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ZTE Mimosa X announced with ICS for Q2 2012: first phone to combine Tegra SoC with Icera modem
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You may have your sights set on Nvidia's next generation of mobile processor, the Tegra 3, but the company has another little achievement to announce today: the first smartphone powered entirely by its chips. The Mimosa X from ZTE features the dual-core Tegra 2 of old plus an Icera 450 HSPA+ modem for the baseband and RF processing. Icera was a 2011 acquisition for Nvidia that is quickly being transformed into the green team's modem design and development house — saving Nvidia the trouble of relying on competitors like Qualcomm for its connectivity needs. Nvidia CEO Jen-Hsun Huang has promised that we'll see an integrated LTE chipset this year, one that combines the best of Tegra and Icera, ...
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Panasonic ELUGA fully detailed
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The folks at Panasonic have released information about an Android smartphone that’ll be as slim as it is waterproof, with full high specifications in tow. This device goes by the name Panasonic ELUGA and is another way of saying “elegant user-oriented getaway.” With a massive 66% of the phone’s body dedicated to display, the entirety of the device being waterproof, and the whole unit weighing in at 103g total, we’ve got to expect that this will be a force to be reckoned with in 2012.
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'HSPA+ Multiflow' to be shown at MWC, lets devices talk to two towers at once
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Nokia Siemens Networks has announced that it'll be demonstrating HSPA+ Multiflow at Mobile World Congress next week, a technology that allows phones and modems near the edge of one HSPA+ cell site to connect to a second site simultaneously. NSN is making some lofty promises about the technology, saying it could deliver twice the data speed and up to a 50 percent reduction in latency versus today's HSPA+ networks. Dual-carrier HSPA — which is already in deployment around the world — is somewhat similar in concept, but doesn't allow for connectivity to multiple towers simultaneously. Presumably, Multiflow won't require additional spectrum to operate, either.
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LG Optimus LTE Tag with NFC announced in Korea
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LG announced another LTE-enabled Android smartphone – Optimus LTE Tag. Initially available in South Korea only, the new phone is pretty much on par with Samsung Galaxy S II’s feature set, though LG’s device has a 5-megapixel camera (whereas the SGS2′s camera counts 8 megapixels). Heck, since it comes in white, we can’t say it doesn’t look similar to Sammy’s smartphone — then again, all modern phones look the same, sporting a huge touchscreen with very few buttons beneath.
Anyway, the Optimus LTE Tag comes with a 4.3-inch WVGA IPS touchscreen, mentioned 5-megapixel rear-facing camera, 1.3-megapixel front-facing one, 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 1,700 mAh battery, 16GB of built-in memory, while...
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MWC 2012: Stay tuned for our coverage!
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Barcelona – a beautiful Spanish city where modern civilization and ancient culture live in unison. A city that homes the Sagrada Família, Park Güell, and one very popular soccer team. But from February 27 to March 1, geeky individuals from all over the world will be flocking on their way to Barcelona not because of the city's numerous attractions. Instead, MWC 2012 will be their primary destination.
It goes without saying that we will be attending MWC 2012 as well so that you, dear readers, can stay on top of all the hottest news as they unfold. Photos, videos, hands-ons, live blogs, you name it – we will be reporting all about the event. And since we know that there will be tons and tons of...
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More images of the Sony Xperia U surface
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The Sony Xperia U by now is not a secret - we’ve heard about it under its codename Kumquat, and now pictures of the smaller cousin to the Sony Xperia S have surfaced. The Xperia U looks nothing short of a downsized Xperia S.
The pictures below compare the 3.5-inch Xperia U, also known under its model name of ST25i, against the 4.3-inch Xperia S LT26i. As you can see yourself, the handset features the Identity design typical for the new wave of Sony handsets.
The Xperia U is expected to pack a 1GHz dual-core processor, a 3.5” screen with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels and two cameras: a rear 5-megapixel camera and a front-facing one.
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LG teaser could be for a new smartphone, or just about anything else
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Teasers – what a clever way for companies to build up hype around their products and services! The latest one comes straight from the official LG Facebook page and hints at something that could be a new smartphone, or just about anything else. There aren't any clues as to what LG is about to unveil, just hints that it has something to do with the letter L.
"GenuineLy Compassionate. Esteemed VaLue. Perfection with DetaiLs. TimeLess FuLfiLLment." – sounds like something right out of a Myst video game, doesn't it? Four seemingly meaningless tag lines with capitalized L-s.
One wild guess that we could make is that there is a new smartphone coming soon, perhaps known as LG Optimus L. We have seen...
