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Meizu MX4 gets official with MT6595 Octa processor and Flyme 4.0

Just few weeks after Xiaomi announced the Mi4, Meizu has now unveiled its new MX4 to take on the Mi4. Flyme 4.0 OS, based on Android 4.4.4 KitKat, is also introduced with new UI, custom icons and improved responsiveness.



This year Meizu has changed its processor from Samsung to MediaTek. The Meizu MX4 is powered by a MT6595 octa-core processor, which are four 2.2GHz Cortex-A17 and four 1.7GHz Cortex-A7 cores. The processor is paired with 2GB RAM. Similar to Xiaomi Mi4, both companies do not opt for 2K display this time, MX4 uses a 5.36-inch Full HD+ display in 1920 x 1152 resolution (418 ppi) – boosted with 1100:1 contrast ratio and 500 cd/m² brightness.


Perhaps the biggest improvement is the connectivity features and camera module on the MX4. The Meizu MX4 are compatible with all LTE/3G bands in China, that includes TD-LTE, FDD-LTE and WCDMA from China Mobile and China Unicom. It is also equipped with dual band WiFi a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.0 and supports GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou satellite navigation system.


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The camera module on MX4 is a 20.7 megapixel Exmor RS camera from Sony, it is probably the same as you will see on the upcoming Xperia Z3. It has a fast 0.3sec focusing speed, F/2.2 and able to record 4K videos and 25 fps burst shoot. Front facing camera is also provided by Sony - a 2 megapixel sensor with F/2.0.


Meizu MX4 specifications:


- OS: Android 4.4.4 KitKat

- Size: 144 x 75.2 x 8.9 mm

- Weight: 147g

- Display: 5.36" Full HD (1920 x 1152)

- Processor: MediaTek MT6595 octa core

- RAM: 2GB

- Internal Storage: 16/32/64GB

- Camera: 20.7MP (rear) + 2MP (front), dual tone flash LED

- Connectivity: WiFi a/b/g/n/ac / Bluetooth 4.0

- Navigation: GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS

- Battery: 3100 mAh

- Others: Barometer sensor, 4G LTE


Available in grey, white and gold colors, the MX4 will be launched with 16GB, 32GB and 64GB version. Pricing is as follow $293 (16GB) / $325 (32GB) / $390 (64GB). Unlike Xiaomi adhoc sale or OnePlus invite system, Meizu MX4 is now available for pre-order today for all customers in China. Shipping date is expected to be around September 20th this month. There is no mention of a global release.


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VIA: Sina


Motorola “Shamu” spotted once more in Zauba import data

The battle for who will bear the next Nexus device isn't over yet. But while HTC seems to have be the crowd favorite for the next Nexus tablet, Motorola seems poised to take the smartphone side. Whether it's the Nexus 6, Nexus X, Motorola S, or Nexus Shamu is still unknown, but Indian import and export site Zauba seems to prefer the latter.



What's in a name? Apparently, quite a lot. This mysterious device, if it's really one and not actually two different devices, has been going by different names. The codename "Shamu" was one of the earliest pieces of information to be leaked regarding a new Nexus smartphone. "Nexus 6" also seemed appropriate since it would surpass the Nexus 5 in order and in size. However, legal hurdles seem to have forced Google to switch the name to a "Nexus X", which might be more in line with Motorola's "X" flagship. Then there's the "Moto S" leak said to be part of Verizon's inventory, leading to speculation about the smartphone being more of an Android Silver device.


Whatever its name may be, the Nexus 6/X/Shamu, the device is being billed as a smartphone aficionado's dream come true. And why wouldn't it be if it does have a 5.2-inch 2560x1440 QHD screen, a 2.5 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragn 805, 3 GB of RAM, and 32 GB of storage. All of that under the service of Google's next major Android release, Android L or, as some rumors put it, Lemon Meringue Pie. That is, of course, if any of these rumors, leaks, and speculations come to pass.


Unfortunately, we might not hear much about that this coming IFA 2014 in Berlin, as Google isn't expected to pull off the veils until late October or early November at the latest. That said, Motorola will be having its press event on September 4, where it will unveil the "New Moto X"/Moto X+1, which may give us a hint about the upcoming Nexus smartphone as well.


VIA: phoneArena





Samsung to launch Galaxy S DUOS 3, gets KitKat upgrade

Just a little over 10 months after Samsung came out with the Galaxy S Duos 2 – primarily for the South Asian market – it is now coming out with the Galaxy S Duos 3, upgrading the model’s operating system to Android 4.4 KitKat. Unfortunately, nothing much else was upgraded in this model.



The new model comes with a 1.0Ghz dual core processor backstopped by 512MB of RAM. It will have 4GB of internal storage, dual SIM support (hence the “Duos” branding), a 5MP rear camera – all powered by a 1500mAh battery. The significant change is that it will be rocking Android KitKat out of the box.


Here’s a funny thing – we checked the specs for its predecessor, the Galaxy Duos 2, and this new phone feels more like a downgrade in specs than anything else. The Galaxy Duos 2 has a dual core 1.2Ghz Cortex-A9 processor, and although we’re not sweating the 200Mhz difference, the processor speed is still a step down. The RAM allocation for the predecessor is 768MB, while the new phone only has 512MB.


