Geeksphone Peak+ up for pre order with FIREFOX OS and 1GB RAM

Spain based manufacturer Geeksphone has started taking pre-orders for the Peak+ Firefox-powered phone. Geeksphone typically makes phones targeted at devs or tech savvy enthusiast, but says the Peak+ is also ready for consumers.

It's a small upgrade over the regular Peak – the RAM has been doubled to 1GB and the material used for the exterior has been changed to make it feel better to the touch. The phone will come with Firefox OS 1.1 out of the box, the same version the other two (Peak and Keon) recently got.

Other than that, you're still getting a Snapdragon 8225 S4 Play chipset (dual-core Cortex-A5 at 1.2GHz, Adreno 203 GPU), 4.3" IPS screen qHD (540 x 960) resolution, 4GB storage plus microSD cards slot and a 1,800mAh battery. The phone sports a 4.3-inch qHD IPS Multitouch display that features a resolution of 540x960 pixels. The Peek+ is powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 8225 processor, and has 1GB of RAM. It runs Firefox OS 1.1 out of the box. The phone's form factor has also been revamped and it looks unique, specially with the back that sports a partially curved design. 

The phone features an 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, and a 2-megapixel front camera, and includes 4GB of internal storage which is expandable via microSD card. The phone boasts of features like FM Radio and connectivity options such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1, and GPS.

The Peek+ phone comes with an 1800 mAh battery. The phone is available for pre-order at a promo price of EUR 150 (Rs.11,700 approximately) but the company says that the price will go up after the initial batch is sold out. People who pre-order now will get their phones shipped in mid-September.

The original Peak phone went on sale in April and was sold out in a very short time. The Peak is powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and sports a 4.3-inch qHD IPS screen. It also features an 8-megapixel rear camera and a 2-megapixel front camera. Along with the Peak, GeeksPhone had also launched the Keon smartphone. The Keon is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 1Ghz processor, has 512MB RAM and features 4GB of internal memory. It features a 4.3-inch qHD IPS screen, an 8-megapixel rear camera and a 2-megapixel front camera.

While the Keon was available at a price of $119 (approximately Rs. 6,445), the Peak smartphone was priced at $194 (approximately Rs. 10,500). The phones were first unveiled in January.

GeeksPhone Peak+ key specifications

* 4.3-inch qHD IPS Multitouch screen
* Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 8225 1.2Ghz dual-core CPU
* 1GB RAM
* Camera - 8-megapixel (back) + 2-megapixel (front)
* 4 GB Internal storage
* MicroSD card, Wifi N, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, Radio FM, Light & Prox. Sensor, G-Sensor, GPS, MicroUSB
* UMTS 2100/1900/900 (3G HSPA)
* GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (2G EDGE)
* Battery - 1800 mAh

The other consumer devices running Firefox OS are expected to launch by summer in Brazil, Colombia, Hungary, Mexico, Montenegro, Poland, Serbia, Spain and Venezuela. Mozilla plans to reach 11 more markets by the end of the year, and the US in 2014.

Mozilla had first previewed the Firefox Mobile OS in February during the Mobile World Congress. With Firefox OS, the foundation aims to offer entry-level devices and plans to bring mobile web content directly to users with web apps. Phone makers that plan to make Firefox phones include Huawei and ZTE of China, LG of Korea and Sony. All the phones will run on chips supplied by Qualcomm.

The Geeksphone Peak+ pre-order is at a promo price of €150 ($200), the same as the original Peak. This price will go up slightly after the initial batch of units is sold out (there's no indication what the standard price will be). The original Peak sold out fairly quickly.

If you pre-order now, Geeksphone will ship your Peak+ in mid-September.

Samsung Galaxy S IV with Snapdragon 800 processor AnTuTu benchmark leak, Samsung Galaxy S IV dual-sim at 27990 inr

