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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Processor Always-on Camera: A Delight or Privacy Concern?

  Imagine being able to unlock your phone just by looking at it. Even if your hands are full, you will be able to unlock the phone without touching it or giving a voice command or entering a password. What looks exciting to a few users could be a matter of privacy concern for others.  The Android Smartphones with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor are expected to start rolling out in early 2022. The highlight of the next-gen processor is its always-on camera that will always be looking for your face, even if you do not touch it. While this might be a user-friendly feature, it comes with privacy concerns.  Talking more about the features and how it is safe to be used, Qualcomm has said that the data collected in the phone will only be processed on the device. Which means none of the data will be sent to the cloud for processing. Qualcomm further added that the user will be able to unlock the phone just by looking into it, which replaces the need for a fingerprint sensor or face det

Nokia Launches the 808 Pure View with 41MP camera

Nokia has launched the 808 Pure View, a Symbian Belle phone boasting of 41MP camera at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The phone is a combination of Nokia-developed pixel over-sampling technology and Carl Zeiss optics. The phone has a high resolution sensor, which enables it to record 1080p HD videos with 4x digital zoom, without any loss of detail. It will be equipped with features like Nokia Rich Recording that will enable you to record audio at CD-like quality. The phone also has Dolby Headphone technology and Dolby Digital Plus for 5.1 channel surround sound playback. Packed with 1.3GHz single-core CPU, 16GB internal memory, and 512MB RAM, the 4 inch Nokia 808 Pure View will be hitting the market in May.

Samsung Unveils the New Galaxy Ace Plus

Samsung Electronics has unveiled the new Galaxy Ace Plus, which is an enhanced version of Galaxy Ace released in 2011. The phone will have glossy finish, better camera & processor speed and upgraded operating system. There are a lot of distinguishing features between the Galaxy Ace & new Galaxy Ace Plus. Here’s a quick comparison: Features Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus Samsung Galaxy Ace Weight 115 g 113 g Dimensions 114.5 x 62.5 x 11.2 mm 112.4 x 59.5 x 11.5 mm Screen Size 3.65 inch 3.5 inch Operating System Android Gingerbread Android Froyo (Gingerbread upgradable) Processor 1GHz 800Mhz RAM 512MB 278MB Internal Memory 3GB 158MB Both devices have 5MP autofocus camera with LED flash. But, the refreshed version of Galaxy Ace is definitely stealing market attention. Samsung has yet not said anything about the market availability and price of the new Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus.

World’s Cheapest Tablet Aakash Goes on Sale

The ultra low cost Indian tablet is now available for consumers who were eagerly waiting for this pocket-friendly yet powerful device. Developed jointly by Datawind & IIT-Rajasthan and manufactured by Quad (India-based company), Aakash is a seven inch tablet computer that features 256MB RAM, ARM11 366MHz processor, Wi-Fi, 2GB internal memory, and 32GB expansion capacity. Running on Android Froyo, the tablet comes with Li-Ion 2100mAh battery. So, what is it that has created a buzz about Aakash in market? It is definitely the unmatched price at which you can buy the tablet. Shelling out Rs.2,500 is definitely a no big deal for Indian consumers and it is expected that Aakash will get popular amongst students. Ubislate7, the upgraded version of Aakash is also up for pre-orders. The tablet has better processor i.e. ARM Cortex A8 700MHz and runs on Android Gingerbread. It is GPRS & Wi-Fi enabled and comes with 3200mAh battery. Ubislate7 will be available in January 2012 at an