Thursday, October 31, 2013

Press Release: LG and Google introduce Google Nexus 5

LG AND GOOGLE INTRODUCE GOOGLE NEXUS 5
Slimmest and Fastest Nexus Phone Ever Now Available Online in Select Markets

           
SEOUL, Nov. 1, 2013 — Following the success of Nexus 4, LG and Google have partnered again to deliver the first smartphone featuring the latest Android operating system, Android™ 4.4, KitKat. Packed with new features, Nexus 5 is the slimmest and fastest Google Nexus phone to date.

With a stunning 5-inch Full HD IPS display, Nexus 5 boasts an expansive screen for an unrivaled visual experience. The lightweight smartphone comes in both 16GB and 32GB versions and is the perfect combination of powerful performance, functionality and convenience thanks to LG’s proven hardware and best of Google software and services.

“LG is proud to partner with Google again to develop the fastest, most powerful Nexus phone ever,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, president and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “Nexus 5 offers the ultimate functionality in a modern design and is a testament to the level of innovation that can be generated when two great companies come together for a second act.”

“We’re excited to collaborate with LG on a new Nexus device,” said Sundar Pichai, senior vice president of Android, Chrome and Apps at Google. “Google Nexus 5 is the slimmest and fastest Nexus phone to date and puts the latest platform innovations of Android 4.4, KitKat, right in the hands of consumers.

Capturing the Moments that Matter
The camera in Nexus 5 features LG Innotek’s acclaimed optical image stabilizer technology which was first introduced in the LG G2. Mated to an 8MP camera with longer exposures, less blur and less noise, Nexus 5 is unmatched in dim light performance. Nexus 5 also includes Photo Sphere making it easy to capture a series of photos and turn them into a seamless 360-degree experience. And Google can create Auto Awesome photos and movies from the content in your library to share with friends and family. Moreover, the improved HDR+ mode in Nexus 5 instantaneously captures a burst of shots and applies computational photography to intelligently fuse these images together into one perfect photo with a greater range of shadows and light culled from the multiple exposure and color data.

Packed with Power & Speed
Nexus 5 is the world’s first phone running Android 4.4, KitKat, offering the power of Google in a thin and lightweight device that still manages to feel solid and reassuring. With a blazing fast SnapdragonTM 800 processor and 4G/LTE, Nexus 5 also boasts a 445 ppi Full HD IPS display with advanced in-cell touch technology that enables faster touch recognition, better outdoor visibility and crisper images. This set of features is packaged in a sleek, modern design that leaves no doubt that this is Google’s premium smartphone.

Best of Google
Android 4.4 is fast and powerful yet simple to use. The new dialer automatically suggests people the most likely call while Caller ID by Google matches an incoming phone number to a business even if that number isn’t stored in the contact list. Users can send and receive text messages directly from Hangouts, and Hangouts for Android now supports location sharing.

With Gmail, Chrome, Calendar, Maps, Drive and Hangouts, Nexus 5 helps users manage their day-to-day lives with familiar, easy-to-use applications. With Google Now, initiating a voice search is as simple as saying “Ok, Google,” and with more than one million apps and games plus movies, books and music on Google Play, it’s easier than ever to find what you’re looking for.

Nexus 5 will be available for purchase in either black or white, no contract required, on Google Play™ starting today in the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, U.K., Australia, Korea and Japan. Offline availability in Europe, Central/South Americas, Asia, CIS and the Middle East will begin in mid-November.

Key Specifications:

Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon™ 800 with 2.26GHz Quad-Core Krait CPU
Operating System: Android™ 4.4, KitKat
Display: 5-inch (actual 4.95-inch) Full HD IPS (1920 x 1080 pixels)
Network: CDMA/1xRTT/EVDO, GSM/GPRS/EDGE, WCDMA/HSPA+, LTE
Memory: 32GB / 16GB
RAM: 2GB
Camera: Rear 8.0MP with OIS / Front 1.3MP HD
Battery: 2,300mAh Li-Polymer (embedded)
Size: 137.84 x 69.17 x 8.59mm
Weight: 130g
Others: Wireless charging, NFC

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Press Release: My achy brakey iPad

More than one in twenty tech mad men would rather have a broken heart instead of a broken iPad - a new survey has found.

