Samsung unveils Galaxy S5 smartphone with larger display and heart-rate monitor

Samsung sought Monday to frame its new Galaxy S5 smartphone as a lifestyle product, as it emphasized a built-in heart-rate sensor and improved camera features over its slightly larger size.

One of the main appeals of Samsung phones has been their size. The screen has steadily increased since the 4 inches (10.2 centimeters) on the original S from 2010, while the iPhone made that jump to 4 inches only in 2012 and has stayed that way since.

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Nokia X, Nokia X+ and Nokia XL dual-SIM Android-based smartphones launched

Nokia has announced its first-ever smartphones based on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), that can run Android apps and are powered by Microsoft and Nokia services.

Nokia X and Nokia X+ are dual-SIM phones that come with 4-inch 480x800 displays and are powered by 1GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor. Both have identical 4GB internal storage, with expandable support up to 32GB via microSD card, and are powered by a 1500mAh battery. While the Nokia X comes with 512MB RAM, the Nokia X+ comes with 768MB RAM. Both phones have a 3-megapixel rear camera, but no front shooter. They are powered by a 1500mAh battery.

Nokia XL comes with a 5-inch 480x800 display, a 5-megapixel camera, a 720p front camera, 768MB RAM and a 2000mAh battery, while sharing other specifications with its younger siblings.

All three phones come with 3G support and take Micro-SIMs instead of regular ones.

The Nokia X will go on sale immediately, starting at EUR 89 (approximately Rs. 7,500 not including duties and taxes) in Asia-Pacific, Europe, India, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa. The Nokia X+ and Nokia XL are expected to roll out in these markets starting early second quarter, priced at EUR 99 (approximately Rs. 8,400 not including duties and taxes) and EUR 109 (approximately Rs. 9,300 not including duties and taxes), respectively.

The highlight of the three devices of course is the highly customised version of Android, with its Metro-inspired UI and access to Nokia's own store. While there's no access to Google's Play Store, users can side-load Android apps from any third-party source. Nokia has used AOSP corresponding to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean as the baseline for its operating system.

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Google 'Project Tango' 3D vision smartphone platform announced

Google announced a new research project Thursday aimed at bringing 3D technology to smartphones, for potential applications such as indoor mapping, gaming and helping blind people navigate.
The California tech giant said its "Project Tango" would provide prototypes of its new smartphone to outside developers to encourage the writing of new applications.

Project leader Johnny Lee said the goal of the project, which incorporates robotics and vision-processing technology, is "to give mobile devices a human-scale understanding of space and motion."

"What if you could capture the dimensions of your home simply by walking around with your phone before you went furniture shopping?" Google said on its Project Tango web page.

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Sony Xperia T2 Ultra with 6-inch HD display now available online at Rs. 32,000

Sony Xperia T2 Ultra is now available online in India at Rs. 32,000. The new phablet from Sony is now listed at an e-commerce website and will be available starting February 26.
Sony launched the Xperia T2 Ultra alongside its dual-SIM variant the Xperia T2 Ultra Dual and other two mid-range smartphones, the Xperia E1 and Sony Xperia E1 dual in January. Notably, Sony's latest phablet is yet-to-be-launched officially by the company.

It's worth pointing out that the online retailer, Saholic has only listed the Xperia T2 Ultra single-SIM version, while there is no word on the dual-SIM variant of the device.

The Sony Xperia T2 Ultra runs Android 4.3 Jelly Bean out-of-the-box. It comes with a 6-inch HD Triluminos display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 and offers a resolution of 720x1280 pixels.

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Micromax Canvas Turbo Mini - Full phone specifications

Challenge the photographer within using the amazing 8 MP Camerazzi Camera on the Micromax Canvas Turbo Mini. Capture your life in motion on the GIF generating Cinemagraph and remove unwanted objects with Object Eraser. Experience exhilarating performance with the 1.3 GHz Quad Core processor, backed by a powerful 1 GB RAM! Make your conversations more fun by video chatting with friends on the 5 MP front camera. Capture life, as it happens!

