Nexus 5 viewed with unlikely specs

Many Android device enthusiasts are avidly waiting for the Google Nexus 5 smartphone to be announced. This device is likely to be revealed within the next month or so, and there has been wild speculation about specs and features. One thing we do know is that it won’t have the specs of this view of…

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Many Android device enthusiasts are avidly waiting for the Google Nexus 5 smartphone to be announced. This device is likely to be revealed within the next month or so, and there has been wild speculation about specs and features. One thing we do know is that it won’t have the specs of this view of the Nexus 5 that we’re sharing with you today, as some are unlikely to say the least.

We occasionally like to show concept designs of upcoming products, and we’ve already seen plenty of other takes on the upcoming Nexus 5. Although these concepts won’t come to fruition, they do offer us an intriguing look at just what a device could look like. The concept we are showing you today has a sizeable display, made clearer because the image shows this envisioning lined up next to an iPhone 5.

The design of this Nexus 5 imagining features a unibody aluminum shell to give it a premium look and feel. The designer also included some specs with this concept design, including some that are implausible, although most are not quite as crazy as some we’ve seen provided for previous renders of the Nexus 5.

This Google Nexus 5 comes from a DeviantArt member and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 quad-core processor, and has an IPS display with superior resolution. It also has 4GB of RAM, 16 or 32GB of internal storage, a 13-megapixel rear camera, Corning Gorilla Glass for the front, and a 3000 mAh battery.

Moving back to the real Nexus 5 there is still speculation over who is manufacturing the device and we’ve heard all sorts of names thrown into the ring. All the signs at the moment suggest it’s either LG or Motorola but nothing has yet been confirmed. The same applies to specs, but the most recent leaks suggest a Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 quad-core processor, 5.2-inch display, 10-megapixel rear camera, and of course Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie.

We have an idea that we could see plenty more Nexus 5 concept design before the genuine article is finally released, but in the meantime we’d like your thoughts on this design idea. Would you like the real Nexus 5 to look similar to this? Tell us what specs you anticipate for the Google Nexus 5 when it is unveiled, by sending your comments.

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4 Xbox One launch games with mobile integration

We knew that Gamescom 2013 was going to be all about the Sony PS4 and the Xbox One, and if you are a gaming fan then you were treated to some intriguing news, which we will not go into because we are not a gaming website. You may wonder why we would be talking about…

5 Xbox One launch games with mobile integration

We knew that Gamescom 2013 was going to be all about the Sony PS4 and the Xbox One, and if you are a gaming fan then you were treated to some intriguing news, which we will not go into because we are not a gaming website. You may wonder why we would be talking about such an event in the first place, and if we were to say SmartGlass then we are sure you will understand.

Some of the new games coming to the next-gen Xbox console will offer smartphone and tablet support, and we have come across 4 Xbox One launch games with mobile integration, which as you may well know will help to give the user a far greater experience.

Tom Clancy’s The Division with SmartGlass support will allow you to join in on a game and assist squads to help change the outcome of a game. This title will not be released until late 2014.

With the recent release of Plants vs. Zombies 2 on iOS it’s good to hear that there will be an Xbox One version called Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare and will take full advantage of smartphone integration. When playing in Boss Mode you will be able to use SmartGlass in order to help your teammate.

Fable Legends has a unique SamrtGlass feature where it will allow you to take control of the villain via your smartphone or tablet.

Using a mobile device with Dead Rising 3 will allow you to call in air strikes, select drone support or even let of flares on a wide area to distract the zombies.

These are just 4 Xbox One games that allows for mobile integration, but there are many more.

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Gear ship dates evaluated

We are not long away now from the official unveiling of the next flagship smartphone from South Korean manufacturer Samsung, and the special Unpacked 2 event is expected to bring more goodies to the table as well. Now the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear ship dates are being evaluated along with talk of…

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Gear ship dates evaluated

We are not long away now from the official unveiling of the next flagship smartphone from South Korean manufacturer Samsung, and the special Unpacked 2 event is expected to bring more goodies to the table as well. Now the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear ship dates are being evaluated along with talk of no 16GB model.

