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HTC launched an SDK for its Dual Lens camera. Still in the preview mode, the SDK contains two APIs: DualLense and DimensionPlus. The former supports obtaining and managing so called “bokeh” strength map mask for requested strength values; while the latter adds support for the DimensionPlus file format, and includes a DimensionPlusView class for rendering…
AT&T has started rolling out Android 4.4 KitKat update for its Samsung Galaxy S4 Active. Aside from a number of software tweaks and bug fixes, the latest firmware also updates some of the preloaded apps, all while making the Galaxy S4 Active feel that much better. You’ll get a slightly restyled status and navigation bars,…
Google has launched its very own Camera app in the Play Store that is different from the application shipping with stock Android 4.4 KitKat. The first thing you will notice is a super-simple user interface that “gets out of your way” and is “centered on an extra large capture button.” So it’s like your grandma’s…
Samsung will finally launch its first Tizen-powered smartphone later this year. Yeah, I know – you’ve heard it all before, but this time it’s “different” or so we hope. From what we’ve heard, this will be a rather awesome device with rock-solid specs, and will initially be available in few emerging markets after which it…
After the successful worldwide launch, Samsung is obviously bullish on the prospects of its latest flagship smartphone, Galaxy S5. According to The Korea Times report, the company expects to ship no less than 35 million Galaxy S5 units between April and June. All these units are estimated to bring-in 17 trillion won (more than $16.3…
Vivo keeps teasing us with new features its upcoming phone, Xshot, will have. The latest information they released via Weibo (and brought to our attention by PhoneArena) talks about this phone’s powerful camera. From what we can tell, this will be the best camera phone ever, boasting a powerful 24-megapixel sensor, f/1.8 aperture, dual-LED flash…
According to the research firm IHS, Samsung Galaxy S5 costs $256 to build. The bill of materials is dominated by that awesome screen which is estimated to cost $63. Samsung-made memory chips are $33, biosensor – $1.45, and fingerprint scanner – $4. In comparison, biometric chip built inside the iPhone 5s costs $15, though the…
We don’t get to see Apple opening its platform every day. Quite the contrary, it’s a rare feat that Cupertino boys are allowing anyone to chip-in. With CarPlay, they’re opting for a different strategy and will work with both car companies and makers of aftermarket in-dash car multimedia systems. Pioneer is the first company to…
Interacting with your PC from your Android smartphone just got a little easier. Google has just released Chrome Remote Desktop app for Android, a way to securely access your computer from your Android device. Chromebook users are probably familiar with Chrome Remote Desktop, a program which allows users to access a PC’s desktop from a…
LG is apparently looking to revamp its phone launch schedule and unveil its 2014 flagship sooner than expected. According to reports from Korea — and brought to our attention by G4Games — the company will announce its latest flagship in “Late June” and make it available in “Early July.” It is said that this model…