The survey by money saving website, NetVoucherCodes.co.uk, asked 480 men if they would sacrifice a relationship to save their favourite gadgets.

Respondents were given a list of nine pieces of tech and quizzed over which they would put before love. They were allowed to choose as many as they saw fit.

Over one in twenty, six per cent, confessed that they would rather end a relationship than see their precious iPad broken.

A heartless five per cent said they would rather be without love than without their smartphone. This was followed by four per cent who would ditch their partner to save their laptop.

Equally, another four per cent admitted that they would rather break someone’s heart as opposed to their television and their video game console.

For three per cent of reluctant Romeos, their digital camera was put before love and for two per cent their radio was more important.

An emotionless one per cent believed they would ditch a partner if it meant saving their coffee machine or their power tools.

Fortunately 89% of the men who took part chose the ‘none of the above’ option choosing love over material goods.

One man who took part in the poll commented: “I broke my iPad the other day and I found it really distressing. I dropped it on its corner and smashed the screen.

“Not only did I feel really bad for breaking it, when it went away for repairs, it felt as if I had lost a limb. Also given the fact my girlfriend is a bit of a nightmare I’d think save the iPad any day.”

Another said: “How anyone could put a piece of technology before romance is beyond me. I mean at the end of the day it’s just bits of metal and plastic.

“After all, technology can be mended and repaired, a broken heart however is much harder to piece back together.”

A spokesperson for NetVoucherCodes.co.uk commented: “On the whole men who would choose to ditch their partners to save their favourite tech are callous and shallow and should be thoroughly ashamed of themselves.

“I know many of us say that we couldn’t live without such and such but hopefully that is just a turn of phrase. In the end, I’m glad that near nine in 10 chose romance over tech.”

Monday, October 28, 2013

"Mobile Gazette (UK) Limited" scam

These scam postings have been appearing in several forums in India. They are fraudulent and are nothing at all to do with us. The company details belong to a defunct UK company called Mobile One Distribution UK Ltd who are also nothing to do with this. Avoid.

Mobile Gazette (UK) Limited

Type: Limited
Registered No: 04644893
Fax Number: 01937 901008
Status: Live
Registered Address:
570-572 Etruria Road
Basford
NEWCASTLE
ST5 0SU

Factory Location: BASFORD
Established in: 2003
Business types: Distributor
Wholesaler

Markets:
North America / South America / Caribbean / West Europe / East Europe / Russia / East Asia / Southeast Asia / Mid-East / Africa / Australia / New Zealand / China / Hong Kong / AFRICA

Dear Customer

Are in sales of Brand new sale of apple i-phone-4g & 3gs factory unlocked

They are Brand New/Unlocked to all Networking Systems, sealed in its Original Box, and comes with all available Accessories, Manuals, and Also with an international one year warranty guaranteed by the Manufacturers and 3 months return policy issued by the company. All Our products are manufactured in the united state of American and United Kingdom.

We are giving discount prices because it is our marketing strategy to attract more customers; we want you to take an advantage of this opportunity.

Stock for sale wholesaler PROMO: buy 2unit and get 1unit free 4unit and get 2unit free original and brand new below and many more:r customer according to the rules and regulation of our company, you are expected to make the deposit of 6,500 Rupees payment to our Agent account, as soon as your payment is confirmed, your phones shipment tracking number will be sent to you

Note that, your mobile phones will be deliver to your shipment address within 24 hours, immediately the company received your advance payment of 6,500 Rupees


