Rotating camera smartphone coming from Oppo

Chinese company Oppo has announced the availability of its new smartphone N1 from December 10. The tech world is awaiting the release of this 5.9-inch phablet with innovative features. Here are three distinct features that make this device stand out:

Oppo N1 Specifications-

This device has the world's first rotating camera that rotates 206 degrees, which ensure front shots as good as back shots. The 13-megapixel camera has six physical lenses and an f/2.0 aperture. This lets you to take clear photos even in the dark. Twisting the camera module automatically activates the camera app and the module will securely lock at any angle.

O-Touch:

LG's G2 began putting the back panel to better use mounting buttons there. Now N1 is coming out with a 12cm square touch panel on the back. It can be used to scroll through web pages, tap open apps and links, and also control the camera’s shutter.

O-Click:

O-Click lets you remotely operate the N1 camera. This keyring-like device helps you find the misplaced phone by setting off an alarm. O-Click fits on your keychain and supports a range of up to 50 meters, staying connected to your N1 via Bluetooth (BLE).

Operating System:

Oppo is launching this device with its own Android version called Color. Users can also install CyanogenMod custom firmware directly from the phone’s stock recovery. It will also produce a limited edition N1 which runs on standard CyanogenMod OS. What is CyanogenMod? It’s an open source replacement distribution for smartphones and tablets based on the Android OS.

N1 features a 5.9-inch 1080p IPS display, a 1.7GHz quad-core Snapdragon 600 processor, 2GB RAM, and either 16 to 32 GB storage. It releases on December 10 in Europe and America. It will cost $599 in America and €449 in Europe. The launch date for Indian market is yet to be announced.

Oppo N1 Specifications

Color: White
Dimensions: 170.7 x 82.6 x 9 mm
Weight: 213 g
Operating system: Color, based on Android 4.2
Processor: 1.7 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 Quad Core
GPU: Adreno 320

Memory: 16 or 32 GB ROM / 2 GB RAM

Battery: 3610 mAh

Display:
5.9-inch, 1080p Full HD IPS display (1920 x 1080 pixels), 377 PPI
16 million colors
Multi-touch, capacitive screen

O-Touch:
Slide up or down, left or right, tap, double tap and long press for different functionality

Rotating camera:
13-megapixel sensor with dedicated ISP
Dual-mode LED
Aperture f/2.0
Normal, Panorama, High Speed, Rewind, Beautify, and Slow Shutter scene modes

Network
GSM: 850/900/1800/1900MHz
WCDMA: 850/900/1700/1900/2100MHz

Nokia Normandy and Asha edition phones pics leaked

Nokia just can’t seem to keep its unannounced phones from slipping out and this time around, we’ve got two of them – the Normandy and an Asha edition device. See the black colored handset caught trying to look up Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra on Bing? It’s supposed to be an upcoming Asha.

Its design varies dramatically from the new Asha series phones Nokia launched last month. Putting on Captain Obvious’ hat, the unnamed gadget will have a touch display that’s inexplicably wide and sport a physical home button. Now why does the design look so old school to us? Difficult to put a finger on it.

Nokia Moneypenny will be a Windows Phone Blue handset with dual SIM slots

In the first half of this month, there was news of Nokia’s Moneypenny, Goldfinger, Spinel, Normandy and Phantom code names for its upcoming devices. The first mentioned has popped up again through none other than @evleaks. No surprises there, the Finnish company appears to be getting careless with the details on its future launches.

If it isn’t, at least a couple of folks are having a good laugh at our excitable nature. The latest is that the James Bond-inspired Moneypenny nickname belongs to none other than a Windows Phone Blue smartphone. The mobile OS we’re referring to is essentially Windows Phone 8.1 which is painted out to be a major update to the software.

But it’s not the first time we’re hearing this detail. The Goldfinger is allegedly going to run the OS too, but more on that later. The reason the Moneypenny has come up again is because the rumor insists on the likelihood of dual SIM slots under the hood. So it’s slightly possible that the handset won’t be a very high end one.

The Verge thinks the Goldfinger will be a flagship device with 3D Touch. Meaning users may be able to tackle certain functions on it without touching the screen. It may shape out to be sort of like the gimmicky floating touch by Sony or the Galaxy S4’s Air Gesture feature. Both of them have very little reason to exist.

Don’t get us wrong, we’re not saying hands-free interfaces aren’t future-proof. But there must be a better way of integrating such technologies so that users intuitively access their gadgets without stopping to evaluate the interaction options.

HTC M8 Set for Q1 2014 release

HTC's rumoured 2014 flagship smartphone, the M8 was leaked in images and specifications. The leaked images revealed blue tone images of HTC's alleged M8 smartphone which appeared to be very identical to the HTC One. The purported specifications of the next HTC flagship include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor, 3GB of RAM and Sense 6.0 UI. The leaked specifications also hint that the alleged smartphone might boast of a 5 or 5.2-inch display.

Motorolla, Moto G set to launch in january In India

Google owned handset maker Motorolla has announced that the Moto G will be available in Brazil starting this week, and the smartphone will be released in Latin America, Europe, Canada and parts of Asia(India) over the next few weeks.

Motorola Moto G key specifications
4.5-inch HD display with a resolution of 720x1280 pixels
1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor
1GB of RAM
8GB and 16GB inbuilt storage
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
Dual-SIM variant (For selective markets)
1950mAh battery
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G

Micromax Canvas Turbo Detailed review

The Micromax Canvas Turbo (A250) is the company's first smartphone to feature a full-HD display. The Indian handset giant is backing the smartphone's launch with a high-level marketing campaign, featuring Hollywood actor Hugh Jackman, to make sure it doesn't go unnoticed. There's also a major shift in terms of the build of the phone and in some other attributes. 

Xolo Q2000 quad-core phablet with a 5.5-inch HD, JB 4.1 available online

Xolo has listed another smartphone online without price or availability details, under the company's Q range, on its official site. The Q2000 is dual-SIM device with support for GSM+GSM and runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean.

The Q2000 has a 5.5-inch IPS display, features a 720x1280 pixel resolution, boasting of a pixel density of 267ppi. The Xolo Q2000 continues the Q range tradition and equips a quad-core 1.2GHz MediaTek 6589W processor with a 357MHz PowerVR SGX544 GPU. It includes 1GB of RAM and 8GB of inbuilt storage which is further expandable up to 32GB. It sports a 13-megapixel rear autofocus camera with 'BSI 2' sensor and flash, while there is also a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. The Xolo Q2000 packs a 2600mAh battery which the listing claims can deliver up to 17 hours of talktime and up to 520 hours of standby time.

Xolo has been aggressively launching smartphones across different price segments in the last few months. Recently, the company launched a new A-series smartphone in India, the Xolo A600 at Rs. 8,199.

The Xolo A600 features a 4.5-inch qHD (540x960) IPS display and a pixel density of 245ppi. The smartphone is powered by a dual-core 1.3GHz MediaTek 6572W processor with a Mali 400 GPU, coupled with 512MB of RAM. It runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and supports dual-SIM (GSM+GSM) functionality.

Zync Cloud Z401 Android(2.3) smartphone launched at Rs. 4,499

Zync Global has launched a new budget friendly smartphone in India , Cloud Z401 at just Rs. 4,449. 

