Monday 30 December 2013

Alcatel Idol X+ full-HD display, octa-core Android 4.2 smartphone launched

12/30/2013 01:11:00 pm TECHNOLOGY No comments

Alcatel Idol X+ full-HD display, octa-core Android 4.2 smartphone launched

TCL, the Chinese handset maker that owns the Alcatel brand, has unveiled the Idol X+ in China. The new Alcatel Idol X+ has been priced at roughly $330 without contract, which translates to around Rs. 20,500. Unfortunately, Alcatel did not reveal any details about availability of the Idol X+ outside China

Engadget China reported the launch first, noting that TCL has bundled the Idol X+ with a Boom Band, which is a Bluetooth-enabled wristband that is available in various colours. The site claims that the Boom Band can work as a proximity alarm, if in case a user forgets the phone behind. The Boom Band is compatible with the Idol X+ via a companion app, which also tracks user's fitness. As of now, there is no word whether the Boom Band will work only with newly launched Idol X+, or if it is compatible with other Android smartphones also..

The Alcatel Idol X+ is the successor to the Idol X launched in September this year and features upgraded specifications.

The Alcatel Idol X+ runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, much like its predecessor. The Idol X+ comes with a 5-inch full-HD IPS display with a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels and boasts of a Dragontrail Glass.

The Idol X+ is powered by an octa-core MediaTek MT6592 processor clocked at 2GHz along with 2GB of RAM. The phablet sports a 13-megapixel rear auto-focus camera with features like HDR, face detection, touch to focus, panorama, burst mode and night mode. However, there is no word on the front-facing camera and also about the inbuilt storage. Connectivity options on the Idol X+ include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/ aGPS, Micro-USB and 3G. It includes a 2500mAh battery, which is bigger than the 2000mAh battery on the Idol X.

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Alcatel Idol X+

Display

5.00-inch

Processor

2GHz

Front Camera

Yes

Resolution

1080x1920 pixels

RAM

2GB

OS

Android 4.2

Storage

Rear Camera

13-megapixel

Battery capacity

2500mAh

See full Alcatel Idol X+ specifications

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iOS users outspent shoppers on Android 5 to 1 this Christmas Day: IBM

12/30/2013 01:08:00 pm TECHNOLOGY No comments

iOS users outspent shoppers on Android 5 to 1 this Christmas Day: IBM

iOS device users were more prolific online shoppers in the US on Christmas Day, compared to their Android device counterparts, reveals a report by IBM.

IBM has shared the online shopping trends for December 25, Christmas Day in the US via its IBM digital analytics benchmark, revealing some interesting statistics related to Apple and Androidplatforms, apart from mobile and tablet shopping as a whole. According to IBM, raw data was analysed from approximately 800 retail sites across the US.

As per IBM, out of the total online sales in the US in the Christmas period, iOS accounted for five times the traffic of Android, driving 23 percent of total online sales traffic when compared to Android's 4.6 percent. The report also reveals that on average, iOS users spent $93.94 per purchase order, while Android users spent $48.10 per order, almost half.

Further, IBM also informs that the mobile traffic accounted for 48 percent of all online traffic on Christmas Eve, which was up 28.3 percent compared to the same period in 2012. Of the total online traffic, iOS accounted 32.6 percent compared to Android's 14.8 percent. Mobile sales were also strong in the period, approaching 29 percent of all online sales, up 40 percent from the same period in 2012.

In addition, the report also informs that smartphones (28.5 percent) drove more traffic than tablets (18.1 percent), which made it the browsing device of choice. However, in terms making the sale, the tablets contributed with 19.4 percent of all online sales and an average of $95.61 per order, compared to 9.3 percent on smartphones which averaged $85.11 per order.

We have already heard reports that claimed the smartphones powered by Google's Android OS have increased their global market share outnumbering other platforms. The International Data Corporation (IDC) reported earlier that Android's share of the smartphone market grew to 79.3 percent in the second quarter while that of iPhone slipped to 13.2 percent from 16.6 percent in the same three-month period (second quarter) last year.

Apple finally kicked off the festive season, with its 12 Days of Gifts promotion, via the app by the same name on Thursday. The promotion will be valid in all regions where the iTunes app store lists the app.

