Xiaomi first launched the YI Action Camera in China back in March this year. Now, nine months later, the camera has officially arrived in the United States, where Amazon is selling it for $99.95.

The e-commerce giant also has a YI Action Camera Kit listed on its website. The kit, which consists of the camera, a selfie stick, as well as a Bluetooth Remote, carries a price tag of $139.95.

For those who aren’t aware, the action camera features a Sony 16MP Exmor R BSI CMOS sensor that is capable of recording 1080p60 HD videos. There is also built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity as well as a 1,100 mAh battery. The device weighs in at around 75g.

Source 1 | Source…

from GSMArena.com – Latest articles http://ift.tt/1PHkTfh
via IFTTT

Unveiled back in August this year, the Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE601KL) with 6-inch display has now gone on sale in India, where it’s currently only available online through e-commerce sites such as Amazon, Flipkart, and Snapdeal. Those planning to purchase it through offline channels will have to wait until next week.

Specs-wise, the device is powered by a Snapdragon 616 chipset, and as already mentioned, sports a 6-inch (1080×1920 pixel resolution) IPS display. It comes with 3GB RAM and 32GB expandable internal memory, and packs in a 3000mAh battery.

In terms of camera, the Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE601KL) features a 13MP rear unit and a 5MP front shooter. Weighing in at 190g and measuring 164.5x84x10.5mm, the handset runs Android 5.0 Lollipop-based ZenUI, and carries a price tag of INR 17,999 ($270). Color options include red, silver, and gold.

Source |…

from GSMArena.com – Latest articles http://ift.tt/1R0oJ38
via IFTTT

Last month, it was revealed that Sony is working on PS2 backward compatibility for PlayStation 4, and now, the company has launched the first batch of PS2 games for the PS4 gaming console.

“To celebrate our PS2 heritage, I’m excited to announce that starting tomorrow, you will be able to purchase and play PS2 games on your PS4 via PlayStation Store in the Americas and Europe,” said President of Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios Shuhei Yoshida in a blog post yesterday.

As of now, a total of eight games have been confirmed. These include Dark Cloud, Grand Theft Auto III, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Rogue Galaxy, and the Mark of Kri (available for $14.99 each), as well as Twisted Metal: Black and War of the Monsters (both carrying $9.99 price tag).

All these games also include Trophy support. “Also, you will be able to experience all of these PS2 games like never before — in up-rendered 1080p with the features you expect from a PS4 game including Remote Play, Live Broadcast, Share Play, Activity Feeds, and Second Screen support for game manuals with PlayStation Vita or PlayStation App,” Yoshida…

from GSMArena.com – Latest articles http://ift.tt/1OEgV5Q
via IFTTT

Months after its specs leaked, alleged renders of the Microsoft Lumia 850 smartphone have surfaced online, courtesy of leakster @OnLeaks. While the Windows 10 device was earlier believed to be cancelled, the leakster suggests otherwise.

According to the information leaked by @OnLeaks, the device sports a metal frame and measures 155.9 x 77.23 x 6.92 (mm), making it one of the thinnest Lumia phones till date.

Lumia 850 renders

Another popular leakster @evleaks also added his two cents on the matter by revealing that the handset has a gold-colored trim and golden Microsoft logo, as well as a front-facing flash.

.@OnLeaks In real, non-CAD life, Honjo has gold-colored trim and a golden Microsoft logo on the back (as well as a front-facing flash).— Evan Blass (@evleaks) December 4, 2015

Via…

from GSMArena.com – Latest articles http://ift.tt/1OLSP7f
via IFTTT

Swiss watchmaker TAG Heuer is not able to keep up with the demand of its newly-launched Android Wear-powered Connected smartwatch. So, the company is not only stepping up the production of the $1,500 wearable, but is also suspending its online sales to give priority to physical stores.

TAG Heuer has received around 100,000 orders from retailers, agents and subsidiaries, which apparently is way more than what the company anticipated. In order to meet the demand, the company has decided to manufacture 2,000 units a week, up from 1,200 units being produced currently. As for online sales, they are expected to be suspended until May/June next year.

Meanwhile, the company is also planning to come up with different variants of the device. “Considering the success of this single and unique watch, we will develop a collection made out of different varieties, executions and materials at the end of next year or beginning of 2017,” said CEO Jean-Claude Biver, adding that the new collection could also include a gold as well as a diamond…

from GSMArena.com – Latest articles http://ift.tt/1TIHzKF
via IFTTT

Just a few years ago, before tablets took off, netbooks dominated the computing space. They offered basic computing with a full Microsoft OS (XP at the time) for studying or basic web browsing in a portable package with a long lasting battery.

