Apple's next iPhone's could be announced September 9th
The Californian smartphone maker is expected to launch two new iPhones – one with a 4.7-inch screen and a second with a 5.5-inch display on September 9th report says.
Apple has stuck with smaller displays on iPhones even as rival smartphone makers is sellling bigger screens and customers wants larger phones
Recode reports that Apple will hold an event to announce the next line of iPhones, which we expect to include at least one, and probably two, new models. They'll have new processors, maybe new materials, and even more. The Bloomberg and The Wall Street Journal followed Recode's story with corroborating reports that new phones are on the way.
Despite the expectations for a new model, Apple reported strong sales in the quarter ended June 28. The company sold 35.2 million iPhones, up 12.7% from a year earlier and just shy of analysts’ estimates.
Apple’s shares recently went down 1.1% to $94.56. The stock is to up about 18% this year.
The date likely won't be confirmed until they announce that it takes place, but whenever it does happen, we'll be there live. And ready. In the meantime, just keep an eye here for updated news.
#tags : #Apple #Events #iPhone #iPhone6 #September
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07-August-2014
Moto G successor to feature 7MP camera, larger 5-inch display according to leaked benchmarks
It's not a surprise to hear that Motorola is planning a successor to the hugely popular and hugely affordable - Moto G, and a recent benchmark may have shed some light on the successor.
The details popped up on GFX Bench, and seemingly reveal specs for a Motorola handset known only as "XT1063".
Well the standard 3G version carries the ID XT1032, so it's not exactly an obvious step with the ID in question closer to that of the Moto X (XT1052/3/5/6/8), but a quick look at the specs suggests the XT1063 is more likely to be a successor of the G.
Apparently we can expect the 4.5-inch 720p display will grow to 5 inches, while under the hood Android 4.4.4 KitKat and powered on a 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 chip and 1GB of RAM - so there is no different to today's Moto G.
As well as a boost in screen size another important change on the possibly new Moto G is its cameras, with the rear snapper jumping from 5MP to 7MP with a higher resolution and the front facing option from 1.3MP to 2MP to HD.
But still lacks NFC and problem or feature is that its in single sim.
Biggest of all this problem is that we cannot say that its true. Just check out the column for Memory.
#tags : #MotoG #MotoG2 #Motorola #GFX #XT1063
3D Graphics Performance of Motorola XT1063
- OS
- Android 4.4.4
- Display
- 1280 x 720, 5"touchscreen with at least 5 finger gesture support
- CPU
- quad core CPU @1190MHzSoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (Cortex A7 - ARMv7)
- GPU
- Qualcomm Adreno ™ 305
- 3D API
- OpenGL ES 3.0
- Memory
- 0.8 GB
- Storage
- 4.5 GB
- Back camera
- picture: 7 MP (3264 x 2448)
video: HD (1280 x 720)- autofocus :
- face detection :
- flash :
- HDR photo :
- touch focus :
- Front camera
- picture: 2 MP (1920 x 1080)
video: HD (1280 x 720)
- Features
- accelerometer :
- barometer :
- bluetooth :
- camera (face) :
- camera (rear) :
- compass :
- gps :
- gyroscope :
- lightsensor :
- nfc :
- proximity :
- simcards : 1
- wifi :
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07-August-2014
Spice may launch Android One & Firefox phones in India before Diwali
Domestic handset manufacturer Spice on Wednesday (June 23) said about the launch of the much-anticipated Rs1,500 Firefox OS and Rs 6,000 Android One smartphones in India before Diwali.
This is not happening for the first time, Mozilla (developer of Firefox web browser) had partered with Indian firms - Intex and Spice - to bring smartphones priced around Rs 1,500 to India earlier this year.
Under the Android One initiative, tech giant Google has partnered Spice, Micromax, and Karbonn from India to deliver a smartphone under $100 (about Rs 6,000) which was announced in the latest I/O.
It is believed that both the handsets will give a tough competition in the fastest growing smartphone market in India.
Spice Retail CEO Devices T M Ramakrishnan said, "We will have the handsets in before Diwali. These phones are designed for driving connectivity at affordable prices. We were chosen for our innovation, we are among the chosen few to work with these global giants to bring these devices to India."
With the strong growth in its smartphone business, Spice is aiming to grow its revenues in the country by over 40% that is nearly Rs 2,000 crore this fiscal, added by Ramakrishnan.
Nearly 17.59 million Spice smartphones were shipped in India in the first quarter of 2014 just from 6.14 million in the same period of 2013.
Source : Gizmodo.in
#Tags : #Spice #Google #I/O #Firefox #AndroidOne #One #cheap #techtonictimes #India #Firefox OS #Intex #Micromax #Karbonn
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24-July-2014
Instagram may have leaked an ad banner of its Snapchat competitor, Bolt
It looks like Instagram is working on its own Snapchat competitor.
A handful of Instagram users are reportedly seeing banner ads for a "One tap photo messaging" app called "Bolt", according to The Verge's Ellis Hamburger. Some thinkls thats it an accidently post by Facebook through Instagram.
