HTC will release the Hima Ultra exclusively for Chinese markets with the launch of the M9
If you weren’t entirely impressed with HTC’s M9 today, there’s always a chance that the bigger sized version of the device will change things up a bit. According to @upleaks, HTC will announce the Hima Ultra at a Chinese press conference later this year when they announce the M9 for that particular market. Unfortunately, that means the supposedly bigger sized version of the device will be exclusive to Chinese markets, at least at first.
There isn’t much info on what the Hima Ultra will be, but it’s a pretty safe bet it’ll stick to the same mold HTC is using for the new HTC One. We’ll keep you updated as more information surfaces.
source: upleaks
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HTC One M9 availability – what we know so far (Updated)
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HTC has just announced their new One M9 handset here at MWC 2015. And if you can’t tell by the picture, this is a really nice phone. So I bet many of you are wondering where you can pick one up. Well, since the device was only announced moments ago, not too many carriers have given their exact availability dates. However, many have come forward to say that they are in fact slated to carry the device eventually.
The HTC One M9 has a 5-inch Full HD display with a pixel density of 442ppi. It has a 2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor backed by 3GB of RAM, 32GB on internal storage and MicroSD expansion up to 128GB. It also features a non-removable 2840mAh battery, a 20MP rear-facing camera and a 4 Ultra Pixel front-facing camera. We went hands-on with the device just recently, and you can view our hands-on and initial impressions by following this link.
The HTC press release tells us that the device will make it to carriers come “early Spring”, and will also be available at a number of online retailers. Here’s what we know so far:
United States availability
A few carriers from the US have announced that they’ll eventually carry the newly-announced One M9. Specifically, Sprint, AT&T and T-Mobile have announced the phone will be available sometime this Spring. While we don’t have exact pricing or availability information quite yet, we’ll be sure to update you as more details surface. Verizon has also announced its plans to carry the M9, though the device won’t launch on Big Red until sometime in “early Q2″.
UK availability
UK mobile carrier EE has also announced that it will carry the One M9, though we don’t have any specifics on this carrier, either.
Online availability
The One M9 will also be available at a number of online retailers including Amazon, Best Buy (online and in-store), Costco and Target. Additionally, an unlocked variant will be sold directly through HTC.com.
Know any others?
That’s all the regions and carriers we know so far, but will keep updating as we learn more. Have any carrier ideas specific to your region that we didn’t mention? Please let us know in the comments.
Nikon’s latest lightweight DSLR is the D7200
Over the past few weeks, Nikon has introduced two DSLRs: the D5500 and D810A. And it doesn’t look like the company plans to slow down its rollout of new cameras. Now, Nikon is introducing the D7200, a successor to the relatively popular D7100, which was introduced back in 2013. The D7200 is the latest to be introduced to the Nikon’s line of lightweight DSLR, packing a 24.2-megapixel DX CMOS sensor with no optical low-pass filter, an EXPEED 4 image processing chip, a 51-point autofocus system and a 3.2-inch fixed LCD. Video-wise, the D7200 can shoot 1080p at up to 60 fps, albeit in the 1.3 crop mode; in DX mode, meanwhile, the options are 24, 25 and 30 fps. It’s also the first Nikon DSLR to have both WiFi and NFC, which should make it extremely easy for people to share their images wirelessly.
Other notable features include a setting that lets you take 18 consecutive RAW, 14-bit lossless shots, plus the promise of 30 percent faster image processing compared to the aging D7100. Nikon says that the D7200 is evolutionary, not revolutionary, but it is quick to point out that the camera will no doubt be the perfect choice for fans of its DX-format camera ecosystem. The D7200 will hit stores next month for $1,200, body-only — a DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G kit is expected to be available for $1,700.
Microsoft reportedly looking to acquire social news reader Prismatic
After buying calendar software maker Sunrise and mobile e-mail app startup Acompli (whose technology was integrated into Outlook), it looks like Microsoft is lining up a bid for social news reader Prismatic. According to an anonymous source cited by TechCrunch, Microsoft is currently the frontrunner to acquire the startup for around $30 million.
LG Watch Urbane confirmed for AT&T, pricing and availability to be announced at a later date
AT&T made an announcement earlier today that confirms they will indeed be stocking the LG Watch Urbane. The don’t offer any additional details about pricing or launch dates though. The LG Watch Urbane is the newer all metal round Android Wear watch from LG. It is very similar the previously released LG G Watch R, […]
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Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge are official with some not so suprising changes
As expected Samsung took to the stage at their Samsung UnPacked 2015 event in Barcelona Spain earlier this morning to announce what was next for the Galaxy line. The Samsung Galaxy S6 is the more traditionally designed Galaxy device. It looks pretty similar to the S4 and S5, but with a number of design changes. […]
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SanDisk announces world’s first 200 GB microSD card
If SanDisk’s 128 GB microSD card wasn’t big enough to hold all of your music and movies, they’ve announced an even bigger card to help you out. This new microSD card can hold 200 GB of stuff, which is insane for something you’d put in your phone or tablet. It’s got a few drawbacks, however.
