Nokia smartwatch prototype with multiple displays spotted in patent filing

Following Samsung and Sony's lead, Nokia is working on a smartwatch, according to a report.

Engadget reports Nokia's alleged smartwatch prototype, codenamed 'Facet' has been spotted at US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) site. As per the patent filing, the Finnish major's smartwatch prototype appears more like a bracelet that houses multi-displays. The report suggests that each display is dedicated to a different function. Further, the site details that for using each display on the alleged smartwatch, one would require the particular display to kept facing up, towards the eyes.

The site further claims that Kent Lyons, a member of Nokia Research Centre, who had released a paper on the Facet multi-segment wrist worn system last year, has now revealed that versions of the alleged smartwatch are being tested out. As of now, not many details about the alleged Nokia 'Facet' smartwatch have surfaced. While it seems Nokia's plans have not yet been finalised, if all goes well, the Finnish major may come up with its first wearable tech device soon.

Samsung has already unveiled its first wearable tech device, the Galaxy Gear smartwatch, which presently only works with the Galaxy Note 3 and the Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition, and now, the Galaxy S4, according to latest report.

The Korean manufacturer had announced after the launch of the Galaxy Gear smartwatch that the wearable tech device will soon also be compatible with other Galaxy smartphones, like the Galaxy S4, Galaxy SIII and Galaxy Note II. Sony recently also launched its SmartWatch 2, the successor to its SmartWatch.

A recent report suggested that smartwatch success could be a lucrative battle in smartphone race, but as of yet, only a handful of companies have been able to push their smartwatches into the market.

Ubuntu phones one step closer to the market with Ubuntu 13.10 release

Canonical has released the latest version of its Linux-based operating system, Ubuntu 13.10. Besides the desktop OS, the company has also released Ubuntu for phones, though it gives a disclaimer that the release is meant for developers and industry partners and warns that it can potentially brick the user's device, leaving it unusable. 

The OS can be installed on the Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 4 smartphones and Canonical has given a detailed instruction set for installation, on its website. 

It's worth pointing out that the build of the OS only includes core apps (a browser, calendar, clock, weather, and calculator), allows phones to connect to GSM networks, supports phone calls and SMS, Wi-Fi data connectivity, and rear and front cameras. Also, the OS build offers limited functionality. For instance, the camera app does't support video capture.

Nonetheless, the release is a significant landmark for Canonical and signals that Ubuntu based smartphones are now a step closer to reality as device makers and developers can evaluate and test their devices and apps on the final build of the OS.
Canonical had first released images and open source code for the Developer Preview of the Ubuntu Smartphone OS for touchscreen devices in February, after announcing the launch of the OS in January.

Earlier, the company had announced a crowd-funding campaign to build the first batch of Ubuntu Edge phones. However, it failed to raise a target funding of $32 million to manufacture a limited batch of 40,000 devices, missing it by $20 million.

The Ubuntu Edge phone was said to support dual-boot with Ubuntu phone OS and Android, and would have featured the capability to transform into a PC when docked with a monitor with full Ubuntu desktop with shared access to all the phone's files.

Mark Shuttleworth, founder of Canonical, had said that carriers and handset makers "were definitely interested in building handsets which will run the mobile Linux - but that they will not be the top-end "superphones" which the Edge project hoped to produce."

Nexus 5 pictured in new leaked images, revealing rear and side panels

The rumoured Nexus 5 has been leaked again in new purported images revealing the rear and sides of the device.

The new set of images, which come courtesy of Anton Kuznetsov, a Google+ user, are of slightly lower resolution than the previous leaked images, but reveal nothing in the way of new information about innards of the device, and instead show the overall design and style of the smartphone.

The leaked images show the rear of the alleged Nexus smartphone featuring rubberised plastic finish that appears to be fingerprint magnet accompanied by large camera sensor. The rear panel's design appears to be identical to that of the Nexus 7 (2013) tablet, in-line with our previous reports. Other images show the sides which house the volume rocker buttons along with power button and device's lockscreen which is set on pattern lock.

Earlier this month, the Nexus 5 was leaked via Spigen, a case-maker that posted the device's rear panel showing the large sensor camera and Nexus 7 (2013) tablet styling.

The rumoured Nexus 5 has been in the news for the past couple of months ever since Google announced its next iteration of mobile operating system, Android 4.4 KitKat.

A report had also suggested that Google might pull the wraps off its much-anticipated smartphone on October 15 along with Android 4.4 KitKat.

