Sony has solved the tablet camera problem – stick a QX10 on the back of your tablet

The problem with tablets is that the camera is almost universally bad. The best you can hope for is that a tablet takes decent photos, but Sony has found a way to fix the problem: buy a $250 QX10 lens camera, and then spend another $36 (26 euro, 21 GBP) to get an attachment clip to put on a tablet. Problem solved!

Obviously I'm kidding about the problem being solved because it would be a lot easier and cheaper to either get a better camera in a tablet or stick to taking photos with a smartphone, but Sony wants to appeal to the folks who are willing to try out the QX10. The lens-style camera already has an accessory that can help it latch on to most smartphones, but that's too small. Sony is reportedly building an attachment made specifically to fit tablets. You'll then be able to use the vastly superior lens of the QX10 (or QX100) and have controls in the tablet.

According to the typically accurate XperiaBlog, the tablet will come in the following sizes:

1. about 85 × 65.6 × 33.9mm
2. about 106 × 65.6 × 33.9mm
3. about 127 × 65.6 × 33.9mm
4. about 148 × 65.6 × 33.9mm
5. about 169 × 65.6 × 33.9mm
6. about 190 × 65.6 × 33.9mm

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Warning: Gmail bug may have marked important emails as spam or deleted messages

Google is warning users that a Gmail bug may have unintentionally marked messages for deletion or as spam. Google says that a bug in the Gmail for iOS app, mobile browsers, and offline Gmail, mistakenly handled messages sent between January 12 and 21st. When users viewed a message or marked them to archive, they were sent to spam or trash.

Google urges users to check the Spam and Trash folders before February 14, 2014 because any message in those folders will be permanently deleted. I just checked my inbox and found a few messages that I meant to archive that were instead deleted. Another message from a trusted contact did not arrive to me because she was mistakenly added to the spam folder somehow. If you use the Gmail app for iOS, take a few moments to sift through messages sent during that time and double-check nothing important has been misplaced. You can narrow results by entering the following strings in the Gmail search bar:

"after:2014/01/11 before:2014/01/22 in:spam"

And then search for:

"after:2014/01/11 before:2014/01/22 in:trash"

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Warning: Gmail bug may have marked important emails as spam or deleted messages

Google is warning users that a Gmail bug may have unintentionally marked messages for deletion or as spam. Google says that a bug in the Gmail for iOS app, mobile browsers, and offline Gmail, mistakenly handled messages sent between January 12 and 21st. When users viewed a message or marked them to archive, they were sent to spam or trash.

Google urges users to check the Spam and Trash folders before February 14, 2014 because any message in those folders will be permanently deleted. I just checked my inbox and found a few messages that I meant to archive that were instead deleted. Another message from a trusted contact did not arrive to me because she was mistakenly added to the spam folder somehow. If you use the Gmail app for iOS, take a few moments to sift through messages sent during that time and double-check nothing important has been misplaced. You can narrow results by entering the following strings in the Gmail search bar:

"after:2014/01/11 before:2014/01/22 in:spam"

And then search for:

"after:2014/01/11 before:2014/01/22 in:trash"

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LG moves towards letting any app be a QSlide mini-app

QSlide featured prominently in every review of LG Android devices released in 2013, but the feature that allows users to have minimized versions of apps for multitasking has so far been limited to LG's core apps. A new developer kit makes it possible for third parties to support QSlide.

The QSlide Developer Kit includes libraries, development tips, tutorials, and other tools Android app developers will need to properly create compact versions of their app. A number of possible use cases can be to make notes (Evernote, Keep, Todoist), browsers (Dolphin), and messaging (Hangouts) apps small enough to take up just a portion of a screen so people can do other things.

One important thing to note is that at least an API Level 17 is required, so pre-Android 4.2 phones will not be able to support the apps. That could limit the willingness for some developers to consider supporting it. More information can be found here.

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LG G Pro 2 photos appear online

The image that you see above just may be the LG G Pro 2, the follow-up to last year's Optimus G Pro that LG confirmed will be announced next month. The image looks a little dubious as if it's a 3D render rather than an actual photo, but if it's real, the image gives us a clear look that LG is serious about this buttons on the back thing.

First seen on the LG G2 and later on the G Flex, putting power and volume buttons on the back of the phone rather than the sides appears to be a new trait for LG smartphones. The strange thing is that the image appears to make it seem like the button is all the way towards the top. That could create some awkward moments for a phone this big. The Optimus Pro 2 is expected to have a large 6-inch display that will make one-handed operation a little tough, so button placement will be crucial. We'll know how crucial within the next 30 days.