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Apple settles 'Antennagate' class action lawsuit: $15 or a bumper case for US iPhone 4 purchasers
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A settlement in an "Antennagate" class action lawsuit that was filed against Apple in July of 2010 has finally received preliminary approval. The suit sought damages for owners of the original iPhone 4 in the wake of Antennagate, contending that "the case and antenna design has led to a substantial degradation in signal quality and dropped calls when the phone is used in a normal and foreseeable fashion by users." According to CNET, the settlement will mean one of two options for all iPhone 4 owners in the US: a $15 check or a free bumper case. It's not yet known if customers who had previously taken Apple up on its original free case offer will be eligible.
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FCC rules VoIP providers must report outages in effort to improve 911 service
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The FCC has many important things under its jurisdiction, and ensuring a functional 911 service is among the most critical. As such, telephony providers are required to report network outages, so the commission can monitor and maintain a resilient service. Until now, this hasn't included VoIP services, but a new ruling states that interconnected VoIP providers will have to declare outages that meet certain criteria. The move comes after the FCC's most recent Local Competition Report, which reveals that almost one-third of the 87 million residential telephone subscriptions are now provided as VoIP, and therefore carry emergency calls. While public safety is the main driver, the report also st...
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More HTC Endeavor whispers: SLCD display, thin chassis, 32GB and no microSD
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Months of rumors about the HTC Endeavor (aka the One X, Edge, Ville) have layered up to provide a pretty complete (if not totally reliable) picture of the forthcoming Tegra 3-powered Android handset. There's room for a few more brush-strokes, however, and one of MoDaCo's tipsters is happy to paint them. We're told the new handset will have a Super LCD display, despite earlier rumors of HTC flirting with AMOLED (again). This could be no bad thing, judging from the stunning 1280 x 720 panel on the Rezound, but the Endeavor is expected to have a larger 4.7-inch screen and hence a slightly lower pixel density. The thinness of the Endeavor's chassis will reportedly be a major selling point, as wi...
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Clearwire hopes to have TD-LTE networks live by June 2013
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When Clearwire started, it was operating WiMAX networks in limited areas around the country. The rollout of those WiMAX networks took longer than expected and Clearwire ended up without the giant lead in 4G expected over LTE. Clearwire decided to start rolling out LTE networks in addition to WiMAX. Clearwire will specifically roll out TD-LTE networks around the country.
Right now, Clearwire is expecting to have 5000 TD-LTE sites up and running by June of 2013. The news comes directly from Clearwire CEO Erik Prusch during a conference call to announce the Q4 earnings for the company. The CEO also stated that not too long after those first 5000 TD-LTE sites go live, the coverage will be expand...
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Mozilla shows off Boot2Gecko mobile framework
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Last July, Mozilla acknowledged that it was planning to build a mobile operating system. Today, the non-profit development organization that created the Firefox browser and Thunderbird email system provided an initial view of what that foundation, named Boot2Gecko (BTG), will look like. Mozilla is promising to demo it at the upcoming Mobile World Congress later this month.
Mozilla is basing the product's architecture on standards-based components, especially HTML5 and JavaScript. The user interface, Gaia, will be incorporated into Firefox as well.
Mozilla has launched an initiative to create open APIs to add functionality to the OS. These would include taking pictures, dialing the phone, sho...
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Motorola Atrix gets a small firmware update, not Ice Cream Sandwich
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Motorola has started rolling out a small firmware update for its Atrix smartphone. Firmware version 4.5.141 brings several improvements, including:
Latest Google Android security fixes
Improvements to memory function as it relates to media applications and ability to prevent need for re-booting when phone is impacted by heavy loading or high temperatures
Bluetooth enhancement that allows you to launch voice command from Bluetooth headset when phone is asleep
Improvements to Wi-Fi settings to deliver better overall experience as well as to make it easier to use Mobile Hotspot with your phone
Improvements to text messaging capability
Phone book contacts remain on place after the OTA upgrade
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Samsung Epic 4G Touch Ice Cream Sandwich update in works
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We all know Samsung will rollout the Android 4.0 update for its super-popular Galaxy S II smartphone later this year. However, Sprint customers may be wondering whether they’ll have to wait longer, since their particular version of the device (Epic 4G Touch) is specific, made to sing along the carrier’s WiMAX network. Plus, Sprint (and other mobile operators for that matter) always want to test the phone software thoroughly before releasing it to the general public, the process that usually ends-up in prolonged wait time for the end-users.
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Nokia Lumia 800 a best seller at Orange Austria
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Either Orange Austria is pushing the handset pretty hard, or the Nokia Lumia 800 is performing well on their network, but it appears the carrier has crowned the handset one of its best sellers.
The smartphone was launched in Austria at the end of 2011 and became available early in January.
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