Zigo Eon 52i - PIEZO 5inch Quad Core Mobile phone in Sri Lanka

The latest addition to the zigo family EON 52i - Piezo

Recently got hold of this device and its again a bargain for the price of LKR 16,990/- with 5" display and dual sim.
For me the only thing is the screen resolution with 480x854 which is not enough. Other than that 1G Ram, 1.3 Quad Core Processor with 2200mAh Battery fits nicely. Check out the flyer and the specs below..

Specifications

GENERAL	2G Network	GSM/GPRS/EDGE /850/900/1800/1900MHz
	3G Network	WCDMA900/1200/2100MHz
SIM		Dual SIM - Dual Standby
DISPLAY		FWVGA LCD Display IPS, Capacitive Multi-Touch Screen PIEZO - Powerful and focused transmitter and Sensitive Smart Sonic Receiver
	Size	480 x 854 pixels, 5 inches
	Multi touch	Yes
SOUND		Alert types
		Vibration, MP3 ringtones
	Loudspeaker	Yes
	3.5mm jack	Yes
MEMORY
	ROM	8GB
	External	Support Up To 32 GB
	RAM	1GB
DATA	GPRS	Yes
	EDGE	Yes
	Speed	HSDPA-21Mbps
	WLAN	Wi-Fi hotspot / Wi-Fi
	Bluetooth	V3, Class 1
	USB	Micro USB v2.0 High Speed
	Wi-Fi	802.11 b/g/n,Support Hot spot

CAMERA	Primary	5 MP, LED flash
	Secondary	2 MP
	Features	Geo-tagging, face detection
	Video	Yes
FEATURES		Android OS, v4.4 (Kitkat)
	CPU	1.3 GHz Quad Core - Cortex-A7
	Messaging	SMS, MMS, Email
	Browser	HTML
	Radio	FM Radio
	GPS	Yes
		with A-GPS support Google Search, Maps, Gmail, Calendar, PlayStore
	Colors	Black/ Blue
PLAYERS		MP3/WAV/AMR player
		Avi, 3GP, MP4, MPEG player
BATTERY		Li-ion 2200mAh Battery

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Top 10 Android Apps of 2014 for Most users

1. GOOGLE TRANSLATE

We've seen a few clever translation apps in our time, but recently Google Translate has crushed them all. It now offers (sometimes clunky, word-for-word) translations of over 70 languages with input via text, handwritten words or symbols, spoken words or even text recognition via the camera. It can then give you the translation in the form of text or speak it for you.

The core app can do all this with a data connection, and language packs can be downloaded for free so you can use it abroad without the need for Wi-Fi or the fear of roaming data charges.

Download Google Translate here

2. NASA APP

This isn't the best looking app in the world, but it's full of geek-level info and media from the NASA archive, along with news and updates on what's going on up there and back at base. Maybe one day they'll get a slick front end for it all, but for now this raggle-taggle collection of links, pictures, videos and news feeds has plenty to keep space cadets informed and entertained.

Download NASA App here

3. TWICKETS

Twickets is a way to buy or sell spare tickets to gigs or events, but what makes it special is the rule that tickets can only change hands for their face value or less. That means the profiteering touts stay away and genuine fans get to recyle spares in good faith - great if one of your mates has dropped out and left you in the lurch, or you need an extra seat at short notice.

You can browse what's available or offer tickets via the app and finalise the deal via Twitter (hence the name). 

Download Twickets here

4. AUDIBLE FOR ANDROID

Long journey? Tired eyes? Audio books! A bit like radio shows that you actually want to listen to, a bit like podcasts before all the funny people stopped doing them, a bit like books being read to you (OK, mostly the latter), audio books are a treat to be savoured.

Amazon's Audible app is a gateway to its own audio book service, drawing you in with free tasters of some of its best sellers. It's worth downloading even if it's only for those free nibbles.

