Samsung Galaxy E7 heads to China for $330

The Samsung Galaxy E7 is the mid-range sibling of the Galaxy A7 and so far has been available in India only. Now the availability is expanding to China where it's joining the smaller Galaxy E5.

The Galaxy E7 phablet will cost CNY 2,100 ($335/€300) though the exact launch date wasn’t revealed. That's a bit cheaper than the price in India of INR 22,800 ($365/€325).

It's also not entirely clear which of the country's carriers will offer the phablet, though it supports both China Mobile and China Unicom for its optional dual-SIM and LTE (150Mbps).

The Samsung Galaxy E7 boasts a 5.5" Super AMOLED screen with 720p resolution (267ppi), runs Android 4.4 KitKat on a Snapdragon 410 chipset (4x Cortex-A53 CPU) with 2GB of RAM and has a 13MP/1080p main camera as well a 5MP selfie camera.

LG G Flex 2 coming to Singapore next month

Priced at SGD998 ($800), the device will be up for pre-order on February 27, and will go on sale starting March 14. There is no word yet on when it will hit the US or the UK market.

Specifications-wise, the device is powered by Qualcomm's infamous Snapdragon 810 chipset, and sports a 5.5-inch 1080p display. It comes in 2GB/32GB and 3GB/64GB variants, packs in a 3,000 mAh battery, and runs Android Lollipop (v5.0.1). In terms of camera, the G Flex 2 features a 2.1 MP front-facing unit, and 13 MP rear shooter.

Android 5.0 Lollipop Update Rollout Begins for Samsung Galaxy Note 4

 

Key Specifications:

 

Display                                 :               5.70-inch

Processor                             :               2.7GHz

Front Camera                    :              3.7-megapixel

Resolution                           :               1440x2560 pixels

RAM                                    :               3GB

OS                                          :                Android 4.4

Storage                                 :               32GB

Rear Camera                     :               16-megapixel

Battery capacity                :               3220mAh

Samsung on Wednesday reportedly began rolling out the Android 5.0 Lollipop update for its phablet flagship, the Galaxy Note 4.

According to Sammobile, the Android 5.0 update for Samsung Galaxy Note 4 first started rolling out in Poland earlier this week and on Thursday began rolling out in South Korea.

The South Korea update is said to be based on Android 5.0.1 Lollipop, carry build number N910SKSU1BOB4, and be currently rolling out for Galaxy Note 4 users on SK Telecom. While there is no official rollout announcement from Samsung, the report suggests that it shouldn't be long before other major carriers in the country start pushing out the update.

Sammobile notes that the Android 5.0 update can also be grabbed via Samsung Kies software, and it is possible that the update may soon become available over-the-air.

As yet, there is no official changelog for the update, but users are reporting (via that changes include expandable lock screen notifications from stock Lollipop, refreshed Samsung apps with a Material Design, and more.

After the Android 5.0 Lollipop announcement by Google in October last year, Samsung had also hinted that the Galaxy Note 4 will soon get the Android 5.0 Lollipop update. The company had tweeted an image of the Galaxy Note 4 accompanied by a number of lollipops, suggesting that it is testing the Android update on the device. The tweet read, "Anyway you look at it, the #GALAXYNote4 Quad HD Super AMOLED display is pretty sweet. #NoteTheDifference."

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Lava Iris 465 With Support for 21 Indian Languages Launched at Rs. 4,499

Features: 

Display                                 :               4.50-inch

Processor                             :               1.3GHz

Front Camera                    :              0.3-megapixel

Resolution                           :               480x854 pixels

RAM                                    :               512MB

OS                                          :                Android 4.4

Storage                                 :               4GB

Rear Camera                     :               3.2-megapixel

Battery capacity                :               1750mAh

Lava has launched the Iris 465 smartphone, which is now listed on the company's site at a price of Rs. 4,499. There is no official word on the availability details of the smartphone; though, we expect that the company will announce the availability of the smartphone in the coming days.

The dual-SIM based Lava Iris 465 comes with support for 21 Indian languages, which can be considered the highlight of the device. This is not the first time Lava has launched a smartphone with multiple languages support as the Iris 402e budget smartphone unveiled last year supported 10 Indian languages.

