Micromax XL with 6-inch Display to Launch on January 19 For Rs. 13,990

Indian smartphone maker has managed to create quite a fan following for itself in India. In the year 2014, we are seeing some new stuff being offering from the brands. Earlier at the CES 2014, they showcased a Dual-OS LapTab.

As per news reports, it is also planning to roll out an internal advertising system, which will allow Micromax mobile users to watch advertisements in exchange for money. This amount can later be used as a mobile phone talktime.

Now, we are hearing that Micromax in collaboration with HomeShop18 is planning to launch Micromax Canvas XL on January 19. Now if the XL in the name of the smartphone was not an indication enough, then we will like to spell out that this smartphone offers the largest display amongst Micromax's current portfolio of smartphones. It has 6-inch display and will be available for Rs. 13,990 through HomeShop18 home shopping channel and website 10:00 am onwards.

The portal is also looking at offering special gifts & freebies worth Rs. 6,498 along with this smartphone to more lure users to visit its portal.


Key Features of Micromax XL
6 inch QHD Display
1.3 Ghz Quad Core Processor
3G HSPA+
8 MP rear camera- 5 MP Front Camera
Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
4 GB ROM + 1 GB RAM
Expandable up to 32GB

For a six inch device, Micromax Canvas XL is worth checking out for Rs. 13,990.

Source : Gizmodo

HTC One Max launched in India

HTC One Max launched in India

HTC has launched the One Max, the company’s latest flagship smartphone in India. It was announced last month and packs a 5.9 inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD display, powered by a 1.7 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor and runs on Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) with the new HTC Sense 5.5 UI that brings updated HTC BlinkFeed that bring customisable topic categories, Instagram and Google+ integration. It also has a built-in Fingerprint Scanner on the back of the smartphone that lets you lock or unlock the phone. It also lets you launch up to three applications by assigning an individual finger to each.

It has an UltraPixel camera on the back with LED Flash and a 2.1MP HD front-facing camera with 88 wide angle lens similar to the HTC One. It has a Metal Unibody Design, Dual frontal stereo speakers with built-in amplifiers, dual microphones and has Infrared remote control with HTC Sense TV app program guide.

HTC One Max Specifications

* 5.9-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD display at 373 ppi

* 1.7 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor

* Android 4.3 Jelly Bean with Sense 5.5 UI

* Single micro SIM

* HTC Zoe, HTC BoomSound

* UltraPixel rear camera with LED Flash, BSI Sensor,F2.0 aperture and 28 mm lens

* Full HD (1080p) video recording with HDR Video

* 10.29 mm thick and weighs 217 grams

* 2.1 MP HD front-facing camera

* Infrared remote control

* 3.5 mm headset jack

* 2 GB RAM, 16GB internal memory, expansion card slot (microSD up to 64G

* 3G HSPA+ up to 42 Mbps, WiFi 802.11 a/ac/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 with aptX codec, DNLA, MHL, GPS   with GLONASS, NFC

* 3300 mAh battery

The HTC One Max is priced at an MRP of Rs. 61,490, while the MOP (Best Buy) price would be Rs. 56,490

Is this the Nexus 5?

Is this the Nexus 5?

Moments after announcing Android 4.4 KitKat, Google celebrated the new version by the customary “unveiling the statue” video outside Building 44 in Googleplex. But the video happened to have one unwarranted guest – the next Nexus smartphone aka the Nexus 5. A Googler is shown in the video shooting the statue unveiling on an unknown smartphone bearing the Nexus branding. Another Googler on his left is using the Nexus 4, which makes for a good comparison shot of what seem to be the present and future Nexus smartphones. A closeup photo follows.

While the logo of the manufacturer seems to have been taped up, the photo clearly shows the next Nexus smartphone would be bigger than the current Nexus 4 made by LG. It will also sport a much bigger camera lens, which could mean that the Nexus series of smartphones might finally get decent photography chops. The back finish also seems similar to that found on the Nexus tablet.

5 Best Smartphones with 1080p, Full HD Display

5 Best Smartphones with 1080p, Full HD Display

When it comes to a Smartphone, the first thing we look for is the clarity of its display.On an average, a human eye cannot decipher the pixel count between a 720p and 1080p resolution screen of an LCD Smartphone, unless our eyes have been trained to look out for attention to detail. Yet, we all crave to have that -more than the eye meets- factor on our phones to boast about.

