South Korean company LG has announced a new planshetofon with large 5-inch IPS-display called LG Optimus Vu II. Earlier, the company has already released a similar device called LG Optimus Vu, who was to compete with the Samsung Galaxy Note, but could not do so because of the high cost. In turn, LG F200 Optimus Vu II will compete with the Samsung Galaxy Note II, although the technical characteristics of the first slightly inferior Note II. The main "trick» LG Optimus Vu has a large 5-inch capacitive IPS display with a resolution of 1024x768 pixels and an aspect ratio of 4:3. Responsible for the performance of new items Qualcomm MSM8960 dual-core processor with a clock frequency of 1,5 GHz paired with 2GB of RAM. Resolution main camera is 8 megapixels, while the front - 1.3 megapixels. Another advantage of the device is to support fourth-generation networks (LTE). Data modules provide Wi-Fi (b / g / n), Bluetooth 4.0, GPS and NFC. The battery capacity of 2150 mAh provides up to 8 hours of talk time and up to 17 days of standby time. Dimensions of new items were 132x86x9, 4 mm, and weight - 160 g as the operating system is Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Smartphone LG F200 Optimus Vu II has already hit the shelves of South Korean stores. Price LG F200...

The American company Motorola, despite the disappointing financial performance continues to announce new smartphones. Today, the public has introduced two new lines of the apparatus 2012. New items are called Motorola RAZR V XT889 and MOTOSMART MIX XT553. These smartphones are targeted at Chinese market and will be sold in official stores operator China Telecom. Both new products are made in the form factor monoblock. At the moment, we know that the smartphone Motorola RAZR V XT889 has a 4.3-inch glass and c is running an operating system Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Smartphone Motorola MOTOSMART MIX XT553 is positioned as a unit with a musical twist. The novelty is connected to the service iMusic and Sina, and the list of preinstalled software, there are many "musical" applications. For photos provided the main camera with a resolution of 8 megapixels, and when communicating with Skype handy front camera. The cabinet complies with IP67 protection and protects the "stuffing" from moisture and dust. Display size is 4 inches new. The battery capacity of 1735 mAh ensures good battery life. Displayed on the smartphone body independent keys for easy music management. Pricing and exact date of occurrence of the above smartphone in stores is still...

The American company Motorola Mobility has announced a new smartphone, focused on the Chinese market. New feature called Motorola XT760, has a mid-level technical specifications and features high-quality display. Smartphone Motorola XT760 made in the form factor monoblock, the front panel are four touch-sensitive shortcut keys with red illumination, and the operating system uses Android version 2.3. The smartphone boasts a slim (less than 10 mm), high-quality 4-inch display with qHD resolution and 8-megapixel camera with the ability to record Full-HD video. Another definite plus is the availability of HDMI output, which will connect the device to the TV.  Specifications Motorola XT760: Working in networks: 3G WCDMA / HSPA 900/2100 MHz; GSM / GPRS / EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz Operating System: Android 2.3 Gingerbread CPU: Dual Core CPU Speed: 1 GHz Memory: 768 megabytesBuilt-in Memory: 2 GB Display size: 4 inches Display Type: touch screen, capacitive Resolution: 960h540 pixels Camera Resolution: 8 Mpx, LED flash, autofocus, recording Full-HD (1080p) video Resolution front camera: VGA Connectors: microSD, microUSB, 3,5 mm, microHDMIData transmission: Wi-Fi (b / g / n), Bluetooth 2.1, GPSBattery...

The Internet got photos and video, which we can have an idea about the appearance of the iPhone 5. In the hands of people who posted the video on Youtube has got a new corps device. In contrast to the plain buildings, the new version uses a two-color back cover. Width is identical to the iPhone 5 iPhone 4S, but the smartphone has become higher. You can make the assumption that the new generation will be used 4-inch display. The case design is very different from the photos that have recently hit the internet, and the case looks very realistic. Externally, the body of the aircraft seems thinner than the iPhone 4S and it's not good. The location and number of buttons remains the same.The new building is not made of glass, as in the iPhone 4S, and aluminum, which makes the machine more durable. Headphone jack is placed not on the top and the bottom end smartphone, not far from the charging connector. The very power connector / connection to the PC seems a little narrower than the standard connector Apple. A slot for a SIM card has become even smaller and it is tempting to think that the iPhone will use a 5 card format instead of the nano SIM microSIM. It is also likely that the smartphone will be focused on the use of high-speed LTE networks. Source:...