The Iris 465 runs Android 4.4 KitKat out-of-the-box and features a 4.5-inch (480x854 pixels) FWVGA TFT display. The smartphone is powered by 1.3GHz dual-core (unspecified chipset) processor coupled with 512MB of RAM. It comes with 4GB of inbuilt storage, which is further expandable via microSD card (up to 32GB).

The smartphone sports a 3.2-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, while there is a secondary 0.3-megapixel front-facing camera also on board. The rear camera features scene detection, face recognition, panorama, geo-tagging, best shot, smile shot, and HDR options.

On the connectivity front, the Lava Iris 465 offers 3G, GPRS/ EDGE, GPS, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Micro-USB, and Bluetooth options. The smartphone packs a 1750mAh battery. It measures 134.4x68x10mm; weighs 146 grams, and is listed in Black colour.

Lava last week launched the Iris X8 flagship smartphone at Rs. 8,999. The Lava Iris X8is a dual-SIM (GSM+GSM) smartphone which runs Android 4.4 KitKat out-of-the-box and is upgradable to Android 5.0 Lollipop.

Sony Xperia E4 With 5-Inch qHD Display and 1.3GHz Quad-Core SoC Launched

Display                      :           5.00-inch

Processor                   :           1.3GHz

Front Camera           :          2-megapixel

Resolution                 :           540x960 pixels

RAM                         :           1GB

OS                              :            Android 4.4

Storage                      :           8GB

Rear Camera           :           5-megapixel

Battery capacity       :           2300mAh

Sony has launched an affordable handset, the Xperia E4. The smartphone will be made available in the middle of February alongside a dual-SIM variant. No pricing details have been shared yet by the company.

Based on Android 4.4.4 KitKat, the Sony Xperia E4 features a 5-inch IPS LCD display with a qHD (540x960 pixel) display, and is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor coupled with 1GB of RAM. It bears 8GB of inbuilt storage that is expandable via microSD card.

Other specifications of the Xperia E4 include a 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, a 2-megapixel front-facing camera, and a 2300mAh battery that Sony claims provides two days of battery life. The Japanese firm has also included Battery Stamina and Ultra Stamina modes to help.

The Sony Xperia E4 and Sony Xperia E4 Dual will be available in Black and White colour variants, and despite featuring Sony's OmniBalance design philosophy, look significantly different from other recent handsets from the company, including its predecessor, the Sony Xperia E3. The smartphone features curved edges, a textured back panel, a scratch resistant display, a diamond-cut aluminium power button, and a stainless steel camera ring.

Sony is also touting interchangeable back covers, and a customisable UI with options to choose themes. In a statement about the launch, Tony McNulty, Vice President, Value Category Business Management at Sony Mobile Communications, said, "With Xperia E4, we wanted to offer people some of the premium Sony features they have come to expect - with unparalleled ease of use - at a highly-competitive price point. With a simple set-up, great screen and unrivalled 2 day battery life we've created an on-the-go entertainment device that will keep on going, wherever you are."

Samsung Galaxy J1 With 4.3-Inch Display Now Available Online at Rs. 7,190

Features:

Display                     :           4.30-inch
Processor                  :           1.2GHz
Front Camera           :          2-megapixel
Resolution                :           480x800 pixels
RAM                         :           512MB
OS                             :            Android 4.4
Storage                      :           4GB
Rear Camera             :           5-megapixel
Battery capacity        :           1859mAh

Samsung's budget Galaxy J1 smartphone is now available to buy via Amazon India priced at Rs. 7,190, after being teased by the e-commerce firm on Tuesday.

The smartphone also comes with some bundled offers worth Rs. 2,000, with Rs. 600 worth of free 2G/ 3G data on Reliance Communications and Aircel, apart from a free content package worth Rs. 1,400 to be availed on Starsports.com.

Notably, Reliance Communications and Aircel will offer Samsung Galaxy J1 buyers 500MB of 2G/ 3G data per month for 6 months. The smartphone is currently available to buy in Black, Blue, and White colours. Unfortunately, we are yet to hear from Samsung whether the Galaxy J1 will be available offline via physical retail stores - it is also yet to be listed on Samsung's online store for India.

