Archos debuts three smartphones, one tablet before MWC

 

Archos jumps the gun and debuts four new gadgets ahead of next week’s Mobile World Congress. The three phones are 50c Oxygen, 64 Xenon, and 40b Titanium, while the tablet is the 80 Helium 4G. The three smartphones will run Android 4.2 Jelly Bean but will carry different processors and displays.

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More Nokia Normandy/Nokia X photo leaks surface

If rumours are to be believed, then Nokia will be unveiling an Android smartphone at Mobile World Congress next week. A new “real life” photo of the Nokia Normandy or Nokia X device has surfaced on Chinese site Coolxap. It shows what appears to be the forked version of Android the new phone will be running.

Current speculation say the Normandy or X device will have a 1GHz dual-core Qualcomm processor, 512MB RAM, 4-inch 800 x 480 display, 5-megapixel rear camera, and 1,500 mAh battery.

Source: Ubergizmo

Huawei releases unusual teaser video for MWC 2014

Huawei looks like they want to poke fun at its competitors with a teaser video for Mobile World Congress. The video shows a white device without buttons but looks much like an Apple iPhone. It even has a Siri-like typeface and voice control feature telling us what the manufacturer will release. One device will be a tablet with a “huge battery” and “beautiful, slim design.” Another tablet will focus on entertainment consumption and support the “next generation LTE network.” And one smartphone that will feature an “amazing front camera.”

The Chinese telecommunications company didn’t reveal much about the new products. But we’re going to be quick to assume these will be Android-powered gadgets. We just have to wait a few more days before we get to see these new products and judge if Huawei will amaze the world again as the video says.

Source: The Next Web

Samsung to include fingerprint sensor in Galaxy S5

Samsung will reportedly take the me-too route yet again. Sammobile “confirmed” the company’s next flagship handset will feature a fingerprint reader in the home button. It will work in a swipe manner, meaning you have to swipe the home button from base to tip to register your fingerprint. The device will reportedly register up to 8 fingerprints that can be used for different tasks or app shortcuts, aside from using one digit to unlock the phone.

The Galaxy S5 is said to have a Personal Folder and Private Mode feature that will allow you to hide apps or personal information. And yes, the folder is accessible with the use of your fingerprint. Let’s just wait for Samsung’s “Unpacked” event at Mobile World Congress to confirm the presence of this feature.

Source: Android Headlines