Sprint is preparing to add another ZTE-made smartphone to its portfolio. The upcoming ZTE Quantum (model number N8910) is being tested by the Now Network as we speak. It is a solid mid-ranger with specs that include a 5-inch 720p HD screen, 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 13-megapixel rear camera, NFC,…
Archives for March 2013
AT&T’s LG Thrill 4G gets Ice Cream Sandwich update
And we thought AT&T has completely abandoned the LG Thrill 4G. It didn’t, or at least not completely as Thrill 4G owners can now update to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Not exactly the latest version of Android, but better something than nothing. And unfortunately, we’re not sure whether there will ever be Jelly Bean…
HTC and TSMC potential acquirers of Panasonic’s smartphone biz?
The rumor is that Panasonic is looking to exit the smartphone business and is holding talks with HTC and TSMC as we speak. According to Japanese paper Sankei Shimbun, these two are likely buyers no matter how awkward that sounds to the rest of us (who follow the mobile industry). HTC on its end is…
ZTE teams-up with Intrepidus to make its smartphones more secure
ZTE is teaming-up with NCC Group’s Intrepidus — which is a leading provider of mobile application and device security services — to (obviously) make its smartphones (and tablets) more secure. Under the deal, Intrepidus will evaluate the security mechanisms of ZTE-made smartphones, including identifying potential vulnerabilities; conducting penetration testing of ZTE device management interfaces and…
Oppo Find 5 in black launching on April 1st?
Oppo Find 5, which was among the first 5-inch full HD smartphones, was originally released in silver, and now we’re expecting to see the black version. Such device will apparently launch on April 1st (and it’s not a joke), with Chinese users first being able to grab one. Unlike this year’s flagship models, the Find…
Asus working on an Intel-based smartphone
Looks like FonePad won’t be the only Asus’ device that uses Intel’s chip for long. The rumor is that the Taiwanese company is working on a smartphone that will rock the chip maker’s latest processor, Atom Z2580 aka Clover Trail+, that is found in the Lenovo K900. We don’t have all the specs, but we’re…
Skype for Windows Phone 8 updated with HD video support, People Hub integration
There’s a new version of Skype available for Windows Phone 8 devices and it comes with support for 720p HD video calls. Unfortunately, though as expected, not all devices are able to benefit from this capability. As you would imagine, HD video calls are reserved for owners of the higher-end smartphones like Nokia Lumia 920,…
Deals of the Day – 14″ Toshiba Satellite U945-ST4N01 Ultrabook for $599!
Looking for a new smartphone, tablet, or laptop? We have them all at some great prices, so read on! Our Top Deal today is the 14″ Toshiba Satellite U945-ST4N01 Core i3 ULV Ultrabook for only $599. This Ultrabook rocks a Intel Core i3, 6GB RAM, 500GB HDD and 32GB SSD. This is a pretty nice…
HTC One Shipment Delays Due to Component Shortages, Slow 2012 Shipments
We all know that HTC’s new flagship smartphone, the HTC One has been delayed for an undisclosed amount of time, with plenty projected reasons for this snafu coming up recently. We had heard that HTC has had a hard time fulfilling the component orders for its device, and new news from the Wall Street Journal confirms this today. HTC is…
Samsung walks us through select features of the Galaxy S 4
Samsung’s Galaxy S 4 launch event was a trip. Unlike other manufacturers that provide detailed looks at new features, Samsung’s event focused more on theatrics than phone details. To showcase some of these enticing additions to the handset, Samsung has released a video walkthrough that demonstrates S Translator, Air View, Dual Camera and Sound &…









