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***Pre-Release Review of Highly Anticipated AT&T HTC One X
Posted: May 3, 2012 in Cell Phones, Full Review, MobileTags: HTC, htc info, htc news, htc one, htc one review, htc one x, htc one x info, htc one x news, htc one x review, htc one x specs, htc phone, htc phones, htc review, htc reviews, htc specs
Overview
HTC’s flagship handset for 2012 is the One X, which was unveiled at Mobile World Congress to much fanfare. HTC has apologized for what their own management has described as a failure to provide the best quality products and that their focus would be different in 2012. Looks like they were on to something here.
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When people think of HTC or 4G devices they typically think bulky with an inadequate battery. HTC was out to change that thinking with the One X. The One X is incredibly slim (especially when you put it side-by-side with the Rezound/Amaze) and the white back makes it sparkle. The phone packs a gorgeous and large HD display, LTE 4G connectivity, Beats audio built in, enhanced 8-MP camera, NFC capabilities, fast dual-core S4 processor, free cloud storage integration, and runs Android 4.0.
If you’re familiar with the most recent HTC handsets such as the HTC Rezound or HTC Amaze, you will notice quite a few changes from the Sense 3.5 interface you’re used to. The One X also shakes off the capacitive menu button in favor of a 3 button design.
Design and Body
The phone feels just as big as it looks, it’s smooth and light, and some people may find it feeling a little cheap, but don’t be fooled, the shell is very tough and scratch-resistant. One negative about the design is that you cannot remove the battery and HTC said that if they had created a removable back cover, they would never be able to make the phone as thin as it is.
Leaked Verizon Roadmap Hints at Samsung Galaxy Note Competitor from HTC
Posted: April 26, 2012 in Cell Phones, MobileTags: galaxy note, HTC, htc news, htc phone, samsung, samsung galaxy, samsung galaxy note, samsung news, samsung note
In the not too distant future, you might be able to be “Note Worthy” on an over-sized HTC handset instead of just the Samsung Galaxy Note. A newly released report from BGR claims to have inside knowledge of a Galaxy Note competitor coming from Verizon this Summer or Fall.
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HTC’s 5-inch smartphone/tablet hybrid would come with a Scribe pen and would feature a 1080P FULL HD display, quad-core Krait CPU, and will run HTC Sense 5. There’s obviously no confirmation yet on the specs, but if they are, it would be remarkable.
Source BGR
Galaxy S2 Receives Android 4.0 Update … Find Out Who is Getting the Update
Posted: April 26, 2012 in Cell Phones, Mobile
When Samsung is not staging mock protests they’re busy upgrading their existing handsets to Android 4.0. Customers in Australia will be seeing an Android 4.0 update pop-up on their handsets if they haven’t already. The update will take the build to Android 4.0.3 and will sit on top of Samsung’s Touch Wiz interface. This is an over-the-air update and is about 200MB so make sure you’re in a WiFi area.
Shocking Move … Samsung Hires Protesters to Occupy Australian Apple Store
Posted: April 26, 2012 in MobileIn what seems to be a risky and surprising move, Samsung has unleashed a swarm of protesters with “Wake Up” signs outside an Australian Apple Store.
Of course this is a mock-protest as it seems Samsung is thinking differently with a new marketing campaign and taking right to Apple. Samsung is pretty much mocking what it sees as the herd-mentality culture of Apple users, which is ironic because Samsung wants to create the same culture.
Let’s see how this plays out and how Apple will respond.
Source Android and Me
As we all know, the iPad is dominating the tablet market and they have yet to experiment with multiple screen sizes (although rumors are swirling). Samsung however is not afraid to try and test the market. The Korean tech giant got its feet wet in the tablet market more than a year ago with the introduction of the 7-inch Galaxy Tab 7. Since then Samsung has released the Galaxy Tab 10.1 and 8.9 and now are back for more with the Galaxy Tab 7.7.
Spec wise, the tablet is pretty powerful boasting a 1.4GHz dual-core processor, Super AMOLED Plus display, 4G LTE connectivity, 1080P video recording capability, and more.
Let’s see if the Galaxy Tab 7.7 is a viable alternative to the iPad…
Starting with the size and weight, the Tab is incredibly thin and light, but does feel plastic-y, as previous models have. It is dramatically thinner than it’s 7-inch predecessor and the screen is a major improvement. The major problem I saw was with the Honeycomb interface, I’m still not sold on it and the screen transitions were slow. Camera was pretty decent quality, but again it’s slow.
The Verdict … BUY IT OR FRY IT?
There’s always time for a good leak and this one is as good as any. As we get closer to Samsung’s Unpacked Event one would imagine a tidal-wave of rumors and speculation, but in this case it seems legit. Recently leaked images show a Galaxy S3 prototype in the flesh (or I guess, circuits).
Being that Samsung is taking a page (if not more) from Apple regarding the secrecy approach, this comes as more of a shock.
The video below also shows off some long-awaited specs including a quad-core 1.4GHz Exynos processor, 8-MP camera, 720P HD display, and NFC capabilities. The phone also looks to be running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.
Just as a reminder, the event will be held May 3rd in London.
Source Phandroid
Date Released for Samsung to Unveil Highly Anticipated Galaxy S3
Posted: April 16, 2012 in Cell Phones, Mobile
After what seemed like a year of hype, rumor, and speculation Samsung is finally gearing up to unveil the long-awaited Galaxy S3. If you’re wondering, well, didn’t the GS2 just launch in the States late last year? The answer would be YES, but internationally it was out for long before that.
Samsung sent out an invite to press outlets for a Samsung Unpacked event to “come and meet the next Galaxy.” The event will be held in London on May 3rd and will be streamed live via Facebook.
It’s finally time to put some of the rumors to bed, but be ready for a barrage of “leaks” until the event finally goes live.
Source Engadget
The image you see above is allegedly of the Samsung Galaxy S3 and looks pretty much like previous Galaxy S models, except with an Ice Cream Sandwich launcher.
Call me skeptical, but I don’t think this is the soon-to-be-unveiled Galaxy S3.
Time will tell if this “leak” is true or fake.
Source BGR
Sprint’s Samsung Galaxy Nexus 4G LTE Release Date Confirmed, BuyitorFryit.com
Posted: April 12, 2012 in Cell Phones, Mobile
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Earlier I wrote that the LG Viper would be Sprint’s first LTE handset and would launch on the 22nd. It now looks like Sprint customers will have more variety than anticipated on that day. According to the above image, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus will also release that day.
It will be interesting to see if this multiple-release strategy will pan out for Sprint.
Source BGR