Today, the smart phone market is saturated with devices in various form factors and different operating systems. Also, no problem finding a low cost and luxury models and manufacturers have to go to new tricks for the "bait" consumers. In 2012, a new trend - a waterproof and secure smartphones, and Finnish manufacturer Nokia has decided not to stand aside. Since Nokia has still not announced a single dual-core smartphone, at the time, as competitors have long produced quad solutions, marketers have no choice as to focus on comfort and water resistance. At the last exhibition in 2011, Nokia World, the company's engineers have demonstrated a new technology (super hydrophobic coating), which allows you to handle the hardware stuffing your smartphone and make it not subject to short-circuits and oxidation. At the same exhibition was shown smartphone Nokia 700, which easily succumbed to moisture and has continued to function fully. In the foreign media got the information from "reliable sources" that Nokia is going to release the first waterproof model smartphones by the end of this year. High probability that the device announced will join one of the rulers - PureView or Lumia. The unit will be processed the new coating, not only externally but also...

Remember the story of the HTC Sensation and HTC Sensation XL? A similar story is repeated with the apparatus of the line One. The Taiwanese company HTC announced the launch of sales of the new smartphone HTC One XL. Novick is pumped version of the HTC One X, and will be available with proprietary headphones Beats By Dr. Dre Audio. Smartphone HTC One XL is made in the form factor monoblock, the front panel there are three touch-sensitive shortcut keys, and on the back of the logo emblazoned BeatsAudio. Responsible for the performance of dual-core smartphone with a clock frequency of 1,5 GHz paired with a gigabyte of RAM. The operating system uses Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich with a proprietary user interface, HTC Sense 4.0. Support for LTE networks affected the chipset used. Unlike the HTC One X, which uses Quad-Core nVidia Tegra 3, HTC One XL is based on dual-core Snapdragon S4. The device turned out pretty thin, the thickness of his body is only 8.9 mm. Specifications HTC One XL: Working in networks: LTE (B4/B17 or 1800/2600 MHz) and WCDMA / HSPA 850/900/1900/2100 MHz + GSM / GPRS / EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz Operating System: Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich + HTC Sense 4.0 CPU: Dual Core Processor: Snapdragon S4 Processor Speed: 1,5...

South Korean manufacturer Pantech has announced a smartphone called the Pantech Vega Racer 2. The device is the successor to the first version of Pantech Vega Racer and received a number of significant changes. The main enhancements include support for LTE networks, increase performance and availability of the operating system Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich with a box. New made in the form factor monoblock and uses virtual keys for quick access to the OS. The smartphone will be available in white or black housing. Specifications Pantech Vega Racer 2 (IM-A830S / A830K / A830L): Working in networks: LTE / HSPA + Operating System: Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich Display size: 4.8 inches Display resolution: 1280x720 pixels CPU: Dual Core Processor: Snapdragon MSM8960 Processor Speed: 1,5 GHz Memory: 1 Gb Built-in Memory: 16 Gb + 16 Gb in a "cloud" Resolution main camera: 8 megapixels + LED flash + autofocus Resolution front camera: 2 megapixels Connectors: mocroSD, 3,5 mm, microUSB, microHDMI Data Transfer: Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi (b / g / n), GPS, digital TV tuner Battery capacity: 2020 mAh Talk time: Up to 9.5 hours Standby time: up to 245 hours Dimensions: 132,4 x68, 9x9, 35 mm ...

