Moto 360-Google I/O 2014 Part 4

Here's what was announced for Moto 360

• Moto 360 will run on Android wear, a software only for wearables
• No price and launch date announced
• Customizable leather and metal bands
• OLED Display

Android TV-Google I/O 2014 Part 3

This is what was announced in Android TV by Google

• Combines all TV, Consoles, Set Top Box
• Google provides SDK for multiple screen sizes
• Will show live content
• Will probably run on Android L
• Will use Dpad with Voice commands
• Android Wear will become remote control
• UI similar to Google Now
• Can play Google Play games
• Can play music and video from phone
• The Play store for Android TV will officially launch this fall, and 2014 Sony, 2015 Sharp, TPVision Philips 4K and HDTV ranges will run on Android TV on a variety of chipsets from NVIDIA, Intel, and many more.

Google I/O 2014-Part 1

Here's What was announced in Google I/O 2014

• 1 Billion 30 Day Active Users for Android in 1 year

• Android one-High-quality smartphones that each vendor qualifies for.
• Those phones will have stock Android, Auto installs
•  These phones will be updated just as frequently as Nexus and Google Play edition phones.
• Given eg of Micromax

Android L

• Uses Material Design
• Very Colourfull
• Paper looks like paper
• More white colours used
• More space
• Ripple Touch Effect on Dialer

• Notifications on the lock screen now
• Swipe up to go to the home screen
• Swiping left to right still dismisses those notifications on the lock screen, and a double-tap gets you straight into the relevant app.
• Project Volta made with the goal of improving battery life.

MWC 2014 Day 6-Alcatel

As all you tech lovers might know that MWC has started in Barcelona, so here is the launch for the Day 6

ALCATEL

The following devices were announced

Alcatel Idol 2

• 5.0-inch 720p IPS display, 
• 1.2GHz quad-core processor,
•  8 megapixel rear camera, 1.3 megapixel front camera,
•  NFC, LTE
•  Android 4.3 (upgradable to 4.4) 
• 7.3mm body.
• priced at €199 and €249 for the 3G and 4G models, respectively

Alcatel Idol 2 Mini 

• 4.5-inch qHD display, 
• 1.2GHz quad-core processor, 
• 8 megapixel rear camera, 2 megapixel front camera, 
• NFC, LTE 
• Android 4.3 (upgradable to 4.4)
• 8.5mm body.  
• priced at €169 and €209 for the 3G and 4G models, respectively.

OneTouch Pop Fit 

• wearable smartphone. 
• 2.8-inch QVGA display, 
• 1GHz dual-core MediaTek processor, 
• 512MB RAM, 
• 16/32GB internal memory 
• 1,000mAh battery.
•  comes bundled with five back covers in black, blue, pink, yellow and red, semi-transparent flip cover, armband case and JBL earphones
•  priced at €89 for the base model.

MWC 2014 Day 5-Asus

As all you tech lovers might know that MWC has started in Barcelona, so here is the launch for the Day 5

ASUS

Announced 2 Devices

Asus Padfone

 Includes phone+tablet dock

 Runs on Snapdragon 800 

5" with FullHD resolution

13MP camera.

145 grams

The IPS LCD display has solid color reproduction and can be further adjusted from a special ASUS app, which lets you chose from different presets to suite your taste.

The tablet docking station is made of soft touch plastic 

Has10.1" IPS full HD display, 

5000mAh battery,

mono speaker 

SD card slot, there's nothing else in it.

weighs 523 grams on its own. 

Runs on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 

Asus Padfone mini

• 540 x 960 pixels, 4.3 inches (~256 ppi pixel density)
• 16 GB Internal memory, 
• 1 GB RAM
• Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8226
• CPU -Quad-core 1.4 GHz

MWC 2014 Day 4-Huawei

As all you tech lovers might know that MWC has started in Barcelona, so here is the launch for the Day 4

HUAWEI

 Launched the following Devices

G6

• 4.5" screen of qHD (540 x 960) resolution,
• Quad-core 1.2 GHz processor, 
• 5 MP camera on the front and an 8 MP one on the back.
• Will cost €250

MEDIAPAD X1

•  7.18 mm thick 
• It comes with a much narrower body
•  239 g. 
• The 7" screen sports a 1080p resolution at 323 ppi.
• Will cost €399.

