Articles by Sumit Passary
Apple Unveils iPhone 5: Does It Live Up To The Hype?
Apple has finally unleashed its hotly-anticipated smartphone goliath - the iPhone 5 - at the press event in San Francisco. The curtain has been raised and specs and designs of the iPhone 5 have now been revealed. With innumerable rumors surfacing over the last few months, iFans can now officially see what the iPhone 5 has to offer and whether the device lives up to the hype.
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HTC One X+ Specs Leaked: Tegra 3+ Processor To Power The Handset
Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC has not officially announced the One X+, but details of its specifications have been leaked twice.
LG Escape Available on AT&T for $50 From Sept. 16
AT&T, one of the top mobile phone carriers in the U.S., announced that its LG Escape will be available from Sept. 16 for just $50. The introduction of the LG Escape will attract cost conscious consumers who are looking for a budget-friendly smartphone on AT&T.
New Images Of iPhone 5 Cases Leaked
Recently leaked pictures of iPhone 5 suggest that the much-awaited smartphone will be longer and thinner than its predecessors.
Nokia Lumia 920 And Lumia 820 Rumored To Debut On AT&T On Nov. 2
Finnish smartphone maker Nokia recently revealed its Windows Phone 8 OS handsets Lumia 920 and Lumia 820. Nokia did not confirm when the phones will hit the shelves, but rumors indicate that both the smartphones will be available in the U.S. on AT&T from Nov. 2 onwards.
Amazon Kindle Fire Users Stuck With Ads: Is The Tablet Worth The Price?
On Sept. 6, Amazon launched its revamped Kindle Fire along with a trio of new tablets. However, all the new Kindle Fire tablets include ad-supported Special Offers, which means users will see ads on the lock-screen, followed by links on the home screen which lead to a full list of sponsored deals.
HTC Accord (X8) Updated Specs Leaked
Come Sept. 19, the Taiwan-based smartphone manufacturer HTC is expected to unleash a gamut of devices and seems to be gearing up to challenge its rivals. Rumors of an upcoming HTC smartphone, codenamed Accord, are flying thick and fast. A recent tweet from an XDA Developer disclosed the Accord’s specs and feature details.
Nokia Lumia 920 vs. Samsung Galaxy S3: Specs Round Up
Both Samsung and Nokia are popular smartphone brands, offering an array of handsets to the smartphone enthusiasts. With stiff competition in the smartphone market, both Samsung and Nokia have launched their flagship models which are intended to appeal to smartphone fans and tech-gurus alike.
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 May Head To AT&T And Sprint Soon
The South Korean smartphone maker Samsung launched its Galaxy Note 2 at the IFA event in Berlin recently. Rumors indicate that the latest offering from Samsung will be available to consumers on both AT&T and Sprint soon.
Samsung Could Be A Potential Operating System 'Dark Horse', Says Verizon CEO
Samsung is currently the largest handset and smartphone manufacturer in the world. According to Verizon's CEO Lowell McAdam, Samsung may also develop a successful mobile operating system.
Galaxy S3 Sale Reaches 20 Million
The South Korean tech giant Samsung launched its flagship smartphone, Galaxy S3, in May this year. The smartphone already surpassed Apple's iPhone 4S's August sales in the U.S. Now, the Galaxy S3 has reached a new landmark of selling 20 million units worldwide.
Gingerbread Leads Android OS With 57% Share, ICS A Distant Second
Data posted on Google's Android developers Web site reveals that Android 2.3 Gingerbread leads the Android operating system installation on smartphones, commanding a hefty 57.5 percent of the share.
Nokia Music Arrives in the U.S. Available With Nokia Lumia 900 or Lumia 710
Finnish smartphone maker Nokia announced that it will bring the Nokia Music feature to its Lumia smartphones in the U.S. for the first time.
iPhone 5 Sales May Hit The 10 Million Mark In The First Week, Analyst Predicts
Apple has already sent press invites for its much-awaited Sept. 12 event where the Cupertino smartphone maker is expected to launch the fabled iPhone 5. Now, an analysis indicates that iPhone 5 sales can climb to as high as 10 million units in the first week of release.
