Samsung is preparing to launch its next generation smartphone, the Galaxy S3, which is said to be a worthy competitor to Apple’s upcoming iPhone 5. However, there may also be another device in the works.
After the big success of the new iPad, Apple is gearing up for another big hit in 2012 - the iPhone 5. Apple's next iPhone is expected to be announced and released sometime later this year, but how will it stack up against the Android superphones and what are the features we should be looking out for? In this regard, the new iPad is the perfect device to turn to, as it gives us some hints of what to expect from the iPhone 5.
It's not easy being an Internet business giant that everybody seems to want a piece of. Facebook found this out the hard way, as the world's No.1 social networking company warned away would-be investors, pending the outcome of a court case filed against it by Internet pioneer Yahoo this March.
Recently, HTC has caught a lot of spotlight for its HTC One X - the quad-core powered android smartphone. Now, something big, if not bigger is coming from the company. As reported by Patent Bolt, a new HTC device is making its way through patent offices. The patent images suggest that HTC might be working on its own alternative to iPod Touch.
Sprint plans to launch the 4G LTE network by mid-year. The company has an enviable lineup of smartphones to release this year. The list includes big names like iPhone 5, Galaxy Nexus, HTC One X.
Industry analysts are expecting 2012 to be a breakout year for LTE technology, as major wireless gadget manufacturers like Apple, Samsung and HTC are planning big launches of 4G LTE smartphones. Here is a list of the top, super-fast smartphones that are going to debut this year and sizzle the market.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus, which was released last December on Verizon, is likely to be launched on Sprint on April 15. While Galaxy Nexus was the first Android smartphone in the US to come with Android's latest OS, Ice Cream Sandwich, it will now have the LTE support from Sprint.
Investors wonder if Research In Motion Ltd., which reports quarterly results Thursday, can rebound from recently anemic performance due to falling sales of its BlackBerry device. RIM's turnaround is being led by Thorsten Heins, who took over as CEO in January.
With release of the new 4G-ready iPad earlier this month, Apple cold-shouldered Sprint, as it is yet to launch its own LTE network. Although many believe that Apple's upcoming iPhone with 4G LTE could indeed be a threat to Sprint, the Kansas-based operator seems least bothered about it. Read on to know why Sprint ignores the predicted debacle.
Nokia said on Wednesday it would start to sell its new range of smartphones using Microsoft's Windows Phone software in China from April through China Telecom, the third-largest operator in the country.
If the rumors are true, the Samsung Galaxy S3 will pack a 4.65-inch display with 720p high-definition resolution. The Galaxy series from Samsung has been known for its stunning visual displays, so most expect the latest device to be no different. The HTC One X runs on a 1.5GHz quad-core processor and 1GB of RAM, which is slightly less than the hardware that the Samsung Galaxy S3 is rumored to be running on. The HTC One X also has 1GB of RAM.
Research In Motion has delayed its annual presentation to financial analysts, usually held during the BlackBerry World conference in May, until it launches its next-generation smartphones.
Research In Motion has delayed its annual presentation to financial analysts, usually held during the BlackBerry World conference in May, until it launches its next-generation smartphones.
Google Play made its official debut on Tuesday, March 27, after a soft opening earlier this month. The Android Marketplace, where Google smartphone users went for apps, has been re-branded as the Google Play store. Google made the switch on March 6, 2012, releasing a short video on YouTube and redirecting users from the old web site, market.android.com, to the new Google Play homepage. Google also put dozens of apps and games on sale for just 49 cents in celebration of the shift.
Nokia and Microsoft have teamed up to break Apple and Google's stranglehold over the U.S. smartphone market. AT&T will start selling the Nokia Lumia 900, running on Microsoft's software, for as little as $99.99 with a 2-year contract, starting April 8.
Nokia's big push into the U.S. smartphone wars begins April 9, and when the Lumia 900 releases on AT&T for $100 on contract, people will want the best new apps for their new toy. Lucky for them, Nokia has been hard at work on new apps for quite a while. Most of that work has gone into Nokia's own operating system Symbian, but now its Microsoft partnership will be the focus.
Samsung is better in keeping secrets, at least better than Apple. So far, Samsung's next flagship smartphone- Galaxy S3 is still a mystery. Though most of the specs have been predicted and seems to be correct, the release date is still a secret.
In a recent announcement, AT&T has surprised windows phone fans and confirmed the official availability of two most-awaited Windows smartphones, the Nokia Lumia 900 and the HTC Titan II. According to Bloomberg, the leading telecommunication services provider in wireless technology would be launching HTC Titan II 4G LTE windows phone along with the Nokia Lumia 900 on April 8 this year.
Samsung Galaxy S2, which is touted as the 'best Android phone', has become even more formidable after it got the Ice Cream Sandwich update earlier in the month. Meanwhile, HTC Vivid had a messed-up beginning with Verizon and suffered a host of battery issues, but has since been re-launched on the AT&T. It also left behind the HSPA+ reliance and shifted to LTE wireless support.
If rumors are to be believed, Samsung’s next smartphone, the eagerly anticipated Galaxy S3, could arrive as soon as this weekend, probably on March 30.
After Apple's New iPad whirlwind, it's now the turn of iPhone 5 to create ripples in the tech market. The speculated features often range from likely to bizarre, but rumors regarding the release of the latest Apple smartphone are slowly yet strongly gaining traction. The latest speculation about the release of the purported iPhone 5 has it that Apple will unveil its fabled phone in either in June or in October.
Along with the iPhone 5, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S3 might be the most talked about smartphone release for 2012. The device has been rumored to launch around the same time as its competitor, but the newest speculation may point to an even closer date.