MEDIAPAD M1

• Has dual speakers on the front, capable of DTS surround sound
•  8" 1280 x 800 display. 
• 4800 mAh battery that is reverse charge compliant and can charge other devices with a dedicated cable.
• Will cost €299

Huawei Talkband B1 

In addition to being a smartwatch, it also supports wireless calling.

Hidden inside the smartwatch is an earpiece that can be popped out so you can make calls hands-free.

Comes in a variety of colors and sports a Nike, fuel band-esque design

1.4 flexible OLED display, a 90mAh battery that takes two hours to charge

Huawei says will offer up to 6 days of use, and is 14.6mm thick.

The Talkband also has the usual slew of fitness goodies, such as the ability to calculate how many calories you’ve burned and how many steps you’ve taken. 

 Huawei has tossed in a sleep pattern monitor into the mix, which utilizes a “smart alarm” function that picks the optimal time to wake you up based on how you rest your weary eyes.

k.It’ll be coming out in China next month, and will hit Western Europe, Russia, the Middle East, and Japan in Q2 2014. Sorry, USA.

MWC 2014 Day 2-Samsung-LATEST UPDATE

As all you tech lovers might know that MWC has started in Barcelona, so here is the launch for the Day 2

SAMSUNG

• David Park of Samsung Started "Samsung Unpacked 2014 Episode 1"

• Then JK Shin CEO of Samsung talked about their S Devices
• "I truly appreciate the 200 million customers around the world who have chosen our Galaxy S devices."
• "Our consumers do not want eye-popping technology or the most complex technology." 
• "What they want is durable design and performance. They want a simple yet powerful camera. They want faster, yet seamless connectivity."
• "And our consumers want a phone that can help them stay fit."

• And so launched the S5

• Here are the specs and important pointers about the S5

1. Comes in Golden, White, Blue, and Black
2. LTE category 4
3. 802.11ac Wi-Fi
4. Download Booster software
5. Fast autofocus in the camera, "enriched color with advanced HDR," and an improved user experience.
6. "Dedicated fitness tools"
7. Integrated heart rate monitor.
8. IP67-rated for dust and water resistance.
9. Ultra Power Saving Mode. 
10. Samsung Knox security.
11. The S5 has a "unique" pattern on the back
12. "In your hands, a smartphone has never felt better."
13. Simplified UI
14. 5.1-inch Full HD Super AMOLED display. 500 nits of brightness at the top end, but also the lowest brightness setting yet, called Super Dimming.
15. 2800 MaH battery
16. "For the first time in a smartphone," you get phase-detect as well as contrast-detect autofocus. There's a companion chipset dedicated to the camera as well. 0.3-second AF. "This is the fastest ever autofocus for a smartphone."
17. Comes with a fingerprint scanner
18. Ultra power saving mode
19. Your fingerprint will also unlock a Private Mode, where you can see your more security-sensitive documents, photos, etc
20. Also is integrated kids mode
21. Kids Mode cuts it down to only the parts you feel comfortable your kids having access to.
22. S View Covers, Flip Covers, Samsung Sound premium headphones, and wireless chargers will be the accompanying accessories launching alongside the S5.

