Secretly Sony Reveals Xperia Z1 f, miniature version of the Xperia Z1

Yesterday rumored mini phones are not selling well because of the features that are far below the amount of versions, but today Sony reveal the Xperia Z1 f, which is a mini version of their current flagship, the Xperia Z1, and use the spec that was almost equal. A website Sony secretly revealed the mobile phone, which uses a smaller screen: 4.3 inch 1280x720 pixels resolution (Xperia Z1 5-inch screen is 1920x1080 pixels) but the rest of the specs are almost identical to Z1:

800 quad-core Snapdragon processor 2.2 GHz

2GB of RAM

dimensions of 127mm × 65mm × 9.4mm, weighs 140 grams

20.7-megapixel main camera, 2.2 megapixel front camera

Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean

Xperia Z1 f will be present in Japan in December with four color variants: black, white, lime and pink. Not yet known as to whether there are plans global release of the mobile phone

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Samsung Prepare the Galaxy Note 3 Developer Edition

For the flagship Android like Samsung and HTC Galaxy S4, each vendor sells emptiness version of the smartphone, with appendage Developer Edition, and pure use interface as the Google Android Nexus device. So it is not surprising that the Galaxy Note 3 will have a pure version of Android.

Judging from the search page on the Support page Samsung USA, revealed that Samsung is working on Galaxy Note 3 developer version. The device is the Galaxy Note 3 Developer Edition for Verizon, aka SM-marked N900VMKEVZW and will soon appear. Regular version of Note 3 itself is N900VZ. There has been no official confirmation from Samsung for this device.

Surely the hardware support is one of the best at this time, as well as the Android interface that lightweight, weighing no TouchWiz, Note 3 developer version will promise great performance.

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Philips Also Prepares the Android Flip Mobile Model

Not only that enliven Samsung Android phone flip or folding models, a new Android phone from Philips with a similar model seemed ready to slide in China. The presence of a smartphone with the name Philips Xenium W8568 was revealed after a leak circulating on Chinese-language websites CNMO.

From the specifications, the smartphone can be said to be in the category of middle class. Philips W8568 has a 4-inch IPS display with 540 x 960 resolution, quad-core processor 1.2 GHz, 1GB RAM, 4GB of internal memory with additional microSD slot, 8MP camera with LED flash, dual-SIM GSM / CDMA, Android 4.2, and a battery 2.100mAh.

For dimensions, Philips W8568 is not a phone that has the smallest size. This phone has dimensions of 123.5 x 63 x 18.8 mm and weighs 214 grams. Until now there has been no information when the Android folding phone will goes on sale and the prices.

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Samsung Releases Galaxy Trend 3, Fashionable Dual-SIM Mobile featured

Samsung re-add a list of Galaxy series mobile phones in China. After the success of the Galaxy series Trend II, Samsung has now released an update version of the Galaxy Trend II with the name Samsung Galaxy Trend 3. With a design similar to the Galaxy S4, Samsung offers this phone with many advantages, but the price tag is still relatively affordable.

Call it a screen measuring 4.3 inch with 480 × 800 pixel resolution, 1.2 GHz processor speed, and battery capacity of 1800 mAh. Unfortunately, there is no information regarding the capacity of RAM and internal memory of the Galaxy Trend 3. Predicted that Samsung will embed a 1 GB RAM with 8 GB of internal memory on this phone.

Of course there are a variety of connectivity in this phone, such as WiFi, GPS, USB 2.0, connection WCDMA 900 and 2100 networks, and GSM 850/900/1800/1900 connection. With the operating system Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, this phone also supports dual-SIM standby features for better productivity.

Galaxy Trend 3 will be available in pink, black, and white.

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Samsung Also Prepare the Galaxy S4 Gold Edition

Apple has released the iPhone 5s with a choice of new colors are golden. Proven new color choice option is to boost sales of the latest iPhone that reached 9 million units in three days so that the previous iPhone sales record.

Seeing this success, Samsung is not standing still. This is evident from her prepared Galaxy S4 golden color as announced via Twitter SamsungMobileArabia account. Samsung Galaxy S4 Gold Edition is an image taken with the background of the front of a typical desert in the Arab region.

Gold Edition Samsung Galaxy S4 is likely to be limited given the selling price offered will likely be categorized as luxury goods. Currently no information on price forecasts and the timing of the release of the Galaxy S4 Gold Edition.

