Articles by Anu Passary
Samsung ATIV S - The World's First Windows Phone 8 Unveiled
The Korean tech giant Samsung rolled out its Windows Phone 8 smartphone, given the moniker ATIV S, on Aug. 29 at the Samsung Unpacked event in Berlin, Germany. The announcement gives Samsung the distinction of being the first manufacturer to reveal its Windows Phone 8 mobile device.
Smartphones To Account for 54% Of Mobile Shipments By 2013, Predicts Report
With smartphones becoming an inimical part of our day-to-day lives, consumer demand has skyrocketed past previous estimations. A new report from IHS iSuppli proclaims that, by 2013, smartphones will dominate the mobile handset market, accounting for more than half of all phones sold. The update bypasses an earlier forecast that the 50 percent sales mark would be reached by 2015.
New Android Smartphone On the Block: Coolpad Quattro 4G To Debut Soon
On Tuesday (Aug. 28), MetroPCS ,the sixth most popular U.S. cellular carrier, announced the launch of its Coolpad Quattro 4G, a mid-range LTE-enabled Android smartphone.
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Specs Leaked Ahead Of Official Launch: 1.4GHz Quad-Core Processor And Android Jelly Bean
The Samsung Unpacked event is barely a day away, but that has not stopped the rumor mills from doling out additional fodder. Ahead of the Galaxy Note 2's anticipated official launch, a South Korean newspaper has leaked the specs of the hotly-awaited "phablet".
iPhone 5 Packaging Leaked: Real Or Fake?
With the purported Sept. 12 debut date of the iPhone 5 nearing, iFans have seen a cascade of rumors and leaks which have focused on the smartphone's features, physical attributes, and assembled parts. The recent photo leak, courtesy of Apple.HDBlog, gives Apple aficionados a peek at the next-generation smartphone's packaging.
Samsung Stratosphere 2 and LG Spectrum 2 Heading to Verizon
Two new Android-powered phones are headed to U.S. carrier Verizon, a leak revealed. Details of two new mid-range phones, Samsung's Stratosphere II and LG's Spectrum 2, were leaked in a Verizon equipment guide. Both phones are slated for a late-2012 release.
Fully Assembled iPhone 5 Images Leaked: Show Front Panel With Home Button, Front Camera, And Shielding
The perennial iPhone 5 rumors and leaks have become almost commonplace, and until the fabled Apple offering makes its much-awaited September debut, it seems that the rumor mill will continue to run on overdrive. The latest leak shows a completely assembled iPhone 5.
IFA 2012 Preview: Samsung, Sony, LG And HTC Smartphones/Phablets In Store For Gizmo Buffs
All roads lead to Berlin from Aug.31 to Sept. 5 as the Internationale Funkausstellung (IFA), Europe's biggest consumer technology event, kicks off. Media days are slated for Aug. 29 and Aug. 30, with the opening press conference starting at 1pm on Wednesday, Aug. 29. With tech giants like Samsung, Sony, LG, Microsoft, and HTC (to name a few) gearing up to unveil a gamut of devices, gizmo buffs are in for a spectacle.
IFA 2012 Preview: Tablet Race Heats Up - Samsung, Sony, And Lenovo Vie For Top Honors
As the IFA 2012 event draws closer, tech gurus and fans eagerly await a wave of tablet launches, and the tablet race heats up with major players like Sony, Lenovo, and Acer vying for top honors.
iPhone 5 USB Cable Leaked, Confirms Smaller Dock Connector Rumors
Apple's purported iPhone 5 launch has been immersed in a sea of leaks and rumors. Leaks by the dozen have detailed the specs and features of the new iPhone, including speculation about a smaller dock connector. Recently, an image of the next-generation iPhone's charging cable surfaced online, and it seems to corroborate the smaller dock connector assertions.
LG Begins Mass Production of iPhone 5 Display: On Target for Release
With the rumored iPhone 5 Sept. 12 debut deadline approaching, Apple's suppliers have pulled up their socks and are readying for the impending launch. Recent reports suggest that LG Display, who is one of the three suppliers for Apple's iPhone 5 in-cell technology panels, has begun mass production of the displays.
Sony's Xperia J Handset Pictures Leaked Ahead of Official Debut
The newest grist on the smartphone rumor mill is Sony's Xperia J handset, whose leaked images have surfaced online ahead of its expected IFA debut.
iPhone 5 to Release in September, Says German Carrier Mobilcom-Debitel
As the September debut of Apple's hypothesized iPhone 5 nears, the rumor mill seems to be on overdrive. German carrier Mobilcom-Debitel, who claimed on Aug. 21 that the iPhone 5 would be released in September, is still fueling release date speculations.
