- Part 17

Microsoft has Unveiled its First Android Powered Nokia X2 Smartphone

Recently, Microsoft unveiled its first Android-powered Smartphone, the Nokia X2, after completing its takeover of Nokia’s handset division. Nokia gave us a steady diet of cheap, entry-level Android handsets with dual SIM support and a price tag of around $135, without a contract. This new Smartphone sports a dual-core 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 processor, 1GB RAM, a 5 megapixel camera, and 4GB of internal storage memory (further expandable via MicroSD memory card). Apart from Nokia’s ClearBlack technology, the Nokia X2’s screen is laced with display features like brightness control, tactile feedback, Nokia glance screen, scratch resistant glass, and double-tap to wake. Microsoft has also added the transparent glass cover that was found missing in the previous handsets.

Nokia X

Display – 4.0 inches (233 ppi pixel density)
Camera – 3.15 megapixels (panorama, face detection)
Internal memory – 4GB
RAM – 512 MB
Processor – Dual-core 1 GHz Cortex-A5
Colors – Bright green, bright, Cyan, yellow, black, white
Battery – Li-ion 1500 mAh (Stand by: up to 408 h)

Nokia X2

Display – 4.3 inch WVGA (ClearBlack LCD screen)
Camera – 5 megapixel camera with LED flash
Battery – 1800mAh (Standby time: up to 23days)
RAM – 1 GB
Processor – Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 series dual-core CPU with 1.2GHz
Colors – Glossy orange, black & green, dark grey

Design

The body design of this new Android-powered Smartphone is quite good and similar to previous Nokia X handsets. Its look is descent and gives an elegant touch. Unlike other Smartphones, Nokia X2 is different in look and specifications.

Camera

Nokia X2 has an eye of 5 megapixels to capture your precious moments of joy. It also features a LED flash to make your images beautiful and bright, even in low light.

Display

Nokia X features a 4.3 inch ClearBlack VGA display which will boost the quality of your pictures and movie experience.

For more information about Microsoft Nokia X2, visit http://mashable.com/2014/06/24/nokia-x2/

Sony Launches Its New Smartphone the ‘Xperia A2’

The Sony Xperia A2 is about to hit the smartphone market by the second quarter of 2014. This new Sony gadget is a 4G smartphone that has a lot of features and specifications. It runs the Android 4.4 KitKat operating system and sports a 4.3 inch display with 1280×720 pixels of resolution. The Xperia A2 is powered by an unspecified 2.2GHz quad-core processor coupled with 2GB of RAM. It has a 20 megapixel rear camera with auto focus and LED flash. This pocket-friendly smartphone supports up to 128GB of internal card slots and a 2300mAh Li-Lon battery. The phone flaunts 4G LTE connectivity, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and USB.

Xperia A2 Specifications
1. Primary camera features: LED flash, auto focus, digital zoom, Geo-tagging, HDR, CMOS sensor
2. Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800
3. CPU: Adreno 330
4. Operating system: Android 4.2.2 (KitKat)
5. Processor: 2.2Ghz Quad core
6. Screen protection: Corning Gorilla glass
7. Video quality: 1080p 30 FPS

The Sony Xperia A2 comes in four colors – grey-black, orange, lavender and white. Moreover, this handheld device is IPX8 and IP5X certified, which means it is water resistant as well as dust-resistant. The Xperia A2 is similar to the Xperia Z1 in terms of the battery, screen resolution and the display size, however, there is a difference of about 0.2mm in thickness.

When it comes to modish specifications and special features, the Xperia A2 won’t blow your mind, but it does seem to have a few handy tools that you’ll not find on any other Smartphone. Accessibility and battery life make this phone one of the best handy phones that comfortably fit in your hand.

For more information about the Sony Xperia A2, visit http://bit.ly/1hI3naG

Smartphone Samsung Z Ditches Android for Tizen OS

After a series of setbacks, Samsung finally announced its new Smartphone, the ‘Samsung Z’. It is the first Smartphone from Samsung using the Tizen operating system instead of Android.
Tizen is an open and flexible operating system which comes with multiple profiles to serve different industry requirements. This Linux-based operating system can power smart watches, televisions, Smartphones, and laptops. The Tizen OS is a project of the Linux Foundation but is primarily led by Samsung and Intel.

Android Operating System

Open source operating system
Compatible on multiple mobile platforms
It’s customizable, yet easy-to-use operating system.
This OS works seamlessly with all of your favorite Google apps.
This OS offers a smarter phone app and control features to get important things done without touching the screen.

