Cyber criminals are wreaking havoc in the world of internet. Their power is growing every day, causing bigger problems to companies and government organizations. Recently, the largest ever DDoS attack to be experienced in the history of the World Wide Web has been incurred on Hong Kong’s Democracy website. It is being difficult to get rid of the malice owing to its extremity.
DDoS is short for Distributed Denial of Service. In this type of attack, a network of computers around the world is used. The owners of the compromised users are unaware about the fact that their machines are being manipulated to be used for cybercrime.
The DDoS attack made on Hong Kong’s Democracy voting website has been made using the largest network of comprised computers ever. It has affected the results of the mock online elections. The attack was made right on the first day when the polling began. A huge traffic is being diverted towards the website by the cybercriminals who are behind this attack. To be specific, there is a load of 300 gigabits per second on the website. One such big DDoS attack was made last year on the website of an NGO called Spamhaus.
CloudFare is a company based in San Francisco which is maintaining this voting website for Hong Kong. Mathew Prince, the CEO of CloudFare has reported the DDoS to be one of the biggest as well as the most persistent of such attacks. His Twitter status says he is busy fighting against the huge attack.
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Tuesday, 24 June 2014
FBI and NYPD Join Forces to Take Down Hackers
Law enforcement agencies in the United States have set out to fight against cybercrime in the most effective way possible. Two of the most powerful US agencies, The FBI and NYPD, have combined their forces for this purpose. Both the organizations will use their power and authority to take down hackers in the US as well as other parts around the region.
Hackers pose a serious problem to the security of individuals as well as bigger organizations and even whole countries. Hacking leads to serious issues ranging from stealing of sensitive information and identity theft to bigger instances of terrorism around the world. Important government websites of the United States as well as the defense sector is constantly victimized by cyber attacks at a rate of 110,000 attacks in one hour. Therefore, the FBI and NYPD have set out to track illegal activities on the internet and take down hackers.
Apart from NYPD, the agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation will also seek the help of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to track activities related to cyber crime. In addition, a New York based team of forty-five members has been established in different parts of the country. The goal of the team is to deal with the issue of the ever growing cybercrimes. This involves keeping an eye on online activities of different individuals in the region.
Currently, no statement has been released by the FBI about further details of the project. It is also no known whether the internet monitoring will be confined to the US or to other parts of the world as well.
Hackers pose a serious problem to the security of individuals as well as bigger organizations and even whole countries. Hacking leads to serious issues ranging from stealing of sensitive information and identity theft to bigger instances of terrorism around the world. Important government websites of the United States as well as the defense sector is constantly victimized by cyber attacks at a rate of 110,000 attacks in one hour. Therefore, the FBI and NYPD have set out to track illegal activities on the internet and take down hackers.
Apart from NYPD, the agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation will also seek the help of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to track activities related to cyber crime. In addition, a New York based team of forty-five members has been established in different parts of the country. The goal of the team is to deal with the issue of the ever growing cybercrimes. This involves keeping an eye on online activities of different individuals in the region.
Currently, no statement has been released by the FBI about further details of the project. It is also no known whether the internet monitoring will be confined to the US or to other parts of the world as well.
HTC One (M8)
This smartphone is also known as the second generation HTC One (2014), HTC One (M8) Harman Kardon edition and HTC One (M8) Google Play edition. It is an Android based smartphone. Following a number of leaks which occurred during the months prior, The HTC One M8 was officially revealed in a press conference on March 25, 2014. It was also released at retail the same day by Verizon Wireless and by other Canadian and United States carriers for online orders prior to its broader retail availability in mid-April.
The second-generation One model resembles the design of the first generation HTC One. But it has superior features. HTC One M8 has mostly received good optimistic reviews, with specific admiration and praise for its improvements in design within its hardware and software, and its improved internals in comparison to the previous One. However, some reviews criticized certain features of the new One, such as its large bezels, the absence of significant improvements to the main camera's image quality, and the varying quality of the effects enabled by the depth sensor.
