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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.
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iPhone Owners, Beware: Hacker Reveals SMS Spoofing via iOS Security Flaw
A well-known French hacker has revealed a major security flaw that has existed in Apple's iPhone since the very first device launched in 2007. Known publicly only as "pod2g," the French iOS security researcher published details about the vulnerability on Friday, Aug. 17. According to him, the security flaw affects all versions of iOS, including the latest beta release of iOS 6.
Acer’s Liquid Gallant Solo Smartphone to Debut this Month
Acer, better known for its PCs and laptops, is getting ready to boost its smartphone presence. Rumors suggest that Acer will launch its Android-powered Liquid Gallant Solo smartphone at the IFA event in Berlin later this month.
Microsoft Surface RT vs. Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1: The Better Buy
In the battle of tablets, Samsung's recently launched Galaxy 10.1 faces stiff rivalry from Apple's iPad, while Microsoft is set to drop a bomb on the tech world with the launch of its Surface tablets.
Motorola's New Smartphone on its Way, Rumors Suggest
This fall, smartphone lovers will have a lot to look forward to with the expected IFA event on Aug. 29 and the rumored Apple iPhone 5 launch on Sept. 12. Gadget enthusiasts can also mark Sept. 5 on their calendars as the launch date of Motorola's new smartphone.
Nokia Asha Phones to Get Popular 'Draw Something' and 'Zynga Poker' Soon
Zynga and Nokia are joining forces to bring two hit games to a new range of Nokia devices. On Friday, Aug. 17, Nokia announced on its official blog that its popular games Draw Something and Zynga Poker will be available on the Asha Touch later this year.
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Images Leak Again, All But Confirm August 29 Launch
Recent images of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 suggested that it would launch at Samsung's Aug. 29 event. Additional images reveal the "phablet" again, bearing a strong resemblance to the UK-bound Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1.
Samsung Galaxy S3 Black Arrives October in UK Just After iPhone 5 Launch
Samsung posted photos of a black version of the Samsung Galaxy S3 in a tube station on its official Olympics page earlier in August, and now phone retailer Clove says that the device will arrive in the UK during October. The launch of the black Samsung Galaxy S3 could be around the time the next iPhone goes on sale.
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Purported to be the Biggest Smartphone
An image posted by French site NowhereElse claims that the Samsung Galaxy Note 2, rumored to be launched on Aug. 29, will hit the market with even a bigger screen when compared to its predecessor.
Sony Xperia P to get Android Ice Cream Sandwich
Sony confirmed on its blog post that its Xperia P smartphone will be the latest to get the Android Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS).
Xiaomi MI2: Quad-Core Android Jelly Bean Smartphone with 2GB RAM, 16GB Memory for $350, Contract-Free – Intrigued?
China's smartphone market is booming and is set to overtake the U.S. this year as the world's largest, and host of little-known local companies come armed with cheap, high-end smartphones to dent Apple's market share in the country. Xiaomi Technology unveiled its latest local challenge to the iPhone on Thursday, Aug. 16, launching the MI2 smartphone, the successor to its popular MiOne (MI). The MI2 not only sports better specifications than the iPhone 4S, but it sells for half the price...
LG's Latest Tweet Confirms Optimus 2X is Getting Ice Cream Sandwich
Finding out whether a device is getting updated to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich can be a daunting task. In 2011, LG said that it would bring Ice Cream Sandwich to the Optimus 2X; the update was then delayed, and LG Canada claimed that it was cancelled. However, a recent tweet from LG Korea claims the update is in development and seems destined for the Optimus 2X.
5 Flaws in iPhone 4S that Should Be Fixed in iPhone 5
The purported release of the next-gen Apple offering - the iPhone 5 - is barely few weeks away and speculations of various new features and design of the iPhone 5 have already clouded the tech market. Will the smartphone giant address the reported problems of the iPhone 4S and present a flawless iPhone 5 to iFans?
