The Huawei Ascend P6 comes with a 1.5GHz quad-core processor, a 4.7-inch HD display, a 5MP front-facing camera, an 8MP rear-facing shooter and a  2000 mAh battery. The device also boasts “Magic Touch” technology, which improves screen responsiveness while wearing gloves.

The Ascend P6 will be available in black, white and pink colors, alongside matching color cases. The Ascend P6 will start shipping in China in June, followed by Western Europe in July.

Press release follows below.

Elegant and edgy, the new HUAWEI Ascend P6 is the world’s slimmest smartphone

[London, United Kingdom, June 18, 2013]: Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, today unveiled the HUAWEI Ascend P6, the world’s slimmest smartphone measuring 6.18mm. The smartphone features a 1.5GHz quad-core processor and a sleek metallic body. With its 4.7-inch high definition in-cell display, industry-leading 5MP front-facing camera, and outstanding software, the HUAWEI Ascend P6 is the embodiment of elegance with an edge.

“The HUAWEI Ascend P6 is a star among smartphones with its industry-leading design, high-quality camera, and intuitive user interface, Huawei’s proprietary Emotion UI,” said Richard Yu, Chief Executive Officer, Huawei Consumer Business Group. “Building on the success of our Ascend P series of fashion smartphones, the HUAWEI Ascend P6 provides unsurpassed technology and a design that is simply stunning.”

HUAWEI Ascend P6 is ultra slim at 6.18mm and weighs just about 120g. While it is small enough to slip into the tiniest of pockets or clutch bags, the stylish HUAWEI Ascend P6 is designed to be seen and coveted! It features a 1.5GHz quad-core processor, Android 4.2.2 operating system, 2000mAh battery, 4.7-inch HD in-cell LCD screen technology, and ‘MagicTouch’ for enhanced screen responsiveness even when wearing gloves.

As the flagship smartphone of the Huawei Ascend P series, the HUAWEI Ascend P6 embodies a cutting edge design for the fashion conscious. The smartphone’s brushed metallic look with a naturally curved base is both elegant and intuitive. Impossibly beautiful, the Ascend P6 balances fashionable features and user-friendly functions.

Perfect for ‘selfies’, the HUAWEI Ascend P6’s industry-leading 5MP front-facing camera and auto facial-enhancing capabilities create model-gorgeous shots you’ll want to share. Its 8MP rear-facing BSI camera with F2.0 aperture and 4cm macro view also enables 1080P full HD video recording and playback. With Huawei’s proprietary IMAGESmart software, the HUAWEI Ascend P6 turns even the most novice photographer into a professional, with contrast and color enhancement, auto scene recognition, object tracing focus, and instant facial beauty support.

The HUAWEI Ascend P6 is even more intuitive and able to be customized with Huawei’s Emotion UI. Inspired by people, for device users worldwide, Huawei has gathered input from over 5 million consumers to help us optimize the latest version of Emotion UI. The proprietary user interface includes updates to Uni-Home including enhanced security, Huawei’s Me Widget, MagicTouch, and SmartReading. New to Huawei’s Emotion UI are the panoramic shoot and facial recognition photography functions.

Huawei’s unique Automated Discontinuous Reception (ADRX) and Quick Power Control (QPC) battery optimization and power saving technology improves performance by more than 30%, compared with smartphone batteries of equal size. With its multi-screen AirSharing capability, you can connect to a range of devices to boost your productivity at work or play by easily sharing documents or enhance your gaming experience with minimal lag time.

The HUAWEI Ascend P6 is available in black, white and pink with matching color cases. It will begin shipping to China from June and to Western Europe from July through Vodafone, Telefonica, Orange, H3G, O2, Carphone Warehouse, TalkTalk, Media Markt & Saturn, TIM and online via Amazon and CDiscount with other markets to follow.

[Via: Huawei]

“There is a real opportunity for a new mobile brand to disrupt the status quo. We are passionate about delivering a truly positive mobile experience that doesn’t just stop once you’ve bought the phone.” – James Atkins, chief marketing officer of Kazam

The former HTC execs will take the helm of Kazam, with Coombes taking the position of CEO and Atkins serving as chief marketing officer. The company has not announced any carrier markets or when devices will start hitting store shelves, or what kind of specs or mobile OS they will be using. Android is presumed to be the OS of choice, but only time will tell what Kazam has in store.

