Samsung unveils Galaxy Grand 2 with 5.25-inch display

Samsung announced the Galaxy Grand 2, successor to its most popular smartphone Samsung Galaxy Grand. The Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 is a mid-range dual SIM Android smartphone features 5.25-inch HD (1280x720) TFT display, a 1.2GHz quad-core processor running Android 4.3, 1.5GB of RAM, 8GB internal memory expandable via microSD up to 64GB and 8MP rear facing camera and  1.9MP HD camera in front. This smartphone will arrive in White, Black and Pink color option in selective regions. Head past the break for detailed specs.

Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 Specifications:-

• Network - HSPA＋
• Processor - Quad Core 1.2GHz
• Display - 5.25” HD (1280x720) TFT
• Memory - 1.5GB (RAM) ＋ 8GB (Internal Memory) ＋ microSD (up to 64GB)
• Camera - 8MP AF ＋ LED Flash / 1.9MP (HD)
• OS - Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
• Connectivity - WiFi a/b/g/n, BT4.0, GPS ＋ Glonass, USB 2.0
• Sensor - Proximity, Accelerometer, Compass, Light, Hall Sensor
• Additional Features - ChatON, Samsung Hub, S Health, Group Play, S Travel, S Translator, Samsung Link, Story Album
• Dimension - 146.8 x 75.3 x 8.9 mm, 163g
• Battery - 2,600mAh

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Moto G - Affordable Android Smartphone

I apologize for not posting on AKSGEEK for so long, but yes, I'm still alive and back. Starting with the biggest news of  this week for those who looking for affordable android smartphone, Motorola, a Google company – announced the android smartphone Moto G. Available in Brazil and parts of Europe 8GB and 16GB storage capacities for USD$179 and USD$199 respectively, will be available within the next few weeks throughout Latin America, Europe, Canada and parts of Asia. It will hit US, India, the Middle East and more of Asia in early January.

The Moto G featured a 4.5 inch (1280 x 720 HD, 329 ppi) display, Android 4.3 Jelly Bean (with a guaranteed upgrade to Android 4.4 KitKat at the beginning of 2014), 1.2 GHz quad-core processor, 1.3MP front camera and 5MP rear shooter with LED flash, and 2070mAh battery which will last up to 24 hours of mixed usage. Though there is no expandable memory card slot but you get 50 GB storage free on Google Drive for two year.
Source:- Motorola

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Samsung Galaxy S 4 Specs

A few days back, Samsung announced the Samsung Galaxy S 4, advance version of its Samsung Galaxy S III. If you’re looking for full specs we've got them after the break.

Samsung GALAXY S 4 Product Specifications:

• Network    
  • 2.5G (GSM/ GPRS/ EDGE): 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
  • 3G (HSPA+ 42Mbps): 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz
  • 4G (LTE Cat 3 100/50Mbps) : up to 6 different band sets(Dependent on market)
• 5 inch Full HD Super AMOLED (1920 x 1080) display, 441 ppi
• 1.9 GHz Quad-Core Processor / 1.6 GHz Octa-Core Processor (selection will be differed by markets).
• Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
• Camera
  • Main(Rear): 13 Mega pixel Auto Focus camera with Flash & Zero Shutter Lag, BIS
  • Sub (Front): 2 Mega pixel camera, Full HD recording @30fps with Zero Shutter Lag, BIS
• Video
  
  • Codec: MPEG4, H.264, H.263, DivX, DivX3.11, VC-1, VP8, WMV7/8, Sorenson Spark, HEVC
  • Recording & Playback: Full HD (1080p)
  • Audio
    Codec: MP3, AMR-NB/WB, AAC/AAC+/eAAC+, WMA, OGG, FLAC, AC-3, apt-X
• Camera Features
  • Dual Camera: Dual Shot / Dual Recording/ Dual Video Call
  • Drama Shot, Sound & Shot, 360 Photo, Cinema Photo, Eraser, Night, Best Photo, Best Face
  • Beauty Face, HDR (High Dynamic Range), Panorama, Sports
• Additional Features
  • Group Play: Share Music, Share Picture, Share Document, Play Games
  • Story Album, S Translator, Optical Reader
  • Samsung Smart Scroll, Samsung Smart Pause, Air Gesture, Air View,
  • Samsung Hub, ChatON (Voice/Video Call, Share screen, 3-way calling)
  • Samsung WatchON
  • S Travel (TripAdvisor), S Voice Drive, S Health
  • Samsung Adapt Display, Samsung Adapt Sound
  • Auto adjust touch sensitivity (Glove friendly)
  • Safety Assistance, Samsung Link, Screen Mirroring
  • Samsung KNOX (B2B only)
• Connectivity
  • WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (HT80)
  • GPS / GLONASS
  • NFC,  Bluetooth 4.0 (LE)
  • IR LED (Remote Control), MHL 2.0
• Sensor
  • Accelerometer, RGB light, Geomagnetic, Proximity, Gyro, Barometer, Temperature & Humidity, Gesture
• Memory: 16/ 32/ 64 GB User memory + microSD slot (up to 64GB)
• 2GB RAM
• Dimension : 136.6 x 69.8 x 7.9 mm, 130g
• Battery : 2,600 mAh

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Sony Announced Xperia SP and Xperia L

Sony Mobile Communication announced two new Xperia Smartphone - Xperia SP and Xperia L.

