Oppo has confirmed the specifications and designs of two smartphone models, the R7 and R7 Plus. Many images of both devices have been released, with the R7 as the basic design, while the R7 Plus is the larger sibling. The Oppo R7 Plus has premium magnesium alloy design, which is also used by the R7. The R7 comes with near edge-to-edge …
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The Hydro Life is Kyocera’s new Android smartphone model and it will be available in August via WalMart exclusively for T-Mobile subscribers. As the name clearly indicates, the Hydro Life is protected against spills and accidental drops. It is certified for the IP57 standard and the MIL-STD-810G specs. Overall, the phone is designed like a low-cost model with 4.5-inch IPS …
Samsung has been working to see whether it’s feasible to update its low- and mid-range devices with the new Android 4.4 build. The Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 and Galaxy S4 Mini are two mid-tier phones that may soon receive the new software update. Other devices may include the Fame, Core, S Advance, Ace 2, S3 Mini and Fresh, which is …
The story of Sailfish operating system is a long one and apart from promising a new smartphone based on the platform, Jolla has left many of us woefully uninformed of exactly how it will be implemented. We have found out that the phone will arrive initially in Finland on November 27. As the release date is getting close, new information …
Four new Archos Titanium smartphone models have walked on the red carpet to target those who seek decent handsets but don’t want to shell out too much money. Their price tags range from 100 Euros to 160 Euros, which should be appealing for any budget-conscious user. Their names correlate directly with display sizes they offer; the 40 Titanium has 4-inch …
A few days ago, we seen leaked pictures showing a couple of interchangeable smartphone lens, which can be connected to the Android smartphones or the iPhone via a magnet. The DSC-QX100 comes with 20.2Mp camera sensor, 3.6x zoom and f/1.8 Carl Zeiss lens. The lens includes components from Sony’s RX100M II camera. The DSC-QX10 a lower-end model with parts borrowed …
The smartphone industry continues to expand and it appears, Android device manufacturers are the biggest beneficiaries of this trend. According to latest figures released by the UDC, shipments of Android smartphones reached nearly 190 million units in Q2 2013, giving the platform 79.3 percent market share. With over 72 million smartphones shipped last quarter, Samsung benefitted the most in the …
Samsung is pushing further to China’s emerging 4G LTE market by bringing Galaxy S4 and Galaxy S4 Mini with dual-mode LTE capability that runs on both TDD and FDD networks. Today, most countries are deploying FDD LTE technology when setting up 4G network. However, carriers in China are promoting the use of TDD-based 4G LTE networks. China Mobile, the largest …
The Xiaomi Mi3 is approaching its official release date and a new result from the GFX Benchmark shows us an early glimpse on the device. It appears that the Mi3 manages to hold its own against superphones like the HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S4. We also get some additional details about the phone and it seems to be equipped …
For years, Apple has been considered as the most subsidized smartphone maker, since its handsets tend to cost the most. After receiving subsidies, new iPhone models are typically priced at $199. However, the company just lost its title recently, since Samsung has become the biggest subsidy recipient. This shouldn’t be too surprising, since Samsung’s high-end models are as expensive as …
