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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Verizon rolls out Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean Update for Galaxy Nexus

Starting today, Verizon has started rolling out Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update for Samsung Galaxy Nexus in phases.

The new software update includes a new Gesture Keyboard along with the option to place widgets on the lock screen such as Calendar, Gmail and Clock, and other enhancements . It also includes new camera features such as photosphere to take 360 degree panoramic pictures that can easily be shared with friends, also has a new tool to add filters and borders, further customizing pictures.

Source:- Verizon Wireless

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Android 4.1 Jelly Bean rolls out for Droid 4 by Motorola

Verizon Wireless announced that Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update for Droid 4 by Motorola will be rolled out in stages, starting today.

The Android 4.1 Jelly Bean upgrade bears the 98.72.18.XT894.Verizon.en.US name, has about 356MB in size and is pushed OTA (over the air).

Source:- Verizon

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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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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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Acer updating AcerCloud with support for Android, iOS

Acer announced cross-platform support for AcerCloud, the company's file sharing and media management solution, free to Acer customers. Consumers can now share, retrieve and enjoy their multimedia and data files using a variety of computing devices, regardless of which operating system they are running – Windows, Android or iOS.

Additionally, a new "Remote Files" feature let you access any of your Windows PCs from Android and iOS device. Other enhanced features of AcerCloud include- AcerCloud Docs, lets you push their Microsoft Office documents across different devices, while PicStream feature does the same thing with your photos. The new version of AcerCloud will be available for online update starting in January 2013, and will be bundled on all Acer consumer PCs starting in Q2 2013.

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Acer announces 7-inch Jelly Bean Iconia B1-A71 tablet

Acer today announced the 7-inch Iconia B1-A71 tablet running Jelly Bean. Acer Iconia B1-A71 tablet powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core processor featuring 7-inch WSVGA (1,024 x 600) capacitive display, 512MB of RAM, 0.3MP front facing camera, 8GB internal memory expandable via microSD slot, and will be available with a starting price less than $150.

Acer Iconia B1-A71 Specifications:

• Android JellyBean operating system
• Mediatek dual-core 1.2GHz processor (MTK 8317T)
• 7-inch diagonal WSVGA capacitive multitouch screen with 1,024 x 600 resolution display
• 8GB of internal storage and 512MB DDR3 memory
• Wireless connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n -Bluetooth wireless technology 4.0 -GPS
• 3.5mm headset/headphone/microphone jack
• internal speaker
• microSD expansion slot with up to 32GB support
• front-facing 0.3-megapixel webcam
• Rechargeable 2,710 mAh battery
• micro-USB (charging and PC connect) with USB 2.0
• Dimensions: 197.4 mm x 128.5 mm x 11.3 mm
• Weight: 320 g

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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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Sony and Box renew partnership, offering 50GB Free storage through 2013

Sony today announced that it has extended its partnership with Box, offering lifetime 50GB of Free cloud storage for Xperia smartphone and Sony tablet users, by signing-up or accessing existing Box accounts from their devices before 31st December 2013. However, do note that the offer available for Xperia smartphones including and released after Xperia X10, but not for Xperia X10 mini, X10 mini pro and devices with Android versions prior to 2.1.

Source:- Sony Mobile

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Snapseed Available for Free on Android with Google+ integration

After acquiring Nik Software last September, Google today made Snapseed- photo editing app available for Free on Android. Plus new version 1.5 for iOS, also free.

Snapseed includes:

• Basic adjustments like tune, straighten and crop
• Creative filters like drama, black & white, and vintage that you can apply individually or in combination
• Control Point technology to selectively enhance your photo—to brighten just a face, for instance, or deepen just the sky
• The ability to share your creations via Google+ and other services

Source:- Google blog, PlayStore, App Store

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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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Sony rolls out update for Xperia T and Xperia TX

Sony today announced that starting this week it will begin rolling out latest Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0.4) firmware update for Xperia T and Xperia TX. The new update adds screen mirroring through Miracast; provided you have a WiFi enabled TV or Sony recommends the Netgear dongle (PTV3000) for those TVs without built-in wireless capabilities. The update also include Extended Standby Mode feature that shuts off WiFi, or data traffic temporarily and most applications become inactive when screen has been in sleep mode.

