by mid-October. 

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More press shots and metal chassis of Sony Xperia Z1 leaked

The Sony Xperia Z1,also known as 'Honami', has leaked once again, this time through a press image via a facebook  page. This latest image shows the device in three colors: black, white and purple.The colors are identical to the ones the Xperia Z is sold in and the device itself looks remarkably similar.
One major difference between the exterior of the Z and the Z1, however, is the metal frame that runs around the device.

The Xperia Z1 is Sony's upcoming flagship Android smartphone that has been rumored for quite some time now. It is said to have a 5.0-inch FullHD display, quad-core 2.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor, 2GB RAM, 20 megapixel camera and all the other stuff you expect from a flagship Android device .
The Xperia Z1 is expected to be revealed officially on September 4 at an event in Berlin.

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Sony Honami press render leaked,dubbed as Xperia Z1

According to the latest buzz in the rumor-mill the latest flagship from sony might end up being called Xperia Z1 (or Sony Xperia Z One) . the device previously known as Xperia i1 Honami has been leaked numerous times. however  a few press shots of the Xperia Z1 popped in today, but they are sadly rather low in resolution. The renders reveal that the phone is going to be available in three colors - white, black and purple. The other thing they confirm is the glass back of the phone, reminiscent of the original Xperia Z.
              According to previous leaks its  almost confirmed that the device packs the powerful Snapdragon 800 chipset with Adreno 330 GPU and quad-core Krait 400 CPU(2.3GHz). It runs Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean with Sony's Xperia UI on top. Its also expected to be dust and water resistant like its predecessor.
The smartphone's main selling point is its 20.7 MP camera, rumored to support 4K video recording and backed up by a Xenon and LED flash combo.
The Sony Xperia Z1 will be officially unveiled on September 4 at a pre-IFA event in Berlin.
stay tuned for more updates.

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LG G2 officially announced,snapdragon 800 confirmed

LG has finally announced their latest flagship - the LG G2. the phone has an ultra-slim bezel and the lacks any hardware keys on the front.The only hardware key is actually positioned on the back. It's actually a combo of several buttons in one. That's the power/sleep key dead center along with the volume keys. The volume keys also double as shortcuts for the camera and Quick Memo feature. 
The LG G2 is powered by a 2.3GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 chipset with 2GB of RAM and an Adreno 330 GPU.  The G2 is the first phone to launch on a world-wide scale with Qualcomm's flagship processor
The storage capacity is set at either 16GB or 32GB. along with a microSD slot for expandable storage The 13MP camera is on par with the rest of the top notch hardware. It's got optical image stabilization (OIS) and can record FullHD 1080p videos in up to 60fps.
The LG G2 also has an Infrared port that can be used to remotely control home entertainment devices by learning from their conventional remotes. Connectivity-wise, the LG G2 makes use of the latest generation LTE-A connectivity (up to 150Mbps), as well as dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0. For power backup, the LG G2 relies on a 3,000mAh Li-Po battery.
      the device sports a 5.2-inch FullHD display, the screen is slightly bigger than the current crop of high-end smartphones.The screen is a IPS unit with a brightness rating of 450nits. The LG G2 display uses something called Graphic RAM (GRAM) to reduce power consumption up to 26% when displaying a still image. LG claims this increases the expected overall battery life by up to 10%.
        As customary for Android flagships, the LG G2 offers several proprietary features to differentiate. You can double tap on the screen to wake it up and tap again to turn it back off. The phone will readily auto answer a call when you pick it up to your ear. There is an innovative Guest mode to secure the privacy of your data when friends want to check out your new smartphone or when you hand down your phone to your kid.
Finally, you can get rid of a currently active app and minimize it by a three-finger swipe across the screen.
Speaking of multi-tasking, the G2 can store your app progress in up to three different apps. The screenshotting feature can capture a whole webpage or a long email, not just the content in your viewport.
the phone will be available soon over the next few weeks starting with north korea

update - LG G2 available for pre-order in UK, priced at £468 - here

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World's first true octa-core processor announced by mediatek

MediaTek has officially unveiled the world's first true octa-core processor. The latest SoCs allows all the eight cores to run simultaneously, unlike the Samsung's Exynos 5 octa, which can activate up to half of its CPU cores at once. The true octa-core processors offers enhanced performance, power efficiency and improved user experience.
By allowing tasks to run concurrently with the use of multiple different cores, MediaTek True Octa-Core intelligently allocates processing power to where it is needed, both on a per-application and per-task basis. With MediaTek True Octa-Core, users can enjoy heavy web downloading, hardcore gaming, high-quality premium video viewing or other types of rigorous multitasking without experiencing lag times or excessive battery consumption.

