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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