RIM's would not hurt to radically revise the approach to the development of devices. Blackberry company already has experience in producing tablets on the market is still present BlackBerry PlayBook 2, which could not be a popular product. First, the gadget was sold to the highest bidder, after which the company had to reduce its price by almost half, and craftsmen "transferred" to the device operating system Android. Today, the Internet got an interesting prototype of the "blackberry" tablet BlackBerry PalyBook 3.0. The concept is interesting with its futuristic design, clamshell form factor and physical keyboard. It is through devices with physical QWERTY keyboard, the company find its popularity, and the production of tablets with touch input text went against tradition. In the BlackBerry PlayBook are encouraged to use the traditional physical keyboard, which will provide comfort while typing. The new product is a mixture of the tablet and the Laptop with two touch screens, though still not clear how comfortable typing on the keyboard, split in half. The apparent advantage of this solution is easy to control in games, because the keyboard can be used as a gamepad. In addition, it is at such a gadget, the operating system will be able to show their...

Today we learned about the new smartphone HTC's Taiwanese called Wind T328w. At the moment, have a working prototype of the smart phone and soon he will go to the Chinese market. Traditionally, the Middle Kingdom, the new product will support the demand in this country function Dual-SIM. New made in the form factor monoblock and is enclosed in a white body with gray and silver accents. Specifications phones are at the middle level, and include single-core Qualcomm MSM7227A processor with a frequency of 1 GHz. 512 megabytes of RAM and a graphics accelerator Adreno 200. Novelty equipped with 4-inch Super-LCD display with WVGA resolution, 5 megapixel main camera with LEDvspyshkoy, a standard set of modules, data connectors and 4 gigabytes of internal memory. The smartphone is set to a separate processor, the sound of the Beats Audio. Another advantage of this apparatus is pre-installed operating system Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. It is expected that the price of HTC Wind T328w not exceed $ 320. Source: GSMPress ® Фото HTC Wind T328w Фото HTC Wind...

The company Alcatel, in recent years, rarely recalls a production of mobile phones and smartphones. Today, this manufacturer has pleased us to the announcement of Android-smartphone under the name Alcatel ONE TOUCH Venture. Novelty has an entry-level technical characteristics, and differs from similar low-cost smartphones, and stylish design. The device is made in the form factor of the classical candy bar with a full QWERTY keyboard. New running the operating system Andtroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread and is equipped with 2.8-inch touch dipsleem. Specifications Alcatel ONE Touch Venture: Working in networks: HSDPA / CDMA Operating System: Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread CPU: Single Core CPU Speed: 600 MHz Display size: 2.8 inches Display resolution: QVGA Display Type: IPS, touch screen, capacitive Memory: 512 Mb Built-in Memory: 512 Mb Camera Resolution: 2 Mpx + LED flash Data Transfer: Bluetooth 3.0, Wi-Fi (b / g / n), GPS Connectors: microSD, microUSB, 3,5 mm Battery capacity: 1300 mAh Dimensions: 119.4 X58, 4x12, 5 mm Weight: 122 was Price Alcatel ONE TOUCH Venture will be only $ 100 (non-contractual obligations). Buy new product will be U.S. residents from a local mobile operator Sprint is March...

Chinese companies continue to successfully conquer the smartphone market. Just yesterday became aware of the issue of new vehicles by ZTE, under its own brand in Europe. Another Chinese manufacturer Huawei has decided to conquer the U.S. market and will release a special smart phone operator T-Mobile. It is noteworthy that the unit will enter the company's legendary line of smartphones, and myTouch replace a smartphone company HTC. This indicates an increase in the quality of Chinese vehicles and credibility on the part of consumers. Recall that a line of smartphones myTouch successfully moving operator T-Mobile since 2009. Huawei has prepared two nearly identical phones with indexes U8680 and U8730. The differences between the devices are in the form factor. One of the devices made in the form of QWERTY-slider, and the second - as a monoblock. At the moment, the specification of new products were not disclosed, but rumor has it that the smartphone will display with WVGA resolution and operating system, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. It is expected that Huawei YU8680 and Huawei U8730 will be available in late spring. Source: GSMPress...