Apple said to launch a pair of large-screen iPhones this year

According to a report in The Wall Street Journal, Apple will launch two large-screen iPhone devices this year. The rumor falls right in line with a claim by Bloomberg from November last year, suggesting that Apple is working on an iPhone duo with 4.7” and 5.7” displays.

WSJ reports that the first iPhone model will have a display with a diagonal between 4.5 and 5” – hardly a surprise by now, as yesterday yet another word got out that Apple has decided on a 4.8” display unit. The second iPhone will go beyond 5 inches of screen diagonal and into phablet territory.
Both iPhone models are said to feature metal bodies, with the plastic used in the iPhone 5c allegedly on the way out. Curved display a la LG G Flex or Samsung Galaxy Round is reportedly not
considered by Apple for the time being.
All in all, a large-screen iPhone looks like a sure thing to happen this year. The rumored phablet by Apple on the other hand, if materialized, will mean that all three major mobile ecosystems will have at least one such device to offer quite soon.

Nokia MWC 2014 event scheduled for February 24

Nokia has pinpointed the date for its Mobile World Congress 2014 press event. You can mark your calendars for Monday, February 24 when the event will start at 8:30AM (7:30AM GMT).
Reading "Meet us under the tree," the press invite carefully keeps Nokia's cards close to its chest and doesn't reveal anything. It's possible for the company to be having a word play with "tree" standing for three smartphones.

In fact there are rumors floating about for three new additions to the Lumia family: the 1520V, 1525 and 1820. The Lumia 1520V is rumored to be a 4.3" smartphone with a design similar to that of the Lumia 1520 (hence the name). With a 1080p resolution, 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage, the Lumia 1520V is set to rival the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact and will feature a Snapdragon 800 chipset like its bigger brother, the Lumia 1520.
The mini Lumia 1520V is also said to pack a 14MP camera at the back with a 3,000mAh battery capable of wireless charging. Moreover, it's believed to debut the Windows Phone 8.1 operating system, but for now those remain unfounded rumors.

Onto the Nokia Lumia 1820, which is expected to feature the latest Snapdragon 805 chipset with 3GB of RAM and a 5.2" display of 2K resolution. The juicy configuration is going to draw power from a 3,400mAh battery. The internal storage is going to be 32GB with no microSD card to be
making its way to the rumored phone just yet.
The rumor mill reckons the Lumia 1525 phablet is going to be the third phone of the family that'll make it to MWC 2014. At this point, there aren't much rumors to paint a picture for it, but it's believed to be a 6" phablet.
Lastly, there's the highly anticipated Android smartphone from Nokia codenamed Normandy. It's been leaking extensively with live photos and UI screenshots, but nobody knows if Nokia will unveil it at MWC 2014. The Mobile World Congress saw Nokia make a bang in 2012 with the 808 PureView cameraphone, so why not shock the world again in 2014 with an Android phone?
The Nokia Normandy is said to run Android 4.4.1 KitKat and pack a 854 x 540 resolution display. It's also hinted by the leaked UI screenshots to boast dual-SIM functionality.
You can bet we'll be there to cover everything that Nokia has to offer in Barcelona this February. Tune in for extensive coverage from the MWC 2014 showroom floor next month!

Dual-SIM Samsung Galaxy S III Neo+ goes official in China

While the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo continues its journey of leaks, the company has launched the Galaxy S III Neo+ in China.
Featuring a similar design to the Galaxy S3, the S3 Neo+ is built around a 4.8" Super AMOLED display, which rocks 720p resolution. The pixel density is 306 ppi, which is very respectable. Under the hood, there's a 1.4GHz quad-core CPU of unknown architecture - we guess it's the dated Exynos 4 Quad 4412 with four Cortex-A9 cores, but it could also be a Snapdragon 400 with Cortex-A7 processor. It's joined by 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal memory, which is expandable via the microSD card slot that's on board.