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Xperia M Dual Reportedly Will Attend Next Week

Along with the launch of Xperia Z Ultra in July, Sony also officially presenting their middle class Android phone the Xperia M. This phone will be available in two versions, a single version of the SIM and dual SIM with Dual M Xperia name. Sony is targeting the mobile phone as a new class of Xperia family that has a premium design with the latest technology and connectivity is easy with one-touch function NFC course, a price that does not break the bank.

Xperia M single SIM version is already on the market since last August and unfortunately there has been no news about the Xperia M Dual presence in the market for sure. But yesterday through the Twitter account Sony Mobile Russia, ensuring that end Sony Xperia M Dual SIM version of the soon to be released late September or approximately 1 week longer, although it does not mention the exact date. According to Sony Mobile Russia, Xperia M Dual will be priced at $ 345.

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ZTE Prepares the More Sophisticated Firefox OS Smartphone

As one supporter of Firefox OS, ZTE looks serious to provide smartphones that can run alternative operating systems. It is seen from the plan of the Chinese companies that are preparing a second handset with the OS that will slide in 2014.

The plan revealed by ZTE executive VP He Shiyou when interviewed Michael Kan at the Expo Comm China 2013. According Shiyou, the handset will be released in the first half of 2014 with a larger screen, two-core processor, and the user interface has been overhauled again while ensuring an affordable price. ZTE is currently said to sell about 100,000 units of ZTE Open, which he calls exceeds supply. He hoped that the number will be doubled later.

Shiyou said that ZTE is a series about small-scale Open but he believes that smartphones with HTML5-based OS will be increasingly relevant as the faster network technologies such as LTE will reduce the reliance on software in a handset. He added that in the future there will be no app store business model as it is run today.

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Galaxy Note 3 Limited Edition With Flexible Screen Comes Next Month?

Galaxy Note 3 previously been rumored to be present in the LCD and Super AMOLED variant. The current version of the Super AMOLED has been officially released and will be available in the market at the end of this month. Today is a new re-circulating rumors stating that the Galaxy Note will come with 3 flexible screens starting next month. Galaxy Note 3 will be produced with a limited number or Limited Edition.

Samsung and LG are reportedly competing to be the first manufacturer to bring a smartphone with a flexible display. Previously rumored Optimus Vu 3 will come with the flexible display technology is not proven yet.

Samsung is rumored to be presenting products with flexible screens in November, and this rumor seems to further support the news. Is it true that there will be 3 Limited Edition Galaxy Note is? We look forward to the next update from Samsung.

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Introduced OPPO N1, Phablet 5.9 inch with Rotated Camera

Since this weeks teaser OPPO spend a lot of presenting N1, today, they officially introduced Android 4.2 phablet. This device is a very unique, N1 has a camera that can be rotated and a touch panel on the back so that the user can easily operate phablet 5.9 inches with one hand. 

This is the OPPO N1 spec:

• 13MP camera that can rotate 206 degrees to the rear camera and front camera. Has a CMOS sensor and f/2.0.
• Image processing chip from Fujitsu for the camera better
• Touch panel on the back of the phone to navigate in menus and web browsers (O-Touch Panel)
• Full HD IPS display 1920x1080 pixels measuring 5.9 inches (377 ppi)
• Color with Android 4.2 OS
• 600 Snapdragon chips clocked at 1.7 GHz, Adreno 320 GPU and 2GB RAM
• 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 and NFC.
• Large 3610 mAh battery

In it native country, OPPO N1 priced at 3500 Yuan, and will be released to the market in October. In the sales package OPPO N1 equipped with O-Click, a Bluetooth-based accessories that function as a remote distance (up to 50 meters) this phablet camera. In addition, if you forget the location of your phone, by pressing the O-Click you can find out where N1 is, like a car alarm.

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Sketch of Photos of The New Home Button on the iPhone 5S

Leaks about iPhone 5S has been widely circulated and the final retail packaging box of the phone appears and displays different designs for the Home phone, rumors about the possibility of the presence of true fingerprint sensor. It is known from the reports of the C Technology, a Chinese website. Unfortunately this information is not official information that could be accounted for, considering the leaked photo taken by a camera phone appears low quality.

Today is a 3D designer named Martin Hajek has done a re-design sketches of new keys that are present in the iPhone 5S rumor also has a fingerprint recognition feature. The feature serves to facilitate users to unlock the device and process for confirmation of payment via mobile perangakat (like Google Wallet).

