New Android phones to get excited about in 2015

We've already seen some great smartphone releases in 2015, with the Samsung Galaxy S6, LG G4, HTC One M9 and Huawei P8 already gracing many people's palms. But the year is far from over and there's plenty more to come from the big manufacturers, as well as some possible surprises from up-and-comers. Read on for a list of the phones that AndroidPIT's most excited about seeing in 2015.




The next Nexus - Nexus 5 2015 ?

Google’s silly naming convention means we have no idea what the next Nexus will be called – the successor to the Nexus 6 can’t be the Nexus 7 – because Google used that two years ago for its 7-inch tablet, and some pundits believe Google will dump the brand completely in 2015. Who knows though, it could very well be the Nexus 6 2015.

Recent speculation suggests that Huawei will be at the helm of Google's next 2015 flagship, which would make sense for Google’s reach in China, and the company is already well-versed in producing quality hardware at attractive prices. Intriguingly, a Google video touting Project Fi revealed a mystery phone that many thought could be the next Nexus. The phone looks virtually bezel-less, and seems to have a similar design to the Nexus 5. Could this be the Nexus 5 2015? We hope so.

Xiaomi Mi5

Though it’s not sure that western markets are going to be able to get their hands on this one, we do know that Xiaomi is keen to enter the US market in the near future. This would suit us fine, because the Xiaomi Mi5 could be one of the best devices to ever be released on Android.

Rumors suggest the Mi5 will feature a bezel-less design, a 5.2-inch QHD display, and an octa-core Snapdragon 810 chipset with either 3GB or 4GB RAM. These fine specs could be rounded off by a 16MP camera and 3000mAh battery. It's early days yet, but we're excited already.

Project Ara

Project Ara won't produce a flagship. More intriguingly, it'll let you create your own phone, with your design, your preferred hardware and software features, and built to your own specifications. It will be unique to you, and this is why your phone might be the Android phone to get excited about in 2015.

We already got a glimpse at some of the capabilities of Project Ara - with unique components like a night-vision camera module - and the range of design opportunities that Project Ara presents are extremely exciting. Consider this: typical smartphone manufacturers can't include components to appeal to "niche" user interests because they are built to attract as wide a demographic as possible. It's not built for you, it's built for everyone. Project Ara is going to change this. What are you into? What do you want to see from a smartphone? Project Ara will let you create your own answers to these questions.
Project Ara: everything you need to know

Oppo Find 9

Chinese manufacturer Oppo brought a fantastic phablet to the Android table last year with the Find 7. It's no easy task to compete with the other names that dominate Android, but Oppo is doing just that, and we fully expect a Find 9 to appear later this year to take Oppo's intrepid journey into smartphone manufacturing to the next level.

Details on the Find 9 are a little thin at the moment, but early signs indicate Oppo could be pursuing a bezel-less design like the Sharp Aquos Crystal for the Find 9, on a square device bearing little semblance to the Find 7. Rumors suggest it could also feature a 5.5-inch QHD display, Snapdragon 810 octa-core chipset, and 4GB RAM, so it should be powerful as well as pretty.

Sony Xperia Z4 / Z4 Ultra

The Xperia Z4 had a surprisingly muted release in Japan in mid-April. It looked like a decent handset, following a similar design philosophy to its predecessor while kitting out the internals with a Snapdragon 810 octa-core chipset and shaving a few decimals of a millimetre off in thickness. It's still waterproof too, though this time there is no unwieldy flap covering the microUSB port.

In truth, the model that's being released in Japan didn't excite us too much either, but we're intrigued by rumors of an Xperia Z4 Ultra being in the works, which could pack a 5.5-inch QHD display, along with a metallic slate design.

There is a lot of speculation right now about what form the Xperia Z4 will take when it appears in the west - (Ultra version, compact, improved specs?) - so we're excited what it offers when it hopefully makes an appearance at IFA 2015 in September
Sony Xperia Z4 release date, news, specs and rumors

Samsung Galaxy Note 5

Thanks to the iPhone 6 Plus, Samsung no longer has the premium phablet market to itself - even though it created that market when everybody else was still mocking the idea of big-screened phones. That means the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 needs to be something special - a true Android phone to get excited about.

Rumors suggest an Ultra HD 4K display and a camera with up to 55 megapixels, although that resolution is possible rather than definite so far - if Sony’s sticking to 21 MP the presence of a higher resolution sensor in the Note 5 might be a gimmick rather than a great leap forward. In light of the success of Samsung's in-house Exynos chipset in the Galaxy S6, there are big question marks over whether Samsung would go back to a Qulacomm Snapdragon for the Note 5.If Samsung chooses to go with an Exynos - which we think is more likely - then that could spell the end of Samsung's relationship with Qualcomm for flagship phones.

