Hands on: LG Optimus L9 review

Hands on: LG Optimus L9 review Exclusively for T-Mobile, LG has introduced the LG Optimus L9. A 4G capable phone with a dual-core processor and 1GB of RAM, the Optimus 9 will be the most powerful handset in the L family of smartphones. No pricing information is available for this new Android 4.0: Ice Cream Sandwich device. Given the increasingly competitive 4G smartphone...

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Galaxy S3 beats iPhone 4S at awards show, ASUS picks up five prizes

Samsung scored a win over Apple at an awards show in London this week. It was ASUS, however, which turned out to be the biggest winner, scooping five awards in all. Samsung’s Galaxy S3 smartphone beat Apple’s iPhone 4S to walk away with the Phone of the Year prize at an annual awards show in London this week. The event, organized by UK-based gadget magazine...

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Lenovo shows off new Windows 8 convertible tablets with a Twist

Lenovo has shown off its Windows 8 launch lineup, including the IdeaPad Yoga and several new laptop tablet hybrids like the ThinkPad Twist. At an event in New York City, Lenovo today revealed launch details for four new tablet and laptop convertibles running Windows 8. First on the list was Lenovo’s screen-bending IdeaPad Yoga 13, but it now has a smaller...

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HTC ditches Samsung components for other suppliers, a la Apple

Won't be seeing a lot of Samsung screens here HTC is reportedly reducing its dependence on hardware from Samsung Electronics, following Apple's lead. DigiTimes reported HTC is switching its orders for CMOS image sensors to OmniVision and Sony. The Korea-based manufacturer also lost HTC's orders for AMOLED panels to AU Optronics (AUO), according to industry...

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Hands on: HTC One VX review

Hands on: HTC One VX review Not in the market for the most powerful smartphone out there? Prefer something lighter, more compact, not to mention affordable? Then the HTC One VX would like your attention. At MobileCon 2012 we were introduced to the HTC One VX. Just like its bigger brother, the HTC One X+, it'll be coming exclusively to AT&T when it releases in...

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Google releases Android 4.1.2 to the Nexus 7, brings minor updates

Google has silently launched an update to Jelly Bean AOSP bringing Android to version 4.1.2. The update is currently slowly making its way to the Google Nexus 7 units around the globe, but it shouldn't be long until it reaches the Galaxy Nexus, the Nexus S and the Motorola XOOM. Image credit: EETimes As with any software update, the Android 4.1.2 release brings its...

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Google Nexus 7 gets Android 4.1.2 with landscape mode

This Jelly Bean update is minor In the tech industry, things are usually announced well before they're released, but on Tuesday morning it became apparent that that's not always the case. Google simultaneously announced and released the latest update to Android 4.1: Jelly Bean, bringing the OS to version 4.1.2. The update is available now for Google's...

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Taiwan requests Apple blur images of its new radar facility in Maps app

Apple under scrutiny again over unblurred images in Maps Since its inception, there have been a myriad of complaints levied against Apple's new Maps app. Included in iOS 6 as a replacement for Google's Maps, Apple's version has come under scrutiny for having outdated information, blurry images, and lacking public transportation information. Apple's Maps...

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iPhone 5 tips and tricks

Just bought an iPhone 5? This guide will help you make the most of your new phone with a myriad of helpful features you may not know your phone has. The iPhone 5 is here and Apple sold 5 million units in the first three days, so there will undoubtedly be a few of you out there looking for some handy pointers. Below are a few tips and tricks to help you get...

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Pre-order your Windows Phone 8 as soon as October 21

According to reports, Microsoft and AT&T will be holding pre-order for Windows Phone 8 handsets starting October 21. An official launch is likely to follow in early November. A source close to Microsoft and AT&T has stated that pre-orders for Windows Phone 8 handsets will be available for pre-0rder on October 21, according to a report from The...

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Windows Phone 7.8-powered Alcatel One Touch View leaks

Alcatel has been using Android to power its smartphones, but it seems it will be moving into Windows Phone territory - not high-end WP8 devices, but an entry-level WP7.8 phone instead. It will likely be called Alcatel One Touch View and its specs make it a competitor to the Nokia Lumia 610 and the rumored Lumia 510. According to Hi-Tech Mail.ru, the One touch View...

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First impressions of the Windows 8 Acer W510 tablet

Acer announces the new W510 tablet PC, complete with a Bluetooth keyboard dock, 10-point capacitive touch for Windows 8, and a carrying case. Another week, another Acer tablet incorporating Windows 8 to prep for the upcoming launch of the new OS. In this case, the Acer W510 tablet is similar to last week’s Acer W700 in that they both share a dockable capability....

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Samsung hits reverse, creates tiny 3-inch Galaxy Music phone

Samsung announces the Galaxy Music, a tiny 3-inch Android phone with a penchant for tunes. Samsung, the company best known for its gigantic 5-inch phones, has officially revealed the Galaxy Music, a small, 3-inch budget phone with a focus on music. On paper, the Galaxy Music isn’t likely to impress you, but if audio support is the main thing you look for...

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Android 4.2 turns up in Google Analytics data

It's coming soon, but when? When? Forget Jelly Bean, all the cool kids are talking about Android 4.2 these days and although not yet announced, it has started showing up in website analytics data. We're expecting to see Android 4.2 (possibly named Key Lime Pie although it's unlikely) launch in October or November, as an iterative update rather than a major...

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Huawei and ZTE respond to security row, suggest investigation should include Western firms

Huawei and ZTE respond to accusations they pose a security threat to the US, with ZTE suggesting the investigation needs to be extended. Last week, Huawei and ZTE were going about their business as usual, but this week, they’re the focal points of a report published by the US House Intelligence Committee, accusing them of being threats against US national security....

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LG Optimus Nexus smartphone shows up in photos

Are we about to see the LG Optimus Nexus? Images claiming to show off the next Nexus device have appeared online, revealing a joint venture between Google and LG. In the past Google has teamed up with HTC for the initial Google Nexus One, and then switched over to Samsung for the Google Nexus S and the most recent Samsung Galaxy Nexus. Rumours surrounding...

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State of the Web: U.S. condemns Huawei and ZTE for spying on us while spying on us

The U.S. government may be hypocritical for condemning spying on Americans by the Chinese government — but hypocrisy is beside the point. The U.S. House Intelligence Committee caused an international uproar on Monday with the release of a report that condemns two top Chinese mobile device manufacturers, Huawei Technologies and ZTE, for posing threats to...

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ZTE: 'Our equipment is safe and poses no threat to US'

So just chill out ok ZTE has confirmed that its devices are safe and that they do not pose a threat to US telecoms, in an attempt to quash the recent negative press surrounding the brand. We reported yesterday that the US Intelligence Committee said both ZTE and Huawei handsets should be banned from the United States of America, as the Chinese mobile manufacturers...

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Samsung Galaxy Music goes official, has a dual-SIM version too

Samsung has just officially announced the Galaxy Music. The smartphone is aimed at music lovers on a tight budged, who want to get an Android-packing device with superb sound quality and advanced music player features. Running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, the Galaxy Music is built around 3.0-inch QVGA TFT display. Sadly, the processor specs haven't been fully disclosed...

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