MediaTek true octa-core features (as claimed by the company)

• Advanced web browsing: With the unique ability to allocate individual browser tabs to CPU cores, MediaTek True Octa-Core allows for a faster, more stable web browsing experiences.
• Smoother user interfaces: With the ability to delegate user inputs to individual cores and render 3D effects more smoothly, the functionality and appearance of user interfaces in both applications and operating systems are significantly enhanced.
• Superior gaming experiences: The advanced multi-threaded programming deployed in the MediaTek True Octa-Core, enables different sequences to be allocated to different cores, delivering enhanced video frame-rate processing and exceptionally low-latency gaming experiences.
• Efficient video playback: When on decoding mode, the battery used for decoding HEVC (H.265) FHD video can be reduced by up to 18 percent compared to current quad-core solutions. While on display mode, MediaTek True Octa-Core provides users 20 percent more frames.

Android devices featuring the chip are expected to hit the markets in late september,the processors are expected to be clocked at 1.7GHz-2 GHz range. This chip could be a turning point  for MediaTek which was offering low-Mid range solutions till now.
Stay tuned for more updates 

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Android 4.3 Jelly Bean officially unveiled by google

Google has finally released Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, the latest major revision for the android operating system. Coming pre-installed on the new Nexus 7, Android 4.3 will bring many new features. the 4.3 version is a maintenance update,the more significant "Key lime Pie"  version is expected to  arrive early next year. 

Here are the updated features

• ability to control access to apps at the profile level. Restricted profiles can be used for parental controls, limiting access to apps. 
• android will now support the Bluetooth Smart / LE (low energy), the latest standard for connecting to devices such as smart watches or vitality sensors. Bluetooth LE allows the device to stay connected to these wireless peripherals using negligible amounts of power, while still providing fast and reliable connectivity. 
• Android 4.3 brings support for OpenGL ES 3.0, DRM APIs for providing hardware-based encryption for protecting content.
• Android 4.3 comes with an upgraded algorithm for tap-typing recognition that makes text input easier while chatting via messages or even while composing emails. It also brings a new emoji keyboard, which we've previously seen in iOS. The update also adds lower latency input for gamepad buttons and joysticks
• The Notification bar has been a popular feature on Android and with Android 4.3, you can control and interact with the status bar notifications. This would allow users to control how notifications are pushed to the primary and connected devices(smart watches, fitness bands). Users will also be able to see all the notifications at one place. 
• Better location accuracy of Android devices by allowing location scanning via Wi-Fi. It now allows apps to get location data through Wi-Fi even when Wi-Fi is set to off and not being used for data access.
• Google also unveiled a new app for Google Play Games. It isn’t specific to Android 4.3, You can find the app in the Google Play Store starting today for android 2.3.6 and above.
• Android 4.3 also offers a new updated Camera app that features a new arch based menu which makes it easier to control and switch camera settings.

There is no major change in the User Interface which is little disappointing, Android 4.3 will be on the new Nexus 7, which was just announced, out of the box, and will also be coming to all the latest Nexus devices starting today.

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Motorola Moto X press shots leaked ahead of launch

The latest flagship from motorola the Moto X has been spotted in the wild multiple times now , however @Evleaks  has released a new set of images in which we are able to see the front and back of the device clearly for the first time.     

While it is certain that the Moto X will be a Mid-Range device,it is expected to arrive with some unique features like the Always on voice commands and revamped apps.However the most interesting feature is the ability to “design” the phone by the user via Motorola’s official site , where a wide range of color combinations will be possible .Motorola will also load a user specified image as the default wallpaper.the shipping is also expected to be faster as the device will be manufactured in the USA.

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Samsung reveals improved Exynos-5 octa ,set to release with note 3 [update]

Samsung is all set to release the second generation Exynos 5 octa chipset  , The chipset  might be called Exynos Evolved and will be officially presented next week. So far samsung just claims tha it’s "a more powerful, enhanced Exynos 5 Octa".
 .We believe that the chip will feature a better GPU than the previous generation chip,
and will offer improved gaming performance.
It seems Samsung is launching the new chipset just in time for the Galaxy Note III that's supposed to be unveiled in September and launch this Fall. The smartphone has been in the rumor mill for quite a while and it should be available in multiple versions , the international version will feature the improved chipset 
Samsung promises to bring detailed specifications and more details on the new Exynos next week. Then we'll learn more about its GPU and the exact clock speed of its eight cores.