One of the major problems of the previous HTC was that it really drained out the battery when you used the phone heavily.
The good news is that the HTC One (M8) is rectified to a great degree extending the power of your device over a day or two. The battery power was upgraded to 2600mAh from 2300mAh.
HTC has improved the speakers on the front of the device. They're way better than last year and the sound is much clearer. Clarity between the bass and the vocals when listening to music is higher, and the sound is cleaner when turning up the volume to maximum. This is because HTC separated the channels within the sound. This allows it to clip the likes of the bass when things get too much for the speakers without affecting the other elements.
HTC has also improved in the area of storage. It now has a microSD expansion slot to the One (M8).This was possible due to feedback form HTC users who complained about the lack of storage. So HTC popped in the expansion slot to make consumers happy with the One (M8).
Dot View Case
The dot view case is a new fancy trick that HTC has up its sleeve. The One (M8) has a special case mode that converts the display into a cool and retro 8-bit mode to give you time, weather and notification information. The front cover of the case consists of hundreds of tiny holes through which the display is visible. But the Boomsound speakers are exposed to make sure sound can be heard without distortion.
The HTC dot view case is similar to Samsung's S View case. It’s an official accessory that enhances the functionality of the phone by its presence. Despite being clad in rubber and silicone the front cover is able to register touch for numerous actions.
The second-generation One model resembles the design of the first generation HTC One. But it has superior features. HTC One M8 has mostly received good optimistic reviews, with specific admiration and praise for its improvements in design within its hardware and software, and its improved internals in comparison to the previous One. However, some reviews criticized certain features of the new One, such as its large bezels, the absence of significant improvements to the main camera's image quality, and the varying quality of the effects enabled by the depth sensor.
Battery Life
One of the major problems of the previous HTC was that it really drained out the battery when you used the phone heavily.
The good news is that the HTC One (M8) is rectified to a great degree extending the power of your device over a day or two. The battery power was upgraded to 2600mAh from 2300mAh.
Boomsound
HTC has improved the speakers on the front of the device. They're way better than last year and the sound is much clearer. Clarity between the bass and the vocals when listening to music is higher, and the sound is cleaner when turning up the volume to maximum. This is because HTC separated the channels within the sound. This allows it to clip the likes of the bass when things get too much for the speakers without affecting the other elements.
Storage
HTC has also improved in the area of storage. It now has a microSD expansion slot to the One (M8).This was possible due to feedback form HTC users who complained about the lack of storage. So HTC popped in the expansion slot to make consumers happy with the One (M8).
Dot View Case
The dot view case is a new fancy trick that HTC has up its sleeve. The One (M8) has a special case mode that converts the display into a cool and retro 8-bit mode to give you time, weather and notification information. The front cover of the case consists of hundreds of tiny holes through which the display is visible. But the Boomsound speakers are exposed to make sure sound can be heard without distortion.
The HTC dot view case is similar to Samsung's S View case. It’s an official accessory that enhances the functionality of the phone by its presence. Despite being clad in rubber and silicone the front cover is able to register touch for numerous actions.
