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If you know your tools , then DeWalt is probably a household name ,the company over the years has gained a industrial recognition for being tough and reliable , but in a time where your mobile phone is just as important as your tools , a reliable and sturdy phone is important . Introducing the DeWalt MD501 , this phone , designed to meet your industrial level needs is certified for IP68 ingress protection against water and dust and is certified to the military MIL STD 810G for shock and thermal resistance standard as well .The phone is powered by a Mediatek MT6735 Soc and has 2GB of RAM ,16GB of expandable storage  and other specs on board include a 720p resolution 5" IPS display . The phone has a 13MP rear camera and is supported by a 5MP front camera , it also has Dual sim support ,NFC , Bluetooth 4.0 , LTE and QI wireless charging for its 3950mAh battery - The MD501 is powered by Android 5.1 lollipop , availability and pricing are yet to be revealed . Source - Digit...

If its battery you want , Lenovo has the answer as its new Vibe P1 Turbo packs a whopping 5000 mAh of it . The phone , a branch of the Vibe family features Lenovos traditional unibody design and a new Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor with Android 5.1 out of the box . The phone also has a fingerprint sensor and a 16mp camera and support for 4G LTE . Word on availability is still not available but we guess it will be available for pre-order soon . SPECS AT A GLANCE DISPLAY -5.5" 1080P IPS DESIGN-Unibody design , fingerprint sensor in front OS -Android 6.0 Marshmallow PROCESSOR-Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 1.5Ghz Octacore (A53) MEMORY-2GB Ram, 32GB internal storage, 128GB MicroSD expandability CAMERAS-16MP rear with Dual LED ,5MP front BATTERY-5000mAh non removeable OTHER-4G LTE , Dual sim support Source - lenovo

Tp-Link - a Chinese oem with a household name in the field of networking hardware has anounced their arrival to the world of android with the launch of three new Android 5.0 powered handsets . The three handsets ,the Neffos C5 L , the Neffos C5 and the Neffos C5 Max are budget handsets offering classy designs and a trusted brand name under its belt . Pricing and availability details are not released at the time of writing.All devices come with LTE support and Android 5.1 out of the box. Neffos C5L Display-4.5" 480x800 LCD Processor- Snapdragon 210 -1.1ghz storage and ram 1GB ram ,Storage microsdExpansion cameras-8mp rear with flash, 2mp front battery -2000 mAh other - LtE support Neffos C5 Display-5" 720p ips LCD Processor- Mediatek MT6735 (cortex A53 Quadcore)-1.3ghz storage and ram 2GB ram ,16GB storage microsdExpansion cameras-8mp rear with flash, 5mp front battery -2200 mAh other - LtE support Neffos C5 Max Display-5.5" 1080p ips LCD P...

Lenovo has anounced a new smartphone to its vibe series .The new Vibe S1 Lite is a selfie speced smartphone priced at $199 .The phone , powered by a Mediatek 6753 Octacore processor clocked to 1.3Ghz  has 4G LTe, Dual nanosim support , a good 2GB of Ram and 16GB of internal storage which is expandable . The phones major feature is its 8MP front facing camera which is supported by a 13MP sensor in the rear . the phone runs Android 5.1 along with Lenovos custom UX. Availability of this phone outside Asia is unknown. SOURCE - GsmArena

LG has anounced two new affordable smartphones to replace the L series (l5,l7) .The new LG K series smartphones feature a more professional design with the incorperation of 2.5D glass, a LG v10 inspired matte back and new internal hardware . Both the new LG K7 and K10 smartphones run on Android 5.1 and they feature LG's UX on top as well as 3G and LTE options.Pricing on both models are still not released , but Lg does say that the K7 and K10 smartphones will  hit Asia and Europe this quarter . LG K7 specs Display - 5" 854x480 LCD display Operating system - Android 5.1 Lollipop with LG UX Processor -1.1Ghz Octa core processor (LTE) , 1.3 ghz Quadcore processor (3g) Ram and Storage - 1GB (3G) 1.5GB(LTE) Ram , 8/16GB internal storage with micro sd expansion Cameras- 5MP front ,8MP rear camera with flash Battery -2125mAh Other - available in Black white and Gold color options LG K10 specs Display - 5" 1280x720 LCD display Operating system - Android 5.1 Lolli...

