Tech

Friday, March 14, 2014

All New HTC One Cases Appear Online

The all new HTC One is probably the worst kept secret this year so far, we have seen numerous photos and videos of HTC’s new flagship Android smartphone.

Now accessory manufacturer Spigen has listed cases for the all new HTC One on their website, as you can see from the photo below, the case features spaces for the dual cameras on the back of the HTC One.

The updated HTC One will come with a 5 inch full high definition display that has a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, the handset is powered by quad core 2.3Ghz Snapdragon 801 processor from Qualcomm.

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

President Obama, Gap shopper, bought for his family

In town to headline a pair of Democratic fundraisers, President Obama stopped by a Gap store in New York City to pick up some gifts to bring back home while also commending the clothing chain for increasing its minimum wage.

The president told a sales associate in the nearly empty store that he was shopping for his wife and two daughters when he made the unannounced stop Tuesday afternoon.

After a quick scan of the options, Obama settled on a stack of sweaters. The employee recommended a V-neck, but the president was concerned.

China releases satellite images of possible Malaysia jet crash site

A Chinese military agency on Wednesday released satellite imagery of large pieces of debris floating in the South China Sea along the planned flight path of the missing Malaysia Airlines jet with 239 on board, news agencies in Beijing reported.

The images were captured early Sunday, a day after Malaysia Airlines flight 370 was last heard from on its way from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, China's State Administration for Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense said, the Associated Press quoted the New China News Agency as reporting. Bloomberg and CNN also carried reports citing the Chinese government.

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Nasa seeks coders to hunt asteroids

US space agency Nasa is seeking coders who could help prevent a global catastrophe by identifying asteroids that may crash into Earth.

Its Asteroid Data Hunter contest will offer $35,000 (£21,000) to programmers who can identify asteroids captured by ground-based telescopes.

The winning solution must increase the detection rate and minimise the number of false positives.

Scientists are increasingly calling for help to make sense of vast data sets.

New software to catch ‘spying’ apps

Computer scientists have developed a new software that shows whether an app has accessed private data to spy on the user.

Apps on Web-enabled mobile devices can be used to spy on their users, so researchers from the Saarland University in Germany claimed to have developed a new software to track malicious activity by apps.

In late-July 2013, the Russian software company “Doctor Web” detected several malicious apps in the app store “Google Play”, researchers said.

Apple Wants Samsung To Pay $40 Licensing Fee For Each Android Device

Apple and Samsung are still involved in various legal battles, Samsung were recently told by a US court to pay Apple damages of $930 million.

According to a recent report by Foss Patents, Apple is looking for Samsung to pay them royalty fees for each smartphone they sell, and the fee appears to be pretty high.

Apple want Samsung to pay them $40 for each smartphone or tablet they sell, this royalty fee will apparently cover five patents which Apple owns.

Monday, March 10, 2014

Four new gases that harm ozone layer found

Scientists have detected four new man-made gases that damage the Earth's protective ozone layer, despite bans on almost all production of similar gases under a 1987 treaty, a study showed on Sunday.

The experts were trying to pinpoint industrial sources of tiny traces of the new gases, perhaps used in making pesticides or refrigerants, that were found in Greenland's ice and in air samples in Tasmania.

The ozone layer shields the planet from damaging ultra-violet rays, which can cause skin cancer and eye cataracts, and has been recovering after a phase-out of damaging chemicals under the UN's 1987 Montreal Protocol.

Otter eats crocodile alive

They may appear cute and cuddly, but as one alligator soon learned, otters can be vicious predators.

These photos show an otter overpowering a juvenile gator and despite the reptile doing its best, it was no match for the fanged weasel-cousin.

The animals were spotted at Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge in Florida,USA where it soon became clear that the otter was in it to win it.

Friday, March 7, 2014

Rogers Says Android 4.4 KitKat Coming Soon

The Android 4.4 KitKat roll out has commenced in the United States, and has already reached AT&T and T-Mobile. The update will also reach other regions later this month.

