LG G Pro 2 specs confirmed by AnTuTu scorecard

Just three days ahead of the official premiere, the LG G Pro 2 specs leaked via AnTuTu's database. It appears that it comes in two G Pro 2 units (Korea-bound F350L/F350K and the international D837 version) through the benchmark and you can check both the specs and the scores of the upcoming gadget.

The LG G Pro 2 is now confirmed to come with a 6" 1080p display and be powered by the Snapdragon 800 chipset (four Krait 400 at 2.26GHz, Adreno 330 and 3GB of RAM). The Android version ticking inside is 4.4 KitKat. 13MP  rear camera and a 2MP front-facing snapper.

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HTC M8 mini specs leak

The leak is coming from the popular evleaks twitter account, which has proven reliable on multiple occasions in the past.

The HTC M8 mini will run on Android 4.4 KitKat, with Sense 6.0. A surprising Snapdragon 400 chipset,  a quad-core Cortex-A7 CPU running at 1.4GHz. The screen of the HTC M8 mini measures 4.5 inches with 720p resolution. RAM is 1GB, 16GB of internal storage with microSD card slot. The M8 mini is said to come with Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 4.0. It will also join the full-size M8 in offering virtual buttons as opposed to dedicated hardware keys.

HTC M8 mini (mem_ul): SD400 (1.4GHz x4), 4.5", 720p, 1GB/16GB (+microSD), 13MP/5MP, a/b/g/n/ac, BT4.0, KK4.4.2, Sense6.0, buttons on screen — @evleaks (@evleaks) February 8, 2014

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Blur screenshot of the new Sense 6.0 leaks

The HTC M8 is fast approaching. The latest specs includes a 5" display with 1080 x 1920 resolution, a 2.3 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800, and 2 GB of RAM. The back should be a dual-lens camera and a wide-angle front one should be pegged at 5 MP running Android 4.4.2 KitKat out of the box, with Sense 6.0. 

The first real-life photo of the new BlinkFeed - HTC's RSS and social feeds aggregator - which shows some much different visuals than what we are used to with Sense 5.5, as currently found on the HTC One and the gang.

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New photos of HTC M8 leaks

The images gives us another look at the flagship's dual-camera setup and on-screen buttons.

The leaked photo of the on-screen buttons on the other hand, shows their setup in both landscape and portrait mode.

The HTC M8 is tipped to be unveiled next month in New York City.

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Two Samsung Galaxy S5 versions appeared in AnTuTu

A newest piece of data from AnTuTu suggests that there will be two different Samsungs's Galaxy S5 devices with significantly disparate technical specifications: the SM-G900H and SM-G900R4.

The SM-G900R4 is packing a 2.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 CPU, 3GB of RAM, Andreno 330 GPU, 32 GB internal storage, 16 MP primary camera, 2.1 MP front-facing unit, a QHD display, and will have Kit Kit 4.4.2 out of the box.

The SM-G900H version comes with much different specs: a 1.5GHz Octa-Core Samsung Exynos 522 CPU, 2GB of RAM, ARM Mali-T628 GPU, 16 GB internal storage, and an HD Display. 

The camera and Android versions are identical to the G900R4.

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HTC M8 - first live picture is here.

Today we have the first live picture of the HTC M8. It shows its back, where we can clearly see the twin cameras and the dual-LED flash. This means the next One won't pack a fingerprint sensor, or at least it won't be one on its back.

The HTC M8 should pack a 5" 1080p display, run on Snapdragon 800 chipset, and sport twin UltraPixel cameras of unknown resolution. The official announcement event will probably happen in New York very soon, while the M8 is expected to hit the shelves in March.

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More Nokia X [aka Normandy] emerges as launch date nears

The Nokia X, aka Normandy, is out in the open again – spy shots reveal a device with looks that won't be out of place in the Asha line.

Specs include a 4" WVGA screen, dual-core 1.2GHz processor with 512MB RAM, 5MP camera, 4GB of expandable storage and optional dual-SIM.