Acer has unveiled a new budget friendly tablet - The Acer iconia One 8 . Priced at a convenient $99.99 , the chewp tablet is not what you call flagship speced but it will surely get the job done as it features Android 5.1 out of the box as well as a kid friendly u.i with features such as a kiosk for ebooks and child friendly games .The Iconica One 8 features a 1280x800 resolution  8" IPS display ,16gb of internal storage +microsd expansion , 1gb of ram and a camera combo of 5mp on the rear and 2mp on the front .The tablet is powered by a quad core Mediatek SOC and it will go on sale starting this February . Written by Rakitha for MasHD SOURCE - Slashgear

With smartphones getting thinner and more luxurious , their potential to break upon impact has also increased which is slightly depressing considering most flagship devices cost a fortune (unlocked) .Motorola - a company which has a record of making strong and durable devices has just unveiled a phone that addresses the issue by making things truly indestructible - Introducing the new Moto Droid Turbo 2  . The phone , a replacement for the Droid Turbo of 2014  is possibly Motorola's best handset  yet . The phone , powered by a Snapdragon 810 clocked to 2 Ghz also has 3GB of RAM onboard , although these specs are almost staple  for 2015 , the Droid Turbo 2 has a hidden trick up its sleeve - its shatter proof display . The Display , which consists of two layers that protect the touch layer and the 2560x1440p AMOLED display below it basically absorbs shocks and therefore you wont get spider webbing or shards unless you try really hard .Although Motorola said the disp...

LG’s V10 brings more bells and whistles to the already great LG G4 launched earlier this year . The V10 improves upon some points and excels in others as LG hopes to take their successful smartphone recipe and make it appealing in a world dominated by Apple and Samsung . The LG V10 ,like the G4 features a Snapdragon 808 Soc clocked to 1.44 Ghz . The chip , found i in LG’s current Nexus 5X and the G4 is slightly less powerful than the S810, but due to better thermal management this chip will not make it a oven glove like some rival products and its 4GB of Ram means apps will still run well . The display , or shall we say displays is very unique to this device as the 5.7 inch 2K (1440x2560) resolution display has a small 2.1”secondary display (160x1040) section which has small apps aimed at productivity , this feature works similar to the “edge” in Samsungs S6 and it can remain on even if the main display is off ,the IPS display is protected by a sheet of Gorilla Glass 4 . Camera...

Although Google launched three new platforms for its Android 6.0 Marshmallow - the Nexus 5X , 6P and the Pixel C Tablet , a majority of users using older nexus devices are also said to receive the update very soon but those of you on Nexus 4 , Nexus 7 2012 and Nexus 10 devices will probably have to look elsewhere as software update support has officially been dropped for these three devices The Nexus 4 - a phone launched during the end of 2012 is still capable of running Android 6.0 but its low internal storage (the 8GB model) and due to the fact that it has been succeeded by 4 Nexus phones models since its launch ,and so keeping support for this device might be another chore for Google  so this model has officially hit its End of life now .  The Nexus 7 2012 - is another device that has ended its update service life and will not get any Marshmallow officially . The Tablet , launched in 2012 was one of the most popular and influential tablet devices to date as it...

Sony has a impressive track record of keeping their old flagships up-to date , although the update process takes a bit longer than some , the updates still arrive even after the device has passed its 18 month update cycle .The flagship Xperia Z series - a Snapdragon S4 powered device with Android 4.2 was launched in the first half of 2013 and so far it has migrated to Android 5.0.2 this year , but now Sony is offering Android 5.1.1 for the handset as well as Xperia ZL and Xperia ZR handsets and the Xperia Tablet Z starting today . The devices receiving the update are - the Xperia Z (C6602, C6603 variants), Xperia ZL (C6503, C6506 variants), Xperia ZR (C5503 only) and Xperia Tablet Z Wi-Fi (SGP311, SGP312) and Xperia Tablet Z LTE models (SGP321 only) . Source - Xperiablog  (visit link for more details)

Alcatel OneTouch Pixi 3 (10") Alcatel has anounced a new 10" Android tablet named PIXI 3 (10) .The tablet  a 10" Android tablet has a resolution of 1280x800 which gives it just a ppi of 149 . The tablet , rocking a dual core Mediatek MT8127 chipset clocked to 1.3Ghz , this chip is based on the older Cortex A7 architecture so dont expect any multitasking or high performance from this device .The tablet has 1GB of RAM , 16GB of storage with a MicroSD card slot and a 5MP rear camera and 2MP front camera .The tablet comes only in a WIFI version so it will definelty be on the more affordable side of the table . Alcatel OneTouch Pixi First A phone born from the parts bin , that's probably what describes the OneTouch Pixi first best . The phone , powered by 512MB of RAM and a 1.2Ghz Spreadtrum SC7731 QuadCore processor consists of just 4GB internal storage but that can be expanded via MicroSD .The phone has a quite retro style 4" LCD display with a resolution ...

