Best known for its computer chips, Intel has ventured into new territory. The company on Thursday unveiled Pocket Avatars, a mobile messaging app that uses animated icons to mimic users' facial expressions.

Now available for both Android and iOS, the free app can be used to create, send and receive personalized 3D video animated messages designed to convey emotions and mood. It uses a mobile device's standard camera and microphone to capture a user's facial expressions, head movements and voice, recreating them in cartoon-like characters.

"A lot of this technology comes from our research at Intel Labs," Intel spokesperson Agnes Kwan told The media. "This is a way to show we have really cool scientists in-house who can develop technology that is user-friendly, useful and fun."

More than 40 avatars are available at launch through an in-app library -- some free, but most priced at 99 US cents -- with new ones scheduled to arrive regularly, Intel said.

The American Greetings Care Bear franchise, the Annoying Orange, Gumby and Pokey, The Jim Henson Company, the LEGO Group, Mr. Bill and the San Diego Chicken are among the brands and companies offering content through Pocket Avatars.

Good Marketing Tool'

"The app looks fun, and why not do something in the chat/message space if you are Intel?" asked Gordon Owens, digital marketing professional at GO Digital WSI.

"With messaging services getting huge valuations and pointless apps like Yo gathering tens of thousands of users, it seems like a good marketing tool.

I doubt Intel has any aspirations beyond using this as a fun way to market their brand," Owens added. "I don't expect them to sell the service to Facebook for a few billion -- but you never know!"

Indeed, "this is quite out of character for them, but I suspect it's a technology experiment to see how the app performs and how people interact with the app," Greg Sterling, founder and principal analyst with Sterling Market Intelligence.

"If it does really well, perhaps it will open a new line of business for them," he suggested.

Chat With Mood-Mimicking Avatars

Proprietary facial gesture software underlies the Pocket Avatars app, Intel said.

Users begin by selecting an avatar and speaking into the camera on their mobile device. As they talk, raise or lower their eyebrows, blink, move their head or nod, the avatar reflects their expressions in real time, recording both the audio and facial data. After 15 seconds, the user can review the message before sending it.

The only data that gets stored is the facial-tracking information, Intel's Kwan said. "We are not storing any information that will lead back to the user."

The app currently is available in English only in the Unites States and Canada, but Intel plans to expand its availability to other countries and languages in the near future.

Pocket Avatars "offers our Annoying Orange fans a new kind of immersive experience that allows users to become part of our episodes in a bigger, fun way, using their own voices to make their own Annoying Orange videos that they can share across their social networks, " said Dane Boedigheimer, creator, producer and voice of Annoying Orange.

A Flash in the Pan'

"I think it will be a short-lived hit," predicted marketing and social media expert Lon Safko.

The app is "kind of like the Jib-Jab 'insert your face here' eCards, they are fun at first but get old quickly.

Consumers aged nine to 24 are more likely to embrace such technologies than older folks, but the 25-plus group makes up the majority of social platform demographics, he pointed out.

In short, "I am surprised that Intel would get involved in something like this, as it is so far from their core business. This won't add to their core business of selling microprocessors," Safko said.

Fun stuff seems to fad -- takes off fast, then dies equally fast. Apps and tools that can be used for business take off slower but have much more staying power," he pointed out. "I see this as a flash in the pan -- a good flash, but not long-lasting.

One of the things that interests most Android users is whether or not their handset will be getting updates, whether you own a Galaxy S3 , Nexus 5 or original HTC One.  On Apple iOS devices, since there are only a handful of devices that are under Apple’s control, updates are regularly rolled out across all the devices at the same time, but sometimes with Android it can take ages to start a roll-out and even then, there is no guarantee that your device will be seeing the update, or there may be issues with the update itself. There are generally two ways to update your device: over the air (OTA) or manual updates, which is a bit more complicated. We’ll show you how to do both across various devices.

How to do automatic updates

Usually software updates roll out to our devices automatically, which happens OTA. When this happens, you’ll notice a notification that will tell you that an update is ready to install to your device and all you have to do is click on it to begin the process. If, for whatever reason, the isn’t being pushed to your device or you accidentally cleared the notification, you can check manually for yourself if there is OTA update available by heading to About Device > System Updates > Check for Updates. This exact terminology will vary depending on what type of device you own, but it should be in the general same area.

