Sony Xperia Z2a with 5-inch HD display with quad core Snapdragon 801 SoC Launched

Sony has launched the Xperia Z2a, the international variant of the Xperia ZL2 in Taiwan. The latest Sony Xperia Z2a sports with 5-inch Full HD (1080 x 1920 p) TRILUMIONS display with X-Reality  engine, delivering a pixel density of 440ppi.

It's runs on Android 4.4 KitKat out-of-the-box. Sony Xperia Z2a is powered by 2.3 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 SoC with Adreno 330 GPU and 3 GB of RAM.

It comes with 16GB Internal storage, which is further expandable up to 128 GB via microSD card.
The Xperia Z2a sports an 20.7-megapixel rear camera with 1/2.3”- inch Exmor RS image sensor, Sony G lens, LED flash, which is capable of recording 4K (3840x2160 pixels) resolution videos and having 3.1-megapixel front-facing camera.

On Connectivity options The Xperia Z2a supports LTE connectivity (Taiwan's 4G LTE bands) and also include LTE / 3G ,WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, MHL 3.0, GPS / GLONASS and NFC.
It is backed by a 3000mAh battery , the Smartphone is bit thick at 10.8 mm compared to Xperia Z2 (8.2 mm) and weighs 167 grams.

The Xperia Z2a launch was first reported by Focus Taiwan and the handset will be available in Black, Turquoise, and White.

Key Features 

Display                              :   5-inch HD display

weight                                :  167 grams

thick                                   : 10.8 mm

processor                            :   2.3 GHz Quad core Snapdragon 801 processor with Adreno 330 GPU

RAM                                   : 3 GB

Internal Memory                  :  16 GB with microSD card support up to 128 GB

Rear Camera                       : 20.7 MP AF rear camera with 1/2.3”- inch Exmor RS image sensor, Sony G                                                lens, LED flash, shoots 4K videos,

front camera                         :     3.1 MP front camera with BSI sensor

SIM                                      : Single SIM

OS                                       : Android 4.4.2 kitkat

Connectivity                          : 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.0, GPS with A-GPS                                                      GLONASS, MHL 3.0, NFC, 3.5 mm audio jack

Battery                                  : 3000 mAh battery

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Nokia X Android smartphone security features detailed

There's no doubt that having security features in a smartphone come in handy, and can save your personal and work-related data. It is always a wise precaution to enable the security features in your smartphone, rather than risk losing all the data stored on the device.
Nokia X, which is built using the Android Open Source Project, and is not certified by Google, which clearly means that there's no Google Play store, and that no apps based on Google's APIs will work. While there's no access to Google's Play Store, users can side-load Android apps from any third-party source.

However, as per the Nokia Conversations blog, the Nokia X comes with the required security features to protect the data stored on the device without downloading third-party security apps.

The three main ways to protect the data on the Nokia X smartphone is the screen security, encryption, and SIM card lock. The screen security feature on the Nokia X has two options, namely - password and PIN. The Nokia X users can select a combination of numbers and letters, or even both, for locking the screen with a password, while for the PIN option, users will have to choose a numerical code consisting of four digits.

Another way to protect the data is through encryption, which encodes the stored messages, accounts, images, videos and data in such a way that they can be only accessed by authorized parties. Notably, after the encryption process on the Nokia X, the only way to decrypt the data is via factory data reset. Nokia's official blog post notes that the encryption process on the Nokia X takes around an hour.

One of the simplest ways, and a feature that is found on most Nokia phones, is SIM card lock. Nokia X users can go to security settings and choose the SIM card lock option, which will prevent access of stored contacts on the SIM card, once the feature is turned on.

Nokia introduced its Nokia X family, an Android-based smartphone line-up running a highly customised version of the OS, at MWC 2014 amidst much fanfare.

The move surprised a lot of people in the tech industry, given the impending acquisition of Nokia's mobile phone business by Microsoft. An earlier report suggested that Nokia's new X family is an attempt to stay relevant in developing markets, where affordable Android smartphones are being bought by hundreds of millions of consumers.

The Finnish giant right after introducing its Nokia X series began rolling out the Nokia X Services SDK to developers, as it had promised at the event.

