ASUS unviels the Padfone 2 in Taiwan ahead of official launch

Although the official launch of the Padfone 2 will take place later today in Milan, ASUS has already gone ahead and showcased the device(s) in Taiwan. The new Padfone 2 has a 4.7-inch, 720p Super IPS+ display, Qualcomm APQ8064 quad-core processor, 2GB RAM, 13 megapixel camera with f/2.4 BSI sensor and 1080p30 or 720p60 video recording, NFC and a fixed...

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Asus unveils Padfone 2 with quad core CPU, NFC and LTE connectivity

Asus unveils its latest Phablet, the Padfone 2 The original Padfone was one of those ideas that seemed good in theory, but fell short once you got your hands on it. Rather than give up on the concept, Asus has returned to the drawing board to announce the Padfone 2 at an exclusive event in Taipei today. Sporting a massive 4.7-inch 720p HD screen on the phone,...

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LG Optimus G coming to Sprint on November 11 for $199

Just a while ago we reported that AT&T will be selling the Optimus G starting November 2 for $199. Now, according to Android Police, Sprint also plans on releasing the phone in the US for the same $199 price on a two-year contract. The phone will go on sale on November 11 but the pre-orders will begin starting November 1. Source Source : http...

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A whole lotta clickin’: Microsoft launches its first Surface ad

A week before its new Surface tablet hits the market, Microsoft has launched its first ad for the device, giving nothing away about its price....or anything else for that matter. OK here we go, it’s lift-off for Microsoft’s Surface ad campaign, a week before the tablet is due to launch. Microsoft’s first ad for its new tablet is a stylish 60-second skit,...

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Photos of Nokia Lumia 920 version for China Mobile leak

It looks like Nokia is about land its flagship on the carrier with the largest subscriber base in the world. Images of Nokia 920T for China Mobile have leaked out, showing us a TD-SCDMA version of the Nokia Lumia 920. There is no information on whether the Nokia 920T will also support China Mobile's soon to be developed LTE network. In any case, LTE on board or not,...

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Android 4.1.2 update now seeding to Nexus S and Galaxy Nexus

Following the footsteps of the Google Nexus 7, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus and Nexus S got their own treatment of Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. The 15.1MB update is currently seeding to GSM/HSPA versions of both smartphones over the air. The update is a minor improvement over its predecessor. It includes the usual performance and stability fixes. Landscape mode however,...

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Best Samsung Galaxy S3 accessories

Find the best Samsung Galaxy S3 accessories available in this roundup. When you’re done gazing lovingly at your new phone you’ll probably want some bits and pieces to integrate it with your life. That’s why we’ve dug around and compiled this list of the best Samsung Galaxy S3 accessories around. Surprisingly for a device that has been selling like hot cakes...

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Sources say Apple reducing Samsung's role in chip production

Expect fewer Samsung chips in iOS devices A new report once again points to Apple wanting to put more than just an arm's length between the Cupertino company and bitter rival Samsung as the firm's primary chip provider. According to The Korea Times, Apple has already reduced its involvement with Samsung, though it's still relying on the manufacturer for...

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Sources say Apple reducing Samsung's role in A6 chip production

Expect fewer Samsung chips in iOS devices A new report once again points to Apple wanting to put more than just an arm's length between the Cupertino company and bitter rival Samsung as the firm's primary chip provider. According to The Korea Times, Apple has already reduced its involvement with Samsung, though it's still relying on the manufacturer for...

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Softbank’s $20 bln Sprint takeover: Everything you need to know

Japan's Softbank, a telecom and Internet giant, is taking a 70 percent stake in Sprint for $20.1 billion. What is it thinking? Can Sprint customers expect anything from the deal? In a surprise move, Japanese mobile operator Softbank has made a deal to acquire a 70 percent stake in Sprint, the United States’ number-three mobile operator. At $20 billion, the...

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Huawei W1 with Windows Phone 8 images emerge

Alleged images of the Windows Phone 8 booting Huawei W1 have emerged. The smartphone is expected to be unveiled by the end of the year with its home market in China being the first to receive it. Despite looking a lot like the Windows Phone 8X by HTC, the Huawei W1 will pack mid-range specifications. They include a 1.2GHz dual-core CPU, 512MB of RAM, 4GB of built-in...

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LG Optimus G will land on AT&T's shelves on November 2

AT&T Wireless announced pricing and exact availability of the LG Optimus G. The LTE smartphone will be available on November 2 for $199.99 with a two-year commitment to the carrier. The quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro packing smartphone will be available for pre-order beginning tomorrow over here. You can check out our initial impressions of the AT&T...