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Google and Samsung Sign Agreement to Share Tech Secrets

Samsung and Google's dependency on each other in the mobile sector just became a little more official with a global patent cross license agreement agreement signed by both parties.  As per the terms of this agreement, Samsung and Google can not only freely use each others patented ideas, they are also free to "gain access to each other’s industry-leading patent portfolios." This agreement will last 10 years and covers not only current but future patents. This truly means that Samsung and Google are sharing secrets with each other and are essentially partners.  This is much like the Nokia/Microsoft before the buyout, except for the fact that Samsung can produce handsets with any OS.

"We're pleased to enter into a cross-license with our partner Samsung. By working together on agreements like this, companies can reduce the potential for litigation and focus instead on innovation. With this agreement, Samsung and Google gain access to each other’s industry-leading patent portfolios, paving the way for deeper collaboration on research and development of current and future products and technologies."
- Allen Lo, Deputy General Counsel for Patents at Google

"This agreement with Google is highly significant for the technology industry. Samsung and Google are showing the rest of the industry that there is more to gain from cooperating than engaging in unnecessary patent disputes."
- Dr. Seungho Ahn, the Head of Samsung’s Intellectual Property Center.

I don't know if I really believe the why from Google on this agreement...however I will now be watching Samsung devices with a lot more interest in the next coming years.  I can't wait to see what Google and Samsung create together.

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HTC switching to new navigation style in its next version of the One

Motorola does it all the time. LG and Sony have gotten into the habit as well. Samsung never does it and probably won't anytime soon based on their comments. However, HTC is expected to do it this year. The "It" I refer to is use on-screen buttons instead of physical or capacitive buttons. The next version of the HTC One, spotted under the codename M8, is likely to have only on-screen or virtual navigation buttons to access back, home, and multitasking. That's the word from evleaks, who's usually right about everything, so we can probably expect HTC to change things around when its next phone debuts in a few months.

HTC's Android phones typically use capacitive buttons that are placed in the glass of the phone. That's been a common feature among Android devices for years, but Google has been trying to encourage phone makers to use software navigation buttons instead. Now that we can reasonably suspect HTC to switch to virtual buttons, Samsung is the only major company still holding on to that big home button.

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Nokia Normandy Pops Up on Vietnamese Site Claims Google Suite Access

In a odd turn of events, the rumored Nokia Normandy has shown up on retail site The Gioididong.com.  While it is supporting specs we have already heard, this is claiming something entirely new - that this device will have access to the entire suite of Google apps. This includes Google Play, Google Search, Google Now, Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Calendar. Really?

Not only is the site claiming it would have Google apps, it also says that the Normandy would also launch running Android 4.4 (aka KitKat), which is possible since Kitkat is designed to work on devices with at least 512MB of RAM. But moving on the specs claimed on this site goes as follows:

• 4 inch FWVGA
• 480×854 pixel screen
• 5 megapixel camera
• 1 Ghz dual-core processor
• 512 MB RAM
• 4GB Storage.

The Nokia Normandy looks like it's shaping up to be Nokia's Android version of the Lumia 520.  My doubts about the claims of  The Gioididong.com stem from Google Maps being on the Normandy.  Nokia's mapping service "Here Maps" will be one of Nokia's mainstay sources of business after the Microsoft buyout is complete and I have a hard time believing they would simply let Google Maps onto their Android devices because of that fact. It also stands in direct contradiction to Google not supporting "forked" versions of Android that break compatibility. That's why you don't see any Google apps on the Amazon Kindle, and you probably won't see any on the Normandy either.

Rumor has it that the Nokia Normandy will be announced at Mobile World Congress next month and perhaps just perhaps all will become clearer than. Anyone fancy a Android powered Nokia device?

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Goodbye SkyDrive, Hello OneDrive

If you recall earlier last year, Microsoft was taken to court by  British Sky Broadcasting Group for using the name "SkyDrive" claiming that it infringed on the "Sky" trademark. (SkyDrive is the place where all Windows Phones back up in the cloud, and it also has apps for Android, iOS, and the web.) Because of this litigation, Microsoft is changing the name of SkyDrive to OneDrive. Microsoft promises that this transition will be seamless to current SkyDrive users; you won't have to do anything other than recognize when the new name and website launch, so your data will be fine. If you would like more details the full press release is below.