Although the Idol series is making huge gains for the company, Alcatel is still determined to keep their entry level segment up to date and this time they chose to launch a  more affordable alternative to the best seller called the Idol 3C Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3C  This phone is basically a spin off the Idol 3 and most of the parts are somewhat identical , like its "idol" the 3C has a 5.5" IPS display which is still a 1080p one  , the same Snapdragon 615 is also brought forward and so is the almost identical amount of RAM - 2GB . The phone has a 13MP rear camera and a 8MP front module which are also found on the Idol 3 as well .The only difference between the two are chassis designs as the new model features a more funky colored polycarbonate design which is set to appeal to younger buyers .Apart from the subtle chassis change  , the Idol 3C is internally same as its more expensive counterpart and therefore you might be looking at a below $250 price for this ...

ZTE - a Chinese OEM launched the ZTE Axon for the Americas as their mobile presence in the market was virtually non existent , although the device signaled ZTE's entrance , the device was first launched as one configured only for the U.S , but now a International variant - with Europe in mind , has officially been launched for about EUR 420  . Launched first in the U.S ,the  ZTE Axon - the phone , which is a major "first " for the company was  set to run for about $449 off contract and was available through their website and Ebay.The phone packs monstrous hardware including a Snapdragon 810 chip , a dual camera setup (which works similar to the HTC M8's set up and 4GB RAM along with a 2K display to top it off , the phone is available in Ion Gold, Chromium Silver, and Phthalo Blue Specs at a glance *5.5" 1080p IPS display *2Ghz Snapdragon 810 *3GB RAM , 32GB onboard storage -no MicroSD card slot *LTE ,WIFI ,GPS ,NFC ,Bluetooth *13MP+2MP rear dual cam...

Although the  Idol series is making huge gains for the company,  Alcatel is still determined to keep their entry level segment up to date and this time they chose to launch their new products at IFA 2015 .Today , Alcatel anounced three new smartphones , a 17.3" Android tablet (Xess) and a new "smartwatch" called the OneTouch Go Watch  . Alcatel OneTouch Go Play Although the name is a bit of a mouthfull , the phone is pretty basic and it is designed to be a workhorse to anyone who wants a inexpensive handset .The Android lollipop powered smartphone packs a 64bit  1.2Ghz Snapdragon 410 Soc , 1GB of RAM , 8GB of storage and a MicroSD expansion slot upto 32GB .The phone features a 5" 1080p IPS display and it features a 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera .The phone has a 2500 mAh battery and everything is well protected by the elements as this phone has a IP 67 Water and dust protection rating .Pricing for the device is not avilable yet , and considering Al...

Although the  Idol series is making huge gains for the company,  Alcatel is still determined to keep their entry level segment up to date and this time they chose to launch their new products at IFA 2015 .Today , Alcatel anounced three new smartphones , a 17.3" Android tablet (Xess) and a new "smartwatch" called the OneTouch Go Watch  .a new Snapdragon 410 powered smartphone (Onetouch Go play) and two other handsets - the OneTouch Pop Star and Pop up . Alcatel OneTouch Pop UP  Although the name is a bit odd and cheap sounding  , the phone is pretty basic and it is designed to be a workhorse to anyone who wants a inexpensive handset .The Android lollipop powered smartphone packs a 64bit  1.4 Ghz Snapdragon 610 Soc ,2GB of RAM , 16GB of storage and a MicroSD expansion slot  .The phone features a 5" 720p IPS display and it features a 13MP rear camera awith a f2.0 aperture and a 5MP secondary camera  .The phone has a 2000 mAh battery and t...

