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Dell Venue 7 and 8 unveiled with Intel Merrifield and Kit Kat

Dell has unveiled a pair of Android tablets this morning. The new models are the Venue 7 and Venue 8 which are, as the names would suggest -- 7 and 8-inch tablets. The former is HD at 1280 x 800 and the latter is Full HD at 1920 x 1200. Both will be launching with Kit Kat and powered by the Intel Merrifield platform.



Aside from the display size (and resolution) much of the specs are the same for the Venue 7 and Venue 8. Beginning first with the remaining difference and we find the Venue 7 sitting with a dual-core 1.6GHz Intel Atom Z3460 processor and the Venue 8 sitting with a dual-core 2.1GHz Intel Atom Z3480 processor.


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Both models will have 1GB of RAM, Intel HD Graphics (Imagination PowerVR G6400) and 16GB of internal storage with a microSD card slot for expansion. The memory card slot will offer support for cards up to 64GB in size. Other highlights include a 4550 mAh battery, WiFi 802.11 AC, Bluetooth 4.0 and microUSB 2.0 for charging.


The camera setup includes a 5MP on the back with a 2MP on the front. Both models will be available in black or red, and Dell will also be selling the Duo Tablet Case in a variety of colors. In addition to a WiFi only model -- there will also be an option to grab the Venue 7 and/or Venue 8 with integrated Intel LTE (with HSPA+ fallback).


The Venue 7 and Venue 8 will be available (direct from Dell) beginning on July 1st. The Venue 7 will be priced from $159.99 and the Venue 8 will be priced from $199.99.


SOURCE: Dell





Pushbullet launches Play Store beta program

Pushbullet has become the latest to launch a Play Store beta program. Simply put, this means you can now sign up (through Google+) and begin getting access to upcoming beta releases of the Pushbullet app. This could mean the occasional bug, but it also means you'll be getting an early look at new features.



The beta program is already active, and users are able to move forward and join right now. The process is just like what we've seen with other Play Store beta programs. That is to say you will need to join the Pushbullet Beta community on Google+ then opt-in and download the app from the Play Store.



Here are those steps with some convenient links.




To further clarify here, you will need to follow those steps in order and first join the Google+ community -- or else the remaining links will not work. Otherwise, the first beta release for Pushbullet is on the smaller side and will give users the option to remove devices and contacts with a long press.


VIA: Android Police


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Asus Transformer Book V: A 5-in-1, Android-Windows Phone, Tablet and PC

Asus Transformer Book V: A 5-in-1, Android-Windows Phone, Tablet and PC


ASUS has just announced one of its most unusual products yet: a 5-in-1 device that's a phone, tablet and PC, which runs both Windows and Android. No, really.


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Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini specs and photos leaked

With the Galaxy K Zoom and Galaxy S5 Active now official, all that's left to wait for is the Galaxy S5 Mini. And if these latest leaked bits are any indicator, then the miniature version of the Samsung Galaxy S5 might indeed be something to wait for.



Compared to the Galaxy S 4, the Galaxy S4 Mini was an unsurprisingly low-powered version of the flagship. While the picture of the Galaxy S5 Mini painted by this recent leak does point at something similar, it seems that Samsung will be throwing in just a bit more. Outside, the Galaxy S5 Mini does bear a resemblance to current flagship, down to the perforated "band aid" back cover design. It does have a rubber gasket beneath that rear cover, but the lack of a flap to protect the micro USB port seems to point towards a lower water resistance rating. But quite noticeable in the photo is the presence of the heart rate sensor at the back, a feature that debuted on the Galaxy S5. There is also evidence of a fingerprint scanner, a feature that the Galaxy S5 Active gave up for more rugged physical buttons.


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Inside, Samsung definitely revamped the hardware, but not drastically so. The 4.5-inch display is at least still capable of 720p resolutions. There might be no Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 here, but at least you get a new and still unannounced Exynos 3 Quad running at 1.4 GHz and a 450 MHz Mali-400 GPU. There is that odd 1.5 GB RAM configuration as well. The rear camera is capped at 8 megapixels while the front one at 2.1 megapixels. The smartphone is believed to be running Android 4.4 and will also include some of the Galaxy S5's unique features like Ultra Power Saving Mode, Private Mode, and Kids Mode, among other things.


There is still no word, leak, nor rumor about a probably announcement date for the Galaxy S5 Mini, though that shouldn't be long now since the camera smartphone and rugged variants of the Samsung flagship are now out of the way.


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VIA: SamMobile





Acer Liquid Leap smartband and Liquid Jade smartphone detailed

In what could be the most anticipated part of Acer's Computex lineup, the company has revealed a few more details about its Liquid Leap smartband and Liquid Jade smartphone duo. Although it's not spilling all, what we're hearing and seeing is quite enough to conclude that these devices are targeted for Acer's favorite budget market.



