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HTC EVO 4G LTE vs HTC One X

Chris Burns, May 21st 2012 Discuss [0]

Now that the HTC EVO 4G LTE and the HTC One X have been released from customs – or so we’ve heard – we can start deciding which one we really want when we head to the store this week. What we’ve got here are two devices of the same mind, each with a 4.7-inch display, the same Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 dual-core processor, and what very much appears the be the same camera on the back as well. The big difference then lies not in the hardware, but in the carrier – and with LTE on both devices, it might be a tough call – right?

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SlashGear Morning Wrap-Up: May 21, 2012

Chris Burns, May 21st 2012 Discuss [0]

This morning we're in a wake again, heading off the cooled tips of the splasher that was last week's IPO - don't let that fool you though, we've got fabulous new news galore along with a pack of features already early today that'll have you spitting out your morning milk. Have a look first at our review of the mobile Battleship - and if I don't say it enough in the review itself, here it is again: don't go in without popcorn and a big cup of soda pop. Then check out Nokia's newest teardown of the 41 megapixel 808 PureView. And don't forget our look at Leap Motion - cheaper than Kinect and much more accurate, too. Read The Full Story

iPhone 5 launch safe despite Qualcomm 28nm delays claims analyst

Chris Davies, May 21st 2012 Discuss [0]

Apple's next-gen iPhone launch plans won't be waylaid by Qualcomm's 28nm chip shortages, analysts believe, with the iPhone 5 still on track for a predicted October debut. "The bottom line is that we remain comfortable with an October iPhone 5 launch despite the reported 28nm chip shortage at Qualcomm" Apple-obsessed Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster wrote in an investor note today, Apple Insider reports, with suggestions that the Cupertino company could rely on its "favored inventory status" to ensure sufficient supply. Read The Full Story

LG Eclipse photo shows removable battery and NFC

Ben Kersey, May 18th 2012 Discuss [0]

HTC and Samsung have both shown their hands of this years top of the line smartphones, but LG may still have something up its sleeve. BriefMobile has obtained more pictures of the LG Eclipse, said to be LG’s next superphone that will rival the Galaxy S III. The pictures show that the phone will have a removable battery and support for NFC, adding to the previously leaked specs of the device. Read The Full Story

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LG Optimus LTE2 hands-on in Korea

Chris Burns, May 15th 2012 Discuss [0]

We’re all the way over across the pond today to take a peek at LG’s newest beast, the LG Optimus LTE2, complete with a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 dual-core processor, LTE data speed, at a massive 2GB of RAM. This device was announced just this past month as Samsung released information on their own new monster the Galaxy S III, and here in the LTE2 you’ll find some fabulous specifications that definitely aim high on the super phone chart for ultimate dominance across the earth. Don’t expect this machine to hit the shores of the USA any time soon, but have a peek at how powerful this monster is in the wild today.

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Verizon Galaxy S III S4 dualcore beats Exynos in GPU testing

Chris Davies, May 14th 2012 Discuss [0]

The Galaxy S III tidbits keep on coming, and after promising battery indications comes further evidence that Verizon's variant of the smartphone will pack a dualcore Snapdragon S4 rather than Samsung's own quadcore chip. Premature NenaMark2 benchmarks suggest Verzion's SCH-I535 Galaxy S III will indeed swap the Exynos for a 1.5GHz S4, presumably the same chipset as in the LTE-toting One X, as Samsung moves to accommodate the 4G technology. Read The Full Story

Nvidia ‘Grey’ LTE processor pushed back to 2013

Mark Raby, May 11th 2012 Discuss [0]

Nvidia announced its earnings for the first quarter of the year today, and it certainly had a lot to brag about. The company brought in $924 million in revenue, out of which it squeezed a healthy $60 million profit. In addition, it became even more bullish about the immediate road ahead, projecting a $1.05 billion sales figure for the second quarter, up from a previous estimate of $990 million. But speaking of Nvidia's future, it also had some disappointing news to relay during the quarterly report. Read The Full Story

Samsung SPH-L300 leaks: Snapdragon S4 and ICS

Ben Kersey, May 10th 2012 Discuss [0]

All eyes may be on the Samsung Galaxy S III, but looks like the South Korean company has another handset destined for the United States that could vie for your attention. A picture has leaked of the Samsung SPH-L300, an Android phone running Ice Cream Sandwich that will feature the increasingly popular Qualcomm Snapdragon S4, plus a design that we haven’t seen from Samsung before. Read The Full Story

Clearwire and Qualcomm partner on Band 41 LTE

Ben Kersey, May 9th 2012 Discuss [0]

Clearwire continues to try and bolster its LTE network in the United States, but is approaching things from a fresh angle with its latest announcement. The wireless provider is partnering with Qualcomm in order to add support for Band 41 to multi-mode LTE chipsets. That’s good news for those hoping to maintain LTE connectivity across the US, as devices will potentially be compatible with a wide range of LTE bands across multiple networks. Read The Full Story

HTC EVO 4G LTE: May 18th for $199.99

Ben Kersey, May 9th 2012 Discuss [0]

We first saw the announcement of the HTC EVO 4G LTE last month, and took another look at it at CTIA 2012 yesterday, but HTC has announced the official price and availability for the handset in the United States. You can expect to pay the standard $199.99 on a new two-year contract, with pre-orders beginning today for delivery on May 18th. The EVO 4G LTE is a riff of the current One series with some minor hardware tweaks. Read The Full Story

CTIA Live

ZTE V96 Android 4.0 ICS tablet hands-on

Cory Gunther, May 8th 2012 Discuss [0]

ZTE's latest tablet that was announced during MWC 2012 in Barcelona Spain earlier this year is making the rounds here at CTIA. It wasn't available back at MWC but roaming the showroom floor here in New Orleans we managed to get a few minutes with the new dual-core Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich tablet. Read The Full Story

Samsung and Qualcomm form the Alliance for Wireless Power

Ben Kersey, May 8th 2012 Discuss [0]

It might not quite as exciting as The Avengers initiative, but Samsung and Qualcomm are committed to bringing wireless charging to the masses. The two companies have announced the formation of the Alliance for Wireless Power, a group dedicated to promoting wireless power across the globe, as well as develop new products using the technology. Read The Full Story