We’d like to see wireless charging and two-day battery life too. The latest word on the grapevine suggests that the Note 5 could come with a dual-edge design, which we wouldn't mind one bit - if it's not too expensive.
Galaxy Note 5 news and rumors

OnePlus Two

Some firms could teach Google a thing or two about sensible names - the next OnePlus handset is almost certainly going to be called the OnePlus Two. After a split with Cyanogen Inc, OnePlus is going it alone and has already developed a new OS, Oxygen OS, for its second device. Here are the differences you should know about between Cyanogen OS and Oyxgen OS.

The now-familiar blend of great hardware and provocative marketing is likely to continue, and the device, currently codenamed Lettuce, should pack a 64-bit Snapdragon and Lollipop for a very good price. Count on OnePlus's invite-only purchase system to return also.
OnePlus Two release date, specs, news and rumors

Motorola Moto X 2015

The Moto X (2014) is a great phone at a great price, and we’re hoping the 2015 version addresses some of its weaknesses: the rubbish battery, the mediocre camera, the just-OK screen and the lack of stereo speakers and microSD slot. But will that be enough to keep Moto at the top of the table?

Which Android phone are you most looking forward to in 2015?

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Lenovo's new 'Yoga' tablets run Android and Windows, one has a built-in projector

Lenovo's original, kickstand-toting Yoga Tablet was kind of a flop, thanks to a poor display, sluggish performance and heavily skinned version of Android. (Naming Ashton Kutcher as a "product engineer" probably didn't help either.) Not to be deterred, the company is going all in: Lenovo just announced new versions of the Yoga Tablet, including a big-screen model with a built-in projector, and two that run Windows (it's also still available with Android). Starting with that weird projector edition, called the Yoga Tablet 2 Pro, it's not the first gadget we've seen with a built-in lamp, but it's the first we've seen in quite some time. In this case, what we have this time around is a 13-inch Android tablet with a 2,560 x 1,440 screen sharp enough to play movies on its own, though you could also use the in-built Pico projector to create a 50-inch image on the wall.
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Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 hands-on

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Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 Pro

Speaking of the sort, the tablet is about as flexible as other Yoga tablets, which is to say it has a rotating hinge that doubles as a kickstand. Here, though, there's also an option to hang it from a wall while you project, if that's somehow more convenient than standing it upright. On the inside, the tablet makes use of an Intel Atom processor, helped by 2GB of RAM. There's also an 8-megapixel rear camera, along with dual 1.5-watt speakers a 5-watt JBL subwoofer. For storage, you get 32 gigs built in, along with a microSD card capable of supporting cards as large as 64GB. The battery, meanwhile, which is built into the hinge, is rated for up to 15 hours of runtime. So is something this innovative worth a second look? Depends: How do you feel about spending $500-plus on your next tablet? We'll give you a few weeks to think on that -- this won't actually go on sale until the end of the month.
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Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 Pro

If you're just fine with a regular tablet, thank you very much, the refreshed Yoga Tablet 2 still comes in 8- and 10-inch sizes, just like the last version. Now, though, it's available with either Android 4.4 or Windows 8.1. All told, this is a pretty iterative upgrade -- the design is fundamentally the same -- though there are nonetheless a few welcome spec bumps. For starters, Lenovo upgraded from a MediaTek processor to an Intel Atom chip, which should hopefully address those performance issues. Two, all of the tablets in the series, even the 8-inch models, now have 1,920 x 1,200 screens, a step up from the 1,280 x 800 on the last-gen models. Additionally, the kickstand is said to be sturdier on the 10-inch model, while all of the models now have that same new "Hang" mode as the Yoga Tablet 2 Pro. Finally, there's a 4G option for all the Android models, along with the 10-inch Windows version.
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Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2









If you do buy one of the Windows configurations, you'll also get a free one-year subscription to Office 365. Unfortunately, Lenovo didn't make many changes to the Android version, which is to say it still runs a heavily skinned version of KitKat. In particular, Lenovo's take on Android is so heavy-handed, that it's actually more like iOS in some ways -- there isn't even an app drawer! Just all your apps, hanging out on the various home screens. In any case, if you are interested in the Android version, that's available today starting at $250 for the 8-inch model and $300 for the 10-incher. The two Windows models will arrive throughout the fall, with the 10-inch model going on sale later this month for $400, and the 8-inch edition landing in November for $300.

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G Flex 2, ZenFone 2, Nexus 6 and iPhone 6 Plus: Top 10 smartphones 2015

Already we've seen big name companies including Samsung, LG and Asus unveil new flagship smartphones designed to entice buyers away from the stream of, still impressive, handsets that arrived in 2014.

