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Tuesday, 25 June 2013

SONY Smart Watch 2 is here, WaterProof & Supports NFC with 1.6″ Display – Details

SONY Smart Watch 2 is here, WaterProof & Supports NFC with 1.6″ Display – Details

 

To re affirm the leadership position in terms of Smart Android watches, SONY has announced the launch of the Waterproof smartwatch which comes with NFC and other advanced features which we will be checking out in the due course of this article. The best part of this is that this one comes with the bigger screen and aluminium body along with the stainless steel wristband. With capabilities like NFC and IP57 certification. Dubbed as Smart Watch 2, this is the only smartwatch which comes with the sequel rolled out by SONY. Similar smart watches are expected to be rolled out by Samsung and Apple very soon.



Highlights of SONY SmartWatch 2:
  • Handle your calls by a simple touch of your wrist
  • Take a photo remotely from your SmartWatch, using a smart camera app
  • Control your presentations remotely using Presentation Pal
  • Taking a run or on the bike? Select a mapping app on SmartWatch to check your route with a quick glance at your wrist
  • Read previously downloaded e-mails when not connected to your phone
  • Use lifestyle apps like Runtastic to map and instantly track your fitness activities on the go
This watch comes with the Bluetooth 3.0 and can be connected with the Android 4.0 + ICS devices which have the NFC Capability. This watch also boasts the 1.6inched Full touch screen along with the resolution of 220 x 176 pixels and weighs 122.5 grams. In terms of battery, SONY claims that this device won’t run out of charge for at least 3 -4 days which is very good when compared to smart watches like Pebble etc. The best part is that this Smart Watch 2 will also supports apps which are there in the PLAY Store.

Saturday, 22 June 2013

Samsung Galaxy Ring, Affordable 4.0″ Android Phone with 1GB RAM for $179 – Specs & Features

Samsung Galaxy Ring, Affordable 4.0″ Android Phone with 1GB RAM for $179 – Specs & Features

 

Samsung Galaxy RING Android smartphone is the latest offering from Samsung Electronics for Virgin Mobile which comes with a sub $200 price tag along with the Android’s latest Jellybean OS. So, let’s check out on what are the specs and features of this smartphone. While Samsung is trying hard to come up with a smartphone at every price point and at every dimension of the screen. The best part of this smartphone is the price point at which this is available as it packs in almost all basic features along with Wi Fi and decent amount of other specs.




Specs and Features of Galaxy RING:
With 4.0 inches of Screen Size, this smartphone comes with the 1.4GHz of Single Core along with the Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8655 chip and Adreno 205 GPU. In terms of memory, this device comes with the 1GB of RAM, built in storage of 4GB along with the external SD card slot of up to 64GB. In terms of camera, this device comes with the 5MP of Rear Facing Camera with LED Flash and 1.3 megapixels of front facing camera. The only sad part of this device is that it comes with the CDMA Variant and not the GSM Variant. This device comes with the 1750 mAh battery. We have summed up the detailed specs and features below;
4.0 inches of Screen Size,
1.4GHz of Single Core Processor,
Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8655 chip,
Adreno 205 GPU,
1GB RAM,
4GB Internal Memory, external sd card slot of up to 64GB,
5MP Rear Facing Camera with LED Flash,
1.3MP Front Facing Camera,
Jellybean 4.1 Android OS,
Supports 3G, Wi Fi, Bluetooth,
1750 mAh Battery

The price of this Galaxy RING is $179 and can be purchased from Virgin Mobile’s Official Webpage. We will keep you posted about the availability of this smartphone elsewhere around the Globe apart from Virgin Mobile as in when we get any details.

Samsung Galaxy NX Mirrorless Camera with 4G LTE & Jellybean 4.2.2 OS – Specs & Features

Samsung Galaxy NX Mirrorless Camera with 4G LTE & Jellybean 4.2.2 OS – Specs & Features

 

If its technology, you cannot ignore Samsung and at Premiere Event which was held in London yesterday witnessed some of the new product launch out of which one of the Highlight was Samsung Galaxy NX Mirrorless Camera which is based on the Google’s latest Android OS of Jellybean 4.2.2. The purpose of the smart cameras being Android’ised is to make sure that you can share all your photos within a flash. This is not just a Mirrorless camera but also comes with the LTE Radio, Android OS which points to a sequel to Galaxy Camera with an advanced kiss of tech.



Specs and Features of Galaxy NX Mirrorless Camera:
Featuring a 20.3-megapixel APS-C sensor, as well as 3G / 4G LTE, WiFi and Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity are some of the many specs and features which this Galaxy NX Mirrorless camera boasts. And not to forget the 4.8 inched HD LCD Screen and 1.6GHz Pega-Q quad-core setup and separate DRIMe IV Signal processor for imaging the whole UI looks very promising and is in fact a perfect amalgamation of an advanced DSLR Camera. Things doesn’t stop over there, this camera also comes with the 30 Smart Modes which will make sure that it brings out the professional photographer from you irrespective of how much dumb you are in photography skills.
For all professional photographers, you will be happy to know that it comes with a hybrid AF, culled from the best of DSLRs and compacts, with a shutter speed of 1/6,000th of a second and 8.6fps shooting.
4.8 inched HD LCD Screen,
20.3-megapixel APS-C sensor,
1.6GHz Pega-Q quad-core setup & separate DRIMe IV Signal processor,
3G / 4G LTE, WiFi and Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity,
LTE Radio,
Android Jellybean 4.2.2 OS,
30 Smart Modes,
Shutter speed of 1/6,000th of a second,
8.6FPS while Shooting,
45mm 2D/3D lens
Availability:
The Galaxy NX will be available to buy in the UK as a 4G variant that supports 3G from selected online and high street retailers this summer.

Spice Coolpad Mi-515, 5″ Android phone with 9.9mm thickness for Rs.9990 – Specs & Features

Spice Coolpad Mi-515, 5″ Android phone with 9.9mm thickness for Rs.9990 – Specs & Features

 

After the news about Android Store in India, it now seems that Spice is all set to up its ante in the Indian market as its launching slew of Android smartphones in association with Coolpad which is their recent collaboration. While Indian market is already experiencing the slew of smartphones launch by various smartphone manufacturers, it’s now time for the manufacturers to try out something new. So let’s check out on what are the specs and features of this Spice Coolpad Mi-515 smartphone. While there are already ready apps available in the market, it now seems that this smartphone will be one of the most loved phone.




Specs and Features of Spice Coolpad Mi-515:
Spice Coolpad Mi-515 comes with the 5 inched qHD screen along with the 960 x 540 Pixels with the capacitive touch screen and IPS Display. With Dual Sim capability of 3G + 2G, this device comes with the 1.2GHz Quad Core Processor and 9.9mm thickness and weighs 161 grams. With 5MP Auto Focus Camera with LED flash as rear camera and 0.3MP VGA Camera as the rear camera, this device also comes with 3.5mm headset audio jack and FM Radio capability. In terms of memory, this device comes with 1GB of RAM, 4GB of internal memory along with the expandable memory of 32GB along with the micro SD card slot. Last but not the least, this device comes with the 2000mAh of Battery.
5inched QHD Display along with Capacitive IPS Display,
9.9mm thickness and 161 grams,
Dual Sim Capability (2G + 3G),
1.2GHz Quad Core Processor,
1GB RAM,
4GB internal memory along with the expandable memory card slot of 32GB,
5MP Auto Focus Rear Camera with LED Flash,
FM Radio, Wi Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0 with A2DP, GPS, 3.5mm headset audio jack,
Jellybean 4.1 Android OS,
2000Mah Battery

Spice Coolpad Mi 515 comes with the price tag of Rs. 9,990. This device can be purchased form Offline as well as Online Stores.

