Android has not only brought the smartphones within the reach of the masses, but also the tablets. While Apple's iPad continues to be the most desired slate in the market, Google's operating system dominates the budget tablet market. So if you're looking purchase an affordable tablet, we have some recommendations for you. So heres the list of tablets you should consider buying if your budget is capped at Rs 10,000:


HP Slate 7
Street Price: Rs 7000
Available at an affordable price of Rs 7000, the HP Slate 7 is a well-built tablet. It is powered by a 1.6 GHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor that does a decent job of handling Android Android 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean). The screen has pixel dimensions of 1024x 600. Other features include a 3 megapixel camera, Wi-Fi, 8 GB internal storage, microSD card slot, and 3620 mAh battery.


Lenovo Ideatab A1000
Street Price: Rs 8000
Laptop maker Lenovo is serious about its smartphone and tablet plans. This 7-inch tablet packs in 1024x600 pixels. With 1.2 GHz dual-core processor and 1 GB RAM, this tablet isn't very fast, but then you get what you pay for. The Ideatab A1000 comes with 4 GB internal storage and microSD card slot. It runs Android Jelly Bean. The tablet also has offers voice-calling feature and 2G data. The tablet also supports a few 3G dongles via USB port.


Lava QPAD e704
Street Price: Rs 10,000
If you aren't brand-conscious, Lava QPAD e704 is very good value-for-money tablet. The slate is crammed with features to its gills. It's powered by a 1.2GHz quad core processor, and has 1 GB RAM. The 7-inch sreen is IPS type and packs in 1024x600 pixels. tablet has 3.2 megapixel rear camera and VGA one for video calling. It comes with not one, but two SIM slots for voice calling. What's more it also supports 3G connectivity.


XOLO Play Tab 7
Street Price: Rs 9000
XOLO's Play Tab 7.0 is targeted at gamers. It's powered by a quad-core Nvidia Tegra 3 chipset clocked at 1.2 GHz. Thanks to its 12-core ULP GeForce GPU, it can handle high-end games with ease. The 7-incher sports an IPS screen with in 1280x800 pixels. There's a 2 megapixel camera, 8 GB internal storage, and microSD card slot. The XOLO Play Tab 7.0 ships with Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean).


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In good old days, buying a business phone was easy. You had to choose between a BlackBerry and a BlackBerry. However, with the rising popularity of touchscreen devices, the Canadian phone-maker failed to keep up with the likes of Android and iOS. Currently, we have multiple platforms ready to cater to the business users. Technically, all smartphones can be business phones. But, only a few of them offer the straightforward UI and reliability — both are critical factors when choosing a business phone. Based on this criteria, we’ve provided a list of handsets ideal for business at various price points.

Under Rs 10,000

Nokia Lumia 630
Street Price: Rs 9500
The Lumia 630 is armed with quad-core Snapdragon 400 chipset. It runs Windows Phone 8.1 out-of-the-box. The phone sports a 4.5" IPS screen with 480x854 pixels. The internal storage is 8 GB, and you get an option to bump it up by as much as 64 GB via a microSD card slot. Microsoft’s mobile platform integrates seamlessly with Exchange, Lync, and SharePoint system. You get a full-fledged Office suite to work on documents and spreadsheets on the go. Those on frequent company trips will find the HERE maps useful as it offers offline voice guided GPS navigation for free. Last but not the least, the platform is stable and lag free.

Under Rs 20,000

BlackBerry Z3
Street Price: Rs 15,500
The Z3 is BlackBerry's first budget full-touch handset. Its sports a 5-inch screen with 540x960 pixels. The device ships with the latest BB OS 10.2, which runs smooth on the dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8230 chipset coupled with 1.5 GB RAM. The Z3 offers the "pure" BBM (BlackBerry Messenger) experience. Plus, you get the tried-and-tested BB email service. Other features include a 5 megapixel rear and a 1.1MP front camera, 8 GB internal storage, microsSD card slot, and 2500 mAh battery.


