Acer Iconia W4 3G: 8 Inch Windows 8.1 Tablet Goes Official in India at Rs 29,999

With Windows-based tablets, the line between tablets and laptops has been dramatically reduced. But it's hard to find affordable Windows 8.1 tablets in the market. To put it simply, Acer isn't the only name in the Windows 8-based tablet game. Dell, HP, Acer and a handful of other companies have played a strong role in promoting Windows tablets.

Acer's latest Windows 8.1 tablet, the Iconia W4 3G, has been launched in India at Rs. 29,999. Not surprisingly, Acer originally launched the Iconia W4 (Wi-Fi only) in India back in December.
Apparently, the Iconia W4 3G is being launched in India ahead of other countries, following the remarkable response received by its predecessor in the region.

Acer Iconia W4 3G: Highlighted Specifications
The Acer Iconia W4 features an 8-inch 720p HD IPS display, and is powered by a 1.8 GHz quad-core Intel Atom Bay Trail T processor with integrated Intel HD Graphics coupled with 2GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, which can be further expanded up to 128GB via a microSD card slot. The device runs on the latest version of Windows 8.1.
On the imaging front, the tablet has a 5-megapixel rear-facing camera with Auto Focus and a capability to record videos in Full HD format. Also, add a 2MP front-facing video camera for long video chats.

The makers have added a 4960mAh battery fitted inside that can lasts up to 10 hours (browsing) on a single charge.
Other connectivity options include: 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, micro HDMI, and microUSB.
Additionally, you can also opt for an optional ultra-slim keyboard and cases for extra productivity and protection.
Furthermore, the device comes pre-installed with Microsoft Office Home and Student edition 2013.
Acer Iconia W4 3G: Pre-booking Now Open
Priced at Rs. 29,999, the Acer Iconia W4 will be available at Croma and Reliance Digital outlets across the country along with other Acer retail outlets, from May 3 onwards, the company informed.
Further, Acer has also introduced a pre-book offer for its Facebook fans where they can pre-book the tablet and avail a special offer worth Rs. 2999. The company is also offering a free crunch cover worth Rs. 2999, for those who pre-order the Acer Iconia W4 3G on their Facebook page within May 2nd.

Alleged Picture of HTC One M8 Mini Pops Up Online: Here Are Top 4 HTC Smartphones coming in 2014

         

With its latest flagship handset, HTC has once again proved that it is doing things differently. The HTC One (M8) is the sequel to the critically-praised HTC One, released around 12 months ago.
Now, barely weeks after the launch of the HTC One (M8), it is being reported that the mini version of the phone will be out soon.
The news of the mini version of the HTC One (M8) had been making rounds even before the HTC One (M8) was officially launched.
However, since there had been no confirmations from HTC, the news had been treated as a rumor nothing much.

HTC One M8 Mini-Alleged Picture leaks out
Looks like the HTC One M8 Mini will be out sooner than expected, if the latest picture leak turns out to be accurate.
What you're looking at a purported image of the HTC One M8 Mini. The device appears very similar to the original HTC One (M8), giving us a clear view of the front and rear-back. In the image the handset appears to have a protective case on.
At the same time, you can see missing duo-camera setup on the phone's back. HTC One (M8) has a 4-megapixel rear-facing camera alongside another camera which acts like a sensor to capture the depth information.

HTC One M8 Mini- What to expect?
The mid-end phone is said to be similar in looks to the recently launched HTC One (M8) but will have a smaller 4.5-inch display with a resolution of 720p. The phone will be powered by a 1.4GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor coupled with 1GB of RAM and 16GB of internal memory. Furthermore, the device is expected to run Android 4.4 Kitkat with HTC's native Sense 6.0 UI on top of it.
Since HTC is officially refusing to comment on the smartphone, it is not known if the mid-range handset would be launched next-month. Watch this space for more action!
2014 is shaping up to the blockbuster year for HTC. Besides the HTC One M8  Mini, the company is reportedly coming up with few more devices over the course of the next few weeks and months.
Take a look into sliders below to know more about forthcoming HTC-made smartphones that we think could change the handset market for ever.