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We probably won’t know why Samsung chose to skimp on the hardware for a supposedly “upgraded” version of a model. Maybe they’re relying on the efficiency of Android KitKat. Still, knowing this would be a bit of a letdown for any consumer. The new phone hasn’t launched yet, but is expected to be priced at around USD$133 when it comes out.


VIA: AndroidOS.in





Month: The Calendar Widget puts pretty calendars on device

While the really good calendar apps have become invaluable to our lives, there are times when what you want to do is just have a quick glance at a digital calendar without the bells and whistles. That’s what calendar widgets are basically for. Month: The Calendar Widget allows you to do just that and makes it easy on the eyes as well.



Month has over 70 different and beautiful gadgets and themes to allow you to prettify and organise your device’s home screen. You have widgets to view your calendar’s events or if you want to just look at your friends’ birthdays, there is also a widget for that. If you just want a quick glance at your agenda for the day, including meetings, birthdays and tasks, you can use the agenda widget. If you need to look at a calendar for the entire year, there is also a theme for that. Month even supports the lunar calendar, if some of your business or lifestyle concerns revolve around that.


The UI for this app is very simple and intuitive and it does not weigh heavily on your device’s memory. The app is free in itself and you can have around twenty themes for free, including Material and Google Now themes. There are more than 50 other themes that are available for purchase and there’s one where you can have all the available themes for sale in just one purchase. However, most of the other themes seem to be more about colors and some look a bit the same, so you can browse through them first before deciding on paying for them.


You can download Month: The Calendar Widget for free from the Google Play Store. They are offering all the packages at 60% off for a limited time so better buy them now when they’re more reasonably priced.


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Remember Android One?

Remember Android One? It's Google's program to get manufacturers to develop high-quality, low-cost (less than $100) smartphones running stock versions of Android for developing countries. These devices, which will be regularly updated just like the Nexus line, now look like they're round the corner.


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HTC Nexus tablet leaked to come with keyboard folio cover

We don't expect to hear much about Nexus products this IFA 2014 week, but that won't stop the rumors and leaks from coming in. This round is dedicated to a long-awaited Nexus tablet, believed to be made by HTC this time. As part of its launch, Google is believed to provide a new kind of accessory never before seen in any official Nexus add-on: a keyboard folio case.



As keyboard folios go, this one designed for the HTC Nexus tablet, currently codenamed either Flounder or Volantis, is a rather strange one. Whereas most cases use the keyboard-bearing side as the cover as well, this one uses the opposite side as the cover. That cover is also peculiar, as it bears the distinctive segmented design of Apple's Smart Covers for the iPad (do we smell a lawsuit coming?). The cover will also lock and unlock the tablet automatically, much like Apple's implementation.


Another "uniqueness", to put it kindly, of this cover is the hinge. One side of the hinge hides a micro USB port while the opposite side has an LED indicator. Both are utilized for charging the keyboard's 450 mAh battery. The keyboard will connect wireless via Bluetooth 4.0. The Nexus tablet can then be propped up either on the segmented cover rolled up to act as a stand or on a separate stand, as long as it is within Bluetooth distance.


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This keyboard folio is definitely a first for Google, which hints that it might have a more serious use case for the next Nexus tablet in mind. Based on the dimension of the case, the tablet may also sport a 4:3 aspect ratio. It's not exactly the same, but Microsoft is touting the Surface Pro 3's 3:2 ratio as something more "business friendly" and Google might be aiming for the same target market with this HTC tablet. If true, we can pretty much expect this to be part of Google's rumored entry to the enterprise to combat Apple's similar new direction.


VIA: Android Police





Sony Xperia Z3 Compact press photos show bright colors

We’re right at the edge before we fall into the abyss of total IFA 2014 madness, but we’re bringing you some leaked press photos of the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact for now. This is the rumored miniaturized version of the Sony Xperia Z3 flagship device that should launch within a day or two in Berlin. We can decide right now that this device exists, not just a rumor anymore. And judging from these pics, we gather people are going to like this device.



The photos here show the patented design language that Sony has been keen to keep in its Xperia devices. It’s a compact device, so it would (should) be a bit smaller than the actual Xperia Z3. But if we know Sony, it will not be skimping on the internals – that is to say, the Xperia Z3 Compact would most likely still pack a punch that would put it in the minds of customers looking for mid-tier devices.


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The photos give no indication to the specs, so we’re stuck with the rumored spec list – a quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor turning at 2.5Ghz backstopped probably by 2GB of RAM, more than enough to be a solid device. It will have a 4.5-inch HD (1280x720) display, and if we know Sony, it should have a pretty impressive camera as well.


We are part of those who have grown to love how Sony approaches the Android OS – in particular, this device will probably have Android 4.4 out of the box, and maybe a pathway to Android L when it launches. From the pics, the models sill come in black, red, white, and mint green. Are you excited for IFA 2014 yet?


VIA: AusDroid





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