Rugged phones seem to be the exception more than the rule when it comes to smartphones. However, AT&T apparently has one in the pipeline dubbed the Samsung Rugby Smart. Destined to be the latest addition to the lineup of Sammy’s military-spec dev…
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Samsung Rugby Smart gets rendered as it anxiously awaits our drops and kicks
February 22nd, 2012
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LG’s Optimus Vu shows up on video, flaunts note taking expertise (video)
February 22nd, 2012
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Another pre-Mobile World Congress tease from LG? Yup, you’re looking at it. While the company’s technically already spilled the beans on its upcoming Galaxy Note-rival, the Optimus Vu, this occasion marks the first time we’ve gotten to see the phablet…
Samsung Galaxy S II announced for US Cellular: ‘coming soon’ for $230
February 21st, 2012
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We already had a strong hunch that it was coming to US Cellular, thanks to the FCC, but now it’s official: Samsung’s iconic Galaxy S II is finally making its way to the regional carrier in the coming weeks for $230 on a two-year contract and after a …
LG busts out a trio of L-series phones in the run up to MWC
February 21st, 2012
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LG’s gotten all excited and spilled even more beans ahead of MWC as to what offerings we’ll see at the big Iberian shindig. The L-Series is a trio of phones we’re already part-way familiar with, given that the budget L3 was leaked back in January. The…
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2, Galaxy mini 2 officially revealed, launch first in Europe
February 21st, 2012
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While we get ready for MWC to begin Samsung is apparently next to reveal a few new handsets, as it just posted the details for its new Galaxy Ace 2 (left) and Galaxy mini 2 (right). Like their earlier incarnations, the Ace 2 has the best specs of the …
Sony Xperia U ‘Kumquat’ pics leak, gets sized up ahead of MWC
February 20th, 2012
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It looks like one of Sony’s latest creations, the Xperia S, could be getting a little brother at next week’s Mobile World Congress, according to a series of leaked pics. Sixteen crystal-clear images show the new sibling — none other than the previou…
7-inch Eden Tab launches in Japan this weekend, could become the Xiaomi tablet
February 20th, 2012
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For those who’ve been keeping an eye on Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun, you should already know that after the Xiaomi Phone’s successful launches (most recently in collaboration with China Telecom), the man’s been pondering over whether the Chinese tablet market …
Arnova launches 8b G2 slate, hopes to keep it cheap
February 19th, 2012
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Arnova isn’t exactly a newcomer when it comes to dealing with budget-friendly tabs, already having produced the 9 and 10 G2s. The outfit’s newest addition to its tablet lineup is simply dubbed 8b G2, honoring its 8-inch, 800 x 600, TFT display. Comin…
Gigabyte GSmart G1355 leaked ahead of MWC, offers dual-SIM goodness for small wallets
February 15th, 2012
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Gigabyte doesn’t crank out handsets with the same frequency as, say, Samsung or HTC, so it’s a momentous occasion to see a new addition to its lineup getting dressed up and ready to go. The outfit’s latest model, the GSmart G1355, is getting some uno…
AT&T Galaxy Note review
February 15th, 2012
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It was once said that if a phone or tablet used a stylus its hardware designers had blown it. It was also said that if the software on that device contained a task manager that coders had similarly missed the mark. The Samsung Galaxy Note on AT&T …
Sony Z Series Walkman Player review
February 14th, 2012
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Since it was announced last August, we’ve anxiously been waiting for Sony’s flagship Walkman Z (the first to feature Android) to hit US shores. (It made it here well after the holidays passed. Better late than never, right?) While Sony is billing the …
Sony Z Series Walkman Player review
February 14th, 2012
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Since it was announced last August, we’ve anxiously been waiting for Sony’s flagship Walkman Z (the first to feature Android) to hit US shores. (It made it here well after the holidays passed. Better late than never, right?) While Sony is billing the …
Canada welcomes the Galaxy Note, available on Bell and Telus for $199 today (video)
February 14th, 2012
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Boom. Just as promised, the large beast that is Samsung’s don’t-call-it-a-tablet handset has hit available status in the Land of the Maple Leaf. Canadian carriers Bell and Telus have the Galaxy Note up for grabs now on their respective sites at the c…
Canada welcomes the Galaxy Note, available on Bell and Telus for $199 today (video)
February 14th, 2012
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Boom. Just as promised, the large beast that is Samsung’s don’t-call-it-a-tablet handset has hit available status in the Land of the Maple Leaf. Canadian carriers Bell and Telus have the Galaxy Note up for grabs now on their respective sites at the c…
Samsung Galaxy Mini 2 spotted at the FCC
February 14th, 2012
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Intrigued by Samsung’s new petite smartphone? Well, those not gearing up for quad-cores and high-definition screens can now spy some dizzying label placement details and more from its recent FCC visit. Expect the Galaxy Mini 2 to pack both 850 and 190…
Scalado Remove clears up your photos, we go hands-on (video)
February 14th, 2012
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It’s a familar scenario. You’re traveling with a friend, she poses in front of a famous monument, you’re ready to take her picture with your phone, but there’s a constant stream of people and vehicles getting in and out of your shot. What are your op…
Scalado Remove clears up your photos, we go hands-on (video)
February 14th, 2012
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It’s a familiar scenario. You’re traveling with a friend and she poses in front of a famous monument. You’re ready to take her picture with your phone but there’s a constant stream of people and vehicles getting in and out of your shot. What are your…
Prada phone by LG 3.0 review
February 13th, 2012
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LG and Prada have a history of collaboration; their debut phone arrived around the same time as the first iPhone, sporting a black and white display, a petite footprint and a 2-megapixel camera. Next, the Prada II brandished a sliding QWERTY keyboard…
