Smartphones are constantly getting cheaper. ARM, headquarted in Cambridge, UK, said in a slide at their Tech Day that it can produce a smartphone until the end of 2014 that will be priced at $20.
The smartphone will feature a single core Cortex-A5 processor and will be able to connect to 2.5G (EDGE) networks.
According to AMR, we could see more third-world countries connecting to the internet through their phones. We will have to see how this plays out over the next months and whether ARM’s $20 smartphone will become a reality.
Chinese manufacturer ZTE announced the Grand S Flex soon to be released in six European countries, Germany , Finland , Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Spain. The Grand S Flex features the Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus SoC (MSM8930) with dual-core Krait processor clocked at 1,2 GHz, 1GB RAM LPDDR2 and Adreno 305 graphics. It has 16GB of memory that cannot be expanded via microSD memory card.
Grand S Flex's battery has a capacity of 2300mAh and runs on Android 4.1.2. The European version of the device supported 4G LTE networks. It is also equipped with WiFi 802.11n, WiFi Direct, DLNA, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS and FM Radio. The front features a 1 Megapixel camera while the rear camera has an 8.0 Megapixels resolution, LED flash and video resolution 1080p. It will cost 300 euros approximately.
ZTE Grand S Flex Specs
Operating System : Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Processor : Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8930 1.2GHz dual core
GPU: Adreno 305
Memory RAM: 1GB
4G LTE
Display: 5 inch , LCD IPS, 1280 × 720 pixels
Rear Camera : 8.0 Megapixel, LED flash, 1080p video
Front camera : 1.0 Megapixel
Built-in memory : 16GB
Memory Card : No
WiFi 802.11n, WiFi Direct, FM Radio, GPS, Bluetooth 4.0, micro USB2.0, DLNA
Battery : 2300 mAh
Dimensions : 143x70x8.9 mm .
Weight : 130 g.
LG has officially revealed the new G Flex the first "real" curved smartphone. According to preliminary information it will be released in Korea next month and the three major local mobile operators. Unfortunately, the company does not know whether it will be released in other countries any time soon. However, LG mentioned that this model will be released as an experimental model in order to determine whether it will appeal to the public.
The LG G Flex incorporates a 6 inch display with HD 1280 × 720 pixels resolution, and OLED technology. Inside we find the well-known Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chipset (2,2 GHz) and a 2GB RAM, while the camera has a sensor with a resolution of 13 MP. Technologies such as DLNA, NFC, Bluetooth 4.0, WiFi 802.11ac are supported. The battery's capacity is 3500mAh.
On the back and the bottom of the camera there are volume controls and among them the on / off power key, an arrangement similar to that of the LG G2. However LG G Flex has two LEDs, with different colors.
Like the LG G2, G Flex can record and reproduce high quality sound, has the Knock-On feature (double-tap to wake) and there are special animations depending on how you unlock the smartphone. According to the press release of the Korean company, G Flex features a special coating of a material self-healing, which "cures" within a few minutes.
Sony Mobile announced that it launched a new update available for the Xperia Z1 (v14.1.G.2.257) and Xperia Z Ultra. The update enhances the performance of the devices, while it also corrects issues related to performance, screen improvement (Xperia Z Ultra) and camera (Xperia Z1). Below you can see the most important updates:
Improvements for both devices
• re-calibration on the screen to improve viewing angles
• Better energy management for greater autonomy
• Improvements related to email Exchange for faster email synchronization, etc.
Improvements to Xperia Z1
• Improved algorithms in camera for best overall performance
• Improved platform Smart Social Camera with improvements in Xperia Camera app and Burst Mode, Superior Auto, AR Effect and Sweep Panorama. Improvements to Xperia Z Ultra
• Optimize sensitivity touch gestures both with fingers and with stylus, with metallic pens etc.
Those who can not perform the update OTA (Over-The-Air), they can use the Sony PC Companion application from their computer.
LG lifts the veil of mystery covering the LG G Pro Lite, bringing forth another phablet with a 5.5 inches display 960 × 540 pixels resolution. Embedded will be a dual-core processor MediaTek, which is clocked at 1 GHz. and 1 GB RAM.
The internal storage is extended by using microSD cards, while there is an 8 Megapixel camera on the rear. This phablet is 9.4 mm thin and weights 161 g. There is a built-in stylus and will be double-SIM. The stylus will be accompanied with applications for writing on the screen. The commercial release will begin from Latin America and then it will be released in Asia , Russia, China , India and the Middle East.
LG G Pro Lite Specs
Operating System : Android Jelly Bean 4.1.2
Processor : MediaTek MT6577 1 GHz dual-core
GPU:?
