Samsung is more serious on its market share. It released innovative smartphones Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge. Now, it is moving fast on upgrading its Galaxy smartphones to Android Lollipop update. Not only the high end phones, even budget Samsung smartphones started getting the latest iteration of Android. New addition to this is Samsung Galaxy Core Prime.
Samsung Galaxy Core Prime in particular model no SM-G360F next in line to get the Android 5.0.2 update. The update is available via Over the Air(OTA) as well as through Samsung Kies. The Android Lollipop update for Galaxy core prime brings in latest Touchwiz UI with material design and many improvements of Lollipop such as improved battery life, bug and security fixes, connectivity and performance improvements among other.
Currently Lollipop update for Galaxy Core prime started rolling out in Poland. You will get auto notification about the new update when available. You can also check manually for the Android 5.0.2 update on Galaxy Core Prime. For that follow the steps given below.
How to check for updates on Samsung Galaxy Core Prime
Go to Settings > About phone
Tap on to Software update
It is always better to connect to WiFi while downloading the major Android update.
Lenovo A5000 officially launched in India. Unlike previous A series smartphone, this device available on Lenovo official store. Lenovo A5000 price in India is Rs.9,999.
This smartphone first launched in Russia last week. It is also listed on Lenovo’s official UAE page but there is no mention of the price. In India, Lenovo’s TheDoStore is started taking the pre-order for Lenovo A5000 and it is mentioned that April 30th as the shipping date.
Lenovo A5000 key highlight is its 4000mAh battery which is rated to provide upto 17 hours of talk time and upto 792 hours of standby time. Unlike Lenovo A6000 and Lenovo A7000, Lenovo A5000 does not supports 4G network. It supports only 3G connectivity. The company also said that, A5000 has Quick charge feature which allows battery to get fully charged in 3 hours while a 15 minutes charge will offer 4 hours of talk time.
Lenovo A5000 is a dual sim(Micro-SIM and regular sim) running on Android 4.4.4 Kitkat out of the box. The device sports 5 inch IPS display screen with a screen resolution of 720×1280 and 300 ppi pixel density. The device also comes with rain and splash-proof screen protection according to the company.
The Lenovo A5000 is powered by 1.3GHz quad core MediaTek(MT6582) processor with 1GB of RAM and Mali T760-MP2 GPU. The internal storage capacity is 8GB and supports microSD card upto 32GB. The device houses 8MP auto focus primary rear camera and LED flash. There is also a 2MP front facing camera for video calling and taking selfies.
The connectivity features of Lenovo A5000 includes GPRS/ EDGE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS/ A-GPS, Micro-USB, and Bluetooth. It has sensors such as accelerometer, ambient light sensor, and a proximity sensor. The device measures 140×71.4×9.98mm, weighs 160 grams. The available colors are Black and White.
The pricing of Lenovo A5000 is confusing. The much better spec smartphones such as Lenovo A6000 Plus or Lenovo 7000 price is lesser than A5000. The extra money for just 4000 mAh battery with compromise on the other specification does not look good. Any way, once we do the complete Lenovo A5000 review, we will come to know whether it is worth or not.
Xiaomi on its event on 12th March, launched two devices in India. The first one is Redme 2 and the other one is table which is named as MiPad. It was first unveiled in China last year May month. Xiaomi first table in India is available exclusively on Flipkart. Unlike other Xiaomi devices, this will be available without flash sales. Xiaomi MiPad price in India is Rs.12,999.
Xiaomi MiPad sports 7.9-inch IPS Retina display with screen resolution of QXGA (2048×1536 pixel) and a pixel density of 324ppi, all of which is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 screen. This tablet runs on Android 4.4 Kitkat along with MiUI.
Xiaomi MiPad is powered by ‘4+1’-core Nvidia Tegra K1 SoC ARM Cortex-A15 processor clocked at 2.2GHz with the 192-core Kepler GPU, alongside 2GB of LPDDR3 RAM. This tablets claims to pack Kepler GPU architecture and supports OpenGL 4.4 and OpenGL ES 3.1. Connectivity features of the tablet includes dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 4.0. The MiPad tablet houses 6700mAh Li-ion battery. The internal storage of this tablet is 16GB.
Xiaomi MiPad houses a 8-megapixel rear camera with a Sony BSI sensor that can shoot full-HD resolution videos. There is also a 5MP front facing camera with OmniVision sensor. Both camera do feature f2.0 aperture. MiPad measures 135.4×202.1×8.5mm and weighs 360 grams.
Considering at the specification, this Xiaomi tablet looks of the best value for money tablet. However, real time performance will be known once we get the device for review. Only thing which strikes as of now is lack of Android 5.0 Lollipop out of the box.
Xiaomi MiPad Specification
‘4+1’-core Nvidia Tegra K1 SoC ARM Cortex-A15 processor clocked at 2.2GHz with the 192-core Kepler GPU.
2GB of LPDDR3 RAM and 16GB internal storage.
8-megapixel rear camera with a Sony BSI sensor
5MP front facing camera with OmniVision sensor
135.4×202.1×8.5mm and weighs 360 grams
dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 4.0
Blackberry loyalists are in for a treat as the company has launched their new handset, Blackberry Classic. With this new handset, Blackberry goes back to the old times and in terms of design and keyboard. The Classic features a stainless steel outer frame, a plastic and glass front panel and a textured back panel with a slightly rubberized finish. The resolution of the phone remains at 720 X 720 pixels along with a capacitive 3.5 inches touchscreen.
