Nikon announces flagship D4s professional DSLR

We knew this is coming since last year. Gentlemen, the Nikon D4s is ready! While not a major upgrade to the camera (hence the 's' in the name) from Nikon D4, the D4s packs more processing power, a refined autofocus system, faster continuous shooting, and more video features (including 1080/60p support). Two other items pros will appreciate are a 'small' Raw size and a noticeable improvement in battery life compared to the D4.

Nikon D4s Key Specification :

• 16 megapixels
• Full frame (36 x 23.9 mm) CMOS Sensor
• Expeed 4 Image Processing
• ISO 100 - 25600 (expands to 50-409600)
• 51 Number of focus points
• 3.2″ fixed LCD with 921,000 screen dots
• 11 fps Continuous drive
• 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
• Water and dust resistant
• Lithium-Ion EN-EL18a rechargeable battery
• 160 x 157 x 91 mm
• 1350 g

The camera will be available in early March for $6499.95 / £5,199.99.

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HTC unleashes Desire 816 and Desire 610 in the mid-range

Though HTC are saving their flagship phone announcement next month, the company does pulled the curtain on two new midrange smartphones named Desire 816 and Desire 610. Both phone look identical and the Desire 816 will be taking charge of the company’s updated midrange lineup, with the latter serving as the more compact alternative.

HTC Desire 816 Key Specification :

• 5.5 inch with 720 x 1280 resolution
• 1.6GHz quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor
• Adreno 305
• 1.5GB RAM
• 8GB internal memory with microSD slot
• 13MP back facing camera
• 5MP front facing camera
• 2,600mAh
• 156.6 x 78.7 x 7.99 mm
• 165g
• Color : black, white, orange, mild green, dark blue, grey

HTC Desire 610 Key Specification :

• 4.7 inch with 540 x 960 resolution
• 1.2GHz quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor
• Adreno 305
• 1GB RAM
• 8GB internal memory with microSD slot
• 8MP back facing camera
• 1.3MP front facing camera
• 2040mAh
• 143.1 x 70.5 x 9.6 mm
• 143.5g
• Color : black, white, orange, mild green, dark blue, grey

Both phone come with LTE support and the Desire 816 will be available by April while Desire 610 by May across Europe. Pricing still unknown.

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Samsung Galaxy S5 goes official

Samsung Galaxy S5 unpacked 2014 just LIVE at the moment and they are playing a bunch of orchestra now. While that happening, few sites already have life update on hands on and the spec as well. As rumors suggested, this is what Samsung Galaxy S5 gonna be. Despite its familiar design, the GS5 has a few new useful hardware features, including a fingerprint scanner, heart rate sensor, and a toned-down TouchWiz UI.

Samsung Galaxy S5 Key Specification :

• 5.1-inch Super AMOLED display with 1920 x 1080 resolution
• 2.5GHz quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 CPU
• 2GB RAM
• 16/32 GB internal memory with microSD
• 16 MP back facing camera
• 2.1 MP front facing camera
• Rated IP67
• 2800 mAh
• 142 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm,
• 145 g
• Android 4.4

Samsung integrated the new fingerprint scanner too on Galaxy S5. It works by swiping your finger down over the home button, has a few handy use cases. In addition to the obligatory phone unlock option, it also lets you fingerprint-protect a private data locker on your phone, in case you have confidential information you don't want getting out there. Samsung also announced a partnership with PayPal which allows you to make online payments using the fingerprint method.

The other major new hardware feature is the heart rate sensor, which is built into the same rear module as the LED flash. It works in conjunction with S-Health 3.0, which acts as a personal life coach of sorts. To monitor your pulse, hold your finger up to the sensor and leave it there while the phone does the rest of the work. As you continue to do this more often, S-Health remembers your history and even goes through the effort of graphing it and offering up other relevant information. It also acts as a pedometer and food monitor. Samsung plans to offer an open SDK for developers to incorporate the tech into their own apps.

Samsung also introducing a selective focus feature that's much like Nokia's Refocus Lens, in which you can change the depth of field on an image after it's taken. Additionally, it also has "Shot & More," which is essentially your standard suite of best photo, eraser and drama; the GS4 had the ability to do these modes, but the difficulty was in the fact that you had to know exactly which mode you wanted to use before taking the shot, whereas now you'll be able to sort those details out after the shot is taken so you're not wasting extra time.

Samsung Galaxy S5 will available at 150 country on 11th April 2014.