Rumoured specifications of the Nexus 5 include a 4.95-inch full-HD (1080p) IPS LCD display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 quad-core processor clocked at 2.3GHz, 2GB of RAM, 8-megapixel rear camera with OIS and a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera. The alleged Nexus 4 successor has also been expected to include a host of sensors like ambient light, proximity, pressure as well as accelerometer, compass, notification LED and gyroscope.

Spice Pinnacle Stylus with 5.5-inch HD display launched at Rs. 15,999

After being listed online, the Spice Pinnacle Stylus phablet has been officially launched for Rs. 15,999.

The latest phablet will join the Spice Pinnacle family, which already has the Pinnacle FHD, Pinnacle Pro and Pinnacle Mi-530.

The Spice Pinnacle Stylus comes with 5.5-inch TFT LCD HD (720x1280 pixel) display and runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean out-of-the-box. The latest phablet is powered by 1.2GHz quad-core processor alongside 1GB of RAM. There is 8GB of inbuilt storage which can be further expandable up to 32GB with microSD card.

Spice Pinnacle Stylus is a dual-SIM phablet with 3G support on both SIM cards, a feature that is not found on other devices in this segment. It sports an 8-megapixel rear camera with dual-LED flash while also housing a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. It packs a 2500mAh battery (talktime and standby time not specified) and comes with host of sensors like G-Sensor, proximity, ambient light sensor and gyroscope. Connectivity options on the phablet include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, EDGE, GPRS and 3G.

As the name suggests, the phablet comes with stylus pen support. Spice is offering a complimentary one-year subscription of Evernote Premium which is worth Rs. 3,000, and will also include premium access to Skitch app.

Commenting on the launch, T M Ramakrishnan, CEO, Devices, S Mobility Ltd, said, "This phone is powered with Evernote and Skitch which makes the phone even more interesting and allows users to visually communicate more effectively than ever. With the new smartphone, we aim to satiate the consumer needs with the best-in-class technological innovations. "

Earlier this month, the company launched Spice Smart Flo Pace 3 budget phablet running Android 4.2 for Rs. 7,499.

Spice Pinnacle Stylus key specifications

• 5.5-inch TFT LCD HD (720x1280) display
• 1.2GHz quad-core processor
• Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
• 1GB RAM
• 8GB inbuilt storage, expandable storage up to 32GB via microSD card
• 8-megapixel rear camera with dual LED flash
• 2-megapixel front-facing camera
• Dual SIM with 3G+3G support
• 2500mAh battery

Karbonn launches four budget Android dual-SIM smartphones under Rs. 7,500

Domestic handset maker, Karbonn Mobiles has launched four new budget Android smartphones for the Indian market, the Karbonn A16, Karbonn A35, Karbonn A90 and Karbonn A99. The company states in a press note that the newly launched budget Android smartphones are aimed for the festive season.

The Karbonn A16 comes at a price of Rs. 6,490; while the Karbonn A35 is the costliest among the four newly launched smartphone and is priced at Rs. 7,490. Meanwhile, the Karbonn A90 comes for Rs. 5,490, and the Karbonn A99 is available at Rs. 6,590.

Out of the four new Karbonn smartphones, the Karbonn A16 and Karbonn A99 were listed onlineearlier this week. Both the Karbonn A16 and Karbonn A99 handsets interestingly come with identical specifications; with the sole difference that the Karbonn A99 packs a 1400mAh battery, while the Karbonn A16 packs a 1350mAh battery. Both the Karbonn A16 and A99 are dual-SIM devices with support for GSM+GSM.

Other specifications of the Karbonn A16 and A99 budget smartphones include 4-inch WVGA (480x800 pixels) display, dual-core 1.3GHz processor, 512MB of RAM, 4GB of inbuilt storage further expandable up to 32GB with microSD card, a 5-megapixel rear camera, and a VGA front-facing camera. Both the handsets, the Karbonn A16 and Karbonn A99, run Android 4.2 Jelly Bean out-of-the-box.

The Karbonn A35 features a 5-inch qHD IPS display and is powered by 1GHz dual-core processor. The smartphone runs dated Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. It packs an 1800mAh battery while there is a 5-megapixel rear autofocus camera and also onboard is a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. The Karbonn A35 comes with 512MB of RAM and includes 4GB of inbuilt storage, with no details of expandable storage. The device also comes preloaded with apps like Hungama, Karbonn Live, Whatsapp and Office Suite.