In fact, the influx of new hardware, combined with the sea of rumours surrounding many, as yet unconfirmed handsets, such as the next iPhone, have justifiably left many people baffled what is available, what's on the horizon and what's currently fiction.

Here to help we've created a definitive top 10 list of the biggest smartphones currently available of confirmed for release this year.

10) LG G Flex 2
Display technology is an increasingly competitive area in the world of smartphones. Traditionally companies have worked to dominate the space by improving their displays' resolution, colour balance and brightness levels.

LG however has chosen to take a different tactic over the last year and has instead been working to push its curved display technology to the masses.

This started in 2012 when LG unveiled the G Flex and continued at CES 2015 when the Korean firm unveiled its follow up curved smartphone, the G Flex 2.

The G Flex 2's standout feature is its" flexible" 5.5in, 1080p, OLED display, which according to LG is 30 percent more durable and crack proof than its predecessor and can absorbs impacts when it hits a hard surface.

Add to this the G Flex 2's octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor and Android 5.0 Lollipop mobile operating system and LG's latest handset is on paperone of the most advanced smartphones ever seen.

9) Asus ZenFone 2
Asus unveiled its first Android 5.0 Lollipop smartphone, the ZenFone 2, at CES 2015. While the use of Lollipop, which more upgrades to Android than can easily be counted, is pretty awesome, Asus has done a stellar job loading the ZenFone 2 with a wealth of top end hardware.

Chief of these are the ZenFone 2's 13MP rear camera with an f/2.0 wide-aperture lens, Optical Image Stabilsation (OIS) and a 5MP PixelMaster front camera.

PixelMaster is a custom technology designed to improve the ZenFone's imaging performance by adjusting the pixel size and image-processing algorithms to "improve low light performance by 400 percent" and "enhance noise reduction and colour contrast by up to 200 percent".

The ZenFone 2 will also feature an upgraded camera application that allows the manual adjustment of settings like ISO and shutter speed.

The combination of imaging tech and software mean the ZenFone 2 may be one of the best options for avid photographers come its release later this year.




8. Nexus 6

With the Nexus 6 finally unveiled we have to say this is one of the few instances where the run up rumours didn't do the device justice.

Built by Motorola, the Nexus 6 is on paper one of the finest Google flagships ever made and features an impressive array of hardware and software features.

One of the biggest of these is its completely reworked aluminium design. This is a big deal as, while we were fans of the Nexus 5's unassuming design, we found its polycarbonate frame slightly flimsy and the device could break or pick up marks when subjected to even the smallest of bumps.

Even better, within its metallic frame the Nexus 6 houses some pretty top-end components. Chief of these are a sizeable 6in quad HD display, powerful quad-core Snapdragon 805 processor and 13MP rear camera with Optical Image Stabilisation.

This combined with the added allure of Google's latest Android 5.0 Lollipop OS, with Samsung Knox integration and a reworked 'Material design, makes the Nexus 6 one of the best smartphones currently available.


7. HTC One M8
Taiwanese firm HTC is probably the only company in the world that is as focused on design as Apple. As a result it's no surprise its 2014 flagship smartphone, the One M8, is one of the best looking and designed smartphones currently available.

Even better, underneath the One M8's robust, but elegant metal chassis lies a wealth of top end components. HTC's loaded the M8 with a high power Snapdragon 801 processor, high resolution 5in, 1080x1920, 441ppi, Super LCD3 capacitive touchscreen and Duo camera technology.

Duo Camera is a new technology that lets One M8's 4.1MP Ultrapixel rear camera capture spatial information using a second supporting camera sensor. This lets users manually adjust the point of focus and create a depth-of-field effect on a captured image.

The technology also lets the One M8 know the distance of objects in the shot and use the information to selectively ignore items in the foreground when applying filters and make it a great choice for any blogger looking to get creative when shooting photos with their smartphone.




6. Blackphone
Since news of the PRISM spying campaign broke, privacy has been at the forefront of many people's minds. The scandal has made people more concerned than ever about what happens to their data.

So secure communications specialist Silent Circle teamed up with hardware engineers at Geeksphone to create a new snoop-busting Blackphone. The Blackphone will run using a heavily customised, security-focused version of Android, codenamed PrivatOS.

Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) encryption protocol creator and Silent Circle president Phil Zimmermann has lent his support to the phone and promised it will let users securely send and receive data. This all adds up to mean the Blackphone is one of the best choices available for any privacy conscious smartphone buyer.

5. Sony Xperia Z3
Sony continued its rapid-release strategy at the IFA trade show in Berlin at the start of September 2014 when it unveiled its latest Xperia Z3 flagship smartphone.

