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1. We read a phrase to you. (Listen to it as often as you like)
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What to expect form CES 2014

When one thinks of Las Vegas, mobile gadgets are far from the first thing that comes to their mind. They’re probably not even in the top five list. But as any devoted geek should know, for the past 15 years, Sin City has been the host for one of the world’s largest technology trade shows – the Consumer Electronics Show, or CES for short.


During the event, which is set to begin on January 7, 2014, both major and not-so-major electronics manufacturers will get together under one roof to showcase their latest products and innovations. And to no surprise, many new smartphones and tablets get announced each year at CES, which is why we’ve always followed the show with a great dose of interest.
Now, while CES is an event that gets a lot of attention from the media, prior to its launch, there’s usually very little information as to what exactly is going to be unveiled. However, there’s plenty of leaks for us to analyse and use to make our predictions. In fact, the rumor mill has presented enough information for us to compile a list of smartphones, tablets, and other smart products that we will likely see at CES 2014.

1. Samsung

While we aren’t really sure what Samsung is going to announce at its CES 2014 event, we think we know what’s not going to be announced. It is unlikely to see the company’s newest tablets(Note pro) as those are said to be coming in February, and there’s a near-zero chance of seeing the Samsung Galaxy S5 on stage. On the other hand, we might get to see a new Samsung Galaxy Camera model and a new Windows Phone 8 smartphone, if recent rumors are to be trusted. Also, we won’t be surprised if the company updates us on the state of its Exynos system-on-chip solutions.


2. LG

 The rumor mill is building up hype around an “LG G3” smartphone, yet we aren’t expecting to see the G2′s successor at CES 2014. On the other hand, LG might announce the rumored LG G2 mini – a mid-range cousin of the LG G2. Another exciting device that LG is said to be working on is its very own smartwatch. Dubbed “G Arch“, it could be announced alongside a heath-tracking wristband referred to as “G Health“. What’s more, LG could be working on its own mobile SoC, and CES could be the right time for it to be introduced to the world.

3. Sony

With all those Sony smartphones leaking from here and there, it goes without saying that CES could see the announcement of at least some of them. These may include a 6-inch phablet with an octa-core SoC and the entry-level Sony Xperia E2. But the star of the show should be the Sony Xperia Z1s, or whatever it ends up being called. This is said to be a smaller, yet no less capable variant of the Xperia Z1. Last but not least, Sony’s third smartwatch could be announced as well.

4. NVIDIA

Yup, NVIDIA has its own CES 2014 event as well. This leads us to believe that a next-gen Tegra SoC could be in the works, and we might get to learn more about it at the show. If a Tegra 5 is indeed bound to be announced at CES, then NVIDIA could also introduce us to some of the upcoming devices the chip would be powering – a new Tegra Note tablet, or why not a successor to the NVIDIA Shield console? That is more of a guess, however, so don’t get too excited ahead of time.

5. Asus

We know that Asus is developing a new tablet, on which Android and Windows can happily coexist, and CES could be when we’ll get to give it a try. And if that’s not cool enough, Asus could also announce a new Padforne model at its CES 2014 event. Dubbed Asus Padfone X, the Android 4.4-powered device will brag with its top-notch hardware specs.

6. Lenovo

The newest products in Lenovo’s portfolio are to be showcased at CES 2014 – we’re expected to see new smartphones, tablets, and everything in between. Chances are that both Android- and Windows-based hardware (Dual boot) will be presented by the company.

7. Acer

Acer is also going to be present at CES 2014. However, the company is not giving us any hints as to what products we should be expecting to see from it. New smartphones, new tablets, new laptops, or all of the above? We can only guess

Samsung Galaxy S5 concept

A new concept video for the Samsung Galaxy S5 shows what Samsung’s next phone could be like if it takes a couple features from the iPhone 5s and iterates on them.

The major focus of the new concept video is what the video creators Rozetked call Reach ID. The idea of Reach ID is very similar to Apple’s Touch ID on the iPhone 5s, but a bit more useful. Where Touch ID is only accessible from the iPhone’s home button, the concept Reach ID unlocks the phone with a fingerprint from anywhere.

Video

With the Reach ID concept you would simply put your finger anywhere on the home button or homescreen of the Galaxy S5 to unlock the phone. Or, if you can’t reach your phone for some reason, Reach ID can unlock the S5 with just your voice. Presumably such a feature use a specific passphrase or cadence like Touchless Control feature of the Moto X, but because this is a concept video it’s not limited to such restrictions.