• Galaxy Gear Devices

• The Samsung Gear 2, Gear 2 Neo, and Gear Fit

• Gives notifications about SMS, missed calls, and the like, while also serving as a way to monitor your heart rate while exercising.
• The gear will be now "open" "flexible," and "cooperative-Might work with other devices too now
• Samsung to offer its first interchangeable straps, which in turn lets you customize the watch and "express your own style." 
• It's a standard strap, so you'll be able to indeed swap it out easily with anything else you might prefer. Samsung offers three standard straps: a black, brown, and orange one.
• All devices now given a "Modern Glam Look"
• Home button beneath the screen
• Also extends ecosystem
• Gear 2 is also water- and dust-resistant, the same IP67 rating as the Galaxy S5.
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"On April 11th, we will release these incredible devices in nearly 150 countries."

UPDATE-27/2/2014-Samsung announces Exynos 5422 Octa and Exynos 5260 Hexa

• Exynos 5422 Octa.-has four Cortex-A15 cores clocked at 2.1GHz and four Cortex-A7 cores @ 1.5GHz. 
• The 5422, uses the big.LITTLE ARM architecture, but comes with Samsung's own tweak - HMP (Heterogeneous Multi Processing) technology. The HMP allows the device to utilize any combination of cores, even all eight, at once.
• Exynos 5260 Hexa chipset, we already seen on the Galaxy Note 3 Neo. 
• It offers two Cortex-A15 @ 1.7GHz cores and four Cortex-A7 @ 1.3GHz cores. The processor supports big.LITTLE with HMP, so the device can use all six cores simultaneously.
• Both new platforms support displays up to 2560x1600 pixels resolution. 
• The Exynos 5422 Octa also supports 4K video playback and recording, while the Exynos 5260 Hexa offers Full HD @ 60fps playback/recording.
• Exynos 5422 Octa will enter mass production by the end of March, while the Hexa model is already in mass production.
• Samsung has also introduced its newest 16MP and 13MP (16:9) ISOCELL CMOS camera sensors. 
• Both offer 1.12µm big ISOCELL pixels and 1080p video recording. 
• The 16MP sensor is capable of 1080p@60fps capturing plus burst mode at 16MP at 60fps and will enter mass production this quarter. 
• The 13MP one supports 13MP burst mode at 30fps and will be available in Q2, 2014.

MWC 2014 Day 3-LG

As all you tech lovers might know that MWC has started in Barcelona, so here is the launch for the Day 3

LG

• LG said that they have sold almost 40 million L Series phones
• LG's L series is a mid and low range mobiles
• Also announced L Series 3
• Has 3 phones in the lineup
• L90
• L70
• L40 
• All of them come withcustomized Android 4.4 KitKat out of the box

L90

• 1.2GHz quad-core CPU,
• 1 GB RAM
• 8GB of built-in memory.
• 4.7” qHD (960 x 540 pixels) IPS display, 
• 8MP main camera, and 1.3MP front-facing camera 
• 131.6 x 66.0 x 9.7mm
• 2,540mAh removable battery.

L70

• 1.2GHz dual-core CPU 
• 4.5” WVGA (800 x 400 pixels) IPS display
• 1GB of RAM
• 4GB of built-in memory
• 8MP or 5MP main camera depending on the market the handset is sold.
• 127.2 x 66.8 x 9.5mm.
• 2,100mAh removable battery.

L40

• Most Affordable of the 3 
• 1.2GHz dual-core CPU
• 3.5” display with resolution of 480 x 320 pixels, 
• 4GB of built-in memory
• 512MB of RAM.
• Depending on the market it is offered, the LG L40 will feature 1,700mAh or 1,540mAh removable battery
• 109.4 x 59.0 x 11.9mm.

LG G2 MINI

• There'll be two versions of the LG G2 mini, giving you a choice between a Snapdragon 400 or Nvidia Tegra 4i chipset. 
• Both will have 1.2GHz quad-core CPU and 1GB of RAM. 
• Non-LTE versions will also be available, as well as a dual-SIM variant.
• The display is a 4.7" unit of qHD resolution (540x960 pixels)
• LG says the G2 mini will roll out in March with Russia getting it first. 
• The Middle East, Latin America, Asia and Europe will follow in April. 
• The LG G2 mini will be available in black, white, red and champagne colors.
• 8MP camera with LED flash. 
• 2,440mAh battery, which is user-removable as well as a microSD card slot for further expanding the 8GB of on-board storage.
• Runs Android 4.4 KitKat out of the box altered with LG's Optimus UI, which comes with cool software features such as Guest Mode.

