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

HTC reveals Desire 8 teaser image on Weibo

HTC just confirmed leaks of a new Android smartphone with the release of a teaser image on China’s Weibo social network. The Desire 8 looks to have an all-plastic build with lock button and volume rocker on the side. It also has front-facing grills at the top and bottom of the device for that “Boom Sound” feature.

Chinese site MyDrivers reported the handset will be a mid-range device with a 5.5-inch display. It will also supposedly come with a 13-megapixel rear camera and 5.5-inch front camera. These specs have not been confirmed but the photo on the teaser looks the same as the leaked image from the site.

Source: The Next Web

Apple addresses supplier responsibility in website

Apple's various products are produced and fabricated in China and like many leading manufacturers, they face constant scrutiny regarding working conditions and fair treatment of factory workers by partners and suppliers. Apple's put up a Supplier Responsibility section on their website which explains their focus on worker empowerment, labour and human rights issues, health and safety and environment and accountability. The section features detailed information on the 18 assembly facilities, 200 suppliers and even component providers that contribute to the creation and mass production of its products. It is worth a read for anyone who is interested in how product components are sourced as well as how the production process works.

Decepticon! Toshiba's 5-in-1 concept PC previewed

Another gem from CES 2014, this is Toshiba's concept for a more than meets the eye PC that's notebook, desktop, tablet, canvas and TV in one. It is definitely one of the more inspired convertible designs we've seen so far and it would be cool to see this come to market. In the meantime, we can enjoy the photos of this ingenious take on a 5-in-one PC.

Photos by Alex Davies, shot with a Sony Cybershot RX10