Memory RAM: 1 GB
3G / HSPA
Display: 5.5 inch, 960 × 540 pixels
Camera : 8 Megapixel
Secondary camera : 1.3 Megapixel
Built-in memory : 8 GB
Memory card : micro SD
Wi-Fi Direct, GPS, Bluetooth 3.0, USB, FM Radio
Battery : 3140 mAh
Dimensions : 150.2 × 76.9 × 9.4 mm .
Weight: 161 g
Alcatel One Touch Idol S is the new smartphone from the large Chinese company Alcatel (TCL) with a 4.7 inches LCD HD display, 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 1GB memory RAM and 8 MP camera with LED flash and Full HD video capability at 30fps. One Touch Idol S incorporates radio FM, has a 1.3 MP front camera and runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. It was introduced in the IFA 2013 exhibition along with Idol Mini that has a 4.3inch display, 480 x 854 pixels display resolution, 5MP rear camera, 512MB RAM and 4GB inbuilt memory with microSD card support. Alcatel One Touch Idol S Operating system: Android 4.2 Processor: 1.2GHz dual-core Memory RAM: 1GB 3G / HSPA Display: 4.7 inches, LCD, 1280 × 720 pixels, Dragontrail Glass Camera: 8 Megapixel, LED flash, HDR, Full HD video 1920 × 1080 pixels Secondary camera: 1.3 Megapixel Built-in memory: 4GB Memory card: micro SD (up to 32GB) Wi-Fi n, DLNA, GPS, Bluetooth 4.0, micro USB, FM Radio Battery:1800 mAh Dimensions: 133.5 × 66.8 × 7.4 mm. Weight: 110 g.
LG G2 is the new rival of Samsung Galaxy S4, iPhone 5 and HTC One. For LG this smartphone is a milestone. One of the elements that distinguish it are the power, the volume, the Quick Memo and the camera button which has been moved to the back, below the camera lens. It is the first smartphone launched worldwide with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 quad-core processor. The 13 MP rear camera has the ability to use the Optical Image Stabilizer technology. Sound is produced with Hi-Fi audio in 24 bit and 192 KHz. The interface of the device has become simple, designed to help the user to automate processes such as answering calls and sending text messages. LG G2 Specs Operating System: Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800, 2.26GHz Quad-core GPU: Adreno 330 Memory RAM: 2GB LPDDR3 800MHz 4G / LTE Advanced Display: 5.2 inches, IPS, 1920 × 1080 pixels, 423 ppi Camera: 13 Megapixel, LED flash, OIS Secondary camera: 2.1 Megapixel Built-in memory: 16GB / 32GB Memory Card: No Wi-Fi n, GPS, GLONASS, Bluetooth 4.0, micro USB, FM RADIO, NFC Battery: 3000 mAh Dimensions: 138.5 × 70.9 × 8.9 mm. Weight: 143 g.
Sony Mobile announced that it's models Sony Xperia Z, Sony Xperia SP, Sony Xperia Z Ultra and Sony Xperia Tablet Z will be upgraded to Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. Until that happens Sony will continue the upgrade to Android 4.2 for Xperia Z and Xperia Tablet Z.
Other Sony Xperia models that will be upgraded to Android 4.3 are the Xperia ZL and Xperia ZR. Samsung and HTC have not revealed their plans yet.
HTC officially announced the HTC One mini with a 4.3 inch S-LCD3 screen, HD 1280 × 720 pixel resolution, Snapdragon 400 1.4GHz dual-core processor, RAM 1GB, Ultrapixel camera, stereo speakers BoomSound and metal chassis. The One mini has a thickness of 9.25 mm, Battery 1800 mAh, 16GB storage and runs Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean.
HTC One Mini is expected to be released in the UK and other selected countries in August and in September will be available in more countries.
HTC One Mini Specifications
Operating System: Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 1.4GHz dual-core
GPU: Adreno 305
Memory RAM: 1GB
4G / LTE
Display: 4.3 inches, S-LCD3, 1280 × 720 pixel, 342 ppi, Gorilla Glass 3
Camera: Ultrapixel (4 Megapixel), LED flash, Full HD video 1920 × 1080 pixels
Secondary camera: 1.6 Megapixel
Built-in memory: 16GB (12GB available to the user)
Memory Card Slot: No
Wi-Fi n, DLNA, GPS, Bluetooth 4.0, micro USB, BoomSound
Battery: 1800 mAh
Dimensions: 132 × 63.2 × 9.25 mm.
Weight: 122 g.
