Samsung Galaxy A7 and Galaxy Grand Max leak in Korea

The Samsung Galaxy A7 has leaked a lot up until this point, yet for some reason the smartphone maker still hasn't announced it to complement the two existing members in the A series - the A3 and the A5.

So the Galaxy A7 just keeps on leaking. Today we can see it in a leaked catalogue for South Korea. This listing gives us another round of specs for the device. What's perhaps more interesting is that alongside the A7 the Galaxy Grand Max has leaked too, as part of the same leaflet.

  

Galaxy grand max

Samsung Galaxy A7

So, here's what we should expect from the Galaxy A7, in terms of specs. It will come with a 5.2-inch 1080p Super AMOLED touchscreen, a 13 MP rear camera, a 5 MP front snapper, a 1.5 GHz octa-core processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of expandable storage, and a 2,500 mAh battery. It will run Android 4.4.4 KitKat and will sport connectivity options such as LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS. The A7 will be just 6.3mm thin and it will weigh 140g.

Moving on, the Galaxy Grand Max has a 5.2-inch 720p LCD touchscreen, a 13 MP rear camera, a 5 MP front-facing camera, a 1.2 GHz quad-core CPU, 1.5GB of RAM, 16GB of built-in storage (expandable via microSD cards), and a 2,500 mAh battery. It too will come with Android 4.4 KitKat preinstalled, as well as LTE support. It's 7.9mm thin.

These two phones are headed to South Korea in the near future, where the Galaxy A7 will be offered by all three carriers over there. There's been no word on whether these devices are going to be sold elsewhere in the future, but our guess would be that they will. It's just unclear when.

iPhone 6 Plus vs. Galaxy Note 4: The Big Bang

Introduction

Apple did what was once the unthinkable while predictable Samsung delivers again. Right or wrong, this is a fight of old versus new, the Galaxy Note is in its fourth generation while the iPhone 6 Plus is Apple's first phablet ever.

Samsung's release cadence dictates that the Galaxy Note is the H2 flagship, keen to assert its superiority over an already feature-rich Galaxy S. iPhones come once a year, even the first-time iPhone 6 Plus phablet. The situation is similar though, the Plus is better equipped than the vanilla iPhone 6.

Apple iPhone 6 Plus over Galaxy Note 4:

Thinner - 7.1mm vs. 8.5mm

Phase-detection autofocus

Slo-mo video - 240fps mode vs. 120fps mode

64GB and 128GB versions

Tap-to-scan (no swipe) fingerprint sensor

Dual-LED flash vs. single LED

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 over iPhone 6 Plus:

Bigger, sharper display - 5.7" QHD vs. 5.5" 1080p

Higher resolution still camera - 16MP vs. 8MP

Better video recording - 2160p (stereo sound) vs. 1080p (mono)

Expandable storage

General-purpose NFC

Heart rate and blood oxygen saturation sensors

Better front-facing camera - 3.7MP/1440p vs. 1.2MP/720p

Bigger, user-replaceable battery

Faster LTE (on Snapdragon version only)

Optional dual-SIM

Samsung is known for its feature-rich (some would say "overflowing"), utilitarian designs but it's slowly coming around to metal designs with the Alpha and now the Galaxy Note 4. It's just a metal rim, so the user-replaceable battery and microSD card slot are intact.

The screen size also remained unchanged (5.7") to keep the device manageable single-handedly, but resolution increased to QHD. The defining feature of the Note series, the S Pen, was also improved and Samsung included optical image stabilization (OIS) to the list of camera specs.

Apple iPhone 6 Plus and Samsung Galaxy Note 4 getting ready for a fight

The biggest change for Apple is the screen - after years of keeping just about the same size and sharpness, the company took the plunge. The design language changed more than it did for the Galaxy and is now smooth and rounded like an iPod Touch, it's impressively slim too. It's the OIS-enabled camera that is the other advantage over the vanilla iPhone 6.

With bigger screens, both phones and their respective platforms (iOS and Android + TouchWiz) have their ways of boosting usability.

LG G4 to sport a stylus, directly compete with the Galaxy Note 4

According to unconfirmed information originating from Asia, the upcoming LG G4 is aimed to directly rival with the Samsung Galaxy Note 4. To do that, LG is said to equip the G4 with a stylus.