The pricing on the card is expected to run about $400, which is more than what some phone’s cost. Of course, it’s a brand new product, so that steep price is bound to drop sooner or later, but if you wanted one right away you’re definitely going to pay for it.
The other caveat of the card is device compatibility. Samsung’s latest and greatest no longer has a microSD card slot, and other devices don’t actually support cards over 128 GB in size. Yep, that also includes the HTC One M9, which was announced on the same day as this giant SD card. There’s a chance that some of these phones or older models may unofficially support the cards, but that’s a pretty expensive risk to take.
This card is likely aimed at more professional use in tablets like Microsoft’s Surface Pro, but it’s also a good way to future proof SanDisk’s microSD lineup for the next few years.
For everything else that’s been announced at MWC, check out our full coverage.
SanDisk Unveils the World’s Highest Capacity microSD™ Card
For the first time ever consumers can hold an unprecedented 20 hours of Full HD video1 on a fingernail-sized memory card
MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS, BARCELONA, March 1, 2015 – SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK), a global leader in flash storage solutions, today introduced the 200GB* SanDisk Ultra®microSDXC™ UHS-I card, Premium Edition, the world’s highest capacity microSD card for use in mobile devices. In just one year after introducing its record-breaking 128GB SanDisk Ultra microSDXC card, SanDisk has increased storage capacity by 56% within the same fingernail-sized form factor. Keeping up with the demands of today’s mobile users, the new card provides the freedom to capture, save and share photos, videos and other files without worrying about storage limitations.
“Mobile devices are completely changing the game. Seven out of 10 images captured by consumers are now from smartphones and tablets. Consumers view mobile-first devices as their primary means for image capture and sharing, and by 2019 smartphones and tablets will account for nine out of 10 images captured,” said Christopher Chute, Vice President, Worldwide Digital Imaging Practice, IDC. “As the needs of mobile users continue to change, SanDisk is on the forefront of delivering solutions for these demands as is clearly illustrated through their growing portfolio of innovative products, including the new 200GB SanDisk Ultra microSDXC card.”
SanDisk achieved this capacity breakthrough by leveraging the proprietary technology developed last year for the 128GB SanDisk Ultra microSDXC card, and creating a new design and production process that allows for more bits per die.
“We continue to push technology boundaries to deliver record-breaking solutions that transform the way consumers use their mobile devices,” said Dinesh Bahal, vice president, product marketing, SanDisk. “By focusing on achieving new capacity and speed milestones, we are able to deliver trusted mobile memory solutions that give consumers the freedom to never stop capturing, saving, or sharing – with the benefit of fast speeds to transfer it all quickly.”
Ideal for Android™ smartphone and tablet users, this Premium Edition microSD card combines
the world’s highest capacity and blazingly fast transfer speed of up to 90MB/s to deliver premium performance. At this transfer speed, consumers can expect to move up to 1,200 photos per minute2.
Through SanDisk’s updated Memory Zone app users will have even greater control over their mobile device’s memory storage. In the Memory Zone app, users can engage the OptiMem™ app feature which monitors the phone’s memory levels to inform users whenever the internal memory falls below a user-defined threshold. Once this threshold is reached, the OptiMem app feature will automatically transfer some of their old photos and videos to their microSD card, leaving them with more internal memory to continue making memories. The app, available for free download from the Google Play™ store, is compatible with most Android-powered devices and allows users to easily locate, organize, transfer and back up data.
Pricing and Availability
The 200GB SanDisk Ultra microSDXC UHS-I card, Premium Edition, features a ten-year limited warranty3 and will be available worldwide in Q2 at an MSRP of $399.99.
About SanDisk
SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company, is a global leader in flash storage solutions. For more than 25 years, SanDisk has expanded the possibilities of storage, providing trusted and innovative products that have transformed the electronics industry. Today, SanDisk’s quality, state-of-the-art solutions are at the heart of many of the world’s largest data centers, and embedded in advanced smartphones, tablets and PCs. SanDisk’s consumer products are available at hundreds of thousands of retail stores worldwide. For more information, visit www.sandisk.com.
*1GB=1,000,000,000 bytes. Actual user storage less.
1 Approximations; Results and Full HD (1920×1080) video support may vary based on host device, file attributes and other factors.
2 Based on 4.1GB transfer of photos (avg. file size 3.5MB) with USB 3.0 reader. Results may vary based on host device, file attributes and other factors. 1MB=1,000,000 bytes.
3 See http://www.sandisk.com/wug
© 2015 SanDisk Corporation. All rights reserved. SanDisk and SanDisk Ultra are trademarks of SanDisk Corporation, registered in the United States and other countries. OptiMem is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. The microSD and microSDXC marks and logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc.
