Samsung unexpectedly becomes the first manufacturer to unveil a Windows Phone 8 smartphone, beating Microsoft’s favorite, Nokia. The ailing Finnish company, once the most influential manufacturer in the industry, is now struggling to reverse decline. It is due to announce the next Lumia model with Windows Phone 8 early next month. The Samsung ATIV S may directly dilute consumers’ expectation …
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The user guide of Acer Liquid Gallant Solo appeared a few days ago and another variant called the Acer Liquid Gallant Duo will feature a couple of SIM slots. Like some phone makers, Acer doesn’t intent to hold a separate press conference and hopefully it isn’t meant to trim their budget. Both smartphones do seem look really identical, except for …
Experts from the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a self-charging battery that could significantly reduce battery woes among users. The assembly looks like a unit that can simultaneously generate and store energy. A group of researchers envisions that the technology could adequately power mobile gadgets. When the battery is subjected to some amount of stress, some power is stored. …
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 …
A latest set of images posted show a fully assembled front panel of Apple’s upcoming smartphone, the iPhone 5 and they show more parts than we’ve seen in previous leaks with a fully attached LCD. Latest images not only show the LCD on the front panel, but also a home buttons that’s secured tightly by a metal bracket. There is …
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 …
A new standard drafted by the MPEG group may allow high-resolution and HD videos to be streamed with much less data. It also means 1080p clips will take much less space. H.265 offers double the efficiency of common video standard and it will open the door for lower bandwidth utilization for much restricted data plans. This development should be appreciated …
South Korea is the home of leading manufacturers in smartphone industry, Samsung and LG. Consequently, it isn’t too surprising to see many breakthroughs announced from the peninsular country. While some scientists see graphene as the next step in battery development, folks from South Korea unveiled a significantly improved Li-Ion battery unit that can be charged completely in minutes. This innovation …
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 …
Lumigon T2 seems like a well-built phone with hardened PDV coating and stainless steel frame. It also delivers the exceptional ICEPower sound technology from the well-known electronics solution maker, Bang & Olufsen. Lumigon banks on T2’s ease of use and portability, while shying away from huge displays used by latest Android handsets. Sporting a 3.8” WVGA (800×480) display, the phone …