New Sony Xperia Honami photos show a xenon flash

The Sony Xperia Honami is back in more spy shots – these show it from all sides and give us a much better look at the design. It looks like the device isn’t final though, the volume rocker is missing for one.

The back is quite interesting – it's built from some patterned matte plastic rather than glass, though that can change for the final version.

Anyway, the more interesting bit about this leak (and the smartphone itself for that matter) is the camera. The rumor is that the Honami features a big 1/1.6" sensor of 20MP resolution. Below it is a single-LED flash and on the right we see what might be a xenon flash. From yesterday's shot we assumed that it was a loudspeaker grill (it's about where it is on the Xperia ZL), but these more detailed shots show a big loudspeaker grill at the bottom (this is a slight departure from the current OmniBalance design).

Alleged 20MP camera and xenon flash • dedicated camera key * loudspeaker grill

The photos also show a dedicated camera key, which suits the camera phone personality of the Xperia Honami. There are also microSD and microSIM card slots on the sides, covered by flaps. Also, yesterday's leak showed the phone in White, so we have at least the two basic colors covered.

A 5" 1080p screen, according to rumors • microSIM and microSD card slots

Other than its impressive camera, the Android 4.2-powered Honami is rumored to have a 5" 1080p screen and a Snapdragon 800 chipset.

Yesterday we questioned if this is really the Honami with only a single-LED flash, but the xenon flash and camera key make it more convincing. There's still another issue though – a 1/1.6" sensor is quite big for a phone this thin, so we're keeping our pinch of salt.

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Lenovo K900 available now for Rs 28,999

Lenovo K900, which was unveiled earlier this year in India for Rs 32,999, is now available for purchase for just Rs 28,999 - a discount of Rs 4,000. To avail the same users can log on to the Lenovo online e-store and purchase the K900, during checkout they can make use of the coupon code "K900ISHERE" to get the discount.

The Lenovo K900 houses a dual-core 2 GHz Intel Atom Clover Trai l+ chip and runs Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update. Lenovo has used a 5.5-inch display that supports 1080p pixel resolution and offers pixel density of 400 pixels per inch. It is just 6.9 mm thick.

Sporting a slim design, Lenovo K900 has a 13 megapixel camera (Sony Exmor Image Sensor) at the back with dual LED flash. This smartphone is powered by dual-core Intel Atom Clover Trail+ mobile processor clocked at 2 GHz. Lenovo has packed 2 GB RAM to power the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update with custom Lenovo UI on top of it.

For storage, K900 offers 16 GB on-board space out of with some would be reserved for system updates. There is a wide angle 2 megapixel front camera as well and it comes with a 2500 mAh non removable battery. For connectivity, it has WiFi , Bluetooth , micro USB 2.0 as well.

Videocon A55HD with 5 inch HD display for Rs 13,499

Videocon has launched its first smartphone with HD display. The Videocon A55HD has a 5 inch 1280 x 720 pixel display, and is based on OGS (One Glass Solution) which promises a wider viewing angle and visibility in bright sunlight.

The phone has a 1.2 GHz quad core processor, 1 GB RAM and 4 GB inbuilt memory. It seems Videocon has used the latest Mediatek MT6589T chipset in the phone, which supports up to 42 Mbps speeds on 3G .

Videocon A55HD has an 8 megapixel autofocus camera at the back and a 3.2 megapixel unit in front. The phone runs on a 2000 mAh battery. Apart from that the phone supports regular connectivity options like 3G (speeds of up to 42 Mbps). WiFi and Bluetooth 4.0, and GPS /A-GPS is also supported for navigation.

The phone will compete with the likes of Micromax Canvas HD A116 and Xolo Q1000, and given that it has been priced at Rs 13,499 and has better display technology compared to most of the competition it has a fair chance of getting some desired attention from buyers.

Top 5 common security mistakes people make on mobile devices

In the age of internet and connected devices we lead a virtual life parallel to our natural lives, and similar to our natural lives we have to save ourselves from various security related treats that lurk in the virtual world as well. While we can blame the numerous services and connected devices that we use for their security holes; much of the problem is caused by mistakes that many of us make.

