HTC One X impressed us immensely when it was first released with its quad-core processor and marvelous display. Despite its strong advantages, the smartphone failed to be a hit and can’t touch the market performance levels set by its strongest rival, the Samsung Galaxy S3. But apparently, the Taiwanese company has other things in its mind, which can still stir …
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HTC is bringing affordable ICS smartphones to the masses, but at what cost? The Desire C doesn’t seem to break the mold in terms of design with its standard rubberized plastic and standard black slab style. As usual, the 3.5” display only managed a HVGA resolution, which is well behind high-end models. Obviously, HTC pares down some of the effects …
Like it or not, mobile devices regularly collect our personal data and sometimes send them to a remote computer. A developer team from the Russian Defense Ministry came up with a security-enhanced Android OS build that doesn’t transmit any data, even to Google. RoMOS is showcased in IFA 2012 running on a specified tablet model. The military-grade slate is resistant …
Motorola is preparing smartphones with edge-to-edge display, which takes full advantage of the front-side of the handset. However, the company doesn’t specify which models will feature this design, but it is speculated that the phone would be Motorola Droid RAZR HD. With the 4.6” HD display, the phone can play 720p videos flawlessly. Sporting a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 dual-core processor, …
If 720p display is no longer enough for you, it is a good thing to know that HTC is working on a 5” phablet with full-HD resolution. DigiTimes revealed that the device will use a display with 1794 x 1080 resolutions, which is rather unusual. The display may actually has a full 1080p (1920 x 1080) resolution, but Samsung decides …
NASA will use Android-powered smartphones to control future mini satellites. The “Phonesat” project is a part of the Small Spacecraft Technology Program, which attempts to integrate common consumer electronic products into small-sized satellites. There’s still no definite launch date for PhoneSat, but three small satellites will be rocket-bound later this year. If successful, the project should significantly reduce the development …
As the rest of world is eagerly anticipating for the LG Optimus Vu, the South Korean company is already preparing to launch the Optimus Vu 2 in the Korean market, which includes an infrared control unit and Q Remote application. The Optimus Vu 2 will be controlling many appliances and home entertainment systems, particularly those released by LG itself. This …
IFA 2012 in Berlin is fast approaching and there should more than enough new mobile hardware on display to keep us excited. Nevertheless, one thing that we won’t see in the event is a Tizen or Bada smartphone. We have substantially different report last year, when it was rumored that Samsung planned to show off exciting new enhancements and features …
After releasing details on the upcoming DROID RAZR HD, Motorola may not settle for some peace and quiet. Another Motorola’s handset is spotted in FCC documentation. Codenamed XT907, the phone is not a newcomer in mobile industry as a leaked photo of the phone has been leaked last month. Ever since, Motorola hasn’t revealed anything worthwhile about the phone and …
LG is planning to release the 5″ phablet, the Optimus VU, in the United States. The device has moderate success in the South Korea with half a million units sold. Its sales weren’t as high as other phablet models in the market, but they appear to be enough to warrant release in other countries nonetheless. We still don’t know exactly …