Nokia Lumia 929 sample photos leak

Nokia went from 4.5" screens straight to 6", seemingly bypassing the 5" 1080p trend for Android phones. A leaked hands-on video of the Lumia 929 for Verizon (now taken down) showed that's not the case – the 929 is a 5" phone version of the 6" Lumia 1520 phablet.

Other than a 5" 1080p screen, the Lumia 929 will pack the 20MP PureView camera from the 1520 and the Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 chipset (quad-core Krait 400 @ 2.26GHz, Adreno 330). The smartphone will come in 32GB and 64GB versions (with no microSD card slot).

We now got a 100% crop and a downsized version of a 5MP photo taken with Nokia Pro Camera. Unfortunately, there's no full resolution shot and the EXIF info has been removed. Still, if legit, the image quality is quite nice - not that it's a shock, given those Lumia 1520 samples we saw.

Nokia Lumia 929 sample photo

There are rumors that we'll see an international version of the Nokia Lumia 929, but if it works out the same way it did with the Lumia 928 for Verizon and the international Lumia 925, the handsets might not be 100% identical.

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Source : http://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_lumia_929_sample_photos_leak-news-7068.php

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BBM Voice and Video coming to Android and iOS 'within months'

Coming to an iPhone/Droid near you soon

BlackBerry has confirmed BBM for iOS and Android will be gaining new features "within months" as Voice and Video calls are lined up to join the IM offering.

Anyone currently rocking a BlackBerry 10 device can make free voice and video calls (as long as your data plan/Wi-Fi covers it) to other BlackBerry users using the Canadian firm's BBM application - but these features are set to become more universal.

Andrew Bocking, BlackBerry's VP of BBM, confirmed to Canadian broadcaster CBC that the update to the newly launched BBM app for Google and Apple devices would be arriving in the near future.

Money, money, money

BlackBerry offers its BBM service free of charge and it raised eyebrows when it announced that its premium messaging service would be taking the leap onto rival platforms - especially considering the firm's rocking financial standing.

There is a money-making end game however, with Bocking also confirmed that the BBM Channels feature would be making the transition to Android and iOS soon - although we're still waiting for an exact release date.

BBM Channels are, in short, a way for companies to gain a presence on BBM and ultimately a way for BlackBerry to sell ads and sponsored posts on the platform - think of them like Facebook Pages merged with company Twitter accounts.

While Channels is yet to take off it a big way just yet, the addition of 10 million new BBM users on two new platforms could well boost the appeal and eventually make BlackBerry a few bucks in the process.

Source : http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/bbm-voice-and-video-coming-to-android-and-ios-within-months--1194073

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Nokia 1520 for AT&T spotted in black, red and white

The ever dripping evleaks has provided two more leaks for us, this time two carrier specific devices for AT&T and Verizon in the US.

First is the Nokia Lumia 1520, which was announced last week at the Nokia World event in Abu Dhabi. AT&T is currently the only carrier in the US that sell this device and the phone will be available in black, white and red, all with a matte finish.

Next is the BlackBerry Z30 smartphone, a large 5.0-inch version of the Z10 launched earlier this year. The Z30 will be making an appearance on Verizon in this black colored variant, with the Verizon logo plastered everywhere they could find space for it.

Expect to find these at your local carrier store soon.

Source : http://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_1520_for_at_t_spotted_in_black_red_and_white-news-7067.php

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LG G Flex curved, 6-inch phone unveiled with 'Wolverine' self-healing coating

LG gets curvy, from top to bottom

LG has officially unveiled its first smartphone with a curved display, in the form of the 6-inch LG G Flex.

Following a series of leaks, the Korean company has lifted the lid on the handset which curves vertically from top to bottom, rather than horizontally like the rival Samsung Galaxy Round.

The device, which will only be on sale in South Korea, carries a 720p display, is powered by a Qualcomm 800 Snapdragon processor with 2GB of RAM. It's also got a 13-megapixel camera and a 3500mAh battery.

The real news, of course, is the presence of the curve, which LG says offers better ergonomics for making calls, holding and, of course watching video, which it likens to watching a movie in IMAX.

The Wolverine phone

Interestingly, there's also a completely new feature; a self healing coating on the rear of the device which LG says will eliminate scratches on the rear of the device within minutes.

In its press release the company likens the new tech to Wolverine from the X-Men. Naturally.