The Galaxy J1, after a flurry of leaks, was finally listed last month on the company's Malaysian website without price details. The smartphone comes with dual-SIM (GSM+GSM) support which runs Android 4.4.4 KitKat out-of-the-box. The Galaxy J1 features a 4.3-inch (480x800 pixels) WVGA TFT display. The smartphone is powered by unspecified dual-core 1.2GHz processor coupled with 512MB of RAM. It comes with 4GB of inbuilt storage, which is further expandable via microSD card (up to 64GB). It sports a 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, while there is a secondary 2-megapixel front-facing camera also onboard.

The Samsung Galaxy J1 features some camera add-ons such as 'palm selfie' and 'tap to pick' which gives more options and flexibility to capture the user's favourite moments.

On the connectivity front, the Samsung Galaxy J1 offers 3G, GPRS/ EDGE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Micro-USB, and Bluetooth options. The smartphone packs an 1850mAh battery, which according to the online retailer's listing is rated to deliver up to 10 hours of talk time. An Ultra Power Saving Mode is also available on the Galaxy J1 to extend the battery usage. It measures 129x68.2x8.9mm; weighs 122 grams, and is listed in Black colour.    



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Intex Aqua Star L Launched as 'First Android 5.0 Lollipop Phone by Indian Brand'

Features: 

Display                       :           5.00-inch

Processor                   :           1.3GHz

Front Camera           :            2-megapixel

Resolution                 :            480x854 pixels

RAM                          :            1GB

OS                              :            Android 5.0

Storage                       :           Rear Camera           :    8-megapixel            

                                                  Battery capacity       :     2000mAh

 Intex has launched its first Android 5.0 Lollipop-based Aqua Star L, priced at Rs. 6,990. The smartphone will be available in Black and White colours starting Monday exclusively via Snapdeal. The company touts that the Intex Aqua Star L is the "first Android 5.0 Lollipop smartphone by an Indian brand." To be noted however, is that Xolo recently provided Android 5.0 Lollipop updates for two of its smartphones in India.

The Aqua Star L is a dual-SIM (GSM+GSM) smartphone featuring a 5-inch (480x854 pixels) FWVGA IPS display. It is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core (unspecified chipset) processor coupled with 1GB of RAM.

It comes with 8GB of inbuilt storage, which is further expandable via microSD card (up to 32GB). It sports an 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, while there is a secondary 2-megapixel front-facing camera also on board.

On the connectivity front, the Aqua Star L offers 3G, GPRS/ EDGE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Micro-USB, and Bluetooth options. The smartphone packs a 2000mAh battery. It weighs 130 grams.

Commenting on the launch, Sanjay Kumar Kalirona, Mobile Business Head, Intex Technologies said, "Our newest offering in the Aqua collection, the Aqua Star L, proves Intex's dedication to remain a technology supernal. It is absolutely imperative to run along with the technological advancements to stay in a competitive environment. Looking at the demand, the smartphone has been instilled with a 12.7 cm (5-inch) fully laminated screen and an 8-megapixel camera along with various features. We are excited to bring Intex's latest phone to our customers."

Earlier this week, Intex launched the Aqua X, which was listed on the company's site at a price of Rs. 2,699. Prior to this, the Indian domestic handset maker launched the Intex Aqua Power HD for the Indian market, apart from listing the Intex Aqua 5X and Aqua 3G Star on its website.

Samsung Galaxy S6 to Sport 'Amazingly Fast' TouchWiz UI; Release Dates Tipped

Samsung has already been reported to be working on a light TouchWiz UI expected to debut on the Galaxy S6 flagship. Now, a new report with new details about the TouchWiz UI on the Samsung Galaxy S6 has surfaced on the Internet.

One of the biggest changes likely to be seen on the Galaxy S6 is the removal of the pre-installed Samsung bloatware (or in-house Samsung apps).

As of now, there is no word which are the apps that will not be pre-installed on the next flagship model. The report speculates that S Voice, S Health, S Note or Scrapbook will not be preloaded, and instead will be offered via Galaxy Apps store.

Sammobile cites insiders to claim Samsung will preload some Microsoft apps on the Galaxy S6, a move likely to be a result of settled contract dispute over patent royalties between both the companies.

Some of the popular Microsoft Office apps likely to be preloaded on the Galaxy S6 are OneNote, OneDrive, Office Mobile (alongside Office 365 free subscription), and Skype.

