Introducing the Blu Life View Tab

Introducing the Blu Life View Tab

Enjoy your media with this Blu Life View Tab L800L 8GB BLUE tablet, which features an 8" capacitive touch-screen display with IPS technology for arresting visuals. Embedded mobile Broadband with 4G speed helps you stay connected on the go.

Product Features

8" LCD capacitive touch-screen display

With IPS technology and 16 million colors simplifies navigation of features and delivers stunning images. The included screen protector helps defend your device's display against damage.

Android 4.2 Jelly Bean

Allows you to stay productive and connected on the go.

8GB memory

Provides ample space for storing music, videos, photos, apps and other digital content.

Quad-core processor

MediaTek Cortex A7 processor with 1.2GHz processor speed and a MediaTek MT8389M chipset for optimal performance.

4G speed

Provides fast Web connection for downloading apps, streaming content and staying connected with social media.

Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n network

With Wi-Fi Direct enables easy wireless Internet access on the go. Hotspot capability lets you extend wireless connectivity with compatible devices.

Bluetooth enabled

For simple wireless pairing with a compatible device.

5.0MP front-facing webcam

Lets you video chat with friends and family in striking clarity. The 5.0 MP rear-facing camera captures clear shots. An image editor helps you get creative with your photos and videos.

microSD slot

Allows storage expansion up to 64GB with a compatible card (not included).

GPS navigation

With A-GPS support and Google Maps makes it easy to find your way in unfamiliar locations.

Accelerometer and gyro sensor

Offer enhanced functionality.

Micro USB 2.0 port

For simple connectivity.

Introducing the BLU Dash

Introducing the BLU Dash

  Affordable phone maker BLU, has announced details to launch the BLU Dash smartphone with a Mediatek chip and FDD LTE support.  BLU’s range of phones are made up of various Mediatek phones, and the newest will be no different, well apart from supporting 4G LTE networks. The new BLU Dash is a mid-range, 5.5-inch phone running a Mediatek processor with LTE modem. The phone will support FDD-LTE, HSPA and GSM networks.

Looking over the hardware the Dash is going to be an affordable phone as it is based around a quad-core MT6582 chip, just 512mb RAM and has a screen resolution of only 854 x 480. Hopefully BLU will be rolling out a Kitkat update for the phone as it will ship initially with Android 4.2.

8 Ways To Make Your BLU Phone Live Longer

8 Ways To Make Your 

BLU Phone

 Live Longer

There's nothing more frustrating than having your phone battery die just when you need it the most which, by some weird law, is always when it seems to die. Use these eight tips to keep your BLU Phone lasting longer.

Blu Life One X

Blu Life One X

  BLU is working hard to make a place for itself in the affordable unlocked phone market, and one of its latest offerings is the Life One X. Although it may not be a name that immediately comes to mind when thinking about major Android device manufacturers, Miami-based BLU offers a good range of compelling devices that can appeal to the right person who puts cost high on their list of necessities when buying a phone.

  The Life One X (yes, exactly the same as the HTC One X) brings a pretty incredible set of specs to the table along with nearly-stock Android 4.2 and support for dual SIM cards for a mere $279 unlocked. And just like other recent BLU products, it wraps it up in a solid but uninspiring design that'll get the job done but won't win any design awards. But again, the phone is $279. Hit the break to see a bit more of what the BLU Life One X has to offer and what we think of the device overall.

When you take the Life One X out of the box and hold it in your hand, you get the feeling that BLU is directly targeting a specific manufacturer with its design (and no, not the one that shares the product name). In the same way that the BLU Life View squared off against the Galaxy Note 2, the Life One X looks quite a bit like the Galaxy S4 from many angles. Although its back casing is mostly metal and there's no physical home button, the visual similarities are uncanny. Even the blue and white color choices look just like it.

  Usually when you buy a phone at this price, you don't expect much in the way of high-end specs. That's not necessarily the case here, as the Life One X hits all of the bullet points of a modern, well-appointed device. We have a 5-inch IPS display at 1080x1920 resolution (that's 440 ppi), a 1.5GHz quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, 16/32GB of storage and a 13MP camera. It also has dual SIM slots with support for HSPA+ 42 (sorry, no LTE) on AT&T or T-Mobile.

Unfortunately these very solid internal specs don't lead to the best software experience ever. Be it a lack of software optimization (we're looking at Android 4.2) to the hardware components or just lower-quality components themselves, the Life One X just isn't as smooth or quick as you'd expect with the horsepower under the hood. Web pages can stutter when you scroll, Google Maps has a couple hiccups when you pinch-to-zoom and there's just a bit of hesitation as you roll through the home screens and settings menus. It's a real shame, as the visuals themselves look great on this display.

