Now that Apple's iPhone 5s is out, the device is quickly becoming "old news," a stop gap until the next big iPhone release. For the last several months, reports have suggested the Cupertino company is preparing to introduce something much larger than the current 4-inch form factor, with sources claiming Apple is already testing displays between 4.5- and 5-inches-or maybe even bigger. Now photos of the supposed frame of Apple's bigger iPhone have surfaced, showing off that the device could indeed increase in size, and decrease quite a bit in thickness. Of course, this is assuming these photos are real, which is difficult to verify given its source.
The photos were posted by CTech on Weibo-via 9to5Mac-with little information to go along with it, so it's hard to determine if what we're looking at is indeed the frame of Apple's next iPhone. From what we could tell, the device is going to get impossibly thin, and also increase in length and width. The latest rumor from as early as last month claimed we'd see the iPhone 6 released in May of this year, so production could very well be underway. With Apple supposedly testing multiple screen sizes, this might not be the final frame we'll see in future iPhones. We're definitely taking this with a grain of salt, especially since Apple only just released two new iPhones a few months ago, but we thought we'd share it anyway.
With the Android market continually edging toward a phablet-dominated future, it appears Apple may be preparing to follow suit. In addition to a thinner and bigger frame, we imagine Apple will also redesign what the iPhone looks like-not just simply introduce a "bigger" iPhone 5/5s. Now that supposed parts are beginning to leak out, this will likely begin to kick off the deluge of component and information leaks we've become accustomed to.
The 6.8-inch Hisense X1 smartphone is basically a tablet and it's coming to the US this summer
There's big, there's b-i-g and then there's "oh my god, are you kidding me this is BIG!" That's pretty much how we felt when we first laid our eyes and outstretched hand on Hisense's X1, a 6.8-inch Android smartphone first introduced at this year's CES. You wouldn't be wrong for thinking it's a tablet -- it pretty much unofficially is and depending on your taste and needs, that could be a good thing. The X1, which is slated to launch in China before the US, comes outfitted with what we'd expect from a high-end smartphone: Snapdragon 800, 13-megapixel camera, 1080p IPS display, 3,900mAh battery and Android 4.4 KitKat. So the performance and shine are there, but its dimensions stop it just short of being practical in daily use.
With Qualcomm's Snapdragon 800 powering the X1, the overall user experience zips along smoothly and briskly. There's hardly any hesitation when effecting input actions, accessing the app drawer or launching applications. And viewing angles are also excellent, owing to that IPS display. The X1's also running a light skin atop Android, but it's not so cluttered as to make the phone confusing and nearly unusable a la Samsung's TouchWiz. Though the X1 model we previewed was on running 4.3 Jelly Bean, Hisense reps assured us it would ship with KitKat onboard.
The HTC (M8) confirmed killer specs and features were narrowed down as we roll into the 2014 and its release date nears
The successor of the HTC One has been rumored for months. Leaks from reliable sources like @evleaks and a couple of tipsters provided a pretty good idea of what to expect. Today, the specs and features details that most leaks haven't touched were fined tuned by the Llabtoofer, HTC developer and tipster.
Rumors about the processor, screen size and resolution and even the name of the next generation HTC flagship smartphone have been back and forth. While some said it will be the HTC Two and others claimed it will be named the HTC One+, this latest leak suggested the HTC One (2014) or a couple of other similar ideas. Thus far, HTC is still unclear with the name of the device or the company is keeping it tightly secured for the time being.
This tipster confirmed the processor will be Snapdragon 800 quadcore and 2 GB of RAM at 2.3 GHz. There will be no Snapdragon 805 because it will not make it in time for the February or early March release. The screen will be 5 inches 1920 x 1200 full HD 1080p display without QHD.
Unfortunately, there will be no improved UltraPixel camera as HTC will stick to the same 4MP UltraPixel camera from last year but software changes are expected to enhance the camera performance. The HTC (M8) will come with 16GB internal memory but a microSD card slot will be available for memory expansion.
Furthermore, it has been suggested that HTC will finally get rid of the dedicated buttons and will adapt Google's screen navigation keys. The smartphone will run on the Android 4.42 KitKat and HTC Sense 6.0 UI with improved Blinkfeed and "Metro-style" design. Also, users can expect longer battery life with 2700 to 3000 mAh battery, which is bigger than what Galaxy S4 currently offers.
It is likely to have a February launch and late Feb release date and the device will be available in the U.S. carriers after it hits the shelves.
Iphone fans are so into their retina display and "air" movement. Nevermind, although we've had live wallpapers for a vey long time, I thought I'd share this here since we all love Allah's great creations, one being the Galaxies!
Galaxy Nebula Live Wallpaper
You gotta watch the video to appreciate the effects of this old technology.
With rumors swirling in Taiwan about a hook up between Acer and troubled manufacturer HTC, it is the Chairman of Acer that is denying that there is anything to the speculation. Stan Shih has told Taiwanese media that Acer has no plans and no intention on merging with HTC. Recently, the latter firm reported its second consecutive operating loss. After accounting for the proceeds from the sale of its remaining Beats Audio holdings, the company managed to eek out a net profit for the period.
While putting the kibosh on the merger rumors, the Acer executive also touted his company's Build Your Own Cloud platform. He also noted that Acer's new CEO will be revealing the company's strategy next week. Jason Chen has been visiting Acer's operations and departments and will soon disclose what he learned from making those visits.
HTC, meanwhile, is putting the finishing touches on the sequel to its current Android flagship model. Most likely the HTC One+ will be unveiled at MWC next month. The device is expected to offer a 5 inch screen with 1080 x 1920 resolution, and feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 CPU under the hood.
Both Acer and HTC are headquartered in Taiwan, which no doubt makes the rumor of a merger between the two tech firms more believable.
Did you know that I picked up an iPhone for a client the other day and paid �709 (iPhone 5S 64g)
Then on my out of the Apple store, I walked through John Lewis to get to the car park. There are 50" smart TV'S for �699.
You can use the net, download apps, Skype, connect usb sticks to it, do a 3 finger swipe from the HTC and watch what ever is on the phone directly on the TV (it's called dlna), YouTube, MuftiSays, 5 years warranty. 3D tv, led, you can connect a computer to it, connect a satellite cable straight into the TV and so much more. And you don't even have to sync it.
It's amazing, �709 for a screen that is more than 10 times smaller.
Anyway, looking on the bright side of life, at least we aren't crazy about televisions.
About televisions... they're giving them away for free with subscriptions in some places. The phrase too "good" to be "true" takes on a whole new meaning (at least a different spin on it).
This cannot be undone and I am sure it will be greatly appreciated.
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