LG G Pro 2: 5.9 Inch FHD Smartphone Now Available Online in India at Rs 49,890

South Korean tech giant LG has been trying to find ways to crack the high-end of the smartphone market. But its an area where the company has yet to consistently prove itself.
After a successful 2013, LG is now even more optimistic about its future. LG's latest high-end beast, the G Pro 2, is now available for purchase via online retailer Snapdeal.
Equipped with a massive 5.9-inch FHD display, a Snapdragon 800 processor and a 13MP rear-facing camera, the LG G Pro 2 is indeed one of the outstanding phones out there in the market today. The device has been priced at Rs. 49,890.

Being a high-end phone, the G Pro 2 will compete against the two crazy handsets for 2014- the Samsung Galaxy S5 and the HTC One (M8). The LG G Pro 2 is priced on par with other premium handsets available in the country, so there is nothing much to complain about.
The G Pro 2 is a successor to the original Optimus G Pro, which was launched back in 2013. It was a successful handset in comparison to the Samsung Galaxy S4.

Now, with the G Pro 2, LG has further tried to revolutionize user experience that ultimately matters to an end user.
LG G Pro 2- Highlighted Specifications
The LG Pro 2 has a 5.9-inch display having a resolution of 1080p. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor coupled with 3GB of RAM and 16GB of internal memory, which can be further expanded via a microSD card slot.
There's a 13MP rear-facing camera with OIS+ feature, and a 2MP front-facing camera. The makers have added a 3,200mAh battery.
The device runs Android 4.4 kitkat with LG's native UI slapped on it. Further, there the Knock Code feature given for waking up and unlocking the phone.
Stay tuned to GizBot for more updates!

Motorola Moto E: ‘Priced For All’ Smartphone Coming to India on May 13

While the Moto G may be attractive for most first-time buyers, Motorola could be thinking beyond the mid-end of the smartphone market.
Motorola has got the potential to disrupt the smartphone market of budget phones makers like Lava, Karbonn and Micromax, amongst others.
Just a day back, Motorola announced that the company would hold a press conference in London on May 13, and it seems there is a new handset ready to be introduced.
At the same time, Motorola has sent a similar invite for India launch event on the same day itself as the London event.
Details are limited so far, but the invite hints the phone will be "made to last" and "priced for all". The invite further reads," Connect more people to the world's information and each other, and they can do great things. Come experience the next smartphone from Motorola that's making these connections happen."
In nutshell, Motorola could be hinting at a low-end phone that may be rugged in nature.

Motorola Moto E Launch Expected Soon

For the past few months there have been crazy reports suggesting that Motorola is working on a cheaper variant of the original Moto G. Dubbed the Moto E, the device in question is expected to be priced on a lower side but will pack decent screen size and rugged build.
The Moto E is said to sport a 4.3-inch 720p HD display, 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 5MP rear-facing camera, 1GB of RAM, 4GB of internal memory, and a 1900mAh battery fitted inside.
In any case, the big breaking news is that Motorola Moto E is back in the headlines. Still, some of you might wonder why it took such a long time for Motorola to come up with a low-end phone, and the answer to that is quite simple.
After a smashing success of the Moto G in Indian market, Motorola is expected to maintain appropriate growth in the country. With the Moto E, the company will target low-end of the handset market and compete with budget Android devices from domestic vendors. There is also the chance that competitors will lower prices to match or outdo the Moto E. Rather than offering something at the lowest price.

Android 5.0 Set to Arrive Mid-2014? Top 5 Rumors You Should Know

 

Google's majorly highlighted affair with its mobile-based operating system Android is no secret. And moreover, the affair has been highlighted time and again with regular updates for the same being pushed out by Google, making Android one of most popular mobile platforms on the planet.
The current generation of Android, keeping up with Google's trend of updating its OS, known as KitKat, is also currently one of the most sought after platforms, and can be easily seen running on most of the new age devices such as Moto G and Nexus 5.
Now, with the KitKat also becoming quite popular among Android users, the next biggest thing to look ahead in the Android universe is the new Android 5.0 offering that's set to arrive some time in the later part of this year, probably.
Moreover, while we do know that the next offering's name will start with the letter "L," we are still not sure as to what it will be eventually known as. But hopes are massive that Google will initially reveal something on the new platform at the upcoming Google IO event for the year.

