Posts Tagged RAM
HP debuts new Pavilion 14 Chromebook for $329
The last few months have brought us quite a bit of new hardware on the Chrome OS front, and that's continuing today with HP's Pavilion 14 Chromebook. This is HP's first entrance into the Chromebook market, which has been rumored for some time, with this nicely affordable machine. As the name implies we're looking at a 14-inch 1366×768 display, stuffed in a black chassis that's under an inch thick and just 3.96 lbs. On the specs front, we're looking at a 1.1GHz Intel Celeron processor, 2GB (or 4GB) of RAM, 16GB flash storage, HDMI video out and 3 USB 2.0 ports.
The new Pavilion 14 is on sale for $329.99, which is a bit more expensive than the offerings from Samsung and Acer at $249.99 and $199.99. We're not sure how HP is looking to position this product, but its clear now that Google isn't giving up on its vision of having Chromebooks become a mainstream product.
Source: Google Chrome Blog; HP
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Alcatel One Touch Pop phone devices to target low end
Alcatel certainly seems to be a company ready to jump on the Android bandwagon based on their activity at CES 2013. Along with their high end Scribe X and Scribe HD smartphones and the new One Touch Tab devices, Alcatel also revealed a lineup of smartphones targeted at the budget-minded buyer. Three different versions of their “Pop” phones will be released during the first quarter of 2013 to markets in Asia, Europe and Africa.
The most powerful of the devices is the One Touch X’Pop, which will have a 4.5-inch qHD screen running at 960×540 resolution, a dual-core 1GHz cpu, 512MB of RAM, a 5MP rear-facing camera and VGA front-facing camera, a microSD slot, and will run Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. Alcatel says the X’Pop will be available this month.
Next in line is the One Touch S’Pop equipped with a 3.5-inch HVA, 480×320 resolution screen with a single-core 1GHz cpu, 512MB of RAM and Jelly. The S’Pop camera is downgraded slightly to only 3.2MP, but it will have a microSD slot. The S’Pop should be available in Asian markets next month.
Finally, the One Touch T’Pop brings up the rear. The T’Pop appears to be a slimmed down version of the S’Pop, but with only 256MB of RAM and no front-facing camera. Inexplicably, the device will only run Android 2.3 Gingerbread. Should there be anyone out there that would want this device, it is set to be offered in Asian markets this month.
Check back for more CES 2013 coverage.
source: Engadget
Alcatel One Touch Pop phone devices to target low end
Alcatel certainly seems to be a company ready to jump on the Android bandwagon based on their activity at CES 2013. Along with their high end Scribe X and Scribe HD smartphones and the new One Touch Tab devices, Alcatel also revealed a lineup of smartphones targeted at the budget-minded buyer. Three different versions of their “Pop” phones will be released during the first quarter of 2013 to markets in Asia, Europe and Africa.
The most powerful of the devices is the One Touch X’Pop, which will have a 4.5-inch qHD screen running at 960×540 resolution, a dual-core 1GHz cpu, 512MB of RAM, a 5MP rear-facing camera and VGA front-facing camera, a microSD slot, and will run Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. Alcatel says the X’Pop will be available this month.
Next in line is the One Touch S’Pop equipped with a 3.5-inch HVA, 480×320 resolution screen with a single-core 1GHz cpu, 512MB of RAM and Jelly. The S’Pop camera is downgraded slightly to only 3.2MP, but it will have a microSD slot. The S’Pop should be available in Asian markets next month.
Finally, the One Touch T’Pop brings up the rear. The T’Pop appears to be a slimmed down version of the S’Pop, but with only 256MB of RAM and no front-facing camera. Inexplicably, the device will only run Android 2.3 Gingerbread. Should there be anyone out there that would want this device, it is set to be offered in Asian markets this month.
Check back for more CES 2013 coverage.
source: Engadget
Acer Iconia B1 pictured in the wild ahead of any official announcements
We saw the first official looking news of a new budget tablet from Acer, the Iconia B1, just yesterday. Expected to be shown off at CES, and coming to market as just the Iconia B, it looks to be a budget Jelly Bean tablet that so far we've heard is heading to India. A Bulgarian tech site called Tablet.bg has laid their hands on one of the pre-release versions of the tablet and has put it through its paces.
