LG announces 4.7-inch G2 Mini Android KitKat smartphone
A smaller version of the LG G2 flagship, the G2 mini will be unveiled at MWC 2014 in Barcelona and will use a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor or the Nvidia Tegra 4i chip (LATAM LTE version only).
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Asus unveils PadFone Infinity Lite Android smartphone/tablet
The new hybrid will hit the Taiwanese market in March powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor and running Android 4.1 Jelly Bean out of the box.
Xiaomi launches 4.7-inch Hongmi 1s Android smartphone with quad-core processor
The Chinese manufacturer recently released its first smartphone for the international market and now the Hongmi 1s becomes its first handset powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor.
Windows Phone 8.1 expected sometime between June and August
Sources indicate that the next version of Windows Phone will be released sometime between June and August, with a developer version expected in April.
Nokia X Android phone specs leak online
The first Android handset from Nokia should become available in six colors, packing a dual-core processor, 4-inch WVGA display, 512 MB of memory and 4 GB of internal storage, as well as microSD support.
LG announces the L Series III Android smartphones
This upcoming family of smartphones will include the L40, L70 and L90, but all details about them will be revealed in about a week at MWC.
HTC Desire 8 leaks online
A first press photo and a few specs of the upcoming 5.5-inch mid-range smartphone were spotted online.
Review Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Smartphone
Turning big into small. Already the name makes its obvious: The Z1 Compact is the handier version of Sony's Xperia Z1 flagship. These "Mini" editions are presently quite common, but the Z1 is an exception because most of the hardware is the same as used in the larger version.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974, Adreno 330, 4.3", 137 g
LG teases G2 Mini ahead of MWC
Soon after the first official image became available, the specs of the upcoming handset leaked online.
Geeksphone Revolution smartphone with Firefox OS arrives on February 20
The Intel Atom-powered handset has a 4.7-inch qHD display, 1 GB of memory and 4 GB of internal storage and is able to boot up Firefox OS and Android. Despite its average specs, the Revolution is the first one of its kind.
ARM unveils Cortex-A17 processor, Mali-T720 GPU and Mali-V500 video processor
The new chip is 60 percent faster than the ARM Cortex-A9 and offers increased efficiency, while the Mali-T720 GPU and the Mali-V500 video processor are energy-efficient multimedia solutions for mid-range devices.
Review Yota Devices Yotaphone Smartphone
More displays. The Yotaphone has been in the headlines for a while now, because it has one unique feature. Turn the smartphone around and you can see a second display, a so-called E-Ink display. Our review shows how the Russian company "Yota Devices" solved this design challenge.
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960T, Adreno 320, 4.3", 146 g
Nokia could release an Android-powered smartphone later this month
Industry insiders say Nokia will unveil a smartphone powered by a custom Android version at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona at the end of this month.
MediaTek announces MT6595 octa-core chip
The MT6595 is a 4G LTE octa-core SOC aimed at affordable yet powerful smartphones and first devices powered by it will arrive in the second half of this year.
Samsung releases new teaser for S5 event
Teaser image hints at revamped interface on the Galaxy S5 which is set to debut later this month.
LG G Pro 2 could be announced next week
LG invitation summons members of the press to an event on February 13th in Seoul where the G Pro 2 could be unveiled.
Free iPhone 4S from Verizon Wireless
The iOS 7-compatible handset is now available for free from Verizon Wireless when delivered together with a new 2-year plan, down from a retail price of $449.99.
Blu unveils the 4.5-inch Life Pure mini Android smartphone
The 4.5-inch Android 4.2 Jelly Bean handset comes with a quad-core processor, 1 GB of memory, 16 GB of internal storage and 1080p video shooting capability.
Nexus 5 now available in red color
LG announces that red colored Nexus 5 is now available through the Google Play store.
Sony Xperia Z Ultra successor could show up at MWC
The successor of the Xperia Z Ultra smartphone will feature a display up to 6.4 inches in size and is expected to arrive at MWC 2014 along other new Xperia devices, although it has not been officially confirmed yet.
HTC M8 could launch in late March
Recent leaks show that HTC M8 will be released in late March and looks a lot like the notorious HTC One.
Samsung sends out invitations for possible S5 event
Samsung is building up hype for an "Unpacked 5" event where the Galaxy S5 will likely be revealed.
Review Acer Liquid S2 Phablet
Big brother. The Taiwanese manufacturer surpasses its S1 model with the latest Acer Liquid S2. The smartphone is equipped with a Full HD screen, a fast Snapdragon 800 processor and a 13 MP camera, which can even record UHD videos. This places it comfortably in the high-end category. The price for this hardware is high, as is to be expected.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974, Adreno 330, 6", 231 g
Motorola sold to Lenovo for $2.91 billion
Google sells Motorola Mobility to Lenovo for close to $3bn, while retaining hold on the majority of the company's patents.
LG confirms G Pro 2 premium smartphone
The follower of the Optimus G Pro will arrive soon running Android 4.4 KitKat out of the box, but it will also drop the "Optimus" branding. LG plans to unveil the handset next month.
Motorola to sell Moto X for $299 during one-hour promotion
Promotion slashes Moto X price by $100 for one hour on the 27th of January.
Samsung introduces Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics-themed Galaxy Note 3
The Galaxy Note 3 Olympic Games Edition comes in a special packaging that includes tickets to skating sessions in the Amsterdam Olympic Stadium, as well as a special flip cover.
Apple could release 4.7-inch and 5.7-inch iPhone 6 handsets during 2014
The 4.7-inch iPhone 6 may arrive as early as June, followed by a 5.7-inch model that should reach stores just in time for the holiday season.