The firm announced the Z3 a mere six months after its predecessor, the Xperia Z2, and while it doesn't offer huge improvements Sony has made a few important changes.

For starters the Xperia Z3 is thinner than the Xperia Z2 and will run using a more current version of Google’s Android 4.4 KitKat operating system.

Add to this its stellar 5.2in Full HD screen, quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor and 20.7MP rear-facing camera and we can't help but be impressed by the Sony Xperia Z3




4. Nokia Lumia 930
Microsoft made a big deal about Windows Phone 8.1, listing it as the first "enterprise-ready" version of its mobile OS, when it first arrived in the UK.

Having thoroughly tested Windows Phone 8.1 during our full review, we can understand why. Featuring advanced security and productivity features, such as a new Word Flow Keyboard, and mobile device-management support plus all the inherently great mobile applications seen on previous Windows Phone versions, Windows Phone 8.1 is truly fit for business.

As a result it's no surprise the Lumia 930 – which, as well as running on Windows Phone 8.1 also features top-end hardware, including the Finnish firm's hallowed PureView imaging technology – is one of the best phones currently available.

3. The iPhone 6 Plus
Apple claimed for years that users didn’t want big-screen smartphones and there was no need for a handset to have a display any bigger than 4inches. However, given the popularity of big screens in other ecosystems, such as Android and Windows Phone, it’s become increasingly clear this is a false hypothesis.

Finally aware of this, Apple this year unveiled its first-ever phablet, theiPhone 6 Plus. Featuring a sizeable 1920x1080, 401ppi Retina HD display the iPhone 6 Plus is the first ever handset to bring all the inherent benefits of iOS 8 to the big screen.

As an added incentive Apple’s actually optimised its latest iOS 8 mobile operating system to work better on the iPhone 6 Plus’s display. For example, the iPhone 6 Plus's Messaging and Mail apps have a special two-tier horizontal user interface and separate keyboard


2. Samsung Galaxy S5

Samsung handsets' releases always come with a lot of fanfare. Luckily this year the fuss was justified and Samsung unveiled what in our mind is its most innovative smartphone to date, the Galaxy S5.

Featuring a rugged, water and dust proof IP-certified design and wealth of top end components, including a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor and upgraded 16MP rear camera, there is a lot to like about the Galaxy S5 from a hardware perspective.

However, the Galaxy S5's charms don't stop there. Samsung's also added custom fingerprint scanner and Knox security services to the phone.

The fingerprint scanner lets users set the Galaxy S5 to only unlock when the user has proven their identity using it. Knox is a sandboxing feature based on NSA technology that lets users set up work and personal areas on the phone. The work side is password protected and encrypts any data stored on it, ensuring it should remain safe should the Galaxy S5 be lost or stolen.

The combination of top end tech and robust security make the Galaxy S5 one of the best Android smartphones currently available to businesses.

1. iPhone 6

Apple launched its iPhone 5S last September, and according to its own sales stats the handset was another winner. Apple managed to shift nine million iPhone 5S and 5C devices in the first three days of availability.

One year on the firm looks set to continue its success with its latestiPhone 6 smartphone. Unveiled in September the iPhone 6 is in many people’s eyes, including us here at V3, Apple’s most interesting smartphone to date.

Featuring a completely new curvaceous metal design, super-fast A8 processor Apple claims is 25 percent faster than the previous-generation A7 and sizeable 4.7in, 1334x750, 326ppi Retina HD display, coupled with Californian firm’s latest iOS 8 mobile operating system the iPhone 6 is the best smartphone currently available.

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Lenovo unveils Yoga tablets, laptops, and new pen technology

The Yoga line of tablets and laptops gets refreshed, as per the announcement by Lenovo at the CES in Las Vegas. The Yoga products consist of the ThinkPad Yoga, two Yoga 3 laptops, and the Yoga Tablet 2.

Yoga Tablet 2 with AnyPen

The Yoga Tablet 2 is an 8-inch slate running Windows 8.1 with an HD (1920 x 1080) IPS screen. It has an Intel Atom quad-core processor (1.86 GHz), 2GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage. It weighs in at 0.94 pounds and dimensions of 8.3 x 5.9 x 0.1 inches. It features battery life of 15 hours.

See related: Review: Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 Pro| Lenovo Yoga Tablet 8 and 10: Unique design on a budget (hands on)

The new Yoga has a strange feature not seen on any other tablet. The AnyPen Technology, as Lenovo calls it, allows writing on the screen. The strange part is that the technology doesn't work with a typical stylus, you must use a traditional pencil or ballpoint pen for the conductive display to register.

