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Detailed look at another purported Samsung Galaxy S IV
Posted:
March 14, 2013
By: soyacincau
24 comments
As we inch a couple of hours closer to tomorrow’s Galaxy S IV event, more images of the upcoming flagship device has surfaced. This time from another Chinese site IT168.
Just like the earlier purported leak here and here, the Galaxy S IV seems to be having the similar curved design as the current crop of Galaxy devices. While the build seems unchanged with a plastic back cover, the upcoming model uses a different texture for its back which looks a bit “shimmerish”. In terms of dimensions, it claims to be thinner than its predecessor at 7.7mm and weighs just 138grams with its 2,600mAh battery. Just like the earlier China sourced leak, it is also shown with dual-sim card slots.
The upcoming Galaxy S IV is said to be running on its new 1.8GHz Exynos 5410 processor with 2GB of RAM, 13MP camera and a choice of 16GB/32GB/64GB storage that’s expandable with microSD. Some of the new smart features include Smart Scrolling which lets you scroll through pages with eye-tracking.
Head after the break for more detailed photos.
Purported Samsung Galaxy S IV photo leaked. We hope this isn’t the real deal
Posted:
March 11, 2013
By: soyacincau
21 comments
While we are just 4 days away from Samsung’s Unpacked event, photos of what seems to be the upcoming Galaxy S IV has surfaced on a Chinese forum.
In terms of design, it looks like another nature inspired design which is similar to the current crop of Samsung Galaxy S III and Note II. Materials look rather the same and comes with a new pattern for both front and back.
Although this could be just another dual-SIM Galaxy variant for China, the specs shown indicate that this might be the flagship device that everyone is anticipating. Carrying the model GT-I9502, it claims to have a Full HD display of 1920×1080 with 2GB of RAM and runs on a Quad-Core ARMv7 processor. The camera is rated at 12.8MP, which matches the earlier speculation that the upcoming Galaxy S IV will be having a 13MP shooter this time around.
Hopefully this is just another dummy prototype for the purpose of secrecy but it is not surprising that Samsung might just continue the same design over onto its next generation. If this is the case, Samsung might just be the new Apple while HTC in the other hand is the new Samsung. We are also hoping that Samsung would be venturing into more upmarket materials in its upcoming sequel.
All shall be revealed this coming Friday and hopefully they will be able to throw some surprises. Head after the break for more photos of the purported Galaxy S IV.
Apple Store CNY 1-Day Red Friday Offers
Posted:
January 25, 2013
By: soyacincau
20 comments
If you have being waiting for the right time to buy Apple products, today is your lucky day. Similar to last year‘s CNY promotion, Apple is throwing yet another Red Friday promotion on their online store where they give additional discounts on selected Apple products.
Check out some of the key promo items below:
iPad with Retina Display – from RM1,378 (Save RM121-RM181)
iPad 2 – RM1,078 (Save RM121)
iPod Touch 5th Gen – from RM938 (Save RM111-141)
iPod Touch 4th Gen – from RM628 (Save RM71)
iPod Nano – RM488 (Save RM41)
MacBook Air – from RM2,788 (Save RM311)
MacBook Pro – from RM3,388 (Save RM311)
MacBook Pro with Retina Display – from RM4,988 (Save RM311)
Apart from these devices, they also offer discounts on Apple accessories such as Wireless Keyboard, Trackpad, Mouse and covers. If you’re hoping for extra discounts on the iPhone 5 and iPad mini, unfortunately they are not on offer.
For more information, head over to Apple Store’s CNY Promo page.
Remember, this promo is only valid today, 25th January 2013.
Cabinet removes RM500 price cap for RM200 Smart Phone rebate
Posted:
January 2, 2013
By: soyacincau
18 comments
The RM200 smart phone rebate which was announced during the last budget announcement is now applicable to a wider choice of devices. Earlier on, the rebate under the Youth Communication Package is only limited to a handful of smart phones that are priced below RM500.