Update
The new Exynos 5 Octa will features a quad-core ARM Cortex-A15′s clocked at 1.8GHz and 4 “smaller” Cortex A7′s cores clocked at 1.3GHz in a big.LITTLE configuration , which will be 20% faster than the predecessor. As we suspected the biggest improvement will be the new six-core Mali-T628 MP6 GPU (an industry first) that is said to deliver 2x’s more 3D graphics power vs their previous model.

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Rovio announces Angry Birds Star Wars 2 ,featuring over 30 characters

Rovio has officially announced the arrival of angry birds star wars 2 , launching this September 19 on Android (and iOS).The new game will tackle the prequels, introducing a wide roster of never-before-seen Angry Birds Star Wars characters. The best part? We’ll get to play with over 30 of them!
To compliment this wide lineup of characters, Rovio will launch over  30 collectable TELEPODS figures from Hasbro. Placing these figures onto your phone or tablet camera will scan the character of choice directly into the game, allowing you to select new characters on the fly.

ANGRY BIRDS STAR WARS 2 GAMEPLAY TRAILER

The game will follow the "freemium"  model like its predecessor on android .In the game players can choose to “Join the Pork Side”,apparently which will enable them to play as the piggies
Rovio is also planning to launch new toys, plush, books, apparel along with the game on September 19. TELEPODS will be hitting stores in late September.So keep an eye out and May The Birds Be With You!

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spice launches pinnacle fhd ,teases the pinnacle series with new ad

Spice has launched the pinnacle FHD phone for  Rs.16990 (~$280) in india , The phone features a 5.0-inch full-HD display (1080p) and supports 16.7 million colours. The device is powered by a 1.5GHz (probably mediatek MT6589T) quad-core processor with 1GB RAM. It runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and has 8GB of internal storage that can be further expanded up to 32GB through microSD card. On the multimedia front, the Spice Pinnacle FHD sports an 8-megapixel auto focus camera accompanied by a dual LED flash and also a  2MP Front camera. The device is backed by a 2,100mAh battery. Other features include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, proximity sensor, G-sensor, light sensor, Pop-up Play, FM Radio, Intelligent Answer, Flip to Mute, Direct Call and GPS/AGPS. It is dual-SIM smartphone with 3G support on both SIMs. 

the following video shows the latest advertisement for the series which takes a shot at brands like Nokia and Samsung     

                                                                                                                                                             

The handset also comes with 2GB free cloud data storage being offered by the manufacturer. Users can access the Cloud storage using the web interface.

Currently, the handset is available for pre-booking at Saholic while it will hit retail stores from 20th July. The company has confirmed that the deliveries for pre-booking of Spice Pinnacle FHD will start from 20th July, 2013.

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Gionee Elife E6 officially launched, india availability soon

Gionee has launched their flagship device the Elife E6 today at Beijing at an pompous event . the phone will be available in stores from 15th july 
here are the full specifications:

• 5.0-inch Full HD (1080p) Ultra LCD display
• 1.5 GHz quad-core Mediatek MT6589t (turbo) processor
• 13MP auto focus camera with 2nd gen BSI Sensor, LED flash
• 5MP front camera
• 32 GB internal memory
• 2 GB RAM, expandable memory with micro SD  
• 3G HSPA+ 21Mbps, HSUPA up to 11Mbps, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, GPS 
• Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
• Dual-mic noice cancellation technology,stereo recording.
• heartbeat sync technology(??)
• Gesture controls

The phone features a metallic unibody design and a non removable battery and comes packed with a host of software and camera features . The phone is priced around $440
(INR 25000) which might be a disappointment to some Indian customers who were expecting something cheaper.
stay tuned for more updates.

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Xolo play full specifications revealed, brings gaming to the budget segment

After flooding the market with mediatek powered budget quad core phones,the Indian manufacturer xolo is  finally going to step up the competition by releasing its first smartphone to feature the Tegra 3 SOC by Nvidia .The processor of the device is clocked at 1.5GHz ,and has a 12 core Nvidia ULP Geforce GPU .The smartphone will have 4.7-inch HD IPS display with a resolution of 720X1280 pixels and pixel density of 312ppi.