The device, which also features the rear-mounted volume keys a la the LG G2, will launch in Korea next month, but the company is mum on a potential roll out around the world.

Like the Samsung Galaxy Round, this could be a test model for a future launch around MWC 2013.

Source : http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/lg-g-flex-6-inch-curved-smartphone-unveiled-with-wolverine-self-healing-tech-1194027

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LG G Flex with curved OLED display goes official in Korea

LG officially took the wraps off the G Flex smartphone with curved display in Korea. The Android handset will hit all three major carriers in its homeland next month, where it will square off against the Samsung Galaxy Round.

Naturally, the main feature of the LG G Flex is its curved display. It is a massive 6” 720p OLED unit whose IMAX cinema-like horizontal curve in landscape mode will allow for an immersive experience when watching videos or playing video games.

LG G Flex official photos

Another peculiar talent featured by the device is self-healing film on its back which can deal with minor scratches in a matter of minutes. LG compares the trick to the self-healing ability of the Wolverine character from the X-Men.

The LG G Flex is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 SoC with 2.26GHz quad-core CPU. The rest of the specs include 2GB of RAM, 32GB of built-in memory, microSD card slot, and 13MP camera. The smartphone packs full connectivity suite, including compatibility with the speedy LTE-A networks in Korea. It will boot Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean dressed in LG’s proprietary UI.

The measures of the LG G Flex are 160.5 x 81.6 x 7.9/8.7mm (the thickness of the phone depends on the point of its curve), while its weight tips the scale at 177 grams. The handset is powered by a 3,500mAh battery which was recently under the spotlight in its own right.

Source : http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_g_flex_with_curved_oled_display_goes_official_in_korea-news-7066.php

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Nexus 5 appears in white again, reportedly arriving on November 1

Nexus 5 coming 11/1... or 1/11 if you're doing it correctly.

The Nexus 5 release date has been the subject of fervent speculation in recent weeks and, to be honest, we thought it'd be here by now.

Google has yet to announce a launch event for the eagerly anticipated Android 4.4 KitKat device, and the latest online estimates have suggested the company may wait until the October 31 to pull the trigger.

However, ever-prolific Twitter leak artist @evleaks weighed in on Sunday suggesting the device will be arriving on November 1, which is this coming Friday.

Along with a press render of the device in white, the anonymous leakster wrote: "In white. 11/1."

Wait nearly over?

Of course that is open to interpretation. It's unlikely that Google would hold a launch event on a Friday, so November 1 could be the on-sale date?

Anyway, we shouldn't have to wait to long to find out. Or will we...

• Was the US government shutdown responsible for the Nexus 5 delay? It's all Obama's fault...

Source : http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/nexus-5-appears-in-white-again-reportedly-arriving-on-november-1-1194008

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Android 4.3 for AT&T Samsung Galaxy smartphones leaks

It appears that the Samsung Galaxy lineup on AT&T will soon be treated to an update to Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. The latest Android firmware for the AT&T versions of the Galaxy S4, Galaxy S4 Active, Galaxy S III and the Galaxy Note II has made the rounds on the web.

The changes and the enhancements that come with the new OS can be found below.

• Galaxy Gear Support
• TRIM Support (Makes the device much faster)
• ANT+ Support
• Samsung KNOX Implementation (KNOX bootloader and dedicated application)
• Samsung Wallet comes pre-loaded
• Improved RAM management
• Improved Display colour reproduction (Display looks much sharper than before)
• Improved TouchWiz Launcher (Much less launcher redraws and less lag)
• New Samsung Keyboard
• New Samsung Browser (Full screen by default, new tab interface and more)
• New Reading Mode (Optimises display for reading, used by only a few specific applications)
• New Camera firmware
• Minor UI tweaks (Contacts app, Flashlight Widget, dialog boxes etc)

If the rumors are to be trusted, AT&T will be officially rolling out the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean upgrade for its Galaxy S4 smartphone in the last week of October, while the Galaxy S III and the Note II will be receiving the new firmware in the month of the November. The roll out for the Galaxy S4 Active is scheduled to begin in December.

The pre-released firmwares are available for download at the source link below. However, please keep in mind that they are not final builds, therefore bound to contain bugs and stability issues.

Source

Source : http://www.gsmarena.com/android_43_for_at_t_samsung_galaxy_smartphones_leak-news-7062.php

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