Last of the newly launched handsets, is the Karbonn A90, which comes with 4-inch IPS display (unspecified resolution) and runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The smartphone is powered by a 1GHz processor with no word on chipset used and has 512MB of RAM. It sports a 5-megapixel rear camera while there is mention of the front-facing camera. Other specifications of the Karbonn A90 include dual-SIM (GSM+GSM) support and 1400mAh battery.

Commenting on the launch, Shashin Devsare, Executive Director, Karbonn said, "Karbonn intends to 'Massify Technology' with its innovative range of smart devices. Going a step forward with our value-for-money product offerings, we are confident to lighten the mood of the consumers, thus 'Massifying Happiness'. We are looking towards aggressive market penetration and in this festive season where volume sales are greater we seek to augment our market share with this product range. With this new smartphone range aimed for this festive season, we have enabled our consumers with a wider range of perfect gifting options." 

iPhone 4S price slashed to Rs. 31,500 by Apple

Following the announcement of the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c launch in India, Apple has now officiallyannounced the pricing of the two phones, in addition to revising the pricing of the iPhone 4S, the only other model of the iPhone that will sell apart from the two new ones.

The iPhone 4S now costs Rs. 31,500 including taxes, for the 8GB version of the phone. It's worth pointing out that the iPhone 4S was initially launched in India at a price point of Rs. 44,500 for the 16GB version. The prices did go down by Rs. 3,000 when Apple launched the iPhone 5. Online retailers like Flipkart have been selling the 16GB model at Rs. 38,500. 

It's worth pointing out that Apple had also included the iPhone 4S under a buyback offer that it introduced, earlier in the year.

When it unveiled the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c, Apple announced that it would stop selling the iPhone 5, which was introduced last year, replacing it with the iPhone 5c. However, it mentioned that it would continue offering the iPhone 4S in a new 8GB variant. 

The iPhone 4S has has done well in terms of sales, as the second best option in the iPhone lineup. Though we wonder if halving the internal storage to 8GB makes sense as apps are increasingly occupying more space on the device. Also, the iPhone 4S doesn't offer an external memory card slot for expansion. Interestingly, Apple had even reintroduced a 16GB version of the iPhone 4, in June. 

The iPhone 4S comes with a 3.5-inch Retina display (640x960 pixels), a dual-core processor, an 8-megapixel rear camera and a VGA front camera. It is upgradable to iOS 7, Apple's latest mobile operating system, though it doesn't support some features like live camera filters and AirDrop file transfer. 

Fifth-generation iPad spotted in high-resolution leaked images

Sonny Dickson, the Australian teen who made a name for himself by repeatedly leaking images of Apple's iPhone 5s before its release, has posted a series of high-resolution images of Apple's upcoming tablet.

The fifth-generation iPad can be seen in what are perhaps its clearest pictures yet in the image set posted on Dickson's website. The images, which appear legitimate, 'confirm' what's been widely known based on various leaks, that the next-generation iPad will take its design cues from Apple's wildly popular iPad mini.

The set of images shows a Space Grey fifth-generation iPad from various angles, including close ups of its edges, curves, as well as buttons and other elements like the camera lens. The set also includes images of the display assembly, the chassis and other components that are used in making the iPad.

Sonny Dickson, who lives with his parents in suburban Melbourne, attracted attention earlier this year after he leaked detailed pictures and videos, which were later confirmed as accurate, of the then unreleased Space Grey and Champagne iPhone 5s.

(Also see: Meet the Australian teen behind iPhone 5S leaks)

The images posted by Dickson are in line with earlier fifth-generation iPad-related leaks by other parties, including a recent video that compared the upcoming iPad with the existing iPad and iPad mini.

Apple is widely expected to unveil next-generation iPad and iPad mini at a special event that will reportedly be held on October 22. While the iPad is likely to get upgraded internals, the iPad mini is expected to get a Retina display, just like its bigger sibling and members of the iPhone family.

Lenovo shows Android laptop in leaked user manuals

Accidentally leaked user manuals from PC maker Lenovo show that the company is preparing a new laptop that runs Android instead of Windows.

Called the IdeaPad A10, the laptop has a 10.1 inch HD screen and is listed as an Android device, according to the manuals uploaded on Lenovo's site.

The laptop's 10-inch display also functions as a touchscreen. It can be opened up to 300 degrees, supporting the screen for reading or touching while the keyboard rests face down. In addition, the keyboard has signature Android buttons for "home screen", "previous" and "apps screen", found on the bottom of many phones and tablets running the Google OS.

