Gigaset QV830 & QV1030 Android Tablets With Tegra 4

Gigaset is a German company that has produced quality cordless phones. Today, this company has gone out of the box as they have produced not one but two tablets that would surely hit the market. We now have Gigaset’s 8 inch QV830 and the 10 inch QV1030. These two new tablets are in aluminum shell and operate with Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. Let us take a closer look at each of them.

The 8 inch QV830 has a 1.2 GHz quad core MediaTek chip and it has an 8 GB of expandable external memory. Thescreen resolution display is up to 1,024 x 768 with 5 MP main camera and a 1.2 MP front camera that would surely capture wonderful images for you to treasure. It has WiFi connectivity and access to Google Play apps.

The higher end model, the 10 inch QV1030 runs on a 1.8GHz quad core Tegra 4 processor and 2GB RAM. It displays a wonderful burst of 2,560 x 1,600 pixels. It can store more files and pictures as it carries a 16 GB expandable memory. Surely, you will never go wrong with its 8MP main camera and 1.2 MP front camera.

These gadgets are expected to be released in Germany during the early part of December this year. The QV830 starts at €199 or $271, while the QV1030 starts at €369 or $502. No announcement if it will reach Uncle Sam.

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Gionee Elife E7 Android Phone w/ Snapdragon 800 Debuts In China

Gionee is a Chinese company that is soon to conquer the Western and Global market when it comes togadgets and cellular phones. Gionee’s new Elife E7 is a 5.5-inch Android phone with 1080p. This is indeed a flagship phone that is known as the first known phone with 2.5GHz of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 800 chip (MSM8974AC). It is also said to possess the most sensitive 16-megapixel camera because of a Largan M8 lens.

In comparison with competition, the camera of this phone has an OmniVision sensor that is said to have the best balance between resolution and pixel size of images. It also has an 8 MP front facing camera which has a similar quality to iPhone 5’s main camera. Moreover, one can really feast with its 3 microphone system leading to better voice qualities.

The phone also has a power saving feature called “sensor hub” that enables the phone to react to voice command, touch screen gestures and screen taps even when the phone is on standby.
However, the phone doesn’t have an expandable memory as it doesn’t possess the micro SD expansion slot. Its battery is up to 2,500 mAh in power. The phone’s design is sleek and it’s easy to hold as only has a thickness of 9.5 mm in the middle and 6.2 mm on its thinnest sides.

This Elife E7 is set to arrive in China on the 12th of December this year. You can purchase either a 16GB storage/2 GB RAM for about $440 or a higher storage capacity model of 32 GB storage/3 GB RAM for $530.

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Stolen Smartphones Can Now Be Blocked Even Outside United States

A group representing the wireless industry in the US known as CTIA has announced the completion of adatabase that contains details of stolen phonespresumably from within US. This is a joint undertaking of the US-based carrier networks Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile and AT&T. Unlike the original plan of blocking a stolen unit from being activated within the US territory, the new database now includes the ability to request foreign-based network carriers to also block activation of stolen phones.

This would put a stop to organized groups from sending stolen phones abroad where their serial numbers will not be detected by network carriers outside of the US. Law enforcers have been clamoring for the installation of a kill-switch inside the unit that would allow it to instantaneously deactivate once the device is taken away from its owner. However, the network carriers opposed that idea on the basis of self-interest and the possibility of allowing hackers to disable the phone remotely.

A district attorney, however, thinks the opposition is generally based on the possible loss of revenue from insurancewhere carriers are also engaged into. Foreign-based carriers are expected to expand the coverage of the database with the inclusion of all 3G or 4G/LTE-supported mobile devices. Whether this plan could finally break the crime of stealing phones remains to be seen for now.

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The Waiting Time For Playstation 5 Release Will Be Shorter Than PS4

As Sony’s PlayStation 4 is readying its army of consoles for the UK release, the question about a console’s life cycle has cropped up online. Microsoft is said to have answered the query with the 10-year figure for the Xbox One but Sony expects a lower figure for its PS4 console. Sony believes that the fast changing technology and the gamers’ penchant for new iterations contribute to the lowering of the console’s life cycle.