But while the Google IO still has some time left before it finally kicks off, with potentially no information on the platform until then, there are still a number of rumors on the Internet talking about what the new platform will be like, or what it will bring to the table. But which of them are worth talking about?

Oppo R1: 5-Inch Quad-Core Smartphone Launched in India At Rs 26,990

Already having Bollywood hotties like Hrithik Roshan and Sonam Kapoor as brand ambassadors, China's major smartphone brand Oppo is eyeing the booming mid-tier smartphone market in emerging countries like India, which is set to grow in double digits.
The company aims at focusing on mid-range smartphones, and the first such handset - the Oppo R1 has been officially launched at Rs. 26,990.
The Oppo R1 is a typical mid-end handset with practical features at a price you've always wanted.

The Android-powered handset features a 5-inch IPS display having a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. It is powered by 1.3GHz quad-core processor powered by a MediaTek MT6582 chipset coupled with 1GB of RAM and 16GB of non-expandable on-board storage.
On the imaging front, the R1 comes with an 8MP rear-facing camera and a 5MP front camera, both with f/2.0 wide aperture, which is capable of delivering excellent images in low light conditions.

The device measures 7.1mm in terms of thickness and weighs about 140 grams. The makers have added a 2,410mAh battery fitted inside, and there is no word on removable battery.
Oppo R1- Competition
Well, talking about the competition the Oppo R1 will face rather grilling competition from market leaders in the mid-end market, such as the Samsung Galaxy Grand 2, Sony Xperia T2 Ultra, Lenovo Vibe X and the Gionee Elife E7 for that matter.

Oppo N1 Now Available for less
Oppo began selling its first phone, the high-end N1 in India earlier this year at a price point of Rs. 39,990. Now, the company has already reduced the price of N1 to Rs. 37,990.

Videocon A29: Affordable 4 Inch Dual-Core Smartphone Launched at Rs 5,799

While there are a lot of cheap Android phones available out there, most of them have pretty awful hardware.
However, things are generally looking good for Indians who are planning on buying a budget-centric phone under Rs. 7000 price segment.
To make sure that each one us have access to internet via uninterrupted 3G connectivity, Videocon today launched an affordable Android powered smartphone at Rs. 5,799. Dubbed the Videocon A29- the dual- SIM handset is aimed at first time buyers.

Videocon A29- Highlighted Specs and Features

The Videocon 29 may not be the cheapest smartphone available in India but its specs are decent enough for average users, who expect basic amenities such as calling, browsing, music listening and more.
Talking about the internal hardware, the Videocon A29 features 4-inch WVGA touch screen display. It is powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core processor coupled with 512MB of RAM and 4GB of internal memory, which can be further expanded up to 32GB via a microSD card slot.
On the imaging front, there's a 3.2-megapixel rear-facing camera, and a VGA quality front-facing shooter.
Other connectivity options include: 3G connectivity, Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, Wi-Fi, Dual SIM, FM Radio, Bluetooth 4.0, aGPS, and a 1400mAh battery fitted inside.
The handset will be made available in Sinful Black and Pearl White colour casings.
Videocon A29- Competition

In case you are planning to buy the Videocon A29, make sure to check out the Lava Iris 406Q. Lava recently introduced the Iris 406Q into India. It come packs a large 1,700mAh battery life, 1.2GHz quad-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 4-inch display and runs Android 4.3 Jelly Bean ( to be upgraded to Android 4.4 Kitkat). The phone is now available via online retailers for Rs. 6999.

Oppo R1: 5-Inch Quad-Core Smartphone Launched in India At Rs 26,990

Already having Bollywood hotties like Hrithik Roshan and Sonam Kapoor as brand ambassadors, China's major smartphone brand Oppo is eyeing the booming mid-tier smartphone market in emerging countries like India, which is set to grow in double digits.
The company aims at focusing on mid-range smartphones, and the first such handset - the Oppo R1 has been officially launched at Rs. 26,990.
The Oppo R1 is a typical mid-end handset with practical features at a price you've always wanted.

