Acer Iconia W3 Windows 8 tablet officially introduced in Finland

Taiwan-based giant Acer confirmed that it is working on a Windows 8 tablet with a 8.1inch display. Acer Finland introduced on its official page Iconia W3, with the website confirming the characteristics of the tablet, which are:

-8.1 inch display

-Intel Atom Z2760 Clover Trail processor

-Windows 8 Pro

-2GB RAM

-64GB SSD

-802.11b/g/n WiFi and Bluetooth 2.0

-micro HDMI and micro USB ports

-MicroSD card slot

-Battery life 8 hours

-Optional dock keyboard

It is interesting that the keyboard base is larger than the tablet which allows Acer to offer a full-size keyboard with a small tablet.

The tablet will have a 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, 2MP front and rear cameras and a 3500mAh (8hour battery life) battery. The Iconia W3 is expected to come with the Microsoft Office Home and Student 2013 and its price will be $480, keyboard inclusive.

Acer's current tablet that uses an  Intel’s Atom Z2760 processor also known as Clover Trail, is the W510 that has been well received because of the long life battery, the optional keyboard dock and low price. It can be a great holiday laptop and home tablet. You can find W510 with the lowest price here:

A brand new, improved Nexus 7

Nexus 7.2, the next Nexus model will have a screen of 1920×1200 pixels resolution and is expected to be announced soon and more specifically in the Google I/O which is a conference where Google intoduces its new products.

According to reports, Google is expected to hold this event in a few weeks and will officially announce the next Nexus 7.2 tablet which will be an upgrade to Nexus 7. Rumors say that the 7inch LTPS display technology with a 1920×1200 pixels resolutions is already being manufactured by the company "AU Optronics".
Nexus 7.2 is expected to have additional connectivity functions. Nexus 7 had both Wi-Fi and cellular satellites connectivity when released. It can be assumed that Nexus 7.2 will be LTE-enabled.

A4 Size “Digital Paper” Tablet by Sony

Sony built a prototype tablet with a black and white display using E-Ink Mobius technology with a drawing surface of 13.3 inches (A4 Size). The protective screen is plastic rather than glass, being relatively flexible and offering the feel of a paper. As you will see in the video, when you write on it is pressed inward.

The thickness of the prototype tablet is 6.8 mm which is 30% thinner than a 4th generation iPad. The screen resolution is 1600x1200 and is designed for taking notes, creative tasks and data entry. Sony claims that its battery will last for up to three weeks without recharge. Additionally, it will be used for educational purposes.

LG Optimus GJ, a water-resistant Optimus G for Taiwan

Water-resistant smartphones and tablets have long been common in Japan, but we have also become familiar with this future because of Sony Xperia Z and Xperia ZR. It seems like in the future we will find more frequently this feature in high-end devices. In Japan and soon in Taiwan a water-resistant version of LG Optimus G has been relased. 
Optimus GJ has IP57 certification rating which means it will last 30 minutes under one meter of water. 

Its other specifications remain similar to Optimus G which you may find in Amazon in the following link.

Panasonic's own Air-Gesture Smartphone

Panasonic Eluga P P-03E has a 4.7" 1080p screen, quad-core processor, Android 4.2 and one hand use optimisation. Samsung is not the only one that offers you to manage your smartphone with the gestures function known as Air Gestures for Galaxy S4, because Panasonic presented on behalf of NTT DoCoMo (Japan) the Eluga P P-03E with a similar function called Touch Assist.

Furthermore, the Eluga P P-03E has a 13.4MP back camera a 1.7GHz Snapdragon 600 processor, 32GB of expandable storage, a 2,600mAh battery and operating system Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. Therefore, it is clear that the company wants to compete both the flagship from Samsung, and the HTC One. It is also certified by the Protocol IP57 (resistant to 1m depth for 30 minutes).


Panasonic Eluga P P-03E Specifications

Display 4.7 "Full HD (1920 x 1080)
Processor quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 Krait 1.7GHz
Memory RAM 2GB
Storage 32GB (expansion with microSD)
Camera 13.4MP SmartFSI (1080p)
Front camera 1.3MP
WiFi. Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, NFC, DLNA, IR, Miracast, MHL, barometer
Operating System Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
Battery 2600mAh
Dimensions 132 x 65 x 10.9mm
Weight 146gr

Eluga P will be released in June in Japan, although it will not be reaching the US anytime soon.

