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Showing posts with label Articles. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Meizu MX4 Pro officially announced with QHD display, 20nm Exynos chip, 20.7MP camera, and fingerprint scanner

Meizu MX4 Pro

After months of speculation, the Meizu MX4 Pro was finally made official, as a more powerful variant of the Meizu MX4. The device design is mostly similar to the MX4 but is more powerful, with a slightly larger frame, bigger display and a redesigned home button which houses a fingerprint scanner.

Sunday, November 16, 2014

What if Nokia had used Android instead of Windows Phone for its smartphones

Stephen Elop and Steve Ballmer

In an interview with BBC (from February 2011) Nokia's then CEO Stephen  Elop and Microsoft's former CEO Steve Ballmer, we heard Elop admit that Nokia "spent time with colleagues at Google" to explore the Android ecosystem, while also checking out what Windows Phone had to offer. Here's what some of the popular Lumia smartphones may have looked like if Nokia had chosen to go with Android instead of Windows Phone.

Saturday, November 1, 2014

Should I purchase the Google Nexus 6

Google Nexus 6 (front)Another year another Nexus, but unlike the Nexus devices of the last, the newly announced Google Nexus 6 and the Google Nexus 9 are priced higher than usual. Especially those who have been fans of the Nexus smartphone line would find the $650 price of the Nexus 6 is no longer a bargain, so should you really purchase one ?

Thursday, October 30, 2014

Samsung Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A3 announced with ultra-slim metallic design

Samsung Galaxy A5 and Samsung Galaxy A3

Samsung has announced two new members of the Galaxy smartphone family - the  and the . The new Android handsets are part of Samsung's Galaxy A series - which is tailored for "young consumers seeking practicality and functionality" - and are presented as the company’s slimmest smartphones to date.

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Oppo N3 officially announced with motorized swivel camera, multi-purpose fingerprint sensor, and lightning-fast charging

Oppo N3

The Oppo N3 was announced during an official event in Singapore as the successor to the unique Oppo N1. You get an upgraded version of the swivelling camera, which replaces the traditional front and rear cameras on regular smartphones and the usual hardware enhancements you will expect from a newer device.

Oppo R5 announced as new world's thinnest phone at 4.85mm


Smartphone manufacturers try various things to differentiate themselves from the pack and the race to be thinner, leaner, and slender doesn't look like it will stop anytime soon. We have already seen devices like the Gionee Elife S5.5, BBK Vivo X3 and the Huawei Ascend P6 battle for the slimmest crown, but they have all stepped down to make room for the Oppo R5.

Thursday, October 16, 2014

Apple Mac mini refresh announced, now starts at $499

Apple Mac mini

Today Apple announced several new devices including the new iPads and a new iMac with Retina. The company also unveiled a refreshed version of their budget friendly Mac mini computer, which now starts at $499.

Apple iMac with Retina 5K display officially announced


Apple has announced a new iMac which comes with a 27 inch Retina Display. This display offers a resolution of 5210 x 2880 pixels, which puts it into the 5K display territory, making it one of the best displays on a desktop computer.

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Google Nexus 6 officially announced

Google Nexus 6

The Google Nexus 6 is now official, as the company has just unveiled its sixth generation smartphone, which comes with Android 5.0 Lollipop onboard. Lets take a closer look at this Motorola built device and see what features it has in store for us.

Thursday, October 9, 2014

Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 officially announced with Android or Windows options

Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2

Today Lenovo unveiled its second generation of YOGA tablets. The new Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 is available in two variants - one runs Android 4.4 KitKat, while the other runs Windows 8.1. Once you have selected an operating system of your choosing, you can also pick between the 8 inch or the 10.1 inch variants of the device. So in reality you have four different YOGA Tablet 2 models you can choose from.

Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 Pro officially announced with QHD display, Pico projector and Intel processor for $500

Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 Pro

The Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 Pro was officially announced today with a decent set of specifications which include a QHD display and an in-built Pico projector. While manufacturers keep trying to outdo one another with a unique addition, lets see if Lenovo has the right formula for success.

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

HTC Desire EYE officially announced with 13MP front and rear cameras

HTC Desire EYE officially announced

The HTC Desire EYE was officially unveiled today during the company's Double Exposure event in New York. The device sets itself apart by offering a massive 13MP front-facing camera with dual-LED flash, and a matching set up on its rear. With the Desire EYE, HTC hopes that your selfies will look just as impressive as the photos you capture with your rear camera.

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

BlackBerry Passport is now available

BlackBerry Passport

Today the was officially made available with its unique design, combining a large square touchscreen with a touch-enabled keyboard. The device is designed with the mobile professionals in mind and promises to keep its users more productive.

Thursday, September 18, 2014

Here's why you shouldn't upgrade your iPhone 4S to iOS 8

Apple iPhone 4S

With the release of iOS 8 and the new iPhones, the Apple iPhone 4S has fallen down to become the oldest iPhone to support Apple's newest mobile OS. However those who own the iPhone which debuted in 2011 should probably avoid upgrading to iOS 8 as it seemingly causes severer performance issues for the device.

Amazon announces 2014 lineup with three new Fire HD tablets and two new Kindles

Amazon announces 2014 lineup
After releasing the Amazon Fire Phone, the company has once again turned to one of their more popular franchises - the Amazon Kindle family. Today Amazon announced three new Fire HD tablets and two new members Kindle eBook readers.

Sunday, September 14, 2014

British mobile retailer, Phones 4u "faces administration" as carriers cut ties

Phones 4uBritish third-party mobile retailer, Phones 4u, entered into "administration" on Sunday evening. "Administration" is similar to filing for bankruptcy reorganization in the United States. Apparently this was not caused by a lack of profit making, rather, it was the fact that UK carriers O2, Vodafone, and now EE, have severed ties with the retailer.

Saturday, September 13, 2014

Fifteen reasons to upgrade to the Apple iPhone 6 Plus

Apple iPhone 6 Plus

Apple released two new iPhones this year, and while the Apple iPhone 6 would be considered as the perfect size for a smartphone, there are many out there who will have their eyes firmly set on the larger Apple iPhone 6 Plus. So in case you are on the fence, here are fifteen reasons you should upgrade to the iPhone 6 Plus.

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Apple iPhone 6 Plus officially announced with larger 5.5 inch next-gen Retina display


The iPhone 6 was not the only iPhone Apple announced today, the company also introduced the even larger Apple iPhone 6 Plus, which is the biggest iPhone the company has made to date. The larger iPhone hopes to meet the ever growing demand of large-screened smartphones, which competitors like Samsung have been cashing in for years.

Apple iPhone 6 officially announced with 4.7 inch display

Apple iPhone 6

Today Apple announced the Apple iPhone 6, as the successor to the iPhone 5s which announced last year. The iPhone 6 alongside the iPhone 6 Plus offer the largest screens on an iPhone device to date, and arrives with the developer friendly iOS 8 onboard.

Friday, September 5, 2014

New Motorola Moto G officially announced

New Motorola Moto G officially announced

Today's focus maybe on the newly announced Moto X, but Motorola also lifted the covers on a brand new Motorola Moto G. Actually Motorola hasn't changed too much on this device, and it shares a lot of the same features with last year's Moto G so lets take a closer look and find out what's new.