Nokia has announced the launch of Lumia 925, anew interpretation of its flagship Lumina 920. The Nokia Lumia 925 introduced a metal design alongside an improved PureView camera.
The Lumia 925 comes in a polycarbonate body that is associated with the Lumia range , but includes a metal frame on the outside , that adds to the phone'saesthetic appeal and also doubles up as an antenna . The Lumia 925 weeights 139 grams , compared to the heavyweight 920, which is one of the bulkiest device around at 185 grams .
The other big improvemnts being touted in the Lumia 925 is the camera , which Nokia claims is better than one in Lumia 920, which won a lot of rave reviews, especially for its low-light perfomance. The Lumia 925 also introduces the new Nokia Smart Camera mode that offers an easy way to capture ten images at once and edit the pictures with options like Best shot, Actio Shot , and Motion Focus .
Nokia smart camera will be coming as an update to all Lumia Windows 8 smartphones.
As far as the specs on the Nokia Lumia 925 go , it comes with a 4.5 -inch AMOLED ClearBlack display with 768 x 1280 resolutin and Gorilla 2 Glass . It is powered by a 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon processor alongside 1GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage . It has 8.7-MP rear camera and 1.2 MP wide -angle front camera.
Nokia Lmina 925 is being introduce in Europe with Vodafone , along with other operator and retail partners . In addition to Europe, this device will be introduced into US by T-mobile and into China by China Mobile and China Unicom.
The Nokia Lumia 925 will be priced around 469 EUR before taxes and subsidies.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Display : 4.5-inch AMOLED ClearBlack display with 768 X 1280 resolution
- Processor : 1.5GHz dual-core Sanpdragon processor
- Memory : 1GB RAM , 16GB of interanl memory
- Camera : 8.7 MP Pureview rear Camera, 1.2 MP wide-angle front Camera
- Operating System : Windows Phone 8
- Battery : 2,000 mAh battery
HTC has started shipping its E1 Smartphones in China. HTC is pegging this smartphone as an dual-SIM smartphone that can customize . You can choose to have either 8GB or 16GB as an internal storage smartphone . Also you can opt for HTC E1 with wither 5-MP rear camera or 8-MP rear camera.Lastly , There are six colour options available for the back panel to help you pick the color that works best for you.
As per Engadget, HTC partnered with micro-blogging site Sina Weibo to 'suggest' customization for this smartphone. HTC and Sina are suggesting custom specifications of HTC E1 based on your Zodiac and Gender .
Though HTC E1 does not offer a great deal of option to customization but it is certainly an interesting marketing initative, and one that may catch with other major manufacturers as well.
The other specifications for HTC E1 are 4.3-inch super LCD2 WVGA display, 1.14GHz dual-core processor , 1GB of RAM, Beats Audio sound , 2100mAh battery 2MP front facing camera and the smartphone runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) along with a layer of Sense UI 4.0+
As per HTC's China website, HTC E1 will cost between 1,6999 Chinese yuan ( about Rs 14,800 to ) to 1,899 yuan (about Rs 16,500) based on the customization.
HTC had offically launched HTC E1 about a month ago. As of now , There is no word on whether HTC will be making its HTC E1 available in other markets and whether it will be offering similar set of customisable in these markets as well..
SPECIFICATIONS
- Display : 4.3-inch Super LCD2 WVGA display
- Processor :1.15GHz dual-core processor
- Memory: 1GB RAM, 8 or 16 GB internal memory expandable up to 32GB
- Camera : 5-MP or 8MP Rear camera , 2MP front camera
- Battery : 2,100 mAh battery
- Operating System : Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Karbonn has added yet another budget Android smartphone to its Duple series as the Karbonn Retina A27, the device is now available with online retailer Saholic for Rs 9,090.
The device comes with a 4.3-inch qHD (960 x 540 pixel ) IPS display running on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.It features an 8-megapixel auto focus camera with flash and a 2-megapixel font-facing camera as well.
On the inside , the device is powered by a 1.2 GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon Processor alongside 512MB RAM. It has 4GB of internal storage with expansion support upto 32GB via microSD.