BlackBerry Z10
Street Price: Rs 19,000
For years, BlackBerry has been a synonym for business phones. The Canadian smartphone-maker might have lost its glory in the post-iPhone era, but it hasn’t let go of the expertise. The Z10 comes with 4.2-inch HD screen. The 1.5 GHz dual-core Snapdragon chipset with 2 GB of RAM, keep the user experience snappy. Although the BB 10 OS has a learning curve, it’s great to use once you get a hang of things. When it comes to emails, BlackBerry shines with its push mail service. Another good news is that BlackBerry has finally done away with the BIS dependability in the latest iteration of BB OS. This means you can now use all the messaging features on Wi-Fi or an existing 3G plan. The on-screen QWERTY keypad is one of the best available on smartphones. Moreover, micro-HDMI port comes in handy to project your presentation on large screen TVs.

Under Rs 30,000

Nokia Lumia 925
Street Price: Rs 28,000
With its sleek metallic frame, the Lumia 925 is the iPhone of the Windows Phone world. It features an elegant design that makes a clever use of glass, polycarbonate, and metals. To make sure, it appeals to office-goers, Nokia offers the Lumia 925 in white, grey and black. On the software front, you get Microsoft’s well-optimised WP8 platform that works without any stutter or lag. The handset ticks the right boxes as far as the productivity goes. You get Microsoft Office Suite, SkyDrive integration, Here Maps+, and Beamer to name a few apps. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon S4 isn’t absurdly powerful, but its performance is consistent. Its boasts of a 4.5-inch HD AMOLED screen and hard-to-beat camera. Throw good battery life in the mix, and you get an ideal business phone.


Nexus 5
Street Price: Rs 27,000
Thanks to the Snapdragon 800 chip, the Nexus 5 is one of the most powerful device in its price bracket. In addition to handing Full HD videos and gaming, the phone is also good at delivering a consistent performance. Its 5-inch IPS screen is incredibly sharp. The phone offers stock Android, so that you don’t have to deal with the bloatware introduced by the most Android manufacturers. Being a Nexus device, future Android updates are guaranteed for this phone. Although the search-giant tries too hard to push Google+ down consumers’ throats, the overall integration of Google services is great. The Nexus 5 sports a clean and simple design, which will go well with the office crowd. Another plus is that it’s a well-built device.

Budget No Bar

iPhone 5s
Street Price: Rs 53,000
If budget is a non-issue, the iPhone 5s is definitely one of the best phone for business users. For starters, the phone offers an elegant design. Despite its metal-clad body, the device manages to be incredibly light at 112 grams. The 4-inch phone offers excellent fit and finesse. Apple’s iOS not only brings tons of apps, but also delivers a no-nonsense UI. The Apple A7 chipset assures buttery smooth performance. Both Microsoft and Google services are available for Apple’s platform, so you don’t have to worry about missing out on any mail client or cloud service. The Touch ID is a good addition to the existing security options (though it gives me a bad feeling). Last but not the least, the iPhone offers marathon battery life.



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Opinion Poll

Which amongst the recently announced smartphones do you aspire to buy?

Choices

Samsung GALAXY S5

HTC One (M8)

Sony Xperia Z2

LG G Pro 2

Nokia Lumia 930

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smartphone under Rs 20,000.

Thanks to some cut-throat competition between the manufacturers, you get good smartphones under Rs 10,000. Stretch your budget a bit more, and you can pick-up a feature-packed smartphone under Rs 20,000. However, if you're looking for something that offers a flaunt-value, you should be ready shell out up to Rs 30,000. Now without further ado, here's the list of phones you should consider in this price-range.
LG Nexus 5
Street Price: Rs 27,000
This is one of the most powerful phone you can get under Rs 30,000. The handset comes with a Snapdragon 800 chip that can handle any Android game you can think of. Thanks to the stock Android, the handset delivers consistent performance. Plus, you're guaranteed to get all the future updates on priority. The 5-inch Full HD IPS screen is incredibly sharp. The Nexus 5 is not quite a looker, but sports a clean design. Don't forget to read our review before placing the order.


