LG is Working On Nexus 5?

 Could it be the next LG flagship the Optimus 2 or the 5^th generation of Google’s Nexus smartphone? As far as we can say is we have absolutely no clue as what phone is being published in the latest leaks from smartphone leaking fame “evleaks” on the company’s Twitter and Facebook.

While earlier it seem that the just released pictures by evleaks are from a successors to LG Optimus 1 device, there also rumours stating that Google and LG have extended their partnership to build LG Nexus 5 after the success seen in LG Nexus 4 which is very similar to LG Optimus G.

There also some sort of benchmark test on AnTuTU benchmark test database in the form of unnamed LG smartphone with some go further to speculate that these test result are indeed from a different versions of LG Optimus G2. The smartphones – the LG-F340L, Lg-F320L, and LG-F320K – were seen running 1.5GHz or 2GHz processors and either Android 4.1.2 or Android 4.2.2 while the origin of device is thought to be from Korea.

Android Authority’s Chris Smith said identifying a device using a model number is quite a big ask. Smith also conclude that the its very likely the mysterious phone which come with a 5.5-inch display will hit the market sometimes around fourth quarter of this year since LG just recently announced its current flagship the LG Optimus G Pro in the U.S

Moreover, as we can see from the picture, the device doesn’t have any physical buttons but the phone come with a slight bezel to the phone up-top and, as one might expect, it could be charged via a USB 2.0 connections down below.

Overall, the phone come in size of around 2.5 by 5 inches, giving it the aforementioned 5.5-inch screen display (measured diagonally). the device is expected to go head-to-head with the recently launched Galaxy S4

Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie Would Not Be Announced at Google I/O 2013

As we are getting ever closer to the annual Google I/O 2013 event, which is scheduled to be held next month, the rumours regarding on what to be expected at the event is really gathering pace with many tech website discussing about the next iteration of Android operating system and the latest rumours is one that surprised us most.  .

Apparently the techier at Android Police have solid evidence that next iteration of Android operating system Key Lime Pie will not be announced at Google I/O 2013 as the engine giant would only introduce Android 4.3, which will once again be called Jelly Bean.

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Well, to be honest there are still many smartphone and tablets makers out in the market that are still lacking and way behind with their updates of the latest version of Android operating system. If the rumours turn out to be truth this could be the biggest factor for Google to delay the launch date of Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie.

It was rumoured that the Next Generation of Android operating system, Key Lime Pie will be delayed and that Android 4.3 Jelly Bean is currently in the work with the announcement due to be made at Google I/O event.

However, doesn’t matter which version number of Android that would be released next. The peoples at Google have consistently proved they will deliver when it comes to features included in the new Android versions. The previous update which is the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean which was only expected to bring minor update to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Instead, it brought a much improved Project Butter interface, the advance voice assistant Google Now and many other software.

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Therefore, after seeing the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean clearly mentioned in the Google code for I/O event which was provided by an unnamed official sources, we have remind that the Android fragmentation could be a good excuse for Google not to release the Android 5.0.

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Chinese Phone maker too dependent on Android

A member of Chinese ministry recently claimed that most of Chinese handsets manufacturer are over relying on Google owned Android mobile operating system which arises the risk of being involved in a patent-related litigation as well as discrimination by Google.

Chinese Ministry says local phone manufacturer are depending too much on Android.

In a newspaper published yesterday, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology claimed that Chinese handset makers were “Over relying” on Android OS which increase a risk of  paying royalties for patent licensing or litigation.

“Open source is not free. For example, Oracle sued Google for patent infringement in Android while Microsoft receives Android-related patent licensing fee from Samsung and HTC” said the whitepaper.

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Besides running into the potentially involving in a patent lawsuit, the Chinese ministry said the base technology and development roadmap of Android was heavily controlled by Google. Thus Chinese maker could be subject to discrimination by Google if the U.S firm delays sharing the source code or uses business agreements to restrict the phone manufacturer, it further clarify.

Having said that, the ministry acknowledge the important role of open source operating system in assisting the local companies expand their mobile ecosystem. The whitepaper said open source software eliminated the barriers for development of mobile OS for the Chinese companies.

Moreover, Open source software is the best platform for these Chinese firms to reduce their learning time to conquer the world’s most advanced technology and quickly upgrade their devices. In the first half of 2012, Chinese handsets manufacturer such as Yulong, Huawei, Lenovo and ZTE somehow managed to overtake foreign phones in market share for the first time.

Chinese government has been really encouraging local firm to develop in-house alternative to foreign technology vendors, result from these efforts include the Tiansuo K1 highend server and Godsoon-3B1500 chip by Loongson Technology.

HTC One preview: Enough to crush the competition?

 

Information regarding HTC’s upcoming flagship smartphone for 2013 has been an open secret for the past couple months. As much rumoured specifications, image renderings and allegedly leaked images circulate the Internet on blog sites and forums, many have questioned if HTC’s new flagship – the now announced HTC One, would radically change the company’s course and win back some of HTC’s market share from the Korean giant – Samsung.

