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The Kodak IM5 Android smartphone, which was announced early last month, will first be launched in the UK. The device, costing ?189.98 ($289), is up for pre-order on Clove, and is expected to be in stock in late March or early April, the British retailer says. Specifications-wise, the device is powered by an unnamed 1.7 GHz octa-core processor, and sports a 5-inch 720p touchscreen. It has 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal memory (expandable up to 32GB via MicroSD card), and runs Android 4.4 KitKat (with a Lollipop update on the cards). In terms of camera, the smartphone features a 13 MP rear unit with LED flash, a 5 MP front snapper. You'll also get an app that will allow you to quickly edit photos, share them on social media, or directly print them. Source View the original article here

Chinese smartphone maker Vivo is working on a new device. This has been revealed thanks to TENAA, the Chinese equivalent to the FCC. The Vivo Y929 has passed through TENAA's regulatory process, and as usually happens in such cases, a couple of images have resulted, showing the handset for the first time. Thankfully though, the pictures aren't all, as we also get to find out details about the phone's specs. The Vivo Y929 will come with a 5-inch 720p touchscreen, a 13 MP rear camera with LED flash, a 5 MP front snapper, dual-SIM support (dual-standby), and a 2,000 mAh battery. It will be 4G LTE-capable, and will sport 1GB of RAM and 16GB of built-in storage, which may be expanded through the use of microSD cards. The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset with a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor, so although unnamed we're probably looking at the Snapdragon 410. It runs Android 4.4.4 KitKat with Vivo's FunTouch OS 2.0 on top. Its dimensions are 143.6 x 71.1 x 6.6...

Apple captured 93% of smartphone profits during Q4 last year, according to leading financial services company Canaccord Genuity, which has raised its price target on the Cupertino-based company to $145 from $135. Analyst Mike Walkley said that market data suggests continued strength for the iPhone 6 upgrade cycle, and predicted that by the end of the year 2018, the iPhone maker may have a third of all smartphone users. As you can see in the chart shown above, Apple and Samsung are the only two companies to register significant profits in the industry during Q4 last year. For the whole of 2014, Apple captured 79% of profits. Via1 | Via2 View the original article here

Just a few days after market research firm Counterpoint noted that Samsung actually lost its title of the world?s leading smartphone vendor in Q4, 2014, it is being reported that the South Korean company has been dethroned in the Indian smartphone market, too. According to a report from market research firm Canalys, with 22% of the market share in Q4 last year, local budget brand Micromax has now become the top smartphone vendor in the country, ahead of Samsung at 20%. The Indian company already overtook the South Korean firm as the leading brand in all types of mobile phones last year. "This incredible performance is partly due to Micromax?s continuing appeal to mobile phone users upgrading to smart phones," the report said. "Its flagship line of products has also very effectively targeted the US$150 to US$200 (INR9,000 to INR12,000) segment, with products such as the Canvas Nitro and Canvas Hue." The third and the fourth spots were also claimed by Indian companie...

A bit of big (albeit nerdy) news last week came from the FCC and CTIA, wherein the governmental entity in charge of all those public airwaves and the wireless industry's advocacy group announced a set of standards for allowing us (the customers) to SIM unlock our phones. Theoretically, that's a big deal because removing those locks is the first step in being able to use any phone on any network here in the United States. But as we talked about on our most recent podcast , it's maybe more a symbolic victory than anything else. Technical hurdles still remain. Have a listen. read more        

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Samsung has just unveiled a new color for its popular Android smartphone in India and Russia, the Garnet Red Samsung Galaxy S III (GT- I9300). This red variant of smartphone will be available for price tag Rs. 37,740 (about $679) in India. The Garnet Red variant of Galaxy S III is remaining unchanged feature to the Pebble Blue and Marble White edition. Samsung Galaxy S III sports a 4.8-inch touchscreen HD Super AMOLED display, an 8MP main camera on the back, and a front-facing 1.9MP camera. Running on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS, the Galaxy S3 boasts a faster 1.4GHz quad-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 16GB internal memory, and a microSD card slot (up to 64GB). The Red Samsung Galaxy S III quad-core smartphone also packs Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, Popup Play, S Beam, S Voice, Direct Call, and so on. View the original article here