Not content with just two versions of its Galaxy S4 flagship (Active, mini, zoom aside), Samsung created a third version - a South Korea-exclusive S4 with Snapdragon 800. We’re getting more and more indications that there will be an international version of that phone. First there were some pretty impressive AnTuTu benchmark scores, now there are screenshots from another AnTuTu run. The total score is lower than the previous leak, lower than even the Korean Galaxy S4 LTE-A benchmarks. The GPU score is close to the 9000+ points Adreno 330 usually scores - high above the 5000+ of Adreno 320 and above even the 8000+ of PowerVR SGX 544MP3 in the Exynos 5 Octa version. Anyway, the screenshots confirm the I9506 model number, 2.3GHz Krait 400 CPU and Adreno 330 GPU. Those are all the ingredients of a Snapdragon 800 chipset, which has LTE-Advanced (Cat. 4) connectivity or 150Mbps downlink speed. The phone was running Android 4.2.2, same as the current Galaxy S4. The software is most likely unfinished, which explains the inconsistent scores. Unfortunately, all the rumors so far have failed to deliver a believable announcement date - the upcoming IFA event is a possible target, but historically it’s when Samsung announces the Galaxy Note. Unfortunately, the leaks or benchmarks don't tell us anything about the launch dates! Currently the Samsung Galaxy S4 is available with either a Snapdragon 600 or an Exynos 5 chip onboard, but a third processor configuration could soon be available as well.

Last week we reported on the Galaxy S4 SHV-E330S, powered by a Snapdragon 800 and featuring LTE-Advanced support. Now the device has appeared again in AnTuTu, breaking all existing records.

Why the big jump now? Honestly, there are many possible reasons. First, every time you run a benchmark, you are likely to get a slightly different result. The reason for this is that sometimes different resources and background processes may be running that could effect the result. Additionally, the Snapdragon 800-powered Galaxy S4 might not have been properly optimized at the time of the first test. Keep in mind that there is still the possibility that the SHV-E330S is a fake. That said, the same handset number has already passed Wi-Fi and DLNA certification, so it is seemingly more and more likely that the SHV-E330S is real. The biggest remaining question is where and when the handset might emerge. Currently all evidence points to the Snapdragon 800-powered S4 coming exclusively to Korea, though again – nothing is official until Sammy says it is. If the Snapdragon 800 model of the Samsung Galaxy S4 does make its way outside of Korea, would you be interested in picking it up?

The single SIM version of Samsung Galaxy S4 mini has been available on the market for a few weeks now, but its dual-SIM counterpart has hit shelves only recently. The good news is that Samsung I9192 Galaxy S4 mini is not limited to only a few markets, as the South Korean company has decided to globally roll out the device. According to GSMArena, the dual-SIM version of Samsung Galaxy S4 mini is now available for purchase in the US via Amazon, Cells4U and a few more online retailers. The cheapest is up for grabs at Cells4U at only $470/€360 off contract, while Amazon offers the smartphone for $483/€368. Android fans in India will be happy to know that both white and black versions of dual-SIM Samsung Galaxy S4 mini are now available for pre-order via Flipkart for Rs 27,990 outright, which is about $470 or €360. The handset is expected to arrive in other countries such as Mexic, Spain and Egypt, but no details on the exact release date have been disclosed yet. Aside from the fact that it comes with dual-SIM support, Samsung I9192 is no different from its single-SIM brother. It runs the same Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean operating system and packs a similar 1.7 GHz dual-core Qualcomm MSM8930 Snapdragon 400 processor. The smartphone also features an Adreno 305 graphics processing unit, along with 1.5GB of RAM and 8GB of internal memory that can be further expanded up to 64GB via microSD memory card. Samsung Galaxy S4 mini sports a more than decent 4.3-inch Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display that supports 540 x 960 pixels resolution and features Corning Gorilla Glass coating. On the back, it boasts an improved 8-megapixel photo snapper with autofocus, LED flash and full HD (1080p) video recording, while in the front, there’s a secondary 1.9-megapixel camera for video calls.

Nokia boasts about its Music technology while Vodafone Germany sells Lumia 1020 a tag of 30€

Ever since Nokia announced its Lumia 1020, it has done all it can to create a buzz among the tech enthusiasts. The impressive 41 megapixel sensor in the Windows Phone 8 smartphone have mostly taken the spotlight so far, but now the company’s PR department is focusing on some of the cool side features.