More specifically, the LG G4 is said to sport a 5.3" display with a QHD resolution and very narrow bezels, akin to the G3. Internally, the G4 is believed to come out with a Snapdragon 810 chipset, 4GB of RAM and 32GB/64GB storage variations.

LG filed for a trademark of the "LG G Pen" moniker earlier this month. We're likely to see the company try to emulate the success of the Samsung S Pen and work on a multitude of software features that enable superior multitasking than its competitors using the upcoming G Pen.

While the rumor isn't backed up by solid evidence, it does seem plausible for LG to try and take on the Galaxy Note 4. It also aligns with previous reports that LG will be axing its Pro lineup.

With MWC 2015 fast approaching, it's a matter of time for more evidence and rumors of the upcoming LG G4 to pop up.

SOURCE-gsmarena

Lollipop update for Galaxy S5 spreads further in Europe

The update to Android 5.0 Lollipop for the Samsung Galaxy S5 just keeps on spreading throughout the world, it seems. After Poland and South Korea, today it was Spain's turn to get the rollout on its way.

This might mean that more European countries will have Lollipop on the Galaxy S5 soon. That's because Samsung generally tests its updates in one market, and that's usually Poland, after which a wider rollout quickly comes.

The S5 handsets sold in Poland have already seen three Lollipop updates, so we assume Samsung is now pretty satisfied with the status of its software and has thus decided to expand its geographical reach.

For now, units that were bought unlocked and SIM-free from Spain will benefit. But more territories will soon follow, that's pretty much a given. And after that happens, maybe we'll see the newest version of Android finally being headed to the Galaxy Note 4 as well.

SOURCE VIA -gsmarena

SAMSUNG GALAXY S5 VS IPHONE 6:The biggest match-up of the year 2014

It's one of the big match-ups of the year so here's our iPhone 6 vs Samsung Galaxy S5 comparison review.

The iPhone 6 has arrived and as usual Samsung is one of Apple's key rivals in the smartphone market. Here's our iPhone 6 vs Samsung Galaxy S5 comparison review. See also: The best smartphone you can buy in 2014.

iPhone 6 vs Samsung Galaxy S5: Price UK

The iPhone 6 is now on sale starting at £539 for the 16GB model. It then costs £619 for the 64GB and £699 for the 128GB. See: Where to buy iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus in the UK.

The Samsung Galaxy S5 was a whopping £599 when it launched but that quickly lowered now it's been around for a few months you can pick it up for just over £400 from retailers like Amazon. That's a saving of more than £100 so read on to see whether it's worth paying extra for the iPhone 6. See also: iPhone 6 review.

iPhone 6 vs Samsung Galaxy S5: Design

Buying an iPhone has always been largely about having one of the best designed products around and making a statement. That's no different with the iPhone 6 which retains that luxurious and premium desirability which Apple is so good at. However, we've seen nothing to suggest the device is any less delicate than before so will require a case unless you don't mind the phone getting ruined by wear and tear.

Read: The best iPhone 6 alternatives.

For Samsung, its use of plastic in flagship smartphones is something we've criticised for a long time and the S5 is just as plastic as previous models. The advantage is that the device doesn't feel so in need of protection. It is also dust- and waterproof which may be a big bonus for some users.

It's swings and roundabouts here but the iPhone 6 is certainly the more desirable and good looking in terms of design. It's also thinner and lighter than the Galaxy S5 at 6.9 mm and 129 g compared to 8.1 mm and 145 g. It's not a huge difference but might be useful when playing smartphone top trumps down the pub.

iPhone 6 vs Samsung Galaxy S5: Screen

The headline news with the iPhone 6 is a larger screen, as per the leaked information prior to the launch. It's got a 4.7in display which is up from 4in on the 5s and if that's not big enough, the iPhone 6 Plus has a phablet sized 5.5in screen.

The Galaxy S5 has a slightly larger screen than the iPhone 6 at 5.1in and it has a higher resolution too at Full HD 1080p meaning a pixel density of 432ppi. Apple has opted for an odd sounding 750 x 1334 resolution which means the 326 ppi of the iPhone 5s is retained.

