The new Nexus 5 to be made by Motorola

Google owned Motorola is said to make the new Nexus 5 smartphone after the current Nexus 4 which was manufactured by LG.

The rumor suggests that the Nexus 5 could launch in Q4 2013, and Google may be ditching LG for Motorola.

According to Taylor Wimberly, the former editor for Android and Me who snagged a photo of the Moto X before it debuted earlier this month. This is believed to be true as we expect Motorola to make an announcement for the new Nexus device in late fall.

Posted by Editorial Team on 13:12 in News

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1: Unboxing & Review

Posted by Editorial Team on 09:25 in Videos

Sony Xperia Z Ultra Unboxing

Posted by Editorial Team on 07:00 in Videos

Android 4.3 update for the Google Play Edition Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One

The Google Play Edition Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One get a Android 4.3 update justr 9 days after the official announcement of Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. The over-the-air update will be available on both the devices at 185.5MB for the HTC One Google Play Edition and a 150MB update for the Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Play Edition.



The Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Play Edition update will only be available over wifi network until August 3rd 2013.

We already see the update first on the Nexus devices and now it has come to the HTC One Google Play Edition and Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Play Edition.

The Android 4.3 update features Bluetooth tethering on the Samsung Galaxy S4 and a IR port on the HTC One.

You can checkout the HTC One Google Play Edition here and the Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Play Edition here

Posted by Editorial Team on 08:25 in News

Blackberry Z10 to be available in the Porsche design

We all remember the BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9981. However we now lucky to see the Porsche Design moving to the Blackberry Z10. Some new leaked photos today show a new version of the BlackBerry Z10, which bears the same unmistakable design traits.

 

 

Rumored to be called the P'9982, the Porsche Design device looks much like a Z10 with some added elements around the top, bottom and sides. The back cover takes on a totally different look and texture as well. The device is said also to be sporting a different UI, but whether it's more than just a skin (as was the case with the P'9981) we have yet to know.

The Blackberry Z10 Porsche Design is said to be tested and will cost around $2,000 US

Source: GSMArena, CrackBerry

Posted by Editorial Team on 11:32 in News

HTC One Google Play Edition Review

The HTC One Google Play Edition is the answer to many user's dreams for a device approaching Android perfection. When we originally reviewed the HTC One, we expressed appreciation for some of the software enhancements packaged in HTC's Sense 5 user interface, but felt that the pure Google Android experience found on Nexus devices offered a less cluttered, cleaner and more consistent user experience. HTC has now delivered on this wish in the Google Play Edition of its vaunted One 2013 smartphone flagship. So how does it stack up in reality?

It is universally acknowledged that HTC has sculpted a beautiful product in the HTC One. When you pick it up, it immediately conveys a sense of prestige and quality that puts it on par with Apple's equally stunning iPhone 5 design. However, it is considerably larger than the iPhone 5 in the hand and also slightly heavier. In addition to the large 4.7-inch display that dominates the front of the device, the micro-drilled stereo speaker grills also help to accentuate the design while producing the best smartphone speaker experience we have yet to hear. However, by comparison with the Samsung Galaxy S4, its bezel is noticeably larger as a result, giving Samsung the opportunity to create an edge-to-edge design though this pushes the Samsung speaker to the rear of the device, compromising audio quality and clarity.

The hardware of the pure-Google HTC One has remained the same as what its "regular" sibling has to offer. The combination of a Snapdragon 600 SoC with a potent quad-core Krait CPU, 4.7" of a 1080p display, an optically-stabilized camera, and built-in stereo speakers is about as fine as its gets in the smartphone realm these days.

Positives	Negatives
Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2	Highly prized
2300mAh battery	Camera app offers only basic settings
4.7" 16M-color 1080p Super LCD3 display with 469ppi pixel density; Gorilla Glass 2	Screen brightness isn’t the strongest
4 MP autofocus "UltraPixel" camera with 1/3'' sensor; 2µm pixel size; LED flash; OIS	Underwhelming 4MP ultra-pixel camera
2.1 MP front-facing camera with 1080p video recording	No  memory card slot
32 GB built-in storage; 2GB RAM	Available only in the United States with no subsidies for $599
Qualcomm APQ8064T Snapdragon 600 SoC with four 1.7GHz Krait 300 cores; Adreno 320 GPU	Only a few of the HTC Sense enhancements are present
Quad-band GSM; Quad-band HSDPA; LTE support	32GB version available only, single silver color scheme
GPS with A-GPS and GLONASS support
Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac with DLNA and Wi-Fi Direct; Bluetooth 4.0; NFC

Considering the HTC One has been selling for a few months now, the main highlight of the Google Play Edition is the presence of stock Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. The unmodified OS, coupled with the One's powerful hardware and sleek design are bound to offer an experience straight from the dreams of Android purists.