How to do manually update

There are various reasons that you’d want to manually update your device, but some of the most common ones are that you don’t have a stable mobile or WiFI network or you’ve rooted your device and aren’t receiving OTA updates anymore.

1. Locate a ROM

The first step to performing a manual update is locating a ROM that you want to install on your device. In case of an official ROM, we would check the appropriate website for each manufacturer and locate the proper ROM for our model of device. The firmware of the more popular manufacturers can be found here: Samsung (SamMobile), Sony (Xperia Firmware or Flashtool), LG (LG Phone Firmware), or Motorola (Motorola Firmware).

2. Installing the ROM

To install the ROM, you’ll have to locate the specific program suitable for your brand of smartphone or use a custom recovery, which requires your device to be unlocked and rooted.

KIES: This program is used to update Samsung branded devices, allowing us to download the ROM and install it to the mobile device from your PC. KIES itself downloads the firmware for your based on your device and location, so it a ROM has not been rolled out to your device or location, you won’t be able to install it using KIES.

Odin: Another program that allows you to install ROMs on your Samsung devices. The advantage here is that unlike KIES, you can install ROM you’ve downloaded yourself, such as from SamMobile. For a brief overview, you can check out any of our various tutorials on how to root your Samsung devices.

Flash Tool: This tool is used to flash ROMs onto Sony Xperia devices. You’ll have to keep in mind that this will only work on Xperia devices that have their bootloader unlocked. Right now, it’s in beta stages but works across most Windows PCs.  

HTC Sync Manager: As the name suggests, this program is used to install updates, among other things, on HTC devices. To get it, you can head over to the official HTC website and grab it. Once installed, you just have to connect your smartphone to your PC via USB and then fire up the program. It will search for software updates for you, but only official updates will be available to you.

HTC One Tool Kit: This program was developed by some folks over at the XDA Developers Forum and works for HTC devices. In this tool kit you can unlock your bootloader, root some devices, and of course, install official and custom ROMs on your HTC. You can grab the toolkit from the following link: HTC One Toolkit.

LG PC Suite: This program will update LG devices and can be downloaded by hitting LG's device search page and searching for PC Suite - just download the one for your device. Once the program is installed, you just have to click on the box Check Phone Update. As with some of the other official programs, this will only install official updates for your device.

KDZ Firmware Updater:  This is another program that allows you to update and flash ROMs, both official and custom, to LG devices. Note that although the installation of this program is relatively simple, you may have some issues with Windows Vista or 7 because you’ll need to make sure you give the program administrator privileges. You can grab the program from the following link: KDZ Firmware Updater.

RSD Lite: Motorola users usually don’t have problems with receiving updates, however, this toolkit will allow you to flash stock firmware on your Motorola again if you ever have any issues.  You can grab the program from the following link: RSD Lite.

Custom Recovery: If you don’t see a compatible program in the following list for your device or manufacturer, the best option may be installing a custom recovery on your device. This is one of the simpler methods for flashing custom ROMs and backing up your device and is accessed when you reboot your device. As such, you can download custom or official ROMs straight to your device and then install them without having to use a PC as middle man.

ROM Manager: This app, for rooted devices, allows us to see which ROMs are available for your device. This also offers users to install ROMs straight from the app and provides a pretty simple solution for you to browse and try out different ROMs.

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Today, developer Geohot, has revealed his solution to the tricky question of rooting your Samsung Galaxy S5 if it's on the AT&T or Verizon network.

this method works on AT&T and Verizon versions of the Samsung Galaxy S5, but will also work with other devices such as the Galaxy S4 Active, LGNexus 5, and any other device that has a kernel build date before June 3, 2014. All-in-all, the towelroot method can work on the majority of smartphones on the market right now. 

Geohot, who is famous for providing the first unlock for the iPhone, has made the announcement that he can deliver a solution to the Galaxy S5 rooting predicament, which is almost as simple as sideloading an APK on your device.  This towelroot method, as it has been named, involves downloading an APK and then installing it on your device. Yup, that’s it. For more information, check out the post on the XDA Developers Forum.

The developer has issued some warnings about using this on the Galaxy Note 3, but if you’re looking to root your Samsung Galaxy S5, this is the only current method that works at the moment. Head over to towelroot.com and download the APK by clicking on the giant lambda in the middle of the page. Make sure you’re able to install from Unknown Sources and then go ahead and run the APK and follow the prompts.