Lenovo had planned on making an official announcement for the device, said Chris Millward, a spokesman for the company, on Thursday. But somehow, Lenovo unintentionally leaked the user manuals online, he added.

"The product has not been canceled. It will be going out to the market," he said. Lenovo will later announce launch dates and pricing information.

The laptop's specs show that it could be a budget product. It has an Arm quad-core 1.6GHz processor from Chinese firm Rockchip, 1GB or 2GB of RAM, and 16GB or 32GB of storage. There is also a 0.3 megapixel camera, a microSD card slot and an HDMI port.

Tech vendors are increasingly experimenting with Android at a time when demand for traditional Windows PCs has been waning. Earlier this year, Acer and Hewlett-Packard showed all-in-one desktops using the Google operating system. HP's product, called the Slate 21, has a price of US$399.

On the convertible PC side, Asus has shown a hybrid device that can run both Windows and Android. Called the Transformer Book Trio, the product operates as a stand-alone Android tablet, but when attached to its keyboard it can also boot up Windows.

Wi-Fi sniffing lets researchers take social snapshots of crowds

Researchers at Italy's Sapienza – Università di Roma have used Wi-Fi probe requests from smartphones to take a social snapshot of large gatherings of people.

The researchers, in a paper (PDF) submitted to Internet Measurement Conference 2013, spent three months collecting the probes emitted by smartphones and other Wi-Fi-enabled devices as they seek a wireless network to connect to. Over three months they collected more than 11 million probes from close to 165,000 individual devices.

Wi-Fi client devices can seek a wireless network to connect to through active or passive scanning for 'beacons' broadcast by access points. Smartphones typically use active scanning, which means they switch on their wireless radio for a brief period to send a probe request and receive information about networks within range. The operating systems of wireless devices can include a preferred network list (PNL), which incorporates some of the SSIDs of Wi-Fi networks the device has previously successfully connected to, and some devices will include this information in their probe requests.

Intercepting probe requests is a trivial exercise, with the researchers using a handful of notebooks and a wireless antenna. Ascertaining the vendor of a wireless client was a simple case of matching the first three bytes of a device's MAC address to the IEEE Public OUI list.

The research revealed disparities in the devices which incorporated PNLs in their probe requests. In the device breakdown, BlackBerry devices were found to most commonly disclose part of their PNL; 92 per cent of the devices revealed a portion of their PNL, followed by HTC (55 per cent), Sony (35 per cent), Apple (35 per cent), Samsung (31 per cent) and Nokia (13 per cent).

Having sniffed SSIDs of networks devices had previously connected to, the researchers – Marco V. Barbera, Alessandro Epasto, Alessandro Mei, Vasile C. Perta, and Julinda Stefa – were able to conduct statistical analyses of the networks' names.

"We can regard the PNL of a device as a list of significant places visited by the user—significant enough that the user spent some time to connect to the access point. Therefore, the fact that two users share one or more SSIDs in the PNL of their devices should intuitively provide some information on the existence of a social relationship between the two," the paper states.

The researchers were able to compare network SSIDs by language, giving an indication of the international composition of a crowd, as well as by device brand, which can be used as an indication of the socioeconomic status of a group.

For example, the higher penetration of Apple devices at a meeting of the conservative Popolo della Lib-ertà compared to a meeting of the progressive Movimento Cinque Stelle is a good indication of the relative wealth of their respective constituencies.

However, the paper states there room for more research in area; for example, mapping SSIDs in devices' PNL in a particular area to a crowdsourced geographic database of network names, which may lay bare in even more depth the social connections of a crowd, such as whether they work together.

BlackBerry Z30 unlocked pricing in Canada leaked as roughly Rs. 43,000

BlackBerry has yet to introduce its latest flagship device, the Z30 in India, but the pricing details of the device for specific regions have started to surface online steadily. This time, Canada's pricing of the Z30 has been revealed, thanks to tech world.

The BlackBerry Z30 is said to be priced at $699 without contract which translates to Rs. 43,000 approximately. Recently, BlackBerry Z30's UAE pricing was revealed which was roughly Rs. 42,500.

The BlackBerry Z30 is the biggest smartphone in BlackBerry's portfolio and can be called the first phablet from the Canadian manufacturer. In terms of display it comes with a 5-inch Super AMOLED display with 720x1280 pixels resolution, translating to a pixel density of 294ppi. It is powered by a 1.7GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor with Adreno 320. The BlackBerry Z30 sports an 8-megapixel rear camera and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera.