Xolo Play will run on Android 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean). For camera, there is an 8-megapixel rear camera with BSI sensor and a 2-megapixel front snapper. The smartphones comes with a 2,000mAh battery on board. The rear camera also supports 1080pixel video recording.

Xolo Play will be a single SIM smartphone and will support 3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0 and GPS/ aGPS. the device features 4GB of internal storage, expandable by up to 32GB via microSD card and 2000 mAh battery. the company is also offering a free 16Gb Micro SD with every pre booked device.

xolo play is priced at INR 15999 (~$300)

The tegra 3 chipset is known for its gaming performance and powers many high-end phones.
If Xolo plays it right ,this could be the next bestseller.

pre-book your device - here

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Micromax canvas 4 launched,full specifications revealed

The wait is over , Micromax has finally unveiled its flagship android device the Canvas 4  ,and  it looks gorgeous!! The metal clad body gives it a premium feel and it looks much better than any previous device from the manufacturer. however in the hardware front the device is'nt any huge improvement from its predecessor , at the same time it has quite a few software upgrades.

here are the full specifications:

• 5" Tru-HD IPS display(720p),
• 1.2GHz quad core mediatek  MT6589 processor
• 13MP rear camera ,with LED Flash
• 5MP front camera 
• 16 GB internal memory
• 1GB RAM
• Android 4.2.1  jellybean
• Dual-sim,dual standby

canvas 4 exclusive features

• blow to unlock feature
• vertical panorama mode in the camera
• Video-pinning, text/email or use any app WHILE  watching  a video
• Flip to turn silent mode on 

Canvas 4 price - INR17999 ($300)

Judging from the  hardware  the phone appears to be rebranded Blu life one after all . This has caused huge disappointment in the fans who were expecting something revolutionary ,many of the customers have even started cancellation of their pre booking order.

what do you think about the device??

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karbonn S9 titanium launched,sports HD display and quad core processor

Karbonn mobiles has released their latest contender in  the budget Quad core "HD" category . The flagship device from karbonn  dubbbed the s9 titanium ,and is priced INR 20,000 (~$350).
The device features a 5.5-inch IPS display which surprisingly sports a resolution of 720p as apposed to a  Full HD 1080p ,which was expected at this price point. the phone is powered by a quad core mediatek MT6589 processor clocked at 1.2GHz .The graphics department is taken care by a PowerVR SGX544 GPU running at 287MHz . For camera, there is a 13-megapixel rear shooter with LED flash and 5-megapixel front camera to click self-images and do video chats. It is a dual-SIM smartphone that comes with 2,600mAh battery. The device runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean).

The smartphone supports 3G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. It also comes with G-Sensor, proximity sensor, and ambient light sensor. To sweeten the deal, the company is offering a free flip cover along with the purchase of this smartphone

The pricing of the phone appears to be a little steep,considering the image of the brand. karbonn is also working on a Full HD device with a better processor(Titanium s6) which would be a direct competitor to the canvas 4 from micromax

what do you think about he phone?

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LG G2 benchmarks revealed,may come with Snapdragon 800

A new device going by the name LG-F320 popped up in an AnTuTu benchmark and is leaving many scratching their heads. there’s a pretty good chance we could be looking at the recently leaked LG G2. 

The benchmark — which originated from South Korea –  shows the device powered by an unspecified 2.3GHz processor. Given the high clock speed, we’re inclined to believe that its  a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 CPU, already confirmed to come bundled inside the upcoming LG G2 .With a score of 32,002, this is definitely no slouch. other than the score nothing else was revealed about the phone. lg  has a  press event scheduled in New York on August 7th. We believe that we’ll learn more about the  LG G2 there.

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Xperia Z successor spotted in the wild

Sony is rumored to be planning a refreshed version of their Sony Xperia Z flagship, dubbed the Sony 

Xperia i1 (Honami) . This device has shown up in a handful of “leaks” and has been rumored to come equipped with a 5-inch 1080p display, top of the line Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor, 2GB RAM, ~3,000mAh battery, water/dust resistance, and improved imaging capabilities thanks to a 20MP camera and xenon flash.

 the device looks almost the same as Sony Xperia Z . The biggest difference is that this device comes equipped with that xenon flash we’ve been hearing so much about, along with and LED flash (more than likely for low light video).





















The device is expected to be unveiled on july  4th ,with a  launch sometime in September (overseas), with global availability coming later down the road.