We couldn’t tell if Microsoft shares the same sentiment perhaps because it’s too early to tell or that the festive mood associated with next-gen consoles’ release does not augur well for discussing life-cycles of different consoles. Sony seems to be banking on gamers’ actual use of the console and the period of time required for them to get bored of the console.

Newer technology could also spell a difference about the lifecycle and it is always possible for both Microsoft and Sony to change plans and released new consoles before the new technology passed out. On the part of Sony, this means that the future PlayStation 5 could come out earlier than expected so that waiting time is reduced and playing time is shortened for new titles as they need to be ported again to the new console before the gameplay is resumed.

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Nokia Lumia 2520 Tablet: UK Release Exclusive On John Lewis

Nokia has finally unveiled its first tablet know as Lumia 2520 which is quite a surprise because of the use of the Lumia brand name. This heralds the start of the tablet-making business for which Nokia is unknown for since the introduction of the company’s first smartphone more than a decade ago. It remains to be seen though whether lovers of tablet will be enticed with its looks and performance.

The Lumia 2520 tablet measures 10.1- inches and has an optional keyboard for tinkering with the pre-installed productivity suite Microsoft Office especially that it runs on Windows RT 8.1. We couldn’t tell for now what processor is running the device but we do know that it has an internal storage memory of 32GB and for the rest of the specifications, it has a rear camera at 6.7 MP has a f.19 aperture for images at low-light, a front-facing camera at 2 MP capable of playing video contents at high quality.

It has a dimension of 6.61 x 10.51 x 0.35 in and weights 1.36 lb. Exclusive and popular apps can be found including the “Dragons Adventure”, LiveSight, HERE Maps and a lot more from Nokia. The Nokia 2520 will be available in UK exclusively through John Lewis at a price of £400 and the optional keyboard is offered for another £150. To make full use of its different functionalities regarding data transmission a user needs to buy an EE or O2 SIM at 4G data-only. No word when it will land in the US.

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HTC Desire 700 & 501 Affordable Mid-range Handsets Outs In Taiwan

Ready for a real treat? Let’s get to know HTC’s newest mid range phones, the HTC Desire 501 and HTC Desire 700.

The HTC Desire 501 that is equipped with 8 MP camera that also has an independent image processing chip. It also has a dual-core processor with 1 GB RAM. It also has a memory of up to 8 GB to store your precious files and images. The device has a front camera with different scene modes that you and your friends will perfectly enjoy. It has a 4.3 inch display screen and operates on Android with HTC sense.  You can share files through Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, DLNA and 3.5 mm audio jack. The battery capacity is up to 2100 mAh.

On the other hand, the HTC Desire 700 has similar specs like the 501 but has larger 5 inch LCD display with BoomSound speakers and dual-SIM capability.  It is also reported to have a quad-core Snapdragon processor, 8 GB of storage and a 1 GB RAM. The battery is also powered up to 2100 mAh.

This duo is the best deal that HTC offers in terms of affordability and functionality. Both handsets are currently available in Taiwan with the HTC 501 priced at 9,900 NTD (US$330) and the 700 at NTD 13,900 ($470). For sure one will never go wrong with either one of the available choices. Get your HTCs now!

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LifeProof Nuud Waterproof iPhone 5s Case | Price

Our gadgets are proofs of our hard earned cash. Therefore, it isn’t enough to get the best and sturdiest gadget there is. It is also important to keep it safe from falls, bumps and untoward accidents. Well, for Apple iPhone users, this isn’t much of a problem since LifeProof has created a waterproof case for youriPhone 5s.

Lifeproof’s Nuud Line introduces a new water repellant case for your gadget that can protect it up to a depth of 6.6 feet. This is made compatible for the 5s’ Touch ID that allows fingerprint sensing even under the water protection layer of the case. This is because the home button cover is nearly invisible thus making the touch ID still available for use.

You can definitely take pictures of your underwater activities of up to 6 feet deep up until one hour. For sure your water stunts will be well documented. Aside from waterproofing, the case can also protect the device from the much unwanted dust and dirt and as well as it also has a shockproof ability. You will never have to worry about your iPhone’s accidental drops.

This case is being sold in the market now and is available for $89.99. Make sure to protect your iPhones by gettingLifeProof’s Nuud Line products now!