[Via: CNET]

The Sony Xperia Z is the company’s best handset to date, alongside the Xperia ZL. The Z’s sleek and sexy design packs a punch with its water and dust resistant powers, as well as a healthy set of specifications to boot. Rocking a 5 inch 1080p HD display, 1.5GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro, 2GB RAM, 13 megapixel camera, 16GB internal storage, and much more, the Xperia Z will sit nicely next to the likes of the HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S 4.

Now that the rumors have finally been proven to be true, we’re definitely happy to see Sony bring one of its smartphones to another US carrier. Previously, Sony had only released its Xperia smartphones on AT&T or unlocked through its website, with the exception of the Xperia Play, which was released for Verizon as well as AT&T.

The handset will ship in black and a limited-edition purple finish at launch. With no word about a white version, if you want the Xperia Z in a color that’s not black, you might want to go ahead and jump on the limited-edition purple version when it launches.

Expect to see the Sony Xperia Z hit T-Mobile shelves in the coming weeks.

For more information on the Sony Xperia Z for T-Mobile, be sure to hit up the product page here.

Xperia^® Z from Sony to Make a Splash at T-Mobile this Summer

T-Mobile is the only U.S. mobile provider of Sony’s flagship water-resistant smartphone

BELLEVUE, WA — June 18, 2013 — Continuing to offer customers a wide selection of hot 4G LTE smartphones, T-Mobile US, Inc. (NYSE: TMUS) today announced it will be the exclusive U.S. wireless company to carry the Xperia^® Z from Sony.

The Xperia Z packs the best Sony has to offer into a premium Android-powered smartphone. T-Mobile will offer the device on its Simple Choice Plan with no annual service contract plus unlimited talk, text and Web on a screaming fast, nationwide 4G network with 4G LTE rolling out across the country.

“T-Mobile customers traveling this summer will love the Xperia Z with its big, beautiful HD screen, water-resistant design and advanced camera features,” said Jason Young, vice president of product marketing, T-Mobile. “This is an outstanding combination: a premium 4G LTE smartphone with Sony’s best features coupled with T-Mobile’s unlimited data and speedy nationwide network.”

Simple Choice Plan

With T-Mobile’s Simple Choice Plan, Xperia Z customers design their plan based on the number of lines and amount of high-speed data they want. Unlimited talk, text and Web with up to 500MB of high-speed data is $50 per month (plus taxes and fees) for the first line. Customers can add another 2GB of high-speed data at up to 4G speeds for $10 per month per line or get unlimited 4G data and up to 500MB of tethering for an additional $20 per month per line. A second phone line can be added for $30 per month and each additional line is just $10 per month. There are no caps, no overages and no restrictive annual service contracts.

T-Mobile’s 4G LTE Network

The Xperia Z will seamlessly connect to T-Mobile’s high-speed nationwide 4G HSPA+ network and advanced 4G LTE network wherever it is available, which is expected to reach 100 million people by midyear and 200 million nationwide by the end of the year¹. T-Mobile’s 4G LTE rollout complements its existing nationwide 4G network covering 228 million people, which third-party tests show already rivals or beats existing competitive LTE networks in many markets. T-Mobile’s 4G LTE network is currently available in seven metropolitan areas: Baltimore; Houston; Kansas City; Las Vegas; Phoenix; San Jose, Calif.; and Washington, D.C.

“With Xperia Z, we are thrilled to bring a breakthrough smartphone to T-Mobile, the breakout carrier in the U.S.,” said Timothy Hernquist, North America Vice President of Marketing, Sony Mobile Communications. “Xperia Z offers customers a beautifully designed, water-resistant premium Android smartphone ready to handle whatever life throws at it.”

Sony went with a stylish and durable physical design with unique technology, content and connectivity all bundled into the Xperia Z. A 5-inch 1080p HD Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA^® Engine 2 provides super brightness and clarity. The highly-durable design features  tempered glass and anti-shatter film on the front and back and the highest levels of dust- and water-resistance² (IP55 and IP57) in a premium smartphone. A 13-megapixel camera with Exmor RS^™ for Mobile, the world’s first image sensor with HDR (High Dynamic Range) video for smartphones, delivers stunning photos and videos in any condition. And its STAMINA mode is designed to greatly improve battery standby time by automaticaly shutting down battery-draining apps when the screen is off.

