Sony C190X model number leaks, hints at a mid-range droid

Sony is preparing the announcement of a new mid-range smartphone with a model number C190X. A photo taken with said phone has been posted to PicasaWeb, but, sadly, it doesn't reveal much about the upcoming phone.

All the EXIF info of the photo reveals is the software version - 15.1.A.1.0. Judging by the model number, C190X (X is a number that varies for the different regions), Sony has destined the device to sit in-between the lower mid-range Xperia E and the not-so-long-ago announced Xperia L.

Don't get your hopes up though, as this is definitely not the device that's carrying the rumored Sony Honami camera sensor.

The company has been doing quite well with its Xperia Z flagship, with analysts estimating 4.6 million units flew out of the shelves in just 40 days. As a result, the company is having a golden chance to cash in on its success, so, apparently, it's looking to take the mid-range smartphone market by storm.

Expect more information on the Sony C190X as it gets available.

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Source : http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_c190x_model_number_leaks_hints_at_a_midrange_droid-news-5976.php

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Is this mystery LG device the Nexus 5 or Optimus G2?

Nexus or not?

Photos of an unknown LG device have leaked on the web, with speculation suggesting it could be the rumoured Google Nexus 5 or LG's own as-yet-unannounced Optimus G2 device.

The photo comes courtesy of prolific mobile leak-artist @evleaks and shows a buttonless smartphone, with a redesigned earpiece and an exceedingly slim bezel.

Not a lot else is known about the device, but with rumours abound that LG and Google are set to team up for another Nexus phone later this year, it wouldn't be a huge surprise if this was it.

The Korean company is also expected to update its Optimus G line later this year.

Either or neither

The leaked pictures follow reports late last week, which brought news of three different versions of the LG Optimus G2 devices showing up in benchmarking tests.

However, other reports on Friday increased speculation that Google and LG would continue their Nexus partnership with a new handset set to succeed the Nexus 4 in the autumn.

Quite honestly, this could be either device, but it could also be neither. We'll have to wait and see.

Source : http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/is-this-mystery-lg-device-the-nexus-5-or-optimus-g2--1149365

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