The company has already revealed plans to roll-out more Nokia X smartphones soon and, is said to be aiming for lower price points.

Earlier this month the Nokia X was announced for the Indian market. The Android smartphone from Nokia has been priced at Rs. 8,599. The Nokia X+, and Nokia XL have been announced for India as well, and will be launched within the next two months.

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Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet Launched with Android 4.4 KitKat, Snapdragon 801 at MWC 2014

Sony has unveiled its new Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet at Mobile World Congress 2014 in Barcelona.The Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet is the successor to the Xperia Tablet Z, which was launched at MWC 2013

The Xperia Z2 Tablet comes with 10.1-inch full-HD TRILUMINOS display for mobile and Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2  with resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. The Xperia Z2 Tablet runs on Android 4.4 KitKat out-of-the-box.The Xperia Z2 Tablet is powered by lightning fast 2.3 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor with Adreno 330 GPU.

It comes with 16GB Internal storage, which is further expandable up to 64GB via microSD card and 3GB of RAM.The Xperia Z2 sports an 8.1-megapixel rear camera and 2.2-megapixel front-facing camera. Connectivity options include LTE / 3G ,WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, MHL 3.0, GPS / GLONASS and NFC.

The device is packed with a 6000 mAh battery which measures 6.4 mm in thickness and weight 426 grams.The company has announced that Xperia Z2 Tablet will be available in Black and White colour variants. Sony says that the The Xperia Z2 Tablet is a “premium” waterproof Tablet that will launch globally next month.

Key Features  :

Display               : 10.1 Inch full-HD TRILUMINOS

Resolution          : 1920 x 1080 pixels

Processor            : 2.3 GHz Quad Core 

RAM                   :3 GB 

Internal Storage  : 16 GB(expandable up to 64 GB)

OS                        : Android 4.4 KitKat 

Rear Camera       : 8.1 MP

Front Camera      :  2.2 MP  

Battery                 : 6000 mAh 

Connectivity      :LTE/3G,WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, MHL 3.0, GPS /GLONASS and NFC

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LG Launched New LG F70 with Android 4.4 KitKat, LTE support at MWC 2014

LG Launched it's new mid-range Smartphone LG F70 with LTE-enabled smartphone at International MWC 2014 in Barcelona. 

The new LG F70 smartphone comes with 4.5-inch IPS display with 480x800 pixels resolution at 207ppi pixel density.It runs latest Android 4.4 KitKat out-of-the-box. The LG F70 is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core processor with 1GB of RAM. 

It has 4GB of internal storage, which can be expanded up to 32GB via microSD card. The LG F70 sports a 5-megapixel rear camera and VGA front-facing camera.The device which measures 127.2 x 66.4 x 10.0mm draws its energy from a 2440mAh battery.The LG F70 also features LG’s features such as KnockOn, UX feature and more. 

“Not only does the LG F70 offer the best of LTE technology, its hardware and UX are also best-in-class,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, president and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “Utilizing our expertise in the field of 4G technology, we plan to strengthen our leadership in the global market.”Commenting on the announcement, Dr. Jong-seok Park, president and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company said, "Not only does the LG F70 offer the best of LTE technology, 

its hardware and UX are also best-in-class. Utilizing our expertise in the field of 4G technology, we plan to strengthen our leadership in the global market."

There’s no word about the availability of the handset or its pricing.

Key Features :

Display                      : 4.5-inch WVGA IPS (800 x 480, 207 ppi)

Processor                  : 1.2 GHz Quad-Core

Memory                     : 4 GB / 1 GB RAM / microSD slot (up to 32 GB)

Camera                      : Rear 5.0MP AF / Front VGA (640 x 480)

Battery                       : 2,440mAh (removable)

Operating System     : Android 4.4 KitKat

Size                             : 127.2 x 66.4 x 10.0mm

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Nokia X Android Platform the Newest Weapon in low-cost Phone battle

Nokia, soon to be acquired by Microsoft Corp, is turning to software created by arch-rival Google for a new line of phones it hopes will make it a late contender in the dynamic low-cost smartphone market.

Its first models, Nokia X, X+ and XL, rely upon an open version of the Android mobile software system created by Google that has become the world’s most popular software used in smartphones.