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SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB 750 PRICES 21,000.00
SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB 730 PRICES 20,000.00
SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB 680 PRICES 18,000.00
SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB 620 PRICES 17,000.00
SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB 7-7 PRICES 20,000.00
SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 16 GB PRICE 19,000.00
SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 32 GB PRICE 20,000.00
SAMSUNG GALAXY S PRICE 10,000.00
SAMSUNG GALAXY S ADVANCE PRICE 19,000.00
SAMSUNG GALAXY SII 16GB PRICE 17,000.00
SAMSUNG GALAXY SII 32GB PRICE 18,000.00
SAMSUNG GALAXY SIII 16GB PRICE 20,000.00
SAMSUNG GALAXY SIII 32GB PRICE 23,000.00
SAMSUNG GALAXY S4 ACTIVE PRICE 22,000.00
SAMSUNG GALAXY S4 MINI PRICE 12,000.00
SAMSUNG GALAXY S4 ZOOM PRICE 16,000.00
SAMSUNG GALAXY MEGA PRICE 12,000.00
SAMSUNG GALAXY S4 PRICE 27, 500, 00
SAMSUNG Y DUOS PRICE 7,000.00
SAMSUNG GALAXY ACE PLUS PRICE 12,000.00
SAMSUNG GALAXY ACE DUOS PRICE 10,000.00
SAMSUNG GALAXY Y PRO DUOS PRICE 7,000.00
SAMSUNG GALAXY POP PRICE 5,000.00
SAMSUNG OMNIA W PRICE 15,000.00
SAMSUNG WAVE 3 PRICE 11,000.00
SAMSUNG GALAXY S DUOS PRICE 15,500.00
SAMSUNG GALAXY GRAND PRICE 14,000.00
SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 1 PRICES 22,500
SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 2 PRICE 24,900
SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 3 PRICE 29,900

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SONY ERICSSON
SONY ERICSSON VIVAZ PRO PRICE 14,000.00
SONY ERICSSON XPERIA ACTIVE PRICE 15,000.00
SONY ERICSSON XPERIA ARC PRICE 16,000.00
SONY ERICSSON IDOU PRICE 17, 399.00
SONY ERICSSON XPERIA X10 PRICE 19,000.00
SONY XPERIA Z ULTRA PRICE 20,000.00
SONY XPERIA Z PRICE 25,000.00
SONY XPERIA ZR PRICE 18,000.00
SONY ERICSSON XPERIA PLAY PRICE 21,000.00
SONY XPERIA ZI PRICE 18.000.00
SONY ERICSSION XPERIA NEO V PRICE 12,000.00
SONY ERICSSION XPERIA ARCS PRICE 16,000.00
SONY ERICSSION XPERIA SL PRINCE  15,000.00
SONY ERICSSION XPERIA S PRICE 18,500
SONY XPERIA SP PRICE 12,000.00

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APPLE I PHONES
APPLE I PHONE (4 16GB) PRICE 17,500.00
APPLE I PHONE (4 32GB) PRICE 18,300.00
APPLE I PHONE (4 64GB) PRICE 19,000.00
APPLE I PHONE (4S 8GB) PRICE 18,000.00
APPLE I PHONE (4S 16GB) PRICE 21,000.00
APPLE I PHONE (4S 32GB) PRICE 22,500.00
APPLE I PHONE (4S 64GB) PRICE 23,500.00
APPLE I PHONE (5 16 GB) PRICE 26,000.00
APPLE I PHONE (5 32 GB) PRICE 28,000.00
APPLE I PHONE (5 64 GB) PRICE 30,000.00
APPLE I PHONE 5S PRICE 41,000.00
APPLE I PHONE 5C PRICE 40,000.00

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APPLE MACBOOK AIR PRICE 65,500.00
APPLE I PAD
APPLE I PAD 2 WITH WIFI (16GB) PRICE 18,500.00
APPLE I PAD 2 WITH WIFI (32GB) PRICE 19,500.00
APPLE I PAD 2 WITH WIFI (64GB) PRICE 21,000.00
APPLE I PAD 2 WITH WIFI+3G (16GB) PRICE 19,000.00
APPLE I PAD 2 WITH WIFI+3G (32GB) PRICE 21,000.00
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NOKIA LUMIA 1020 PRICE
NOKIA LUMIA 800 PRICE 14,000.00
NOKIA LUMIA 820 PRICE 15,000.00
NOKIA LUMIA 710 PRICE 12,000.00
NOKIA N900 PRICE 17,000.00
NOKIA LUMIA N920 PRICE 24,000.00
NOKIA N8 PRICE 13,000.00
NOKIA LUMIA 720 PRICE 10,000.00
NOKIA LUMIA 625 PRICE 8,000.00
NOKIA LUMIA 925 PRICE 16,000.00
NOKIA E7 PRICE 15,000.00
NOKIA E90 PRICE 14,000.00
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BLACKBERRY STORM2 9520 PRICE 14,000.00
BLACKBERRY TORCH 9800 PRICE 21, 500.00
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BLACKBERRY Z10 PRICE 21, 500.00
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DELL STREAK 5 PRICES 12,500.00
DELL STREAK 7 PRICES 15,000.00
DELL VENUE PRICE 12,200.00
DELL VENUE PRO PRICE 15,000.00
DELL MINI PRICE 10,000.00
DELL THUNDER PRICE 14,000.00

