Chinese maker ZTE has successfully run its upcoming N910 LTE smartphone through the FCC. Introduced before last month’s Mobile World Congress, the phone should sport a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, a 4.3-inch, 480×800 touchscreen, and Android 4.0. In FCC form, it received AWS Band IV and PCS Band II LTE support, meaning it will likely show […]
Mar 20 2012 | Posted in
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Smith Micro is demonstrating their latest connection manager solution, QuickLink Zero, at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona,. The new solution will support Windows 8 and other popular PC and mobile operating systems, as well as new industry standards focused on mobile connectivity. “As the leader in connection management software for more than 10 years, we […]
Today at MWC 2012, NVIDIA announced Sonic The Hedgehog is coming to mobile with the same console quality graphics! Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode II is on Tegra Zone for Tegra 3 4-PLUS-1 quad core devices. The Tegra 3-enhanced edition puts console-like graphics in the palm of your hand. With all-new levels and 720p HD […]
Visa today announced plans for a new mobile payment service that would make use of NFC-equipped smartphones, though not necessarily those for the company’s Isis joint venture with AT&T, T-Mobile USA, and Verizon Wireless. According to Visa, the program works thus: Consumers buy a Visa-certified, NFC-equipped phone; they contact their Visa provider and ask to […]
Google’s fun-filled booth at Mobile World Congress means to celebrate the more than tripling of the available apps in the Android Market since last year, currently at more than 450,000. In comparison, Apple’s iOS mobile platform offers more than 500,000 applications. Google goes on to say there are more than one billion apps downloaded by […]
Feb 27 2012 | Posted in
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Skype for Windows Phone is finally available for download, though it is only available as a beta at this time. Skype for Windows Phone beta lets you use all aspects of Skype, with a few caveats. The video chat option is there, of course, assuming you have a front-facing camera to use it with. There’s […]
Samsung has expanded its Galaxy Note lineup to include a 10.1-inch tablet. The Note 10.1 integrates a 1280×800 display that appears to match the Galaxy Tab 10.1 panel, though the new model jumps from a 1GHz chip to a 1.4GHz dual-core processor to match the five-inch Note. The Note 10.1 keeps the same two-megapixel front-facing […]
Feb 27 2012 | Posted in
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An unusual rumor Saturday may have provided some details of the Galaxy S III. Keeping with Samsung’s near-tradition of increasing screen size with every new high-end conventional smartphone, the BGR source claimed it would supposedly push the screen out to 4.8 inches. The back, however, would take a partial cue from the iPhone 4 and […]
Feb 25 2012 | Posted in
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ViewSonic’s contributions to Mobile World Congress on Friday revolved around three smartphones, some testing the edge of what could be considered entry level. At the top, the ViewPhone 4s has a 3.5-inch, 640×960 IPS-based LCD much like that on Apple’s iPhone 4 and 4S. It’s closer to the iPhone 4 in features with a 1GHz […]
Feb 24 2012 | Posted in
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Acer has followed up the CloudMobile with a second smartphone due at Mobile World Congress. The Liquid Glow will carry Acer’s lightly skinned version of Android 4.0, but with a more modest 3.7-inch display. The newer, curvier design will be its own highlight, with colors such as Alpine White and Sakura Pink on the back […]
Feb 24 2012 | Posted in
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