If you’re residing in Canada, you be glad to find out the Android 4.4 KitKat update is coming to LG G2, as well as a bunch of other devices including Desire 601, Sony Xperia Z1, and a few more devices running on Rogers.

Thursday, March 6, 2014

Great white shark's epic ocean trek

A great white shark called Lydia is about to make history as the first of its species to be seen crossing from one side of the Atlantic to the other. 

The satellite-tagged 4.4m-long female is currently swimming above the mid-Atlantic ridge - which marks a rough boundary line between east and west. 

Lydia was first tagged off Florida as part of the Ocearch scientific project. The shark has travelled more than 30,500km (19,000 miles) since the tracking device was attached.

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Massive asteroid to race past Earth

A giant asteroid, 100 feet wide, is set to fly past Earth early Wednesday evening, soaring fewer than 218,000 miles from our planet, which is slightly closer than the orbit of the moon itself.

Called asteroid 2014 DX110, the extraterrestrial visitor will stay a safe distance away from our planet, experts said.

But as it barrels by at 33,000 miles per hour, the comet will present quite a spectacle. You’ll be able to watch the flyby in a live webcast directly through the website of the Slooh space telescope, as well as the VirtualTelescope.com site.

iPhone app will let you send big photo and video files in seconds

File transfer service WeTransfer is expanding past the web and on to mobile with a new iOS app, enabling users to send multiple high-res photos and videos, without the need for a sign-up process.

We've all been in the situation before where we want to send media quickly, and WeTransfer wants to accomplish this. 

WeTransfer will let you move up-to 10GB of images and videos for free, accessing your camera roll to send over 3G, 4G and Wi-Fi.

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Introducing Samsung GALAXY S5

Focusing on capabilities that matter the most to users, the new Samsung GALAXY S5 offers a refined experience while innovating essential, day-to-day features.

Featuring a perforated pattern on the back cover and an array of vivid colors (shimmery White, charcoal Black, copper Gold and electric Blue), the GALAXY S5's modern glam design complements your individual style, while the 5.1-inch Full HD Super AMOLED screen with a slim bezel and Adaptive Display provides a superior viewing experience.

Inside, the GALAXY S5 packs a 2,800mAh battery, 2.5GHz Quad Core processor, 2GB RAM and runs Android 4.4 KitKat.

Blackberry Testing Ads in BBM in Channels and Invites

BBM is one of those areas of Blackberry that have received a warm response, and is fairly popular, not only on Blackberry, but also on iOS and Android.

According to a new report, Blackberry is testing ads in BBM within certain Beta Zone builds of BBM, which if true should roll out in the coming months.

Based on the report from the folks at Berry Review, there are two types of ads: sponsored invites and sponsored channels. The sponsored invites appear in the invite section of the application while the sponsored channel posts will show up in the updates section. The monetization technique may remind Twitter users about how they started to earn.

Monday, March 3, 2014

Apple, Automakers Partner for In-Vehicle CarPlay Tech

Apple, in partnership with leading automakers, is rolling out CarPlay—a safer alternative for using your iPhone while operating a vehicle.

The service opens the world of phone calls, GPS navigation, music, and messaging to drivers via a voice command or quick tap. Compatible with participating vehicles' native interface, CarPlay makes it easy to access Siri without interruption.

"CarPlay has been designed from the ground up to provide drivers with an incredible experience using their iPhone in the car," Greg Joswiak, Apple vice president of iPhone and iOS product marketing, said in a statement. "IPhone users always want their content at their fingertips and CarPlay lets drivers use their iPhone in the car with minimized distraction."

Windows 8.1 for free?

According to reports, to Microsoft plans to announce a free version of Windows 8.1 in a bid to persuade customers to upgrade to the latest version.