ZTE Grand Memo II LTE official with 720p 6-inch screen

ZTE is not missing the MWC fun. The company just announced a brand new phablet with LTE connection. The hardware comes in at a staggeringly-thin 7.2mm chassis that's angular and mostly made up of screen on the front. The back shows off a subtle carbon fiber pattern in either black or white. The screen takes up a full 80 percent of the front face of the device.

ZTE Grand Memo II LTE Key Specification :

• 6-inch IPS display with 720p resolution
• Snapdragon 400 processor
• 2GB RAM
• 13MP back facing camera
• 5MP front facing camera
• 3200 mAh

The ZTE Grand Memo II LTE will launch in April in China, followed by simultaneous launches in Europe, North America (supposedly including postpaid carrier launches) and Asia Pacific thereafter. While there isn't any specific pricing available just yet, a Q&A session at ZTE's press conference revealed it will be priced unlocked around $300 in the U.S.

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Sony unveils the Xperia Z2, M2 and Z2 Tablet

Half a year one flagship, that's Sony for you. Today Sony officially unveil the Sony Xperia Z2, Xperia M2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet.

Sony Xperia Z2 Key Specification :

• 5.2 inches IPS display with 1080 x 1920 resolution with TRILUMINOS display, with Live Colour LED powered by X-Reality for mobile
• 2.3GHz quad-core processor Snapdragon 801 chipset Krait 400
• Adreno 330
• 3GB RAM
• 16GB internal memory with microSD slot
• 20.7 megapixels back facing camera with 1/2.3" sensor
• 2.2 megapixels front facing camera
• IP55/IP58 water resistant
• 3200 mAh
• Android 4.4 Kit Kat
• 146.8 x 73.3 x 8.2 mm
• 158 g

Sony Xperia M2 Key Specification :

• 4.8 inches with qHD resolution
• 1.2GHz quad-core processor Snapdragon 400
• Adreno 305
• 1GB RAM
• 8GB internalmemory with microSD slot
• 8 megapixels back facing camera
• 2300 mAh
• Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
• 139.6 x 71.1 x 8.6 mm
• 148 g

Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet Key Specification :

• 10.1 inches IPS display with 1920 x 1200 resolution with TRILUMINOS display, with Live Colour LED powered by X-Reality for mobile
• 2.3GHz quad-core processor Snapdragon 801 chipset Krait 400
• Adreno 330
• 3GB RAM
• 16GB internal memory with microSD slot
• 8.1 megapixels back facing camera
• 2.2 megapixels front facing camera
• IP55/IP58 water resistant
• 6000 mAh
• Android 4.4 Kit Kat
• 266 x 172 x 6.4 mm
• 426g for Wi-Fi / 439g for LTE/3G

Sony Xperia M2 will launch in April 2014 while both Xperia Z2 and Z2 Tablet will launches globally from March 2014.

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Nokia announces Android running Nokia X, X+ and XL

Yes you did not read wrongly. Nokia officially announced their first Android devices in MWC 2014 known as Nokia X, X+ and XL. Sound like clothes size? All three phone appeared to be budget phone with low specification.

Nokia X Key Specification :

• 4.0 inches IPS display with 480 x 800 resolution
• 1Ghz dual core Snapdragon S4
• 512MB RAM
• 4GB internal memory with microSD slot
• 3 megapixels fixed focus back facing camera with f2.8 and 1/1.5" sensor size
• 1500 mAh
• Dual SIM
• 15.5 x 63 x 10.4 mm
• 129 g
• Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

Nokia X+ Key Specification :

• 4.0 inches IPS display with 480 x 800 resolution
• 1Ghz dual core Snapdragon S4
• 768MB RAM
• 4GB internal memory with microSD slot
• 3 megapixels fixed focus back facing camera with f2.8 and 1/1.5" sensor size
• 1500 mAh
• Dual SIM
• 115.5 x 63 x 10.4 mm
• 129 g
• Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

Nokia X+ Key Specification :

• 5.0 inches IPS display with 480 x 800 resolution
• 1Ghz dual core Snapdragon S4
• 768MB RAM
• 4GB internal memory with microSD slot
• 5 megapixels fixed focus back facing camera with f2.8 and 1/4" sensor size
• 2 megapixels front facing camera
• 2000 mAh
• Dual SIM
• 141.4 x 77.7 x 10.9 mm
• 190 g
• Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

Unsurprisingly, the phone doesn't have the Google Play Services installed, so the Play Store isn't available. However, Stephen Elop highlighted that users can take advantage of the Nokia store for Android apps as well as the popular Yandex Store.

So, will you get your very first Nokia Android device?

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Lenovo announces three new S-Series budget smartphones

Lenovo has announced three S series budget smartphones at MWC 2014. Don't expect too much. All of them using MediaTek processor.

