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Barnes & Noble Launches NOOK HD: World's Lightest 7-inch Tablet
Barnes & Noble has upped the ante in the tablet race with the introduction of its new 7-inch NOOK HD tablet on Sept. 25. The high-resolution, lightweight tablet scores on quite a few counts over rivals Amazon (Kindle Fire HD) and Google (Nexus 7), and it is set to stake its claim in the hotly-contested 7-inch tablet space.
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Verizon iPhone 5 Will Remain Unlocked
A recent report from a blogger on iDownloadBlog indicated that Verizon's version of the iPhone 5 is unlocked, meaning that the smartphone can be used on other carriers. U.S. carrier Verizon Wireless has now officially confirmed the news.
Samsung Galaxy S3 Gets Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Update In Europe
The Korean tech giant Samsung has begun rolling out the much-awaited Android 4.1 Jelly bean update for its Galaxy S3 in Europe, making it the first non-Nexus Android handset to get the update.
T-Mobile Confirms HTC Windows Phone 8X - Sign-Up Page Goes Live
T-Mobile has officially confirmed that HTC Windows Phone 8X is coming its way, with a sign-up page on its web site listing the device as arriving "soon."
BlackBerry 10 Is Coming, Gunning For Third Spot: What To Expect
Struggling smartphone pioneer Research in Motion (RIM) has revealed new details on Tuesday, Sept. 25, regarding its BlackBerry 10 platform, and the company is poised to reclaim its spot at the top of mobile ecosystems.
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 vs. LG Optimus Vu 2: Specs Shootout
Recent leaks indicate that LG is on track to launch its Optimus Vu 2 soon. Meanwhile, Samsung will reveal the much-awaited Galaxy Note 2 in the U.S. in November of this year. Both the Korean smartphone makers will try to attract "phablet" users for higher market share.
iPhone 5 May Not Be Revolutionary And That's Fine: Reasons Why
The new Apple iPhone 5 is expected to be the top selling smartphone this holiday season. It is well known that the new device is not as revolutionary as some home had hoped, but for many consumers, that is no barrier to a holiday iPurchase.
HTC Droid Incredible X May Be Rumored 5-inch Nexus Smartphone
A leaked Verizon roadmap lists a "phablet"-like HTC handset dubbed the Droid Incredible X. According to new speculation, that handset may be the next Nexus smartphone.
iPhone 5 Is The Fastest Smartphone Around: Report
PCMag has labeled Apple's iPhone 5 the fastest smartphone currently available in the market. PCMag has labeled Apple's iPhone 5 the fastest smartphone currently available in the market.
Nokia 'Asha' Phones Essential For Grabbing First-Time Users, Analysts Claim
Nokia's Lumia 820 and 920 smartphones grabbed media and consumer attention, but the company also launched two low-end "Asha" phones. Nokia's Lumia phones target the mid- and high-end markets, but the Asha devices target low-end consumers, a market Nokia is struggling to capture; analysts agree that Nokia needs to focus on this demographic.
Pantech Unveils The Vega R3 Phablet With 2600mAH battery: Should Samsung And LG Be Worried?
South Korea-based mobile phone manufacturer Pantech announced its latest offering, the Vega R3 "phablet," on Sept. 24. The company is touting the device as the "the best existing quad-core smartphone" on the market.
LG Optimus Vu 2 Specs Leaked: 5-inch Display, 2 GB RAM, 8-Megapixel Camera, And More
Korean smartphone maker LG launched the Optimus Vu 2 at the IFA event in Berlin in August this year, but the company did not disclose the specs. However, a complete list of specifications for the device has now been leaked on a Korean Web site.
Samsung Galaxy S3 Jelly Bean Update Rollout Reaches Europe, Starting With Poland
At IFA in August, Samsung promised that the much-awaited Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update for its flagship Galaxy S3 smartphone will come "very soon." A company representative later told CNET UK that the update would arrive as soon as October. The representative did not offer any other details, such as which markets will get the upgrade first.