Reports claim the new version, called ‘Windows 8.1 with Bing’, could be given away at a developers’ conference in April, a version that would have key Microsoft apps and services.

According to media reports, “Microsoft is currently experimenting with a free version of Windows 8.1 that could boost the number of people using the operating system.”

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo Announced In South Korea

The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo was announced last month, and now Samsung has launched the handset in their home market of South Korea.

The Note 3 Neo will come with a different processor in South Korea, the device will feature a quad cor 2.3GHz processor, the rest of the specifications will remain the same.

Other specifications on the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo include a 5.5 inch HD Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels.

Apple Patents Solar Powered Laptops

First time I seen a solar powered device was a small calculator back in 1989 in Yugoslavia and I have always wondered why there were not more devices using solar energy. So to hear that Apple is patenting solar powered laptops comes at no surprise rather the surprise is that it took them this long. Expect your next MacBook to be solar!

Apple has been granted a patent for a dual-sided laptop display that can be powered by solar panels housed within the back of the lid.

Sunday, March 2, 2014

World’s Oldest Cheese Found On 3,600-Year-Old Chinese Mummies

Archaeologists have unearthed what they believe to be the world’s oldest cheese. The astonishingly well-preserved cheese was buried beneath China's Taklamakan Desert some 3,600 years ago and was affixed to the chests and necks of ancient Chinese mummies – a yummy snack for the dead to nibble on during their journey into the afterlife.

According to Discovery News, the mummies were first discovered in 1934 by a Swedish archaeologist at a 17th-century B.C. burial site known as the Small River Cemetery No. 5, which lies in the barren, dry desert of China’s northwest autonomous region of Xinjiang. But the cemetery’s location was quickly forgotten, and it wasn’t until the early 2000s that a Chinese expedition, aided by GPS, was able to pinpoint the site’s whereabouts once again.  

Samsung Galaxy Gear Fit Awarded “Best Mobile Device” At MWC 2014

At the Mobile World Congress 2014, we saw several handsets and tablets see the light of the day. But, this year, wearables was another category which received a lot of attention. Believe it or not, the wearables technology is becoming popular, and the trend is going to rise this year.

Recently, Samsung also unveiled a number of wearables including the Galaxy Gear 2, Galaxy Gear 2 Neo and the Galaxy Gear Fit. The predecessor of the watches received poor reviews, but this year, it seems things might turn out a little different for the Korean OEM. Samsung Galaxy Gear Fit was named as the Best Mobile Device by GSMA at the Mobile World Congress 2014.

Saturday, March 1, 2014

Britain unveils the world's largest aircraft

Britain has unveiled the world's largest aircraft—a 300 feet long monster which is part plane, airship and helicopter, capable of flying non-stop for three weeks without refuelling.

This £60 million new airship is about 60 feet longer than the biggest airliners, the Airbus A380 and Boeing 747-8.

Plans are to include two hovercraft type vehicles to the bottom so that the plane can land safely even on water. Capable of carrying 50 passengers on board, the company developing it says it is expected to transport 50 tonnes of freight.

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Facebook to Discontinue Email Service

Facebook has announced on Monday it will close down the @facebook.com email service that was available for users beginning in 2010.

The service is retiring and users are being notified via email about the closure of the service, and emails sent to the @facebook.com email address will be forwarded to their primary email address connected to your account.

Thursday, February 20, 2014

Gionee Elfie S5.5 Is Apparently The Worlds Thinnest Smartphone

A number of manufacturers have claimed that their smartphones are the worlds thinnest, until another company releases an even thinner one, and now we have the Gionee Elfie S5.5 which is apparently the worlds thinnest handset.

The Gionee Elfie S5.5 measures just 5.5 mm thick, and the device comes with a 5 inch display and is powered by a quad core 1.7GHz processor.

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Facebook buys WhatsApp

In a play to dominate messaging on phones and the Web, Facebook has acquired WhatsApp for $19 billion.