8 MP Camerazzi Camera
Capture your special moments in all their colors using the 8 MP Camerazzi camera! Create GIFs on the go with Cinemagraph and enhance picturesque moments with the Object Eraser by removing unwanted objects! Capture breathtaking vertical and horizontal panorama shots and see the bigger picture! Watch every expression of your loved ones come alive on the 5 MP front camera! Record videos in exceptional clarity and make your fun times last!

1.3 GHz Quad Core Processor
Turbocharge your app performance with the 1.3 GHz Quad Core processor on the Micromax Canvas Turbo Mini! Get the action going with its 1 GB RAM that powers up applications, games and processes! Immerse yourself in a seamless multi-tasking experience and turbo charge your gaming like never before!

11.9 cm (4.7) HD IPS Screen
Let your imagination spring to life on the beautifully vibrant 11.9 cm (4.7) HD IPS screen on the Micromax Canvas Turbo Mini! Plunge into a world of crystal clear visuals where colors and lines find their true expression on the 1280*720 HD Screen!

Android Jelly Bean 4.2
Dive into an incredible Android experience with the slick and responsive interface on the Android Jelly Bean 4.2 OS! Jump the curve with intuitive text input and spell check features that simplify messaging and taking notes! Access a plethora of applications through the Google Play store!

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Google's Project Tango Struts Into the Spotlight

Google is making an increased push into the 3D imaging sphere with the announcement of its Project Tango technology.
The project is aimed at helping mobile devices fully map a 3D space to give them the same type of understanding of space and motion that humans have through a blend of robotics and computer vision tools.

"Google has a reputation for finding value in places most other companies pay little attention to or overlook entirely," Charles King, principal analyst at Pund-IT, told TechNewsWorld.
"While large-scale projects like Google Maps and Earth approach their subjects with a macro view, providing context valuable to the user, you could say that with Project Tango Google is reversing the telescope for a micro view of highly localized locales, including homes, rooms, etc.," he explained.
"The bet the company is making is that garnering insights from enclosed spaces will be particularly valuable for end users," said King.

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Micromax A119 Canvas XL - Full phone specifications

See every minute detail in your videos, pictures and games on the large, 15.2 cm (6) qHD screen on the Micromax Canvas XL! Experience faster processing speeds for applications and games with the 1.3 GHz Quad Core Processor. Capture fun moments of life with the 8 MP rear camera and make chats delightful with the 5 MP front camera! Make the most of its seamless multitasking capabilities with Android Jelly Bean 4.2! Experience the bigger picture only on the Micromax Canvas XL.

15.2 cm (6) qHD Screen
Get ready to experience High Definition video playback on the vibrant 15.2 cm (6) qHD screen with stunning colors! Enjoy the latest movies, watch videos you love and experience realistic game play on the vivid and clear qHD display!

1.3 GHz Quad Core Processor
Zoom into the fast lane with its 1.3 GHz Quad Core Processor that runs applications, videos and music at blazing speeds! Engage in an immersive gaming experience with the superior graphics on the Canvas XL! Multitask seamlessly with the combined capacities of a 1 GB RAM and a 4 GB ROM on the Canvas XL!

8 MP Rear/5 MP Front Camera
Freeze every moment in all its colors using the 8 MP rear camera! Make every conversation come alive with its 5 MP front camera and chat with your friends and loved ones without a pause! Record videos in HD and capture your beautiful memories in perfect clarity!

3G and WiFi Connectivity
Stay in touch with your world at all times with the endless connectivity options on the Micromax Canvas XL! Surf the Internet at exceptionally high speeds using 3G connectivity! Use the WiFi to connect to any wireless router and get used to browsing like never before!

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Micromax Canvas A93 Elanza Black Price, Reviews, Specs & Buy

Elegance CAN be Extraordinary

Portray the elegant side of you with the contemporary color tones of the Canvas Elanza! Keep it chic with the Ebony Black; striking with an azure Blue; or Royal with a Coffee-Gold color! Unravel a completely new perspective to life with lucid visuals on the 12.7 cm QHD screen. Change the way you work and play with the powerful Dual Core processor. Flaunt a timeless style statement wherever you go with the Micromax Canvas Elanza!

