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ZTE unveils low-resolution U887 5-inch phablet

Brittany Hillen, Dec 20th 2012 Discuss [0]

ZTE, the Chinese company known for its inexpensive, low-end mobile devices, has announced the U887, a 5-inch phablet aimed at those who want a big screen for a (presumably) small price tag. The phone has low-to-decent specs, and not much to offer beyond that. There's no word yet on when the handset will arrive or what its price will be, but it could be a nice option for someone wanting to score an inexpensive phablet. Read The Full Story

SlashGear Evening Wrap-Up: December 18, 2012

Eric Abent, Dec 18th 2012 Discuss [0]

Welcome to Tuesday evening everyone. In the wake of the Instagram controversy, today we broke down the company's new Terms of Service to examine what they really mean while telling you how you can ditch Instagram for good, if that's what you want to do. We also told you about five services that would make a good replacement for Instagram, while the company's co-founder wrote a blog post in an attempt to clear some things up. Instagram controversy aside, today Google Play launched a free alternative to iTunes Match, while Twitter shot past the 200 million monthly active users mark. Read The Full Story

ZTE Grand Era LTE revealed with dual-mode LTE

Chris Burns, Dec 18th 2012 Discuss [0]

This week the ZTE Grand Era LTE has been revealed in Hong Kong with no less than the ability to connect to two different kinds of 4G LTE mobile data. This machine works with China Mobile Hong Kong's first commercial converged TD-LTE / LTE FDD network - but there's a hitch to this dual-connecting beast. Before we get to that though, it's all about the specifications: a 1.5GHz dual-core processor and 1GB of RAM under a 4.5-inch 1280 x 720 pixel resolution display with Gorilla Glass up front for hardcore scratch resistance. Read The Full Story

ZTE unveils the smallest 4G LTE datacard available

Brittany Hillen, Nov 28th 2012 Discuss [0]

ZTE has announced the launch of its MF823, a small dongle it touts as the smallest 4G LTE data card currently available. The little white unit has already launched in Kazakhstan, of all places, and is heading for Europe and Asia "soon." The press release doesn't state a price, but if similar offerings from the company are any indication, you'll likely be looking at $200+ for the unit. Read The Full Story

ZTE teases 5.9-inch 1080p Windows Phone smartphone

Shane McGlaun, Nov 7th 2012 Discuss [6]

ZTE is a Chinese company that makes all manner of smartphones. ZTE's head of market strategy, Lu Qian Hao, has teased a photograph of a smart phone using a Chinese Twitter equivalent called Weibo. The tease picture shows that the company is hard at work on Windows Phone devices. Read The Full Story

ZTE unveils $160 U950 quad-core smartphone

Brittany Hillen, Oct 30th 2012 Discuss [0]

The world can use a few more low-cost, high-powered smartphones. Chinese manufacturer ZTE has announced its new U950 Android mobile, which features a quad-core processor and a low price tag of $160. The first 100,000 consumers to step up will be able to place an order on November 11. Read The Full Story

Huawei offers unrestricted access to software code in light of spying allegations

Brittany Hillen, Oct 24th 2012 Discuss [2]

Earlier this month, Huawei was one of two Chinese manufacturers (the other being ZTE) accused of potentially spying for the Chinese government. The US House Intelligence Committee recommended that the company be avoided. Huawei retorted that the accusations are baseless, and now has offered to provide unrestricted access to its software code to prove its innocence. Read The Full Story

White House finds no evidence of Huawei spying, source says

Brittany Hillen, Oct 17th 2012 Discuss [1]

Last week, Chinese manufacturers Huawei and ZTE were accused of potentially spying for the Chinese government, with the US House Intelligence Committee recommending that both companies be avoided, and that acquisitions and mergers be blocked in the US. A couple days later, Canada reconsidered using Huawei as part of its upcoming government communications network due to the concerns expressed by US lawmakers. Now, according to a Reuter's source, a White House review found no evidence that Huawei is spying. Read The Full Story

Huawei faces ban in Canada over security risks

Craig Lloyd, Oct 10th 2012 Discuss [3]

Earlier this week, both Huawei and ZTE were accused of espionage practices on behalf of the Chinese government, and the US House Intelligence Committee recommended that companies in the US should refrain from using either Huawei or ZTE hardware. Of course, both companies denied the claims, but Huawei is now getting a lot of grief from Canada. Read The Full Story

SlashGear Evening Wrap-Up: October 9, 2012

Eric Abent, Oct 9th 2012 Discuss [0]

Welcome to Tuesday evening, everyone. Earlier today, we found out that Samsung may be planning a Nexus 10 tablet, complete with a resolution to give the third-gen iPad a run for its money. ZTE gave its response to yesterday's allegations that it may be helping the Chinese government spy on the US, and Apple started shipping the fifth-generation iPod Touch to the first customers today. We heard that the rumored 32GB Nexus 7 variant might be replacing the 16GB model, and speaking of the Nexus 7, it received Android 4.1.2 today, which adds a much-needed landscape mode. Read The Full Story

ZTE on hack allegations: Ban every Chinese-made device for 100% security

Chris Davies, Oct 9th 2012 Discuss [7]

ZTE has hit back at a US report blackballing it as a supplier, arguing that if the House Intelligence Committee really believes Chinese hack threats are so significant, all Chinese-made hardware should be rejected. Describing itself as "China’s most transparent, independent, globally focused, publicly traded telecom company," ZTE takes no small amount of issue with the security report's suggestions that US firms should look elsewhere for safe networking, telecoms, and other hardware. In fact, ZTE alleges, its inclusion in the investigation was based solely on its prominence as a known Chinese company, not because of "any pattern of unethical or illegal behavior." Read The Full Story