Many manufacturers want to jump on the wearable device bandwagon, but some seem more intent more than others. While Acer's Liquid Leap looks almost like many recent smart fitness bands, it only offers a fraction of their features. The device does have a pedometer, but as far as fitness hardware goes, that's it. It can monitor steps, calories burned, running distance and sleep cycle. It has a 1-inch display, though the resolution is not given and probably doesn't really matter in the long run, as it seemingly is capable of displaying things only in black and white. And again, that probably shouldn't matter also, since its "smart" features are quite limited as well. While you are able to receive call and message notifications, viewing them is all that you can do. You can neither reply nor take calls. You can, however, control your music player from the smartband. It also boasts of a waterproof rating of IPX7, which at least puts it on the same level as other smartbands.


The companion Liquid Jade smartphone is just as nondescript, featuring a 5-inch HD IPS screen. No mention is made of the processor running the show, but we won't go wrong guessing that it's a MediaTek. It does run Android 4.4, so that could make up for possible lack of features on the software side. We could also be seeing new Acer features such as AcerFLOAT multi-tasking that was unveiled on other Acer smartphones this weekened as well. The smartphone also has a 13 megapixel camera with an f/1.8 aperture.


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Acer plans to sell the Liquid Leap smartband and Liquid Jade smartphone together around the third quarter of this year. The manufacturer mentions making the pair available in selected markets, though hasn't exactly disclosed which ones. Pricing hasn't also been mentioned, but, given the features or lack of them, we won't be expecting these to cost as much as other wearables in the market.


SOURCE: Acer





Acer Liquid X1, Z200, E600, E700 join growing smartphone roster

Acer has definitely been busy. At Computex this week, it has unveiled not one, not two but four new smartphones. Members of this batch include the LTE Liquid X1, the entry-level Liquid Z200, and the 5-inch Liquid E600 and Liquid E700 pair.



Probably the high-end option among the group, the Acer Liquid X1 boasts of a couple of features that try to keep up with some of the top Android smartphones. The device sports a 5.7-inch display, though the exact resolution wasn't given. We'll give Acer the benefit of the doubt and presume Full HD here. It also has an octa-core chip. Again the exact speed and brand are unknown, but, considering there aren't much options around, it's a safe bet to say it's a MediaTek. The device has a 13 megapixel rear camera and a 2 megapixel wide-angle front shooter. In terms of software features, the Liquid X1 has a couple of interesting bits, mostly "inpsired" by other manufacturers. For example, there is the Acer Zoom Fit that reduces the display size to 4 inches to make it usable with one hand. AcerRAPID takes a cue from LG and introduces a rear button for launching the camera and doing other things. AcerFLOAT, on the other hand, offers multi-tasking via floating translucent windows.


On the other end of the spectrum lies the Liquid Z200, intended more as smartphone for beginners, The 4-inch WVGA display is quite handy, and the Acer Quick Mode feature makes it all the more usable for all types of user groups, including elderly ones. Nonetheless, it still manages to tout some interesting features, like dual SIM support, DTS Studio Sound, AcerRAPID quick button, Auto Smile Shot for easier selfies. The Z200 also comes in five colorful options to increase its appeal to both young and old users.


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The Liquid E600 and E700 are like twins, but each have their own special features, with the Liquid E700 perhaps boasting of the better ones. Both sport a 5-inch IPS screen, resolution not given, and a quad-core processor, most likely a MediaTek due to the presence of LTE network support. Both also come with Acer's new software features like AcerRAPID and AcerFLOAT mentioned earlier. The Liquid E600 has an 8 megapixel camera with f/2.0 aperture. The E700, on the other hand, adds more. It has things like a front-facing LED flash, a 3,500 mAh battery, and that very rare triple SIM capability.


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All four devices are scheduled to launch some time around Q3 2014. Acer has not yet revealed pricing and market details for any of the smartphones, though we're likely to hear more about them in the months to come.


Acer Iconia Tab 8 boasts 1080p screen, quad-core Intel

Acer is known for making affordable devices, but it is also somewhat known for skimping on features just to reach that price tag. With the new Iconia Tab 8, however, the manufacturer might be giving Android tablet users a handy and somewhat decent looking and performing option.



Let's start with the screen and the size, the 8-inch IPS display that Acer has slapped on this tablet. The resolution is quite high, just a wee bit above the usual Full HD range with 1920x1200 pixels. Acer also boasts of employing Zero Air Gap technology. In a nutshell, this means that there is less distance between the LCD and the touch module, which results in less reflections, more responsive interactions, and a slimmer profile. There is also an anti-fingerprint coating to reduce the likelihood of smudges ruining your viewing experience.


Going inside, we meet a quad-core mobile chip from Intel, an Intel Atom Z3745 to be exact, running at max speeds of almost 2 GHz. The exact performance of Intel chips in Android tablets and smartphones isn't exactly well-documented, but it could still be better than some cheaper alternatives out there. RAM size isn't known, but this Intel chip is capable of supporting a max of 4 GB, though we will most likely see only 2 GB at the most. For network connectivity, it only does WiFi, supporting the 801.22a/b/g/n standards. Details on other hardware like front and rear cameras and battery are scarce, though the latter is advertised to last 7.5 hours when watching a video.


The Iconia Tab 8 sports a metallic rear plate that could give this tablet a more or less premium look. The 360 g weight and 8.5 mm thinness also goes in its favor as a device that would be comfortable to hold in one hand. Pricing details are still unknown but Acer is planning to launch the tablet around the third quarter this year, so we will most likely know before then.


SOURCE: Acer





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