  We know the market the BLU Life One X is targeting may not be the most discerning about phone performance and will focus on the price tag instead, but we've seen plenty of other manufacturers put together smooth performance at this price point or lower. Everything about the phone just seems "adequate," from the build quality and design to the software and camera performance.

• More: Buy the BLU Life One X on Amazon for $279.99

  And at this price point, that just might do it for enough people to spark up some sales numbers. BLU continues to make a much higher quality product than you expect for the price, and if it just kicks up the performance that extra bit to make even high-end phone users impressed, there could be a long line of well-received devices coming in the future.

THINNEST Phone in the World Blu Vivo IV Review

THINNEST Phone in the World

 Blu Vivo IV Review

Once upon a time, Blu was pushing out low- to mid-range phones once every couple of weeks. Then a shift happened – the company stepped up its game and started putting out higher quality handsets, leading up to last month's release of the Life Pure XL – a Snapdragon 800-packing monster.

Fast-forward to now, with the launch of two new Blu handsets: the Vivo IV and Life 8. While the Life 8 is more of a "mid-range" octa-core device (1GB RAM, 1280x720 display, 8GB storage), the Vivo IV is another beast entirely. It's a high-end octa-core handset with plenty of bang for the buck.

Specs

• Display: 5-inch 1920x1080 Super AMOLED with Gorilla Glass 3
• Processor: 1.7GHz Octa-Core MediaTek MT6592 with ARM MALI 450 GPU
• RAM: 2GB
• Camera: 13MP rear shooter, 5MP front
• Storage: 16GB
• Ports: microUSB, 3.5mm headphone jack
• Wireless: GSM HSPA+ 42 Mbps, 4G 850/1900/2100; WiFi a/b/g/n/ac, GPS, Bluetooth v4.0 with A2DP, Wi-Fi Hotspot, FM Radio
• Dimensions: 145 x 70 x 5.5 mm
• Battery: 2200mAh
• OS: Android 4.2.2
• Available colors: White-Silver, Rose Gold, Black
• Price: $299
• Buy: Amazon

As you can see, it's a little less spec'd out than the Pure XL, but if there's one thing to be said for this phone, it's dead sexy. The hardware is absolutely gorgeous.

Pros	Cons
Beautiful design Ultra-thin 5.5mm design Super AMOLED display Excellent, super-fast camera	Glass on the back (though it is Gorilla Glass) No LTE

Appearance, Hardware, and Build Quality

Not only is this easily the sleekest Blu phone I've ever seen, it's one of the sleekest phones on the market, bar none. It's crazy-thin (only 5.5mm), ultra-light, and just so damn elegant. The device itself is a little bit longer than the Nexus 5, but it's significantly thinner – the added length is required for the battery, of course. The front is coated in Gorilla Glass with the microUSB charging port on the top, microSIM slot on the right, volume and power buttons on the left, and headphone jack on the bottom. The sides are made of machined aluminum that feels good and looks great overall. The back is also coated in a layer of Gorilla glass, and the 13MP rear shooter sticks out of the upper left corner just slightly. I actually think the camera bump is a very nice-looking design element on the otherwise plain back, and the thin aluminum band around it is a very nice touch.

   

Like most other Blu devices, the Vivo IV features menu, home, and back capacitive keys. This is probably my least-favorite part of the device, as I would prefer a little more customization to the buttons – I find little use in a menu button and would like to have a recent apps key instead. All's not lost, however, as a double-tap on the home button brings up the recent apps menu; long-pressing it launches Google Now (just like on the Pure XL and other new Blu devices).

While we're talking about the front of the device, let's take a look at the display. The Vivo is packing a 1080p Super AMOLED display, and it's quite beautiful. Like all AMOLED displays, it's very vivid, and colors are pretty saturated. If you're a fan of AMOLED panels, you'll love this phone's display.

  

The case is on the phone in the last photo.

All Blu phones (or all least all that I've tried) come with a thin plastic hard case, but the one that comes with the Vivo is the first one I've actually liked. It's clear and thin, so it doesn't take away from the look of the phone while still adding a bit of protection and grip. It's also worth noting that, when the case is equipped, the camera bump becomes flush with the rest of the surface.

Speaking of, the device's 13MP rear shooter is pretty par for the course where Blu phones are concerned – they've always had pretty damn good cameras for the price. Like the Pure XL's camera, it also offers advanced settings for those who want to get the best out of their photos.