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| Datasheet State: | Final specifications |
| Release Date: | March, 2014 |
| Codename: | HTC M8 Browse all devices under HTC M8 codename |
| Predecessor Model: | HTC One 801n 32GB (HTC M7) |
| Dimensions: | 70.6 x 146.36 x 9.35 millimetres |
| Mass: | 160 grams (battery included) |
Software Environment | |
| Embedded Operating System: | Google Android 4.4.2 Browse devices running this OS |
Microprocessor, Chipset | |
| CPU Clock: | 2265 MHz |
| CPU: | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB v3 Browse devices based on this microprocessor |
Memory, Storage capacity | |
| RAM capacity: | 2 GiB |
| ROM capacity: | 29.8 GiB (accessible: 23.9 GiB) |
Display | |
| Display Technology: | color SLCD3 , 16777216 scales |
| Display Diagonal: | 5 " |
| Display Resolution: | 1080 x 1920 |
| Video port: | Supported |
Sound | |
| Microphone(s): | stereo |
| Loudspeaker(s): | stereo |
| Audio Output: | 3.5mm |
Cellular Phone | |
| Cellular Networks: | GSM850, GSM900, GSM1800, GSM1900, UMTS850 (B5), UMTS900 (B8), UMTS1900 (B2), UMTS2100 (B1) |
| Cellular Data Links: | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ |
| Call Alert: | 64 -chord melody |
| Vibrating Alert: | Supported |
| Speakerphone : | Supported |
Secondary Cellular Phone | |
| Dual Cellular Network Operation: | Dual standby |
| Secondary Cellular Networks: | LTE1800 (B3), LTE2600 (B7), LTE900 (B8), LTE800 (B20) |
| Secondary Cellular Data Links: | LTE, LTE-A |
Control Peripherals | |
| Positioning Device: | Multi-touch screen |
| Primary Keyboard: | Not supported |
| Directional Pad: | Not supported |
| Scroll Wheel: | Not supported |
Interfaces | |
| Expansion Slots: | microSD, microSDHC, TransFlash, microSDXC |
| USB: | USB 2.0 host/client, 480Mbit/s, OTG 1.3 micro-USB |
| Bluetooth: | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Wireless LAN: | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ac |
| Infrared Gate: | Supported |
Multimedia Broadcast | |
| Analog Radio Receiver: | FM radio (76-108MHz) with RDS |
| Digital Media Broadcast Tuner: | Not supported |
Satellite Navigation | |
| Built-in GPS module: | Supported |
| Complementary GPS Services: | Assisted GPS, QuickGPS, Geotagging, Simultaneous GPS |
Built-in Digital Camera | |
| Primary Camera: | 4.1 MP |
| Autofocus (AF): | Supported |
| Optical Zoom: | 1 x |
| Macro Mode: | Supported |
| Built-in Flash: | mobile light (LED) |
| Secondary Camera: | 5 MP |
Additional Details | |
| Built-in accelerometer: | Supported |
| Ingress Protection Level: | Non-standard protection |
| Battery: | built-in |
| Battery Capacity: | 2600 mAh |
Saturday, 21 June 2014
Introduction to 3D Pen : A Doodler
A 3D pen, also known as 3D Doodler, is a unique gadget designed for fun art projects. It combines the functionality of a 3D printer and a hot glue gun. In other words, it accomplishes what a 3D printer can by melting plastic like a hot glue gun. It is loaded with plastic filaments which are melted to form any shape you like. Unlike 3D printers, a 3D pen is much more portable, affordable and easy to use. It can be used for fun activities or for creating plastic objects for business purpose.
The Main Components
In order to understand how a 3D doodler pen works, it is important to know what its main components are. These are mentioned below.
The Working Mechanism
The working mechanism of a 3D pen is very simple. Unlike a 3D printer, you are not required to use any software program. Simply use the pen to create the object you like – plastic action figures, hair accessories for kids or any plastic object just for fun.
The portion at the back of the pen is where you load the plastic filaments. These filaments are available in different colors to give you options. You can create objects in different colors. The tip at the front is where the plastic filaments come out melted. The tip gets very hot like a glue gun. In order to avoid overheating, a fan has been incorporated.
Plug in the gadget in a power socket. There is a 6 feet cord for convenience. Turn on the power switch in order to heat up the gadget to melt the plastic filaments. Simply draw in the air. The plastic will start flowing out of the tip and will form the shape you are drawing.
Pros of 3D Pen
Is it worth buying a 3D pen? Mentioned below are some positive points about the gadget which make it worthy of your money.
Cons of 3D Pens
Those who are amazed by this fun gadget should know that there are also certain shortcomings associated with it. Have a look at the following cons of a 3D pen before buying it.
Manufacturers are expected to come up with improvements in the gadget in future. For now, despite its shortcomings, it is still an innovative device which attracts art lovers for their fun projects.
