BlackBerry Z10

The BlackBerry Z10. It's here. Finally. And so too is the operating system powering it along, BlackBerry 10.A lofty two years and ten months since RIM acquired QNX, the guys behind the OS, BlackBerry has seen a demise in market share, a failed tablet and a name change (from RIM to BlackBerry), so to say there’s a lot riding on the BlackBerry Z10, and indeed BlackBerry 10 in general is something of an understatement.With its dual-core processor, 4.2-inch HD display and the same 8-megapixel camera sensor that sits in the Samsung Galaxy S3, it’s pretty clear all the stops are being pulled for BlackBerry's new all touch flagship. How does it stack up against the competition?BlackBerry Z10 Review – DesignWith a distinct whiff of iPhone about it, the BlackBerry Z10 manages to pull off an all touch chassis with no keyboard whatsoever. The Z10 is plastic and comes complete with a removable back cover and battery, as well as a microSD card slot.The reason we mention iPhones when talking about the BlackBerry Z10’s design is because they share the same fundamental shape - a flat back and front coupled with rounded corners.It’s an undeniably attractive phone therefore, but imaginative is something it isn’t – at least in the looks department.The fascia is where you’ll find the 4.2-inch 720p LCD display. Above sits the in-call speaker and front facing camera while below is a prominent touch sensitive BlackBerry Insignia. A swipe up from the insignia unlocks the phone, even if the screens is off - a neat touch.There are two ports to the left, a micro HDMI and microUSB port. At the top is a power button and 3.5mm headphone jack while to the right side is a volume rocker with a voice control button nuzzled in the middle. On the flipside is the 8-megapixel camera and a lattice moulded plastic backing.All in all, with its matte finish and classical design, the Z10 feels grippy, comfortable in the hand and the 4.2-inch size will appeal to many. In the same breath, we can’t help but feel BlackBerry has played it all too safe with the Z10's styling.BlackBerry Z10 review: ScreenWith its 720p resolution and smaller than most displays, the BlackBerry Z10 packs a pixel density that easily trumps the 2012 competition.For its size therefore, 720p is perfectly sharp, producing an iPhone 5 beating pixels per inch of 355. Thankfully, the panel is also great quality, with pure whites and extremely impressive viewing angles. It's also incredibly bright.Similar to HTC displays such as that found on the HTC One X, the Z10’s glass fascia and the actual screen panel appear gapless, making for a rich and superficial viewing experience.With text looking great, images bold and responsiveness being on point, it’s for the most part a screen win for the BlackBerry Z10’s 720p LCD display.Specifications





Typical Price

£549


UK Launch

February 2013


Network

Three, O2, EE,


Phone Style

Touch screen


Thickness

9mm


Length

130mm


Width

65.6mm


Weight

137.5g


Built-in Memory

16GB


Additional Memory

64GB via microSD card


High-speed Data

4G


Connectivity

3G, 4G


Screen Size

4.2-inches


Camera Resolution

8-megapixel


Flash

Yes


Video Resolution

Full HD (1080p)


Video Calling

Yes


Browser

Webkit


Battery Standby

312 hours


Talktime

10 hours

Huawei Ascend D2 Specs

The Consumer Electronics Show 2013 (CES 2013) event took place in the first month of the current year. Many amazing gadgets were unveiled at this event. The company ‘Huawei‘ caught the attention of everyone with its ‘Ascend D2′. Soon after the event, smartphone was available for pre-order for people living in China, with the price tag of  ¥3,990 or $640.
Huawei might be a new name for few of you in the smartphone market but as per the feedback of owners of this incredible smartphone, they are quite pleased from the ‘good work’ done by Huawei. Since you are reading this, you might be interested in knowing about the smartphone, right? If this is so, then do check out the complete specification of this smartphone by Huawei.
DimensionsDoes the outer look of smartphone matter? Of course, Yes! All high-end features of a smartphone are near to waste if it’s not good in look. It seems that Huawei understands the value of providing good looking smartphone, as ‘Huawei Ascend D2′ is made very attractive. Dimensions of this smartphone are 140 x 71 x 9.4 mm and it weighs 170g. The best part about Huawei Ascend D2 is that it is water and dust resistant. A huge plus point in the specifications of this smartphone, indeed!
DisplayHuawei Ascend D2 has 5.0-inch screen that offers 1080 x 1920 pixels resolution.  It is IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with 441ppi pixel density. Corning Gorilla Glass provides protection to the screen.
Processor and Operating SystemHuawei Ascend D2 comes with Huawei K3V2 Chipset and Quad-core 1.5GHz processor. So if you are one of those who like to do multiple tasks or play high-end games on their smartphone, then ‘Huawei Ascend D2′ is good choice for you.
Huawei Ascend D2 is an Android based smartphone, running the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. This version is bit old, but if you don’t mind installing custom ROMs, then you can update it to the latest version of Android.
MemoryThe internal storage capacity of Huawei Ascend D2 is 32GB. Since the smartphone does not support microSD card, therefore you have to compromise with this much space. Come on, 32GB is quite enough storage. Isn’t it? RAM in the device is 2GB.
CameraThe Primary Camera in the Huawei Ascend D2 is 13MP with 4032 x 3224 pixels resolution and features like Geo-tagging, face detection, HDR, autofocus, LED flash. Full HD 1080p videos can be recorded with this camera. 1.3MP is Secondary Camera that is capable of recording 720p videos.
Other Features3G, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and USB are the connectivity features in the device. Other features of the smartphone include: Java Support, GPS with A-GPS support, Google apps such as Google Talk, Calendars, Search, YouTube etc.
BatteryBattery in this smartphone is Li-Ion 3000mAh. It is rated to provide the stand-by time of up to 144 h.
Price and Release DateHuawei Ascend D2 has been there in the Chinese smartphones market for quite some time. The price tag, as already mentioned, is ¥3,990 or $640. The release date and price for other countries is not announced yet. We’ll keep you updated over this if we get our hands on any information.

