Nexus 4 White Version Revealed

Vietnamese website Tinhte has posted full hands on gallery of Nexus 4 white version today. There is no new information accompanying these images, but given that these shots were taken a press event probably in Vietnam, we would anticipate an announcement soon.

Samsung Galaxy Pop Official, with Quad-Core Processor

Samsung has announced another Quad-Core Powered Smartphone in South Korea. Dubbed as Galaxy Pop , it will go on sale soon. Samsung Galaxy Pop has been priced at 700,000 won ( Expected Rs. 34,500 ). The smartphone with join the recently launched Galaxy Grand variant in the country.

Sony Xperia Z Unboxing Pictures

The Sony Xperia Z launch is drawing ever closer. It is due to launch in Japan next week and hit other territories towards the end of February. Pictures of the retail packaging have surfaced, showing users what to expect when they open the box.

HTC Confirms February 19 Press Event, Hope to See M7 in that Event

HTC has officially scheduled a press event for February 19, which is a date that should sound familiar to those following the M7 smartphone rumors. Of course, we cannot say for sure that this event will bring an M7 announcement, but it does bring attention to what we have been hearing.

HTC Butterfly Hands-On

 HTC finally launched the new HTC Butterfly in India, while the phone will be available in a totally limited fashion, it is truly worth admiring. The HTC Butterfly is powered by a 1.5GHz Quad-Core  Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Processor and 2GB of in built RAM. 

HTC Launched HTC Butterfly In India for Rs. 45,990

HTC has just launched the new HTC Butterfly in India at a price of Rs. 49,990 with a best buy price of Rs. 45990/- . The HTC Butterfly [ Droid DNA ] is the global version of the J Butterfly launched in Japan last year. The phone features a 5 inch 1920 x 1080p full HD LCD3 panel which comes with Gorilla Glass 2, making it a whopping 440ppi pixel density.

Sony C210X Picture Sample Appears on Picasa

An unexciting photo sample from the rumoured low-end Sony C210X ( C2104, C2105 ) smartphone has appeared on Picasa. The actual model taking the snap was the Sony C2105, but this listing doesn't include any juicy details that we don’t already know.

New Sony C2105 Model Spotted in GLBenchmark

Another new Sony Xperia handset has been identified via a benchmark. The Sony C2105 can be found listed in GLBenchmark and reveals a few interesting details. Firstly, judging by the model number ‘C2105’ we know this is likely to be a sub mid-range device that sits just above the Xperia E (C150X) and Xperia E Dual (C160X).

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Images Leaked

Details on the yet to be announced Galaxy Tab 3 recently began to leak, however it was not until today that we have seen any images. The images are a bit on the blurry side, however given what we see — it does appear as if Samsung is ready to not only announce, but release the Galaxy Tab 3.

Samsung Galaxy Express Announced

AT&T launched the Galaxy Express a little while back and as of today, it looks like Samsung is ready to expand the availability. We haven’t seen anything in terms of specific carriers, however given this latest announcement, Samsung will now be releasing the Galaxy Express internationally. Or more specifically, across Europe and Asia.

Google Brings 3D Maps to India

After launching free turn-by-turn voice navigation last year, Google is now planning to release its 3D maps for the Indian cities this year. The first city to get the 3D buildings in their maps seems to be Delhi. Going through the Maps app on an Android smartphone this morning, we spotted some colonies in the city already showing 3D maps.

Xperia Z Sony Logo Baked into Screen Protector rather than its Display

Sony Mobile is one of the few mobile manufacturers to pre-apply a screen protector to its smartphones. It’s a nice gesture, providing a factory-fitted finish. The company has been doing this since the Xperia X10 was released back in 2010 and the same will apply to the Xperia Z when it is released next month. However, judging by the photos below it looks like the protective sheet will also double-up to display the ‘Sony’ logo.

Sony ‘HuaShan’ C530X Pictures Leaked

Images of what is believed to be the upcoming Sony C530X ( C5302, C5303, C5306 ), codenamed HuaShan, have leaked. Pictures of the LTE-enabled model (C5303) were left anonymously on the forum at German site USP-Forum.de. The images look legit to us, with the About screen showing that the handset is running Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, firmware version 12.0.A.0.298 and comes with the 3.4 kernel.

