Design and screen Nokia's Lumias have always set themselves apart from other smartphones with their colourful shells and bright, tiled interfaces. But the Lumia 930 sports undoubtedly the most polished look we've seen yet. Our review unit had a matte, rounded luminous green back that felt extremely smooth in the hand. The rectangular chassis has a 9.8mm-thick aluminium rim running around the outside, which gives it a dash more finesse than previous Lumias. It's neither particularly slim nor light, weighing in at 167g, but the upside of this is that it feels reassuringly expensive and solid -- we have no issues with build quality whatsoever. The phone is such a size that we were just about able to operate it with one slightly smaller than average hand. UEnlargeKatie Collins Running down the right-hand side of the phone are the volume, power and dedicated camera shutter buttons (in that order) and while being very discreet, they can be fiddly to grapple with at times. As well as being bright and bold, the 5-inch screen has a real sense of depth thanks to the fact the whole front of the phone is covered by a layer of convex Corning Gorilla glass. It's nice and sharp too, with a resolution of 1,920x1,080 pixels, meaning it has an overall resolution of 441 pixels per inch. Processor and features For a Windows Phone device, the Lumia 930 has powerful innards that mean it can tackle pretty much any task you throw its way with aplomb. Under the bonnet you'll find a 2.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor and 2GB of RAM, which will see you nipping through Six-Guns and use Microsoft's new free video-editing app Video Tuner without a single hitch. With an AnTuTu benchmark score of 26,500, the phone outperforms many mid-range Android devices, which run more demanding software -- although it's not a patch on the flagship Android smartphones, most of which now score over 30,000 on the same test. With all the benefits of Windows 8.1 the 930 really is a pleasure to use with its cool, if slightly dizzying floating backgrounds and extra row of tiles. The Word Flow keyboard works seamlessly, which is excellent news for typo-prone smartphone users out there. Microsoft's voice assistant Cortana is lurking in the phone somewhere, but hasn't landed in the UK just yet -- we can't wait to try it out and give it a go when it does. Regrettably, the Windows Phone Store is still lacking. Even though it now has many more key apps than it has ever had before -- and that is growing every day -- we still found there were apps that we'd use everyday on an Android or iOS device, which were either missing important features or missing completely. Windows Phone has demonstrated remarkable growth, but now that the conversation surrounding wearables and home automation are heating up, it faces brand new challenges. The 930 has a unibody chassis with no microSD slot, which means you'll have to make do with the 32GB of in-built memory and 7GB free OneDrive cloud storage. Despite having a 2,420mAh battery tucked inside it, we found that the Lumia 930 didn't have the level of stamina we'd expect. Battery seemed to last fairly well for most of the day, but would suddenly drop off very quickly. Fortunately, having a wireless charging pad on the office desk all day meant that this did not take its toll on evening plans. It would be a shame to own this phone and not take advantage of the wireless charging capabilities. The battery saver feature also allows you to see which apps are draining the 930's juice most quickly and stop them from running in The Lumia 930's 20-megapixel camera takes natural, well-balanced photos with plenty of detail. In our sample photo of an ice cream van we spotted on the streets of London you can make out the grooves on the ice cream cones when zoomed in, despite the shot being taken from some distance. In our shots of the London skyline, there's no evidence of overexposure and the phone copes well with light, clouds, sunshine and shadow. Close-up shots are bright and crisp and are fun to play with using the Nokia Refocus app -- just one of several tools that makes photography on Nokia phones a fun and rewarding experience.