HTC M4 Leaked: Mini Version Of HTC One

The current year is going good for HTC, as its flagship device ‘HTC One‘ is doing well in the market. The smartphone has received good feedback from the experts and customers. We are even seeing the smartphone getting tagged as one of the toughest competitors of Galaxy S4. Company is extremely happy from the response it has got for HTC One. From the rumors, it seems that HTC is soon going to bring younger sibling of HTC One.
According to popular serial leaker @evleaks, HTC will soon be launching mini version of HTC One. As per @evleaks, this mini version is codenamed as ‘M4′, and it will be same to HTC One what Samsung Galaxy S4 mini will be to Galaxy S4.

HTC One is high-end device with incredible software and hardware features, but due to its price tag, it is not affordable by everyone. It seems that company wants to increase the customer base by lowering the price while cutting only a small part of features.
@Evleaks has even leaked the specifications of this mid-range version of HTC One. As per the leaked specifications, the HTC  M4 will feature 4.3 inches screen that will offer resolution 720 x 1280 pixels. The pixel density will be 342ppi.
You might know that HTC One has Quad-Core processor, but its mini version will have only dual-core 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. Since HTC M4 will be mid-range smartphone, so this much processing speed is quite good.
HTC M4 will also have less storage capacity as compared to HTC One. 16GB space is what users will get in this mini version. The RAM will be intact, means HTC M4 will have 2GB RAM.
HTC One’s one of the best features is its Ultrapixel camera technology. As per the leaked specifications, HTC M4 will also have this technology. If this happens so, then it will be indeed a boon for photography enthusiasts who has low budget for buying smartphone. M4 will have 1700mAh, non-removable battery.
As per @evleaks’ leaked specifications, HTC  M4 will be LTE-capable device and will run the Android 4.2 Jelly Bean with Sense 5.0 UI.
Specifications Overview

• 4.3 inches screen with 720 x 1280 pixels resolution, 342ppi pixel density

• Dual-core 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor

• 16GB Storage Capacity, no support for microSD card

• 2GB RAM

• Ultrapixel Camera

• Android 4.2 Jelly Bean with Sense 5.0 UI

• 1700mAh, non-removable battery

According to @evleaks , the production work of the HTC M4 is going on. This mini version of HTC One will hit the shelves near the end of second quarter of this year. The leaker has not given any words about the price tag of HTC  M4.
Well, these are just leaked specifications, not the official ones. The actual device may come with different hardware and/or software features. But if we consider the past record of @evleaks, then chances of turning these leaked specifications into reality are very high.

Nokia Announces Lumia 925
The Finnish company ‘Nokia‘ has been struggling in the smartphone marketplace for quite some time. The only reason of this is the overwhelming popularity of Android and iOS devices. But the company is still making efforts to overtake the user base of its rivals. In its continuous efforts, a new one has got added. Nokia has announced Lumia 925, which is the latest in Windows Phone smartphones by company.