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HTC
HTC SENSATION XE PRICE 19,000.00
HTC SENSATION XL PRICE 23,000.00
HTC DESIRE S PRICE 13,500.00
HTC INCREDIBLE S PRICE 12,000.00
HTC PRIMO PRICE 10,500.00
HTC RHYME PRICE 11,500.00
HTC RADAR PRICE 18,000.00
HTC ONE X PRICE 12,000.00
HTC ONE PRICE 25,000.00
HTC BUTTERFLY PRICE 27,000.00
HTC BUTTERFLY S PRICE 28,000.00
HTC ONE X PLUS PRICE 15,000.00
HTC ONE V PRICES 13,000.00
HTC TITAN PRICE 25,000.00
HTC VELOCITY 4G PRICE 23,000.00
HTC DESIRE V PRICE 12, 000, 00
HTC DESIRE X PRICE 10, 000, 00

NOTE:

Exchange request Shall be entertained within a week from the date of purchase along with the original retail invoice, as our purpose is to guarantee your full satisfaction.

If for any reason whatsoever you are not satisfied with your purchase you may exercise your right exchange purchase product within 7 days from the date of purchase at the same outlet.

Merchandise can be exchanged within 7 days of date of purchase in unused and original packing condition with original retail invoice.

We do not refund or give credit notes.

Please make sure that your Retail invoice is return with the product and price tag. Please ensure that the product must not be in used condition.

Manufacturing defect in product will be considered for exchange within 6 months of purchase along with original retail invoice.

1. Complete accessories (Well packed and sealed in original company box)
2. Unlocked / Sim free.
3. Brand new (original manufacturer) box - no copies
4. All phones have English language as default
5. All material (software, manual) - car chargers - home chargers - usb
data cables -holsters/belt clips - wireless headsets(Bluetooth) - leather and non-leather carrying cases - batteries.
If you are interested, forward your questions and inquires to us via email your order and shipping details. we give 1 year warranty for every product sold out to our customers, our product are company class 1 tested and approved by global standard organization of wireless industries, Brand new merchandise with complete accessories, extra charger and battery.

Please review our returns policy for more details below:
We give maximum guarantee for safe delivery of items bought from us.

Before you return your items, you must contact us and receive a Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RMA). Any returns sent without an RMA number will not be accepted by Mobile Gazette (UK) Limited. We assume all responsibility for the package until it arrives at your Shipping Address,

Thanking you in anticipation and looking forward to doing long term business with you.

FOR YOUR PRODUCT DETAILS CONTACT US...
COMPANY NAME: Mobile Gazette (UK) Limited
Contact Person: MR. ROY
Contact Number: 8147861714
Company Email ID: mobilegazette@hotmail.com

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Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Press Release: Nokia brings new innovations to design and imaging with six new devices, applications and experiences

Nokia's latest family of products builds upon industry leading design, advanced camera features and unique applications and experiences to make life easier and more fun

Espoo, Finland and Abu Dhabi, UAE - Today at Nokia World: Abu Dhabi, Nokia unveiled six new devices alongside new accessories, Nokia experiences and third-party developer applications. Nokia introduced its first ever Windows tablet, the Nokia Lumia 2520, and launched a portfolio of large screen Lumia smartphones: the Lumia 1520 and 1320. Three new Asha models - including the first 3G device in the Asha Platform family of smartphones - deliver industry leading design, new vibrant colors and a more intuitive user interface, all at an accessible price. Building on Nokia's industry-leading innovation in imaging, the latest range of Lumia and Asha products enables people to capture and share the world around them like never before. Nokia also showed new accessories to make life easier and more fun, and announced an array of new Nokia and third-party applications which enhance the Asha and Lumia experience.