Style CAN be Timeless
Make a style statement with the subtle curves of the Micromax Canvas Elanza. Show off your elegant side and garner endless attention wherever you go, with the trendy color tones of the Canvas Elanza! Keep it chic with the Ebony Black; striking with an azure Blue; or Royal with a Coffee-Gold

Visuals CAN be Stimulating
Pamper your eyes with delightful visual extravaganzas on the 12.7 cm QHD screen of the Micromax Canvas Elanza. Be moved by the lifelike visuals on its QHD screen and even play videos in 720p!

Performance CAN be Exceptional
Change the way you experience entertainment with the 1.3 GHz Dual Core Processor that can effortlessly spin videos and games to life. See your apps function smoothly with the raw processing power of the Micromax Canvas Elanza.


Imagery CAN be Sensational
Lock into the Auto Focus mode and capture right moments at the right time, all using the 5 MP Rear Camera of the Micromax Canvas Elanza. Capture reality as you see it with 720p HD video recording. Brighten up your day by seeing the smallest expressions on your loved ones’ faces, as you video chat with them through the 0.3 MP Front Camera!

Preloaded Apps
Browse the web the smart way on the nifty Opera Mini! Stream and download your all-time favorite Bollywood movies with Spuul! Rediscover the simple joys of messaging with Hike! Look up the nearest Restaurants, Hotels, Coffee Shops, ATMs, Malls and Movie Theaters in your own locality, and get FREE FRESH and HOT DEALS across 65 cities of India conveniently with Getit! Take care of all your work on-the-move with Kingsoft Office!

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Micromax Canvas Power A96 - Full Phone Specifications, Price

Never run short on entertainment with the 4000 mAh Marathon Battery of the Micromax Canvas Power. Be amazed by crisp details as your life unfolds on the 12.7 cm (5) FWVGA Screen in rich 16.7 million colors. Power through the latest apps with the 1.3 GHz Quad Core processor! Explore the limitless possibilities of the highly immersive Android 4.2 Jelly Bean OS! Immerse yourself in endless conversations with the Marathon Battery of the Micromax Canvas Power!

Entertainment CAN last forever!
Surf the Internet, watch your favorite videos and listen to the latest music on the Marathon Battery that lasts longer! Let the fun never end with the 4000 mAh Marathon Battery of the Micromax Canvas Power, that lets you enjoy a Talk time of 13.5 hours* and a Standby time of 450 hours*!

Experiences CAN move you!
Rediscover your favorite videos and games on the huge 12.7 cm (5) FWVGA Screen! See every color in its natural hue with the 16.7 million color display of the Micromax Canvas Power!

Performance CAN be extreme!
Get a smooth performance on all your favorite applications with the 1.3 GHz Quad Core processor. Enjoy seamless multi-tasking and a smooth gaming experience on the Micromax Canvas Power!

Memories CAN last forever!
Frame those perfect moments with the 5 MP rear camera and see them brighten up with the LED Flash on your Micromax Canvas Power! Record crystal clear videos in 720p HD and video chat with loved ones on the 0.3 MP front camera!

Pre-Loaded Apps
Always stay connected with the pre-loaded apps on Micromax Canvas Power! Always be close to your friends with the Hike Messenger. Watch and download your favourite Bollywood movies like never before using Spuul! Zoom through the Internet on Opera Mini and take care of all your work on-the-go with the Kingsoft Office Suite.

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Samsung's New Galaxy S5 Might Ship Bathtub-Ready

Of all the Samsung Galaxy S5 rumors to hit this week, the one that had me sit up straight and pay close attention is the rumor that the new Galaxy S5 may be both waterproof and dustproof.
This is a big deal, because it would be the first major flagship smartphone with wide and popular distribution to be waterproof.
Of course, Samsung last year offered the Galaxy S4 Active, which was a variant of its regular Galaxy S4. The Active version had a slightly bigger case and was IP67 certified: It could withstand a 30-minute submersion down to about 3 feet of water.
Unfortunately, you could still void the warranty if the unit actually failed and water seeped inside, killing your Galaxy S4 Active and leaving you high and dry with no recourse other than shelling out for a new phone.
In fact, there were some reports of Galaxy S4 Active units failing under normal, expected underwater use, which surely didn't help launch sales to true outdoor enthusiasts.