In this article, you can know all about the five top-range Smartphonesthat are built with larger screens and designed to provide your eyes a high-definition treat

5 HTC One

Price: Rs 37,161

Pixel Density: 469ppi

HTC one is a sleek and stylish device that packs a 4.7-inch SuperLCD 3 touch screen display offering vibrant visuals at 1080 x 1920 pixel resolution. It incorporates Corning Gorilla Glass 2 for scratch resistant protection.

HTC One is loaded with Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean OS fueled by 1.7 GHz quad core Snapdragon 600 processor with 2GB RAM and 32/64 GB built-in memory and built-in Li-Po 2300 mAh battery. This Smartphone comes with 4MP UltraPixel rear camerawith Pixel size 2.0 0…8m and BSI sensor that offers 2688 x 1520 pixels resolution, auto-focus and LED flash.

4 Lenovo K900

Price:26,250

Pixel Density: 401ppi

Lenovo, which is already one of the top selling Smartphones in China, has made its way to the Indian market by launching K900; which is currently the cheapest Smartphone in Indiato have Full HD display quality. K900 packs a 5.5 inch multi-touch display screen that offers a clear-cut clarity of 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution display with 401ppi. The images as well as the videos are pixel-sharp with good color resolution. The screen is guarded with Gorilla Glass.

Apart from this, it has a 13MP, dual LED main camera with auto-focus and geo-tagging and a2MP front camera. The phone runson Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and is powered by Dual core, 2000 MHz, Saltwell processor with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal memory. It has a built-in Li-Po 2500 mAh batteryencased with a stainless steel and polycarbonate body.

3 LG Optimus G Pro E985

Price:35,643

Pixel Density: 401ppi

This south Korean device has finally arrived at the Indian shores with a new design, a large 5.5 inch screen and an upgraded hardware. The large screen is designed with Full HD IPS plus LCD capacitive touch-screen that offers 16M colors. This zero-gap display is made of 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution with Corning¡¯s Gorilla Glass 2 protection that builds up excellent defense against scratches. Thanks to these features the texts and images viewed on G Proappear bright and sharp.

G Pro is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor with 1.7 GHz along with Adreno 320 GPU. It has 2GB RAM and 16GB internal memory and runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean version andis fuelled by Li-Ion 3140 mAh battery. On the camera front, it has a 2.1 front Camera and 13MP rear camera with auto-focus and LED flash that offers Geo-tagging and face-detection

2 Samsung Galaxy S4

Price:41,500

Pixel Density: 441ppi

S4 is yet another 5 inch phone with a display resolution of 1080p. It is made of Super AMOLED capacitive touch screen that offers multi touch feature and the Corning Gorilla glass 3 scratch proof protection. It also comes with TouchWiz User Interface. It measures 136.6x69.8x7.9mm and weighs only 130g.

On the OS and processor front, S4 has the latest Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean version and is powered by 2GHz Octa-core Exynos 5410 processor with 2600 mAh Li-ion battery. It has an internal storage of 16GB which is expandable up to 32 GB. Like the other phones in this article, Samsung has 13MP rear camera with auto-focus, image recording and LED flash and a 2MP front camera with dual video calling feature. Other features include sensors that support multiple capabilities like accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, temperature, humidity and gesture.

1 Sony Xperia Z Ultra

Price:44,459

Pixel Density: 441ppi

Xperia Z Ultra has a massive 6.4-inch full HD Tri-luminous display with X-Reality features offering clear-pixel clarity to the images and text. Its TFT capacitive multi-touch screen with 1080 x 1920 pixel resolution offers 16M colors. The device has double layer of Shatter proof and scratch- resistant glass. The entire body ofthe phone is water and dust-resistant.

Z Ultra boasts of a 2.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 quad-core processor with Adreno 330 GPU. IT runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Beanand has a battery capacity of 2330 mAh. On the camera front, it has a 13.1MP camera with auto-focus and LED flash featuring Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, imagestabilization, and sweep panorama. IT also has a high-clarity 2.2MP front-facing camera with video calling feature

Samsung Galaxy S5 details

Samsung Galaxy S5 details begin to surface

Samsung’s Galaxy S4 helped the company post its most profitable quarter ever, and it certainly hopes next year’s flagship Galaxy S5 will continue the trend. We have seen a few rumors here and there regarding Samsung’s hero phone for 2014, but now the first report from a reliable source containing Galaxy S5 details has emerged. According to South Korea’s Electronic Times News, the upcoming Galaxy S5 will feature a brand new 16- megapixel camera module that is currently in development . Details are scarce for the time being, though the report notes that Samsung’s new Galaxy S5 camera will feature optical image stabilization (OIS).