The karbonn Retina A27 is dual-sim (GSM + GSM) device with dual standby support and comes with an 1800mAh battery. It supports an array of audio and video formats.
Pre-installed apps on the smartphone include Flipboard, News and wether apps, Facebook and twitter . Connectivity wise, the device boasts Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n , 3G, bluetooh and A2DP, Micro-USB. GPRS and EDGE.
Other offering from Karbonn in the Duple series include Karbonn A9+ and A21 priced at Rs 9,900 and Rs 11,990 respectively . The device were launched in November last year.
The company recently launched the Karbonn S1 Titanium featuring a 4.5-inch qHD multitouch capacitive touch dispaly, Android 4.1 and a 1.2 GHz quad-core CPU for Rs 10,990.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Display : 4.3-inch qHD ( 960 x 540 pixels) IPS dispaly
- Processor : 1.2 GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon Processor
- Memory : 512 MB RAM, 4GB internal storage(expandable up to 32GB)
- Camera : 8 MP auto focus rear camera with LED Flash, 2 MP front camera
- Battery : 1,800 mAh battery
Sony is all set to launch its latest set of flagship smartphones in Germany. If reports in Telecompaper are to be belived , then Xperia ZL will be making its way to retail shelves in the country by April 2013. The smartphone will be carrying a price tag of 599.99 euros
Sony had unveiled its Xperia Z and Xperia ZL smartphones at the Consumer Electronics show (CES) 2013. Just a few days ago, Sony Xperia Z (SO-02E) started retailing in japan through the telecom operator NTT Docomo for 80430 Yen.
Furthermore , it is expected that this smartphone will be available in europe by the end of februray and make its way to india by March.
However ,for now there is no news of when Xperia ZL will be available in other markets.Just to recap Sony Xperia ZL sports a 5-inch screen with 1080 display , which has 443ppi. It also comes with Sony BRAVIA video processor.
The device will run on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) out of the box along with a layer of Timescape UI. There is a 13-Mp rear camera along with Sony's EXMOR RS sensors
. Xperia ZL comes witth 1.5 GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core processor , 2GB RAM and 16 GB of internal storage, which can be expanded by up to 32GB via microSD card. There is 2370 mAh Li-ion battery on-board. Unlike the Xperia Z , this smartphone is not dust and water resistant.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Display : 5-inch full HD display
- Processor : 1.5 GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core processor
- Memory : 2GB RAM , 16GB internal (expandable up to 32GB)
- Camera : 13-MP rear camera
- Operating System : Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
- Battery : 2370 mAh battery
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| HTC DESIRE U |
HTC has announced a new 4-inch device in its home country dubbed as Desire U. The device is expected to retail for 7990 New Taiwan Dollar (about $274) or at NT$ 291 per month on contract from Chunghwa Telecom. Launch details for other region remain unknown at teh moment.
Species wise , the Desire U dosen't have to show off . At 9.32 mm thick and weight 119g ,the smartphone sports a 4-inch capacitive touch display and runs on Android 4.0 with company's Sense UI atop. It comes with a5-megapixel auto focus rear camera with LED Flash.
Internally , the device is powered by a 1GHz processor with 512 MB RAM and has 4GB of internal strorage with expansion option upto 32Gb via microSD cards. The Smartphone comes with 1,650 mAh battery.
An interesting addition to the phone's design is the micro-drilled cover art on the back panel. The HTC logo is engraved in the centre and like most other HTC device . It features Beats Audio integration. Cconnectivity protocols include W-Fi , 3G , Bluetooth 4.0 , GPS. The device will come in black and white color option.
HTC has been in the news lately for its M& full-HD device that is expected to launch one week ahead of the Mobile World Congress next month. The HTC M7 has been leaked in press renders over the past few weeks also seen with the Yet-to-be announced Sense 5.0 UI.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Display : 4-inch capacitive touch screen dispaly
- Processor : 1GHz Processor
- Memory : 512 MB RAM , 4GB internal ( expandable upto 32GB)
- Camera : 5-MP auto rear caamera with LED Flash
- Connectivity : 3G , Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
- OperatingSystem : Android 4.0 with HTC Sensse UI
- Battery : 1650 mAh Battery
- Weight : 119 Grams
Lava is all set to launch its Intel-powered smartphones in india .Dubed as xolo X500 , this smartphone will come with the Atom Lexington Z2420 chip. This is the same chipset that intel showcased at the CES.