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Alcatel Release One Touch Pop C Series

Alcatel back stretch in the mobile world. After releasing a series of One Touch Idol, this time the opportunity to refresh family Alcatel One Touch Pop her. No half-hearted, immediately released the Alcatel One Touch Pop 4 series at once. The fourth series is the Alcatel One Touch Pop C1, Pop C3 , Pop C5, and Pop C7 .

Pop the fourth series of the different screen sizes and specifications of the source. Like what the Pop family? Let's look at one by one.

Alcatel One Touch Pop C1

With a screen that measures just 3.5 inches with HVGA resolution, this handset at pocket friendly when purchased and stored. With a dual-core processor 1GHz speed, this phone seems to be Alcatel weapons to target consumers who want a cheap mobile phone.

Alcatel One Touch Pop C3

Phone with a 4 inch screen with WVGA resolution is targeting consumers who want a phone that is rather inexpensive but still sophisticated. With a rather low price, Alcatel offers a 3.2 megapixel camera with support for dual-core processor speed of 1.3 GHz.

With the processor is more qualified than his brother, Alcatel One Touch Pop C3 claimed to be able to run standard games and multi-tasking well. In addition, LG also provides accessories flip for extra protection.

Alcatel One Touch Pop C5

5 megapixel camera with a 4.5-inch screen used as the main weapon in this phone. In addition, support for dual-core processor speed of 1.3 GHz and the presence of a front camera also makes the phone a better option than her sister Alcatel One Touch Pop C3

Alcatel One Touch Pop C7

Pop art series brings big screen size of 5 inches. In addition to the large screen, fast processor is also available with this four (quad-core) with a speed of 1.3 GHz. The main camera which brought its own fixed 5-megapixel resolution. But with a powerful processor, this phone certainly will be much more attractive than her sister Alcatel One Touch Pop C5.

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Fourth Alcatel One Touch Pop series is already equipped with the Android operating system 4.2 Jelly Bean. Interested? Alcatel One Touch Pop C1 and C3 will be available in the market starting in October tomorrow. While Pop new C5 will be available in November. As for the new C7 Pop art series will be available later this year.

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Lenovo Announces S5000, 7 Inch Android Tablet with Slim Body

In addition to Full HD screen smartphone Vibe X, Lenovo also introduced a new Android tablet-sized 7 inches, the S5000. Like the Vibe X, S5000 looks sleek and straight, but like other 7-inch tablets, S5000 has targeted middle-class users.

This tablet has a thickness of 7.9 mm and weighs 236 grams, is thinner than the Nexus 7 was significantly (10.45 mm and 340 grams). But of course a matter of spec S5000 certainly can not be compared with the Google tablet. 7 inch screen resolution is only 1280x800 (minimum is higher than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7-inch 3 still 1024x600 pixels), using the MediaTek 8389 quadcore processor clocked at 1.2 GHz, 1GB RAM, 16GB storage, 5MP rear camera, 1.6 MP front camera and a 3450mAh battery.

Tablet Android 4.2 Jelly Bean will be available in the 4th quarter of this year at a price of 199 euro.

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Nokia Amber Updates Now Available for Nokia Lumia 620

Good news for the users of the Nokia Lumia 620. Update Nokia Amber has been available through the Nokia Software Updater for Retailers and also through OTA (over the air) directly via phone.

Almost all of the features in the Nokia Amber will be enjoyed at the Nokia Lumia 620, except the FM Radio and the "Tap to Unlock".

Amber update for Nokia Lumia series of Windows Phone 8 operating system such as the Lumia 520 and Lumia 720 itself is rumored to be available in mid to late September. Update for Lumia 520 and Lumia 720 at this point is still in the stage of waiting for approval, aka awaiting approval.

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Motorola X Announced, Rely on Customization and Clear Pixel

After many times appeared in various leaks and rumors, Motorola finally officially announced the Motorola X8, a new flagship smartphone. The new smartphone has a variety of specifications such as the Droid series was announced last week in the United States by one of the largest mobile operator in there, but the X8 is unique to the customization of the handset as well as wider availability.

X8 core uniqueness lies in the M8's new Mobile Computing System. This system has a chip that is custom SoC Pro Krait Snapdragon S4 dual-core processor with Adreno 320 GPU quad-core, plus two unique Motorola processors that handle language interpretation and contextual computing core to set the sensor on a smartphone.

