Oppo N1 Lands in India: Full Phone Specification

Finally the Oppo N1 arrives to Indian markets with a price tag of Rs 39,999. With such a huge pricing, the Oppo N1 is now in the list of the expensive smartphone giants like Apple iPhone 5C, Sony Xperia Z1, Samsung Galaxy S4, LG G2, and HTC One.

Here is a quick view of the interior and the exterior of the giant smartphone.

GENERAL	2G Network	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
	3G Network	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100
	SIM	Micro-SIM
	Announced	2013, September
	Status	Available. Released 2013, October

BODY	Dimensions	170.7 x 82.6 x 9 mm (6.72 x 3.25 x 0.35 in)
	Weight	213 g (7.51 oz)

DISPLAY	Type	IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
	Size	1080 x 1920 pixels, 5.9 inches (~373 ppi pixel density)
	Multitouch	Yes
		- Touch-sensitive area at the back (O-Touch, supports long press, sliding and double tap)

DATA	GPRS	Yes
	EDGE	Yes
	Speed	HSDPA; HSUPA
	WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot
	Bluetooth	Yes, v4.0
	NFC	Yes
	USB	Yes, microUSB v2.0, USB OTG

MEMORY	Card slot	No
	Internal	16/32 GB, 2 GB RAM

CAMERA	Primary	13 MP, 4128x3096 pixels, autofocus, dual-LED flash,check quality
	Features	Rotating lens, geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, panorama, HDR, long exposure (up to 8s)
	Video	Yes, 1080p@30fps, check quality
	Secondary	Yes, 13 MP, 4128x3096 pixels, autofocus, dual-LED flash

FEATURES	OS	Color OS based on Android OS, v4.2 (Jelly Bean)
	Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 600
	CPU	Quad-core 1.7 GHz Krait 300
	GPU	Adreno 320
	Sensors	Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
	Messaging	SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email
	Browser	HTML5
	Radio	No
	GPS	Yes, with A-GPS support
	Java	Yes, via Java MIDP emulator

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iPhone 6 To Feature Sapphire Glass Screen and Solar Charger: Rumours

Apple is expected to unveil its next iPhone model later this year and the rumors about what the device will feature are flying. A few days ago, we mentioned that a test run of 100 units of the iPhone 6 with the sapphire glass screen had reportedly been made by Foxconn. In February of 2013, a patent surfaced that suggested an iPhone with a solar charger was on the way.

Today a new rumor has surfaced that combines the sapphire glass screen and that solar charging patent into something new. According to this rumor, the sapphire glass screen of the iPhone 6 will feature solar charging capability. It's unclear if the rumor is suggesting the screen will have an integrated solar panel or if they will be separate items.

Integrating a solar panel along with that sapphire screen in a smartphone would be something completely new in the market. The source of the rumor tips that the goal is to help keep the smartphone topped up and running as long as possible. Battery life is becoming a challenge as people use their devices more and power demands rise with more processing power and larger screens.

One of Apple's patents for the touchscreen solar panel tech hinted that the touch screen had a power management system that was able to take power from solar panels. This is pure rumor at this time, so take it with a grain of salt. We do know that Apple patented this sort of tech, so a solar charging iPhone 6 is certainly possible.

Source: NDTV

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Blu Vivo 4.8 HD Android Smartphone: Specification & Reviews

Blu Products has announced its latest flagship smartphone running on the Android operating system. The new android powered gadget is called the Blu Vivo 4.8 HD and it comes with an impressively thin body. Whole hardware is packed 6.9mm thick body making the smartphone very slim.

The Vivo 4.8 HD has a screen that is 4.8- inches and is powered by AMOLED tech. The smartphone interior includes quad core MediaTek MT6589T processor operating at 1.5GHz and a PowerVR SGX544 GPU. The phone offers Android 4.2 and the quad core processor is coupled with 1GB of RAM which makes it very sharp and smooth.