The upgrade also brings new improvements to Sony’s media applications – a movie app with a small viewing window, controls and film gallery, photo album makes use of Sony's full image processing engine and HD Voice support for Xperia T (but not Xpeia TX)

Source:- Sony Blog

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Samsung ATIV Smart PC and Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 hit AT&T on November 9th

AT&T today announced that the Samsung ATIV smart PC, a new Windows 8 tablet and the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, a 4G LTE Android tablet will be available at AT&T retail stores beginning November 9th. The Samsung ATIV smart PC will be priced at $799.99 and the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 will be available for $499.99.

Samsung ATIV smart PC has an 11.6-inch HD PLS display, 64GB of internal storage memory and a microSD card slot to support up to an additional 32GB of memory and the Intel Atom dual-core processor, up to 1.5 GHz. ATIV smart PC comes installed with Windows 8 (which can be upgraded to Windows 8 Pro). It is also backward compatible and supports all existing software and applications that run on older windows OS such as Windows 7, Vista, and XP.

Samsung Mobile and AT&T are offering the following accessories3 to get the most out of the ATIV smart PC:

• Stand Dock – Dock the ATIV smart PC in the Stand Dock to turn any environment into a personal office. In addition to providing a charge when docked, the Stand Dock is equipped with a built-in USB port and Ethernet (RJ45) port to connect the ATIV smart PC to LAN and various USB peripherals.
• VGA Adapter – Expand your workstation and give presentations with ease with the VGA Adapter (micro HDMI to VGA connectivity). Use the VGA Adapter to connect the ATIV smart PC to external displays, monitors and projectors for second-screen viewing and enhanced productivity.
• Additional accessories will also be available.

Beginning in late November online at www.wireless.att.com, the ATIV smart PC Stand Dock will be available for $49.00 and the VGA adapter will be available for $40.00.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 is a 4G LTE Android 4.0 tablet offers a 10.1-inch display and premium entertainment options including Media Hub, Smart Remote and AllShare Play. Features like on-device encryption and VPN access ensure the tablet is secure for business use, while the 7000 mAh battery allows for all-day connectivity.

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US Cellular to launch Motorola Electrify M on November 8th

U.S. Cellular announced that it will launch the 4G LTE smartphone, Motorola Electrify M on November 8th online and will hit stores the next day. The Motorola Electrify M powered by 1.5GHz dual-core processor, runs Android 4.0 ICS (upgradable to Jelly Bean Android 4.1), features 4.3-inch display, an 8 MP rear-facing camera with HDR, 1.3 MP VGA front facing camera for video chatting, NFC, and 2,000mAh battery. The Motorola Electrify M will cost $99.99 after $100 mail-in rebate in LTE market elsewhere at $149.99.

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LG Optimus G and LG Mach Arrive November 11 on Sprint, Optimus G up for pre-order

Sprint revealed that LG Mach will be available on Sunday, November 11th, for $99.99 with a  two-year service agreement, the same day LG Optimus G will reach stores. The Optimus G can be preordered for $199.99 with two-year contract.

LG Optimus G Specs:

• Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro 1.5 GHz quad-core CPU processor
• 2,100 mAh battery with up to 13 hours of talk time
• 4.7-inch True HD (high-definition) IPS Plus display (1280 x 768) with Corning Gorilla Glass 2
• 32 GB of internal memory
• Android 4.0
• 2 GB of RAM and 32GB ROM
• Advanced 13 MP rear-facing camera with advanced features, including Time Catch Shot, “cheese shutter” and Smart Shutter and Low Light Shot Noise Reduction
• 1.3 MP front-facing camera

LG Mach features a 4-inch IPS WVGA display, supporting a 800 x 480 resolution, a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, and a 1,700 mAh battery.

Additional LG Mach features include:

• Dual Cameras: 5-megapixel rear-facing camera with flash and video capture and 0.3 megapixel VGA front-facing camera
• 1080p HD recording, upload and playback
• LG QuickMemo gives users the ability to personalize messages and share comments across a wide range of content including web pages, digital magazines, photos and more – all with a simple swipe of your finger
• Time Catch Shot allows users to take up to five images based on image resolution, so users can review the thumbnail images to choose the best shot
• Sprint ID
• 3.5mm stereo headset jack
• Bluetooth 4.0

Source:- Sprint LG Optimus G

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Sprint's First 4G LTE Tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, Available beginning November 11 for $550

Sprint announced that its first 4G LTE tablet, Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 will be available online and retail stores, beginning November 11th for $549.99.

The Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 packs  a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich and a 10.1-inch touchscreen display. Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 also features LTE connectivity, two cameras, a 3MP rear-facing  and front facing VGA camera.

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