The Android-powered handset features a 5-inch IPS display having a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. It is powered by 1.3GHz quad-core processor powered by a MediaTek MT6582 chipset coupled with 1GB of RAM and 16GB of non-expandable on-board storage.
On the imaging front, the R1 comes with an 8MP rear-facing camera and a 5MP front camera, both with f/2.0 wide aperture, which is capable of delivering excellent images in low light conditions.

The device measures 7.1mm in terms of thickness and weighs about 140 grams. The makers have added a 2,410mAh battery fitted inside, and there is no word on removable battery.
Oppo R1- Competition
Well, talking about the competition the Oppo R1 will face rather grilling competition from market leaders in the mid-end market, such as the Samsung Galaxy Grand 2, Sony Xperia T2 Ultra, Lenovo Vibe X and the Gionee Elife E7 for that matter.

Oppo N1 Now Available for less
Oppo began selling its first phone, the high-end N1 in India earlier this year at a price point of Rs. 39,990. Now, the company has already reduced the price of N1 to Rs. 37,990.

Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Review: Big Things Come in Small Packages, Or Do They?

Mobile phones have come a long way. There was once an age when feature phones ran rampant in the market, but then the trend was taken over by the arrival of smartphones that opened a whole new dimension to the very concept of mobile phones.
But with so many smartphones currently in the market, it seems like while the competition is hot at its heels, the companies are trying out more new ways to make themselves known in the market. And one of the popular ways of doing that is by releasing a mini version of its popular flagship.

We have a number of companies Like Samsung who have followed suit in adopting the same strategies of releasing mini versions of its handsets. And it seems like the strategy has also found its way to the Japan-based mobile vendor Sony with its comparatively new Xperia Z1 Compact.
Sony has adopted the policy of coming out with mini version of handsets, and with the Xperia Z1 Compact, the company now has a great chance of competing against the likes of HTC One Mini and even the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini. And the competition is also a massive one since compared to the aforementioned devices, the Z1 Compact offers much more.

Apart from the fact that Sony diverted from the "Mini" tag every one else in using and replaced it with a "Compact" tag for the new device, the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact comes with all the good things of the original Z1 while keeping its originality intact.
Unsurprisingly enough, the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact follows the same design language as that of the previous Xperia Z1. The device comes in choice of four different colors: black, white, pink and lime, and has a really clean feel about it.
So what's so special about this new device? Can it withstand others in the Market in the same price range (and there are lots)? We are currently sitting with a Xperia Z1 Compact unit at out disposal getting all up, close and personal with it. Let's see what this device has to offer.

Sony Xperia Z1 Compact: Design and Display

To be perfectly honest, the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact looks like a livelier version of the 5-inch Xperia Z1. The device's single-piece aluminium frame gives it a hardy look, while its curved edges never really goes away from fitting perfectly in your hands. The overall frame of the phone is placed between two pieces of glass with a thin plastic holding it all.
As expected, the button placement of the Z1 Compact is similar to that of the original Z1. While all the covered ports and slots meant for microSD, SIM and charger are placed on the left side of the phone, the power button, volume rocker and the dedicated camera button are all on the right side of it.
If you are a keen technology watcher, the first thing that will come to your mind once you take a look at the Z1 compact is that the device's build is similar to that of the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S. However, the difference is only understandable once you pick up the device and feel it for yourself.
Of course, the overall build of the device with its glass panels remain massively open to possibilities of scratches and fingerprints, but that doesn't take away the fact that the device is anyway a great piece of hardware placed on the palm of your hands.
The device's chassis, measuring at 127 x 64.9 x 9.55 mm, seemingly curves slightly at the edges which protects the screen from sudden side impacts, apart from the overall feel of the device thats not big for executing commands via a single stroke of hand. However, make note that exposing the device too much to an air cooler or a conditioner could make it feel quite cold in your hands, again owing to the glass and metal build.