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Unannounced Samsung Star Deluxe Duos S5292 leaks out

Images of a yet to be announced, budget oriented Samsung handset with dual-SIM functionality have emerged. Dubbed Star Deluxe Duos S5292, the device is reportedly scheduled to launch in December in emerging markets. The rumored specifications of the Samsung Star Deluxe Duos S5292 will hardly blow you away. They include a 312MHz CPU, 128MB of RAM, 3.5" HVGA display,...

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Google Nexus for Sony leaked in new images?

Real deal or fakery? (credit: PocketNow) Talk around the web has focused on the LG Nexus 4 a lot lately, a rumored Google/LG collaboration that would bring the Korean company into Google's notoriously off-limits Nexus fold. However, photographic evidence of another Nexus manufacturer may have surfaced over the weekend, this time with Sony branding. ...

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Apple rumor overload: 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro, a curvy iMac and an iPad Mini price list

Monday is off to a flying start with a selection of new Apple rumors, including a 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro and an iPad Mini price list. Monday is off to a flying start with several Apple rumors already “confirmed,” including a 13-inch MacBook Pro with a Retina display, a curvy iMac and an iPad Mini price list for good measure. Let’s start with the big one....

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Amazon kills the Kindle DX, but may revive Texas Instrument’s abandoned chip division

Amazon looks to have discontinued its long-ignored Kindle DX e-reader, and is also rumored to be bidding for Texas Instruments’ processor division, which could give it leverage over competitors Barnes & Noble and Kobo. Amazon is making headlines today for announcing the death of a product that never quite caught on, the Kindle DX, and for potentially...

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Japanese telecom giant Softbank buys 70 percent of Sprint

It's confirmed. Rumors last week that hinted that Japanese telecom and Internet provider Softbank would purchase Sprint were true, mostly. Softbank and Sprint have announced that the company will soon own 70 percent of the third largest U.S. mobile carrier. Japanese based SoftBank is officially entering the global market. It was announced earlier today that...

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This cellphone makes a better use of a sugar rush than you ever will

A concept phone utilizes sugary drinks as the power source for a cellphone, making the battery biodegradable. I’ve been trying to quit soda for the past few weeks thanks to too many hours on Reddit and constant streams of photos that displayed how much sugar was in a can of Coke. As a result, there are untouched cans of soda sitting my fridge with no one...

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New Sony Odin specs emerge, sounds suitably god-like

Is Sony finally joining the quad-core party? New superphone specs for the mooted Sony Xperia Odin handset have emerged, promising a quad-core processor and 5-inch Full HD screen. Supposedly on track for an early 2013 reveal, the Odin is said to be coming with a Qualcomm's quad-core S4 processor backed up by 2GB of RAM - Sony previously said quad-core wouldn't...

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Photos of Sony Nexus X leak, will the LG Nexus 4 have competition?

The LG-made Nexus phone is a given but in the end, there might be something in that rumor that multiple manufacturers will be offering Nexus phones. The Samsung Galaxy Nexus 2 rumors fizzled out, but now there are two good looking photos of a Sony-made Nexus phone. Judging by the title of the two photos uploaded to Picasa, it's called Sony Nexus X. While the pics might...

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LG Nexus 4 moniker all but confirmed via EXIF info

Everyone and their grandmother is probably familiar with the LG-made next-gen Nexus device by now with all the information like pictures, camera samples, more pictures and even preliminary reviews popping up for days on end. One of the last details we're in the dark on is the retail name of the LG E960. We came up with Optimus Nexus on our own, and we even had an alleged...

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LG Optimus G first to get Android 4.1 update

Jelly Bean on its way It's been confirmed that the LG Optimus G and Optimus LTE 2 will be the first handsets from the Korean firm to get the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update. Announced via the official LG website, the Optimus LTE II will see Jelly Bean arrive next month, while the Optimus G will be treated to the sweet delight in December – a wonderful Christmas...

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LG announces Jelly Bean update schedule for Korea

LG is not exactly known for releasing timely Android updates for its smartphones, but as it seems, its Korea-only phones will get Jelly Bean treatment on time. The first handset go get Android 4.1 is the Optimus LTE II in November. Next is Optimus G in December, followed by Optimus Vu and Vu II in the first quarter of 2013. The updates will bring the new LG UI we...

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Amazon to buy Texas Instruments, make Kindle Fire HD processors in-house?

Kindle Fire HD - a chip off the old block Amazon is reportedly in the last stages of snapping up Texas Instruments' mobile processor business. Israeli newspaper Calcalist cites a source who reckons that Amazon is in "advanced negotiations" with the chip-maker. TI's hardware is currently found in the Amazon Kindle Fire HD and it sounds as though Amazon...

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