Apple and Samsung use contrasting screen tech so the iPhone 6 uses a LED-backlit IPS LCD panel while the Galaxy S5 uses Super AMOLED. Both offer great viewing angles but the main difference is popping bright colours on the GS5 while the iPhone looks more natural.

iPhone 6 vs Samsung Galaxy S5: Processor and memory

With the iPhone 6, Apple has introduced its new A8 chip which it claims has 25 percent more CPU power and 50 percent better efficiency than the A7. The new M8 co-processor can identify what type of activity you're doing, estimate distance and, with the introduction of a barometer, knows details on elevation change. Apple doesn't state the amount of RAM but we're hearing that it's 1 GB.

Inside the Galaxy S5 is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor which is in many high-end Android smartphones. It's quad-core, clocked at 2.5 GHz and is accompanied by 2 GB of RAM. The phone also has the ability to track steps without the need for a separate device connected over Bluetooth.

While the processors and amount of RAM are different, benchmark results vary with the iPhone 6 winning most, particularly in graphics. However, we're talking about two top-end smartphones so this isn't really a good area with which to choose between then. You can expect smooth performance either way.

iPhone 6 vs Samsung Galaxy S5: Storage

The amount of storage you need will depend on how you use your smartphone and is a good way of choosing between two smartphones. It's a little tricky here as although both phones offer 16 GB internal capacity as standard, the iPhone 6 is also available in 64 GB and a new 128 GB model.

You can get the Galaxy S5 in 32 GB although it will be harder to find than the regular one. The bigger bonus on this side of the fence is the inclusion of a microSD card slot for adding more storage (up to 128GB). It's something which Apple still refuses to put on its devices.

iPhone 6 vs Samsung Galaxy S5: Other hardware

With the core hardware covered, let's look at additional features. With the iPhone 6, Apple has added a few things such as 11ac Wi-Fi and NFC although the latter will be used for ApplePay which is only available in the US until sometime next year. Read: iPhone 6 NFC chip is restricted to ApplePay.

With these additions, and the fact that both phones have a fingerprint scanner housed in the home button, the pair are closely matched. However, the Galaxy S5 has a couple of things which the iPhone 6 doesn't: a heart rate monitor and an IR blaster.

Technically the iPhone 6 has better 4G with more supported LTE bands so will be better for roaming.

iPhone 6 vs Samsung Galaxy S5: Cameras

When it comes to photography it may surprise some that Apple has stuck with an 8Mp iSight camera on the iPhone 6, although it does now have phase detection autofocus, digital image stabilization and slo-mo video at 240fps. It has the usual features such as HDR and panorama but it limited to 1080p video at 60fps.

The Galaxy S5 can record video in 4K quality at 30fps and does 1080p at 60fps with digital image stabilisation and phase detection autofocus. It also does 120fps slow motion at 720p quality. It has a 16 Mp but the pixel size is smaller at 1.12 µm compared to the iPhone's 1.5 µm. Both have a dual-tone LED flash, too, so we'd say the 4K is the standout difference here.

If you're a selfie fan then the Galaxy S5 has a decent 2Mp camera which can shoot video at 1080p. The iPhone 6 has a lower 1.2Mp resolution Facetime HD camera which is limited to 720p video.

iPhone 6 vs Samsung Galaxy S5: Software

You probably don't need us to tell you that software is a massive difference in this comparison, but if you do, then it is. The iPhone 6 will come pre-loaded with iOS 8 although the mobile OS will roll out to older iPhones, too. Meanwhile the Samsung Galaxy S5 runs Android 4.4 KitKat with Samsung's TouchWiz user interface.

Android and iOS are the two most popular mobile phone operating systems and both have a wealth of apps in their respective stores. We've got to a point where developers largely prioritise both equally. Both have notification bars, quick settings and multi-tasking albeit in different ways.

If you're not already loyal and invested in one then we suggest trying both out to see which you prefer.

Verdict

The iPhone 6 and Galaxy S5 are two very different smartphones with iOS and Android remaining the big difference. Other than this there's the price, design, storage and additional features to consider.

HOW TO HARD RESET YOUR SAMSUNG GALAXY S5 USING BUTTONS AND CODE

Eventhough the Samsung Galaxy S5 is released fresh out of the oven, many of you might even started to think about resetting it. We read your mind (just kidding). This is why I came up with this simple tutorial which will help you in resetting your Samsung Galaxy S5 to factory settings using code, button combination or from settings menu.