Apart from that, there's a 3.5mm headphone jack at the top of the phone which is open. This means that users can plug in headphones without running into problems with flaps. The speaker grille sits on the bottom of the Xperia Z1 Compact, and also has a wrist-strap hole.
Interestingly enough, as far as numbers are concerned, The 4.3-inch screen of the Z1 Compact has a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels, compared to the Xperia Z1's Full HD offering. Also, the Z1 Compact screen offers 341 pixels per inch which, for the sake of comparison, is more than the iPhone 5S's 326ppi offering.
Speaking about the on-screen quality and sharpness, you really have to have an eagle's eye to point out problems in that respect. And more so since it is only expected that a company which has spent most of its years developing cutting edge technology for TVs will know a thing or two about imaging and display quality.
The Z1 Compact's colors are visibly more accurate and deeper than most others in the market, provided you just watched a movie or video on it. Also, the device is bright enough for you to check it out under the sun.

Samsung Galaxy K zoom Vs Nokia Lumia 1520: Another Camera Battle That's Heating Up

The smartphone market, in recent times, has grown exceptionally large due to the continous inflow of a number of big name players like Samsung, Sony, Apple and HTC. And while the year has just started, fans have already been treated to a host of new releases.
Smartphones these days come in all shapes, sizes, and price tags to reach out to more customers who would otherwise pass up on an oppertunity to own a smartphones. And hence the arrival of a number of domestic companies offering devices at an incredibly low price tag.

But keeping aside all others in the race at the moment, two devices that are looking quite potent to race head to head against each other are the newly released Samsung Galaxy K zoom and the previously released Nokia Lumia 1520. And more so since both of them offer specs that are quite close to each other.
So if we are to turn a blind eye on all other devices currently in the market, and focus more on both the devices, what are the chances of one device beating the other in the race? Let's take a closer look at a comparison between the Samsung Galaxy K zoom and the Nokia Lumia 1520.
Operating System
There's a big difference in this respect since both the devices come running two different operating systems. While the newly revealed Samsung Galaxy K zoom comes fitted with the new and latest Android KitKat offering, its Nokia counterpart offers the Lumia 1520 running the Windows Phone 8 Black OS.

Display and Dimensions
The Nokia Lumia 1520 sports a massive 6-inch IPS LCD capacitive touch screen, while rendering 1080 x 1920 pixels resolution. Also, the device's overall dimensions measure up to 162.8 x 85.4 x 8.7 mm, and weighs in at 209 grams, which is quite heavy.
The Samsung Galaxy K zoom, in this regard, sports a slightly bigger 4.8-inch Super AMOLED capacitive touch screen, while rendering 1280 x 720 pixels resolution. The device's overall dimensions measure up to 137.5 x 70.8 x 16.6 mm, and weighs in at exactly 200 grams, which is also a heavy affair.
Camera
The Samsung Galaxy K zoom, in this instance, offers an impressive 20.7-megapixel primary camera, sporting a pixel resolution of 5248 х 3936 pixels, with autofocus and LED flash. The device also has a secondary 2-megapixel camera on board that's more than enough for clicking decent selfies.
The Nokia Lumia 1520, in terms of camera, offers a 20-megapixel primary camera, sporting a lower pixel resolution of 4992 х 3744 pixels, with autofocus and dual LED flash. The device also comes with a front-facing 1.2-megapixel camera.
Processors
Both the devices, more or less, come sporting engines with decent performance and horsepower, and that's only expected since both are new-gen devices.
While the Nokia Lumia 1520 is equipped with a quad core 2.2 GHz Krait 400 processor, the Samsung Galaxy K zoom comes equipped with a 1.3 GHz quad-core Cortex A7 and dual core 1.7 GHz Cortex A15 processor.
Storage and RAM
The Nokia Lumia 1520 offers 2GB of RAM to users while offering the device in a 16GB internal memory variant. Moreover, there's the option to expand the device's memory up to 64GB as an external microSD slot for additional memory is also present.
The Samsung Galaxy K zoom, on the other hand, offers a similar 2GB of RAM for users while offering the device in an 8GB internal memory variant. However, similar to the Lumia 1520, there's the option to expand the device's memory up to 64GB with an external microSD slot present.

