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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.
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iPhone 5 Getting Thinner Screen, Cuts Cost for Apple: Not Enough for Some
With an expected late Q2 2012/early Q3 2012 launch, the iPhone 5 is a device the world is waiting for. Its features are unknown, but sources speaking to The Wall Street Journal claim that the device will implement a bigger screen combining LCD and touch displays into one component.
iPhone 5: Super Thin Display Alone Not Enough to Beat Samsung Galaxy S3
Apple's hypothesized new smartphone, dubbed the iPhone 5, has a new challenger in Samsung's Galaxy S3, which is looking to wrest the smartphone numero uno mantle away from iPhone 5 even before the rumored phone has hit the shelves. With photo leaks of the iPhone 5 keeping the rumor mongers busy, the buzz has it that iPhone 5's super thin display alone is not enough to trounce the Samsung Galaxy S3.
Motorola Ensuring Smartphones Not Threatened by U.S. Ban - The Details
Despite Motorola devices being banned in the U.S., the company said it is taking "proactive measures" to make sure that its smartphones are available to customers in the U.S. The ban on the company's products takes effect on Wednesday, July 18, 2012.
iPhone 5 to be Thinner than Samsung Galaxy S3: WSJ Confirms Production
Apple's favorite rival Samsung is a little ahead of it with rising Galaxy S3 sales and dominance in the smartphone world. In Samsung's newest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S3, the front part is mainly dominated by a large PenTile AMOLED display. Reportedly, iPhone 5 will pack a better display tech with thinner design.
Samsung Galaxy S3 vs Motorola Atrix HD: Which AT&T Smartphone to Buy?
Following early leaks and rumors, Motorola Atrix HD is finally official. Selling as an AT&T exclusive for $99 on a two-year contract, the third member of Motorola's Atrix family is a strong competitor to high-end smartphones including the Samsung Galaxy S3.
iPhone 5 Frenzy Prompts European Carriers to Stockpile Nano-SIMs
It is astounding how Apple manages to stay in the news constantly - even without doing anything! With the iPhone 5 frenzy reaching mammoth proportions, the latest in the series of the ongoing Apple mêlée is the stocking up of nano-SIMs by several European carriers in anticipation of the iPhone 5.
China Hopes ZTE Will Be Treated Fairly in U.S. Probe
China's Ministry of Commerce said on Tuesday it hoped telecom equipment maker ZTE Corp <0763.HK>, subject of an FBI probe into the sale of banned U.S. computer equipment to Iran, would receive fair and proper treatment from the United States.
Apple's Next iPhone to Have Thinner Screen: WSJ
Apple Inc's next iPhone will use a new technology that makes the smartphone's screen thinner, the Wall Street Journal said, citing people familiar with the matter.
Australia's Gantas Airways Drops Blackberrys for iPhones
Australia's Qantas Airways
, is the latest company to drop Research in Motion Ltd's Blackberry after employees voted in favor of Apple's iPhone in a survey. Google Unit Says Will Avoid U.S. Import Ban on Smartphones
Google unit Motorola Mobility said on Tuesday it has taken steps to avert an interruption of U.S. imports and sales of its smartphones after the devices were found to infringe on a Microsoft patent.
T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note is Official: Coming with Wi-Fi Calling and Bonus Apps
The Samsung Galaxy Note finally bids adieu to the rumor mills as T-Mobile confirmed that it is officially on the carrier. The eagerly-awaited Galaxy Note will have the Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0) on board and is slated to be released in a few weeks.
Galaxy S3 Effect: Samsung Beats Apple to Become Biggest Vendor in Q2 2012
A poll among analysts, conducted by Reuters, claimed that Samsung has sold 50 million smartphones during the second quarter of 2012 (April to June) and the company will sell the highest volume of devices from any single manufacturer. Apple, according to the same poll, has sold over 30 million iPhones.