Unsurprisingly, the battery cover is removable and reveals the dual SIM card slots (3G + GSM), the aforementioned microSD card slot and the 2100mAh battery. The Samsung Galaxy S3 Neo+ weighs 132 grams and measures 136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6mm - exactly the same as the Galaxy S3 (with the negligible difference of 1 gram in weight). At the back, there's an 8MP camera with LED flash capable of recording 1080p video.

The dual-SIM capabilities of the Galaxy S3 Neo+ include dual-standby and there's a neat manager available inside Android 4.3 Jelly Bean that handles the switching between the two. The supported WCDMA networks bands include 850/900/1900/2100 MHz, while on GSM, they're 850/900/1800/1900 MHz.
Pricing and availability aren't detailed at this point. We suspect the Galaxy S3 Neo+ will make an appearance in Chinese retail stores as well as major carriers pretty soon.

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 vs. Nokia Lumia 1520: Bigger, better, faster

Introduction

We venture again into the realm of phablets, one that at the beginning seemed to promise little more than a short burst of action, has become the scene of some of the most thrilling battles this industry has seen. The showdown we're about to witness though could well be the climax and a new beginning, all at once. A new dimension of a rivalry that's been going for years but is now more heated than ever.


The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 emerged from every battle without so much as a scratch. The lineup has defined the segment and the third generation is an impressive all-rounder with rock-solid still imaging, probably the best video a phone can produce, processing power to spare and plenty of value-adding software features. The S Pen also makes sure the Note 3 caters to artists and creative in a way hardly any device would.
Nokia is only just entering the phablet space, but years of design and imaging excellence are finally made to count, now that Microsoft has finally taken the platform up to speed, enabling support for the latest in screen resolution and computing power. What once put the N and E series at the top of the smartphone food chain must be running in the veins of the Lumia 1520 too.
Ironically, it's phablets where Windows Phone is finally able to stand up to Android in a meaningful, unconditional way. In the end though, there couldn't have been a more appropriate scene for this battle. A battle that may never have happened. A killer droid against a droid killer.

Nokia Lumia 1520 over the Samsung Galaxy Note 3

• A little more screen real estate
• Bigger camera sensor - 1/2.5" vs 1/3.06" and higher resolution - 20MP vs 13MP
• Optical image stabilization
• FM Radio
• Superior battery life
• Four microphone setup, WDR audio recording
• Offline maps and voice-guided navigation

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 over the Nokia Lumia 1520

• S-Pen stylus input and good software backing
• Notably Cheaper
• More compact - 151.2 x 79.2 x 8.3 mm vs 162.8 x 85.4 x 8.7 mm
• Lighter - 168 g vs 209 g
• More RAM - 3 GB vs 2 GB
• 64 GB of built-in storage version
• Slightly higher-clocked chipset - 2.3 GHz vs 2.2 GHz
• 4K (2160p) video recording over 1080@30fps
• 2 MP 1080p front-facing camera vs 1.2 MP 720p one
• Temperature and humidity sensors
• IR port for remote control functionality

These two are powered by identical Snapdragon 800 chipsets and have massive full-HD screens. It's Super AMOLED against ClearBlack LCD, PureView against S Pen, Nokia against Samsung, Android against Windows Phone. Apps and services is where the battle will be fought too. PureView and the software behind it, Nokia Music, Nokia Drive and Microsoft Office against the stylus-enabled apps and features, the latest TouchWiz treats, and the Google services.

Both devices at HQ
What will decide this one though is perhaps between the lines of the spec sheets, and the fight will be one to watch, we promise you.

Alcatel One Touch Hero review: Compare notes

Introduction

Alcatel found a new life with Android and has continuously improved its offerings over time. The One Touch Hero is one of the latest - a 6" phablet that throws down a price challenge to the Galaxy Note 3, with a rich feature set of its own.

Alcatel One Touch Hero official images
The Hero has captured the essence of the Note - a large, 1080p screen, a stylus to go with it and split-screen multitasking to boost productivity. The screen is actually bigger - 6 inches - and the bezels are impressively thin.
That said, Alcatel kept its feet on the ground and went for a Cortex-A7-based MediaTek chipset. The amount of inbuilt storage is economical but expandable and there's a dual-SIM version right out of the gate. This keeps the price in check and makes the phablet suitable for emerging markets (where the lack of LTE isn't a huge deal).