MWC 2014 Day 3-HTC

As all you tech lovers might know that MWC has started in Barcelona, so here is the launch for the Day 3

HTC

• Launched 2 phones

HTC Desire 816

• It measures 156.6 x 78.7 x 7.99mm 
• Weighs about 165g. 
• Looks like HTC 1. 
• Affordable phone
• 5.5” screen with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor with a 1.6GHz quad-core CPU and Adreno 305 GPU.
• The 1.5GB of RAM 
• 8 GB of internal storage, expandable via microSD,
• 13MP camera,with a 5MP front facer
• GSM/GPRS/EDGE and WCDMA/HSPA+/4G LTE. Bluetooth 4.0 and Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n with Wi-Fi Direct 
• Comes with Sense 5.5 out of the box 
• Powered by a 2,600mAh battery. The Desire 816 will be up for grabs in 
• Available in black, white, orange, mild green, dark blue and grey color options when it hits the stores in April.

HTC DESIRE 610

• 4.7-inch qHD display. 
• Snapdragon 400 processor with four Kraits running at 1.2 GHz, 
• 1GB of RAM 
• 8GB of internal memory, which can be expanded up to 64GB via a microSD card.
• 8 megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 1.3 megapixel front facing  
• Includes support for 4G LTE networks.
• Runs on Android Jelly Bean with the company's proprietary Sense UI 
• 2,040mAh battery
• The smartphone will be available across Europe in May.

MWC 2014 Day 1-Sony

As all you tech lovers might know that MWC has started in Barcelona, so here is the launch for the Day 1

SONY

• Sony's CEO Stated that 2013 was the best year for them

• Also states that 2014 will be much bigger and brighter
• Talking about "The SmartWear Experience", Sony CEO said that "It is a Unique combination of wearables, Xperia smartphones, and the Lifelog applications."
• "Now our concept is going beyond the gadget."

• You can use Sony's SmartBand as a music remote control, make Life Bookmarks, receive notifications.
• The SmartBand will be available from March in a variety of colors.
• Sony has also partnered up with some other companies to do a few more outrageous SmartBand concepts.

• With the tech you can,with photos tagged in, count calories consumed, and also things like sleeping time be tracked.
• Sony will soon launch an SDK of SmartBand too
• Also showed a concept "Handsfree Camera"

• Showcased Z2 with the following changes

• Bigger Screen- now 5.2 Inches
• Can record 4K Videos
• Camera enhancements are now effective on videos too now
• 98% ambient noice reduction
• Launches in March Globally

• Also launched Z2 Tablet

• "The world's slimmest and lightest waterproof tablet for its size and class."
• Same waterproof, same display, same processor like Z2
• Also launching in March Globally

• Also announced Xperia M2

• 4.8-inch, qHD display, NFC, and an 8-megapixel camera.

• Partnered with Micheal Jackson(?)
• More to be announced soon

MWC 2014 Day 1-Nokia

As all you tech lovers might know that MWC has started in Barcelona, so here is the launch for the Day 1

NOKIA

• Nokia's CEO said
• "We saw Windows Phone become the fastest growing mobile operating system in the world."
• "We've gone from a standing start with Windows Phone to markets with 10 percent share."
• "We saw Lumia sales double year-on-year, led by the Lumia 520 and Lumia 1020."
• "Just last week we introduced Treasure Tag, a proximity sensor that lets you find your bag or keeps if you lose them."
• "Just two weeks ago we launched the Nokia Lumia Icon with Verizon Wireless in the US."
• "I'm very pleased to announce that BBM, Photoshop Express...will be coming to Windows Phone."