Review LG D605 Optimus L9 II Smartphone
XL-smartphone for a small price. The LG D605 Optimus L9 II impresses with its 4.7-inch HD display and combines two very appealing things: A lot of performance for a comparatively low price. We tested it.
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8230, Adreno 305, 4.7", 120 g
Sony "Sirius" smartphone may arrive next month
The handset is also known as Sony D6503 and will come loaded with Android 4.4 KitKat. Its features will include a generous 5.2-inch 1080p display, 3 GB of memory and a 20.7 MP rear camera.
Review Nokia Lumia 1520 Phablet
6 inches made in Finland. Big screen, Full HD resolution, a powerful Snapdragon 800, and a high-resolution camera. Nokia has finally arrived in the premium division, and presents its first phablet based on Windows Phone 8 called Lumia 1520. Read how it fares against the Android competition in our test report.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974, Adreno 330, 6", 210 g
Sony launches two new Xperia phones
Both the T2 Ultra and the E1 are cheaper models with a little something extra
CES 2014 | Sony introduces the Xperia Z1 Compact Android smartphone
Released in Japan as the Xperia Z1f the Xperia Z1 Compact now offers high-end specs in a 4.3-inch form factor to the entire world, as it features a quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor and 2 GB of memory, next to an impressive 20.7 MP camera.
Short Review Simvalley Mobile AW-414.Go SmartWatch
Mr. Bond sends his regards. The Simvalley smartwatch is not like any other smartwatch on the market. It is not only designed to be an input and a display of a smartphone, it is also actually a smartphone. A dual-core processor from MediaTek provides sufficient performance and the small watch even has a camera. Our practical review shows what the smartwatch is capable of.
MediaTek MT6572, ARM Mali-400 MP, 1.5", 91 g
CES 2014 | Alcatel One Touch announces the Idol X+ octa-core flagship smartphone
The handset features a MediaTek octa-core processor, 2 GB of memory, 13.1 MP rear camera and sports a 5-inch Full HD IPS touchscreen.
Nvidia: Tegra K1 SoC for smartphones and tablets announced
Almost exactly one year after the Tegra 4, Nvidia introduces the much improved successor. Tegra K1 ("Logan") is not only supposed to be faster, but especially much more frugal compared to its not very successful predecessor. A special highlight is the new GPU based on the Kepler architecture.
CES 2014 | Lenovo launches four new smartphones including the LTE compatible Vibe Z
The new handsets range in size from 4.7- to 6-inches
Review Motorola Moto G Smartphone
The people's smartphone. Google dubs its latest highlight "Moto G" that is sold by the subsidiary Motorola. The smartphone fuses high-performance hardware with a reasonable price. We checked whether this strategy adds up.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226, Adreno 305, 4.5", 143 g
Review Alcatel One Touch Idol X Smartphone
Large, colorful and extravagant. The One Touch Idol X is Alcatel's bid on the international smartphone market. The slim model boasts a 5-inch display which offers bright colors. Is that enough to be ranked amongst the high-end smartphones? Let us find out.
Mediatek MT6589, PowerVR SGX544, 5", 130 g
LG G3 could come with fingerprint sensor and smartwatch companion
Report indicates that LG's upcoming G3 flagship will feature a fingerprint sensor as well as a pair of wearable accessories.
Review ZTE Grand Memo LTE Smartphone
A giant from China. With a panel diagonal of 5.7-inches ZTE follows the trend of ever bigger smartphones. A strong SoC, a camera with a 13 MP sensor and LTE support will make the device a hit - and all of this for a low price. Find out what the downsides are in our test review.
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064A, Adreno 320, 5.7", 197 g
Review Alcatel One Touch Fire (Firefox OS) Smartphone
Firefox for the phone. In 2004, Mozilla revolutionized the Internet world with its Firefox browser. Now the non-profit organization launches a mobile operating system on the market dubbed Firefox OS. One of the first cell phones featuring this OS is the affordable Alcatel One Touch Fire that we put through its paces. Is another revolution now coming our way?
Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227A, Adreno 200, 3.5", 108 g
Review Asus New Padfone Smartphone
Duo. Asus offers the fourth generation of its tablet-smartphone combination with the New Padfone. There has been enough time to improve every aspect of the concept and get rid of initial problems, but was the manufacturer successful?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974, Adreno 330, 10.1", 145 g
Samsung Galaxy Core Advance joins the Galaxy smartphone series
The low-end Galaxy Core Advance will become commercially available in early 2014 featuring Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, a 1.2 GHz dual core processor, 1 GB of memory and a 4.7-inch WVGA screen.
LG Gx launches in Korea
The new handset features a 5.5-inch Full HD display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 quad-core processor, 2 GB of memory and, unlike the LG G2, it has the power and volume buttons on the sides.
Huawei unveils the Honor X3 and Honor 3C smartphones
The two budget Android smartphones feature MediaTek processors and will soon hit the Chinese market.
Asus PadFone X appears in the AnTuTu database
The alleged new high-end PadFone device managed to score over 35,000 points, more than the octa core Samsung Galaxy S4.
HTC M8 receives its WiFi certification
HTC One's upcoming follower gets the WiFi certification and is one step closer to its official unveiling.
Asus PadFone Mini is now official
The smaller alternative to the PadFone Infinity brings together a 4.3-inch phone and a 7-inch tablet, confirming all the recent rumors regarding its specs and features.
Apple patents new technology for curved touch displays
The new patent describes the manufacturing methods used to produce curved displays and touchpads that use touch sensors.
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