Samsung Galaxy Mega Plus with quad-core processor listed on company site

Samsung has quietly listed its latest phablet, the Galaxy Mega Plus, on its official site in China. There is no word yet on the pricing and availability of the Samsung Galaxy Mega Plus.

The Galaxy Mega Plus, seems to be a successor to the Galaxy Mega 5.8 which was launched last year. The company is yet to reveal plans to launch the Galaxy Mega Plus in more markets.

The Samsung Galaxy Mega Plus, much like Galaxy Mega 5.8, supports dual-SIM functionality with dual standby. It comes with a 5.8-inch TFT screen with a qHD (540x960 pixels) resolution and runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean with TouchWiz UI on top, though no word on the version.

Unlike, the Galaxy Mega 5.8 which was powered by a dual-core processor, the Galaxy Mega Plus is backed by a quad-core processor (unspecified chipset) clocked at 1.2GHz. There is no mention of the RAM capacity, but GSM Arena claims that the Galaxy Mega Plus packs 1.5GB of RAM.

It sports an 8-megapixel rear camera, as well as a 1.9-megapixel front facing camera. The phone comes with 8GB of built-in storage, which is expandable via microSD card (maximum capacity unspecified), and has a 2600mAh battery. The Galaxy Mega Plus includes Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GLONASS, GPS and 3G connectivity.

Last year Samsung introduced the Galaxy Mega series which included two devices: Galaxy Mega 5.8 and Galaxy Mega 6.3. The Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 is a single SIM device and runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean out-of-the-box.

It features a 6.3-inch 720x1280 pixel display and sports the same camera as that of Galaxy Mega Plus. It is powered by a dual-core processor clocked at 1.7GHz. The Galaxy Mega 6.3 has 1.5GB of RAM, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n and A-GPS. The phone comes with a 3,200 mAh battery. The phone comes with 16GB internal storage capacity and has a microSD card for expanding the storage up to 64GB.

Samsung Galaxy Mega Plus detailed specifications

General
Alternate names	I9152P
Release date	February 2014
Form factor	Touchscreen
Dimensions (mm)	162.60 x 82.40 x 8.99
Weight (g)	183.50
Battery capacity (mAh)	2600
Removable battery	No
Colours	White
SAR value	NA
Display
Screen size (inches)	5.80
Touchscreen	Yes
Touchscreen type	Capacitive
Resolution	540x960 pixels
Colours	16M
Hardware
Processor	1.2GHz  quad-core
RAM	1.5GB
Internal storage	8GB
Expandable storage	Yes
Expandable storage type	microSD
Camera
Rear camera	8-megapixel
Flash	Yes
Front camera	1.9-megapixel
Software
Operating System	Android 4.2
Java support	Yes
Browser supports Flash	Yes
Connectivity
Wi-Fi	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	NA
GPS	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes
NFC	No
Infrared	No
DLNA	No
Wi-Fi Direct	No
MHL Out	No
HDMI	No
Headphones	3.5mm
FM	Yes
USB	Micro-USB
Charging via Micro-USB	Yes
Proprietary charging connector	No
Proprietary data connector	No
Number of SIMs	2
SIM 1
SIM Type	Regular
GSM/ CDMA	GSM
2G frequencies supported	GSM 850/ 900
3G	Yes
3G frequencies supported	2100
SIM 2
SIM Type	Regular
GSM/ CDMA	GSM
2G frequencies supported	GSM 850/ 900/ 1900
3G	Yes
3G frequencies supported	2100
Sensors
Compass/ Magnetometer	No
Proximity sensor	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes
Gyroscope	No
Barometer	No
Temperature sensor	No

Geeksphone Revolution dual-OS smartphone availability and pricing announced

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The upcoming Geeksphone Revolution has been given pricing and availability details by the company, which said it will be available from 20 February for 289 euros (Rs. 24,000 approximately).

The Geeksphone Revolution was first introduced back in November, and then further detailed in January. Geeksphone says the firm will probably provide an early-bird discount for online customers, with a price of 269 euros.

The Geeksphone Revolution will run on Google's Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean OS and Firefox OS 1.3 via Boot2Gecko. The company claims that Geeksphone's MultiOS technology will allow users to switch between Android, which will be running on top of Revolution phone by default, and Boot2Gecko by Mozilla, or any other community-supported OS. Geeksphone has also revealed that users will be offered regular updates via a 1-click OTA system.

The Revolution features a 4.7-inch qHD (540x960 pixel) IPS display. The smartphone is powered by a 1.6GHz dual-core Intel Atom Z2560 processor alongside 1GB of RAM. The Revolution phone sports an 8-megapixel rear camera with an LED flash, while there is also a 2-megapixel front-facing camera onboard.