The new Z30 phablet runs BlackBerry 10 OS version 10.2, which includes refinements and new features when compared to the BlackBerry Z10 that was launched earlier this year. The Z30 was firstunveiled in September. Of course, with so much attention being given to what Samsung, Apple, LG and HTC are preparing next, the officially unveiled BlackBerry Z30 has mostly flown under the radar past few weeks.

In September, BlackBerry also announced a price cut for company's former flagship, the Z10, which is said to be a limited period festival offer.

While the Canadian handset maker is currently tight-lipped about the arrival of its next flagship phablet in India, with the Z10 price cut in the country, it's likely that the company is preparing the ground for its launch.

Samsung develops 13-megapixel camera module for better low-light images, OIS

It looks like Samsung's next flagship phones will come with a much improved camera module, with the company officially revealing new camera technology for better low-light images and stabilization.
 
Samsung has announced (via TechOn) that it has developed a new camera module that features a 13-megapixel sensor, high-end optical image stabilisation and can shoot up to 8 times brighter images in the dark.

 
As per an official announcement, Samsung's new camera module's stabilisation feature corrects angular errors of up to 1.5-degrees, compared to correction of up to 0.7-degrees offered by most digital camera sensors available in the market.
 
In line with the latest trend of device makers boosting the low-light performance of smartphone cameras, Samsung says that the new camera has the capability to shoot images with eight times more brightness than Samsung's previous offerings.
 
Samsung also claims that the camera module consumes less power, so that the battery lasts much longer even with increased camera use.
 
The new camera module's dimensions are the same as existing modules, at 10.5x10.5x5.9mm. Samsung reportedly intends to begin volume production of the module in the first half of 2014 and is in negotiations with device makers.
 
It is highly likely we'll first see the camera module in Samsung's own 2014 flagship devices, the Galaxy S5 or the Note 4 (going by the current nomenclature).
 
OIS or optical image stabilisation corrects the shake that occurs while taking pictures because of wonky hands or if the user is moving leading to distortion in the images. Low-light image capture capability allows users to shoot accurate images in the dark as the camera sensor allows more light to enter resulting in brighter images. Current Samsung flagships take good quality pictures but they're not really known for low-light imaging and anti-shake capabilities. 

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 with dual-SIM support surfaces online

Samsung has yet to announce a dual-SIM variant of the new Galaxy Note 3 phablet, though a report claims that the South Korean maker has made the device official in China.

According to a Vietnamese media report, the South Korean has introduced the Galaxy Note 3 with dual-SIM support for the Chinese market. The handset has been priced at 735 Euros (Rs. 61,300 approximately) in Asia, claims the report. The alleged Samsung Galaxy Note 3 dual-SIM is said to be carrier unlocked, unlike many Galaxy smartphones. However, the company has not released any official press note or possible availability details of the device, yet.

The alleged Galaxy Note 3 dual-SIM is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor much like the N9005 version of the device. Other specifications of the device are expected to be similar to the single-SIM variant of the Galaxy Note 3, except the dual-SIM support feature.

The South Korean major officially unveiled the Galaxy Note 3 phablet at the sidelines of IFA 2013 in Berlin. It comes with a 5.7-inch full-HD Super AMOLED display. The Galaxy Note 3 includes a 3GB of RAM and a 13-megapixel rear camera alongside 2-megapixel front camera. It is powered by 3,200mAh battery and runs Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. The Galaxy Note 3 is available in 32GB and 64GB variants. Both variants come with support for up to 64GB of additional external storage.

Recently, it was reported that Samsung's Galaxy Note 3 and other high-end smartphones were region-locked. Following widespread outrage, Samsung later issued a statement and said that the company is SIM-locking new devices including the Galaxy S III, Galaxy S II, Galaxy Note, Galaxy S4, Galaxy S4 Mini, and Galaxy Note 3 devices produced after the end of July 2013.

Samsung also clarified that all these devices will sport a sticker indicating the same and that the region lock could be removed free of charge through a Samsung service partner if the device is used outside the region it's meant for and had not been used with a local SIM of that region.

HTC One mini and Desire 500 now available online in India

Two of HTC's latest smartphones, the One mini and the Desire 500, are now available online in India. Both the devices have been listed on Flipkart, with the HTC One mini available at Rs. 37,299, and theDesire 500 listed as out of stock at a price of Rs. 21,490. The Taiwanese handset maker is yet to officially unveil either of the smartphones in India.

