Upcoming Android Phones

1. Moto X

After the Acquisition of Google, there is no great phone from Motorola. Rumours suggested that Motorola working on the biggest development and it will their Flagship model with the guidance from Google. Motorola Boss Dennis Woodside has popped the few details about he Moto X and the phone won’t debut until late in the third quarter.

Motorola is known for its great hardware and good performance from that. The Moto X has so many innovative features , the self-awareness capability is one of them. Many sources suggested that Motorola is hardly working on this feature. For example, this phone will enable certain feature when you take out the phone from pocket and It will turn on the camera app automatically when you are going to take a picture. This feature looks promising and many dubbed the Moto X as the Google’s Next Big Thing.

There is no further specifications about the Moto X but the hardware capabilities are up to the standard. It may have the Stock Android OS partially not like the nexus one, and it’s worth waiting for.

Update 01-08-2013 : Moto X Unveiled by Google Motorola: Always Listening, Customizable 

2. Samsung Galaxy Note 3

Currently Samsung is working on the third version of the phablet “Galaxy Note 2″. There is many leaks suggested that it is going to be the very powerful phone, runs on the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 Processor. Two days before the leaks from the Samsung research division revealed and confirmed that the Note 3 will feature an 2.3GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor and its internal model number will be  SM-N900. It sports a  6-inch full HD Super AMOLED display, a 13-megapixel camera, Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean.

Also the Note 3 will borrow some cool features from its flagship smartphone Galaxy S4. Samsung hasn’t officially announced the features and specifications of  Galaxy Note 3 yet. But likely to be announced at IFA trade show in September.

3. HTC T6 (HTC One Max)

HTC’s Upcoming Phablet named HTC One Max from the codename of HTC T6. The Struggling HTC is doing well with their flagship model HTC One which has the exciting features and sense 5 UI. HTC also in the process of making the mini version of the HTC One as a HTC One Mini. HTC’s 5.9-inch phablet project is to counter the Samsung Galaxy Note 3. HTC has no phablet models in their catalogue, so they are coming with One Max.

According to the rumours, the phablet has bodyshell with a 5.9-inch 1080p Full HD display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 quad-core processor at the clock speed 2.3Ghz and will have a big  3,300mAh battery. HTC one Ultra pixel camera technology and booms audio. It will also have Stylus pen with great features.

4.Sony i1 or Honami

Sony has jumbed into the Smartphone competition to catch the top spot by launching the Xperia Z in this year.  Sony Honami or i1 is their upcoming Android phone.

The specifications of the Sony i1, 5 inch Full HD Reality / Triluminos Display with X-Reality screen. It will have Snapgragodn S800 Processor with 2GB RAM and includes S Master Walkman mobile + Liquid Magnetic Mobile Speaker. And boasts a large 3000 mAh battery. It might be packed with Android 4.2.2 or 4.3

There is no news about price, the Sony i1 or Honami is set to be released sep or october.

Android Lime Pie

Google Nexus 7 and Nexus 4 spotted running Android 'Key Lime Pie'

Ketan Pratap, August 07, 2013

Google may have rolled out Android 4.3 Jelly Bean a few weeks back, but that doesn't seem to have stopped the search engine giant from testing the next OS version.

The Nexus 7 and the Nexus 4 have been spotted with a build number KRS36B, suggesting Google might already be testing the next Android version.

Both the devices have been spotted at the Chromium Bug tracker, first picked up by Android Headline, who also notes that it's time to start looking for the next version of Android which can be expected to be announced in October along with the successors to Google Nexus 4 and Nexus 10.

Following the usual alphabetical order for Android updates and naming them after desserts, the successor to Android Jelly Bean is widely believed to be dubbed as Key Lime Pie, though nothing has been confirmed by Google. Looking at the build number, the publication notes, since the first letter of the build usually corresponds to the major Android version (e.g. J for Jelly Bean in Android 4.3 build number JWR66V), it's likely that KRS36B corresponds to the next major version, Android 5.0.

Android Headline predicts that possible changes that the new Android version may bring is a refined user interface, probably some more features as well as improved NFC capabilities.

It seems that the Android 4.X Jelly Bean has run its course and now Android 5.X Key Lime Pie is ready to take the rounds as the new Android version in the near future. Nothing has been confirmed by Google yet but it will be interesting to see the changes in the next Android OS.

Android 4.3

Android 4.3: An even sweeter Jelly Bean.

Android 4.3’s new restricted profiles feature can be used to limit access to apps and content, at home with your family and at work. And with support for Bluetooth Smart accessories, Android is ready for a whole new class of mobile apps.