The report also claims that in terms of performance, the new TouchWiz will be "amazingly fast" compared to the TouchWiz UI version skinned on Android 5.0 Lollipop on the Samsung Galaxy Note 4.

"Samsung has also adopted a lot of animations and effects that debuted on Lollipop - we can already see some of these effects in motion on Lollipop on existing Samsung devices, and it looks like the visual experience will be even better on the Galaxy S6," it adds.

The report also lists some UI changes from the new TouchWiz such as a revamped default keyboard app; more theme options; colourful Samsung apps; app drawer to include 4x4, 4x5 and 5x5 icon layouts; music app to still run in full screen mode, and the dialler app is described as "green as grass."

In other news, a Samsung employee has posted vacation blackout periods, tipping the possible release date of the next flagship.

PhoneArena received the tip from the alleged Samsung employee according to whom the first blackout periods in coming months are March 22 to March 30 and another on or around April 19.

The publication speculates that the first blackout period in last week of March could see the launch of Samsung Galaxy S6 while another blackout period in April might see the launch of the anticipated curved-display variant of Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S6 flagship, likely to be dubbed Galaxy S6 Edge, or Galaxy S Edge.

Samsung in all probability is set to launch the Samsung Galaxy S6 flagship and the curved-display variant, Galaxy S6 Edge at the Galaxy Unpacked 2015 event scheduled for March 1.

Android 5.0 Lollipop Update Confirmed for Samsung Galaxy Note II

After reports about the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 starting to receive the Android 5.0 Lollipop update in some regions, users around the world have started reporting about the update being rolled out to the Galaxy Note 3 LTE via Samsung Kies, though Samsung hasn't yet announced it officially.

According to Sammobile, the Android 5.0 Lollipop update for the Qualcomm Snapdragon variant of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3, with model number SM-N9005, is rolling out to users on major carriers in Austria, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Switzerland, the UK. The publication has also made the firmware available up for download.

On the other hand, Samsung Poland on Thursday confirmed an Android 5.0 Lollipop update is being planned for Galaxy Note II as well.

The company on its Twitter account replied to a user saying that the Galaxy Note II will receive the update, but there is no further information.

On Wednesday, Samsung Galaxy Note 4 first started receiving Android 5.0 Lollipop update in Poland, and on Thursday in South Korea, reported Sam Mobile.

The South Korea update is said to be based on Android 5.0.1 Lollipop, carry build number N910SKSU1BOB4, and be currently rolling out for Galaxy Note 4 users on SK Telecom. The Android 5.0 update can be grabbed via Samsung Kies software.

While there is no official rollout announcement from Samsung, the report suggests that it shouldn't be long before other major carriers in the country start pushing out the update. As yet the changes reported by users include expandable lock screen notifications from stock Lollipop, refreshed Samsung apps with a Material Design, and more.

Microsoft OneNote for iPhone updated with Today widget and recent notes access

Microsoft has just updated the official iPhone app of its OneNote note-taking service with a couple of new features that make it easier to create and access notes.

Of the two, the more notable is undoubtedly the new Today widget of Microsoft OneNote for iPhone in the Notification Center on iOS 8.

As shown in the screenshot below, this widget includes buttons for quickly taking a note, snapping a photo, and starting a list. Also, it offers quick access to new and recently edited notes not only from OneNote for iPhone but from other OneNote apps on other devices as well.

New and recently edited notes from across devices are now also easily accessible through the new and aptly named Recent Notes section in the app.

The new version of OneNote for iPhone also includes bug fixes.

Microsoft OneNote for iPhone is available on the App Store for free.

Microsoft OneNote for iPad is also available on the App Store for free, although it’s yet to be updated with the new Today widget and Recent Notes features.

However, both OneNote for iPhone and OneNote for iPad were updated in September with a share extension, in October with Touch ID integration and other enhancements, and in November with support for background sync.

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Yesterday, Microsoft updated the official iOS apps of Word, Excel, andPowerPoint with improved accessibility through VoiceOver and with an offer to sign up for an Office 365 subscription with the first month free.

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Android 5.0 – Lollipop

What Android Lollipop has to offer
· Material design
A bold, colorful and responsive UI design for consistent, intuitive experiences across all your devices.