• "Today we're updating the Nokia imaging SDK to version 1.1."
• There's new performance editing, reframing, and performance improvements.
• The SDK for Windows Phone and Windows Nokia Imaging can be used by developers to create apps across both platforms.
• "In mobile phones last year, we launched many new colorful Asha devices."
• "Selling up to one million Nokia 105 phones every single week."
• Nokia 105 is one of Nokia's latest feature phones.
• "Once we close the pending transaction with Microsoft, Lumia, Asha, and our featurephones will come part of a broader family of devices."
• "I'm going to show you a number of new things that we're doing for people around the world."

• Launched Nokia 220, most affordable internet-ready mobile phone.

• Millions of people can connect to the internet for the very first time, using nothing else but the Nokia 220."

• 2.4-inch display, "super affordable"

• Facebook and Twitter are both preloaded on the Nokia 220.

• "People can use the Nokia 220 to explore the wider world online with Microsoft's Bing search which we have integrated into the Nokia Express browser."

• "We have not forgotten the basics. The Nokia 220 is available in single and dual-SIM variants."

• Battery has a month standby time. 2-megapixel camera, along with 2G internet and social apps.

• Available immediately for 29 Euros for the single-SIM version.

• "Our Asha product line as you've seen over the last year has set a new standard for first smartphones."

• Nokia Asha 230.

• "Our most affordable Asha touch device ever."
• "At 45 Euros the Asha 230 is a stunning addition to the family."

• Double-tap to wake, swipe for the Fastlane social feature.
• "We've heard from many people that they love Fastlane."
• "Asha motion is a new application that people can use to create colorful designs that you can save as wallpaper."
• The new Asha update will include Microsoft OneDrive support.
• Asha software update also includes new imaging and Fastlane improvements, and Wi-Fi devices will get free Mix Radio access.
• "The Nokia Asha 230 goes on sale immediately around the globe for just 45 Euros."

• Nokia X & X+
• Both of them run Android Apps
• "They include unique Nokia experiences, and they include a wide array of popular Microsoft services."
• Looks like 520

•  4-inch screen, X+ extra memory and storage.

• "Both the Nokia X and the X+ have fluid animation."

• "We've preloaded some great applications on the Nokia X family, applications like Skype and Facebook."

• "Both the Nokia X and X+ are built on the open source Android software."

• "We benefit from the Android apps and ecosystem, but we have differentiated..."

• "We are introducing new customers around the world to popular Microsoft services like Skype, OneDrive, Outlook.com, and more to come."

• "The Nokia X takes people to Microsoft's cloud, not Google's."

• "This approach allows Android developers to easily bring their applications to the Nokia X family."

• "People can access free applications from the Nokia Store. It'll be a high quality curated experience."

• "The Nokia Store is optimized for growth economy purchase models."

Nokia X has a glance screen just like the company's Windows Phone models.

There's a lockscreen with notifications, and you swipe to unlock.

• "Our home screen is directly influenced by a Lumia family."
• You can press and hold on a tile to move and customize apps on the home screen.
• Vine, BBM, PVZ are on the home screen here.
• There's even folders and widgets.
• You can press and hold on a tile and then add a folder.
• Also has fastlane like Asha Series

• Also Nokia XL

• "The Nokia XL is a big bold smartphone. It has a 5-inch display, and a 5-megapixel rear-focus camera with flash and autofocus."
• 2-megapixel front-facing camera.
• The Nokia XL with a gorgeous 5-inch, WVGA touchscreen."
• WVGA at 5 inches
• "One of the games that will be available for the Nokia XL is Plants vs. Zombies 2."
• "We’re really excited to have Skype running on the Nokia X smartphones."
• 1 month free calls to landlines and mobiles with Skype, and 1GB of OneDrive storage.
• The Nokia X will be available immediately for 89 Euros."
• X+ early Q2 for 99 Euros, Nokia XL available in early Q2 for 109 Euros.
• Nokia X will be generally priced lower than Lumia price points.
• Nokia X will be pushed further towards the low-end.
• "Nokia X becomes a feeder system for Lumia."