Battery
While the Samsung Galaxy K zoom juices up the device via a 2430 mAh battery, the Lumia 1520 powers the device via a much greater 3400 mAh battery.
Price
The Nokia Lumia 1520 has been currently priced at Rs 39,399 for aspiring customers, while the Samsung Galaxy K zoom is yet to receive an official price tag.
Verdict
As we mentioned before, both the devices are quite similar to each other, barring out a few small differences in the process. And while both the devices are easily going head to head against each other in this race, the Nokia-made Lumia 1520 has a slight edge over its opponent via its massive 3400 mAh battery.
The Lumia 1520, if compared even closely with the K zoom smartphone, even offers more internal memory. However, if the presence of Android KitKat is left aside for the moment (which is quite hard to do at this point), the Lumia 1520 easily stands out as the ultimate winner.

Yahoo Mail for iOS Updated With News, Search and More Content

Here's some good news for all of you still connected to the Yahoo mail service from your smartphones. According to reports, Yahoo has rolled out a brand new update for its Yahoo Mail app for iPhone and iPod Touch, adding a boatload of new features alongside the update.
The new update for the Yahoo Mail service operating on iOS, which brings one-tap access to personalized and real-time information, however, is still maintaining the same overall look for the app.

Once updated, the new Yahoo Mail app will not only show the user's Yahoo Mail inbox when luanched, but will also offer a new panel with icons for Mail, News, and Today at the bottom of the screen. Although, nothing has been changed in the first tab.
"When you first open the Yahoo Mail app, you'll see your Yahoo Mail inbox and a new panel with icons for Mail, News and Today at the bottom of the screen. This is where all your news, information, and communications come together in one integrated experience," the official blog post for the same states.

And once finished reading and replying to all the concerned mails in the inbox, "see what's happening in the world by tapping on the News icon. From celebrity gossip to the latest political news, you'll find it in your personalized, visually rich news stream."

Apart from that, the new Today icon features snapshot of the concerned information, ranging from local weather to news digest. The company says that the update is currently being rolled out for US users via the App store over the next couple of weeks.

Want To Know More About Next iPhone? Take a look At Your iPod Touch First

What's the next iPhone from Apple will be like? What new features or new design will the smartphone adopt? These are the kind of questions that flood our mind when we talk about the next iPhone. However, it seems like evidence to that is right in front of our eyes (somewhat).
Keeping aside the numerous theories and leaks related to the concept images of the next iPhone, according to reports, if you really want to get a sneak preview of the new device design, just take a closer look at the latest iPod touch.

There's a brand new video from Unbox Therapy that's really going viral on the web. The video takes up the topic of the kind of design Apple will adopt for the next iPhone and tells viewers to take a closer look at the design on the new iPod touch if they are to guess the new device's design.
In the video (see below), as scripted by Huffington Post, Unbox Therapy -- a YouTube show that focuses on gadgets and technology -- makes use of a leaked iPhone 6 case to compare the thickness and design of the iPod Touch with the potential new iPhone 6.

The device case that's in question has already started making rounds on the Internet after well-known leaker Sonny Dickson first got his hands on it from a source, he said, who has "an excellent track record."
While it goes without saying that the everything in the video has to be taken with a pinch of salt for the time being, the video has still been tagged by Forbes as a video that contains the "first tangible, physical evidence of what the form factor of the iPhone 6 will be." And that might be enough to make a lot of people believe.

Interestingly, the case fits in with the thickness of latest generation iPod Touch and even offers a perfect fit with the iPod Touch's longer volume buttons.

LG G3 Launch Date Officially Set For May 27

Just a day back, South Korean giant LG announced that its forthcoming G3 handset will probably be launched in the second quarter of 2014. Well the good news is that LG has already started sending out the official invites for the launch event on May 27 in San Francisco, New York and London simultaneously. Also Singapore, Seoul and Istanbul will follow next, claims a report from The Verge. The South Korean company has scheduled events in six countries across the world on May 27 and May 28.

LG G3- Press Invite

The invite says it all as it reveals that the announcement will largely focus on the LG G3. LG already stated that the G3 will be introduced in the second quarter of this year. The press invitation seems to have been inspired from the forthcoming handset. The dark metal finish color in the background on the invite, allegedly reveals that the company using a new premium material.