Samsung Galaxy S4 now Available in 7 Colors, announced at #SamsungPremiere2013 – Details

Samsung Galaxy S4 now Available in 7 Colors, announced at #SamsungPremiere2013 – Details

 

Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone now comes in 5 more attractive colors which are Blue Arctic, Purple Mirage, Red Aurora, Brown Autumn and in Pink Twilight apart from Frost White and Mist Black. This new colors for Galaxy S4 are matte or pastel rather than glossy, and comes with the same shiny plastic on the edges of the device. There are no specific dates revealed and neither the geographic availability of these are mentioned. We will keep you posted about the new colors of Galaxy S4 availability very soon only on Android Developers Officials.



Last Updated: 15 March, 2013 @ 6:54 by Amit Bhawani
The Samsung Galaxy S4 is made official, with the rumors not going wrong totally as the device has got most of what was being speculated, the 5-inch 1080p display and the processor being 1.6GHz Exynos Octa-core chip or a 1.9GHz quad-core Qualcomm based on the region we are located at. The display is similar to most of the recent competitive devices’ ones like the Sony Xperia Z, having 5-inch 1080p display with the pixel density 441 PPI and the resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels.
Samsung Galaxy S4

The Samsung Unpacked event showed the device to be 7.9mm thick, and the battery packed inside the S4 would be of 2600 mAh capacity. It is going to arrive into the market from April, and the pricing would be known only then. The connectivity options that would be supported by the Samsung Galaxy S4 are WiFi 802.11ac at a/b/g/n, IR blaster for NFC, Bluetooth 4.0, MHL 2.0 support.
The 13-megapixel camera of the Samsung Galaxy S4 has a f/ 2.2 aperture and autofocus, and there’s a 2-megapixel front facing camera included in the device. One of the new features in the Galaxy range is the dual-video capture mode where the videos can be captured on both the cameras simultaneously. Dual Video Call mode is another addition to the list of the new features, where the two cameras are activated when you are video calling. And as it was rumored all around a few days back, Samsung made a few advancements to the “Smart” feature bringing Smart Pause, Smart Scroll and the other features like Air View, Group Play etc.
We’ll share all the details and the actual comparisons with the best Android 1080p smartphones soon to give a better idea of whether the S4 can be called the superior of all the devices in the market or not, especially comparing with the HTC One, the Sony Xperia Z.
Earlier:
While the March 14th is coming near by, speculations are getting hotter and hotter about the probable specs and features of this device. if we go by the latest round of specs which was revealed by the AnTuTu  Benchmarks, then Galaxy S IV I9500 is expected to come up with the below mentioned specs. You can refer to the series of rumors which are just below this confirmed specs list which are summed up below. The best part of the Galaxy S4 is the HD Screen along with the new Wi Fi standard support which is Wi Fi ac which too is available with the HTC One smartphone.
  • Exynos 5 Octa 5410 chipset,
  • 4.99 inches of Screen Size,
  • PowerVR SGX 544MP GPU,
  • Quad Core 1.8GHz Processor,
  • 2GB RAM,
  • PPI of 441
  • 13MP Rear Camera, 2.1MP Front Facing Camera,
  • NFC, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi Fi ac/ b / g/ n,
  • Jellybean 4.2 Firmware out of the Box
Two New & Important Features which would be coming up in this device are :
1. Out Touch Slide Gallery
2. Top Invisible Notification Bar
We will keep you updated with all the latest specs of Galaxy S4 as in when we get from credible sources only at Android Developers Officials. Stay tuned.
Samsung Galaxy S4 Phone
Updated on March, 02, 2013
We at Android Advices have got a few insider tips on the upcoming Galaxy S4 Android Smart Phone which is the next flagship model from Samsung. These are confirmed for the upcoming device and would be counted as the main selling factors for the device.
  • Smart Scroll
  • Air View Touch
  • Two Camera’s work (Front and Rear) simultaneously for 360* capture
  • Qualcomm Processor
  • New type of Gallery with awesome Grouping of Photos
This clearly shows that Samsung is working on the 360 degrees features for the camera which would be a unique feature compared to their current portfolio and that could help them in making this device look superior too. Though the 360 degree outputs cannot be generally be viewed on the PC unlike a normal photo capture because it offers you with a option to zoom in and out around the location and also move around, hence it would mostly be limited to smart phone usage or special applications which allow you to render them on the PC.
It would also host the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and would also come with a better grouping of pictures in the photo gallery for the users which could be an additional feature.
Samsung Galaxy S4
Update on Feb 20 2013 : Rumors are flowing in that Samsung is going to unveil the Samsung Galaxy S IV smartphone on March 14th, the Unpacked event, although both the event and the phone’s update is not officially confirmed by the company yet. Samsung might not be sending the invitations already because of the MWC 2013 event, after which the actual invites could be sent for the event. The sources also said that the phone would go on sale from Early April, and Europe would be the first place to receive the device, followed by the Asian countries, and the US, Australia and African markets will have to wait until May/June for the availability there.
Update on Dec 26th 2012
Sam Mobile has confirmed that Samsung is working on a couple new devices, and the next flagship device from them would be the GT-I9500 model, and this probably should be the Galaxy S IV as the Galaxy Note that is being worked on, would be the GT-I5100 and Samsung is due to come up with the next Galaxy phone next year.
Model: GT-I9500
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Model: GT-I9505 (Probably LTE version)
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It would be interesting to see whether the phone would have the Android or TIZEN OS in it, and if its TIZEN, that should be the first handset from Samsung having the new interface.
Update on Dec 12th 2012
Update: The Samsung Galaxy S IV won’t be probably available at the CES 2013, and we are noticing that from the teaser video the company released. CNet is reporting that the teaser video has shown Samsung preparing quite a lot, but hasn’t showcased anything or concentrated much in the Mobile phone category, and so the CES could not be the time when the S4 would be unveiled. We could expect in next in the Mobile World Congress 2013.
A report from the Wall Street Journal stated that Samsung is busy in the development of flexible displays for the handheld devices, and the expectation is that this technology could come in the next upcoming Galaxy device, i.e. the Samsung Galaxy S IV. There is also a speculation that the organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display could be integrated into the technology where the screen could be bent without breaking. A picture on Patent Bolt showed the technology that Samsung is working on. One of the best things about the technology is that the display won’t just be bendable, but can be stretched too.
Flexible Display System for Mobiles
If Samsung includes this flexible displays into the Galaxy S4 screen, there could be nothing beating it in the near time after the launch. If it doesn’t come in any of the Galaxy devices, we could still be seeing something new and interesting from Samsung.
Update on 20th Nov 2012 -
Several rumors have come in, with a few strong ones claiming that there could be an unveiling done by the Samsung guys during the CES 2013, with the Samsung Galaxy S IV having a 4.99 inch screen, and quad-core 2.0GHz Exynos 5450 chipset. According to the Korean sources, the company is working on a device that would have those specs and at the Galaxy S4 is expected to be made public by that time, so we can connect the dots. Another expectation as seen earlier is the 13 megapixel camera, and the 1080p display.
Source: Asiae
Update on 16th Nov 2012 -
CES is nearing and we are getting to hear more and more true/false news about the products that are going to be displayed there. The Samsung Galaxy S IV is expected, and now with a 1080p HD display, or is it just a false rumor to keep customers interested and keep themselves away from getting the Droid DNA until the S4 is launched? We are not sure about it, but news is that Samsung is working on the displays that boast the screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. One of the Korean newspapers claimed to have heard from one of the Samsung’s officials that the 1080p displays that the company is working on, would be quite thin and have a better refresh rate and a low power consumption.

