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Sony Mobile has really done their part to pull themselves up from being an ordinary smartphone manufacturer to one who has beautiful and brilliant designs, this I cannot deny. Ever since they split from the Ericsson merger, Sony Mobile’s concerted efforts have proved to be drool worthy, and their newer flagship models are always a step in the right direction. The recently announced Sony Xperia Z Ultra is set to wow plenty of people, where it boasts of being the slimmest
and largest Full HD smartphone display in the world, sporting a Galaxy Note 2-challenging 6.4” Full HD TRILUMINOS display that is powered by X-Reality for mobile engine, ensuring your eyeballs are in for a treat.

Not only that, the entire Xperia Z Ultra has been carefully crafted to come in an ultra slim body which measures just 6.5mm thin, and it also conforms to waterproof and dust-resistant (IP55/IP58) standards. Running proceedings from within would be a speedy quad-core 2.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor, alongside LTE support for blazing fast performance. Not only that, the Xperia Z Ultra allows you to write and sketch on it using any pencil, with the option to use a selected stylus or pen to boot.

Sony claims that there is also the Battery STAMINA Mode which ought to help owners of the Xperia Z Ultra extend its daily use, considering the relatively high power consumption required by the various hardware specifications of the smartphone itself. This unique Battery STAMINA Mode would be able to detect when the phone is not in use, and shut down the various apps that are idle in order to conserve juice. Running on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean as the operating system of choice, the Xperia Z Ultra comes with an 8-megapixel shooter that does Full HD video recording, a front-facing 2-megapixel camera, Bluetooth connectivity, NFC support, 16GB of internal memory and a microSD memory card slot.

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[ Sony Xperia Z Ultra carries the Snapdragon 800 banner proud and high copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Have you heard of CM4 before? They have earned their stripes by being known as a designer of premium mobile accessories, and this time around, CM4 has announced the Q Card Case for the hot selling Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone. With the Q Card Case, it comes in an innovative design that will merge the functionality of a built-in wallet and a durable case, and it has been specially crafted to protect the new Samsung Galaxy S4, too. Not only that, there is more than meets the eye as it has also been updated with an integrated audio amplifier, making the Q Card Case offer the user excellent sound clarity along the way.

Not only is it slim, it is also functional, making CM4’s Q Card Case is perfect for any occasion. The case would comfortably fits a trio of cards and cash, while outfitting your phone with style and convenience. It does not matter whether you are navigating through airport security, shopping at the local grocery, or hitting the town with friends, the Q Card Case will be able to reduce any kind of clutter that you will find in pockets and purses. The Q Card Case is constructed using soft-touch rubber and a premium fabric sleeve, which further enhances safety against scratches, dirt and bumps.

CM4 has some geniuses in their design department, where they have cleverly designed the case to fit the Samsung Galaxy S4 like a glove, without compromising its access in any way, since you are still able to access to all switches, jacks, and cameras without missing a beat. Thanks to the patent pending Direct Channel Audio design, sound is directed towards the front of the phone, so that users are able to experience louder and clearer audio whenever they watch their favorite videos, listen to music, or are involved in a conference call. This is done thanks to an innovative redirection of the phone’s built-in rear speaker, and best of all is, the case requires no extra juice to get the job done. Couple that with a profile which measures under 5mm, we have got quite a potential winner here. The Q Card Case would ship this July, although you can place a pre-order for it at $39.99 a pop.

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[ CM4 Q Card Case for the Galaxy S4 announced copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

So, you have decided to take the plunge and go along with the Samsung Galaxy S4 as your next smartphone upgrade after taking into consideration all of the other models that are out there in the market. Obviously the next possible step that you can take in ensuring that your spanking new Galaxy S4 remains nice and pristine for the next couple of years (until your contract runs down, that is) would be to purchase a nice case for it, particularly one that does not look too gaudy, and neither will it make you stand out from the crowd like a sore thumb. Enter the Sugary ultra slim Galaxy S4 case from Parfiti.

