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Galaxy Note 2 Rumors: Specs Include Quad-core Processor, HD Display
The successor to Galaxy Note is cloaked in a mystery. Samsung rumor mill is in action once again and we have few details about the device' hardware this time. Reports reveal that the Galaxy Note 2 phablet will have quad-core processor and HD display. According to DDaily, the device will debut at IFA consumer show Aug. 30.
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Smartphones to Get Gesture Recognition: Accidental Karate Chops from Phone Wielding Pedestrians Set to Explode
If you can't get enough of flailing your arms at your T.V. screen to control the action in your favorite Kinect or PlayStation Move game, you should be pretty excited to know that you'll soon be able to do the same on the smaller screen of your smartphone.
iPhone 5 Release Date: Nano-SIM Confirmed, Verizon Hints Q4 (Possibly October) Debut
Apple's iPhone is the most selling electronics gadget worldwide. The iPhone 5 frenzy is hitting an all-time high with European carriers stockpiling nano-SIM cards (the new standard to be featured in the future smartphones) in advance, ahead of the launch. According to Verizon, the iPhone 5 is expected to release in Q4.
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean for HTC One S, One XL in Works
Android manufacturers are often slow adopters when it comes to updating respective smartphones to the newest operating system versions. However, it appears that the oft-repeated mode will not haunt smartphones this time as HTC is reportedly working on the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update for the mid-range HTC One S and the super-sized One XL.
Windows Phone 8 Could Launch November, Not Alongside Windows 8: The Details
The release date for Windows 8, Microsoft's next-generation version of the long-running operating system is now known to be October 26. The company hasn't revealed a release date for its next-generation mobile operating system, Windows Phone 8, but sources speaking to technology website ZDNet said the release could happen during October.
CyanogenMod for Samsung Galaxy S3 and Android 4.1 Jelly Available: How to Download and Install
Looking to get the latest version of Android, 4.1 Jelly Bean onto the Samsung Galaxy S3, but don't want to wait for Samsung's official update? Pay attention, because below are the instructions on installing CyanogenMod 10 (CM10) for the Galaxy S3, courtesy Android Authority.
iPhone 5 Features: Rumors Claim Prototype with 1GB RAM, NFC and 4G LTE Being Tested
Samsung has released its 2012 flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S3, in the market. Now it's Apple's turn to throw the ace of cards and retain the market shares. However, a new design alone isn't enough for Apple to record a win in the smartphone battle. Reportedly, the iPhone 5 packs better hardware features including 1GB RAM, 4G LTE, and NFC, and will debut this fall.
iPhone 5 Rumors: Patent Granted for Mini Dock Connector, will iPeripherals Become Obsolete?
Rumor has it that one of the major changes in next generation iPhone is the size of dock connector. Working on the same track, U.S. Patent department granted Apple with a patent for a mini dock connector implying that the existing iPeripherals may soon be obsolete.
iPhone 5: Leaked Cases Point Towards Larger, Yet Familiar, Design
The iPhone 5 will reportedly feature a 4-inch screen, consequently making the phone taller. Apple is apparently going to retain the current iPhone 4S form factor, aside from the increased display size, and the rumors seem further legitimized through cases for the form factor. Some rumors have pointed towards Apple widening the phone with a 4-inch screen, similar to the Galaxy Note.
How Nokia Nailed iPhone, iPad Concepts in the 90s, but Walked Away
Once the undisputed king of the mobile market, Nokia is now seeing its shares drop and its customers flee to the competition, including Apple’s popular iPhone. The Finnish company has been struggling for years to come up with a true competitor to the mighty iPhone, and the most ironic part is that Nokia had what it took, but thought it was not good enough.
Q2 2012 Nokia Losses Announced, More Windows Phone Devices Coming?
Nokia reported more losses just moments ago, covering the second quarter, as the company continues to struggle despite partnering with Microsoft to develop Windows Phones. Earlier in 2012, Nokia lost its numero uno status in the smartphone world to Samsung.
Samsung Galaxy S3 64GB Alive and Kicking: Just Delayed
Earlier this week, there were rumors making rounds that Samsung has axed the production of the 64GB version of Galaxy S3 but those rumors could turn out to be false. The latest buzz is that the flagship Samsung phone with 64GB storage will hit international markets sometime later this year, though fans in the U.S. may have to wait a bit longer.
iPhone 5 Cases Spotted: Expect Longer, Thinner iPhone with New Dock Connector
iPhone 5's tryst with the grapevine continues. Close on the heels of the recent photo leaks and the in-cell technology rumor is yet another one - iPhone 5 cases have been spotted online and the specs are in keeping with the leaks, showcasing a longer, thinner version of the smartphone with a new dock connector in tow.