The Main Components
In order to understand how a 3D doodler pen works, it is important to know what its main components are. These are mentioned below.
- Built-in Cooling Fan
- Electrical plug
- Pen Tip
- Rubber Protector
- Speed Controllers
- Mount
The Working Mechanism
The working mechanism of a 3D pen is very simple. Unlike a 3D printer, you are not required to use any software program. Simply use the pen to create the object you like – plastic action figures, hair accessories for kids or any plastic object just for fun.
The portion at the back of the pen is where you load the plastic filaments. These filaments are available in different colors to give you options. You can create objects in different colors. The tip at the front is where the plastic filaments come out melted. The tip gets very hot like a glue gun. In order to avoid overheating, a fan has been incorporated.
Plug in the gadget in a power socket. There is a 6 feet cord for convenience. Turn on the power switch in order to heat up the gadget to melt the plastic filaments. Simply draw in the air. The plastic will start flowing out of the tip and will form the shape you are drawing.
Pros of 3D Pen
Is it worth buying a 3D pen? Mentioned below are some positive points about the gadget which make it worthy of your money.
- It is a cool and innovative gadget with none other of its kind out there in the market.
- A 3D pen is more affordable as compared to a 3D printer.
- The gadget is very simple to use.
- Unlike 3D printers, a 3D pen is portable.
Cons of 3D Pens
Those who are amazed by this fun gadget should know that there are also certain shortcomings associated with it. Have a look at the following cons of a 3D pen before buying it.
- Although the pen is portable, it needs to be plugged in to a power socket. This limits the use of the gadget.
- A 3D printer gives you various options with regard to the material used for the creation of objects. Plastic, glass, ceramic and even chocolate and cheese can be used. However, with 3D pens, you can only create plastic objects.
- The pen’s tip can get very hot. It is not safe to be used by kids.
Manufacturers are expected to come up with improvements in the gadget in future. For now, despite its shortcomings, it is still an innovative device which attracts art lovers for their fun projects.
Monday, 16 June 2014
Samsung Z IN A NutShell : TIZEN OS
Samsung Z is a new hype in the tech world owing to the introduction of a new operating system: Tizen. The smartphone consists of a set of high-end features including a 2.3 GHz Quad-core processor, 4G connectivity and a 2600 mAh battery. The gadget houses an impressive 4.8 inches display screen with Super AMOLED capacitive technology. In addition, 780 by 1280 pixels resolution is going to be amazing for a superior multi-media experience. Other specs of the phone include an 8 MP main shooter, 16 GB memory onboard and the regular connectivity options, such as Bluetooth, NFC and Wi-Fi.
Tizen and New UI
Tizen is a new operating system which has been developed by Samsung in partnership with Intel Corporation. The new OS resembles Android since both are Linux based and are open source. In fact, as much as one-third of Tizen is the same as Android. However, there are a few major differences as well, such as the user interface. The home screen of Android based phones bears only the clock and one row of your preferred apps at the bottom of the screen. However, the home screen in Tizen based phones brings a complete app drawer like display.
Floating Browser Effect
This effect is also termed as multi-window view for apps. Although this is not a new concept, it has still not been available on every single Android phone. However, this multi-window view will be available to Samsung Z users.
Tizen VS Android
Users of Samsung Z are going feel a difference as compared to their previous Android phones. Although both the operating systems are similar, there are some noticeable differences. These are summarized in the table below.
Tizen and New UI
Tizen is a new operating system which has been developed by Samsung in partnership with Intel Corporation. The new OS resembles Android since both are Linux based and are open source. In fact, as much as one-third of Tizen is the same as Android. However, there are a few major differences as well, such as the user interface. The home screen of Android based phones bears only the clock and one row of your preferred apps at the bottom of the screen. However, the home screen in Tizen based phones brings a complete app drawer like display.
Floating Browser Effect
This effect is also termed as multi-window view for apps. Although this is not a new concept, it has still not been available on every single Android phone. However, this multi-window view will be available to Samsung Z users.