That’s a stunning sum for the five-year old company. But WhatsApp has been able to hold its weight against messaging heavyweights like Twitter (TWTR), Google (GOOG, Fortune 500) and Microsoft’s (MSFT, Fortune 500) Skype. WhatsApp has upwards of 450 million users, and it is adding an additional million users every day.

Supersonic Jet Will Use Live Displays Instead Of Windows

Windows on a Airplane apparently make the planes less aerodynamic, and military airplanes generally do not come with them, although passengers on commercial airplanes and jest are used to them.

Now Spike Aerospace, who are developing a new Supersonic Jet, have come up with a solution, instead of windows, their new jet will feature large display that will give passengers a live view of outside the plane.

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

12.9-inch iPad and Next-gen iPad Mini Unlikely This Year

We’ve seen countless rumors about the oversized 12.9-inch iPad in the past few months, with rumors hinting about its launch in 2014.

Recently, a new rumor mentions 12.9-inch iPad is unlikely to see the light of the day in 2014. It’s not just the oversized iPad, but there will be no third-generation iPad Mini either. The only iPad  that will get a refresh is iPad Air, which will come with Touch ID and A8 processor.

Sunday, February 16, 2014

One in four Americans do not know the Earth circles the Sun

Just 74 percent of respondents knew that the Earth revolved around the Sun, a shocking new study into the scientific knowledge of American has found.

The survey included more than 2,200 people in the United States and was conducted by the National Science Foundation.

Ten questions about physical and biological science were on the quiz, and the average score – 6.5 correct – was barely a passing grade.

Fewer than half (48 percent) knew that human beings evolved from earlier species of animals.

The result of the survey, which is conducted every two years, will be included in a National Science Foundation report to President Barack Obama and US lawmakers.

One in three respondents said science should get more funding from the government.

Nearly 90 percent said the benefits of science outweigh any dangers, and about the same number expressed interest in learning about medical discoveries.

The National Science Foundation said nearly half of all Americans said astrology is either ‘very scientific’ or ‘sort of scientific’.

It said young people in particular were more likely than ever to consider the pseudoscience at least ‘sort of’ scientific.

‘Fewer Americans rejected astrology in 2012 than in recent years,’ the 2014 Science and Engineering Indicators study report said.

‘In 2012, slightly more than half of Americans said that astrology was ‘not at all scientific,’ whereas nearly two thirds gave this response in 2010.

‘The comparable percentage has not been this low since 1983.’

Skepticism of astrology hit an all-time high in 2004, when 66 percent of Americans said astrology was total nonsense.

But each year, fewer and fewer respondents have dismissed the connections between star alignment and personality as fiction, the NSF said.

It claims the question was ‘focused on the public’s capacity to distinguish science from pseudoscience.’

Young people are also especially inclined to offer astrology scientific legitimacy, with a majority of Americans ages 18 to 24 considering the practice at least ‘sort of’ scientific, and the 25-34 age group is not far behind them.

John Besley of Michigan State University, the lead author of the report’s chapter on public attitudes toward science, told Mother Jones he thinks we need to wait ‘to see if it’s a real change’ before speculating about what the data really means, but said the data ‘popped out to me when I saw it.’

The results come just days after the recent debate between Bill Nye ‘The Science Guy’ and young-Earth creationist Ken Ham, but reveals perhaps views of what constitute a ‘real’ science are not as good as researchers had hoped.

By contrast, 92 percent of the Chinese public think horoscopes are untrue.

First Lady Nancy Reagan famously employed the services of an astrologer after the assassination attempt on her husband.

When asked in 1989 whether she thought astrology could be credited for her husband’s success at avoiding any further danger, she said: ‘I don’t really believe it was, but I don’t really believe it wasn’t.’