Nokia is holding an event on February 24, just before the MWC 14.

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Windows Phone 8.1 screenshot leaks

Windows Phone 8.1 is said to be one of the biggest updates ever to arrive on Microsoft’s mobile platform, with a huge list of rumored features, now you are seeing what’s said to be the first and only ‘real’ Windows Phone 8.1 screenshot.

The image shows the settings for the upcoming ‘Notification Center’ in Windows Phone, a feature that is expected to mimic Android’s notification dropdown and store all your unread notifications.

You can see 4 toggles that will show in this new ‘Notification Center’ - GPS, Brightness, Wi-Fi and Flight Mode. You can also select notifications from which exact apps to appear in the new notifications hub, and you can see that there is an option to turn on and off at least email and messaging. A murky new feature inside the notifications hub is ‘banners’ that you can choose to show or not. Receiving notifications in this central hub will not disable live tile notifications. Notifications in the new version of Windows Phone will be actionable, so you could respond to them right in that 'Notification Center'.

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Samsung Galaxy S5 model numbers confrimed

Samsung is using a different way of assigning model numbers to the Galaxy S5, using various letters at the end of the model number for different variants, something which have something to do with Samsung’s region lock policy. The SM-G900A and SM-G900V to be AT&T and Verizon variants respectively, while the SM-G900F and SM-G900S are European/international models.

Here’s the list of model numbers of the Galaxy S5:

- SM-G9006V_CHN_CHN (China)
- SM-G9008V_CHN_ZM (China)
- SM-G9009D_CHN_CTC (China)
- SM-G900A_NA_ATT (AT&T)
- SM-G900D_JPN_DCM (Japan)
- SM-G900F_EUR_XX (Open Europe)
- SM-G900H_EUR_XX (Open Europe)
- SM-G900I_SEA_XSA (Asia)
- SM-G900J_JPN_KDI (Japan)
- SM-G900K_KOR_KTC (Korea)
- SM-G900M_LA_VF (Vodafone)
- SM-G900P_NA_SPR (Sprint)
- SM-G900R4_NA_USC (US Cellular)
- SM-G900S_KOR_SKC (Korea)
- SM-G900T_NA_TMB (T-Mobile)
- SM-G900V_NA_VZW (Verizon)
- SM-G900W8_NA_BMC (BMC)

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LG G Pro 2 images leak

A published report out of Korea includes leaked photos of the LG G Pro 2. The Korean manufacturer just announced on Sunday that the device will be introduced next month, although LG stopped short of saying that the device would be unveiled at MWC in Barcelona. The leaked photographs reveal that the volume rocker and power button will be on the rear cover of the phone. That design was debuted with the LG G2 and was also used on the LG G Flex.

The LG G Pro 2 specs include a 6 inch screen with a resolution of 1080 x 1920, featuring a Snapdragon 800 Processor. 3GB of RAM and LTE-A connectivity.

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Redesigned Galaxy Gear 2 expected in March, Availability in April

Korean media is confirming previous Bloomberg reports that Samsung's second edition of the Galaxy Gear smart watch will be greatly improved compared to the first, especially in terms of design.

Samsung has apparently redrawn all the parts in the watch that look conformist and boring, and will be outfitting the thinner Galaxy Gear 2 with a flexible OLED display of a yet-unknown diagonal size. Hopefully besides the thorough exterior renovation we will also see improved software and pairing, as well as better battery life, too.

The new Galaxy Gear smart watch is expected to be unveiled in March with April availability, says the publication, which might mean it will be announced together with the Galaxy S5 flagship. Rumor is that it will also sport health monitoring functions, to battle the abundance of wearables released this year at CES, but also the speculated iWatch from Apple.

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Nokia X a.k.a Normandy specs leaks; to come in 6 different color variants

The latest information regarding Nokia's first ever Android smartphone comes again from evleaks, who have provided some of the key specs of the device.

