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LG Starts Taking Pre-Orders For 55-inch WRGB OLED TV In Korea
LG said it will begin taking pre-orders for its eagerly awaited 55-inch WRGB OLED television in South Korea from this month itself. The TV sets are priced at $10,000 each and the shipments will begin in first week of February.
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CES 2013: Smartphones To Watch Out For (Part 1)
Tech enthusiasts all over the world are gearing up for what promises to be an exciting week ahead, thanks to 2013 International CES (or CES 2013), which kicks off on Tuesday, Jan. 8.
CES 2013: ZTE Previews Grand S In Multiple Colors Prior To Launch
The rumor mill has been on an overdrive regarding ZTE's uber thin Grand S smartphone. Now, per reports, the Chinese company has gone ahead and previewed its Grand S smartphone in multiple colors, ahead of the CES 2013 launch.
BlackBerry 10: Bell Begins Pre-registration And Reveals $700 Retail Price
With the International CES 2013 and RIM's BlackBerry 10 press event in the offing, January has all the makings of an eventful month for tech experts and enthusiasts alike.
Samsung Korea Posts Galaxy S2 Jelly Bean Update Details
Even though Samsung is on course to launch new devices and is pushing out software updates for its Galaxy S3, it seems that the Korean company has not forgotten about older smartphones like the Galaxy S2. Per reports, Samsung is set to roll out the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update soon.
Press Shots Of Xperia Z (Yuga) And Xperia ZL (Odin) Leak
Rumors and leaks surrounding Sony's 1080p smartphones, the Xperia Z and Xperia ZL, have been flying thick and fast for a while now. Sony, it seems, chose to quietly usher in the New Year by putting up images of the Xperia Z and Xperia ZL smartphones in advance; however, the press shots were spotted by eagle-eyed Sony fans.
Sony Event Invite Hints At PlayStation 4 (PS4) Release
The wait for the much-touted next-generation console from Sony, PlayStation 4, it seems is finally going to be over. Per reports, the Japanese company has sent out press invites for an event that will be held in February this year, the invitation hints at the PS4 release.
CES 2013: Huawei Ascend W1, Ascend D2, And Ascend Mate Press Shots Leaked
China-based smartphone maker Huawei has been hogging the headlines for a while now, thanks to its triad of devices - the Ascend W1, Ascend D2, and Ascend Mate - which are slated to make and official appearance at the CES 2013, which is just a few days away. Now, per reports, official press shots of the three smartphones have leaked online prior to their launch.
Facebook Adds Voice Messaging To Its App, Tests VoIP Calling
Now Facebook users on iOS and Android devices can send and receive voice messages using the latest Facebook Messenger app.
ZTE Working On A 5.7-Inch Phablet?
Bigger is better seems to be the new mantra of smartphone manufacturers. With several 5-inch 1080p handsets, including the Samsung Galaxy S4, tipped to make an appearance in 2013, word's on the street that ZTE has yet another 5-inch plus smartphone in the pipeline.
Samsung Confirms Galaxy S4 Will Not Release Before May 2013
Metaphorically speaking, "to be, or not to be: that is the question" seems to be the refrain adopted by the much anticipated next-generation Samsung Galaxy S4, as far as its launch date is concerned. Speculations surrounding the smartphone's launch date have dissected everything from a CES 2013 to MWC 2013 debut, but now, Samsung has confirmed that the Galaxy S4 will not hit the shelves before May 2013.
Amazon Selling Kindle Fire HD 8.9-Inch At $50 Discount To Students
Amazon is offering a $50 discount on its leading Kindle Fire HD 8.9-inch tablets to students in January 2013.
Microsoft Ushers In New Year With Two New Windows 8 Video Ads
Windows 8, Microsoft's latest operating system for desktops, laptops, and tablets was launched in Oct. 2012, but has met with poor sales since its release. It seems that Microsoft is trying its best to push sales of Windows 8 and has released a couple of video commercials for 2013, in a bid to entice consumers.
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 vs. Huawei Ascend Mate: The Phablet War Intensifies
Samsung created a whole new segment with the launch of the Galaxy Note phablet in 2011. A year and a half down the line, the success of Samsung's Galaxy Note and Galaxy Note 2 have acted as a catalyst, propeling other manufacturers to take the bigger smartphone route as well.
