Samsung GT-I9515 seems to be a Galaxy S4 variant running Android 4.4.2 KitKat

Samsung GT-I9515 is a new and unannounced smartphone that’s been discovered in a benchmark test, as well as in the database of Zauba (which lists imports and exports to and from India).

The new handset’s model number, GT-I9515, is closely related to the model number of the original Samsung Galaxy S4 from last year (GT-I9500). Its features also seem to match the features of the old S4: 5-inch display with 1080 x 1920 pixels, and a 1.9GHz Snapdragon 600 processor with Adreno 320 GPU.

However, unlike the Galaxy S4, the GT-I9515 appears to run Android 4.4.2 KitKat. Dutch website GalaxyClub speculates that this could be a Galaxy S4 Neo. Samsung has already introduced a Galaxy Grand Neo and a Galaxy Note 3 Neo, so maybe it’s also readying an S4 Neo.

Unfortunately,



only Samsung knows for sure what the GT-I9515 is, and if it’s going to launch it anytime soon - or ever. In case you’re wondering, no, this is certainly not the Galaxy S4 Black Edition revealed last week (this one has the model number GT-I9505 and runs Jelly Bean).

Perhaps the GT-I9515 will be announced by Samsung later this month at MWC 2014. We’ll let you know if it happens.

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Red Samsung Galaxy S4 La Fleur unveiled, a white version may come in March

A red La Fleur edition of Samsung’s Galaxy S4 was unofficially unveiled today - about a month after Samsung launched a red Galaxy S4 Mini La Fleur in Germany. There are no surprises when it comes to the looks of the S4 La Fleur: it’s red and has the same flowery pattern seen on the S4 Mini La Fleur.

Primarily targeted at the fairer sex, the Galaxy S4 La Fleur could be released before Valentine’s Day (although this hasn’t been confirmed). Samsung usually launches La Fleur handsets in Europe and/or Asia, so that’s where we should expect to see the new Galaxy S4. Of course, the smartphone is new only on the outside, because its features remained unchanged, including a 5-inch Super AMOLED 1080p display, 13MP rear camera with LED flash, Exynos 5 Octa processor, 2GB of RAM, and a 2,600 mAh battery. And yes, we know, with the next-gen Galaxy S5 coming very soon, the S4 is getting a bit long in the tooth. But it’s still a very good smartphone.

According to an older tweet from SamMobile, a white Galaxy S4 La Fleur is expected to be launched in March. The Galaxy Trend, Galaxy Core, Galaxy S III Mini, and Galaxy Fame Lite should also get La Fleur versions in the coming months.







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Samsung And Trek Team Up To Make Smartphone-Friendly Bikes

The bicycle is one of the more effective means of conveyance out there. But it’s also not necessarily one best-suited to our connected lifestyle; if you see a cyclist on his or her phone, you’re probably seeing somebody about to get hit by a semi. But that doesn’t mean there can’t be some phone-friendly innovations on your bike, and Trek and Samsung would like to show off a few.

Charging While Pedaling

The first, and simplest, addition is a charging cradle between the handlebars. Designed, as you may have guessed, for Samsung devices, you simply slot your device in between and can use it as a GPS or other tool while your pedaling ensures it doesn’t lose any juice. In other words, it’s fairly similar to devices we’ve seen and tried out, but with a Samsung focus. The other bike is, however, the more interesting.

Tracking Your Cycling

The second prototype uses sensors and syncs with your Galaxy Gear to track your workout as you cycle. That’s pretty interesting not least because it’s been difficult for cycling fans to get accurate data on what they’re achieving; most cycling apps are essentially running apps with different algorithms. If the sensor set becomes more common, it might be better able to tell you where you’re slacking and where you’re doing well. And, hey, it’d bring cycling in line with most other sports.

Charging Up

These bicycles are just prototypes, for now: Samsung was showing them off as part of their CES booth, and it’s not clear when, if ever, we might see this technology gracing bike shops. But it’s definitely some interesting stuff, and if anybody’s got the reach to put a product like this out there, it’s Samsung. We’ll keep you posted when it starts looking like it’ll be widely available.

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Sony Xperia Z1 Compact hands-on

In the announcement of the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact, the company made a rather pointed suggestion - our best doesn't have to be our biggest. Working specifications that closely match those of the Sony Xperia Z1, this miniature device works with high-end processing power and a 20+ megapixel camera. Right next to the Xperia Z1, the Xperia Z1 Compact also looks like it's working with a display that's just as brilliant - as you'll see below.

This device has impressed us in a way that's not only based in the device itself, but in the idea that it'll open up a new trend for smaller smartphones through 2014. While users have been asking for smaller devices - like the Galaxy S4 Mini and HTC One Mini - to work with top-level power for some time, Sony delivers. They deliver in a variety of colors to boot!

This machine works with the ability to pair with the Sony Smartwatch 2, it's got a matching set of peripherals if you wish, and it's made with metal and glass. While we're still not too impressed with the fingerprint-magnet this device appears as right out of the box, we still come away impressed with the overall feel of the machine

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iPhone 6 camera tipped to retain 8-megapixel sensor

It’s been suggested this week by suppliers overseas that Apple’s next iPhone will continue to work with an 8-megapixel sensor. While this - for those of you only counting these megapixels - means that the end resulting photos will be the same amount of pixels wide and tall, there’s still plenty of room left for improving the resulting images therein. It’s also been suggested that Apple’s current OIS - optical image stabilization - will be improved in their upcoming engine.

The tip comes from Nomura Securities in China where the China Post reports their chat with the team - apparently there’s been a rumor of similar parts being used in the next iPhone compared to the one that’s out right this minute. This bit of news apparently had adverse effects on Largan Precision, suppliers of Apple’s camera module.

Stocks “tumbled” for Largan once it was suggested in China that Apple’s next iPhone will not work with a 16-megapixel camera as it’s been anticipated by “industry observers”. Instead it could very well be that Apple’s improvements in the camera environment will be to the image quality, not the size of the image

In other words - the misconception that the amount of megapixels you’ve got is the most important factor in the quality of your camera prevails. Apple’s mod recent camera works with larger pixels and a new and improved flash module - next we’ll likely see tweaking in the pixels and the delivery once again. Stick around as the iPhone 6 rumors and leaks continue for the next several months at least!

VIA: MacRumors

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