Sony ‘HuaShan’ C530X to come with 1.7GHz Dual-Core Processor

We saw the Sony C530X ( C5303 ), codenamed HuaShan, caught in the AnTuTu Benchmark. It revealed its 1.7GHz processor clock speed, scoring 16,133 in the benchmark. Little else was known at that stage, but an outing on GLBenchmark reveals a few more details.

Sony ‘HuaShan’ C5303 Caught in Benchmark's

The Sony C530X model number, codenamed HuaShan, was revealed by Picasa. Now it has appeared in the AnTuTu Benchmark, outing a 1.7GHz Processor Dock Speed. It doesn't confirm how many CPU cores the phone has, but as this is a mid-range model, it’s very likely we’re looking at a dual-core 1.7GHz Chipset. The handset was running Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean in the test and scored 16,133. 

New Sony ‘HuaShan’ C530X Model Number Uncovered

Another new Sony Xperia Model is on the horizon. Picasa has revealed the Sony C5303 model number, codenamed "HuaShan". This phone is expected to launch in a number of regions globally. Our sources tell us that the Sony C530X will have a number of model numbers ( C5302, C5303, C5306 ) along with a release in China.

Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 Officially Announced

We don't know much that its Coming or not, we just expected it to be announced at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 is now officially official, and as you would imagine it keeps its rugged look and feel.

Samsung Announced Galaxy Grand with LTE & Quad-Core Processor

Samsung first announced the Galaxy Grand back in December. The handset was unveiled in two-versions — a single-SIM and a Dual-SIM Model. More recently however, Samsung has unveiled a third model. This latest is also dubbed a Galaxy Grand, however it brings an improved processor and speedier connectivity.

Samsung Galaxy SIV Reportedly Shows Up in UAProf

We still don’t know much about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy SIV smartphone, but if all the leaks and rumors are accurate we should start seeing plenty of details soon. While we've heard nothing but rumors to this point, a new full HD smartphone has appeared in a UAProf complete with AT&T on board. Many believe this leak shows the upcoming flagship Samsung Galaxy S IV for AT&T.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 makes an FCC Appearance

Following up a series of leaked images, it looks as if the Galaxy Note 8.0 has made the required stop with the FCC. The filing shows a tablet sporting the model number of GT-5110, a number we previously saw associated with the 8-inch Note. The GT-5110 number also matches up with details that we have previously been told. For example, the GT-5110 was expected to arrive as the Wi-Fi only model and this FCC filing does indeed show a lack of cellular connectivity.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Caught Hands-on

The Galaxy Note 8.0 is shaping up to be one of the worst kept secrets that we have seen in some time. The leaks have included everything from specs to rendered images to real world images below. As of today, it looks another in-the-wild style image has surfaced. We should also mention right up front, this latest has kept the same form factor and looks that we have been seeing.

HTC Desire U Announced in Taiwan

HTC has announced the Desire U Android smartphone in Taiwan, and while the specs aren't the best out there, the price is certainly right at $275 USD [ Rs. 14K - 16K ]. With a 4-inch display, Beats Audio, and Micro-Drilled Rear cover art, the device certainly seems promising. Check out its specs and images after the jump to decide for yourself.

Inside, users will find a decent 1GHz Processor, although its product page doesn't specify more than that. There’s a low 512MB of RAM and 4GB of internal storage space, as well as a microSD expansion slot in case the internal storage isn't enough for your needs. Likewise, there is a microUSB 2.0 connectivity port.

Connectivity includes Bluetooth 4.0 (aptX enabled), as well as your standard 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi. There’s a 5-megapixel camera around back with an LED flash and autofocus. Maximum image resolution is the same as the display – WVGA (800 x 480). The battery is only 1,650mAh, meaning users will probably be charging it more often than they like.

The Desire U runs Android with HTC Sense, although the version wasn't specified. There’s GSM/GPRS/EDGE 900/1800/1900 MHz and HSPA/WCDMA 900/2100 MHz. While none of the specs are mind-blowing, this appears to be a solid mid-range handset for those wanting a combination of powerful enough hardware and a budget-friendly price.

Via - HTC

Samsung Galaxy SIII getting Android 4.1.2 Update in India

Samsung has started rolling out the much-awaited Android 4.1.2 update in India today. The update includes the Premium Suite goodies like Multi-Window, Revamped gallery etc. We have got multiple confirmations about the update roll-out, but still as the Android updates are released in batches, not everyone would get it right-away. It might take days to reach your Galaxy SIII, so don’t lose patience.