Tizen Operating System

Open source operating system
Offers the power of native application development with the flexibility of unparalled HTML 5 support.
It is based on the Linux Kernel and WebKit runtime.
Backed by Intel and Samsung.
Focuses on optimal performance and improved memory management.

Most of the applications that are pre-installed on the smartphone Samsung Z are similar, but not so refined as in the Android operating system. The contacts, messages, and other builtin applications all offer a feeling of Android. This Linux-kernel based OS also offers many mini applications, such as the camera, the calculator, and the music/video player. A user can place these pre-installed applications wherever they wish on the home page. Moreover, if you make a change to the wallpaper image, the Samsung Z automatically changes the color of the menu environment to suit the theme color.

The Samsung Z looks sleek, smart, and stylish. It has an IR port that allows users to use it like a remote control to operate a television. The phone has a high resolution of 1280x720p Super AMOLED display. The Samsung Z is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor, clocked at 2.3 GHz and combined with a RAM of 2GB. The rear camera comes with a resolution of 8 megapixels and has a front camera of 2.1 megapixels. Most importantly, this Linux-kernel based Smartphone comes with a battery of 2600 mAh and features an ultra power saving mode.

For more information about the Samsung Z, visit http://www.engadget.com/2014/06/04/samsung-z/

Sony Unveils Xperia T3 – The ‘World’s Slimmest’ Smartphone

Sony has unveiled a new mid-range Smartphone, the “Xperia T3”. It shares a lot of features with the previous model, the ‘Xperia T2’, but is more compact and sleek. The Japanese mobile manufacturing firm has announced that the Xperia T3 will be available throughout the world by the end of July. This new Smartphone has a Triluminous IPS display with 720p resolution and supports 4G networks. Most importantly, this new smart and sleek 5.3 inch Smartphone runs the most recent Android 4.4 KitKat operating system on a Snapdragon chipset with a quad-core Cortex-A7 CPU. Design-wise, this handset has the stainless steel frame with the power button on the side, and is also available in three colors: black, purple, and white.

This Android-based Smartphone sports an 8 megapixel autofocus rear camera with LED flash and a Sony Exmor RS sensor. The Xperia T3’s rear camera comes with additional features such as scene detection, HDR, face recognition, red-eye reduction, sweep Panorama and geo tagging.

Moreover, it supports Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS/A-GPS, GPRS/EDGE, Micro-USB and 3G connectivity options. The Xperia T3 is backed by a 2500mAh battery, which is rated to deliver up to 13 hours of talk time and 688 hours of standby time. Not only does it have a large 5.3-inch screen, but also got a fairly thin body that includes stainless steel. The combination of technology and the premium design ensures the Xperia T3 stands apart from the competition.

The tech giant company, Sony, hasn’t made any announcements regarding the Xperia T3’s price. For more information, visit at http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/phones/xperia-t3/

LG Officially Announces its Flagship Smartphone “LG G3”

On Tuesday, at an event in London, LG officially announced its flagship Smartphone, the LG G3. But, some international websites have killed the suspense of its features by publishing the device specifications before its release. This device is a mainstream Smartphone with a Quad HD display screen, which has a 2,560 x 1,440 resolution for a pixel density of 538 ppi. Although it’s generally accepted the human eye can’t detect or recognize improvements in pixel density above 300 ppi on a Smartphone, one of the LG executives insisted that the improvements can be apparent through the naked eye. The LG G3 comes with some major upgrades that make it different from last year’s model.

Display

The display is the mirror of every Smartphone that keeps it in the front row. Without display, we can’t talk about the design features of mobile technology. This year, LG highly concentrates on the ppi pixel density and finally gave birth to LG G3. This new device, with it’s 5.5 inch display, features rear buttons and extremely small bezels all around.

Camera – Sharpshooter

The LG G3 retains the G2’s 13 megapixel camera and optical image stabilization, but has been upgraded with the same OIS+ system that is on the G Pro 2 phablet. It has a white dual LED flash similar to the one found on the HTC One M8 and iPhone 5S, which promises to produce more bright colors and skin tones.

Sleek Design

The most interesting part of the LG G3 design is the choice of multiple colors that is available to users. The volume keys are again situated on the back of the handset, which is not surprising.

Accessibility and battery life makes this phone one of the best new phones in the market. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/1hgaJ5s

HTC Unveils its HTC One Mini 2 Smartphone: No More Ultrapixels

The new Android Smartphone “HTC One Mini 2” has created enough buzz in the market and is now finally available for the sale.