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Pre booking starts for canvas 4,without releasing the actual specifications or full price

Yes ,you heard it right . Micromax is actually trying to get you to pay ₹5000 for pre booking canvas 4 without any mention of specs or pricing . The news came as a shock to many customers who were waiting for the device from weeks and has caused huge disappointment . the actual release date is finally confirmed to be 8th july, the pricing and specs will be released on the launch day itself .The only good news is that micromax has promised to refund full pre booking amount if you are not satisfied with the final device.

Terms and conditions of the offer

"  Pre book now by paying Rs 5,000. Remaining amount shall be charged later before the delivery of the product. No interest will be    payable on the said amount for any reason for whatsoever.

The price of the phone will be announced on the 8th of July, 2013
After pre-booking the Canvas 4, users will receive an automated email from micromaxestore.com stating their login details

After logging in, users can view their details along with the balance amount which will be made available on the 8th July & can transact simply by clicking on proceed to pay tab on www.canvas-4.com

Customers will have a 7 day window after the 8th July i.e. till 15th July to pay the remaining balance @ www.canvas-4.com or to cancel the order.

Post 15th of July, if the customer has not paid the remaining amount his/her order will stand cancelled and the amount will be refunded back to the account of the customer.

Customers can get a refund by logging on to www.canvas-4.com and clicking on the refund tab. User can expect the refund to be credited back in to the account from which the initial payment was made within 7 - 10 working days from the date of application for refund. 

In case the refund is not reflected in the customer's account, customer to intimate the same on email and efforts would be made to trace payment. No interest will be payable on the said amount.

Shipment of the product will start from 10th of July onwards and the product will be delivered within 7 business days thereafter.

No EMI option is available on pre booking, however the balance amount payable can be paid in 3,6, 9 & 12 equal EMI's

10 lucky Customers who pre-book before 6th of July will get a chance to attend the mega launch of the Canvas 4 in Delhi on 8th July and will also get their booked unit by paying the balance amount.

These 10 Customers will be chosen on the basis of a lucky draw.
Micromax will not be liable for any travel expenditure/ costs involved therein for these selected customers.

No employee of company or relative thereof would be eligible for the said lucky draw any such entries would be treated as void.    "

so what do you think about the release ???

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Possible Android 4.3 release next month

The next release of Google's mobile operating system, Android 4.3 is reportedly due out next month While it will offer some improvements, the next major update, the so called Key Lime Pie or Android 5.0 which isn't expected to be coming until later this year.The Android 4.3 update is rumored to include updates to Bluetooth and quite possibly some bug fixes.

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HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Play Edition available now

the Google Play editions of the HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S4 are now available on Google Play.The good news is that the HTC One “Google Edition” still retains it’s thumpin Beats EQ baked into the core OS,along with full stereo front facing speaker functionality. Unfortunately, some of the best Sense 5 features  along with those you’ve grown to love in TouchWiz — wont be making the transition. This is afterall, vanilla Android experience. Still, the prospect of receiving prompt updates (without carrier meddling) is enough for some to make these sacrifices, and if that sounds like you, jump onto Google Play where you can purchase the new Google Play Edition HTC One for $600, or the Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Play for $650. Both devices begin shipping on July 9th.
You can buy the devices here 

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Htc One now available in gold and platinum

Htc one gold edition

When the HTC announced the One, many people were impressed by the craftsmanship that went into making the smartphone and its cool aluminum look. So imagine how much more impressive the phone would look like if it was literally covered in gold.

That's exactly the thought that crossed the minds of the jewelry experts from Goldgenie, who have done a premium edition of the popular smartphone. The HTC One is now available with 24-carat gold plating, and, as expected, isn't what you'd call affordable. Not that the rest of the recent Goldgenie makeovers are.

Htc one platinum edition

The 24-carat gold edition of the 32GB HTC One costs £1895. If you want it to be finished in Rose gold the price goes up a hundred quid to £1995 and the Platinum edition goes for £2095. Goldgenie provides a cool, customized gift box.

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Gionee Elife E6 leaks,boasts quad core processor and full HD display

Gionee India shared an image of the upcoming smartphone on its Facebook page that describes the Elife E6 as "quite the looker", even if the company says so itself. It also shared some specs of Elife E6 that indicate the smartphone will be powered by a 1.5GHz quad-core processor and will sport a 5.0-inch 'Retina' display.
however we dug deeper and found these images of the device.