Of course, plenty of people will argue that the HTC One Google Play Edition is an exercise in wasting precious cash. With the latest version of HTC Sense sporting functionality which closely resembles that of a Swiss army knife, it is not easy to make a case for spending six hundred dollars and the applicable taxes on an unsubsidized HTC One which comes with less functionality out of the box.

As with both the design and display on the HTC One Google Play Edition, and the rest of the hardware for that matter, the UltraPixel camera remains unchanged. It continues to offer a larger than usual F/2.0 aperture, with an oversize sensor that can capture more light than many 13-megapixel cameras, HTC’s dedicated ImageChip that delivers continuous auto-focus, color shading, noise reduction and an enhanced HDR function, along with optical image stabilization. So while the fundamentals remain in place to produce exceptional photos in low-light conditions and in general use, the built-in software that helps to further differentiate the HTC One with Sense 5 is missing. In its place is the stock Android 4.2.2 ‘Jelly Bean’ camera app that is one of the few relative weaknesses in Android, Photo Sphere notwithstanding.

However, on the plus side, there are numerous Android photography apps that can be downloaded to take the place of HTC’s Sense 5 inclusions such as HTC Zoe, that can achieve very similar results. However, it does mean replacing one Sense 5 app, with at least two or more. This example, brings into sharp focus the double-edged sword of an Android device running customized software, versus the stock Android build. There is some give and take, but it does make a difference to the overall use experience and it something we will discuss further below. Regardless, the camera on the HTC One continues to be a brave experiment by HTC, as it puts forward the case for optics, sensor quality and imaging technology first, side stepping the smartphone megapixel arms race. It is not the best camera on a smartphone in all instances, but in typical smartphone usage scenarios it is very competitive. The photos below are have not been edited and are illustrative of the capabilities of the HTC One camera in general use.



We’ve already explored some of the benefits and disadvantages of the HTC One running the pure Google experience versus the same device running HTC Sense 5. Playing with the two devices back to back really highlights just how important the operating system is to the entire look, feel and function of a device. HTC’s hardware is the one gorgeous constant in this. Either way you go, you are getting a what is probably the premier smartphone experience going around at the moment. Ultimately, your decision may depend upon what it is you want from your device.

If you want all the features that HTC can pack into the One, then the Sense 5 version is for you. The raw hardware specifications may be exactly the same, but HTC has added a number of very useful additions to the pure Google experience, without messing with Google’s fundamental formula too much. This is most notable in the in-built camera app, as discussed above, which not only includes the Vine-like HTC Zoe functionality, but also a burst mode that can simultaneously capture up to 20 photos at once as well as a three second video. The gallery app is also enhanced and features some neat capabilities including being able to automatically stitch together a 30 second movie, and automatically set up create photo slideshows. BlinkFeed is also a useful and interesting news and social updates live feed for your home screen, as is the Sense TV integrated TV remote control app.

      

In reality, you can’t go wrong with any of the options listed here. The Nexus 4 is great buying, but it does not offer the cutting edge design or specifications of the HTC One. The HTC One with Sense 5 is an outstanding device that does not stray too far from the pure Google experience, yet it brings with it some interesting and useful software enhancements over and above the stock Google user experience. However, in addition to getting faster software updates when they become available, the HTC One Google Edition is also extremely fast and responsive. Google’s Android has never looked as good and worked better than it does on the HTC One Google Play Edition. Right now, it is the pinnacle of the Android user experience and it will only get better when it gets the Android 4.3 update in the near future.

Posted by Editorial Team on 10:19 in Reviews

Samsung allegedly working on new tablet display sizes

Samsung is known for cranking out mobile devices that come in all kinds of screen sizes. Just looking at its range of tablets, the company's got models that come in at 7 inches, 7.7 inches, 8 inches and 10.1 inches. A new report claims that that list will soon be getting even longer, as it's said that Samsung is prepping a new slate with a 12.2-inch display.



The Samsung SM-P900 is said to feature a 12.2-inch display with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels. A leaked user agent profile had earlier suggested a mysterious device with a similar resolution, so SM-P900 could well be a device in the making.