Availability

The Xperia Z is expected to be available nationwide at T-Mobile retail stores, select national retailers and dealers and online via www.T-Mobile.com in the coming weeks. The smartphone will be available in a black finish and a limited-time only purple finish (while supplies last). For more information, visit http://t-mobile.com/Sony-XperiaZ.

^[1]Broad LTE coverage planned for 2013; See www.t-mobile.com for coverage details. Qualifying service required. LTE is a registered trademark of ETSI.

²In compliance with IP55 and IP57, Xperia Z is protected against the ingress of dust and is water resistant. Provided that all ports and covers are firmly closed, the phone is (i) protected against low pressure jets of water from all practicable directions in compliance with IP 55; and/or (ii) can be kept under 1 meter of freshwater for up to 30 minutes in compliance with IP 57.

About T-Mobile US, Inc.:

As America’s Un-carrier, T-Mobile US, Inc. (NYSE: “TMUS”) is redefining the way consumers and businesses buy wireless services through leading product and service innovation. The company’s advanced nationwide 4G and 4G LTE network delivers outstanding wireless experiences for customers who are unwilling to compromise on quality and value. Based in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile US operates its flagship brands, T-Mobile and MetroPCS. It currently serves approximately 43 million wireless subscribers and provides products and services through 70,000 points of distribution. For more information, please visit: http://www.t-mobile.com.

Forward-Looking Statement:

This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws. Any statements made herein that are not statements of historical fact, including statements about T-Mobile US, Inc.’s strategy, expected network modernization and other advancements, are forward-looking statements.  Generally, forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as “anticipate,” “expect,” “suggests,” “plan,” “believe,” “intend,” “estimates,” “targets,” “views,” “may,” “will,” “forecast,” and other similar expressions.  The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made, are based on current assumptions and expectations, and involve a number of risks and uncertainties.  Important factors that could affect future results and cause those results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements include, among others, the following: our ability to compete in the highly competitive U.S. wireless telecommunications industry; adverse conditions in the U.S. and international economies and markets; our significant capital commitments and the capital expenditures required to effect our business plan; our ability to adapt to future changes in technology, enhance existing offerings, and introduce new offerings to address customers’ changing demands; changes in legal and regulatory requirements, including any change or increase in restrictions on our ability to operate our network; our ability to successfully maintain and improve our network, and the possibility of incurring additional costs in doing so; major equipment failures; severe weather conditions or other force majeure events; and other risks described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including those described in our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 8, 2013. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. We do not undertake to update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

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• Android 4.2.2
• 1.7GHz dual-core MSM8960 Pro processor
• 720p HD display
• 2GB RAM
• 16GB internal storage
• 10.0-megapixel rear camera
• 2.0-megapixel front-facing camera

Motorola had previously announced the existence of the Moto X during AllThingsD’s D11 conference, in which Motorola CEO Dennis Woodside revealed that the device would launch before October.

With Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie expected to launch in the coming months, we may just see the Moto X running on the new version of Android’s mobile OS.

Motorola moto x: 1.7GHz dual-core MSM8960 Pro, 720p, 2GB/16GB, 10MP/2MP, Android 4.2.2

— @evleaks (@evleaks) June 15, 2013

[Via: Android Spin , @evleaks]

Magna Carta Holy Grail will be available for download through an Android app, which will be available on June 24th for owners of a Samsung Galaxy S 3, Galaxy S 4 and Galaxy Note 2, with the album becoming available for download on July 4th. The album will be free of cost for the first 1 million people who download it through the Android app.

[Via: Magna Carta Holy Grail]

“We’ve already begun moving MetroPCS customers to our blazing-fast network. The best part is as they upgrade their phones, their wireless experience immediately gets better.”

The transfer of MetroPCS customers to T-Mobile’s network will free up the existing MetroPCS network, freeing up the previously used airwaves to be added to T-Mobile’s rapidly developing 4G LTE network. T-Mobile’s news is great for customers of both MetroPCS and T-Mobile, who will soon be enjoying better 4G service in many new areas of the U.S.

Press release follows below.