See a detailed list of what's new in Android 4.3.

Simple, Beautiful and Beyond Smart

Restricted profiles.

With the new profiles feature, you can restrict app usage and content consumption. For example, a parent can set up profiles for each family member, and a business manager can set up profiles that keep employees focused on work.

One tablet, many users.

It’s your fully customized tablet. And theirs, too. With support for multiple users, you can give each person their own space. Everyone can have their own homescreen, background, widgets, apps and games – even individual high scores and levels! And since Android is built with multitasking at its core, it’s a snap to switch between users – no need to log in and out.

Profiles and users are only available on Android tablets.

Bluetooth Smart Ready.

Certain Android devices, including Nexus 4, now support low-energy Bluetooth Smart accessories. You’ll find Bluetooth Smart technology in fitness sensors, heart rate or glucose monitors, pedometers, thermometers, and much more.

Built-in security protection.

Android is designed to keep you and your data safe. Every app runs in its own sandbox, a secure space isolated from other apps. And whenever you download an app, Android can automatically scan it for viruses, checking apps against a database maintained by Google. Thanks to Android’s multiple layers of security, you can browse the web and install apps from Google Play with peace of mind.

Project from your tablet or phone to the big screen.

Stream movies, YouTube videos, and anything that’s on your tablet or phone screen to an HDTV. Certain Android tablets and phones, including Nexus 4 and Nexus 10, support this Wireless Display feature. You'll need a TV that supports Miracast™.

Daydream.

Daydream lets your Android device display useful and delightful information when idle or docked. Show off your photo albums, get the latest news from Google Currents, and more.

Expandable, actionable notifications.

Android has always put you in control when it comes to staying notified and connected. Just swipe down from the top of the screen to see all your notifications in one place. Late for a meeting or missed a call? Take action in an instant directly from the notifications shade.

Fast and smooth.

We put Android under a microscope, making everything feel fast, fluid, and smooth. With buttery graphics and silky transitions, moving between home screens and switching between apps is effortless, like turning pages in a book.

More reactive and uniform touch responses mean you can almost feel the pixels beneath as your finger moves across the screen. Jelly Bean makes your Android device even more responsive by boosting your device's CPU instantly when you touch the screen, and turns it down when you don't need it to improve battery life.

Beam photos and videos.

With Android Beam on Jelly Bean you can now easily share your photos and videos with just a simple tap, in addition to sharing contacts, web pages, YouTube videos, directions, and apps. Just touch two NFC-enabled Android devices back-to-back, then tap to beam whatever's on the screen to your friend.

Widgets work like magic.

With Jelly Bean it's now even easier to personalize your home screen. As you place widgets on the screen, everything else automatically moves to make room. When they're too big, widgets resize on their own. Interacting with your favorite apps and customizing your home screen has never been easier.

Accessibility.

Enable screen magnification to easily zoom or pan the entire screen to get a closer look. Visually impaired users can now enter full-screen magnification with a triple-tap on the screen, and even type and interact with the device while zoomed in. Blind users can use Gesture Mode to reliably navigate the UI using touch and swipe gestures in combination with speech output.

Comes with Google

Live in the Now.

Google Now brings you the information you need, when and where you need it, before you even ask. Google Now tells you today's weather before you start your day, or when the next train will arrive as you’re standing on the platform. With the latest version, you can see popular photo spots nearby, track packages easily, get information about upcoming movies, and much more.

See what’s new in Google Now.

A new look for Google Search.

It's easier than ever to quickly get answers, explore, and browse search results. Android also lets you search the web with your voice, and it's convenient for getting quick answers on the fly. It speaks back to you and is powered by the Knowledge Graph, bringing you a precise answer if it knows it, and precisely ranked search results, so you can always find out more.

Amazing Photo Sphere camera

Up, down and all around you, it’s like no camera you’ve ever seen. With Android 4.2, snap pictures in every direction that come together into incredible, immersive photo spheres that put you right inside the scene. View your photo spheres right on your phone, share them on Google+ with your friends and family, or even add them to Google Maps for the world to see.

Explore incredible photo spheres from photographers around the world.

A smarter keyboard, now with Gesture Typing

Writing messages on the go is easier than ever with Gesture Typing – just glide your finger over the letters you want to type, and lift after each word. You don’t have to worry about spaces because they’re added automatically for you.

The keyboard can anticipate and predict the next word, so you can finish entire sentences just by selecting suggested words. Power through your messages like never before.

Android's dictionaries are now more accurate and relevant. With improved text-to-speech capabilities, voice typing on Android is even better. It works even when you don't have a data connection, so you can type with your voice everywhere you go.