AMOLEDnya screen measuring 4.7 inch 720p, with 2GB RAM, 16GB and 32GB storage, 2200 mAh battery, and connection to the 4G. Motorola X8 also use Clear Pixel 10 megapixel camera on the back plus a 2 megapixel front camera both of which can record 1080p video. In addition to 4G, available Bluetooth 4.0, USB 2.0, wifi GPS and GLONASS. Also a standard 3.5 mm audio jack, Miracast Wireless Display feature, NFC and nano-SIM slot.

In addition to standard models, Moto X8 also available in custom versions via Moto Maker. There enthusiasts can select an option casing and accent colors that can be paired with a front side black or white. There is also an option to menamba special text on the back such as email addresses or the other for easy identification. Moto Maker also provides a selection of wallpapers and home screens to Moto X. In the future will also be provided back cover that uses wood material.

Motorola X8 available from the end of August 2013 is priced at $ 199 with contract for the 16GB model. No detailed information about the planned availability globally but X8 is expected to be rolled in several countries in the near future. Moto X8 is made in the USA, but they can be assembled in other places when available globally.

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Review Motorola Moto X

Motorola's latest smartphone called Moto X was officially launched. Motorola's first smartphone with a touch of the Google predicted would be the first step in a Motorola rival the big players in the mobile industry, Samsung and Apple. If you see from the specifications, Moto X does not use a quad-core processor or octa-core as the flagship smartphone Samsung Galaxy S4, but using a dual-core 1.7 GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro with two additional chips from Motorola. The chip design package called X8.

X8 is a core packet processors in a chipset. This chip is the first chip designed by Google's mobile division hardware. Chip X8 Android smartphone is expected to create a more powerful, efficient, and interactive. Two chips were added to bring the voice interaction technology, camera processing, and features a new display.

In addition to carrying the 'brain' that is different from Android smartphones in general, Moto X multitasking capabilities supported by 2GB of RAM. RAM capacity is already in common use in the classroom flagship Android phone, such as HTC, Samsung Galaxy S4, and Sony Xperia Z. Well, to know the capabilities and experience of tasting Moto X, some overseas media had reported 'first impression' try 4.7 inch screen smartphone.

Firstly, in terms of design, Moto X brings a thin bezel. Although the screen size is the same as HTC, Moto X body slimmer and thinner. Moto X design back cover curved shape similar to HTC. The selection of this design is said to adjust when the handset is held hands. While the 4.7-inch screen is claimed to be the most ideal screen size is much requested by users.

Moto X 4.7 inch screen AMOLED RGB sub-pixel with HD resolution of 1,280 x 720. Has a density of 316 pixels per inch making the screen visible and sharp detail. Type AMOLED screen that is used in contrast to the existing AMOLED on Samsung phones because it does not use pentile technology. In other words, Moto X could divide the portion of power consumption on the screen to activate some parts of its course through the so-called Active Display.

Above the screen there is a 2MP camera, and in back 10MP that is seeded technology called Motorola is Clear Pixel. Motorola uses a new sensor is called "RGBC", standard Red-Green-Blue with an additional C that refer to "Clear". According to Motorola, the main camera is able to capture 75% more light dibandung smartphone cameras generally without sacrificing detail. While the lens openings no larger than HTC camera and Galaxy S4, which is f/2.4. Moto X camera does not have the features OIS (Optic Image stablization) like HTC and Lumia 'PureView'.

Another excellent feature in the Moto X is a voice command processing capability. Two chip that is in the package X8 processors designed specifically to support this feature. Through Google Now, the voice commands from the user will be processed easily and quickly. Just say "OK, Google Now" and enter the command system was nearly eating process. In addition, Moto X also features a "Touchless". Much like the Air Gesture feature on the Galaxy S4, Touchless feature allows oengguna access or navigate the device without having to touch it. For example, users can simply navigate movements without touching the screen to make calls.

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Specifications Samsung Hennessy Flip Screen Revealed

After a day ago rumored possibility of Samsung Galaxy folder, this time a flip handset from Samsung re-revealed. The information comes from the Japanese by the name of Hennessy Samsung (SCH-W789), with different specifications of the Galaxy even though the same folder using the Android OS. This flip phone has two 3.5-inch screen with a size of 320 x 480 pixels resolution. In it there is also 1GB of RAM and a 5 megapixel camera on the back. According to the report, Samsung will install Android 4.1.2 OS can be updated. Samsung Hennessy will be available in a choice of colors that is only Luxury Gold.

