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Samsung today took the wraps off of a new member of the Note family, but unlike the ginormous Galaxy NotePRO 12.2 that it debuted at CES, this new unit is actually smaller than the current generation Note smartphone. The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo features a 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display, which is just a hair smaller than the 5.7-inch display found on the Note 3. It’s also slightly lower-res, coming in at 720p rather than 1080p.

Not only do the internals of the Note 3 Neo and Note 3 differ, but there are also two versions of the Note 3 Neo with slightly different specs. The first model, which offers wireless connectivity that maxes out at 21Mbps HSPA, is powered by a 1.6GHz quad-core processor. Samsung is also cranking out an “LTE+” model that offers speeds of up to 150Mbps as well as a hexa-core processor that’s packing a dual-core 1.7GHz CPU and a 1.3GHz quad-core chip.

The spec lists of the two Note 3 Neo versions are fairly similar beyond that. Both units sport 2GB of RAM, 16GB of built-in storage, a microSD card slot and 3100mAh batteries. There are 8-megapixel cameras on the backs of both phones as well as 2-megapixel shooters resting above their 5.5-inch displays. Finally, both Note 3 Neo models have bodies that measure in at 8.6mm thick with black, white and green paint options.

On the software side of things, the Note 3 Neo comes preloaded with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean running beneath Samsung’s TouchWiz user interface. Included with that custom UI are several features that are also found on the regular Note 3, including Air Command and updated versions of S Note, Easy Clip, My Magazine and Multi-Window. Compatibility with Samsung’s Galaxy Gear smartwatch is in there, too.

Samsung says that the Galaxy Note 3 Neo will begin making its way into stores around the globe in February. The company hasn’t specified exactly which countries it’ll be bringing the Note 3 Neo to or how much it’ll cost to take one home when it does, but Samsung officials did recently say that there are no plans to launch this 5.5-inch phablet in the U.K. or U.S., so consumers in those parts of the globe will have to settle for the regular ol’ Note 3 if they want to get their phablet fix. For everyone else, the Note 3 Neo looks like a respectable device that could be a nice option for folks in the hunt for a big but affordable handset, so long as Samsung’s price is right.

What do you think of the Galaxy Note 3 Neo? Would you make Samsung’s newest phablet your daily driver?

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Lenovo CEO says the goal is to surpass Samsung, Apple

By now, we all know that Lenovo purchased Motorola from Google. The CEO of Lenovo, Yuanqing Yang, made it quite simple by explaining that Motorola is an excellent foothold for them in the United States. But now he has provided some more insight in an interview with Fortune.

When asked when Lenovo became interested in buying Motorola, Yang stated that after missing out on Motorola Mobility in 2011, he contacted Eric Schmidt in 2012 saying “If you think you want run the hardware business, you can keep the business; but if you are not interested in the hardware business, we definitely can handle that, take over that.” And last November, the two men discussed it heavily. After two months, the deal was closed.

The biggest part of the interview came when Yang was asked how long it would take to surpass Samsung and Apple. Lenovo’s CEO responded confidently by saying “Definitely, over time. Our mission is to surpass them.” After all, Lenovo did end 2013 in fifth when it comes to smartphones shipped.

Source: Fortune

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Nokia X spotted in bright orange

The Nokia X, Nokia’s upcoming Android powered phone, has been spotted in bright orange in a few leaked low-res photos. This comes soon after a few pictures were leaked showing that the device will be released in a number of different colors. We also have the specs for the yet-to-be-announced phone.

The specs for the device, also known as the Nokia Normandy, include a 4-inch display, 5MP camera, 512MB of RAM and 4GB of storage. That’s hardly anything to write home about, however this is the first of what will likely be a number of Android powered Nokia phones.

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Several U.S. states consider banning Google Glass while driving

A number of U.S. states including Wyoming, Illinois and New Jersey, are looking at a ban on wearable computing devices while the user is driving. Among the affected devices is Google Glass.

Wyoming state senator, Floyd Esquibel, drafted the bill, saying that he wanted to ensure safeguards are in place before Google Glass is widely available. “Common sense would tell you that really you don’t need to look at a little computer while driving, that it endangers you, your passengers and other drivers,” Esquibel stated at the introduction of the bill.

A number of other states are also considering introducing a ban on such devices. Those states include Delaware, Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, New York and West Virginia. The bill itself will be considered in February.

Source: NDTV Gadgets

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NFL Now gets announced, personalized video service slated for 2014 season

The NFL Network and ESPN may not be doing enough to give fans a premier football experience. Enter NFL Now. Today in New York City, home of Super Bowl XLVIII (which is really in New Jersey), Commissioner Roger Goodell announced the fully personalized video service that will launch in time for the start of the 2014 season.

NFL Now will deliver news, highlights, interviews, and analysis content to computers, smartphones, tablets, and video game consoles. To create the personalized experience, users select their favorite team(s) and fantasy players in addition to liking and disliking videos. In the United States, the league and Verizon will team up to make NFL Now available through the NFL Mobile app. Gillette, Microsoft, and Yahoo are all partners aside from Verizon. NFL Now will launch for free; however, a premium version will be available delivering premium content for a monthly fee.

Source: NFL

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