Parfiti’s attempt at protecting your Galaxy S4 comes in the form of Sugary, where it is touted to be a glossy hard case that is made out of premium polycarbonate material. The case itself is as slim as its Air Shield series, where it measures a mere 0.7mm. Sugary sure as heck lives up to its name, looking sweet like all get out being so slim and lightweight in nature. It might even fool others to think that your Galaxy S4 did not come with any kind of protective casing in the first place!

Of course, in order to be in line with its naming convention, Sugary would boast of eye-popping neon colors, being one the big fashion trends that one should not give a miss this season. You will be able to pick it up in Honeysuckle, Tangerine Tango, Grape and Lime colors, and each Sugary case was specially developed to make it suitable for those who want to highlight the original slim design of the Galaxy S4 without compromising on the issue of protection. The Sugary cases have been purposely designed so that the corners or edges of the Galaxy S4 will remain well protected, while special UV coating will further protect the case from scratches, dirt and grease without closing up access to all the main ports and buttons of the device.

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[ Parfiti Sugary Samsung Galaxy S4 cases copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Sony Mobile has certainly come some way since they split up with Sony Ericsson, and the handsets which run on the Android operating system have proven themselves to be beautiful devices in their own right, and the functionality as well as user interface has improved by leaps and bounds. I know what I am talking about, since I do own a Sony Ericsson LIVE Walkman smartphone, which still runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread, and when I compare it to other newer devices from Sony Mobile like the Sony Xperia Z, those totally blow me out of the water. Having said that, Sony Mobile has just announced the Sony Xperia M for the masses, and it will also come in a dual SIM model, where it is aptly known as the Sony Xperia M Dual.

The all new Xperia M is said to feature Sony’s innovative one-touch functions, delivering effortless connectivity in a signature premium design without breaking the bank, hopefully. The Xperia M is said to have been designed to bring Sony experiences to a new market and price point – particularly one that is a whole lot more affordable. Despite what the economic data reads, not everyone is in the pink of financial health, and we are always on the lookout to get the best bang for our hard earned buck.

One-touch buttons deliver NFC connectivity with the Xperia M, and for those of you who are always hankering about the poor battery life on your smartphone, you will be pleased to hear that there is a new Battery STAMINA Mode on the Xperia M which is touted to deliver outstanding battery life throughout the day, never mind that you are an intensive smartphone user. Other hardware specifications include color-changing illuminations which can be personalized so that you have visual alerts to work with whenever you need to be in a quiet environment, a 4” FWVGA touchscreen display, and the smartphone will arrive in black, white and purple shades. There is no word on pricing, but it ought to hit the markets worldwide in the third quarter of the year.

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[ Sony Xperia M and Xperia M Dual Announced copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

LG has just announced that they have introduced yet another color variation of the LG Nexus 4 device, where this time around it would ditch the regular dark shades which tend to signify the business market segment. LG’s attempt this time has ended up with the LG Nexus 4 White, which so happens to be the latest edition of the popular smartphone that was specially developed in collaboration with Google. The LG Nexus 4 White would not trump the regular LG Nexus 4 when it comes to hardware specifications, as the only difference would be the added prestige that you carry a white color version of the smartphone.

In a nutshell, the LG Nexus 4 White would boast of a similar stellar Android experience as the original Nexus 4, where it will merge LG’s sophisticated hardware design as well as popular Google Services including Google Now and Photosphere, delivering a top notch and outstanding overall user experience. Dr. Jong-seok Park, president and CEO of LG Mobile Communications Company, said, “Nexus 4 set the standard for Android 4.2 Jelly Bean smartphones. Nexus 4 White delivers the same Google experience to consumers in a stylish and attractive color option.”

Just to refresh our memories, you will not find the LG Nexus 4 end up obsolete so soon, as it will arrive with a superb 4.7-inch True HD IPS Plus display at 320ppi with 1,280 x 768 pixels resolution to deliver eye popping visuals, which has additional support by Zerogap Touch technology. Right at the core of things would be the high performing Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro processor alongside 2GB RAM. Folks who are living in Hong Kong will be pleased to hear that from May 29th onwards, the LG Nexus 4 White will roll out globally in select markets in Asia, North America, Europe and the Middle East in the weeks to come. We do not expect pricing details to veer too far off the original Nexus 4 sticker price despite sporting a new color, though.

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[ LG Nexus 4 White announced copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]