Nokia codename Pegasus, Lanai to be 3G-enabled Asha 502, Asha 503

Nokia is all set to launch the next variants after the Asha 501, at least that’s what @evleaks would like us to believe. He claims that the next Asha phones are codenamed Pegasus and Lanai, which would be launched as Asha 502 and Asha 503. This could very well be the 3G variant of the Asha 501 with slightly better features.



At the global launch of the Asha 501 in New Delhi in May, Nokia CEO Stephen Elop had told BGR India that Nokia was working on an 3G variant though he was reluctant to give any timeline. “This is the first in a family of Asha phones and a 3G model is coming. It was all about optimizing resources and getting the first product out as soon as possible,” Elop had then said. Probably, the launch is close.

The Asha 502 and Asha 503 could be those devices, with one of them being a dual-SIM variant while the other accommodating a single SIM. Earlier leaks have suggested that the 3G variant would also have a better 5-megapixel camera with flash. Nokia is also planning to bring its Music Store to the new Asha full-touch range.

However, the pricing that Nokia is able to achieve for the 3G variants considering anything above $100 will touch smartphone territory, including Nokia’s own Lumia 510 Windows Phone smartphone.

 

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iOS 7 to be launched on Sep 10

September 10 is the date we’re currently marking in the diaries for the iPhone 5S and 5C reveal, and that may have just been reinforced by a claim that we’ll see the release of iOS 7 that very same day.



According to an email sent to developers from Nuance, the company behind Siri, the general availability date for iOS 7 is set for September 10.

The Next Web contributing writer Owen Williams posted the below email from Nuance to his personal blog, it reads:

As you are probably aware, iOS 7 GA will be released on September 10th.
The NDEV Program has pre-qualified that SpeechKit 1.4.5 works properly on iOS 7, but we encourage you to conduct own testing to ensure that when the upgrade happens, your Nuance speech services continue to work seamlessly.

It asked developers using its API to conduct testing to ensure that their services work on iOS 7 even though its SpeechKit 1.4.5 is pre-qualified to work properly on iOS 7. Nuance is the voice recognition focused company which has also worked on Siri, Apple’s intelligent voice assistant.

Historically, Apple has released iOS Golden Master versions to developers on the same day as the announcement of new iPhones, giving developers time to test their apps with the final version of the new iOS before its release it to the general public a couple of days before the launch of the new iPhone.

 

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Images and spec of HTC One Max surfaced online

HTC One Max announcement should happen in September at IFA, around the same time Samsung is going to unveil the Galaxy Note III. It seems, though, that HTC is having some trouble keeping the device under wraps as yet another bit of info about it surfaced online today.



First we got to see some live pictures of the One Max, along with alleged specs. Then an unfinished official render popped up. We also saw the HTC One Max next to a Motorola XT882 as well as sized up next to an HTC One mini and a regular HTC One. The last of those also revealed that the One Max back might boast a fingerprint sensor.

Today, we get to learn some more specs of the HTC One Max. The new pieces of info detail the front camera, which should be 2.1MP (same as HTC One). According to the leak though the One Max will run on the latest Android 4.3 Jelly Bean and Sense UI 5.5.

We also received confirmation of some of the previously rumored specs - a 5.9" 1080p display, Snapdragon 800 chipset (quad-core 2.3GHz Krait 400 CPU, Adreno 330 GPU, 2GB RAM), a 4MP UltraPixel camera and Wi-Fi a/ac/b/g/n.
There is no word on the fingerprint scanner though nor is there indication of the One Max will pack a stylus.

Robert Downey Jr. is already working hard to promote the One Max and we are hoping HTC will really deliver a device to live up to all the hype. September is close, so it won't take long before we find out.

 

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Images of Blue HTC One Spotted online

A blue version of the HTC One is coming, and what was previously only a render is now a fully-fledged leaked device.



A version of the device in a sea-coloured hue was spotted on a subway train in China, and was uploaded to Mobile01, a smartphone-related forum. This confirms the previous leak by evleaks and a leaked casing of the handset in the same colour.

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Sony release the teaser of Sony Xperia Z1

The first teaser video of Sony Xperia Z1 also known as Honami has just been published by the Japanese maker. Unfortunately the video is a combination of all teaser pictures we've seen so far and gives us no new details.



Sony has already showed us the power key, the water-proof panels, the G-lens at the back, as well the slim profile which also revealed the announcement date - September 4. Yes, it's the same day Samsung will premiere the Galaxy Note III.

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Gionee launched P2 with 1.3GHz MT6572 chipset

Gionee India has launched the Gionee P2 a dual core cortex A7 handset clocked at 1.3GHz. This low budget handset comes powered by MT6572 chipset coupled with Mali 400 GPU. P2 is priced at Rs. 6,499.



Not only are the Gionee P2 specifications almost similar to the XOLO A500S handset, even the price is near about the same. The P2 is 11.15mm thick and supports dual SIM. It is powered by 1.3GHz dual core (MT6572 cortex A7) processor with Mali 400 GPU.

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Micromax Canvas Doodle 2 A240 Video Reviews

Micromax is all set to launch its new flagship smartphone the Micromax A240 Canvas Doodle 2, the phone is a revision of the original doodle which created a new pen/stylus+ phone category for the company. The new Micromax Canvas Doodle 2 has a Aluminum back with a unibody chassis and a matching two tip stylus.