Another doubt here is whether Samsung is really working on these displays for the inclusion in the Galaxy S IV or any other high-end product that might make its way into the smartphone world pretty soon. Less than 2 months left for the CES and we are excited.
Update on 13th Nov 2012 -
A camera module leaked in the wild seems to be for one of the upcoming Samsung devices, and that most probably is the camera of the Samsung Galaxy S IV, because there are already a lot of speculations that the camera of the S4 would be a 13-megapixel one. The capture resolution was found to be 4208 x 3120 pixels and the included parameters are – 8.5(L) x 8.5(W) x 5.9(H). It’s something just found recently in one of the documents from the company, and the expected date of release of the phone is Mobile World Congress, during the last week of February 2013.
Galaxy S4 camera
Update on 06th Nov 2012 -
The Samsung Galaxy S4 is going to be powered by the 1080p HD LCD screen and not the AMOLED one, as what the Sam Mobile confirms. The reason being claimed is that the manufacturer hasn’t been able to prepare an AMOLED display with such a high resolution, thus would see the LCD as a better option. LCDs are said to be quite vibrant in colors, but AMOLEDs have been quite energy efficient at the same time, so both the displays have their own advantages and disadvantages. We would see it as a disappointment from many if there is no AMOLED display.
Update on 31/10/2012 -
We’ve got some news about the processor that the Galaxy S IV would be coming in with. It could have the Exynos “Adonis” 28 nanometer quad-core ARM Cortex A15 CPU, and Samsung is testing out the processors and would be doing the mass production and that would probably be into the Samsung Galaxy S4 in the early months of 2013.
They have set the codename as Adonis, which is to mean something about the high-performance, low-power.
Keep checking out, there should be some exciting news coming soon. It’s already the end of the year!
Update on 04/10/2012 – With just over 20 million Galaxy S III smartphones sold in mere 100 days, it now seems like Samsung is working hard to come up with a much powerful smartphone which will be dubbed as Samsung Galaxy S4 rolled out in the coming months, may be in MWC 2013 or in CES 2013. For all those who had anticipated the 13MP camera in Galaxy S3, the wait for the same could just get over in Galaxy S4 as according to few leaks it shows that Samsung is working on the 13 MP camera sensor which is way powerful than compared to the incumbents. As per the leaks, the 13 MP camera if true will be capable of shooting images with 4208×3120 resolution. One can also refer to the below images for more details about the leaks. We will keep you posted on all the latest on Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone here on Android Developers Officials
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Img Source : androidcommunity.com
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Update on 17/09/2012 – Samsung and Apple are fierce rivals for the leadership in smart phone. The degree got hotter when the US based company launched iPhone 5 last week in response to Samsung Galaxy S III and Galaxy Note 2. iPhone 5 received a mixed response from its consumers and industry experts as the device lacked innovative features. But still iPhone 5 is a better smart phone launched in competition with Galaxy S III.
Presently the Samsung is the #1 manufacturer leaving behind Apple and Nokia in the race. For Samsung to be king, it required their devices like Galaxy S, S II and S III released on time to compete in market. The Samsung Galaxy S III broke the record very recently by crossing 20 million unit sales in course of 100 days since the launch beating iPhone record.
Every year we see a new Galaxy S series successor available, and the debut of Galaxy S set the tone for Samsung initially. Furthermore when Galaxy S II was launched in the market, the scenario for Samsung even got better with device topping the charts in terms of sales. And with Samsung Galaxy S III in the market, the launch event got so bigger in comparison with Apple iPhone launch events.
Samsung Electronics is planning to launch iPhone 5 killer in coming months and device should be definitely Galaxy S 4 as expected. But as we say, it could easily take another 6 months for the Korean giant to produce a device which is competitive & better in terms of hardware design and configuration.Samsung Galaxy S4
Samsung is ready to launch Galaxy S4 during the world’s biggest exhibition for telecom and mobile companies to exhibit their latest development and we receive reports of Galaxy S III successor to be available at Samsung booth. The officials pointed out that their new flagship model will be released in nine months after the May 2012 debut of Samsung Galaxy S III. It will be more enough to curb the latest Apple iPhone development and device should be easily capable with the LTE network.
Samsung is king in the Asian market and it has gained a bigger market share in Europe. The only country where it got hit is the homeland of Apple i.e., United States but for Samsung that doesn’t matter as its main rival didn’t concentrate on many countries expect United States. For Samsung everything is under their control, from Super AMOLED OLED display to Exynos S4 processor, they have everything right infront of them to come out with a device with on time and they are capable deliver the number of output device within the expected time.
Samsung Galaxy S 4 Specifications
The Korean giant is still to decide on what could be the exact Galaxy S 4 device looks like, whether it will include the flexible display technology or use the Super AMOLED Plus display. So far its design is kept the same with rounded corner concept but we might see some changes claimed by one of the Samsung’s local officials.
We see Samsung Galaxy S 4 certainly with better specifications and inclusion of quad core Exynos processor and better hardware configuration but nothing were released at this moment as it’s too early to comment on the device.
Market researchers and experts views Galaxy S4 a clear message to Apple as they are capable to widen its lead over Apple leaving behind the legal disputes. Samsung is expecting that it’s device will cross the 30 million unit sales in 100 days to break their record of Galaxy S III which was achieved very recently.
So what Apple is doing? US leading smart phone manufacturer is seeking a ban on 8 of the Galaxy Series Samsung which includes top sellers like Galaxy S, S II, S III, Galaxy Note, Galaxy Note 2 and few more tablets. While Apple looks to take copyright infringements case to next level, nothing worries Samsung from producing Samsung Galaxy S4. [Some Info via koreatimes]

Galaxy S4 Mini gets Officially Announced at #SamsungPremiere2013 – Specs & Features

Galaxy S4 Mini gets Officially Announced at #SamsungPremiere2013 – Specs & Features

 

Galaxy S4 now now comes in many variants as after the announcement of Galaxy S4 Active in Galaxy Premiere event in London, its time for Galaxy S4 Mini.  Galaxy S3, Galaxy S3 Mini, Galaxy S4 and now the time has come for Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini. Galaxy S4 comes with the lowered specs and features as that of Galaxy S4 but the looks and hardware form factor will remain the same as that of the flagship model Samsung Galaxy S4. Unfortunately, the specs are lowered by a very huge margin as it comes with the Dual Core processor unlike the Quad Core processor in Galaxy S4. The model number of Galaxy S4 Mini is GT-I9190. So let’s check out on what are the specs and features of this Galaxy S4 Mini.