After a series of leaks and rumors, HTC has officially announced its new flagship Smartphone ‘HTC One Mini 2’ – the compact variant of the HTC one M8. HTC is undoubtedly hoping its new flagship Smartphone can put together a better showing than what we saw last year. This new Android handset features a dual LED flash, 13 MP rear facing camera, 5MP front facing camera, 1GB RAM, Android KitKat 4.4 operating system, 16 GB internal memory, and a MicroSD card slot.

Almost everyone is familiar with the fact that the major part of the current Smartphone marketplace is dominated by Samsung, Apple, and Nokia. But, it’s quite good to see that HTC has not let its hopes go down. If you are planning to buy a new Smartphone, then the HTC One Mini 2 may be the one meant for you. We’ve got all the nitty-gritty on HTC One Mini 2, so keep on reading for a rundown on the specs, design, color, camera, display and more.

Display

Visually, there are no big surprises. The HTC One Mini 2 has a 4.5 inch screen, and its looks are pretty much copied from its big brother “HTC One M8”. This mobile phone is expected to hit the market in a wide range of colors such as Gunmetal Gray, Glacial Silver, and Amber Gold.

Camera

If we talk of buying a new Android phone, the camera is a major factor we consider on a new mobile phone. This time, the front facing snapper is definitely an improvement, as it’s been shifted from 1.6MP to 5MP, making it a perfect fit for our selfie obsessed culture.

Battery & Storage

The HTC One Mini 2 comes with the latest version of the Android OS. It’s sleek, smooth, intuitive design looks good. Plus, it gives BlinkFeed, so the user can get all their news and updates in one place. From storage, you get 16GB of built-in memory plus a MicroSD card slot so you can boost that by up to 128GB.

Four Important Things You Need To Know About Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini (Dx)

This year, Samsung is expected to release a new Smartphone called the “Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini”, inspired from the full-fledged and recently launched Samsung Galaxy S5 and SGS4 Mini. Doing a quick recap, last year’s smartphone, Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini, featured a 4.3 inch super AMOLED display with a resolution of 540 x 960, a snapdragon 400 dual-core processor clocked at 1.7 GHz, and an Andreno 306 graphics chip. Unsurprisingly, the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini comes with a MicroSD card slot which can read cards of up to 64 GB. Moving on to the upcoming new Smartphone SGS5 Mini, numerous rumors have suggested that it will boast a slightly larger display, measuring 4.5 inches diagonally.

Design & Display

Rumors have it that the Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini closely resembles the design of the Galaxy S5. One of the most amazing features of this Smartphone is its overall weight of only 107 grams, making it one of the lightest smartphones in the mobile market.

Sound Quality

Samsung has decided to focus more on hardware power instead of keeping the display in the first row. The sound quality of the Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini is expected to be robust and clear, but the device is best used with headphones.

Catch the vision

The Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini features an amazing 8 megapixel camera, packed with various features including HDR that let you capture the precious moments of your life in amazing quality. Its video recording capability is quite impressive as well. The device also has a 1.9 MP secondary camera facing front, making video conferencing possible.

Battery Life

The Smartphone overall has a decent battery life. It is able to maintain about 12 hours of talk time in a 3G network.

For more information, visit @ http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/galaxy-s5-mini-dx-news/#!NE2y0

LG Plans To Launch a New Flagship Smartphone ‘G3’ This Month

Every year, Samsung, Apple, and Nokia launch new Smartphones with amazing specifications and features. This year, if you don’t want to spend your money on these tech gadgets, then there’s another Android flagship Smartphone that is waiting for you and it’s the LG G3. This new LG G3 Smartphone is expected to be launched world-wide on May 28^th, 2014.

LG has sent out invitations to the industry’s influential for the G3 launch event which will take place on May 28th. According to LG sources, “LG will be hosting an event in London at the end of May to unveil their next big global device after G2.” LG Inc.has high expectations for its new flagship Smartphone “LG G3”.

LG G3 and LG G2 comparison

LG G3
1. OS- Android 4.4.2
2. Physical Size – 5.5 inches
3. Camera – 16 Mega Pixel
4. Front Facing Camera – 2.1 Megapixel
5. System Chip – Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 8974-AA
6. Built-in Storage – 32 GB
7. System Memory – 3072 MB RAM

LG G2
1. OS- Android 4.2.2, 4.4.2
2. Physical Size – 5.2 inches
3. Camera – 13 Mega Pixel
4. Front Facing Camera – 2.1 Megapixel
5. System Chip – Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974
6. Built-in Storage – 32 GB
7. System Memory – 2048 MB RAM

LG G3 – The Dream Smartphone

We can’t talk about the design of G3 without mentioning its display. Rumor has it that LG is aiming to offer the best ever G3 display and is likely to be the first manufacturer to offer a “Quad-HD” 2560 x 1440 resolution Smartphone. Its new Flagship Smartphone with a 2560 x 14405.5 inch screen is expected to be stunning and sleek.