Holiday Season To Boost iPhone 5 Sales: Next-Gen Smartphone To Sell More Than 250 Million Units, Estimate Analysts
According to a Fudzilla report, "Apple's upcoming iPhone 5 could be the company's biggest coup to date." As iPhone 5 rumors gather steam, analysts estimate that the next-gen smartphone could sell more than 250 million units, and iPhone 5 profits alone are expected to generate nearly $47 billion in net income for Apple.
Leaked Specs Reveal Samsung Working on Next-Gen Nexus: Real or Fake?
After building two robust smartphones - Nexus S and Galaxy Nexus for Google - Korean tech giant Samsung is allegedly working on a new Nexus offering.
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 vs. LG Optimus Vu: Battle of the Korean Phablets
Recent reports indicated that Android phones have been stealing iOS's thunder. The trend seems to be given a boost with Samsung's Galaxy Note 2 and LG's Optimus Vu releases in the anvil.
Apple Inc. Surpasses Microsoft to Become the Most Valuable Company Ever
Apple, Inc. has added another feather to its cap. From being the most valuable tech company in the world, the Cupertino-based tech giant has swooped in on the title of highest-valued company ever.
Rumored iPhone 5 Parts Perfect Fit for Leaked Back Casing
The perennial iPhone 5 rumors and leaks have given iFans fodder for speculation and helped form notions of the hotly-anticipated smartphone's physical design. By now, both aficionados and tech gurus have become conversant with its features and specs. The latest rumor is that the leaked iPhone 5 parts are a perfect fit for the leaked back casing.
Samsung Galaxy Player Set to Steal Apple iPod Touch's Thunder
Come Aug. 29, all eyes will be on Samsung as it readies to unveil the Galaxy Note 2, but the Korean tech giant may have a few surprises up its sleeve. While anticipated smartphones have been the cynosure of all rumors and leaks, music enthusiasts will be thrilled to learn that Samsung may be preparing to announce the launch of its new Galaxy Player.
Sony Xperia SL Official: To Sport a Faster 1.7GHz Processor
The newest addition to this fall's bevy of hotly-anticipated smartphone releases is an offering from Sony called the Xperia SL. Since July of this year, the gadget grapevine had been abuzz with rumors and leaks that a Sony Xperia S upgrade to Xperia SL was on its way. Over the weekend, Japanese electronics bigwig Sony quietly announced the launch of its Xperia SL on the company's official Web site.
Mobile Phone Companies to Become Soothsayers: New Algorithm to Facilitate the Prediction of User Movements
Smartphones have become an indispensable part of day-to-day life. As technology has advanced, their original purpose of simply making phone calls has taken a backseat to innumerable apps that enable users to navigate to a location using GPS, check train schedules, watch favorite sitcoms, search for restaurants, and launch vengeful cartoon birds. Now, gadgets may predict users' whereabouts in advance.
Acer Liquid Gallant Solo, Acer Liquid Glow, and Acer CloudMobile: Should Rivals be Worried?
Gizmo lovers will be delighted to learn that Taiwanese company Acer is heating up the smartphone war with three spanking new devices: Liquid Gallant Solo or the E350, Acer Liquid Glow, and Acer CloudMobile.
Showyou Rolls Out Update, Turns iPad into an Improved Apple TV Remote
iPads will now function as better remote controls for Apple TV. The new version 3.4 of the Showyou iPad app includes Retina Display support released on Aug. 16. Users can now play a movie using their iPad as a remote while also checking social media sites, weather updates, or e-mail.
Windows RT Tablets to be Nearly $300 Cheaper than Intel-based Ones, Says Lenovo Exec
David Schmoock, head of Lenovo's North American operations, has revealed that new devices based on Microsoft's Windows RT software will cost $200 to $300 less than products that run Windows 8 software. Currently, Lenovo is the second-largest maker of PCs in the world.
Nearly 50% of Americans Use Smartphones, Android Beats iPhone: Report
A recent report has indicated that more than half the American population has jumped on to the smartphone bandwagon, denouncing traditional mobile phones in favor of more advanced mobile gadgets.
Apple Rules the Tablet Market: Research Figures Reveal
Apple's rivals are working hard to topple the tech company from its pedestal, but market share statistics indicate that Apple continues its reign as the tablet titan.
Living Room TV Experience on a Tablet: The Top 3 TV Apps
With the advent of technology, smartphones and tablets have emerged as inseparable companions that play a pivotal role in our day-to-day lives. Consumers now have a slew of TV Apps at their disposal, which help extend the living room television experience to tablets