Nokia Lumia 925
Street Price: Rs 28,000
The Lumia 925 is one of the most elegant handset you can get at this price tag. On the software front, you get Microsoft’s platform that works without any stutter even on a dual-core processor. The phone will soon receive the Windows Phone 8.1 update. The Lumia 925 comes pre-loaded with some neat apps and services including Microsoft Office Suite, Here Maps+, MixRadio. The handset sports a 4.5-inch HD AMOLED screen. The 8 megapixel camera (backed by Zeiss optics) offers excellent low-light results. For more details, check out our Lumia 925 review.


Moto X
Street Price: Rs 24,000
Moto X is like the Lumia 925 from the Android camp. Despite the modest dual-core Snapdragon S4 chipset, the phones runs very smooth. The credit goes to the software optimisation done by the guys at Motorola. The 4.7-inch HD screen is ideal for single-handed usage. It's an AMOLED panel, so you can expect vibrant colours and deep blacks. It's the first phone to come with “OK Google Now” voice command support. You can set an alarm, get directions, and even place a call or send a text message using this feature. The camera is the only downer here.


HTC Desire 816
Street Price: 26,000
The HTC Desire 816 is undoubtedly the best looking Android "phablet" in this price range. It looks like a non-metallic One (M8) with the twist of bold colours. The phone's 5.5-inch packs in 720x1280 pixels. its front-facing speakers offer excellent sound output. In the camera department, you get a 13 megapixel main camera, and a 5 MP snapper for selfies. It's powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 400 SoC clocked at 1.6 GHz. Other features include a 1.5 GB of RAM, 8 GB internal storage, microSD card slot, dual-SIM support, and 1600 mAH battery. The phone ships with Android KitKat with HTC's Sense 6.0 over it.


Samsung GALAXY S4
Street Price: Rs 27,900
There's no doubt that the GALAXY S4 features an incredibly boring design, but it's stuffed with features. The 5" Super AMOLED screen is best in its class. The phone also offers a good 13 megapixel auto focus camera. Inside is the Exynos 5410 chipset that features a 1.6 GHz Octa-Core processor, and 2 GB of RAM. Other features include 16 GB of internal storage, microSD card slot, Wi-Fi, A-GPS, NFC, Bluetooth 4.0, IR LED (Remote Control), MHL 2.0, and 2,600 mAh battery. What more can you ask for Rs 27,900.
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smartphone under 20000

A few weeks ago, we published the list of smartphones worth buying under Rs 10,000. Now, it's time to refresh the recommendations for those who can stretch their budget to Rs 20,000. As usual, the list is dominated by Android handsets as even the age-old iPhone 4 costs around 22k. The Lumia 720 has been in this list for many months, but now that it's price has gone up to Rs 18,000, we've decided to let go of it.
Moto G (16 GB)
Street Price: Rs 14,000
The Moto G requires no introduction, as it has been selling like hot-cakes in our country. This 4.5-incher flaunts an HD display. At the heart is a quad-core Snapdragon 400 chipset clocked at 1.2 GHz. Since the phone lacks microSD card slot, it's better to go for the 16 GB version. The Android Kitkat update is live for this handset. This dual-SIM handset comes with a 5 megapixel camera, 1 GB RAM, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G, and 2070 mAh battery. Since Motorola has no official presence in India, the phone is only available via Flipkart.com. So we are quite sceptical about the after-sales service.



Nokia Lumia 630
Price: Rs 11,000
The Lumia 630 is one of the best looking budget handset in the market. Its build quality is top-notch too. The phone offers a 4.5-inch IPS screen with 480x854 pixels. The 630 is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 400 chipset. The quad-core chip is clocked at 1.2 GHz. Despite featuring only 512 MB RAM, the Lumia 630 offers fluid user experience. It comes with 8 GB internal storage. Plus, there's a microSD card slot that supports up to 128 GB. Other features include a 5 megapixel camera, dual-SIM functionality, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi, GPS, and 1830 mAh battery. On the software front, this Windows Phone 8.1 device comes loaded with Office Suite, HERE maps, and MixRadio.