Migration of MetroPCS Customers to Nationwide 4G HSPA+ and LTE Network Ahead of Schedule

First devices connecting to 4G HSPA+ and LTE network become available for MetroPCS customers, offering a consistently outstanding wireless experience

BELLEVUE, Wash. – June 14, 2013 – Just six weeks after completing the combination of T-Mobile USA and MetroPCS, T-Mobile US, Inc. (NYSE: TMUS) today announced the migration of MetroPCS customers onto its 4G HSPA+ and LTE network is ahead of planned schedule. This migration will provide customers of both brands deeper LTE deployment and faster network performance – delivering on the benefits of the combined company.

“The moment that NYSE bell rang on May 1, we put it into high gear and hit the gas,” said John Legere, president and chief executive officer of T-Mobile US, Inc. “We’ve already begun moving MetroPCS customers to our blazing-fast network. The best part is as they upgrade their phones, their wireless experience immediately gets better.”

The company is making HSPA+ and LTE compatible devices available to MetroPCS customers as well as allowing them to bring their own unlocked compatible HSPA+ or LTE phone, providing them the opportunity to upgrade to a powerful 4G network. With approximately 60 percent of MetroPCS customers upgrading their phones every year, it is expected that migration of customers will continue at a rapid pace. The company expects full customer migration to be complete by the end of 2015.

MetroPCS customers in Boston, Las Vegas and Hartford, Conn. can now purchase two new HSPA+ Android(TM)-powered cutting-edge smartphones running on a nationwide 4G network, the LG Optimus L9TM and Samsung Galaxy ExhibitTM. On June 17, MetroPCS will also make available a refreshed version of the Samsung Galaxy S® III, which will take advantage of 4G LTE in addition to a nationwide 4G HSPA+ network1.

Additionally, MetroPCS launched a “Bring Your Own Phone” program in these markets, as well as Dallas, giving customers the option to bring their own compatible unlocked phone to gain access to the 4G HSPA+ and LTE network.

Migrating MetroPCS customers will also benefit customers of T-Mobile. As customers leave the MetroPCS network, the freed up spectrum can then be added to the company’s growing 4G LTE network. Deploying the company’s spectrum on a single network provides a path to double its initial super-fast 4G LTE deployment (to 20+20 MHz of 4G LTE) in approximately 90 percent of the top 25 metro areas planned for 2014 and beyond.

Indeed, just two weeks after becoming one company, T-Mobile leveraged the compatibility of existing MetroPCS 4G LTE handsets and enabled them to connect to its 4G LTE network in Las Vegas. This allowed the company to combine MetroPCS’ 4G LTE spectrum with T-Mobile’s spectrum, doubling the LTE spectrum deployment in Las Vegas and dramatically increasing data speeds for both T-Mobile and MetroPCS customers with capable devices. As the company’s 4G LTE network expands to more cities, T-Mobile will continue to migrate MetroPCS customers with 4G LTE-capable handsets and leverage MetroPCS’ spectrum to deepen the combined company’s LTE coverage.

Independent third party tests of the company’s 4G LTE in Las Vegas conducted before and after the addition of MetroPCS spectrum show that its 4G LTE has the fastest average download speeds in the city, with an increase of nearly 50 percent.

1 Coverage not available everywhere. Broad LTE coverage planned for 2013. Capable device and qualifying service required for 4G HSPA+ and LTE. LTE is a trademark of ETSI.

[Via: TmoNews]

The Samsung Galaxy NX will be an Android powered camera with interchangeable lenses, a 20.3MP sensor with Full HD 1080p video, an ISO range of up to 25,600 and a 4.3-inch high resolution display adorning the rear. The camera also has a viewfinder, which is something hard to come by these days. The device is expected to be packing at least a dual-core processor, and may even come touting a quad-core Exynos processor.

The Samsung Galaxy NX is expected to be launched at Samsung’s London Premier event on June 20th.

[Via: Tinh te]

The Active rocks a 5 inch 1080p HD display, quad-core CPU, 8 megapixel camera, and many of the same specifications found on Galaxy S 4. The device ships with a new, more durable looking design and will come in two colors : Urban Grey and Dive Blue.

Users can take advantage of the Active’s water resistance with a new camera mode called Aqua Mode that lets you take photos underwater. Of course, since the Active is still in the Galaxy S 4 family, it will also ship with popular features found on the original as well.

·         Air View™: Hover your finger over photos, files, links and text for an instant preview.