பூமி சூரியனைச் சுற்றி வருவதை அறியாத அமெரிக்கர்கள்

அமெரிக்கர்கள் அறிவியலில் ஆர்வம் கொண்டவர்கள். ஆனால் பூமி சூரியனைச் சுற்றி வருவது பற்றி நான்கில் ஒருவருக்கு (26%) தெரியவில்லை என ஒரு ஆய்வு முடிவு தெரிவிக்கிறது.

அமெரிக்காவின் தேசிய அறிவியல் அமைப்பின் சார்பில் நாடு முழுவதும் ஒரு ஆய்வு மேற்கொள்ளப்பட்டுள்ளது.

பல்வேறு பகுதிகளைச் சேர்ந்த சுமார் 2,200 பேரிடம் இயற்பியல் மற்றும் உயிரியல் தொடர்பான 9 கேள்விகள் கேட்கப்பட்டன.

இதன்படி, ஆய்வில் பங்கேற்றவர்களில் 74 சதவீதம் பேர் மட்டுமே சூரியனை பூமி சுற்றி வருவது தெரியும் என கூறியுள்ளனர்.

இதுபோல, விலங்குகளிலிருந்து பரிணாம வளர்ச்சியின் மூலம் மனிதன் தோன்றினான் என்பது 48 சதவீத அமெரிக்கர்கர்களுக்கு மட்டுமே தெரிந்துள்ளது.

அறிவியல் துறைக்கு கூடுதல் நிதி ஒதுக்க வேண்டும் என ஆய்வில் பங்கேற்றவர்களில் மூன்றில் ஒருவர் கூறியுள்ளார். மருத்துவக் கண்டுபிடிப்புகளைத் தெரிந்துகொள்ள விரும்புவதாக 90% பேர் தெரிவித்துள்ளனர்.

இரண்டு வருடங்களுக்கு ஒரு முறை மேற்கொள்ளப்படும் இந்த ஆய்வு முடிவுகள், அதிபர் ஒபாமா, பாராளுமன்ற உறுப்பினர்களிடம் சமர்ப்பிக்கப்பட்டு தேசிய அறிவியல் அமைப்பின் அறிக்கையில் சேர்க்கப்படுமென தெரிவிக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது.

Saturday, February 15, 2014

AT&T Slashes The Price of Samsung Galaxy Gear by $100

Believe it or not, Samsung Galaxy Gear is not the most popular wearable gadget from the Korean OEM. It turned out to be a big disappointment, and didn’t receive a lot of positive reviews.

One of the reason why it has failed to create an impact in the market is its high price tag. If you like the Samsung Galaxy Gear, but didn’t buy it due to it’s high price tag, there’s a good news for you. AT&T has slashed the price of the Galaxy Gear by $100, bringing it’s price down to $199.

It’s not as simple as it sounds. There’s a catch hear (as always): to avail this deal, you have to purchase a compatible Galaxy device, which includes the Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy S4, Galaxy S4 Active, or the Galaxy Mega, from the carrier.

Users with an eligible Galaxy device tied to AT&T can also make full use of the promotion, and enjoy a $100 discount on the Galaxy Gear, which is available at AT&T retail outlets.

There’s no word about the ending date for this promotion, so make use of it while it lasts. Are you going to get the Samsung Galaxy Gear from AT&T?

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Test shows crows are frighteningly clever (Video)

In a test that would stump a small child, a crow has figured out an eight-stage puzzle in order to get to a piece of food.

Dr. Alex Taylor has been studying wild birds which he keeps three months at a time.

This particular crow, called 007, had been shown each of the puzzles individually but this was the first time it had had to solve all eight in order.

He had shown 007 the puzzles individually before. This, however, is the first time the crow will see them arranged in this order and he needs to figure out in which order to solve them to be successful.

The BBC showed the crow surveying the puzzles and then getting to work. He jumps up and unties the short stick from the rope. He tries the short stick to reach the treat but realizes he needs a longer one. He then uses the short stick to pull out three individual rocks from three individual cages.