Before this Samsung ever made ​​two screens flip phone in 2011, namely the Samsung SCH-W999. The phone is provided by China Telecom, using the Android 2.3 OS with TouchWiz. The model has a 3.5-inch Super AMOLED screen with a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor dual-core. With a 5 megapixel camera and connectivity GSM / CDMA, the model of that time sold at a price of USD 1570.

Meanwhile, leaks that emerged yesterday said that Samsung preparing an Android flip phone called the Galaxy Folder. In contrast to Hennessy, the Galaxy Folder using two 3.67-inch screen and 2GB of RAM, and will be released later this month of August 2013. The second news is still a rumor, because it still needs to wait further proof.

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Presence of Galaxy S4 Active Snapdragon 800 Version Confirmed By Benchmark Site

Several weeks ago, with the Galaxy S4 Snapdragon version 800 and connectivity LTE-Advanced has been introduced and launched for the South Korean market. But it seems this is in fact not the only variant of the Samsung Galaxy will get a refresher.

According to information obtained from the site GFXbench, Samsung also will provide an upgrade to the Galaxy S4 Active Galaxy S4 twin brothers with waterproof capabilities. Information from sites such benchmarks confirm that the new S4 Active variant codenamed SHV-E470S will use or Snapdragon MSM8974 chip 800.

This device seems not to be launched globally, because these devices have a product code name that is identical to the operator SK Telecom in South Korea. The operator was also the first to market the Galaxy S4 LTE-Advanced versions of the world.

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New firmware for Xperia Z and ZL Bring Significant Performance Improvement

Latest firmware for the Sony Xperia Z and Xperia ZL are now becoming available. ROMs for these devices carry the same increase in parts of the system, signaling and sensitivity to touch, bug fixes. This ROM is based on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean.

No mention is officially on record amendments (change log), but the number of users who have used it convey any such changes:

• Animation booth more subtle
• RAM management is more efficient
• Home launcher is now much smoother without lag
• New interface in the Update Center
• Improved 3G signal
• Touch response is much improved
• Sleep and wake faster
• Improved low-light image quality
• There is no screen flickering
• etc.

Quoted from GSMArena, according to one source, this change makes the handset becomes hotter when doing AnTuTu benchmark. However, there has been no similar complaints from other users. This update can be downloaded via OTA or Sony PC.

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Benchmark Results High, Samsung Galaxy S4 Put Trick In Version Exynos 5 Octa?

Quite surprising news just posted by AnandTech. According to the site, they have found a trick on Galaxy S4 processor with Exynos 5 Octa to get high scores on benchmark results. Samsung supposedly has improved the speed when the GPU is consistently undergoing such AnTuTu benchmark test, Quadrant and GLBenchmark.

544MP3 PowerVR SGX GPU in the Exynos chipset 5 Octa normally run at 480MHz while running games or apps that common, but when running benchmark applications mentioned above, the speed will be increased to 533MHz GPU consistently until the application is closed or when the benchmark test completed. CPU speed is reportedly also on the maximum frequency when running the benchmark test.

This trick can improve benchmark scores by more than 10%, although the results are not going to feel the difference when the device is used in day-to-day activities. This trick is intended only to improve the rating on the benchmark test in general terms. According to AnandTech, the trick is only found in the Samsung GT-i9500 device or Exynos processor which has only 5 Octa.

AnandTech site in detail, click here.

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Samsung Galaxy S III and Galaxy Note II Beats iPhone 5 In Customer Satisfaction Survey

Based on the customer satisfaction index in the U.S., Samsung's flagship device Galaxy 2 topped the list of the most satisfying products in America. The second device, the Galaxy Note II and Galaxy S III, Apple iPhone 5 defeated. The survey was conducted in March ago or before the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S4.

Samsung Galaxy S III get a 0-100 scale score of 84, while the Galaxy Note II is in second place with a score of 82 which has similar numbers with the Apple iPhone 4S. While the iPhone 5 in the next position with a score of 81 or less than the iPhone 4S.

Interestingly, when the users in America are very satisfied with the Samsung Galaxy product than the iPhone which is a product of the host, even at home alone (South Korea) Samsung must be willing to admit that the iPhone 5 to be the most satisfactory products according to the customers in the country. The survey was taken in South Korea by the same method as in America survey.

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