·         Air Gesture™: Skip to the next song or photo, check your notifications or, if you’re driving, automatically answer a call on speakerphone just by waving your hand over your phone.

·         Eraser Shot: Remove unwanted background distractions in your photos and videos with just one touch.

·         Drama Shot: Capture a time-lapse event all in one frame.

·         Samsung Smart Pause: While watching a video, if you look away from the screen, the video will automatically pause and wait for you to return.

·         Story Album™: Create a printed book of your photos and have it delivered right to your door.

So if you’re sold on the Galaxy S 4 Active, be sure to have your credit card ready tomorrow!

Press release below

Samsung is aiming right at the iPad Mini with its Galaxy Note 8.0, and ships with a ton of great features that just may sway some potential “Mini” buyers. Rocking a 8-inch display, the Galaxy Note 8 is a portable device that also ships with all of the goodies you’d expect from the Note line, like the S-Pen. The Galaxy Note 8 also ships with a 1.6GHz quad-core CPU, 4,600 mAh battery, 5 megapixel rear camera, 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera, 16GB internal storage, micro SD card slot, and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. AT&T is also offering up 50GB of free cloud storage via AT&T Locker, which will become available via an update.

With no hard date or pricing at the moment, we’ll have to continue playing the waiting game. But for those who have been waiting for the Galaxy Note 8 with  LTE powers, it will be well worth it.

Check out the full press release below!

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Tablet Provides Endless Work, Entertainment Possibilities

AT&T Offers the Largest and Best Portfolio of 4G LTE-Connected Tablets

Dallas, Texas, June 12, 2013

There’s no release date for Angry Birds Go!, but a late summer release would make sense given Rovio’s blog post which tells fans to “Be on the look out for more updates over the summer.”

Here’s a peep from the Rovio blog about Angry Birds Go!

“Those birds and piggies are getting ready for their most thrilling and action-packed game yet! All your favorite characters are returning for a brand new title that will bring you closer to Piggy Island than ever before. It’s Angry Birds, but not as you know it!

Here’s a sneak peek of what’s coming!
And this is just a taste of the awesome things to come. Be on the look out for more updates over the summer by following Angry Birds on Facebook, Twitter under the hashtag #AngryBirdsGo, and Google+!”

[Via: Rovio]

Nintendo announced and showed around thirty new titles today, and we’ve compiled a round-up of all of our coverage of Nintendo’s big day. Needless to say, we couldn’t cover them all, so be sure to check out the Nintendo Direct Presentation at the end of the post for all of the stuff we’ve missed. Click on the links below for videos, images and more!

In the words of the great Mario, “Here we go!”

Yoshi’s New Island – 3DS

The Yoshi’s Island franchise of SNES fame comes to the 3DS, retaining the same childish animation and solid gameplay.

The Legend Of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds – 3DS

The Legend Of Zelda series continues in a quasi-remake of the classic SNES entry, The Legend Of Zelda: A Link To The Past.

Mario and Luigi: Dream Team – 3DS

This new Mario and Luigi adventure RPG comes to the 3DS, based off of the Mario and Luigi Super Star Saga games that originated on the GBA.

 Unamed RPG, Currently titled “X” – Wii U

From Japanese developer Monolith Soft, the genius behind the Xenogears and Xenosaga titles comes a new mecha-heavy RPG for the Wii U.

Mario Kart 8 – Wii U

And of course, Mario Kart 8, which needs no introduction. Nintendo has added a ton of new features to the game, such as carts turning into hovercraft and traversing tracks that defy gravity, going up vertical walls and even upside down.

Super Smash Brothers – Wii U and 3DS

Nintendo’s uber-popular fighting game makes an appearance on both the 3DS and the Wii U, bringing with it some new characters and features.

Super Mario 3D World – Wii U

Nintendo continues to expand on its Super Mario Bros. franchise by bringing Mario, Luigi, Toad and Princess Peach into a 4-player 3D world, with new character abilities and a cat suit!

Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – Wii U

The Donkey Kong Country series continues, carrying on the 2D SNES legacy including Diddy Kong and an ability to pluck items from the ground.

So there you have it folks, some of Nintendo’s upcoming titles for the holiday season and early 2014. Check out the full presentation below, as well as Nintendo’s official E3 website for more details. What are you excited about? Let us know.

Nintendo Direct Presentation-E3 2013