Please follow the below steps carefully to factory hard reset your Samsung Galaxy S5 in the blink of an eye.

Before initiating the hard resetting process make sure that the Galaxy S5 is  undergone a backup of all your contacts, data and what ever it is on your phone memory to a safe location. Also make sure that you have removed the sdcard from your phone before resetting it to secure the data on it.

Once you have did this you can start the hard reset procedure.

Steps.

Hard (factory) Resetting Samsung Galaxy S5 from recovery mode (or using button combinations)

1. For this method, you must enter your S5 in android recovery mode

2. To do so, you must switch of your Galaxy S5 and press and hold Power, Volume Up and Home buttons at the same time.

3. Don't release the buttons unless you see the recovery mode screen.

5. Once your Samsung Galaxy S5 is in recovery mode you can use "volume up" and "down buttons" to scroll up and down and "power button" to make a selection.

6. Now scroll to“wipe data factory reset” and make a selection using the "power button".

Thats It

Hard Resetting Samsung Galaxy S5 using code

1. For normal Factory Hard Reset of Galaxy S5, try this code: *#7780#

2. For Full Hard Resetting your Galaxy S5, try this code: *2767*3855# (it will not ask for confirmation)

Hard Resetting Samsung Galaxy S5 from settings menu

1. Navigate to Settings->Back up and reset->Factory data reset. and click on "Factory data reset".

Please don't forget to give a check mark for "Backup my data" and "Automatic restore" if a backup and automatic restore of your Samsung Galaxy S5 is needed after the hard reset.

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HOW TO ROOT THE INFINIX ZERO 2GB/16GB ROM PHONE

Fortunately enough, root genius only succeeded in rooting Infinix Zero 1GB/8GB Rom and the other Infinix Zero 2GB/16GB Rom has been proving unethically stubborn to root. But a rooting kit has been provided below that will guide you through in easy steps to root you 2GB 16GB Infinix Zero. Just follow it carefully and I bet, at the end you’ll smile.

What You Need

==>Super Su Updated  Download Here 

==>SP Recovery Flash Infinix 16+2  Download Here

==> Sp FlashTool v5  Download Here 

==>MTK65xx Driver  Click Here 

==>Your Phone and a Usb Cable Steps Involved.. 

Follow These Steps Below

==>Step1: Copy the downloaded Super Su to the Root of your SD Card

==>Step2: Create a new Folder on your Desktop, Name it "Infinix CWM" without quote then Extract the downloaded SP Recovery Flash Infinix 16+2 to the folder (Contains two files; recovery+Scatter File)

==>Step3:  Create a new Folder on your desktop name it "Sp Flashtool" without quote, Extract the zip file of Sp Flashtool navigate to the folder you created earlier "Sp Flashtool" on your desktop and extract it there.

==>Step4: Run Sp Flashtool as Administrator, it will pop "no scatter file selected" click ok. Click on the Second bar where you see Scatter-Loading browse where you extracted SP Recovery Flash Infinix

==>Step5: 16+2 open the folder named " Infinix CWM" and select the scatter file.

==> Lauch it and Click Normal wait it will update your binaries and then ask to reboot

==>Step6: Turn Off your phone and wait for like 30secs and Hit the Download then plug your Infinix back to the Pc. When you see the red link you're good but it dint display, check your drivers to confirm if you installed the one meant for your phone.. After the Yellow Link shows, and OK sign, unplug your device.

==>Step7: Now Hold the Vol Up  and Power button for 5 seconds, when you see Infinix on your screen, release the power button while  you are still holding the Volume Up button. Your Recovery will display and you’ll see something like  Reboot system now (see the image below)

==> Step8: Choose install zip from sdcard- to Choose zip from sdcard use vol up and down scroll up and down then choose the Update Supersu file from the root of your sdcard. Scroll to yes and install, after a successful installing go back and reboot. Open Playstore Search for SuperSu it has # round triangle icon then update the SuperSu App

==> Step9: Lauch it and Click Normal wait it will update your binaries and then ask to reboot

Now your Infinix Zero 16GB has been successfully rooted. Go straight to Google Playstore and download root checker to verify your root status. Don't be left in isolation, ask your questions.