But same as everything else, these mistakes can also be rectified quite easily if we pay a little more attention to detail. So here we have the top 5 common security related mistakes that users make while using smart devices and the internet, and these issues all have quick remedies as well.

Nokia Zoom trademark filing spotted

Nokia is expected to launch a Lumia series smartphone with 41 megapixel PureView imaging technology and is likely to be branded as Nokia EOS. This smartphone with Windows Phone 8 running on it is scheduled to launch on July 11, next month. Meanwhile, Nokia has passed on the press release with the text - Zoom. Reinvented; which indicates to new breed of smartphones with enhanced camera technology.

Nokia has also filed for a trademark on the term Nokia Zoom. MyNokiaBlog spotted the trademark listing and it is quite evidential that it is intended not only just for the upcoming device but for more to come in future.

The upcoming device is rumored to be branded as Nokia Zoom or Lumia 1020. There is no clarity on whether Nokia will offer just one device with 41 megapixel image sensor. We hope that more such devices flaunting PureView imaging technology are released in future.

Nokia PureView imaging technology brought the lossless zoom to the mobile platform and now the company aims to do something similar with the Nokia EOS device.

Top 5 most common security mistakes people make on mobile devices

In the age of internet and connected devices we lead a virtual life parallel to our natural lives, and similar to our natural lives we have to save ourselves from various security related treats that lurk in the virtual world as well. While we can blame the numerous services and connected devices that we use for their security holes; much of the problem is caused by mistakes that many of us make.

But same as everything else, these mistakes can also be rectified quite easily if we pay a little more attention to detail. So here we have the top 5 common security related mistakes that users make while using smart devices and the internet, and these issues all have quick remedies as well.

Nokia Asha 501 preview: First look

GSMArena team, 27 June 2013.

Introduction

With a refreshed design and software, the candy-colored Nokia Asha 501 turns a new page for the Finnish feature-phone lineup. Low-end Android smartphones continue to be the main target but, for the first time the Ashas, which Nokia has always insisted on calling smart, are walking the walk.

No more of the cheap gloss of the older generations, the hardware call keys are gone too - the styling is simple but finally looks relevant and up-to-date. Touchscreen is in charge and the single Back key under the display is a major feature of the new look and feel - even if it plays a very small part in the actual navigation.

Nokia Asha 501

The Nokia Asha 501 is premiering the Asha platform 1.0 - the redesigned interface is heavily swipe-driven - a trend that goes back to the previous Asha generation, but with the right bit of polish and fluency.

Nokia Asha 501 at a glance:

• General: GSM 900 / 1800 MHz; GPRS up to 85.6 Kbps, EDGE up to 236.8 Kbps


• Dual SIM support: Optional, GSM 900 / 1800 MHz, dual SIM standby, EasySwap


• Form factor: Touchscreen bar phone


• Dimensions: 99.2 x 58 x 12.1 mm, 98.2 g


• Display: 3" 256K-color QVGA (240 x 320 pixels) TFT capacitive touchscreen, 133 ppi, scratch-resistant glass


• OS: Nokia Asha software platform 1.0


• Memory: 128 MB of inbuilt storage, microSD card slot, 4GB card in the bundle


• Still Camera: 3.15 megapixel fixed-focus camera


• Video Camera: QVGA (240 x 320) video recording at 15fps


• Connectivity: Wi-Fi b/g, Bluetooth 3.0 with EDR, microUSB port, 3.5mm audio jack


• Battery: 1,200mAh


• Misc: Built-in accelerometer, proximity sensor, FM radio, exchangeable covers

The version of the Nokia Asha 501 we have for this quick hands-on is the one with dual-SIM support. There's no side-mounted SIM compartment this time around, but there's still a hot-swappable SIM and a dedicated SIM manager that can remember the settings for up to five cards.

Long battery life, Wi-Fi, a reasonably stocked app store and exchangeable covers make this a compelling package, and a very affordable one at that. It's a nice little phone that looks fresh both on the outside and inside.

The Nokia Asha 501 at HQ

As the Nokia Asha 501 is getting ready to hit the shelves in Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin America, we're about to look at that Lumia-inspired shell and the MeeGo-like interface, and see what makes it tick. Join us after the break.

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