The release of the phones just days before Nokia sells its handset business to Microsoft in a $7.2 billion deal, is an attempt to stay relevant in emerging markets, where low-cost Android phones are being snapped up by hundreds of millions of buyers.

Nokia Chief Executive Stephen Elop said the market had "shifted dramatically", and the group needed to address a sub-$100 segment that is set to grow four times faster than more expensive phones.

The Nokia X, which has a four-inch screen, will be available immediately, Nokia said. The X+, with more memory and storage, and XR, which has a five-inch display, will be on sale early next quarter priced at 99 Euros and 109 Euros, respectively.

They will be on sale in all markets apart from Japan and Korea, where Nokia is not present, and North America.

Read Full artical Here : NDTV

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Samsung Galaxy S5 come with Octa-Core variant coming soon

Samsung  unveiled its latest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S5 at MWC 2014 in Barcelona.The Samsung Galaxy S5 features a 5.1-inch full 1080p HD super AMOLED display running on a 2.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor with 2GB of RAM.

The Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F) will come in two chipset variants- one powered by a 2.5GHz Snapdragon 801 (MSM8974AC) processor, and other variants infographic listed a 2.1GHz octa-core Exynos 5 processor model.

The Samsung Galaxy S5 also has it's biggest new feature called Finger scanner, Heart rate sensor and more unique features.The Samsung Galaxy S5 runs Android 4.4.2 KitKat out-of-the-box. Samsung Galaxy S5 features a 16-megapixel rear camera paired with a 2-megapixel front-facing option and Samsung has introduced a super-fast focusing time of less than 0.3-seconds. It comes with 16GB and 32GB Instorage models, with microSD card expandability up to 64GB.

It features a 2800mAh battery, rated to deliver 21 hours of talktime, and 390 hours of standby time.The smartphone weighs in at 145 grams (slightly heavier than the Galaxy S4), and has dimensions of 142x72.5x8.1mm (slightly thicker than the S4's 7.9mm).

Connectivity options include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac with MIMO functionality, ANT+, Bluetooth 4.0, USB3.0, NFC, and Infrared remote functionality.

The Samsung Galaxy S5 would go on sale globally in 150 countries starting from 11 April 2014.

[Update: Samsung has removed the Octa-Core option from the chart on the blog. Now it just shows the Quad-Core variant]

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ZTE Grand Memo II LTE with 6-inch display, Android 4.4 KitK announced at MWC 2014

Chinese company,on Monday announced its new Grand Memo II LTE Smartphone at the Mobile World Congress 2014 in Barcelona. But ZTE has not disclose the price of the ZTE Grand Memo LTE's the successor to last year's Grand Memo.

ZTE Grand Memo II LTE single SIM smartphone run's on Android 4.4 KitKat OS with the company's MiFavor 2.3 UI skinned on top. It comes with 6-inch 720p TFT capacitive touch screen with a 720x1280 pixels resolution.The Grand Memo II LTE device is powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor with a 2GB of RAM. 

The Grand Memo II LTE  spoted with 13-meapixel autofocus rear camera and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera manufactured by Sony.The smartphone comes with 16GB internal storage which is expandable with microSD card. It comes with connectivity options like GPS with A-GPS, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.0,Infrared remote control, VOD and LTE connectivity,Wi-Fi display.and Sensor like accelerometer, proximity sensor, ambient light, compass, gyroscope, DLNA.

Grand II Memo LTE is comes with 3200mAh battery capacity that offers 16 hours of HD video playback, 72 hours of music playback and days of normal usage. 

ZTE Grand Memo II LTE Features

Display                 : 6-inch HD display

Resolution            :1280x720 pixels

Processor             : Snapdragon 400 processor

RAM                    :2GB

Internal Storage  : 16GB(microSD expansion)

Rear Camera       :13MP with flash

Front Camera       : 5MP

OS                         : Android 4.4 KitKat with ZTE's MiFavor 2.3 OS

Battery                 : 3200 mAh battery

Connectivity        :GPS with A-GPS, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.0,Infrared remote control,                                 VOD and LTE connectivity,Wi-Fi display.

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Qualcomm introduce the New Snapdragon 801 processor.