If it sounds odd that you must mark on the screen to get digital input, you're not alone. Lenovo claims this is more precise and thus better than using your finger to write on the display.

The Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 will be available in January 2015 starting at $299.

ThinkPad Yoga

ThinkPad Yoga (Image: Lenovo)

The ThinkPad Yoga comes in three sizes and is aimed at the enterprise. All of the display options, 12.5, 14, and 15.6 inches, have a touch option for taking advangate of Windows 8.1.

All of the ThinkPad Yoga laptops are configurable with up to 1TB HDD or 512GB SSD for storage. Up to 8GB of memory is available to handle enterprise needs. Processor options include Intel Core i5 and i7 (fifth generation). The two largest ThinkPad Yogas are available with discrete Nvidia graphics.

There is a 3D camera option on the 15-inch ThinkPad Yoga that allow making 3D scans of objects for 3D printing.The ThinkPad Yoga laptops will be available in February 2015 starting at $999, $1,199, and $1,199 for the 12, 14, and 15-inch models.

Yoga 3

The Yoga 3 has two different sizes, 11.6 and 14 inches. The displays on both models have a resolution of 1920 x 1080 and the screens rotate 360 degrees for use as a laptop and tablet. You can also stand the laptop in an inverted "V" for activities such as watching video.

See also: Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro: Very good Ultrabook (review)

The Yoga 3 11 has an Intel Core M processor, which the 14-inch model comes with either a Core i5 or i7. Both are configurable with up to 8GB of memory and from 128GB to 500GB SSD storage. The Yoga 3 11 and Yoga 3 14 weigh 2.4 and 3.5 pounds, respectively.

The Yoga 3 11 and Yoga 3 14 will be available in March 2015 starting at $799 and $979.

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Lenovo YOGA Family Takes Flexibility and Interactivity Even Further with New Technologies

Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) today announced at the 2015International Consumer Electronics Show its new lineup of YOGA convertibles and tablets with new technologies that take flexibility and interactivity to a new level. The family includes the thin and light YOGA 3 in 11-in and 14-in models (in a 13-in chassis) built especially for today’s on-the-go and digitally-hungry consumers; the ThinkPad YOGA, optimized for businesses in a 12-in model, and a 14-in and 15-in model for pro-sumers with optional Intel® RealSense™ 3D camera; and the 8-in YOGA Tablet 2 with Windows, featuring Lenovo AnyPen Technology, that turns nearly any pen into a tablet writing tool.

No More Fingers, Lenovo AnyPen Technology Turns Pens and Pencils into Tablet Writing Tools
The 8-in YOGA Tablet 2 with Windows featuring AnyPen Technology extends the YOGA family tradition: the hardware not only adapts to users with its four modes, but it also provides a new, innovative writing solution that gives users a better way to interact with their device and distinguishes it from other tablets today.

With Lenovo AnyPen Technology, any pen or pencil1 becomes a handwriting tool – no stylus needed. Consumers can pick their preferred tool and use it directly on the tablet’s touch screen for easy navigation instead of relying on their finger. Lenovo AnyPen Technology makes handwriting on a tablet now as intuitive as writing on a piece of paper. Users will find this technology especially handy because smaller screen devices require more precise navigation than a finger. At the same time, Lenovo AnyPen Technology eliminates having to replace lost designated touch screen only styluses and the expense of purchasing one separately.

As part of the YOGA Tablet 2 family announced in Fall 2014, the YOGA Tablet 2 8-in with Windows drew acclaim for its enhancements over the original YOGA Tablet. Not only does it have four unique modes unlike any other tablet on the market – Hold, Tilt, Stand and Hang – giving users more ways to do more, but it also features an unparalleled entertainment experience. Equipped with two front facing speakers, Wolfson Master Hi-Fi noise reduction and Dolby audio, this compact tablet goes large on entertainment. With Windows 8.1, its 8-in FHD display and Intel® Atom™ processor, users can strike a great balance between work and play. And mobile consumers will appreciate its extremely long battery life of up to 15 hours.

YOGA 3 – Flexible Fit for Today’s Consumer
The new YOGA 3 gives consumers even more flexibility with choices of an 11-in model or a new 14-in model with a backlit screen. Both convertibles showcase an envelope-thin design, measuring 18.3mm thin or less. In fact, the larger 14-in model gives users even more screen real estate yet remains extremely thin and light built in a 13-in chassis. And at just 15.8mm thin and 1.1kg, the 11-in model remains the lightest convertible in the YOGA family. Both feature the classic YOGA two-hinge design allowing 360° flexibility to give consumers amazing function and value with four special modes – Laptop, Stand, Tent and Tablet. Lenovo refined the hinge to now open and close more smoothly and also allow the screen to lay flat at 180°.