At such price range, most devices are rather dated or nearing end of life which calls for a review of such limitation to enable youths to get newer handsets that are priced higher. The removal of the RM500 ceiling price was announced via twitter by @DrRaisYatim and @KhairyKj. However it is not clear if there will be a separate eligible list for models exceeding RM500.
At time of writing, there are less than 9,000 sign ups for the Youth Communication Package from its 1,500,000 allocation. To recap on the requirements, the RM200 rebate is applicable for youths aged 21-30 with a monthly income of RM3000 and below. To register, head over to SKMM’s portal here.
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UNCONFIRMED: Upcoming 5″ flagship Sony Yuga to be called Xperia Z, gets thoroughly reviewed
Posted:
December 22, 2012
By: soyacincau
10 comments
2013 is going to be the year of Full HD smart phones with displays capable of pushing 1920×1080 pixels resolution. Sony is already known to be working on its next successor – C650X Odin and C660X Yuga which comes with a 5″ Full HD display.
Now word has it that the upcoming Sony Yuga will be called the Xperia Z. Just like the Xperia Acro S & Xperia V, the upcoming Xperia Z is also IP55/IP57 rated for water/dust resistance.
While the launch date is yet to be seen, Russian tech site Mobile Review has managed to get their hands on one which they have reviewed in detail. The device is found running on Qualcomm’s 1.5GHz quad-core S4 Pro processor, 2GB of RAM and 16GB on board storage which is expandable with micro SD. At time of their review, the device is running on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean with Sony’s very own sleek UI. In terms of imaging it comes with a 13MP camera although the on screen option only shows 12MP.
Design wise, it looks like a Xperia ion with its clean all black front. Instead of physical buttons, the Yuga uses on-screen buttons like the Galaxy Nexus or Nexus 4. Just like the current crop of Xperias, the upcoming device uses flap covers for its ports which we find them pretty annoying and this time they have loads of them.
You can check out the full Mobile-Review of the device here or head after the break for detail shots of the Yuga.
UNCONFIRMED: HTC M7 with 4.7″ Full HD display
Posted:
December 19, 2012
By: soyacincau
1 comment
High end Android smart phone these days are just getting bigger. While it comes with more sophisticated display pushing the pixel density to greater heights, its usability in terms of single hand usage tends to suffer. So far we have seen HTC pushing its 5″ HTC Butterfly that boast a 1080p display but now word has it that HTC is working on the next HTC One X/X+ successor which carries a 1080p display in a 4.7″ screen dimension. At 4.7″, that’s a staggering 468ppi (pixels per inch) which is 28 pixels more than the massive HTC Butterfly.
According to the source, HTC will be using Qualcomm’s 2nd generation quad-core processor running at 1.7GHz which is coupled with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. Out of the box, it runs on Android Jellybean with its custom UI Sense 5. In the imaging department, HTC is pushing more on its “Amazing Camera” tagline with an improved f/2.0 13MP shooter with a front facing 2MP camera. For better audio, HTC is said to be putting in stereo speakers, dedicated Beats-designed amp and Clear Voice feature into the M7. Powering the device is a 2,300mAh battery, 200mAh more than the current One X+.
No word when it will be official but who knows it might make an appearance at CES or MWC happening next couple of months.
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The Next Samsung Galaxy Flagship Phone Could Feature Unbreakable Display
Posted:
December 7, 2012
By: ccsoya
11 comments
Quoting top analysts, Reuters say that the successor of the Galaxy S III may feature a breakthrough innovation that will make broken smartphone displays a thing of the past.
An unbreakable display could be a killer feature for the new Galaxy phone and give Samsung a commanding lead over fierce rivals Apple in the global smartphone market that is estimated to be worth US$200 billion.
Codenamed “Project J” after Samsung’s mobile division chief JK Shin the next Galaxy flagship phone is expected to be released as early as April next year.
