UPDATE: Xperia Z vs ZL video added! Press images for the upcoming Sony Xperia Z (C660X, Yuga) and Xperia ZL (C650X, Odin) smartphones have emerged this New Year’s day. Both Android-powered handsets are expected to be showcased by Sony Mobile at CES 2013 in Las Vegas next week and we’ll be there to cover...
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The Sony Yuga Android smartphone emerged in a set of in-the-wild photos in November and now it’s back with a couple more images from a new source. Like the Verizon HTC Droid DNA and KDDI HTC J Butterfly, the Yuga is rumored to feature a 5-inch 1080p Full HD screen (possibly WhiteMagic display by...
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In this video, we benchmark the Samsung Galaxy Note II and HTC Droid DNA Android smartphones, both of which are available on Verizon Wireless, using the standard benchmarking utility known as Quadrant. The Droid DNA clearly wins that round convincingly; however, if you take a look at the benchmark results using other apps, like...
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After the success of the LG Optimus G, available now for Sprint, AT&T and global carriers, it’s not too surprising that we’re already beginning to hear rumors of its successor, the Optimus G2. While the following is unconfirmed and should be taken with a grain of salt, the rumored device purportedly features a 1080p...
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The Google Nexus 4 by LG received a repairability score of 7 out 10 by the guys at iFixit, as it was torn down this past weekend in the name of science. The Nexus 4, which was recently released and runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, rocks a 4.7-inch WXGA IPS display (1280×768 pixel resolution,...
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Along with Verizon and AT&T, T-Mobile is planning to release the HTC Windows Phone 8X, though its variant will cost just $149.99 with a two-year agreement. Also, T-Mobile will have a Nokia-branded offering in the form of the Lumia 810 at an even more affordable rate of $99.99, with a two-year contract, of course....
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Unlike Sprint, Verizon Wireless isn’t sitting still for the launch of Windows Phone 8. After releasing just one Windows Phone 7 device in the past two years, Big Red is planning to launch at least three new Windows Phone 8-powered smartphones this holiday season, including the HTC 8X, Nokia Lumia 822 and Samsung ATIV...
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The Samsung Nexus 10 likely has tablet fans excited, but Google also announced the LG Nexus 4 for Android smartphone enthusiasts today, despite the cancellation of its press conference due to Hurricane Sandy. The Nexus 4 features a 4.7-inch WXGA IPS display (1280×768 pixel resolution, 320 ppi), Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core processor, 8...
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Sprint is set to release the LG Optimus G Android smartphone on November 11 for $199.99 with a new two-year contract. Pre-orders will begin earlier in the month on November 1st. The Optimus G features a 4.7-inch WXGA (1280 x 768) True HD IPS Plus display, Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro 1.5GHz quad-core Krait processor,...
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Sprint just announced the Samsung Galaxy Victory 4G LTE Android smartphone. This is a budget-friendly device with a 4-inch WVGA (480×800) display, 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 5 megapixel rear camera, 1.3MP front-facing camera, NFC, 4G LTE connectivity, and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The Galaxy Victory 4G LTE will be available starting...
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We’ve heard LG talk up the Optimus G’s 13 megapixel camera, Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core processor, battery life and display. Now, the Korea-based manufacturer wants to talk high-class design and perfection in their latest video. From the G2 Touch Hybrid Display technology to the jewel-like sophisticated materials used on the back of the...
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While Motorola and Intel want to “Take You to the Edge” on September 18, LG and Qualcomm are inviting you to “Live Without Boundaries” at a joint press conference on September 19, presumably to launch the U.S. variant of the Optimus G Android smartphone. The OG is the first 4G LTE-enabled phone to feature...
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LG Korea has posted a video explaining the features and benefits of the Optimus G smartphone’s 13 megapixel ultra-slim and compact camera. The handset manufacturer is calling it the “world’s best camera” technology for mobile devices. LG also talks about the UX software features that compliment the camera hardware. Unfortunately, as the video notes,...
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The same XDA member who tweeted the specs of the rumored HTC One X+ Android smartphone has also leaked some new information about the upcoming HTC Accord Windows Phone 8 handset. According to Football4PDA, HTC will trade in the Accord codename for the “Windows Phone 8X” moniker. Furthermore, he provided what appears to be...
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T-Mobile expanded its Galaxy S smartphone lineup by announcing the Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G today. The new phone is equipped with a full 5-row slide-out QWERTY keyboard, 4-inch WVGA (480×800) Super AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 1.5-GHz dual-core processor, 5-megapixel rear camera, 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera, and 4G (HSPA+ 42) connectivity. Out of the...
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