“At first Samsung Electronics wanted to adopt the OIS function for Galaxy Note 3, but the schedule was put off due to problems with parts supply,” the report noted. “The OIS function is implemented in the auto focus (AF) actuator, but the supply of the OIS AF actuator is not smooth yet. Korea’s Hysonic and Jahwa Electronics and Japan’s Mitsumi are the only companies which successfully developed the OIS AF actuator. However, the OIS AF production capacity of Korean companies will be greatly increased early next year. “

According to the report, Samsung expects to finish developing the new camera module by the end of 2013 and it will begin testing it in devices early next year. Samsung’s Galaxy S5 is expected to debut in 2014 around the same time the Galaxy S4 was released this past year, and hopefully Samsung will dial back its “jack of all trades” approach and begin to focus on more refined hardware and high-quality services that tie users in for years to come.

Top 5 quad-core smartphones between Rs 10,000 and Rs 15,000

The proliferating number of smartphones in the quad-core segment leaves us with numerous mid to high-end device options. The mid range comes to the rescue when users neither have the kind of cash required to buy a high-end smartphone nor want to settle for a cheap phone. Today, most of the mid-range smartphones come with a fairly superior feature set. We have listed here five such mid-range smartphones priced between Rs 10,000 and Rs 15,000.

Gionee Elife E3 – Rs 13,800

The Gionee E3 is a sleek (with a rugged shell), good looking smartphone that packs in a 1.2GHz quad-core Cortex A7 processor with 1GB RAM. It doesn’t jump on to the 5-incher display bandwagon; it instead has a slightly smaller screen measuring 4.7 inches. However, the smartphone exhibits efficiency in performance. Some of the highlights (apart from good performance) are an above average camera, 16GB internal memory and the crisp display. On the flip side, it has a poor battery life and a slightly steep price. The device package contents include protective case, earphones and free screen protector. The MOP (Market Operating Price) of the E3 is Rs 14,999, while some online stores are selling it for as cheap as Rs 13,800.

• Sleek smartphone with a rugged shell
• Take a quick look at Elife E3's specifications:
• 4.5-inch capacitive IPS screen with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels
• Dual-SIM (GSM + GSM), 3G, Wi-Fi
• GPS
• Bluetooth 4.0
• 8MP autofocus, BSI rear camera and 2MP front-facing camera
• 16GB internal memory, expandable by up to 32GB via microSD slot

WickedLeak Wammy Passion Z – Rs 14,990 

A glance at the Wammy Passion Z and you will be reminded of the Sony Xperia S (lookswise), except for the missing light bar at the bottom. The Wammy Passion Z is a very promising device. It is one of the first full HD smartphones that come powered by a quad-core processor and runs on the latest Android OS version. It is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core processor, MT6589 chipset and PowerVR SGX544MP graphics unit. On the OS front, the Passion Z runs on the stock Android Jelly Bean V4.2.1 with a stock user interface and launcher. It is a great option for those seeking a decently performing handset with a crisp and clear display. The Wammy passion Z is being sold for Rs 14,990.

• Sports a full HD display
• A quick glance at the specifications of the Wammy passion Z:
• 5-inch capacitive IPS display with 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution
• Dual-SIM (WCDMA + GSM or GSM + GSM), 3G, Wi-Fi
• GPS
• Bluetooth 4.0
• 12MP autofocus, BSI rear camera, and 2MP front-facing camera
• 4GB internal memory, expandable by up to 64GB via microSD slot

Celkon Signature HD A119Q – Rs 12,499

The Celkon Signature HD A119Q is yet another smartphone that equips a quad-core processor and a 5-inch IPS HD display. Fuelled by the Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean version, it equips Media Tek MTK 6589 featuring a 1.2GHz quad-core ARMv7 processor and a PowerVR SGX544MP GPU. It does come with some areas of concerns like the bulky size and camera issues, but overall the device is worth considering. In fact, going by the price, performance and feature set it offers, the Celkon A119Q is a good buy.

