Karbonn Titanium Hexa goes official in India

Karbonn took the wraps off the Titanium Hexa smartphone. The Android KitKat handset will be exclusively offered by Amazon India for Rs. 16,990 (about $283).

As its name suggests, the Karbonn Titanium Hexa is powered by a 1.5GHz hexa-core CPU on a MediaTek MT6591 chipset. The display is a 5.5” unit with Full HD resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels) and scratch-resistant oleophobic coating.
The rest of the device’s specs include 2GB of RAM, 16GB of built-in memory, and microSD card slot. A 13MP main camera, 5MP front-facing unit, full connectivity suite, and 2,050 mAh battery complete the list of specs.

Leaked press images show LG G3 in its full glory

The latest LG G3 leak officially left nothing to imagination. The yet to be annoucned smartphone appeared in in a number of press images which showcase it in its full glory.

The images fall right in line with previous leaks. They reveal the upcoming handset in three different color schemes – white, gold, and grey. Each of the colors features the previously talked about metal-like finish.

  

LG G3 press images

Additionally, an image of the device’s top allows us to catch a glimpse of its IR blaster and secondary microphone for noise cancellation. The setup confirms that the device will have the same controls’ layout as its predecessor, the LG G2.

LG G3 is scheduled to go official later this month, on May 27. The top-end smartphone will feature similar specs to the recently announced, Japan-only LG Isai FL. They include 5.5” QHD display, Snapdragon 801 SoC, and 13MP camera with 4K video capture.

Prestigio’s first Windows Phone leaks online

It’s no secret that the Windows Phone game is pretty much dominated by Nokia these days, but it was recently announced that both Micromax and the lesser known manufacturer, Prestigio, were planning on releasing WP devices.

The company has chosen an odd name for the device: the MultiPhone PAP5507.

In terms of specs the MultiPhone seems to be a mid-range affair: a 1.2GHz Snapdragon processor, and a display with a resolution of 1280 x 768. It also carries an 8MP primary camera.

Other specs about Prestigio’s upcoming phone are unknown at this time. It’s interesting to see that other, lesser known cell phone manufacturers are offering Windows Phone devices. Consumers tend to purchase devices based on the mobile OS that they prefer, and Prestigio could pick up some interested buyers if they offer a decent WP at a good price.

Update makes Galaxy S5 camera even faster

he international Samsung Galaxy S5 is receiving a new update as we speak which promises to improve the camera startup speed, gallery responsiveness and fingerprint recognition time.

The update is currently live in the UK and is expected to roll out gradually across all devices. According to Sammobile which have the update installed on a unit the camera is now faster to open, which can also be said about the gallery (which was a tad slow prior to the update).

The source also reports the fingerprint scanner is more accurate even with one-handed use.

Finally the update is said to bring a general performance boost and improved RAM management - a common side effect of firmware updates.

The software version remains at Android 4.4.2 and the update carries the version G900FXXU1ANE2. It's currently only available through Samsung's Kies software, but you can manually download and install if you know how.

Update makes Galaxy S5 camera even faster

The international Samsung Galaxy S5 is receiving a new update as we speak which promises to improve the camera startup speed, gallery responsiveness and fingerprint recognition time.

The update is currently live in the UK and is expected to roll out gradually across all devices. According to Sammobile which have the update installed on a unit the camera is now faster to open, which can also be said about the gallery (which was a tad slow prior to the update).

The source also reports the fingerprint scanner is more accurate even with one-handed use.

Finally the update is said to bring a general performance boost and improved RAM management - a common side effect of firmware updates.

The software version remains at Android 4.4.2 and the update carries the version G900FXXU1ANE2. It's currently only available through Samsung's Kies software, but you can manually download and install if you know how.

Nokia Lumia 630 can now be pre-ordered on MediaWorld

The Nokia Lumia 630 continues to become more widely available, and the device is now available for pre-purchase at MediaWorld. The handset is pretty competitively priced at €149.99 ($207) and will start shipping in a few days: May 20th.

Specs wise the 630 packs Windows Phone 8.1, 512MB RAM (a bit of a letdown, considering that the phone won’t be able to run all Windows Phone Store applications), a 1.2GHz quad-core CPU, and 8GB of internal storage with a microSD card slot, and a 5MP camera.

As per usual with Nokia, the phone is available in a wide variety of colors: Black, Yellow, Orange, White, and Green.

EXCLUSIVE: New LG G3 photos show all its golden glory

We've received yet another batch of exclusive LG G3 photos. This time, the phone sports a gold paint job and although the photos are a bit on the blurry side, they reveal all about the phone's design.

Our insider tells us that the main camera and its features are going to be one of the highlights of the phone. Rumors have it we're looking at a 13MP camera with the latest OIS+ stabilization found on the G Pro 2. Naturally, it is also going to be are capable of recording 4K video.

Interestingly, what we initially thought was either a second LED flash or an IR blaster located on the left of the camera is actually something completely different. It is a laser beam that is intended to help the camera produce better night shots. We don't know if this is based on infrared technology and how exactly it is going to work on the G3.

In addition to the feature-rich rear camera, the front camera also has a few tricks on its own. For example, you will be able take a selfie by clapping your hands or by twisting your finger. It also supports voice commands and words like "cheese", "chica", and "whisky" will trigger the camera to take a photo.

As you can see in the photos above, there's very little bezels surrounding the 5.5" QHD display (2560 x 1440 pixels, 534ppi). The LG logo is below the display as well as at the back of the phone. LG has redesigned its rear-mounted volume keys and Power/Lock configuration and its looks more premium than the initial version found on the LG G2, G2 mini and G Pro 2.

So far, we saw the LG G3 in white, grey and now gold. A recently leaked photo by @evleaks suggest there's a version of the phone with brushed metal finish in the works. We don't have confirmed information on the build materials that LG is using for the G3, but it appears that the phone is made out of plastic that's imitating brushed metal.

Under the great looking body of the LG G3, there's a Snapdragon 801 chipset with 3GB of RAM. Internal memory is 32GB with microSD expansion, while the battery has 3,000mAh capacity. The phone is rumored to have a water-resistance rating of IPX7, too.

As for the software, LG has revamped its Optimus UI to sport a cleaner look with flat elements. You check out our exclusive screenshots for more information on how it will look like. LG will also debut its Google Now-like service that can give you recommendations on restaurants, nearby places and advise you to take an umbrella when you go outside.

We have an invite for LG's press event on May 27, so stay tuned for even more in-depth coverage of the company's upcoming flagship.