When he looks like he’s stumped over what to do with the rocks, he figures it out and uses the rocks as weights to retrieve the longer stick needed to score the snack.

புத்திசாலிக் காகம் - ஆய்வின் மூலம் நிரூபணம்

குடத்தினுள் கற்களை நிரப்பி நீர் அருந்திய புத்திசாலிக் காகத்தின் கதையை சிறு வயதில் படித்திருப்பீர்கள்.

நேரில் பார்க்க இதோ ஓர் சந்தர்ப்பம்!

ஒரு சிறிய உணவுத் துண்டை பெற்றுக்கொள்ள காகமொன்று எவ்வாறெல்லாம் முயற்சிக்கின்றது என்பதை காணொளியில் காணுங்கள்.

Apple To Release iOS 7.1 To Launch in March

Not too long ago, Apple started seeding the iOS 7.1 Beta 5 to developers for testing purposes and strip out any bugs  that are present in the release.

If you’re one of those people wondering about the launch of the latest operating system from the Cupertino giant, a new report from 9to5Mac pegs the launch date by the end of March. It’s the first major update, but it will not bring any surprises, and will come with the same features that were introduced in the earlier betas of the application.

Along with numerous bug fixes and performance improvements, the latest iOS 7.1 is expected to come with some user interface tweaks, with some of them to be found inside the phone dialer and calls on the lock screen. Additionally, Apple might introduce iOS in the car and several other features found in earlier betas.

The folks at 9to5Mac also mentions Apple might schedule an event in March which will be focus on the next-generation Apple TV, and it might be the stage where Apple will showcase the upcoming iOS 7.1 operating system. If any such thing happens, we will update you about it. Until then, just take it as a speculation and wait for an official word from Apple.

அப்பிளின் iOS 7.1 பதிப்பு 

அப்பிள் நிறுவனம் தனது புதிய iOS இயங்குதளத்தின் புதிய பதிப்பான iOS 7.1 இனை எதிர்வரும் மார்ச் மாதம் வெளியிடவுள்ளதாக தகவல்கள் வெளியாகியுள்ளன.

சில தினங்களுக்கு முன்னர் iOS 7.1 Beta 5 பதிப்பினை வெளியிட்டிருந்த நிலையிலேயே இத்தகவல் தற்போது வெளியாகியுள்ளது.


இதற்கு முன்னர் வெளியிடப்பட்டிருந்த iOS 7 ஆனது பல்வேறு வகையிலும் பயனர்களைக் கவர்ந்துள்ள நிலையில் புதிய வசதிகள் உள்ளடங்கலாக வெளிவரவுள்ள iOS 7.1 இயங்குதளத்திற்கு பலத்த எதிர்பார்ப்பு நிலவுகின்றமை குறிப்பிடத்தக்கது.

Nokia X Android Phone To Be Released Later This Month

For the past few months we have heard rumors about Nokia working on an Android smartphone, the Nokia X. We even heard that Microsoft was pressuring the company into giving up this project. It looks like Nokia has done it anyway, with The Wall Street Journal claiming to have heard from people familiar with the matter that the Nokia Android phone is going to be released this month. At least we won’t have long to wait.

Nokia is expected to unveil this smartphone, codenamed Normandy, at the Mobile World Congress 2014 later this month in Barcelona. It is being claimed that Nokia’s Android phone doesn’t promote several key features that were originally developed by Google as part of its Android platform. What can we expect? Well, the software should be similar to what we see on Amazon’s Kindle Fire tablets, basically a highly customized variant of Android. Apparently, this Nokia Android phone won’t promote Google Play Store, instead its going to come with a Nokia app store that will host Android apps. Here Maps and Mix Radio should be onboard as well.

Thursday, January 30, 2014

A Leaked Image Shows Samsung’s Redesigned S Voice App

Samsung is said to be undergoing a lot of changes. Recently, Samsung introduced a new Magazine UX in its Galaxy NotePro and TabPro tablets, and we also saw some leaked images of the redesigned TouchWiz UI that looks quite different than the current UI on Samsung’s Galaxy line up.