Simple, right? Just make sure that you note that this will most likely void any warranty by updating your flash counter and tripping Knox’s Warranty flag. Geohot has confirmed that he got the “KNOX WARRANTY VOID: 0X0” note when he fired up the towelroot process on his Galaxy S5.

Enjoy having a rooted Samsung Galaxy S5 and all the freedom that comes along with it. You can most expect some custom ROMs modified for the Galaxy S5 to start rolling out as this rooting method takes hold.                         Via: XDA Developers Foum Source: Towelroot

Google Play Store alternatives

There are many countries that ban Google and therefore the Google Play Store. There are also countries that can access it, but are limited to free apps and games. In another scenario, some devices don’t have it pre-installed, like Kindle tablets. Finally, many users are simply opposed to the use of Google products, including the Play Store. Today we are going to talk about alternative app stores for if you can’t access the Google Play Store, or just choose not to.

GetJar

GetJar is an alternate app store app that has a huge array of free apps to download. These can be filtered with the categories (and subcategories), which are mostly the same as in the Google Play Store, such as Productivity, Finance, Photos, among other choices. GetJar isn’t just for Android phones either, it has cross-platform support (iOS, BlackBerry, Windows Mobile etc). To be able to get the GetJar app on your device, you must first go to the mobile website in a browser app and install it. GetJar also has user comments (likes and dislikes, and Facebook support). There is also a Getjar Gold system and rewards app which provides tailored apps and lets you win rewards to then get premium apps and upgrades, free of charge.

SlideMe

Another alternative app market is SlideMe, which offers free and paid Android apps, which are also rated by users from the site’s large community. What's more, all apps in the database have been manually approved after testing. The apps can be filtered, with options such as newest, updated, ratings, as well as other categories, like education, lifestyle, languages etc. The app is available in multiple languages and many currencies are accepted. The SlideMe app can be installed for free from their website.

Android Amazon Appstore

Amazon also has an Appstore for Android, where you can get thousands of both free and paid apps....and sometimes paid apps for free. The apps are divided into various categories, including new releases from the last 30 or 90 days, and they are also rated by users. In order to get the app store on your Android device, you must first ensure that apps from Unknown sources is accepted. Then you need to install the App Store or scan the QR code. Another way is to have a link sent to your mobile number or email. When the download is complete, tap on the AmazonApps-release.apk, press install and then open. If you don't have an account, you will be asked to set one up. Kindle Fire users will already have this store pre installed.

AppsLib

Appslib is a bit different from the others in that it offers apps for Android tablets only. You can install the AppsLib app from the website and onto your tablet, where you must then create an account. Apps are approved to ensure that they are optimized for tablets, and are split up into categories. Payments are done via Paypal and you can also get some information from other users with ratings and comments. To create an account, you must choose a device from the list, and unfortunately, there aren't that many brands, mainly Archos, Arnova, iMuz, Lazer, Naxa, TouchTablets and Lenco tablets, among other ones.

PayPal is entering 10 new countries this week, including Nigeria, providing online payment alternatives for consumers via mobile phones or PCs in markets often blighted by financial fraud.

Rupert Keeley, the executive in charge of the EMEA region of PayPal, the payments unit of eBay Inc, said in an interview on Monday the expansion would bring the number of countries it serves to 203.

PayPal now available to Nigerians

Starting on Today, consumers in Nigeria, which has 60 million users and has Africa's largest population, along with nine other markets in sub-Saharan Africa, Eastern Europe and Latin America will be able to make payments through PayPal.

"PayPal has been going through a period of reinvention, refreshing many of its services to make them easier to use on mobile (phones), allowing us to expand into fast-developing markets," Keeley said.

Once the services go live, customers in the 10 countries with access to the Web and a bank card authorized for Internet transactions will be able to register for a PayPal account and make payments to millions of sites worldwide.

Initially, PayPal is only offering "send money" services for consumers to pay for goods and services at PayPal-enabled merchant sites while safeguarding their financial details. This is free to consumers and covered by fees it charges merchants.

"We think we can give our sellers selling into this market a great deal of reassurance," said Keeley, a former regional banking executive with Standard Chartered Plc and senior executive with payment card company Visa Inc.

PayPal does not yet cover peer-to-peer transactions, which allow consumers to send money to other consumers. It has not yet enabled local merchants in the new markets to receive payments, nor is it offering other forms of banking services, he said.