• A budget quad-core smartphone with a 12MP camera
• A look at the key highlights of the Celkon Signature HD A119Q:
• 5-inch capacitive IPS display with 720 x 1280 pixels resolution
• Dual-SIM (GSM + GSM), 3G, Wi-Fi
• GPS
• Bluetooth 4.0
• 12MP autofocus, BSI rear camera, 3MP front-facing camera
• 4GB internal storage, expandable by up to 32GB via microSD slot

Lava Iris 504Q – Rs 13,499

This is one of the latest entrants in the quad-core sub-Rs 15,000 smartphone segment. With specifications almost similar to most of the devices in this category, the Lava Iris 504Q is priced at Rs 13,499. After Micromax and Karbonn, Lava is yet another home-brewed device manufacturer all set to bring superior features in an affordable package for users. The Iris 504Q comes with a standard MediaTek MT6589 quad-core processor that clocks at 1.2GHz and runs on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. Talking about the performance, the Iris 504Q will not disappoint you.

• Lava Iris 504Q delivers a good performance
• Take a look at the key specifications of the Lava iris 504Q:
• 5-inch capacitive IPS display with 720 x 1280 pixels resolution
• Dual-SIM (GSM + GSM), 3G, Wi-Fi
• GPS
• Bluetooth 4.0
• 8MP autofocus, BSI rear camera and 2MP front facing camera
• 4GB internal memory, expandable by up to 32GB via microSD slot

Xolo Q1000 – Rs 14,999 

Following the latest fad of combining a quad-core processor with a 5-inch IPS display, the Xolo Q1000 has struck the right chord. It is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android v4.2 Jelly Bean. The 2100 mAh battery powering the device is claimed to last you through the day. It has nifty set of features including the HD display. Offering average usability, the sore point could be its slightly higher price point compared to others in the same category.

• Decent choice, but a tad expensive
• Take a quick look at the specifications sheet of the Xolo Q1000:
• 5-inch capacitive IPS display with 1280 x 720 pixels resolution
• Dual-SIM (GSM + GSM), 3G, Wi-Fi
• GPS with A-GPS
• Bluetooth 4.0
• 8MP autofocus, BSI rear camera, 1.2MP front-facing camera
• 4GB internal storage, expandable by up to 32GB via microSD slot

Micromax teases Canvas Doodle 2 with 5.7- inch 720p display , to be launched closely

Micromax teases Canvas Doodle 2

Last week you heard about Micromax’s plans to launch a new flagship device that would go up against Samsung’s mighty Mega series of phablets. Now, the Canvas Doodle 2 as the phablet is known could be close to a launch. Micromax has posted a photo on Facebook that depicts a hand-drawn doodle followed by the tagline “Can your imagination get bigger?” and the name Canvas Doodle 2 at the top. In the comments section, the company has written that they will be launching the device in the coming weeks.

From what we know so far, the Canvas Doodle 2 will most likely be a rebadged BLU Life View and will go up against the Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8. Talking of specifications, the device is likely to flaunt a 5.7- inch 720p display and will be powered by a quad-core MediaTek MT6589 processor clocked at 1.2GHz.

Other features likely to be included are 1GB of RAM, 12- megapixel rear camera with LED flash, 5-megapixel secondary camera, 16GB of expandable internal memory and a 2,600mAh battery. Connectivity-wise the device will feature dual-SIM support and on the software front, will run on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean along with the various add-ons like vertical panorama in camera app, video pinning to home-screen support, Flip to mute, and Smart Pause that were introduced on the Canvas 4.

The Canvas Doodle 2 is expected to be priced at around Rs 18,000, which should give the Galaxy Mega 5.8 a run for its money as it is priced at Rs 23,000 and also lags behind in terms of specifications.

According to sources, A240 will also pack 5MP front camera, dual-SIM support, 1GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage and 2,600 mAh battery. In terms of the software customisations, the phone is expected to include all tweaks that were made available as a part of A210 Canvas 4 including support for vertical panorama in camera app, video pinning to home- screen support, Flip to mute, and Smart Pause.

Pricing: Micromax A240 will most likely carry a price-tag around INR 18,000 similar to Canvas 4 launch price. 