 

  

Software and Performance

The Vivo's primary interface should be pretty familiar at this point: it's basically the same one that's found on the Life Pure handsets (Pure, Pure Mini, and Pure XL). It's a very simplified version of the Android launcher that's very MIUI/iOS-like. There is one static widget at the top that displays the weather, no app tray at all (all apps just go to the homescreens), and that's basically it. It's very simple and easy to use, but of course lacks the customizations options that most Android users want. Thankfully there are third-party launchers in the Play Store to add that extra bit of flare.

  

Also like the Life Pure devices, the IV has a customized notification shade. The "notifications" section of the shade is pretty familiar (it, um, shows notifications), but the "settings" panel is pretty sweet: it's packed with tons of different settings, and even offers several customizable options.

Where performance in concerned, the phone is snappy during every day tasks – surfing the web, switching between running apps, social networking, texting, etc. I haven't noticed any sort of lag during my time with the device, but I'm not sure I'd call it a speed demon, either. Don't get me wrong – it's quick. Damn quick. But after using the Life Pure XL, I can't help but draw comparisons to the Snapdragon 800, which is just blazing fast. Even though the Vivo is packing an octa-core chip, it just can't compete with the Pure XL. It's not slow by and definition of the word, and I'd have no problem using it as my personal daily driver, but the 800 just screams.

Conclusion

Hands down, the Vivo IV is Blu's best-looking handset to date. Its beautifully crafted aluminum and glass body is super sleek, elegant, and incredibly thin – it is as premium as premium can feel. Of course, it's lacking LTE, which is a dealbreaker for some, and it's only running Android 4.2.2 out of the box. Blu is promising the update to 4.4.x by month's end for the Vivo, Life Pure series, and a few others, however, so it'll be up to snuff in that regard very soon.

Then there's the IV's price: it's $300. And, in my opinion, it's worth every penny. As long as LTE isn't a absolute must for you, then it's really hard to find a reason not to recommend this device to anyone looking for a no bullshit handset that won't break the bank.

The Blu Vivo IV is shipping to retailers like Amazon right now and should be available in the next couple of weeks.

An Interview with BLU Products CEO

An Interview with BLU Products CEO

Blu Products is one of our favourite trendy brands featuring a variety of devices to meet the needs of smartphone consumers alike. AndroidGuys had a chance to have some of our top questions answered by BLU’s Chief Executive Officer, Samuel Ohev-Zion.

Our Questions Answered

In a growing world of “bigger is better” and “spec wars”, what products that you offer provides the best of all Blu devices?

We think the spec wars will become quickly irrelevant and disconnected from the consumer mindset, as people will start to ask “what device is good enough” and look for value, since we’re starting to see the performance of product priced at $200 or even lower, match up just fine with $600-$700 flagships. With this in mind, we will have several devices in this price range able to provide incredible value.

As a company that produces many devices, stylistically, what does Blu best showcase?

We best showcase giving consumers the freedom to choose what style fits them best. No one else does that. So the fact we have such a variety of appealing handsets and in amazing colors already puts us ahead of the competition.

When a company releases quite a few devices a year, a valid question that many consumers have is regarding software updates. What is the current BLU Products stance regarding software updates and upgrades for security patches (if applicable) and to newer versions of Android?

Several of our older Life Series and Studio Series will get kit-kat updates very soon. It’s impossible to update every single device, but that’s something we are committed towards improving. The good news is that BLU resale value is high. You can sell your used BLU device on Amazon. eBay, or even to a friend for almost the same price you paid for it. So if you desperately need the latest Android Version, sell your old BLU device, and go get a brand new BLU device with the latest OS version.

While many know Blu as a company that sells affordable lower to mid-range devices, what misconceptions, if any, can we clear up about the market of “spec wars” and what Blu has to offer?

We don’t get into spec wars. Our focus is creating a product that consumers can be proud to own, and show off, and passionate about.

In higher end unlocked devices that Blu offers, can consumers soon expect LTE network capability moving forward?

We will have at least 6 different LTE models launched before October 2014.

We at AndroidGuys have seen pretty amazing devices this year, and have had the pleasure of reviewing select phones. How does Blu answer to the current smartphone market and market demographics?

We have a vast portfolio that has a perfect device suited for everyone no matter their preferences. So plenty of answers for market available.

