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ZTE Working On A 5.7-Inch Phablet?
Bigger is better seems to be the new mantra of smartphone manufacturers. With several 5-inch 1080p handsets, including the Samsung Galaxy S4, tipped to make an appearance in 2013, word's on the street that ZTE has yet another 5-inch plus smartphone in the pipeline.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 2 vs. Huawei Ascend Mate: The Phablet War Intensifies
Samsung created a whole new segment with the launch of the Galaxy Note phablet in 2011. A year and a half down the line, the success of Samsung's Galaxy Note and Galaxy Note 2 have acted as a catalyst, propeling other manufacturers to take the bigger smartphone route as well.
2013: Year Of The 6-Inch Plus Phablets?
With major smartphone manufacturers like Samsung, Sony, LG, HTC, and Huawei, to name a few, taking the larger display route, it seems 'bigger is better' is the mantra for 2013.
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Pops Up In Amber Brown And Ruby Wine Colors
Recently, the Internet was abuzz with rumors that Samsung would soon be launching its Galaxy Note 2 phablet in a new black avatar; however, it turned out the leaked image was phony. Nonetheless, the Galaxy Note 2 is in the news again and, per reports, images of the smartphone in two new colors have surfaced in a magazine ad in Korea.
Android Jelly Bean 4.1.2 Update For Galaxy S3 I9300: Here Is How To Install XXELLA Firmware Update
The latest firmware comes with some amazing features like Android 4.1.2 - JZO54K, Multi-View (Multi-Windows Multitasking, same as in Note II) and Page Buddy.
Samsung Galaxy S4 To Be At CES; 'Leaked' Photo Suggest Large Display, Thinner Body
According to a report from a Korean Web site MT, Samsung will be showing prototype the so called Galaxy S4 at the CES, however, the handset will be shown only to the business partners of the company.
iPhone 5S To Arrive With ‘Touch-On-Display’ Technology?
Apple could scrap the in-cell touch technology. While rumors of an Apple iPhone 6 are doing rounds on the Internet, many Web sites have not ruled out the possibility of an iPhone 5S, rather than an iPhone 6.
Facebook Starts Testing VoIP Calling, Voice Messaging
The update allows users to speak to other users and send short voice messages. However, no video calling feature is added.
Sony Xperia Z To Release In January: Should Samsung And Apple Be Worried?
Sony has been in the news for the past few months, thanks to its fabled Sony Yuga smartphone, touted to be the company's flagship device for 2013. And now, rumor has it that the Sony Yuga aka the Xperia Z, as recent leaks revealed, is set to release in January.
Meet Phablet PIII: World's First 6-Inch Smartphone From Byond
While major smartphone players like Samsung, Sony, and LG are said to be working on 5-inch 1080p devices for 2013, a little-known company from India has gone ahead and launched the world's first-ever 6-inch smartphone. Pune-based Byond Tech has just launched "Phablet PIII," which has a 6-inch screen, creating a new segment altogether.
Samsung Galaxy S3 Extended Battery Kit Goes On Sale Online
Samsung's much-touted Galaxy S3 has been one of the hottest selling smartphones of 2012 and now, a new battery kit that increases the battery capacity of the smartphone is available for pre-order online.
Galaxy Note 2 New Multi-Windows View Feature Ad Targets Business Users
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is available from key carriers in the U.S. and now all four major carriers are offering the phablet with the multi-windows view software update. A new ad from Samsung touts the Galaxy Note 2's multi-windows feature and shows how the feature can be used for better productivity at the work place.
BlackBerry 10 Device With AT&T Support Gets FCC Approval
Research In Motion (RIM) is officially launching its BlackBerry 10 devices on Jan. 30, 2013 and, BlackBerry fans will be happy to know that recently, a BlackBerry Device with AT&T support went through FCC's approval list.
