HTC One (M8) goes official with Duo Camera, 5-inch screen

After several of video teaser, leaked and so on, HTC One (M8) finally goes official with improvement on hardware and even software. The smartphone sports a unibody made of 90% metal as opposed to 70% for its predecessor giving it an even sleeker look. The One (M8) screen has been bumped from a 4.7" unit to a 5", while retaining the 1080p resolution. Side bezels have been slimmed down and hardware keys have been replaced by on-screen ones so the difference in size compared to the original One is minimal.

HTC One (M8) Key Specification :

• 5.0 inches Super LCD 3 screen with 1080 x 1920 of resolution
• 2.5 GHz quad core Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801 processor with Krait 400
• Andreno 330 GPU
• 2GB RAM
• 16/32 GB internal memory with microSD slot
• Dual 4 MP Ultrapixel camera with dual-LED (dual tone) flash
• 5MP front facing camera
• 2600 mAh battery
• Android 4.4.2 Kit Kat with Sense 6
• 146.4 x 70.6 x 9.4 mm
• 160 g

The Android version is 4.4 KitKat with Sense 6 on top. One of the coolest new features brought by the updated package is Motion Launch, which lets you quickly open the camera or unlock the phone while the screen is off. Picking up the One (M8) in landscape mode and pressing the volume button will launch the camera. There's double tap or slide up from the bottom to wake the phone. While locked you can pick up the phone in portrait mode and swipe left on its screen to launch the widget panel or right for BlinkFeed.

A newly introduced extreme Power Saving Mode promises to give you up to 30 hours of running by using just 10% of the One (M8)'s 2,600 mAh battery. Zoe has also been updated and can take 20 full-res stills coupled with video in just three seconds.

The HTC One (M8) still features the same 4MP camera with 1/3" sensor, 2 micron-sized pixels and f/2.0 aperture plus a second camera located above it meant to gather depth information. HTC calls this Duo Camera. It mimics the stereoscopic abilities of the human eye - two independent lenses able to calculate the relative distance of the subjects in an image. HTC's dual camera setup enables cool effects such as selective focus (shallow depth of field) and post-shot refocusing. Unfortunately, the optical image stabilization of the original One is now gone, and the One (M8) will rely solely on digital stabilization. Similarly to Apple, HTC has improved the flash of the smartphone by using a two toned one - one cold and one warm LED, which can help the smartphone produce more accurate color tones in low-light conditions. HTC also claims the One (M8) can focus in just 0.3s.

The HTC One comes with a variety of accessories like the Flip Case, Double Dip case (each in three colors), Dot View case (showing you alarms, events, calls, battery, weather and more in a colorful dotted way) and more.

Coming in Gunmetal Gray, Glacial Silver and Amber Gold the HTC One (M8) will be available in select markets starting today. It will roll out across 230 carriers in Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, China, Africa and the Middle East.

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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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