A question that has plagued our readers is about select Blu devices that seemingly are doubles of other devices, such as the Blu Life Pure XL and the Gionee Elife E7. We wanted to set the record straight with the following question. We asked the following:

What relationships does Blu Products have with distributors such as Gionee of India, and how do this benefit the end consumer?

Gionee India is a subsidiary of the Gionee parent company in China. This is a great partnership, where Gionee and BLU are able to co-develop exciting products together and obtain large volumes for production by leveraging our strength in different sales territories. By uniting BLU’s sales strength in the Western Hemisphere with Gionee’s sales strength in the East such as China and India, our combined efforts allow us to source and secure the best components and technologies available in the world today, which otherwise would have not been possible.

What type of developmental supports are used to help or allow development by 3rd Party developers for BLU Software? Is development either encouraged or discouraged?

At this time, we are focused on the user experience for our consumers by optimizing our BLU software internally. In the future 3rd party developers will be something we will be looking at, but not in our short term focus.

A growing trend in many smartphone markets is creating waterproof, drop proof, water resistant, and or MIL 810G spec devices, perhaps is there anything in the pipelines that we can show AndroidGuys readers about who are more prone to damaging their devices?

Of course we are always working on these types of devices, such as last year’s water and dust proof Tank 4.5 device with IP67 certification. We will continue to focus on that, so your readers will have to tune in and see what the future holds in store.

Microsoft now selling BLU Windows Phones

  BLU Products recently announced support for Windows Phone, including at least two devices due in the coming months. It should therefore not be surprising that BLU and Microsoft plan to sell the devices direct through the Store, including possibly physical locations.

  One of the phones, reportedly the Dash 5.0 features a 5-inch display with a resolution of 480 x 854, a 1.3 GHz dual-core processor, 512MB of RAM, dual-SIM support and comes in a variety of bright colors.Windows Phone Central has now learned that the second phone has a 4-inch display, which suggests that it is a BLU's Dash 4.0 design. The Dash 4.0 model features a 480 x 800 display, 4 GB of storage, a 5 MP rear camera, dual-core 1.3 GHz CPU and a 1500 mAh battery.

  Sources tell us that pricing for the two phones is $199 and $99 for the 5-inch and 4-inch devices, with no contract. The releases dates are not known but Microsoft seems to be preparing for a release soon. BLU originally teased their 5-inch model back in April and more information was revealed during the recent Computex.

  BLU Products is based out in Miami, Florida. They focus on making devices aimed at emerging markets and have a large presence in Latin America, the Caribbean and in the United States. Currently, their lineup consists of feature phones and Android smartphones, but because Microsoft relaxed the restrictions on hardware, they appear to be re-purposing two of their devices to run Windows Phone 8.1. It is not clear if the above specifications, originally from the Android variants, carry over to Windows Phone or if there is improved hardware.

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BLU Android KitKat update

BLU promises 

Android KitKat update

 for 8 phones

  BLU offers a range of low-end and mid-range Android smartphones with decent specs and even better prices. Most of the company’s recent phones have shipped with Android 4.2 Jelly Bean software, an aging version of Google’s mobile operating system.  Soon at least 8 of those phones will receive a software update that brings Android 4.4 KitKat.

  BLU says it’s also hoping to bring the update to devices that aren't on the list, but testing for these 8 devices will begin in the next few days:

• BLU Life Play
• BLU Life 8
• BLU Dash 5.5
• BLU Dash 5.0
• BLU Vivo IV
• BLU Neo 4.5
• BLU Studio 6.0 HD
• BLU Studio 5.5

  I regularly hear folks lament that while BLU offers affordable phones, you shouldn't buy one expecting regular software updates. So it’s nice to know that BLU does plan to bring new features (and security enhancements) to at least some of its devices.  

  Among other things, the update should bring a new phone dialer app, support for immersive apps which hide the status bar and navigation buttons, and many new features that were introduced in Android 4.3… which BLU is skipping over to get to Android 4.4.

How To Take A Screenshot With Blu Life Play

How To Take A Screenshot

 With Blu Life Play

this video shows how to take screenshots using the BLU life play android device.  This process is extremely helpful when you need to email a problem you are having with your phone or would like to save seemingly unsaveable data such as snapchat, and other instant apps.  This process doesn't require root access.

Directions:

SIMPLY PRESS THE POWER + VOLUME DOWN KEYS TOGETHER OR YOU CAN PRESS THE POWER FIRST THEN THE VOLUME DOWN KEY

If you are looking for a great low cost selection of Blu Life Play phone cases and accessories, then follow any of the links below for great products with a hassle free return policy!

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