Key features

• Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE support; Dual-band 3G with HSPA
• Optional dual-SIM
• 6" 16M-color 1080p IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen
• Capacitive stylus
• Android OS v4.2.2 Jelly Bean
• Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, 2 GB RAM, Adreno PowerVR SGX544 GPU, MediaTek MT6589 chipset
• Split-screen multi-tasking Dual display
• 13 MP autofocus camera with LED flash, geo-tagging
• 1080p video recording @ 30fps with continuous autofocus and stereo sound
• 2 MP front-facing camera, 1080p video recording
• 16GB (dual-SIM), 8GB (single-SIM)
• microSD card slot (single-SIM only)
• microUSB port
• Bluetooth v4.0
• Wi-Fi a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct and DLNA
• GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS
• NFC
• Standard 3.5 mm audio jack
• Stereo FM radio with RDS
• Voice commands
• Accelerometer and proximity sensor
• Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
• Non-replaceable 3,400mAh Li-Ion battery
• Cool active accessories

Main disadvantages

• Capacitive stylus not as good as the Wacom solution
• 13MP camera not on par with other 13MP shooters
• Non-replaceable battery
• Midrange chipset
• Limited storage on the dual-SIM version
• No LTE

There's a place for the Alcatel One Touch Hero in established markets too - we're seeing a shift towards affordable, capable devices in the mobile world with devices like the Moto G and $200 tablets.

Alcatel One Touch Hero in our office
The One Touch Hero has the build quality wouldn't be out of place in the lineup of better known makers and Alcatel did well to avoid gimmicky tweaks. Where the company stepped outside the box is the attachable accessories, while split-screen multitasking and especially the stylus are right out of the Note rulebook.

Oppo N1 CyanogenMod edition review: Pure mind

Introduction

Trying out new things is in Oppo's DNA. The Find 5 was a clue, the N1 is the hard evidence, that the up and coming Chinese maker will never miss an opportunity to surprise and try to amaze. You know who else has a different perspective on things? CyanogenMod developers. So what happens when you put the two together? You know the answer to that one - a real challenger to the Nexus. But let's not jump the gun, shall we?
                  
Oppo N1 CyanogenMod official photos
The CyanogenMod initiative has been around for ages in tech chronology, but until very recently nobody even considered getting the custom Android ROM on mass-produced phones. At least not until Cyanogen was set up as a proper company with a vision of the future and a dedicated staff to fulfill it - not just a bunch of enthusiasts writing code for the devices they own.
CyanogenMod is based on stock Android and builds on it with features and ideas contributed by the community. It's the end user that matters, not the top brass, who more often than not have their own agendas.
Oppo and Cyanogen are a match made in heaven for everyone who wants their droid to feel truly different - in terms of both hardware and software. The custom OS was originally offered on a limited edition of the Oppo N1 but the ROM is now readily available and promising better performance, prolonged battery life and a slew of extra features on top of the pure Android look.

What's more to ask? Check out the full set of features below.

Key features

• Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE support; penta-band 3G with HSPA
• 5.9" 16M-color 1080p Super IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with 373ppi
• Android OS v4.3 Jelly Bean with CyanogenMod 10.2; Android 4.4 KitKat is on its way with a CyanogenMod 11 update
• Quad-core 1.7 GHz Krait 300 CPU, 2 GB RAM, Adreno 320 GPU; Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 chipset
• 13 MP autofocus camera, 206° module rotation; dual-LED flash; HDR, long exposure (up to 8 seconds), remote shutter
• 1080p video recording @ 30fps with HDR mode, continuous autofocus and stereo sound
• Touchpad on the back
• Dual-band Wi-Fi ac/a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct and DLNA; Wireless TV-out (Miracast)
• GPS with A-GPS
• 16GB/32GB of built-in storage
• microUSB 2.0 port, USB on the go support
• Bluetooth v4.0
• NFC
• Standard 3.5 mm audio jack
• 3610 mAh battery
• Accelerometer and proximity sensor
• Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
• Premium aluminum and polycarbonate finish
• O-Click Bluetooth Remote Control in the package