CES 2014 Roundup:Part 10

Samsung showed off Galaxy Camera 2 & NX30 both with NFC capabilities

Galaxy Camera 2

The Android-powered Galaxy Camera 2 has the 16-megapixel sensor, 21x zoom lens and 4.8-inch LCD, but has improvements to battery capacity (up to 2,000mAh) and weight (down to 9.2 ounces). Samsung has also stuffed in a newer 1.6GHz quad-core processor with 2GB of RAM, and an update to Android 4.3 introduces both 120fps slow-motion video as well as separate autoexposure and autofocus controls.

NX30

The new mirrorless cam sports both a more light-sensitive 20.3-megapixel sensor and a fast hybrid autofocusing system that takes just 80ms to find its subject. Take a look at the back and you'll find a brighter, Super AMOLED-based touchscreen that can now tilt, not just swivel; on the side, there's a new 3.5mm microphone input. Glass aficionados may also appreciate two 16-50mm lenses launching alongside the NX30, including a quiet f2-2.8 lens and a video-friendly, f3.5-5.6 power zoom unit.

CES 2014 Roundup:Part 9

Poloroid showed off its 2 TVs one is a 1000$ 50 Inch TV with 3 HDMI ports another one is 600$ 50 Inch TV with Roku Streaming Stick(kind of like chrome streaming service) built in. Both are 4K TVs

ZTE launched Grand S2- that is a high precision voice reading phone, another one is a 5 inch nubia 5S, and a 4.7 Inch nubia 5S mini. 5S can record full 4K videos with its 12 MP Camera. ZTE is also planning to launch a smartwatch called BlueWatch anything except that is unkown

CES 2014 Roundup:Part 8

A Socks that can track your fitness? Yes that's true, a company called Sensoria has developed a pair of socks that tracks your fitness, it tracks and transfers date through Bluetooth to your phone. This is set to launch on 15th March this year.

Also with this is a wrist band which senses tracking your steps, speed, weight distribution, foot landing and cadence. 

CES 2014 Roundup:Part 7

Hyundai's 2015 cars will have an app called the BlueGlass with which you can lock your car's doors by speaking to it more on that when some more info comes in!

CES 2014 Roundup:Part 6

Youtube showed off its 4K streaming tech at CES this year, they will use a VP9 codec which is royalty free and other companies can use it too, this tech will come in 2015, first launching on mobile devices and pc's first

CES 2014 Roundup:Part 5

Poloroid showed off its 3 tablets Q7, Q8, Q10- Q7 has a 7 Inch screen, Q8 has 8 Inch screen, Q10 has 10.1 Inch screen all 3 have a quad core processor, with KitKat running from out of the box.

All 3 will have prices ranging from 129-179 $

CES 2014 Roundup:Part 1

Ya, i know it is a little too late for the CES 2014, but as its said better late than never.

Here are my top picks for CES 2014!!

LG launched its 21.5 Inch All in one Chrome based PC
The Specifications are-

• Processor: Intel® Celeron® CPU
• Operating System: Chrome OS 
• Display: 21.5-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) IPS 
• Memory: 2 GB 
• Storage: 16GB iSSD 
• Ports: HDMI-in, USB 2.0 x3, USB 3.0 x1, LAN 
• Accessories: Keyboard, Mouse, Cable Organizer 
• Webcam: 1.3 M 720 HD

LG launched 105 Inch,Curved UHD TV

Netflix to start 4K streaming--- not immediately, but will not start till HDMI 2.0 launches

Samsung also shows off 105 Inch curved OLED TV

Samsung Also announced that the 2014's TV models can now be controlled using a finger

you can stop a movie with a spinning motion, for instance. Voice control will also be more powerful. It's at last possible to change channels or launch apps with a single step, and search results appear in one place.