As you might expect, the Iconia B doesn't set the world on fire. We'd already seen from Acer's website listing for the tablet that it would be a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, with 8GB of on board storage, 512MB of RAM and a 1024×600 resolution display. According to Tablet.bg the software on board is Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, so not the latest version, but not far off and it looks pretty much like stock Android too. The front facing camera is a 2MP shooter capable of 720p video, so potentially not bad for video chat.
While the reasonably low end specs might scare some away, the review goes on to praise the software performance. They say it works perfectly smoothly, and there's no noticeable lag. The low RAM will no doubt become an issue in some regards, but it sounds like Jelly Bean's enhancements in the form of Project Butter may not be lost.
The price in Bulgaria doesn't look that favorable when converted to Dollars or Pounds, as it looks to be the same price as the Nexus 7. However, we should remember that this may well be targeted at markets where devices like the Nexus 7 aren't available, or are extremely expensive due to importing costs.
Source: Tablet.bg (Translated)
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Top 10 Android Phones of 2012
In 2012, we saw the Android smartphone world reach heights that I don’t imagine many predicted. On a spec front, 2012 was the year of quad-core processors, 2GB of RAM, HD displays, longer battery lives, and incredibly thin bodies. It seems like just yesterday that we were asking DL readers if they had a dual-core [...]
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Samsung Issues Statement Regarding Exynos Exploit, Software Fix On The Way
Over the weekend, an exploit was found within Samsung’s Exynos processor that powers many devices, including the new Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Note 2. The exploit, if used by a malicious application, could potentially take control of the device’s RAM, which would spell serious trouble for owners. Samsung has acknowledged the “potential security issue” and plan to provide a…
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Twitter Update Introduces Photo Filters Just as Instagram Updates With New “Willow” Filter
(Sam Elliot voice.) The battle of filters. Instagram and Twitter. Both receiving updates. Who will push beyond photo boundaries? Defy the social networks? Bring the the “Like” and “Retweet” buttons to their knees? The road doesn’t end here, this is only the beginning. RAM…errr… Anyways, both Twitter and Instagram did receive updates this afternoon….
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Samsung ATIV S delayed in Canada as well
Windows Phone 8 is by far the best mobile operating system Microsoft has ever created. Nokia and HTC were the first to launch Windows Phone 8 devices. Nokia’s flagship Lumia 920 and Lumia 820 have been selling really well on AT&T. If you are a Windows Phone 8 fan, you would have most probably heard of Samsung ATIV S.
Samsung was the first manufacturer to officially announce a Windows Phone 8 smartphone. Samsung ATIV S became the first officially announced Windows 8 smartphone on August, 2012. It is ironic that the device was the first Windows Phone 8 smartphone to be announced, but has not been launched yet and it seems like ATIV S will be the last Windows Phone to arrive.
Recently, I had written about delay in the launch on Samsung ATIV S and dealers from UK had reported that Samsung would ship the ATIV S from week 52 (last week of the year) onwards, and apparently now MobileSyrup has reported that Canada will also be looking at a December release. This is a really sad news for folks out there who are longing for this device from a long time.
The device has some impressive specs when compared to the currently available Windows Phone 8 options. When ATIV S is officially launched, it will be the first Windows Phone 8 device to have a 4.8 inch Super AMOLED display. Apart from the 4.8-inch 720p Super AMOLED display, the Samsung ATIV S will feature a 1.5GHz dual-core CPU, 1GB of RAM, an 8-megapixel camera and a choice of either 16 or 32GB of internal storage. The 8 megapixel camera is capable of shooting 1080p videos @30fps whereas a 1.9 Mega pixels secondary camera will be used for video calling purposes. The Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon chipset has an integrated Adreno 225 GPU for graphics support and gaming, so that should be quite a performer when coupled with 1 gig of RAM.
There are hopes that the company will make this device available for the holidays which is fast approaching. Some of the tech news websites out there are expecting the device to be up for sale in early 2013, but we are expecting the device by mid of December. According to queries made by WPCentral to Samsung Canada about the device, the officials have confirmed a December launch and this is what they had to say:
“We are committed to launch the ATIV S nationally, on Rogers, Bell and TELUS, as well as Sasktel. We are planning to ship to carriers in early December, and should have supply at stores by mid month.”
Nobody’s sure about what exactly is causing the delays. According to some sources, since the device is using the same display as the one on Galaxy S3, which is still a hot product, the company is experiencing troubles in sourcing components due to production challenges. Rogers has already unveiled its pricing for the ATIV S, starting at just $149.99 on a 3-year plan. What are your thoughts on this?
