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

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