We have learnt from our sources that the Lava Xolo X500 is a dual-SIM smartphone ,which runs on Android 4.0 . It spots a 3.5-inch screen with a resolution of 480 x 320.The processor clocks a speed of 1.2GHz and comes with Intel Hyper -Threading Technology. The device packs in 512 MB RAM , 4GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 32GB via microSD card. It has a 1500mAh battery.
The Xolo X500 comes with a 5-MP auto focus camera that can click seven images in the burst mode at 6fps. Lava has already shipped the first of the assignment and it's executed to arrive in the markets shortly for a best buy price of Rs 8,999.
The Lava Xolo X900 was the first Intel-powered smartphone launched in April 2012. It comes with an Intel Z2460 single core chip that clocks at 1.6GHz . It has a 4.03-inch screen with 1024 x 600 p display and offers 1GB RAM and 16Gb of internal storage. Lava Xolo X900 was launched wiyh Android 2.3 on-board , but later upgraded to Android 4.0 .This smartphone is currently available for Rs 17,500/-
SPECIFICATIONS
- Display : 3.5-inch TFT display wit 430 x320 pixel.
- Processor : 1,2 GHz processor with Intel Hyper -Threading Technology
- Storage : 512 MB RAM , 4GB internal(expandable up to 32GB).
- Camera : 5-MP camera
- Battery : 1,500 mAh battery
- Operating System : Android 4.0
2013 is being called the Year of smartphones and phablets and for good reason. A nice category that came into existance with the launch of Samsung Galaxy Note , is now being populated with devices from companies like Huawei , HTC , ZTE and even Indian manufactures like Micromax , Karbonn and Byond.
Sony that had already entered the category with 5-inch full HD Xperia Z , which it unveils at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) . It now seems to be working on a much bigger phablet this time round.
Engadget reports that a leaked image posted on Chinese-language Digi-wo forum shows a 6.44-inch display screen along with a claim that the screen for this component has 1080p HD resolution.
Apart from this , there is no other detail regarding the device . For all we know , it could just be a prototype of an upcoming device or even a fake image.
Indian device manufacturer Byond Tech recently introduced Phablet PIII sporting a massive 6.3-inch display. Karbon on other hand launched the dula -SIM A30 Android device with a 5.9-inch display .Micromax has launched A116 Canavas HD with a 5-inch 720p IPS display
Well 2013 is said to be the year of smartphones and latest news of the year is that the new HTC M7 will be launched in February 19. Until now we were hoping to see the device at the Mobile World Congress scheduled to take place between February 25-28. But if HTC plans to launch it a week earlier at seperate event , it is likely to gamers more attetion.
The new HTC M7 has been rumoured for quite a while now , with recent onces indicating the possible look and feels of the device . it also been running on company's latest and yet -to be made official Sene 5.0 UI
Earlier this month , leaked images of the smartphone showed the HTC M7 running Senese 5.0 and of what perhaps might be new lockscreen. An earlier image posted by Pocketnow depicted thatHTC may have gotten rid of the ring and introduced a swipe - based gesture instead to unlock the screen.
More recently , a render of the device surfaced online , which seemed to be part of some animation clip instructing new owners on how to install new SIM card in the Smartphone.
Earlier rumoured specifications of the device indicated a 4.7 inch full -HD display , making it an incredible 468ppi. Other alleged specs include a 1.7 GHz quad-core Snapdragon Processor and a 2MP camera in front.
Intial rumour however , were suggestive of a 5-inch full-HD display and a 13-MP camera. But seems like Taiwanese manufacture is keeping the screen 5-inch screen excludive to its first 1080p device,the HTC butterfly.
