Another Chinese retailer lists OnePlus Two

Just a few weeks after Coolicool listed OnePlus' upcoming smartphone, allegedly dubbed OnePlus Two, another Chinese online store Geekbuying has listed the device, revealing some more details. According to the listing, the smartphone will feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 chipset with 2.7GHz processor and a 5.5-inch LTPS display with resolution of 1920x1080 pixels. It will come with 3GB of RAM, 64GB of internal memory (which cannot be expanded via microSD card), 16 megapixel rear camera, and 5 megapixel front camera. The device will run Color OS, which is based on Android 4.4, and will pack a 3,300mAh battery. However, the most interesting information the listing reveals is that the device, which is priced at $538.19, will begin shipping on February 10 next year. Needless to say, none of these specifications have been officially confirmed by OnePlus, so take it with a pinch of salt. Source |...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/another_chinese_retailer_lists_oneplus_two-news-10601.php

Symphony roar A50 - first Android One phone outside India

Android One has been steadily gaining speed ever since its initial announcement at Google I/O 2014. The exciting program represents the California tech giant's strive to rapidly advance in emerging smartphone markets, starting with India, by offering entry-level handsets with software support and up-to-date Android versions. This is a challenge to say the least, even for the likes of Google, but the endeavor showed results this September, with the launch of three Android One devices. This is a monumental achievement and represents a major step forward for the ever-growing India consumer base. But it comes as no surprise that well-supported, budget, stock Android devices have a universal appeal, as is evident by the success of the Motorola Moto G and Moto E in various European markets. The latest development in the spread of Android One smartphones comes from Symphony Mobile, who has made the Symphony roar A50, a device bearing the Android One specs, available through its website. The handset is prices at BDT 8700, or about $112, which is definitely in the budget range. The website seems to be having some trouble with the shopping functionality at the moment and we can't definitely confirm availability and delivery terms, but one thing is certain - there is movement on the Android One front. The Symphony roar A50 has mostly the same specs as other Android one phones, like the Karbon Sparkle V, Micromax Canvas A1, and Spice Dream UNO. They are all based on Google's reference design and have a 4.5-inch, 854x480 resolution IPS display, MediaTek MT6582 SoC with 1.3GHz quad-core Cortex-A7 CPU and Mali 400 MP2 GPU, 1GB RAM, 5 megapixel rear camera, 2 megapixel front camera, FM radio, dual SIM support. The new device does bear some minor improvements over the aforementioned three, namely that it has 8GB ROM, instead of 4 and a slightly larger battery at 1,780 mAh instead of 1,700 mAh. As we mentioned last week this is only one of many steps to come towards expanding Android One to new Asia markets, like Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. Those countries are all set to receive the initial array of three devices with Bangladesh apparently receiving the Symphony roar A50 as well. No official statement is available yet as to whether or when Android One will spread to US and European markets. It is a fact that the Karbonn Sparkle V is available through Amazon UK, but for the rather steep £123.51. All we can do is wait and see if Google goes the extra mile and decides to take on international supply challenges for the exciting and affordable Android One...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/symphony_roar_a50__first_android_one_phone_outside_india-news-10602.php

Meizu m1 note gets hands-on treatment, looks like the iPhone 5c

Meizu recently announced their m1 note, a big colorful Android smartphone that looks far too much like the iPhone 5c. But if you thought that comparison was far fetched, wait till you see these hands-on images. If that's not hilarious enough, you should check their website, which also looks like Apple's. Design aside, the phone does have some good specifications, along with a fairly decent camera. You can find more images, including camera samples and screenshots, in the link below. Source •...

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Samsung Galaxy Note 4 S-LTE is about to launch in Korea

Samsung is about to launch a Galaxy Note 4 S-LTE model in South Korea. Sporting the model number SM-916, the latest version of the high-end phablet will hit the shelves in its homeland in mid-January. According to a recent benchmark database leak, the upcoming version of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 will pack 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 chipset. The rest of the device's specs will likely remain unchanged. The new model will be capable of offering download speeds of up to 300Mbps via carrier aggregation. In theory, the speeds can reach up to 450Mbps. Samsung Galaxy Note 4 S-LTE will be available on all major carriers in South Korea. There is no word on availability outside the country for the time being. Source (in Korean) |...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note_4_slte_is_about_to_launch_in_korea-news-10599.php

Oppo N3 gets a network license in China, release imminent

The Oppo N3 was announced two months ago, but it's yet to hit the shelves. The smartphone was initially promised to hit 20 markets by the end of the year, but it couldn't quite manage to fit inside this deadline. Now however we are getting some signs that the delay might be a pretty minor one. The smartphone with a motorized camera has just cleared Chinese telecommunications authority TENAA getting a network license. This means the Oppo N3 can be legally sold in its homeland and it should be hitting the shelves any moment now. Given the company's initial release plans we expect at least a few more markets to join China in the first wave. As luck would have it, we just published our Oppo N3 review so you can go check it out to get all your questions about the phablet answered. If you decide to go for it, you should be prepared to part with about...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_n3_gets_a_network_license_in_china_release_imminent-news-10598.php

Oppo gives us a glimpse of its KitKat-based Color OS 2.0.4

Oppo is working hard, developing the next major version of its custom ColorOS platform. The beta branch of Color OS has now reached version 2.0.4 and the company has released a short video to demonstrate the progress it has achieved. The Android KitKat-based Color OS 2.0.4 is still only available for private testing with public release yet to follow. And while the company hasn't given an exact date for that happening, the Product manager who posted the video on the company's forums says it should be soon. We also got an official changelog with the major changes brought by the latest version of the Color OS: Update to Android 4.4.2 and support both the Find 7a and Find 7. Unified storage support for both devices, what's more now you don't need to use a PC tool to get unified storage anymore, you can simply do it all on your phone. New Camera, the new camera app with PI 2.0 engine, supports more camera mode and with expandable widgets which will allow 3rd party developers to develop new functions on this platform. Hopefully we'll get a more detailed version of this list by the time the ROM is ready for public distribution. Source |...

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