Posts Tagged ‘ 2012 ’

Samsung Unveils Quad-Core 32nm Exynos Processor

February 24, 2012
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At the International Solid-State Circuits Conference yesterday, Samsung unveiled their latest mobile chipset. The Korean manufacturer’s new Exynos processor can be produced in either quad-core or dual-core configurations with 1.5GHz clock speeds and 200MHz frequencies. The current generation dual-core Exynos chip is 45nm while the upcoming model will be reduced to 32nm, which means...
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LG Optimus 4X HD, Vu and 3D Max Demoed (Videos)

February 23, 2012
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Curious about LG’s upcoming Android handsets? Well, below you will find demo videos for the Optimus 4X HD, Optimus Vu, and Optimus 3D Max smartphones prior to their Mobile World Congress 2012 debut. Check them out. Optimus 4X HD Specs: - CPU: NVIDIA Tegra 3 1.5GHz quad-core processor - Display: 4.7 inches True HD...
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Asus Teases Padfone and HD Android Tablet for MWC

February 23, 2012
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Asus recently teased two devices for Mobile World Congress 2012 on their YouTube channel. The first video, titled “Divided We Stand, Together We Rock,” is clearly referencing the Asus Padfone, which is an Android-powered smartphone that has the ability to dock into a tablet shell – complete with a large display and extra battery...
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T-Mobile to Launch 4G LTE Network in 2013

February 23, 2012
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T-Mobile will end up being the last of the big four wireless providers in the U.S. to roll out LTE service, but today they finally announced plans to invest in and ultimately launch their 4G LTE network in 2013. The investment will cost T-Mobile $4 billion, which includes improvements to current voice and data...
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NEC Medias Android Prototypes for MWC 2012 Pictured

February 23, 2012
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A trio of NEC prototypes will be on display at Mobile World Congress 2012 on Monday. All three Medias smartphones feature 4G LTE connectivity and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The model on the left, labeled “Best Cloud UX Device,” offers a unique dual-screen design. Unlike the Sony Tablet P, which is equipped with...
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LG Optimus 4X HD with Tegra 3 1.5GHz Quad-Core CPU, 4.7-inch 720P HD Screen & Android 4.0 ICS Announced

February 22, 2012
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LG isn’t leaving much to the imagination for their MWC 2012 lineup, as they’ve just announced their first flagship Android handset for 2012, the Optimus 4X HD. The device marks a milestone in the smartphone realm due to the fact that it rocks a powerful Nvidia Tegra 3 1.5GHz quad-core processor. That alone is...
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Verizon Droid Fighter and LG Cayman Emerge

February 22, 2012
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A screen capture of Verizon Wireless’ internal systems has revealed two upcoming Android smartphones, the Droid Fighter dated April 12 and LG Cayman dated March 29. It’s unclear if the former belongs to Motorola, HTC or Samsung since all three manufacturers have used the “Droid” moniker in the past. Could it be the HTC...
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HTC Teases Mobile World Congress 2012 Event

February 22, 2012
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“This Sunday you’ll discover something fast.” Nothing less, nothing more. HTC posted that single line on their Facebook page, along with the teaser image you see above, in preparation for their Mobile World Congress 2012 event this Sunday, February 26th. The Taiwanese company is expected to announce the HTC One X (Endeavor, Tegra 3),...
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Fujitsu to Showcase Tegra 3 Quad-Core Android at MWC

February 22, 2012
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Fujitsu announced today in Japan that they will be showcasing their ultra high-end smartphone at Mobile World Congress 2012 next week (February 27). The Tegra 3 quad-core powered Android handset was first teased at CES 2012 in January, but now Fujitsu says it’s ready for the spotlight. The unnamed device also sports a 4.6-inch...
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LG Outs Optimus 3D Cube Android Smartphone (Specs)

February 21, 2012
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We knew it was coming, but now it’s official. LG has announced the Optimus 3D Cube (LG-SU870), which will get a more intimate unveiling at MWC 2012 on February 27. The successor to the original Optimus 3D is noticeably thinner while still offering the immersive glasses-free 3D viewing experience. The device received a modest...
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Full Ubuntu Desktop Experience Coming to Android

February 21, 2012
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Canonical is bringing the Ubuntu desktop OS experience to Android and they’re planning to show it off at MWC 2012 in Barcelona next week. Unlike Motorola’s Web-top environment for select devices, Ubuntu for Android will be the world’s first full-featured desktop on a docked smartphone. Once docked with a keyboard and monitor, multi-core Android...
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Huawei MediaPad 10 Android Tablet Pictured in the Wild

February 21, 2012
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Pictured above and below is the Huawei MediaPad 10 Android tablet that’s been rumored to be announced alongside the Ascend D1 Q smartphone at MWC 2012 next week. The tablet purportedly has a 10-inch display, 8 megapixel rear camera with flash, an unspecified front-facing camera, dual rear-mounted speakers, microSD card slot, slim body design,...
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Panasonic to Deliver a ‘Premium’ Android Phone at MWC

February 21, 2012
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After Panasonic announced the Eluga yesterday, there are now rumblings that the company will unveil a second, more high-end device at MWC 2012 next week. The rumored/mystery phone will apparently be “more premium” and feature a larger display than the Eluga (pictured above). The screen will not be of OLED technology, but rather a...
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LG Optimus L3, L5 and L7 to be Introduced at MWC 2012

February 21, 2012
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Today, LG announced the Optimus L3, Optimus L5 and Optimus L7 Android smartphones – all of which will be officially unveiled at the 2012 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in just under a week. The three devices belong to the L-Series, or L-Style as LG is calling it, and they focus on featuring a...
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ZTE Mimosa X Android Smartphone to Debut at MWC

February 20, 2012
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The ZTE Mimosa X will join the PF200 and N910 Android Smartphones for a MWC debut on February 26, 2012. The Mimosa X runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and features an Nvidia Tegra 2 dual-core processor, qHD (960×540) display, 5 megapixel rear camera with flash and 0.3 megapixel front-facing camera. The device will...
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