This Android 4.1.2 update is being release both over-the-air as well as via the Kies App on Windows/OS X. You can manually check for the update by going to Settings > About Device > Software Update.

Update details:

• Size: 152MB (OTA)

• Build number: JZO54K.I9300XXELLC

• Baseband: I9300DDELK1

• New Android version: Android 4.2.1

Here is the full change-log of the Premium Suite Update -

Multi Window - Effortlessly utilise two different applications side-by-side simultaneously for an ultimate multitasking experience. 

Fun and Easy Photo Experience -· Through Samsung Gallery, view more photos at the same time and also intuitively create and categorise photos and videos· Exclusive to Samsung, the Paper Artist app offers a variety of fun and creative picture-taking effects. It also provides intuitive emotional photo editing functions such as the brush coloring tool. 

Group Cast - With Group Cast on the Galaxy S III and a Wi-Fi network, share and collaborate on documents, presentations or images in real-time with multiple friends or colleagues without loading the file separately. This is now a stand-alone app, rather than part of Allshare Play, making it is easier to access. 

Contextual Awareness - 

Smart Rotation: the device detects and recognises the user’s face, automatically rotating the screen direction to adjust to the user’s face position. 

Contextual Tag: tag friends/location/date to the photos/videos/voice memo taken or recorded. 

Contextual Page: the device detects when the earphones are plugged in, automatically opening up the music playerAuto Share Shot Pairing using NFC: By setting the camera to ‘Auto Share Shot’ mode, quickly share photos and videos by simply tapping the Galaxy S III with other NFC and S-Beam enabled devices. 

Camera Enhancements -· With the new ‘Best Face’ feature, an improved version of the previous Best Photo feature, choose from five continuous shots the best face of each person in the photo, to create an image that satisfies everyone· Low light mode is added to allow bright and sharp photos to be captured even in dark places· Capture amazing scenery by using Panorama mode, now expanded to 340~360-degree. 

Other advanced and convenient features on the Galaxy SIII - 

Continuous Input: Using one continuous finger/stylus motion across the keyboard, users can type words faster and easier.

AllShare Cast: Wirelessly connect the Galaxy S III to the television to immediately transfer smartphone content onto a larger display. 

Smart Dock: TouchWiz interface allows people to adjust the phone setting to automatically switch to a relevant UI when a device is connected to the docking station. 

Improved touch response: Enjoy even faster and smoother touch response on the Galaxy S III. 

S Beam: By simply touching another S Beam-enabled device including Galaxy Note II and Galaxy S III mini, the Galaxy S III allows a 1GB movie file to be shared within three minutes and a 10MB music file within two seconds, even without a Wi-Fi or cellular signal

Temple Run 2 by Imangi Studios in Play Store Live

Bringing a much-needed update to the wildly popular Temple Run, Imangi Studios introduced Temple Run 2 to the Play Store earlier this evening. The game, which brings updated graphics, new obstacles, and player-specific powers, is essentially a refresh of the original.

 

Temple Run 2, like its predecessor, provides players with a vague pretext surrounding a sacred idol. All you really need to know is that you're running from a big, scary, demon monkey, avoiding obstacles, and collecting as many coins as possible along the way. While the overall gameplay dynamic remains the same, players will enjoy sizable enhancements - for one thing, alternate characters are no longer just custom meshes - each character has its own special power. There are also more achievements to unlock, new great-looking environments, and improved graphics.

 
 
 

Overall, the game provides a major step up from its predecessor, while maintaining the same addictive, time-wasting feel players know and love. Plus, it's free from the Play Store, so just hit the widget below to grab the download.

Image Courtesy - Android Police

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Samsung Galaxy SIV to be Announced in March

The Galaxy SIV is going to be Samsung’s next flagship. At this rate, we’ll know all about it before it’s officially announced. Here are the latest rumors.

Samsung Galaxy SIV Codename Revealed

Recent Tech sites recently covered the 2013 SamsungRoadmap and noted the lack of Galaxy SIV Information. But despite the Roadmap slides not offering anything about the Galaxy SIV, we were fairly certain that more details would leak fairly soon. And well, it looks like that has happened. Included in this latest Galaxy SIV leak we have work of a Codename and a possible press render.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Specs & Images Leaked

We have begun seeing more and more about an 8-inch Galaxy Note tablet. Of course, that is not to say that everything has been revealed just yet. In fact, it seems that we are at the beginning of the leaks. So far we have heard rumors about the GT-N5100 and that the Galaxy Note 8.0 was indeed going to be announced in February during Mobile World Congress. And well, as of today we have what is said to be an image of the Note 8.0.