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Google Barge to set sail for new home within a month

Google Barge, which has been sitting unfinished and idle alongside a pier in the middle of San Francisco Bay, will soon be on the move.
CNET has learned that the barge project, expected to be a floating product and Google X concept showroom, will be relocated in a month or less from its current home alongside Treasure Island. Earlier this month, a California state agency said Google either had to move the project somewhere else or get a permit to finish construction at Treasure Island's Pier One.
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World's longest free Wi-Fi zone in Patna

If you have an internet-enabled device and you are anywhere on the stretch from NIT-Patna on Ashok Rajpath to Danapur, you can now access the internet free of cost.

Once known as a backward state, Bihar has made a strong bid for a mention on the world's infotech map as chief minister Nitish Kumar unveiled the 20km free Wi-Fi zone, the longest across the globe, at a function christened e-Bihar summit in Patna on Wednesday. Kumar also unveiled a 'city surveillance and dial 100' schem ..
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What 6 Months With an iPhone Showed This Windows Phone User

What 6 Months With an iPhone Showed This Windows Phone User is a post by Travis Pope from Gotta Be Mobile.
In September, I came to a decision to leave Windows Phone. Fed up with Microsoft’s foot dragging and equally unimpressed by the software that the HTC One had to offer, I sought comfort in Apple’s iPhone 5s. I told myself that the iPhone had everything I needed. I told myself that apps and games would make up for the iPhone’s shortcomings. I even hinted at iOS 7’s very flat design making the platform that much more exciting than Windows Phone was for me.
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Kickstarter hacked, user data stolen

Hackers hit crowd-funding site Kickstarter and made off with user information, the site said Saturday.
Though no credit card information was taken, the site said, attackers made off with usernames, e-mail addresses, mailing addresses, phone numbers, and encrypted passwords.
"Actual passwords were not revealed, however it is possible for a malicious person with enough computing power to guess and crack an encrypted password, particularly a weak or obvious one," the site said in a blog post, adding that "as a precaution, we strongly recommend that you create a new password for your Kickstarter account, and other accounts where you use this password."
The site said law enforcement told Kickstarter of the breach on Wednesday night and that the company "immediately closed the security breach and began strengthening security measures throughout the Kickstarter system." The site also said "no credit card data of any kind was accessed by hackers" and that "there is no evidence of unauthorized activity of any kind on all but two Kickstarter user accounts."
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Facebook to buy WhatsApp message service for $19 billion

Facebook Inc will buy fast-growing mobile-messaging startup WhatsApp for $19 billion in cash and stock in a landmark deal that places the world's largest social network closer to the heart of mobile communications and may bring younger users into the fold.

The transaction involves $4 billion in cash, $12 billion in stock and $3 billion in restricted stock that vests over several years. The WhatsApp deal is worth more than Facebook raised in its own IPO and underscores the social network ..
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Be one with Flappy Bird: The science of 'flow' in game design

When the smartphone phenomenon Flappy Bird took off not so long ago -- and before it morphed into something uncontrollable and became its own hard-to-swallow lesson for the game industry -- it was as if everyone you'd ever known had suddenly stumbled on mobile gaming's most brilliantly manufactured drug. Facebook and Instragram were awash in high score screenshots and admissions of addiction-fueled guilt while all of Twitter might as well have been Flappy Bird references with some news and global chatter sandwiched in between.
One particularly interesting boast from a friend of mine, who had hit a score of 100 long before anyone else I knew had even broken the 50-point mark, included a clearly tongue-in-cheek observation, "Towards the end, I felt like I was hovering above myself, watching myself play..."
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Apple's M&A chief reportedly met with Tesla CEO Elon Musk

Apple may have been kicking the tires on Tesla, according to an article in the San Francisco Chronicle that reported the company's chief of mergers and acquisitions met with Tesla CEO Elon Musk last year.
Adrian Perica met with Musk and "probably" Apple CEO Tim Cook at Apple's Cupertino headquarters last spring, according to the report, which cited a source whose identity was concealed to protect business relationships.
"While a megadeal has yet to emerge (for all of its cash, Apple still plays hardball on valuation), such a high-level meeting between the two Silicon Valley giants involving their top dealmakers suggests Apple was very much interested in buying the electric car pioneer," the report said.