Nokia Lumia 1020 is here with a 41 Megapixel Camera, 4.5 inch AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 1.5GHz dual-core processor , 2GB RAM and Windows Phone 8 operating system. The Nokia Lumia 1020 will be initiallyavailable in the U.S. on July 26 for$299.99 and exclusively through the mobile phone network AT & T. It will be released in September in most European countries. Nokia Lumia 1020 Specifications Operating System: Windows Phone 8 Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 1.5GHz dual core GPU:? RAM: 2GB 4G / LTE Display: 4.5 inch, AMOLED, 1280 × 768 pixels, PureMotionHD, Clear Black, Nokia Glance Screen, Gorilla Glass 3 Camera: 41 Megapixel, BSI, Carl Zeiss, Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), Zoom 3x, auto-focus, LED flash, Xenon flash, Full HD video 1920 × 1080 pixels 30fps Secondary camera: 1.2 Megapixel wide angle Built-in memory: 32GB (7GB Skydrive) Memory Card: No Wi-Fi n, GPS / GLonass, Bluetooth 3.0, micro USB, NFC, Stereo IHF speaker Battery: 2000 mAh Dimensions: 130.4 × 71.4 × 10.4 mm. Weight: 158 g.
The rumored Motorola Moto X is real. Google's Eric Schmidt was caught using it a few days ago during a break at the annual Allen and Co media conference in which he was the speaker. He holds in his hands the white Motorola Moto X which looks very beautiful snd appears to feature a carbon fiber-like back and sleek curves. You should expect it to be announced in September, perhaps eventually earlier.
Famous leaker Evan Blass (aka evleaks) continues posting on twitter photos that allegedly depict the forthcoming Nokia Lumia 1020 which is said to be the American version of Nokia EOS with a 41 Megapixel Camera and Pure View technology. On Thursday Blass has uploaded on Twitter a blurry picture of the back of the phone with its magnificent lens. At the same time, Nokia released two new promo videos explaining why it works exclusively with Zeiss (formerly Carl Zeiss) since 2005 for the manufacture of the lenses for Nokia devices and brings as an example the Nokia Lumia 925.
Sony Xperia Z Ultra is here with a 6.44 inches TRILUMINOS mobile display developed in the research and development laboratories of Sony Bravia TV. Its display can operate with pen or conventional pencil and pen, and runs on Android 4.2, Xperia Z Ultra's main characteristics include a quad-core Snapdragon 800 2.2GHz prosessor, 2GB of RAM, it is water-resistant, with NFC, radio FM, 8 Megapixel Front camera with Sony Exmor RS, 3000 mAh battery with Stamina mode, and a thickness of only 6.5 mm.
The Sony Xperia Z Ultra was firsty introduced at the Mobile Asia Expo 2013 and will begin to sell gradually to various countries from mid-summer and in three colors: black, white and purple. It will also support the new wireless NFC handset Sony SBH52 screen OLED.
Sony Xperia Z Ultra Specifications
Operating System: Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 2.2GHz Quad
GPU: Adreno 330
Memory RAM: 2GB
4G / LTE
Screen: 6.44 inches, LCD TRILUMINOS, Sony X-Reality, Full HD 1920 × 1080 pixels, Super Hard Coat ASF
Camera: 8 Megapixel, Sony Exmor RS, Full HD video, HDR videos + photos, 16x digital zoom
Second Camera: 2 Megapixel
Built-in memory: 16GB (11GB available to the user)
Memory card: micro SD (up to 64GB)
Wi-Fi n, DLNA, GPS, Bluetooth 4.0, micro USB, NFC, Radio FM, Waterproof
Samsung
Galaxy S4 Zoom combines a Samsung camera with a powerful optical zoom and a
phone that can connect to the internet over mobile networks.
The Galaxy
S4 Zoom, is Samsung's answer to Nokia's high-end camera phone technology (such
as Nokia EOS) that includes a 16 megapixel camera and a 10x optical zoom for
close ups. It runs on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean and contains optical
stabilization to help photographers with shaky hands in low light. Samsung Mobile head JK Shin said: "As communication continues to become increasingly visual in nature, people wish to capture and share their moments in the highest quality possible, but often do not have the space or inclination to carry a dedicated camera for this purpose".
Other
characteristics include Dual-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU, 8GB internal memory
plus a microSD memory slot, 1.5GB memory RAM, and a 4.3 inches Super AMOLED
display with resolution of 540 x 960 pixels. Galaxy S4 Zoom is powered by a
2,330 mAh battery.
However, this
smartphone-camera hybrid is quite thick and rises the question if it will fit
tight jeans.
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.
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$.
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 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.
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:
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Sony Xperia Z, is it threatened by the "sudden death"?
Previously I read about the sudden death of a first model Galaxy S III and some references from abroad owners Xperia Z say the same. Suddenly the phone goes off and can not reset or hard reset. Without being fully confirmed, it seems that a firmware update that has started to be available for the Xperia Z will correct this problem.
LG Optimus G, more screen in a smaller size
In display technology Zero Gap and the small margin (bezel) thereof in relation to the chassis of the mobile focus of a new video for the LG LG Optimus G. The diagonal of the display is 4.7 inches and the resolution of this 1280 × 720 pixels. With Zero Gap technology ,the user feels that touches the icons while under reduced LG few milliseconds and the response thereof.Rrp. 439 euros.