There are also a few small rumors about the LG G3 Smarphone that it will have the same IP67 dust and water resistance certification as the Galaxy S5, but that’s yet to be confirmed. So what are you expecting from the LG G3? LG has confirmed that the G3 launch event will be the biggest launch in history for LG Mobile. It will be arriving on AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, and US Cellular.

For more information about this new LG’s flagship Smartphone, visit http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/lg-g3-1231645

Moto-X: User-Friendly, Affordable & Fabulous

Over the last five years, Samsung, Nokia, and Apple have sold a variety of Smartphones and earned a good reputation in the field of communication technology. Motorola, on the other hand, always managed to make Smartphones with modest specifications and sleek designs that helped users to have a comfortable grip on the phone. In today’s overcrowded Android Smartphone market, it is often difficult to distinguish one device from the other. Thankfully, some companies are coming out with handheld devices that do stand out. One such device is the recently launched Moto X which has been designed by Google.

Moto-X Specs:

4.7 Inch 720p Display
1.7 GHz Dual Core Snapdragon S4 Pro Processor
2 GB RAM
Micro SIM
10MP Camera
2MP Front Facing Camera
NFC Support
Android 4.4 operating system
2200 MAh Battery

Display

The Moto X has a 4.7 inch display with a resolution of 1,280 x 720 pixels. Moto X is the first Google-influenced phone which includes some innovative features and the best power efficiency specifications.

Camera – Capture your special moments

The Moto X has a 10-MP rear-facing camera and a 2 MP front-facing camera. This device is equipped with a clear pixel RGBC sensor and LED flash which can snap pictures with high speed and can grab 75% more light as compared to its competitors in the Smartphone category.

Memory

When it comes to internal memory, Google hates MicroSD cards. There is no slot in the Moto X like Google Nexus 4 and Nexus 5; users can simply choose between a 16 GB and 32 GB model.

Sleek Design

The most interesting part of the Motorola Moto X’s design is the choice of multiple colors that is available to users. While purchasing this device, users can select from 2 front colors and a total of 18 back colors as well as 7 accent colors. What’s more, Motorola gives you an option to have a personalized print on the back of the phone.

When it comes to modish specifications and special features, the Moto X won’t blow your mind, but it does seem to have a few handy tools that you’ll not find on any other Smartphone. Accessibility and battery life makes this phone one of the best phones that will comfortably fit in your hand.

Super-Smartphone Xperia Z2 is replacing the Xperia Z1

Recently, Sony announced the launch of its super-Smartphone Xperia Z2, a successor to the Xperia Z1 that was launched last year. This new phone keeps the same aluminum-edge design, sleek glass front and back, full HD display, quad-core processor and stunning 20.7 megapixel camera. The Xperia Z2 has a slightly larger 5.2 inch display, a faster 2.3GHz Qualcomm processor, the latest Android 4.4.2 KitKat Operating system and camera capable of capturing 4K video. This smart and sleek device will soon be available in the UK and Europe at the price of £600 (€700).

Capture the unforgettable moments

High-resolution display

The Sony Xperia Z2 has a slightly bigger display than its predecessor at 5.2 inches. This super-phone clearly shows an improved display with better viewing angles over the Xperia Z1. It has a pixel density of 423ppi compared to the Xperia Z1’s 440ppi.
Sound quality

The Xperia Z2 has special audio features such as stereo speakers and built-in digital noise cancellation. This device is capable of making full use of the MDR-NC31EM, as the power source required for the noise-cancelling microphones located in the earphone connectors. Its digital noise cancellation feature gives you a better experience while watching movies or while playing games.
Water-resistant

Sometimes, you face unpleasant situations where your cell phone falls into the pool or into a bucket of water. Usually, that would mean some steep repair expenses. Sony’s new Smartphone, Xperia Z2, overcomes this problem – it’s waterproof! This new powerhouse super-Smartphone is dust-resistant and waterproo, which blends beautifully with its other design and hardware features.

Long-lasting battery

The Xperia Z2 has a 3200mAh battery while the Xperia Z1 comes with a 3000mAh battery. It is expected that Xperia Users will get a bit more juice out of this new model. In terms of connectivity, there is no change. Both devices offer the usual Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and NFC connectivity options.

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