[et_pb_section admin_label=”Section” fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title admin_label=”Fullwidth Post Title” title=”on” meta=”on” author=”on” date=”on” categories=”on” comments=”off” featured_image=”on” featured_placement=”background” parallax_effect=”off” parallax_method=”on” text_orientation=”center” text_color=”dark” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.9)” module_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” title_all_caps=”off” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] [/et_pb_fullwidth_post_title][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Creative is suing LG HTC Samsung Sony ZTE Lenovo Motorola and Blackberry. Why SumGuy and what is this Creative lawsuit about? I will circle back to that in just a bit, first and foremost lets respond to the unasked question majority of you are asking; Who the hell is creative? well little Timmy, the ill-fitting name belongs to a Singapore based outfit that designs and makes computer peripherals mostly in the audio realm e.g. headphones, microphones, audio players etc. Ring any bells? no? didn’t think so. They were popular back in the wild days of late 90s and have been stuck in their little bubble for a long time now. Now back to the question of why the lawsuit, and why against such a massive list of the who’s who of Android OEMs. Most likely because their coffers are beginning to run a little low for their tastes thanks to being utterly mediocre. Creative has filed the lawsuit with the ITC ( US International Trade Commission ), claiming that all the OEMs are stealing their basic design and infringing on their patent that allows a mechanism to show hierarchical categories and songs. Yes. Creative is saying they invented displaying things in a hierarchy based menu. Creative is asking ITC to ban all infringing devices in the US. That’s a LOT […]
Tag Archives: lenovo
Xiaomi Redmi 3 versus Lenovo Lemon 3: who wins?
Xiaomi versus Lenovo: who done it best? The new year brings about new mobile world wars and new devices to choose from. As we step into 2016, new flagships start to sprout and new companies choose to become rivals. One such case is the Xiaomi-Lenovo “dispute”, where the two Chinese manufacturers are trying to dethrone each other with new and affordable devices. The first to launch a device was Xiaomi, who released the Redmi 3 at the beginning of the week. It is one of the sub-$150 devices but it looks much better than that. It has a metal body and a patterned diamond finish at the back. It is already available in China at the price of $106 and it does not have a fingerprint scanner, like many of the other Xiaomi devices. Xiaomi Redmi 3 specs: 5-inch 720p display Snapdragon 616 SoC 2GB of RAM 16GB of storage plus microSD slot 13MP rear camera with f/2.0 lens and phase detection auto-focus 5MP front camera LTE connectivity 4100 mAh battery with fast charging MIUI 7. The other side brings us Lenovo Lemon 3, a competitive device with a similar price. For roughly $105, you will be getting a similar device with a different finish. Lemon 3 looks just a tide bit like an iPhone, but only if you squint your eyes enough. Almost same specs tho. Lenovo Lemon 3 specs: 5-inch full HD display Snapdragon 616 SoC 2GB of RAM 16GB of storage 13MP […]
Google and Lenovo to work on Project Tango enabled device
Lenovo and Google are shaking hands again and this time the result should be a consumer-ready device that should digitally enrich our world. This partnership is based on Project Tango, Google’s software/hardware solution that will display digital data on top of the physical world via a smart device. Think Google Glass, but with finesse. The futuristic device will be powered by a Snapdragon processor. Google is currently looking for creative developers to work in an app incubator. Tango Project is the research of a mixture of exterior cameras and sensors that will allow users to map the environments they are in. As an example of what such tech can do, Lowe’s created an app that can show you how new furniture or new electrical appliances would look in a home before being bought or brought in. This way, the user can see how things will fit with exact dimensions. But there are more applications for his technology and this is why Google is looking for ingenious people that can turn ideas into reality. The resulting Project Tango enabled device should launch sometime this summer, if everything goes accordingly. Source: Droid Life
Lenovo ZUK Z1 to launch internationally after pre-order success in CHina
Lenovo ZUK Z1 will launch on the international market soon and it appears to be a small success in China already. After selling over 2 million devices via pre-orders in one week, Lenovo decided to move its device up a bit and release it for the entire world to enjoy. The ZUK Z1 will run on a Cyanogen OS version and it is a pretty decent smartphone for people who need a smart device with decent specs. It’s not a flagship however, although it does present some flagship-worthy features. You get a 5.5 inch 1080p LCD screen and under the hood you will find a Snapdragon 801 plus 3 GB of RAM and 64GB internal storage. The back camera is a 13MP snapper and is accompanied by an 8MP snapper in the front. Everything is powered by a sturdy 4100 mAh. Lenovo’s device has a fingerprint sensor on the front plus a USB Type-C 3.0 on the bottom. Lenovo ZUK Z1 will run on Cyanogen OS 12.1 when it starts shipping all the way in October. The phone sold on the Chinese market costs around $280 (1,799 yuan), but the rest of the world will have to pay a little more to get it. We will let you know on the exact price when we find it out. Source: GSMArena
The Moto Maker customization tool comes to China
The Moto Maker project is finally launched in China and the first deals you get are related to promotional price of Lenovo’s newly-acquired Moto line. Customers in China will finally be able to enjoy what the rest of the world has been basking in lately – the ability of customizing their Moto devices. The Moto Maker is limited to the Moto X at the moment, with Lenovo giving out discounts and promotions on Moto X, G and the Moto X Pro until June 2nd. The Moto X will be available for RMB2,699 and customized versions will start selling at RMB2,799. The Moto G will cost RMB999 and the X Pro will cost RMB3,999. Press release: [box type=”shadow”]Motorola’s Moto Maker Launches in China Chinese smartphone fans can now design their very own customized Moto X, with an exclusive, special price through June 2 Beijing – May 28, 2015 – China has more smartphones than any other country on Earth. We think it would be great if people there could choose phones that stand out from the crowd. That’s why today at Lenovo Tech World we shared that our exclusive Moto Maker online design studio is now available in China. People here can design their very own customized Moto X smartphones, and receive them in just a few days. Visit www.motomaker.cn to get started on your Moto X. On Moto Maker you can create a personalized Moto X smartphone as unique as you are. Choose the front color, back color and materials, accent colors, memory size, and wallpaper […]
Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 Pro (13”) – mid-range tablet with great hardware and not so great software choices
Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 Pro (13”) is one of the newest mid-range tablets out there that manages to cram in all sorts of stuff you may or may not need. The tablet has a rather big 13” screen with 2.1 JBL speakers an integrated kickstand and a built-in pico projector for good measure. The actual design is less than stellar though, because the materials it was built from are average quality and the software experience is not the best out there either. Its best features can be considered the kickstand, rather good camera and good battery life, but it won’t be one of the most desired tablets out there. Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 Pro 13 specs: Display 13.3″ screen Size 2560×1440 LCD CPU Atom Z3745 RAM 2GB Storage 32GB, MicroSD card slot Battery 9600mAh Li-ion Camera 8MP rear, 1.6MP Front Software Android 4.4.2, Lenovo skin Dimensions 331.9 x 223.7 x 22mm Weight 2.09 pounds Other Integrated kickstand, pico projector Some of the best aspects of this large tablet are the large screen and the kickstand that help users with travel situations and at-a-glance viewing issues. Its 8MP camera has pretty good clarity for a tablet and the screen uses its resolution well and gives good video streaming. The bad parts of Lenovo’s new Yoga 2 Pro are the quality build, way below the $469.99 price tag, the only decently constructed part being the kickstand. Lenovo’s software skin is no good news either, looking much like an Apple knock-off without the intuitive […]