Main disadvantages

• Non expandable storage
• No LTE
• Non user-replaceable battery
• Hefty and big device, near impossible to operate single-handedly
• Snapdragon 600 is no longer flagship-grade

On the outside, the Oppo N1 running CyanogenMod is the same device. There are no special marks to differentiate it from its ColorOS-running sibling, neither are there any novelties about the hardware inside. The N1 with CyanogenMod is powered by the same Snapdragon 600 chipset, which while no longer Qualcomm's top dog, is by no means lacking in power.
Oh well, similarities with Nexus devices aren't purely coincidental, then. They didn't use to have the most powerful processing and graphics either - they simply delivered the pure, bloat-free experience certain users value above all else. The CyanogenMod-ded Oppo N1 builds on that with some unique features like the 13MP rotating camera module, rear touchpad and the impressive battery inside.

CyanogenMod Oppo N1 at HQ
These should be no news to anyone who has seen our Oppo N1 review - this time around, the OS is obviously the bigger story, but we'll still take it from the beginning. So, you're welcome to follow us to the next page where we look at the N1 from all sides.

CES 2014: Various brands overview

Introduction

CES is in full swing and we've seen mountains of new devices, the most interesting of which we took the time to handle. Surprisingly, tablets were a big deal this year, bigger than phones. There were still a lot of smartphone action sure, but the spotlight was on phablets and bigger.


We also stopped to look at other interesting tidbits, like NVIDIA's new chipset, really anything that will make a geek's heart thump. Some of the new gadgets are high-profile enough to warrant a dedicated article (Sony's Xperia Z1 Compact, Samsung's Galaxy Pro tablets, the new Huawei Ascend Mate 2 4G).
Others grabbed our attention, but with so many new things flying around they'll have to share this space.
We're still going around booths, snapping photos of the devices and asking about them, so we'll be updating this article with more info as it becomes available.

Nokia Lumia 1320 and 525 hands-on: First look

Introduction

Nokia held its own event on the fringe of CES - no new devices were revealed but the Finns showed the Lumia 1320 and Lumia 525 to the press and public. There's a lot riding on those devices, even though they are not the flagships in their respective categories.

Perhaps this is exactly why they are so important - the Lumia 520 holds a third of the Windows Phone market and the 525 is a welcome update. The Lumia 1520 is rarely seen in the hands of people, but it's Nokia's first phablet. Perhaps too pricy for some though, which is where the Lumia 1320 comes in.

Nokia Lumia 1320 at a glance:

• Dimensions: 164.2 x 85.9 x 9.8 mm, 220g
• Display: 6" ClearBlack IPS display of 720p resolution, Gorilla Glass 3, 245ppi
• Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4; dual-core Krait at 1.7GHz, Adreno 305 GPU, 1GB RAM
• OS: Windows Phone 8 GDR3 with Nokia Black
• Camera: 5 MP, 1/4" sensor, autofocus, LED flash
• Video camera: 1080p @ 30fps video capture with main camera
• Storage: 8GB built-in, microSD card slot with support of up to 64GB, 7GB SkyDrive cloud storage
• Connectivity: HSPA, LTE Cat. 3, A-GPS+GLONASS, WLAN b/g/n, microUSB 2.0, BT 4.0 LE
• Battery: 3,400mAh
• Misc: Nokia Camera app, FM Radio, built-in accelerometer, multi-touch input, proximity sensor

Nokia Lumia 1320 official images
The Nokia Lumia 525 should be more familiar - it's a refinement of the Lumia 520, which as we said is the most popular WP handset by a huge margin.

