LG is readying its defense against Samsung's Galaxy S III, the LG D1L, a 4.7-inch dualcore flagship smartphone reportedly set to arrive in May 2012. The 1280 x 720 resolution handset will run Qualcomm's 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 chipset - an iteration of which held up well to the quadcore Tegra 3 - according to DDaily, and will be the first to run Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich out of the gate.
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HTC One S vs iPhone 4S Hands-on Part 1
This week we’ve had ample time to show you everything there is to know about the Android-based HTC One series in the HTC One X and the unit we’re looking at today vs the iPhone 4S: the HTC One S. The HTC One S is much more comparable to the iPhone 4S than the X is because of several simple factors: the screen size at 4.3-inches is much closer to the iPhone 4S’s 3.5-inches than the X’s massive 4.7-inches, the S has a dual-core processor like the Apple-made iPhone 4S rather than the X’s quad-core, and their overall chassis size is much more similar to one another than the X. That said, let’s have a peek at how these two kings of their own mobile OS’s fair against one another.
HTC One on sale now: Roundup
It’s been a big week for Android – and specifically for HTC – with the new HTC One X and One S braving reviewers, being found (for the most part) impressive, and hitting store shelves. UK carriers have begun offering the two new Ice Cream Sandwich handsets priced from free with new agreements, while SIM-free models have already begun shipping out to arrive with pre-order customers. There’s plenty of excitement around what’s become a significant relaunch for HTC, so read on for all the details you need to know.
Instagram for Android Review
Today the folks responsible for one of the most popular social photography apps in the world, Instagram, have brought that entertainment to Android – and here we’re going to review it! What you’ll find is that this app is extremely similar to the iOS version, it having the ability to snap photos, edit them in brief, and send them out to several social networks. This Android version is said to be superior to the iOS version in several ways by its developers – let’s see if they’re right!
HTC One camera wows in real world Hands-on
We’ve had a go at the HTC One X and the HTC One S, now it’s time to let you in on the camera hardware and software involved in both of these marvelous machines. HTC has been adamant about how much time and effort they’ve put into the photo and video capturing elements of this Hero line of smartphones, and from what we’ve seen thus far, they’ve done quite an amazing job at it! Below we’ll go through not only the interface in video form, but include several examples of both high definition video and photos galore.
HTC One S shows Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 prowess
With the HTC One series being release this week comes the first time we're getting to see the brand new Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor, and with it the power and finesse we were promised starting late last year. What you're about to witness is how good the Snapdragon S4 dual-core processor really is - the video you're about to see showing the HTC One S (with the S4 inside) playing one game, then another, then another, each time keeping several apps open in the background. Will the device slow down or crash under the pressure?
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HTC One S Review
The HTC One S may slot into the midrange in the company’s 2012 line-up, but HTC knows that it needs more than just average if it wants to reclaim its position in the smartphone segment. To do that, the One S delivers a slimline metal casing and ticks the big consumer draw elements of camera, screen and speed, with 8-megapixels, a crisp AMOLED display and 1.5GHz dual-core chipset brought out to play. Question is, does the One S deliver enough to distract from the heavyweight of the mainstream models, Apple’s iPhone 4? Check out the full SlashGear review after the cut.
AT&T HTC One X screams through benchmarks
Back at MWC 2012, it was revealed that only the European version of the HTC One X would be privy to NVIDIA’s quad-core Tegra 3 chip, while the American version destined for AT&T would instead be fitted with Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon S4 dual-core processor. Those of you worried that a mere dual-core would be unable to compete with the might of a quad-core need not worry, as benchmarks have been performed on an AT&T HTC One X that made its way into the wild.
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HTC One X and One S release dates confirmed
Itching to get your hands on the new HTC One X, or the One S, in good ol’ Blighty? You won’t have to wait that much longer. They'll both be landing in just a couple of weeks, according to both O2 and Phones4u. O2 took to Twitter to confirm that HTC’s new flagship handset, the One X, will be landing on their network on April 5th, although no tariffs have been confirmed yet.
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HTC shows off micro arc oxidation process on video
HTC were keen to point out the micro-arc oxidation process used on the HTC One S chassis. Back at the MWC 2012 unveiling, they said the ceramic metal finish was tougher than average smartphone materials, and that if you took a fingernail to it, you’d find the nail wearing down very quickly instead of the case getting scratched.
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Nokia Windows 8 Qualcomm tablet tipped for Q4
Nokia will launch its first Windows 8 tablet in Q4 2012, insiders have suggested, a 10-inch Windows-on-ARM machine using a dual-core Qualcomm chipset as the company looks to expand beyond smartphones. The move, tipped by DigiTimes sources among component suppliers claim, is expected to buoy Microsoft's position against Android tablet manufacturers, with the slate most likely to be powered by a Snapdragon S4 "Krait" chipset such as inside the Windows 8 developer hardware Qualcomm handed out last month. Update: Nokia statement after the cut.
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28nm production halt could delay Snapdragon S4 products
Qualcomm have so far avoided chasing cores, saying that Nvidia’s Tegra 3 quad-core chip is “overkill”. Instead the company is hoping that the latest version of its Snapdragon chip, the S4 “Krait”, will provide enough performance with just two cores. While development platforms have gone out to various publications and developers for testing, the 28nm chip could be facing production delays, which would have a knock-on effect on phones like the HTC One X and One S.
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