Tizen VS Android
Users of Samsung Z are going feel a difference as compared to their previous Android phones. Although both the operating systems are similar, there are some noticeable differences. These are summarized in the table below.
| Tizen OS | Android OS | |
| Launched By | Samsung and Intel Corp. | |
| User Interface | HTML 5 based | Java based |
| Home Screen Display | App drawer display | Clock and one row of icons at the bottom of the screen |
| Floating Browser Effect | Supported | Not Supported |
| Supported Devices | Smartphones, tablets, notebooks smart televisions and Tizen IVI | Smartphones, tablets, ultrabooks and smart televisions |
| Applications | HTML 5 based web applications coded to run on all platforms | Applications specially coded to run on Android devices only |
| General | |
|---|---|
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Network | HSDPA |
| 4G Network | LTE |
| SIM | Yes |
| Announced | 2014, June |
| Status | Coming soon. Exp. release 2014, Q3 |
| Body | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 138.2 x 69.8 x 8.5 mm (5.44 x 2.75 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 136 g (4.80 oz) |
| - Fingerprint sensor | |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 720 x 1280 pixels, 4.8 inches (~306 ppi pixel density) |
| Multitouch | Yes |
| Sound | |
|---|---|
| Alert types | Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Memory | |
|---|---|
| Card slot | microSD, up to 64 GB |
| Internal | 16 GB, 2 GB RAM |
| Data | |
|---|---|
| GPRS | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes |
| Speed | HSPA+; LTE, Cat4, 50 Mbps UL, 150 Mbps DL |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.0 with A2DP, EDR, LE |
| NFC | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 |
| Camera | |
|---|---|
| Primary | 8 MP, 3264 x 2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash |
| Features | Geo-tagging |
| Video | Yes |
| Secondary | Yes, 2.1 MP |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| OS | Tizen OS, v2.2.1 |
| CPU | Quad-core 2.3 GHz |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate |
| Messaging | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS |
| Browser | HTML5 |
| Radio | TBD |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS support and GLONASS |
| Java | Yes, via Java MIDP emulator |
| Colors | Black, Black/brown |
| - Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic - SNS integration - MP4/WMV/H.264/H.263 player - MP3/WAV/eAAC+/WMA/FLAC player - Organizer - Image viewer - Document viewer - Voice memo/dial - Predictive text input | |
| Battery | |
|---|---|
| Li-Ion 2600 mAh battery | |
| Stand-by | |
| Talk time | |
Wednesday, 11 June 2014
Skype Realtime Translation in Future
Skype has been the most commonly used VOIP software around the globe. Free video conferencing as well as affordable oversees calling services have added to the software’s popularity over the years. Microsoft has announced a new update for Skype – Realtime Translation. Developed over a period of fifteen years, the feature is going to introduce an exciting new future for Skype.
The Basics
The feature will allow real-time translation during Skype calls. A number of languages can be translated during your conversations. At the moment, successful translation of English language to German has been tested. The translations are not, however, perfectly accurate yet. Still, both parties in the conversation have been able to understand each other. More research and development will deal with glitches and make translations accurate.
The Targeted Audience
Who is the Realtime Translation feature going to benefit? There is quite a large group of audience eager for the update. Included in this group are folks seeking jobs abroad. Skype has always been a common means of conducting online interviews. The translation feature will make it easy for employers and potential employees of different nationalities to understand each other during such interviews.
Secondly, students going to study abroad can also use the feature for conversing with fellow students, supervisors and other members of their institute to build an early understanding before finally starting their study program.
Expectations
Microsoft and Skype have not yet revealed whether the feature would be free or a certain amount of fee would be charged for its use. Eager audience expects Reatime Translation’s availability for both free and paid Skype calls. The feature is expected to be released by the last quarter of 2014 for Windows 8 users. Whether it would come out with multi-platform functionality or would be solely designed for Windows users is not yet known.
The Basics
The feature will allow real-time translation during Skype calls. A number of languages can be translated during your conversations. At the moment, successful translation of English language to German has been tested. The translations are not, however, perfectly accurate yet. Still, both parties in the conversation have been able to understand each other. More research and development will deal with glitches and make translations accurate.