Indian markets have been overflowing with new smartphones and tablets , now Micromax india's device manufaturer has released their new flagship phone A30. Micromax A30 is a dual-SIM Android phone to its smarty range priced at Rs 3,849 available at online retailer Saholic.
The A30 Smarty 3.0 sports a 3-inch TFT capacitve touch display and runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread. It comes with a 2-MP rear camera with LED flash.
Underneath it's powered by a 832MHz Broadcom Processor with 256 MB RAM and has 512MB of internal storage with external expansion options upto 32GB via microSD card. The device supports dual-SIM functionallity and also features 3G support.it comes with 1,500mAh battery.
Earlier dual-SIM offerings from the company in Smart range include A25 now available for Rs 3,550 and the A68 priced at Rs 6,499.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Dispaly : 3-inch TFT (240 x 320px) 256k colour capacitive touch screen
- Processor : 832MHz Broadcom Processor
- Storage : 256MB RAM , 512MB internal storage(expandable upto 32GB)
- Camera : 2-MP rear camera with LED Flash.
- Connectivity : 3G , Bluetooth 2.0 ,Wi-Fi ,GPS , Micro-USB.
- Battery : 1500 mAh battery
- Operating System : Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
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| HTC BUTTERFLY |
The first smart phone inthe world with a full-HD display, HTC's J Butterfly , is set to come to international markets under the name HTC Butterfly.
The highlight of the HTC , which debuted in japan in october , is its 5- inch super LCD 3 , ( 1920 x 1080p) display with corning Gorilla Glass 2 and a pixel density of 441 pixel-per-inch. Other features of HTC J Butterfly include 1.5GHz Qualcomm S4 Pro Quad-core processor, 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage. The smartphone also comes with 8-megapixel rear camera, 2MP front camera,Android 4.1 jelly beans with HTC Sense 4+ and a 2020mAh battery. Connectivity option include HDMI out, Micro-USB, Infrared,Wi-Fi,Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC.
The Phone also relesed on verison in the united states with some modification as HTC DROID DNA. There were rumors of the phone making it to europe and other markets as the HTC Deluxe DLX, but those rumors can be oficilly put rest with HTC Butterfly as the official moniker of the phone in international market.
There's no word yet on india pricing or availablity yet, but we look forward to phone's debut in the country.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Display: 5-inch Super LCD 3 (1920 x 1080p) display with Corning Gorilla Glass
- Processor: 1.5 GHz Qualcomm S4 Pro-quad-core processor
- Storage: 2GB RAM, 6GB internal (expandable upto 32GB)
- Camera: 8-MP rear camera, 2-MP front camera
- Operating System:Android 4.1 Jelly Beans with HTC Sense 4+
- Battery: 2020mAh battery
- Conectivity: HDMI out, Micro-USB, Infrared,Wi-Fi,Bluetooth 4.0,NFC
- Dimension: 143 x 70.5 x 9.08 mm
- Weight: 140gms with Battery
The new NOKIA 603 is supposed to be the workhore of the new symbian belle portfolio, balancing the value -for-money virtue in the low mid - range spectrum. Thus it is pertty average in terms of specifications.it comes wit 3.5" display, 1GHz processors and 5MP camera with 720p video recording but no LED flash.it cost about Rs14285.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Memory: Internal:2GB,expandable up to 32GB,1GB ROM,512MB RAM
- Data:GPRS,EDGE,HSPDA 14.4 Mbps,HSUPA 5.76 Mbps,Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n,bluetooth 3.0
- Operating system: Symbian belle OS
- CPU: 1GHz ARM 11
- GPU: 2D/3D graphics HW acclerator with openVG1.1 and openGL ES 2.0
- Sensors:Acclerometer,proximity,compass
- Display: IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen,16M colors,360x640 pixel,3.5 inches.
- Camera: 5MP 2592x1944 pixel, fixed focus,geotagging,face ditection,video 720@30fps
- Battery: Standatd battery,Li_Ion(BP-3L), up to 490 h(3G)
- Java:midp2.1
- Network: GSM 850/900/1800/1900,3G:HSPDA 850/900/1700/1900/2100