XOLO Play T1000
Price: Rs 14,000
XOLO is one of the few domestic brands that offer well-build smartphones. The company's first NVIDIA-powered phone Play T1000 flaunts a vibrant 4.7" screen with pixel dimensions of 720x1280. The quad-core TEGRA 3 chipset is clocked at 1.5 GHz, and is coupled with a 12-Core ULP GeForce GPU. The XOLO T1000 can render the graphics-heavy games such as Real Racing 3 and Dead Trigger in full glory. Other key features include an 8 megapixel rear camera, 1 GB RAM, 4 GB internal storage, microSD card slot, and 2000 mAh battery. The only downer here, is that the phone is still stuck on Android 4.1.1.


Blackberry Z10
Rs 15,300
The device comes with 4.2 inch, 355 ppi, 720x1280 pixel screen with 16 GB of internal storage and 2 GB of RAM. Additionally, the phone is compatible with many android apps. At the heart is 1.5 GHz dual-core Snapdragon with Adreno 225 making playing games like Real Racing 3 possible. The BB 10 OS may not have as many features as Android, but is definitely more polished than Google's mobile platform. Pegged at Rs 44,000 on the launch day, the Z10 is now available for Rs 15,300.


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First Impressions: LG G3

LG's answer to the GALAXY S5, One (M8), and Xperia Z2 has finally hit the Indian market. Dubbed the G3, the device's specifications are on par with today's top-end phones. It's one of the few handsets available in our country to feature a Quad HD display. it crams in 2560x1440 pixels in a 5.5-inch screen, which leads to the pixel-density of 535 ppi. However, does it make sense in the real world scenario?

Design
The LG G3 shares the design with its predecessor. The front is all dominated by a screen. The bezels have been kept thin to keep the phone's size in check. The Volume Rocker and Lock button are on the back. Such button placement is unique for sure, but I wouldn't say it's any better than the conventional setup. In fact, you tend to lose the grip when using the volume buttons.


It does differ with the G2 in some aspects though. For starters, the South Korean brand has done away with the G2's glossy plastic. Instead of that, the G3 offers the faux-metal finish. The phone is still made of plastic, so don't expect the iPhone-esque metallic charm here. Much like the M8, the G3's back is slightly curved. Unlike most flagship phones, the G3 comes with a removable back-panel that gives access to the battery, microSD, and SIM card slot.


Display
The LG G3 features a 5.5-inch IPS with 1440x2560 pixels. With the pixel density of 534 ppi, the display is incredibly sharp. The pre-loaded Quad HD videos look amazing on this screen. However, you can't spot much of a difference between the G3 and other flagship phones if you're playing 720p and 1080p videos.
Since it's an IPS-type display, the viewing angles are wide. The colour reproduction is great too, save for the blacks. For scratch protection, LG has used Corning's Gorilla Glass 3.
Key Specifications
LG's latest flagship is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 801 processor clocked at 2.5 GHz. The 32 GB model packs in 3 GB RAM, whereas 16 GB model settles for 2 GB. In the photography department, you get a 13 megapixel camera. Other features include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, A-GPS, and 3000 mAh battery.
Software
The LG G3 offers Android 4.4 Kitkat out-of-the-box with Optimus UI on top of it. In the latest iteration, LG has toned down the gaudiness. Similar to Apple and Samsung, the Korean brand has gone with a 'flat' UI elements. The notification area does more than just displaying alerts. It feature a bunch of quick toggles, notifications, and brightness slider. You can also squeeze in a remote in there.