We can expect the following changes to happen in upcoming Micromax A240 Canvas 5- 

1. Change in processor 

MediaTek MT6589 will surely be replaced with MT6589T Turbo. The Turbo version of the chip is really fast as the application processor cores are clocked high at 1.5 GHz and the GPU too is over-clocked to 357 MHz. Now anyone can understand the later one is faster and better for multitasking.

2. 2 GB RAM 

Now everybody is hoping for 2 GB RAM. It will be great if that much RAM is present in Canvas 5. Less than that will disappoint everyone. 

3. Full HD 1080p Display 

Micromax A116 Canvas HD was the first phone to get 720p display. Now time has changed. Not only high-end phones but also low-cost phones like Zopo ZP980, Wammay Passion Z are getting 1080p display in less than Rs 15,000. Micromax should consider this feature with higher importance. 

4. At least 2500 mAh battery

Now majority of the buyers understand bigger battery is better for ultimate smartphone experience. Mere 2000 mAh battery for highly powerful hardware, 1080p display will drain the battery very fast.So something like a 2500 mAh battery can do the trick for them. 

5. NFC/Wi-Fi Direct 

Everybody want to get as much as possible! Nothing wrong with that. Sony Xperia L, Nokia Lumia 720 can have NFC, Wi-Fi Direct in less than Rs 18,000. So everybody hoping for these connectivity features. DLNA is also an important feature especially if you want to stream media in your smart TV from smartphone. 

Other Specs 

should be 16 GB ROM, micro SD card slot, 13 MP camera, 5 MP front camera, HSPA+ speed, GPRS/EDGE Class 12Corning Gorilla Glass coating on display.

Celkon Signature One A107+ launched At Rs. 7299

Celkon Signature One A107+ launched At Rs. 7299

Celkon Signature One A107+ with Android 4.2 launched for Rs. 7,299

Celkon Mobiles, an indigenous handset maker, has announced a new smartphone for the Indian market, the Signature One A107+. 

The Celkon Signature One A107+ sports a 5-inch display with 480x800 pixels resolution. The device runs on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. It is powered by 1GHz dual-core processor and comes with 512MB RAM. There is an 8-megapixel rear camera at the back with LED flash and a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera.

The dual-SIM smartphone (GSM+GSM) dual standby smartphone comes with 4GB of internal storage capacity expandable up to 32GB via microSD card. Connectivity options on the phone include Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm audio jack, EDGE, GPRS and GPS. The phone comes with a 2100mAh battery.

The phone will come with a free flip cover and is priced at Rs. 7,299.

The Celkon Signature One A107+ is said to be the successor to the Celkon Signature One A107 which was launched earlier this year.

The Celkon Signature One A107 comes with a 5-inch capacitive display and has a resolution of 480x800 pixels. It carried a price tag of Rs. 6,999 at the time of launch. It is powered by 1GHz dual-core processor along with 512MB RAM. The internal storage available on this device is a scanty 512MB, but it can be further expanded by up to 32GB through a microSD card. It is a dual-SIM smartphone that runs Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). Other features include an 8-megapixel primary camera, VGA front camera and a 2100mAh battery. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS.

key specifications

•5-inch capacitive touch screen display with resolution of 480X800 pixels

•1 GHz dual-core processor

•512MB RAM

•4GB internal storage, can be expandable by up to 32GB through microSD

•8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash

•1.3-megapixel front-facing camera

•Dual-SIM (GSM + GSM) with dual standby

•2100 mAh battery

•Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean

10 hottest upcoming smartphones

10 hottest upcoming smartphones

Internet media is abuzz with leaks of many upcoming gadgets. From Apple’s Budget iPhone to Sony’s 20MP camera phone to Samsung’s Note III, online media’s long hands seems to have got ‘details’ on all. The rumour mill is rife with speculations on their specs, launch date, pricing, variants and more.

Here we bring to you hottest 10 from the lot. Read on to decide which one is worth waiting for.

HTC One Max

HTC One Max is said to have the bigger version of the company's critically acclaimed flagship handset, the One. It is expected to have the same design language but feature a 5.9-inch screen with 1920x1080p resolution.

The One Max is rumoured to pack the quad-core Snapdragon 800 chipset clocked at 2.3GHz under the hood, backed by 2GB RAM. It is said that this smartphone will be launched around the time Samsung launches its Galaxy Note III.