It comes with 4GB of inbuilt storage, which can be expanded up to 32GB with the help of microSD card. It packs a 2000mAh battery. The Revolution phone supports Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, A-GPS, Micro-USB and 3G connectivity.

Also due to be unveiled at MWC 2014 by Geeksphone is the company's Blackphone, a privacy and security-focused phone that is being developed in collaboration with Silent Circle. 

The specifications and other features are not yet known for the Blackphone. The Blackphone is powered by a customised version of Android made by the company in association with Silent Circle, called PrivatOS. 

The PrivatOS will allow the Blackphone user to make and receive secure calls, send encrypted text messages, store files securely and browse the web through an anonymous VPN.

According to Geeksphone, the Blackphone will be powered by a 'top performing' processor and a cellular module that is said to be compatible with any GSM network, and free of geographical restrictions.

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Intex Aqua i15 with 6-inch qHD display, Android 4.2 listed on company website

Another Intex Aqua-branded mid-range phablet has been listed on the company's official website, dubbed Intex Aqua i15. The smartphone's price and availability is not known yet.

The Intex Aqua i15 runs on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, and additionally supports dual-SIM support (GSM/WCDMA). The device also features a 6-inch qHD (540x960 pixel) IPS display. It is powered by a quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor clocked at 1.3GHz, alongside a Mali 400 GPU paired with 512MB of RAM.

The camera options of Aqua i15 include an 8-megaixel rear camera with flash, and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera for video chats. The device comes with an 4GB of inbuilt storage, which can be expanded up to 32GB. The phablet supports both 2G and 3G connectivity along with standard Wi-Fi and Bluetooth options.

A 2400mAh battery backs up Intex Aqua i15. The device measures 168.5 x 85.5 x 9.0mm and weighs 190 grams. It will be available in Blue, White and Black colour variants.

More details for the Intex Aqua i15 can be found here.

Intex recently also listed its Aqua Curve budget smartphone on the website. The Intex Aqua Curve runs on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, which also powers most of the handsets in the market. Along with dual-SIM support, the smartphone also features a 5-inch qHD (540x960 pixels) display.

The Aqua Curve smartphone is powered by a quad-core MediaTek (MT6582) processor clocked at 1.3GHz, paired with a Mali 400 GPU and 1GB of RAM. The camera options of Aqua Curve smartphone include an 8-megapixel autofocus rear camera with flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera for video chatting purposes.

Intex Aqua i15

• KEY SPECS

Display

6.00-inch

Processor

1.3GHz

Front Camera

2-megapixel

Resolution

RAM

512MB

OS

Android 4.2

Storage

4GB

Rear Camera

8-megapixel

Battery capacity

2400mAh

Xbox Fitness and Wii Fit U review

While video game consoles can't help users save money or stop smoking - yet, anyway - there are a few recently released games that can help with the most popular of New Year's resolutions: exercise. Here's a look at four titles that offer an alternative to working out at the gym or with a personal trainer:

"Wii Fit U" (Nintendo, for Wii U, $49.99)

Nintendo essentially launched the fitness game genre in 2008 with "Wii Fit," and now there's an updated edition for the Wii U system that works in tandem with the old Wii Balance Board and the new Fit Meter, a round doodad that measures real-world activity like steps taken and changes in elevation.

The portable Wii U GamePad removes the burden of having to look up at the TV screen. However, other than a few games that utilize the controller and a new dance mode, the content is mostly the same as the previous "Wii Fit" edition. Still, the new accessories alone make "Wii Fit U" a fine alternative to other expensive fitness gadgets. Three stars out of four.

"Xbox Fitness" (Microsoft, for Xbox One, price varies)

Despite advancements in motion tracking with the Xbox One's new Kinect sensor, "Xbox Fitness" - more of an app than a game, really - feels like a lunge backward from last year's "Nike+ Kinect Training" that worked as part of the Nike+ system and utilized the Xbox 360's version of Kinect.

"Xbox Fitness" is mostly a series of workout videos hosted by celebrity trainers like Jillian Michaels, Tracy Anderson and Tony Horton that incorporate scoring and Kinect functionality. Some are free with an Xbox Live subscription. Others cost extra. The wonky interface, paywall and interactivity make "Xbox Fitness" feel out of step. One-and-a-half stars.

"Just Dance 2014" (Ubisoft, for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Wii, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox One, $49.99)

The fifth installment in Ubisoft's hyper-colored choreography franchise is more of a dance game than an actual fitness title, though "Just Dance 2014" features the return of the series' "just sweat" mode, which counts calories as players shake their groove thangs.

The new edition ditches past "just sweat" features like transitional routines in favor of unlockable "sweat" versions of songs like Katy Perry's "I Kissed a Girl." Routines can be combined for 10-, 20- and 30-minute pop-flavored workouts. It's certainly not a full-fledged fitness regimen, just a really fun way to do some cardio. Two-and-a-half stars.

