Scientists at a company called Cambridge Silicon Radio (CSR) have developed a very interesting touch sensitive surface the claims to be the world’s thinnest. The team the scientists develop a flexible computer keyboard that is as thin as paper and who claim to be capable of transforming any area into a touch sensitive surface. CSR […]
Didn’t realize that Acer, the PC and tablet maker based out of Taiwan, actually makes smartphones? Chances are you’re in the majority, but the manufacturer is very interested in changing that. We sat down with Acer’s smartphone guru, ST Liew, to discuss the launch of the Liquid S2, the company’s 6-inch Android flagship. This is the company’s second major foray into this particular segment of the industry (the S1 being the first), so it certainly seems to be one of the most competitive arenas for smartphone consumers out there. Liew discusses the market need for such a device, though he admits that there are limits for a phone’s physical size; “six inches is just about the threshold,” he told us, though this may very well change as companies continue to innovate in design, trimming down handset size while the display gets bigger.
We dig into the company’s desire to be the first in recording 4K video footage, Acer’s product strategy for the US, Europe and Asia and the challenges Acer faces in becoming a major player in the mobile sphere, so tune in after the break for video of our full interview!
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Filed under: Cellphones, Wireless, Mobile, Acer
This week the folks at Alcatel have revealed the likes of the ONE TOUCH IDOL ALPHA – all in caps, just like that – as the lead for its new line of IDOL smartphone devices. This machine brings on a 4.7-inch display coming in at 1280 x 720 pixel resolution with IPS LCD technology backing […]
In what must be IFA 2013′s best candidate for “Jack of All Trades” smartphone device is the ALCATEL ONE TOUCH HERO (all in caps, to be proper), with a built-in stylus, E Ink cover, and Pico Projector accessory. This device is like a cherry-picked do-it-all smartphone made to take on every odd ability smartphones have […]
Okay, so we wouldn’t go so far as suggesting that Alcatel One Touch’s Idol Alpha handset “takes creativity to a new level,” but hey, the company’s allowed to employ a little hyperbole in its press releases. That particular statement refers to the 4.7-inch handset’s translucent edges, which give off light to signify things like charging and notifications. The company’s also pretty psyched about the curves on the thing. “You will be attracted from the first glance of the device with its unique and sleek design which stands out from the market,” according to Alcatel.
The above image likely doesn’t do the curvy 7.5 millimeter thick aluminum-framed body justice (nor does it speak to the quad-core 1.2GHz processor inside), so we’re holding off such attraction until we actually see one in person. Thankfully, we’re already here in Berlin for IFA, so we should be doing just that in the not too distant future.
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Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile
Alcatel’s pen-toting One Touch Scribe HD now has a larger counterpart: meet the One Touch Hero. The new Android 4.2 smartphone upgrades to a 6-inch 1080p LCD, and gets a raft of optional cover accessories that augment the giant display. An E Ink cover lets owners read books without using the power-hungry main screen; there’s also a wireless charging cover and a MagicFlip cover with LED notifications. Even without those extras, the Hero is overall more powerful than its Scribe HD ancestor. It carries a faster 1.5GHz quad-core processor with 2GB of RAM, a sharper 13-megapixel rear camera, an improved 2-megapixel front shooter and either 8GB or 16GB of expandable storage. Should you be intrigued, the One Touch Hero will be available in October for a “high-end” price. Alcatel will also sell a Bluetooth phone accessory (much like the HTC Mini+), a TV Link video adapter and a pico projector that doubles as a stand. %Gallery-slideshow77141%
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Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile
Source: Alcatel
Panasonic is one of the few electronics companies that’s not pushing a 4K TV right now, but that is apparently about to change. An AV Forums reader spotted a few webpages cached prior to the company’s launch event that show off not only its upcoming 4K res WT600 television, but also details of the HDMI 2.0 spec. The current HDMI 1.4 connectors can only handle 4K content at 30fps, and the page mentions HDMI 2.0 will support at least 60fps, but any further capabilities are unknown. The Panasonic WT600 details shown include that it will support DisplayPort 1.2 as well as 4K specific features like a web browser, media player, rendering engine and THX certification. The only disappointing part, as the post points out, is that there’s no sign yet of Panasonic’s sweet 4K OLED prototype which combines both of this year’s high-priced HDTV buzzwords in one lovely display. The HDMI licensing group has a press conference scheduled for IFA on Friday while Panasonic’s is Wednesday, so it shouldn’t be long before we hear more about both pieces of this puzzle, and how other manufacturers plan to react.
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Filed under: Displays, Home Entertainment, HD
Source: AV Forums
ASUS can’t stop tweaking the Fonepad, it seems. Just a few months after boosting the specs of its phone-and-tablet hybrid, the company has inadvertently posted (and retracted) a video ad for yet another refresh, the Fonepad 7. You’ll be disappointed if you were expecting a more substantial update this time around, though. As Android Community notes, the biggest change to the Atom-powered slate is the addition of dual front-facing speakers. After that, the visible upgrades are limited to a 5-megapixel rear camera (up from 3.2MP) and an integrated contact interface for calls and text messaging. There aren’t any clues in the promo as to when the Fonepad 7 will launch, although the timing hints that we could learn more at IFA.
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Source: Android Community
On the 4th of September, Sony is expected to unveil a couple of new products, like the Sony Xperia Z1 and their lens camera accessory, the Smart Shot. Now thanks to a leaked video, what appears to be a promotional video for the upcoming Smart Shot has made its way online and has given us a glimpse as to what we might be able to expect at Sony’s official announcement. The video basically confirms several features of the upcoming accessory, such as its ability to pair with smartphones via NFC (and presumably Bluetooth as well), along with some of its features, such as manual controls, Zeiss lens, and etc.
Sony is expected to announce two versions of the Smart Shot accessory. One will be the QX10 and the other will be the QX100. The QX100 is said to feature the same sensor found on the Sony RX100MII camera which means that it should prove to be a pretty decent camera add-on, while the QX10 will be based on the Sony WX150 camera. Either way we expect Sony to share with us the details in full in the next few hours during their press event at IFA 2013 in Berlin, so check back with us then for the details, or you can check out the video above to get a brief idea of what to expect.
Sony Smart Shot Promo Video Leaked Ahead Of Announcement original content from Ubergizmo. 
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It would appear that Sony’s notoriously unlucky streak of leaking the ins and outs of the smartphone known as the Xperia Z1 have reached their height with no less than a full press release leak just one day before it’s scheduled to go live. Straight from Xperia Blog comes this gush of information (the screenshot […]
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