Google's Nexus 5 battery images appeared

There’s no denying that the launch date of the purported Google Nexus 5 is near. The rumor mill continue to leak information,  whether it is correct or not , about the purported handset until it’s made official by Google. There’s a lot of speculation going on about the battery capacity of the alleged Nexus 5. 

Some even said that the 16GB model will feature 2,300 mAh battery while the 32GB variant will come with a 3,000 mAh, this is something debatable and if you ask me, I’d say its incorrect and Nexus 5 will come with just a 2,300 mAh battery as leaked in the service manual few weeks back. 

Anyway, some people claim that they managed to get their hand on the 2,300 mAh battery for Nexus 5 as shown below. The images appeared from FanaticFone, who claims that this is the battery that will come with the purported Nexus 5. 

However, the folks didn’t mention how they got hold of it, so let’s just take this rumor with a pinch of salt.The handset is rumored to feature a 4.95-inch full HD display boasting a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, a quad-core Snapdragon 800 SoC with a clock speed of 2.3GHz, 2GB RAM, 16/32GB internal storage, 8MP camera with optical image stabilization and will run Android 4.4 KitKat out of the box.There are several rumors circulating all over the internet about the launch date. 

Earlier rumors predicted that it will launch on October 14th, which came and gone, while the new ones are pointing to 31st October. The handset also made a short appearance on Google Play Store, so we can stay calm as the launch might be near.

Via - FanaticFone, Android Community

ASUS official announcement of TF701 with a $449 price tag

ASUS has yet to make an official announcement of the tablet, but it should hit several retailers across the country. As of now, ExcaliberPC is taking pre-orders of ASUS Transformer Pad TF701 with a $449 price tag for the 32GB version of the tablet while the tablet bundle including the keyboard dock will set you back by $599. The pre-orders are being taken by ExcaliburPC, who are also offering the keyboard dock separately for $149. 

The retailer is showing an ETA of November 3rd, which might be the date it will hit other retail stores as well. In addition to the normal cost of the tablet, the retailer is also charging a shipping cost depending on your location. To recall, the tablet comes with a 10.1-inch ultra-HD display boasting a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels and powered by the quad-core Tegra 4 chipset with a clock speed of 1.9GHz. The tablet offers 2GB RAM with an option of 32GB or 64GB internal storage. 

In addition, it also comes with a microSD card slot if you want to expand the storage. On the back, Asus Transformer Pad features a 5MP camera with f/2.4 aperture and a 1.2MP front-facing camera. On the connectivity side, the device supports WiFi (a/b/g/n), Miracast support and Bluetooth. Lastly, the tablet runs Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean out of the box.

Via - Liliputing

Nokia Lumia 1320 avaliable in Europe 399 Euros

Nokia Lumia 1520 phablet as well as the affordable Nokia Lumia 1320 earlier this week in Abu Dhabi. The phablet costs $339 without contract with the launch date expected to be in the first quarter of 2014. Now, a European retailer is taking pre-orders for Nokia Lumia 1320 and priced the phablet at a whopping 399 Euros, which almost equals to $550.

The folks at Notebooksbillinger.de are taking pre-orders for the device for 399.99 Euros, which is more than $200 higher than its official price. Unfortunately, the retailer didn’t mention any exact shipping date, but it should hit the shelves early 2014. Once its available in the market, we expect the price to come down and close to the official price.

The handset can be considered a budget-friendly Lumia 1520 with scaled down specifications. Nokia Lumia 1320 features a gigantic 6-inch display boasting a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels and is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon 400 processor clocked at 1.7GHz with 1GB RAM.

On the storage side, the phablet comes with 8GB internal memory and a microSD card slot that supports up to 64GB. In addition, customers also get free 7GB SkyDrive storage when they purchase a Nokia Lumia 1320. Other features include a 5MP back camera, a massive 3,400 mAh battery, 4G LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth and runs Windows Phone 8 update 3 out of the box.

Via - WMPowerUser

Check out Google Nexus 7 in eBay at $199.99 for 16GB WiFi only model

If you are in the US and thinking about buying the new Google Nexus 7 (2013), you should check out eBay as Google Nexus 7 (2013) is down to $199.99 for the 16GB WiFi only model. This is one of the best Android tablets available in the market, and with $30 off the original price, it’s something you cannot miss. Currently, the seller sold 1,698 units at the time of writing and still mentions that limited quantity is available, so you have to act fast and place your order. 

In the shipment details, it shows that its available for US customers with some exclusions. You can check out the eBay listing here. Google Nexus 7 (2013) comes with a beautiful 7-inch display boasting a resolution of 1920 by 1200 pixels, a quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro processor with a clock speed of 1.5GHz. 

The tablets also comes with 2GB RAM onboard and 16/32GB storage options. Unfortunately, the tablet doesn’t feature a microSD card slot so you have to bear with the available space. Other features include 5MP back camera, WiFi, wireless charging, 3,950 mAh battery and runs Android 4.3 Jelly Bean out of the box.

Via - GSMArena

'iPad Mini with Retina' supply for that product is severely constrained - Rhoda Alexander

The new iPad Mini with Retina display will be short in supply, especially at launch, according to a few analysts. It’s nothing new as the news started pouring in before the tablet made an official appearance. 

An analyst also predicted that the demand for iPad Mini with Retina will be higher compared to the new 9.7-inch model, which could be correct. Now, the director of Tablet and Monitor Research at IHS iSuppli Rhoda Alexander mentions that the supply of the much-awaited iPad Mini with Retina display will be severely constrained, and it could be hard to find an iPad Mini if the demand is high. 

The similar case happened with the iPhone 5S at launch, and it’s still hard to find especially the gold color with online Apple Store still shows a shipment date of 2-3 weeks for iPhone 5S.

‘The supply for that product is severely constrained. We don’t expect to see meaningful volume until first quarter [of 2014],” said Rhoda Alexander, director of Tablet and Monitor Research at IHS iSuppli.

The Retina iPad Mini page on Apple’s websites shows the launch of the tablet as “Coming Later in November” with no exact release date. And, even after the launch in November, the supply will still be limited and will come to normal early 2014. 

This is because of the high-resolution retina panels, which are hard to make for the 7.9-inch model. This also increases the pixel density of the iPad Mini to 326ppi, cmpared to 264 ppi in the iPad Air. There’s no official statement from Apple about this issue. We’ll update you if we get more information. Let’s just hope that the tablet comes in decent supply, and not something like iPhone 5S.

Via - CNET

LG G2 stolen in truck containing 22,500 brand new devices

CNET reports thats A truck containing 22,500 brand new LG G2 was stolen in Indiana, when it was on its way to Louisville, Kentucky and the handsets were on their way to Sprint stores as the carrier is expected to launch LG’s flagship device next month. This may delay the launch of the handset a bit further on the carrier.

At around 6:30pm on Thursday, the driver stopped at a truck stop in Gary, Indiana, for a quick bathroom break and when he came back, his truck was missing. At the unsubsidized price of the handset, it adds up to over $14 million worth of smartphones. The thief must be having the time of his life with one of the best Android smartphone, and that too, in large quantities.

The phones were stolen at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at a truck stop in Gary, Ind., an LG representative confirmed to CNET. The driver left the truck for a bathroom break, and upon returning, found the vehicle missing.

Indiana and Illinois state police as well as the FBI have been contacted for investigation, but the truck is not found as of now. If you come across anyone selling you a cheap Sprint LG G2, just take a deep breath and have a detailed look at the handset before paying. Let’s hope the authorities can catch the theives as soon as possible.

Via - CNET

Amazing deal..! LG G2 get for $0.01 with a two-year contract by Amazon

Amazon is offering the handset for $0.01 with a two-year contract with Verizon. There’s a catch, the offer is available for users who wants to create a new Verizon account or if they want to add a new line of service to their family plan. For upgrades, it will set you back by $99.99 on-contract and $699 without a contract. This is an amazing deal, which you should not miss if you want a powerful android beast.

To recall, LG G2 comes with a 5.2-inch full HD IPS display boasting a resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels. The handset is powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 800 chipset with a clock speed of 2.26GHz with Adreno 330 and 2GB RAM. On the storage side, the handset features 16/32GB storage with a microSDcard slot.

LG G2 comes with an impressive 13MP camera with optical image stabilization and a 2.1MP camera for video chat. Other features include WiFi, 3,000 mAh battery, 4G LTE, WiFi, NFC, Bluetooth and runs Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean on top of it.

Via - Amazon - LG G2 (Verizon Wireless)

Skylanders Swap Force Wii U bundle expect to launch on Nov 15 for $299.99

Nintendo has a few Wii U bundles lined up for this holiday season. One of them is this season’s hottest kids title, Skylanders Swap Force. The Skylanders Swap Force bundle will include a Wii U Basic set, meaning that the console will come in white and will only have 8GB of internal storage. Skylanders fans will be all over this bundle.

The bundle comes with a Skylanders Swap Force starter pack that includes the game, a Portal of Power and three Skylanders figures. There is also a collector poster, trading cards, sticker sheets and a copy of Nintendo Land. You can expect the Skylanders Swap Force Wii U bundle will launch on November 15 for $299.99.

This is a great deal if you are a Skylanders fan and also want a Wii U, but haven’t bought one yet. It is the perfect holiday gift for yourself or someone else. Skylanders Swap Force allows you to use all of your previously collected Skylanders figures too, so this is great for those who already have some as well. Kids go crazy for Skylanders, so you can’t go wrong with this bundle. It is probably one of the best things the Wii has going for it.

Via - Ubergizmo