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HTC Desire HD Android 4.0 ICS Update Delayed, Not Canceled
After tense reports last week that HTC has canceled the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update for the Desire HD, the Taiwanese mobile major spoke on the matter. Fortunately, HTC officials came clear on the matter that the Desire HD is on track to receive Ice Cream Sandwich treat.
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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.
iPhone 5 White Front Panel Leaked Photo Suggests Bigger Display and Center Camera
The Holy Grail of smartphones, the iPhone, is sure keeping the rumor mills busy with leaks after leaks and iFans, it seems, cannot get enough of the Apple delirium. Close on the heels of the Kitguru iPhone 5 photo leak on July 12, comes yet another photo leak - this time by Taiwan-based blog Apple.pro. The leaked photographs showcase a device with a white front panel (the supposed iPhone 5), which is overall similar looking to the iPhone 4/4S with no marked design changes.
Nokia: Lumia 900 $49 'Normal Strategy' - Why?
AT&T's website has the Nokia Lumia 900 with a slashed price of $49, around 50 percent off the original $100 price. Speculation was rife, claiming that Nokia is cutting the price to stimulate sales ahead of the Windows Phone 8 launch, which will not support the device. Nokia, however, pooh-poohs the claim and insists that the pricing is "normal strategy".
