Sony unveils the selfie-centric Xperia C4 with 5.5-inch Full HD display and 5MP wide-angle front camera with flash
It wasn’t too long ago that the Sony’s successor to the selfie-centric Xperia C3 was first seen, and now it’s official. Sony has taken the cover off its Xperia C4 smartphone that is once again aimed to take advantage of the selfie craze.
We’ll get to the rest of the specifications in a moment, but let’s discuss the C4’s main claim to fame, the front camera that boasts a soft LED flash. That’s right, the C4 not only has a LED flash to complement its rear camera, it also has one on the front so that you can take better quality selfies. After all, no one likes a dull selfie, am I right? Needless to say, these higher quality selfies deserve to have their own special name, and what could be better than to call them PROselfies? The front facing camera also has a 25mm wide-angle lens with an 80-degree field of view, helping you to capture your crowd of besties in the (PRO)selfie.
Rest of the specifications:
- 5.5-Inch Full HD IPS display (1920 x 1080)
- Octa-core MediaTek MTK6752 processor @1.7GHz (64-bit)
- Mali 760 MP2 GPU
- 2GB RAM
- 16GB Internal Storage
- MicroSD card support (up to 128GB)
- 13MP Rear-facing camera with flash, AutoFocus and Image stabilizer
- 5MP Front-facing camera with 25mm wide-angle lens and flash
- Dimensions: 150.3 x 77.4 x 7.9mm
- Weight: 147 grams
- Battery: 2,600mAh
- Android 5.0 Lollipop
- Durability: Scratch-resistant
The Xperia C4 supports LTE in selected markets only, and although a dual-SIM version will also be available, it will no doubt only be sold in selected markets. The handset can be had in White, black and mint colours from June 2015. Sony hasn’t released any details on pricing at the time of writing. What do you think? Is the Xperia C4, with its 5.5-inch display, 5MP (PRO)selfie camera and front-facing flash, the phone for you? Let us know in the comments below.
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Full Press Release:
Sony launches next generation “selfie smartphone” – Xperia™ C4
Capture your best selfies with a high-quality 5MP front camera and a raft of fun Xperia camera apps
Enjoy your entertainment to the fullest with a large 5.5” Full HD screen powered by Sony’s BRAVIA® TV technologies
Super-fast Octa-core processor makes multi-tasking easy, without running out of power
London, 6th May 2015 – The selfie phenomenon is about to kick up a notch with the introduction of Xperia™ C4 – Sony’s next generation PROselfie smartphone, featuring a best in class 5MP front camera, a Full HD display and superior performance.
“Following the success of Xperia C3, we are proud to introduce Sony’s evolved PROselfie smartphone,” said Tony McNulty, Vice-President, Value Category Business Management at Sony Mobile Communications. “Xperia C4 caters to consumers that want a smartphone that not only takes great photos, but also packs a punch. Benefiting from Sony’s camera expertise, the 5MP front-facing camera with wide-angle lens lets you capture perfect selfies, while its quality display and performance features provide an all-round advanced smartphone experience.”
We all like a high-profile selfie – so go ahead and get snapping:
You can now stage the perfect selfie, getting everything – and everyone – in shot, thanks to the powerful 5MP front camera with 25mm wide-angle lens. Sony’s Exmor RTM for mobile sensor, soft LED flash and HDR features means the pictures will always be stunning, even in those ‘hard to perfect’ low light conditions.
Superior auto automatically optimises settings to give you the best possible picture and SteadyShot™ technology compensates for any camera shake. With 13MP, autofocus and HDR packed in there is no compromise on the rear camera, which delivers great shots for those rare moments you’re not in the picture.
You will also be able to get even more fun out of your smartphone with a suite of creative camera apps such as Style portrait with styles including ‘vampire’ and ‘mystery’ to add a unique edge to your selfie. Moreover, apps such as AR mask give your selfie a twist by letting you place a different face over your own face or others’ faces while you snap a selfie.
Experience your entertainment in Full HD.
Now you can enjoy every picture and every video in detail with Xperia C4’s 5.5” Full HD display. Watching movies on your smartphone is more enjoyable thanks to Sony’s TV technology – such as Mobile BRAVIA® Engine 2 and super vivid-mode – which offers amazing clarity and colour brightness. Enjoy viewing from any angle with IPS technology.
Great video deserves great audio to match, so Xperia C4 features Sony’s audio expertise to deliver crisp and clear audio quality. With or without headphones, you can sit back and enjoy your favourite entertainment in all its glory.
The design of Xperia C4 has also been crafted with precise detail and care to ensure every aspect amplifies the sharp and vivid display. A minimal frame around the scratch-resistant screen enhances both the viewing experience and the smartphone design, while its lightweight build feels comfortable in the hand. Xperia C4 comes in a choice of white, black and a vibrant mint.
Superior performance, with a power-packed battery that just keeps going
Whether you’re running multiple apps, checking Facebook, snapping selfies or listening to the best music – you can do it all at lighting speed thanks to Xperia C4’s impressive Octa-core processor. Powered by an efficient 64-bit Octa-core processor, Xperia C4 makes it easier than ever to multitask and switch between your favourite apps, without affecting performance. Ultra-fast connectivity with 4G capabilities means it’s quicker than ever to download your favourite audio or video content and surf the web without lag.
The large battery (2,600mAh) provides over eight hours of video viewing time, meaning that the entire first season of Breaking Bad can be binged uninterrupted, while Battery STAMINA Mode 5.0 ensures you have complete control over how your battery is used.
Xperia C4 is compatible with more than 195 Sony NFC-enabled devices including SmartBand Talk (SWR30) and Stereo Bluetooth® Headset (SBH60).
You can also customise the smartphone with the protective desk-stand SCR15 Cover or with a full range of original Made for Xperia covers.
Xperia C4 will be available in Single SIM and Dual SIM in select markets from the beginning of June 2015.
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Xiaomi Mi Note Pro smartphone goes official with S810 chipset, 4GB RAM, 2K display and more
Xiaomi unveiled the Mi Note and the Mi Note Pro smartphones in January, with the former hitting the markets some weeks ago. The company has now formally brought the Mi Note Pro to the markets as well, starting with China.
This is a specs powerhouse for those unaware and features 4GB of RAM, a Quad HD display and a Snapdragon 810 SoC which may or may not face overheating issues. Xiaomi is using a 5.7 inch panel here, so it can be compared with the Samsung Galaxy Note 4, which also has the same display size and resolution.
The handset comes with a 13-megapixel camera on the back and is accompanied by a 5-megapixel selfie camera. Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 2.0 technology is built in which assures that the phone’s 3,000 mAh battery is charged in no time. We’ve also seen this technology on the Nexus 6, Droid Turbo and other recently launched devices. The Mi Note Pro will be sold in Black, White and Gold variants.
The Mi Note Pro is also one of the very few smartphones that support LTE Cat.9 networks. The handset will cost ¥3299 ($532) when it is made available in China and we hope to see it reaching the global markets as well. The Mi Note Pro seems to be an absolute steal considering the hardware on board as well as the pricing. But unfortunately for those living outside Asia, the wait for the Mi Note Pro might be too long.
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Oculus Rift goes mainstream early 2016
Quarter one 2016. It’s the answer to a question we’ve asked basically every time we’ve spoken with Oculus VR since 2012: “When does the consumer version of the Rift come out?” Aside from that revelation, we’re also getting our first look at the final design of the headset, but that’s it! No word on price or launch games, experiences or Facebook apps, either. Come to think of it, “no” probably fits as an answer to any other question you might have at this point. Oculus teased that they’ll have more to share soon, specifically hinting at June’s Electronics Entertainment Expo (E3), but for now we’ll just have to make do with these morsels. If Sony hoped to have early 2016 to itself in terms of VR for the masses with Project Morpheus, those dreams have effectively been dashed.
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‘Grim Fandango Remastered’ comes to Android and iOS
The classic point-and-click adventure Grim Fandango has made its way to iOS and Android. Originally released by LucasArts, Grim Fandango was remastered by creator Tim Schafer’s Double Fine Productions for PlayStation 4, Vita, PC, Mac and Linux earlier this year. Unlike many mobile ports of traditional games, Grim Fandango‘s point-and-click gameplay should lend itself to extended plays on iPad and Android tablets quite nicely, although playing on smaller phones may prove problematic. The mobile version of the critically acclaimed game includes the re-release’s improved graphics and audio along with additional features like an optional director’s commentary.
Grim Fandango is priced at $9.99 in both Google Play and Apple’s App Store for one week only, after which it’ll be sold at $14.99. If you don’t have that kind of equipment but are still keen to play it, Double Fine is applying the same 33% discount to the game on both Steam and the PlayStation Store.
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Sharp will start making HDTVs with Roku built-in
Until now, the only names that had signed up to be part of Roku’s integrated smart TV club were TCL, Hisense and Insignia. If none of those brands floated your boat, however, then you may be relieved to hear that Sharp has now signed to bake the streaming company’s hardware into a new range of TVs as well. The company is pledging to knock out both a 42 and a 50-inch 1080p set built from Roku’s reference designs. Price-wise, the former is priced at $379.99, while the latter will wind up setting you back $499.99 — with both available exclusively through Best Buy.
At the same time, Roku is also announcing that Insignia, Best Buy’s homegrown TV brand, is on the cusp of releasing a pair of new 1080p units. Both feature LED-backlit displays and 60Hz refresh rates, with the 32-inch model costing $229.99 and a 55-inch model marked up for $549.99. That is, of course, assuming that you’re not interested in picking up a 4K-ready Roku TV, which CEO Anthony Wood has hinted would arrive at some point this year.
Filed under: Home Entertainment, Internet, HD
Download and install latest Google Play Store 5.5.8 APK (Material Design)
The Google Play Store has just received a version bump, bringing it to version 5.5.8 and few minor changes.
What’s New
– new circular animation on TV pages
– popular opinions review blurbs
Of course, there could be more undisclosed under the hood performance enhancements not immediately noticeable.
If like me you like to be on the cutting edge of developments, you can go ahead and grab the latest Google Play Store 5.5.8 APK from here.
Notice anything else different in the newest version of the Google Play Store? Drop us a comment below.
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Black sheep: The Android 5.0.2 update for the Nexus 9 dropped today, 5.1.1 nowhere in sight
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When we learned last month that Google’s Nexus division wasn’t doing terribly great financially mostly due to the Nexus 6, we were intrigued that there was no mention of the Nexus 9 at all. Maybe it’s actually selling quite well, but there would be one gripe of owners who have bought the device thinking they would be on the forefront of Android software – the fact that the Nexus 9 doesn’t actually have the latest version of Android. In fact, the Android 5.0.2 update for the Nexus 9 has only just dropped today, a few days after the factory images for Android 5.1.1 for much older Nexus devices were put up on Google‘s developer site.
Maybe we’ll never know why the Nexus 9 is currently the black sheep in the Nexus family – maybe it’s the new NVIDIA chipset – but it can’t be heartening that even the Nexus 10 has the latest version of Android Lollipop on it. Whatever the actual story is, we hope that the Nexus 9 catches up soon before it becomes *that* Nexus devices that everybody has forgotten about.
What do you think about Google’s lack of updates for the Nexus 9? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: Droid-life
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Google removes Threes! from the Play Store over policy violation
Google has just removed popular game Threes! from the Play Store, over alleged policy violations of Android’s premier app market. The developer said on Twitter that the game was removed over the use of the search keyword “2048” for the game.
The developer did this so that users who search for 2048 on the Play Store also come across Threes and it clearly hasn’t gone down well with Google. This practice is known in the industry as keyword stuffing and is taken very seriously by Google.
So there’s no telling as to when Threes will make a comeback in the Play Store, but it is likely that Google will allow the app on the Play Store if they make the necessary changes to the game. It is important to note that users who already have the app will be unharmed by this. 2048 is yet another puzzle game popular in the Play Store, so it’s no surprise that the developer of Threes tried to piggyback off its demand.
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[Download] Android 5.0.2 factory image for WiFi and LTE Nexus 9
With Google beginning the update rollout of Android 5.0.2 for the Nexus 9 tablet recently, many users were keen on getting hold of the factory images to flash the ROM manually. This saves the trouble of waiting for an OTA update to pop up.
Google has now issued factory images for both the WiFi and LTE models of the HTC made tablet on its servers. If you’re new to the process, make sure you check out our guide on flashing Lollipop factory images to ensure that you get it right. The factory image is 805MB (835MB for the LTE variant) in size and comes with the build LRX22L.
To get started on the process, head over to the link below and download the image file from Google.
Android 5.0.2 (LRX22L) Factory Image download link
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Glide for Android overhauled with Material Design and new features
The Glide for Android app has a refreshed look and some new features, but this is still the same Glide that more than fifteen million people have come to know and love. The app has been visually overhauled to match Google’s Material Design vision with Lollipop. The Glide team implemented plenty of color and animations throughout the app On the features side, Glide now supports offline video recording. Rather than requiring an internet connection to get anything done, Glide allows users to record at any time and send when a connection returns.
Other new features include full screen previews in threads and large-sized emojis.
Adam Korbl, Chief Product & Marketing Officer of Glide, commented on Glide for Android’s update:
“The new, fresh design of Glide for Android, when combined with tablet support and the other features we’ve added, makes the app even more delightful to use.”
I have been using the latest version of Glide for the past two days and find it to be beautiful. We are seeing more apps transition to Material Design over time and, clearly, that’s great as it makes the entire Android experience feel whole. Also, regarding functionality, I love the offline video recording. The same kind of feature now exists with Facebook. It makes everything seamless by allowing content to be queued with the absence of an internet connection.
Glide Live Video Messaging App Gets Major Design Overhaul on Android
NEW YORK, May 6, 2015 — Glide, the Israeli startup whose popular live video messenger attracted more than 15 million users, today released significant updates to its Android App.
The most noticeable improvement to Glide for Android is a complete visual overhaul consistent with Lollipop’s Material Design. Glide now features a sleek, tabbed user interface for users of all Android devices, including tablets. New features now available in Glide for Android include:
- Offline Video Recording — Record video messages without an internet connection; Messages will be sent automatically when you reconnect.
- Full Screen Preview — Swipe up on the content creation bar in a chat thread to see how you look before recording.
- Super Emojis — Emojis now get supersized when sent one at a time!
“The new, fresh design of Glide for Android, when combined with tablet support and the other features we’ve added, makes the app even more delightful and convenient to use,” said Adam Korbl, Chief Product & Marketing Officer of Glide.
Glide is available for free for Android smartphones or tablets in the Google Play Store.
About Glide
Founded in 2012, Glide is the world’s first and only messaging application to leverage streaming video technology. Glide provides a new way for consumers to communicate from smartphones, tablets and smartwatches via video. The lightning fast app combines the benefits of video calling and text messaging — without their respective limitations. Glide messages start being delivered in less than one second, allowing video messages of up to 5 minutes to be viewed and replied to by the recipient either immediately or later. Glide is available for free on the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Android smartphones and tablets.
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