A 2013 survey of 200 UK ecommerce sites by Visa's CyberSource unit estimated that 1.26 percent of online orders are fraudulent and that 85 percent of merchants expected fraud to increase or remain static last year.

CyberSource also estimated that suspicion of fraudulent transactions result in 8.2 percent of online orders in Latin America being rejected by merchants, compared with 5.5 percent in Europe and 2.7 percent in the United States and Canada.

Such fraud can include ID theft, social engineering, phishing and automated harvesting of customer financial data via botnets, or networks of computers controlled by hackers.

A total of 80 million Internet users stand to gain access to PayPal global services this week, including those in five European markets - Belarus, Macedonia, Moldova, Monaco and Montenegro, four in the African nations of Nigeria, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, and Zimbabwe, as well as Paraguay. Internet usage figures are based on research by Euromonitor International.

PayPal counts 148 million active accounts worldwide.

Last week, MasterCard Inc, the world's second-largest debit and credit card company, and a PayPal rival in payment processing, said it was working with the Nigerian government on a pilot to overlay payment technology on a new national identity card.

PayPal has operated in 190 markets since 2007 and added three countries - Egypt, Georgia and Serbia last year. Roughly a quarter of the $52 billion in payment volumes PayPal reported in the first quarter of 2014 were for cross-border transactions. PayPal reported $1.8 billion in revenue during the period.

Samsung has just dropped an announcement recently that both of its 8.4- and 10.5-inch models of the Galaxy Tab S are now available, where both models will sport the ultimate viewing experience alongside the world’s first high-resolution Super AMOLED display. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S will merge Samsung’s thinnest and lightest tablet design alongside what they deem to be the most advanced WQXGA Super AMOLED display ever to arrive from the South Korean consumer electronics giant.

If you have decided to pick up the Wi-Fi version of the Galaxy Tab S 8.4, it will be made available for $399.99, while those who would prefer the Galaxy Tab S 10.5 will have to ditch out another more at $499.99. Pre-orders for the Galaxy Tab S (Wi-Fi version) already kicked off last week, where they can be purchased over the counter next month at a variety of channels.

If you have enough patience and are looking for more connectivity options, then you can always check out the Galaxy Tab S that has LTE connectivity, which will be made available some time later this year, as it arrives on AT&T with LTE, Sprint (Galaxy Tab S 10.5) with Sprint Spark, T-Mobile (Galaxy Tab S 10.5) with LTE and Verizon Wireless (Galaxy Tab S 8.4 and Galaxy Tab S 10.5) with LTE.

The Galaxy Tab S has been specially designed to feature screen quality and style merging together, with users enjoying an extremely immersive viewing experience. It also happens to be one of the few Android-powered devices in the U.S. that will deliver Netflix HD content viewing. Apart from that, it happens to be the lightest, thinnest tablet that is a whole lot easier to bring it around with you, measuring a mere 6.6mm thin while tipping the scales at under a pound.

There is also a slew of customizable settings and privacy features that allows you to share with family members of all ages, as a Kids Mode ensures that your little ones will not mess around with your work files, while there is a built-in fingerprint sensor that makes it a snap for multi-user access easy and delivers added security.

iHealth Glucometer, Now Available in U.S.

iHealth Lab, part of China-based Andon Health, has received FDA clearance and is launching its iHealth Align blood glucose monitor in the U.S. This is the smallest FDA cleared glucometer, but it requires an Android or iOS device to take readings. The device is plugged into the 3.5 mm headphone jack of your phone/tablet and from there it’s operated pretty much like any other glucometer, with all the interaction done through the phone/tablet’s touchscreen. The device will  be sold for $17, which comes with a lance and four cases of different colors, while the test strips are $12.50 for a set of 50.

iHealth’s Gluco-Smart app is used to store glucose readings and insulin injections, and to retrieve historic data to check on one’s ability to maintain healthy blood glucose levels. The app also uploads all the data to the “cloud” where it can be accessed by the person’s doctor, caretaker, or anyone else that has an access.

iHealth also announced the iHealth Simple Savings program to eliminate complexities associated with insurance paperwork by significantly lowering the price of their proprietary test strips. The new price is about one-quarter of the list price of most name brand test strips, placing it at or below the typical insurance co-pay contribution. Users can now purchase iHealth strips and avoid hassles associated with reimbursement for insurance coverage.

The Simple Savings program will also incorporate an option in the near future to automate test strip replenishment through the iHealth Gluco-Smart mobile app, which intelligently tracks individual test strip usage, allowing for accurate and timely refills.