Download Audible here

5. NAVFREE

You've got Google Maps already and that's lovely. However, that relies on a data connection, which isn't always available even in your home nation and will sting you with ludicrous charges abroad. Navfree is based on an open-source map database and provides mapping and voice-guided sat-nav for no cash at all.

You can load it with paid extras if you like, but it's fine as it is. Download the local variant for any country you're visiting before you leave and you'll always have a map and a sat-nav tool at your hip. 

Download Navfree here

6. AIRBNB

Hotels are great when other people are paying, or if you have pots of cash to waste, but otherwise they're rarely situated where you want them. Airbnb is one of the stars of the so-called shareconomy, an accommodation network built around normal people offering up their unused rooms for a little bit of extra cash.

The result? You'll be able to find somewhere to stay right in the heart of the city, up a mountain or even down a river, often for a very decent price. Just spend a minute browsing the amazing pads on offer and you'll be hooked.

Download Airbnb here

7. ANY.DO TO-DO LIST & TASK LIST

We're all busy. Busy creating Stuff To Do lists and sticking them in our bags, on the front door, in our back pockets and tapping them into note apps on our phones. Any.do is the best way to keep on top of all those loose ends, thanks to its cloud syncing and sharing skills. You can have it running as a live widget on your homescreen and also separate your tasks into different folders.

Download Any.do here

8. COMICS

With access to over 45,000 comics from DC, Marvel, Image Comics, IDW and Disney, the Comics app is the place to go for all things graphically novel. You get quite a few freebies to get you started, with more free titles released each week. Paid-for comics will typically set you back between £0.69 and £2.49. The app really comes alive on larger devices, where you can pore over the panels in a more leisurely manner than on a phone.

Download Comics here

9. ZOOPLA PROPERTY SEARCH

It won't necessarily find everything in your chosen area, but Zoopla (which incorporated Findaproperty.com in 2012) has a huge amount of properties for sale, and even if it's just used as a jumping off point it can give you a good idea of what's available and the prices involved. The app itself could be easier to use, but it does the basics of allowing you to search on specific area, property type, number of bedrooms and add keywords, then browse photos and link up with the agent. 

Download Zoopla Property Search here

10. COCKTAIL FLOW - DRINK RECIPES

The best feature of this cocktail recipe book is the way you can tell it what odds and ends you've got lurking in the cupboard under the sink, and then ask it to suggest palatable ways to mix them up. It also comes with a library of popular cocktails, with additional packs that can be downloaded for a small fee.

Download Cocktail Flow - Drink Recipes here

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[Weekend Poll] How Much Internal Storage Does Your Current Phone Have?

So here's one we haven't asked you before, and it's pretty straightforward: how much internal storage (read: not including SD card or other expandable options) does your current phone have? We've asked you how much storage you need, and whether you have to have an SD card, but not what you're working with right now.

Oh boy, memory!

This isn't some kind of big, pressing issue, but hey, it'll be interesting to see how many gee-bees everyone has, right? Personally, I've got a 32GB Nexus 5 right now, and that amount seems to be working just fine for me.

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How to fix a phone that won't charge properly

Kris Carlon 2014-01-22T16:00:00Z2 days ago Putting down roots in Berlin after six years of traveling is a major step for Kris Carlon, who has spent more time living out of a tent lately than sitting at a desk. Kris comes to the AndroidPIT Editorial Team via a lengthy period spent writing on art and culture in Australia and other places he has lived. He joined the Android community while resurfacing in civilization back in 2010 and has never looked back, using technology to replace his actual presence in other people's lives ever since.

Some of you may have suffered from this problem and rushed out to buy a new charger when the solution was at hand with only a tiny bit of effort and only a little bit more know how. This has been one of our longest running forum topics, appearing over a year ago in answer to the problem that the Galaxy Nexus wouldn't charge. One of our industrious readers, Marchino, shared the first fix and has had pages of thanks dedicated to him ever since. Here's five tips to fix a phone that won't charge.