This isn't the first time an Apple acquisition of Tesla has been suggested. Adnaan Ahmad, an analyst with German investment bank Berenberg, caused a media stir last October when he penned an open letter to Cook and Chairman Arthur Levinson that made a case that acquiring Tesla could give revenue Apple long-term revenue growth that is unavailable from smartphones and tablets.
"I know this is radical and potentially 'transformative' but this would radically alter Apple's growth profile," Ahmad wrote. "In Elon Musk, you could strike up a partnership and obtain a new iconic partner to lead Apple's innovation drive."
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Smartphone charging: Toward a faster fill-er-up

Here's what makes our mobile devices ever more spectacular: larger screens, higher resolutions, faster modems, and speedier processors. And here's the oft substantial cost of all that: big-time battery consumption.
Handset makers constantly strive to squeeze more milliamps into a phone battery. The challenge of so while keeping a slim profile is clear to anyone who has used a charging case. But even here there is a tradeoff beyond potential girth. As batteries get larger and chargers send a fixed amount of juice using the microUSB specification, wireless charging times can increase dramatically.
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Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 review

Samsung was one of the first companies to really run with the idea of big-screen phones. Others had tried before and failed, but Samsung managed to turn its original Galaxy Note into a massive success. Big screens have since percolated down to the more budget-oriented phones, but these usually have lower resolutions and weaker processors, negating many of the advantages phones that size. Samsung's own Galaxy Grand was meant to appeal to people who wanted a big screen just for the sake of having a big screen, without paying flagship-level prices.

The original Galaxy Note had a 5.3-inch 800x1280-pixel screen, which was pretty cutting-edge in 2011. Today, you can get full-HD 1080x1920-pixel screens in phones that cost a quarter of what Samsung's late-2011 flagship did at the time of its launch. The company's latest budget big-screen offering, the 5.25-inch Galaxy Grand 2, actually matches the original Note in terms of screen size and resolution. It's only 0.05 inches smaller, and runs at the 16:9 resolution of 720x1280 which is just as tall but a little bit narrower.

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LG G2 Mini with rear buttons teased for February 24 launch at MWC 2014

LG has finally officially revealed the LG G2 Mini, by posting a teaser image on its Facebook page, which depicts objects in pairs, one big, and one small. The last of the images clearly shows the LG G2, and a smaller smartphone besides it.

The LG teaser image (complete image seen below) on the Facebook page is also accompanied by a tagline, saying: "Experience the MINI. Mobile World Congress. 2014-02-24.", which clearly signifies a February 24 announcement for the G2 Mini.

For now, no official LG G2 Mini specifications have been revealed, though we can expect the device to feature a similar build (including the famous rear buttons from the G2) as the LG G2, in a smaller form factor, and more basic specifications. Earlier rumoured specifications have been contradictory, with reports of it either sporting 4.3-inch qHD display, or a 4.7-inch display.

Other rumoured specifications for the LG G2 Mini (accompanied by the 4.7-inch display leak) suggest the smartphone will feature a Snapdragon 800 processor and 2GB of RAM, though if the 4.3-inch qHD display turns out to be real, this seems unlikely.
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Lava Iris Pro 30 review

Nokia, the Finnish smartphone and tablet maker, has always been considered a game changer in the ever-evolving smartphone industry. As a rival to other world leaders including Samsung and Apple, the firm fell behind for a while but has now made a huge comeback with its line of Lumia devices running the Windows Phone OS.