Source:: iHealth Align…

For Samsung's new tablets, it's all about colors. Not the hues of the physical hardware, but the ones on the screen.

The Korean electronics giant on Thursday took the wraps off two new tablets in its Galaxy Tab S line -- one with an 8.4-inch display, and the other with a 10.5-inch screen. The company introduced the new devices during an event in New York City at the Madison Square Garden theater.

The Tab S devices pack high-resolution WQXGA SuperAMOLED displays at 2560x1600 pixels. That's the same resolution as Samsung's earlier Tab Pro devices, but the first time we've seen such a high resolution SuperAMOLED panel on a tablet. On-stage, Samsung Electronics America SVP Michael Abary talked up SuperAMOLED's potential for more vibrant and accurate colors compared to LCD, as well as deeper blacks. Like the Galaxy S5, the Tab S devices include Adaptive Display for tweaked viewing experiences in different lighting situations.

The new devices double down on how lots of people are using tablets: for watching online video and reading magazines. Samsung called the new gadgets -- which it touts as its new flagship tablets -- "personal visual devices." To pump up the picture quality, the company brought a wider color range to the screen, and announced HD quality for Netflix and YouTube.

The 8.4-inch Tab S packs a 4,900mAh battery, while the 10.5-inch model features a 7,900mAh cell, and Samsung claims the devices can deliver more than 11 hours of 1080p video playback on a single charge. Elsewhere, the Tab S boasts a fingerprint scanner, like the Galaxy S5, and this fingerprint recognition can be used to toggle between users — 8 people on one device.

In the US, both tablets will be available in July, and will cost $399 for the smaller screen and $499 for the larger one. In other regions, the prices and launch dates will vary.

On the software side, Samsung will offer a new magazine experience called Papergarden, with content from partners including Condé Nast and National Geographic, optimized for the Tab S devices' 16:10 display. Like the Galaxy S5, the Galaxy Tab S series will come with free content and service deals through Galaxy Gifts. Besides that, signature Samsung features like Multiwindow return on Samsung's latest tablets.

While Samsung has demonstrated its might in the smartphone arena -- it's the No. 1 smartphone manufacturer in the world -- the company hasn't enjoyed the same success with tablets. Samsung's tablets, along with nearly two thirds of the tablets on the market, run Google's Android mobile operating system, according to IDC. Still, Apple remains the top tablet vendor in the world with its line of iPads.

But while Samsung hasn't been able to wrest the top spot from Apple, Samsung has narrowed the gap. The company's global tablet market share rose to 22 percent in the first quarter, from 18 percent the year before. Apple's lead, meanwhile, has dwindled from 40 percent to 33 percent during the same period.

If Samsung is able to up its tablet game, the company could exploit an Apple vulnerability. The most visible dark spot for the Cupertino, Calif.-based company in the most recently ended quarter was iPad sales that lagged behind analyst's expectations. Apple sold 16.4 million tablets while Wall Street anticipated 19 million.

But even as the two tech giants jostle for mobile supremacy, the tablet category overall has been hurt by consumers opting to buy larger-screen phones, or choosing to hold on to tablets longer before replacing them with new ones, according to IDC.

The two devices announced on Thursday join Samsung's growing line of tablets, including the 8.4-inch Galaxy Tab Pro and the 12.2-inch Galaxy Note Pro.

Samsung will also offer a range of cases for the device, including a snap-on case with uses magnets to hold the tablets in three different positions for typing or watching content. There'll also be a Bluetooth keyboard offered for both sizes.

Connectivity-wise, the global cellular version of the Tab S will support calls and SMS. The new tablets will also come with the new SideSync feature for answering calls from a paired Samsung phone, and transferring files between phone and Tab.

The tablet also features multi-window, a feature borrowed from Samsung's Galaxy Note products, and allows the running of two apps on the screen, in different windows, at the same time.

FIFA World Cup official app

2014 FIFA World Cup app

The 2014 Brazil World Cup kicks off in all its glory and this football spectacle is loved across the globe. Many of you will be riveted to all of the action over the coming weeks and when you can’t be in front of a TV you can keep up with all of the action via the 2014 FIFA World Cup official apps for Android, iPhone and iPad from Google Play and the App Store.

