Galaxy S IV camera samples surface on Google+
Thursday, February 7, 2013
The Samsung Galaxy S IV remain as elusive as ever, but this time we get a glimpse of some camera samples, which were accidentally uploaded on Google+.
One of the photos shows a Samsung branded desk calendar, so chances are, these are coming straight from Samsung's HQ (or more probably some regional Samsung office, which has lower security standards).
Unfortunately, the resolution of the photos is not the full one (biggest size is 6MP) and the EXIF information doesn't tell us much about the camera mounted on the Samsung's next flagship.
The only technical details we get is that the camera on both Galaxy S IV models uses a relatively bright aperture of f/2.2 (it's f/2.6 on the S III) and that the focal length is 4.2 mm (it's 3.7mm on the S III). Unfortunately, on its own the focal length measurement is not comparable between different camera modules.
Another thing that the EXIF info tells us is the model name of the South Korean version (SHV-E300S)and the model name for the AT&T version (SGH-I337).
Of course, the EXIF info can be easily tampered with, so take these findings with a pinch of salt for now.
In a streak of related news, AndroidGreed.com reported that the Galaxy S IV model name for Sprint will be SPH-D806, while the one for Verizon should be called SCH-V727. According to their insider source, the smartphone will launch in the US in early June.
The international version on the other hand is supposed to be named GT-i9500.
Check out all the photos over at the source link below.
LG Optimus G photo and specifications revealed
LG Optimus G is still one of the most powerful smartphones on the market, but the rumors of its successor are already at full swing. The image and the specifications of the international version of the LG Optimus G Pro have been leaked and the smartphone is rumored to be launched at the upcoming Mobile World Congress.
The upgraded version of Optimus G is rumored to come out with a 5.5" full HD IPS-LCD display and will be powered by a 1.7 GHz quad-core Snapdragon processor with 2 GB RAM, 13-megapixel rear camera, 2-megapixel front camera, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and LTE radio built in.
LG Optimus G Pro will also feature 32 GB internal memory and will support microSD cards up to 64 GB. The device will be powered by a huge 3,140mAh battery, which sounds quite impressive.
LG will be aiming to attract a larger consumer base with its powerful Optimus G Pro in a market, which will be occupied by the likes of Samsung Galaxy S IV, HTC M7 and Sony Xperia Z.
Also known as LG-F180 for Korean market.
| GENERAL | 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
|---|---|---|
| 3G Network | HSDPA 900 / 2100 | |
| 4G Network | LTE | |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | |
| Announced | 2012, August | |
| Status | Available. Released 2012, November |
| BODY | Dimensions | 131.9 x 68.9 x 8.5 mm (5.19 x 2.71 x 0.33 in) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 145 g (5.11 oz) |
| DISPLAY | Type | True HD-IPS + LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 768 x 1280 pixels, 4.7 inches (~318 ppi pixel density) | |
| Multitouch | Yes | |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass | |
| - LG Optimus UI v3.0 |
| SOUND | Alert types | Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeaker | Yes | |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | |
| - Dolby mobile sound enhancement |
| MEMORY | Card slot | No |
|---|---|---|
| Internal | 32 GB, 2 GB RAM |
| DATA | GPRS | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| EDGE | Yes | |
| Speed | HSDPA, HSUPA, LTE | |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.0 with A2DP | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 (MHL), USB Host |
| CAMERA | Primary | 13 MP/8 MP (market dependent), autofocus, LED flash |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Geo-tagging, face detection, image stabilization | |
| Video | Yes, 1080p@30fps, LED video light | |
| Secondary | Yes, 1.3 MP |
| FEATURES | OS | Android OS, v4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), planned upgrade to v4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm MDM9615/APQ8064 | |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait | |
| GPU | Adreno 320 | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | |
| Messaging | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS | |
| Browser | HTML5, Adobe Flash | |
| Radio | TBD | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS support and GLONASS | |
| Java | Yes, via Java MIDP emulator | |
| Colors | Black | |
| - Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic - TV-out (via MHL A/V link) - SNS applications - MP4/H.264/H.263/WMV/DviX player - MP3/WMA/WAV/FLAC/eAAC+/AC3 player - Photo viewer/editor - Document viewer/editor - Organizer - Voice memo/dial/commands - Predictive text input |
| BATTERY | Non-removable Li-Po 2100 mAh battery | |
|---|---|---|
| Stand-by | Up to 335 h | |
| Talk time | Up to 15 h |
| MISC | SAR US | 0.70 W/kg (head) 1.06 W/kg (body) |
|---|---|---|
| Price group |  |
Ubuntu equipped smartphones will arrive in October
Smartphones specifically designed and built to run the Ubuntu mobile operating system are going to start shipping in October this year.