OneDrive for Everything in Your Life

Today we are pleased to announce that SkyDrive will soon become OneDrive.

Why OneDrive? We know that increasingly you will have many devices in your life, but you really want only one place for your most important stuff. One place for all of your photos and videos. One place for all of your documents. One place that is seamlessly connected across all the devices you use. You want OneDrive for everything in your life.

Of course, changing the name of a product as loved as SkyDrive wasn’t easy. We believe the new OneDrive name conveys the value we can deliver for you and best represents our vision for the future. We are excited about what is to come, and can’t wait to share more.

For current users of either SkyDrive or SkyDrive Pro, you’re all set. The service will continue to operate as you expect and all of your content will be available on OneDrive and OneDrive for Business respectively as the new name is rolled out across the portfolio.

Expect to be able to experience the new OneDrive soon, and if you want to be one of the first to hear about it, let us know at OneDrive.com. - Ryan Gavin, General Manager, Consumer Apps & Services

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Nokia Hits 10 Million Lumias Sold Milestone Last Quarter

In what is expected to the last quarter that Nokia will ever be an independent smartphone maker, Nokia crossed the all-important milestone of selling over 10 million units in one quarter. This is not a huge shock being that units sold have grown slowly over time, and it doesn't seem to be related to any holiday spike in sales. This means that sales should simply continue on this up-word trend and Windows Phone is now a legitimate 3rd place player in the smartphone race. (If BlackBerry's ongoing problems didn't prove that already.)

While 10 million units is small time compared to others like Apple, which is expected to have sold 54 million units last quarter, Lumia sales are a whopping 53 percent up from last year’s Q4 performance. These numbers seem to indicate that Windows Phone sales are growing as expected and makes me wonder if Nokia could have made it on its own without the sell off of its handset division to Microsoft.

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Asphalt 8: Airborne racing game now free on all platforms

Asphalt 8: Airborne is a one of the most visually impressive games available on a smartphone or tablet. The popular racing game lets users speed through courses, destroy their opponents, and earn upgrades along the way. Now, it's doing that for free on all major platforms with the switch to a freemium model.

Gameloft dropped the price of Asphalt 8: Airborne to free on Android and iOS devices in November, but the company continued to charge Windows 8 users for the game. Asphalt now has no upfront costs and the only money players will spend on the app is if they choose to make in-app purchases to accelerate upgrades within the game. When it comes to racing games, Airborne is among the best, but you may decide to take shortcuts by purchasing new cars and enhancements rather than spend hours trying to earn them in the game, so removing the $0.99 price tag, however small it may be, should encourage more people to try out the game.

Download Asphalt 8: Airborne

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Anybody want a $50 phone? Motorola says that's the goal

Motorola surprised everyone by managing to turn the Moto G into a better than expected phone considering it cost only $179 (GBP 135, EU 165). Apparently, that wasn't low enough because Motorola now has its sights set on an even lower price. CEO Dennis Woodside, in an interview with TrustedReviews, says that his company is looking to drop the price to a level that is 90 percent cheaper than what the average high-end smartphone costs today.

Woodside said:

"In much of the world $179 is a lot of money so there's a big market at a price point of less than $179. We're going to look at that and just delivering on that value promise is super important. I mean why can't these devices be $50? There's no reason that can't happen so we?re going to push that."

Woodside's comments are not a guarantee that Motorola is going to create a $50 smartphone, but it's clear that the company is out to drastically cut the cost of what it takes to deliver a usable smartphone. Component costs will obviously require that the company get very creative and make compromises on features and capabilities. It will be interesting to see how low Motorola can slash prices and still offer reasonable performance.

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Minuum may be the smallest touchscreen keyboard you’ll use on a smart watch

One of the big selling points of a smart watch is that it's supposed to free you from constantly checking your phone, but many people inevitably have to reach for their phones because they need to respond to the notifications that appear on the watch. Minuum has devised a way to keep a phone in a pocket or purse a little longer because it built a keyboard for the Samsung Galaxy Gear. Look at the video below to see how it operates.