Most charging problems are related to your USB cable or charger, or even the port itself. / © AndroidPIT

Either your phone won't charge at all when it is plugged in, or the connection drops out or only charges very slowly, sometimes only just faster than your device's battery is discharging. This is actually a very common complaint, and one I suffered from with a device myself. There's a few things that could've gone wrong.

The quickest and easiest, and often most successful, solution is simply to do a little DIY repair on your actual hardware. The problem is quite often that the metallic surface inside the USB port and the microUSB charger are not making good contact, either through a manufacturing defect or because of the continual plugging and unplugging of the charging cable. All you need to do is shut down your device, remove the battery if possible and use something small, like a toothpick, to 'lever up' the little tab inside the USB port on your smartphone or tablet. Do so very carefully and gently, then reinsert your battery and plug it in again. Nine times out of ten this is all that is required.

Check the 'tab' inside your device's USB port - the cable may not be making contact properly. / © Samsung, AndroidPIT

The flimsiest part of a charger is of course the cable, not the adapter that plugs into the wall socket. So if your device is having charging issues and the previous solution hasn't helped, you might have a faulty cable. Before you rush out to buy a replacement, just grab a spare USB cable from another device and try it instead. Quite often the cable will fray inside because it is constantly being curled up, stood on or whatever. Rather than buy a complete new charger you may only need a new cable. Likewise, if the cable doesn't seem to be the problem, check the wall plug adapter, that may be the issue instead. Also, check the same charger/cable combination on a different device and see if it works normally. iPhone users have their work cut out for them with the incredibly flimsy Lightning Port charger.

You may only need to replace the USB cable, not the whole charger. / © fnac.com

Sometimes the reason a device is not charging correctly is because there is something lodged in the port, or there is just a lot of debris blocking the connection. Pocket lint, dirt and other minute rubbish can get into all sorts of nooks and crannies on a smartphone, so take a look to make sure there isn't something lodged inside the microUSB port (or in the charging cable either). Of course, also make sure to never charge your phone near water or in excessively hot or humid conditions. Also, do not overcharge your device, charging overnight when your battery only needs 2-3 hours is a very bad idea and can lead to a battery exploding or damaging your phone.

Dodgy manufacture, excessive charging, debris and a bad environment can cause problems. / © Sammy Hub

If your device is old, or seems to be acting very strangely where the battery is concerned, you might have a defective battery. If your Android has a removable case, take the battery cover off and ensure the battery isn't bulging or otherwise deformed or leaking. If it is, remove it immediately and clean the area carefully to avoid corrosion. If your cover is non-removable, you can lay the phone on the table and try spinning it, if the battery is bulging it will spin (this could just be the design of the phone though too, so don't be alarmed). Replace the battery with a manufacturer original or respected third party power source. A new battery should last at lest two years before it needs to be replaced, although this depends on the number of charge and discharge cycles. If this seems necessary too soon, check your warranty, you may be eligible for a free replacement.

Manufacturer batteries or reliable third-party batteries are a safe bet. / © Android Central

Charging from a wall socket is always going to charge faster than via PC or laptop. Likewise, the current is different, with a wall socket putting out potentially double the power of a laptop or computer. Of course, if you're using a different charger cable and adapter than the one the phone came with, it might also be the case that your charger is not sufficiently powerful for your device. For example, if you're using a charger that came with a Bluetooth headset it may simply not have the guts to be able to charge your phone. There might also be a problem with your wall socket, but that is much less likely. To charge faster, switch on airplane mode or turn your phone off.

Your desktop or laptop can't charge your Android as fast as a wall socket./ © AndroidPIT

If all else fails, just double check that you actually have the power point switched on. That is the first thing they will ask you if you call your manufacturer for help, which might need to be your next step if none of these solutions have worked for you.

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How to fix a phone that won't charge properly

Some of you may have suffered from this problem and rushed out to buy a new charger when the solution was at hand with only a tiny bit of effort and only a little bit more know how. This has been one of our longest running forum topics, appearing over a year ago in answer to the problem that the Galaxy Nexus wouldn't charge. One of our industrious readers, Marchino, shared the first fix and has had pages of thanks dedicated to him ever since. Here's five tips to fix a phone that won't charge.