More than just beautiful technology, the new YOGA convertibles are performers with powerful up to 5th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processors on the 14-in model, Windows 8.1, FHD screens and fast 802.11 A/C WiFi. Strong performance deserves brilliantly loud and clear sound, so Lenovo equipped the YOGA 3 with stereo speakers and Waves audio. And for a more adaptive, intuitive experience, Lenovo includes Harmony intelligent software. Harmony helps users discover and customize applications and includes automatic brightness adjustment when reading a book, enables motion control or optimizes audio settings in specific modes and recommends new apps.

Users can pick from fun color choices including the head-turning Clementine Orange, Platinum Silver, new Chalk White or Ebony Black.

ThinkPad YOGA – Readying Professionals with Power of Two New Innovations
Lenovo created the new ThinkPad YOGA 12-in, 14-in and new 15-in convertibles to meet the needs of businesses and pro-sumers, striking the right balance between productivity and a great PC for personal use. Built for small office, home office and students, the ThinkPad YOGA gives users mobile flexibility featuring the new ActivePen technology in select models along with elegant design and business-optimized features including an optional Intel RealSense 3D camera on the ThinkPad YOGA 15.

Select ThinkPad YOGA models feature an optional ActivePen for convenient, accurate and precise handwriting. Ideal for productivity tasks like taking notes, sending emails or creating presentations, ActivePen closely mimicks a user’s actual handwriting on paper. The YOGA 12 continues to offer a digitizer/pen option that provides an internal garage for the pen. ThinkPad is creating an innovative hardware and software pen experience, regardless of pen technology.

With four modes and all day battery life, users can digitally write or enjoy any of the ThinkPad YOGA’s modes: type or write in Laptop mode, take class notes in Tablet mode, present to colleagues in Stand mode or just relax by watching a movie in Tent mode. And the convertible’s Lift n’ Lock keyboard makes switching between Laptop and Tablet modes trouble-free without keys getting stuck.

Thin and light at just 19mm thin and less than 1.5kg on the 12-in model, these stylish convertibles come in black with an attractive backlit keyboard as well as FHD touch screen display.

The business-ready ThinkPad YOGA also features another new technology to help small businesses: a built-in Intel® RealSense™ 3D camera. Lenovo’s first 3D camera in a laptop, it comes optional on the 15-in model. Today 3D cameras are being used by businesses for more personal video conferencing and scanning small objects for 3D printing applications.

The ThinkPad YOGA also comes ready for business with powerful up to 5th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processors, Windows 8.1 with optional vPro for managed environments (12-in only), large storage up to 1 TB and Dolby Home Theatre v4.

The ThinkPad YOGA models expand the overall computing experience with Lenovo’s SHAREit app to share files easily between devices. Small business users may opt to add support via Lenovo Services for their ThinkPad YOGA convertible, choosing among a variety of services: Accidental Damage Protection, Warranty Upgrade, Priority Technical Support and more.

Quotes
“As users’ lifestyles evolve and change, so does our YOGA line of convertibles and tablets,” said Dilip Bhatia, vice president worldwide marketing and design, PC Group, Lenovo. “Our latest products fuse new handwriting technologies and 3D camera technologies with the flexibility, performance and a more adaptive computing experience the YOGA family is known for. All this adds up to making the PC more and more responsive to you.”

“Intel and Lenovo have a long history of working closely together to deliver compelling devices that address the needs of both consumers and business customers,” said Kirk Skaugen, Senior Vice President, Intel and General Manager, Client Computing Group. “Customers using the YOGA family will enjoy amazing new experiences, powered by Intel Atom, Core M and 5th Generation Intel Core processors and new Intel RealSense 3D Cameras.”

Pricing and Availability3
The 8-in YOGA Tablet 2 with Windows, featuring Lenovo AnyPen Technology will be available beginning in January with models starting at $299 via www.BestBuy.com and www.lenovo.com.
The YOGA 3 11-in and 14-in will be available in March with models starting at $799 and $979, respectively, via Best Buy and www.lenovo.com.
The ThinkPad YOGA 12-in and 15-in models will be available beginning in February starting at $999 and $1,199 via business partners and www.lenovo.com.
The ThinkPad YOGA 14-in model will be available beginning in May starting at $1,199 via Best Buy and www.lenovo.com.

More information can be found in Lenovo’s CES Press Kit available at: http://news.lenovo.com/CES2015. Follow the conversation on Lenovo’s Twitter feed @Lenovousing #LenovoCES, #yoga3pro, #thinkpad and #yoga.