• Dimensions: 119.9 x 64 x 9.9 mm, 124g
• Display: 4" IPS display of WVGA resolution, scratch-resistant glass, 233ppi
• Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4; dual-core Krait at 1GHz, Adreno 305 GPU, 1GB RAM
• OS: Windows Phone 8 GDR3 with Nokia Black
• Camera: 5 MP, 1/4" sensor, autofocus
• Video camera: 720p @ 30fps video capture with main camera
• Storage: 8GB built-in, microSD card slot with support of up to 64GB, 7GB SkyDrive cloud storage
• Connectivity: HSPA (21.1Mbps down, 5.76Mbps up), A-GPS+GLONASS, WLAN b/g/n, microUSB 2.0, BT 4.0 LE
• Battery: 1,430mAh
• Misc: Nokia Camera app, FM Radio, built-in accelerometer, multi-touch input, proximity sensor

Nokia Lumia 525 official images
The main difference between the Lumia 1320 and the 525 then is in the screen size and LTE support. Not that those are small things, plus the chipset on the phablet is more powerful, allowing it to capture 1080p video, but other than that it's close.
That makes the Lumia 525 an amazing entry-level phone, just like its predecessor, but what does it mean for the Lumia 1320? Jump on the next page and find out.

CES 2014: Asus overview

Introduction

Asus unveiled a handful of new devices at its CES 2014 press conference, making it one of the most action packed events this year in Las Vegas. Three new Android-powered smartphones premiered as part of the brand new Zenfone lineup. There is another PadFone on the way as well. Plus the Asus Transformer Book Duet, which is quite intriguing for laptop and tablet enthusiasts.
So, the new Zenfone lineup is made up of three interesting droids - the 4" Zenfone 4, the 5" Zenfone 5 and the 6" Zenfone 6 phablet. Yes, there is a size for everyone here. Let's take a closer look at the Zenfones' features.

Asus Zenfone 4 at a glance

• Dimensions: 124.4 x 61.4 x 11.2mm, 115g
• Display: 4.0" LED-backlit IPS display of WVGA resolution, 233ppi
• Chipset: Intel Atom Z2520; dual-core Intel Atom at 1.2GHz, PowerVR SGX 544MP2 GPU, 1GB RAM
• OS: Android 4.3 Jelly Bean (planned upgrade to 4.4 KitKat), Asus Zen UI
• Camera: 5MP, autofocus, front-facing camera
• Storage: 4GB built-in, microSD card slot
• Connectivity: Dual-SIM, HSPA+, GPS, WLAN b/g/n, microUSB 2.0, Bluetooth 4.0 LE
• Battery: 1,170mAh, Li-Po, removable
• Misc: built-in accelerometer, multi-touch input, proximity sensor
• Colors: Black, White, Red, Blue, Yellow

Asus Zenfone 5 at a glance

• Dimensions: 148.2 x 72.8 x 10.3mm, 140g
• Display: 5.0" LED-backlit IPS display of 720p resolution, 294ppi
• Chipset: Intel Atom Z2580; dual-core Intel Atom at 2GHz, PowerVR SGX 544MP2 GPU, 1GB RAM
• OS: Android 4.3 Jelly Bean (planned upgrade to 4.4 KitKat), Asus Zen UI
• Camera: 8MP, autofocus, LED flash, 2MP front-facing camera
• Storage: 4GB built-in, microSD card slot
• Connectivity: Dual-SIM, HSPA+, GPS, WLAN b/g/n, microUSB 2.0, Bluetooth 4.0 LE
• Battery: 2,050mAh, Li-Po, non-removable
• Misc: built-in accelerometer, multi-touch input, proximity sensor
• Colors: Black, White, Red, Blue, Gold

Asus Zenfone 6 at a glance

• Dimensions: 166.9 x 84.3x 9.9mm, 200g
• Display: 6.0" LED-backlit IPS display of 720p resolution, 244ppi
• Chipset: Intel Atom Z2580; dual-core Intel Atom at 2GHz, PowerVR SGX 544MP2 GPU, 1GB RAM
• OS: Android 4.3 Jelly Bean (planned upgrade to 4.4 KitKat), Asus Zen UI
• Camera: 13MP, autofocus, LED flash, 2MP front-facing camera
• Storage: 8/16 GB built-in, microSD card slot
• Connectivity: Dual-SIM, HSPA+, GPS, WLAN b/g/n, microUSB 2.0, Bluetooth 4.0 LE
• Battery: 3,230mAh, Li-Po, non-removable
• Misc: built-in accelerometer, multi-touch input, proximity sensor
• Colors: Black, White, Red, Gold

