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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...

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...

Asus Zenwatch is one of the more recent Android wear devices to date , the watch , powered by a AMOLED display , leather straps and a curved boxy design and snapdragon 400 has now been succeeded by the Zenwatch 2 which has a AMOLED display , leather straps and a curved boxy design and snapdragon 400 as well . Say hello to the new model ,apart from the almost similar spec sheets (which were unveiled a two months ago), the new watch comes in two face and band sizes , the 41mm version will feature a 22mm band while the 37mm version features a 18mm band aimed mainly at women . The design , unlike the last years model , features a curved sheet of Gorilla glass 3 which is a 2.5D layer akin to the curvature , the Amoled panel remains unchanged , and even though the new model comes with a fancy crown , the only function it serves is as a sleep/wake button . Both models are IP67 certified , which is a upgrade from the IP 57 of the pervious version , there is also a magnetic charging system , ...

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 looks just like its predecessor - the Xperia Z3+ ,Although the genetics in Sony's Omnibalence design didnt change much over the years ,the design has been improved and it now features a fingerprint reader which doubles as a power button . The unibody design , high IP ratings and the Xperia Z2'ish dual front speakers are once again present but we won't complain as the phone still is quite a looker .  Inside the Xperia Z5 we have a new generation Snapdragon 810 , although Qualcomm refined the Snapdragon 810 many times over , there is still a bit of skepticism over how cool things will get when y...

Want force touch on Android ? well Huawei has it all with the new Mate S , the phone , launched at IFA 2015 is also one of the companies lesser flagship models to launch this year .The phone , powered by Huawei's own Krin 935 Soc clocked to 2.2 Ghz makes this device fast and snappy for usual tasks including the use of force touch where you can use pressure sensitivity to do tasks like drawing , zooming in and out using different pressure levels and many other fun party tricks . The phone features a 13MP rear camera , a 8MP rear camera and some clever camera features brought on by the flagship P8 . The phone has Android 5.1.1 and has a price tag of 649EUR unlocked (more specs to follow soon) *5.5" AMOLED display 1920x1080 , 401ppi ,Gorilla Glass 3 *Metallic frame unibody design *Huawei Hi-Silicon Krin 935 Dual core Soc *Mali T628 MP4 *2GB RAM , 32/64 internal memory +MicroSD expansion *13MP rear camera with single LED flash *8MP front camera with 1080p recording...

Archos  unveiled a new phablet today , the Archos Diamond Plus - a 5.5 " smartphone is one of the newest 64bit products from the company which is famous for producing affordable handsets . The handset features a 5.5" 1080x1920 IPS display , 2GB of RAM ,16GB storage , a MicroSD card slot and a 64bit Mediatek MT6753 - a quad core A53 Soc clocked to 1.5Ghz . .A 16MP rear camera and a 8MP front facing on is found on the Diamond Plus and the phone  comes with Android 5.1 out of the box and it supports 4G LTE along with a 2600 mAh battery . Written by Rakitha for MasHD Source - GSMArena

Get ready for a smartphone with greater focus. All will become clear on 02.09.2015. pic.twitter.com/Mm7HjWKojA — Sony Xperia GB (@sonyxperiagb) August 24, 2015 As IFA 2015 gets closer , major manufacturers are gearing up to showcase their products for this years final quarter ,Sony - a manufacturer who announces two flagship handsets per year is now set to launch the Xperia Z5 -the next generation successor to the Xperia Z3+/Z4 launched in the first half of the year . The Z5 is expected to look like the previous handsets before it , monolithic designs and glass/metal combinations and Sony's excellent water resistance are all set to come once agian but this time Sony is rumored to be focusing on improving the camera experience with the new handset by allegedly adding hybrid autofocus to the module .The twitter post , which shows a blurred out photo of Sony's next flagship is set with the title "With Greater focus" - a possible hint at the focusing system that wil...