Apple To Launch iPhone 5 On Sept. 12: Press Invites Sent
The much-awaited news is finally official. Apple has sent out e-mail invitations to the media, inviting them to an "invitation-only event" in San Francisco on Sept. 12. The invite fuels debut rumors of the tech giant's flagship smartphone, the hotly-anticipated iPhone 5.
Microsoft Surface Tablets To Accompany Microsoft Surface Phones
With the launch of Microsoft Surface tablets, Surface Pro and Surface RT, the company has dived into the ever-expanding tablet arena. Latest rumors suggest that the Surface tablets are expected to be launched along with the Microsoft Surface phones.
Nokia Lumia 820 And 920 To Include Wireless Charging
Finnish smartphone maker Nokia is expected to unveil its flagship smartphone Lumia 920 along with Lumia 820 at an event with Microsoft on Wednesday, Sept. 5, in New York.
Acer Launches Iconia W5 And Iconia W7: Two New Windows 8-Based Tablets
Taiwanese gadget maker Acer revealed the Iconia W7, a Windows 8 powered tablet, and a hybrid tablet/PC, Iconia W5, as well as two ultrabooks at the IFA event in Berlin.
RIM To Launch BlackBerry 10 Devices In Early 2013
BlackBerry fans can rejoice as the Canada-based smartphone maker has some new devices up its sleeve. Research In Motion (RIM) revealed to Pocket-lint that it will be launching six brand new smartphones that run on its latest BlackBerry 10 operating system in early 2013. The devices will cater to the entry-level, middle, and high-end consumer market.
Verizon To Launch LG Intuition On Sept. 6, Suggests Internal Document
Verizon customers have plenty to cheer about as the U.S. carrier is bringing LG's avant-garde phablet - the LG Intuition (previously named LG Optimus Vu) - their way. A leaked Verizon internal document indicates that the 5-inch phablet could release online on Sept. 6, followed by an all-channels roll out on Sept. 10.
ASUS Vivo Tab and Vivo Tab RT: New Windows 8 Tablets Launched
The Taiwanese company ASUS rolled out its two new Windows 8 tablets, which were previously unveiled at Computex in June 2012. The ASUS Vivo Tab and ASUS Vivo Tab RT, formerly known as the ASUS Tablet 810 and ASUS Tablet 600 respectively, are expected to hit the shelves in October.
iPhone 5 May Divert AT&T Users To Verizon, Suggests Analyst
Verizon's larger LTE network may benefit from Apple's iPhone 5 launch, suggests a recent analysis. The launch would enable the U.S. carrier to attract customers and make them switch from AT&T.
Microsoft Surface RT vs ASUS Vivo Tab RT: Battle Of The Windows 8 Tablets
With popular tablet makers launching a gamut of devices, enthusiasts have much reason to rejoice. Microsoft recently unveiled its Surface tablets - Surface Pro and Surface RT. Joining in the race of Windows 8 powered tablets is ASUS, one of the top 5 tablet makers, who launched its Vivo Tab and Vivo Tab RT.
Sony Xperia T Revealed: 13-megapixel Camera, 4.6-inch HD Display, NFC, And More
Sony unveiled the latest member of the Xperia smartphone family - Xperia T - at the IFA event in Berlin, and the smartphone will be a high-end entertainment device.
Amazon's Revamped Kindle Fire To Ignite The Tablet World
Rumors previously indicated that Amazon will unleash a 10-inch tablet, making inroads into the larger tablet domain. However, a recent report from CNET suggests that Amazon will instead launch two new redesigned version of its 7-inch Kindle Fire.
Motorola Set To Launch Edge-to-Edge Smartphone Sans Bezels, Indicate Rumors
Motorola seems to be on track to offer competition to rival smartphone makers in September. The Google-owned smartphone maker has announced two events this month at which it is expected to launch its next-generation smartphones.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 vs.Samsung ATIV Tab: Specs Review
The South Korean tech giant has launched a slew of smartphones, phablets, and tablets recently. The newly launched Android-powered Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 has been highly lauded by gadget aficionados. At the IFA event in Berlin, Samsung revealed ATIV Tab, its Windows-powered tablet.