Rumours indicate that the Galaxy S IV is expected to feature a bigger display with an even higher resolution than the current model as well as an uprated quad-core processor and a 13MP camera. The display is said to have a PPI count of over 440 pixels, a huge leap from the 306 PPI on the Galaxy S III screen and the iPhone 5′s 326 PPI display.
If anyone could make an unbreakable display for mobile devices it would be Samsung with its vast experience in OLED technology. OLED technology makes unbreakable displays possible because OLED panels can replace glass substrate with plastic material making a screen more durable and virtually unbreakable. The same analysts also say that flexible as well as unbreakable displays could come to mobile sometime next year.
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Maybank Wants to Give You RM5,000 and a Nexus 7
Posted:
December 5, 2012
By: ccsoya
3 comments
This post is paid for by Maybank, Malaysia’s largest financial services group.
Be the star in your very own Maybank2u ad and you could be RM5,000 richer in the “Be a Star with Maybank2u” contest.
All you need to do is create your own ad with an awesome picture of yourself and a catchy headline of 80 characters or less. Your ad must be based on your on real world experience of how Maybank2u has helped made life easier for you.
Multiple entries are allowed and Maybank will even give you 15 Facebook credits when you submit your first entry.
The most creative ad will stand a chance to win up to RM5,000 and if you’re a blogger, Maybank wants to give you a Nexus 7 as well. Click here for details.
Upload your entry now at www.maybank2u.com.my/savemem2u. “Be A Maybank2u Star” is on from now till 31 December 2012.
Note: This contest is open only to Maybank2u users. Activate your Maybank2u account today at the nearest Maybank branch.
Samsung based Nexus 10 tablet leaked ahead of launch
Posted:
October 27, 2012
By: soyacincau
8 comments
On October 29th, Google is expected to introduce a couple of new devices which include the overexposed LG based Nexus 4, 32GB version of the Nexus 7 and a larger 10″ Nexus tablet device. The Nexus 10 device is manufactured by Samsung and it is rumoured to be powered by Samsung’s very own Exynos 5250 Cortex A15 based dual-core processor at 1.7GHz and 2GB of RAM.
In terms of display, the 10 incher is said to be pushing massive 2560×1600 pixels resolution. That’s 299 ppi (pixels per inch), which is the highest pixel density display for a tablet. As comparison, the iPad with Retina display pushes 2048×1536 pixels which gives 264ppi in a 9.7″ screen.
Other rumoured details include cameras for both front and back, 16GB on-board storage, micro-USB, micro-HDMI, WiFi, NFC, Bluetooth 4.0 and front facing dual-speakers. Just like the Nexus 4, there’s no microSD slot and it will be running on Android 4.2.
Somehow the Google Nexus naming convention is mimicking Samsung with a mixture of device generation and screen size references, which we are not a fan of. The Nexus 4 denotes 4th iteration of Nexus smart phones while the 7 & 10 denotes screen size. This would be rather confusing for consumers.
Head after the break for more images including a leaked manual.
Could This Be a Nexus Phone From Sony or Is It Just an Elaborate Hoax?
Posted:
October 15, 2012
By: ccsoya
6 comments
These pictures uncovered in one of the many weird and wonderful galleries of Picasa reveal what is apparently another Google Nexus device, this time coming from Sony.
Other than the pictures, nothing else has been revealed about the Sony Nexus phone. There have been rumours in the past of Sony making the next Nexus but those rumours have not carried much weight and we can’t understand why Google would want to have more than one Nexus phone in the market at the same time.
There are plenty of phones in the market running Android right now and the Nexus line has been successful in differentiating itself from the pack. Having multiple Nexus phones in the market simultaneously will just defeat that purpose and confuse consumers. Nexus phones are what we’d call halo devices. Nexus phones are developed to deliver the purest form of the Android experience and having two of them in the market will negate that.
So we’re pegging this as fake until more concrete information surfaces.