The Zync Cloud Z401 will be available in physical stores as well as e-commerce websites the company saiid

Specifications-

The Zync Cloud Z401 runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread; however the company claims that the smartphone features Ice Cream Sandwich UI. It is a dual-SIM device (GSM+GSM). The Cloud Z401 is powered by a 1GHz processor (unspecified chipset) along with 256MB of RAM. The smartphone features a 4-inch IPS display with a resolution of 480x800 (WVGA) pixels.

It bears a 2-megapixel rear autofocus camera accompanied by an LED flash, apart from a VGA front-facing camera. The Zync Cloud Z401's camera app features settings for white balance, colour effect, brightness and contrast control, apart from multi-shot mode.

It comes with 128MB inbuilt storage while is expandable up to 32GB via microSD card. Connectivity options on the smartphone include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Micro-USB. It weighs 114 grams and packs a 1,300mAh battery. The Zync Cloud Z401 will be available in two colour variants Black and White. The phone comes with apps like Facebook Messenger, Twitter, Skype, Viber, YouTube, Yahoo, WhatsApp.

Commenting on the launch, Amul Mohan Mittal, co-founder, Zync Global said, After seeing the success of the low-cost tablets, we have decided to extend our footprint in the low cost smartphone category as well. This category has great untapped potential and just like our tablets, we plan to offer maximum features at a very affordable price to appeal to our value conscious Indian consumers.

Nokia Lumia 525 with a sleek design launched

A new Nokia Lumia handset, identified as Lumia 525, has been spotted. Press images of the handsets were published on Facebook, a social networking site.

Karbonn A29 launched with dual core processor for Rs 8,890

Karbonn has launched a new Android Jelly Bean (4.1) powered smartphone, named Karbonn A29, for Rs 8,890. The smartphone has a 4.7 inch IPS display with qHD (960 x 540 pixel) resolution.
Karbonn A29 is powered by a 1.2 GHz dual core processor. It has 4 GB inbuilt memory and expandable memory slot for 32 GB. Though RAM has not been mentioned, we think it has 512 MB.

LG Nexus 5 Launched in India – Price, Specifications, for 16 GB / 32 GB

The LG Nexus 5 is officially launched, and the Play Store might already be getting innumerable number of hits from fans all around, who would be trying to order the smartphone already which is available in quite a few countries, including US and UK. The pricing of the Nexus 5 is just as it was leaked, with the 16GB and 32GB devices being available for $349 and $399 in the US, and the Indian pricing is Rs. 28999 and Rs. 32999 respectively.

Against the leaks, there are no different battery capacities and it’s the same one in both the variants, and it is a 4.95-inch Full HD display, with most of the other specifications just as they were leaked by the canadian carrier a day ago. The smartphone would run the Android 4.4 KitKat OS, and its the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor clocking at 2.3GHz under the hood, along with 2 GB of RAM.

The rear shooter is of 8-megapixel and it comes with the Optical Image Stabilization, and there is a 1.3-megapixel front facing camera.

Samsung Galaxy Trend Lite and Galaxy Fame Lite launched

Samsung has quietly introduced the Galaxy Trend Lite and Galaxy Fame Lite respectively in the Netherlands, the more basic versions of the two existing smartphones, the Galaxy Trend and Galaxy Fame.
The smartphones have been announced for the the Netherlands market, however, the company has not revealed the pricing and availability details of the devices. For now, there is also no word on the roll out of the both the Galaxy Trend Lite and Galaxy Fame Lite smartphones to other markets either.
The Samsung Galaxy Trend Lite comes with a 4-inch WVGA (480x800) TFT display and is powered by a 1GHz processor (unspecified chipset). It is a single-SIM device, unlike the Galaxy Trend, which supports dual-SIM (GSM+GSM). The device runs Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, while the Galaxy Trend is based on dated Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The device has dimensions 121.5x63.1x10.85mm and weighs 126 grams.

Android 4.4 KitKat detailed new leaked screenshots

The latest set of purported Android 4.4 KitKat screenshots comes courtesy ZDNet which reveals the Android version running on the tablet as 'Key Lime Pie', suggesting that this is not the final Android 4.4 build. However, the new leaked screenshot reveals some important UI changes expected in the next iteration of Android.
Some of the new additions revealed by the alleged screenshots of Android 4.4 include 'Moving mosaic', a new feature which can be accessed when pressing the KitKat logo and appears to be an Android OS timeline as it shows Android's journey from Cup Cake (1.5) to Jelly Bean (4.3); new App Drawer which the site notes looks similar to the Android 4.3 but includes new icons for YouTube, Settings, Google, and Voice Search and QuickOffice app for editing Microsoft Office files.
The new leaked screenshots further reveal revamped clock, stopwatch and timer apps, and a new download section for apps and games. One of leaked screenshots also refers to a new Print feature being available when viewing an image, reportedly allowing the user to save the image as a PDF locally, or even view network printers and print out a hard copy, which was leaked earlier.
Earlier this week, a bunch of new images and a walkthrough video reportedly showing the alleged Nexus 5 smartphone running the new iteration of Google's mobile operating system surfaced on the Internet.
The new leaked live images revealed some of the new features of the Android 4.4 KitKat which include transparent notification and navigation bar; Google Photos and Hangouts replacing the conventional messaging and gallery apps respectively; a new camera launch icon is now seen sitting on the left corner of the display on the lockscreen; ability to add more homescreen panes; new wallpapers; Google Now to activate by saying 'Ok Google' from the homescreen and new boot animation reportedly borrowed from the Play Editions of Galaxy S4 and HTC One.
Meanwhile, Google in keeping with its tight-lipped ways, has not revealed its plan for the upcoming launch of Android 4.4 and Nexus 5.

Sony Xperia Z1 review and price in india

The Xperia Z1 is Sony's latest flagship smartphone. It's one of the first phones powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor, and features a 5-inch full-HD display in a form factor which is in line with Sony's OmniBalance philosophy, but much sturdier, as it's flanked by an all new metal frame. We try to find out if this latest generation Android smartphone ticks all the right boxes, in our Xperia Z1 review.

Design/ Build
The Sony Xperia Z1 sports a design that's understated yet classy. It takes on where the Xperia Z left off, and improvises on some design aspects. The phone is based on Sony's 'OmniBalance' design philosophy, which has evolved over time, with the Sony Xperia Z Ultra marking the shift in a way.