New Lumia 525 With Bigger RAM, To Release on Asia and Middle East

The Lumia series from Nokia is again getting a refresh with the outing of Lumia 525 touted to be the next Windows Phone successor. There is less fanfare observed with this official announcement since Lumia 525 has long been the subject of rumors in the wild. The successor to Lumia 520 proves to be identical in some respects particularly the specs under the hood.

They differ only in system memory capacity with the old version getting only 512MB and the new version getting 1 GB, which resolved the issue pertaining to apps requiring 1 GB of memory in order to function normally. The rest of the specs remain the same such as a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor and a mass memory of 8 GB.

This Lumia also retains the display size of 4-inch and resolution of 800 x 480 WVGA. It has a Monoblock touch design with a Touch User input. Connectivity comes in Bluetooth, USB 2.0 and WLAN. Data network is for WCDMA and GSMcompatibility while phone dimension is 119.9mm x 64mm x 9.9 mm. with a weight of 124g. Unlike the 520, the Lumia 525 will not be initially available in the U.S. but in other countries in the Middle East, Africa and the Asia Pacific where Singapore will have its launch in December 14 with the price tag for the Windows-phone set at $199.

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Twitch Bans PS4 Playroom For Nude Shows, Non-Gaming Related Activity

A PlayStation 4, a built-in camera, a Playroom pre-installed app and an account on Twitch is all you needto start streaming, recording and broadcasting anything you can think of including nude and horrifying scenes. That’s before non-game-related streaming gets banned from Twitch after failing to comply with theterms of service of the latter. A couple had once use the streaming service to record the nudity of his wife in front of a camera.

That video lasted for 15 minutes and by the time it was finished, the woman was completely naked. While it is not yet certain whether the Twitch video-streaming site has a membership complement composed of minors, the Twitch could have served only the adults if it chooses to. The latest “scandal”-like scenario seemed to have alerted the Twitch developers about the possible violation of its online terms and condition. It moved finally to ban the couple from Twitch and to disallow uploads that are not game-related.

This could be the first case for Twitch who has publicly announced the temporary banning of non-game-relatedcontents until such time that users become responsible enough to comply with the site’s terms of conditions or mature enough to handle their streaming account with Twitch. Until such time comes, Twitch is currently monitoring users’ activities online to exercise its right to suspend user’s account whenever there is continued violation of the terms.

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Blu Life Pro To Rival Budget Phones, Supports Jelly Bean 4.2

The Miami-based BLU Products has announced the outing of a member of the BLU Life smartphone series, the Life Pro, with its innovative design, goodperformance, body quality and affordable price. It has a front-facing 5 MP camera at 1080p with a BSI sensor that is ideal for taking personal shots. It is powered inside by a quad-core MediaTek CPU at 1.5 Ghz, a RAM of 1GB and a memory of 16GB.

Another camera, a rear BSI at 12MP and 1080p is good for video recording and playing. This Android smartphone is built with a design made of premium aluminium and it’s only 6.9mm in thickness. The slim design notwithstanding, it comes in long-lasting power through its 2,500mAh battery providing a subsystem from within that is power-efficient. For the rest of the specs, the network configuration includes support for GSM, HSPA, GPRS, and EDGE while connectivityoption include a Bluetooth 4.0, a GPS, a WiFi, an FM Radio and a micro-USB.

Three sensors are available, the Gyro, Proximity and Accelerometer. The Blu Life Pro is already being offered in the US, Brazil and Mexico and its unlocked version with GSM and 4G HSPA support will soon hit the online retailers such as Amazon at a price of $299. There’s no word about availability in other areas for now.

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PS4 Games Price Cut on Europe at £55, Still Expensive

PS4-bound games will have a price cutback before the next-gen console hits the EU shores but this appliesonly to those sold on PSN. The price adjustment for the region was made possible with the activation of the European version of the PlayStation Network (PSN) which begins its rollout in less than 48 hours.

Game developer, EA is selling Battlefield 4 and FIFA 14 for £63 apiece – which is equivalent to $103. The same games are sold for £55 ($90) on Microsoft’s Xbox One. The price for these games were lowered by £3 according to reports though still high compare to Xbox One.

