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.
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HTC has not announced a successor to its current One X flagship smartphone, but according to one XDA developer the HTC One X+ is on its way. Instead of a bold leap forward, however, the new iteration will come as a slightly improved version of the One X smartphone. This is not the first time the rumored One X+ has leaked, but this time tech fans have a more comprehensive list of hardware specifications.
Windows Phone 8 is getting all the attention it deserves following the unveiling of both the Samsung ATIV S and the Nokia Lumia 920 smartphones. Both of these devices are expected to lead the charge later in the year against the iPhone 5, and from what is said on paper, things could finally go Microsoft's way.
Apple is on the verge of announcing the latest iPhone 5 next week, and rumors suggest that the Cupertino-based smartphone maker will wave goodbye to its aging iPhone 3GS. If the iPhone 3GS is discontinued from Apple's smartphone lineup, then the iPhone 4 (8GB) will become Apple's entry-level offering and the iPhone 4S will sport the mid-level device title.
Nokia officially unveiled the Lumia 920 and Lumia 820 a few days ago. The Finnish company is determined to prove to the world that the Lumia 920 is "the" smartphone to get this holiday season.
Amid intensifying rumors that the Sprint Nexus S 4G is ready for a taste of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, a Sprint employee has confirmed the good news. Sprint has not published details on its Web site yet, but the Jelly Bean upgrade has apparently started to roll out slowly, and may take a week or more to reach all those who own Sprint's version of the Nexus S.
Despite Google's acquisition of Motorola, the company is not rolling out Jelly Bean to Motorola devices unveiled this week. Neither Google nor Motorola offered any explanation of why Android 4.1 Jelly Bean is not on the new devices. Hardware is seemingly not limiting the update. The phones have 4.7-inch screens, a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, LTC connectivity, and strong battery life.
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.
Motorola Mobility unveiled three new smartphones in the Droid Razr family on Sept. 5, marking its first major product launch since it was acquired by Google. The new range of smartphones includes the full-screen Motorola Razr M, the Droid Razr HD, and the Droid Razr Maxx HD.
Nokia unveiled its brand new Windows Phone 8 smartphones, Lumia 920 and Lumia 820, on Sept. 5, marking "an important milestone" in Microsoft's 18-month partnership with Nokia, according to Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer. The unveiling focused on the Lumia 920's superior PureView camera, its augmented-reality map and driving features, and its built-in wireless charging capability.
Rumors have abounded about a smaller dock connector for Apple's iPhone 5, leading iFans to wonder if their existing iAccesories will become obsolete. Speculations have focused on the possibility that Apple may offer an adapter to counter this issue, and a recent leak seems to confirm the same.
Taiwan-based HTC is following in Apple's footsteps and has sent out invites to its press conference, scheduled for Sept. 19 in New York City.
Samsung launched its new Galaxy S3 flagship smartphone in Australia back in May, feeling "confident" that the lack of a 4G version would not affect sales of the 3G model. A little over three months later, however, Galaxy S3 fans in Australia have good news coming their way: a 4G model is now set to go on sale.