• Responsive, natural motion, realistic lighting and shadows, and familiar visual elements make it easier to navigate your device.
• Vivid new colors, typography and edge-to-edge imagery help to focus your attention.

· Notifications
New ways to control when and how you receive messages – only get interrupted when you want to be.

• View and respond to messages directly from your lock screen. Includes the ability to hide sensitive content for these notifications.
• For fewer disruptions, turn on Priority mode via your device’s volume buttons so only certain people and notifications get through. Or schedule recurring downtime, such as from 10.00 p.m. until 8.00 a.m., when only Priority notifications can get through.
• With Lollipop, incoming phone calls won’t interrupt what you’re watching or playing. You can choose to answer the call or just keep doing what you’re doing.
• Control the notifications triggered by your apps; hide sensitive content and prioritise or turn off the app’s notifications entirely.
• More intelligent ranking of notifications based on who they’re from and the type of communication. See all your notifications in one place by tapping the top of the screen.

· Battery
Power for the long haul

• A battery saver feature that extends device use by up to 90 mins.
• Estimated time left to fully charge is displayed when your device is plugged in.
• Estimated time left on your device before you need to charge again can now be found in battery settings.

· Security
Keep your stuff safe and sound

• New devices come with encryption automatically turned on to help protect data on lost or stolen devices.
• SELinux enforcing for all applications means even better protection against vulnerabilities and malware.
• Use Android Smart Lock to secure your phone or tablet by pairing it with a trusted device like your wearable or even your car.

· Device sharing
More flexible sharing with family and friends

• Multiple users for phones. If you forget your phone, you still can call any of your friends (or access any of your messages, photos, etc.) by simply logging in to another Android phone running Lollipop. Also perfect for families who want to share a phone, but not their stuff.
• Guest user for phones and tablets means you can lend your device and not your info
• Screen pinning: pin your screen so that another user can access just that content without messing with your other stuff

· New Quick Settings
Get to the most frequently used settings with just two swipes down from the top of the screen.

• New handy controls like flashlight, hotspot, screen rotation and cast screen controls.
• Easier on/off toggles for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and location.
• Manually adjust your brightness for certain conditions. Then, adaptive brightness will kick in based on ambient lighting.

· Connectivity
A better Internet connection everywhere and more powerful Bluetooth low energy capabilities

• Improved network handoffs resulting in limited interruption in connectivity. For example, continue your video chat or VoIP calls without interruption as you leave the house and switch from your home Wi-Fi back to mobile.
• Improved network selection logic so that your device connects only if there is a verified internet connection on Wi-Fi.
• Power-efficient scanning for nearby Bluetooth low energy (“BLE”) devices like wearables or beacons.
• New BLE peripheral mode.

· Runtime and performance
A faster, smoother and more powerful computing experience.

• ART, an entirely new Android runtime, improves application performance and responsiveness.
• Up to 4x performance improvements.
• Smoother UI for complex, visually rich applications.
• Compacting backgrounded apps and services so that you can do more at once.
• Support for 64 bit devices, like the Nexus 9, brings desktop class CPUs to Android.
• Support for 64-bit SoCs using ARM, x86 and MIPS-based cores.
• Shipping 64-bit native apps like Chrome, Gmail, Calendar, Google Play Music and more.
• Pure Java language apps run as 64-bit apps automatically.

· Media
Bolder graphics and improved audio, video and camera capabilities.

• Lower latency audio input ensuring that music and communication applications that have strict delay requirements provide an amazing realtime experience.
• Multi-channel audio stream mixing means professional audio applications can now mix up to eight channels including 5.1 and 7.1 channels.
• USB Audio support means that you can plug USB microphones, speakers and a myriad of other USB audio devices like amplifiers and mixers into your Android device.
• OpenGL ES 3.1 and Android extension pack brings Android to the forefront of mobile graphics putting it on par with desktop and console class performance.
• A range of new professional photography features for Android Lollipop that let you:
• Capture full resolution frames around 30 fps.
• Support raw formats like YUV and Bayer RAW.
• Control capture settings for the sensor, lens and flash per individual frame.
• Capture metadata like noise models and optical information.
• State of the art video technology with support for HEVC to allow for UHD 4K video playback, tunneled video for high-quality video playback on Android TV and improved HLS support for streaming.