When it comes to Android tablets , you can buy a device in a huge variety of screen sizes ranging from 7" to all the way up to about 12" but Alcatel -a company that has a long reputation for launching multiple devices at trade shows has unveiled the biggest one yet - the Alcatel Xess  17.3" tablet . At first glance ,t he Xess looks a bit like a all in one pc , well thats because Alcatel actually markets the tablet as a family oriented device which will sit on the kitchen counter at one time and the child's bedroom the next . The large 17.3" tablet however is not going to be suitable for any gaming unless you have a controller around , but then again the ppi count will surely be a turn off as well as the 2GB of RAM and the 1.5Ghz Octa core chip inside it . Resolution on the Xess is said to be 1920x1080 which would look fine on something like a smartphone or 10" tablet at most , but the 17.3 inches makes the PPI count reach a way below average 127ppi (no...

Always wanted to add some Bokkeh effects to your selfies? well Lenovo has the answer for you with the all new Vibe S1 .The handset , which has a bit of a familiar design packs a 2 camera system for the front camera , the front sensor array holds a 8mp main front camera and a 2mp front camera assigned to do depth perception ,although the "selfie" phone is quite awesome , the rest of the specs includes a Mediatek Soc , a 13MP rear camera and LTE  .The Lenovo Vibe S1 , along with the Lenovo P series and Tablet 3 8" and 10" were launched today at IFA 2015 Specs at a glance *5" 1080p LCD display , *Height: *LTE support, GPS/GLONASS ,NFC *Mediatek 1.7Ghz octa core 64bit processor *3GB RAM , 32GB storage with MicroSD expansion upto 128GB *13MP rear camera with LED flash ,1080p recording *8MP front camera 2MP depth sensing camera *Android 5.1.1 * 4000 non removable battery *price ~$299 Source - Androidcentral

Lenovo Vibe P1  The Lenovo Vibe P1 aims to be the company's premium mid range handset as it features a a good spec sheet and a metal unibody that flows well into Lenovo's design philosophy .The phone features a Snapdragon 615 chipset , 2GB  of RAM , a 13MP rear module and a whooping 5000 mAh which will surely give this phone some awesome battery endurance .Pricing for the device is still unknown , but so far we can expect this to fall somewhere in the 249~400 price range . Specs at a glance *5.5" 1080p LCD display ,Gorilla Glass 3 *Height: 152.9 x 75.6 x 4.6-9.9mm ,metal unibody *LTE support, GPS/GLONASS ,NFC *Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 Octacore 64bit Soc , 1.7Ghz *Adreno 405GPU *2GB RAM , 32GB storage with MicroSD expansion upto 128GB *13MP rear camera with LED flash ,1080p recording *2MP front camera *Android 5.1.1 *5000 non removable battery *price - ? Lenovo Vibe P1m While t...

Lenovo has unveiled two new tablets to their YOGA line , the new Lenovo YOGA Tablet 3 series consists of a 8" model and a 10" model which are well price and LTE equipped . The Lenovo YOGA Tablet 3 8" model (the 10" model is almost identical in some specs) comes with a 1.3Ghz Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 Soc , 1GB of RAM , 16GB of storage and a MicroSD card that supports upto 128GB . This Android 5.1 powered tablet has a 1280x800 resolution display that supports a pixel count of 189ppi and a feature that lets any metallic object be used as a ad-hoc stylus . The tablet has Dolby Atmos stereo speakers up front , as well as Lenovo's signature metal stand that tucks away into the chassis which is also where you can find a 8MP rear camera which you can use as a swivel head to take either a front photo or rear one . A 6200 mAh battery is present on the 8" model and the wifi version of this tablet can be bought for $169 while the LTE version can be bought for $19...

Sony has officially unveiled the three new successors to the flagship Xperia Z lineup . The trio - the Xperia Z5  - a spiritual successor to the Z3+ , Xperia Z5 compact - a compact edition packing good hardware similar to flagship models and the Xperia Z5 Premium - a phone that is set to pack even more punch thanks to its high res screen (and high price tag) The Sony Xperia Z5 Premium is basically a new product category for Sony .The phone , which was originally rumored to be launched with a more posh name and a new product line other than "xperia" has now finally found home in the good ol' Xperia Z5 category where it sits as Sony's current flagship . The up market Xperia Z5 is basically Sony's most advanced handset yet , although much of its internals are derived from the Xperia Z5 , the display of the phone is where Sony's money is at as it now has a resolution bump to 4K - a resolution previously unheard of in the smartphone display world . This di...