Budget iPhone

The allegedly upcoming budget iPhone has been in the news for the past couple of months with numerous leaks about its pricing, launch date and images. Tech websites speculate that the phone will come in multiple colours, with leaked photos showing back panels in red, blue, white, green, yellow and black colours. The cheaper iPhone, made using glossy polycarbonate plastic, is expected to launch in September.

Sonny Dickson, who has leaked several details about Apple gadgets in the past, tweeted that the handset will come in 16, 32 and 64GB variants, priced at $349, $449 and $549, respectively. While not much is known about the device’s hardware specs, rumours say that it will have a 4-inch screen, camera with LED flash on the back and Lightning port as well as speakers at the bottom.

Samsung Galaxy Note III

Samsung Galaxy Note III is among the most eagerly awaited smartphones of the year, and it has appeared in several leaked photos too. The device is expected to either have a 5.7-inch screen, with rumours suggesting an unbreakable display, Galaxy Note 3.

Speculation is rife that the upcoming Galaxy Note III will come in four variants for different markets. Expected to be launched on September 4, this smartphone is said to have features like 13MP camera with optical image stabilization, quad-core 2.3GHz Snapdragon 800 chipset, 3GB RAM and Android 4.3 operating system.

Apple iPhone 5S

The next-generation Apple smartphone, currently being called the iPhone 5S, has also been leaked ample number of times. The handset seems to have the same look and size as that of its predecessor.

Speculation is rife that the iPhone 5S will have a faster processor, 13MP camera, dual LED flash, bigger battery and fingerprint sensor technology. Rumours say that this phone will be unveiled on September 10 and come in multiple colour options.

Nokia phablet

The leaked photo of the Nokia phablet comes courtesy a Chinese microblogging website. The image shows just the front panel with the Nokia logo on top and the standard three-key layout of Windows Phone smartphones at the bottom. The display has space for a front-facing camera and very thin bezels on the side. The report by Weibo user ICTech claims that the screen size is 6-inch and the device is already under mass production in China.

Microsoft is due to release its GDR3 update for Windows Phone mobile operating system. This update will bring several new features to the platform, including support for quad-core processors and 1080p resolution displays. It will also introduce another row of home screen Live Tiles, which will help phablets make full use of the big screen.

Sony Xperia i1 Honami

Sony is said to be working on an Android phone with 20MP camera, which will rival the likes of Nokia Lumia 1020 and Samsung Galaxy S4 zoom.

The upcoming phone, being developed under the code name Xpeia i1 Honami, will have a Exmor RS camera on the back, according to a report in ePrice.com. This camera will have a 1/2.3" sensor, Sony G-lens and Bionz image processor.

The screen of the upcoming smartphone will measure 5-inch and the operating system would be Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). The report claims that the upcoming Xperia i1 Honami will have 16GB internal storage and microSD card support. It is said to run on a 2.3GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor, backed by 2GB RAM. The phone will have a 3,000mAh battery, 8.3mm thickness and 2MP secondary camera.

Sony's upcoming handset is expected to be IP57 certified, making it resistant to water and dust. The company has sent out press invites for a launch on September 4, the first day of IFA 2013. The report claims that Honami will be unveiled at the event.

Samsung Galaxy Folder

Ever since the touchscreen became the primary mode of input in smartphones, keyboards have taken a backseat. However, Samsung is said to be working on an Android-powered clamshell phone that has a touchscreen as well as an old-school T9 keypad.

Though the image of the device has leaked, details about its specs are sparse. Samsung Galaxy Folder is said to have display resolution of 800x480p, run on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) and pack a dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor under the hood. Reported to be launched in South Korea this year, this handset also features LTE (4G) connectivity.

Unnamed Nokia phone

An image of an announced Nokia phone has surfaced on the internet. The device in the photo has an aluminium body and a large camera hump on the back. The picture shows cut-outs for the camera lens, microUSB port, sim card slot and LED flash. This photo has given rise to speculation that the Finnish manufacturer is preparing a second device with metal body, after Lumia 925.

LG Vu III

Rumours about LG Vu III recently hit the internet, suggesting that the third-generation handset will have a 5.2-inch screen with the 4:3 aspect ratio. It is said to come in three variants and have 1280x960p resolution. Other speculation about the phone includes 13MP camera, Snapdragon 800 chipset and launch date of early September, at IFA 2013.

