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Sharp Begins Production Of 5-inch, 1080p Full-HD Smartphone Displays
With the smartphone market shifting to larger screen sizes, it seems that "bigger is better" is the order of the day. In keeping with the emerging trend, on Oct. 1, LCD panel maker Sharp Corporation announced that it has started production of 5-inch full-HD displays for smartphones. The Japan-based company announced that the screens would also feature a higher resolution than the 1280 x 768 pixels or similar found in current smartphones.
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Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus And Galaxy S3 Mini On Their Way
In August of 2012, rumors circulated that smartphone market leader Samsung was working on three new handsets to add to its Galaxy line-up: Galaxy S2 Plus, Galaxy S3 Mini, and Galaxy Premier. A recent report indicates that the S2 Plus and S3 Mini will be launched soon in Europe.
U.S. Cellular Gets Windows Phone 7.5 Powered ZTE Render (Orbit)
ZTE Render, also known as ZTE Orbit, was launched in February this year and is finally making its way to the shelves of U.S. Cellular.
HTC One X+ Is Real: Packs Quad-Core Processor & Jelly Bean
An enhanced version of HTC's flagship smartphone, the One X, has sparked rumors for a while, and now it seems the HTC One X+ is indeed real, and might arrive sooner than expected.
AT&T Reveals Samsung's Latest Line-up: Note 2, Express, Rugby Pro, And LTE Tab 2 10.1
AT&T recently unveiled three Android-powered Samsung smartphones: Galaxy Express, Galaxy Rugby Pro, and the much-awaited Galaxy Note 2. In addition to the smartphones, customers will also find Samsung's tablet Galaxy Tab 2 on offer from the carrier. AT&T announced the addition of Samsung devices to its portfolio on Sept. 28.
Nokia Smartphones Prices Reduced Before Launch of Newer Handsets
The Finnish smartphone maker Nokia has reduced the prices of two of its top range smartphones by around 10 to 15 percent ahead of the launch of its latest line of Windows Phone 8 (WP8) devices, which are slated for a November launch.
Nokia Lumia 920, Lumia 820 Pricing Unveiled For European Launch In November
Nokia unveiled details about European marketing plans for its Lumia 920 and 820 Windows Phone 8 smartphones on Sept. 27, and the prices are already stirring controversy.
RIM: Loss Reveals Ongoing Troubles; BlackBerry 10 Taking Smartphones To 'Next Level'
RIM recently announced its quarterly earnings, revealing ongoing losses, but in the same announcement, the company took the opportunity to promote BlackBerry 10. RIM Chief Executive Officer Thornsten Heins claimed that the platform reboot will take smartphone operating systems to the "next level."
Nokia Lumia 920 And 820 Prices Announced: Cheaper Than iPhone 5 And Galaxy S3
Nokia Italy and Nokia Germany are preparing the availability of the Nokia Lumia 920 and 820 Windows Phone 8 devices. The price and release date for both these handsets have been announced in a recent press release.
Samsung To Launch The Galaxy Music Smartphone In October: Event Invites Sent Out
Market leader Samsung is allegedly working on a new music-centric smartphone called the Galaxy Music. According to reports, the company has sent out invitations to an Oct. 11 event in Germany, where it will announce a new device, purportedly the Galaxy Music phone.
Nokia Lumia Hit Australia: Telstra Bags Lumia 920, Lumia 820 Goes To Vodafone & Optus
A number of operators and retailers officially confirmed on Thursday, Sept. 27, that they will sell the Nokia Lumia 920 and Lumia 820 in Australia. Operators in Australia are the first to announce that they will be selling Nokia's new Windows Phone 8 smartphones, but they offered no details on pricing and availability.
T-Mobile's HTC One X+ Image Leaked
Rumors of HTC's flagship model's One X's successor, the One X+, have been floating around for a few months. The newest addition to the rumor mill is a picture of the One X+ with a T-Mobile logo.
HTC 8X vs Samsung ATIV S: War Of Windows Phone 8 Smartphones
HTC and Samsung have launched their respective Windows Phone 8 (WP8) smartphones, the HTC 8X and Samsung ATIV S, and the handsets are due to hit shelves soon. Here is a specifications round-up of the HTC 8X and Samsung ATIV S.