It is powered by Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon processor in addition to Adreno 225 GPU for better gaming. The handset’s internal memory is 16 GB, which can be expanded up to 128 GB through micro SD card and the RAM provided, is 2 GB. Blackberry Classic has been given a good touch and an 8 MP rear camera with 5-element f2.2 lens, LED flash, Back Side Illumination, and support for 1080p HD video recording @ 30fps. A front-facing camera of 2 MP is also included in the phone for better quality while video calling. The phone is pretty solid in terms of performance and in terms of connectivity it supports 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth4.0, NFC, 4G, Radio, and GPS. The Classic has a 2515mAh battery that is non-removable and the company claims that it offers backup for 22 hours on mixed use.
Below is a brief list of the Pros and Cons of this device, which would help to decide better:
Pros of the Blackberry Classic:
Awesome Build Quality: The phone is a little heavy but it fits correctly and the feel of it is quite good.
Display sharpness: Although the display is not full-HD, yet the quality of the screen seems pleasant to the eyes because of the resolution.
Expandable memory: The Classic has been given an internal memory of 16 GB, which can be expanded to 128 GB. It will be useful to the people, who like to store tons of data in their phones.
Battery life: Blackberry has already said that the phone will provide a backup time of 22 hours when put to mixed use. The need for backup becomes more when it is a smartphone which enhances the phones ability.
Miracast: The Classic also feature the Miracast technology, which enables you to share your display with a TV.
Cons of the Blackberry Classic:
Lack of HDMI Connector: The Classic has the ability to record high-resolution videos at 1920 X 1080 pixels, but the fact that it cannot be connected to your HDTV is a letdown. There is no HDMI port present in the device for that.
Weight: At 178 grams (6.28 ounces), the phone feels a bit weighty if you have to hold on to it for a lengthy time.
Slower processing: The Classic has been given a 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8960 processor with just 2GB of RAM. In comparison to the recent smartphones, this still feels a little less and can cause slower user experience.
Price: The price of Classic has been announced Rs. 31,000. At this price, there are many other better available to the user. Also, the hardware in the handset is old and would not appeal much to the buyer.
Blackberry Classic’s Specification Summary:
Dual-core 1.5 GHz KraitQualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon with Adreno 225 GPU and 2 GB RAM.
Nano SIM supported
Video recording (HD) at 1920 X 1080 pixels with an 8 MP rear camera and 2 MP front camera.
5 inches capacitive touchscreen, with 294 ppi pixel density.
All leading connectivity options included along with Miracast.
Android Apps have revolutionized the world completely, giving us a single stop solution for so many queries. People now carry the answer to every puzzle in their own hands. Looking out for something has never been so easy. These apps have empowered people and made them self dependent, be it in terms of learning, regular affairs, keen interest, means of entertainment, etc. Some of the best android apps are:
Cloud Storage: Don’t want to lose your precious data…right? Well now you may not worry about this, having the support of various back-up solutions available online through the android apps. There are multiple apps providing you the feasibility of storing your important files, phone numbers, spreadsheets, additional items, videos, photos, etc. So now even if you lose your pen drive, cannot access your system due to hard disk crash, still you would be able to retrieve these data from anywhere / anytime just with a single touch on your android phone / tablet. The most common and reliable sources are:
Google Drive powered by Google where you can store and share your important information in a completely reliable and safe mode.
Drop Box: This app provides you a free storage limit upto 16 GB. You can easily synchronize your files online.
Antivirus & Security: Protect your mobile or tablet from unwanted virus attacks and stay completely safe and sound with the help of several anti-virus solution apps available like.
Avast: This is a free cell phone tracker that helps you to remotely control your phone and trace its location. It helps you to safeguard your data and live life tension free without the threat of theft.
Navigation: You can never get lost these days while roaming in a strange city or finding out some place. There will be no better companion or guide to lead you through in a new place / new country than an Android app. Willing to go on an adventurous trip, just move on with the help of some useful apps like:
Google Maps furnish the satellite / aerial images across many countries, gives you the perfect direction guidelines as well interactive solutions.
Here Maps by Nokia: Stuck midway in a journey and that too without an internet connection. Well, you are safe here with the help of Here Maps. This app lets you download the complete map of your chosen city, state or even country altogether. You can access the same even on an offline mode, wherever required.
News: Stay aware of the recent happenings, be it in your country or worldwide and that too at a single click.
News in Short: Don’t have time to catch up on the daily news updates? Well, now you can….even in the middle of a meeting / office break time with this app where-in you can have a quick glimpse of latest affairs through short and crisp articles.
Flipboard: This comes in the format of a magazine and helps you out with information / updates on your favourite topics, new articles, entertainment world, sports mania, political issues, etc.
Notes / Reminders: It often happens that a brilliant idea comes to our mind for a second and then we tend to forget it, when required urgently. Now you can capture that very second of your thought through:
Google Keep: This app lets you store all your creative ideas, thoughts, on-the-spot pictures, etc. and make them travel with you wherever you go.
Birthday for Android / Anniversary Birthday Reminder: Simple manual update of your friends’ and family’s birthdays or even anniversaries on these apps can save you all those troubles of remembering these special dates by yourself. These apps deliver timely notifications and be sure that your data is 100% safe here.
Weather Updates: Be aware of the climate outside before you step out of your home. Check the weather related precautions (warm / cold / rainy) you need to take care of before landing in a different city / country altogether. So prepare well for your holiday in the coming days with the help of:
Google Now: Get the fastest results on weather updates through this app. It not only makes you aware of the temperature conditions but also keeps you alert with the highs & lows of your day.
Health / Fitness: Keeping very busy these days or not getting enough time to maintain yourself? The best solution comes in the form of:
Google Fit: This serves as a health tracker and gives you an exact update on your physical fitness regularly with the help of sensors in your mobile device. It furnishes an exact record of your routine activities be it walking or cycling against your fitness goals.
So just as they say, live your life on your own terms. Take the command in your hands with these best and innovative android apps.