Just like the Sony Xperia Z, the Xperia

Apple launched iphone 5s and cheaper iphone 5c

Apple has, for the first time, unveiled a cheaper smartphone, named the iPhone 5C. It has almost the same specifications as iPhone 5, which was launched as the company's flagship device last year, but in a plastic body.The iPhone 5C (with contract in the US) is cheaper than all new iPhones launched till now, and is said to be targeted at emerging markets like India and China. With the launch of iPhone 5S, Apple has discontinued the iPhone 5 that was rolled out last year and served as the flagship model till now.Apple also launched its pricey new iPhone 5S, which will take over from iPhone 5 as the latest flagship device of the company. It will be available in three colours - gold, white and black.But the wow appeal usually associated with Apple's launches clearly seemed to be missing from today's event. Unlike in the past when iPhone's newer models turned slimmer, lighter, glitzier each year, Apple seemed to have reserved most of its attention to what lies inside the body this time.However, in a bold move aimed to take on rivals Microsoft and Google, Apple also announced that it was making its premium productivity suite iWork, which can be downloaded free with iOS 7.Under the hood of iPhone 5SUnlike the iPhone 5C, this device is made using aluminium and is powered by the A7 processor. The A7 chip is the only one in the world to feature the 64-bit desktop-class architecture and is twice as fast as previous processors in performing tasks and rendering graphics."With up to twice the CPU and graphics performance, almost everything you do on iPhone 5s is faster and better than ever, from launching apps and editing photos to playing graphic-intensive games," claimed the company.The new iPhone 5S has an 8MP camera, which comes with dual-LED flash. The camera's sensor is 15% larger than that of its predecessor and offers better low-light performance.Apple claims that this phone's camera can take 20 photos in two seconds, features auto image stabilization and records 720p videos at 120 frames per second (which is the highest for any smartphone). 1080p videos are recorded at 30fps.iPhone 5S also has an all-new M7 chip that tracks motion data without waking the A7 chip and interacts with health apps to give fitness data. However, Apple claimed the two-chip system does not affect battery life of the device, which offers 250 hours on standby and 10 hours of talk time on 3G networks.At the launch, the company showcased the gaming prowess of the iPhone 5S, which supports OpenGL 3.0 standard. The new phone delivers more details and makes graphics more vivid.Google had recently introduced the OpenGL 3.0 standard in Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean). It can render rich and complex visual effects, previously only possible on desktops and gaming consoles.Apple has also introduced a new, hi-tech biometric feature called Touch ID, using which one can unlock the phone with the touch of a finger.Setting up Touch ID to recognize your fingerprint is easy, and every time you use it, it gets better. The Touch ID sensor recognizes the touch of a finger so the sensor is only activated when needed, preserving battery life.All fingerprint information is encrypted and stored on the chip itself. Touch ID can also be used as a secure way to approve purchases from the iTunes Store, App Store or iBooks Store."iPhone 5s is the most forward-thinking smartphone in the world, delivering desktop class architecture in the palm of your hand," said Philip Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide marketing."iPhone 5S sets a new standard for smartphones, packed into its beautiful and refined design are breakthrough features that really matter to people," Schiller claimed.Pricey propositioniPhone 5S ( with contract) will be available in the US for a suggested retail price of $199 for the 16GB model, $299 for the 32GB model and $399 for the 64GB model. The 16, 32 and 64GB unlocked variants have been priced in the US at a hefty $649, $749 and $849, respectively. This is the same pricing format followed by Apple for previous iPhones.In first phase, iPhone 5S will start retailing in the US, Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Puerto Rico, Singapore and the UK on September 20. A new iPhone 4S 8GB model will also be available for free on contract.Cooking old wine for AsiaApple's move to launch a cheaper version is clearly aimed at boosting penetration in key Asian countries like India, China and Japan. However, many may be disappointed as iPhone 5C comes across as old wine in new bottle since it has received hardly any hardware update.Instead of cutting the prices of its older models, Apple has adopted a different strategy this time. "In the past, we've lowered the price of the current iPhone, making it accessible to more people. This year, we're not going to do that," said Schiller teasingly."The business has become so large that this year we're going to replace the iPhone 5, and we're going to replace it with not one, but two new designs," he reiterated.Of the two devices launched tonight, this is how Schiller described the cheaper variant made of polycarbonate: "iPhone 5C is beautifully, unapologetically plastic."iPhone 5C will come in two variants and will have two-year contracts. It will come in five colours - green, grey, light blue, peach, and yellow.It has a 4-inch screen and comes with Apple's A6 processor, which power the now-discontinued iPhone 5. This new cheaper iPhone has an 8MP camera with a five-element lens, similar to the one used in iPhone 5. Connectivity options in the new handset include 4G LTE, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi.The 16GB variant of this smartphone will cost $99 on contract, while the 32GB version has been priced at $199. The unlocked 16 and 32GB versions of the iPhone 5C have been priced at $549 and $649, respectively. The company also announced cases in six colours for this handset, which will cost $29 a piece.iWork now offered freeEarlier, Apple CEO Tim Cook kicked off the launch event at Apple headquarters in Califiornia, US, with an introduction of the company's new iOS 7 operating system. Cook surprised everyone by announcing that Apple was making available free with the new iOS 7 five of its premium paid productivity software apps such as iPhoto, iMovie. Pages, Numbers and Keynote are collectively known as iWork suite. The move clearly seems aimed at taking on Microsoft Windows Mobile and Android devices.iOS comes on September 18iOS7 will be available for downloads from September 18, which is in contrast to Apple's past practice of rolling out the iOS update on the day of unveiling the latest iPhone. The delay could disappoint Apple aficionados, as also the fact that iOS 7 updates won't apply to many older generation devices.It is a bad news for many existing owners of Apple's mobile devices such as iPhones and iPad. The older generation devices won't get the iOS 7 update which will apply only to iPhone 4 and 5, iPad 2 and 3, iPad mini, and the 5th-gen iPod touch. This means the owners of the iPhone 3GS and iPad 1 would be left high and dry.The iOS 7 which will come pre-loaded on the two new iPhones, will feature new icons and ringtones; several new Siri features (including a male voice option); redesigned search and Safari browser; new multitasking layout in a 3D look; new camera features, including Sqaure (for Instagram photos) and better segregation of images as per location, occasion and time.It will also have a new Control Center, besides Notification Center that can be opened even on a locked screen by merely swiping down from top to bottom of the screen. Other features include improved multitasking, AirDrop and iTunes Radio.iOS and Android evenly poisedWith Apple shipping its 700 millionth iOS device next month, it will become the most popular mobile operating system in the world. claimed Cook.Interestingly, Apple and rival Google are neck to neck vis-a-vis app downloads. Apple's App Store had 900,000 apps and 50 billion total downloads according to the company's announcement made at the time of launch of iOS 7 on June 10. Google's Android had 1 million apps and same 50 billion downloads as announced by the company while launching the Android 4.3 on July 24.

Prices-
Iphone 5s- $199
Iphone 5c- $99

Xiamoi Nvidia tegra quad core powered android

The Fastest Smartphone
Dual Platform - Nvidia Tegra4 quad-core processors (1.8GHz A15 + A15) with 72 GeForce GPU cores +   Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (8974AB quad-core 2.3GHz + 28nm HPM)
Only USD$327

New Sony Xperia Z1 Officially Launched – Features & Specifications IFA 2013

Sony Xperia Z1 Officially Launched – Features & Specifications IFA 2013

The Xperia Z1 is official, codenamed the Honami. It’s coming in Black, white, and purple back covers and it’s the one piece aluminum frame, looking totally similar to the Xperia Z. The G Lens from Sony which was expected to come in it, is truly coming. It’s the Exmor RS lens, which would be used to bring out excellent pictures.

It comes with a lot of new features, including the Social live where you can just shoot it out directly to the social network friends. Info-eye, another new software, where you get info on anything you photograph. Such as “what food goes with that bottle of wine.”

The Timeshift burst in the camera takes around 61 photos within 2 seconds, where around 30 are taken as soon as the shutter is pressed, and the other 30 in the next couple of seconds.
It’s mostly about the camera that Sony has concentrated on, during the announcement of the Xperia Z1, with the other features including Superior Auto, AR Effect, Picture Effect, Sweep Panorama etc.

Similar to the Xperia Z, it’s a 5-inch Full HD display in the Xperia Z1 too, and there’s the latest Snapdragon processor included in the Z1.

As the announcement says: “Every Xperia Z1 sold here in Germany” and other European markets will come with “approximately 100 euros’ worth” of free Sony entertainment content.
Sony Xperia Z1 Specifications (Official)
5-inch Full HD Capacitive Touchscreen
2.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 Processor
2GB RAM
16GB Onboard storage
20.7-megapixel, F2.0 camera on the rear side
G Lens Camera

Spice launched Stellar Glamour and Smart Flo Space with Android 4.2

Spice has launched Spice Stellar Glamour and Smart Flo Space budget smartphones for Rs. 5,999 and Rs. 3,799, respectively.