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21 July 2014
Nokia Lumia 930
Design and screen Nokia's Lumias have always set themselves apart from other smartphones with their colourful shells and bright, tiled interfaces. But the Lumia 930 sports undoubtedly the most polished look we've seen yet. Our review unit had a matte, rounded luminous green back that felt extremely smooth in the hand. The rectangular chassis has a 9.8mm-thick aluminium rim running around the outside, which gives it a dash more finesse than previous Lumias. It's neither particularly slim nor light, weighing in at 167g, but the upside of this is that it feels reassuringly expensive and solid -- we have no issues with build quality whatsoever. The phone is such a size that we were just about able to operate it with one slightly smaller than average hand. UEnlargeKatie Collins Running down the right-hand side of the phone are the volume, power and dedicated camera shutter buttons (in that order) and while being very discreet, they can be fiddly to grapple with at times. As well as being bright and bold, the 5-inch screen has a real sense of depth thanks to the fact the whole front of the phone is covered by a layer of convex Corning Gorilla glass. It's nice and sharp too, with a resolution of 1,920x1,080 pixels, meaning it has an overall resolution of 441 pixels per inch. Processor and features For a Windows Phone device, the Lumia 930 has powerful innards that mean it can tackle pretty much any task you throw its way with aplomb. Under the bonnet you'll find a 2.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor and 2GB of RAM, which will see you nipping through Six-Guns and use Microsoft's new free video-editing app Video Tuner without a single hitch. With an AnTuTu benchmark score of 26,500, the phone outperforms many mid-range Android devices, which run more demanding software -- although it's not a patch on the flagship Android smartphones, most of which now score over 30,000 on the same test. With all the benefits of Windows 8.1 the 930 really is a pleasure to use with its cool, if slightly dizzying floating backgrounds and extra row of tiles. The Word Flow keyboard works seamlessly, which is excellent news for typo-prone smartphone users out there. Microsoft's voice assistant Cortana is lurking in the phone somewhere, but hasn't landed in the UK just yet -- we can't wait to try it out and give it a go when it does. Regrettably, the Windows Phone Store is still lacking. Even though it now has many more key apps than it has ever had before -- and that is growing every day -- we still found there were apps that we'd use everyday on an Android or iOS device, which were either missing important features or missing completely. Windows Phone has demonstrated remarkable growth, but now that the conversation surrounding wearables and home automation are heating up, it faces brand new challenges. The 930 has a unibody chassis with no microSD slot, which means you'll have to make do with the 32GB of in-built memory and 7GB free OneDrive cloud storage. Despite having a 2,420mAh battery tucked inside it, we found that the Lumia 930 didn't have the level of stamina we'd expect. Battery seemed to last fairly well for most of the day, but would suddenly drop off very quickly. Fortunately, having a wireless charging pad on the office desk all day meant that this did not take its toll on evening plans. It would be a shame to own this phone and not take advantage of the wireless charging capabilities. The battery saver feature also allows you to see which apps are draining the 930's juice most quickly and stop them from running in The Lumia 930's 20-megapixel camera takes natural, well-balanced photos with plenty of detail. In our sample photo of an ice cream van we spotted on the streets of London you can make out the grooves on the ice cream cones when zoomed in, despite the shot being taken from some distance. In our shots of the London skyline, there's no evidence of overexposure and the phone copes well with light, clouds, sunshine and shadow. Close-up shots are bright and crisp and are fun to play with using the Nokia Refocus app -- just one of several tools that makes photography on Nokia phones a fun and rewarding experience.
25 April 2014
Microsoft acquires Nokia devices, services business
Microsoft Corp has announced it has completed its acquisition of the Nokia Devices which allows the two companies to come together as one to deliver a family of devices and services that will delight consumers and empower businesses.
Already, the acquisition has been approved by Nokia shareholders and by governmental regulatory agencies around the world.
Accordingly, the completion of the acquisition marks the first step in bringing these two organizations together as one team.
As part of the transaction, Microsoft will honour all existing Nokia customer warranties for existing devices.
Reacting on the new development, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, said that, “Today we welcome the Nokia Devices and Services business to our family. The mobile capabilities and assets they bring will advance our transformation. “Together with our partners, we remain focused on delivering innovation more rapidly in our mobile-first, cloud-first world.” Reporting to Nadella is former Nokia President and CEO Stephen Elop, who will serve as executive vice president of the Microsoft Devices Group, overseeing an expanded devices business that includes Lumia smartphones and tablets, Nokia mobile phones, Xbox hardware, Surface, Perceptive Pixel (PPI) products and accessories.
Microsoft welcomes personnel with deep industry experience in more than 130 sites across 50 countries worldwide, including several factories that design, develop, manufacture, market and sell a broad portfolio of innovative smart devices, mobile phones and services.
Windows Phone is the fastest-growing ecosystem in the smartphone market, and its portfolio of award-winning devices continues to expand.
It would be recalled that in the fourth quarter of 2013, according to IDC, Windows Phone reinforced its position as a top three smartphone operating system and was the fastest-growing platform among the leading operating systems with 91 percent year-over-year gain.
With the Nokia mobile phone business, Microsoft will target the affordable mobile devices market, a $50 billion annual opportunity, delivering the first mobile experience to the next billion people while introducing Microsoft services to new customers around the world.