The other two devices announced at CES are the AT&T exclusive Asus Padfone X - a hybrid device consisting of a 5" 1080p smartphone and an optional 9" 1080p tablet dock, plus the intriguing Macbook-clone, the Transformer Book.
We spent some quality time with all of these last night and we are ready to share our first impressions with you. The tour begins right after the jump.

Samsung Galaxy Note Pro and Tab Pro hands-on: First look

Introduction

Traditionally Samsung hasn't been the most exciting company to watch at CES, but this year the Koreans are really making their presence felt. Bringing the big tablet guns, the company definitely has some of the hottest hardware of the show at its booth.
As a welcome change of pace, we aren't just treated to TVs and Smart home appliances. Samsung has the Pro range of tablets on display, which spans across two families of ultra-high-res powerhouses.
The Samsung Galaxy Note Pro leads the charge and there are three Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro slates to cover its back. Here's the kicker - we have a new tablet size in town - 12.2 inches. That's not very surprising of Samsung, as the company has been keen on experimenting with new form factors and sizes, some of which have yielded amazing results - take the Galaxy Note line-up of phablets, for example.
The new standard is offered on two different slates - the S Pen-enabled Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 and the conventional Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2. Those two are joined by the more straightforward Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 and another new size for Samsung with the Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4. The latter is a direct competitor to the LG G Pad 8.3 and we're eager to see whether it's a worthy one.
Anyway, we have met with all of them at the CES 2014 and we're ready with our first rundown. Before that though, let's take a look at what the Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 and the variously sized Galaxy Tab Pro slates offer.

Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 at a glance:

• Form factor: Tablet
• Size: 295.6 x 204 x 7.95 mm, 750 g
• Display: 16M colors 12.2" Super Clear LCD capacitive touchscreen of 2560 x 1600 pixel resolution
• OS: Android 4.4 KitKat with TouchWiz UI
• Chipset (LTE): Quad-core 2.3GHz Krait 400 CPU, Adreno 330GPU, 3GB of RAM, Snapdragon 800 chipset
• Chipset (3G, Wi-Fi): Quad-core 1.9 GHz Cortex-A15 & quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7, Mali-T628 MP6 GPU; 3GB of RAM, Exynos 5420 chipset
• Camera: 8MP main camera; 2MP front-facing camera
• Video camera: 2160p@30fps, 1080p@60/30fps, 720p@120fps video capture
• Memory: 32GB/64GB of inbuilt storage, microSD card slot, up to 64GB
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth 4.0, microUSB 3.0 port with backwards compatibility with microUSB 2.0, GPS receiver with A-GPS, 3.5mm audio jack, NFC, Ethernet connectivity via adapter
• Battery: 9500mAh
• Extra features: S-Pen support, S Note, Scrapbook, Action Memo, Air Commands software to take advantage of S Pen, free subscriptions to various services including Dropbox, Evernote, Bitcasa, NY Times, LinkedIn, Remote PC, Cisco WebEx Meetings and more

Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2

Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 at a glance:

• Form factor: Tablet
• Size: 295.6 x 204 x 7.9 5mm, 732 g
• Display: 16M colors 12.2" LCD capacitive touchscreen of 2560x1600 pixel (WQXGA) resolution
• OS: Android 4.4 KitKat
• Chipset (LTE): Quad-core 2.3GHz Krait 400 CPU, Adreno 330 GPU, 3GB of RAM, Snapdragon 800 chipset
• Chipset (Wi-Fi): Quad-core 1.9 GHz Cortex-A15 & quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7, PowerVR SGX 544MP3 GPU, 3GB of RAM, Exynos 5410 chipset
• Camera: 8MP main camera; 2MP front-facing camera
• Video camera: 1080p@60/30fps, 720p@120fps video capture
• Memory: 32GB/64GB internal memory, microSD card slot
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi b/g/n/ac, Assisted GPS, Bluetooth 4.0, 30-pin connector
• Battery: 9500mAh
• Extra features: Scrapbook, free subscriptions to various services including Dropbox, Evernote, Bitcasa, NY Times, LinkedIn, Remote PC, Cisco WebEx Meetings and more

Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 official photos

Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 at a glance:

• Form factor: Tablet
• Size: 343.1 x 171.4 x 7.3mm, 469 g
• Display: 16M colors 10.1" LCD capacitive touchscreen of 2560x1600 pixel (WQXGA) resolution
• OS: Android 4.4 KitKat
• Chipset (LTE): Quad-core 2.3GHz Krait 400 CPU, Adreno 330 GPU, 2GB of RAM, Snapdragon 800 chipset
• Chipset (Wi-Fi): Quad-core 1.9 GHz Cortex-A15 & quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7, PowerVR SGX 544MP3 GPU, 3GB of RAM, Exynos 5410 chipset
• Camera: 8MP main camera; 2MP front-facing camera
• Video camera: 1080p@60/30fps, 720p@120fps video capture
• Memory: 16GB/32GB internal memory, microSD card slot
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi b/g/n/ac, Assisted GPS, Bluetooth 4.0, 30-pin connector
• Battery: 8,200mAh

Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 official photos

Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 at a glance:

• Form factor: Tablet
• Size: 128.5 x 219 x 7.2 mm, 331 g
• Display: 16M colors 8.4" LCD capacitive touchscreen of 2560x1600 pixel (WQXGA) resolution
• OS: Android 4.4 KitKat
• Chipset (LTE): Quad-core 2.3GHz Krait 400 CPU, Adreno 330 GPU, 2GB of RAM, Snapdragon 800 chipset
• Chipset (Wi-Fi): Quad-core 1.9 GHz Cortex-A15 & quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7, PowerVR SGX 544MP3 GPU, 3GB of RAM, Exynos 5410 chipset
• Camera: 8MP main camera; 2MP front-facing camera
• Video camera: 2160p@30fps, 1080p@60/30fps, 720p@120fps video capture
• Memory: 16GB/32GB internal memory, microSD card slot
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi b/g/n/ac, Assisted GPS, Bluetooth 4.0, 30-pin connector
• Battery: 4800mAh

Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 official photos
In terms of hardware, the lineup is as impressive as it gets and the fact that it's powered by Android 4.4 KitKat with the latest TouchWiz enhancements makes it almost too tempting. The WQXGA resolution is impressive whichever way you look at it. First introduced by the Google Nexus 10 more than a year ago, Samsung tested the display with the Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 before bringing it to the Note Pro and Tab Pro slates.
Samsung also unveiled the Galaxy Camera 2, an Android-powered point-and-shoot. It's mostly unchanged from the original version though.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 at a glance

• Form factor: Point-and-shoot camera
• Size: 132.5 x 71.2 x 19.3 mm, 283 g
• Display: 4.8" Super Clear LCD capacitive touchscreen of 1,280 x 720 pixel resolution
• OS: Android 4.3 Jelly Bean with TouchWiz UI
• Chipset: Quad-core 1.6GHz CPU,
• Camera: 16.3MP effective resolution; 1/2.3" BSI sensor
• Lens: 21x optical zoom, optical image stabilization
• Video camera: 1080p@30fps, 720p@60fps, 512p@120fps video capture
• Flash: pop-up xenon flash, AF light
• Memory: 8GB of inbuilt storage, only 2.8GB user-available; microSD card slot, up to 64GB
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, microUSB 2.0 port, GPS receiver with A-GPS, 3.5mm audio jack
• Battery: 2,000mAh
• Extra features: Tag & go, remote viewfinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 official photos
Follow us onto the next page, where we take a look at the Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 and see if it's as cool in real life as it is on paper.

Sony Xperia Z1 Compact hands-on: First look

Huawei Ascend Mate 2 4G hands-on: First look