Confused Instagram users have uploaded screenshots of the Bolt advertisement to Twitter, but no one has been able to download the app, as the "Free" download link doesn't working.
We have reached out to Instagram for comment.
Source : The Verge
#Tags : #Instagram #Facebook #Bolt #Snapchat #Slingsot #Twitter #techtonictimes
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24-July-2014
Samsung invests $13M in BlueStacks for Android microgaming console GamePop
BlueStacks confirms on Wednesday that Samsung Ventures has taken a stake in the company as electronics giant has an interest in the company’s Android-based GamePop console thats for televisions.
“The size of the mobile gaming market, combined with the unique technology BlueStacks has developed for these games to run smoothly on TV, made this an easy choice for us,” Samsung Ventures VP Ilseok Yoon said in a statement. “The control mechanic they have developed for mobile gaming on TV makes it feel like the games were developed for TV in the first place. It’s very impressive.”
BlueStacks will tries to convince cable companies and TV makers to sell GamePop-powered devices under their own brands.
“In just the past six months we’ve seen demand for mobile gaming on TV really take off,” BlueStacks CEO Rosen Sharma said in a statement . “With Samsung behind GamePop, it is well positioned to be the leading gray-label option for cable companies and TV makers worldwide.”
The company has raised $24 million to date, with other investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Ignition Partners, Radar Partners, Redpoint, Intel and Qualcomm.
Source : Re/Code
#Tags : #Samsung #BlueStacks #Gamepop #gaming #console #techtonictimes #Andreessen Horowitz #Ignition Partners #Radar Partners #Redpoint #Intel #Qualcomm
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24-July-2014
SAMSUNG teams up with OCULUS VR for virtual reality headset
A photo has leaked from the labs at Samsung, revealing a new virtual reality headset.
It appears that Samsung has been working on their own virtual reality headset that is expected to make its way to the consumer electronics show in Berlin in this September.
From the leaked photo we can see a touch pad on the side of the lens and a button that allows users to control “see-through” mode.
Nicknamed, Gear VR, the device will have a USB 3.0 dock that will allow users to connect their mobile device for head tracking.
Sources also says that Gear VR will come with a section of apps and a SDK for developers.
While Samsung has not confirmed the photo, tech sources are saying that Oculus Rift will provide the software for the Samsung device and are expected to announce the collaboration at their Oculus Connect conference which is also scheduled in September.
VR technology may be the next new thing and it seems Samsung is ready to stay top in this trends. We think that now they are partners..
#Tags : #Smasung #Oculus #Gear #GearVR #IFA #Berlin #Oculus Connect
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24-July-2014
Uber app launches on Windows Phone technically relaunched
Windows Phone users can finally take a ride with Uber. Well, they could do it before by using Uber's previous app which was a modified mobile site. But now the software is actually designed for Windows Phone and its the an official Uber app for Windows Phone users. It arrives long after Uber debuted on rival platforms Android and iOS,. Just set a pickup location in the app, choose the vehicle you want to ride on (Uber taxi, UberX, black car, etc.), and then sit back and just wait for your driver, thats all. Payment is automatically handled via credit card, and once you've arrived at your destination, a receipt will be sent to your email inbox.
But when time passes Uber customers may notice a couple things missing, though. There's no ability to split fares between other people riding with you, and the Windows Phone app can't yet provide fare quotes. Uber confired that it will adding both of those in updates just within a month, so just check for updates. The app can be installed from here.
#Tags : #Microsoft #Windows #Uber #Windows Phone #Launch #techtonictimes #techtonic
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24-July-2014
Xiaomi launched Mi4 just after Mi3 launched in India : Mi4 specs
Chinese device maker Xiaomi has unveiled its new flagship smartphone, Xiaomi Mi 4. The phone will be available in China.
The phone has been priced at a range of $320 for the 16GB version and $400 for the 64GB variants.
This is the successor of the Xiaomi Mi 3, the phone features a stainless steel metal frame and a 5-inch full HD display made by Sharp or JDI. Its changeable plastic back cover is changable.
Xiaomi Mi 4 is powered by a 2.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 quad-core processor and has 3GB RAM. The phone runs i MIUI 6, a new version of the company's operating system, which is based on Android 4.4 KitKat.
The phone packed with a 13MP rear and 8MP front Sony stacked CMOS camera and a 3080mAh battery. According to Xiaomi, the battery would last one and a half day with normal usage and will offer quick charging, reaching 60% charge in an hour's time.
The launch comes on the day of the Mi 3 launch in the Indian market. Available exclusively on Flipkart, the phone sold out in 45 minutes. According to Xiaomi, 100,000 people had registered to participate in the sale.
Specifications :
DESIGN
DISPLAY
CAMERA
HARDWARE
BATTERY
MULTIMEDIA
INTERNET BROWSING
TECHNOLOGY
Gallery :
Source : phonearena
#Tags : #Xiaomi #Mi4 #China #Mi3 #Smartphone #Xiaomi Mi4 #techtonictimes #techtonictweet
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22-July-2014