The  Spice Stellar Glamour features a 4-inch WVGA display with 480x800 pixels resolution. The device is powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core processor paired with 512MB RAM. The Spice Stellar Glamour offers dual-SIM (GSM+GSM) connectivity with both the SIMs supporting 3G connectivity. It sports a 5-megapixel rear camera accompanied by an LED flash and a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera. The handset runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. It also includes 4GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 32GB via microSD card. The device is backed by a 1400mAh battery. Connectivity features include GPRS, EDGE, 3G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The Spice Stellar Glamour comes preloaded with NQ Antivirus that comes with a 6 months subscription.

The  Spice Flo Space Mi-354 features a 3.5-inch display with a resolution of 320x480 pixels. It is powered by a 1GHz dual-core processor coupled with 256MB RAM. It packs a 3-megapixel rear camera along with an LED flash and a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera. It also runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. The device includes 512MB internal storage that can be expanded up to 32GB through a microSD card. It is backed by a 1450mAh battery. The Spice Flo Space is a dual SIM (GSM+GSM) device with 2G support for both the SIMs.

Commenting on the launch, T M Ramakrishnan, CEO - Devices, S Mobility Ltd, said, "We have witnessed massive growth with low-cost offerings and delivering the best android experience without sacrificing on performance or features. These products position themselves as premium budget phones with enhanced features and better than what competition is offering. This latest offering by Spice is a perfect amalgamation of functionality, style & entertainment. "

Both the devices come preloaded with Spice Cloud app that provides consumers free Cloud backup with 2GB data storage and access to user photos, documents, music, videos and contacts across the devices, along with security and anti-theft features.

Moto X Smart Phone to Launch August 23 via AT&T, Verizon T-Mobile & Sprint

August 23 2013 is the expected date for the Motorola Moto X to be available through one of the carriers in U.S., i.e. Verizon Wireless. But AdAge gave more details on this, saying that it would be around the same time when the other carries, i.e. AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint launching the device for sale, but what the device is famous for: “Customization” through the Moto Maker, would be an AT&T exclusive until early November when the other carriers would be able to provide the users to customize and purchase the devices.

Moto Maker would be a web application which would be available through AT&T for now, where people can pick from the several customization options and these include – Back cover, Front plate, Accents of the device. We would give you more details in a couple weeks from now when the device would be actually available. Check out the Moto X pricing issues we discussed about, when comparing the unlocked version with the other best smartphones in the market

When we talk of customizations in Moto X smartphone, it won’t be just limited to the hardware specs as you will also get to choose from the several colors as it is believed that Moto X will be available in as many as 16 colors out of which customers will be able to select different colors from the black plate and the rim. If this was not enough, it will also enable users to engrave their name / personal message at the back which can be done with the help of a website. As per ABC’s sources, hardware can not be customized which is not confirmed as of now by Motorola, though the smartphone is likely to come with different storage options.

Iphone 5c leaked photos and rumors

According to Tmo News, which calls itself the unofficial T-Mobile blog, T-Mobile is planning to schedule employee blackout between September 20 and September 22. This essentially means that T-Mobile employees will not be able to take a leave for the purpose of a vacation during this period. While it's not directly related to the iPhone's release, carriers do institute blackout periods for busy days which also includes days just immediately after the release of a new iPhone.

If one connects the dots, Nikkei, the Japanese business publication had earlier suggested that Apple would release the iPhone 5S and the low cost iPhone or iPhone 5C on September 20 in Japan, indicating that the first wave of the new iPhone's release would commence on the same day. Greece-based website, Techmaniacs had also confirmed that the iPhone 5S and the iPhone 5C would launch on September 20

A number of rumours including some by credible publications and journalists have confirmed September 10 as the most probable date for Apple hosting a special event to announce the new iPhone(s).

The iPhone is usually made available to the public in major markets including US, Canada, France, Japan, Hong Kong, UK, and Singapore, around a week after the official announcement.

Apple has not sent any invitations or announced an event officially, yet, though it typically sends out official invitations only a week before the actual event.

The iPhone 5S is expected to come with a brand new Apple chip, the A7, alongside 1GB of LPDDR3 RAM, retaining the form factor of the iPhone 5. A 128GB storage variant of the phone has also been rumoured. The iPhone 5S is likely to come with a larger f2.0 aperture compared to the iPhone 5, that comes with f2.4 aperture. It's also likely to sport a fingerprint reader.
The low-cost iPhone or iPhone 5C has leaked several times. Alleged pictures of the iPhone 5C have revealed a plastic polycarbonate body back panel in White, Blue, Red, Yellow and Green colours, a round camera lens and LED flash, Apple logo and iPhone branding. It's expected to be powered by a dual-core CPU, and have a 4-inch screen, just like the iPhone 5, with a resolution of 640x1136 pixels. The iPhone 5C is rumoured to have 1GB of RAM, and come in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB storage variants. It'a also likely to sport an 8-megapixel rear camera and a 1.2-megapixel front facing camera camera and run iOS 7 complete with Siri which would be available in English, French, German, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Italian and Spanish.

Huwaei ascend P6 the thinnest smartphone in market

Ascend P6 is at the top end of the mid-range smartphone market.
The 120g Ascend P6 runs a 1.5GHz quad-core CPU with 2GB of RAM and 8GB of storage, expandable via a microSD card slot. It has 3G, Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n), Bluetooth 3.0 and GPS (with GLONASS), plus front (5MP) and rear (8MP) cameras. (Image: Huawei)

Thinness aside, the rest of the Ascend P6's design is rather nice too. The edges are silver metal on three sides and plastic on the (rounded) bottom, while the backplate is brushed metal. On my black review sample, the overall look is rather classy. The P6 is also available in white and pink.
The Ascend P6's 4.7in. screen has a resolution of 1,280 by 720 pixels. The 2,000mAh battery is sealed in, hence the side-mounted trays for SIM and microSD cards. (image: Huawei)

The backplate is fixed, so your SIM and microSD card slots sit in trays on the right edge of the chassis. You need a tool to remove these — an unfurled paperclip is the usual choice. Huawei does provide a little tool, which has a home on the phone itself — in the headset slot.

This is great for first use, but as soon as you want to use headphones when you'll hit the problem of where to store the tray-opening tool. My guess is that most people will lose it within a week.

The headset jack is on the bottom-left edge, which is not ideal. The Ascend P6 is quite narrow handset, and its thinness makes it a pleasure to carry around in a pocket. But a protruding headset connector is likely to prove awkward.
We like the Emotion UI's wheel-like profile switcher. (Image: Huawei)

The LCD screen measures 4.7 inches across the diagonal and its 1,280-by-720-pixel resolution makes it comfortable to view video, read e-books and browse the web.

Although the Ascend P6 lacks both LTE and NFC, the headline specifications are pretty strong for a phone at this price: a 1.5GHz quad-core Huawei processor supported by 2GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage. User-accessible storage is only half the 8GB headline figure, however.
Android 4.2 plus Emotion UI

Android 4.2 is bolstered by Huawei's own user interface overlay, which it calls Emotion UI. One aspect of this that divides opinion is the lack of an app drawer: applications icons are simply added to the next available home-screen space.

There are nine home screens in all, and you can put applications into folders, so you're unlikely to run out of space. Still, it's a quirky idea, which I hated at first — there's nothing fundamentally wrong with the Android app drawer, so why remove it?
The large Me widget is clunky, but easily removed. (Image: Huawei)

The Emotion UI does have some excellent features though. An exemplary one is the profile switcher, in the form of an on-screen wheel that you rotate to select a profile. It's fast, easy to use and looks neat. I also like the way Huawei has brought app permissions together in one place so you can easily tweak settings. This echoes Apple's system, of course, and it 'just works'.

I'm also quite a fan of Huawei's myriad themes. Many are on the handset, many more online, and it's likely the choice will grow over time. You could give your phone a new look every week if you wanted to.

Less endearing is the Me widget that Huawei has put on the main home screen. This giant 'combo' widget can show a few contacts, gallery photos, the current weather and provide music controls. It's a mess, but thankfully is easily removed.

The Ascend P6 is a very likeable smartphone. Huawei clearly knows how to do handset design and, with the exception of the unfortunate Me widget, it's also pretty handy with user interface tweaks.

Make 3D video calls through Skype soon

Instant messaging and video-calling service Skype is reportedly working on the prospects of 3D video calling and the current limitations with the 3D technologies stopped the company from launching the feature. Microsoft's corporate vice-president for Skype, Mark Gillett said that the lab experimentation has been done to analyse the capability of 3D screens and 3D capture. Gillett said that there has been a lot of progress in screens and people have started to buy televisions and computer monitors capable of delivering 3D image, but there is a lack of 3D capture devices and the company has been working on just that, BBC reports. According to the report, the vice-president said that Skype is working with the technology where multiple cameras need to be attached to the computer, precisely calibrate them and point them at the right angle and are now aiming at using that technology to make it work in practical with supporting devices. Gillet agreed with Hollywood director James Cameron who said that all forms of entertainment will eventually be 3D but warned that 3D video chats will take longer to catch on than other uses. He further added that the penetration of 3D technology would be more on televisions and computers before eventually reaching the smartphone market, the report added.

Nokia Asha 502 & Asha 503 leaked specs and review

A recent spew of leaks had earlier revealed that Nokia was planning to dish out seven new devices. While there has been a lot said about the Bandit and Sirius, a new leak hints at two other handsets  on the list – Pegasus and Lanai.

Evleaks has now revealed that the Pegasus may be called the Asha 502 while the Lanai could be christened Asha 503. The tweet with this information actually reads, “Nokia Pegasus / Nokia Lanai = Asha 502 / Asha 503 (doubleshot).”

According to earlier leaked images, the Nokia Asha 503 is believed to replace the hardware Back key with a capacitive one. The front panel of the smartphone could be covered by a curved glass. There is also speculation of the smartphone coming with a 5-megapixel rear camera with a LED flash.

The Asha 503 is also expected to come with a dual-SIM version. It is believed to resemble the Asha 501 that was launched earlier in May. On the other hand, not much is known yet about the Asha 502 or Pegasus on the specifications front. However, both Asha 502 and 503 are likely to be built from polycarbonate and come dipped in a range of vivid shades. There is speculation that Nokia may be planning to announce the two phones sooner, rather than later.

Facebook launches new album sharing feature

Facebook on Monday began letting members collaborate on shared online photo albums at the leading social network. The Shared Album feature was to be introduced slowly, first becoming available to a small group of English-language users before gradually spreading across the social network. "A shared album is an album that multiple people can upload photos to," Facebook said in an online post explaining the new feature. "When you make an album shared, you can add your friends as contributors," the post continued. "This allows them to add, view and edit photos in the album." Previously, Facebook members could only add photos to their own online albums at the social network. The new feature, inspired by feedback from Facebook users, is intended to let friends or family members collaborate on photo albums memorializing shared events or occasions. Facebook members can invite as many as 50 friends to contribute digital photos to online albums.Privacy settings allow sharing of albums to be limited to those who contribute or opened to friends of contributors or the public, according to Facebook.

Videocon A53 5.3" Big Screen Phablet based on Android™ 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)OS powered by 1.2 Ghz Dual Core processor & 3.75 G

Videocon A53 5.3" Big Screen Phablet based on Android™ 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)OS powered by 1.2 Ghz Dual Core processor & 3.75 G

Key Features

Large 13.5 cm (5.3”) qHD Capacitive Multi touch screen
Powered by Android ™ 4.1 (Jelly Bean) OS
Dual SIM, Dual Standby
1.2Ghz Dual Core processor
Li-ion 1800 mAh battery
3.75G, Wi-Fi, 802.11b/g/n, GPS/A-GPS & A2DP Bluetooth
Rear:8 MP camera Auto Focus with Flash ,Front 2MP camera
Expandable Memory upto 32 GB
G sensor,Light sensor & Proximity Sensor
Fun Zone,V Store,Hungama, Google Apps

A53 Specifications

Dimension151.5×77.1×10.1mm

CameraRear:8 MP Auto Focus with Flash
Front: 2MP

EntertainmentAudio/Video Formats (MP3,AAC,MPEG4,H.263,H.264, 3GP)
3.5 mm audio Jack
FM Radio with Recording

MemoryExpandable Memory upto 32 GB
4 GB ROM+1 GB RAM
Practically unlimited Phonebook & SMS memory

ConnectivityGSM/GPRS/EDGE: 900/1800MHz,UMTS/WCDMA/HSPA: 2100MHz
Bluetooth V 3.0 with A2DP support
Micro USB Support

ColourBlack & White

Apps to Send Smartphone Files Into Cloud storage

Apps to Send Smartphone Files Into Cloud storage

The Box cloud storage app has clear controls

I tend to think of the word “cloud” in terms of cloud-decorated sunsets. Others may think of terrible thunderstorms or even tornadoes. But “cloud” has also taken on a high-tech meaning over recent years, as a label for online remote-access services.

With these services you can store files and data online in “the cloud” and then get access to the information from any device with an Internet connection. An added bonus is that you do not have to worry about losing files if your own hardware fails. These services are particularly useful on smartphones and tablets, offering ready access to files while on the go.

Box is one of my favorite cloud storage apps. It’s a free download for iOS and Android, and the service is also available for PCs. The app is great to look at and its controls are clear, so it is easy to begin using it.

To upload a file, you click on a small cloud icon with a plus sign in it. The app offers the option to upload a file, like a photo or video, or to perform actions like creating a folder to organize files.

Dropbox is perhaps the best-known cloud storage app. It looks similar to the Box app, but it has a little more functionality.

Viewing a file simply requires clicking on the relevant file name in the list of your files. You can print the file out, add it to a list of favorites, or perform other actions like sharing the file with other users by e-mail. Box is designed for group collaboration as much as for single users; you can invite colleagues to work together on a file through the service’s Web interface.

Box is a powerful app, but it has a few limitations. There is no batch uploading, so be prepared to upload one file at a time. And the free service provides only five gigabytes of storage; no single file can be larger than 250 megabytes. You will have to pay for more storage — the Business level costs $15 a month for each user, for example, but it offers one terabyte of space and file uploads of up to two gigabytes.

Dropbox is perhaps the best-known cloud storage app. It looks similar to the Box app, but it has a little more functionality. It is available free for iOS, Android and BlackBerry devices, as well as for PCs and Kindle Fires. Dropbox has more sharing options than Box, including the ability to send a link to a particular file over Facebook or Twitter, or as a text message.

Dropbox also feels a little more polished than Box, probably because of its unfussy visual design. The app is integrated into a device’s systems. It can automatically grab photos and videos when they are taken, so they are instantly stored safely in the cloud.

CloudMagic, for Apple mobile devices, melds a user’s storage accounts and allows them to be searched.

I prefer Dropbox’s iOS interface because its layout is clearer than the Android version, which tends to involve more clicking to navigate through its menus. In all cases, though, the app is easy to use and the company promises tight security to protect data. Perhaps the app’s biggest limit is its pricing: it is free for just two gigabytes of files, which may be quickly eaten up by smartphone videos. Prices start at $10 a month for 100 gigabytes and greater.

Cubby, made by the people behind the well-known LogMeIn apps, offers even simpler cloud storage and sharing. It’s free for iOS and Android. The app functions similarly to its rivals, but there are fewer menus and buttons to get in the way of using it.

The app can upload photos and video to your Cubby account from your phone. It includes a neat interface for making an individual file public, or to let you share a link to the file by e-mail. On the app’s Web site you can upload and share more diverse file types, which can then be viewed on a mobile device. From the app, you can also choose to save a file to a device to work on it when an Internet connection is not available, which is handy for commuters.

Cubby does not have quite as many features as its rivals, but like the other apps it uses encryption, and an extra Cubby Lock password can be added to data for still more protection. The app is free for up to five gigabytes of storage — 25 gigabytes with customer referrals — and there is no limit on file sizes.

It’s possible that you will find yourself using several of these apps and forgetting which files are where. Then you can turn to CloudMagic. It’s a free iOS and Android app that aggregates many different cloud storage systems into one, including Dropbox, Box and others like Google Docs and Microsoft’s SkyDrive. The most powerful feature of CloudMagic is its search function, which helps find the file you’re looking for.

Most of these services require you to sign up for an account; remember to keep your passwords secure to protect all your data as it floats in the cloud.

Samsung announced launch date of Note IIIin a special event on 4 September in Berlin

 Samsung announced launch date of Note III in a special event on 4 September in Berlin

Samsung announced for special event on 4 September in Berlin. As rumor that day  launch of new Galaxy smartphone Galaxy Note III.
The South Korean electronics major has gone a bit creative with the invitation and has sent it in a handwritten design that says, “Note the date 04.09.2013 Berlin”.
The company calls it an ‘Unpacked’ event, which is scheduled to take place just ahead of the IFA show and it’s likely to unveil its rumoured smart watch at the event, as well.
Expected specification Samsung Galaxy Note III will come with an Octa-core Exynos 5420 (eight-core processor)/Snapdragon 800 processor, 3GB of RAM, 1080p display for a 5.7 or 6-inch screen, a 13-megapixel camera possibly with optical image stabilization, LTE-A (LTE-Advanced), and Android 4.3 Jelly Bean.

Celkon Campus A63 Budget friendly smartphone price for Rs. 4,449

 Celkon Campus A63 Budget friendly smartphone price for Rs. 4,449

 Celkon Campus A63 specifications

Nokia Lumia 925 available at online store Flipkart pre-orders for Rs. 33,999.00

Nokia Lumia 925 available at online store Flipkart pre-orders for Rs. 33,999.00

Nokia Lumia 925 single GSM microSIM support, the phone comes  with Windows Phone 8 operating system which is both extremely functional and intuitive with features like a kids’ corner, data sense to cut down on your usage wisely, easy back ups and a whole new start screen apart from NFC support as well.

The operating system rests proudly on the 1.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 dual core processor backed by 1 GB RAM that ensures that the phone runs as smooth as silk making multitasking as easy as living itself. Open multiple pages, run as many apps as you want – the Lumia 925 performs without a hitch.

Display
The 4.5 inch capacitive AMOLED touchscreen comes with WXVGA resolution and 16 M color depth. Protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 2 for extra protection, the Lumia 925 comes with a wider viewing angle to allow reading from all angles, sculpted glass and super sensitive touch that you can use even with gloves.

Intex announced the launch of the i-Buddy Connect II 3G tablet in India

Intex announced the launch of the

i-Buddy Connect II 3G tablet in India.. The tablet has a 7-inch display and is powered by a 1GHz dual-core processor. It has 512MB RAM. It has a 2 megapixel rear camera and a 0.3. The tablet has an internal storage of 4GB. It has a memory card slot that supports a microSD card up to 32GB. The tablet runs Android 4.0.4 ICS. It has a SIM slot, and is 3G compatible. It also supports voice calling. 
It is priced at Rs 7,500
Intex iBuddy Connect II 3G Features

New Android malware affecting 25,000 devices:

Security software developer Dr Web on Friday said it has come across malwareon Google Play, which is the internet search giant's platform for apps used on Androidoperating system.The malware deplete subscriber's accounts by sending short messages to premium numbers.The Russia-based firm said about 11,000 to 25,000 devices are infected by these malicious programmes."Dr Web has discovered several malicious programmes on Google Play that install Android.SmsSend Trojans on mobile devices. The Trojans send short messages to premium numbers and deplete subscriber accounts ," it said in a release. Google was promptly notified about the incident, it added.The programmes, discovered by Dr Web's analysts, belong to the Vietnamese developer AppStoreJsc. They are disguised as audio players and a video player that displays adult content. The total number of installations of these three programmes ranges between 11,000 and 25,000," it said.Although, these applications appear harmless, they have an extra APKfile that contains an Android.Sms-Send Trojan, Dr Web said.While running these applications , dubbed Android .MulDrop, Android.MulDrop .1 and Android.MulDrop.2 by Dr Web, they can prompt the user to download the content they need, but their consent initiates the installation of another application rather than the downloading of files, it added.

Update HTC One with Jellybean 4.2.2 MIUI v5.0 Custom ROM Firmware – How to Guide

Update HTC One with Jellybean 4.2.2 MIUI v5.0 Custom ROM Firmware – How to Guide

HTC One smartphone can now be updated with the latest MIUI version 5 Custom ROM firmware which adopts simplistic UI and also comes with Stock Android Look and Feel. While the screen shots of this custom ROM mentioned below will substance that it comes with the Simplistic UI but also comes with state of the art features which are otherwise not available in the Stock Jellybean 4.2.2 Android firmware. Please note that this is the Custom ROM firmware and not the Stock firmware released by HTC. So, before we proceed onto check on what are The instructions with which you can apply this custom ROM firmware, you will have to go through the quick pre requisites mentioned below:

Quick Pre Requisites:

• Only with the help of below mentioned steps, it’s preferred to create a backup. Make sure that you are not making use of HTC Sync for taking the backup as it may not help you restore the same.

SMS – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Contacts – Sync with the Gmail application,
Call Log - Call Log and Restore
Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card,
APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”

• From the path “Settings > More > Development Options > USB debugging” enable the USB Debugging Mode.

• Minimum charge left in your phone is 40% or else there is a risk of device getting turned off in the middle of rooting process.

• Since this is a custom ROM Firmware, you will need to make sure that you have rooted your device which can be checked with the help of “Root Checker” app. Just in case if your HTC One is not rooted, you can root the same with the help of below mentioned step:
• Procedure to Root HTC One:
  
• Head over to the HTC Boot loader page where in on the right hand side you will need to select the option of “All other supported models” and then enter all the details of your device like Serial Number, IMEI Details along with your Name, Email ID and contact number. Once you have submitted the form, you will be getting the boot loader unlock code via email which you need to enter the same by following the on screen instructions.

• Download the Recovery File from here to your computer to rename it as “recovery.img” and place the same in your device.

• Now, all you need to do is to turn Off the device so that it can be entered in the Recovery Mode via Fast boot mode.

• The Boot loader mode in HTC One can be entered by pressing Volume UP Key + OK button, and holding both simultaneously press the Power Button. If the phone boots in the normal mode then you need to try again to enter into the boot loader mode.

• Up next in the boot loader mode, you need to select “recovery” so as to enter into the recovery mode. In recovery mode, select Wipe data/factory reset and Wipe Cache partition for clearing all the cache data present in the device.

• In Recovery Mode, select “install zip from …” and then you need to select the Recovery Zip file which you have placed in your phone in the initial step.

• As soon as the recovery file is updated, you need to select the option of “REBOOT SYSTEM NOW” for rebooting the device in the normal mode. Please note that it will take around 5- 6 minutes to boot the device as it will be the first time the device will be booting after rooting.

To check whether the device is rooted or not, you need to download the “Root Checker” app from the Google PLAY Store and check the same.
Tip: If your HTC One refuses to boot up or say gets into the boot loop mode, then you need re-apply the whole process from the start so as to make sure that the device is updated with this firmware.

 Disclaimer: Follow all the instructions mentioned in this article as if there is any damage caused due to not following instructions then we shall not be held liable or responsible. Just in case if you face any issues then we will try our level best to address the same.

How To Setup to Track Locate Lost Android Smart Phone / Tablet

How To Setup to Track Locate Lost Android Smart Phone / Tablet

The Android Device Manager, an official tool from Google has been made available for all the regions around the world, and it does more than just locating your device. There’s features like remotely ringing the phone, deleting the data and restoring the device to the factory settings. It’s all possible with the Android Device Manager which can be accessed online from this page

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For you to activate this service for your device, it should be added to your Google account and that account should be added in the device too. The location is set by Google itself through its location services, and thus this is how the device would be shown with the location in the Device manager:

The other options that are available through this:

• Ring the phone
• Reset the phone

The ring feature helps at least when you haven’t lost the device but are not able to locate it around you, and here the feature would ring the device for 5 minutes continuously, and there’s no phone calling but the phone would keep making a sound until you hit the power button to turn the voice off.

How to Erase Phone Data with Android Device Manager

Erasing the device would need the administrator access in your device, for the Android Device Manager app, which you can do that by prompting the device manager to send a notification to your device, upon receiving which you can go to the page where the access is requested.

Once you have given this access, the Android Device Manager will activate the option of erasing phone, which is the option just beside the “Ring” option and once you do that, without any confirmation all the personal data will be deleted and the phone would be restored to the factory settings.

With Official Android Device Manager from Google, you can now safeguard your Android phone from getting stolen as it will allow you to track, locate and Wipe the data in your device remotely. Just like Apple’s iCloud Service which allows you to locate the iDevice, Google too will be offering soon this tool for users later this month as per the Official Google Blog. With simple features and easy to use interface, you would love to locate your Android device. So, let’s check out in detail about all the features which Google has announced till now. Benjamin Poiesz is the Product Manager for this app from Google Inc.


Locate and ring your misplaced device:
Just in case if you forgot the device in your home or in office inside your car or say in any of the bags or inside the cushions, then irrespective of the device is in Silent Mode or in the loud Mode, you can make the phone ring loud that you can easily find the device.
Protect Personal Information and Data:
Now, keeping all your personal information Safe will never be easy again with this feature in Android Manager as just in case if your phone gets lost, you can remotely wipe the data. If your phone can’t be recovered, or has been stolen, you can quickly and securely erase all of the data on your device.
Availability:
Starting as early as this month end, you will be able to download the same. This tool will support the Android 2.2 version, you will have to be signed into your Google Account to be able to use this tool. To start using this tool with limited functionality, you can head over to the web url “https://www.google.com/android/devicemanager”. In Comments let us know your thoughts on the same.

Detailed Comparison LG G2 vs Samsung Galaxy S4 vs Moto X

LG G2 vs Samsung Galaxy S4 vs Moto X Detailed Comparison

As we all knows Samsung Galaxy S4 topped the list of the best smartphones for this year, although there are some competitors like the HTC One, the Sony Xperia Z, But will it be on the top of the league after LG has come up with their flagship device, LG G2? Or even after the recent release of the Moto X from Motorola, which is a sole product from Google? Let’s see below.

How to: Add or remove apps from a custom ROM (Android)

How to: Add or remove apps from a custom ROM (Android)

The stock ROM installed on Android phones available today is filled with bloatware and in order to remove these apps, you need to root the phone, and install a root enabled file explorer. Enthusiasts love to try on custom ROMs on a regular basis to experience the tweaks and customisations added to the stock ROM by the developer. However, at times the developer also adds some unwanted apps to his ROM. For example, I prefer to use my own selected file explorer, home launcher, wallpapers and a few other necessary apps. Alongside, apps that are meant for my daily use need to be installed after that. Flashing a custom ROM, and then installing the necessary apps (either from the SD card or from the Play Store) all over again, takes up a lot of time. So why not have the favourite apps you always use, already present inside the ROM while flashing it? 

Well, to answer this, “_Logie”, a developer on XDA, came up with a simple and powerful utility which has the ability to insert and remove apps into a custom ROM (.zip file) and recompile it. This new refreshed ROM can then be flashed to your phone with all unwanted apps removed and your preferred apps inside it. This saves time reinstalling your apps after you flash the custom ROM. The utility is named APK Swapper and all it does is help swap existing apps with new desired ones and rebuild the ROM, ready to be flashed. The utility is presently in its beta stage (Beta 11) and works on custom ROMs only. Stock ROMs and a few other custom ROMs won’t work (for now at least). So if it works for your handset, it is worth using it. Using this utility, you can get rid of unwanted apps, wallpapers, ringtones and insert your own favourite apps. Here is a step-by-step method to show you how to use it. 

Requirements
1. Download the APK Swapper utility from here and unzip it to a folder on your desktop.
2. Download your custom ROM (or if you already have one) and place it on your desktop.
3. Keep your .apk (apps) files ready to insert them into your ROM.

Key Lime Pie Android 5.0 to come along with new Nexus 10 or Nexus 5 this year?

Android 4.3 Jelly Bean has already started to make its way out to devices and it’s time to let rumours about the next big step for Google’s mobile platform – Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie make its way into the open. While most have given up hope that the next iteration of Android will be seen this year, rumours maintain that it could debut with the new Google Nexus 10 or the Nexus 5 in the last few months of this year.

With the constant leaks about a new Android update throughout the year, it was assumed that Google would straight away be putting out a major one with Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie. Instead, Google announced that it was going to release an update within the Jelly Bean family – Android version 4.3.

Download: mPassport Seva (Android App)

Those who are looking for getting a new passport can now do so right from their android smartphones. The free app called mPassport Seva lets users fill up their passport applications, track its status, and look for the nearest Passport Seva Kendra(PSK).
Using this App you can also keep track of any RTIs that you have filled for. That being said, it doesn't give you details regarding the documents that need to be submitted. However, all the information is available on the Passport Office's Oficial Website.
Platform-Android
Size- 129 KB
To Download Go To

Lemon Launched Aspirational A3 3D smartphone Atr Rs 12,000

Indian smartphone manufacturer Lemon Mobiles has rolled out its third installment in the Aspirational series, the Aspirational A3 smartphone. The smartphone is available in the market for Rs 12,000.