Samsung Galaxy S4 mini - Leaked photos

The next smartphone Samsung will release to the market is Galaxy S4 mini. Samsung Galaxy S4 mini will come with a 4.3 inches screen with qHD 960×540 pixels resolution, dual-core 1.6GHz processor, 1GB RAM, 8 megapixel rear camera and Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. Until we see it in the market, we can take a look at new and revealing pictures leaked on the internet and a side-by-side with Galaxy S3. Galaxy S4 mini is expected to make its way to the market by the end of May.

HTC R12 and R7, Windows RT based Tablets

The last time HTC tried to promote its tablets was two years with the expensive model "Flyer" which was a complete disaster. The same happened to LG that stopped dealing tablets in 2011 with its last release Optimus Pad and two Android tablets.

However, the operating system Windows RT, especially the expected release Blue, may act refreshingly for HTC. Windows Blue update will allow Windows to run on tablets of all different screen sizes, forms and battery life so that they can compete with the Apple iPad Mini. Windows Blue will also give more options  for work and play to businesses and consumers and there will be an extended variety of apps. Taiwanese manufacturer HTC is working on two tablets with RT, the R12 model with a 12inch screen with  resolution 2048x1536 and the R7 with a Full HD inch screen.

HTC R12 and HTC R7 rumors say that they want to incorporate the quad-core processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 clocked at 2.3GHz, a  2GB RAM, 16 GB of internal memory with a microSD slot and a 13MP camera on the back. R7 might not include HDMI, DLNA or NFC but a version with LTE/HSPA+ connectivity, Wi-Fi, A-GPS and Bluetooth 4.0. Their price is not expected to be 'exactly' a budget price. Release date is expected to be October 13. 

HTC Flyer

Samsung Unveils Galaxy Core budget smartphone with dual-sim technology

The Galaxy Core is the new android smartphone, which was presented by Samsung for the middle class that includes dual-sim technology that lets users access two different SIM cards. It will be available this month and there will be a second version without a dual-sim technology that will be available in July. Let's see what its specifications will be.

- 4.3 inch WVGA screen with a 480x800 resolution

- 1GB RAM

- Dual-core processor at 1.2GHz

- 5MP Camera

- 8GB Storage space

- Battery of 1,800 mAh

- Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

-Several software features from the flagship Samsung Galaxy S4, such as Smart Stay, Smart Alert and S Voice

Smart Stay dims the screen when the user looks away from the phone. Smart Alert notifies the user of any unanswered calls and messages when he/she picks up the phone. S Voice lets the user power the Core through voice commands.

Xperia ZR will be the new water-resistant android smartphone from Sony with a 4.6in. screen

As Xperiablog reported, Japanese firm Sony is preparing another water-resistant (with an IP55/IP58 rating) android smartphone with a 4.6 inches screen that will be revealed soon. 

Xperia ZR is addressed mainly to those who consider the Xperia Z too large for a smartphone.  Features will include a 1.5 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, 2GB RAM, 8 GB internal memory expandable via microSD, a 2,300 mAh battery, a 13-megapixel Exmor RS sensor rear camera and a 4.6 inches screen with 1280 x 720 resolution(720p). Xperia ZR will weight around 140g and will be 10mm thick. At this point it is unknown if this gadget works with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean or it will support the most recent version of the Google OS, Android 4.2 Jelly Bean.

The most important property is that its dimensions will be smaller than the Xperia Z and its design will be more like the Xperia ZL which is the thicker and non-waterproof version of Xperia Z. Xperia ZR will probably cost less than Xperia Z and ZL which is sold for €549 in Germany.

Samsung Galaxy Note III with a 5.9 inch screen

The new Samsung Galaxy Note III will be the successor to the best-seller Galaxy Note and Galaxy Note II. Rumors say that it will appear with a  5.9 inch Full HD screen, an

Exynos 5 Octa 8-core mobile processor clocked at 2GHz, Mali™-450 MP graphics process (GPU), memory RAM 3GB and 32GB built-in memory with a memory card slot micro SD. 

Some sources claim that the Note III could have an even bigger 6.3 inch screen which would classify it in the near-tablet range. The screen will also have a 1080p (1,920x1,080) resolution. As far as the Note III chassis is concerned, it could a metal one rather than a polycarbonate chassis the previous models had, that will look and feel quite more classy.

The Galaxy Note III will run Android 4.2.2 and is expected to be announced at this year's IFA show in Berlin in September. Its price will be approximately 850$.

Acer WT5 Tablet with Intel Atom Bay Trail and 10.1" Full HD Screen

There are many rumors referring to what Acer has in store in terms of new releases for this year. However we don't know when any of these devices might be available.

According to exclusive info, Acer is working on a new Windows 8 tablet code-named WT5, with an Intel Atom Bay Trail processor and a 10.1 inch Full HD LCD IPS 1920 × 1080 pixels screen. The tablet has memory RAM 2GB, storage 64GB, 8 Megapixel camera and will be released in version 4G / LTE.