Apple would be giving away various digital content freebies, including apps, e-books, movies, music, and more. However, content would vary from region to region, depending on the availability of the product or service - in Apple's words, "Not all content is available in all countries."

Apple seeks ban on Samsung phones, tablets in the US

12/30/2013 01:06:00 pm TECHNOLOGY No comments

Apple seeks ban on Samsung phones, tablets in the US

Apple has asked a federal judge to bar US sales of Samsung smartphones and tablet computers in the blockbuster patent case involving the two electronics giants.

In a court filing in California, Apple said the smartphones and tablets were found to have violated patents in a jury trial held last year.

Apple renewed its bid for a permanent injunction on sales of a number of Samsung products after an appeals court decision last month cleared the way for a new hearing on the matter.

(Also see: 5 things to know about Apple's $290 million victory over Samsung)

In the latest filing dated Thursday, Apple's attorneys wrote that the court "previously concluded that Samsung's sale of infringing products has irreparably harmed Apple."

(Also see: Court breathes new life into Apple's attempt to get Samsung products banned in US)

The document added that the appeals court decision "makes clear that the record evidence collectively demonstrates a sufficient 'causal nexus' between Samsung's infringement and the irreparable harm to Apple."

Apple added that "money damages are not an adequate remedy for Samsung's infringement of these patents."

The US firm is seeking a ban on Samsung's smartphone models Captivate, Continuum, Droid Charge, Epic 4G, Exhibit 4G, Fascinate, Galaxy Ace, Galaxy Prevail, Galaxy S, Galaxy S 4G, Gem, Indulge, Infuse, Mesmerize, Nexus S 4G, Replenish, Vibrant,Transform and three versions of the Galaxy S II.

Bans are also being sought on the Galaxy Tab and Tab 10.1 tablets.

The request does not affect the newest Samsung devices, which were not at issue in the trial because of the fast product cycles in the industry.

The South Korean firm, the world's biggest maker of smartphones, has been ordered to pay Apple more than $900 million after a retrial on some of the issues in the case.

(Also see: Apple wins $1 billion in patent case against Samsung)

But the case, one of several being played out in courts and administrative agencies around the world, has not dented sales of Samsung, which has vaulted ahead of Apple in many markets around the world.

Intex Aqua i4+ with Android 4.2, 5-inch IPS display launched at Rs. 7,600

12/30/2013 01:05:00 pm TECHNOLOGY No comments

Intex Aqua i4+ with Android 4.2, 5-inch IPS display launched at Rs. 7,600

Intex has launched a new budget Android smartphone, the Aqua i4+, pricing it at Rs. 7,600. The Intex Aqua i4+ is the successor to the Aqua i4 launched in September this year.

The Intex Aqua i4+ runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and is a dual-SIM (GSM+GSM) phablet with dual standby support. It features a 5-inch IPS display with 480x854 pixels (FWVGA) resolution. The Intex Aqua i4+ is powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core processor (unspecified chipset) along with 512MB of RAM.

It sports an 8-megapixel autofocus rear camera accompanied by an LED flash and also packs a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera. The Intex Aqua i4+ comes with 4GB inbuilt storage, which can be expanded up to 32GB with the help of a microSD card.

It packs a 2000mAh battery, while the connectivity options on the phablet include Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPRS, EDGE, GPS/ AGPS and 3G. The Intex Aqua i4+ features a host of sensors that include motion sensor, light sensor and proximity sensor.

Commenting on the launch, Sanjay Kumar Kalirona, Business Head- Mobile, Intex Technologies said, "Intex Aqua i4+ is yet another endeavour from Intex to meet the expectations of today's consumer in terms of design and performance. With its impressive specifications and features, Aqua i4+ promises to be a smart and powerful smartphone capable of providing smooth user-experience."

In November, Intex launched the Aqua i6 at Rs. 8,990 for the Indian market. The Intex Aqua i6 runs Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean and is a dual-SIM smartphone with GSM+GSM support. It features a 5-inch (480x854 pixel) display, and is powered by a quad-core 1.3GHz MediaTek 6582 processor, coupled with a Mali 400MP2 GPU and 512MB of RAM. The Aqua i6 sports dual cameras - an 8-megapixel rear camera with flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. Connectivity options on the smartphone include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, EDGE and 3G. The device packs a 1900mAh battery that according to company can last up to 6 hours and gives a standby time of up to 220 hours.

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