HTC profit continues to slide

HTC has continued to drop as it struggles to compete in a tight smartphone race. For the third quarter of this year, HTC profit dropped to an all-time low since 2006 as it fails to compete against Apple and Samsung. In 2010, HTC was the biggest Android smartphone manufacturer. However, since last year, HTC was […]

Google to unveil Nexus 10, Nexus 7, LG Nexus 4 and Android 4.2 on October 29

Google is set to launch 3 new devices and the latest version of its Android platform at its October 29th event. Just about a week before the event, a source revealed to tech site TheNextWeb the juicy details about the event. What You Need To Know: According to the leak, Google is set to reveal […]

Sprint quietly launches ZTE Flash for $129

Without the usual lavish media event or any PR initiatives, Sprint quietly launched the ZTE Flash on its online store. Priced as a mid-range phone, its hardware is worth a second look. What You Need To Know: The ZTE Flash packs a 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon processor and 1GB of RAM. It also has a 4.5-inch […]

Motorola’s upcoming phone reportedly offers edge-to-edge screen

A reliable source from Bloomberg reported that Motorola is set to launch an edge-to-edge smartphone. Yeah, you heard it right, a smartphone that has no bezel on its display. It sacrifices a front-facing camera as it uses every square-millimeter of the display. What You Need To Know: Not much information has revealed by the source […]

PlayMG launches dedicated Android gaming device

As smartphones have become more advanced, mobile games have also become more sophisticated. To take advantage of the surging growth of mobile gaming, startup company PlayMG has released MG, an Android phone that is totally dedicated to Android gaming. What You Need To Know: The MG phone has a 1GHz processor with 1GB RAM. It […]

James Bond’s Sony Xperia TL coming to AT&T

Officially known as James Bond’s phone, the Sony Xperia TL will soon land on U.S. shores through AT&T. The Android 4.0 device offers “one-touch” NFC connectivity and runs on AT&T’s 4G LTE network. What You Need To Know: The Sony Xperia TL  has a 1.5GHz dual-core processor and a 13-MP rear-facing camera. It takes pride […]

Samsung releases OTA update to address Galaxy S III hack

After a recently discovered security flaw in the Samsung Galaxy S III and other Samsung devices, Samsung has released an over the air (OTA) update to address the problem. The OTA update secures Galaxy S III owners from the factory-reset hack that could wipe all data. What You Need To Know: Last week, Ravi Borgaonkar, […]

LG Venice coming to Boost Mobile on October 10

The LG Venice, a LG Optimus L7 reboot, is making its way to Boost Mobile. The phone’s hardware may not wow customers, but the phone’s selling point is Boost Mobile’s monthly unlimited plan that can be paired with the phone. What You Need To Know: The LG Venice is powered with a 1GHz processor with […]

Aston Martin unveils luxury phone named Aspire

007’s favorite car company, Aston Martin, has dove into the phone business with its luxury phone named Aspire. Its gold-plated design may entice those with deep pockets who want another status symbol. However, its specs and steep price will likely discourage most people. What You Need To Know: The specs? Get ready for this. The […]

Should Android manufacturers fret over the new iPhone?

The anticipated iPhone 5 is finally out. Prior to the unveiling, numerous rumors surfaced which definitely intensified the hype. To sum up, the iPhone 5 is pretty much an upgrade to the iPhone 4S, no big surprises here. Consumers should expect more Android product launchings from now on. What You Need To Know: The iPhone […]