Purported Specs and Features of Galaxy S4 Mini:
Samsung Galaxy S4 comes along with 4.3 inches of Super AMOLED Qhd display with the pixel density (PPI) of 256 against the PPI of Galaxy S4 which is a whopping 441. Galaxy S4 Mini will comes along with 1.7GHz Dual-Core CPU which will be based on the Touch wiz Nature UX 2.0 and will be running on the Jellybean 4.2.2 firmware. S4 Mini almost looks like Galaxy S4 only as it picks up the same form factor. The resolution of this device is said to be of 960×540 pixels. 

There will be two variants of Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini which you can check it out in the images mentioned below. In terms of memory, this device comes with the 8GB Internal Memory out of which user accessible will be 5GB. Galaxy S4 Mini comes with 2 cameras, 8MP Rear Facing Camera and 1.9MP Front Facing Camera. This device comes with the battery life of 1900mAH of battery.

4.3-inch qHD Super AMOLED display (16:9 aspect ratio),
1.7 GHz dual-core processor,
1.5GB RAM,
8GB Internal Memory (user accessible will be 5GB),
Micro SD Card Slot to accommodate 64GB Micro SD Card,
8MP Rear Facing Camera,
1.9MP Front Facing Camera,
Jellybean 4.2.2 Firmware,
8.94mm thickness,
1900Mah battery

Availability and Pricing:
Galaxy S4 Mini Samsung Premiere 2013 event and we will keep you posted in few days about he pricing of this device soon.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom, With DSLR Features Announced at #SamsungPremiere2013 for €499 – Specs & Features

Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom, With DSLR Features Announced at #SamsungPremiere2013 for €499 – Specs & Features

 

So, finally Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom is finally announced amidst many leaks, the specs of the camera seems more of a like mid-range smartphone. This camera is a successor of Galaxy Camera which was earlier released in 2012.  This Galaxy Camera S4 Zoom has been announced in the Galaxy Premier event. Let’s have a look at the detailed specs and features of this Camera below;




 

Specs and Features of Galaxy S4 Zoom:
With 4.3 inches of Screen Size, this camera comes with the Qhd of Super AMOLED screen along with the Corning Glass 3 along with the Jellybean 4.2 firmware. This Galaxy Camera variant comes with the 1.5GHz of Dual Core Processor along with the 16MP rear camera with Xenon Flash, BSI Sensor, OIS and 10x optical zoom and front facing camera of 1.9MP. With 15mm of thickness, this camera comes with the weight of 206 grams which is just little more when compared to a smartphone.

Along with 1.5GB of RAM, 8GB of internal memory and expandable memory card slot of 64GB, this device also supports 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, WI FI 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, aGPS and GLONASS along with the NFC capabilities. Last but not the least, this camera comes with the 2330 mAH of Battery.  For your convenience, we have also summed up the detailed specs below;
4.3inched Qhd Super AMOLED Screen, Corning Glass 3,
1.5GHz of Dual Core Processor,
15mm thickness, 206 gms weight,
16MP rear camera with Xenon Flash, BSI Sensor, OIS and 10x optical zoom,
Front facing camera of 1.9MP,
4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, WI FI 802.11 a/b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.0, aGPS and GLONASS,
2330Mah Battery


Galaxy S4 Zoom is up for Pre Order fo a price of €499. Do let us know your thoughts on this in the comments section below.

Galaxy S4 Active, Water Resistant Phone Announced at #SamsungPremiere2013 Event – Specs & Features

Galaxy S4 Active, Water Resistant Phone Announced at #SamsungPremiere2013 Event – Specs & Features

 

After selling off 10 Million Galaxy S4 smartphones, it’s now time for Samsung to pop out one more smartphone which is not only stylish but also comes with tons of features which is dubbed as “Galaxy S4 Active” which shows up on the Official page of Samsung Tomorrow. Powered with 1.9Ghz of Snapdragon 600 Processor, this device comes with various other features which we will be checking out in the due course of this article. You will be surprised to know that this smartphone just like Xperia Z and Panasonic Eluga will be water resistant and dust proof device which is actually amazing.




Specs and Features of Galaxy S4 Active:
Powered with 1.9 Ghz of Snapdragon 600 Processor, this device comes with the Adreno 320 GPU along with the 2GB of RAM and 5 inched stunning AMOLED Display and not the IPS Display as used by other manufacturers. The rest of the features are expected to remain the same as that of Galaxy S4 which also means that this phone too won’t be coming out with the FM Radio which is again the sad part. While the likes of LUMIA from NOKIA are trying to put in the FM Radio feature, Samsung is trying to forget the same. From outside, this smartphone looks amazing with plastic back which has been replaced with a metallic shell as you can see in the above image.
5.0’’ Full HD TFT LCD screen (443 PPI),
1.9 GHZ Quad-Core processor,
IP67 water and dust protection,
8-megapixel camera with LED flash,
Adreno 320 GPU,
2GB of RAM,
Wi Fi, Bluetooth
Jellybean 4.2.2 Android OS,
2600mAH Battery

Price and Availability:
Galaxy S4 Active will be available in Urban Grey, Dive Blue and Orange Flare color options

LG D500 Android Phone with LTE Support Surfaces – Specs & Features

LG D500 Android Phone with LTE Support Surfaces – Specs & Features

 

LG Electronics wants to be ahead of Huawei and seems to be on a roll as after rolling few smartphones which were a sort of hit. Recently LG came up with the Optimus G2 and Optimus L9 II smartphones which featured the latest Sanpdragon 800 soc from Qualcomm. In the latest, LG seems to be working on the latest smartphone which comes with the model number as D500. We have mentioned some of the sources below wherein it indicates that there will be two variants which are LG D500 and LG  D505




Specs and Features of LG D500:
LG D500 will be a part of Optimus Series of smartphone which will be coming up with a 3MP camera along with the 540 x 960 Pixels of Resolution along with the LTE Support, Bluetooth 4.0, three soft-keys, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n along with the Jellybean 4.1.2 Android OS. It now seems that LG is readying the next generation line up of smartphones which focuses on better usability and better hardware quality which was missing from so many recent years. We have also mentioned the list of known specs below which we will be updating from time to time;
  • 540 x 960 Pixels of Resolution,
  • LTE Support,
  • Bluetooth 4.0,
  • Jellybean 4.1.2 Android OS,
  • Wi-Fi a/b/g/n Support,
Though there is no timeline about this smartphone launch by LG, it seems that soon it will announce the launch of the same in coming months. We will keep you posted about all the latest on this front.

