HTC One Android 4.2.2 jelly bean now rolling out across the world

The highly-anticipated Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update for HTC One is now rolling out across the world to the carrier free devices. The update is of size 400+MB. The latest version of android on HTC One have come up with several tweaks. They include enhanced launcher bar, quick settings, widget panel rearrangement, and Android Daydream mode. The status bar can finally show the battery percentage.

 The Home key can now launch the options menu by a long press of the home key. Google Now can be accessed by swiping up from the Home button. BlinkFeed has been tweaked to support Instagram, and HTC Zoe has also been enhanced alongside with the camera's AF/AE performance.

There's a new lockscreen style too. Widgets can also be added to the lockscreen after the update.

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Alleged images and video of budget iphone leaks

Earlier we have come across number of leaks and rumours about the budget iphone. Now the chinese manufacturer of KIRF devices called 'techdy' have come up with several alleged images and video of the budget iphone emerged on their website. The website claims that the budget iphone would feature a 4 inch display with the resolution of 1136 x 640 which is exactly similar to that of iphone 5. Keeping the budget in mind, the budget iphone would come with plastic or polycarbonate built body instead of the alluminium casing like the premium iphone and coming to the shape, it would look like the original apple ipod. But the plastic built body of the iphone doesn't feel cheap in hands.

The Budget iPhone from TakeMovi on Vimeo.

The video also adds an android booting device with similar built of the budget iphone. According to video the device basic bear would have a similar display, Android 4.2, 1.7 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 600 CPU, 2GB of RAM, 8MP rear camera with LED flash, 2MP front-facing camera, 2300 mAh battery and Qi-wireless charging expansion slot. But we suggest you to take this bit of information as a pinch of salt. We cant say whether techdy is genuine in this case.

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ZTE Nubia Z5 Mini render leaks, plays fast and loose with word “mini”

Remember the ZTE Nubia Z5? We’ll forgive you if you don’t, this being ZTE and all, but the phone was notable for a few reasons. For one, it was among the few full-HD devices to premiere in 2012, launching with a five-inch 1080p display. Now a render of a new “mini” version of the phone has leaked, and we can’t help but wonder if the word is starting to lose a bit of its meaning.

With a five-inch Nubia Z5, what would you expect from the Nubia Z5 Mini? A 4.3-inch screen? Maybe a compact 4-incher? Nope. The Z5 Mini is supposed to have a 4.7-inch 720p display.

We realize we need to keep things in perspective here – no one expects the iPad Mini to be the size of an iPhone, after all – but when we’re dealing with phones in specific, it just feels like a bit of a stretch to start calling a 4.7-inch handset “mini.” Now, if we’re talking about a theoretical device like a Galaxy Note II Mini, then sure – that might make sense. But this… pushing your luck here, ZTE.

The Nubia Z5 Mini should arrive running a Snapdragon 600, have 2GB of RAM, and feature an eight-megapixel main camera.

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Google Glass to get Boutique app store: Report

The teardown of the latest Google Glass XE7 update seems to suggest that Google is working on an app store for Glass users. To be named as Boutique, it will act as a store for Glassware (that’s how Google dubs apps for Google Glass).

There is no word on when Boutique will go live but considering it is already a work in progress, we would expect it to go live before the next batch of consumers, who were selected via Google+ and Twitter competition, get their hands on Glass.

According to zhuowei, who did this tear-down and published it on his/ her Github gist, there are also hints that suggest that Google might be working on a native app SDK for Glass. Developers currently use Mirror API to make apps for Glass.

“The mention of APKs also suggest that a native app SDK for Glass is in the works. Currently, the only supported way of developing applications to Glass is via the Mirror API, which allows you to push messages to the Glass via the Internet. Updating cards using a data connection is, of course, slow, so a native application will reduce the latency and make certain use cases, such as augmented reality, possible,” zhuowei noted.

Among other little details discovered as a part of this teardown, Google also seems to be working on a lock-screen for Glass, video player and something called Clutch.

We expect to know more about these in the coming days.

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XOLO launches Q800 quad-core Android phone for INR 12,499

XOLO has officially announced the launch of Q800, company’s first quad-core smartphone.  Priced at INR 12,499, the smartphone is already available online. Q800 is part of XOLO’s new QCore series, which will only include quad-core phones.

Company revealed in a press release that it plans to launch various new handsets with Quad–Core processor in the coming quarter as a part of QCORE-series.

XOLO Q800 features a 4.5-inch qHD IPS display, 1.2GHz quad-core processor, and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. The smartphone also comes with 8MP rear camera, 1.2MP front camera, 1GB RAM and 4GB of internal storage.

Q800 packs 2100 mAh battery, microSD card slot, dual- SIM support, 3G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.  The smartphone will be competing with Micromax’s A116 Canvas HD smartphone, which packs similar features apart from the 5-inch 720p display.

