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MediaTek dual-core processor MT6572 aims for new world market

, May 2nd 2013 Discuss [1]

This week the hardware manufacturer MediaTek has shown the MT6572, a system-on-chip they suggest will be the first to bring both a dual-core CPU and "4-in-1" technology. What that means is that this particular dual-core processor will be working with integrated Wifi, FM radio, GPS, and Bluetooth, the final product aimed not at the top-tier smartphones as previous multi-core mobile processors have been, but at the entry segment of the market. This means that inexpensive smart devices - not just subsidized models - will have multi-core power for users everyday lives. Read The Full Story

Fuhu nabi Jr sub-$99 kids tablet brings back the Tegra 2

, Dec 4th 2012 Discuss [0]

This week the folks at Fuhu have released information about their next proposed hit for the kids market in tablets - a Tegra 2 dual-core processor-toting children's tablet made to replace the original. This machine has a 5-inch display, bumpers around all the sides and some connection squares on the back (see why in our full review of the Fuhu nabi 2 to see what they're all about). This machine takes out the greater specifications of the nabi 2 (including a Tegra 3) to drive down costs - and drive them they have! Read The Full Story

Apple announces all new 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro

, Oct 23rd 2012 Discuss [2]

We had a feeling this was coming, but this afternoon Apple has just confirmed the all new 13-inch MacBook Pro complete with a 2650 x 1600 Retina Display. The 13-inch Pro is Apple's most popular MacBook Pro to date, and today it's getting completely improved. It's thinner, lighter, faster, and of course has that Retina Display. Read The Full Story

Apple A6 teardown reveals dual-core CPU, tri-core GPU power

, Sep 25th 2012 Discuss [6]

A teardown of Apple's A6 mobile processor powering the new iPhone 5 has revealed some details this afternoon. Like many of their previous processors there's been a lot of mystery around just what exactly is powering the new device, but thanks to iFixit we now have an in depth teardown of the A6 processor itself. Read The Full Story

Galaxy Victory 4G LTE brings S III features to mid-range phone

, Sep 13th 2012 Discuss [22]

If you're looking to pick up a smartphone for your family member of choice that's got the sharing abilities of the newest family line of Samsung products but wont break your bank, the Galaxy Victory 4G LTE may be the item for you. Though we can't speak to its ability to actually connect to 4G LTE as it's not being carried by one of the two reliable networks we've worked with in the USA, $99.99 on a two-year contract might be a great deal for this Ice Cream Sandwich carrying 4-inch display toting Android smartphone appearing today. Read The Full Story

New iPod Touch confirmed with 4-inch Retina Display, dual-core A5 processor

, Sep 12th 2012 Discuss [9]

Apple had a few hardware surprises up their sleeves today and one of those is the all new iPod Touch. Yup, Apple just announced another iPod which you can call the 5th generation iPod, or the new iPod Touch. The new and improved model is receiving plenty of love the iPhone 5 did with the same 4-inch Retina Display and brushed aluminum design. More details after the break.

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LG Escape leaked with details for AT&T LTE [UPDATE: Official!]

, Sep 10th 2012 Discuss [2]

A remix of previously unconscionable smartphone elements has been revealed - officially, this time - as the LG Escape, a dual-core 4G LTE smartphone with a 5-megapixel camera and a massive battery under the hood. This device out-does the Verizon DROID RAZR M's battery size with its own 2150mAH pack under the back and also works with NFC right out of the box. Read The Full Story

Samsung ATIV Tab 10.1 Windows RT tablet announced

, Aug 29th 2012 Discuss [0]

Samsung is extremely busy here in Berlin dropping all sorts of juicy news onto the world. Following the excitement around the Galaxy Note II they've now moved onto Windows. The folks from Samsung have just introduced the ATIV Tab 10.1 Windows RT device. It looks very similar to the Galaxy Note 10.1 but runs on Windows. Read The Full Story

Sony LT25 “Tsubasa” tipped for Snapdragon S4, 720p display

, Aug 10th 2012 Discuss [0]

It’s been a whole five months since Sony released its last flagship Android smartphone, so clearly it’s time for another. Benchmarks have emerged of the Sony LT25 “Tsubasa”, with soruces speaking to Xperia Blog indicating that it will be a smartphone heading to multiple carriers across the world. Both LTE and HSPA+ models of the phone will be offered, with specs said to include a 720p screen, a dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor, and LTE connectivity. Read The Full Story

Samsung GALAXY Beam Review

, Aug 9th 2012 Discuss [5]

If you’re looking for just about the strangest smartphone to have been released thus far this year, you’re looking right at it right here: the Samsung GALAXY Beam. This device is a relatively powerful smartphone on its own, but with it you get a built-in projector as well. You’ve got a 15 Lumen Texas Instruments DLP (Digital Light Processing) unit at the end of a smartphone that’s essentially the top of the line minus one year from the smartphone evolution timeline – is such a combination worth the effort?

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MediaTek aims for sub-$200 phones with dual-core chip

, Jun 27th 2012 Discuss [1]

We’ve already seen Sony attempt to shake things up in the entry-level market by introducing a custom 1Ghz dual-core processor in the Xperia U, and now MediaTek has announced that it will be throwing its own silicon into the ring. The company has introduced the MT6577 platform, comprised of a dual-core 1Ghz Cortex A9 CPU paired with a PowerVR Series5 SGX GPU and HSPA modem. Everything is designed to run on Ice Cream Sandwich and targets phones with a sub-$200 price. Read The Full Story

HTC’s Windows Phone 8 lineup detailed

, Jun 21st 2012 Discuss [6]

The Windows Phone Summit placed heavy emphasis on the software features we could expect from Windows Phone 8, with only a brief mention of hardware partners that will support the platform when it’s released. Looks like those partners are already busy behind the scenes: The Verge has been handed information from a trusted source on three HTC Windows Phone 8 handsets that are in the pipeline, codenamed Zenith, Accord, and Rio. Read The Full Story
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