Gionees ELIFE E6 leaked image

Gionee's ELIFE E6, boasts a 5-inch 1080p display, 1.5GHz quad-core processor (MediaTek MT6589T) with 2GB RAM and 13-megapixel BSI camera with flash. In addition to these main specs, the Chinese handset allegedly packs a 5MP front-facing shooter and 2000mAh+ battery, runs Android 4.2.1 (Jellybean) and features a svelte 8mm profile. Gionee is officially expected to launch the ELIFE E6 in Beijing on July 10th for somewhere between $320 and $360(INR 18000).This device could be strong contender against the canvas 4 from micromax.

What do you think about the phone?

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Micromax Canvas 4 leaks online ,white variant shows its face

Micromax Canvas 4

The wait is finally over, MMXNewscaster has released this latest image of Micromax Canvas 4. The source should be trusted by looking at its past record. Well, we have also found out that the device will be officially announced and released by the end of next week. Going by the latest image and past leaks, it is clear that the Canvas 4 will come in two colors including Black and White and the upcoming handset will boast more taller and thinner bezel look.
Also the image reveals, the Canvas 4 will not sport a home button. Looks like, the standard Android buttons will be incorporated in the software itself. Or if you look deeply then you will notice three capacitive buttons hidden at the bottom of the screen.

Speaking of the design ,it doesnt look that different from its predecessor ,however its believed to pack powerful features

• Full HD 1080p display
• Quad core processor (hopefully not mediatek )
• 2 GB ram
• 13 MP camera(confirmed)

As of now, the price is is expected to be less than 20k($350). The company says the pre-booking will start from June 28. what do you think about the phone?
 

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Buy galaxy S4, S4 Active,htc One, And Many Others at 50% through AT&T [US]

If you're in the market for a new phone on AT&T, the time to buy is now. The company is running a promotion that knocks 50 percent off of all smartphones – including top-tier handsets like the Galaxy S4/Active or HTC One . To make this deal even more enticing, all activation fees are also getting waived through the end of the month. That's a hell of a deal.

Here's how it works: you select the device you want, add it to the cart, and go through the normal motions of selecting your plan (or upgrading your line if you're already an AT&T customer). The discount is applied to the phone in the cart just before you check out. And that's pretty much it – you just scored your new phone at half price.

But here's where things get interesting. This deal is good for both one- and two-year agreements, so you can essentially pay just a bit more than the normal two-year contract price and only be locked in for one year. Or, you can sign up for two years, and get your phone dirt cheap. Either way you go, this is a killer deal. It's over on June 30th, so the time for choosing is now.

BUY NOW

source- Androidpolice

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Samsung's mirrorless camera,the Galaxy NX leaks in press

Samsung galaxy NX

A week before its scheduled announcement, the previously tipped Samsung Galaxy NX appeared in press and live images. The photos confirm that Samsung is about to release a mirrorless camera which boots Android.

As you can see in the image above, the yet to be revealed Samsung Galaxy NX is way different from the Galaxy S4 Zoom. In terms of design, the Galaxy NX closely resembles the Samsung NX 20 – the DSLR styled member of the manufacturer’s line of enthusiast cameras.
The Samsung Galaxy NX is supposed to feature a 20.3MP APS-C sensor with support for ISO up to 25,600, and 1080p video capture. The touchscreen on the back of the camera is tipped to be a 4.3″ unit. The Galaxy NX is expected to boot Android 4.2.2 when released.
As a member of the NX family, the Samsung Galaxy NX will support the manufacturer’s range of compatible lenses. We are yet to see if the camera will be offered as body-only setup.
We will be covering the Samsung premiere event next week. Be sure to leave your responses.

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Samsung Galaxy S5 to feature metalic unibody design,finally!!

According to the rumours floating around the web , Samsung has finally starting to feel the heat from rival devices such as the HTC One, the Sony Xperia Z and the iPhone 5, all of which use aluminium and/or glass and are widely seen as more premium or ‘classy’ than the Galaxy range.

Galaxy s5 mock-up

Of course, a unibody design has its drawbacks, namely the inability to remove the battery, which is bound to affect travellers and heavy users.
Also, all of this could be just a proposition, as Samsung itself said not very long ago that using plastic is what allows it to produce its handsets in the speed and volume required to meet demand.
The move to aluminium from plastic is though to be part of Samsung’s “Design 3.0” initiative to make its hero devices more competitive in physical attractiveness as much as software innovations.
Whatever the case, it will be a while before we will find out what Samsung’s planning, as we don’t expect the Galaxy S5 to be announced for until at least next Spring.
Do you think Samsung should make its devices out of glass or metal? Tell us why in the comments section below

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