Let’s take a look at the key specs of Lumia 925 first and then a discuss the features in detail.
Nokia Lumia 925 Specs:
Dimensions: 129 x 70.6 x 8.5 mm
Weight: 139 gram
Display: 4.5 inches AMOLED capacitive touchscreen with Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Processor: 1.5 GHz Krait Dual-core with Qualcomm MSM8960 snapdragon chipset
Operating System: Microsoft Windows Phone 8
Camera: 8 MP rear camera with AF, dual-LED flash, PureView technology, Carl Ziess optics, 1.3 MP front camera
Memory: 16 GB on board storage space, no microSD slot, 1GB Ram
Connectivity: Bluetooth,3G, 4G LTE, NFC, Wi-Fi, GPS
Battery: Non-removable 2000 mAh Li-Ion battery, upto 440 hours standby time & 18 h 30 min (2G)/Up to 12.8 h (3G) talk time
Nokia Lumia Features:
Nokia Lumia 925 boasts aluminum frame which has never been seen in any of company’s Windows Phone handsets before. This smartphone weighs 139 grams and is just 8.5mm thick. The rear is covered by polycarbonate and for protection of display; Gorilla Glass is there in this just announced smartphone.
Just like other Lumia devices, Nokia has blessed Lumia 925 with incredible features for photography freaks. 8.7-megapixel PureView camera is the part of Nokia Lumia 925. It features Optical Image Stabilization and Carl Zeiss optics. It boasts one additional lens than Lumia 920 and Lumia 928. As per Nokia, this one more lens will let users click high quality pictures in the bright conditions. Not only the bright conditions, but this one more lens will improve the quality of pictures taken in low-light as well. In the recently announced Lumia 928, the Xenon flash technology is used, but in Lumia 925, it is replaced by dual-LED flash setup.
Smart Camera software in this smartphone will allow users to take burst of 10 photos at 5MP in very quick succession. Other camera features of the smartphone are ‘Best Shot’ to enable users pick the best of burst, ’Action Shot’ (works same as Drama Shot does on Galaxy S4) and ‘Motion focus’, which allows users to add motion blur to static objects. All these features make Lumia 925 as the best Lumia device for the photography enthusiasts.
Nokia Lumia 925 has 4.5-inch screen which offers 1280×768 resolution. The smartphone is powered by 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon processor and 1GB RAM. So, the device is good for those who demand speed in their smartphone(s). The internal storage capacity of this smartphone is 16GB. Sadly, there is no slot for microSD. Apart from 8.7-megapixel rear camera, there is 1.2-megapixel front-facing which allows users to do video calling. Other features include the 4G LTE connectivity and NFC.
Quite surprisingly, the Wireless Charging is not part of Lumia 925. Like many basic Lumia devices, the wireless charging in Lumia 925 can be enjoyed by fitting it into thin case.
Nokia 925 Release Date & Price:
Nokia has not announced any exact release date for the smartphone. It will be available in China, the U.K., Germany, Italy, and Spain next month. It will cost 469 EUR or about $609.
Pros: Brilliant Design, Amazing camera features, Big & bright display
Cons: Low internal memory and lacks microSD slot, Outdated specs sheet

Nokia has very high expectations from Lumia 925. Company hopes for the smartphone to give a tough competition to devices by likes of Samsung and Apple. 8.7-megapixel rear camera and aluminum frame in Lumia 925 prove that Nokia wants to serve something unique, something better than what it has offered so far.

Nokia Lumia 928 Features & Availability

We all know pretty well that major part of current smartphone marketplace is covered by Android and iOS devices. The time is not going good for Microsoft’s Windows Phone OS and manufacturer Nokia. It’s quite good to see that neither of these companies has let their hopes go down. Nokia Lumia devices, which run Windows Phone OS, are doing quite well in the market. Nokia recently announced Lumia 928, which has been in the rumors for a long time. The rumors suggested this smartphone to be ‘next flagship device’, but in actual, it is more likely an upgrade of Lumia 920.

If you are planning to buy a new smartphone, then Nokia Lumia 928 may be one meant for you. Check out the complete specifications of this recently announced smartphone.
NetworkNokia Lumia 928 is 4G LTE capable device and supports Micro-SIM. The 4G technology makes it good for those who want to experience fast Internet on the go.
FormDimension of Lumia 928 are 133 x 68.9 x 10.1 mm, and it weighs 162g. This smartphone is bit heavy, but still, is easy to carry along with you. It will hit the market in two color variants- Black and White.
DisplayNokia Lumia 928 has 4.5-inch AMOLED capacitive touchscreen that offers 768 x 1280 pixels resolution and 332ppi pixel density. The screen supports multitouch feature and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 2.
Processor and Operating SystemThe chipset in Nokia Lumia 928 is Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon and is powered by Dual-core 1.5GHz Krait processor. If we compare this smartphone with flagship devices by Apple and Samsung, then of course, the processor does not seem to be good enough. If we consider it generally, then this much processor is quite good for most of the smartphone lovers.
Just like other Lumia devices, this one is Windows Phone OS based smartphone, and runs Microsoft Windows Phone 8.
CameraNokia Lumia 928 is dual camera device with 8MP Primary Camera with 3264 x 2448 pixels resolution. Carl Zeiss optics, optical image stabilization, autofocus, xenon flash are features in this camera. PureView technology in the camera ensures top-notch quality in pictures. Secondary camera is 1.2MP that is capable of recording 720p videos.
MemoryInternal storage capacity of Nokia Lumia 928 is 32GB. It does not have any slot for microSD card, so 32GB is the maximum storage that you get in this smartph0ne. RAM is 1GB.
Other FeaturesOther features of Lumia 928 include 7GB free SkyDrive storage, Video/photo editor, Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic and Wireless Charging. Connectivity features include WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC and microUSB v2.0.
BatteryNokia Lumia 928 comes with Non-removable Li-Ion 2000mAh battery (BV 4-NW). It is rated to provide talk time of up to 11 h 40 min (2G) / up to 16 h 20 min (3G).
Release Date and PriceNokia Lumia 928 will be released on Verizon Wireless on 16th May, 2013. It will be available for $99.99 after mail-in-rebate with two-year service contract.
VerdictNokia Lumia 928 has been blessed with good hardware and software features. If you are planning to buy Windows Phone device, then Lumia 928 is what is meant for you. What do you think about the Lumia 928, let us know your thoughts in the comments box below.