Specifications-
The smartphone comes with 3D support and sports a 4.3-inch qHD resolution IPS display with 540 x 960 pixel resolution. Internally, the phone comes with a 1GHz dual-core processor and 1GB of RAM. The smartphone comes with 4GB of internal storage, which can be expanded up to 64GB via a microSD slot. Additional features include an 8 megapixel primary camera and a 2 megapixel front shooter.

The smartphone comes with a 1640 mAh Lithium battery and offers dual-SIM support. Thrown in is a proximity sensor, which the company says will help reduce battery consumption. The handset, according to the company, comes with glasses-free 3D viewing. A major drawback for the phone is the out-dated Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich OS.

hose who are looking at getting a new passport can now do so right from their Android devices. The free app called mPassport Seva lets users fill up their passport applications, track its status, and look for the nearest Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) apart from other information based on which you can get your Passport. Here are as many as 77 Passport Seva Kendras, as per the app description.
Using the app you can also keep track of any RTIs that you have filed for. That being said, it doesn’t give you details regarding the documents that need to be submitted. However, all that information is available on the Passport Office's official website. Overall, the app is very easy to use, and is very neatly packaged as well.
Publisher: Consular, Passport and Visa (CPV) Division
Price: Free
Platform: Android
- See more at: http://www.techtree.com/content/news/4260/download-mpassport-seva-android.html#sthash.cIwCIeki.dpuf

Wrap Camera (iOS)- camera effects, Image editor app with 21 in-built unique filters

Wrap Camera (iOS)- camera effects, Image editor app with 21 in-built unique filters

With Wrap Camera App Users can exercise their creativity on pictures with 21 inbuilt unique filters, and 4 different blending effects. Others image editing tools such as dim tool, red-eye remover, and a new brush up tool are also included. Edited photos ca be shared with one touch on different social networking sites like twitter, facebook, Instagram. But usrs have to pay INR Rs 50 for the app it is optimised for Iphone 5.

To Download Go To

Publisher: Power App GmbH
Price: Rs 55
Platform: iOS
Size: 24 MB - See more at: http://www.techtree.com/content/news/4327/download-wrap-camera-ios.html#sthash.4VMBiAT7.dpuf

Publisher: Power App GmbH
Price: Rs 55
Platform: iOS
Size: 24 MB - See more at: http://www.techtree.com/content/news/4327/download-wrap-camera-ios.html#sthash.4VMBiAT7.dpuf

 Size- 24MB
Price- Rs 55

Publisher: Power App GmbH
Price: Rs 55
Platform: iOS
Size: 24 MB - See more at: http://www.techtree.com/content/news/4327/download-wrap-camera-ios.html#sthash.4VMBiAT7.dpuf

Publisher: Power App GmbH
Price: Rs 55
Platform: iOS
Size: 24 MB - See more at: http://www.techtree.com/content/news/4327/download-wrap-camera-ios.html#sthash.4VMBiAT7.dpuf

For all the iPhone and iPad users who want to use something better than sub-standard photo/image editing software (that are available usually for free), there is a new application available in the iTunes store called the Wrap Camera. This effects editor app differs from other similar photo editing apps with its "Roll your photo" feature, which lets users wrap their edited photos and roll them like a sheet of paper, virtually. iPad users should find the going easy, as they should be able to edit images with just a few taps on the screen. There are various custom selection tools such as quick sharp, FX Gallery, custom wallpaper selection, and custom made effects for pictures that are to be uploaded onto social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Users can exercise their creativity on their photos/images with 21 unique filters, and four different blending effects. Other editing tools such as red-eye remover, dim tool, and an a new brush-up tools are also included. Edited images and photos can also be shared with one touch access to various social networking websites. The Camera Wrap, though not free (costs Rs 55), is a good try, and is optimised for the iPhone 5.
Publisher: Power App GmbH
Price: Rs 55
Platform: iOS
Size: 24 MB
Download URL: https://itunes.apple.com/in/app/wrap-camera-effects-editor/id570649443?mt=8
- See more at: http://www.techtree.com/content/news/4327/download-wrap-camera-ios.html#sthash.4VMBiAT7.dpuf

For all the iPhone and iPad users who want to use something better than sub-standard photo/image editing software (that are available usually for free), there is a new application available in the iTunes store called the Wrap Camera. This effects editor app differs from other similar photo editing apps with its "Roll your photo" feature, which lets users wrap their edited photos and roll them like a sheet of paper, virtually. iPad users should find the going easy, as they should be able to edit images with just a few taps on the screen. There are various custom selection tools such as quick sharp, FX Gallery, custom wallpaper selection, and custom made effects for pictures that are to be uploaded onto social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Users can exercise their creativity on their photos/images with 21 unique filters, and four different blending effects. Other editing tools such as red-eye remover, dim tool, and an a new brush-up tools are also included. Edited images and photos can also be shared with one touch access to various social networking websites. The Camera Wrap, though not free (costs Rs 55), is a good try, and is optimised for the iPhone 5.
Publisher: Power App GmbH
Price: Rs 55
Platform: iOS
Size: 24 MB
Download URL: https://itunes.apple.com/in/app/wrap-camera-effects-editor/id570649443?mt=8
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social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. - See more at: http://www.techtree.com/content/news/4327/download-wrap-camera-ios.html#sthash.4VMBiAT7.dpuf

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For all the iPhone and iPad users who want to use something better than sub-standard photo/image editing software (that are available usually for free), there is a new application available in the iTunes store called the Wrap Camera. This effects editor app differs from other similar photo editing apps with its "Roll your photo" feature, which lets users wrap their edited photos and roll them like a sheet of paper, virtually. iPad users should find the going easy, as they should be able to edit images with just a few taps on the screen. There are various custom selection tools such as quick sharp, FX Gallery, custom wallpaper selection, and custom made effects for pictures that are to be uploaded onto social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Users can exercise their creativity on their photos/images with 21 unique filters, and four different blending effects. Other editing tools such as red-eye remover, dim tool, and an a new brush-up tools are also included. Edited images and photos can also be shared with one touch access to various social networking websites. The Camera Wrap, though not free (costs Rs 55), is a good try, and is optimised for the iPhone 5.
Publisher: Power App GmbH
Price: Rs 55
Platform: iOS
Size: 24 MB
Download URL: https://itunes.apple.com/in/app/wrap-camera-effects-editor/id570649443?mt=8
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For all the iPhone and iPad users who want to use something better than sub-standard photo/image editing software (that are available usually for free), there is a new application available in the iTunes store called the Wrap Camera. This effects editor app differs from other similar photo editing apps with its "Roll your photo" feature, which lets users wrap their edited photos and roll them like a sheet of paper, virtually. iPad users should find the going easy, as they should be able to edit images with just a few taps on the screen. There are various custom selection tools such as quick sharp, FX Gallery, custom wallpaper selection, and custom made effects for pictures that are to be uploaded onto social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Users can exercise their creativity on their photos/images with 21 unique filters, and four different blending effects. Other editing tools such as red-eye remover, dim tool, and an a new brush-up tools are also included. Edited images and photos can also be shared with one touch access to various social networking websites. The Camera Wrap, though not free (costs Rs 55), is a good try, and is optimised for the iPhone 5.
Publisher: Power App GmbH
Price: Rs 55
Platform: iOS
Size: 24 MB
Download URL: https://itunes.apple.com/in/app/wrap-camera-effects-editor/id570649443?mt=8
- See more at: http://www.techtree.com/content/news/4327/download-wrap-camera-ios.html#sthash.4VMBiAT7.dpuf