Microsoft will continue to deliver new value and opportunity, and it will work closely with a range of hardware partners, developers, operators, distributors and retailers, providing platforms, tools, applications and services that enable them to make exceptional devices.
With a deeper understanding of hardware and software working as one, the company will strengthen and grow demand for Windows devices overall.
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4 April 2014
Samsung now have windows phone
Samsung Ativ SE, a windows based OS phone is now official. The device running on Windows Phone 8 is a 5-inch 1080p display, a 13-megapixel camera, and an unspecified 2.3GHz quad-core processor (most likely the Snapdragon 800) with 2GB of RAM. It also has a 2,600mAh battery, 16GB of storage, and microSD card expansion.
Though Samsung is yet to formally announce the phone, but Verizon has began to take pre-orders. Verizon is even offering to give away one free for any pre-order. The device cost $599.99 (without contract) on their site. Verizon also promises to start shipping as from April 12th.
1 April 2014
BBM in Windows
During the Mobile World Congress the CEO of BlackBerry, John Chen already revealed thatBBM will be hitting Microsoft's Windows Phone, even though there was no specific date was stated then.
Now, BlackBerry's CEO John Chen has reaffirmed that the company's plan for Windows Phone smartphones and confirmed that the BBM app will be released by second quarter (May or June) this year. Chen added that the instant messaging service will be released for the Nokia X platforms and the app will come preloaded on some Nokia devices in selective markets. Chen also indicated that BBM will come preinstalled on some Lumia devices, once the app is released for the Windows Phone platform.
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Now, BlackBerry's CEO John Chen has reaffirmed that the company's plan for Windows Phone smartphones and confirmed that the BBM app will be released by second quarter (May or June) this year. Chen added that the instant messaging service will be released for the Nokia X platforms and the app will come preloaded on some Nokia devices in selective markets. Chen also indicated that BBM will come preinstalled on some Lumia devices, once the app is released for the Windows Phone platform.
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27 March 2014
A phone that its battery is said to last for two weeks. HTC One (M8)
HTC has released its latest flagship, HTC One M8. The device is another gorgeous smartphone that gives you a stunning performance as well as design
The key features include a touchscreen, front-facing Camera, HD video recording, 4G.
It runs on an Android 4.4 KitKat powered with Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 2.3GHz quad core processor. It has 2GB of RAM, and includes either 16GB or 32GB of onboard storage with up to 128GB expandable microSD card storage.
Other very powerful features include
Camera and Display
it has a 5-inch display, 1080 screen, and the primary rear camera has HTC’s UltraPixel module with 2.0 um pixels and a 1/3-inch sensor, shooting at f/2.0 with a 28mm lens. The rear camera has the new Duo Camera construction, with a dual flash, and full 1080p HD video recording. It also has the ability to focus on specific objects with its advanced special effects.
Power
With the extreme power saving mode feature, the battery can last 2 weeks on 100% charge, 60 hours of 20% charge, 30 hours of 10% charge and 15 hours of 5% charge when it's on standby. That is very rear among high end Android Phones.
The Motion Launch Control
The new HTC One offers gesture control, another popular feature among new smartphones. The M8 has what HTC is calling Motion Launch, which is a series of gesture controlled shortcuts to let you activate the screen, answer calls, and turn the lock screen on and off without swiping or tapping. It does this using low-power monitoring of orientation, speed, etc., with its onboard sensors to predict what you’ll want to do when you unlock the device.
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The key features include a touchscreen, front-facing Camera, HD video recording, 4G.
It runs on an Android 4.4 KitKat powered with Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 2.3GHz quad core processor. It has 2GB of RAM, and includes either 16GB or 32GB of onboard storage with up to 128GB expandable microSD card storage.
Other very powerful features include
Camera and Display
it has a 5-inch display, 1080 screen, and the primary rear camera has HTC’s UltraPixel module with 2.0 um pixels and a 1/3-inch sensor, shooting at f/2.0 with a 28mm lens. The rear camera has the new Duo Camera construction, with a dual flash, and full 1080p HD video recording. It also has the ability to focus on specific objects with its advanced special effects.
Power
With the extreme power saving mode feature, the battery can last 2 weeks on 100% charge, 60 hours of 20% charge, 30 hours of 10% charge and 15 hours of 5% charge when it's on standby. That is very rear among high end Android Phones.