Generally, LG-made phones come encased in plastic chassis, which isn't a bad thing but now consumers are eagerly waiting for big change. Furthermore, the teaser image reads," To be simple is to be Great" that should be linked with the handset's updated UI, design and especially build quality.
LG G3- What to expect?
LG G3 has been detailed in many reports since the beginning of this year. The rumored LG G3 will be a premium device with a 2,560 x 1,440 display. The exact screen size is unknown, but if gossip mongers are to be believed the G3 may have a massive 5.5-inch display. The LG G3 will offer sharper display and beefier processor.
The G3 would also be powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor coupled with 3GB of RAM and at least 16GB of on-board storage. Moreover, the phone could adopt a brushed aluminum chassis, instead of a regular polycarbonate plastic body. The device is also said to come with a 13-megapixel rear-facing camera with OIS + feature.

The biggest highlight of the G3 could be its updated ‘flat' Optimus UI. The LG G3 is expected to be made available in Golden color, besides regular color options. Also, LG G3 may follow Samsung and Sony with the waterproof body.
LG needs to establish itself as a major smartphone player with a solid marketing plan, which the company currently lacks when being compared to Samsung or Apple. But it is the new flagship G3 that the company hopes will help it re-establish itself as a real challenger to market leaders Samsung and Apple. Stay tuned to GizBot for more updates!

Google Could Replace Nexus Devices with Android Silver Range, Says Reports

If you are a keen technology watcher, you will be no stanger to the amount of leaks and speculations that have been revolving around Google's next Nexus device. Unsurprisingly enough, there's more to follow up on it today.
According to reports doing rounds on the web, Google could be planning on ceasing the Nexus range of devices altogether and could instead launch a new range of high-end devices. Apparently, Google's new range of devices will be called Android Silver.

Quoting a brand new report on the same from The Information, the current business of offering Nexus-branded handsets with Google's widespread vision of offering the best Android user experience could very well be scrapped.
Moreover, it will be replaced by a set of high-end Silver phones that will closely resemble the very popular Nexus range of devices.

"The expensive effort involves dumping the four-year-old Google Nexus phone brand in favor of a new program called Silver, under which manufacturers and wireless carriers will effectively be paid to produce and sell high-end devices that closely adhere to Google specifications, according to four people briefed on the project," The Information report states.
"The requirements sharply limit the number of non-Google apps that can be pre-installed on devices, or mandate that phone owners be able to uninstall them."

The Report further says Google will be subsidising the development and marketing expenses for its hardware partners. Apparently, the company is spending about $1 billion to roll out this new plan.
As of now, LG and Motorola are believed to the most likely hardware partners for Google's new range of devices. However, other major players such as Sony, HTC and Samsung are also expected to join Google later.

HTC Could be Working on Rumored Smartphone Codenamed ‘M8 Prime’

While HTC's latest quarter results show that the company's financial health is on a decline, it does not necessarily mean an end to key strategic investments. Despite being tagged as a loss-churning company, HTC is trying hard to win back consumers with its boldest handset to date, the HTC One (M8).
The M8 variant of the HTC One was made available recently, and is reportedly selling well against the much hyped big-ticket handset for 2014-the Samsung Galaxy S5. Both handsets are being hailed contenders for snatching the coveted phone of the year trophy.
It has been well known since the beginning that both Samsung and HTC would launch their respective flagship handsets in the first half of 2014. However, what's remained unknown until now is the fact that HTC could be preparing a prime version of the M8. Yes, you heard it right!

Believe it or not, HTC might have plans to spoil Samsung's monopoly in the high-end of the smartphone market with a phone that may flaunt a 2K display and a quad-core processor powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 SoC.
A new handset referred to as the "M8 Prime" has been teased by notorious leakster @evleaks on Twitter. However, no incremental details about the phone have been made public, which is not a surprise. So the HTC M8 Prime might turn out to be the handset to compete against top-end and premium most forthcoming phones from the likes of Samsung and LG.
Apparently, Samsung is tipped to launch its new high-end handset, dubbed the S5 Prime. The forthcoming phone is believed to go official sometime in June of this year. It may have a 5.2-inch 2K display (2560x 1440) pixel resolution, a fast Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and 3GB of RAM. Furthermore, the handset is said to be crafted out of metal.