Sony has hinted that everything about its PSN (European) is still temporary but preorders are continuing anyway. Those who have pre-ordered at standard prices are sure to get a refund once the prices drop. The price adjustments will continue until the PS4 launches in Europe this Friday, November 29 which means that the company is still looking at a possible lowering of prices of some, if not most, of Sony-PSN games.

It is a big relief for existing and prospective owners who have already expressed their disbelief about high price of popular titles such as NBA Live and Assassin’s Creed 4. Ubisoft has explained that the price differential is due to the unique pricing matrices utilized by both Microsoft and Sony. Meanwhile, gamers who bought digital PS4 games shall be refunded of the difference in case the price is lowered before launch.

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Drift Ghost S Action Camera: Competitive Specs & Price

While GoPro claims to be the World’s most versatile camera and can go with any action packed activities and Contour cameras allow you to explore and roam, here comes another competitive and action packed gear, Drift’s Ghost S Action Camera.

Drift has been working on different brands of cameras for quite a while but nothing compares to their newest innovation the Ghost S action camera. At records and plays 1080p at 60fps with new scene modes and better recording even in low light. The camera can record up to 3.5 hours of videos at 1080p.

Ghost S’s design seemingly springs from its Gopro and Contour competitors. However, users can marvel at its 300 degree rotating lens which will surely allow users to document all their action packed adventures in any angle they would love. It also has a 2 inch LCD display for viewing and previewing purposes accompanied by a speaker on the opposite side. It also has a 1,700 mAh battery, HMDI output, a card slot for expandable memory cards and a 3.5 mm mic input.

Best of all, this device has a Wi-Fi connectivity, mobile phone app and a 2-way remote led enough for you to share whatever you would like your family and friends to know about your recent adventure.

This product is now available at your favorite camera stores for $399.99! Go and relive your adventurous moments withGhost S Action Camera!

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Acer C720P Touchscreen Chromebook Coming Next Month

Great things come in great packages! We welcome thenewest member of the Acer Family. This is the company’s first touchscreen Chromebook.

The Acer C720p is an affordable option to Google’s Chromebook Pixel Laptop that has the touch screen feature. The latter has been sold at a higher market price than this new gadget. C720p’s design is patterned with its more expensive predecessor along with its 7 second start up and the quick battery life. The new Chromebook is also equipped with the same Haswell-based intel Celeron processor (2955U), similar to the C720 Chromebook. This new gadget also comes in with a larger storage of 32 GB compared to the usual storage of Acer devices which is around 16 GB.

Moreover, one can enjoy the compact 11.6 inch HD LED display. Pictures and views come more alive with its 1,366 x 768 resolution and 2GB DDR3 RAM. You can bring this device anywhere without having too much burden because it weighs only 2.98 pounds and only 0.78 inch thick. C720p can also accommodate 3.0 and 2.0 ports , HDMI jack, SD card slot and a free 2 years worth of 100 GB Google drive.

This is one early Christmas present from Acer since the product comes out by December of this year at only $299. What are we waiting for? Line up for our Acer Chromebook today!

Lenovo Flex 10 Hybrid Laptop: Cheap Price With Low-End Specs

Lenovo’s Flex 14 and the Flex 15 models are getting a newer version and simply known as Flex 10. Like the other two, it has a 10-point touch display with a 10-inchdisplay (1366 x 768 resolution) but unlike them which is fitted with a Haswell inside, this one settles for a Celeron or a Bay Trail Pentium. It weighs approximately 1.2kgs. and its battery life is limited only to four hours. What’s good about the notebook is that it’s switchable between Stand and Laptop Modes.

The Stand mode can be used for chatting or watching video contents by flipping the screen 300 degrees. The multitouch display has been optimized for Windows 8.1 upgrade. Flex 10 is less than 1-inch thick (0.68-inch) despite the purported low price and is AccuType keyboard is generally designed for comfortable and convenient typing. For the rest of the specs, its stereo speakers are more than ideal for listening to audio contents both from music and video while the Multitouch Touchpad is always ready to serve the needs of Windows 8. The limited lifespan of its battery notwithstanding, Flex 10 makes use of the company’s Energy Manager to provide durability and energy saving between charging time.

Lenovo is yet to officially announce the price and availability of Flex 10 but word on the street has it that it will not go for more than $550. Stay tuned.

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