Manufacturers
ZTE to launch two ‘phablets’, compete with Galaxy Note
Chinese manufacturer is all set to launch its own competitors to Samsung Galaxy Note this year. According to a report in Reuters, ZTE has stated that it plans to sell 30 million smartphones this year and launch two “phablets”.
There are currently no details on these devices, but we can expect displays in 5-inch range and some quad and dual core processors on-board.
ZTE is expected to report its January-March earnings on Wednesday, and we hope to hear more on company’s plans for rest of the year.
HTC working on own processors with ST-Ericsson
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It seems HTC is readying its own set of processors. According to a report in China Times, Taiwanese manufacturer has signed a memorandum of cooperation with ST-Ericsson to develop application processor for low-end smartphones.
Android leads the pack in comScore’s latest report
ComScore, the digital research firm, has just published its latest report on the US smartphone market share and Android has the largest pie with 48.6% market share, up 2.3%. This data has been obtained for the three month period- ending January. This comes as no surprise and shows that Android is still on the growth curve.
Samsung partners with Norton to provide security app for Galaxy smartphones
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Samsung has announced a partnership with Norton to provide Norton Mobile Security app for Galaxy series of Android smartphones. Korean manufacturer will offer complimentary 90-day subscription of Norton Mobile Security to Samsung Galaxy smartphone users through Samsung Apps. A one-year license of Norton costs $29.99USD.
Sony will release quad core phone in early 2013, says company exec
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Sony Mobile Product Marketing manager Stephen Sneeden has told CNET Asia in an interview that according to him company will only release quad core phones in early 2013. However he does point out that it is his personal assumption not company stand, which will be declared once Sony is ready.
Samsung sells two million Galaxy Note units
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Samsung has announced that company has sold over two million units of its Galaxy Note phablet till now. This device had gone on sale in October 2011 in markets across the world. This milestone is certainly a big feet for the company as Samsung Galaxy Note isn’t everyone’s device.
Samsung announces Galaxy S Wi-FI 4.2 media player
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Adding another media player to its Galaxy S Wi-Fi series, Samsung today announced Galaxy S Wi-Fi 4.2. To remind you, company is already selling Galaxy S WiFi 3.6, 4.0, and 5.0 in different markets across the globe.
HTC details ImageSense camera improvements
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A major highlight of today’s HTC One series announcement at Mobile World Congress was HTC ImageSense technology, which is debuting in One X, One S and One V smartphones. It brings a host of exciting improvements to camera technology in smartphones. ImageSense is expected to help in lower image noise, greater color accuracy, and higher overall quality of photos on newly announced HTC phones.
LG in talks with Google for the next Nexus phone
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An LG executive has told CNET that his company is in talks with Google to manufacturer next Nexus smartphone. While, HTC and Samsung have already got the chance to do so, LG is still waiting to get the opportunity to introduce the first and reference smartphone of an Android version.
Lava and Intel working to launch Medfield powered Android phones
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We have already heard about Intel’s partnership with Lenovo, and Motorola to manufacturer smartphones based on its Medfield processors. But, now BGR India is reporting that company is turning towards local manufacturers like Lava to put Intel chips in their smartphones.