I'm not so sure if I would prefer to use this set-up. The whole time I watched this video, I couldn't help but think that if I could have taken my phone out and entered the same text show on-screen in half the time it took to use the keyboard. Perhaps Minuum is just using this as an opportunity to showcase the simplicity of its keyboard interface, which is designed to free up more screen space and is also available for Android smartphones and tablets, but I'm not sure smart watch typing is my future.

http://www.dailymobile.net/2014/01/20/verizons-edge-program-now-lets-you-upgrade-every-30-days/

Have to have the absolute latest in mobile tech? Six months too long to wait to upgrade? Verizon has the answer for you. Now Verizon's Edge program lets customers upgrade once every thirty days! This is a big change for those of us who love our smartphones but only for a month or so till something shinier and newer catches our eye. Naturally changing smartphones out once a month is not going to be a cheap thing to do, so there has to be a catch right? Well there is, and here it comes...

After 30 days, with at least 50% of your phone's price paid off, you're eligible to upgrade.

While the 50 percent paid off rule is not a horrible requirement, it will stop most people from simply test driving new devices on Verizon's dime.  Also to be noted is that you will have to turn in your old device to Verizon to be eligible to get a new one.  If you would like more details on this updated EDGE plan Verizon just rolled out you can get those details here.

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Samsung Galaxy S5 Air Gestures will be better with new hovering technology

The Samsung Galaxy Note II introduced some interesting hovering features like Air View to preview photo thumbnails, and the Galaxy S 4 took things a step further by letting users answer phone calls and browse through galleries with Air Gesture. The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S5 is said to have new sensor technology that makes those features more accurate and unlocks some new capabilities.

ETNews claims to have spoken with a source that says the Galaxy S5 will feature two-point hovering technology. With the sensors in the phone capable of recognizing two points of motion, such as two fingers moving, Samsung can design software that takes different actions based on more gestures. A simple example of what might be possible is that placing an index and middle finger next to each other and then expanding them out into a "peace" sign might be a new way to zoom.

This is the crazy season when rumors will claim that the Galaxy S5 does any and everything short of doing your taxes - heck, that might be something mentioned as well - but this is up the alley of what Samsung might conjure up to differentiate the Galaxy S5 from its predecessors and competitors. The new Synaptics-built technology is expected to be more accurate and dynamic than previous versions, so for people frustrated by older versions of Air Gesture, this might make the feature more functional.

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Sony Xperia “Sirius” photo and specs leak

It was only a few weeks ago that Sony debuted two new smartphones in the Xperia Z1s and Xperia Z1 Compact, and it appears that the "Sirius," the true 2014 flagship device, will soon be added to the list of Android devices unveiled in 2014. Screenshots from the Sirius user interface and details have appeared online. According to the leaks, we can expect the following from the next Xperia:

• 5.2-inch 1080p HD display
• 2.3 GHz quad-core processor (Snapdragon 800)
• 3GB RAM
• Android 4.4 Kitkat
• 20.7-megapixel rear camera
• 2.1-megapixel front camera

Photos showing the phone and its software have appeared on the XDA Developers forum. They show a UI consistent with what has appeared on other Sony devices because they are from an Android 4.3 Jelly Bean build from November 2013, but things could change once Kitkat comes into plan. One guaranteed change will be the notification bar being transparent and using white icons instead of green and red.

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Verizon’s Nokia Lumia Icon Gets Surprised Released and is for Sale in China

After months of rumors swirling around the Nokia Lumia Icon (aka the Lumia 929) it is finally on the open market and is for sale....in China that is.  According to Winp.cn this device can now be bought on the Taobao ecommerce site in China for 3800 Yen or 630USD.   Now there is even a video of it which I posted below.

Verizon's Nokia Lumia Icon Gets Surprise Release and Sale in China

As you can see in the above video it is complete with all the Verizon branding and than again confirms it is the Verizon device the Lumia 929 on the about screen.  I have also placed a few more pictures of the device for your viewing pleasure.

I don't know what could be done with this device in China since it doesn't play nice with any major network over there my best guess is that it will imported into the states and sold on EBay for a nice profit.

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Introduction to Bitcoin

Bitcoin, the digital currency was not too long ago a matter associated with computer geeks and speculators, in the last few months has broken into the general public, gaining more press coverage and popularity worldwide. But what is Bitcoin, how it can be used and how can you buy and sell the digital currency.

What is Bitcoin:

Bitcoin is a Digital Currency, which was created as an alternative to the currency we are familiar with. Basically it is a currency which is not managed by a central bank, so no central bank/Government controls or regulates the currency, it is controlled and regulated by the owners of the currency itself. As the currency is based on an open-source code which can be reviewed by anyone.