Android KeyLime Pie Concept Screens – Seems Near Perfect – Details

Android KeyLime Pie Concept Screens – Seems Near Perfect – Details

 

While IOS may be the latest Buzz when it comes to the Fresh User Interface, Android seems to have taken a pause when it comes to the revelation of the much awaited Android 5.0 a.k.a Key Lime Pie which will soon be coming. While there was hardly any visible difference when it comes to Jellybean 4.1 to 4.2.2 apart from few features here and there, high pressure is mounting after Apple redesigned iOS completely with neater looking flat looking UI. Designer Jinesh Shah has released some concept designs which we will be checking out in the due course of this article.


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With more and more services are looking for newer redesigned screens, it’s time now for every products and services vertical to come out with the best looking futuristic UI. Be it a Set Top Box or a Tablet or a Smartphone, it’s very important for any application to look great as it contributes a lot when it comes to user adaptability. While most of the users are expecting a Solid answer from Google for Apple, it will be interesting on what Google will be adding in its latest upcoming OS which is Key Lime Pie.

While the much awaited Design Guidelines for Android 5.0 is still in the making and as per the clos sources in Google, Google is trying hard to incorporate newer set of colours rather than using Dark Grey in most of the cases. Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie concept designs are shown above which can be referred. We can only hope as of now that Google comes with some of these adoptions in its upcoming new OS. Do let us know your thoughts on these concepts in the comments section below. Google is slated for Key Lime pie release this September 2013 as per some close sources.

Update Galaxy Note 2 N7100 with XXDME6 Official Jellybean 4.1.2 Firmware – Guide

Update Galaxy Note 2 N7100 with XXDME6 Official Jellybean 4.1.2 Firmware – Guide

 

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 N7100 smartphone can now be installed with the latest version of Jellybean 4.1.2 firmware version which is XXDME6. This firmware comes in with many new features which are there in Galaxy S4 smartphone. Though we don’t have the exact list of features or the enhancements which are there in this device, you can apply this update to experience the same. So, before we proceed on to check on what are the steps to apply this update, you will need to follow the list of quick pre requisites which are mentioned below;



Quick Pre Requisites:
  • All the data in your Samsung Galaxy Note II should be backed up with the help of below mentioned steps. It’s recommended to not to use the KIES for taking the backup as it may not help you restore the data.
SMS – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Contacts – Sync with the Gmail application,
Call Log -Call Log and Restore
Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card,
APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”
  • Enable the USB Debugging from the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging” and also you will have to ensure that the minimum battery life should be 40% so as to ensure that the phone doesn’t get turned Off in the middle of update.
Disclaimer: We should not be held responsible or liable in any manner for any damage caused due to not following instructions.
Let’s head to the next page where we have mentioned a detailed guide on how to apply with this firmware update.
Procedure to Update Galaxy Note 2 N7100 with Jellybean 4.1.2 XXDME6 Firmware:
  • Now, turn Off your Phone so that it can be entered in the Download Mode. The Download Mode can be entered by first turning Off the device and then Hold Volume Down + Menu Button and while holding both Keys to Power ON the device till you see the Green Robot on the screen which is nothing but the Download Mode.
  • In Download Mode, connect your phone to computer with original USB cable to see ID: COM section turn Yellow / Blue which indicated that all the drivers are installed successfully.
  • Click on “PDA” to select the rooting file which you got after extracting the rooting package in initial step. Now, click on “Start” to start the process of firmware update. Once the process is done, the phone will be rebooted. Please note that the process of rooting will take around 2 – 4 minutes of time.
  • Once you see the home screen in your phone, all you need to do is to just disconnect the device and check whether the firmware is updated successfully or not.
Note: If the device gets into the boot loop sequence or say gets stuck in the welcome screen, just long press the Power button and re follow the above instructions so as to again follow the above mentioned instructions.
So there you go, you have successfully rooted your Galaxy Note 2 with Official Jellybean 4.1.2 firmware of XXDME6. Do share with us in the comments section just in case if you face any issues in the process of firmware update.

Thursday, 20 June 2013

Waterproof NEC Terrain Android QWERTY Keypad Phone for $99 – Specs & Features

Waterproof NEC Terrain Android QWERTY Keypad Phone for $99 – Specs & Features

 

QWERTY Keypad along with the Candy bar style smartphone in Android are hardly available in the market. So, let’s proceed and check on what is the specialty of this smartphone along with the specs and features of this phone. AT&T along with the NEC announced the TERRAIN smartphone which comes with the Android ICS 4.0 OS along with the complete and utter confidence matched with the rugged body. We have summed up the detailed list of specs and features of this smartphone.




Specs & Features:
With 3.1 inched High Resolution Screen along with IP67 capabilities, this smartphone is really different when compared to other smartphones. In terms of processing speeds, this device comes with Dual core 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor along with the QWERTY Keypad. The Terrain is waterproof to 1 meter for up to 30 minutes. In terms of camera, this device comes with 5MP Rear Camera & 0.3MP Front Facing Camera. In terms of memory, this device comes with 8 GB of internal memory along with the expandable memory card slot of up to 32GB. We have summed up the detailed specs below;
3.1 inched High Resolution Screen,
Dual core 1.5GHz QualComm Snapdragon S4 processor,
Android 4.0 ICS OS,
QWERTY Keypad,
5MP Rear Camera & 0.3MP Front Facing Camera,
8GB Internal Memory,
32GB Expandable Memory Card Slot,
Dual Speakers and loud and clear with echo cancellation and noise suppression,
IP 67 Certified along with dustproof, rainproof, shockproof, and pressure, humidity, and extreme temperature resistant capabilities

The Terrain will go on sale at this URL on June 21st for $99 on contract. This smartphone can be purchased.

Huawei Ascend P6, World’s Slimmest Phone & with Metallic Finish – Specs, Features & Availability

Huawei Ascend P6, World’s Slimmest Phone & with Metallic Finish – Specs, Features & Availability

 

Huawei is working hard to win hearts of the users by coming out with feature rich smartphones without compromising on the built quality and some of the core features. On the similar lines, Huawei Ascend P6 just got leaked which comes with a plush dark aluminum finish along with the premium looking curves with a whole new refreshing design. 

After looking at this phone, you will actually think of HTC One smartphone which too has a similar kind of kinky aluminum design. Though it is still not clear on whether the picture mentioned below is original / fake, we can only say that if this is the one from Huawei then Samsung has to buck up as it still makes the smartphones with the polycarbonate materials.




Let’s check out on what are the specs and features of Huawei Ascend P6 as this seems to be one of the most promising devices of 2013 from Huawei.
Specifications & Features of Huawei Ascend P6:
With mere 6.18mm thickness, this smartphone will be definitely one of the World’s thinnest smartphone with 120 grams as its weight. P6-U06 is pegged to come with the Jellybean 4.1.2 firmware along with the 4.7 inches of screen size powered with the 1.5GHz of Quad Core Processor along with the 2GB of RAM, a CMOS Sensor of 5MP along with the internal storage of 32GB. This phone may come with the Dual Sim Card slot in select markets. For your convenience, we have also mentioned the features below;
4.7 Inches of Screen Size,
1.5 GHz Quad Core Processor,
2GB RAM,
5MP CMOS Sensor Rear Camera,
32GB Internal memory,
Dual Sim Capability,
120 grams weight,
6.18mm thickness
Price and Availability Huawei Ascend P6:
Pricing details as well as Launch details are not available as of now but is expected to come around June – July 2013 with the price tag of around $500.