Additionally, the screen size has also been spotted on the Indian shipping website Zauba, which comes with the model number “SM-P905″ (could well be a cellular enabled variant of the SM-P900). The 12-2-inch tablet is also rumored to feature an Exynos 5 Octa processor along with S-Pen support.

Samsung SM-P900: 12.2-inch, Exynos 5 octa, 2560×1600, S-pen; P600: 10-inch, Snapdragon 800, also 2560×1600

— @evleaks (@evleaks) July 27, 2013

Samsung has released quite a few new tablets in recent months, including the Galaxy Note 8.0 and the Galaxy Tab 3 family. Unfortunately for consumers that are after a high-end tablet, none of those recently-launched models are exactly bleeding edge. These SM-P900 and SMP-600 models sound like they could be pretty high-performance hardware, though, and I'm sure that many folks would be glad to see new Samsung tablets with the same 2560x1600 screen resolution as the Nexus 10.

There's no word on when either the SM-P900 or SM-P600 might be introduced. However, it's possible that we could see at least one at IFA in early September, which is an event that Samsung has used to unveil new mobile hardware in the past.

Samsung is also said to be working on a 10-inch tablet with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels, according to evleaks. The slate is obviously targeted at users who would prefer a slate with a smaller display, while maintaining the high resolution. The SM-P600 is reported to be powered by Snapdragon 800 processor to provide enhanced user experience.

The existence of the 10-inch tablet is again confirmed by user agent profile, which also suggests that the upcoming slate would run on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean.

Unfortunately, there is no official word on either the SM-P900 or SM-P600 at the moment. However, Samsung might announce the tablets along with the Galaxy Note III on September 4 in Berlin or during the IFA 2013 exhibition.

Source: GSMArena, PhoneDog

Posted by Editorial Team on 13:51 in News

BlackBerry Q5 review

The BlackBerry Q5 is the third BlackBerry 10 device to hit the market and the second to feature a physical keyboard (the first being the Q10). It was originally unveiled during BlackBerry Live 2013 and while it has been released in various markets already, it will ultimately be available in a variety of colors including black, white, red and pink.

The Q5 is a more affordable option to those not opting for the higher priced BlackBerry Z10 or BlackBerry Q10 and arguably could have (or should have) been released along with the others - or even as the first BlackBerry 10 device. The price of the Q5 is currently around $500USD so even though it's the least expensive BB10 device currently available, you'll still be shelling out quite a bit to pick one up (though it will most likely be cheaper if/when it hits the US).



At first glance, the Q5 has all the important checkboxes ticked. You get a dual-core Krait chipset, a 3.1" display of the same 720 x 720 pixel resolution and a four-row QWERTY keyboard for that serious texting and emailing.

Key Features	Main Disadvantages
Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE, tri/quad-band UMTS/HSPA, 100 Mbps LTE	Screen size is somewhat small by today's standards and the 1:1 aspect is awkward for video watching
NFC	BlackBerry World is still missing key apps
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait, 2GB RAM, Adreno 225	No FM radio
5 MP auto-focus camera with face detection and Time Shift; LED flash	BlackBerry Maps may be even worse than Apple Maps
2MP front facing camera	QWERTY keyboard could be better
Full HD (1080p) video recording at 30fps; 720p on the front-facing camera
Bluetooth 4.0
Standard microUSB port, microHDMI
Four-row hardware QWERTY keyboard
BlackBerry 10.1 OS; Office document editor
BlackBerry Hub is a unified inbox of all your communication and social networking accounts
Four-row hardware QWERTY keyboard
16GB of storage, microSD card slot; Dropbox and Box.NET integration
Wi-Fi a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot; Wi-Fi sync
3.5mm audio jack
GPS receiver with A-GPS

The Q5 has some good features overall, but falls short in places as well. What's good is that it has a 1.2GHz processor with 2GB of RAM - more than enough to power the BlackBerry 10 OS and keep it running smoothly. The 3.1" LCD touchscreen is bold and bright and the Q5 is sporting LTE, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS and NFC. The integrated 2180mAh battery is actually one of the biggest to date, but the fact that it's non-removable is a downer. 

Where is falls short are in things like the small 8GB of internal storage, a 5MP camera and lack of a micro HDMI port. The Curve-style keyboard feels like a bit of a step backwards as well. It's not a bad typing experience but still feels a bit out of date.