Specs include a dual-core 1GHz Snapdragon processor, support for Google Play, Google Now and other Google services. The phone will also have 512MB of RAM and 4GB of storage memory. Other specs include a 4.0-inch, WVGA (800 x 480) display, 5 megapixel camera, dual-SIM support and a 1,500mAh battery. 

The handset will be called Nokia X, not Normandy, which will have 6 different color versions.

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Samsung Galaxy Glass to be Unveiled in September

Samsung has been rumored to be working on wearable glasses similar to Google Glass, supposedly under the Gear Glass name, and according to a report from The Korea Times, Samsung will unveil Gear Glass this year at IFA in September. According to the report, the smart glasses are tentatively called “Galaxy Glass” – a Samsung official recently said that the company isn’t that interested in smart glasses at the moment as it wants to make wearable devices that “provide information at a glance without turning the people using them into cyborgs,”, but the report and Samsung’s recent patent application for smart glasses suggest the company will join the smart glass market sooner or later.

According to an unnamed official, “the new smart glass to be introduced by Samsung is a new concept of wearable device that can lead to an exciting culture of communication. The smart glass will present our aim to lead the new market with proven capability. Wearable devices can’t generate profits immediately. Steady releases of devices are showing our firm commitment as a leader in new markets.” The report suggests that functionality will be similar to that of the Galaxy Gear, allowing smartphone users to view notifications, take phone calls, shoot pictures and control and listen to music, though hopefully, it will be compatible with more devices out of the box than Samsung’s first smartwatch.

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Nokia's MWC conference scheduled for February 24

Nokia has pinpointed the date for its Mobile World Congress 2014 press event. You can mark your calendars for Monday, February 24 when the event will start at 8:30AM (7:30AM GMT).

Reading "Meet us under the tree," the press invite carefully keeps Nokia's cards close to its chest and doesn't reveal anything. It's possible for the company to be having a word play with "tree" standing for three smartphones.

There are rumors floating about for three new additions to the Lumia family 1520V, 1525 and 1820. 

The Lumia 1520V is rumored to be a 4.3" smartphone with a design similar to that of the Lumia 1520 (hence the name). With a 1080p resolution, 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage, the Lumia 1520V is set to rival the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact and will feature a Snapdragon 800 chipset like its bigger brother, the Lumia 1520.

The mini Lumia 1520V is also said to pack a 14MP camera at the back with a 3,000mAh battery capable of wireless charging. Moreover, it's believed to debut the Windows Phone 8.1 operating system, but for now those remain unfounded rumors.

Onto the Nokia Lumia 1820, which is expected to feature the latest Snapdragon 805 chipset with 3GB of RAM and a 5.2" display of 2K resolution. The juicy configuration is going to draw power from a 3,400mAh battery. The internal storage is going to be 32GB with no microSD card to be making its way to the rumored phone just yet.

The rumor mill reckons the Lumia 1525 phablet is going to be the third phone of the family that'll make it to MWC 2014. At this point, there aren't much rumors to paint a picture for it, but it's believed to be a 6" phablet.

Lastly, there's the highly anticipated Android smartphone from Nokia codenamed Normandy. It's been leaking extensively with live photos and UI screenshots, but nobody knows if Nokia will unveil it at MWC 2014. The Mobile World Congress saw Nokia make a bang in 2012 with the 808 PureView cameraphone, so why not shock the world again in 2014 with an Android phone?

The Nokia Normandy is said to run Android 4.4.1 KitKat and pack a 854 x 540 resolution display. It's also hinted by the leaked UI screenshots to boast dual-SIM functionality.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo Press Shot announcement soon

The Galaxy Note 3 Neo has been leaked in extensive detail in the past few weeks, and it looks like an official announcement could happen soon. The phone’s pre-order page is set to go up soon. The pre-order price is €599.

It will sport a 5.55″ 720p Super AMOLED display, 8-megapixel camera, 2GB of RAM, 16GB storage and a microSD slot, a 3,100 mAh battery, LTE connectivity, and Android 4.3, with S Pen features from the Note 3 such as Air Command Action Memo, Scrapbook, Screen Write, S Finder, Pen Window, S Note, Multi Window, new Easy Clip, and Direct Pen Input. It will be launched in markets before the end of March, and an official showcase is expected at the MWC in late February.