Xperia SP features Super-bright 4.6-inch 1280x720p HD Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2, an 8MP camera on the back "Exmor RS for mobile", NFC, LTE, 1.7 GHz Qualcomm MSM8960Pro Dual Core processor and 8GB internal memory expandable via microSD card.

A 4.3-inch Xperia L packs an FWVGA display, dual-core 1GHz Qualcomm MSM8230 processor, 8GB of internal storage (expandable via microSD), NFC and an 8 megapixel camera with Sony’s unique “Exmor RS for mobile” sensor technology and front facing VGA camera.

Both Xperia SP and Xperia L comes in black, white, and red color option running Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, will be available worldwide from Q2 2013.

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Huawei's First Windows Phone 8 smartphone - Ascend W1 Announced

Huawei at the 2013 CES today announced its first Windows Phone 8 smartphone, HUAWEI Ascend W1. Featuring a 4-inch IPS LCD 480 x 800 touchscreen display, Ascend W1 powered by the high-end Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8230 dual-core 1.2 GHz processor and Adreno 305 GPU. It comes in an array of bold colors including blue, red, black and white - offers 470 hours of standby time with a 1950 mAh battery.

The HUAWEI Ascend W1 will be available in China and Russia from January 2013, with Western Europe, Middle East, USA and other selected countries to follow.

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Huawei Launches Flagship Ascend D2

At the 2013 CES, Huawei unveiled the the HUAWEI Ascend D2 runs Android 4.1. It features a 5-inch FHD IPS+ 443 PPI Super Retina LCD display, Huawei’s K3V2 1.5 GHz quad-core CPU, a 13 MP BSI camera, WiFi and supports Dolby surrounding sound and stereo recording.

With its 3,000mAh battery and Huawei’s proprietary Quick Power Control (QPC) and Automated Discontinuous Reception (ADRX) battery efficiency technology, the Ascend D2 has a stand-by time of six days on WCDMA .

Available in pure white and crystal blue, the HUAWEI Ascend D2 will also be produced in a 4.7-inch screen version. The HUAWEI Ascend D2 will be on sale in China in January 2013, and in Japan in the future.

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Huawei unveils 6.1-inch Ascend Mate

Huawei at CES 2013 announced the HUAWEI Ascend Mate, a phone/tablet with a 6.1-inch HD display. Ascend Mate powered by its own Hi-Silicon 1.5 GHz quad-core processor, running Android 4.1 features 1280 x 720 resolution, an 8-megapixel AF rear-facing camera with HDR, 1.0-megapixel HD front-facing camera and a 4050 mAh battery.

Available in crystal black and pure white, the HUAWEI Ascend Mate will be on sale in China in Feburary 2013.

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Verizon to launch Samsung ATIV Odyssey Windows Phone 8

Samsung announced that the Samsung ATIV Odyssey will be available in the coming weeks at Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online. The ATIV Odyssey boasts a 4-inch Super AMOLED touchscreen display (800x480) and is equipped with a 1.5 GHz dual-core running Windows Phone 8 operating system. It features a 5-megapixel rear-facing camera with LED flash, full 1080p recording and 1080p playback,1.2MP Front-facing camera, WiFi, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of on-board storage (supports up to 64GB microSD card) and 2100 mAh battery.

Other features include - unique Samsung sharing applications such as Photo Editor, Mini Diary and Now, an application that provides weather, news, stock and currency updates instantly.

The ATIV Odyssey is enterprise ready with enhanced security features to offer customers an extremely powerful business tool that keeps sensitive company data secure. Security solutions include advanced Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync features and policy control and on-device AES 256-bit encryption.

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Sony unveils Xperia Z, Available from Phones 4U on March 1st

Sony announced its new flagship Android handset – the Sony Xperia Z, with a 5-inch Full HD 1080p Reality Display, a 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core processor, 13 MP camera and 4G LTE- will launch globally in Q1 2013.

In selected markets, a design variant of Xperia Z – Xperia ZL – will also be released in Q1 2013. Xperia ZL delivers the same immersive entertainment experiences as Xperia Z but in a smaller form factor.