The Targeted Audience
Who is the Realtime Translation feature going to benefit? There is quite a large group of audience eager for the update. Included in this group are folks seeking jobs abroad. Skype has always been a common means of conducting online interviews. The translation feature will make it easy for employers and potential employees of different nationalities to understand each other during such interviews.
Secondly, students going to study abroad can also use the feature for conversing with fellow students, supervisors and other members of their institute to build an early understanding before finally starting their study program.
Expectations
Microsoft and Skype have not yet revealed whether the feature would be free or a certain amount of fee would be charged for its use. Eager audience expects Reatime Translation’s availability for both free and paid Skype calls. The feature is expected to be released by the last quarter of 2014 for Windows 8 users. Whether it would come out with multi-platform functionality or would be solely designed for Windows users is not yet known.
Sunday, 8 June 2014
Huawei Honor 3X with Octa-Core Processor 5.5 inch Display Only At $280
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Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Huawei has come up with a dazzling gadget in its efforts to make a mark in the tech world. Successor to Honor 3X, Huawei’s Honor 3X Pro is a device designed to blow away its audience through a stunning 5.5 inches display along with the powerful performance of an octa core processor. In fact, the phablet has brought forth an entire set of remarkable features.
Have a look at what more Huawei Honor 3X pro offers.
Design Features
The gadget brings a premium feel through its faux-leather back, just like the one found in Samsung’s Galaxy Note 3 as well as Note 3 Lite. The phablet is lightweight and sleek. The 5.5 inches of screen is illuminated by 16M colors display. LTPS LCD capacitive technology has been used for the touch screen with multi-touch functionality.
The color range for the gadget is narrow with only two options: black and white. However, these classy shades impart a professional look to the phablet for use by executives.
Functionality
The Chinese variant of the phone will offer 4G connectivity for fast internet browsing. The models released for the rest of the world will let users enjoy 3G networking. In addition, the dual-sim feature in the phone makes it handier. Users can enjoy the benefits of two mobile networks or maintain separate numbers for personal and business contacts.
The large display brings an impressive resolution for clear and sharp images and an amazing multi-media experience. The latter is enhanced through DTS sound integration.
There is 32 GB onboard memory along with 2GB RAM. These are impressive specs, providing users with a large storage for their media libraries, documents and countless apps. This did not keep the manufacturers from adding an extra slot of memory card. Additional memory can be up to 64 GB.
Performance
The phablet is powered by a stunningly fast octa core processor. It operates at a speed of 1.7 GHz for extremely fast operations which include initial loading of the OS, multi-tasking and application loading.
Android’s Jelly Bean version 4.2.2 operates under the hood. This is the only slight disappointment in the device since the version is quite outdated for the year 2014. With KitKat running on most latest gadgets, Huawei Honor 3X Pro might not come up to the standards of users demanding more high-end features. Nevertheless, the OS running on the phablet is sufficient for enjoying latest versions of apps and an overall satisfying performance.
Impressive Camera
One of the features which take the edge off the gadget’s rather outdated OS is its impressive camera. The primary camera operates through a 13 MP lens. The clarity of photos is further assured by its amazing 4128 by 3096 pixels resolution. In addition, the secondary camera also comes with a much higher resolution as compared to most other phones. This 5MP lens leads to great quality of video conferencing.
Final Thoughts
Huawei Honor 3X Pro is a promising gadget with high-end features and a desirable functionality. Its powerful processor couples with 3000 mAh of amazing battery power to make the sturdy giant truly impressive. In addition, an affordable price range is what is likely to make potential buyers prefer this phablet over more expensive options this year.
Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Huawei has come up with a dazzling gadget in its efforts to make a mark in the tech world. Successor to Honor 3X, Huawei’s Honor 3X Pro is a device designed to blow away its audience through a stunning 5.5 inches display along with the powerful performance of an octa core processor. In fact, the phablet has brought forth an entire set of remarkable features.