In a few weeks time on September 4th Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy Note 3 and as we heard previously a smartwatch going under the name of Galaxy Gear is also expected to be showcased.

Now according to SamMobile who has a good track record with all things linked to Samsung have suggested that the Galaxy Note 3 will begin shipping the same month as its unveiling, which has also been heard before.

Week 36 of this year is being put forward for the time when the Galaxy Note 3 will begin arriving in stores, while the smartwatch is being tipped to arrive a few weeks later in October. Depending on the region the wearable device may see a delay of a week or two according to sources.

There are also claims that there will be no 16GB version of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3, and could be down to all the fuss that was made when the Galaxy S4 was released and the amount of usable storage that was available on the 16GB version.

We have recently been looking at the different versions of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 with regards to the processors being used inside them, with some potential customers not happy with the version their region will be getting.

Refresh Roundup: week of August 12th, 2013

Your smartphone and / or tablet is just begging for an update. From time to time, these mobile devices are blessed with maintenance refreshes, bug fixes, custom ROMs and anything in between, and so many of them are floating around that it’s easy for a sizable chunk to get lost in the mix. To make sure they don’t escape without notice, we’ve gathered every possible update, hack, and other miscellaneous tomfoolery we could find during the last week and crammed them into one convenient roundup. If you find something available for your device, please give us a shout at tips at engadget dawt com and let us know. Enjoy!

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Your smartphone and / or tablet is just begging for an update. From time to time, these mobile devices are blessed with maintenance refreshes, bug fixes, custom ROMs and anything in between, and so many of them are floating around that it’s easy for a sizable chunk to get lost in the mix. To make sure they don’t escape without notice, we’ve gathered every possible update, hack, and other miscellaneous tomfoolery we could find during the last week and crammed them into one convenient roundup. If you find something available for your device, please give us a shout at tips at engadget dawt com and let us know. Enjoy!

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Mobile Miscellany: week of August 12th, 2013

Mobile Miscellany week of August 12th, 2013

If you didn’t get enough mobile news during the week, not to worry, because we’ve opened the firehose for the truly hardcore. This week brought leaks of a smartphone that tips the scales with a 6-inch screen, an alternate ego to the oft-leaked Sony ‘Honami’ and the return of unlimited data to a certain AT&T MVNO. So buy the ticket and take the ride as we explore all that’s happening in the mobile world for this week of August 12th, 2013.

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Mobile Miscellany week of August 12th, 2013

If you didn’t get enough mobile news during the week, not to worry, because we’ve opened the firehose for the truly hardcore. This week brought leaks of a smartphone that tips the scales with a 6-inch screen, an alternate ego to the oft-leaked Sony ‘Honami’ and the return of unlimited data to a certain AT&T MVNO. So buy the ticket and take the ride as we explore all that’s happening in the mobile world for this week of August 12th, 2013.

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Sony DSC-QX10 and DSC-QX100 smartphone lens-cameras leak out alongside the upcoming Honami i1

Sony’s soon to be revealed attachable smartphone lens-cameras have appeared in high-resolution images. Dubbed DSC-QX10 and DSC-QX100, the gadgets pack a lens, sensor, card slot and image processor.

Sony’s soon to be revealed attachable smartphone lens-cameras have appeared in high-resolution images. Dubbed DSC-QX10 and DSC-QX100, the gadgets pack a lens, sensor, card slot and image processor.

Next Apple iPhone gets tipped for September 10 announcement

The launch date of Apple's next iPhone has been revealed, albeit unofficially. The hotly anticipated smartphone has been tipped for a September 10 launch by All Things D.

There has been no mention on the products which are expected to be launched. The numerous leaks point at Apple launching its top shelf smartphone alongside a budget-friendly sibling with a polycarbonate casing (you can…

The launch date of Apple's next iPhone has been revealed, albeit unofficially. The hotly anticipated smartphone has been tipped for a September 10 launch by All Things D.