1Any conductive object with a rounded metal or graphite point greater than 1mm in diameter can be used to write on screen.
2Color choices vary by model.
3Prices do not include tax or shipping and are subject to change without notice and is tied to specific terms and conditions. Reseller prices may vary. Price does not include all advertised features. All offers subject to availability. Products may only be available in selected markets. Lenovo reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time without notice.

About Lenovo
Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) is a $39 billion global Fortune 500 company and a leader in providing innovative consumer, commercial, and enterprise technology. Our portfolio of high-quality, secure products and services covers PCs (including the legendary Think and multimode YOGA brands), workstations, servers, storage, smart TVs and a family of mobile products like smartphones (including the Motorola brand), tablets and apps. Join us on LinkedIn, follow us onFacebook or Twitter (@Lenovo) or visit us at www.lenovo.com.

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New Phones Coming Out In 2015

It was at 8:00 in the morning during breakfast the IFA, HTC unveiled its first smartphone octo core 64 Bit. A mid-range device but whose specifications are interesting.


HTC Desire 820, the first smartphone octo core 64 bit HTC




New phones coming out in 2015: HTC

OS: Android 4.4.4 KitKat via the user overlay HTC Sense 6.0
Screen: 5.5-inch LCD, 720p HD resolution
Processor: 64 Bit octo core Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 (four coresclocked at 1 GHz and 1.5 GHz clocked at four)
GPU: Adreno 405
Ram: 2GB
Internal Storage: 16 GB expandable via the addition of a microSD card
Mulimédia: 13 Megapixels image sensor aperture f / 2.2, front camera 8 megapixel BSI and stereo speakers BoomSound
Connectivity: Wi-Fi a / b / g / n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, DLNA
Network: HSPA +, 4G / LTE
Battery: 2600 mAh
Dimensions: 157.7 x 78.74 x 7.74 mm
Weight: 155 grams
Colours: white, black, blue, red, pink




New phones coming out in 2015: Samsung
After Sony, Samsung had to turn a waterproof 8-inch tablet with capacitive stylus.


The Galaxy Tab Active

Galaxy Tab Active

OS: Android KitKat
Display: 8-inch 1280 x 800 pixel resolution
Processor: quad core clocked at 1.2 Ghz
Ram: 1.5 GB
Internal Storage: 16 GB
Multimedia: 3.1 Megapixels camera sensor and front camera of 1.2 Megapixels
Degree of protection: IP67
Dimensions: 126.2 x 213.1 x 9.75mm
Weight: 393 grams



Samsung Gear S

Samsung Gear S

Screen: 2.0-inch Super AMOLED (360 x 480)
Processor: Dual core 1.0 GHz
RAM: 512 MB
Internal memory: 4GB
OS: Tizen for connected objects
Certification: IP67 (dust tight and immersion of a meter)
Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.1, WiFi 802.11 b / g / n, A-GPS / Glonass, USB 2.0
Sensors: accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, heart rate monitor, light sensor, UV, barometer
Dimensions: 9.8 x 58.3 x 12.5T
Battery: 300 mAh
Health and sport: S Health, Nike + Running
Other features: S Voice, Find My Device, Power Saver Mode
Networks: 2G, 3G

New phones coming out in 2015: Sony
For its part, Sony expanded its range with the Xperia E3, a midrange that inherits the design of Z3 while offering 4G.


Xperia E3, 4G on the midrange

new phones coming out in 2015 xperia E3


OS: Android 4.4 KitKat
Screen: 4.5 inch - definition of 480 × 854 pixels
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 quad-core 1.2 GHz
GPU: Adreno 305
RAM: 1 GB
Internal Storage: 4GB expandable to 32GB via microSD
Sensors: main 5 MP - front, 0.3 MP
Battery: 2330 mAh
Networks: 2G - 3G - 4G
Dimensions: 137.1 x 69.4 x 8.5 mm
Weight: 143.8 grams


New phones coming out in 2015: LG
LG side, no big announcements on the side of the mobile but the opportunity to see its first round watch more closely.


LG G Watch R

LG G watch R

OS: Android Wear (compatible with devices from Android 4.3)
Display: P-OLED 1.3-inch resolution of 320 x 320 pixels, 245 dpi resolution
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
Ram: 512 MB
Storage: 4GB
Battery: 410 mAh
Certification: IP67
Sensors: gyroscope, accelerometer, compass, barometer, heart rate monitor
Color: black
Interchangeable straps: yes


New phones coming out in 2015: Huawei
After weeks of relentless teasing, Huawei formalized its latest high-end Ascend Mate 7 and another smaller device, the Ascend G7.