The Motion Launch Control
The new HTC One offers gesture control, another popular feature among new smartphones. The M8 has what HTC is calling Motion Launch, which is a series of gesture controlled shortcuts to let you activate the screen, answer calls, and turn the lock screen on and off without swiping or tapping. It does this using low-power monitoring of orientation, speed, etc., with its onboard sensors to predict what you’ll want to do when you unlock the device.
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24 March 2014
A bulb you can control with your smart phone
LG has launched the Smart Bulb in Korea, a light bulb that connects with Android and iOS devices, providing several interesting features.
The 10W LED bulb will let you control lighting in the house with a smartphone, and it can also flash-alert when you get a phone call.
Other features include a security mode which makes it look like you're at home when you're away, as well as pulsating to the tune of music (but only on Android devices).
The bulbs should run for more than 10 years, provided you use them five hours a day, LG claims.LG's Smart Bulb is not the only connected light bulb around. Recently, a company called AwoX announced a light bulb that can double as a Bluetooth speaker. We've also seen several Kickstarter projects to create a connected light bulb; the Wi-Fi enabled LIFX is one example.
The price for the LG Smart Bulb is 35,000 won ($32) in Korea
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The 10W LED bulb will let you control lighting in the house with a smartphone, and it can also flash-alert when you get a phone call.
Other features include a security mode which makes it look like you're at home when you're away, as well as pulsating to the tune of music (but only on Android devices).
The bulbs should run for more than 10 years, provided you use them five hours a day, LG claims.LG's Smart Bulb is not the only connected light bulb around. Recently, a company called AwoX announced a light bulb that can double as a Bluetooth speaker. We've also seen several Kickstarter projects to create a connected light bulb; the Wi-Fi enabled LIFX is one example.
The price for the LG Smart Bulb is 35,000 won ($32) in Korea
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A phone with six camera. Amazon on it
After years of rumours, Amazon will finally launch its first smartphone within the next three to six months.
So says KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, whose known for his spot-on Apple and Samsung research, which is regarded as the most accurate in the world among analysts. And now his sights are set on Amazon as well.
The analyst believes that Amazon’s upcoming smartphone will feature six cameras, including one primary rear camera as well as a standard front-facing camera for video chats. The device is also said to have a special system of four additional cameras that will be used for gesture controls.
Kuo stated the following to website BGR: “Given the highly competitive smartphone market, Amazon will have to provide users with a unique experience to differentiate its phone from other brands. It would do this by integrating the smartphone with its own services such as e-commerce.”
“If Amazon’s smartphone is a hit, we would expect shipments to grow significantly due to the hardware features and business model. At the current stage, when market acceptance is unclear, we preliminarily forecast shipments of 300-600k units in 2Q14 and 2-3 million units in 2014.”
In terms of specs, Kuo says the Amazon phone will feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor, a 4.7-inch display with a pixel density of between 300 and 320 ppi, a plastic housing, a 13-megapixel main camera supplied by Sony, secondary cameras supplied by Primax, and a battery sized between 2,000 and 2,400 mAh.
“While Amazon’s smartphone is at the experimental stage, we think its hardware features and business model may have the potential to garner a positive market reaction, fuelling robust sales growth,” Kuo concluded.
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So says KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, whose known for his spot-on Apple and Samsung research, which is regarded as the most accurate in the world among analysts. And now his sights are set on Amazon as well.
The analyst believes that Amazon’s upcoming smartphone will feature six cameras, including one primary rear camera as well as a standard front-facing camera for video chats. The device is also said to have a special system of four additional cameras that will be used for gesture controls.
Kuo stated the following to website BGR: “Given the highly competitive smartphone market, Amazon will have to provide users with a unique experience to differentiate its phone from other brands. It would do this by integrating the smartphone with its own services such as e-commerce.”
“If Amazon’s smartphone is a hit, we would expect shipments to grow significantly due to the hardware features and business model. At the current stage, when market acceptance is unclear, we preliminarily forecast shipments of 300-600k units in 2Q14 and 2-3 million units in 2014.”
In terms of specs, Kuo says the Amazon phone will feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor, a 4.7-inch display with a pixel density of between 300 and 320 ppi, a plastic housing, a 13-megapixel main camera supplied by Sony, secondary cameras supplied by Primax, and a battery sized between 2,000 and 2,400 mAh.
“While Amazon’s smartphone is at the experimental stage, we think its hardware features and business model may have the potential to garner a positive market reaction, fuelling robust sales growth,” Kuo concluded.