The two major highlighting factors of the Micromax Canvas Doodle 2 are the 5.7 inch 1280 x 720p inch display and the cameras, a 12 MP out back and a 5 mp in the front. A few things users may not like are the non replaceable battery and the non expandable storage which is fixed at a 16 GB out of which 12.64 + 0.98 GB are user available. The Micromax Canvas Doodle 2 is powered by a 2800 mAh battery pack and runs the Mediatek 6589 Quad Core 1.2 GHz chipset with the PowerVR SGX544MP GPU, which might create a bit of stir.

The device fits beautifully in the hands and is really convenient to hold, the stylus is ergonomically for both tiny and large hands thanks to the oval-ish design which creates two differential holding points. The two tips on either side of the stylus also offer two levels of firmness which might be appreciated by artists and doodlers alike.

The Doodle 2 is fairly pocketable too, considering its size it actually fits quite well into pockets, this could also be due to the 9.3mm thickness vs the 10+ on the previous version (although the tapered edges help too.). In the box there is a usual mix up of things, a flat cable charging cable, a flat cable set of earphones + ear tips, the USB wall charger, a flip case that also converts into a stand and documentation.

When compared to the Galaxy Mega 5.8 by Samsung the Micromax Canvas Doodle 2 misses the MicroSD card Slot and also a customized UI that offers additional features, the Canvas Doodle 2 however has a higher resolution display a better build quality and bigger MP cameras .

Key Features Of Micromax Canvas Doodle 2 A240

• 12 Mp Primary Camera
• 5 Mp Secondary Camera
• 5.7-inch Capacitive Touchscreen
• Android V4.2 (jelly Bean) Os
• 1.2 Ghz Quad Core Processor
• Dual Sim (gsm + Gsm)

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XOLO launched Q1000S 1.5GHz quad core processor for Rs.18,999

The XOLO Q1000S with 1.5GHz quad core processor and with a slim and sleek look (6.98mm thick) shows up on the XOLO website. This slim handset will hit the stores soon, for Rs. 18,999.



The XOLO Q1000S comes powered by the MediaTek Turbo processor clocked at 1.5GHz coupled with PowerVR SGX 544 GPU. This is the hardware that many users are looking for. The OGS IPS screen is 5 inches with 1280×720 pixels resolution.

Internal storage is 16GB and RAM is 1GB. Android 4.2 Jelly Bean runs the show. MediaTek 1.5GHz + HD screen and 1GB RAM is the perfect recipe for now, hopefully it will be priced right. It is a powerful handset packed into a slim body – dimensions are 147×72.1×6.98 mm. Q1000S weight is 158 grams.

The spec on the XOLO website does not specifically mention if the handset is dual SIM or single SIM. The phone image also shows single SIM. There are dual cameras a font camera of 5MP resolution with BSI sensor and another 13MP on the rear with LED flash and BSI 2 sensor. Full HD recording and playback supported. Front camera with BSI sounds cool.

1.5GHz quad core xolo q1000s

There is accelerometer, proximity, magnetic and light sensors. Other features are 3G, Wi-Fi (b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.0, micro USB, GPS and 3.5 mm audio jack. Battery is of 2500 mAh capacity that can be fully charged in up to 4 hours and gives a talk time of a good 22 hours on 2G and up to 12 hours on 3G networks.

Price Rs. 18,999.

KEY FEATURES OF XOLO Q1000S

• 5-inch HD Capacitive Touchscreen


• 5 MP Secondary Camera


• Wi-Fi Enabled


• Android v4.2 (Jelly Bean) OS


• 13 MP Primary Camera


• Full HD Recording


• 1.5 GHz Quad Core Processor

 

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Micromax launched Canvas A76 Fun dual core with 5 inch screen

Micromax has now launched the Canvas Fun A76 handset with a 5 inch screen and powered by a dual core processor. The handset is already listed on some online stores. This handset is priced at Rs. 8499.



Micromax A76 also called the Canvas Fun supports dual SIM and runs on the Android 4.2 Jelly Bean OS. The handset is 10.55 mm thick. The 5 inch screen supports FWVGA resolution (854×480 pixels) with 16M colors.

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XOLO A500S Video Review

The XOLO A500S is upgraded version of XOLO A500. The A500S is powered by a dual core processor, supports dual SIM and sails on Android 4.2 with 512 MB RAM. This handset is priced at under Rs. 7,000.


This handset is available in different colors, blue, red, white and black. Only the black version is currently available in the market. Inside the box you will find the A500S, charger, battery of 1400 mAh capacity, earphone, data cable, warranty card and user guide.
The build quality is very good, handset is light weight at 122 grams and slim too with 9.31 mm thickness. The breadth is 63.37 mm and length is 125.16 mm. The XOLO A500S has got a unique premium look – check the video review.

Power button is placed on the right, volume rockers on the left, 3.5mm audio jack and micro USB ports on the top. The rear back cover is of matte finish with good grip.

 

KEY FEATURES OF XOLO A500S

• Android v4.2 (Jelly Bean) OS


• 5 MP Primary Camera


• 4-inch TFT Display with 233 ppi


• 0.3 MP Secondary Camera


• Slim Design - 9 mm in Thickness


• Dual SIM (3G + 2G)


• 1400 mAh Battery Capacity


• XOLO Secure - Anti theft App


• 1.2 GHz Dual Core CPU and Mali 400 MP GPU

 

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