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Tizen smartphone is delayed again...

Samsung just can’t seem to catch a break with Tizen, as the first commercial smartphone running on the new OS has been delayed once again. NTT DoCoMo recently scrapped plans for its Tizen phone, and it looks like even Samsung isn’t ready to release one just yet. “It is true that the release has been delayed,” said one official at Samsung Electronics’ Media Solution Center (MSC) today in Korea. “Previously we did had planned to release in the first half of this year in several countries, including Korea and Russia.”

Samsung had recently said that the first Tizen phone would be unveiled on February 23rd, but that date is now being rumored to be the one when Samsung will announce the Galaxy S5 instead. It’s unclear what is causing the delays, though it could be that the company doesn’t want to take any limelight away from its Android flagship, which is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated smartphones ever (well, that’s usually the case with every Galaxy S flagship), or it could be because of obstacles they’ve run into while trying to develop the OS.

Either way, it looks like those looking forward to trying out Tizen will have wait a few months, or maybe until the next year.

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Galaxy S5 won’t have magnetic resonance wireless charging

Back in October, rumors emerged about the possibility of Samsung implementing magnetic resonance wireless charging, a technology that allows wireless charging of a device without direct contact with the charging pad, on its smartphones. The rumors suggested that the technology would find its way into phones from mid-2014, but some were still hopeful that it would be ready in time to find a place on the Galaxy S5.

However, that’s not likely to happen, according to a report from the Korean media. Industry officials have said that Samsung might skip on putting magnetic resonance wireless charging on the Galaxy S5; apparently, the technology does exist and it won’t be difficult to implement it on the S5, but Samsung doesn’t believe the technology is marketable yet and isn’t sure of whether consumers will be willing to cough up extra cash for the feature.

Samsung’s reluctance does make sense, as even standard wireless charging is a feature that hasn’t caught on in the market yet (mainly due to the cost of wireless chargers, and lack of the necessary marketing explaining why the feature is useful) – couple that with the already excessive prices of smartphones these days, and it could be a while before it becomes feasible to implement the contact-less wireless charging tech in consumer devices.

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Samsung Galaxy S5 release date is February 23

Eldar Murtazin a renowned leaker posted on twitter unveiling date for Samsung's next flagship, claiming that the flagship will be announced February 23 at Samsung's 18:00 event in Barcelona, a day before the MWC expo officially commences.

The actual launch will happen in April, he claims, which will be available for purchase. We heard that Samsung will unveil a Tizen flagship at the same day.

The specs are already known, as you have heared; a new QHD display, new Exynos, 16 MP camera, and 2900 mAh battery with silicon electrodes that allowed Samsung to boost capacity, while keeping the footprint intact, this battery will last for days on a charge.

Pricing is said to be in line with each and every flagship launch, which means in the vicinity of $600-$700 without a contract, and $200 on one.

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Sony Xperia Z2 UI leaks

Just a few days ago we saw high-res live pictures of the Xperia D6503 Sirius. It packs a 5.2" 1080p display, runs on Snapdragon 800 (MSM8974-AB chipset with a quad-core 2.3GHz Krait 400 CPU, faster Adreno 330 GPU and 3GB of RAM). At the back there's a 20.7MP camera with a larger than usual sensor, while Android 4.3 Jelly Bean with a newer version of Sony's home-baked launcher is under the hood.

   

The retail device will be running on Android 4.4 KitKat, but the one we are seeing today seems to be running on an older firmware build with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. Still, the screenshots are enough to show us some of the changes coming with Sony's new launcher.

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Samsung's new smartphone UX appears again.

Just like the first time, the new images come from @evleaks. As many may have observed while looking at Samsung’s Magazine UX, there are similarities between it, Flipboard and Windows Phone’s Metro / Modern UI. Apparently, Samsung had a revelation and now believes that a tile-based interface could be better than its good old TouchWiz.

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