How To Root The Tecno H5 with Easy steps

This installs a Chinese root manager
rather than superuser or superSU. But
I will teach you how to replace it
below Instruction:

1. Download the rooting application.
(This app can root many other
devices )

2. Download & Install the app.
(DL Link Below)

3. Start and root now! (first Option) [wait till all four options are tickedgood then exit]

4. Now we need to install SuperSU
from play store or externally ( link
below) to replace the Chinese root
manager called ( RootMaster )

5. Go to play store and install
SuperSU. or Download below(I used
the the one below)

6. Start SuperSU and you will be asked
for permission by RootMaster, choose (allow). (Should
be the right side option.)

7. SuperSU will prompt to install SU
binary, go ahead with OK and it will
display successful.

8. Now, freeze "RootMaster" in
titanium backup, just in case you need
it again.

Note: If you uninstall straight away
from app manager, you need to make
sure SuperSU updated the binary.

9. Re-run SuperSU to make sure
everything is alright.
You will be prompt again to install SU
binary, just do what it asked.

10. After that, you are rooted with
SuperSU and RootMaster will not be
there anymore.
Optional

11. If you want to be more assured, in
SuperSU app,
prepare for a Reinstall in settings.
(NOT Full unroot
NOT Switch superuser app)

12. SuperSU will be removed and go
back to play store to re-download and
install.

13. Start SuperSU and SuperSU will
prompt to install SU binary, go ahead
with OK and it will display successful.

VRoot Mobile a.k.a RootMaster
Download
SuperSU
Download
TitaniumBackup Pro
Download

Thanks to guruslodge.com for this tutorial

      

6 EASY WAYS TO SPEED UP YOUR ANDROID DEVICE PERFORMANCE

Today, Am going to show you 6 proven ways to make your android phone much faster and responsive.

How To Make Your Android Mobile Phone Faster And Responsive

Checkout the 6 ways to Speed up your Android device below:-

1. Delete Un-used Applications

what are the un-used app doing on your mobile, delete it to make space … go to settings > applications

2. Restarting Your Mobile Every Morning

Restarting your android, releases occupied memory spaces and it boost your mobile from hanging

3. Delete Irrelevant Apps

Most people love installing both good and bad apps on their android phones and call it swag, my phone has alot of apps, not knowing they are killing the phone. e.g you installed AVG antivirus, AVAST Mobile Security, Netqin,360 mobile security, haha, what do you need 4 antivirus for?? hun? install only frequently used apps. Let your mobile be moderate.

4. Update Your Anti-Virus

Do update your antivirus and always scan your mobile, maybe before going to bed, some antivirus has that features, auto scan of mobile by the time set.

5. Save Apps to Memory Card (SDcard)

Save apps to memory card to make your mobile space free, so as the phone to carry out necessary task with ease.

6. Deleting Read & Sent Messages

I wonder why some people keep sms from service providers like airtel, glo, mtn and etisalat. you dont have to, imagine a sms from service provider occupies upto 35kilobytes and when you keep upto 28messages thats approximately 1MegaByte, so keep you message box tidy. icon smile How To Make Your Android Mobile Phone Faster And Responsive

If you have any other ways you can make your android phone to be faster and responsive, kindly let us know by commenting on this post.

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WhatsApp voice calling feature Photo leaked again

WhatsApp voice calling feature has been
in the works for quiet some time now. A
leaked screenshot of the feature is
suggesting that the launch of voice
calling is inching closer.

The screenshots of the voice calling
feature has been published by. AndroidWorld.nl. As per the screenshots,
it looks like there would be separate
screens for dialing a voice call to
WhatsApp contacts, call logs and ongoing
calls. The call logs, dialer and the
contacts screen is separate from the
main chat window which also combines
recording and playback. A separate
screenshot of the feature shows a
conversation window that displays on
received and missed call icons.

Moreover, WhatsApp may even
introduce the call mute, switch to text
message, and hanging up option as well.
The voice-calling feature is still under
the development stage and might roll out
in the first quarter of 2015. Earlier in
November a different website had
revealed a couple of icons and
screenshots of the voice call function.

WhatsApp CEO, Jan Koum had said in
October that the voice calling feature had
been delayed till Q1 of 2015 due to some
technical difficulties. The mobile instant
messaging service has 600 million active
users as of August 2014.