Thanks to the absurdly powered SoC (System on Chip), the G3 mostly runs smooth. There's a slight stutter throughout the interface. But, it's nothing when compared to the sluggish GALAXY S5. Games run in their full glory on this handset. However, Real Racing 3 doesn't support the G3's Quad HD screen yet, which is a bummer. Those interested in synthetic benchmarks can check out the scores below:
AnTuTu: 33,931
Quadrant: 22,670


Camera
Similar to the high-end Lumia phones, the G3 comes with OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation). It's the first smartphone to feature laser-assisted auto-focus mechanism. In this system, laser beams are fired from the camera assembly. These beams bounce off the objects and come back towards the camera. That's similar to how SONAR (SOund Navigation And Ranging) works. Calculating the return time, the camera figures out how far the object is. The use of lasers, make the focusing very fast. From the first few shots, we can comfortably say that it's one of the best 13 megapixel snapper available in the market.
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LG's answer to the GALAXY S5, HTC One (M8), and Xperia Z2

LG's answer to the GALAXY S5, One (M8), and Xperia Z2 has finally hit the Indian market. Dubbed the G3, the device's specifications are on par with today's top-end phones. It's one of the few handsets available in our country to feature a Quad HD display. it crams in 2560x1440 pixels in a 5.5-inch screen, which leads to the pixel-density of 535 ppi. However, does it make sense in the real world scenario?

Design
The LG G3 shares the design with its predecessor. The front is all dominated by a screen. The bezels have been kept thin to keep the phone's size in check. The Volume Rocker and Lock button are on the back. Such button placement is unique for sure, but I wouldn't say it's any better than the conventional setup. In fact, you tend to lose the grip when using the volume buttons.


It does differ with the G2 in some aspects though. For starters, the South Korean brand has done away with the G2's glossy plastic. Instead of that, the G3 offers the faux-metal finish. The phone is still made of plastic, so don't expect the iPhone-esque metallic charm here. Much like the M8, the G3's back is slightly curved. Unlike most flagship phones, the G3 comes with a removable back-panel that gives access to the battery, microSD, and SIM card slot.

Display
The LG G3 features a 5.5-inch IPS with 1440x2560 pixels. With the pixel density of 534 ppi, the display is incredibly sharp. The pre-loaded Quad HD videos look amazing on this screen. However, you can't spot much of a difference between the G3 and other flagship phones if you're playing 720p and 1080p videos.

Since it's an IPS-type display, the viewing angles are wide. The colour reproduction is great too, save for the blacks. For scratch protection, LG has used Corning's Gorilla Glass 3.

Key Specifications

LG's latest flagship is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 801 processor clocked at 2.5 GHz. The 32 GB model packs in 3 GB RAM, whereas 16 GB model settles for 2 GB. In the photography department, you get a 13 megapixel camera. Other features include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, A-GPS, and 3000 mAh battery.

Software

The LG G3 offers Android 4.4 Kitkat out-of-the-box with Optimus UI on top of it. In the latest iteration, LG has toned down the gaudiness. Similar to Apple and Samsung, the Korean brand has gone with a 'flat' UI elements. The notification area does more than just displaying alerts. It feature a bunch of quick toggles, notifications, and brightness slider. You can also squeeze in a remote in there.

Thanks to the absurdly powered SoC (System on Chip), the G3 mostly runs smooth. There's a slight stutter throughout the interface. But, it's nothing when compared to the sluggish GALAXY S5. Games run in their full glory on this handset. However, Real Racing 3 doesn't support the G3's Quad HD screen yet, which is a bummer. Those interested in synthetic benchmarks can check out the scores below:

AnTuTu: 33,931
Quadrant: 22,670

Camera
Similar to the high-end Lumia phones, the G3 comes with OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation). It's the first smartphone to feature laser-assisted auto-focus mechanism. In this system, laser beams are fired from the camera assembly. These beams bounce off the objects and come back towards the camera. That's similar to how SONAR (SOund Navigation And Ranging) works. Calculating the return time, the camera figures out how far the object is. The use of lasers, make the focusing very fast. From the first few shots, we can comfortably say that it's one of the best 13 megapixel snapper available in the market.

Closing Thoughts
In terms of the hardware, the LG G3 can give any top-end phone a run for its money. It features a super sharp Quad HD IPS screen

Looking for threesome? 3nder is the app for you

A recently released dating app, 3nder, pronounced three-nder has claimed to make threesomes "easy".

3nder has revealed on its website that the app is created for all swingers, newbie, curious and experienced horny singletons, who are all looking for an instant hook up, the Daily Star reported.

