| Omate TrueSmart smartwatch specs boosted, adds Sapphire Glass and 1GB memory Sep 2nd 2013, 16:22, by Brittany Hillen The Omate TrueSmart smartwatch has had quite a run on Kickstarter, having launched on August 21 and shortly after (to the tune of about a day) reached its $100,000 funding goal. It has been about two weeks since launch now, and the smartwatch has received a specifications boost, including an optional 1GB memory increase over the initial 512MB offering and full Google Play access. 
Given the nature of a watch, experiencing a scratched display is a reasonable concern, something Omate seeks to mitigate with the use of a sapphire crystal scratch-proof glass. The TrueSmart is the first smartwatch to offer such a feature, which is being hailed alongside a stainless steel alloy casing, IP67 water resistance, and a standard watch size. Beyond that, as was confirmed not too long ago, the Omate TrueSmart will be the first of its kind to offer users complete access to the Google Play Store, something it says will help spur developers to create new apps targeted towards the smartwatch. Thus far, the company has in excess of 1000 pledges from developers who plan to make applications for the TrueSmart. And finally, as we already mentioned, Omate has decided to add a 1GB memory option in addition to the standard 512MB offering, something it says it decided after requests from users for a higher option. Said Omate’s CEO Laurent Le Pen: “What we are creating with the Omate TrueSmart is first and foremost a watch, a watch you can wear and feel comfortable with, wearing it wherever you go and whatever you do – jogging, swimming, surfing,hiking, Omate is your Outdoor mate in these situations. Then using our telecom technology expertise to make it smart, very smart – TrueSmart. Through the TrueSmart we have been able to implement technology in the background and your life in the foreground to let the total experience enhance your connected life all in the size, look and feel of a watch.” SOURCE: Omate |  | Meizu MX3 unveiled with Exynos 5 Octa and 128GB storage Sep 2nd 2013, 15:46, by Brittany Hillen On August 30, we saw a press image of the Meizu MX3 leak, with it coming further claims of storage options up to 128GB and such. The handset has been officially unveiled, and with it comes confirmation of that high storage number, as well as other specs that all point towards a high-end, powerful handset. 
The Meizu MX3 features an Exynos 5 Octa processor and three graphics processing cores via the PowerVR SGX544 MP3. There’s 2GB of RAM, a 5.3-inch display with 2048 brightness rating and technology to reduce power drain. Around back is a Sony 8-megapixel backside-illuminated sensor and improved imaging software. As far as design goes, the Meizu MX3 has a dual-thermal setup with a magnesium alloy and stainless steel frame for “the perfect balance of performance and heat dissipation.” The metal frame is said to result from 36 hours of work involving 28 tool sets, 110 precision machining processes and 28 rivets. There’s also a double-sided heat sink for the board. The handset features a 2400mAh battery that is said to be a 37-percent improvement over the previous generation, while the Smart Wake feature makes for more efficient usage and results in a 12-percent improvement. The antenna has been enhanced by a factor of 58-percent, reducing radiation impact on users by 51-percent over previous generations. Connectivity includes dual WiFi with support for 802.11AC, and the media aspect of the handset has Meizu bragging of “1400kbps lossless CD” music quality. Such is achieved with a Wolfson WM5102 audio chipset, allowing for THD audio with a distoration rate of 0.002-percent. Finally, audio is delivered from a new speaker Smart PA speaker system. SOURCE: Meizu
  | | Acer Liquid S2 introduced as first 4k recording smartphone Sep 2nd 2013, 15:22, by Brittany Hillen Following closely on the heels of the Liquid S1, a roadmap leaked on August 12 showing a roadmap for the next iteration, the Acer Liquid S2. In it we saw an August 2013 launch date, something that turned out to be off only by a couple days. Acer has officially introduced the smartphone, calling it the first 4k video-recording handset. 
The Liquid S2 will be debuted at IFA 2013, a handset that has specs akin to what we saw in a leak last week. Among this is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 2.2GHz processor and a Full HD 6-inch IPS display. The biggest bragging point is the ability to record video in 4K via the 13-megapixel rear camera (there is also a 2-megapixel front-facing camera). The cameras use BSI sensors, and there’s a ring LED flash round back. In addition to recording 4K video, the handset can also record full 1080p HD at 60 frames-per-second and in 4x slow-mo mode. There is also a panorama feature for taking images up to 27-megapixels, quick first shot to take an image from the lock screen, and smart best shot for multiple images. There’s a tag widget for photo browsing, a Favorite Mode for saving up to five custom profiles, Freehand Capture for cropping, Live Screen, and Exposure Control. The camera aside, the Liquid S2 has 4G support, as well as WiFi 802.11 ac, an Easy Hotspot model with support for up to 6 devices, NFC, Bluetooth 4.0, and GPS. Software is Android 4.2.2. Rounding it out is the remaining hardware details, which includes 16GB of internal storage space, 2GB of RAM, and a 3300mAh capacity battery. The handset is also loaded with Acer’s Float user interface, and has Acer Docs/Remote Files/HD Channel, Float Caller, Print, and Data Traffic Manager. Available in October, pricing not yet announced. | |
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