CyanogenMod releases CM11 M6 based on Android 4.4 for 50 devices

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recently cyanogen team released an update , jus go 4 it :)

Custom ROM developers CyanogenMod have released a new update for CM11 called M6 which is based on Android 4.4. The new update is available for 50 devices which will be updated right at the time of release.

If you love fiddling with custom Android ROMs then you must definitely be familiar with CyanogenMod. The team has started seeding its latest M6 release of CyanogenMod 11 which is based on Android KitKat 4.4. The new update currently supports about 50 devices including the Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Nexus 7, Samsung Galaxy S, S2, S3, S4, and Note 2, LG Optimus G, G2, G Pro, HTC One and HTC One Mini. More devices will be added soon.

With this new update, the CM team has also announced that it will abolish its old stable/release candidate system and will replace it with milestone versions every two weeks. Currently the new milestone updates are being released every four weeks. Now this will be decreased to an interval of two weeks. The CM team says that the Milestones are just as usable as the Stables they replace, with the added benefit of offering a fast, predictable lane for patches to go out. Users who seek a stable version of CM should go for the latest available milestone for their device, while the ones who prefer having the latest update can stay on the Nightly releases which will contain the latest features but not quite stable.

Here is the official change-log for CyanogenMod 11 M6:

• Quiet Hours – Fix longpress QS tile option
• Voice+ – Integrate into settings (under Wireless and Networks > ‘More’)
• Blacklist – Add provider permissions
• Lockscreen – Fix custom wallpaper crashes and album art issues
• Display – Consolidate screen-off animation options (remove checkbox)
• Bluetooth – Upstream updates and fix issues with audio routing to select car makes/models and disconnect issues
• MultiSim – Additional support patches (15+) and UI/UX modifications
• Lockscreen – Disable elements when in custom lockscreen
• Quick Settings – Options to show smaller tiles; add BT device name to tile
• Quick Settings – Fix QS tiles layout in landscape mode
• Usage Stats – Fix screen on stats after boot
• Resolve memory leaks in Frameworks
• Settings – Show ‘eject card’ action for USB storage
• Theme Engine – Introduce new Engine capabilities (chooser to arrive in nightlies this week)
• Parallel Shutdown – Decrease shutdown time
• Address security vulnerability for icons
• Downloads – Add pause/resume support
• Trebuchet – Hidden apps and labels support
• Remove parallel boot dexopt from stable/cm-11.0 branch
• And more (all changes from Mar 29th to April 30th)

Check the official device list over here

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Android Silver

Rumours of a new Android programme, Android Silver, have been swirling for some time — but it seems that Google's latest big idea is much more than the support service we'd initially heard about.

Multiple sources say that Silver is going to be a very big deal indeed — and that could be good news for phone fans and a big blow to Samsung.

What is Android Silver?
Silver is a bit like a more advanced Nexus programme, but instead of working with one manufacturer on one device, Google will work with multiple firms on multiple devices.

Google supposedly wants to help manufacturers to deliver a premium Android experience, so participating firms will get help from Google with their development and marketing costs, and their devices will get preferential treatment when it comes to software updates.

There will be Android Silver kiosks in shops and an Amazon-style video support service for Silver users, but the existing Nexus programme will be stopped.

Why is that good for me?
It should mean a wider choice of high-end Android devices at reasonable prices, and those devices will be free from the bloatware, unwanted apps and over-the-top customisation that plague some firms' handsets.

That's because participating firms will have to agree not to mess around with stock Android in much the same way Microsoft's Signature programme banished bloatware from participating PCs.

The devices must "closely adhere to Google specifications" and will "sharply limit the number of non-Google apps that can be pre-installed on devices" or ensure that phone owners will be able to uninstall them.

It also means that you'll be able to buy handsets without wondering if you're getting the most up to date version of Android or whether the firm will bother supplying Android updates after a few months.

What's in it for the manufacturers?
Money — as much as $1 billion of it. Silver should help the smaller players compete with the 500lb gorilla of Android: Samsung. Companies that don't have Samsung's massive R&D and marketing budgets will be able to benefit from Google's deep pockets.

The downside, however, is that by becoming part of the Silver programme the manufacturers may find it harder to differentiate their products from one another: If the rumours are correct and Google is specifying the hardware as well as the software (as it does with its own Nexus devices) there won't be much the manufacturers can do to make their devices different from their rivals'.

Who is taking part?
LG and Motorola have been named as the most likely candidates for initial devices. Others are expected to follow.

When is it going to happen?
We don't know. The leaks are based around documents from the tail end of last year and the rumours of a new Nexus 10 tablet at this summer's Google I/O suggest that if the Nexus programme is being replaced, it isn't happening imminently.

Google is already cracking down on the way Android is presented, though: Both the HTC One (M8) and Samsung Galaxy S5 boot screens feature the words "powered by Android".

Why is Google doing this?
Control. By limiting what manufacturers do with Android, Google can ensure consistency and quality across devices — something that isn't always the case at the moment. By working more closely with manufacturers, Google can ensure that Silver customers get the best possible Android experience.

That sounds sensible enough, but there's another theory doing the rounds: Silver is anti-Samsung insurance.

Google gives away Android because it wants users' data and Samsung's dominance is a threat to that: Samsung's plans to eventually drop Android are well documented, and if it forks or drops Android that will leave an enormous hole in Google's data gathering.

By putting the Android brand at the centre of multiple firms' marketing and helping those firms better compete with Samsung, Silver could be an attempt to minimise the damage Samsung could do. If Silver is successful, it might just persuade Samsung to stick with Android for longer.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 4 could have a flexible , three-sided screen

Oh yea what u heard is r8 !

worldz 1st flexible phone is coming up v.soon !

so letz check wat it is ?

There are only so many times you can make a device bigger and more powerful before people start to get bored, or at least that might be Samsung's thinking if the latest rumour about the Galaxy Note 4 is true.

According to ZDNet Korea the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 may be equipped with a "Youm" flexible display, which is thought to be a more advanced version of the technology used in the Galaxy Round's display.

Perhaps even more interestingly the same site claims that "industry insiders" have told it that the Galaxy Note 4 will have a three-sided display, which would likely mean the sides of the phone would also have a small readable screen.

Three times the fun?

If this pans out then it's a huge design change for the Note line, which makes us a little skeptical that it actually will happen.

Then again, Samsung has already claimed the Note 4 will have a "new form factor" and it's been experimenting with curved screens for a while.

Plus a curved screen patent from Samsung popped up earlier this year. If it really wants them to take off then equipping a major handset like the Note 4 with one might be its best shot.

LG has experimented with curved screens too.

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Microsoft gets Motorola Solutions to pay for lawsuit protection for Android use

Microsoft has extended its controversial yet successful crusade to extract licensing fees from vendors that use Google’s Android and Chrome operating systems, adding Motorola Solutions to the list of vendors agreeing to patent deals.

The license gives Motorola Solutions “worldwide coverage under Microsoft’s patent portfolio” for its devices running Android and Chrome OS.

At issue is Microsoft’s claim that the Google operating systems contain Microsoft patented technology. Vendors that don’t strike a licensing deal with Microsoft risk being sued.

“Microsoft prefers licensing to litigation, since licensing is a more effective way to share technology and accelerate the pace of innovation,” said Nick Psyhogeos, general manager, associate general counsel, IP licensing of the Innovation and Intellectual Property Group at Microsoft, in a statement.

Joe White, vice president of Enterprise Mobile Computing at Motorola Solutions, said in the statement that the company is “pleased” it reached a deal with Microsoft that lets customers purchase its Android products “with confidence.”

Google has blasted Microsoft and other vendors, including Apple and Oracle, for waging what Google terms “a hostile, organized campaign against Android” using “bogus patents.”

Other vendors that have signed similar patent licensing deals with Microsoft over Android, Chrome OS or both in recent years include ZTE, Samsung, Dell, Sharp, LG, Barnes & Noble, Hoeft & Wessel and HTC.

Motorola Solutions is a publicly traded company based in Illinois with about 21,000 employees in 65 countries. It shouldn’t be confused with Motorola Mobility, which Google owns and is in the process of selling to Lenovo.

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LG G Watch...??

Eager to see what one of the first Android Wear-powered smartwatches will really look like? Now is your chance.

LG just launched a new teaser site showing off its upcoming G Watch, which is expected to launch sometime this quarter running Google's new operating system for wearables. The square-faced watch sports a "minimal and sleek design" and will come in either "champagne gold" with a white band or "stealth black."

In terms of features, the watch promises to give you "useful information when you need it most," such as directions and calendar reminders. It will be voice-activated, letting you simply speak the phrase "OK Google" to do things like search the Web, set a reminder, or send a text.

The G Watch will also be water- and dust-resistant, so you won't have to worry about it getting ruined in the rain or rough conditions. Unlike Samsung's Gear smartwatches, the screen on the G Watch will never go to sleep, meaning it will always display the time when you look down.

The site lets you drag your mouse over an image of the G Watch to get a 360-degree view of the high-tech timepiece in both color options. At this point, there's still no word yet on pricing, availability, or specs like screen dimensions and battery life.

Meanwhile, Google is working with a handful of other companies on Android Wear-powered devices, including Asus, HTC, Motorola, Samsung, Broadcom, Imagination, Intel, Mediatek, Qualcomm, and Fossil Group. Android Wear is now available to download as a Developer Preview

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ANDROID-WIZ PRESENTS Xperia M2 Spec's Jus 4 u ;)

Sony Xperia M2 Dual

Sony, expanding its mid-range Xperia smartphone line-up has, now launched the Xperia M2 Dual at Rs. 21,990. The Japanese handset maker has announced that the Xperia M2 Dual will be hitting market shelves starting Friday.

The Sony Xperia M2 Dual is the dual-SIM variant of the Sony Xperia M2, which was announced at MWC.

The Xperia M2 Dual, as the name suggests, is a dual-SIM (GSM+GSM) phone with dual active support, which means that users can keep both SIMs active and never miss a call, even when talking on one of them. Other specifications remain identical to the single SIM variant, the Xperia M2.

Both smartphones feature a 4.8-inch qHD (540x960 pixels) display, and are powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor (MSM8226) coupled with an Adreno 305 GPU and 1GB of RAM.

The Xperia M2 Dual features 8GB of built-in storage, with microSD card expansion up to 32GB. The 8-megapixel rear camera on the Xperia M2 has 'auto scene' recognition and HDR, while other camera features include Timeshift burst, picture effect and social live. It also sports a 0.3-megapixel front-facing camera.

It packs a 2300mAh battery that is rated to deliver talk time up to 14 hours, standby time up to 693 hours, and is available in three colors - Black, White and Purple. Connectivity options include 3G (HSPA+), GPS/AGPS, GLONASS, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, Wi-Fi, DLNA, and Micro-USB.

Earlier, Sony started rolling out a firmware update for Sony Xperia Z phones running Android 4.4.2 KitKat, namely the Sony Xperia Z1, Sony Xperia Z Ultra, and Sony Xperia Z1 Compact.

Prior to this, the Sony Xperia T2 Ultra Dual was officially launched in India at Rs. 25,990.

ANDROID-WIZ PRESENTS Xperia M2 Spec's Jus 4 u ;)

General
Release date	April 2014
Form factor	Touchscreen
Dimensions (mm)	139.60 x 71.10 x 8.60
Weight (g)	148.00
Battery capacity (mAh)	2300
Removable battery	No
Colours	Black, White, Purple
SAR value	NA
Display
Screen size (inches)	4.80
Touchscreen	Yes
Touchscreen type	Capacitive
Resolution	540x960 pixels
Colours	16M
Hardware
Processor	1.2GHz  quad-core
Processor make	Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
RAM	1GB
Internal storage	8GB
Expandable storage	Yes
Expandable storage type	microSD
Expandable storage up to (GB)	32
Camera
Rear camera	8-megapixel
Flash	Yes
Front camera	0.3-megapixel
Software
Operating System	Android 4.3
Java support	Yes
Browser supports Flash	Yes
Connectivity
Wi-Fi	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	NA
GPS	Yes
Bluetooth	No
NFC	No
Infrared	No
DLNA	No
Wi-Fi Direct	No
MHL Out	No
HDMI	No
Headphones	3.5mm
FM	Yes
USB	Micro-USB
Charging via Micro-USB	Yes
Proprietary charging connector	No
Proprietary data connector	No
Number of SIMs	2
SIM 1
SIM Type	Regular
GSM/ CDMA	GSM
3G	Yes
SIM 2
SIM Type	Regular
GSM/ CDMA	GSM
3G	Yes
Sensors
Compass/ Magnetometer	No
Proximity sensor	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes
Ambient light sensor	No
Gyroscope	No
Barometer	No
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Comparision about s5 vs m8

For smartphone fans around the world, things really started to get interesting over the past couple of months. First, Samsung unveiled its new Galaxy S5 flagship smartphone in late February, revealing a smartphone that was quite impressive and touted a number of great new features, but failed to live up to the hype stirred up by dozens of rumors. Then, HTC unveiled its own flagship phone, the HTC One (M8), and launched it the very same day.

We called HTC’s new handset the best Android phone on the planet when we published our in-depth HTC One (M8) review. But now HTC’s flagship handset finally has some serious competition in the Galaxy S5.

The new M8 and Samsung’s Galaxy S5 went on sale within weeks of each other and there is little question that these two smartphones are the best all-around Android phones in the world at the moment. But when it comes to wearing the crown, there can be only one.

So, which next-generation flagship smartphone is the best in the business right now?

Last year, BGR took a long hard look at both the Galaxy S4 and HTC One after having used both devices for several months. The goal at that time was to determine which flagship handset was the best Android phone in the world.

In some ways, it was a close call and the Galaxy S4 clearly bests the One in several areas, not the least of which is the phone’s incredible display. But when all was said and done, the HTC One was the better phone. It looked better, it felt better, and performance in most scenarios was on par with the S4.

In 2014, HTC improved on last year’s One in every way imaginable.

I published my in-depth HTC One (M8) review last month and I made it quite clear how impressed I was with HTC’s latest effort. 2014 is shaping up to be another boring year for smartphone lovers, but the M8 managed to stir up some real excitement.

Meanwhile, Samsung’s Galaxy S5 is hardly a slouch. The handset is also better than its predecessor in every way, with a bigger display, upgraded internals and several new features that look to add real value and address serious pain points shared by smartphone users across the globe.

Pitting these two great smartphones against each other and picking a winner was no easy task.

In some key areas, these two flagship Android phones are pretty evenly matched. I found battery life to be comparable, for example, with both handsets lasting beyond a full day with each charge. What’s more, both the S5 and M8 feature enhanced battery-saving modes that can extend battery life by several hours in a pinch.

The HTC One (M8) and Galaxy S5 are also pretty evenly matched when it comes to performance.

In most areas of the user experience, there is no discernible difference between these two phones in terms of zipping around through apps and multitasking. On paper, however, the S5′s Snapdragon processor is clocked at 2.5GHz with the M8′s is clocked at 2.3GHz in most regions.

As a result, the AT&T version of Samsung’s Galaxy S5 that I tested scored an average of 34,914 on the AnTuTu benchmark X test. HTC’s M8 scored 33,632 on the same test.

There are other ways that the new One and the Galaxy S5 are comparable. For example, the Galaxy S5 is water-resistant and can survive a dunk in up to 3 feet of water. While HTC doesn’t like the One (M8) as being water-resistant, a recent test on captured on video suggests that the M8 can be submerged for several minutes and still work fine.

Of course there are also many areas where one of these two phones clearly outclasses the other.

Starting with the user experience on the outside of the devices and then moving inward, there’s really no reason to discuss the design, build or materials that make up these phones for very long. They aren’t just in different leagues, they’re playing different sports.

The HTC One (M8) is the most gorgeous smartphone I have seen to date. The metal housing is sleek and ergonomic, the design is phenomenal and the fit and finish are unmatched.

Meanwhile, the back of the Galaxy S5 is tacky plastic and the design isn’t much different from most slab-style smartphones on the market.

Around front is where the Galaxy S5 shines, both literally and figuratively.

The display on the Galaxy S5 is, in a word, stunning. We have come to expect the best from Samsung when it comes to screens but somehow, time and time again, the company surprises us.

Such is the case with the Galaxy S5, which includes a display that found a way to top the Galaxy Note 3. The Note 3 screen, you might recall, had previously been the best smartphone display we had ever seen.

Pitch black blacks, insanely vibrant colors and class-leading contrast make the viewing experience on the Galaxy S5 sublime. Samsung truly did an amazing job with this AMOLED panel. The HTC One (M8) display is stunning as well, but it’s certainly no match for the S5.

What lies beneath those display panels is a different story.

Samsung and HTC have both put a tremendous amount of time and resources into the software that powers their phones. Both devices run KitKat, the latest version of Android, but the software has been heavily modified with new interfaces, apps and services.

Beginning with Sense 6 on the HTC One (M8), HTC focused on simplifying its software on the new One. It also made the software’s appearance much flatter and used various bright colors to distinguish one stock HTC app from the next.

The TouchWiz interface on the Galaxy S5 has also undergone some changes, though it resembles the previous version of Samsung’s software much more closely than Sense 6 resembles earlier builds. Recent reports suggest that Samsung is working on a bigger redesign, but there’s no telling if or when we might see it.

Both updated Android versions feature great new functionality and they also improve upon old features. But Samsung’s handset definitely outshines the HTC One (M8) when it comes to a few key intersections of hardware and software.

First off, the Galaxy S5 captures better quality photos than the M8. Forget that the S5 camera is a 16-megapixel unit and the M8′s Duo Camera captures 4-megapixel photos — pictures taken with the Galaxy S5 are more clear and have better color reproduction.

The effects enabled by the depth data HTC’s Duo Camera collects are great, but the image quality simply can’t compare to Samsung’s new camera.

Another area where the S5 has a clear leg up on the One (M8) is fitness. While the M8 does include a simple step-tracking feature with Fitbit preinstalled, Samsung’s S5 has a built-in heart rate monitor and Samsung’s own S Health software.

Finally, Samsung’s Galaxy S5 includes a fingerprint scanner in the home button for added security, while HTC actually went the other direction, having ditched print reader on its last One-branded phone, the HTC One Max.

Fingerprint readers are hardly a necessity and there are some security implications for the more paranoid among us, but Samsung’s scanner works very well — just as well as Touch ID on the iPhone 5s, in my experience.

In many areas, the HTC One (M8) and Samsung Galaxy S5 are pretty evenly matched. In some areas, they are not.

Samsung’s latest smartphone clearly has the edge when it comes to camera quality and fitness functionality, and the new Super AMOLED HD display is absolutely amazing.

Meanwhile, the design and materials on the HTC One (M8) outclasses the S5 by a mile.

So in the end, the same deciding factors that tipped the scales in HTC’s favor last year have again made the Taiwan-based company’s flagship phone the best Android phone in the world this year.

The simple fact is that these two handsets are very evenly matched, but the gaps in areas where the M8 has the edge are much wider than they are in areas where the Galaxy S5 has the edge.

Samsung’s display on the S5 is phenomenal, but the HTC One (M8)’s LCD 3 screen is pretty impressive as well. Samsung’s display is clearly better, but but the margin by which it is better is actually pretty narrow.

The Galaxy S5′s fitness features are better than the M8′s as well, but there’s nothing remarkable that the S5 does and the M8 cannot do. The camera on the Galaxy S5 is also better, but many people have seen good results with the M8′s camera.

HTC and Samsung’s software is somewhat evenly matched as well. Both custom Android builds offer some great and unique features, and both have fantastic new extreme battery saving modes that I love. I will say, though, that the look of Sense 6 is far more sleek, modern and sophisticated than TouchWiz.

When it comes to design and materials, there is no wider gap than the one that exists between the HTC One (M8) and Samsung’s Galaxy S5.

In a way, it’s as if Samsung approached the S5 like it would a mid-range television. The display is the only thing that matters — the hardware that surrounds it is merely a delivery mechanism.

HTC took a much different approach. It created a smartphone that is remarkably easy to adore. It’s unique and gorgeous, and it screams “high-end.”

Both approaches have their merits, but HTC’s leaves users with a phone that has it all: looks, materials, performance and great software. Go with the S5 instead, and prepare to make big compromises in two of those four categories.

Neither phone is a bad choice by any means, but only one can be the best Android phone in the world — and right now, that’s the HTC One (M8).

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8 ways to protect gadgets from being stolen

Hello frnz , today i share 8 special ways to protect ur gadgets !



1. Gadgets like smartphones, laptops and tablets have become integral parts of our lives. The very thought of losing these devices appears nightmarish. It is not only the financial loss but also fear of losing our precious data with the device that often haunt us.

But worry not. By following these eight simple tips you can secure both your device as well as your data from getting stolen.

2.Android gadgets

Android has its own tracking feature that can be accessed via http://google.com/android/devicemanager. It tracks any Android device that is associated with your Google ID. You can view its location on a map, lock and erase data on the device or even make it ring.

You can also consider free Antivirus apps from AVG, Avast, Kaspersky or Lookout. They offer remote tracking of your device, with options to lock the phone as well as remotely wipe all the data.

 3.Apple iPhone, iPad, iPod touch

Apple provides its own free anti theft app — Find my iPhone — that works on all iOS devices. Setting it up is easy and it lets you manage all the Apple devices you own through a single Apple account.

You can locate your device by logging in to your iCloud account from any browser and then send messages to it, lock it or wipe all data remotely.

If you want to try out other apps that provide similar anti-theft functionality, check out apps like Secureit or iLostfinder.

4.Windows Phone devices

The antitheft feature on Windows Phone is called Find My Phone. You just need to head to http://windowsphone.com and sign in using the same Windows Live ID that you use on the smartphone.

The browser will then display your phone's location on a map and let you directly print a hard copy of the location if a printer is connected. From the browser, you can make your Windows Phone ring handset ring loudly, lock it with a password or just erase everything on the device.




5.BlackBerry smartphones

BlackBerry's anti-theft solution is called BlackBerry Protect. It has to be set up using a BlackBerry account. Once active, it automatically backs up your contacts, calendar entries and bookmarks.

Similar to other smartphones you can track your device's location by logging into the Protect website. Then, you can send messages, lock the device or erase all data on it. Using Protect, you can manage up to seven devices from a single account.



  6.Windows laptops

For Windows, get LAlarm (www.lalarm.com), which is free for personal use. If Windows is locked, LAlarm can be set to raise an alarm when someone disconnects the power cord or removes a USB flash drive.

If you prefer, another service called LocateMyLaptop — also free for personal use — lets you locate your notebook using Google Maps.





For added security, we also recommend you install a free solution called Prey on your device.


  7.Apple Macbooks

Apple offers its own antitheft solution for its notebooks called Find my Mac. This is automatically enabled when you sign-in to your iCloud account. You can track your laptop remotely, wipe data or have it sound an alarm to find it.

Also check out Plug Spy (Rs 197) from www.celmaro.com/plugspy. It activates automatically as soon you as you lock your screen. If someone disconnects your power adapter, it immediately sounds a high volume alert and sends a notification alert to your phone.


  8.Security locks for laptops

Almost all laptops have a Kensington security port. This port can be used in conjunction with a compatible security cable to physically secure your laptop to an immovable object.

One end of the locks goes into the laptop while the other can be looped around something heavy. You can get a combination or key lock. They are available starting as low as Rs 300 from various brands including Kensington, Targus and iBall.


  9.Secure cases for smartphones/tablets

Smartphones and tablets are quite easy to steal. Unlike laptops, these handheld devices do not have a locking port, so a regular locking cable won't work. However, you do get cases for iPhones and iPads that let you lock them to a desk. Some of the popular options include Kensington and Rokform.

For other devices, you can get the Mac Locks Universal Lock for Rs 5,000. This will work with many smartphones or tablets.


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Amazon's first smartphone to feature 4 front-facing cameras for 3D effects

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so guess what Amazon is releasing its 1st smartphone with 4 front cams !

The much-awaited smartphone is said to be announced by June and launched by September this year, according to reports.

Amazon, which has already stepped into the tablet-market is now looking to compete in the smartphone category as well. And, looking at its high-quality Kindle Fire tablets, Amazon might come out with an even more impressive smartphone. Leaked photos of the upcoming smartphone from Amazon are now doing rounds on the internet. 

The photos, which show an early prototype, have been leaked by the tech-site BGR. The smartphone seems to be packed in a protective case which hides the actual design of the phone. 

Wall Street Journal had recently reported that Amazon might release the smartphone in June. It also revealed that the phone will be capable of displaying 3D content without any requirement of special glasses. The smartphone is said to incorporate retina-tracking technology "embedded in four front-facing cameras" to display a 3D hologram-like effect.

Amazon's smartphone will have to compete with the likes of Samsung which recently launched its flagship smartphone Galaxy S5. It will also have to watch out for Apple's upcoming iPhone 6.

So far, what we know about Amazon's smartphone is that it will feature a 4.7-inch 720p display even though one would expect a 1080p display to start of with these days. When it comes to the hardware inside, it will most likely feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor with 2GB of RAM. It will run on Android which is most likely going to be the customized version just like its Fire OS featured on its Kindle devices.

The most interesting feature revealed by the leaked photos is the total of five front-facing cameras. Four of them are located in each corner which point to the 3D feature of the smartphone. While BGR has claims that these cameras will follow the position of a user's face and eyes to display things in a 3D perspective, TechCrunch says the 3D feature will be "very limited out of the box" and instead of tracking eyes of a user, the cameras will actually track a user's head position. The tech site also adds that the screen which is technically NOT 3D, will actually "stimulate" a 3D effect. 

Amazon is looking forward to recruit third-party developers  to increase its number of third-party apps which will also take advantage of the phone's 3D surface.

WSJ says that Amazon has already shown the device to key developers in San Francisco and Seattle, which means that the smartphone is likely to launch with third-party support. It also says that Amazon plans to announce the device by June and ship it by the end of September.

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More On Android 4.4.3

The Android 4.4.3 update has been making headlines especially after several users reported problems over the Android 4.4.2 update. According to recent reports, the update will focus on addressing bugs and maintaining features instead of adding new functions. Recent information also suggested that the first devices in line to receive the update are Nexus 5, Nexus 7 and HTC One. 

According to a report by Android Geeks, looking at the line of first toreceive the update, it appears the upcoming Android OS will focus on bug-fixing instead of introducing major applications. Android Police also reported that Google has started dogfooding for Android 4.4.3. This means the software has "entered internal testing outside of the core Android team." 

Android Police also indicated in the report that Android 4.4.2 aka KitKat MR2 has also been provided to 1% of employees at Google. This includes the people not part of the Android unit. Remember that Android 4.4.1 and Android 4.4.2 updates went by KitKat MR1. At the moment, only Nexus devices have access to dogfooding. However, the update should be available over Google Play Edition platforms soon including Moto X. 

It is best to wait for announcements for users of other Android devices. Google always prioritizes the Nexus line like Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Nexus 7 2012, Nexus 7 2013 and Nexus 10. Google Play Edition often follows suit. These devices include Sony Xperia Z Ultra, Moto G, Samsung Galaxy S4 GPE, HTC One M8, HTC One M7 and LG G Pad 8.3. 

Android Police gave the upcoming Android 4.4.3 update with a 9/10 confidence rating. Google's next major update could be the Android 4.5 Lollipop. The company's I/O conference will be this June. People expect the company to announce the update by then. According to a report by Liliputing, Google has started concentrating on a new Android Runtime (ART). Other expected features from the update include increased speed and better battery life. 

Google has yet to release official announcements about the Android 4.4.3 and the Android 4.5

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