HTC Sense 5 Screenshots Leaked

Just as we have seen with previous versions of the HTC Sense user interface, screen captures for the next version have been leaking. These latest are for Sense 5, which is expected to get an official unveiling alongside the HTC M7 at Mobile World Congress. We have already seen a few images of Sense 5, however this time around, the leak comes courtesy of xda user mdeejay and brings a few additional pics.

Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos vs Micromax A116 Canvas HD

In the last two days, we have seen two Android Phablet launches in the country. First one was Micromax’s A116 Canvas HD, a successor to A110 Canvas 2, while the other was Samsung’s Galaxy Grand Duos, first mid-range Android Phablet from the Korean Manufacturer.

Although Micromax has not revealed the exact official pricing of A116 Canvas HD (apart from the fact it is going to be Under Rs. 15K ), the street price difference is going to be over Rs. 5K between the Two Smartphones.

We thought it was a nice opportunity to compare both the smartphones and see where they stand. There are obvious branding advantages with Samsung, but then Micromax is giving a better feature set. Here is a look at specs comparison.

Phone > Specs v	Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos	Micromax A116 Canvas HD
Price/Availability	Rs. 21,500 ( Starting early-February )	Under Rs.15,000 ( Starting early-February )
Display	5-inch 800x480p LCD	5-inch 1280x720p IPS display
Processor	Dual-core 1.2GHz	Quad-core 1.2 GHz
RAM	1GB	1GB
Android Version	Android 4.1 Jelly Bean	Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
Internal storage	8GB	4GB
External storage	Yes (Up to 64GB)	Yes (Up to 32GB)
Connectvity/Ports	Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, MicroUSB, dual-SIM	Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, MicroUSB, dual-SIM
Cameras	8MP rear/ 2MP front	8MP rear/ VGA front
Battery	2100 mAh	2100 mAh

As you can see, Micromax is clearly a winner in the specs department and it is providing all these specifications at a much lower price. Even if you value Samsung brand very much, there are obvious issues with Galaxy Grand Duos, like a sub-par display resolution (if not HD, even qHD would have been better than WVGA). However, on the software customization front, Samsung is a winner. Company has included a lot nice software tweaks from Galaxy SIII and Note II in its Galaxy Grand Duos, like Multi-Window, Direct Call and Smart Stay. Even the new content offerings bouquet “My Services” is also a positive, but you can always get alternatives from Google Play.

So, you will have to decide, what the most important variables are for you at the time of your next Phablet Purchase.

Samsung India Introduces A Pack of ‘‘my Services’’

At the launch of Galaxy Grand, Samsung India yesterday also took the wraps off its new set of content offerings for mobile devices in the country. Dubbed as My Services, these content offerings will come pre-installed on Galaxy Grand.

According to a press release issued by Samsung, My Services bouquet apps like myMovies, myMusic , myMobileTV , myStation, myReader and myEducation. Here is a look at all these services and what they provide:

• myMovies: Access to 2000 movies, trailers, previews. Also includes movies from Walt Disney.

• myMusic: Over 3,00,000 Bollywood, English songs (powered by Hungama).

• myEducation: Content from 1 to 12^th class CBSE curriculum; 10,000 educational videos, 1200 text books and more.

• myMobileTV: Access to 100 live TV channels

• myStation: Offers live-steaming of concerts, events, and other live performances

• myReader: Access to digital versions of newspapers, magazines, and 30,000 e-books

From the Press Release -

‘My Services’ includes a bouquet of services like myMovies, myMusic , myMobileTV , myStation ,myReader and myEducation which allows them to enjoy and personalize their device. While myMovies gives users access to thousands of Indian movies, trailers and film songs, myMusic allows them to download and listen to English and Bollywood numbers from a song collection that totals more than 250,000. myReader allows Galaxy Grand users to access Indian newspapers, magazines, over 30,000 books and for the first time, even audio books. myMobileTV allows consumers to watch 100+ Live TV channels on the device while myStation gives them an opportunity to watch Live Concerts and performances on their device.