The new generation of processors Intel Bay Trail based on New Atom Micro 22nm architecture, will be the first quad-core Atom processors, and will have 2x performance over current generation. According to Intel, the tablets with Bay Trail have a particularly long life battery and components are very thin.

Acer's current tablet that uses an  Intel’s Atom Z2760 processor also known as Clover Trail, is the W510 that has been well received because of the long life battery, the optional keyboard dock and low price. It can be a great holiday laptop and home tablet. You can find W510 with the lowest price here:

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 tablet supporting 3G and Wi-Fi only

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 is here with 7-inch LCD, resolution 1024 × 600 pixels and in two versions: 3G + Wi-Fi (supports phone) and Wi-Fi only. The new 7inch Galaxy Tab integrates dual core processor 1.2GHz, RAM 1GB memory 3 Megapixel Camera and second front camera 1.3 Megapixel on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. The new tablet, which carries the device number SM-T211, is between 30 per cent and 110 per cent more powerful than its predecessor, Galaxy Tab 2.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 will be released in May, and prices have not been announced. In May also expected models are Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 and Galaxy Tab 3 10.1.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Specifications
Operating System: Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
Processor: 1.2GHz dual-core
GPU:Vivante GC1000
Memory RAM: 1GB
3G / HSPA
Display: 7 inch, LCD, 1024 × 600 pixels, 169 ppi
Camera: 3 Megapixel
Secondary camera: 1.3 Megapixel
Built-in memory: 8GB / 16GB
Memory card: micro SD (up to 64GB)
Wi-Fi n, Wi-Fi direct, GPS / Glonass (3G), Bluetooth 3.0, micro USB
Battery: 4000 mAh
Dimensions: 111.1x188x9.9 mm.
Weight: 302 g. (Wi-Fi), 306 gr. (3G)

LG Nexus 4, new model with small changes in the back

In an unexpected move proceeded LG with Google, as they created a slightly different version of Nexus 4, in order to correct some problems in its appearance. Unfortunately for the existing holders, they should have already been resolved.

It is true that the back surface of the Nexus 4 is slippery. Our device has fallen several times because of this property and LG with Google decided that they will do something about it.

The slightly redesigned model has begun to be produced has raised plastic "feet" on the back, which does not allow the device to slide, nor be scratched so easily. At the same time, they allow the speaker to sound better when it is resting on a smooth surface, which was a big problem so far.

Finally, LG has changed for some reason the design around the camera lens, but without altering the performance of this.

Other main shortcomings of Nexus were the lack of LTE and micro SD port. In the upcoming Nexus, Google will try to  provide a solution to these problems by presenting an updated version of the device. Should we expect something more?

The Nexus 4 has managed to become a best seller in the Play Store because of its very low price compared to what it offers. Nevertheless, there are a couple of points that ought to be different.

How much does the Galaxy S 4 cost to Samsung?

How much do the materials on Galaxy S 4 cost to Samsung? Monitor, plastic, the processor, the memory, the chip and everything else down to the last screw? According to TechInsights that tore-down both versions, the total cost of the model with the Exynos 5 Octa is $ 171 and the model with the Snapdragon 600 costs an additional 15 $.

To make an informal comparison, the materials of the BlackBerry Z10 cost $ 154 and iPhone 5 139 $. Before you start yelling about how much actually smartphones cost and how much we buy them and how how much they sell them to GSM networks, on top of these amounts we must count the money they have invested in research and development of devices for various patents for packaging and the marketing of devices.

Samsung Galaxy S 4 Specs

Operating System: Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean [Table Upgrades]

Processor: Samsung Exynos 5410 1.6GHz or Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 1.9GHz

GPU: PowerVR SGX544 or Adreno 320

Memory RAM: 2GB

4G / LTE

Display: 5 inches, Super AMOLED, Full HD 1920 × 1080 pixels, 441 ppi, Gorilla Glass 3

Camera: 13 Megapixel, LED flash, Full HD video

Second Camera: 2 Megapixel

Built-in memory: 16GB / 32GB / 64GB

Memory card: micro SD (up to 64GB)

Wi-Fi ac, GPS / Glonass, Bluetooth 4.0, micro USB (MHL 2.0), NFC, IR

Barometer, Temperature & Humidity

Battery: 2600 mAh

Dimensions: 136.6 × 69.8 × 7.9 mm.

Weight: 130 g.

Today Galaxy S4 costs £325.99. Order the new Galaxy S4 in the link below: