09/07/2013

SIM-free Samsung Galaxy S4 Active hits the UK, costs £486


The SIM-free version of the water and dust proof Samsung Galaxy S4 Active has just gone on sale in the United Kingdom. The tough smartphone has been available through a few carriers for a few weeks now, but it's only now that you can get it without signing a contract.
The lowest price for the SIM-free and unlocked Galaxy S4 Active we were able to find is £486 via Clove. Other retailers are offering it at about £500, Carphone Warehouse is seeking £530 while Amazon UK is currently taking pre-orders at £676.
Samsung Galaxy S4 Active is a water and dust proof version of the Galaxy S4 flagship with a few downgraded features - an 8MP camera instead of 13MP and a standard LCD screen instead of a Super AMOLED unit.
We already met with the Galaxy S4 Active and you can find our in-depth review right here.
Source:Gsmarena
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Android in June 2013: Jelly Bean overtakes Gingerbread


It's Android OS version stats time again and it's an end of an era – the era of Gingerbread dominance. Jelly Bean (Android 4.1 and 4.2) finally did what ICS (4.0.x) never managed – get more market share than Gingerbread.
Gingerbread in its current form (API level 10) debuted in February 2011, while the initial version, API level 9, came out in December 2010, but all GB phones were updated. Anyway, it's still the most popular version of Android going by version numbers rather than nicknames – v2.3 is at 34.1% and v4.1 is at 32.3%, with v4.2 contributing another 5.6%.
Both Jelly Bean versions saw an increase in market sharesince May at the cost of Gingerbread and Ice Cream Sandwich. Eclair and Froyo, which still hold single digit percentages have barely moved.
The Holo-centric Android 4.0+ versions now power over 60% of the Android market, which will hopefully mean that more devs focus on bringing a Holo interface with their apps.
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Nokia Lumia 1020 leaked press image reveals a trio of colors


A few days after we saw it wearing AT&T livery, the Nokia Lumia 1020 appeared in yet another press image. This time around, the Windows Phone 8 imaging powerhouse appeared free of carrier branding, and showcasing three colors - white, black, and yellow.
Alongside the leaked press image, some fresh details about the handset's specs emerged, including its much talked about camera unit. The latter promises to be a smartphone photographer's dream when the handset goes official.
Reportedly, the 41MP camera unit of the Nokia Lumia 1020 will be capable of simultaneously capturing 32MP and 5MP images with 16:9 ratio, as well as a 38MP ones with 4:3 aspect. The 5MP image will be oversampled by combining seven pixels into one "super pixel." The camera will unsurprisingly feature optical image stabilization (OIS) and F2.2 aperture.
The Pro Camera app which left us wondering last time will bring proper enthusiast settings to the user. They include the option to manually tweak ISO, white balance, focus, shutter speed, and the flash settings.
Further leaked specs for the Nokia Lumia 1020 included never before seen on WP handset 2GB of RAM, 32GB of non-expandable storage, NFC, FM radio, flip to silence gesture, and optional wireless charging.
Nokia Lumia 1020 is allegedly expected to hit AT&T's shelves by the end of this month. No details have been spilled on international availability.
The Nokia Lumia 1020 will break cover this coming Thursday in New York City. We will be covering the event live from the spot, so be sure to tune in for the full scoop on the smartphone.

Source: Wpcentral via Gsmarena
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HTC One Mini release date, news and rumours


The HTC One Mini is looking more and more likely as the rumours surrounding the handset continue to flow thick and fast.
With the introduction of the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini last year, followed by the Galaxy S4 Mini this year, there's a clear market for cut price flagship smartphones.
The general rule, it seems, with these "mini" versions is they look almost identical to their big brothers but specs are slashed - quad-core becomes dual-core, full HD becomes 720p at best and cameras also take a bit of a beating.
While they may be "mini" in name, they aren't exactly mini in nature with an average screen size of 4.3-inches making these handsets bigger than the iPhone 5 - so you'll probably still need a decent sized pocket for the HTC One Mini.
Rumours of a One Mini handset first arose in April 2013, with early reports name checking the device as the HTC M4.
To help you get an idea of what you might be able to expect from the HTC One Mini we've rounded up all those unruly rumours into our smartphone pen for your perusal.

HTC One Mini release date and price

The trail is pretty cold when it comes to the HTC One Mini release date with no upcoming HTC event to speak of. Early reports suggesting it'll arrive around the same time as the S4 mini have clearly been proven incorrect.
Bloomberg has tentatively suggested that the HTC One Mini release date may be in August, but as of yet we haven't heard anything from the Taiwanese firm about a possibe event.
What we do have in the calendar however is IFA 2013 in Berlin, which could be the perfect platform for the HTC to launch its next smartphone - it might even show up alongside the HTC One Max.
If Samsung's pricing regime for its mini handsets is anything to go by then you can expect the HTC One Mini to sport a mid to high-end price tag which will see it go head-to-head with the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini, Sony Xperia SP, BlackBerry Q5 and Nokia Lumia 820.

HTC One Mini screen

A consistency noticeable through all the various leaks we've seen so far on the HTC One Mini is the screen size.
Back in May notable phone leaker @evleaks mentioned the One Mini would sport a 4.3-inch affair with a 720p resolution, and that news seems to have held true over the past couple of months.
While the 720p display may not sound as fancy as the full HD offering on the HTC One, at the smaller size you'll still be getting a decent picture - just take a look at the Galaxy S4 Mini.

HTC One Mini processor

When it comes to power the HTC One Mini looks pretty unlikely to sport the quad-core processor of the One, instead having to settle for a dual-core chip instead.
Later rumours pegged the One Mini as having a Qualcomm-made 1.4GHz dual-core processor, which would put it slightly below the 1.7GHz chip in the Galaxy S4 Mini.
In terms of RAM it seems the One Mini is less likely to miss out, with 2GB quoted by several different sources.

HTC One Mini operating system

Most reports seem to point towards Android 4.2 Jelly Bean as theoperating system of choice for the HTC One Mini.
Another report went one further and "confirmed" the HTC One Mini would berunning Android 4.2.2, with the firm's Sense overlay obviously in play too.
It's probably unlikely that we'll see a Google-Edition of the HTC One Mini which runs the stock version of Android, as we reckon that makeover will be reserved for flagships only.

HTC One Mini camera

HTC made a big song and dance about the Ultrapixelcamera on the One and its low-light performance, but even the rumour mill has been pretty quiet on the snappers that may adorn the One Mini.
It's not clear whether we'll see the Ultrapixel shenanigans again, or if the Taiwanese firm decides to return to the more conventional megapixel setup - but apparently the One Mini will be able to record full HD video and capture Zoeswith its rear camera.
You can probably expect to see a front-facing camera on the One Mini too, as this option is becoming an almost default feature nowadays - even on cheaper handsets.

HTC One Mini more specs

The design of the HTC One Mini is expected to mirror that of the HTC One and, with that in mind, rumours that suggest it'll sport the same dual front-facing speakers are likely to be accurate.
HTC may even stuff in its Boomsound technology into the One Mini alongside the Beats Audio tech which adorns all its smartphones.
It's thought that the One Mini will also carry 16GB of internal storage, but if it sports the same metallic chassis as its older brother the chance of a microSD slot being available is pretty unlikely.
That body may prove a barrier for hardcore battery fans, as the rumoured 1700mAh power pack is likely to be sealed inside the One Mini, never to see the light of day.

HTC One Mini design

The trump card the HTC One Mini may hold over its Samsung rival is its premium body, with multiple reports suggesting the cut-down smartphone will inherit the metallic chassis from its big brother.
That certainly seemed to the case in an early render of the One Miniposted online by @evleaks, which showed the handset with just a few minor differences - such as the position of the flash.

A pretty blurry image then cropped up apparently showing the One Mini sitting next to the HTC One, although the quality of the snap doesn't exactly lend itself to being trustworthy.

The design was then mooted for a third time in a couple of snaps claiming to show the HTC One Mini in black, with the layout matching that of the early render.



Source: Techradar
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Incoming! Windows 8.1 due to manufacturers next month


Windows 8.1  is fresh out of the gate in public preview, and soon manufacturers will be able to get their mitts on Microsoft's updated OS.
Tami Reller, Windows CMO and CFO, outed the news at the company's Worldwide Partner Conference today that a release to manufacturer (RTM) version of W8.1 will arrive in late August.
OEMs can start tinkering with the system jump's bits then, Microsoft noted, prepping PCs in time for debut during the holidays.
The Windows 8.1 Preview has been available for regular folks since June 26, and Microsoft promised more details on how consumers and other customers can get it before long.

8.1 and then some

Though not a radical departure like Windows 8 was from Windows 7, the update codenamed "Blue" has introduced a few features sorely missed, including the return of the Start button.
We've asked Microsoft for figures on downloads of the preview builds of both Windows 8.1 and Windows 8.1 RT, and we'll update if we receive any data. So far, the company has stuck to its 100 million licenses of Windows 8 line. We're not expecting much by the way of new information, but hey, it never hurts to ask.

Source: Techradar
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01/07/2013

iPhone 5S release date revealed as September 20


The iPhone 5S release date has been leaked as September 20 and the iPhone 6 will follow weeks later

The iPhone 5S will be released on September 20 according to Forbes.
International Business Times revealed the information, speculating Apple would release the next iPhone just a couple of days after iOS becomes available to the public.
IB Times says it came to this conclusion after applying previous launch patterns.
'Given the timetable announced for Apple's redesigned mobile operating system iOS 7, we fully expect to see Apple's big iPhone launch coincide with the release date schedule of iOS 7 -- specifically in mid-September,' says IB Times.
Both Forbes and IB Times agree that the iPhone 6 will be released very quickly after the iPhone 5S, 'to avoid excess lines at the Apple stores'.
The iPhone 6, or iPhone Light will be available in a range of colours and will be launched at a lower price point than the iPhone 5S, according to IB Times.
However, the iPhone 5S has previously been hinted as the cheaper iPhone, while the iPhone 6 is being marketed as the more premium device.
IB Times says the reason for both iPhone devices coming out in September 'is to make room later in October for another announcement, this time for a new full-size iPad and a retina iPad Mini—and maybe a new Apple TV and/or an iWatch—just in time for Christmas shopping.'
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Nexus 7 reboot July launch date leaks in Asus support chat


Screenshots of an alleged webchat with Asus Live Chat Support have emerged online hinting at when we might see a launch of the Nexus 7 reboot, rumoured to sport a landmark 330 pixels-per-inch (ppi) Full HD 1080p display.
The shots come via Reddit and may be a hoax, but they do depict a transcript of a chat session from an Android device where a user asks an Asus support representative a series of questions about the Asus K009. That codename has previously been associated in leaks and rumours with the Nexus 7 reboot.
Initially the support agent outlines that the device ‘should be released before the ending of Q2,’ but when pushed further says ‘before the ending of July’.
There are a few errors in the dialogue and it’s not clear whether the rep is a native English speaker, which may explain some of the gaffes. We’d guess that the Asus employee may have meant the end of Q3 for that late July date.
The user then asks about specs and while the agent states the specs are not confirmed they do reveal some ‘basic specifications’, which include a 7-inch LED-backlit display with the rumoured 1980x1200 Full HD pixel resolution, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage, a 4,000mAh battery, Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), NFC, 4G and a 5-megapixel camera.
Asus’ rep then goes on to clarify: ‘This is internal specs...but it is not available to the public as yet.’
The rumour mill would also suggest that there’s a K008 version in the works without 3G/4G data connectivity.
We happen to think this is legit, primarily because all the other rumours surrounding Android 4.3 Jelly Bean suggest it will launch in July aboard a Nexus branded device. That fits pretty well with this leaked info.
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iOS 7 to launch on September 18


iOS 7 will launch on September 18, according to sources.
IB Times has applied knowledge of previous iOS launches to predict when iOS 7 will launch.
'iOS 6 was introduced June 11 and saw its release date on Sept. 19 -- exactly 100 days after its unveiling. We don't think Tim Cook wants to mess with the successful Apple formula left behind by Steve Jobs, so we believe Apple will again follow this iOS release timetable by launching iOS 7 exactly 100 days after its introduction, on Sept. 18,' the website says.
However, Apple hasn't confirmed the OS will launch on September 18, or in fact when the OS will become available to the masses.
iOS 7 features a host of new functions including:
  • New icon interface
  • Multitasking
  • Background updates
  • iTunes Music
  • Enterprise -level features including secure VPN
  • Notifications Center
  • Improved Siri
  • Airdrop
  • New Safari unified search field functionality
iOS 7 Beta 2 was released last week for iPad and iPad mini. iOS 7 Beta 3 is due to launch in July 8, although it's not yet clear what will launch in this new version of iOS. BGR reports it could be a new camera interface, but Apple has not yet revealed this information.
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World's most famous leaker comes out: the brain behind @evleaks


You might have heard about @evleaks, an anonymous Twitter account set up nearly a year ago that has brought us images, info and all sorts of leaks about various devices. Now, the man behind it, has decided to step out of the shadows and reveal himself to the world.

The world’s most famous leaker turns out to be Evan Blass, an experienced tech blogger, who started at Engadget in 2005 and worked his way to the position of Senior Editor and was one of the people to introduce TheVerge’s chief editors Joshua Topolsky and Nilay Patel.

Blass then landed a job at Pocketnow as a managing editor for three years until 2012, and that’s where his solid connections within HTC yielded quite a few exclusive stores.

Sadly, Blass is reportedly suffering from multiple sclerosis and that has prevented him from continuing with a full-time job and instead set up @evleaks. While some companies are definitely annoyed by those leaks, those very same companies are probably following the infamous Twitter account to check leaks about their competitors. The leaker comes out and tells his story to Android Police, take a look at the source below.

Source: Android Police
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Fast and frugal: Galaxy S4 LTE-A with Snapdragon 800 keeps up with the best in battery benchmarks


Not that we've been worried about Qualcomm's ability to make fast and frugal chipsets, but it's when you get an objective measurement of the new Snapdragon 800 that you can observe its real-life power consumption potential.

That's exactly what was done with the Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE-Aout for sale in Korea, which bares a quad-core Snapdragon 800, clocked at the whopping 2.3 GHz. This phone takes advantage of the world's first commercially available LTE-Advanced network, whose tests double the download speeds of the existing LTE network on SK Telecom in Korea.

The test results below were taken with screen brightness set at one and the same level to even the playing field, and also one more time at full brightness. The S4 LTE-A was put up against various current devices, including an Exynos 5 Octa-powered Galaxy S4. As you can see below, despite its record-breaking benchmark scores, Snapdragon 800 is as frugal as the best of them in browsing, video playback and synthetic battery tests scenarios, so you can sleep tight regarding the Xperia Z Ultra, Optimus G2 and the rest of the gang of 800s coming our way.

Source: Phonearena
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ZTE Open smartphone running Firefox OS costs $90, to launch July 2


Today, Telefónica, Mozilla, and ZTE officially announced the availability of the first Firefox OS-based smartphone starting with tomorrow, July 2, namely the ZTE Open. 

The new mobile phone will become available for purchase in Spain with a price tag of €69 ($90) – VAT included – attached to it. 

The handset will also sport a €30 ($39) balance for prepaid customers, as well as the option of zero interest financing for post pay customers. 

 ZTE Open is the first handset in the world to be commercially launched with Mozilla’s Firefox OS loaded on top, providing users with the experience of a mobile device based entirely on open web standards. 

According to Mozilla, the Firefox OS was designed to free both consumers and developers from the constraints of existing closed ecosystems, given that all of its functionality and applications are based on the web as a platform. 

“We believe that smartphones need to be more open and that the web is the platform for making this possible,” Luis Miguel Gilpérez, CEO of Telefónica España, said.

“Consumers should not be locked to any one system but have the choice to consume the content they want and the flexibility to be able to take it with them when they change devices. 

“This first open web device marks a significant milestone in making this possible. This is just the beginning as we plan to bring a wide range of Firefox OS devices to our customers,” he added. 

The ZTE Open arrives on shelves with a 3.5-inch HVGA touchscreen, 256MB of RAM, 512MB of internal memory, microSD memory card slot (a 4GB card included), and a 3.2-megapixel photo snapper on the back. 

The smartphone is only the first of a series of Firefox OS devices set to arrive on shelves at Telefónica in 2013.In a matter of weeks, the handset is set to be launched in other markets where the telecoms giant operates, including Colombia and Venezuela. 

Upcoming smartphones powered by Mozilla’s mobile platform will be released at different price points. They should arrive from vendors such as Alcatel OneTouch, LG, Huawei, and Sony.

 Source: Softpedia
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28/06/2013

iOS 7 beta 3 due out July 8th


According to inside sources, Apple is looking to keep on a tight schedule and release new beta updates for iOS 7 every two weeks or so. The same sources for BGR were correct in their information on when to expect iOS 7 beta 2, so it seems reasonable that they would have accurate info on iOS 7 beta 3.

That means we should expect iOS 7 beta 3 on July 8th, and it would also mean that Apple would have time to get through approximately approximately 9 beta versions of iOS 7 by the end of September. Unfortunately, there's no word on what kind of improvements and features we should expect in the next beta version of iOS 7, but if the leak is right, we won't have to wait long to find out. 

Source: Phonearena
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Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom to launch in the U.K. on July 8th


Slowly, a picture of when the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom will launch in the U.K. is coming into focus. According to U.K. retailer Clove, the camera centric device will be released on July 8th. Clove is accepting pre-orders for the model which will sell for a price of 369 GBP ($563 USD) before tax once released. The unit brings some new and unique functionality to Android. The Zoom Ring on the device is the ring around the lens. When twisted, it adds more options to the ones currently on-screen. Another interesting feature allows you to twist the Zoom Ring while on a voice call to automatically send an MMS picture to whomever you are speaking to.

The Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom features a 16MP sensor on back with an optical 10X zoom and Optical Image Stabilization. This is not a device for those who have small hands or like to carry their phone in a pants or shirt pocket. The camera is 15.4mm thick and with the lens, that rises to 25mm. To put that figure in perspective, the Huawei Ascend P6 is the thinnest smartphone at the moment with a 6.18mm thickness and you can fit four units of the Huawei model into the Galaxy S4 Zoom.

 Source: Phonearena
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Android 4.3 Jelly Bean video demonstration (on Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9505)


Android 4.3 Jelly Bean has just leaked out for the Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 and we quickly installed the new version of Google’s operating system to give you a quick demonstration of its features.

Let’s first mention that this is an unofficial build for the SGS4 dated June 26th, so it’s obvious that it is fresh and that Samsung has gotten early access to the new version Android, before Google officially announces it. 

If you are feeling adventurous, you can find instructions on how to install it on your Galaxy S4 here. Let us warn you, though, that this will void your warranty and if you haven’t flashed custom ROMs before, proceed with extra caution.

So with no further ado, let’s explore all the new features in Android 4.3 Jelly Bean.

Firing it up you notice that the interface hasn’t changed a bit. Android 4.3 has got the same looks as 4.1 for the most part. The biggest change is in the camera application where instead of having your settings around the radial focus ring, you have them separated on the bottom. As cool as the radial dial looked, it was not practical because your finger often got in the way.



You’ve also got the new ‘Sun Beam’ live wallpaper that we saw on the Google Edition Galaxy S4 and HTC One.

And believe it or not, that’s about it. At first look we were hard pressed to find any other changes in the visual appearance of Android 4.3.

However it seems that Google has focused on under the hood improvements, and actually that would be its focus in this release. We noticed that Bluetooth Low Energy support seems to have been added (it appears in Android System Settings). There is also now support for Bluetooth tethering, new developer options and new sort of GPU rendering. We’re just scratching the surface here, and we’re certain Google will provide a much more detailed changelog once Android 4.3 goes official

We also ran some standard benchmark tests and interestingly enough we noticed a slight change in the scores. Our first Galaxy S4 review unit scored around 25 000 on AnTuTu, and after flashing Android 4.3 Jelly Bean we noticed the score improve a bit:
  • AnTuTu (SGS4 with Android 4.3): 26698
  • AnTuTu (SGS4 with Android 4.2): 24701

That’s about it, we’ll continue exploring the new features in 4.3 Jelly Bean, but right now you can take a look at our quick hands-on video demonstration of the latest update to Android.

 Source: Phonearena
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Rumor: Sony Honami to be announced in Paris on July 4


Hours after a second set of images allegedly showing the Sony Honami (Xperia i1) have hit the web, a publication claims that the phone will be unveiled in Paris, on July 4, during a special media event.
We wondered the other day whether the Honami could be unveiled at Sony’s next confirmed event and it looks like we were not that far off.
Rbmen says that the device in the teaser image released for the Paris event (image below) is actually the Sony Honami, not the Xperia Z Ultra, as it was believed before. As you can see, the teaser image shows a device that apparently features a dedicated camera button and a lanyard hole towards the lower right side of the handset, design elements that we have noticed in the most recent set of leaked photos.
Apparently Sony is interested in launching both the Xperia Z Ultra and the Honami simultaneously, although each device will have its own announcement event – that is if Google’s translation of the original article written in Japanese is to be believed.
The Honami’s specs are again rumored to include a 5-inch Full HD display (1920 x 1080) resolution, Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor, 20-megapixel camera, 2.2-megapixel front-facing camera, non-removable battery and Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean under the hood. Just like other recent Android handsets from Sony, the handset will be dust proof and water resistant.


Actual release dates for this flagship product are not available yet, but the handset is said to be launched by NTT DoCoMo in Japan.
That said, we’ll remind you that this is just a rumor at this point, which is yet to be confirmed, so take it with a grain of salt.
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Android 4.3 Spotted on Galaxy S4 Google Edition, Official Update Next Month


Only one day after the official launch of the Google Edition flavors of the HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphones, info on their impending upgrade to Android 4.3 Jelly Bean started to emerge online, suggesting that July will be the lucky month for enthusiasts. 

Apparently, Samsung is already testing the new platform release internally as build JWR66N, which suggests that the official release is indeed near.

 Furthermore, SamMobile managed to obtain a series of screenshots showing Android 4.3 running on Galaxy S4, and unveils that the test build was originally intended for the Google Play Edition Galaxy S4 (GT-I9505G) handset. 

 

 The leaked screenshots point at the same build number for Android 4.3, namely JWR66N.S005.130625, where “S005.130625” reportedly represents Samsung’s internal numbering of test software.

Although no specific info on the matter has been provided as of now, it is possible that HTC is also testing the upcoming operating system release on its own Google Edition HTC One, and that it would be set to make the update available in the near future as well. 

Both devices were made available for purchase with the Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean operating system loaded on top, but with a series of minor tweaks compared to the initial platform release. 

Unfortunately, the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean OS isn’t official as of now, although it has been rumored for many months, and was even spotted on Nexus devices before. 

We still don’t have a specific release date for the Android 4.3 update for the two Google Edition handsets, though more on the matter might become available in the near future. 

It should also be mentioned that, provided that the OS upgrade is indeed set to become official next month, Google might have it delivered to Nexus smartphones and tablets first, especially given that updates for the Galaxy S4 and HTC One with stock Android will be handled by their manufacturers. 


 Source: Sammobile via Softpedia
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27/06/2013

BlackBerry Q5 release date set, QWERTY toting BB10 device to land next week


Having been formally unveiled at BlackBerry Live, BlackBerry’s cheapest BB10 handset to date has now been dated for launch with a BlackBerry Q5 release date confirmed for next week.

Follow on to the full touch BlackBerry Z10 and the QWERTY hosting BlackBerry Q10, the new, wallet friendly BlackBerry Q5 release date has now been set with the Canadian manufacturer to offer its latest physical keyboard boasting smartphone in the coming days.

“Most of our main network and retail partners will be going on sale [with the BlackBerry Q5] from next week onwards,” Morgan Evans, BlackBerry’s PR Manager for UK and Ireland .He added: “Pricing and availability will obviously vary between networks and carriers.”

With a number of networks and retailers already offering BlackBerry Q5 pre-orders, EE and Phones 4u are just two of the leading outlets set to offer the plastic clad smartphone.

With the 4G enabled BlackBerry Q5 set to land in black, white and red colour schemes, a selection of BlackBerry Q5 release dates have been teased as both next Monday, July 1, and Wednesday, July 3. 

Set to be made available free on a £21 per month with Vodafone, the BlackBerry Q5 will be bundled with 100 minutes, unlimited texts and a 100MB data limit on the two year deal. A range of other tariffs are available from all the leading networks.

A SIM-free BlackBerry Q5 price has been set at a not inconsiderable £320 by high street retailer Carphone Warehouse.


BlackBerry Q5 Features
A relatively compact QWERTY boasting handset that all sports a 3.1-inch 720 x 720p touchscreen display, the BlackBerry Q5 specs sheet sees a 1.2GHz dual-core CPU run the show alongside the latest BlackBerry 10.1 operating system.

Lining up at 10.8mm thick and 120g in weight, the BlackBerry Q5 features list is further enhanced by 2GB of RAM, 8GB of internal storage, expandable via microSD, and a 2180mAh Lithium-Ion battery.

With a 5-megapixel rear-mounted snapper partnered with an integrated LED flash and 1080p Full HD video recording capabilities at 30 frames-per-second, a second 2-megapixel snapper sits up front.
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