Nokia has now come up with a new promotional video that Nokia highlights the smartphones rich sound recording technology and compares it to two of its direct rivals. In a video that runs for about a minute and a half, shows a DJ playing his music and the audio along with its video is recorded with two prototype Lumia 1020 smartphones, a device from “competitor A” and a smartphone from “competitor S”. And yes it doesn’t take a genius to realize that it’s the latest Samsung and Apple flagships that stand behind those names. After the completion of the recording of the same scene with all three devices, Nokia has compiled the clips in a single video that lets you get a clear idea of how they compare. Predictably, the audio and the video recorded using the Lumia 1020 and its HAAC stereo microphones has the best sound clarity along with good bass. The difference between the quality of the videos themselves is quite striking, too, and is again in favor of the Nokia latest flagship and its huge sensor (by smartphone standards, anyway)

Check out the video in question and see for yourselves:

IN OTHER NEWS ABOUT THE NOKIA LUMIA 1020

Nokia Lumia 1020 will go on sale in Europe this quarter and some retailers are already taking pre-orders. The German campaign started at the hefty €799 price tag, but now the price has fallen down to the slight more reasonable €699. And if you don't feel like paying that much upfront, Vodafone and T-Mobile Germany will be offering the Nokia Lumia 1020 at far lower subsidized rates. Their offers are already available at some online retailers.

Vodafone will give you the Lumia 1020 only for €29.90 if you opt for a two-year contract with a €70/month tariff (calls and data). T-Mobile's cheapest offer has the Lumia 1020 listed at €149.90 with a 2-yar contract and €80/month plan. There are some offers from O2 as well, but they are quite steep compared to those we've already mentioned. Nokia Lumia 1020 has already available on pre-order in the USA exclusively through AT&T and had a great start. The cameraphone is already out of stock because of the high demand and some customers might have to wait a while until they get their hands on the beast. Lots of EU retailers have the Lumia 1020 listed available with 4 to 6 weeks shipping, which seems about right since the phone is expected to launch in September

VIA GSM Arena

Samsung Ativ Book 9 Lite up for pre-order with a tag of USD 800

The wait is over ! One of the best ultrabook by Samsung up for prebooking. South Korean tech giants Samsung recently announced its next generation ultrabooks with Windows 8 on-board. Back at the event the company did not mention anything about pricing and the availability, but it’s finally delivering the valuable info to the US citizen. Samsung ATIV Book 9 Lite is now available on pre-order in the US and is priced at $800. The 13-inch sleek ultrabook will hit stores on July 28. The Samsung ATIV Book 9 Lite comes with a 13.3-inch 1366 x 768 pixels touchscreen display and features a 1.4 GHz quad-core processor, AMD Radeon graphics, 4 GB of RAM, 128 GB SSD, HD webcam and Windows 8 OS. South Korea-based tech biggie  has started taking orders for its low-cost, ultrathin 13-inch ATIV Book 9 Lite notebook The ATIV Book 9 Lite was first unveiled by Samsung at its big ATIV event last month. The event primarily underscored the company’s efforts to bring its notebook products together under the ATIV brand, similar to the way it has unified its mobile handsets under the Galaxy brand. The stylish 1.44kg ATIV Book 9 Lite is an ultra-slim notebook, which measures just 16.9 mm at its thickest point. The chassis of the notebook is made of metal, and ensures much more sturdiness than the smooth or “premium” build materials used for the ATIV Book 9 Plus, Samsung’s pack leader in the ultrabook market. The main features of the Windows 8-based ATIV Book 9 Lite notebook include a 13-inch ten-point touchscreen; a 1.4 GHz AMD quad-core processor; a dedicated AMD Radeon graphics card; 4 GB of RAM; and a 128 GB SSD. In addition, the notebook also has a USB 2.0 port; a USB 3.0 port; micro HDMI out; and an SD Card slot. The ATIV Book 9 Lite notebook also features support for Samsung’s so-called SideSync functionality which basically allows users of Galaxy S3, Galaxy S4, Galaxy Note and Galaxy Tab to connect their devices to notebooks for easy on-screen mirroring. Will you buy this beast for the price?

Nokia Lumia 1020 up for pre-order in USA and Germany

The Nokia Lumia 1020 is first coming to the United States on July 26th, and you can start pre-ordering it tomorrow, but now you can also pre-order it fully unlocked with no carrier ties. Online retailer Negri Electronics has added the 41-megapixel camera superphone to its catalog and you can reserve yours now. The price for the Lumia 1020 is set at $735.50 and all three color versions (black, yellow and white) are available. The price is that high because it is not subsidized and in exchange you get to use the phone with no contract and on different compatible carriers. The Nokia Lumia 1020 offers a revolutionary camera that has a large ⅔” sensor, Xenon and LED flash, optical image stabilization and all of that packed into a relatively slim body. Nokia Lumia 1020 was officially unveiled just last week and understandably caused quite a lot of excitement. It's the long awaited 41MP PureView Windows Phone-powered smartphone that had been in the rumorlands since Nokia 808 PureView came around. Nokia Lumia 1020 will hit the USA on July 26 exclusively via AT&T. It will cost $300 with a two-year contract and the carrier's pre-order campaign is going live tomorrow. Lumia 1020 will hit the shelves worldwide before the end of September.