HTC Butterfly S with 2GB RAM, Quad Core Processor & 3200mAH Battery – Specs & Features

HTC Butterfly S with 2GB RAM, Quad Core Processor & 3200mAH Battery – Specs & Features

 

HTC Butterfly S smartphone is the latest smartphone in the family of HTC which is pegged to come very soon. This device comes with almost the same specs as that of HTC Butterfly and HTC One smartphone. Though we still don’t have the exact list of specs and features, let’s check out the specs and features which are revealed. This device too comes with the Ultra pixel camera along with the Jellybean Android OS. While rumors point that HTC One Max will be launching soon, this will be the second smartphone which is on the deck from HTC.





Specs and Features of HTC Butterfly S:
With 5 inched Screen and HTC Sense 5.0 along with the Jellybean Android OS, this device will also be coming with the HTC Zoe and Blink feed capabilities.  With 1.9GHz Quad Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor, 2GB RAM along with the Adreno 320 GPU, this device is fully pakced and even in some cases better than HTC One smartphone which is the current flagship smartphone from HTC. In terms of camera, this device comes with the 2.1MP HD Front Facing Camera along with the Ultra Pixel Camera at the rear. With HTC Zoe, Blinkfeed and Boom Sound Speakers, this device also boasts 16GB of internal memory along with the micro sd card slot of 64GB. In terms of battery, this device comes with 3200mAH along with Jellybean 4.2.2 Android OS.
5-inched Screen with 1080p Full HD Screen,
1920 X 1080p Resolution,
1.9GHz Quad Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor,
Adreno 320 GPU,
Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection,
441 PPI,
2GB RAM,
Boom Sound Speakers,
2.1MP HD Front Facing Camera,
16GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 64GB via micro SD
Ultra pixel Rear camera,
HTC Zoe and Blink feed,
Jellybean 4.2.2 Firmware,
3200 mAh battery

We will keep you posted about the pricing of HTC Butterfly S smartphone as in when we get any updates. This device is pegged to be priced at  $766 and is estimated to be launched around July.

Samsung Galaxy CORE with 4.3″ Screen & 1GB RAM Android Phone – Specs & Features

Samsung Galaxy CORE with 4.3″ Screen & 1GB RAM Android Phone – Specs & Features

 

In a family of Galaxy Smartphones, one more Galaxy adds up in the list which is dubbed as “Galaxy Core”. This smartphone comes with the 4/3 inches of screen size along with the Dual Core processor. While there are already a bunch of smartphones launched by other manufacturers with almost similar specs, when it comes to Samsung it will be a cakewalk for selling this smartphone. All thanks to Huge Marketing budgets of Samsung, though the company is still tight lipped about the price, it will be priced in line with the market dynamics.




Specs and Features of Galaxy CORE:
Samsung Galaxy CORE smartphone comes with the 4.3 inches of screen size along with the 800 x 480 pixels along with the 1.2GHz of Dual Core Processor and Jellybean 4.1 Android OS. With Dual Sim capability, FM Radio, 3.5mm headset audio jack, 3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v 3.0, GPS capabilities, this phone comes with almost all the capabilities which one smartphone should have. With 8.95 mm thickness, this device comes with the 124 grams of weight. In terms of camera, this device has got 5MP of Auto Focus Camera with LED Flash and 0.3MP of front facing camera.
4.3 inches of Screen Size,
1.2GHz Dual Core Processor,
800 x 480 Pixel Resolution,
1GB RAM,
8GB Internal Memory, expandable memory card slot of up to 32GB,
5MP Rear Facing Camera with LED Flash,
0.3MP Front Facing Camera,
3.5mm head set audio jack, FM Radio with RDS,
1800mAH Battery

Pricing details is not disclosed as of now. We will keep you posted on the pricing front soon.

iBall Slide 7334i, 7 incher Dual Core Processor Android Tablet for Rs.10,499 – Specs & Features

iBall Slide 7334i, 7 incher Dual Core Processor Android Tablet for Rs.10,499 – Specs & Features

 

iBall outs the latest 7 incher tablet which comes with the resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels along with the capacitive touch screen. iBall has recently launched many smartphones and now it seems that tablets are doing the rounds as we are also hearing that very soon iBall will also be launching the 10 incher tablets. So, let’s check out on what are the specs and features of iBall Slide 7334i which is the model number of this tablet. If you can just recollect, then Celkon too came up with  a similar tablet which comes with the 7 inches of screen size dubbed as CT 888 but the only difference is that it comes with the Single Core Processor.



Specs and Features of iBall Slide 7334i:
With 7 inches of Screen Size, this device comes with the 5 point multi touch display alon with the Dual Sim Dual Stand by capability. With 1GHz of Dual Core Cortex A9 Processor, this device will be coming up with the 2MP Rear Facing Camera along with the 0.3MP Front Facing Camera. With 3.5mm head set audio jack, this device also comes with the FM Radio capability along with 3G (via SIM card slots), WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS etc. In terms of memory, this device comes with the 1GB of RAM, 16GB of internal memory along with the expandable memory card slot of up to 32GB. Last but not the least, this device comes with the battery of 3000mAH capacity.
7 inches of Screen Size with 5 point multi touch capability,
1GHz Dual Core Cortex A9 Processor,
1GB RAM, 16GB internal memory, up to 32GB external sd card slot,
2MP Rear Facing Camera,
0.3MP VGA Camera as Front Facing,
FM Radio, 3.5mm headset audio jack, Wi Fi, Bluetooth, GPS,
3000mAH Battery

iBall Slide 7334i tablet can be purchased from market for just less than Rs. 10,000. The MRP of this device is Rs. 10,499.

Wednesday, 19 June 2013

Manual Update Galaxy Note 8.0 N5100 with XXBMF1 Jelly Bean 4.1.2 Firmware

Manual Update Galaxy Note 8.0 N5100 with XXBMF1 Jelly Bean 4.1.2 Firmware

 

Galaxy Note 8.0 N5100 can now be updated with the Official Android 4.1.2 XXBMF1 Jelly Bean Firmware which comes with the added stability and bug fixes. Just in case if you still haven’t got the update of this firmware, you can now manually update the same. The best part of this update is that this is the Official firmware and not the beta or custom ROM firmware. Before we proceed to check on what are the instructions to apply with this firmware, you will need to follow the list of pre requisites which we have mentioned below.



Note: Applying with this firmware won’t root / void the warranty in any manner.

Quick Pre Requisites:
  • Create a backup of all your data with the help of below mentioned steps. Though, you can back up the data with KIES as well, we recommend you to backup manually with the help of below mentioned steps as sometimes KIES refuses to detect the device.
SMS – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Contacts – Sync with the Gmail application,
Call Log - Call Log and Restore
Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card,
APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names
  • From the path “Settings > Development Options > USB debugging” enable the USB Debugging Mode. Minimum charge left in your phone is 30% or else there is a risk of device getting turned off in the middle of rooting process.
Disclaimer: Follow all the instructions mentioned in this article as if there is any damage caused due to not following instructions then we shall not be held liable or responsible. Just in case if you face any issues then we will try our level best to address the same.
Assuming that you are done with all the above mentioned steps, you can now proceed to the next step  where we have mentioned the detailed guide on how to apply with this firmware update. 

