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AT&T LG Optimus G hands-on with quad-core gaming

, Oct 15th 2012 Discuss [0]

It’s time to take a peek at the LG Optimus G as it runs on AT&T’s 4G LTE network and busts out with the majorly powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core processor on a set of three lovely games. The first game we’re taking a peek at is Wild Blood, a hack-and-slash monster-slaying 3rd-person adventure from Gameloft. Gameloft also presents the second game we’re having a peek at, that being Asphalt 7, a racing game with lots and lots of drifting. Then it’s time for a glu-developed game by the name of Indestructible – one car destroys another with chain guns, missiles, and many, many bombs. UPDATE: We’ve now got an AT&T LG Optimus G full review as well!

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HTC DROID Incredible X appears certified to take on Verizon Galaxy Note

, Oct 9th 2012 Discuss [0]

It would appear that the 5-inch warrior currently code-named DROID Incredible X is showing up certified with Verizon as a big competitor for the Samsung Galaxy Note II. What we're seeing here is the HTC6435LVW, an HTC device also known as the DLX, coming forth with a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core 1.5GHz processor with a 5-inch FullHD display and 1.5GB of RAM. This device has also been tipped to be bringing 16GB internal storage (likely one of several choices), a 12 megapixel camera on the back, 2 megapixel camera on the front, and a 2500 mAh battery under the hood as the HTC One X 5. Read The Full Story

Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 quad-core processors for smartphones expand lineup

, Sep 27th 2012 Discuss [0]

Several new high-volume smartphone ready Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 quad-core processors have been revealed for the mass market today along with Reference Design Counterparts for device makers of all kinds. This release lets the world know that Qualcomm is ready to continue their fast-forward assault on the smartphone world with upgraded versions of the already successful Snapdragon S4 Play MSM8225 and MSM8625 processors. With the quad-core Snapdragon S4 MSM8225Q and MSM8625Q, you'll be working with next-generation power by the first quarter of 2013. Read The Full Story

ASUS Padfone 2 leak reveals 4.7-inch display, quad-core S4 Pro, and more

, Sep 21st 2012 Discuss [0]

The upcoming ASUS Padfone 2 has been making its way to headlines this past week, and today we have a leak reportedly sharing its full spec sheet. After seeing some leaked benchmarks, yesterday ASUS sent out invitations for their official unveil, but today we might know all the details a bit early. Read The Full Story

SlashGear Evening Wrap-Up: September 20, 2012

, Sep 20th 2012 Discuss [0]

Welcome to Thursday evening folks - just one more day until the weekend is officially here. iOS 6 has been out for a little more than a day now, and while there are a lot of new features to get excited about, Apple's new Maps app seems to be spoiling the party. Many are bummed that Apple Maps doesn't feature public transportation routes like Google Maps, and a group of developers set out to solve that problem with a new hack. Meanwhile, Nokia took a few shots at Apple Maps today, and we found out that iOS 6 landed on 15% of all Apple devices within the first 24 hours of release. Read The Full Story

Qualcomm touts their Snapdragon processor power – from 2 years ago

, Sep 20th 2012 Discuss [0]

Today the folks from Qualcomm have released a neat little video showing off just how impressive their Snapdragon processors that power most of today's (and yesterdays) smartphones truly are. Qualcomm's been a leader in the mobile processor space for a long time, and are powering some of the most popular phones like the Galaxy S III and HTC One X. Read The Full Story

LG Optimus G vs the quad-core competition

, Sep 17th 2012 Discuss [0]

LG has just officially announced their all new Optimus G superphone in Korea complete with a brand new 4.7-inch TrueHD IPS+ display and a powerful quad-core processor that is the first of its kind. The first thing that came to our mind was how the Galaxy S III, HTC One X, and others will fair against this new beast so lets break it down. Read The Full Story

LG Optimus G official with S4 Pro and “groundbreaking” features

, Sep 17th 2012 Discuss [0]

If you were waiting for the LG Optimus G to be revealed with not just what was rumored, but features not yet heard of on the tech circuit, you're in luck! Today is the day that the LG Optimus G is appearing with 4G LTE connectivity, a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core processor at 1.5GHz, and a brand new set of user interface features as well. This device also brings on a lovely new physical back made with Crystal Reflection, this bringing on a luxurious look and feel and displaying different patterns depending on your viewing angle and lighting. Read The Full Story

LG Optimus G outed early in video commercial

, Sep 14th 2012 Discuss [0]

The next-generation LG Optimus G has been shown off once again before its full launch which will almost certainly be taking place extremely soon - here in a video spot from Korea. This video advertisement shows the device being worked with and played with by a set of happy customers and appears to fit rather well in their hands as they make use of its ultra-powerful processor. Inside you'll find the Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core processor we've had a peek at just weeks ago and up front you'll be jamming with a massive 4.7-inch display. Read The Full Story

LG press invite teases Qualcomm quad-core excellence

, Sep 13th 2012 Discuss [0]

If you're ready for the next generation of Qualcomm processor-packing smartphone action, LG has you covered - a press invite has been sent out teasing us all with the future ability to "live without boundaries." This event will very likely be showing off the LG Optimus G here in the United States, complete with the Qualcomm quad-core Snapdragon S4 APQ8064. This processor takes the excellence of the dual-core S4 we've seen in devices like the HTC One series and the Samsung Galaxy S III (in the USA) and boosts up the power with double the CPU architecture - beastly! Read The Full Story

DROID RAZR M Review

, Sep 9th 2012 Discuss [0]

The DROID RAZR M was revealed at the event where Googler and relatively new CEO of Motorola Dennis Woodside spoke about the “new plan” for the company – a plan that’s starting right here. We got a brief DROID RAZR M hands-on experience at the event and found that it was a surprisingly powerful-feeling device for its status under the DROID RAZR HD devices sitting nearby. With its near-edge-to-edge 4.3-inch display, it’s tried-and-true fabulously powerful dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor under the hood, and a collection of protective elements throughout this device’s chassis that make it, again, an ideal phone for today’s mobile landscape – just as the original DROID RAZR should have been (and still is, for many happy users, to be fair).

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Snapdragon S4 greatness touted for Windows RT tablets from Samsung and Dell

, Aug 30th 2012 Discuss [0]

It would appear that Qualcomm's Snapdragon S4 processor line is making the rounds this year at IFA 2012, today appearing in both Samsung and Dell's Windows RT tablets. The first of these is the Samsung ATIV Tab 10-inch tablet (check out our hands-on experience) with 1366 x 768 pixel resolution and an 8.9mm thin body. Then there's the Dell XPS 10 which we got eyes-on time with this week as well - complete with 10-inch multi-touch display and keyboard dock for converting the device into a notebook. Read The Full Story
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