Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 Officially Introduced with 5:25 inch screen and Quad Core Processors

Phablet Samsung’s Galaxy Note is not just. The South Korean company also launched the Galaxy series Grand intended for the middle segment. And now, Samsung has just released the successor of the phablet, the Galaxy Grand 2.

This smartphone comes with a 5:25 -inch large screen that has a resolution of 1280 x 780 pixels. On the inside, this smartphone offers quad-core processor with a speed of 1.2GHz. In a press release quoted from GSM Arena, Samsung did not explain what kind of processor they use on the smartphone.

The next specification, this phone uses 1.5GB of RAM and 8GB of internal memory. There is also the option of adding storage capacity using the microSD slot. Meanwhile, to power, there is a capacity of 2600 mAh battery.

Grand Galaxy 2 also features dual SIM card. At the rear, there is an 8MP main camera and launch using the Android OS 4.3 Jelly Bean. This smartphone was only available with a choice of black and white. But there is also the option of pink. Unfortunately there has been no announcement on when this phone will go on sale in the market. Nor does the price.

Source: Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 Officially Introduced with 5:25 inch screen and Quad Core Processors

Smartphone Alcatel Rumored Idol X+ will present with True Octa Core MediaTek Processor

Zopo China Mobile became the first brand in the use of true octa -core processors. And other manufacturers began flocking seems to wear the eight-core processor. One of them is Alcatel Idol X+.

According to news reported by the GSM Insider, this smartphone comes in China by using the TCL brand. And they have teamed up with online retailer JD.com for the smartphone market in the Chinese market.

This phone will come with MediaTek Octa Core processor 2GB of RAM fitted. The next specification , there is a 5 -inch Full HD screen , 16GB of internal memory as well as a 13MP main camera on the back .

MediaTek processor usage on mobile phones is known from a few leaked pictures circulating on the internet. In the picture, there appears MediaTek logo on the back of the phone. Furthermore, based on the image of this phone also has a thin bezel size. Unfortunately not yet known when this phone will be officially introduced by Alcatel.

Source: Smartphone Alcatel Rumored Idol X+ will present with True Octa Core MediaTek Processor

iOS Core Mobile Successfully Embedded on Nokia N900

Still remember the first and last Nokia smartphone that uses Meego OS? Yup, the mobile phone is the Nokia N900. There is a word that is quite interesting and surprising the associated phone. Namely the possibility of this smartphone uses Apple’s IOS operating system.

Is a developer known as Winocm successfully pinned XNU kernel on the N900 smartphone. XNU kernel itself is the base used to make the OS X and iOS. By embedding the kernel, then do not rule out the development of the future there will be a N900 which uses iOS.

But that is done by Winocm still an early stage. The developers managed to embed the core of the Apple operating system without any user interface feature. And the embedded software also does not have the function of an operating system.

It also does not indicate the likelihood of Apple to license iOS to other manufacturers, because iOS is not an open source software. However this is done by proving Winocm about the possibility of it.

 

Source: iOS Core Mobile Successfully Embedded on Nokia N900

Instagram Reportedly will Delivers Messaging Features

More recently, Facebook has reportedly expressed interest in acquiring Snapchat. In fact they have bid 3 billion USD, and has been rejected by Snapchat. And to cover his disappointment, they seem to prefer to float the new features in Instagram.

The new feature is added messaging features in the new application available on Windows Phone. With this feature, the Instagram users can interact directly within the application.

The feature also allows users to send each other messages. In addition, users can reportedly Instagram also sends a message to a group or term group messaging. This feature is also reportedly ready formally introduced in the latest update. Odds are, Instagram will provide an update at the end of this year.

Source: Instagram Reportedly will Delivers Messaging Features

Sony Xperia smartphones will Z1s tag of 3600 yuan?

Xperia smartphone leaks on whereabouts Z1s or also often called a mini Z1 continue to emerge. Especially after the emergence of the mobile phone in the director general of post and telecommunications which indicates his return to the homeland. And now, a newspaper revealed that this phone will be pegged to the price of 3600 yuan.

Leaks are accompanied by pictures Z1s adjacent to Z1. In the picture also mentioned that this phone will be pegged at a price of 3600 yuan. Whether the price is simply set by Sony in China or also applies internationally.

This phone is rumored to have the same specs as the Xperia Z1f. Z1f Xperia smartphone itself is only sold in the Japanese market. This mobile phone comes with a screen measuring 4.3 inch HD, quad-core Snapdragon processor 800 2.3GHz, RAM2GB, and 15GB of internal memory, the main 20.7MP camera and Android OS 4.3 Jelly Bean.

Source: Sony Xperia smartphones will Z1s tag of 3600 yuan?

Lost Compete, HTC, BlackBerry and Motorola Reportedly Quit from Tablet Market

Tablet segment today is quite crowded. And the most dominating in the market, of course, is Android tablets and the iPad. Meanwhile Windows-based tablets are still far less than the two devices.

And in this segment as well, two large companies become rulers, namely Apple and Samsung. As a result, other companies also chose to resign from this segment. A report from Digitimes reveals that two manufacturers of Android tablets, the HTC and Motorola chose to budge. In addition, according to the report, the BlackBerry also retreated from the tablet segment.

Setbacks are three manufacturers of these tablets because of high competition, especially in the low end tablet segment. Companies like Samsung, Acer, Asus and Lenovo to flood the tablet segment with price less than 200 USD. Moreover, Samsung has just announced that they will be more focused on the tablet market.

Judging from the activity in the tablet market, these three companies is long enough not issue a new device. So it is not surprising that they chose to get out of this segment. On the other hand, HTC and BlackBerry is currently undertaking an effort to rise from the collapsed position.

Source: Lost Compete, HTC, BlackBerry and Motorola Reportedly Quit from Tablet Market

LG Odin Processor Rumored will present the two versions, Quad Core and Core Octa

News of the development of a SoC processor developed by LG has emerged since last February. And now, rumors about the development of these processors are increasingly strengthened. In fact, according to news reports from GSM Arena Btekno, they not only provide Odin octa-core processor, but also a quad core.

Odin quad core processors will be equipped with an ARM Mali-T604 GPU. Meanwhile, for the octa-core processor LG Odin will be equipped with an ARM Mali-T760 GPU. Both of these processors also promises the speed of each core up to 2.2GHz. Given this processor, the LG was seemingly trying to compete with Samsung that have Exynos.

Odin quad-core processor will be directed to the Smart TV. Meanwhile, for the octa-core processor, will be more focused on a variety of mobile devices. To produce these two processors in bulk, the LG will cooperate with TMSC.

Source: LG Odin Processor Rumored will present the two versions, Quad Core and Core Octa