Sony Alpha A58, NEX-3N press images possibly caught making the rounds

We've already seen hints that Sony wants to rejuvenate its entry-level interchangeable lens cameras. Purported press images snagged by Digicam Info, however, support talk what could be an evolutionary yet meaningful refresh. The Alpha A58 you see above appears to only have minor ergonomic tweaks, but introduces a truly standard hot shoe and a new 18-55mm, f/3.5-5.6 II kit lens. The sighting backs earlier Sony Alpha Rumors claims, which also had the A58 carrying a roughly 20-megapixel sensor. A second set of pictures from DI (an example of which is after the break) also validates a previous live leak of the NEX-3N mirrorless cam, whose centerpiece is still its motorized zoom control. Neither Sony camera has a leaked release date, although the increasing flow of details suggests there isn't much more of a wait.

Via: PetaPixel

Source: Digicam Info (1), (2)

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Huawei Ascend Mate, Huawei Ascend W1 and Huawei Ascend D2 caught on film before CES 2013

A new leaked press render shows off the Huawei Ascend Mate before the 6.1 inch Android flavored device heads to Las Vegas for CES 2013. Last week, Huawei Chairman Richard Yu surprised a whole Huawei Store full of shoppers by showing off the device, which he just happened to have with him. There is some disturbing news about the phone, which is the speculation that the screen will have 720p resolution. Consider that a 1080p resolution on a 5 inch screen like the HTC DROID DNA works out to a spectacular 441ppi pixel density. The 720p screen on the Samsung Galaxy S III results in a 306ppi pixel density, but that is for a 4.8 inch screen. Perhaps a higher resolution screen would have sent the price of the phone skyrocketing, but if this is true, it cannot be good news for those who are getting spoiled by the new wave of smartphones with a pixel density well above Retina display territory. One piece of potentially good news is the rumor that the battery on the phone weighs in at 3800mAh.. For those who like to compare, the cell on the Samsung GALAXY Note II is 3100mAh.

Another Android phone that the Chinese based manufacturer has packed for the trip to Vegas is the Huawei Ascend D2. With a 5inch, 1080p screen, this device has the resolution that the Ascend Mate should have had. A quad-core 1.5GHz processor is under the hood and there is a 13MP camera on back. Android 4.1 should be installed out of the box, and ready to go.

Lastly, there is the Huawei Ascend W1, a Windows Phone 8 model with a 4 inch display, a dual-core 1.2GHz processor, and a 2000mAh battery. The device will be available in four colors.

source: @evileaks via UnwiredView

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Office for Android and iOS purportedly caught in screenshots, won't lure away Surface loyalists

By Jon Fingas posted Nov 7th 2012 11:13AM

We're wondering if Microsoft is a master of the non-denial. While it has twice downplayed rumors of an upcoming Office for competing mobile platforms, supposed new screenshots and details from The Verge hint that the Redmond team's use of the word "inaccurate" wasn't a flat-out rejection. The Android and iOS versions (iOS seen here) are believed to be real, but to serve mostly as hooks for those who crave Microsoft-sanctioned portals rather than full-fledged productivity suites. Excel, PowerPoint and Word apps would start off as free viewers and only unlock editing for those who dutifully subscribe to Office 365; to no one's shock, even the paid versions would be simple enough to leave Surface owners free from buyer's remorse. Anyone who hasn't already been lured away by Google Drive or iWork offerings may have some time to wait if the claims hold true, however. A mobile Office bundle may meet the rumored launch targets for iOS users with a launch sometime in late February or early March, but the Android fans among us might have to wait until May. It's safe to say that Microsoft won't clear the air anytime soon.

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