It seems it’s not the only redesign Samsung is planning to implement. Recently, the folks at SamMobile tweeted an image of what is believed to be a redesigned S Voice application from Samsung.

The screenshot looks quite flat, and those who have used iPhone may get a hint that it resembles quite like it. For those who don’t know what S Voice is, it’s a personal assistant similar to Apple’s Siri that works with the voice of the users. Although it may not be as responsive and well made as Apple’s Siri, but it does a pretty decent job as well.

The new interface is expected to come with the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S5, and the new TouchWiz interface Samsung is planning to introduce with its upcoming flagship device. When will it see the light of the day? Well, there’s no solid proof to that as we’ve seen several rumored launch dates. Some point at February, while others say the Korean OEM will take the wraps off it in London in mid-March.

Let’s just wait for the official word, and see what happens. Until then, a little bit of speculation is required.

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Olympus SP-100 Superzoom Camera Ships in March

Olympus has announced a new digital camera that slots into its point and shoot superzoom range. The new camera is called the SP-100 and it will ship this March. The camera will cost $299.99 when it does ship. The biggest feature of the camera is that it has 50x optical zoom. The camera also has the world’s first red dot sight.

The sight pops up above the optical viewfinder and can be stored away when not needed. The idea behind the red sight is that it makes it easy to keep track of fast moving subjects. The 50x optical zoom is equivalent to 24-1200mm. The camera does have optical image stabilization.

The image stabilization function works for video recording and macro photography as well. The resolution of the camera is 16MP and the sensor used is a BSI CMOS unit. The camera uses the TruePic VII image processor. The camera can record full HD resolution video at 60fps. If you need more fps, the camera also supports 120 fps at 640 x 480 and 240fps at 320 x 240. The camera also has a multi-Motion Movie image stabilization mode to compensate for blurring when you move during filming.

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Nokia Lumia 1820 To Be Announced At MWC Next Month

Back in November we heard a rumor that Nokia would launch a new flagship windows smartphone at MWC 2014, the Nokia Lumia 1820, and now more reports have surfaced regarding this new Windows Phone smartphone.

The Nokia Lumia 1820 will apparently come with Windows Phone 8.1 and will feature a 5.2 inch QHD display with a resolution of 2,560 x 1,440 pixels.

The handset is said to be powered by Qualcomm’s latest mobile processor, the Snapdragon 805 and may also come with 2GB of RAM, and a 3,400 mAh battery.

Nokia are also rumored to launch some other new Windows Phone handsets at MWC 2014 next month, the Lumia 1520V which is said to be a version of the Lumia 1520 and the Nokia Lumia 1525.

Microsoft are in the process of taking over Nokia’s mobile phone business, it isn’t clear whether these will be the last Nokia branded Windows Phone devices or the first Microsoft Lumia branded devices when they are announced next month.


Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo Turns Up On Samsung’s Website

We first heard about the Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo at the start of January, Samsung have yet to officially announce the handset, although the company has now listed the device on their website.

Samsung have also listed the specifications for the handset on their website, the device comes with a 5.01 inch display that has a WVGA resolution of 800 x 480 pixels.

The Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo is powered by a quad core 1.2GHz processor and it also comes with 1GB of RAM and 16GB of built in storage.

The device also features a front facing VGA camera for video calls and a rear facing 5 megapixel camera with auto focus and an LED flash.

The Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo is equipped with a 2,100 mAh battery and features 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, WiFi Direct, Bluetooth 4.0 LE, and DLNA.

The device is listed with Android as the OS, although Samsung have not specified which version of Android the device will feature, we presume it will be Android 4.3 Jelly Bean.

You can find out more details on the Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo over at Samsung at the link below, as yet there are no details on how much the device will retail for.