Further the dating app mentioned that it is the easiest way to form a trio, without the knowledge of your friends and family.

3nder, a competition to the casual sex-finder app, Tinder, offers slightly more like, a morning wake-up call or end of the night need for intimacy.

Via this app, users can search for two others by distance, preference and all based on looks, with a small bio and a new incognito mode hides one's identity and presence on the app.

Leaked Windows 9 screenshots show return of Start Menu

 Microsoft's newly leaked screenshots of 'Windows 9' shows the revamped look of the desktop and gives a closer view of the new 'Start Menu'.

The two leaked screenshots show the new Start Menu in a recent build of codename 'Threshold'. Microsoft is currently working on a number of products as part of its Threshold efforts, including a version of Windows that will likely be named Windows 9 when it ships next year, The Verge reported.

Microsoft is currently labeling this development version of Windows as 'Windows 8.1 Pro,' but this is placeholder branding until the latter stages of testing and the final name is ready and confirmed.

The new Start Menu hasn't changed much since Microsoft demonstrated it at Build in April, but the screenshots show a variety of 'Metro-style' apps that are pinned to the menu, alongside traditional applications, report said.

Microsoft is expected to ship Windows 'Threshold' in early 2015, alongside improvements to the Xbox One operating system and a combined version of Windows Phone and Windows RT.

Leaked: Images And Specifications Of The Moto G's Successor

The Moto G has played an important role in fielding Motorola's return to success, and it was only a matter of time before the company looked at launching its successor. A recent leak now suggests that the second-gen device is on its way, featuring similar specifications and a Moto E like design.

Mallando Android claims that the Moto G 2nd generation will feature a 4.5-inch HD display which is similar to the current device. The phone will even be powered by the same Snapdragon 400 processor (VFPv4 NEON) coupled along with an Adreno 305 GPU.


The biggest change known so far will come in the form of an upgraded camera module – up from the current 5MP to 8MP. Other than that, the successor to the Moto G will feature a design very similar to its younger sibling, the Moto E, with twin grilles on the face of the device.


With the size of the speaker slats, one could even go as far to speculate that the Moto G2 will come with left and right speaker channels, similar to HTC's BoomSound system. If indeed true, that could be a major upgrade for the second-generation Moto G.


The report states that the device spotted is codenamed XT068, which is inline with a post on Brazilian certification site ANATEL where three phones named XT1068, XT1069 and XT1063 cropped up. It's hard to gauge the credibility of the leak, but so far nothing seem to be out of the ordinary.


Motorola launched the Moto G back in November (February in India) and the thing that made it so successful was its solid specifications at an unmatched price. While there are now a few competitors that seem to have caught up, it only makes sense for the company to upgrade its mid-range lineup, but as always, pricing is key.The Moto G has played an important role in fielding Motorola's return to success, and it was only a matter of time before the company looked at launching its successor. A recent leak now suggests that the second-gen device is on its way, featuring similar specifications and a Moto E like design.

Mallando Android claims that the Moto G 2nd generation will feature a 4.5-inch HD display which is similar to the current device. The phone will even be powered by the same Snapdragon 400 processor (VFPv4 NEON) coupled along with an Adreno 305 GPU.


The biggest change known so far will come in the form of an upgraded camera module – up from the current 5MP to 8MP. Other than that, the successor to the Moto G will feature a design very similar to its younger sibling, the Moto E, with twin grilles on the face of the device.


With the size of the speaker slats, one could even go as far to speculate that the Moto G2 will come with left and right speaker channels, similar to HTC's BoomSound system. If indeed true, that could be a major upgrade for the second-generation Moto G.


The report states that the device spotted is codenamed XT068, which is inline with a post on Brazilian certification site ANATEL where three phones named XT1068, XT1069 and XT1063 cropped up. It's hard to gauge the credibility of the leak, but so far nothing seem to be out of the ordinary.


Motorola launched the Moto G back in November (February in India) and the thing that made it so successful was its solid specifications at an unmatched price. While there are now a few competitors that seem to have caught up, it only makes sense for the company to upgrade its mid-range lineup, but as always, pricing is key.

