Earlier today, Asus took to the stage at CES 2015 to unveil a number of new gadgets, among which was one of the successors to the surprisingly popular Zenfones. Instead of releasing three differently priced models of varying sizes, however, Asus is focusing on a single Zenfone 2 that will come in two versions, the most notable difference between the two being that one of them will offer the whopping 4GB of RAM, while the other will stick with "just" 2 gigs.
But let's dial back. The Zenfone 2 is a Gorilla Glass 3-protected, 5.5-inch device with a flagship-standard ...
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The outspoken ASUS CEO just got off the stage at CES, leaving us mesmerized not only with the $199 price tag of the ZenFone 2, but rather with the second handset it unveiled, or, should we say, the 13 MP mobile camera it outed, named ZenFone Zoom.
The outspoken ASUS CEO just got off the stage at CES, leaving us mesmerized not only with the $199 price tag of the ZenFone 2, but rather with the second handset it unveiled, or, should we say, the 13 MP mobile camera it outed, named ZenFone Zoom.
The newest intriguing proof of LG's engineering prowess, which is known as G Flex2, is already a fact. Smaller and a little bit more curved than the progenitor of its bent line, the new G Flex has a number of interesting features and specs sheet entries, most of which will leave the true smartphone tech-head moderately salivating - for instance, just mentioning the Snapdragon 810 silicon workhorse has the potential to grasp your full attention.
Some people miss the smaller 4-inch iPhone screens so much, that rumors have started over the last few weeks about a Apple iPhone 6 mini being prepped by Apple. Ironically, the same supply chain sources that said that a 4-inch iPhone was coming in 2015, are now refuting the whole premise. These sources now say that Apple has not ordered any parts that could be used in the production of such a device.
Not long after LG took the wraps off the G Flex 2, Sprint confirmed that it would offer the handset in the US, allowing interested customers to register their interest over at its official website.
Microsoft's new Nokia 215 and Nokia 215 Dual SIM have just made an official appearance at CES 2015. At a full off-contract price of $29, the Nokia 215 is a traditional candybar phone with buttons, but what it stands out with is support for Facebook Messenger and a truly long-lasting battery.
The eagerly awaited Apple Watch could be launched as soon as next month, and with the imminent release of the wearable in mind, Tap Sense has announced the first advertising platform for the device. The focus of the platform will be on local ads, mostly from retailers. Using the GPS capabilities of the timepiece, coupons from nearby merchants will be displayed on Apple Watch.
The Microsoft Nokia 215 and Nokia 215 Dual SIM have just made an official appearance at CES 2015. At a full off-contract price of $29, the Nokia 215 is a traditional candybar phone with buttons, but what it stands out with is support for Facebook Messenger and a truly long-lasting battery.
The LG G Flex 2 has, after months of rumors, finally been announced. The successor to the original G Flex, from October 2013, brings a hardware refresh, most notably – a 64-bit, bleeding edge tech SoC; a much-needed bump in resolution; and a shrunken display, to ensure a smaller, more pocketable body.
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HTC already boasted that its portfolio for the current year will be its best ever and most of us are eagerly waiting for HTC to spill the beans about its next flagship, the successor to the One (M8), but the Taiwan-based giant is trying to court us with entry-level handsets. The just-unveiled HTC Desire 320 is such a device, without the slightest shadow of a doubt.
We've been hearing a lot of rumors about Samsung planning to release a curved-screen Galaxy S6 model, much like it did with the Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Note Edge, some even claiming that the S6 will one-up the Edge and have both ends of its screen rounded-off. Some reports claim that, instead of being a regularly-sold phone, the S6 “variant” will be a limited edition device, with only 10 million units planned to ship in 2015. Now, how much is true – we can't say – but it seems that Sammy is definitely brewing something, as the whispers are sounding off from different sources.
The Korean media is once again set abuzz with speculation over the side-curved version of the Samsung Galaxy S6, dubbed Edge for now (what else). Apparently, the purported dual-edged display flagship will be released in a limited quantity of 10 million, so that Samsung can gauge the interest in such a device from its eventual users. It's not the first time we hear this S6 Edge production forecast, too.
Alcatel is announcing big plans for 2015, and like its competition, it is focusing on engaging directly with consumers and gaining mind share through a line of affordable, well spec’d devices.
It looks like the LG G Flex 2's press release and some product pictures were leaked prior to its official public announcement. For the time being, we're taking the information below as authentic, as it rings true to a LG press release, it is very detailed, and in-line with our expectations. Still, keep a tiny grain of salt nearby, just in case.
So, we've all been in situations where we'd suddenly find ourselves in the dark – be it due to a power outage, a malfunction, needing to cross an unlit area, or just looking for the light switch in an unknown place. Our phones' LED flashlights are, nowadays, a pretty common solution to such problems – in recent years, both iOS and various Android skins have had Torch functionality built-in, and for Android or WP users who don't have such an option on their phone – their platform's respective store is brim-packed with Torch apps, which have been amassing over the years.
Imagine sitting in a cafe in Paris and clicking a button on your smartphone that opens the door to your home in Iowa. It is completely possible right now, thanks to a hardware update to Kwikset's Kevo Bluetooth front door lock. Anywhere you have a data connection, you can unlock your front door. With the update, the person you are unlocking your door for doesn't need to have a smartphone.
A company called Standzout is at CES showing off prototypes of its Apple Watch accessory. The Bandstand Apple Watch dock, which Standzout calls "The first great Apple Watch accessory," uses an induction charging plate to power up the device while holding the watch in place. A pair of USB ports allow you to use the dock to charge other devices like an Apple iPhone or Apple iPad.