"Now more than ever, mobile devices are at the center of consumers' lives as they look to capture, curate and share experiences on the go," said Stephen Elop, Executive Vice President, Devices & Services at Nokia. "Today we're inviting people around the world to switch to Nokia. With our latest range of Lumia and Asha products, we're delivering industry leading design and imaging innovation to bigger devices at more accessible prices. The quality and value that Nokia products deliver continues to grow as we partner with developers to introduce app experiences that are unique to Lumia and Windows Phone. And clearly, with Lumia and Asha smartphones enjoying quarter-on-quarter volume growth in Q3 2013, that quality and value is resonating with consumers around the world."
Bringing Lumia innovation to Nokia's first-ever Windows tablet - the Lumia 2520
Nokia Lumia 2520Nokia's first Windows tablet, the Lumia 2520, is designed to work anywhere, with a vivid 10.1-inch HD display that is designed to provide the best outdoor and indoor readability of any tablet. Building on Nokia's rich mobility heritage, the Lumia 2520 combines both 4G LTE and Wi-Fi connectivity, a 6.7MP camera, and for the first time ever on a tablet, ZEISS optics, letting people take beautiful pictures - even in low light. The Lumia 2520 runs on Windows RT 8.1 for a highly personal and easy to navigate experience, and also features multiple color choices and fast-charging capability - providing up to an 80% charge in one hour.
The Lumia 2520 also comes with a number of unique software experiences that are exclusive to the Lumia family, including the exclusive "Dragons Adventure" interactive game developed in partnership with DreamWorks Animation. Additionally, the Lumia 2520 includes Nokia Storyteller, a Nokia developed application that introduces a new way to curate and relive images and videos as a story on a map, as well as Nokia Video Director, which offers the ability to edit and get even more creative with videos shot on the Lumia 2520 - as well as content from Lumia smartphones. With integrated HERE Maps, the Lumia 2520 is the only tablet with true offline maps for a fast and reliable maps experience. The tablet also includes an exclusive version of Nokia Music with Mix Radio preinstalled.
The Lumia 2520 pairs with a unique and stylish accessory which offers a great set of benefits: the Nokia Power Keyboard. Offering up to five extra hours of battery life and two built-in USB ports, the Nokia Power Keyboard makes battery life worries a thing of the past. A protective and wraparound cover, the Nokia Power Keyboard includes a fully functional keypad with gesture trackpad, so typing feels as natural as on a laptop. With Microsoft Office and Outlook preinstalled, getting more done on the go is easier than ever.
The Nokia Lumia 2520 will be available in red and white in a glossy finish as well as cyan and black in a matte finish, and is expected to start shipping in Q4 2013 with an estimated price of USD499 before taxes or subsidies. Initial roll out is to begin broadly in the U.S. as well as the U.K and Finland, with additional countries to follow shortly after. The Nokia Power Keyboard will be available alongside the Lumia 2520 at the recommended price of USD149.
Read more about the Nokia Lumia 2520 on Nokia Conversations.
Bring your stories to life with the Nokia Lumia 1520 and Lumia 1320
Continuing to redefine smartphone innovation, Nokia introduces its first ever large screen Lumia smartphones, the Lumia 1520 and Lumia 1320. With a six inch screen and the latest software advancements for Windows Phone, the Lumia 1320 and Lumia 1520 are perfectly suited for entertainment and productivity. A new third column of tiles on the home screen means people can see and do more on a larger screen. Bringing larger displays to the award-winning Lumia design, the new format is coupled with some of the most advanced camera innovations so people can capture and share the world around them.
Nokia Lumia 1520The Lumia 1520 offers the latest imaging innovation from Nokia - a 20MP PureView camera with optical image stabilization (OIS) enabling sharp images even in the dark as well as oversampling and zooming technology similar to the Lumia 1020. In addition to the new Nokia Camera and Nokia Storyteller applications, the Lumia 1520 offers a 6-inch screen and a vivid 1080p full HD display for outstanding outdoor readability. People can bring their videos to life with Nokia Rich Recording, an unparalleled audio capture using four built-in microphones. With Microsoft Office built in, documents can be edited and shared easily for maximum productivity.
Nokia Lumia 1320The Lumia 1320 features many high-end Lumia innovations on a large 6-inch 720p display and extends the Nokia Camera app to another price range. With a range of imaging apps available, the Lumia 1320 comes with  Nokia Music for free streaming of ad-free music and HERE maps and location services, so people can experience the most popular Lumia experiences at a more accessible price.
The Nokia Lumia 1520 will be available in yellow, white, black and glossy red. It is expected to start shipping in Q4 2013, with an estimated price of USD749 before taxes and subsidies in Hong Kong, Singapore, U.S., China, U.K., France, Germany, Finland and other European markets, with other markets to follow.
The Nokia Lumia 1320 will be available in orange, yellow, white, and black and is expected to start shipping in Q1 2014 with an estimated price of USD339 before taxes and subsidies in China and Vietnam, followed by other Asian markets, India and Europe.
Read more about the Nokia Lumia 1520 and the Nokia Lumia 1320 on Nokia Conversations.
The Nokia Asha 500, Asha 502 and Asha 503 combine beautiful design with a richer mobile experience
The newest additions to the Asha Platform family of devices - the Nokia Asha 500, Asha 502 and Asha 503 - join the already successful Asha 501 in pushing the boundaries of affordable smartphone innovation. All three handsets build on Nokia's renowned design and feature a new crystal-clear look; a fusion of ice-like transparency and bold inner color encases each phone to make it both elegant and more durable. Support for 3G is available on the Asha 503, which also includes a 5MP camera and comes with a Dual SIM option.
Nokia Asha 500The Nokia Asha 500, Asha 502 and Asha 503 include new enhancements to the Asha Platform for even more intuitive navigation. The new Asha user interface enables faster and easier sharing of images on social networks, with one easy swipe to access the camera and one touch to post. Fastlane gives people a second home screen for quick access to frequently used apps and deeper integration with their favourite social networks. Knowing how important free messaging is to people, WhatsApp will be available for the Nokia Asha 501 and is to arrive later in the year for the new Asha devices.
Nokia Asha 502The Nokia Asha 500, Asha 502 and Asha 503 will be available in bright red, bright green, yellow, cyan, white and black, and are planned to start shipping in Q4 2013.
The Nokia Asha 500 features a 2.8-inch screen, 2MP camera and comes in single SIM and Easy Swap Dual SIM variants. It is expected to be available in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East with an estimated price of USD69 before taxes or subsidies.
The Nokia Asha 502 features a 3-inch screen, a 5MP camera with LED flash and Easy Swap Dual-SIM. The estimated price before taxes or subsidies starts at USD89 in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe and Middle East.
Nokia Asha 503The Nokia Asha 503 features 3.5G connectivity, a 3-inch screen, 5MP camera with LED flash, Corning Gorilla Glass 2 and comes in single SIM and Easy Swap Dual SIM variants. The estimated price before taxes or subsidies is USD99 in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East.
Read more about the Nokia Asha 500, Nokia Asha 502 and Nokia Asha 503 on Nokia Conversations.
Innovation enhanced through applications
People can get the most from Nokia's latest Lumia portfolio through a new selection of applications including:

- Nokia Video Director - create, edit and share customized videos direct from the Lumia 2520.
- Nokia Beamer - share experiences and ideas easily and instantly with friends or colleagues by projecting your phone screen to any HTML5 enabled screen; this includes documents, maps, location details, or even the camera viewfinder.
- Nokia Storyteller - automatically integrates your pictures from your phone with HERE location information and collates a chronological picture journey on a map.
- DreamWorks Animation's Dragons Adventure - an exclusive experience for the Lumia 2520 which keeps the whole family entertained.
- Instagram - the photo and video sharing community.
- Papyrus and InNote - handwriting note-taking apps.
- Vine - a popular video service.
The Asha ecosystem is also growing with more applications available including the popular messaging applications WhatsApp and Line; photo applications PicFeed and PicTag; and ESPN Sports Hub.
For more information on the new developer offerings, including the many applications which become available to Lumia and Asha users for the first time today, visit: developer.nokia.com and conversations.nokia.com.
Wireless charging goes portable
Nokia has also introduced a portable wireless charging plate that makes charging easier and faster, and lets people wirelessly charge a smartphone anytime, anywhere. Supporting the Qi wireless standard, the Nokia DC-50 is compatible with Nokia Lumia devices supporting wireless charging, such as the Lumia 1520, Lumia 1020, Lumia 925, and Lumia 920.
The Nokia DC-50 is expected to be available globally in Q4 at an estimated price of USD99.
- See more at: http://press.nokia.com/2013/10/22/nokia-brings-new-innovations-to-design-and-imaging-with-six-new-devices-applications-and-experiences/#sthash.4roM01RQ.dpuf