Xperia Z and Xperia ZL will launch on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) and will be upgraded to 4.2 shortly after launch for the latest Android user experience.

Sony Xperia Z Specifications/Key Features:-

• 5” 1080 x 1920p full HD Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
• 13MP Fast Capture camera with Exmor RS for mobile, the world’s first image sensor with HDR video for smartphones
• Dust and water resistant (IP55 & IP57) with a durable glass display
• 1.5 GHz asynchronous quad-core Snapdragon S4 processor with 2GB RAM
• Battery STAMINA mode improves your standby time by at least 4 times
• One-touch functions enable consumers to easily share music, photos and videos from their smartphone to an array of NFC-enabled Sony devices
• LTE, 4G for superfast entertainment
• A unique OmniBalance design with subtly rounded edges and smooth reflective surfaces on all sides

Phone 4U announced that the Sony Xperia Z  will be available in Phones 4u stores from 1st March 2013.

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ALCATEL ONE TOUCH Announces LTE and 1080P Editions to ONE TOUCH Scribe

TCL Communication, designer and manufacturer of ALCATEL ONE TOUCH branded mobile devices, announced today the latest devices in their ONE TOUCH Scribe smartphone series, the ONE TOUCH Scribe X and the ONE TOUCH Scribe HD-LTE.

ONE TOUCH Scribe X

The ONE TOUCH Scribe X provides a truly enhanced user experience with a 5" full HD 1080p display screen for impressively rich graphics and a 12MP camera for crystal clear photography. Together with a 720p HD front camera, a 1.4GHz quad-core CPU, the feature-rich device will come loaded with a full set of creative features and accessories that will enable users to create movies, edit photos and connect wirelessly to their TV's to extended the device's entertainment capabilities.

ONE TOUCH ScribeHD-LTE

The ONE TOUCH ScribeHD-LTE is perfect for users seeking a faster mobile experience for both work and play. Featuring almost same specs as of Scribe X except the device provides high-speed data performance with no compromise to its stunning and slim form factor. Sacrificing nothing in functionality and incorporating the breakthrough speeds of an LTE connection, the device offers a unique combination of creativity and connectivity, allowing users to manage their multifaceted lives like never before.

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Sony Introduces Xperia E

Sony announced a new affordable addition to its Xperia smartphone range, Xperia E which will be available in both single and dual SIM versions from Q1 2013.

Xperia E is a compact and competitively priced smartphone, powered by 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, running Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, features a 3.5 inch TFT (320 x 480 pixels) display, 512MB of RAM, a 3.2MP auto focus camera, VGA front camera, HD Voice quality, Walkman music experience with xLOUD and 3D surround sound and Wireless DLNA connectivity.

It will also be available in a dual SIM version – Xperia E dual, launches initially on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and will be upgraded to Android 4.1 (Jellybean).

Xperia E will be available in black, white and pink and Xperia E dual in black and gold.

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Nokia Lumia 620 Announced

Nokia announced a low-cost Windows Phone 8 smartphone - Nokia Lumia 620. The Lumia 620 uses interchangeable shells, packs a 3.8-inch TFT display, 1 GHz dual core Snapdragon S4 processor, 512MB of RAM, a 5MP rear-camera with flash and VGA front camera. It also features 8GB internal memory, Nokia City Lens, Bluetooth, NFC and WiFi.

The Nokia Lumia 620 will be available in the first quarter of 2013 for $249.

Nokia Lumia 620 Specifications:-

• Networks: WCDMA 850/900/1900/2100
  GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
• Display: 3.8” TFT WVGA 800×480, ClearBlack
• Memory: 512MB RAM (8GB internal memory, Micro SD support up to 64GB)
• Camera: 5MP autofocus, LED flash; Video capture: HD 720p@30fps; VGA front camera
• Size & weight: 115.4 x 61.1 x 11.02 mm; 127g (including battery)  
• Connectivity: NFC, WLAN 802.11 a/b/g/n 2.4Ghz + 5Ghz, Bluetooth 3.0, GPS/A-GPS, Glonass, micro-USB, 3.5mm audio connector (AHJ + WP Controls)
• Processor: 1 GHz Dual Core Snapdragon S4
• Battery Talk time: (GSM/WCDMA) Up to 14.6 h/ up to 9.9 h; Standby time: Up to 330 h

 

MetroPCS adds Samsung Galaxy Admire 4G

MetroPCS today announced Samsung Galaxy Admire 4G, available online and in stores for $169 plus tax. Galaxy Admire 4G features 3.65-inch HVGA TFT display, 1 GHz processor running Android 2.3 Gingerbread supports LTE 4G network a 3MP rear-camera and 1.3MP front-facing camera.

Source:- MetroPCS

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