#Nokia'sgiant #Lumia1520 with 6 inch 1080p display appears in leaked image -

Rumors are circulating that #Nokia'sfirstextra-largesmartphone, possibly called the Lumia 1520, is near launch. If it's real, you might be looking at it -- #WindowsPhone Central has obtained a photo that purportedly shows the device for the first time. The snapshot presents a behemoth that makes even the Lumia 1020 look dainty.

Rumored specifications for the handset include a quad core#SnapdragonCPU, 20MP PureView camera, 6 inch 1080p display all built into a polycarbonate shell. The device is expected to be announced at an event late next month alongside the company’s first #WindowsRTtablet. We’ll keep you posted as and when we find more details.

Samsung Galaxy Gear and Note 3 coming on September 4th in India

 Samsung unveil its first Smartwatch named Galaxy Gear at the September 4th event in Germany.in the recent interview she did not reveal any more details of the smartwatch or the upcoming flagship, the Galaxy Note 3.

According to the earlier rumors, the Galaxy Gear would feature a 2.5 inches (320 x 320 pixels) display, powered by a 1.5 GHz dual-core Exynos 4212  processor with Mali 400 MP4 GPU and run on Android 4.2. It would have an integrated camera and speakers in the strap, NFC to-sync and authenticate with the phone and  Bluetooth 4.0 LE. It is also likely to come with Samsung watch manager app.

The Note 3 is rumored to come with a 5.68 inch 1080p AMOLED display, powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor /  Exynos 5 Octa 5420, 3 GB of RAM, 13 MP rear camera and LTE advanced (LTE-A) support in select markets.

The launch event is on September 4th, which is next Wednesday. 

UCWeb jumps over Opera to become India’s most used mobile browser

UCWeb has announced that it has become India’s most used mobile browser with a market share of 31%. Based on statistics by research firm Statcounter, the company reports that it has now surpassed the erstwhile champion ie Opera Mobile.

The company has achieved this within a span of just 3 years and is introducing a range of interesting features to provide a lot of added value to users. It’s partnership with Trend Micro announced in May 2013 is one such move that is aimed to provide enhanced security related features like alerts for malicious content. The company also employs server side compression to provide a faster browsing experience.

Xolo Q1000S with 5-inch HD display, 1.5 GHz quad-core processor, 13MP camera launched for Rs. 18999

Xolo has officially announced its Q1000S flagship smartphone in India. The newest addition comes with an elegant design and is only 6.98mm thick. Xolo Q1000S also offers impressive features and hardware specifications for the price tag it carries.

The Xolo Q1000S comes with a 5-inch 720p IPS display with OGS technology, which makes the colors more vibrant. Under the hood, the Q1000S packs a 1.5 GHz quad-core MediaTek processor along with 1 GB of RAM.

Xolo Q1000S Specifications

• 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display at 295 PPI
• 1.5 GHz quad-core MediaTek 6589T processor with PowerVR SGX544 GPU
• Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
• Dual SIM (GSM + GSM)
• 13MP rear camera with LED Flash, BSI 2sensor
• 5MP front-facing camera , BSI 2sensor
• 6.98 mm thick and weighs 158g
• 3.5mm audio jack
• Full HD 1080p video recording and playback
• 1GB RAM, 16GB internal memory
• 3G (HSDPA: 42.2 Mbps, HSUPA:  11.5 Mbps), WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
• 2500 mAh battery

Micromax Canvas Doodle 2 A240 with 5.7-inch HD display now available for Rs. 19990

Micromax Canvas Doodle 2 A240, successor of the Canvas Doodle A111 that was spotted online yesterday, is now available in India from online retailer Snapdeal.

It has a 5.7-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has 12-megapixel rear camera with dual LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. It comes with Dual SIM support with dual standby similar to other Micromax smartphones. It also comes with a stylus and packs a 2600 mAh battery.

It comes with Video Pinning,  Smart Pause, Blow Air or Shake to Unlock similar to the Cavas 4.  It also comes pre-loaded with unique M! Doodle app and has a stylus.

Micromax Canvas 4 A210 specifications

• 5.7-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD capacitive touch screen IPS display
• 1.2 GHz quad-core processor
• Dual SIM (GSM + GSM)
• Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
• 12MP rear camera with Dual LED Flash
• 5MP front-facing camera
• 3.5mm audio jack
• 1GB, 15GB internal memory, expandable memory upto  32GB with MicroSD
• 3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, GPS/A-GPS
• 2600 mAh battery

The Micromax Canvas Doodle 2 A240 is priced at Rs. 19,990.

Samsung Galaxy Gear Rumors and Other News You Need to Know

The insertion of the name ‘Galaxy’ in the devices name points to a smartwatch that will be designed to slot seemingly into the whole Galaxy eco-system and suggests it will run an Android OS. Most likely the Gear will feature a flexible touch screen, although the technology is in its infancy, it’s an imperative for this type of device.

PayPal Starts Testing Face-Verification System for Mobile Payments and for some online payments also

While we're not quite scanning retinas à la Mission Impossible and Minority Report, PayPal is now testing face verification for mobile-payment transactions.