A couple of years after the original iPad came out in 2009, manufacturers started building tablets and demand for netbooks eventually phased away. Google shortly took over the netbook space with the Chromebook.

According to the latest worldwide tablet market forecast by analysts from IDC, the market is showing signs of shifting from standalone tablets to tablets with detachable keyboards focused for productivity.

The report predicts that Windows tablets with detachable keyboards will slowly take market share from Android powered tablets while iOS tablets will remain about the same.

The introduction of Google’s Pixel C, Apple’s iPad Pro, and the continued success of the Microsoft Surface line will inevitably introduce lower cost alternatives and increase demand for these portable, productivity computing solutions. Basically, these cheaper tablets with detachable keyboards will become the new netbook.

Source |…

from GSMArena.com – Latest articles http://ift.tt/1ODiocy
via IFTTT

GoPro launched the Hero4 Session in July as its smallest camera up until that point, but the price wasn’t especially low at $399.99. In the meantime, we’ve seen the Hero4 Session getting a $100 price cut at the end of September, but today it’s become even more affordable.

GoPro has announced that the Hero4 Session is now priced at just $199 in the US. That’s half its original asking price, and the new level certainly makes it a lot more enticing for a lot more people. The new price in the UK is £160.

The GoPro Hero4 Session has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, can shoot wide-angle 1080p60 videos as well as 8MP stills, and it’s compatible with GoPro accessories such as helmet, chest, board, bike, gear and pole mounts. It’s waterproof up to 10m, and has one-button control.

Source | Via 1 • Via…

from GSMArena.com – Latest articles http://ift.tt/1ODimkN
via IFTTT

Samsung is flying high on the wings of its flagships success, but it hasn’t turned its back on the entry-level market. The Galaxy J2 is the latest affordable smartphone by Samsung, having its sight on strengthening Samsung’s push for low-end market dominance. The Galaxy J5 and the more distant Galaxy J1 were rather successful…

from GSMArena.com – Latest articles http://ift.tt/1jDZm8P
via IFTTT

To celebrate the fact that Christmas is rapidly approaching, Oppo will be launching an Advent Calendar game on December 7 (that’s this coming Monday, by the way).

If you play the game, you can win one of two Oppo R7s units, or a few vouchers of different values, which you can use to make any R7 series device from Oppo cheaper than it already is.

To play, you need to tear open the Advent Calendar each day from December 7 to December 13, and you’ll earn badges. If you manage to be among those who earn 7 different badges, then you can win an R7s, if you are one of the first two contestants to collect this number of badges.

If you get 5 different badges by the end of the game, you’ll be able to use a €80 voucher at Oppo’s official online store in order to purchase any R7 series product. 3 different badges net you a €40 voucher, while even just one badge gives you a €20 discount.

And if you share the competition on social media you could also win a selfie stick or a VOOC battery charger from the…

from GSMArena.com – Latest articles http://ift.tt/1HLsmHJ
via IFTTT

The Samsung vs Apple patent legal case has been an exhausting one spanning nearly 5 years. Ultimately, after numerous rehearings, appeals and injunctions, Samsung has agreed to pay Apple $548 million. Both companies have filed a joint case management statement with the USDC (United States District Court) for the Northern District of California, in which Samsung states it has “has made arrangements to complete payment to Apple.”

The South Korean company is now in the process of waiting an invoice from Apple. If the document arrives before the weekend in Korea, Samsung will pay Apple the $548 million in damages by December 14.

Interestingly, in the case management statement, Samsung still shows hope that the judgement may be overturned and the company reserves its right to seek full or partial reimbursement of the money in such case.

Samsung continues to reserve all rights to obtain reimbursement from Apple and/or payment by Apple of all amounts required to be paid as taxes. […] Samsung further reserves all rights to reclaim or obtain reimbursement of any judgment amounts paid by Samsung to any entity in the event the partial judgment is reversed, modified, vacated or set aside on appeal or otherwise, including as a result of any proceedings before the USPTO addressing the patents at issue or as a result of any petition for writ of certiorari filed with the Supreme Court. Samsung notes that the Patent Trial and Appeal Board has issued a final decision of invalidity on the ‘915 Patent, and Apple filed a notice of appeal to the Federal Circuit in the USPTO last week.

Naturally, in the case management statement, Apple writes that it “disputes Samsung’s asserted rights to reimbursement.” However, expect more news from the court battle between Apple and Samsung as the filing notes the agreement for the money transfer has been reached on November 2, but a settlement is yet to be made.

Source |…

from GSMArena.com – Latest articles http://ift.tt/1OLdZ5D
via IFTTT