The information comes from Canonical CEO and founder Mark Shuttleworth. He added that Ubuntu for smartphones will also hit a couple of "large geographic markets". Although he didn't specify them, he told WSJ that "North America is absolutely a key market for Ubuntu.".
Additionally, according to Mr. Shuttleworth, Ubuntu has got the necessary attention from multiple carriers, which are going to back the newborn mobile OS at its launch. However, which ones exactly remains a mystery.
App developers and Ubuntu enthusiasts will have access to the Linux-driven OS as early as the end of this month when Canonical is going to release a special ROM for the Galaxy Nexus.
Apple and Samsung even stronger in US
The latest comScore mobile market share report for the US shows the trends from the previous trimester continue into the three month period ending in December 2012.
Some 125.9 million Americans own smartphones in the US, with Apple and Samsung still duking it out over the lion's share of the market - both have gained 2.0 and 2.3 points to control 36.3% and 21.0%, respectively, of stateside smartphone handsets.
The mobile OS wars are, as usual, between the two usual contenders in the form of Android and iOS. And it's becoming even more of a two-horse race as the two combine for almost 90% of the total smartphone market, although Apple has seen more growth during the three month period (due to the release of the iPhone 5), going up 2% compared to Android's 0.9%.
Meanwhile, BlackBerry went down 2 percent points to close out the year at 6.4%, and Microsoft's Windows Phone OS slid 0.7 percent points to just below the 3% mark.
The leaked HTC 603е images come from the Chinese telecommunication equipment certification authority
The leaked HTC 603е images come from the Chinese telecommunication equipment certification authority so these are quite real. What's not clear however is whether the smartphone is a completely new, unannounced model, or just a version of the HTC One SV, meant for China.
Leaked images of HTC 603e smartphone
The HTC 603e has a 4.3" display with WVGA resolution and is powered by a 1.2 GHz dual-core Krait processor with 1GB RAM. The camera on the back is 5 megapixel with 720p video recording. The phone packs Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.
BlackBerry Z10 sold better than any other BlackBerry in the UK
The BlackBerry Z10 launched in the UK at the end of January, a day after its official announcement. And it sold better than any other BlackBerry in the UK, ever.
Here’s what CEO Thorsten Heins had to say about the UK launch: "In the UK, we have seen close to three times our best performance ever for the first week of sales for a BlackBerry smartphone."
The Z10 launch in Canada, BlackBerry’s home turf, came several days later – February 5 – and it was another record. "In Canada, [Tuesday] was the best day ever for the first day of a launch of a new BlackBerry smartphone. In fact, it was more than 50 percent better than any other launch day in our history in Canada," says Heins.
That’s great but the CEO didn’t announce any concrete numbers, so while the BlackBerry Z10 launch was record-breaking by BlackBerry standards, we don’t know how it compares to launches of competing devices.
The company will be releasing information on its quarterly performance at the end of March, which should give us some more concrete numbers. The second BlackBerry 10 phone, the Q10 is expected in April. It has a hardware QWERTY, so it’d be interesting to see how it does against the touchscreen-only Z10.