Here is a great video from the official bitcoin website which summarizes it quite well:

What are the benefits of bitcoin?

Low transaction fees, no charge-backs, no intermediary, anonymity- on every transaction you do not need to transfer personal information or identification details.

How can you pay with bitcoins?

Just as you do with your current paper money, you will need to store your coins in a wallet. As the currency is digital so is the wallet, you will need to chose an electronic wallet of your choice to store your bitcoins.  You can have a wallet which is a software installed on your computer. If you use this system it is very important that you keep your computer safe and backed up, if you lose your computer you lose your coins. A better option is to have your wallet stored online, with access from you mobile. In this case, your funds won’t be lost, unless you lose your password, so make sure you don’t forget it.

Paying with your mobile is the most practical way- you can pay in physical stores simply by scanning a QR code or using your NFC compatible device.

Where can you pay with bitcoins?

When it was first launched not many place accepted bitcoins. The places that did accept at the beginning made incredible profits, for example a pizza bought 3 years ago for 10,000 BTC would be now worth close to $9 million, at the time 10,000 BTC were worth only $25. Now days more and more places are accepting bitcoins, from local bars where you can buy a beer in BTC to larger websites which offers services like – wordpress and reddit.

Why is there so much buzz about this lately?

The chart below explains most of the hype, as you can see in the chart, since the beginning of the year the value of the currency has increased (against the USD) by 6,000% and the peak it was more than 9,000%. And not only that the value of the currency has gone up substantially, more and more businesses are now accepting bitcoins in return for its services and goods.

Many argue that Bitcoin is the future of currency and that we are on a verge of a revolution. But keep in mind that the governments still control most of the funds in the world and they’re not about to let go the potential taxes that they can generate from the transaction. Furthermore the current lack of regulation, which is seen as a benefit for most Bitcoin enthusiast, is also the Achilles heel – the lack of paternalism and regulation makes it easier to be a victim of frauds and scams, and it also makes it easier to pay for illegal practices.

The question that should be ask now is – will the governments embrace the new trend and adapt the current regulation, or will they fight against (as China was the first one to do so).

Personally I do believe that we are on a verge of a revolution, and that the world of finance is about to be change drastically, will bitcion be the one that will revolutionize the world of finance remains to be seen.

Apple will bring the iPhone 4 back to India

Apple phased out the iPhone 4 because it has since released three new models of its smartphone, but the company will reverse course and reintroduce the device into the India smartphone market. Apple has been disappointed by its decline in market share in the midrange market, an area that rival Samsung has seized, so bringing back the iPhone 4 at a lower price will give the company another chance to capture more price-conscious consumers.

According to the Economic Times, the iPhone 4 will cost Rs 15,000, a drop from the 26,500 price offered prior to it being phased out. It will also be a lower price point for customers who don't want the newer Rs 53,500 cost of the iPhone 5s. While it might seem strange to many people that someone would buy a phone released three years ago, the iPhone 4 has held up well and is still capable of meeting the needs of buyers who want a less expensive phone. Apple thought that the iPhone 5c would help capture some of those users, but the phone is still relatively expensive and not as appealing from a price standpoint. Bringing back its unsold iPhone 4 units will help temporarily capture more customers.

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Moto G Google Play Edition now on sale

Not content to merely announce that the Moto X is coming to Europe, Google today also revealed that low-cost Moto G now comes in a Google Play Edition, which is on sale now. So what exactly makes the Google Play Edition different from the standard Moto G already on sale? Motorola has eroded most of its heavy skin overlay UI overlay since Google acquired the company, so the only real differences between Moto devices and stock Android come in the camera and some added applications for voice interaction. Since the Moto G already doesn't support those voice features, it doesn't really lose much by switching to a Google Play Edition.

Unfortunately, it doesn't really gain much either. One positive is that the Google Play Edition might be updated a week or two faster when the next version of Android debuts, but Motorola already managed to get the Moto G up to Android 4.4 KitKat within a few weeks of it being released. The wait isn't that long compared to other devices. It otherwise has the same specs of a 4.5-inch 720p display, a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor, a 5-megapixel camera, a 2,070 mAh battery, and unlocked GSM/UMTS/HSPA+ connectivity.