"Zumba Fitness: World Party" (Majesco, for Wii, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox One, $49.99)

The latest entry in the hip-shaking empire's interactive catalog goes global with a diverse lineup of Zumba routines led by real-world instructors in colorful renditions of such locales as Puerto Rico, Los Angeles, India and Hawaii - all with accompanying tunes.

The vast array of modes - from the ridiculously fun world-tour campaign to the full-blown simulated workout classes - make "World Party" the most comprehensive Zumba game to date. The game's biggest downfall is a truly cheeseball collectible system. Who wants to be rewarded for smooth moves with a picture of a headdress?! Two-and-a-half stars.

iPhone 6 to sport 4.8-inch display, design internally 'locked down': Report

While Apple's next iPhone might still be far from hitting shelves, the speculation around it is endless. Now, an analyst has claimed that the Cupertino based company has finalised, or internally "locked down" much of the design of its next iPhone, believed to be dubbed iPhone 6.

Apple Insider cites analyst Timothy Arcuri from Cowen and Company, who says that Apple has finalised a 4.8-inch display for its alleged iPhone 6, in an attempt to counter the phablet competition in the global market.

Further, Arcuri, citing Apple's supply chain, has revealed that this year's iPhone, apart from hardware upgrades, will bring along key software innovations with the next major iOS platform release. Acuri has claimed that the alleged iPhone 6 will come with Wi-Fi (802.11ac), which will be an upgrade to the current 802.11n found on the iPhone 5s.

The analyst speculates that the Cupertino-based company will use features such as iBeacon, Touch ID and Passbook in the next alleged iPhone to push new services with mobile payments.

Acuri also expects that Apple, following its launch schedule for iPhone devices, will announce the alleged iPhone 6 in September.

Contradicting to the current report, a Chinese analyst recently claimed that Apple might launch an iPhone with 4.7-inch display at the WWDC event scheduled in June 2014, while a 5.7-inch variant would follow it soon after. According to the Chinese analyst, Apple would launch two iPhone models, much like the iPhone 5c and iPhone 5s announced last year; and this time, it has been believed they would be sporting different screen sizes.

The analyst also suggested that the Cupertino-based company would start trial-production of the alleged iPhone with a 4.7-inch display in February, and if things go Apple's way, the company would start mass-production of the 4.7-inch iPhone in May.

An earlier report had suggested that Apple has been considering use of alloys for its new iPhone, which was hinted at by a Liquidmetal patent filing.

India's 'new' social network Jumpbook is just a riff on Facebook

Facebook has a new competitor, but this one is probably not on Mark Zuckerberg's radar for now. The social networking giant is being challenged by an Indian website Jumpbook.in. The website has been developed by Patna-based brothers Nilay and Ankur Singh who say that they’re already catering to 22,000 users within four months of its launch. The brothers, who spoke to CNN-IBN said that their website offers a lot more features than Facebook does. Jumpbook has been receiving a lot of publicity lately, so we thought we'd check out the site.  Jumpbook is supposed to be a 'five-in-one', according to the brothers. Besides basic sharing and posting, Jumpbook offers a marketplace, a quiz application, forum and a blog platform as well. All very familiar if you have used Facebook for the past few years. In fact, Jumpbook seems to be a mashup of Facebook and Orkut, and even looks very much like Zuckerberg's site. There’s no doubt that the website is in need of improvement.  You would be forgiven if you thought that the website was a time-travelling version of Facebook from the late 2000s. Almost bare in its interface, the website gets straight down to business, in a very Facebook style. You can upload pictures, write status messages, insert polls and even post songs on the site. We are not sure about the legal implications of uploading music, but that's being offered by Jumpbook. Besides these, you can search through classified ads and connect with users you’d like to purchase something off. There is also a games and apps section on the website that seems to be in a nascent stage yet. It contains only a handful of applications and games and seems more like a test-area than a full-fledged, working section.  The Singh brothers seem to be facing a bit of a hurdle with taking Jumpbook to the next level. As the website started to gain attention, Nilay and Ankur realised they were not equipped to deal with large amounts of people being online together. The website would crash regularly and the Singhs are now thinking of increasing Jumpbook’s server capacity. The Singhs grew up in tough financial conditions and learnt website designing amidst financial hardship. Nilay learnt designing in a local institute and had to quit engineering college so that his brother could study. Both then hit upon the idea of launching Jumpbook. Ankur and Nilay are now looking at attracting investors who can help them with funding for increasing Jumpbook’s server capacity. “We are planning to launch this on a huge scale and we need some investors to invest in our website so that we can market our website to a certain level to advance to big entrepreneurs from Bihar,” Nilay said.