The Vivo 4.8 HD comes packed with 16GB of internal storage and it supports the 4G 42Mbps HSPA+ connectivity. The smartphone has an 8MP rear autofocus camera that uses second-generation backside illuminated sensor that is able to record full HD resolution video. And a 5MP front facing camera for video calling.

Overall The phone looks very attractive and comes in four colors including green, black, white, and pink.

Other hardware features include:
> integrated GPS,
> Bluetooth 4.0,
> hotspot capability,
> FM tuner, and WiFi.

The Vivo 4.8 HD operates on 2G (GSM/GPRS/ EDGE) 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, 3G (HSPA+ 42Mbps) 850/1900, or 850/2100.

The smartphone is available in the US for $249.

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TCL's $330 Idol X+ boasts 2GHz octa-core chip, Bluetooth Activity Tracker

While some of us are still recovering from holiday, the TCL folks in China -- whose products are better known under the Alcatel brand in many other countries -- have gone ahead and launched a new phone. As the name suggests, the Idol X+ is pretty much an updated version of the already impressive Idol X , with the highlight being it's the first device to carry the 2GHz bin of the octa-core MT6592 SoC (with 2GB RAM). TCL's reps told us that this is courtesy of an exclusive deal they arranged with MediaTek. Additionally, you'll find a familiar 5-inch 1080p IPS display within a slimmer 1.9mm bezel, plus a 13-megapixel f/2.0 camera on the back. Due to the larger 2,500mAh battery, the body is now slightly thicker at 7.9mm, but it's actually not that much different when we saw a prototype earlier.
For a flagship Android phone that costs just CN¥1,999 or about US$330 unsubsidized, it's pretty bold of TCL to also include a Bluetooth activity plus sleep tracker. This Boom Band is essentially a little nugget that sits inside a plastic wristband (available in several colors), and it can double as a proximity alarm in case you accidentally leave your phone behind. It naturally has a companion app that lets you track your performance, and should you wish to, you can also show off your stats to friends.
There's no word on whether non-China markets will get the same package branded by Alcatel, but if you already reside in China, you can head to JD.com and order one on January 15th.

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Gionee Elife E7 Mini launched With Oppo like Swivel Camera

Chinese phone maker Gionee has just released the Elife E7 mini version of its mega-spec'd 5.5-inch, 1080p Elife E7 phone , but it resembles its larger sibling in name only.

First off, the 13-megapizel camera and flash are on a swivel at the top, Oppo N1-style.

The specifications are otherwise a step down, starting with the 4.7-inch, 720p screen and continuing with the 1.7GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6592 CPU (instead of a 2.5GHz Snapdragon 800) and 1GB of RAM in lieu of 3GB.

It also sports 16GB of storage, dual-SIM 3G capability and Android 4.2. Still, the folks at FoneArena, who got their hands on one during its launch in India, said it feels just as premium as the Elife E7 and it looks to have skipped the fingerprint-prone glossy finish of that model. Though it likely won't arrive in the US, selfie self-portrait lovers in India will be able to grab it for 18,999 (about $310).

[Image credit: FoneArena]

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The Asus Fonepad 7 finds its spot in the Indian market

The concept of the phablet has very strong roots in the Indian obsession for 'value for money'. People wanted a device that was as large as a tablet, but could also make calls. No need to buy or carry two devices for the same. But as the phablet became a rage in India and many other geographies, some of these people realised that they were actually using these devices more as tablets and less as phones. That meant it was no longer necessary to keep the size of a voice calling device at something you could hold in one hand. As is customary, Samsung latched on to the idea before most others and made a killing with tablets that could make calls. Extremely awkward when you hold a device as large as a paperback to your ear, but very comforting when you realise that you have bought it for lesser than what you would get a mid-range smartphone for.

There is not much novelty in a tablet that can place calls. But there are newer players in the market. We recently laid our hands on the Asus Fonepad 7, among the first Android tablets to be powered by an Intel processor in India. This is important as Intel is slowly, but surely opening up to the opportunity that is the world's most popular mobile operating system.

Price: Rs 17,499.

Source: indianexpress.com

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