Keep an eye on the 3G bands listed on the Google Play product page because your network may only access its slower speeds. The price remains $179 for the 8GB model and $199 for the 16GB model (trust me, get the 16GB for the extra space because you'll need it).

CyanogenMod Installer for Mac makes it easier to install CM on your phone

A major part of the strategy to get CyanogenMod on more smartphones is to have the aftermarket ROM installed on phones through an idiot-proof desktop installer. I can tell you from personal experience that some idiots also own Macs, so I'm happy to report that those of us who prefer to use the CyanogenMod Installer to get CM on our phones no longer have to borrow a PC.

The CyanogenMod Installer for Mac is now available for download. Like its PC counterpart, the installer has users connect their phone to a Mac OS device and then run a program that handles the heavy lifting for them. With a few clicks, the phone can flash CyanogenMod and open up a whole new world of options. It's still in beta and will have some hiccups, but things seem to work well for several people.

In order to run the CyanogenMod Installer for Mac, make sure that your phone is on this list of compatible devices for the Mac installer and then follow the download links and directionsoutlined here.

Chrome for Android and iPhone will cut down on data usage

If you're having a hard time sticking within the confines of your carrier's monthly data limits, it might soon be time to make the switch to Google Chrome for Android or iOS. Both versions of the browser are about to add a data compression tool that decreases the amount of data transferred during browsing sessions, and that compression can offer bandwidth savings of up to 50 percent.

Google's bandwidth management solution is designed to cut back on the amount of data in the text and photos viewed online. A simple example is that instead of loading a photo that's 1MB, Google will subtley compress the image so that it's only 800Kb. The more someone browses the web, 200Kb shaved here and there will add up, leading to a noticeable drop in data usage.

Compressing the data might not be desirable for everyone and it is completely optional. Google says that the feature will appear in an update that will arrive for Chrome in the next few days. The new version of the browser will also add Safe Browsing to prevent phishing scams and malware on websites, language translation in iOS, and adding pages to the home screen on Android.

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Key Samsung Galaxy S5 specs leaked

There's a tendency on the internet to label something as "confirmed" when in reality nothing is confirmed until it's official and in an independent third party's hands to verify. As a result, device specs are "confirmed" and then later shown to have different features. The Samsung Galaxy S5 could be the next smartphone to suffer that fate because of premature confirmations, but the latest round of rumors are at least worth paying attention to because they come courtesy of the typically reliable Sammobile.com.

Here's what's supposedly on tap for the Galaxy S5

- The phone will come in two versions. One will be a premium metal version that costs 800 euros and the other will be a plastic model that costs 650 euros.

- The screen is estimated to be 5.25-inch and will have a 2,560 x 1,440 resolution. That's 559 pixels per inch, far more than you could ever need or want.

- The processor will be region-dependent. North American and LTE markets will have the Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 while all other regions will use the Samsung Exynos 6 processor. Samsung is expected to introduce 64-bit support.

- Android 4.4 Kitkat software with a 16-megapixel camera that also has Optical Image stabilization.

Again, these aren't "confirmed" specs and are mostly just updated or slightly altered versions of rumors that have long been associated with the Galaxy S5. Nothing is definite until Samsung says it; however, there's reason to believe that Samsung will highlight these features when the Galaxy S5 is announced in March. Users can also expect Samsung to follow those announcements with the release of a Galaxy S5 Mini and S5 Zoom.

source: Sam Mobile

Android 4.4 comes to the Samsung Galaxy Note 3

Once installed, Galaxy Note 3 owners can look forward to some minor changes related to the user interface, like full screen album art on the lock screen when playing music, and the status bar is now transparent. Other changes include full-screen mode, a few bug fixes, and a slightly faster and more responsive operating system. Polish Galaxy Note 3 owners can launch Kies to update the software, and users based in other parts of Europe can hope that the same opportunity will arrive for them in the coming days.Android 4.4 Kitkat is finally making its way to the Samsung Galaxy Note 3. As is typically the case with Samsung products, the Kitkat update starts with an international model not tied to a carrier. Samsung Poland has begun distributing the update via its Kies software for PC and Mac, though an over the air update shouldn't be far behind. While Polish Galaxy Note 3 owners (Snapdragon model) are so far the only group currently able to access the update, users in other European and Asian markets should see similar update prompts in the next few weeks. Users in North America will have to wait several weeks longer if carriers stick to the trend of withholding updates in order to run testing on their networks

source: Sam Mobile