Recently, the HTC Desire 500 was up for pre-orders through an online retailer for a booking amount of Rs. 999. Meanwhile, the HTC One mini has been due to be launched in India for a while now, but never appeared on online retail sites before this.

The HTC One mini was unveiled back in July; the device features the same design as that of its elder sibling, the HTC One. It also features the same BoomSound speakers, though they're smaller compared to the ones featured in the HTC One. The HTC One mini sports a 4.3-inch S-LCD3 display with a resolution of 720x1280 pixels and pixel density of 341ppi. It is powered by a 1.4 GHz dual core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor and has 1GB of RAM. It comes with 16GB of inbuilt storage but doesn't feature any external expansion options. The smartphone runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean with HTC's Sense 5 UI layer on top, and includes HTC's BlinkFeed UI. The HTC One mini sports the same UltraPixel Camera (with a 4-megapixel lens) that the HTC One boasts of.

On the other hand, the Desire 500 is powered by a quad-core 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 processor along with 1GB of RAM. The phone measures 131.8x66.9x9.9mm and weighs 123 grams. It features a 4.3-inch WVGA (480x800 pixels) display. There is 4GB inbuilt storage that can be further expandable up to 64GB with the help of microSD card. An 8-megapixel rear camera can be found at the back accompanied by an LED flash. There is also a 1.6-megapixel front camera. The Desire 500 can record videos at 720p and also features Beats Audio.

HTC One mini key specifications

• 4.3-inch S-LCD3 display with a resolution of 720x1280 pixels
• 1.4GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 Processor
• 1GB RAM
• 16GB internal storage
• UltraPixel camera with a 4-megapixel lens with BSI sensor and LED flash
• 1.6-megapixel front facing camera
• Android 4.2 Jelly Bean with HTC Sense 5
• 1800mAh battery

HTC Desire 500 key specifications

• 4.3-inch WVGA display with a resolution of 480x800 pixels
• 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon200 quad-core processor
• 1GB RAM
• 4GB internal storage, expandable up to 64GB by microSD card
• 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash
• 1.6-megapixel front facing camera
• Android 4.2 Jelly Bean with HTC Sense 5
• 1800mAh battery

Optima Smart OPS 80 and OPS 80Q Android phablets launched in India

The Optima Smart OPS 80Q measures 142x72.2x9.9mm, and features a 5-inch qHD (540x960 pixel) IPS display. The phablet runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core processor. It sports an 8-megapixel rear camera with flash while there is a 2-megpixel front-facing camera. The device includes 4GB of inbuilt storage which can be further expanded up to 32GB via microSD card. It includes an 1800mAh battery.

On the other hand, the Optima Smart OPS 80 features a 5.3-inch WVGA (480x800pixel) display, and is based on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. It sports an 8-megapixel rear camera and also includes a 1.3-megapixel front camera. It comes with 4GB of inbuilt storage which can be further expanded up to 32GB via microSD card. The device includes 2600mAh battery.

OPS 80Q key specifications

• 5-inch qHD IPS display
• 1.2GHz quad-core processor
• 4GB inbuilt storage, further expandable up to 32GB via microSD card
• Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
• 8-megapixel rear camera with flash
• 2-megpixel front-facing camera
• 1800mAh battery

OPS 80 key specifications

• 5.3-inch WVGA display
• 8-megapixel rear camera
• 1.3-megapixel front camera
• Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
• 4GB inbuilt storage, further expandable up to 32GB via microSD card

Tim Cook reflects on second anniversary of Steve Jobs' death

Apple CEO Tim Cook used the eve of second anniversary of Steve Jobs' death to write an email to all Apple employees, reflecting on the moment.

Cook told employees that Steve would be "proud of all of you" and everyone should honour Jobs' memory by "dedicating ourselves to the work he loved so much." Here's the full copy of the letter obtained by 9to5mac.

Team-

Tomorrow marks the second anniversary of Steve's death. I hope everyone will reflect on what he meant to all of us and to the world. Steve was an amazing human being and left the world a better place.I think of him often and find enormous strength in memories of his friendship, vision and leadership. He left behind a company that only he could have built and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple. We will continue to honor his memory by dedicating ourselves to the work he loved so much. There is no higher tribute to his memory. I know that he would be proud of all of you.

Best, Tim

In 2012, Apple remembered Steve Jobs with a video tribute and a message from Cook on its homepage.

On Saturday, two years to the day that Steve Jobs passed away, Cook took to Twitter to share thoughts more personal in nature, saying he would be using the day to reflect back on his friendship with Steve and the "dents" Jobs made in the universe.