Mobile TeleSystems (MTS) has just presented its first smartphone in the Russian market to cost under $100, the MTS 960. This smartphone is listed for price 2990 rubles with contract or just 3990 rubles sans contract. The MTS 960 is an entry-level smartphone with a 650MHz processor, 256MB of RAM, and 512MB of internal memory. New phone packs a 2.8-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, and runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system. MTS 960 Android smartphone is equipment with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, GPS, 2-megapixel camera, a MicroSD card slot (up to 32GB), FM radio, proximity and orientation sensors, and MicroUSB port. Dimensions of MTS 960 are 110 x 58 x 13 mm and weighs 114 g. The handset is works in GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz and UMTS 900/2100 MHz network. Its battery is enabling up to 12 hours of talk time, 500 hours of standby. View the original article here

Sony Mobile has officially announced a new stylish affordable Android smartphone at IFA 2012 in Berlin, the Sony Xperia J. Comes with 9.2mm thin, this handset is looks like an eye-catching design and perfectly for consumers who want fashionable gadget. Heart of Sony Xperia J is using 1GHz Qualcomm MSM7227A processor paired with 512MB of RAM and 4GB of internal storage. Running on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (updated to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean later) as its operating system, the Xperia J smartphone has a 4-inch touchscreen display with 480 x 854 resolution and scratch-resistant glass. There are dual camera (a 5MP on the back and a VGA front-facing). It measures 124.3 x 61.2 x 9.2 mm and weighs 124 grams. This Sony entry-level smartphone is equipped with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, MicroSD card slot, USB port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It works with UMTS / HSPA and GSM mobile networks. Available in black, gold, white and pink color options, the Sony Xperia J Android ICS smartphone will l...

ZTE has recently introduced a new Intel-powered Android smartphone namely the ZTE Grand X IN. New handset is comes with a quite unique casing on the back and new fabulous-looking inside. This smartphone brings a single-core Intel Atom Z2460 processor, 1GB of RAM, 4/16GB of ROM, and runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system. New Grand X IN phone has feature a 4.3-inch qHD (960 x 540) capacitive touchscreen display, an 8 megapixel rear-facing camera, and a front-facing 0.3MP camera. Moreover, the ZTE Grand X IN Android ICS smartphone provides a microSD card slot (up to 32GB), Dolby Mobile sound, FM Radio, dual microphone, and a 1,650 mAh Li-Ion battery. In term of connectivity, there are Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, WiFi Direct, NFC, GPS, and HSPA+ 21Mbps. Dimensions of ZTE Grand X IN are 127 x 65 x 9.9 mm and weighs 140.8g (with battery). View the original article here

After Galaxy Note II phablet, Samsung has recently officially announced its new ATIV range of devices, the Samsung ATIV S. This handset is previously known as the Samsung Odyssey and brings a pretty design paired with a brushed aluminum finish on the back. Unlike Galaxy Note II handset that runs Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS, the Samsung ATIV S has Windows Phone 8 as its operating system. Powered by a dual-core 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor, new ATIV S smartphone delivers a 4.8-inch Super AMOLED HD display, a 1.9 megapixel front-facing camera, as well as a 8MP rear autofocus camera with LED flash and capable to 1080p video recording. As memory term, this Windows Phone 8 handset packs 1GB of RAM, 16GB/32GB of built-in storage, and a MicroSD card slot. In connectivity feature, there are Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, NFC, A-GPS, and Bluetooth 3.0. Other feature is a 2,300 mAh Li-Ion battery and HSPA+ 42Mbps (850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz). Weighs 135 grams, the Samsung ATIV S smartphone has ...

