HTC introduces mid-range Desire X at IFA

HTC unveiled its latest midrange Android phone at the IFA event in Berlin with the introduction of the HTC Desire X. The new phone is an upgrade to the HTC Desire which was first released about two years ago. The device may not have the specs that would topple high-end phones, rather, it is intended […]

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 […]

Sony introduces Xperia T, V, and J smartphones at IFA 2012

Sony may not be a top dog in the mobile space but the company is making a strong bid at the latest IFA 2012 event in Berlin. Sony has revealed, not one, but three new Android phones namely; Xperia T, Xperia V and Xperia J. What You Need To Know: The Xperia T is considered […]

LG announces Android 4.0 Optimus L9

LG has announced its latest addition to its Optimus L-series. To follow LG’s Optimus L3, Optimus L5 and Optimus L7, LG will be releasing the Optimus L9. The slim Android 4.0 smartphone is expected to be introduced ar the upcoming IFA 2012 show this week. What You Need To Know: The LG Optimus L9 is […]

Winners and losers in the Apple vs. Samsung decision

Another chapter of the Apple-Samsung saga has unfolded with Samsung to pay a hefty $1 billion in damages to Apple. Is it the end of the patent wars between the two companies? Or should we expect that this battle will continue over the next few years? What You Need To Know: San Jose, California court […]

Sony Mobile to lose 1,000 jobs

In line with its restructuring program, Sony Mobile will move its headquarters from Lund, Sweden to Tokyo, Japan. The move will result to losing 1,000 jobs by the end of March 2014. What You Need To Know: Sony Mobile’s restructuring initiative intends to reduce costs and improve efficiency. The 1,000 job cut represents 15 percent […]

Rumored LG Optimus G to pack the most powerful hardware

A new LG smartphone reportedly is in the works according to the Korean site Asia Today. Codenamed “Optimus G,” the rumored phone will be powered by an impressive spec sheet that could put it atop the competition. What You Need To Know: The Optimus G will sport a powerful quad-core processor with 2GB RAM. It […]

Sony quietly launches the Xperia SL

Instead of a grand product launch, Sony has opted to quietly introduce its latest addition to the Xperia lineup. Using its website, Sony revealed the Xperia SL, an upgrade to the Xperia S. What You Need To Know: The Sony Xperia SL packs a 1.7 GHz Qualcomm dual-core processor and 4.3-inch display. It also has […]

LG Optimus Vu to be released worldwide in September

LG recently announced that its latest phone, the gigantic Optimus Vu, will be available worldwide starting in September. Viewed as the phone that “blurs the line between traditional tablets and smartphones,” the Optimus Vu is currently available in Japan and South Korea. Since its debut last March, LG revealed that 500,000 units are already sold. […]

Motorola Photon Q now available at Sprint

The QWERTY-dedicated Motorola Photon Q is finally available at Sprint starting August 19th. The Photon Q is compatible with the 4G LTE network and has international roaming capabilities. What You Need To Know: The Motorola Photon Q is packed with a 1.5-GHz dual-core processor. It also has an 8-megapixel rear-facing camera and a front-facing HD […]