Qualcomm's 2015 chips may make you regret getting a new phone this year

BY Brad Molen @phonewisdom 2 months ago

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Thanks to Moore's Law, anybody can predict that even the most powerful smartphones and tablets coming out right now (the HTC One M8 and Samsung Galaxy S5, for instance) will be made obsolete by whatever flagships get announced in 2015. These predictions fortunately don't have to be based off of speculation anymore, since Qualcomm just revealed the Snapdragon 810 and 808, a pair of 64-bit high-performance chipsets slated to show up in flagship Android devices early next year.
Both new Snapdragons come with 64-bit support, but they won't be the first Qualcomm chipsets to have it: the Snapdragon 610 and 615, announced at Mobile World Congress in February, will hit the market just in time for the 2014 holiday season. The difference, however, is in the rest of the package; the 810 and 808 will come packed with plenty of other powerful goods.

Qualcomm claims that both 20nm chips will be smaller, lighter and more power efficient. The octa-core 810 is the more appealing of the pair. It'll sport four Cortex-A57 cores for power-intensive tasks and four lower-power Cortex-A53 cores for those times you don't need the extra oomph. Additionally, it will come with support for 4K displays, LPDDR4 RAM (which is faster and more efficient than LPDDR3), voice activation and dual Image Signal Processors for better imaging. The included Adreno 430 GPU is supposed to be 30 percent faster than the 420, which isn't even out in today's flagships yet (we're expecting it in the Snapdragon 805, which will debut later this year). It will also support Cat 6 LTE-Advanced (the modem is integrated directly into the chip this time) and 2-stream multi-user MIMO; this basically means that your WiFi connection will be significantly faster and more efficient than what you've got on your phone or tablet right now. If Qualcomm can deliver exactly what it's promising here, next year's high-end devices will be incredibly impressive.
The 808 shouldn't be ignored either, and not just because it bears the same name as a famous drum machine. This chipset will come with six cores (two A57 and four A53), 2K display support, LPDDR3 RAM and an Adreno 418 GPU, which claims to be 20 percent faster than the Adreno 330 (which can be found in today's flagships). We're not entirely sure how this chip will be positioned when compared to the 810 and 610/615, but naturally we're expecting it to be somewhere in between.
Interestingly, Qualcomm's sharing the roadmap to its premium Snapdragon chipset lineup much earlier than it usually does; the 810 and 808 won't be available on devices until the first half of 2015. This is largely due to competitive pressure: MediaTek, Intel and NVIDIA are going big by pushing out chips with 64-bit support and, in some cases, eight cores. Given how fast the industry is iterating, it's not hard to see that Qualcomm -- which currently dominates much of the mobile chipset market -- doesn't want to lose momentum or popularity.

Android 5.0 L Version Update Confirmed for Moto X and Moto G

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The Android 5.0 L version update was confirmed for the Moto X and Moto G earlier this week.
A user that contacted Motorola's customer support inquired about the software update for some of the company's devices. They were told that it will roll out for the Moto X and Moto G, however, the Moto E might not get it.
Customer support is not 100 percent reliable, so this information should be taken with a grain of salt. Higher ups and in house developers could end up changing their mind on the matter.
 The Moto X successor could launch as early as next month. The device's specifications were leaked by a Brazilian retail site earlier this week.
The seller, Livraria Logos posted up a working page for the new Motorola flagship handset alongside a spec list. The page was taken down, but not before a few other sites reported on the information.
According to the post, the device will feature a 2.26GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chip, 2GB RAM, a 5.2-inch 1080p display, a 12-megapixel rear camera, a 5-megapixel front shooter, 32GB storage, microSD, a 2900mAh battery, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and NFC. It will also come with Android 4.4.4 out of the box.

While this is not an official confirmation on the specs, this same retailer was correct in its early post for the Moto E smartphone that is posted earlier this year before the devices release.
The Moto X2 was recently spotted in a video that was posted by TK Tech news and features a device covered in layers of plastic to hide any identifying marks. The site claims this is a Verizon test version of the new Moto X since it features some of the carrier's bloatware.

