Benchmark confirms Microsoft Lumia 1330 specs

A GFXBench listing confirmed the previously leaked specs of Microsoft's yet to be announced Lumia 1330 phablet. The successor of Nokia Lumia 1320 is expected to debut during MWC 2015 in Barcelona. Sporting a model number RM-1062, the Lumia 1330 features Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset with quad-core CPU and Adreno 305 GPU. A gig of RAM (the screenshot shows the available memory at the time of capture), 32GB of built-in memory, and 5.7" 720p display are also on board. The main camera of Microsoft Lumia 1330 is 14MP PureView unit capable of 1080p video capture. The secondary camera is a 5MP solution, which can also record FullHD video. Microsoft Lumia 1330 may launch with Windows Phone 8.1 GDR2. We will be keeping an eye out for more news about the device going...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/benchmark_confirms_microsoft_lumia_1330_specs-news-10596.php

All four variants of the Nexus 6 available on Motorola's website

The Nexus 6 has been bit elusive ever since it launched. It's difficult to get the phone at all, let alone in the variant of your choice. If you've been waiting to purchase the phone in the US, you should not go check out the Motorola website (link below). All four models, that is the Midnight Blue and Cloud White, in 32GB and 64GB each, are available for purchase. As before, the 32GB model will set you back by $649.99 and the 64GB at $699.99. Source •...

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Oppo N3 review: Motor head

The formula for the smartphone to top all others is the industry's elusive philosopher stone. Being complete newbies, but keen as a bean, Oppo's take is perhaps the weirdest. Yet it seems to work. The standard ingredients include the latest chipset, a robust screen, and a high-megapixel camera...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_n3-review-1184.php

HTC to launch more entry-level smartphones in Q1, 2015

Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer HTC has said that it will focus more on entry-level 4G devices in Q1 2015, adding that the company will promote these as well as specially designed models online. That's a marketing strategy similar to the one followed by China's Xiaomi, which recently became the world's third largest smartphone vendor. According to Jack Tong, president of HTC North Asia, the company is also expecting a double digit growth in shipments next year. He also noted that sales of HTC's RE mini camera, which was launched earlier this month, have been strong, with the company expecting over 20,000 units to be sold by the end of the year. "HTC began to market its mid-range HTC Desire 820 dual-sim in cooperation with Chunghaw Telecom (CHT) in November and will release HTC Desire 820 single-SIM in January 2015", Tong said. Source |...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_to_focus_more_on_entry_level_smartphones_in_2015-news-10594.php

Samsung Z1 leaks in live photos, launch date confirmed

The Samsung Z1 Tizen-based smartphone leaked almost a week ago with details regarding the phone's availability and specs. A new set of live photos of the phone showed up today however, further giving us reason to believe Samsung won't back out of the Z1's release. The phone is a typical low-end budget device with a 4" display of 800x480 pixel resolution and a still unspecified dual-core 1.2GHz CPU with 768MB RAM. Internal storage is 4GB, expandable via the on-board microSD card slot and under the back cover lies a 1,500mAh batter. The Z1 will have dual-SIM card slots and feature 3G, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS and FM radio. Samsung has equipped it with two modest cameras - a 3MP at the back with LED flash and a 0.3MP at the front. Samsung Z1 live images The company aims at January 18 for the phone's launch with India being the first country to welcome the device. Later, the Samsung Z1 will arrive in China and South Korea. Pricing is likely to be under...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_z1_leaks_in_live_photos_launch_date_confirmed-news-10592.php

BlackBerry Passport and Z30 go on sale till December 30

BlackBerry is celebrating Boxing Day in Canada by putting up the Passport and the Z30 for sale starting today, December 26, till December 30. You can get $100 off the price of the BlackBerry Passport on all three colors. The Z30 gets a 50% price cut, bringing it down to $250 and you can get further discounts on accessories such as cases. If you're in the US, you get the same $100 off on the price tag of the Passport and an even better 55% off on the price of the Z30 ($225). You can get the discounted prices from ShopBlackBerry store or...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/blackberry_passport_and_z30_go_on_sale_till_december_30-news-10593.php