Have a look at what more Huawei Honor 3X pro offers.
Design Features
The gadget brings a premium feel through its faux-leather back, just like the one found in Samsung’s Galaxy Note 3 as well as Note 3 Lite. The phablet is lightweight and sleek. The 5.5 inches of screen is illuminated by 16M colors display. LTPS LCD capacitive technology has been used for the touch screen with multi-touch functionality.
The color range for the gadget is narrow with only two options: black and white. However, these classy shades impart a professional look to the phablet for use by executives.
Functionality
The Chinese variant of the phone will offer 4G connectivity for fast internet browsing. The models released for the rest of the world will let users enjoy 3G networking. In addition, the dual-sim feature in the phone makes it handier. Users can enjoy the benefits of two mobile networks or maintain separate numbers for personal and business contacts.
The large display brings an impressive resolution for clear and sharp images and an amazing multi-media experience. The latter is enhanced through DTS sound integration.
There is 32 GB onboard memory along with 2GB RAM. These are impressive specs, providing users with a large storage for their media libraries, documents and countless apps. This did not keep the manufacturers from adding an extra slot of memory card. Additional memory can be up to 64 GB.
Performance
The phablet is powered by a stunningly fast octa core processor. It operates at a speed of 1.7 GHz for extremely fast operations which include initial loading of the OS, multi-tasking and application loading.
Android’s Jelly Bean version 4.2.2 operates under the hood. This is the only slight disappointment in the device since the version is quite outdated for the year 2014. With KitKat running on most latest gadgets, Huawei Honor 3X Pro might not come up to the standards of users demanding more high-end features. Nevertheless, the OS running on the phablet is sufficient for enjoying latest versions of apps and an overall satisfying performance.
Impressive Camera
One of the features which take the edge off the gadget’s rather outdated OS is its impressive camera. The primary camera operates through a 13 MP lens. The clarity of photos is further assured by its amazing 4128 by 3096 pixels resolution. In addition, the secondary camera also comes with a much higher resolution as compared to most other phones. This 5MP lens leads to great quality of video conferencing.
Final Thoughts
Huawei Honor 3X Pro is a promising gadget with high-end features and a desirable functionality. Its powerful processor couples with 3000 mAh of amazing battery power to make the sturdy giant truly impressive. In addition, an affordable price range is what is likely to make potential buyers prefer this phablet over more expensive options this year.
| General | |
|---|---|
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 3G Network | HSDPA 900 / 2100 |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Announced | 2014, May |
| Status | Coming soon. Exp. release 2014, June |
| Body | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | - |
| Weight | - |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Type | LTPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 5.5 inches (~401 ppi pixel density) |
| Multitouch | Yes |
| Sound | |
|---|---|
| Alert types | Vibration, MP3 ringtones |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| - DTS sound enhancement | |
| Memory | |
|---|---|
| Card slot | microSD, up to 64 GB |
| Internal | 32 GB, 2 GB RAM |
| Data | |
|---|---|
| GPRS | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes |
| Speed | HSDPA, HSUPA |
| WLAN | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.0 with A2DP |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 |
| Camera | |
|---|---|
| Primary | 13 MP, 4128 x 3096 pixels, autofocus, LED flash |
| Features | Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR |
| Video | Yes, 1080p@30fps |
| Secondary | Yes, 5 MP |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| OS | Android OS, v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6592 |
| CPU | Octa-core 1.7 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-450MP4 |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Messaging | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM |
| Browser | HTML5 |
| Radio | FM radio |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS support and GLONASS |
| Java | Yes, via Java MIDP emulator |
| Colors | Black, White |
| - SNS integration - Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic - Google Search, Maps, Gmail, Talk - MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player - MP4/H.263/H.264 player - Organizer - Document viewer - Photo viewer/editor - Voice memo/dial/commands - Predictive text input | |
| Battery | |
|---|---|
| Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery | |
| Stand-by | N/A |
| Talk time | N/A |
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