Oppo is World's First Phone that can Shoot 50MP Photos (Videos)

Oppo has launched its smartphone "Find 7" that has capability of shooting pictures and videos at 50 MegaPixels in Beijing. This smartphone is first of its kind with such shooting capabilities in the world.

First of its Kind with 50 MP Capability

Oppo Find 7 runs on Android 4.3 device and it has a sensor which is 13-megapixel Sony IMX214 CMOS, so it's actually a software trick that it grabs 50-Megapixel photos, but the results are surprisingly good.

This phone possesses a latest image signal processor known as Pure Image 2.0, which enables this "Hyper Zoom" 50-megapixel creative image. It also captures 10 consecutive images at a rapid speed, picking four best shots and combining them to generate a 50-megapixel still.

Other features include 4K video recording at 30 fps, slow-motion video recording at 100 fps, long exposure upto 32 seconds and high definition GIF creation. It is also equipped with a 5.0 MP front facing camera.

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Google Takes on an Android Gaming Platform: Green Throttle Games

Google has reportedly purchased Green Throttle Games, an Android gaming platform. Green Throttle Games paid the price for being late to the Android gaming platform party and got wounded at the end of 2013.

Google, however has confirmed this news to PandoDaily that it has purchesed some major parts of GreenThrottle's business, including its with labor and parts alongwith two co-founders. 

Though there's no update provided by the Mountain View crew, but according to some relevant sources Google will refine the Bluetooth controller for its long-fabled TV set-top box.

It clearly suggests that Google is more intended to show interest in extending beyond mobiles and softwares.

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Gionee's Elife S5.5: Slimmest SmartPhone with Octa-core Processor

It's not much time since Gionee has debuted in the smartphone market, and now it has launched it's super slim Elife S5.5 Android smartphone in China and also showcased it at Mobile World Congress event held at Barcelona in Spain.

Let's Check the Specifications of Gionee's Elife S5.5 

 

 

Please share your thoughts on this smartphone by Gionee in comments

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Boeing Launches a SmartPhone with Suicidal Instincts if Tampered

This smartphone is not for an average user, but Boeing's Black is meant for government officials with highly classified information on their mobile devices. If this phone is tampered by any person unfamiliar, then it will take it's own doze of cyanide for self-destruction, according to ABI's Stephanie Van Vactor. 

Boeing has already applied for an application with the United States Federal Communications Commission for the most secured Android smartphones known as "Black", that can self destruct if someone tries to open the case.

Black has several secured endless modularity capabilities and embedded hardware security features that can be configured through software, according to Boeing. The company will most probably offer this phone to U.S. defense communities.

Other Features Boeing's Black

»  Supports Bluetooth v2.1 +EDR.
»  Micro-USB port
»  PDMI port and a 24-pin connector
»  Supports secure SD cards
»  Support for integrating additional sensors.

According to Jim McGregor, founder of Tirias Research, The Black smartphone will rule "for many government applications where the security of information is more important than the price".

Boeing Black Self Destructs on Tampering

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http://www.technewsworld.com/story/Boeing-Unveils-Suicidally-Secure-Smartphone-80056.html

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Is the Samsung Galaxy S5, the Best Business Phone in the market ?

Samsung is not at all bothered of new revolutionary features to make it latest flagship phone Galaxy S5, the best choice for enterprise customers. Let us explore some reasons to consider Galaxy S5.

Samsung Galaxy S5 is Far Better Than Galaxy S4: Let's See the Video

Just a day before Samsung launched it Galaxy S5, which looks very similar to Galaxy S4 and III with some new & improved features, but it may be the best Android device till date for the enterprise customer in the first half of 2014.

I think the Galaxy S5 is one step further with more new functions and features that are suitable for the business customer. Here are 10 reasons that new Galaxy S5 is the best smartphone for the business enterprise.

»  Advanced sensors

»  Samsung Knox 2.0

»  Removable battery

»  Latest mobile processor

»  Large display, yet pocketable form factor

»  Advanced camera software

»  Improved UX

»  Gear 2 and Fit connectivity

»  MicroSD card slot

»  Dust and water resistance

Samsung Galaxy S5 is worth to sell millions of the devices and I think it is pretty clear that it is among the best smartphone to consider for road warriors, photographers, and all kind of junkies, that lasts at least a couple years.