Monday, October 14, 2013

Press Release: The HTC One gets supersized with the HTC One Max

The HTC ONE® GETS SUPERSIZED with THE HTC one Max
 
World’s best smartphone now in 5.9” with new and improved HTC Sense 5.5 ® experience

London, October 14, 2013 — HTC, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, today announced the HTC One max, a super-sized smartphone that brings the award-winning design, functionality and performance of the HTC One to fans of larger handsets. A new Fingerprint Scan feature takes convenience to a new level while acclaimed features including HTC BlinkFeed™, HTC Zoe™ and HTC BoomSound™, combined with the new HTC Sense 5.5, which are all enhanced to continue to deliver the best overall smartphone experience, now on a larger screen.
 
“The addition of the HTC One max means that we now have an HTC One phone for everyone. The family has been built on quality and game-changing innovations and the HTC One max is certainly no exception,” said Peter Chou, CEO of HTC Corporation. “The upgrade to HTC Sense 5.5 will provide our most amazing mobile experience yet, with the HTC One max delivering the size and power required to do everything you want, and more, without compromise.”

Big and powerful
The HTC One max’s 5.9” full HD1080p display is perfect for enjoying photos, videos and movies on the go. Smooth and efficient performance comes courtesy of a quad-core Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 600 processor featuring a quad-core 1.7 GHz CPU enabling jaw-dropping performance, ultra vivid videos and booming sound. Whether you’re watching videos in stunning HD, playing games or checking out what’s hot online, the HTC One max sounds amazing, looks sharp and keeps working when you need it.

The 16GB or 32GB onboard memory can be expanded thanks to a microSD™ card slot, with a massive 50GB of additional free Google Drive online storage being offered exclusively to HTC One max owners.

The large 3300mAh embedded battery means that this level of performance will last and last. Even the most intensive users will find the HTC One max is up to the challenge thanks to the optional HTC Power Flip Case, a stylish 1150mAh battery expansion for your HTC One max which offers both protection and extra juice when you need it most.

Maximum convenience at your fingertips
The average person checks their phone multiple times a day, so the HTC One max welcomes a new era of convenience and advanced functionality thanks to a built-in Fingerprint Scan feature. Located on the back of the device, the fingerprint scanner allows users to lock or unlock the screen and quickly launch up to three favourite applications by assigning an individual finger to each.

More content than ever before
The HTC One max’s Sense 5.5 upgrade comes with a more social, personalised HTC BlinkFeed that can be further refined by customisable topic categories and new integration with premium content providers including Instagram and Google+. Up to 120 articles can also be downloaded for offline viewing, making BlinkFeed even better for snacking on information wherever and whenever you are.

Ultimate imaging
Featuring HTC’s UltraPixel camera technology, HTC Zoe mode, that brings your photos to life, and a 2.1MP front-facing camera, the HTC One max will capture stunning photos and full HD 1080p videos whether you’re the photographer, the subject or both. Dual Capture means you can now snap memorable moments and your reaction to them in one extraordinary photo or video by simultaneously shooting with the front and rear cameras.

Improved imaging is also introduced through Video Highlights, which combines your photos and videos to create a mini movie complete with the soundtrack and visual theme of your choice. And with the HTC One max, your Video Highlights can now be any length you want.
  
Design at its Best
Available in Glacial Silver, the HTC One max shares the same premium design credentials as the rest of the HTC One family, providing an all round exceptional experience.

Global Availability
The HTC One max will begin rolling out across the globe from mid - end October.

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Press Release: LG Pro Lite makes its global debut

LG G PRO LITE MAKES ITS GLOBAL DEBUT
LG’s Newest Smartphone Combines the Large Display and Large Capacity Battery of LG Optimus G Pro with the Newest Multimedia Features
           
SEOUL, Oct. 10, 2013 — To fulfill the needs of practical smartphone users who want to enjoy the convenience of a large display, LG Electronics (LG) today introduced to the world its latest device, LG G Pro Lite, with a 5.5-inch display and unique UX features.



In addition to its large IPS display, LG G Pro Lite features an equally large 3,140mAh battery, embedded Stylus Pen, stereo speakers and Dual SIM with a dedicated Hot Key. The phone is also designed with an ultra-narrow bezel for an incredible edge-to-edge viewing experience, slim design for optimal one-hand grip and convenient UX features shared with LG’s other premium G Series smartphones.

