| Goophone "true" Smart Watch shown off in hands-on video Nov 11th 2013, 03:38, by Juan Carlos Torres Goophone is popular, if not notorious, for putting out Android smartphones that are obvious knockoffs of Apple and Samsung devices. It’s not surprising, then, that it has come out with a smartwatch of its own. But this time, Goophone is daring to be a bit different. 
Smartwatches are still a bit of an eccentricity, but there is little doubt that it represents the next step towards wearable smart devices, which includes the Google Glass eyewear. Some manufacturers and tech companies are definitely looking into this category. Samsung has attempted to beat its rivals to the punch by releasing the Galaxy Gear in September and Apple, as always, is rumored to be going down that road as well. And that road is one that Goophone, who has take imitation as flattery to new degree, is definitely taking, but with a slight twist. The twist comes from the fact that, unlike other smartwatches currently available, the Goophone Smart Watch isn’t simply an accessory. It is, in almost every sense, a smart device in its own right. To put it simply, it is an Android smartphone squeezed into a 1.54-inch 240×240 resolution screen. It is powered by a 1.2 GHz dual-core MT6577 with 512 MB of RAM and 4 GB of internal storage, which almost sounds perfect for the new Android 4.4, except that this only runs a very old Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich instead. The hands-on video below demonstrates the full Android functionality available from Goophone’s device. One will be left wondering how practical such a setup might be. While the Galaxy Gear has been discovered to be capable of running regular Android apps and launchers, Samsung’s version sports a user interface and experience that is tailored for the device’s limited size. Still, those sold on Goophone’s Smart Watch will be able to soon purchase a 2G-only variant for $250 and one with 3G support for $300. VIA: Gizchina |  | Motorola XT1032 Falcon seen in GFXBench with fingerprint sensor support Nov 11th 2013, 03:04, by Juan Carlos Torres Ever since Apple debuted its newest iPhone generation, fingerprint scanners have become one of the latest fad in smartphones, with HTC already jumping in with its HTC One Max and Samsung rumored to be slapping it on its next flagship. It seems that Motorola will not be left behind and will sport a similar hardware feature in its coming Motorola XT1032 smartphone, codenamed “Falcon”. 
This is the first time we’ve heard of the Motorola Falcon and already it has made its way to GFXBench with some interesting pieces of information. The Android build used in this test is marked with “FINGERPRINT” which could imply support for fingerprint scanners. Of course, it doesn’t necessarily mean that this device will indeed have the hardware, but why else would the feature be there, considering mobile OS are, more often than not, optimized for the particular hardware they will be running on. Other parts of the hardware are also worth noting. While the screen size is not indicated, it is at least confirmed to support a resolution of 1196×720, just enough for HD playback. But more interesting is the CPU, which labeled as the Qualcomm MSM8226, more popularly known as a quad-core Snapdragon S4, running at 1.2 GHz. Not exactly your top of the line processor, but it should be remembered that the Moto X wasn’t sporting the more recent Snapdragon 800 either and yet still ran smooth as butter. While the hardware may sound like something meant for mid-range devices, considering Motorola’s success with the Moto X, we won’t be surprised if the Google-owned company has a few tricks up its sleeves this time as well. The Motorola Falcon is also set to run Android 4.4, which, depending on when it is announced, could make it the second smartphone to ship with the latest Android version by default after the Nexus 5. SOURCE: GFXBench
VIA: GSMinsider, CTechCN | | LG G Flex videos tout cinematic experience and healing powers, accessories revealed Nov 11th 2013, 02:57, by Juan Carlos Torres In the case of new and rather eccentric devices, some amount of introduction, and definitely some persuasion, might be necessary to acclimatize consumers, and hopefully convince them to part with a bit of their cash. And if a picture is worth a thousand words, then a pair of video ads about the LG G Flex curved smartphone might just do the trick. 
Those following the latest episode in the saga of rivalry between LG and Samsung will already be familiar with how the two Korean manufacturers put out different curved smartphones. But rather than simply being different for the sake of differentiation, the LG G Flex’s vertical curvature was carefully designed to a richer viewing experience. At least that’s what LG would have us believe, and they certainly have the credentials for such matters, having made curved screen TVs of their own. LG likens this kind of viewing on a curved screen to a cinematic experience, not unlike what you’d get in an IMAX theater. As a bonus, you also get a dynamic lockscreen that adapts it contents depending on what angle the G Flex is rocked. Stepping away from the curves, the smartphone also boasts of a feature not found on other devices yet. The G Flex touts a rear cover that heals itself from scratches, somewhat similir to some popular comic book character. The second video demonstrates LG putting the G Flex under a machine-driven scrubbing that produces scratches on both a regular smartphone’s back side as well as the G Flex. The difference, of course, is that the G Flex’s scratches eventually disappear. Don’t expect instant mutant healing powers though, as the cover takes at most 3 minutes to be rid of the scratches.
LG has also outed a trio of accessories for this latest smartphone, starting with a Quick Window case similar to that of the LG G2, a style which seems to be getting popular these days. Also present is a rather odd “vest” accessory that presumably reinforces the device to protect it from unintentional or intentional flexing. Rounding up the list is a 16 GB USB that, from the looks of it, can be used to connect both to a PC as normal as well as to the G Flex via OTG support. No news on when these accessories will be available and with what price tags. 
SOURCE: LG
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