    

Ultimately the BlackBerry Q5 is a good device. It's not the top quality of the BlackBerry Z10 or Q10 but it will still find it's place in many markets. I actually really enjoyed using it for the past few weeks. I've always been a big fan of the smaller devices and the physical keyboard, so the Q5 is a good fit for me. I won't be making it my full-time device but I'll certainly revisit it from time to time. The Q5 has great battery life, fits well in hand, is very sturdy and works like a champ. I have to take points off for the lack of a removable battery, low resolution camera and lack of HDMI out though.

The Q5 obviously won't be competing with more modern devices, but for BlackBerry users on a budget or those looking to get started with BlackBerry 10, the Q5 is a good option. If you're going to spend the money though, I'd say take the jump and go with the Q10 though.

If you love a physical keyboard and are looking for an inexpensive alternative to the Q10, the Q5 is for you. Available in a variety of colors and at a more affordable price, the Q5 will find it's place among new users and emerging markets with no problem. It has a few downsides as we discussed but overall it's running the same BlackBerry 10 with nearly the same processing power as other devices, so you aren't really compromising too much in the long run by choosing the Q5. If price doesn't matter however, the Q10 (or Z10) are better phones for the money. 

Posted by Editorial Team on 08:20 in Reviews

BlackBerry 9720 leaks

BlackBerry recently announced that the company will be coming up with a new BlackBerry 7 smartphone. The handset carrying the now obsolete platform is targeted at consumers in the emerging markets and we now have a press render showing what it looks like.



The BlackBerry 9720 Samoa has been leaked, courtesy of evleaks. The image confirms that the phone packs a QWERTY keypad and an optical trackpad with send, menu, end and back keys alongside it.
It looks like the BlackBerry 9720 will come out with few dedicated buttons placed on the sides of the smartphone. The upcoming BB 7 device is rumored to sport a 480 x 360 pixel display, but info on its other specs is scarce at the moment.

Unfortunately, there is no word on the launch date of the smartphone, but with the press renders ready, we expect it to happen pretty soon enough.

Source: GSMArena

Posted by Editorial Team on 08:03 in News

Motorola DROID Ultra

GENERAL	2G Network	CDMA 800 / 1900
		GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
	3G Network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
		HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
	4G Network	LTE 700 MHz Class 13 / 1700 / 2100
	SIM	Nano-SIM
	Announced	2013, July
	Status	Coming soon. Exp. release 2013, August

BODY	Dimensions	137.5 x 71.2 x 7.2 mm (5.41 x 2.80 x 0.28 in)
	Weight	137 g (4.83 oz)
		- Splash resistant

DISPLAY	Type	Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
	Size	720 x 1280 pixels, 5.0 inches (~294 ppi pixel density)
	Multitouch	Yes
	Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass

SOUND	Alert types	Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones
	Loudspeaker	Yes
	3.5mm jack	Yes

MEMORY	Card slot	No
	Internal	16 GB, 2 GB RAM

DATA	GPRS	Class 12 (4+1/3+2/2+3/1+4 slots), 32 - 48 kbps
	EDGE	Class 12
	Speed	EV-DO Rev. A, up to 3.1 Mbps, LTE; HSDPA, 42.2 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps
	WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi hotspot, DLNA
	Bluetooth	Yes, v4.0 with A2DP, LE, EDR
	NFC	Yes
	USB	Yes, microUSB v2.0

CAMERA	Primary	10 MP, autofocus, LED flash
	Features	Touch focus, geo-tagging, face detection
	Video	Yes, 1080p@30fps
	Secondary	Yes, 2 MP

FEATURES	OS	Android OS, v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
	Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon S4Pro
	CPU	Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait
	GPU	Adreno 320
	Sensors	Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
	Messaging	SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM
	Browser	HTML5
	Radio	No
	GPS	Yes, with A-GPS support and GLONASS
	Java	Yes, via Java MIDP emulator
	Colors	Black, Red, White
		- SNS integration - Droid command center - Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic - Google Search, Maps, Gmail - YouTube, Google Talk, Picasa - MP3/AAC+/WAV/WMA player - MP4/H.263/H.264/WMV player - Organizer - Document viewer/editor - Voice memo/dial/commands - Predictive text input

BATTERY		Li-Ion 2130 mAh battery
	Stand-by	Up to 312 h
	Talk time	Up to 28 h

Posted by Editorial Team on 20:23 in Motorola, Specs