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 […]

LG’s quad-core Optimus G heading to the U.S. in Q4

After a few video teasers and a previous announcement, LG officially announced the availability of its newest flagship phone, the Optimus G. In a press event in New York, LG’s marketing unit revealed that the Optimus G will be available in stores in the fourth quarter of 2012. What You Need To Know: The LG […]

HTC phablet rumored to sport quad-core processor and 480ppi display

The rumored HTC phablet has once again appeared in a recent batch of leaked photos. Dubbed as the HTC DIx, the device is pictured with shades of black and red. What You Need To Know: The HTC DIx is rumored to have a quad-core Snapdragon S4 processor, 1.5GB RAM and 16GB internal storage. The device […]

Samsung Galaxy S3 surpassed 20 million global sales in 100 days

Considered as the only smartphone that surpassed the iPhone, the Samsung Galaxy S3 has reached an important milestone this week. According to an announcement from Samsung, its flagship phone has achieved 20 million global sales in 100 days since it was launched last May. This puts pressure to Apple who is gearing up to launch […]

Sony LT29i purportedly to be launched as Sony Xperia TX

The Sony Xperia LT29i, codenamed Hayabusa, has been at the center of many rumour mills in the past few weeks. The most recent chatter surrounding Sony’s upcoming high-end phone is its name. It appears that the Xperia LT29i will be released to the market as the Xperia TX. What You Need To Know: The Sony […]

Android, iOS continue to dominate smartphone market

Android and iOS continue to dominate and extend their hold on the mobile market space. The latest data from market research firm comScore reveals that the top two platforms have an overwhelming 85.6 percent combined market share. What You Need To Know: For the quarter ended on July, Google’s Android remains the top smartphone platform […]

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. […]

ASUS Padfone 2 full specs leaked prior to October unveiling

A leak of the upcoming ASUS Padfone 2 has been circulating around tech sites recently. The latest leak shows full specs for the Padfone 2. Previous rumors about the device may have been unreliable, but this recent leak may hold water as it features a photo of what appears to be the device packaging. What […]

Kyocera Rise with Android 4.0 and QWERTY slider coming to Sprint and Virgin Mobile

QWERTY fans have a reason to celebrate this month as the affordable Kyocera Rise is coming to Sprint and Virgin Mobile. Along with a four-row keyboard QWERTY slider, the Rise is shipped with Android Ice Cream Sandwich. What You Need To Know: The Kyocera Rise packs a 1GHz Snapdragon processor and has a 3.5-inch touch-screen […]

Samsung Galaxy S III boosts Samsung’s web traffic

Released just over a month ago, Samsung Galaxy S III usage has experienced rapid growth, giving a huge boost to Samsung’s overall mobile web presence.  However, Samsung is still far behind Apple’s iPhone, according to the latest report from research firm Chitika. What You Need To Know: Officially released in June 21, the Samsung Galaxy […]