Most charging problems are related to your USB cable or charger, or even the port itself. / © AndroidPIT

Either your phone won't charge at all when it is plugged in, or the connection drops out or only charges very slowly, sometimes only just faster than your device's battery is discharging. This is actually a very common complaint, and one I suffered from with a device myself. There's a few things that could've gone wrong.

The quickest and easiest, and often most successful, solution is simply to do a little DIY repair on your actual hardware. The problem is quite often that the metallic surface inside the USB port and the microUSB charger are not making good contact, either through a manufacturing defect or because of the continual plugging and unplugging of the charging cable. All you need to do is shut down your device, remove the battery if possible and use something small, like a toothpick, to 'lever up' the little tab inside the USB port on your smartphone or tablet. Do so very carefully and gently, then reinsert your battery and plug it in again. Nine times out of ten this is all that is required.

Check the 'tab' inside your device's USB port - the cable may not be making contact properly. / © Samsung, AndroidPIT

The flimsiest part of a charger is of course the cable, not the adapter that plugs into the wall socket. So if your device is having charging issues and the previous solution hasn't helped, you might have a faulty cable. Before you rush out to buy a replacement, just grab a spare USB cable from another device and try it instead. Quite often the cable will fray inside because it is constantly being curled up, stood on or whatever. Rather than buy a complete new charger you may only need a new cable. Likewise, if the cable doesn't seem to be the problem, check the wall plug adapter, that may be the issue instead. Also, check the same charger/cable combination on a different device and see if it works normally. iPhone users have their work cut out for them with the incredibly flimsy Lightning Port charger.

You may only need to replace the USB cable, not the whole charger. / © fnac.com

Sometimes the reason a device is not charging correctly is because there is something lodged in the port, or there is just a lot of debris blocking the connection. Pocket lint, dirt and other minute rubbish can get into all sorts of nooks and crannies on a smartphone, so take a look to make sure there isn't something lodged inside the microUSB port (or in the charging cable either). Of course, also make sure to never charge your phone near water or in excessively hot or humid conditions. Also, do not overcharge your device, charging overnight when your battery only needs 2-3 hours is a very bad idea and can lead to a battery exploding or damaging your phone.

Dodgy manufacture, excessive charging, debris and a bad environment can cause problems. / © Sammy Hub

If your device is old, or seems to be acting very strangely where the battery is concerned, you might have a defective battery. If your Android has a removable case, take the battery cover off and ensure the battery isn't bulging or otherwise deformed or leaking. If it is, remove it immediately and clean the area carefully to avoid corrosion. If your cover is non-removable, you can lay the phone on the table and try spinning it, if the battery is bulging it will spin (this could just be the design of the phone though too, so don't be alarmed). Replace the battery with a manufacturer original or respected third party power source. A new battery should last at lest two years before it needs to be replaced, although this depends on the number of charge and discharge cycles. If this seems necessary too soon, check your warranty, you may be eligible for a free replacement.

Manufacturer batteries or reliable third-party batteries are a safe bet. / © Android Central

Charging from a wall socket is always going to charge faster than via PC or laptop. Likewise, the voltage is different, with a wall socket putting out potentially double the power of a laptop or computer. Of course, if you're using a different charger cable and adapter than the one the phone came with, it might also be the case that your charger is not sufficiently powerful for your device. For example, if you're using a charger that came with a Bluetooth headset it may simply not have the guts to be able to charge your phone. There might also be a problem with your wall socket, but that is much less likely. To charge faster, switch on airplane mode or turn your phone off.

Your desktop or laptop can't charge your Android as fast as a wall socket./ © AndroidPIT

If all else fails, just double check that you actually have the power point switched on. That is the first thing they will ask you if you call your manufacturer for help, which might need to be your next step if none of these solutions have worked for you.

Have you suffered from a smartphone that won't charge? Was was the culprit and how did you fix it?

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