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Lenovo Unveils Its Second Smartphone: S850

Lenovo launched its second smartphone S850 at an event at Barcelona, Spain after its brilliant work as S860. Despite their similar looks, the features of both phones are very different. 

What Else You Can Find in Lenovo S850? Let's Check-Out.

The previous model S860 is 10mm thick, while the S850 has a 8.2mm slender body. Their body color and designs are also very different as S850 comes only in white & pink and its chasis is made-up of glass similar to iPhone 4 and 4S.

Lenovo S850 is also much cheaper, with a US price of $269 of an unlocked phone, whereas S860 comes in at $349. S850 also comes with a back glowing Lenovo logo whose color can be customized according to different notifications.

It has curved edges, a flat back, and amazingly light weight. The pink model has a great attractive look and it may turn heads. Both these phones are almost similar in spec-wise, both have the same 1.3 GHz quad-core processor, 1280 x 720 HD screen and 16 GB of memory storage, moreover S850 has 13 megapixel camera compared to the 8megapixel camera of S860. It's hard to understand, why S850 is much cheaper than S860?

Both runs on an Android 4.2 Jelly Bean operating system, S850 where has 1 GB RAM and a battery with capacity of 2000mAh. Lenovo S850 has an upper edge as it supports all the Lenovo's latest custom apps with incredible online storage, sharing and security facilities.

"Lenovo Blends Style and Performance with S-Series Smartphones"

Lenovo has restricted the sale of S850 in the US or Western Europe. It will be widely available in Asia, Middle East and Central America. Most probably, it will get launched in June 2014.

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http://reviews.cnet.com/smartphones/lenovo-s850/4505-6452_7-35835231.html

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Samsung Unwrapping It's Latest Galaxy S5 Today

Samsung will unveil its latest and much hyped Galaxy S5 on Monday i.e., 24^th Feb 2014 at an event scheduled at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. 

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Google's "Project Tango": Empowering Your Views in 3D

Has anyone ever thought about a 3D smartphone, Google has been working on it since last year, aiming to provide a broader awareness of all the visible objects in natural environment.

"Google Project Tango": The Most Advanced Technology Project by Google

Currently "Project Tango" aims to provide mobile devices "a human-scale understanding of space & motion", according to Johnny Lee, project lead at Google's Advanced Technology and Projects group. Lee and his project team also wrote, "Yet, our mobile devices assume that physical world ends at the boundaries of the screen.".

This 3D technology can help people in endless ways. Users can use this technology just wailking around their house to get the 3D dimensions of a furniture before buying it, or to locate the place where a particular object is showcased in a store, and it can even help visually-impaired person to navigate in an area which is unknown to him.

We've arranged a civilization in which most crucial elements profoundly depend on science and technology. - Carl Sagan

Currently the "Project Tango" includes a prototype model having 5" size with Android, combined robotics and vision technology to track 3D motions of the phone while developing a 3-D model of the targeted place. The company is also seeking professional developers to distribute their already arranged 200 development kits by March 14, 2014.

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Intel Reveals Latest Android Education Tablet & Classmate PC

Intel has unveiled its new Tablet and a classmate PC totally dedicated to education at Bett 2014, a learning technology event in London, the UK. Intel own's his own education solution system and these new devices are a part of it.

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Samsung Eyeing Galaxy S5 by April 2014: Eye Scanner Unveiled

Samsung is planning to unveil its next smartphone Galaxy S5 by April 2014 and most likely will introduce an eye scanner technology for the first time producing high-end devices to compete with Apple's iPhone.

Samsung Galaxy S5 is also supposed to be paired with the latest wearable device "Galaxy Gear SmartWatch". Last year Apple released iPhone 5S and 5C in September including a fingerprint scanner in 5S. This time Samsung is considering to include an eye scanner in its high-end devices.

Lee Seung Woo, an analyst from IBK securities said that "The release of the S5 will be very important to Samsung, and the Competition is going to intensify, and it's not going to be an easy year for the company.". According to her the design of the next Galaxy S5 is going to be different from its previous versions.

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Best Android Tablets to Buy This Festive Season!

The market is brimming with loads of innovative gadgets that make our lives comfortable and our job much easier to perform. In the exclusive range of advanced handheld gadgets, tablets come as the most entertaining and efficient devices replete with many useful functions. 

If you are planning to buy a tablet this festival season, but confused about which is the best choice, here is the answer.

Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9

 

A cheaper alternative to the Google Nexus 10 and iPad 4, Kindle Fire HD 8.9 has 1080p resolution and a dual-core processor with an excellent 8.9-inch screen. No doubt, Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9, slimmer than the Kindle Paperwhite eReader, runs on a skinned version of Android Ice Cream Sandwich and gives access to a large variety of online retail shops. Including X–ray and Immersion Reading features from Kindle devices, this Amazon version powered with dual Dolby Digital Plus dual speakers, offers a unique multimedia experience to watch movies or read textbooks.

 

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1

 

A total multimedia hub, Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 is a slick 10.1 inch multi-touch tablet with unique features. Powered by a dual-core processor and the more intuitive Android Ice Cream Sandwich, Tab 2 10.1 is a high performance tablet. In-built with 3 megapixels rear-end camera and 0.3 megapixels VGA front-end camera, this Android tablet has 1280X800 pixels resolution.

Sony Xperia Tablet Z

 

In the league of innovative tablets, Sony adds its Sony Xperia Tablet Z that has received great response. This 10.1-inch Android tablet is slimmer than the iPad mini and lighter than the latest generation iPad. Embedded with 1.5 Ghz Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core processor with 2 GB RAM, Tablet Z provides high performance with water-resistant body.

Google Nexus 10

A slimmer and lighter than the latest iPad Mini version, Google Nexus 10 is a 10 inch tablet with 2560X1600 resolution display and delivers excellent clarity levels. Along with 5 Megapixel rear-facing camera and 1.9-Megapixel front camera, Google Nexus 10 has 9,000 mAh polymer battery that runs for seven hours.



With all the major specifications and features, we have brought to you this top list of android tablets to choose for these holidays to enjoy. If interested in android app development for any of these tablets, do let us know.

The Best Android Tablets of 2013

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Samsung Galaxy S5: Rumored to Hit in January 2014

It has been rumored that Samsung is going to launch its much awaited smartphone Samsung Galaxy S5 in January 2014. The expectations are never ending and this time its Samsung prepping to offer its latest product with some new and astonishing features.

There is a mere gap of nine months between last iteration of Samsung Galaxy S series. Samsung Galaxy S4 was earlier launched in April within this year. According to Naver, a Korean news site Samsung will come out with a teaser of Galaxy S5 in mid-January and has planning to set the launch in February 2014, that could be the part of Mobile World Congress held at Barcelona as Samsung has a well reputation there in the past.

It has also been come into news that Samsung may use the January Consumer Electronics Show to exhibit their device as a new product of their Galaxy S series. The major feature of Samsung Galaxy S5 could be the 16-megapixel camera, slightly better than Galaxy S4's 13-megapixel camera. It has also been rumored to possess a new optical image stabilization feature and a new Samsung Exynos processor replacing the old Qualcomm Snapdragon chilp in the previous Galaxy S phone.

It has als been circulated that Samsung may use a whole metallic body for Samsung Galxy S5 instead of plastic.

Samsung Galaxy S5

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Now It's The Samsung Galaxy Gear SmartWatch in the Market

Samsung is most likely to unveil it's Galaxy Gear SmartWatch within the first week of September in Berlin. After acheiving a great success in smartphones and tablet both pioneered by the concepts of Apple, now Samsung is looking forward to launch its new Galaxy Gear SmartWatch.

Samsung Galaxy Gear SmartWatch Concept

This Gear SmartWatch has a three inch OLED screen and a wide range of connectivity options for users to pair with various Samsung Galaxy smartphones, tablets and Android devices. It is also equipped with a 4-Megapixel camera and an integrated speaker to communicate with others with an ease. It also has a bluetooth 4.0 connectivity option to pair it with other devices. It is also packed with its own Wi-Fi antenna that allows it to connect with internet without pairing with any other device and also provides a battery life of more 10 hours.

Its screen is square, a bit rectangular with rounded corners shrouded with bezels on the top. It looks like a clunky and masculine wristband with dark black and grey in color, not much heavy in weight that may not look appropriate on a lady wrist. Other important specs also include Samsung S voice for voice commands, preloaded Android apps including health tracking, Call logs, internet access, power buttons on the side, social media integration(Facebook & Twitter) and more.

This gadget by Samsung will definitely attract the fitness fans as it has several fitness apps to keep a check on your workout and diet regime. Having that goal in mind, the company is expected to work better with other third party developers for both social and health tracking apps.

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