Knowledge Day and the first day of autumn was rich in rumors from the world of electronic devices: the first pictures and details about the new smartphone HTC Desire 820; Amex, Visa and MasterCard will be the partners of Apple in developing and promoting the iPhone Wallet; in Windows Phone 8.1 GDR2 will be able to sort the list alphabetically settings; new device from Sony will be immersed in water to a depth of 2 meters; Microsoft is preparing to introduce self-powered smartphone Lumia 730; Apple iPhone with a 5.5-inch screen shown in the video; New details about the smartphone Motorola Moto X + 1.
First photos of the new smartphone HTC Desire 820
At IFA 2014, which officially kicks off this week, HTC intends to introduce a new phone Desire 820, whose distinctive feature will be the 64-bit eight-processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 615. It comprises 4 core ARM Cortex A53, working at a frequency of 1.7 and 1 GHz, respectively. Also reported the presence of Adreno 405 graphics accelerator and 1.5 GB of RAM.
It must be noted that the design of the device is similar to that of the previous smartphone lineup Desire 816 . Interestingly, both devices can get the same screen: 5.5-inch HD-display with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels. Other features include 8 GB of internal memory, 8-megapixel front and 13-megapixel main camera, and the battery capacity of 2600 mAh. The official announcement will take place on Thursday, September 4th.
Apple is in talks with Amex, Visa and MasterCard to establish a payment system iPhone Wallet
While rumors about Apple creating its own payment system circulating the web for quite some time, the first concrete steps in this direction by kupertinovskoy companies have been seen until now. We are talking about negotiations with potential future corporate partners to create a payment service iWallet or iPhone Wallet. It is reported that in its creation will be attended by such giants as American Express, Visa and MasterCard. It is expected that this will be officially announced on September 9 event, Apple, which will feature the new iPhone 6 with integrated NFC-chip. The latter, along with Touch ID, will play a leading role in the implementation of secure payments. It is expected that as a software platform is chosen system ISIS, which is owned by AT & T, Verizon and T-Mobile. Does it support iPhone Wallet only in the United States - will know in the near future. Meanwhile, experts are already calling the potential opening of the payment system from Apple one of the most successful events from a financial point of view from each of the 800 million iTunes accounts company Tim Cook could receive up to $ 300 profit, which would significantly increase the capital of Apple.
In Windows Phone 8.1 GDR2 will be able to sort the list alphabetically settings
NokiaPowerUser portal published an announcement saying that in a future update of Windows Phone 8.1 GDR2 Microsoft implements the ability to sort items Settings menu in alphabetical order. This will be done to increase the convenience of using your own settings, which are quite often complain of erratic location of points and the inability to quickly find the desired section, especially when it comes to beginners.
In addition, it was reported that in the Quick Access Toolbar will switch mobile data. Also, the likelihood is high that the voice assistant Cortana will be available for the first time in a number of countries, although so far only as an early alpha version. Starting public testing second major in a row update of the mobile operating system from Microsoft will be launched in October. Then access to update the program to all participants Developer Preview, and then update will begin to spread among ordinary users.
Sony plans to enhance water resistance in their future devices
Another major participant IFA exhibition in Berlin in 2014, the Japanese manufacturer Sony, today hinted at the extraordinary appearance of the options in their future devices. While dust and moisture resistance are essential items in the list of characteristics of most modern champions, the scope of protection devices from water is usually limited to dip them in fresh water to a depth of 1 meter for no more than 30 minutes. Meanwhile, yesterday on the official Sony teaser appeared on Twitter, which flaunts a laconic entry: "2m?".It is possible that the company is preparing to expand the limits of the use of mobile devices in an unfamiliar environment for them and strengthen the body, giving it the proper strength.
One of the last reported smartphones Sony Xperia M2 Aqua withstand immersion by 1.5 meters and is a leader in this area. Meanwhile, the standard of protection IP68 can potentially enable immerse the phone under water to a depth of 3 meters, but this criterion is at the discretion producer. Therefore, it is possible that for 3 September, we will see a new truly protected machine. It is known that at the IFA Japanese company is preparing to introduce at least three top-end devices: smart phones Sony Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact, as well as tablet Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact.
Microsoft has released a teaser for Nokia Lumia 730
Microsoft also did not ignore such a significant event in the world of electronic technologies, such as IFA, and has published a teaser of the new smartphone lineup Lumia 730. It is made in the style of the self, in the upper right corner of which contains information about the official event redmond company. Announcement will take place on September 4 .
It is expected that the camera phone will receive a 4.7-inch screen with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels, a 5-megapixel front camera and operating system Windows Phone 8.1.
iPhone Air show on video
While the number of leaks of photos and videos from iPhone 6 components with a 4.7-inch screen has exceeded all reasonable limits, information about the older model "apple" smartphone, on which, as reported, Apple is working in parallel with the base version of the phone, so then there have been relatively few. Today resource Nowhereelse posted on its website a video demonstration of the metal back of the iPhone 6 with 5.5-inch display or iPhone Air, dubbed as its analysts.
To say something specific about the structure of this video is not possible, except that the device will get quite large, especially in comparison with the current flagship of the iPhone 5S. In any case, the future Apple event will attract the attention of millions of people around the world. 4PDA will closely follow the presentation kupertinovskoy company, so stay with us and keep up with the latest innovations from Apple.
Motorola logo will serve as the power button on your smartphone Moto X + 1
Last night marked the biggest leak of information about unannounced flagship Motorola Moto X + 1, through which we not only saw the recent photos of the device, but also spotted it on video.
According to information received from the resource TK Tech News, the power button will be disguised as a logo of Motorola and will be located on the rear panel below the main camera. In addition, two LED flash are located on both sides of the camera, with at a minimum distance from it. Will it somehow the picture quality - it will become clear only after the first test chamber. In addition, the front panel interest are the front stereo speakers and a few sensors unknown names. Something similar has smartphone Amazon Fire Phone, so it's possible that Moto X + 1 will receive a similar graphical environment with a variety of visual effects.
Meanwhile, in the American provider Verizon appeared information about the new smartphone from Motorola, which appears in the database under the name The new Moto X. It is interesting that the device can be ordered through the Moto Maker, moreover the amount of available internal memory is equal to 16 or 32 GB.