This news release contains certain forward-looking statements, including expectations for markets, customers and product performance that are based on our current expectations and involve numerous risks and uncertainties that may cause these forward-looking statements to be inaccurate. Risks that may cause these forward-looking statements to be inaccurate include among others: the market demand for our products may grow more slowly than our expectations or our products may not perform as expected, be available in the capacities or at the price that we expect, or the other risks detailed from time-to-time in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings and reports, including, but not limited to, our most recent annual report on Form 10-K. We do not intend to update the information contained in this news release.
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Samsung has a pair of Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge videos for your viewing pleasure
Samsung’s new pair of flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge, have taken on a vastly different nature than those which came before. In seeking to stem the losses that begun to accumulate last year by working with premium materials and combining them with top-notch specs, Samsung may have finally given consumers the high-end, premium experience they have longed for.
Samsung already has two videos available to showcase the dynamic duo’s hardware and design. First, have a look at the shorter of the two, a one-minute glance at the Galaxy S6 Edge’s curves and a brief look at the light-up feature the curved display provides (remember, the Galaxy Note Edge’s SDK and compatible apps are not compatible with its smaller, newer cousin):
The next video is a bit longer, at just over 2 minutes, and is billed by Samsung as an “Official Introduction.” In addition to an overview of the design language at play, the clip also lists some details about the phone and shows real world usage. It’s presented with a somewhat different tone than the more concept-oriented Edge video above, even from an aural perspective.
Pay attention to the new font Samsung has used for the Galaxy logo, as well as the inclusion of the various color options that the pair of devices will be sold in. (The S6 Edge in particular is worth pointing out for the simple fact that the Note Edge came in only black or white variants).
If you haven’t already seen our ongoing coverage of the Galaxy S6 or Galaxy S6 Edge, be sure to click here and get better acquainted with what may be your next!
BlackBerry to bring SecuSUITE enterprise service to Samsung Galaxy S6
BlackBerry wants to make the newly announced Samsung Galaxy S6 more secure for enterprise customers in collaboration with Samsung KNOX.
Samsung announces Galaxy S6 (the S is for Shameless)
One of my favorite Cordelia Chase quotes is — “Oh, please. Like shame is something to be proud of?”
It’s so unapologetically brazen, so “success is it’s own reward”, that you just have to love it. The only thing is, you have to be successful for it to work. Samsung, with the brand new Galaxy S6 has once again shamelessly copied Apple designs, this time Apple’s iPhone 6. Just as shamelessly, they ditched elements like user-replaceable batteries that they used in attack ads as recently as last July. Given their recent problems both in the market and within the company, they’ve obviously decided doubling down on shameless is just exactly what they need to do. The problem now becomes — can they do it successfully?
Ditching the battery access is gutsy, not just because Samsung spent actual money to make an ad disparaging iPhone owners as “wall huggers”, but because it’s a feature hard-core Android owners still cite as imperative. Same with waterproofing, which Samsung went so far as to co-opt the “ice bucket challenge” to unsuccessfully attack Apple with as well. Same with expandable SD card storage. Same with the Hasbro-style plastic construction.
Samsung ditched almost all of its hardware differentiation to go all in on iPhone 6-style design — though layering in, iPhone 4-like, with glass on both sides.
The sole exception to the retreat is the Galaxy S6 Edge, which curves the display itself down along the sides. Whether or not the Edge will move the needled for Samsung — whether there’s enough demand and enough supply to meet it — remains to be seen. But at least it’s something.
For a while, Samsung thrived as the not-iPhone you could get on Verzion. Then the iPhone came to Verizon. Samsung still thrived as the not-iPhone you could get that was bigger than 4-inches. Then the 4.7- and 5.5-inch iPhones launched. Now it’s unclear where Samsung can thrive, especially given the strength of Chinese phone makers at the other end of the market.
Last year I wrote about the Galaxy S5 problem and it turned out to be true. “Relatively disappointing” is how it’s referred to in Android Central’s video, above. I fear the “Galaxy S6 problem” will be worse.
Last year Samsung was facing an all-new design from Apple with the iPhone 6 and the Galaxy S5 simply wasn’t enough. This year, though if Apple holds to pattern, Samsung was facing an “S-class” iPhone upgrade. Instead of counter-programming that, instead of using that pattern to try and leap ahead, Samsung seems to have barely kept pace. What happens, then, when a 6-month old Samsung Galaxy S6 has to face an iPhone 6s on the market?
Samsung simply doesn’t have its shit together. And now, more than ever, that shit needs to be together.
There’ll always be people who just don’t like Apple or Apple’s products, and Samsung spends a fortune on making sure its name is the first name those people think of when searching for alternatives. Maybe, even absent huge gaps in the market, that’ll still work. It’s an absolutely shameless gamble — but what are the odds it’ll be a successful one?
Check out Andrew Martonik’s complete Samsung Galaxy S6 preview and hands-on and let me know what you think.
Update: I missed the Touch ID-style fingerprint reader and Apple Pay-like Samsung Pay. (No, I’m not making either of those up).
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