“With LG G Pro Lite, we are introducing a competitive device to the masses in the growing large smartphone market,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, president and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “The market for smartphones with displays over five inches will continue to grow and LG is in a great position to capture these new customers when they’re ready to move up from their current phones.”

The Stylus Pen that is included with the LG G Pro Lite increases the smartphone’s usability. The Stylus Pen allows for quick and accurate handwriting and can be stored conveniently in a slot at the top of the phone. And for customers who are increasingly turning to their smartphones for entertainment, LG equipped the LG G Pro Lite with dual speakers for excellent audio performance with or without headphones. What’s more, LG’s latest smartphone maximizes user convenience with a Dual SIM feature and a dedicated Hot Key to make switching between two SIM cards easier than ever before.

LG G Pro Lite comes with LG’s practical and convenient UX that features all the benefits of LG’s premium G Series, G Pro and G2. KnockON powers on the G Pro Lite with two taps to the display, Pause and Resume Recording allows for the recording of short snippets of video which can then be viewed as one continuous file, QSlide controls up to three different apps in one window, QuickMemo gives users the ability to instantly jot memos or notes from any screen without having to open a separate application and QTranslator instantly translates words and sentences from images captured with the smartphone’s camera.

LG G Pro Lite will make its world debut this month in Latin America followed by markets in Asia, Russia, China, India and the Middle East.

Key Specifications:
- Processor: MT6577 1.0 GHz Dual Core
- Display: 5.5-inch (960 x 540 pixels)
- Network: 3G (HSDPA: 7.2Mbps / HSUPA: 5.76Mbps)
- Memory: 1GB RAM, 8GB ROM, MicroSD
- Camera: Rear 8.0MP BSI / Front 1.3MP
- Battery: 3,140 mAh (removable)
- Operating System: Android Jelly Bean 4.1.2
- Size: 150.2 x 76.9 x 9.4mm
- Weight: 161g
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 3.0, USB2.0, A-GPS, Wi-Fi Direct
- Colors: Black, White

The History of Android [infographic]

Here's a nice infographic (click to enlarge).. but it made me chuckle for a reason which I'll explain below.


courtesy of StartApp

What made me chuckle? Well, I recognise that Motorola DROID (it's the GSM version, a Motorola Milestone in fact) because the phone pictured actually belongs to me and the picture has been re-used from Wikipedia (also pictured here). I still use it from time-to-time as a backup phone.. the slide-out keyboard is a bit cramped but is still rather nice to use!

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Press Release: Samsung Galaxy Round Pioneers the Curved Display Smartphone Experience

Samsung GALAXY ROUND Pioneers the Curved Display Smartphone Experience

    - New device presents world’s first commercialized full HD Super AMOLED flexible display

서울--(Korea Newswire) October 9, 2013 -- Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today introduced GALAXY ROUND, the world’s first curved display smartphone. Samsung has been a mobile display innovator by introducing color TFT-LCD, AMOLED, and Super AMOLED flexible display for its mobile product. With this pioneering curved display technology, GALAXY ROUND blends the latest smartphone screen innovations with unique design features. The sleek and thin Samsung GALAXY ROUND which equipped with a 5.7” Full HD Super AMOLED with 7.9mm thick and weighs 154g offers a comfortable hand grip feeling to user, and exclusive experiences of curved display.

As a result of its unique curved design, users can take advantage of round integration experiences like the Roll Effect that enables user to check information such as date, time, missed call and battery easily when home screen is off, and the Gravity Effect for creating visual interaction with the screen by tilting the device. For music, the Bounce UX enables users to control their music. When the GALAXY ROUND’s display is off while the music player is running, a short press to the left of the device will play the previous track while a short press to the right will play the next track. For pictures and videos, the Side Mirror feature enables users to gain access to list of the album content with a left and right tilt.

The large screen size of the GALAXY ROUND provides additional benefits to users. Useful One-Hand Operation features bring a user’s most desired controls closer to a preferred side of the screen. The device enables enhanced multitasking capabilities that allow users to fully utilize the larger screen through Multi Window, a feature that enables users to open more than one application on the screen, run simultaneous multiple instances of the same application or to easily share content between applications.

Samsung GALAXY ROUND is available in Korea with Luxury Brown, and more color will be available soon.