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iPhone 5 Features Rumor Round-up: Unibody Design, 4-inch Display, A5X Variant and 4G LTE Connectivity
Apple Worldwide Developer Conference is over. The Cupertino-based tech giant showed off MacBook Pro with Retina display, along with iOS 6 at the show. Apple iPhone 5 eventually will be the first smartphone to feature the highlighted mobile operating system. However, there was no announcement regarding the sixth generation iPhone at the show. Apple made it clear that the highly anticipated smartphone is not coming anytime soon.
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Apple’s 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display Coming this Fall
Apple was rumored to refresh MacBook Pro lineup of its laptops with Retina display update at WWDC 2012. However, the 15-inch model of MacBook Pro is the only ultrabook manufactured by Apple that received the Retina display update. Now the tech giant is reported to be working on 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display, which is scheduled to arrive in October this year.
Sony Xperia Ion with 4G LTE, 12-megapixel Camera Hitting AT&T on June 24 For $99
Sony Xperia Ion, the first Sony-branded smartphone in U.S., is all set to release on AT&T this month. AT&T will be selling Sony’s LTE-powered high-end smartphone at an affordable price tag of $99.
Motorola Droid Razr Maxx Vs Apple iPhone 4S: Which Verizon Smartphone is Better?
Motorola Droid Razr Maxx has surprised us with its sales in the ongoing quarter. If the recent reports are to be believed then Apple iPhone 4S has been outperformed by the Droid Razr Maxx in terms of smartphone sales at Verizon Wireless.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Release Date Nears: Amazon US Hints at July Debut
It is getting common day by day that online retailer mistakenly put the products up for preorders before the device maker announces any official release date. And this time, the same story has happened with Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet, which Amazon U.S. by error put on preorders indicating that tablet is coming to market very soon and subsequently took down the product page after a while.
Motorola Droid Razr Maxx Outshines iPhone 4S at Verizon: Now Available for Just $99 at Amazon
For the first time, Apple is about to lose the top dog spot at Verizon Wireless as Motorola Droid Razr Maxx has crossed iPhone 4S to become the top selling smartphone at the carrier for second quarter of 2012.
Samsung Galaxy S3 Release Date: Apple Fails to Block Smartphone's Release in U.S.
If you are not preordering Samsung Galaxy S3 just because Apple has filed an injunction to place ban on Samsung’s latest flagship smartphone in U.S., then you no need to fear any longer as District Court has ruled out Apple’s bid to place ban on the smartphone in the country.
iOS 6: What New Feature Will Your Old iPhone, iPad Miss?
Apple has showed off iOS 6, which will be coming to iOS devices this fall. Apple fanboys will be eagerly waiting for Apple’s new mobile operating system, but not all of the key feature will work on all Apple devices.
Samsung Galaxy S3: Sammy Unveils TecTiles NFC Smart Tags for the Device
It looks like that S Beam is not the only NFC based feature in Samsung Galaxy S3. The Korean semiconductor giant unveiled on Tuesday programmable NFC sticker tags called TecTiles which let you perform an array of tasks when the device is waved across a TecTiles sticker.
Amazon Kindle Fire May Launch in Europe this Year
Despite of being built around its own Android-based operating system, Amazon Kindle Fire has enjoyed comparably higher success than Android tablets. The tablet is, at the moment, available in U.S. alone. However, a new notion is hitting blogosphere today indicating that Kindle Fire is headed to Europe and may release as soon as this summer.
Samsung Galaxy S3: AT&T to Ship the Device by June 21
While Samsung Galaxy S3 was released in UK last month, Samsung fanboys located in U.S. are still waiting to get their hands on the device. And if the latest reports surfacing online are to be believed, then it is coming to AT&T by June 21.
iOS 6: Top 10 New Features That You Need To Know About
As expected, a new version of Apple’s mobile operating system was unveiled at the company’s annual Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) on Monday. The beta version of iOS 6 has been released for developers, while it will be hitting iGadgets no earlier than fall.
MacBook Pro 2012: Apple Unveils Two Models with Retina Display [Specifications]
Apple is hitting hard with MacBook Pros this year. At the Worldwide Developer Conference 2012, Apple showed off two MacBook Pro models with 15-inch screen that has been labeled as “Retina Display” with price starting at $2,199.
Google Nexus Tablet: Asus Representative Confirms June Release Date
Google Nexus tablet has received much-spotlight in past few months. If the latest report hitting blogosphere today are to believed, then Google will unveil that tablet by the end of this month, possibly during its I/O conference in San Francisco.
