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Samsung has always given a commendable competition to every single wireless device manufacturers, including Apple, with constant introduction of spectacular replacement devices at considerably low prices. Whether it is Samsung Galaxy S2 against iPhone 4S or Samsung Galaxy Tab against other Android tablets in the market, the South Korean giant has always given a stiff rivalry to other brand in the wireless world.

At a time when a lot of confusion surrounds the possible time frame for the release of Apple's next-gen iPhone, rumors and speculations related to the device's features are spreading like wildfire. Adding to the heat, new reports have said that Apple recently filed a couple of patent applications which might turn up as key features in future iDevices like iPhone and iPad.

Staying tight lipped about other anticipated features of the S3, Samsung confirmed in a recent report by Engadget that the upcoming phone will not feature any 3D technology. In a written statement to Engadget, Samsung Electronics was quoted saying, Although Samsung Electronics is constantly exploring new technologies for our mobile devices, we have no immediate plan to include displays featuring 3D technology in our upcoming smartphones.

Here's a breakdown of the specs and features of the HTC EVO 4G LTE, the release date of which is set for the second quarter of 2012.

Samsung Electronics (KS: 5930), Asia’s biggest technology company, pre-announced record first-quarter earnings Friday that could be an early indicator for its U.S. rivals.

The Finnish phone maker is all set to kick-off the launch of its biggest bet - Nokia Lumia 900 -- in an event later today at New Yourk Times Square.

There was a time when the mid-year launch for Apple's flagship smartphone was almost an ironclad rule. But with the release of its fifth generation iPhone, the iPhone 4S, on Oct. 4, 2011, the Cupertino-based tech giant broke that tradition, making way for recent rumors that suggested the company might launch its sixth-gen iPhone, presumably named iPhone 5, in the second half of 2012. Thereby abandoning the mid-year launches and considering a 12-month iPhone upgrade cycle, starting in the fall...

HTC One X has plunged a stiff competition for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S3 super smartphone. The quad-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor clocked Android device was announced at the Mobile World Congress 2012 in Barcelona in February and since then it has been getting a lot of attention for being a serious threat to Samsung's next best addition

Samsung Electronics, the world's top technology firm by revenue, estimated operating profit nearly doubled in January-March from a year ago, boosted by sales of its flagship Galaxy smartphones and its Note mini-tablet and phone.

The HTC EVO 4G LTE, unveiled at a preview event Wednesday night, is being touted as a new Android competitor to the Apple iPhone 4S. This offers an occasion to weigh both smartphones' specs and features, even though the HTC phone's release date has not arrived yet.

As the magnificent unveiling of the New iPad has already impressed the tech world, the focus is now shifted to the next device in the release lineup - the iPhone 5. Moreover, Apple fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the release of the sixth-generation iPhone.

Nokia's highly anticipated Lumia 900 is all set to hit the shelves in next few days. And this phone has to do well since besides to Nokia, Microsoft too is depending a lot on the success of this phone.

Taking the growing rumor mill forward, a new report has surfaced suggesting that the third incarnation of the Galaxy S series may feature a new screen, which will surely be an impressive one if the specs are accurate. The device is also likely to arrive soon as it is rumored to have entered into testing in Korea.

Easter is just three days away, and the countdown has already begun. Now it is time to get into the spirit of Easter by following all the traditions which include buying chocolate bunnies, basket of candies, coloring the eggs and visiting the Easter parade with full boom. But with all these rituals, one more tech tradition has evolved over the years for this colorful festival and that is Easter-themed Apps for the iOS and Android users.

Sprint has just announced the HTC EVO 4G LTE, one of the very first smartphones to support its LTE network and the first LTE device that comes along the EVO brand. the phone sports Snapdragon S4 chipset with two CPU cores, clocked at 1.5GHz , Beats audio and Ice Cream Sandwich OS with a sleek HTC Sense 4.0 user interface. The HTC One X, on the other hand, is coming on AT&T with 4.7-inch HD Super LCD 2 screen, Ice Cream Sandwich and dual core processor. Which HTC phone will win the Android best ...

Ntelos, a small Virginia-based cellphone company, has launched the iPhone 4S ahead of T-Mobile and larger network providers because of its broadband internet speed capabilities, Slashgear reports.

Starting on April 8, Nokia and AT&T will begin selling the first 4G LTE Windows Phone ever released in the U.S., the Lumia 900, starting at an extremely competitive price of $99 with a contract, and $449 without a contract. Critics have begun releasing their reviews of the new Nokia smartphone, but does it stack up to the iPhone?

The 2012 New York International Auto Show might feature a dizzying array of dazzling cars from around the world, but one little German automaker had all eyes steadily glued. BMW announced its new M5 and M6 models as well as the BMW X1 and the 6 Series Gran Coupe models. All new models stick to the quintessential BMW values - outstanding performance, exceptional efficiency and stunning design.

The Samsung Galaxy S3 has yet to announce an official release date, but the launch may be approaching as the company has begun carrier testing in Korea. According to UberGizmo, a report surfaced from AsiaE claiming that Samsung has begun testing in order to get the device out in a timely manner.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 launch has been delayed until the end of April, reports Pocket-lint. Both the 10.1-inch and seven-inch versions of the tablet were said to be released in March, as previously promised by the company.

The tech world is currently busy speculating about two upcoming smartphones - Apple's next generation iPhone, presumably called the iPhone 5, and the Samsung Galaxy S3. Given that both devices are expected to be highly feature-rich, they are rightly considered as the manufacturers' best weapons in the so-called smartphone battlefield.