Huawei has outed the successor to its A199 smartphone released last year. Bigger and more powerful, the 5.5-inch Huawei B199 is a dual-SIM smartphone with a metal-clad back cover.
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Oppo Neo is official: 4.5-inch mid-range Android smartphone
It was teased just yesterday, but Oppo has now given the official stamp on its new mid-range smartphone. Known as the Oppo Neo, it’s a 4.5-inch Android handset with gesture-based features.
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Motorola Moto G Google Play Edition now available
The Motorola Moto G is the latest device to undergo a Google Play transformation. It’s now available for sale via Google’s online store, but only in countries supported by Devices on Google Play.
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HP Slate 6 Voice Tab, Slate 7 Voice Tab announced
HP is trying its luck in the smartphone arena for the second time, releasing two new phablets that are built on the Android operating system and equipped with voice calling capabilities. They’re the company’s so-called next-gen devices intended for multitasking customers on the go.
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Acer Tab 7 is company’s cheapest tablet yet
Acer has once again unleashed a new budget-friendly tablet, this time selling for as low as $99. For such price, the Acer Tab 7 runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and comes with hardware specs that aren’t too shabby.
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Sony Xperia E1: entry-level Android smartphone with Walkman features
Along with the newly announced phablet, Sony has unveiled an entry-level Android smartphone that the company claims to be the “best smartphone in its class.” With a dedicated music button and an up-to-100dB loudspeaker, the Sony Xperia E1 offers a Walkman music experience.
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Sony Xperia T2 Ultra: 6-inch 720p, 13-megapixel, 1.4GHz quad-core processor
Sony has quietly added a new phablet to its Xperia portfolio. A 6-inch mid-range device, the Sony Xperia T2 Ultra is dubbed as an Android smartphone created for entertainment on-the-go and headed to China, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific.
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Starmobile Diamond X1 complete specs officially unveiled
Starmobile sure does know how to pique its customers’ interest, releasing juicy info about its upcoming devices bit by bit. Now that it’s only days away from officially launching, the company has revealed a more comprehensive list of specs for the Starmobile Diamond X1.
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LG New Year Promo slashes prices of G Pro Lite, Optimus L7 II, Optimus L5 II
Now that LG Philippines has launched its New Year promo across participating dealers, three of the company’s mid-range smartphones are selling at discounted prices: the G Pro Lite for Php13,990, the Optimus L7 II for Php7,990, and the Optimus L5 II for Php5,990.
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More Nokia Normandy sightings show engineering prototype, app launcher
It hasn’t even been a week since we last rounded up rumors about the Nokia Normandy, and the Internet is once again abuzz about this supposed budget-friendly Android smartphone. This time, we have photos of an engineering prototype and the app launcher.
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Report: official Android 4.4.2 KitKat update for Samsung Galaxy Note 3 rolling out
Samsung’s Galaxy Note 3 appears to be the latest device to officially upgrade to Android 4.4 KitKat. The update is reportedly now rolling out to the international version of the phablet in Poland via the Kies software, with an over-the-air variant to follow soon after.
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O+ 8.91, O+ 8.37 go hand in hand with Sun Celullar postpaid plans
Looking for a cheap postpaid mobile plan with a bundled Android smartphone? Sun Cellular has you covered. Get an O+ USA 8.91 when you subscribe to Sun Plan 450, or a O+ USA 8.37 when you opt for the cheaper Sun Plan 350 instead.
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DTC GT18 Sparkle: dual-SIM Android 4.2 smartphone for Php5,290
The DTC GT18 Sparkle is now available for Php5,290. It’s an entry-level smartphone with dual-SIM configuration, dual core processor, and Android 4.2 Jelly Bean.
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Leaked: Android 4.4.2 KitKat update for Samsung Galaxy S4
It looks like the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update for the Samsumg Galaxy S4 is almost ready for release. A test firmware for the handset has been leaked and is found to be pretty much stable, except for some minor glitches.
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Nokia Lumia Black update now available
Nokia Lumia owners have something exciting to look forward to. Several models of the Finnish company’s Windows Phone-powered devices are compatible with the now-available Lumia Black update that introduces new features, app refinements, and UI tweaks.