LG Electronics today introduced a new member of its Optimus lineup that called the LG Optimus L9. This L-series handset is larger than the LG Optimus L7 smartphone. The L9 has a 4.7-inch IPS touchscreen display (the resolution is not specified yet) and runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system. Heart of the LG Optimus L9 is a 1GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 4GB of internal memory, and a high-density 2,150 mAh SiO+ battery. Other feature of the L9 phone is Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, a rear-facing 5-megapixel autofocus camera, a 0.3MP front camera, GPS, accelerometer, proximity and light sensor. Dimensions of LG Optimus L9 are 131.9 x 68.2 x 9.1 mm and weighs 125 grams. The smartphone is designed for use in GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz and UMTS 900/2100 MHz networks. Just 9.1mm thin, the handset is pre-loaded with QuickMemo and QTranslator. There is no word on pricing yet. View the original article here

The world’s thinnest smartphone will be come soon. It is dubbed the Oppo Find5 X909 and will have only 6.9mm thick. Running on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS, the Find5 X909 would boost by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064 quad-core processor, which is found on the Xiaomi MI-2 phone. The Oppo Find5 X909 smartphone will brings a 4.5-inch touchscreen HD display, a 12MP camera on the back, and a front-facing 2MP camera. New X909 phone should equip with 2GB of RAM, 16GB/32GB of onboard storage, and a 2,500mAh battery. Release date or price of Oppo Find5 X909 Android smartphone is unknown at moment. View the original article here

The China’s Xiaomi is schedule to launch its flagship smartphone in October, the Xiaomi MI-2 (aka Xiaomi Phone 2). The upcoming phone will be available via carriers (China Telecom and China Unicom) for price tag 1,999 CNY (around €255 or $315). Xiaomi Mi-2 smartphone is runs Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS with the MIUI interface. The handset packs a 4.3-inch IPS touchscreen display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. Heart of the Xiaomi Phone 2 is a 1.5GHz Snapdragon APQ8064 S4 Pro quad-core processor paired with Adreno 320 graphics. As memory term, it will have 2GB of RAM, and 16GB internal storage. The Xiaomi smartphone will pack an 8MP rear-facing camera with 1080p high-definition video recording (1920 x 1080 pixels) at 30 frames per second. There are a MicroSD memory card slots, USB port, and HSPA+ support. Its battery has capacity of 2000mAh or 3000mAh. Coming with multiple color options (blue, pink, silver, and yellow), dimensions of Xiaomi Mi-Two are 126 x 62 x 10.2 mm. View the...

The one of powerful smartphones from Sony has entered the Russian market, the Sony Xperia Ion. This handset will be available in Mobile TeleSystems (MTS) and price tag 25,000 rubles. New Xperia Ion smartphone runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system and works in UMTS/HSPA 900/1200 MHz and GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz. The Sony Xperia Ion packs a 4.6-inch touchscreen HD Reality display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, and about 12.9GB of user-accessible memory expandable with MicroSD card. Other feature of this phone is Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS / GLONASS, a 12MP rear camera, FM radio, proximity, orientation and illumination sensors. In additional, there are USB and HDMI ports, as well as a 3.5mm headphone jack. Dimensions of Sony Xperia Ion are 133 x 68 x 10.8 mm and weight 144 grams. Its battery is enough juice up to 10 hours of talk time, 400 hours on standby. View the original article here

If you’re always on the look out for a bargain, then let your phone do the hard work for you by using the Groupon app on your Nokia Lumia and Nokia Belle smartphone. Groupon is a company that advertises retailer services, products or other listings on behalf of a supplier. These deals are usually much lower than they’d normally advertise, ranging anywhere from 50 to 90 per cent off the recommended retail price (RRP). They can do this because they rely on the fact that when these deals are offered, people in vast amounts will snap up these deals, ultimately making a profit for the company offering the goods. For the company, selling 200 marked-down items is better than only selling a few of the same full-priced items. Plus, they’re more likely to get repeat business as a result. Screenshots of Groupon from a Nokia Lumia 800 On your Nokia Lumia and Nokia Belle smartphone, you first start by signing in, or creating an account if you haven’t got one. Then, using either the built-in GPS ...