The LG G3, on the other hand, will be launched in the second quarter of 2014. LG has already confirmed that the handset will come with a 2K display, and may possess high-end features.
Reality, whatever it is, we'll get to know sooner than expected. In the meantime, the HTC One (M8), which is originally scheduled to hit Indian market on May 7, has been made available via Flipkart at a price point of Rs. 48,120. Stay tuned to GizBot for more updates!

Acer Iconia Tab 7 and Iconia One 7 Android-Powered Tablets Now Official

Acer has been struggling with losses for several quarters in a row. Now with the PC market expected to decline further, Taiwan-based Acer is betting big on Android-based tablet devices to churn healthy margin of profits.
Acer today launched two new tablets- the Wi-Fi only Iconia Tab 7 and the 3G-enabled Iconia One 7. Both devices are expected to go on sale in May. The launch event already took place in New York on Tuesday.
Acer has announced that the Acer Iconia One 7 will be made available in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) by mid-May at a price point of EUR 139 (about Rs. 11,600 ), while the tablet will go in sale in the U.S by the end of June at $129.99 (about Rs. 7,850).

The Acer Iconia Tab 7, on the other hand, is expected to reach Europe, Middle East and Africa by mid-May at a price point of EUR 149 (about Rs. 12,400), while the tablet will be released in Latin America at the end of June at a price point of MX Peso 1,990 (about Rs. 9,150).
Acer Iconia One 7- Highlighted Specifications
The Acer Iconia One 7 features a 7-inch LED display having a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. It is powered by Intel's Atom Z2560 with a dual-core 1.6GHz processor and PowerVR SGX544MP2 graphics. Other connectivity options include fast Wi-Fi connectivity, a microSD card slot, a rear-camera and Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, which is upgradable to Android 4.4 Kitkat sometime later this year.

Acer Iconia Tab 7- Highlighted Specifications
Acer has confirmed that the Iconia Tab 7 tablet will be made available in two models: A1-713HD and A1-713.
The Acer Iconia Tab 7 (A1-713HD) features a 7-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1280x800 pixels, and an added 5-megapixel rear-facing camera. This very tablet runs Android 4.4 Kitkat out of the box.

The Iconia Tab 7 (A1-713), on the other hand, has a 7-inch 1024x600 display and features a 2MP rear-facing camera. The tablet device runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and is upgradable to Android 4.4 Kitkat. The Acer Iconia Tab 7 also incorporates a SIM card slot, and supports 3G voice calling.
There's no information available as when Acer will launch these above mentioned tablets into Indian market.

Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G750) Spotted: Alleged Smartphone Tipped To Feature 5.1 Inch Display

Not long ago, Samsung introduced the Galaxy K Zoom, a camera-centric variant of the Samsung Galaxy S5. At the same time, there have been few whispers lately that Samsung's long time in-development handset, the Galaxy S5 Neo, is ready for action and may arrive sooner than expected.
Well, you can turn that anticipation up a notch now, as a mystery device carrying a model number SM-G750 has made an appearance on the Indian import data base site Zauba. The phone codenamed SM-G750 is the same which was earlier identified as the Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo.
Furthermore, the SM-G750 is listed as SM-G750A, SM-G750F and SM-G750H - most probably regional variants for select markets.

According to the latest leak, the device in question will come with a 5.1-inch display- the same as the Galaxy S5. Previous speculations have suggested that the Galaxy S5 Neo would pack a 5-inch display (720p), a 2.3GHz quad-core processor and arrive within the month of June.
Moreover, the UAP (user agent profile) of the SM-G750A is available on Samsung Mobile's website.
Going by the specifications of the SM-G750A, the device could be a cheaper version of the original Galaxy S5. The handset is also expected to arrive with a 720p HD display anda 2.3GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 SoC.
Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini Tipped to arrive soon

In the meantime, Samsung might be preparing to launch the Galaxy S5 Mini, alongside the much speculated Galaxy S5 Neo. According to media report, the mini version of the Galaxy S5 would be waterproof and dust resistant.
Earlier last month, a phone carrying model number SM-870 was spotted allegedly on the web. It was reported that the SM-G870 could be the Galaxy S5 mini, as the ratio of its price compared to the Galaxy S5 is similar to that between the Galaxy S4 and Galaxy S4 mini from last year.