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

Chinese report claims Windows Phone 8.1 release set for July or August

Various leaks have already surfaced about the upcoming operating system from Microsoft. And if the report from China is to be believed, then Windows Phone 8.1 will come out around July or August. The report claims Windows Phone 8.1 developer preview will be available with an App Studio account around April. There will reportedly be new WP phones when the OS update will come out.

Source: Ubergizmo

LG debuts L Series III smartphones ahead of MWC 2014

LG wants to be top of mind before Mobile World Congress with debut of new L Series III smartphone line. The L40, L70, and L90 aims to target users from the emerging markets. All devices run on Android 4.4 KitKat and 1.2GHz dual-core or quad-core processors. Screen sizes range from 4.5 inches to 4.7 inches. RAM starts at 512MB to 1GB and memory is either 4GB or 8GB. Do not expect the devices to be LTE capable though.

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Google buys company behind sound-based password alternative

Google has just acquired the recently launched SlickLogin. The company introduced a new concept for account security. SlickLogin will verify a user’s identity with the help of a website meant to generate a unique and almost silent sound that will be played over the computer speakers. And then an app on your phone will pick up and analyze the sound and then send it back to the site to confirm your identity. We will inform you about details of the acquisition once more information surface.

Source: Tech Crunch