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19 March 2014
ELIFE S5.5 - World's Slimmest Smartphone
Gionee, the global designer and manufacturer of mobile devices, is the designer of the world’s slimmest smartphone, the ELIFE S5.5, and it is named after its biggest feature - a 5.55mm slim Smartphone.
Hardware
S5.5 is equipped with a stunning 5.0 inch Full HD Super AMOLED plus screen, a true Octa-core 1.7GHz processor, a 13 megapixel rear camera and the world’s first 95 degree ultra-wide angle 5 megapixel front camera.
Power Usage
High power consumption has always been a problem for ultra slim phones. With the ELIFE S5.5, the battery is just as good as the flagship model ELIFE E7. The highest capacity density ratio allows S5.5’s battery to reach 2300mAh.
*.Octa- Core 1.7GHz CPU
*.Single SIM
*.13.0MP AF +5.0MP AF Camera 95 Degree Ultra-Wide Angle
*.AMIGO OS 2.0 (based on Android OS, V4.2)
*.Memory: 16GB+2GB
*.Ultra slim 145.1 x 70.2 x 5.55mm
*.G-850/900/1800/1900MHZ;
*.(WCDMA900/2100 MHz)
*.3.5 mm Earphone Jack
*.WIFI/GPS/BT4.0/FM/G-sensor
*.Non-removable 2300mAh Battery
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How Slim?
The ELIFE S5.5 is crafted with a distinct metallic frame and Corning Gorillas Glass Uni-Body. It uses the world’s thinnest AMOLED Screen, thinnest PCB board with a 0.6MM and 0.4mm glass rear cover.”Hardware
S5.5 is equipped with a stunning 5.0 inch Full HD Super AMOLED plus screen, a true Octa-core 1.7GHz processor, a 13 megapixel rear camera and the world’s first 95 degree ultra-wide angle 5 megapixel front camera.
OPERATING SYSTEM
The Android based AMIGO OS has also been fully customized specifically for the ELIFE S5.5Power Usage
High power consumption has always been a problem for ultra slim phones. With the ELIFE S5.5, the battery is just as good as the flagship model ELIFE E7. The highest capacity density ratio allows S5.5’s battery to reach 2300mAh.
Full Specifications
*.5.0” Super AMOLED Plus display*.Octa- Core 1.7GHz CPU
*.Single SIM
*.13.0MP AF +5.0MP AF Camera 95 Degree Ultra-Wide Angle
*.AMIGO OS 2.0 (based on Android OS, V4.2)
*.Memory: 16GB+2GB
*.Ultra slim 145.1 x 70.2 x 5.55mm
*.G-850/900/1800/1900MHZ;
*.(WCDMA900/2100 MHz)
*.3.5 mm Earphone Jack
*.WIFI/GPS/BT4.0/FM/G-sensor
*.Non-removable 2300mAh Battery
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18 March 2014
Apple Releases A Cheaper Version Of iPhone 5C
Apple seem to be competing at the low-end market now. Apple has just released a cheaper variant of its iPhone 5C, with only 8GB of storage memory, in Europe.The device, which has appeared on the website of UK carrier O2, as well as Apple's European stores, is otherwise the same as the 16GB and the 32GB iPhone 5C variants. It sports a 4-inch Retina display, 8-megapixel camera, and an A6 processor.
Reports that the iPhone 5C is not selling as well as expected were never officially confirmed by Apple. The sudden unveiling of an 8GB model might however mean that the company is rethinking its pricing strategy for the low-cost iPhone.
The 8GB iPhone 5C is not yet available on Apple's official website or the websites of any US carrier, so we don't know exactly how much cheaper it will be in the US. O2 prices it at least 50 pounds ($83, N13,612) cheaper than the 16GB variant, depending on the contract. At Apple's UK site, it is 40 pounds cheaper ($67, N10,988) than the 16GB variant sans contract; in Germany, the price difference is 50 euros ($70, N11,480).
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Reports that the iPhone 5C is not selling as well as expected were never officially confirmed by Apple. The sudden unveiling of an 8GB model might however mean that the company is rethinking its pricing strategy for the low-cost iPhone.
The 8GB iPhone 5C is not yet available on Apple's official website or the websites of any US carrier, so we don't know exactly how much cheaper it will be in the US. O2 prices it at least 50 pounds ($83, N13,612) cheaper than the 16GB variant, depending on the contract. At Apple's UK site, it is 40 pounds cheaper ($67, N10,988) than the 16GB variant sans contract; in Germany, the price difference is 50 euros ($70, N11,480).
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