Speaking of not limited to reality, this concept video shows some neat voice control features that let you create a workflow for your phone. The voice control features in the concept video can open the music app, play songs from Metallica, then open the most recent photos in the Gallery app with just a few sentences and no taps required. Even more than Reach ID the feature seems like a ways off, and, if it did exist, it probably wouldn’t use the Google Now UI, but it’s always nice to dream.

Of course, the video ends with specs of the concept Samsung Galaxy S5 that make sense with the most recent rumored specs for the phone.

Specs:
Display :  5.2-inch 2K (2560×1440 resolution)
Processor : 64-bit Exynos 5 Octa processor
Operating System : Android 4.4 KitKat
RAM : 3GB

The Samsung Galaxy S5 is still a few months away, so expect a few more concept videos like this one and a few more rumors before it actually comes out. We don’t know much about the next Samsung flagship, but if it’s anything like this concept video, it should be a very exciting phone. If Samsung is following in the natural progression of what it had done for the past several major device launches, then it’s likely to have the best in class specifications; many of which have been listed above.

Top Tablets 2013-The best tablets available to buy today

The tablet market is still growing fast and it’s being driven by Android. According to IDC shipments were up 36.7% last quarter compared to the same period last year. We are starting to see a much wider range of Android tablets, and the overall experience for Android tablet owners is improving fast, thanks to developments like the Play Store highlighting tablet optimized apps.

We can divided the tablet line up neatly into two sections: big and small.

Best small Android tablet

We’ll start with the small tablets, ideal for people seeking a portable solution when they’re out and about.

1. XOLO Play Tegra Note Tab

 

In the Tegra Note Tab’s case it is the Nvidia Tegra 4 chipset that includes a quad-core processor clocked at 1.8GHz and a GeForce GPU. The hardware promises excellent performance and it does deliver on that promise. But I’ll get to that in a bit. Other noteworthy hardware features include a 7-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1280×800 pixels, 1GB of RAM, 16GB internal storage (along with support for microSD cards up to 32GB), stereo speakers, a 5MP rear camera and a VGA front-facing one.

The Xolo Play Tegra Note Tab comes with Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean and XOLO has promised that it will be prompt with OTA OS updates.Perfomance wise the XOLO Play Tegra Note score very good in front of other tablet in this price range.

Battery life is very good and the tablet lasted for ten hours in our continuous video playback test where we ran a 720p video with the brightness set to max and the Wi-Fi on. This would translate to about 15-20 hours of normal use which includes a little gaming, browsing and running apps. Since the Tegra Note is supposed to be a gaming tablet, it’s only appropriate (and quite impressive) that it will give you about 4 hours of continuous gaming on a single charge.

Price : 17999 INR (WiFi)

2. Nexus 7 (2013)

 

When Google partnered with Asus to create the original Nexus 7 it was a smash hit. Consumers and critics alike loved the tablet, and it offered unbeatable value for money. It was perhaps inevitable that a sequel would follow and sure enough we got one in the summer. Google stuck with Asus to produce another understated, but solid design that’s slimmer and lighter than its predecessor, with several important improvements.

The first thing that strikes you about the Nexus 7 is that stunning 1920 x 1200 pixel display. With 323 pixels per inch, books and movies look fantastic on it. Throw genuine stereo speakers into the mix and it’s the ideal portable package for content consumption. Inside, the 1.5 GHz quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, with 2GB of RAM, proves itself capable of running the latest games. Stock Android is super slick, Jelly Bean brought another raft of subtle improvements, and the Nexus 7 was quick to get KitKat, as it will be to get future updates.

Google had to increase the price slightly, to 21000 INR for the 16GB version, but this is still the best value small tablet on the market.

Price : 21,000 INR

3. LG G Pad 8.3

 

LG decided that 7 inches wasn’t enough and so its best small Android tablet offering is the G Pad, which has an 8.3-inch display with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels. That’s the same resolution as the Nexus 7, but because the screen is bigger the ppi is 273. The specs are very good with a 1.7GHz quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, and 16GB of internal storage backed up by a microSD card slot.