Motorola Moto X+1 (X2) release date, price and specs: New video leak could be a 5in+ Moto X+1

We reveal everything there is to know about the possibility of a forthcoming Motorola Moto X+1 (X2)

By Marie Brewis | PC Advisor | 10 July 14

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We're hoping for a brand-new Motorola Moto X+1 (X2) to go alongside the forthcoming Moto 360 smartwatch, and it looks as though our luck could be in. Here we investigate the Motorola Moto X+1 (X2) release date, price and specs. 

Motorola Moto X+1 (X2) release date 

Motorola has confirmed that the Moto 360 smartwatch is coming in summer 2014. Unfortunately, it didn't come in time for Google I/O 2014, and Motorola simply said the 360 would be coming "later this summer". Also see Motorola Moto 360 release date, price and specs and learn more about Android Wear.

Motorola apparently said at MWC that the next Moto X would also launch in late summer, and several leaked photos suggest the Moto X+1 (or Moto X2) is ready to launch.

Meanwhile, just prior to I/O TK Tech News had word from a source that an entire shipment of Moto X+1s had gone missing, which may have resulted in many of the recent leaks.

The site also leaked the Moto X+1 photos and video used to illustrate this article. Also see: 32 best smartphones 2014. 

Motorola Moto X+1 (X2) price 

If you've come to this article looking for pricing details for the Motorola Moto X+1 (X2) you'll be disappointed to learn that no information is available just yet. We'll update this article as soon as this information becomes available. 

There has been some talk of the Moto X+1 costing $400, but this seems to be due only to an unfinished AT&T product page, in which the $400 list price could be nothing more than placeholder text. 

All we can do for now is speculate, then. The Motorola Moto X cost £350 when it came to the UK, but Motorola has been wowing onlookers with some impressive budget devices of late. The Moto X+1 won't be a budget smartphone, but we'd be surprised if it cost significantly more than its predecessor. Read our Motorola Moto X review. 

Motorola Moto X+1 (X2) video 

TK Tech News posted the following video of the Moto X+1, although the smartphone is covered in a plastic bag to conceal its source's identity. 

A new video posted by TK Tech News now shows an unknown Motorola device with a 5in-plus screen. Could it be the Motorola Moto X+1?
Well, we don't really know. According to TK Tech News there are no 5.2in or larger Motorola phones with AMOLED screens, so it could be the X+1 or it could be a new Droid line altogether.
"This is not an X+1, unless this is a different design than the model we saw earlier. Hardware is en-route for us to take a closer look," said TK Tech News.

Motorola Moto X+1 (X2) design 

The Motorola Moto X+1 (X2) will be bigger but also lighter than the current Moto X. 

Yesterday evleaks leaked some marketing information for the Incipio DualPro Hard Shell for the Motorola Victara. Not only can you see the phone inside the case, but you can take something away from the case's dimensions and weight: 5.25x2.77x0.54in, 0.0075lbs. Several commenters suggest the photo is actually of the Moto E GPE, but Motorola Victara is said to be the codename for the Moto X+1. 

evleaks has also suggested that the Moto X+1 will have four new leather rear options, in black, red, grey and blue. 

Motorola Moto X+1 (X2) specs 

Also from TK Tech News' source is confirmation of the following specs: the Moto X+1 (X2) will have a full-HD (1920x1080) AMOLED display, 2GB of RAM, a better camera, and come with 16-, 32- or 64GB of storage.

Other speculation suggests the screen will be 5.2in, and the Moto X+1 will have a 2.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor. It may also have a 12Mp rear camera and 2Mp front camera. A leaked GFXBenchmark screenshot also sugests it will have a pedometer, which might tie in nicely with the Moto 360 smartwatch.

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Group 0/1/2, 0 – 25 kg (approx Birth – 7 years)
Forward & Rearward facing
5-position recline, 5-point harness
Includes wedge for increased recline position
Includes shoulder pad, naval pad, head support cushion and deluxe comfort pad
Safety belt lock
Side impact protection
Converts to booster seat
Removable cup holder

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