Lenovo S860 Key Specification :

• 5.3-inch IPS with 720p resolution
• 1.3GHz quad core MediaTek processor
• Mali-400
• 2GB RAM
• 16 GB Internal memory
• 8MP back facing camera
• 1.6MP front facing camera
• 4000mAh
• 147 x 76 x 10 mm
• 190 g
• Android 4.2 Jelly Bean

Lenovo S850 Key Specification :

• 5.0-inch IPS with 720p resolution
• 1.3GHz quad core MediaTek processor
• Mali-400
• 1GB RAM
• 16 GB Internal memory
• 12MP back facing camera
• 5MP front facing camera
• 2000mAh
• 140 x 71 x 8 mm
• 140 g
• Android 4.2 Jelly Bean

Lenovo S660 Key Specification :

• 4.7-inch IPS with qHD resolution
• 1.3GHz quad core MediaTek processor
• Mali-400
• 1GB RAM
• 8GB internal memory with microSD slot
• 8MP back facing camera
• 0.3MP front facing camera
• 3000mAh
• 137 x 69 x 10 mm
• 151 g
• Android 4.2 Jelly Bean

The S860, S850 and S660 will be priced at $349, $269 and $229 respectively. All three phones will be available from June 2014.

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Huawei brings new super-fast LTE tech to affordable Ascend G6 smartphone and MediaPad M1 tablet and also MediaPad X1

MWC is here!! This year Huawei brought some interesting tablet to the show! The company announced the launch of two affordable devices that will come with this 150Mbps technology: the Ascend G6 4G and the MediaPad M1 which also features stereo front-facing speakers. Huawei also revealed its latest tablet, the MediaPad X1, billed as the lightest and slimmest Android slate around and it has ability to make phone call.

Huawei Ascend G6 Key Specification :

• 4.5-inch LCD with 960 x 540 resolution
• 1.2GHz quad-core processor
• 1GB RAM
• 8GB internal memory with microSD slot
• 8-megapixel back facing camera with f/2.0 Sony's IMX134 sensor
• 5-megapixel front-facing camera
• 2,000mAh
• 7.3 mm (3G) thickness
• 7.9 mm (LTE) thickness
• Android 4.3 Jelly Bean

Huawei MediaPad M1 Key Specification :

• 8-inch IPS with 1,280 x 800 resolution
• 1.6GHz quad-core processor
• 1GB RAM
• 8GB internal memory with microSD slot
• 5-megapixel back facing camera
• 1-megapixel front-facing camera
• 4,800mAh
• 7.9 mm thickness
• 329 g
• Android 4.2 Jelly Bean

At the moment, We've just heard that the MediaPad M1 will come with a European street price of €299, while the LTE version of the G6 smartphone will set you back €249.

Huawei MediaPad X1 Key Specification :

• 7-inch IPS with 1200 x 1920 resolution
• 1.6GHz quad-core HiSilicon Kirin910 processor Huawei V9R1 Cortex-A9
• Mali-450
• 2GB RAM
• 16GB internal memory with microSD slot
• 13-megapixel back facing camera f/2.2 with Sony's Exmor R BSI sensor
• 5-megapixel front-facing camera
• 5,000mAh
• 7.18 mm thickness
• 239 g
• Android 4.2 Jelly Bean

The MediaPad X1 will go on sale in China, Russia, Western Europe, the Middle East, Japan, and Latin America from March 2014. The possibility of a US launch is yet to be confirmed, but Huawei says the X1 will be priced at €399 ($548) in Europe.

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Sony announces a6000 - claimed world's fastest AF and 11 fps subject tracking

Sony has released its new a6000 mirrorless camera, which is the replacement to the NEX-6. This midrange mirrorless features a 24MP CMOS sensor, Sony's latest Bionz X processor, and a refined Hybrid AF system that covers 92% of the frame with phase-detect points. The new AF system allows for continuous shooting at 11 fps with subject tracking, and also claimed the 'world's fastest autofocus', according to Sony. The camera now offers zebra pattern and clean HDMI output for movie lovers. Those who love the XGA EVF on the NEX-6 may be disappointed by the smaller, lower resolution one on the a6000.

Sony a6000 Key Specification :

• 24 megapixels
• APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) CMOS Sensor
• Bionz X Image Processing
• ISO 100 - 25600 (51200 with Multi-Frame NR)
• 179 Number of focus points
• 3″ Tilting LCD screen with 921,600 dots
• Electronic viewfinder with 1,440,000 resolution
• 11 fps Continuous drive
• 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
• Built-In Wi-Fi and NFC
• NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery
• 120 x 67 x 45 mm
• 344 g

The camera will be available in silver or black for $650 body only, or $800 when kitted with the 16-50 F3.5-5.6 power zoom lens.