2013: Year Of The 6-Inch Plus Phablets?
With major smartphone manufacturers like Samsung, Sony, LG, HTC, and Huawei, to name a few, taking the larger display route, it seems 'bigger is better' is the mantra for 2013.
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Pops Up In Amber Brown And Ruby Wine Colors
Recently, the Internet was abuzz with rumors that Samsung would soon be launching its Galaxy Note 2 phablet in a new black avatar; however, it turned out the leaked image was phony. Nonetheless, the Galaxy Note 2 is in the news again and, per reports, images of the smartphone in two new colors have surfaced in a magazine ad in Korea.
Sony Xperia Z To Release In January: Should Samsung And Apple Be Worried?
Sony has been in the news for the past few months, thanks to its fabled Sony Yuga smartphone, touted to be the company's flagship device for 2013. And now, rumor has it that the Sony Yuga aka the Xperia Z, as recent leaks revealed, is set to release in January.
Nexus Availability Checker App: Get Alerted When Nexus 4 Is Back In Stock
The Nexus 4 has been flying off the shelves since its mid-November release with Google struggling to keep up with the high demand for the smartphone. In early December, an app called "Nexus 4 Stock Alert" was released to alert potential buyers when the smartphone became available and now, another app called the "Nexus Availability Checker" has been released to serve the same purpose.
Meet Phablet PIII: World's First 6-Inch Smartphone From Byond
While major smartphone players like Samsung, Sony, and LG are said to be working on 5-inch 1080p devices for 2013, a little-known company from India has gone ahead and launched the world's first-ever 6-inch smartphone. Pune-based Byond Tech has just launched "Phablet PIII," which has a 6-inch screen, creating a new segment altogether.
Top 3 Most Quirky Android Accessories Under $25
As Android devices continue to gain popularity in the consumer market, several third-party accessory makers have come up with unique Android-themed accessories that will surely strike a chord with Android fans.
Sprint Deal Alert: Purchase Any Smartphone (On Contract) And Get $100 Off On 4G LTE Tablet
Sprint is still in the holiday mood and has an ongoing deal up for grabs that will entice consumers looking to lay their hands on new mobile devices. The U.S. carrier is currently offering a discount of $100 on any 4G LTE-capable tablet for all new customers in the U.S. who will purchase a new smartphone (on-contract).
Samsung Galaxy S4 To Launch In April With S Pen In Tow
Now, this is one news that's bound to get Samsung Galaxy fans in a tizzy - rumor mills are suggesting that the next iteration of Samsung's best-selling Galaxy S3 smartphone - Galaxy S4 - will launch in April 2013 with the S-Pen stylus in tow.
Samsung Starts Retailing Galaxy S3 Mini In Asia With Android 4.1.2
Samsung launched the Galaxy S3 Mini, the smaller, more affordable version of it popular Galaxy S3 smartphone, in November this year. Now, per reports, the Galaxy S3 Mini has been released in Asia with Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean in tow.
Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus To Have Two Variants?
Come 2013, Samsung is expected to unleash a slew of Galaxy smartphones and one of the highly rumored handsets among them is the Galaxy S2 Plus. And, the latest report suggests that Samsung will release the Galaxy S2 Plus in two variants.
Black Galaxy Note 2 Turns Out To Be Fake
We're stepped into 2013 but Galaxy Note 2's popularity shows no sign of waning. A recent leaked image of the phablet suggested that Samsung will launch the device in black as well. However, Samsung fans will be disappointed to learn that the leaked picture of the black Galaxy Note 2 was phony, and is the handiwork of a Samsung fan who manipulated the image via Photoshop.
Motorola Droid Razr M HD Specs Leaked: 3,300mAh Battery, 720p, And More
Rumor has it that Google-owned Motorola is working on the successor of its Droid Razr M, dubbed the Droid Razr M HD, which will sport a whopping 3,300mAh battery.
Samsung To Unveil First Tizen Device At MWC 2013?
Smartphone market leader Samsung is known for its robust Android-powered devices that pack a punch. Now, per reports, Samsung is gearing up to unveil its first-ever Tizen-powered device at the MWC 2013 in Barcelona.