Procedure to Update Galaxy Note 8.0 N5100 with Jellybean 4.1.2 Firmware:
  • Open Odin in your computer. Download Mode in Galaxy Note 8.0 can be entered by first turning Off the device and then hold Volume Down Rocker Key + Menu Button and then Power ON the device. Once the device is booted and you see the Download Mode Green Robot, you can release the button combos.
  • Connect your device to the computer with the help of original USB cable and then you will see that the ID : COM section will turn Yellow / Green, indicating that all the drivers are installed successfully.
  • Click on “PDA” to select the tar file which you got from the firmware package which is the TAR File which you got after extracting the file from the first step.
  • Once all the file is selected, click on “Start” to start the process of firmware update. Once the firmware update process is completed which will be mentioned in the ODIN, the Galaxy S2 device will be rebooted.
  • For firmware update to be finished, it will take around 2-3 minutes for applying the update. Once the device is updated successfully, the device will be rebooted. As soon as you see the Language preferences or the Home Screen, you need to disconnect the device from computer and enjoy using your phone.
Note: If the device gets into the boot loop sequence or say gets stuck in the welcome screen, just re insert the battery and re follow the above instructions so as to again follow the above mentioned instructions.
Do let us know in the comments section just in case if you face any issues in the process of firmware update in the comments section as we will try our level best to sort out the same.

HTC One Max with 5.9-Inched Screen, the Competition to Upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 3 – Details

HTC One Max with 5.9-Inched Screen, the Competition to Upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 3 – Details

 

Htc is sending a strong message to Samsung when it comes to launching smartphones as after the launch of HTC One smartphone which is liked by many users when compared Galaxy S4. Despite Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone being one of the highest selling device as of now, it seems like HTC too is trying hard. 

HTC has managed to get some substantial amount of attention when it comes to High End Polished smartphone, now all HTC need to do is to push out the new smartphones regularly. In the latest, HTC is planning to come up with a new smartphone to fight against the upcoming Galaxy Note 3 smart phablet which is due for the launch in Berlin this year to mark the IFA event.

 Let’s check out on what are the specs and features of this new smartphone from HTC, dubbed as HTC One MAX.




Specs & Features:
With 5.9inches of Screen Size, will be coming up with the Jellybean 4.3 Android OS which will be rolling out shortly. Apart from 1080p of Full HD Display, this device also comes with 2.3GHz of Snapdragon 800 Processor and with ultra Pixel camera with 3000mAH of battery power. This phablet is also pegged to come up with the Boom Sound Speakers along with the thin bezel. We have summarized the specs and features below;
5.9inches HD Screen with 1080p Resolution,
3000mAH,
2.3GHz of Snapdragon 800 Processor,
Jellybean 4.3 Android OS,
Ultra Pixel Camera,
HTC One Max will be seen somewhere around Q3 of 2013. We will keep you posted as in when we get any details.

HTC Butterfly S with 2GB RAM, Quad Core Processor & 3200mAH Battery – Specs & Features

HTC Butterfly S with 2GB RAM, Quad Core Processor & 3200mAH Battery – Specs & Features

 

HTC Butterfly S smartphone is the latest smartphone in the family of HTC which is pegged to come very soon. This device comes with almost the same specs as that of HTC Butterfly and HTC One smartphone. Though we still don’t have the exact list of specs and features, let’s check out the specs and features which are revealed. This device too comes with the Ultra pixel camera along with the Jellybean Android OS. While rumors point that HTC One Max will be launching soon, this will be the second smartphone which is on the deck from HTC.



Specs and Features of HTC Butterfly S:
With 5 inched Screen and HTC Sense 5.0 along with the Jellybean Android OS, this device will also be coming with the HTC Zoe and Blink feed capabilities.  With 1.9GHz Quad Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor, 2GB RAM along with the Adreno 320 GPU, this device is fully pakced and even in some cases better than HTC One smartphone which is the current flagship smartphone from HTC. 

In terms of camera, this device comes with the 2.1MP HD Front Facing Camera along with the Ultra Pixel Camera at the rear. With HTC Zoe, Blinkfeed and Boom Sound Speakers, this device also boasts 16GB of internal memory along with the micro sd card slot of 64GB. In terms of battery, this device comes with 3200mAH along with Jellybean 4.2.2 Android OS.
5-inched Screen with 1080p Full HD Screen,
1920 X 1080p Resolution,
1.9GHz Quad Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor,
Adreno 320 GPU,
Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection,
441 PPI,
2GB RAM,
Boom Sound Speakers,
2.1MP HD Front Facing Camera,
16GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 64GB via micro SD
Ultra pixel Rear camera,
HTC Zoe and Blink feed,
Jellybean 4.2.2 Firmware,
3200 mAh battery

We will keep you posted about the pricing of HTC Butterfly S smartphone as in when we get any updates. This device is pegged to be priced at  $766 and is estimated to be launched around July.

Root Galaxy S2 GT I9100 on XWLSW Jellybean 4.1.2 Firmware – Guide

Root Galaxy S2 GT I9100 on XWLSW Jellybean 4.1.2 Firmware – Guide

 

XWLSW Firmware for Samsung Galaxy S2 GT I9100 smartphone is finally released few days back and can now be rooted easily. Let’s check out on what is the procedure to root the device with the simple steps. Before proceeding, let’s check out on what are the detailed list of pre requisites which you need to follow. Once rooted, you can then install the custom ROM firmwares which we will be checking out in the coming days.

Note: Since we understand that rooting will void the warranty

Quick Pre Requisites:
  • All the data in your Samsung Galaxy S2 should be backed up with the help of below mentioned steps. Don’t use Samsung KIES for backing the data as custom ROM firmware doesn’t support the KIES and won’t allow you to restore the backed up data.
SMS – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Contacts – Sync with the Gmail application,
Call Log -Call Log and Restore
Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card,
APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”
  • Enable the USB Debugging from the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging” and also you will have to ensure that the minimum battery life should be 40% so as to ensure that the phone doesn’t get turned Off in the middle of update.
Disclaimer: Rooting your device may void the warranty, we should not be responsible for any damage caused to the device due to non-following of instructions. Since we understand that warranty void is a critical issue, you can undo the root / revoke the root access by re applying the factory firmware of whose the link is mentioned below.

Let’s proceed to the next step where we have mentioned the detailed guide on how to root your device. 