“For Music lovers this phone packs in a YAMAHA 168 PA music system for an awesome musical experience. Other features are – Shake to change the song and Auto filter in music settings to filter the songs based on their size,” XOLO noted in a press release.

In related news, XOLO is also expected to announce a new Intel-powered smartphone next week. The phone is expected to run on new Intel Clover Trail+ processor. Other details are not clear at the moment.

XOLO Q800 key features

• 1.2 GHz Quad-Core Processor
• 4.5″ qHD IPS Display
• Android Jelly Bean 4.1
• Dual SIM (GSM+GSM)
• 4 GB Internal Memory
• External memory expandable up to 32 GB
• 8 MP rear camera with BSI sensor techonology
• 1.2 MP front camera with BSI sensor techonology
• Full HD 1080p Video Playback at 30fps
• 2100 mAh battery

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LG Optimus G Pro now on pre-order for INR 38,990

LG’s recently launched phablet Optimus G Pro is now on pre-order at Flipkart. The smartphone is expected to ship next week as stated by LG India at the launch event. The retailer has listed INR 38,990 as the price of the smartphone, which is much lower than the launch price of INR 42,500 and makes the phone more desirable.

The Flipkart listing is also an indication of how LG Optimus G Pro’s street price is going to be significantly less than the MRP mentioned by the company.

To remind you, the phone packs 5.5-inch 1080p FHD IPS display, 1.7GHz quad-core Snapdragon 600 processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage and 13MP rear camera. The phone also features 2.1MP front camera, Android 4.1.2, and 3140 mAH battery.

With these specifications and price, the phone will be competing with Lenovo’s newly launched K900, Galaxy Note 2 and HTC Butterfly smartphone. Do you think with INR 38,900 pricing, Optimus G Pro stands any chance against these competitors? Let us know in comments.

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Karbonn launches Titanium S9 HD IPS for INR 19,990

Karbonn has announced the launch its new Titanium S9 HD IPS Android smartphone today. Packing a 5.5-inch HD IPS display, the phone has been priced at INR 19,990, making it the most expensive phone from the stable for Karbonn.

The timing of the release of S9 Titanium is very interesting and seems to have been decided in accordance to the release of Micromax flagship Canvas 4, which will be unveiled on July 8.

Back to Karbonn S9 Titanium, the smartphone features 1.2GHz quad-core processor, 1GB of RAM and Android 4.2. In addition, the phone comes with 13MP rear camera, 5MP front camera, and 16GB of internal storage. S9 also packs 2600 mAh battery, dual-SIM support and 3G support.

“The Karbonn Titanium S9 is the most exciting revolution to have come from Karbonn till date. The launch of the device initiates our foray into the HD IPS smartphone category wherein we seek to satiate the consumer needs with the best-in-class technological innovations,” said Shashin Devsare, Executive Director, Karbonn.

According to a press release issued by the company, the phone will be available in the coming days across India.

Karbonn S9 Titanium HD IPS key specifications

• 5.5-inch IPS capacitive screen
• 1.2 GHz quad-core processor
• 13 MP rear camera with LED flash
• 5 MP Front camera
• Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
• 16GB of internal memory, microSD card slot
• 1GB RAM
• 2600 mAh Battery
• 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
• Dual-SIM support

Should you buy Karbonn Titanium S9?

While, we are a little disappointed with the pricing of the phone, there are considerable improvements over Karbonn’s other smartphones. The presence of a full HD display would have been great and I would have instantly recommended the phone. As, we don’t have a full HD display and pricing is 20K, I would suggest you to weigh in your budget and choices as well as upcoming Micromax Canvas 4 very well and then decide if you want to spend INR 20,000 on Karbonn S9.

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Sony Xperia ZR LTE, HTC Butterfly S LTE released in Hong Kong

Sony and HTC have released the LTE variants of their Xperia ZR and Butterfly S smartphones in Hong Kong respectively. While Sony Xperia ZR LTE is already available for purchase at Sony Store, HTC Butterfly S LTE will go on sale in the coming days.

To remind you, Xperia ZR packs 4.55-inch 720p HD display, 1.5GHz Qualcomm’s quad-core S4 Pro processor, Android 4.1, and 13MP rear camera. The smartphone is also dust and water resistant in addition to featuring 2GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage.

On the other hand, HTC Butterfly S features 5-inch 1080p display, 1.9GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 quad-core processor, Ultrapixel camera and 3200 mAh battery. The phone also comes with 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage, and Jelly Bean.

Pricing:

• Sony Xperia ZR LTE: H$ 4,698 (US$605)
• HTC Butterfly S LTE: H$ 6,198 (US$799)

Sources(1,2)

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