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Android Phone Makers Back Platform But Consider Other Options
Some phonemakers are quietly exploring alternatives to the Android operating system implicated in the Samsung-Apple ruling, industry watchers say, despite their public pronouncements they are sticking with the technology.
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Sony Xperia T Revealed: 13-megapixel Camera, 4.6-inch HD Display, NFC, And More
Sony unveiled the latest member of the Xperia smartphone family - Xperia T - at the IFA event in Berlin, and the smartphone will be a high-end entertainment device.
Motorola Set To Launch Edge-to-Edge Smartphone Sans Bezels, Indicate Rumors
Motorola seems to be on track to offer competition to rival smartphone makers in September. The Google-owned smartphone maker has announced two events this month at which it is expected to launch its next-generation smartphones.
Samsung Galaxy S3 Gets Cheaper: Sub-$200 Price Maybe Arriving
The popularity of the Samsung Galaxy S3 perhaps is not surprising; the phone was highly anticipated, and sales justified anticipations. Rumors are now surfacing of a sub-$200 price on two-year contracts, and a roughly $100 price decrease for the non-contract version.
Nokia Windows Phone 8 Smartphones Leaked: Lumia 920 'Phi' & Lumia 820 'Arrow' Look Gorgeous
With less than a week until Nokia's Sept. 5 event, anticipation is high for the company's new line of Windows Phone 8 smartphones, and expectations are even higher. Major launch events are usually preceded by leaks, rumors, and speculation, and the Nokia event is no exception. New photos leaked on Friday, Aug. 31, offer a sneak peak of what to expect.
Apple iPhone 5 Release Date Is Nearing: Features Roundup
Reports are popping up claiming the iPhone 5 release date is set within the next two weeks, that is after the September 12 official announcement of the device. The handset is then expected to hit store shelves on the 21st of September, which is on a Friday and a good time for Apple to try to devour the competition.
Windows Phone: Nimbuzz Partners With Nokia To Bring Nimbuzz Messenger To Lumia Devices
Nokia must differentiate itself from its competitors in order to regain its former glory in the mobile landscape. One way in which Nokia plans to stand out is offering exclusive applications for its Lumia range of Windows Phone devices and bringing popular Symbian applications to Windows Phone. The first of these will be Nimbuzz Messenger.
Sony Xperia T vs. Sony Xperia S: The Better Buy?
Sony's Xperia line-up is synonymous with refinement and new designs. Earlier this year, following its split with Ericsson, Sony launched its flagship Xperia S smartphone at the CES. In the post-Ericsson era, Sony has added to its Xperia family by unveiling the high-end Xperia T at the IFA 2012 in Berlin. The Xperia T aims at taking on devices like Samsung's S3 and Apple's impending iPhone 5, staking its claim in the smartphone market and challenging the established players.
Samsung Galaxy S3 vs. Sony Xperia V: Battle Of The Smartphone Giants
South Korean smartphone maker Samsung released its flagship handset Galaxy S3 earlier in May this year. The Galaxy S3 has been highly-welcomed by smartphone users and tech gurus alike. The Japanese tech giant Sony, on the other hand, has also released its latest smartphone, Xperia V in an attempt to stake its claim in the highly competitive smartphone market.
IFA 2012 Newbies: Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and HTC Desire X
The IFA 2012 has unleashed a bevy of high-end devices into a highly-competitive smartphone market. The latest offerings from two rival tech giants - the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and HTC Desire X - have announced their arrival with a bang and are set to conquer the smartphone market.
HTC Launches Desire X At IFA Event
HTC, the Taiwanese smartphone maker, launched the newest smartphone, Desire X, at the IFA event in Berlin. Consumers can expect the device to hit the shelves in September.
Samsung Unveils Ativ S, World's First Windows Phone 8 – Top Features We Love
Samsung Electronics took the wraps off its ATIV S handset on Wednesday, Aug. 29, at the Mobile Unpacked event at IFA 2012, becoming the first handset maker to announce a smartphone using Microsoft's latest mobile software. Samsung's surprise announcement comes just days before the highly anticipated unveiling of Nokia's Windows Phone 8 lineup.
Free Galaxy S3 And It's One-of-a-Kind: Internet (Or Reddit) Karma At Its Finest
Many companies likely get assaulted daily by users asking for free stuff, but most of them probably ignore the requests and go about their business. Samsung, however, has won the Internet with its latest deed: it has just made one loyal fan happy by offering a free, one-of-a-kind Galaxy S3. For the lucky Canadian Redditor, this is Internet karma at its finest.
