Showing posts with label 2014. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2014. Show all posts

Saturday, November 15, 2014

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) receives Android 4.4.4 update

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition)

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition for T-Mobile (P607) is now receiving the Android 4.4.4 software update, with the usual security updates and Download Booster. The update is being pushed out OTA (over-the-air) and you should receive a notification when it is available for your device.

Monday, September 8, 2014

Alcatel POP 2 officially announced as the first Windows Phone with a 64-bit processor

Alcatel POP 2 for Windows

Alcatel has announced yet another device named the Alcatel POP 2. However this time, it is running Windows Phone 8.1 instead of Android. Just like HTC released the HTC One M8 for Windows Phone, Alcatel has released their own Alcatel POP 2 for Windows at IFA 2014.

Friday, September 5, 2014

Alcatel announces new OneTouch devices at IFA 2014

Meet the Alcatel Hero 2 in the new Alcatel One Touch series announced at IFA 2014

Following the announcement of the Alcatel OneTouch Hero 2 at IFA 2014, the company has also announced the Alcatel OneTouch Pop 2 smartphone along with the Alcatel OneTouch Hero 8 and Alcatel OneTouch Pop 8S tablets.

Alcatel OneTouch Hero 2 officially announced with aluminum body, stylus and more

Alcatel OneTouch Hero 2

The Alcatel OneTouch Hero 2 was officially announced during the IFA 2014 conference as the company's successor to the budget-friendly Alcatel OneTouch Hero phablet. You get the same 6 inch full 1080p HD display, with updated internal hardware and the same reliable price.

Thursday, September 4, 2014

Motorola IFA 2014 Event - Moto 360, Moto X+1 and Moto G2 unveiling - Livestream

Motorola schedules event for September 4

Motorola is getting ready to officially unveil the Moto 360, the Moto X+1 and the Moto G2 and plans to livestream the announcement of these devices. While Motorola held a closed-door event with the press today briefing media about the upcoming devices, the wide majority of consumers the official unveiling will happen tomorrow.

Microsoft announces Lumia Denim update, coming in Q4 2014


Today Microsoft announced the Nokia Lumia 830 and the Nokia Lumia 730 at their IFA 2014 event. But the company also took the time to unveil their next firmware update for their Lumia devices - Lumia Denim. Both newly announced devices will come with Lumia denim out of the box, but the update will also make its way to the rest of the Lumia lineup.

Nokia Lumia 730 and Lumia 735 officially announced for better 'selfies'

Nokia Lumia 730

The 'selfie' phone was officially announced today at Microsoft's IFA 2014 event, and is setting itself a mission to fix bad selfies. It achieves this with a 5 megapixel front camera which features a wide-angle lens capable of capturing more in every image.

HTC Desire 820 officially announced with 64-bit Snapdragon 615 chip

HTC Desire 820

The was announced at the company's IFA 2014 event as a new mid-range device. What's unique about this handset is its 64-bit octa-core Snapdragon 615 processor, which will prepare its owners for Android "L Version" update which comes with 64-bit support.

Huawei Ascend Mate7 officially announced with metal body, 6-inch display and 4100mAh battery


The Huawei Ascend Mate 7 was officially announced today at the company's IFA event after months of leaks and rumors. This large screen device is beautifully built and packs a punch worthy of its flagship title.

Huawei Ascend G7 officially announced with 64-bit processor, slim bezels, and metal build

Huawei Ascend G7

The was officially announced today as an upper mid-range model with very interesting appeal. For starters, the device has a big 5.5-inch 720p INCELL display. INCELL is a technology for combining a digitizer, touch input, and LCD screen into a single layer, allowing for an exceptionally thin display assembly.

Garmin Vivosmart activity tracking bracelet announced

Garmin Vivosmart

Today Garmin announced a new activity tracking smart bracelet it calls the Vivosmart. Garmin is primarily known for GPS tracking, so it makes sense it would venture into personal fitness tracking with devices like the Forerunner 15 and the Vivofit bracelet.

Lenovo Vibe Z2 officially announced with 8MP front camera and 64-bit processor

Lenovo Vibe Z2

The was officially announced by alongside the Lenovo Vibe X2 at the company's IFA event. The Vibe Z2 comes with a thin brushed metal unibody design and has a great camera for selfies. The 5.5-inch, large screen device is also the company’s first 64-bit smartphone, running on a 1.4GHz quad-core Snapdragon chip.

Lenovo Vibe X2 officially announced as first 'layered smartphone' and with true octa-core processor

Lenovo Vibe X2

The Lenovo Vibe X2 was officially announced at the ‘the world's first layered smartphone’. It is also the first in the world to feature MediaTek’s MT6595m True8Core octa-core chip.

Samsung Galaxy Tab Active officially announced, rugged and water-resistant for the active user

Samsung Galaxy Tab Active

During yesterday's event, Samsung unveiled several new devices (Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy Note Edge, Gear VR). However it doesn't look like the company is quite done, as it is now unveiled the . The Tab Active is the company’s very first dust- and water-resistant tablet (IP56-certified).

Microsoft IFA 2014 Event - Live Stream - #morelumia from Nokia

Microsoft #morelumia at IFA 2014

Microsoft and Nokia are scheduled to have their own IFA 2014 event, where the company is ready to show off new Lumia Windows Phones. The company has been very secretive on what they have in store for us, but rumors suggest we may have some affordable Lumia devices in our hands soon. Check out the livestream of Microsoft's IFA event below.

Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact officially announced at the thinnest and lightest 8 inch waterproof tablet

Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact

The was announced at the company's IFA event, as the worlds thinnest, lightest and most waterproof 8 inch tablet. This is the first small size tablet from Sony and it completes the company's mobile portfolio.

Sony SmartWatch 3 officially announced with Android Wear

Sony SmartWatch 3

Sony had two new wearable devices to show at their IFA event. The Sony SmartBand Talk and the Sony SmartWatch 3. The latter is an Android Wear device, which is integrated with the Sony's Lifelog app in an effort to go "beyond mere fitness tracking and number crunching".

Sony SmartBand Talk officially announced with e-paper display and ability to make calls

Sony SmartBand Talk

Sony's new Xperia lineup was not the only thing the company had to show at its IFA event. The Japanese manufacturer also unveiled its SmartBand Talk wearable, which helps keep tabs on your everyday physical activities, handles your calls and controls your smartphone with voice controls, courtesy of Sony's own Voice Control technology.

Sony Xperia E3 officially announced as an affordable LTE device


During Sony's IFA 2014 event, the company announced a budget-friendly Sony Xperia E3 to accompany Xperia Z3 and its smaller sibling the Xperia Z3 Compact. It offers the design elements found on the newest flagships, but exchanges the costly materials and internals for a more affordable setup which will be easier on our wallets.

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact officially announced

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact

The was unveiled at today's IFA event, alongside the Xperia Z3 flagship. The newest mini version comes with an evolved design, which has a rounded frame and tempered glass panels for an good-looking, premium finish.