The G Pad has a pretty premium feel and you’ll find LG’s suite of features, from QSlide apps to Slide Aside, are actually quite useful, even if the interface doesn’t look great. The downside here is the much higher price tag (30000 INR) and the average battery life. Even with a 4600mAh battery, this tablet will need charged every night, and it dies fast if you watch movies or play games.

We think this is an underrated option and if you want something a little bigger than 7 inches it’s a good choice.

Price : 30,000 INR
The Bottomline
The XOLO Play Tegra Note tablet is available from today for Rs. 17,999, which frankly is a killer price for a tablet that does so many things well. At this price, the only real competition the Tegra Note gets is from the Nexus 7 (2013) that’s now being sold in India directly by Google for Rs. 20,999 (16GB). If the display and overall design and feel is paramount, then we’d recommend the new Nexus 7. However, where the XOLO tab scores is its performance, some neat additional features (such as the stylus and the Tegra Zone access) and the ability to accept microSD cards. Which of the two sound more attractive is a decision I will leave to you. Just know that buying either of the two will be a great decision.

Best big Android tablet

If you want to kick back on the couch, or surf the web in bed, then you want a nice big tablet to do it on. These are our top picks in the 10-inch space for 2013.

1. Apple iPad Air

 

The iPad Air is sort of the iPad 5. And this latest tablet walks all over the iPad 4 – it’s lighter and thinner, but retains the same 9.7-inch screen panel. It’s also faster than before, to the point it’s future-proof for the time being and won’t feel out of date in six months.

For die-hard Apple fans we can see how you would be disappointed in terms of wow factor, as there is no standout feature here – the Air feels like an iPad mini Retina upscaled. And it lacks the Slow-Mo movie and Touch ID fingerprint scanner of the iPhone 5S.

That’s not to say the iPad Air is lacking. It’s not. It is seamless experience that just works. If anything the Air is a problem for Apple – and this is a good thing for us all – because by creating something so desirable, fast and functional, we suspect you won’t need or want to upgrade for a long, long time. Even iPad 4 owners will likely want one, especially if you’re fed up of resting the weightier, larger slab on your leg all the time.

Apple has created a tablet experience that surpasses all others. It’s the best tablet on the market in terms of performance, apps, and desirability.checkout our full review. What more can we say than that?…..

Price : (starting @) 35,900 INR

2. Nexus 10

It really says something about the larger tablet category on Android that a device released in 2012 is still the best big Android tablet in 2013. The Samsung manufactured Nexus 10 wowed everyone with its 2560 x 1600 pixel resolution, providing an amazing 300ppi on a 10-inch display. Google understands that people primarily want tablets for content consumption and so, despite fighting to keep costs down, it never scrimps on the display.

The rest of the hardware is aging. We all expected an update before the end of the year, but it looks like the Nexus 10 refresh won’t land until 2014. As a stock Android device the Nexus 10 has already got the KitKat update and that 1.7 GHz dual-core A15 processor still performs really well. It’s also backed by 2GB of RAM, so it can handle multitasking. The lack of a microSD card slot is a downside, but the Nexus 10 is almost as good value as its smaller brother.

At  this tablet is still a pretty attractive proposition, but with a refresh around the corner, patience is a virtue.

Price : 32,900 INR

3. Sony Xperia Tablet Z

 

If Sony had done a refresh, like it did with the Z1 then this tablet could have claimed the top spot, but there are a couple of weaknesses that we can’t overlook. The 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro is dated, even if it is backed by the Adreno 320 GPU and 2GB of RAM. The display is also 1920 x 1200 pixels with a 224 ppi. It still looks great, and Sony’s Bravia technology is not to be sniffed at, but it’s not at the same level as the Nexus 10.

In terms of build quality the Xperia Tablet Z is a real winner. It looks and feels beautiful, it’s impossibly svelte, and you can take it into the shower or bath with you, so you never need to be parted. Seriously, the waterproof feature is more than just a gimmick and it’s awesome to be able to watch a movie in the bath without fear. The battery life is also excellent and there’s a microSD card slot for expanding that storage.

Sony also has a nice UI and some decent apps, and the tablet works well as a universal remote, thanks to an IR blaster.

Price : 42,900 INR.

Google and Audi plot new front in Android vs. iOS war

After starting out in the world of smartphones, Google’s Android has since grown its presence in the world of technology by appearing on tablets, televisions, eyewear and more. Now it looks like we may know the market that the Bugdroid has its sights set on next: The world of automobiles.

