Samsung Unveiled Galaxy Core Advance, Features Physical Keys on 4.7″ Screen

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Samsung Unveiled Galaxy Core Advance, Features Physical Keys on 4.7″ Screen Posted: 17 Dec 2013 03:57 AM PST After introducing the mid-range Galaxy Core and Core Plus earlier this year Samsung has today introduced Galaxy Core Advance, a smartphone that features a similar design with bumped up hardware specifications.Galaxy Core Advance has a 4.7" display with WVGA resolution, it measures 133.3 x 70.5 x 9.7 mm and weighs about 145g. The main attraction of this device is the physical keys for voicerecorder, camera, volume, menu, home and power functions that suits the users who are less comfortable with a touch-screen experience.  Galaxy Core Advance provides a deep, connected experience with updated Bluetooth 4.0, GPS with GLONASS for improved location accuracy and NFC with S Beam. Galaxy Core Advance delivers a range of smart features, including S Voice, S Translator, Sound & Shot, Group Play and Easy Mode. To extend the Galaxy experience to more users Galaxy Core Advance also provides convenient usability functions and enhanced accessibility features for disabled and visually impaired users. Key usability and accessibility features include Optical Scan that automatically recognizes text from an image and reads it aloud to the user, Light Sensing technology that uses the device's camera to sense light direction and brightness, and Instant Voice Recorder that offers simplified access to make quick voice notes. The device is also equipped with Screen Curtain that enables users to operate commands on a black screen to ensure privacy and saves battery life, high quality TTS (Text-to-Speech) functionalities and Voice Guided Camera functions to help users take pictures by reading out the number of faces detected and their standing location. Galaxy Core Advance will be offered in Deep Blue and Pearl White, and commercially available in early next year. A range of dedicated accessories that enhance Galaxy Core Advance's capability also be available separately soon. Key Specifications of this new device are as follows: 4.7 inches (~199 ppi pixel density) TFT Screen Dual Core 1.2GHz processor, 1 GB of RAM 8GB Internal storage with microSD, up to 64GB 5-megapixel primary shooter with LED flash Secondary VGA camera for video calling Android 4.2.2 Jelly bean with TouchWiz UI Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, HSDPA and FM Radio     The post Samsung Unveiled Galaxy Core Advance, Features Physical Keys on 4.7″ Screen appeared first on The Giga Web.

PTA Bans the Import of Mobile Phones Without Valid IMEI Posted: 17 Dec 2013 12:05 AM PST In the wake of growing use cellular devices in terrorism & criminal activities, PTA has finally banned the import and sale of mobile phones without its prior approval. A report published in Dawn states that PTA has sent a letter to the Federal Board of Revenue and asked the officials not to clear the mobile phone consignments; if the importer has not submitted the design and IMEI details to the telecom authority. According to the section 29 of the Telecommunications (Re-Organization) Act 1996, importers and manufacturers will have to get an approval from PTA. Individual verification of IMEI numbers of mobile phones is mandatory for all importers and if the shipment doesn’t meet the requirements custom officials will not clear it. It merits mentioning here that PTA has relaxed the law earlier in a bid to increase the import of mobile phones in the country, however due to the sale of mobile phones without unique or fake IMEI numbers have made it difficult task for security forces to track terrorists and criminals. The International Mobile Station Equipment Identity or IMEI is a number, usually unique to identify mobile phones. It is found printed inside the battery compartment of the phone, but can also be displayed on-screen on most phones by entering *#06# on the dialpad. The IMEI number is issued from Spain-based Global System of Mobile Association. With the help of IMEI number law enforcement agencies can retrieve or block the stolen mobile as well as pin point the location of criminals by coordinating with the mobile service providers — for this the IMEI must be unique and shouldn’t be fake. We hope that this step taken by PTA will help curb the spread of mobile phones with fake IMEI numbers. The post PTA Bans the Import of Mobile Phones Without Valid IMEI appeared first on The Giga Web.

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