Panasonic unveils Lumix DMC-G6

The long awaiting G6 is here! The G6 gains considerably improved movie capabilities, including full exposure control, an external mic socket and the sensor from the GH2. It also adds the NFC-aided Wi-Fi for simple remote control and image download that we first saw in the GF6.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Key Specification :

• 16.1 megapixels
• Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) CMOS SENSOR
• ISO 160 - 25600
• 23 Number of focus points
• 3″ Fully articulated LCD Screen
• Electronic Viewfinder
• 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) video recording
• Built-In Wireless
• Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery

The G6 will available at price $749.99 (RM 2250 after converted).

My Opinion : They call G6 as GH2.5 since it sit in between GH2 and GH3. Yes it has all video capability from GH2. It would be a very nice addition to those who are major more on videograph.

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ZTE Geek announced

ZTE has just announced the ZTE Geek smartphone powered by Intel Clover Trail+ platform.

ZTE Geek Key Specification :

5-inch with 720p display
2GHz dual-core Intel Z2580 processor Clover Trail+
PowerVR SGX 544MP2
1GB of RAM
8GB Internal memory
8MP back facing camera
1MP front facing camera
2,300 mAh
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean

There is still no official info on market availability and pricing.

My Opinion : We have seen how much capability dual core Intel Clover Trail+ can perform. It can easily overtake quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor in certain benchmark. If the price is cheap, I can't see why not grab this phone? Plus it running the latest Android 4.2.2 where alot phone doesn't have it yet.

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Samsung announces Galaxy Mega 6.3 and 5.8

When you think Galaxy Note is not big enough for you, Samsung now officially announce Galaxy Mega. Both phablet sit lower than current Galaxy Note II but offer much larger screens.

Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 Key Specification :

• 6.3" LCD with 720p resolution
• 1.7Ghz dual-core Exynos 5250 chipset Cortex-A15 CPU
• 1.5GB of RAM
• 8MP back facing camera
• 1.9MP front camera
• 8GB/16GB internal memory with expenable microSD
• LTE
• NFC
• IR emitter
• 3,200mAh
• Android 4.2 Jelly Bean

Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 Key Specification :

• 6.3" LCD with qHD resolution
• 1.4Ghz dual-core Exynos 5250 chipset Cortex-A15 CPU
• 1.5GB of RAM
• 8MP back facing camera
• 1.9MP front camera
• 8GB/16GB internal memory with expenable microSD
• 2,600mAh
• Android 4.2 Jelly Bean

Both Samsung Galaxy Mega will be available worldwide with the rollout starting from Europe and Russia in May.No info on the price yet.

My Opinion : Mega! That's really big phone on hand. But I don't get it why can't Samsung just release Mega 6.3? Mega 5.8 can be easily replaced by current Galaxy Note II (0.3 inch doesn't make much difference) who features more powerful spec. Not to mention, the design awfully similar with other Galaxy range. Confusing much. Very confusing. Last one, anyone notice the key button (back and menu) are not consistence on both Mega? Mega 6.3 follow the standard android and 5.8 follow Samsung standard.

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Panasonic unveils DMC-GF6

The replacement for Panasonic GF5 is here! The entry level GF6 featured Wi-Fi and also NFC.Like many of its competitors it has a capacitive touchscreen, that can tilt both downwards and upwards to face forwards for self-portraits.

Panasonic DMC-GF6 Key Specification :

• 16.0 megapixels
• Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) CMOS Sensor
• Venus Engine FHD imaging processor
• ISO 160 - 12800 (25600 with boost)
• 3" Tilting LCD
• 1920 x 1080 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL) video recording
• Built-In Wireless & NFC
• Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery

Unfortunately no price or release date has been announced so far.

My Opinion : Thumb up to Panasonic GF6! While it features tilting LCD screen, it still remain the slimness of GF series. Nothing much to be shout except new features Wi-Fi and also NFC as well.

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Samsung announces Galaxy Win

The Samsung Galaxy Win announced and it's going to be making the mid-ranger available globally.



Samsung Galaxy Win Key Specification :

4.7” TFT screen with WVGA resolution
1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm MSM8625Q Snapdragon 200 CPU
Adreno 203
1 GB RAM
5MP back camera
0.3MP front camera
8GB internal memory with expendable microSD
2,000mAh
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

The Galaxy Win will be available in two color variants - Ceramic White and Titan Gray and it will be hitting multiple markets in single-SIM and dual-SIM versions. Pricing and availability are not available yet.

My Opinion : Same design from Samsung. I am getting much confuse looking at it. Other than the quad core processor, the other spec are very low compare with most competitor nowdays. Of course, it can still sell if the price tag are on the right one.

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HTC First - The first Android integrated with Facebook Home

Not the first time HTC tried to integrate Facebook to it's Android phone. Now, we have HTC First, the very first Android phone that integrated with Facebook Home launcher.

HTC First Key Specification :

• 4.3" 720p display
• 1.4GHz dual core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset CPU
• Adreno 305 GPU
• 1GB RAM
• 5MP back facing camera
• LTE
• Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

Pricing and avaibility world wide is still unknown. However the HTC First will launch on Apr. 12 on AT&T, priced at $99.99.

My Opinion : Mid range spec but if it could run smoothly with the new Facebook Home, so why not? Expecting it have a decent camera.

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Facebook Home for Android goes official

Nothing surprise, we already know Facebook are doing something to integrate mobile and it's apps. So here what we have, Facebook Home which basically a launcher that replaces your normal homescreen with "Cover Feed" - a tool which gives you a gesture-operated aggregation of your friends' posts, pictures, statuses, etc.

Check out the video for few demo on the launcher.







From the demo, it seem interesting with the integration of Facebook Messenger known as "Chat heads". I can;t wait to try out this launcher since I am always open to try something difference from normal Android launcher.

Facebook Home will launch on Google Play on April 12 for a selecedt smartphones, initially - the Samsung Galaxy S4, S III and Note II and the HTC One and One X+.