A new report from The Wall Street Journal claims that Google and Audi are planning to take to the CES stage next month to announce their plans to create an Android-powered in-car entertainment system. Sources claim that Google and Audi will team up with other automotive and technology companies on the effort, including NVIDIA.

The announcement that Google is working directly with a car manufacturer comes seven months after Apple announced iOS in the Car. Where Apple’s platform integrates the iPhone into the car’s infotainment system to provide access to maps, messages, and other apps, Google and Audi’s joint efforts will see Android and Android-based apps run on the car’s own hardware.

GOOGLE’S ANNOUNCEMENT WILL COME SEVEN MONTHS AFTER APPLE ANNOUNCED IOS IN THE CAR

Eventually the project could allow drivers and passengers to access apps, music, navigation and other services that are similar to what’s already found on Android smartphones. This software would reportedly run on hardware built directly into the vehicle rather than rely on an Android-powered smartphone for the heavy lifting.

Some Audi drivers can already access Google products through their car: the German manufacturer started rolling out Tegra-powered entertainment and information systems in its vehicles in the same year that it demonstrated cars that could navigate through parking lots without a driver behind the wheel.

 ANDROID WILL RUN ON THE CAR’S OWN HARDWARE

Many of the details of Google and Audi’s work are still a mystery for now, but it makes sense that The Big G would look to vehicles as a way to help Android grow. Not only is it still a fairly wide open market, but Google can use its existing Android app base to ensure that its in-car system has a large selection of software for consumers at launch. Plus, as more people adopt smartphones and integrate them into their daily lives, they’ll want to be connected as much as possible and could see a familiar-looking Android entertainment system as a good reason to buy one vehicle over a different one that’s not similarly-equipped.

The Wall Street Journal says that Google and Audi will outline a timetable to offer Android-based systems in new models due to arrive over the next four or five years. Details of the collaboratively created systems aren’t yet known, but Google’s direct influence and quick response to its biggest competitor’s move into the automotive field ensure that the car will be the newest battleground for Android and iOS.

What do you think of the possibility of an Android-powered in-car entertainment system? Would such a setup influence your decision on whether or not to purchase a particular vehicle?

There might be many reasons why you might need to record a phone call. For example at times you might be talking with you mom, who will ask you to bring a few things from the market. You can record the call and later listen to it and get the items that your mom asked. Alternatively, a recorded call can be even used as a evidence when someone is threatening you. Depending on the situation and your requirement, there will be various reasons why you might need to record a phone call.
By default android doesn’t have any option for recording phone calls, but courtesy of many free apps from the Google play store you can easily record phone calls on your Android device. A simple search for Call recorder might return you with a list of many apps to choose from. But here is the one app that works perfectly fine on most android phone.
Another Call Recorder or ACR is a free call recorder application that can automatically record both incoming and outgoing phone calls on your Android phone. Apart from the basic call recording features, the app has a lot of additional features like Dropbox and Google drive integration which make this app the best among its counterparts.

Recording phone calls with ACR is very simple. All you need to do is to install ACR on your android phone and the app will automatically start recording all incoming and outgoing phone calls. Here are a few settings that you might be interested to tweak within the app.

For your privacy you should protect the recorded calls with a password. To set a password for the app, you need to navigate to the apps General settings, and tap on Ask for password to set a password.

To choose from a directory to save all your recordings, navigate to settings> Recording and tap on the recording directory to choose a
directory to save all the recordings.

The app even allows you to choose from many Recording formats available. Depending on your phone’s storage capacity you should decide on the best audio format. If you want a higher recording quality you can choose the MP3 format, otherwise if it is the storage space that you want to conserve, go for the OGG format.

The app has a very useful feature that lets you save all the recorded phone calls to you Google drive or Dropbox account. You can navigate to the app’s Settings and tap on the Cloud services to link your Dropbox or Google drive accounts and even send it as a mail. This is something which you should only enable if you are having a unlimited data connection or in case you are connected to a WiFi hotspot, otherwise this may increase your phone’s bill.

 

The app has all the options that you would require to record phone calls on your android device, but some feature like manual call recording or the ability to record calls from specific contacts are only unlocked if you purchase the pro version of the app. But all in all the free version is good to go for everyone.