Sony promises to roll out Android 5 to Xperia Z3 lineup next month

 


Sony has been gathering a lot of attention in the past few days with a lot of rumors and speculations about its CES announcements. It appears that the tech giant has opted to put off major announcements in the mobile division and save the heat for MVC in a few months. This of course means that there is no word yet on a future Xperia Z4 device lineup, which has been a persistent rumor for quite some time now.


Sony users do, however have a lot to be happy about after the presentation and especially owners of devices from the Xperia Z family. The Tokyo-based company has not forgotten its promise to bring Android 5.0 Lollipop to its entire Xperia Z lineup and according to Michael Fasulo, the company's CEO, first builds for Xperia Z3 devices can be expected as early as next month.
This is great news on Sony's end as it definitively proves that the company is dedicated to its current users and has taken on the task to bring them the Android Lollipop experience in all its glory. Interestingly enough we have already caught a few glimpses of the latest iteration of Google's mobile OS, running on Sony devices. Xperia Z Ultra GPe users have been enjoying Android 5 for over a month now and even prior to that Sony themselves put out a prove of concept build of AOSP Lollipop anddemoed it on Xperia Z1, Z2 and Z3 devices.
So if you happen to own an eligible Xperia Z device and are eager for some next-level Android goodness be on the lookout for an update this February and be sure to check back with feedback and impressions. And if you wish to review Sony's entire CES presentation it is available at the source link!

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Samsung launches Galaxy E7, E5, A5 and A3 in India

 


Samsung is currently officially launching the Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A3 in India alongside the newGalaxy E7 and Galaxy E5 which it simultaneously has officially announced.


The specs of the Samsung Galaxy E5 and E7 are more or less in line with recent leaks. The Galaxy E7 offers a 5.5" Super AMOLED screen up front, a quad-core 1.2GHz processor, 2GB of RAM and a 13MP/5MP duo of cameras.
The Samsung Galaxy A7 isn't the biggest 5.5" device out there with a waistline of just 7.3mm. It packs a 2850 mAh battery and dual-SIM capabilities too.
The Samsung Galaxy E5 offers a 5" Super AMOLED with a quad-core 1.2GHz processor, 1.5GB of RAM along with an 8MP main camera and 5MP front-facing one. The Samsung Galaxy E5 offers dual-SIM as well.
Both devices come with TouchWiz on top of Android 4.4.4 KitKat with Ultra Power Saving Mode, Private Mode, Shot & More and Studio.
The Galaxy A5 will cost the most out of all three - 23,000 INR. The Samsung Galaxy E7 will command a price of 23,000 INR while the Galaxy A3 and E5 will cost 20,500 INR and 19,300 INR respectively.
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Galaxy S6 Edge rumoured to be a limited edition device

 


While there is no official word on Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S6 series, which is said to consist of the Galaxy S6 flagship and the Galaxy S6 Edge, rumours surrounding the devices refuse to die down. Just a day after there were reports that both devices will be showcased during the ongoing Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, a new source is claiming that the Edge variant will be launched as a limited edition device.
According to an Asian Economies report, which cites industry insiders, the Galaxy S6 Edge will be limited to only “10 million units”, a figure which is hard to confirm at this point, but is definitely in line with earlier rumours that suggested the company is aiming to sell a total of around 45 million units of the flagship, including 10 million units of the Edge variant.
Specifications-wise, the Galaxy S6 Edge is expected to be similar to the Galaxy S6 smartphone, which is said to feature a 5.5-inch QHD (1440×2560 pixels) display, an Exynos 7420 chipset with octa-core processor, 3GB of RAM, and 32GB of internal memory. In addition, the device is also expected to have a 20-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel front snapper.
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HTC launches Desire 826 with 64-bit Snapdragon processor

 


Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer HTC has updated its mid-range Desire lineup with the addition of a new smartphone. Dubbed Desire 826, the device was announced by the company at the ongoing CES in Las Vegas.
Specifications-wise, the smartphone sports a 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 chipset (CPU clocking at 1.7GHz) and a 5.5-inch 1920x1080 display. It packs in a 13-megapixel camera on the back, an UltraPixel shooter on the front, and a 2,600mAh battery. The device has 2GB of RAM, and runs Android 5.0 with HTC Sense on top.
Other prominent features include HTC BoomSound (with Dolby Audio included) as well as HTC EYE Experience, a software suite that lets you optimise your phone's camera.
There is no word on the price at the moment, but availability details have been revealed - the HTC Desire 826 is launching in the Asia-Pacific region first, with a roll-out scheduled for later this month, although that doesn’t mean it won’t be available in other regions, given that the company has put in place a ‘tell me when’ page on its website for those who want to know when and if the device hits their country.
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ZTE Grand X Max+ is a 6-inch phablet exclusive to Cricket US

 


ZTE unveiled an enhanced version of its Grand X Max phablet, this one exclusive to Cricket Mobile where it will cost $200 with no annual contract (monthly plans start at $40). Anyway, the ZTE Grand X Max+ is a large 6" phablet with LTE connectivity and a selfie camera.
The 6" screen has 720p resolution (245ppi) and impressively thin bezels. The phone runs Android 4.4 KitKat on a Snapdragon 400 processor (quad Cortex-A7 @ 1.2GHz, Adreno 305) and it has double the RAM of the non-plus version, 2GB. It also packs 16GB of storage, which is expandable by up to 32GB more with a microSD card.
    
ZTE Grand X Max+
The main camera is a 13MP shooter with an LED flash. The back has a Motorola-like carbon fiber pattern. Anyway, on the front is a 5MP camera, which is much better for selfies than the 1MP snapper of the non-plus version of the phone.
The ZTE Grand X Max+ measures just 7.87mm thick but weighs a hefty 171.8g. Part of that weight is a beefy 3,200mAh battery that doesn’t provide much juice – just 6 hours and 30 minutes of talk time, which sounds strangely low. There's QuickCharge 1.0 to help fill the battery back up faster.
Connectivity boasts LTE for fast data access along with Wi-Fi b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0. Dolby tech enhances the sound reproduction for a better movie-watching experience.

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Samsung Galaxy Note Edge lands at US Cellular on Jan.7

 


The seemingly "limited edition" Samsung Galaxy Note Edge keeps spreading to more and more carriers across the world. In the US of A, it's so far been offered by AT&T, T-Mobile, as well as Sprint. This week, though, a new company will jump in and have the Note Edge up for grabs.


US Cellular has announced that it will start selling the Galaxy Note Edge on January 7, which is this Wednesday. At that point, you'll be able to purchase the device both online and in the carrier's stores, but it won't be cheap.
You'll need to shell out $399 and sign a two-year contract with US Cellular if you want a Note Edge. The phone is the same model we've seen elsewhere, naturally.
Its main claim to fame is the curved Super AMOLED touchscreen, with its 5.6" size and 2,560x1,600 resolution. Otherwise, the Note Edge has specs that are almost identical to the Galaxy Note 4, except for a smaller 3,000 mAh battery. Samsung may soon use the curved display idea once more, this time for the Galaxy S6, according to some rumors.

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