It looks like September would be among the
busiest months when it comes to gadget launches. The countdown to IFA 2014 has already started, with a number of announcements slated to be made in the coming few days.
busiest months when it comes to gadget launches. The countdown to IFA 2014 has already started, with a number of announcements slated to be made in the coming few days.
Motorola has also announced a parallel event where the company is expected to announce the latest iteration of its smartphones.
We take a look at some hot gadgets likely to be launched this week.
Note: Some of the pictures accompanying the gadgets are not the official images but have been sourced from various leaks across the internet.
We take a look at some hot gadgets likely to be launched this week.
Note: Some of the pictures accompanying the gadgets are not the official images but have been sourced from various leaks across the internet.
As is customary, Samsung is expected to launch its next-generation Note
phablet at IFA. The phablet is said to feature a 5.7-inch display, same as its
predecessor Note 3, but with 2K resolution (1440x2560p).
Galaxy Note 4 is also expected to get a 20.7MP camera, a major jump from the
13MP camera of its predecessor. Just like Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy S5, the
next top Samsung phablet will be able to record 4K (movie hall quality) videos.
Although Samsung has already announced its next-generation smartwatch
Gear S, the watch will see its official unveiling at IFA. The Gear S sports a 2-inch
curved display and offers features like Wi-Fi connectivity, pedestrian navigation
and a built-in GPS. The device will run Samsung's Tizen operating system and
not Android Wear.
Samsung has said the Gear S will start selling from October. Pricing details will
Samsung has said the Gear S will start selling from October. Pricing details will
be revealed during the event
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Motorola is expected to take the wraps off its new Moto X+1 smartphone on
September 4, however, the device has already made numerous online
appearances, courtesy leaks. The leaks reveal a design similar to Moto X
complete with an optional wood finish back panel. It features a Motorola logo
and a camera lens that has a circular ring enclosing it. The ring has two LEDs
on opposite sides, which will reportedly act as the dual-LED flash.
According to rumours, the phone will come with a full-HD 5.2-inch display, a
According to rumours, the phone will come with a full-HD 5.2-inch display, a
12MP camera, a 2.5GHz quad-core processor, and 16GB internal storage.
Motorola is also expected to announce the successor to its Moto G smartphone.
Going by the leaks, Moto G2 is said to sport a 5-inch display and narrower bezels
compared to Moto G.
The phone will reportedly have an 8MP camera, front-facing stereo speakers and
a microSD card slot. Rumours also suggest that the phone will have a 720p display,
a 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor and 1GB of RAM, just like the original
Moto G.
Although we've all seen Motorola's much talked about Moto 360 smartwatch,
the company has still not revealed its pricing. Moto 360 is to be officially unveiled
on September 4, with an expected price tag of $249.99. The Android Wear-powerd
watch has a more conventional, round watchface, unlike the rectangular watchface
of the Samsung and LG smartwatches.
The Moto 360 is rumoured to have a 1.5-inch backlit LCD display with 320x290p
resolution and come with a stainless steel case, plastic case back, leather band
and metal buckle. It will be powered by a Li-ion battery and run on a Texas
Instruments processor. Moto 360 is said to feature a built-in pedometer and
heart rate monitor and can withstand water damage up to 3.3-feet for a maximum
of 30 minutes. According to rumours, Moto 360 will also feature wireless charging.
Just like last year's IFA, Sony is all set to unveil its new flagship phone, Xperia Z3
at IFA 2014. The phone has been spotted at Chinese certification agency
TENNA's website.
The leaks point to a design similar to the current high-end Xperia devices. It is
said that the phone will sport a 5.2-inch full-HD IPS LCD display and will be
powered by a 2.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 quad-core processor, along
with 3GB RAM. It's also rumoured to sport a 20.7MP rear camera with a Sony
Exmor sensor, and a 2MP front-facing camera capable of shooting video in 1080p.
The phone will be water resistant.
Taiwanese device maker Asus has also teased its ZenWatch Androud Wear
smartwatch. The watch sports a new design which is a mix of circular and
square shapes.
According to leaks, the ZenWatch will purportedly include a few more voice
controls on top the ones that come preprogrammed into Android Wear.
Supposedly the watch will also be able to function in some capacity even
without pairing with a smartphone. A Taiwanese publication reports that the
watch will come to market for less than $199 and will be available from October.
Chinese device maker Lenovo has already made news by taking a dig at
Apple with its IFA press invite for the Vibe X2. The phone's leaked specifications
suggest that it will feature high-end hardware.
The Lenovo Vibe X2 is expected to come in two variants, one powered by a
MediaTek octa-core processor and the other one by a 2.2 GHz dual-core part.
Both of the variants are expected to sport a 5-inch 1080p display, 2GB of RAM,
32GB internal storage, 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front-facing camera for selfies.
Nokia is also expected to unveil its much talked about Lumia 730 'selfie'
phone at the IFA.
The phone is rumoured to target the 'selfie' market as it's expected to sport a
The phone is rumoured to target the 'selfie' market as it's expected to sport a
5MP front-facing camera. It is likely to sport a 4.7-inch HD ClearBlack display,
a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon chip, 1GB RAM, a 6.7MP rear camera, and
8GB of storage with microSD support.