We’ll be watching the best soccer stars from many countries come together in Brazil and the official World Cup app provides all of the latest headline news about the event with photos, videos and more. The FIFA World Cup Brasil app has just been updated and it’s a free app so it’s well worth downloading it for your mobile device.

The app enables users to follow the games, receive match alerts for their favourite teams, and share the experience with players, coaches, friends and celebrities. There’s a daily Live Blog offering all the latest, as well as exclusive text, video and photo coverage. You can also have a say in voting for the Man of the Match in every one of the 64 games of the World Cup finals, and there’s an opportunity to be the lucky winner of the kick-off balls from the matches.

As well as all this there are profiles of the various players and all 32 teams of the tournament finals, and other features such as exclusive interviews, live scores, and the ability to keep clued up with the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola World Rankings. The Android version of the app is available from Google Play here and it’s compatible with devices running Android 2.3 or later.

The iOS version for iPhone is at iTunes here or for the iPad app head here. Both of these are compatible with devices running iOS 6.0 or later. You may also be interested in news that the Sky Go app recently received an update in time for the World Cup as well as some World Cup case accessories for the iPhone.

Why not let us know which team you will be cheering on by sending your comments.

Live coverage of the Samsung Galaxy Premiere event from New York. Galaxy Premiere live stream. What will Samsung announce at the Galaxy Premiere event, 2014? Expect the Galaxy Tab S launch and more.
Samsung is holding the Galaxy Tab S tablet announcement event today and it seems only fitting for @evleaks to post a final leak of the key specifications of both.

Tonight Samsung will hold its Galaxy Premiere event. Samsung Galaxy Premiere will be held at Madison Square Gardens in New York, at the frankly unhelpful time of 12am UK time.

Samsung Galaxy Premiere 2014 event: what to expect this time

Expect to see a lot of tablets launched, and expect them to have Samsung's trademark colourful OLED displays.

Samsung is rumoured to be working on a new line-up of tablets, known as the Galaxy Tab S range. The Galaxy Tab S devices are expected to borrow design features from Samsung's flagship Galaxy S5 smartphone, and we expect them to launch at Samsung Galaxy Premiere 2014.

Samsung's Galaxy Tab S is expected to come in two sizes, the first with a screen that measures 8.5in diagonally, and the second with a 10.5in screen.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 and Galaxy Tab S 8.4 will come with two different chipset varieties. The LTE variants pack a Snapdragon 800 chipset with a 2.3GHz quad-core Krait 400 CPU, while the Wi-Fi version offers Samsung's Exynos 5 Octa chipset with a quad 1.3GHz Cortex-A7 and quad 1.9GHz Cortex-A15. All versions come with 3GB of RAM and 16GB/32GB storage flavors. There's also a microSD card slot on board, allowing for up to 128GB of additional storage.

By now, you should know the display resolution on both is WQXGA (2560 x 1600 pixels). This results in a pixel density of 288ppi and 359ppi for the Galaxy Tab S 10.5 and 8.4, respectively.

Borrowing some features from its smartphone sibling, the Galaxy Tab S models are rumoured to have the fingerprint sensors introduced with the Galaxy S5 in February. The Ultra Power Saving Mode is also expected to come to the Galaxy Tab S, so this feature could aid battery life.

At the back, the Galaxy Tab S 10.5 and 8.4 feature an 8MP camera with a 2.1MP at the front. Thanks to the slimmer Super AMOLED screen, both tablets measure just 6.6mm thick, which gets the 10.5" one close to the Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet and its 6.4mm waistline.

The weight of the upcoming slates is impressive, too. The Galaxy Tab S 8.4 weighs just 294 grams (298 grams for the LTE version), 44 grams lighter than the LG G Pad 8.3. The Galaxy Tab S 10.5 measures 465 grams (Wi-Fi) and 467 grams (LTE).

In terms of battery size, naturally the 10.5" boasts a larger, 7900mAh Li-Ion battery, while the 8.4" features a 4900mAh unit - still respectable for a mid-sized slate.

But it is not only the Tab S line that we expect to be announced at Galaxy Premiere 2014. The Samsung Tomorrow blog suggests that there may be phones launching at the Galaxy Premiere event. Internet rumours - each as credible as the next - suggest we might see Galaxy S5 Mini, Galaxy S5 Active, and Galaxy S5 Zoom announcements at Galaxy Premiere 2014.

with the unveiling event taking place in New York is set to be live streamed via the Samsung Mobile YouTube channel here.

Source: SamMobile.