Qualcomm Technologies has introduce its new Snapdragon 801 Processor, Which includes several new enhancements to its predecessor, the highly popular Snapdragon 800 SoC, which has powered most of the flagship smartphones and tablets released in the past year. 

The Snapdragon 801 processor enables even more compelling mobile user experiences, like higher quality imaging with support for larger, faster camera sensors and improved image post-processing, as well as improved mobile graphics and gaming, higher speed SD card memory. 

It is also dedicated for dual-SIM/dual active configurations service and enhanced overall performance.It is also get improvements include support for faster eMMC storage and a faster memory bus.  It's based on the same 32-bit Krait 400 cores and Adreno 330 graphics logic as the 800, but the maximum possible speeds have been raised for both. 

While the CPU cores can run at up to 2.45GHz, the graphics processor can run at 578MHz.Qualcomm highlights the fact that devices based on the Snapdragon 801 will be able to support higher-resolution cameras with larger sensors, and post-processing tasks will run faster.

Features carried over from the Snapdragon 800 include 4G LTE support, integraged 802.11ac Wi-Fi, and dedicated digital signal processing blocks.

The Snapdragon 801 processor is expected to be available in commercial devices this quarter.

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HTC Desire 816 with 5.5-inch HD display announced at MWC 2014

HTC Desire 816 has been officially announced by HTC at the Mobile World Congress 2014 in Barcelona. 

HTC also confirmed that it will launch the successor to the HTC One on 25 March.HTC Desire 816 smartphone will sport a 5.5-inch 720p HD display with 720x1280 pixels resolution.HTC Desire 816 is powered by a 1.6GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 SoC processor with 1.5GB of RAM. 

It will come with 8GB of internal storage which can be expandable up to 128GB with microSD cards. HTC Desire 816 runs on Android with new HTC Sense 5.5 UI on top.There's no word on the Android version for HTC Desire 816.It sports a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and 5-megapixel front-facing camera. 

The smartphone has 2600mAh battery, is just 7.99mm thick and weighs 165g. On connectivity front HTC Desire 816 include 4G LTE / 3G, WiFi  a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.0 with aptX, GPS with a-GPS.The HTC Desire 816 will arrive in white, black, red, yellow and purple colour variants, as seen in the previous leaks via the firm's Sina Weibo account. 

HTC Desire 8 would also be sporting the firm's native BoomSound functionality.

HTC Desire 816 specifications

SIM                          : Dual SIM (optional)

Display                     : 5.5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) display

Processor                 : 1.6 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor

OS                             : Android with HTC Sense 5.5

Rear Camera           : 13MP with LED Flash, f/2.2, 1080p HD recording

Front camera            : 5 MP camera, f/2.8 720p HD recording

RAM                         : 1.5GB

Internal storage        : 8GB internal memory, expandable memory with micro SD

Connectivity              : 4G LTE / 3G, WiFi  a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.0 with aptX, GPS with a-GPS

Battery                      : 2600 mAh

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Facebook Messenger coming to Windows Phone within 'weeks': Microsoft

Microsoft Vice President Joe Belfiore shared quite a few details and update at company's event held at the sidelines of Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on Sunday. Apart from confirming a 'spring' release date for the much-anticipated Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone 8.1 updates and announcing a host of new Windows Phone 8.1 hardware partners including India's Xolo and Karbonn, Belfiore provided various platform-related updates.

Amongst these announcements were app-related statistics. Belfiore said the Windows Phone Store now had over 240,000 apps with an average of 500 apps added ever day. With key additions such as Instagram, Vine, Waze and Mint under its belt recently, Microsoft announced that Facebook Messenger will be available in "the coming weeks".

Belfiore also shared some statistics that underline the strides Windows Phone has made recently in terms of making a mark in the smartphone market. He said that Windows Phone had recently been recognised as the fastest growing OS by IDC with 91 percent year-over-year growth in 2013. He also highlighted a recent Kantar Worldpanel ComTech survey that gave the OS more than 10 percent marketshare across Europe, more than double compared to last year.

Microsoft also announced a new partnership with Qualcomm, under which it will be building Windows Phone devices through the well-established Qualcomm Reference Design (QRD) program. This would make it easier for OEMs to make Windows Phone-based devices.

Source : Vai

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