BlackBerry Z30

BlackBerry seems to have done most of the work on its upcoming flagship smartphone, the Z30. An official slide, dating to May this year, detailing all the specs of this device has been leaked. However, there is no word on its price and launch date. The yet-to-be-announced BlackBerry A10 will have a 5-inch screen (making it the biggest BB phone till now) with 1280x720p resolution and 294ppi pixel density.

This phone will be powered by a 1.7GHz dual-core CPU, 2GB RAM and run on the upcoming BlackBerry 10.2 operating system. The phone will have 16GB internal storage, microSD storage up to 64GB and have a 2,800mAh battery. Connectivity options in BlackBerry Z10 will include 4G, Wi-Fi, NFC, microUSB and microHDMI out. On the back is an 8MP camera with flash, while the front has a 2MP unit.

Samsung Galaxy Note III Features

Samsung Galaxy Note III Features

Samsung's Galaxy Note III might be getting official on September 4 in Berlin but we have the confirmation on the Android version in the device. According to the device certification spotted on

DLNA website, this phablet will come with Android 4.3 on-board, making it the first (most probably) non-Nexus device to pack the latest Android

version.

The DLNA certification also reveals that the device will support Wi-Fi a/ac/b/g/n.

In related news, P**** ***** is reporting that they have learnt from an anonymous source that Note III will come with a 3,450 mAh battery, which

is a decent upgrade over the Note II.

This is also make the device one of the few mainstream Android smartphones to come with such a high-capacity battery.

While other specifications are still unconfirmed but it is quite certain that Note 3 will come with 5.7-inch 1080p Super AMOLED display, LTE-A support

and 13MP rear camera. Some rumours also indicate that Note III will feature 3GB of RAM in addition to Snapdragon 800 or Exynos 5 Octa processor.

S******** has published a report just now, in which the site claims to have got its hands on the full specifications of Note III smartphone.

According to the site, Samsung Galaxy Note III will come with the following specifications, which includes a 3200 mAh battery and it contradicts with the Phone Arena report. We are more inclined to believe S******** given their past track record.

- 5.68-inch Full HD Super AMOLED

(1920 x 1080) display (almost

5.7-inch, it is very possible that

Samsung dubs the same display

as 5.7-inch) 

- 1.8GHz Octa-core Exynos 5420

processor 

- ARM Mali-T628 MP6 

- 3GB of LPDDR3 RAM 

- 13MP rear camera with Optical

Image Stabilisation 

- LTE support (dependent on the

variant) 

- 16/32/64GB internal memory ?

microSD slot (up to 64G

- Android 4.3 Jelly Bean 

- 3,200 mAh battery

5.68-inch Full HD Super

AMOLED Display 

Rumors all along have suggested that Samsung's Galaxy Note 3 will be around 5.7-inches in size

and according to this rumor, it will technically check in at 5.68-inches in size and boast a 1080p display, something else that has been rumored.

While this doesn't necessarily kill off rumors that suggested LCD displays, flexible displays, or displays with larger or smaller sizes, it does make them less likely.

13MP Camera with Optical Image Stabilization

Galaxy Note 3 rumors converged on a 13MP camera very early on and these rumors agree with the

earlier ones. What this means is that the Galaxy Note 3 should have a camera sensor that is on par with the Galaxy Note 3′s.

What’s more though is that these rumors suggest that the Galaxy Note 3 will indeed have optical image stabilization that will ensure smooth looking

photos and video, without the blurriness.

Storage

Interestingly, the report claims that Samsung will announce its usual 16GB, 32GB and 64GB Galaxy Note variants but that it will be the 32GB Galaxy Note 3 that is the most prominent. In the past, we’ve seen the 16GB Galaxy Note emerge as the

adopted variant though that appears as though it might change with the Galaxy Note 3. It could be that the complaints about the Galaxy S4s storage

space, which was eaten up from the start by Samsung's hefty TouchWiz software, spurred this

decision. It is unclear if this means that carrier will adopt both the 16GB and 32GB models, or simply the 32GB model. In the past, carriers did not offer any options on the Galaxy Note so this is a good sign either way.