Meanwhile, the retailer Negri Electronics is taking pre-orders for the unlocked version of the cameraphone(or phamera as i like to call it). You can book your unit for $735.50, but there is no specific shipping date. We guess you'll receive it shortly after the official premiere on AT&T. Yesterday, we also saw the Lumia 1020 go on pre-orders in Germany, but users there will have to wait longer to get their units. The European version of the device that is supposed to launch by the end of Q3. Europeans will also need to pay quite a lot more to own the Lumia 1020, with pre-orders going for the hefty €800 (we suspect final price will be a bit lower, though). As for the rest of the world, you will have to wait until the end of September before the Nokia Lumia 1020 arrivesWould you be willing to fork out that kind of dough just to ensure you are one of the early adopters?  Last week brought us the launch of Nokia’s Lumia 1020, and the announcement confirmed all the great hardware we had been hearing about in rumors leading up to the handset’s launch. That part of the 1020′s debut was all good news, but the event wasn’t without a few sour notes – like how the 1020 will sell on-contract for $300, making it the most expensive Windows Phone option for a carrier to offer yet. Subsidized is one thing, though; what’s the 1020 actually going to sell for, full price? We get an inkling today – or at least learn what one retailer believes users will pay for the phone. That’s a nice chunk of change, sure, but it’s about in line with what we’d expect to see. After all, Negri sells the Lumia 925 for around $660, and an $80 premium for the 1020′s 41-megapixel camera sounds pretty darn reasonable. We still may see someone come up with a lower price as we near the start of 1020 availability, but at least we now know where to place the bar to start.While in 

Germany we have seen pre-orders taking place already. Nokia Lumia 1020 is available for pre-orders before its official date, according to the reports. Nullprozentshop and Notebooksbilliger online shopping stores have started taking pre-orders for the recently launched Windows 8 smartphone in Germany. The smartphone is available at £691 (€ 799 approx). In Nullprozentshop, users who are pre-ordering the smartphone can pay monthly instalments at £57 (€66.58). In Notebooksbilliger, the user will get the smartphone with mobile network carriers such as Vodafone, O2 and T-mobile Company starting from £215 (€ 249 approx). A couple of German retailers have been found to already offer the Nokia Lumia 1020 on pre-order and both places are advertizing the phone for €799 SIM-free. This sort of pricing hardly comes as a surprise since the current generation iPhone, which is traditionally the most expensive smartphone to buy, costs €789 for the 32GB version in Germany. And, as we saw with the announced US pricing ($300 with a 2-year contract with AT&T), this time around Nokia considers it has a true winner on its hands and is ready to price it as a true premium product. The announcement of the Nokia Lumia 1020 made a big splash in the industry this week. Talking about the phone on stage, Nokia's CEO however only touched briefly upon European availability, saying the phone is coming to key European markets this quarter. And that's that. In our Nokia Lumia 1020 preview, published earlier this week, we made a wild guess that the Lumia 1020 will cost around a €700 on the Old Continent and we called it "way more than Nokia can afford to charge for its flagship at the moment." The price of €799 is quite steeper, so we are eagerly awaiting to see the actual price at launch. Unfortunately, the two stores, which have the Lumia 1020 on pre-order, don't have any launch date to suggest, meaning they know as much as we do right now. Leaked documents suggest that Telefonica (O2 and its sister networks) will be launching the phone in September, so that's as accurate launch date as we are going to get right now. The same documents suggest that the Lumia 1020 will be sold in a 64GB version on O2 network, so if O2 is your carrier of choice, you might want to abstain from pre-ordering the device from third-party retailers. If you live in the US on the other hand, and you are thinking of pre-ordering the phone (official pre-orders there start July 16), you would be best getting it from the Microsoft's online store as they would throw in a free camera grip to sweeten the deal.

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