Even though it brings forward the One name from the HTC One series, the HTC One feels like a completely different smartphone altogether when compared to the HTC One X released just last year.

The HTC One screams nothing but luxury and performance, nothing less from a flagship device from HTC. The current 2013 flagship features an all-aluminum case and a beautiful Full HD 1080p display that cuts into the sides – making the sides of the device look somewhat “bezel-less”. In addition, the design language of the HTC One is now more conventional, ditching the rather rounded design for a more conventional edged design.

Speaking of the aesthetics, the HTC One features a reasonably slim waistline, though it’s a little thicker than the Galaxy S III and iPhone 5. The One is also noticeably heavier. As part of their marketing, HTC says this phone will outperform the HTC One X and One X+ in terms of battery life because of the fact that the One has a larger battery alongside more advanced software enhancements in the operating system.

In terms of the operating system, HTC is finally refraining from the conventional HTC Sense with rather childish-looking icons and images. Instead, HTC has went with a flatter, lighter, classier software layout called HTC Sense 5. Speaking of which, HTC Sense offers a unique user experience, yet is light enough to not get in the way of what you want to do with your HTC One.

It’s no secret that HTC has always been focused on the speakers on their smartphones. The HTC One is no exception, featuring amazing sound experience with stereo speakers, complete with Beats audio processing. Other than that, HTC has equipped the HTC One with a something called the Ultrapixel camera. HTC believes that a larger camera sensor doesn’t necessary mean better image quality, just larger images, which resulted in HTC capping the camera at 4-megapixels. HTC says that this will enable you to take pictures worthy of printing, sharing, or do whatever you wish with them, but at four times the resolutions and clarity of a comparable smartphone’s camera.

2013 has been a year with Full HD 1080p displays, quad-core processors and insane camera revolutions. With the HTC DNA and Sony Xperia Z already in the hands of consumers, the HTC One is definitely not the first smartphone to sport such modern features. However, nothing is stopping it from being the best.

 

Google to dive into retail with Google Store

An extremely reliable source that has proved worthy in the past has confirmed that Google is currently in the process of build their stand-alone retail stores in the U.S. in hopes to have their first Google Stores open for the holidays in major metropolitan areas.

The purpose of these stores are to get Google Nexus, Chrome and many upcoming products into the hands of prospective customers. Google feels that it’s losing out on sales because many potential customers need to get hands-on experience with the products before willing to purchase. In addition, main competitors or Google – such as Apple and Microsoft, both have retail outlets where potential customers can get hands-on experience before purchasing the devices.

As of now, Google has Chrome Store-within-a-store in hundreds of Best Buys across the U.S. and several others in the U.K. These stores consist of several trained Google employees, demonstrating the value of Chromebooks and also resolving the doubts of potential customers before making a purchase. However, unlike the Chrome Store-in-store, which doesn’t handle sales and mostly used for educating and marketing, the Google Store will actually be a place where Google devices would be sold.

Google may have no understand that if it wants to make its Nexus line up and Chromebooks more successful, they will have to dive into retail.

 

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JellyBean update for LG Nexus 4

If you own a LG Nexus 4, surely you have anticipated the arrival of the latest Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update. Well, do we have news for you! The wait is now is well and truly over, the Nexus 4 will receive build JDQ39 of Android 4.2.2 which also appeared on other Nexus devices earlier this week like the Galaxy Nexus, the Nexus 7 and the Nexus 10.

 

The Android 4.2.2 update weighs around 54MB. Some of the changes that included in the update is the unique wireless charging and low battery sound to the latest Google smartphone.

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More details of the Samsung Galaxy S IV leaked.

A Korean newspaper known as ddaily.co.kr claims to have more information regarding the South Korean electronic giant’s next flagship smartphone – the Galaxy S IV. Many rumours regarding the Galaxy S IV has been leaked over the months. That includes the Galaxy S IV coming with no home button and will feature an S Pen much like the one in the Galaxy Note line up.

Fortunately however, the Korean newspaper claims to have some information that would put some of these rumours to rest. According to them, the Galaxy S IV would feature a home button much like the ones found on all Galaxy phones. In addition, like all Galaxy S phones in the past, the upcoming Galaxy S IV will not come with an S pen. Though the S Pen feature is missing, recent reports of the “Non-contact Gesture” will be true. The Korean newspaper also commented that the “Non-contact Gesture” may have been misunderstood for the “S Pen Feature” in the device.

The Korean newspaper expects Samsung to unveil the Galaxy S IV on the 15^th of March, put the Galaxy S IV on sale. As for the release date, it is speculated that the device would go on sale as early as April. Other than that, design wise, the Galaxy S IV might feature the same curvy design of the Galaxy S III.

As for the specifications, the Galaxy s IV is rumoured to feature an Exynos 5 Octa-core CPU, Mali T678 GPU, 4.99-inch AMOLED Full HD 1080p Display, 2GB of RAM, 13-megapixel camera at the back, 2-megapixel camera at the front and would run Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean at launch.

 

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