Design

There were rumors suggesting that Samsung might have a vastly different design up its sleeve but these rumors suggest that the Galaxy Note 3 will

actually share a design with the Galaxy Note 2.

In fact, it's thought to have the same dimensions as the Galaxy Note 2 while also employing a larger display. The device was originally thought to be thinner than the Galaxy Note 2 which checks in at 9.3mm thin and weighs 180 grams. This also likely means that it will keep Samsung's iconic plastic

design with a removable back.

Processor

In addition, it appears that the device will sport 4G LTE and come with a 3,200 mAh battery and 3GB of RAM as has been rumored. It also should arrive

with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. Of course, this all remains rumor until Samsung confirms it, it's

looking like this could be the makeup of the new Galaxy Note 3 phablet, Samsung's second big

smartphone of the year.

Upcoming SmartFones / Tab Worth Waiting

Upcoming SmartFones/Tab Worth Waiting

The smartphone market just heated up with the release of the Moto X smartphone. It has unique new features like partial lighting for notifications (ClearDisplay) and extreme customization. 

But it is not the only fruit hanging from the tree - in fact, the coming months are going to see a lot of releases with many phones to be excited about. Many of these are going to have great features and have been buzzing on the rumor mill like anything.

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 

Ever since Samsung launched a Note 2, it was certain that the company was going to put out a whole series of Notes out there just like the S series. While the first Note smartphone bought in a revolution of big-screen phones, the second one wasn’t that much of fireworks, it was still, a great phone though and has been widely appreciated. How about the Note 3 then?

Sadly, there are no confirmation on specs as of now, but this is, in totality, what we have heard – a 5.7-inch Super AMOLED screen (We thought it would be upgraded to 6.5-inches after the launch of the Mega 6.3 but sadly, this is the most we have heard about it), a quad-core 1.9 GHz Snapdragon 800 processor 3 GB RAM and 4G LTE. The device should be unveiled at IFA 2013 on September 4. We are crazily enthusiastic to see what Samsung is going to do to S-Pen technology this time!

Sony Honami i1

Sony's weirdly named Honami smartphone (It means sail) has been running hot on the rumor mill since last couple of months. So far, the only phone we are truly enthusiastic to get our hands on is the Sony Xperia Z smartphone. So far, stuff known about the handset includes its code name C6903, a 1080p full HD display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor, an Adreno 330 GPU and Android 4.2.2 with an Android 4.3 update available.

The device should probably hit the shelves in the coming three months.

The Nexus 5 smartphone 

After refreshing its tablet line up with Nexus 7 2 tablet, it seems as if Google is set to bring out a new model of its Nexus 4 smartphone.This phone might be coming from Google's flagship company Motorola, or even LG, the manufacturer for the Nexus 4 or Asus instead. News about a new Nexus 4 Android 4.3 build has been leaked, so it might be possible that this phone might come pre-loaded with it. It could also unveiled with the next iteration of Android that we have been crossing fingers and waiting for.

Rumored specs include a 5.2-inch full HD screen, Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 ( 2.3 GHz! ), 3 GB RAM, 16-megapixel camera, a 3300 mAh battery, 16/32/64 GB storage options sadly without MicroSD support, pricing might be a little high as compared to the previous model – $339 for the base 16 GB model. An October/ November release is on the cards.

HTC One Windows 8 version

The HTC One smartphone has impressed most people who have had the pleasure to hold it. It seems HTC doesn't want to limit this pleasure to Android users and after releasing a Google Play version of the handset, will also bring out a version with the latest Windows Phone OS by the end of the year. However, this One might differ in a size a bit, leaning towards a shorter screen, it might just be a compatriot to the HTC One Mini if not to the HTC One itself.

Thankfully, HTC will include other features such as BlinkFeed and the UltraPixel camera, same as the original HTC One, we hope.

The Nokia RX-114/ 6-inch Phablet

Nokia hasn't been exactly shy of big screens.

Even though it will run on Windows for the forseeable future, it has given us still, reasons to be excited with great build quality, excellent apps from Nokia and generally great specs all around. So we are buzzed up about this device.

All that is currently known about the device is that it might have a full 1080p display, Snapdragon 800, and a high display resolution. Nokia has excited us with the specs of its smartphones such as the Lumia 1020, and we hope this one is no different. No launch date or other info has been ascertained..