The ecommerce company's app has a tab labeled "Local," which helps users find nearby stores and restaurants that accept mobile PayPal payments. Once customers check in to a venue online, their name and photo appear on the store's PayPal app. Shoppers can then use the app to pay for items (cashiers complete the transaction by clicking on their profile pic).

Almost 50,000 BlackBerry Apps Come From One Developer

One developer has almost 50,000 apps in BlackBerry World out of BlackBerry's approximately 235,000 total apps. No, that's not a typo. 50,000.

When BlackBerry 10 was unveiled in January, BlackBerry bragged that it was launching with more than 70,000 apps. In the last seven months, that number has grown to more than 120,000 apps.

Omate's Android TrueSmart Watch Beats Kickstarter Goal and coming soon in indian market only for Rs13000

The watch, built on Android 4.2, will be able to make voice calls, text message, post to social media accounts, use GPS navigation and play music, among other features, all without a connected smartphone.

The TrueSmart has some other fancy specs too, like a dual-core processor, a 1.54-inch color touchscreen, a 5-megapixel camera, GPS and vibration alerts. The microSIM slot supports 2G and 3G networks, but no 4G LTE, unfortunately.

The Kickstarter campaign is taking pledges now, starting at $179 to $189 to secure yourself a watch (or $199 after the early bird specials are gone). Omate estimates that it’ll ship in November, but given the track record of other Kickstarter projects we can pretty much assume that’s not going to happen.

Custom Engineered Bicycle Hits 80 Miles per Hour

Donhou's friend sits at the wheel while Donhou pedals, hard. The result is an extremely fast bike ride.

London-based framebuilder Tom Donhou has managed 80 mph on a hand-made bicycle on the open road — though indoor tests ultimately revealed his bike was capable of reaching 102 mph.

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New Apple iWatch Concept is leaked

A team of designers and IT engineers are showing off their concept design for an iWatch amid much speculation about Apple's plans for a smart watch.

Apple is not the only company expected to reveal a smart watch or gadgets for your wrist. Samsung's Galaxy Gear smart watch will reportedly come in five colors, while Pebble has been shipping out its pre-orders this summer.

What do you think about the above concept design? Are you planning on buying a smart watch? Let us know in the comments.

Dell unveils redesigned Alienware 14, 17 and 18 gaming notebooks, available now from $1199

Moving on to performance, Dell added some macro keys on the larger models, with the 18 supporting up to nine, and the 17 allowing for four. All come standard with a quad-core Core i7 processor, though they won't each be configurable with the same range of CPUs. 750GB of HDD storage is the minimum, and SSDs will be available too. On the 14, in particular, you can add up to three HDDs, while the two larger notebooks have room for four. Graphics-wise, NVIDIA's GTX 765M (2GB) is standard on the 17 and 18, while the 14 starts with a 1GB 750M. And on the 18 you get two GPUs by default, in an SLI setup. The Alienware 17 and 18 come with 802.11ac WiFi, while the 14 packs a Killer Wireless-N 1202 radio. As for displays, they're all non-touch (mostly TN), and while 1080p is offered on all, it's only standard on the 18 (the 14, in particular, starts with 1,366 x 768, blech). They're all available now, with starting prices pegged at $1,199 for the 14, $1,499 for the 17 and $2,099 for the 18. A Core i5 version of the 14 is also on the way, and will start around $1,099. Hopefully we'll review one of these soon, but until then have a look at some hands-on photos, a detailed spec table and a trio of promo videos, all embedded after the break.

 

Tips and tricks for speeding up your Android device

Android smartphones and tablets can become slow and sluggish over time. These easy-to-follow tips will help make your device run like new.

Android smartphones and tablets can become slow and sluggish over time. These easy-to-follow tips will help make your device run like new.



1. Uninstall or disable unused apps - Your device has a limited amount of internal storage and the less free space it has the slower it will perform. If you have filled your device with photos, music, or apps, it is recommended to free up space by either uninstalling unused apps or moving files to cloud storage services like Dropbox or Google Drive.
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Uninstalling apps can be done by going to Settings, opening the Apps menu, and selecting the app you wish to uninstall. Preloaded applications from carriers or manufacturers that cannot be uninstalled, known as bloatware, can at least be disabled and hidden from the app drawer using this method.
On smartphones and tablets that include expandable storage you can also move apps to the microSD card. To do this, enter Settings, go to the Apps menu, click the app you wish to move, and select the "Move to SD card" option.

Too many widgets can affect battery life and performance.

2. Clear app caches
Cached data can build up over time in your applications and affect the performance of your device. Deleting individual caches can be done in the Apps menu, but a number of free programs are available through the Google Play store that can automate the process. Some of the most popular ones include App Cache Cleaner and Clean Master, both of which are available for free.



3. Limit widgets and live wallpapers
Many people would argue that widgets are one of the benefits of using an Android device. They can be helpful for finding information quickly without having to open an app, but at the same time they can eat away at battery life and slow your device.
Reducing the number of widgets, especially data-intensive ones like Facebook, will help your smartphone or tablet run more smoothly and last longer. You can remove widgets from the home screen by long-pressing the one you wish to delete and dragging it to the top of the screen.
Another cool Android feature is the option to use a live wallpaper as your background. Like widgets, however, live wallpapers can slow down your device and drain the battery. You can also change your wallpaper with a long press on the home screen.