There has been no mention on the products which are expected to be launched. The numerous leaks point at Apple launching its top shelf smartphone alongside a budget-friendly sibling with a polycarbonate casing (you can…

Mobile Miscellany: week of August 5th, 2013

Mobile Miscellany week of August 5th, 2013

If you didn’t get enough mobile news during the week, not to worry, because we’ve opened the firehose for the truly hardcore. This week brought a smartphone inspired by TopGear’s 2012 supercar of the year, leaks of a water-resistant handset for T-Mobile and an Android smartphone from LG that sells for under $100 outright. So buy the ticket and take the ride as we explore all that’s happening in the mobile world for this week of August 5th, 2013.

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Mobile Miscellany week of August 5th, 2013

If you didn’t get enough mobile news during the week, not to worry, because we’ve opened the firehose for the truly hardcore. This week brought a smartphone inspired by TopGear’s 2012 supercar of the year, leaks of a water-resistant handset for T-Mobile and an Android smartphone from LG that sells for under $100 outright. So buy the ticket and take the ride as we explore all that’s happening in the mobile world for this week of August 5th, 2013.

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Android beating iPhone market share is outrageous

There is no doubting the Android platform is doing very well indeed for the market share, and with the latest news reporting the iPhone is losing its market share to Android in Q2 is outrageous. Research firm IDC reported that Apple’s share of the global market fell from 16.6 percent to 13.2 in the same…

Android beating iPhone market share is outrageous

There is no doubting the Android platform is doing very well indeed for the market share, and with the latest news reporting the iPhone is losing its market share to Android in Q2 is outrageous.

Research firm IDC reported that Apple’s share of the global market fell from 16.6 percent to 13.2 in the same two quarters last year and this year, and some have even said that with Android’s share jumping from 69.1 percent to 79.3 poses a threat to the likes of Apple and BlackBerry.

Google gives away Android to handset makers for free and solely earns revenue via advertising, but we think this is crazy to say Android is taking over the mobile sector and beating Apple.

Look at the statistics here, when looking at the smartphone market Apple only has the iPhone running iOS, Android is on many handsets including LG, Samsung, ZTE, Lenovo, Huawei, Sony, do we need go on.

There are way more Android handsets than any other in the world, how can you compare an iPhone to Android? Comparing the iPhone to Samsung yes. It is obvious that Android will have more of the market share if they have an operating system on more than just one phone.

Apple only releases one phone a year and Android is on multiple phones, of course Apple’s iPhone figures will drop when consumers are waiting nearly a whole year for a new smartphone. We believe that the market share for the iPhone will rise again when Apple releases its new smartphone/s come September 2013. It is great news that Android is doing so well and it keeps the competition alive, but of iOS was out-sourced like Android is we know that Apple would dominate – Guess now we get the comments coming in debating this one.

Refresh Roundup: week of July 29th, 2013

Your smartphone and / or tablet is just begging for an update. From time to time, these mobile devices are blessed with maintenance refreshes, bug fixes, custom ROMs and anything in between, and so many of them are floating around that it’s easy for a sizable chunk to get lost in the mix. To make sure they don’t escape without notice, we’ve gathered every possible update, hack, and other miscellaneous tomfoolery we could find during the last week and crammed them into one convenient roundup. If you find something available for your device, please give us a shout at tips at engadget dawt com and let us know. Enjoy!

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Your smartphone and / or tablet is just begging for an update. From time to time, these mobile devices are blessed with maintenance refreshes, bug fixes, custom ROMs and anything in between, and so many of them are floating around that it’s easy for a sizable chunk to get lost in the mix. To make sure they don’t escape without notice, we’ve gathered every possible update, hack, and other miscellaneous tomfoolery we could find during the last week and crammed them into one convenient roundup. If you find something available for your device, please give us a shout at tips at engadget dawt com and let us know. Enjoy!

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