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The LG Optimus G was launched bacl in the December 2012 with the Android 4.0.3 version and then updated once to Android 4.1.2 in March, 2013. after that the product has been abandoned by LG. While, it's Nexus 4 brother was getting regular updates from Google, Optimus G was still not, now thing's getting a little bit better as there are rumors suggest that the Optimus G indeed will get an Android Kitkat 4.4.2 update after all. According to French carrier, SFR, LG will issue an update for the Optimus G this summer, bumping it three versions, from Android 4.1.2 to 4.4.2. This is unprecedented in the Android community, and will hopefully save the device from premature obsolescence. We’ve reached out to LG Canada to see if this will come to Canada, but we’re not holding out hope. If you’re using an Optimus G , how is the phone faring 16 months later? [ source ]

Samsung’s fourth-generation 7-inch tablet ( Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 7.0 ) has been leaked now, featuring a more flat and Galaxy Note 3 similar look. The new device will reportedly going to have a SIM-card slot enabling users to make voice calls. The leak doesn't show us the back side, it would be interesting to know whether Samsung has given the Galaxy Tab 4 7.0 a faux-leather back as it did with its most recent tablets like the Galaxy Tab Pro 12.1 and Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1. The device will spot earpiece above the display. In addition, the Power/Lock and volume rocker keys are on the right hand side The Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 7.0 features a WXGA Display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels, powered by a  1.2GHz quad-core CPU (unknown architecture at this point) ,1GB of RAM, 8GB of internal storage and run Android 4.4 KitKat under the new TouchWiZ UI. At the back, there’s a modest 3MP snapper, while a 1.3MP front-facer takes care of video-calls. The Samsung  Galaxy Tab 4.7

Apple will launched two different sizes of iPhone 6 smartphones in Q2, a common version is equipped with a standard 4.7 inches screen, while the other increase the money sucked to 5.5 inches screen size, comes with many currently available tablet phone to compete. It seems that Apple has already begun to realize they need to cast aside, launched a large-screen iPhone to cater to consumer demand and market trends. According to the recent UBS analyst Steve Milunovich predicted Apple's iPhone or large flat screen with a 4.7-inch version will not be released simultaneously in the second half of the iPhone, and in Milunovich's report, he is based on Apple's supply chain, from the analysis . In recent a long period of time, many of the points are that Apple is considering the next iPhone release cycle introduced two different sizes of products, and 4.7 inches and 5.5 inches is amongst the most unified statement two versions. But Milunovich After analysis of Apple's s

The ZTE has officially announced Nubia X6 in an event in Beijing and it proved to be a more exsiting device that the latest rumors described. The Nubia X6 is a 6.44" phablet with a Snapdragon 801 chipset and dual-SIM support plus LTE connectivity. The Nubia X6 phablet has impressive a 7.9mm thin metal body with narrow bezels. The 6.44" LCD screen has 1080p resolution (no QHD despite rumors) with 344ppi pixel density. The Nubua X6 is powered by a beastly Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB chipset (4x Krait 400 at 2.3GHz), but there will be a second version with 8974AC (same CPU at 2.5GHz). The chipset is paired with 3GB RAM but it's unclear what Android version the device will be running. The Rear camera is an optically Image stabilized 13MP sensor and 5-element lens with bright f/2.0 aperture. By the sound of it, the front-facing camera will also have a 13MP sensor (this one BSI) with a 5-element lens and f/2.2 aperture (but no OIS). On the connectivity side, the ZTE N

HTC Desire 616 is the latest Octa-core Handset from HTC and today we can take a first look at its photos published by the Chinese TENAA. The device has officially approved by Chinese telecom authority  to hit the market, The Desire 616 looks to be a budget mid-range offering with a 5" 720p display and a 1.7GHz octa-core MediaTek CPU with 1GB of RAM. Rather disappointingly, the phone comes with Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean out of the box. HTC is targeting China as the primary market of the Desire 616, but as it often happens, a global version could be available as well later on. At the back, the Desire 616 packs an 8MP camera with LED flash. The phone measures 142 x 71.9 x 9.1 mm and weighs 150 grams. The phone doesn't sport front-facing BoomSound speakers, like its bigger brother the HTC One or Desire 816 . So far there's no word on pricing and availability of the Desire 616. With Chinese authorities approving the smartphone, we can expect it to be officially annou

HTC has officially announced the all new HTC One 2014 and a Google play edition followed by a row of new accessories for the flagship phone. The new  HTC One 2014 official accessories  include three cool cases, a car kit, keychain locator, BoomBass speaker, external battery bar, and an HTC Mini+ remote that lets you take calls and trigger the phone’s camera. Protection for the HTC One 2014 includes the HTC Dot View, Flip, and Double Dip cases . The Flip Case lets you protect both sides of the smartphone, and also toggles the screen on/off when the flap is opened. The HTC Double Dip case lets you play around with various color combinations, by mixing and matching the top and bottom sections of the case. The HTC Car Kit lets you mount the phone onto your car’s dashboard to use for navigation. HTC has also another straightforward accessory called the HTC Fetch , which  attaches to your keychain and lets you quickly locate your device, and both

As HTC Unveild the Latest HTC One 2014 flagship , it does feature some awesome specs and new upgrades like Camera and Boom sound, but is it really stand against the Rivels ? we already seen the Samsung Galaxy S5 beaten by HTC One 2014 in some benchmarks, Let's take the comparison little specs wise. We are going to compare the new HTC flagship against Flagships from Samsung, Sony and LG. let's take a look. HTC One (2014) Samsung Galaxy S5 Sony Xperia Z2 LG G Pro 2 Starting price $199-$249 (on-contract) N/A N/A N/A Known Dimensions 5.76 x 2.78 x 0.37 inches (146.36 x 70.6 x 9.35mm) 5.59 x 2.85 x 0.32 inches (142 x 72.5 x 8.1mm) 5.78 x 2.89 x 0.32 inches (146.8 x 73.3 x 8.2mm) 6.22 x 3.22 x 0.33 inches (157.9 x 81.9 x 8.3mm) Weight 5.64 oz. (160g) 5.11 oz (145 g) 5.57 oz. (158g) 6.07 oz. (172g) Screen size 5.0 inches 5.1 inches

As HTC has unveiled the latest HTC One 2014 M8 , you may be wondering just how the new model compares and thinking is it worth the upgrade ?, if you a die hard fan of photography and more heart beating boom sound- then you should really get an upgrade. other wise the old HTC One 2013 will be still a good piece of hardware as it will be receiving Sense 6.0 upgrade very soon. HTC has also announced a Google play Edition for the all new HTC One 2014 . in the mean time check out our comparison table right below. HTC One (2014) HTC One (2013) Starting price $199-$249 (on-contract) $649 (Google Play edition) Free (on-contract) $599 (Google Play edition) Known Dimensions 5.76 x 2.78 x 0.37 inches (146.36 x 70.6 x 9.35mm) 5.41 x 2.69 x 0.37 inches (137.4 x 68.2 x 9.3mm) Weight 5.64 oz. (160g) 5.04 oz. (143g) Screen size 5.0 inches 4.7 inches Screen resolution 1,920 x 1,080 pixels (441ppi)

The new HTC One 2014 will comes with a Google Play Edition with stock Android 4.4.2 KitKat. Developer who need unrestricted access to the phone will also enjoy a Developer edition. The Google Play Edition will come with a price tag of  $699, while the Developer edition will be unlocked and will set you back $649, the same price as the consumer device. which is strange since the bootloader should be unlocked and flashing a GPE ROM should be easy. $50 is certainly a good motivation to learn how that's done. The Dev and GPE versions of the HTC One (M8) are identical to the base model in terms of hardware, the only differences are in the software. The Google Play Edition will be available for pre-order from the US Google Play Store starting today. There's no info when and where the Developer edition will be available.

The HTC has announced it's latest flagship phone HTC One 2014 (M8) . The smartphone sports a uni-body design made of 90% metal as opposed to 70% for its predecessor giving it an even sleeker look. The new HTC One 2014  screen has been bumped from a 4.7-inch unit to a 5-inch, while keeping the 1080p screen resolution. a more slimmer bezels and hardware keys have been replaced by on-screen ones so the difference in size compared to the original One is minimal. The iconic front-facing BoomSound stereo speakers has been impressively updated with more kick to your music experience, boosting the sound upto 25% more than predecessor. The HTC One 2014 (M8) is powered by the latest Snapdragon 801 chipset with a 2.3 GHz Krait 400 processor for the US, Europe, Middle East and Africa and a higher-clocked 2.5 GHz Krait 400 for Asia, Adreno 330 GPU and 2 GB of RAM. The storage options are 16 GB and 32 GB but the M8 will allow expansion by up to 128 GB through the microSD card slot.

OnePlus has officially announced on its official forum that it will unveil the  OnePlus One smartphone on upcoming April 23rd event. The company has been quite eager to build up hype for its first smartphone revealing a large portion of its specifications already. Yesterday, ompany unveiled that it has decided to update the chipset of the OnePlus One. According to the original plans, the phone would have a Snapdragon 800 chipset, but now it has been confirmed to boast the newer Snapdragon 801. Additionally, the OnePlus One handset will feature replaceable back covers, 3100mAh battery and a 6 piece 13 megapixel Sony Exmor camera with f/2.0 aperture. Further rumors tip the OnePlus One to come out with an aluminum unibody design, which is expected to cost less than $400. The smartphone will be featuring the Cyanogenmod based custom os, with Moto X like "Always on Voice Commands " and other major bumbs to compete against today's flagship models. The company hasn&

Samsung is working on another Galaxy S5 model ( SM-G870 model ), which should be released as Galaxy S5 Active. we are not sure if Samsung will just upgrade the water resistance, but it may as well add some military certifications such as impact resistance or MIL-STD-810G certification - that's salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistance. Evleaks suggest the pho Samsung SM-G870x is the Galaxy S5 Active. Coming to AT&T and Sprint, among other carriers. — @evleaks (@evleaks) March 25, 2014 ne will launch on AT&T and Sprint among other carriers later this year.

Blackberry's upcoming BlackBerry OS 10.3 has now Leaked with Voice Assistant and much more new specifications to compete against Revels. the phone that includes the upcoming BlackBerry OS 10.3 update is now making the rounds on the Internet. The ROM (build 10.3.0.140) is noted to be non-final and unstable, so we don’t recommend you try it. However, if you’re interested to find out what the new update brings to the table, ZonaBlackBerry has quite a number of screenshots depicting the changes, which come mainly in the UI and camera departments, like new keyboard layout and colors, redesigned controls, a panoramic mode, and the ability to record 720p video at 30 and 60fps. Also new is an intelligent assistant feature, which is expected to work similar to Apple’s Siri. If these have piqued your interest, you can head on down to ZonaBlackBerry for a more detailed list. For further more, check out the below links. Source: ZonaBlackBerry , CrackBerry .  N4BB

Samsung Galaxy S5 Waterproof Test , The Samsung Galaxy S5 features impressive specs like an Heartbeat scanner, fingerprint sensor and IP67 certification . which prevents surviving in dust and water for a maximum 30 minutes time, in the water for a depth of 1m underwater. which doesn't mean that you should get it tested when buy one, but it's always cool you know it does do the job. Here’s a video from Mobile Review showing off the Galaxy S5 being submerged to a meter underwater and even starts ringing with an incoming call. Samsung Galaxy S5 Waterproof Test It doesn’t stay the full half hour, but it comes out completely unscathed. The incoming call can be seen at 8:30, at 10:50 you can even see a Galaxy Gear still connected to the Galaxy S5.

According to Rightware database, which collects benchmark data from a series of free apps that anyone can download to their devices to contribute to the company's data pool, has claimed HTC's next flagship Android phone, rumored to be named   HTC One M8 , will break a high performance gaming-focused benchmark rating to break record. In addition to the phone being unreleased, the fact that Rightware's data seems to be essentially crowd sourced also introduces all kinds of variables into the mix. Interestingly,  the new HTC phone comes in several spots higher  than the revel Samsung Galaxy S5, despite the fact that the new pair of phones are the only models in the top ten equipped with the new Snapdragon 801 chip, but still the Galaxy S5 clocked higher. The Galaxy S5 is actually clocked at 2.5GHz to the 2.3GHz seen on the HTC One M8, according to the benchmark. maybe the TouchWiz is really making the performance low. When it comes to accessing the Web, the HTC One M

According to South Korean media reports, future tend is toward's waterproof smartphones. as Samsung is preparing a Waterproof Galaxy Note 4 flagship  and other manufactures like LG also tend to release the LG G3 with Waterproof characteristics. According to South Korean media reports said IT Today, Samsung uses a third-party Korean company's liquid silicone molding technology to provide waterproof protection for the GALAXY S5, and this technology will be applied to future allegedly upcoming GALAXY Note 4 above, As for LG are using self-developed waterproof technology, allowing more competitive future flagship model. However, there is no exact information on the Samsung GALAXY Note 4 is more exposed. But Samsung's product strategy point of view, is defined as the cross product GALAXY Note series seems to really play the role of the flagship Samsung smartphone, the hardware configuration will use some of the more high-end. Therefore, the future appears GALAXY Note 4

As the first major upgrade to iOS 7.1 The device  interface has been further improved,  But as more and more users upgrade to iOS 7.1, the Apple's official support forums, there have been more and more feedback on iOS 7.1 issues, some problems even seriously affected the normal operation of the device. Compared with the currently equipped with large-capacity battery models of large screen Android, iPhone battery capacity has been very small, the basic charge of the day to keep charging frequency. But after the upgrade iOS 7.1 , iPhone users said battery life becomes shorter . On Apple's official forum where one user said before upgrading his iPhone 5s of life in the 24 hours or so, and after every upgrade he would need about 12 hours to recharge a battery, power down speed is astonishing. The leading U.S. technology blog Ars Technica also upgraded iOS 7.1 iOS device endurance tests carried out, and from the test results, after upgrading from iOS 7.0.6 iOS 7.1, life has

HTC's upcoming HTC One 2014 has set to unveiled tomorrow, in meantime  The All New HTC One , has made another appearance on the web ahead of its official release. The latest is a detailed hands-on video of what appears to be a final retail version of HTC's upcoming One (M8) that gives a pretty clear picture about what to expect from HTC at its March 25 event. Approximately 14-minute long video (in German) shows the HTC M8's dual-camera capabilities, UI, power-saving mode and other features. The video, however, does not reveal pricing or availability details. Check out the much talked about hands on video : How revolutionary is the new HTC's next flagship smartphone? Let us know your views in the comments section below. 

As smartphone's are evolving into larger power hungry devices, there isn't any better improvement in battery life. the screen is also growing more and more clear, but since the birth of smart phones, battery technology has been no major breakthrough, life time One of the problems when consumers buy a smart phone has become the most concern. Of course, in order to extend the battery life of smart phones, more and more manufacturers have also launched their own power-saving technology, but also increases the capacity of the battery, and from the nearest Apple 's recent exposure of a patent, the future of the iPhone may be able to use the user's habits to predict the needs of users in different time periods, so as to achieve the purpose of saving. For example, some users prefer to reduce the screen brightness in darker environments, iPhone users will record the habits and automatically executed at the right time, thus saving more power to run games and other tasks.

According to the sources at Billboard, Apple is reportedly considering to announce it's on-demand music stream streaming service on Android phones . Apple iTunes will be competing against the Spotify, new Beats Music and also Samsung's recently announced milk music services. iTunes Store for Android It was strange that Apple’s decision to take the iTunes store to Android. The same sources have also revealed that Apple is considering releasing an iTunes app on Android, that will allow existing and new iTunes users to access Apple’s vast library of music. Apple has so far been very conservative with the iTunes store, with Windows being the only other platform other than Apple’s own that has access to the iTunes store. An Android app would help the company reach out to an even wider audience than is possible with its own platforms and help slow down the decline of online music sales. [ source ]

Sources familiar with Apple future plan's has suggest that Apple will likely focus on improving the lens system and image quality  of current iPhone 5S 8MP camera, rather than  increasing the megapixel count of its next iPhone smartphone camera. Previously, we have heard that the iPhone 6 camera may be bumped to a 10 Mega Pixel with a faster F/1.8 aperture (the iPhone 5s is currently sporting an F/2.2 lens) so perhaps the aperture will remain. Currently, rumors suggest that Apple will use swappable resin lenses for its iPhone 6. Other rumors have suggested optical image stabilization but seeing how Apple is doing some clever gyro-based software tricks in the iPhone 5s to avoid OIS it seems unlikely the company will change its mind in the next flagship. If Apple indeed retains the 8 Mega Pixel resolution which debuted on the iPhone 4S camera, it will go against the current trend of manufacturer increasing megapixel count in their smartphones. but HTC One's Ultrapixel

Which tablets have the longest battery life on the planet ? Let's find out. As tablets are making the major portion of mobile internet surfing,  tablet PC's battery life is also an essential key of success. No body want's to plug the tablet to wall charger every time when go out. Typically, Android tablet  achieve approximately 8-10 hours of battery life, Apple iPad, compared with 10-12 hours; while the new Windows Tablet Due equipped with Intel's new Atom and Haswell processor, battery life is also improved significantly, but still, and other Two mobile tablet. Recently, 12.2-inch Samsung Note Pro listing, built in 9500mAh large capacity battery, to achieve a nearly nine hours of battery life, breaking the record Tablet PC battery life. Therefore, we have selected some of the best tablets out there interms of best battery backup on the go. so you might consider the backup hours when plan to buy a new tablet. Top Tablets with the best battery life 1.

Google recently released Android Wear Smartwatch OS , officially entered the field of smart watches. Meanwhile, Motorola ( Moto 360 smartwach ) and LG also will be released the first batch of the platform smart watches, received high attention. In contrast, I believe that most users may prefer the Motorola Moto 360 smart watches. From the design point of view, it is closer to ordinary watches, fine round metal dial is very attractive, and the early years of ten thousand yuan phone Aura is similar, of course, the difference is Moto 360 loaded with the latest high technology. But Motorola did not disclose much more information about the Moto 360, so here we will be known summary information presented to you. Waterproof and metal body interchangeable strap See Moto 360 smart watches designs, we suspect that Motorola hired a fashion designer. Yes, the fine grinding of metal sheet body may not have the IWC or Vacheron Constantin that luxury, but revealing a glamorous and temper

Recently, an unannounced Samsung smartphone, codenamed SM-G750A ( Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo or S5 Mini ? ) have emerged on the Samsung official website,in the UAP (user agent profile) of the company's servers. which is likely to be released in the US' AT&T carrier. As the features of the leaked handset, the smartphone features a 720p display of unknown size. powered by a quad-core 2.3GHz processor, most likely a Snapdragon 800 chipset. The smartphone runs Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, however it may be upgraded upon release. Currently, there's no further information available about the G750. Reports, however, suggest the smartphone could be launched as the Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo or S5 mini flagship, which might carry a low budget price tag for more flexible sales. Earlier, we have leaked information about the smartphone Codenamed SM-G310, the handset features eportedly feature 4-inch WVGA screen with 480 x 800 pixels resolution. It runs Android 4.4.2 on a Broadcom chi

HTC One 2014 full specifications,  HTC's latest successor to previous HTC One has been teasing us from little time with it's awesome Rear Dual camera lenses and making us wonder what HTC has packed for us in upcoming HTC One 2014 flagship. Finally, after the clear HTC One images and later Sense 6.0 leak custom UI appearance over video. the device full specifications has also been leaked from Chinese telecommunication department. leaving not much for the official unveiling. The successor of the HTC One first name that will come with Android 4.4.2 KitKat will indeed be equipped with a 5-inch screen diagonal with a resolution of 1920 × 1.080px, a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor clocked at 2.26GHz S801 supported by 2GB of RAM, a digital camera UltraPixel dual sensor equivalent to 16Mpx coupled with a front camera and ship 4Mpx 16GB to 32GB of internal storage expandable capacity via its micro-SD slot. Everything was assembled in a box measuring 146mm long by 70.5mm wide