Huawei Ascend Mate 7, the official is phablette


huawei ascend mate 7 phablette ifa 2014

Screen: IPS 6-inch screen, Full HD 1920 x 1200 pixels (resolution 368 ppi)
Processor: Kirin 925 (1.8 Ghz A15 and 1.3 x 4 x 4 Ghz A7)
Ram: 3 GB or 2 GB depending on model
Internal Storage: 16GB or 32GB depending on the model, expandable via micro SD
Photo Sensor: Sony rear fourth generation 12 megapixel BSI, f / 2.0 - 5 megapixel sensor before.
Connectivity: Wi-Fi, NFC, GPS, Bluetooth 4.0, 4G LTE Category 6 (up to 300 MB / s downlink speed)
Other sensors: digital pressure sensor, placed in the back of the camera
Battery: 4100mAh Li-Po
Dimensions: 157 x 81 x 7.9 mm
Weight: 185 g
Colors: black, silver, and gold
OS: Android 4.4 with 3.0 interface EMUI


Huawei Ascend G7 4G, metal and 64 Bit

new huawei ascend G7 phones coming out in 2015

OS: Android KitKat via Emotion UI
Screen: 5.5 inch HD resolution 1280 x 720 pixels, 267 dpi resolution
Processor: Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 64 Bit (MSM 8916) running at 1.2Ghz
Ram: 2GB
Internal Storage: 16 GB expandable via microSD
Multimedia: 13 Megapixels image sensor and front camera of 5 Megapixels
Network: 4G LTE Category 4
Battery: 3000 mAh
Color: gold, silver, gray


New phones coming out in 2015: Lenovo
For his part, Lenovo did the same with the Vibe X2 and Z2


Lenovo Vibe X2

new phones coming out in 2015 lenovo vive x2

Display: 5-inch full HD (1920 x 1080)
CPU: MediaTek MT6595 octo-core clocked at 2.0 GHz
RAM: 2 GB
Internal Storage: 32 GB
Sensors: Main, 13 MP - front, 5 MP
Battery: 2300 mAh
Weight: 120 g
Dimensions: 140.2 x 68.6 x 7.27mm
OS: Android 4.4 KitKat

Lenovo Vibe Z2


new lenovo vibe z2 phones coming out in 2015

Screen: 5.5 inch HD (1080 x 720)
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8916 64-bit Quad-Core running at 1.2GHz
RAM: 2 GB
Memory: 32 GB
Sensors: Main, 13 MP - frontal, 8 MP
Battery: 3000 mAh
Weight: 158 grams
Dimensions: 148.5 X 76.4 X 7.8 mm
OS: Android 4.4 KitKat

New phones coming out in 2015: Acer
Acer welcomed into his line-up two new phablettes coming out in 2015



Specifications of Acer Iconia Tab 10

New Acer iconia tab 8 mediatek

Display: 10.1-inch IPS screen, Full HD
CPU: MediaTek quad-core (MT8127T) 1.5GHz
Ram: 2GB
Internal Storage: 32 GB expandable via micro SD
Photo Sensor: 5 megapixel rear sensor for the primary - 2 Megapixels for front
Connectivity: WiFi, Bluetooth
Dimensions: 256 x 171 x 8.9 mm
Weight: 510 g


Specifications of Acer Iconia Tab 8

Acer iconia tab 8

Display: 8-inch IPS screen, resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels
Processor: Intel Atom (Z3735G)
Ram: 2GB
Photo Sensor: 5 megapixel rear sensor for the primary - 2 Megapixels for front
Connectivity: WiFi, Bluetooth
Dimensions: thickness of 8.5 mm
Weight: 340 g


New phones coming out in 2015: Alcatel
The new Alcatel One Touch Hero range phones coming out in 2015 is enriched with a tablet and a phablette.


Alcatel One Touch Hero 2

Alcatel onetouch hero 2

Display: 6-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) CPU: MediaTek MT6592 octo-core clocked at 2.0 GHz.
RAM: 2 GB
Internal Storage: 16 GB expandable via microSD up to 32GB
Sensors: Senior 13.1 MP - 5 MP front
Battery: 3,100 mAh
OS: Android 4.4 KitKat
Dimensions: 160.5 x 81.6 x 7.9 mm
Weight: 175 grams.


Alcatel One Touch Hero 8

Alcatel onetouch hero 8 4G

Screen: 8 inch WUXGA 1920 x 1200 pixels
CPU: MediaTek MT8392 octo-core (WiFi version) MT6290 (version 4G)
RAM: 2 GB
Internal Storage: 16 GB expandable via microSD up to 32GB
Sensors: main 5 MP - front, 2 MP
Battery: 4,060 mAh
OS: Android 4.4 KitKat

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