4. Disable animations
A hidden settings option in Android will give you access to commands you may have never known existed. Go to Settings, About Phone, scroll down to Build number, and tap it seven times. You will now have access to developer options. These special settings allow you to do a variety of things, but they are meant for advanced users and shouldn't be changed unless you know what you are doing.
One tweak that could speed up your device is disabling animations within the operating system. To do this, open Settings, go to Developer options, and scroll down to the Drawing option. Next, turn off the Window animation scale, Transition animation scale, and Animator duration scale. This will disable animations that occur when you open, close, and switch between apps. Although the interface will look less polished, there should be less lag in performance.



5. Get software updates - 
Manufacturers and carriers are continually pushing out new software updates to their devices. It is imperative that you be on the latest firmware as these updates usually include security and bug fixes, among other things that will improve the overall stability of your device. To check to see if there is an update available, go to Settings, select About Phone, and choose the "System updates" option.
6. Rooting, ROMing, and more
Risk takers and advanced users can also root their device, which will open the door to new features and even greater performance boosts. Rooting gives you the ability to overclock the device's processor, install a custom ROM, and other things; however it also voids your warranty and could cause irreversible damage to the device.
nt for advanced users and shouldn't be changed unless you know what you are doing.
One tweak that could speed up your device is disabling animations within the operating system. To do this, open Settings, go to Developer options, and scroll down to the Drawing option. Next, turn off the Window animation scale, Transition animation scale, and Animator duration scale. This will disable animations
that occur when you open, close, and switch between apps. Although the interface will look less polished, there should be less lag in performance.

Sony's Rumored Lens Makes Your Phone a High-Quality Camera

If rumors of Sony's new DSC-QX10 and DSC-QX100 lenses are true, you'll soon be able to snap even higher-quality photos with your smartphone.
According to SonyAlphaRumors, the lenses have built in sensors, Bionz processors, Wi-Fi/NFC wireless connections and SD card slots.

How to Sync Your Android Contacts to New Devices

1. Export contacts from old phone. - 
First, export the contacts from your old phone into a vCard or CSV file.

2. Import contacts to Gmail account.
Open up your Gmail account and import the contacts from your phone to your account online.

If you don't have a Gmail account (and with Android, everything is just much easier with a Google account), go to step four.

3. Import contacts from Gmail account onto new phone.
Set up your Google account on your new phone/tablet and your Gmail contacts will automatically populate and sync with your phone contacts.

4. Import contacts from file onto new phone.
If you don't have a Gmail account, connect your new phone to a laptop or desktop and transfer the vCard or CSV file from your old phone onto your new one.

Then, import the file from your phone's storage.

Ubuntu Edge May Have Just Set the Crowdfunding Record

Crowdfunding platform Indiegogo announced on Friday that the site's Ubuntu Edge campaign has set the record as the largest crowdfunding project ever — more than 24,000 donors have offered up nearly $11.5 million in funding as of Monday morning. The Ubuntu Edge project surpassed the industry's previous record holder, the Pebble Watch campaign facilitated by Kickstarter, which ended last May with close to $10.3 million in funding.

Garmin Takes On GoPro With the VIRB Waterproof Action Camera

If you think "action sports camera," the first brand that probably comes to mind is GoPro. ButGarmin is looking to change that. The company, synonymous with GPS navigation and technology that takes advantage of it, is launching its first action cam, the VIRB.

Like the GoPro, the VIRB can record 1080p video for up to three hours on a single charge. It's also durable, able to endure shock, extreme temperatures and getting dunked in water (up to 30 minutes). The ruggedized design is more like a camcorder than the GoPro, looking more like a spyglass than a DSLR.

HTC Zara with 4.5-inch qHD display, Android 4.3 rumored for Q4 2013 launch

HTC has launched several mid-range devices in the Desire series including the Desire 600 dual SIM that we reviewed recently. HTC would launch another mid-rage device called Zara with a 4.5-inch qHD (960 x 540 pixels) capacitive touch screen IPS display, powered by a 1.2 GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8930 processor with Adreno 305 GPU and Androud 4.3 (Jelly Bean) with Sense 5.5 later this year, according to @evleaks.

 It would have a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED Flash and a front-facing camera. As you can see in the leaked press image, the phone looks like HTC One on the front with dual speakers, so it is likely to come with HTC Boom Sound similar to the One. It also has a secondary microphone on the back along with Beats audio support. We might see the HTC One Max running on the latest Android 4.3 and Sense 5.5 which is expected to launch in September.

HTC Zara rumored Specifications

- 4.5-inch (960 x 540 pixels) capacitive touch screen display at 245 ppi
- 1.2 GHz Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8930 processor  with Adreno 305 GPU
- Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) with HTC Sense 5.5
- 8MP rear camera with LED Flash
- front-facing camera
- 1GB RAM, 8GB internal memory, expandable memory with MicroSD
- 3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0, GPS
- 2100 mAh battery