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Samsung ships 31-36M smartphones in Q4 2011. Loses top smartphone maker spot to Apple
Samsung reported its Q4 2011 results today. Unfortunately, with each quarterly report, Sammy is becoming more and more secretive about its mobile and smart phone shipment numbers. Leaving it to analyst houses to provide us with educated guesses. Which, for July-September quarter in smartphones, ranged from 23.6 million (IDC) to 27.8 million (Strategy Analytics) units [...]
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LG’s upcoming Optimus 3D sequel, the CX2, could be sold as the 3D Max
The LG CX2 got leaked a few days ago as the successor to the first 3D-enabled smartphone, the LG Optimus 3D. Yet CX2 is obviously just a codename (or, worst case scenario, will be used as the model number when it launches). So then one has to wonder what this device will end up being [...]
LG Optimus Pad now free at Rogers (with contract)
Following a previous (but not as steep) price drop in June of last year, the LG Optimus Pad is now free if you sign a new contract with Rogers. The nice thing is that this isn’t limited to three-year contracts (as great deals usually are in Canada) – you can also get the 3D tablet [...]
Wi-Fi-only Motorola Xyboard tablets now shipping in the US
The Wi-Fi-only Motorola Xyboard tablets have been up for pre-order in the US for over two weeks. We knew they were going to start shipping this month, and that has finally happened today. So if you pre-ordered one, it’s on its way to you. Otherwise, you can just go and buy one now. These Xyboard [...]
BlackBerry Bold 9790 now available at Vodafone UK
Today, Vodafone has launched the BlackBerry Bold 9790 – earlier than expected (the smartphone was supposed to arrive in February). Vodafone is offering the new device for free on plans starting at £30 per month. You can go here to see all the available plans. The 9790 runs BlackBerry OS 7, and features a 3.45 [...]
Samsung still reviewing launch options for the new Galaxy S III
While announcing its financial results for Q4 2011 and full year 2011, Samsung has reportedly also mentioned the upcoming Galaxy S III – which should become its new flagship Android smartphone. According to SammyHub, Younghee Lee (Samsung’s SVP of Global Marketing), said that the company is “still reviewing” launch options for the new handset, without [...]
LG Optimus Sol E730 with Ultra AMOLED screen and Android Gingerbread launched in India
Not long after introducing the Optimus Hub and Optimus Net Dual Sim, LG has now launched yet another Optimus smartphone in India: the Optimus Sol E730. Officially announced last summer, the Optimus Sol E730 is a mid-range handset that runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread. It features a 3.8 inch WVGA Ultra AMOLED display, HSDPA, Wi-Fi, GPS, [...]
Verizon’s ZTE V66 LTE Android tablet pictured
More than a month ago, the FCC has unveiled an LTE capable, Verizon-bound ZTE tablet: the V66. Now, thanks to the Bluetooth SIG, we can actually see what the table looks like. And it looks like… many other Android tablets, that’s for sure. Apart from having LTE connectivity, the ZTE V66 features Android 3.2 Honeycomb, [...]
Verizon HTC Rezound software update brings better audio quality, enhanced device stability
The HTC Rezound has just received what looks like its first software update since it arrived in stores in November. This is a minor revision, and after applying it, your Rezound will be on software version 2.01.605.11. This update brings with it better audio quality for calls, an updated signal strength meter, reduced force closes [...]
Microsoft ready to bring Xbox Live to Android and iOS?
At this very moment, Microsoft’s Xbox Live online gaming network is compatible with just one mobile platform. And that, of course, is Windows Phone. But since there are about 40 million Xbox Live users out there, and not all (I’d say not even the majority) of them have a Windows Phone handset, Microsoft now wants [...]
Rogers Samsung Galaxy S II LTE and Galaxy Tab 10.1 to be bundled for $249.99 starting tomorrow
In Canada, well known retailer Future Shop is about to dive into the bundle deal space starting tomorrow. That’s when it will start offering two Samsung Android-powered gadgets for cheap if they’re bought together and used on Rogers. The devices in question are the Samsung Galaxy S II LTE for Rogers and the 4G-enabled Samsung [...]
White Samsung Galaxy S II Epic Touch 4G for Sprint is now only $99.99
The white-colored version of Sprint’s Samsung Galaxy S II Epic Touch 4G has been available since January 8. So far the price has been $199.99 with a new two-year contract, which isn’t that bad considering how high-end this smartphone is even today. That said, cheaper is always better, so how about getting the white Epic [...]
Get Verizon’s Samsung Galaxy Nexus for just $99.99, Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX for $199.99
Two of the top Android smartphones of the moment have seen important discounts. They’re both sold with Verizon contracts though, so you’ll have to agree to Big Red becoming your carrier if you’re to take advantage of either of these offers. First off, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, the latest ‘pure Google’ phone can now be [...]
AT&T sold 7.6 million iPhones and less than 1.8 million Android smartphones in Q4 2011
AT&T announced that Q4 2011 was its best quarter ever when it comes to smartphone activations, as the carrier has sold no less than 9.4 million smartphones – nearly double the number of units sold in the previous quarter. 7.4 million of those smartphones were iPhones. This leaves 1.8 million units for Android, BlackBerry and [...]
ZTE Optik (V55) Android tablet to be launched by Sprint on February 5
Remember that Sprint-bound ZTE V55 Android tablet that was seen back in November? It looks like it’s going to be released on February 5 online, under the name of ZTE Optik, for just $100 on contract. The Optik will come with a 7 inch display, 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 3G with mobile hotspot capability (up to [...]
Samsung Galaxy Nexus will be available at Mobilicity in Canada on February 6
The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is already available almost everywhere in Canada. That said, if your carrier of choice is Mobilicity, you simply can’t get one subsidized. At least not yet. Earlier this month, we have heard that the Galaxy Nexus was headed to Mobilicity too. At that point though the only detail about the when [...]
Samsung U380 dummy units arrive at Verizon stores, launch is near
The Samsung U380, which we hope will get a more inspired name, is about to hit the streets. This is probably not a smartphone, but it does come with a touchscreen and side-sliding QWERTY combo, so may appeal to the text-addicted among you who don’t need a smartphone (or don’t want to pay for the [...]