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OnePlus One smartphone fits 5.5” display in 5” body

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OnePlus has been raving on an upcoming smartphone that is determined to beat popular main players in terms of innovations. The latest update on the OnePlus One involves its Full HD 5.5-inch JDI display to fit inside a 5-inch body.

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So far, what we know about the One is that it will sport a 2.3GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor partnered with a 3100mAh battery plus a ‘mystery tech’ that they have yet to reveal (maybe on March 16). Now we get another update straight from the founder of OnePlus itself — the phone’s 5.5-inch screen will be coming from Japan Display Inc. (JDI) which is a collaboration between Sony, Toshiba, and Hitachi, and is known for producing great displays.

The company knew that 5 inches was the ideal display size in terms of handling, but people preferred a little extra screen space for functionality. So they squeezed in a 5.5-inch display into a 5-inch body.

“Believe it or not, there’s a OnePlus One under that Sony Xperia Z1, a 5-inch screen phone,” said Pete Lau, founder of OnePlus.

OnePlus teases that a 5.5-inch One is under that 5-inch Xperia Z1.

Moreover, the 400+ ppi IPS LCD display also “will feature TOL (Touch On Lens) modules that eliminate the distance between the touch sensor and display panel”. It will also be more sturdy, offering 300% more shatterproof than the competing OGS (One Glass Solution) technology.

The soon-to-be-released One will also have CABC and DRAM technologies to help conserve battery. These innovations sense when the contents on the screen are dynamic, and consume less battery when they are static. This way the 5.5-inch display uses less energy than that of the 5-inch even at equal brightness.

In addition, @evleaks has reported that the OnePlus One will be available in either on-screen or capacitive hardware buttons. So that’s another thing to look forward to.

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Google’s Project Ara, DIY smartphone starting $50

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The build-yourself smartphone that’s being groomed by Google, Project Ara, is about to have its first developer conference in a few months. It was also reported that the basic device may be available next year with a $50 starting price.

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For those wondering what Ara is, it’s Google’s modular smartphone project that lets users start from a basic device and eventually build the handset up with specific parts that users want — be it a kickass camera, more battery capacity, a bigger memory, etc. These parts will be available from a Google Play-like marketplace, but with hardwares instead of softwares. You can read more about Project Ara here.

The scheduled developer conference is the first of many — meaning this innovation is getting a green light so far and is inching its way to the market. The upcoming conference will focus specifically on the alpha release of the Ara Module Developer’s Kit (MDK) that’s been said to hit the web this April.

In addition, Time has reported that the company plans on making this smartphone available in the market next year for $50 (approx. Php2,200) as the starting price. Keep in mind, though, that you’ll need to shell out more dough as you buy more parts one by one (it’s just like customizing your Tamiya all over again). For $50, you get the basic handset that comes only with Wi-Fi.

If Project Ara pushes through and makes it next year, would you find yourself getting one?

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Boeing’s Android spyphone self-destructs

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Boeing has been reported to have a smartphone that old school James Bond could have used. Codenamed “Black“, the Android-running smartphone has a special mechanism that self-destructs when opened by force, and will be sold only for government and security agents.

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The aerospace and defense company filed documents for the Boeing Black smartphone (not to be confused with the privacy-focused Blackphone). As a safety precaution, the handset is sealed with epoxy around the casing and bolted with screws; tampering with the device or opening it in any way by force will prompt the Black to wipe the entire phone clean and make it stop functioning for good.

Since this is a “secret” device the company isn’t planning on releasing the full specs to the public. What’s more is that even the agents using it will have to sign a Purchase Agreement to keep silent about the phone’s specs, features, apps, and just about everything else (adding more to that secret agent feeling).

So far, the only information released is that it runs on Android, has dual-SIM functionality, supports GSM, WCDMA, and LTE while having connectivities for HDMI, USB, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth.

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Micromax Splash, midrange IP67-certified smartphone?

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Micromax, an Indian consumer electronics company, has been rumored to be working on Splash — a water- and dust-proof mid-range smartphone.

Source: @MMXNewscaster

Source: @MMXNewscaster

According to the tweet of the source, Splash will be the company’s first IP67-certified smartphone. It can go up to 1 meter for up to 30 minutes. Other than that, nothing else has been revealed; but the photo shows a 5.0-megapixel rear camera with a single flash beside it.

Inspecting the photo closely, we could see blue-colored notification bar icons suggesting an Android Jelly Bean OS (since KitKat implements a white hue). The build looks very much like it belongs in a mid-range category with its smooth curves all around, and it’s a bit thick looking from the side.

Pricing and availability are still unknown as of the moment, but it might not take long since it has already passed the IP67 certification. If this pushes through, we will be seeing smartphones with Sony-like protection against external elements at a more affordable price point.

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Google intros ‘relationships’ option in Voice Search

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With Google‘s update for Android smartphones, the company has announced that it will be introducing a new feature that lets users voice search a contact by simply saying their relationship to him/her.

For example, one could simply say, “Okay Google, call Dad” or “Okay Google, send a text to my sister,” to skip browsing through the entire phone book.

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To use this feature, the user must allow the Google app to have access to the user’s contacts and should also update its information under the “Relationship” category of that specific contact whether it’s your brother, sister, mom, etc.

Now, calling loved ones can be done even when you’re cooking, shopping, or simply feeling lazy to dial them up.

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