While it may be a name unfamiliar to many in North America, Huawei Technology Co. is quickly becoming a threat to Samsung as the world's biggest smartphone manufacturer. Based in China, the company is seeing rapid growth as they market their smartphones to emerging markets in Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. While their business began by supplying networking … [Read more...] about Huawei Deems Tizen Doomed and Windows Phone Unprofitable
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BlackBerry Roadmap Hints at Product Timelines
Despite our best estimates, BlackBerry has survived in the mobile world far longer than expected --which is fortunate for fans of the brand. We heard recently that there are new smartphones headed our way, including the unusual looking Passport (with a large, boxy style, and full QWERTY keyboard). It wasn't until now though, that we learned exactly when we can expect them to … [Read more...] about BlackBerry Roadmap Hints at Product Timelines
T-Mobile Device Unlock App a Hopeful Sign
Getting a smartphone unlocked has traditionally been a frustrating and tedious process that usually begins with a call to your carrier and ends with either a lengthy support call that involves delving deep into the settings on your device... or more often, a trip in to a store to have it done for you. Thankfully, T-Mobile is pioneering a new way of doing things: self-serve and … [Read more...] about T-Mobile Device Unlock App a Hopeful Sign
Kyocera Sapphire Shield to Rival Corning Gorilla Glass
If rumours can be believed, Apple is set to release a new iPhone this fall --equipped with a durable and resilient synthetic sapphire glass screen. If this fancy new screen performs as expected, Apple may just deliver a scratch- and shatter-resistant phone (leaked videos indicate that torsion force isn't even a problem). Fortunately for Android OEMs, Kyocera has an innovation … [Read more...] about Kyocera Sapphire Shield to Rival Corning Gorilla Glass
Samsung Z Brings Tizen to Smartphones
It may have taken Samsung over 2 years to bring Tizen to market, but the manufacturer wasted no time in following up the launch with a smartphone powered by version 2.2.1 of their own operating system. Similar in specs to the S5 with features like download booster, ultra power-saving mode, heart-rate monitor, and fingerprint sensor, the Samsung Z is only marginally behind that … [Read more...] about Samsung Z Brings Tizen to Smartphones
e-Reading Company Wexler Getting into the Smartphone Game
Traditional e-reader companies have been trying to diversify their portfolios over the course of the last year. Onyx has a great e-ink phone that is in mass production and will likely see a release within the next few months. Wexler, is best known for their Flexx One e-reader, which is the first of its kind to feature a bendable design. The company is branching away from … [Read more...] about e-Reading Company Wexler Getting into the Smartphone Game
Dolby Atmos Surround Sound to Launch on Tablets
Tablets have always been pegged as one of the best devices for personal entertainment, but it’s surprising how many of these offer just ordinary levels of sound quality. The explanation usually stems from lack of adequate space to fit a speaker big enough to offer decent levels of sound. Now, surround sound pioneer Dolby has taken it upon themselves to set things right. The … [Read more...] about Dolby Atmos Surround Sound to Launch on Tablets
e Ink Based Onyx Ink Phone has an April Release Date
Here is another take on the concept of a smartphone offering an e-ink display. The Midia InkPhone made its debut at the CeBIT show with rumors of it being finally ready to hit the streets soon enough. We have been seeing the unique phone design from Chinese manufacturer Onyx for over a year now and it’s really good to see it emerge in its production ready avatar at last. … [Read more...] about e Ink Based Onyx Ink Phone has an April Release Date
Android is the Fastest and Most Successfully Adopted OS in History
Android has emerged as one of the most popular operating systems in use today. That devices running Android has outsold all its competitors in 2013 is no doubt a good measure of its popularity, beating even Apple iOS in the process. The online search giant has now upped the ante claiming its mobile OS has proved to be the fastest to reach the top. “I mean, look, in the … [Read more...] about Android is the Fastest and Most Successfully Adopted OS in History
YotaPhone 2 Includes Larger High Res e-Ink Display
YotaPhone is already into developing the second gen version of its dual screen device, merely months after having launched the original. The prototype that was unveiled at the MWC 2014 is a lot thinner and lighter than the original, a far cry from the drab and bulky looking YotaPhone 1. To be available in color options of white and black, the YotaPhone 2 comes with rounded … [Read more...] about YotaPhone 2 Includes Larger High Res e-Ink Display