At last year's Nokia World event, the company introduced six new handsets. While the high-end phablets took the spotlight, Nokia also made sure that it still caters to the needs of its budget customers. Introduced at the event, the Nokia Asha 502 budget smartphone is a shining example of how hard the firm is still trying to take over the low-end smartphone market by stuffing a bunch of impressive features into a small-sized device.
The Nokia Asha 502 is the successor to the Asha 501, and has some noticeable bodily and internal OS feature tweaks.

In hand, the Asha 502 feels both compact and strong. We found its build and overall design very appealing, and the phone itself is comfortable to carry around.

After spending a decent amount of time with the Asha 502, testing its battery life, camera, Internet connectivity, gaming capabilities and much more, here is what we think about this budget handset.

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Buy Moto G 16GB Rs. 13999

MOTO G
An Android smartphone that is, quite possibly, the best in its class, Moto G is a fresh and power-packed flagship model from Motorola.

KEY FEATURES OF MOTO G (BLACK, WITH 8 GB)
5 MP Primary Camera and 1.3 MP Secondary Camera
4.5-inch HD Display
HD Recording
Wi-Fi Enabled
1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 Quad Core Processor and 1 GB RAM
Dual SIM (GSM + GSM)
8 GB Internal Memory
Android v4.3 (Jelly Bean) OS

Display - Sharp HD
The 4.5 inch edge-to-edge display comes with 720p HD resolution and 329 ppi - every pixel is sharp, vivid and crystal clear. Day-to-day activities like watching videos, browsing through photos and reading text become a captivating experience.

Processor - Quad Core
The Quad Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 Processor is clocked at 1.2 GHz to make the interface fluid to touch and lag-free to browse through. Moreover, the device has 1 GB RAM to support multitasking and the Adreno Graphics 305 to let you play graphic-heavy games with great detailing.

Operating System - Pure Android
With one of the most advanced operating systems in the world, the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean experience on the Moto G is simplistic yet functional - notifications are bundled, the interface is smooth and text input is intuitive.

Battery
2070 mAh
Li-Ion
up to
24 hours
With a 2070 mAh Li-Ion battery that is built into the body of the device, the Moto G gives you up to 24 hours of mixed usage, ensuring that you stay connected at all times.

Camera - Clarity And Variety
The 5 MP rear camera comes with an LED flash and video recording capabilities. It also has nifty features like burst mode, auto HDR, panorama and slow motion video to make capturing pictures and videos easier and more fun. The 1.3 MP front camera makes taking selfies simpler and adds a face to all your video chats.

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Buy MotoG 8GB Rs.12499

Display - Sharp HD
The 4.5 inch edge-to-edge display comes with 720p HD resolution and 329 ppi - every pixel is sharp, vivid and crystal clear. Day-to-day activities like watching videos, browsing through photos and reading text become a captivating experience.

Processor - Quad Core
The Quad Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 Processor is clocked at 1.2 GHz to make the interface fluid to touch and lag-free to browse through. Moreover, the device has 1 GB RAM to support multitasking and the Adreno Graphics 305 to let you play graphic-heavy games with great detailing.

Operating System - Pure Android
With one of the most advanced operating systems in the world, the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean experience on the Moto G is simplistic yet functional - notifications are bundled, the interface is smooth and text input is intuitive.

KEY FEATURES
5 MP Primary Camera and 1.3 MP Secondary Camera
4.5-inch HD Display
HD Recording
Wi-Fi Enabled
1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 Quad Core Processor and 1 GB RAM
Dual SIM (GSM + GSM)
8 GB Internal Memory
Android v4.3 (Jelly Bean) OS
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LG India launches curved screen phone at Rs 69,999

LG India has rolled out its first curved screen smartphone, G Flex, in India at Rs 69,999. The model had been unveiled in the country in December last year, and is the first smartphone in the market to have a curved display. At this price, the model is the most expensive Android smartphone in the market.

The new G Flex is available on online retailer Infibeam at Rs 69,490, with shipping in 1-2 days. The model is listed on Snapdeal at Rs 69,990, but it is shipping in 15 days.
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