Asus Padfone Goes on Sales In U.S., Coming To AT&T Soon
Asus Padfone has shown itself many times since it was announced back at the Mobile World Congress in February this year. The unlocked variant of the smartphone-tablet combo is up for sale in the U.S. and it may arrive at AT&T as soon as next week.
LG Optimus 4X HD to Start Rolling Out in Europe June 11
In case you are not able to decide which quad-core android smartphone to choose between HTC One X and Samsung Galaxy S3, a third option is here to consider as a new quad-core rig is coming to the market this month. LG Optimus 4X HD is hitting Europe June 11 with Germany first in the line to receive the smartphone.
WWDC 2012 Expectations: From Retina Macs To iOS 6 (and Everything in Between)
There has been plenty of excitement among developers to witness the annual Worldwide Developer Conference 2012. The event, which will take place in San Francisco from June 11-15, is just a few hours away. Here is the complete list of what we could expect from the tech giant at this year’s show.
Samsung Galaxy S3: 50GB Free Dropbox Offer Does Not Stand for Verizon and AT&T models
If you are a big fan of cloud computing and planning to purchase Samsung’s latest flagship model, then you might need to reconsider buying the smartphone from Verizon Wireless and AT&T as the two major U.S. carriers have opted out of 50GB free Dropbox promotional offer.
Samsung Galaxy S3: New Variant with Quad-core Exynos and 2GB RAM on the Way
Samsung Galaxy S3 is coming in two variants for different mobile markets across the world. The 4G LTE variant of Samsung’s latest flagship model packs dual-core Snapdragon processor and 2GB of RAM under the hood, while the 3G version runs quad-core Exynos with 1GB of RAM. However, if the latest reports are to be believed then a third variant, which is probably a better deal than these two, with quad-core Exynos and 2GB of RAM is headed to Korea-based network provider SK Telecom.
MacBook Pro 2012: Retina Display Is A Done Deal
The rumors about Apple rolling out its third MacBook lineup with Retina display have been swirling around for months. And finally, app developers have started upgrading their apps with Retina display support. The support for pixel-dense panels fuels the rumors that MacBooks with Retina display are coming to Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC).
Motorola Droid Razr HD Photos Leaked Online: Getting Snapdragon S4, 13-megapixel Camera and 3,300 mAh Battery
There has been a significant increase in leaks and rumors regarding Motorola Droid Razr HD recently. For the first time, the smartphone was revealed as Motorola Droid Fighter back in March this year. And now, images of the smartphone have surface online, showing off the side and rear view of the device.
BlackBerry PlayBook: RIM To Discontinue 16GB Version Of Its Tablet
If you are planning to buy the 16GB version of BlackBerry PlayBook tablet then you should better hurry up as the tablet is about to disappear from shelves soon because RIM is going to stop the manufacturing of the low-end variant of its PlayBook tablet.
Samsung Galaxy S3 Drop Test: Is Corning Gorilla Glass 2 Tough Enough To Beat iPhone 4S? [Video]
If you own iPhone 4S and want to switch to Samsung Galaxy S3 due to its rugged ability as it packs Corning Gorilla Glass 2 protection, then this test is especially conducted for you.
Prepaid iPhone: Virgin Mobile To Start Selling iPhone 4, 4S From June 29
Virgin Mobile will be the next prepaid carrier to get iPhone. The carrier has confirmed rumors that it will carry iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S contract-free and the two Apple smartphones will go on sale June 29.
Asus Google Nexus Tablet Images Surface Online: Android 4.1 is Jelly Bean
Google is heavily rumored to expand its Nexus device lineup by introducing the first Google branded tablet in co-partnership with Asus. The tablet is expected to release this summer. But so far the 7-inch slate is still a mystery. However, it looks less likely to be a myth as images associated with the tablet have been leaked online.
Samsung Galaxy S3: Apple Seeks US Ban, Along with 29 HTC Smartphones
Samsung fanboys are waiting breathlessly for the company’s latest flagship smartphone – the Galaxy S3 – to release in the U.S. market. The device is reportedly coming to all major network carriers in the U.S. by the end of this month or in the first week of July. However, there is a danger that it might meet the similar fate of HTC EVO 4G LTE as Apple wants to stop the Android super phone from entering the country.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus Price Drop: Now Available for Just $0.01 at Amazon
In case you are a big fan of Android, especially the latest version of Google’s operating system, dubbed Ice Cream Sandwich, here is the biggest deal of the day for you - Amazon Wireless is offering Samsung Galaxy Nexus, which is the first ICS powered smartphone, for just one cent on new individual or family contract with Verizon Wireless.