Procedure to Root Galaxy S2 GT I9100 on XWLSW Jellybean 4.1.2 Firmware:
  • Download Rooting Package for XWLSW and Odin from here to your computer. Once downloaded, open Odin in your computer and turn off your phone so that it can be entered in the Download Mode.
  • Download Mode can be entered by first turning Off the device and then Hold Volume Down + Menu Button and while holding both Keys to Power ON the device till you see the Green Robot on the screen which is nothing but the Download Mode.
  • In Download Mode, connect your phone to computer with original USB cable to see ID: COM section turn Yellow / Blue which indicated that all the drivers are installed successfully. If ID: COM section refuses to turn Yellow / Green, you will need to re install the drivers.
  • Click on “PDA” to select the rooting file which you got after extracting the rooting package in initial step. Click on “Start” to start the process of firmware update. Once the process is done, the phone will be rebooted. Please note that the process of rooting will take around 2 – 4 minutes of time.
  • As soon as the device is rooted, the phone will be rebooted. Disconnect the same and check on whether your device is rooted or not with the help of “Root Checker” app which can be downloaded from the PLAY Store. Just in case if the device is not rooted, you need to retry the process of rooting.
Note: If the device gets into the boot loop sequence or say gets stuck in the welcome screen, just long press the Power button and re follow the above instructions so as to again follow the above mentioned instructions.

Do let us know in the comments section just in case if you face any issues in the process of rooting as we will try to make sure that the same is addressed at the earliest.

Exclusive: Karbonn S6 to Slug it Out with “Canvas 4″ in < Rs.20,000 Price Segment – Specs & Features

Exclusive: Karbonn S6 to Slug it Out with “Canvas 4″ in < Rs.20,000 Price Segment – Specs & Features

 

If Samsung can come up with an affordable version of Galaxy GRAND with Quattro, Micromax with its newer variant of CANVAS as “Canvas 4”, Karbonn Mobiles too can come up with its successor of Karbonn S5 which is “Karbonn Titanium S6” which comes with an improved feature set along with better grade of overall built quality. It now seems that the space between 12-19K INR is getting tight and more and more mobile manufacturers are bringing in the smart devices. While Samsung is launching high end devices at Rs.40K+ INR, these manufacturers want to match the same at sub Rs. 20,000.


Specs and Features of Karbonn Titanium S6:
To start with, Karbonn Titanium S6 smartphone comes with the 5 inches of HD Screen along with the thin bezel and with lesser thickness. This smartphone will be coming up with the Quad Core Processor along with the 13MP of Camera and 2-5MP of front facing camera. In terms of standard connectivity options, this device will be coming with Wi Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 and A-GPS option. We are not having exact specs and features of this phone but we have mentioned below the rough specs which are compiled after referring fellow blogs and speculations.
5 inched Full HD Screen,
2GB RAM,
13MP Rear Facing Camera,
2-5MP of Front Camera,
Wi Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0,
Internal Memory of 8 /16GB,

Price and Availability:
We will keep you posted about the “Price of Karbonn Titanium S6” as in when we get any details on the same. Though we still don’t have the exact time line on by when this device will be launched, its expected by end of July 2013. Expected price of this device is pegged to be less than < Rs.20,000 INR.

HTC Desire 200, Ultra Affordable Android Phone with 1GHz Speed – Specs & Features

HTC Desire 200, Ultra Affordable Android Phone with 1GHz Speed – Specs & Features

 

HTC Desire 200 is the latest affordable budget smartphone which was earlier spotted by the Taiwanese site. Though the exact list of specs and certification is still not know, we got to know some of the specs which we will be checking out in the due course of this article. The exact details about the availability of this device is still not known but we will keep you updated on the same. 

HTC which recently said that it wants to substantially increase the market share by a considerable amount, by launching such smartphones constantly will ensure that the presence of the company is felt by consumers and users will consider HTC while buying the smartphones.





Specs and Features of HTC Desire 200:
To Start with, this device comes with 3.5inches of Screen Size and 1GHz of Single Core Processor. The only issue at present is that this seem to come with the Ice Cream Sandwich Android 4.0.4 OS and not with the latest Jellybean 4.1 / 4.2 Android OS. The best part is the pricing, this device will be placed in the low cost segment and in India there are not many devices which are priced in this segment. It will not only be a challenge for HTC but also will be a huge opportunity for HTC when it comes to sell this smartphone. We have summed up the list of features below;
3.5 inched WVGA Screen,
1GHz Single Core Processor,
ICS Android 4.0.4 OS,
5MP Camera,
512MB RAM,
4GB Internal Memory,
1400mAH Battery

We will keep you posted about more details of this smartphone in coming days. Also, additionally we will also be updating this article with more specs and features.

Update Galaxy S2 GT I9100 with Liquid Smooth Jellybean 4.2.2 Firmware – Guide

Update Galaxy S2 GT I9100 with Liquid Smooth Jellybean 4.2.2 Firmware – Guide

 

Samsung Galaxy S2 GT I9100 smartphone users can now make the most of their smartphone as in the due course of this article we will be checking out on how you can install the latest version of Liquid Smooth Custom ROM firmware which ropes in the magic of Jellybean 4.2.2 firmware. The best part of this is that it comes with the added additives of Jellybean 4.2.2 experience. So, before we proceed on to check on what are the instructions to apply this update, follow the list of quick pre requisites mentioned below;

Note: Though applying this firmware update will void the Warranty, you can at any point of time revert back to the factory firmware.

Quick Pre Requisites:
  • Create a backup of all the data with the help of below mentioned steps and not with the Samsung KIES as your device may not detect with the KIES after applying this update as till now this update might not have arrived for your Country.
SMS – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Contacts – 
Sync with the Gmail application,
Call Log -
Call Log and Restore
Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card,
APN and MMS Settings –
Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”
  • Enable the USB Debugging from the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging” and also you will have to ensure that the minimum battery life should be 30% so as to ensure that the phone doesn’t get turned Off in the middle of update. Disable / uninstall all the security suites installed in your phone.
Disclaimer: Follow all the instructions mentioned in this article as if there is any damage caused due to not following instructions then we shall not be held liable or responsible. Just in case if you face any issues then we will try our level best to address the same.
  • As this is the custom ROM firmware, you need to make sure that you have rooted your device. To check on whether your Galaxy S2 is rooted or not, you will have to download the “Root Checker” app from the PLAY Store.
Assuming that you have followed all the above mentioned instructions, you can proceed on to next step where we have mentioned the detailed guide on how to apply with this firmware update.

Procedure to Update Galaxy S2 GT I9100 with Jellybean 4.2.2 Liquid Smooth Custom ROM firmware:
  • Once downloaded, connect your device to the computer with the help of original USB cable and then place the downloaded file in your device. Disconnect the device once the files are copied.
  • Turn Off your phone so that it can be entered in the download mode. Recovery mode in Galaxy S2 GT I9100 can be entered by pressing Volume Up Key, Centre button, and holding both simultaneously press the Power Button after which you will get to see a green robot indicating that the device has entered in the recovery mode.
  • In recovery mode, select “install zip from SD Card” and choose the firmware zip file which you have placed in your device.
  • Once selected, you need to wait for the same to get updated in your device. It may take around 4 -5 minutes for applying the update. Once the device is updated, select the option of “Reboot System Now” for rebooting the device in the normal mode.
  • To check on whether the device is updated with the firmware or not, you need to check the same from the path “Settings > About Phone > Firmware Version” where you will get to see about the firmware version.
Note: Just in a rare case if the device doesn’t boot up or show the home screen then remove the battery and reinsert the same to boot the device again in the normal mode.
Do let us know in the comments section just in case if you face any issues in the process of firmware update as we will try our level best to answer all your queries / issues at the earliest.