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Canon announces entry-level EOS 1200D (Rebel T5)

Finally a new entry-level camera in Canon's DSLRs lineup, and it's the EOS 1200D or known as Rebel T5. This model replaces the EOS 1100D (Rebel T3) and features the company's familiar 18 megapixel CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4 processor, and 9-point AF system. The 1200D also has a 3" LCD, 3 fps continuous shooting, and 1080p video recording.

Canon EOS 1200D Key Specification :

• 18 megapixels
• APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) CMOS Sensor
• Digic 4 Image Processing
• ISO 100 - 6400
• 9 Number of focus points
• 3″ Fixed LCD screen with 460,000 dots
• 3 fps Continuous drive
• 1920 x 1080 (30, 25 fps)
• Lithium-Ion LP-E10 rechargeable battery
• 130 x 100 x 78 mm
• 480 g

The Canon EOS 1200D will be priced at $549, with the former including an 18-55mm lens.

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Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II adds faster lens and AF to big-sensor body

Canon has announced the successor for PowerShot G1 X large-sensor compact: the G1 X Mark II. The G1 X II improves upon its predecessor in many ways. It's smaller, features a faster 24-120mm equivalent F2.0-3.9 lens (with closer focusing distances), a 31-point AF system, dual lens rings, a touchscreen LCD that can tilt upward by 180°, and Wi-Fi with NFC. One added trick is that the G1 X II can shoot at 3:2 or 4:3 with the same field-of-view. The catch? No more optical viewfinder (though a $299 XGA EVF is optional). In Europe the G1 X II will be sold with an accessory grip included; US customers can buy an optional accessory grip (GR-DC1A) from Canon for $29.99.

Canon G1 X Mark II Key Specification :

• 13 megapixels
• 1.5″ (18.7 x 14 mm) CMOS Sensor
• Digic 6 Image Processing
• ISO 100 - 12800
• 24–120 mm F2.0 - 3.9
• 31 Number of focus points
• 3″ Tilting LCD screen with 1,040,000 dots
• 5 fps Continuous drive
• 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
• Built in Wi-Fi and NFC
• NB-12L lithium-ion battery
• 116 x 74 x 66 mm
• 553 g

The G1 X Mark II will be available in April for $799.

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Sigma unveils DP2 Quattro with 19.6MP Foveon sensor

Not sure what weed Sigma have been smoking but here we go, the brand new DP2 - APS-C sensor and fixed focal length cameras. The latest, 45mm-equivalent, model features dramatic styling and a fundamental re-think of the company's Foveon multi-layer sensor design. The Quattro sensor still uses three layers to detect color information but now only captures its full, 19.6 million pixel resolution in the top layer, with lower two layers capturing 4.9MP of information each. The sensor will also appear in 28mm and 75mm equivalent dp1 Quattro and dp3 Quattro models.

Price and availability have not yet been announced.

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Panasonic announces 4K-capable Lumix DMC-GH4

Finally, a beastly camera video officially announces. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 designed as a 'hybrid camera' that can shoot both stills and videos with its revised 16MP Live MOS sensor and Venus Engine IX processor which allow for 4K video, 12 fps continuous shooting and 1080p shooting at bitrates as high as 200Mbps. The GH4 uses a new 'Depth from Defocus' autofocus system which offers focus times as quick as 0.07 sec and less hunting. The real story here is the GH4's video recording capabilities, which include 4K and 1080p, with support for the IPB and ALL-Intra codecs. Shooting aids include focus peaking, zebra pattern, luminance level adjustment, and cinema gamma presets. An optional 'interface unit' adds five SDI and two XLR terminals, and permits 10-bit 4:2:2 output with time code.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 Key Specification :

• 16 megapixels
• Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) CMOS Sensor
• Venus Engine IX imaging processor
• ISO 200 - 25600
• 49 Number of focus points
• 3″ Fully articulated OLED screen with 1,036,000 dots
• Electronic Viewfinder with 2,359,000 resolution
• 12 fps Continuous drive
• 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 25p, 30p), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p), 1280 x 720 (24p, 25p, 30p), 640 x 480 (25p, 30p) video recording
• Supports IBP and ALL-Intra codecs; 1080p data rates up to 200 Mbps
• Built-In Wireless and NFC
• DMW-BLF19 lithium-ion battery
• 133 x 93 x 84 mm
• 560 grams

Pricing and availability will be announced at a future date.

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