Source: WPCentral, MobileSyrup
Sharp to deliver a 5-inch 1080p smartphone most of the world can’t have
The Sharp Aquos SH930W will be headed to Russia and Hong Kong, but we wish it would branch out a little bit. With a 1080p 5-inch display (now we know why Sharp was making them) on a chassis with very thin bezels, the Aquos looks ready to take on phones like the Droid DNA or Galaxy Note 2 while staying closer to a size we're all more comfortable with.
The specs won't knock your socks off — dual-core Snapdragon S4, 32GB of storage and 2GB of RAM, but it should still be quite the little performer. You'll want to check out the link below to see a few more pictures. Sharp, if you make this available unlocked I'm betting more than a few will buy it.
Source: Unwired View
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China’s Meizu MX2 Smartphone Announced – “Super-Retina” Display, Quad-Core, 2GB of RAM and Jelly Bean
Could this be the ultimate Android superphone? In terms of specs and at least on paper, it very well could be. Unfortunately for us Americans, it won’t be coming anytime soon. The Meizu MX2 features a 4.4″ 16:10 “Super Retina” display, as well as a beefy quad-core processor with 2GB of RAM. If that isn’t [...]
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Video: Unboxing and Hands-on With The LG Spectrum 2
Verizon and LG were kind enough to send us out the brand new Spectrum 2 that features some decent mid-range specs that sound good when read out loud. It has a very crisp 720p IPS display, 4G LTE, 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor, 1GB of RAM, Ice Cream Sandwich, 8MP back-facing camera, and wireless charging capabilities. Now, [...]
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ZTE pushes its first Android 4.2 update to mid-range device
In a rather quick turn-around since the code has gone live, ZTE has just announced that it is pushing an Android 4.2 update to one of its devices. Interestingly enough, this update is pushing to a mid-range device only being sold in the Chinese market, the N880E. This device has a 4-inch WVGA screen, 1GHz processor and just 512MB of RAM, but ZTE has still given the green light to push the update. The N880E was one of the first devices in the world to ship with Android 4.1 (which was nearly stock as well), so in that regard it's fitting that this was the device chosen to receive the first 4.2 update as well.
This is an astonishingly quick update cycle that ZTE is operating on considering that even Nexus devices just received the update a couple of weeks ago, some of which likely still haven't pulled it down. We really wish more manufacturers out there could operate this quickly when it comes to software updates.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) Available From Verizon for $499
This morning, Verizon and Samsung announced that the Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) with 4G LTE was available starting today for $499. The device packs a 1.0GHz dual-core processor, 10.1″ HD display, 1GB RAM, 8GB internal storage, 7000mAh battery, dual cameras, and 4G LTE. It’s mid-range, if there is such a thing in the tablet world. [...]
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Benchmarks: LG Nexus 4 vs. HTC DROID DNA
The LG Nexus 4 and the HTC DROID DNA are arguably the hottest two phones on the planet, right now. Our coverage of each has certainly been in overdrive, and rightfully so. With quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro processors, tons of RAM, and big beautiful screens, these phones are fun to talk about. Beyond being fun [...]
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White 64GB HTC One S with Android 4.1 now available in Taiwan
In what appears to be a regular HTC One S in one photo is in fact a white 64GB One S beast rocking Android 4.1 out of the box that we mentioned last month. It looks like Taiwan is the lucky country to land this beast, at least initially. Along with 4.1 out of the box, this device also rocks the latest version of HTC Sense (4+). Not to mention that mammoth storage weighing in at a hefty 64GB. All other vitals are the same as the One S we know and love as far as RAM, processor, and display. No word on any other countries landing this bad-boy. Pricing will come in at 17,900 Taiwan dollars, or about $616 or €485.
source: Unwired View
HTC DROID DNA Announced for Verizon – Available November 21 for $199 on Contract
This morning, Verizon and HTC took to the stage to announce the all new DROID DNA. Being labeled as the next step in the evolution of the DROID brand, the DNA comes packed with some of today’s hottest specs. Powering this monster is a Snapdragon S4 Pro processor and 2GB of RAM, while being [...]
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HTC Will Prioritize Devices Launched in 2012 to Receive Android 4.1 Update, Says Sorry to Devices With 512MB of RAM
HTC has updated their device FAQ for anyone looking to find information on when and if their device will receive Jelly Bean. Long story short, HTC has made it clear that in general, devices with 512MB of RAM or less will more than likely not receive Jelly Bean. Unfortunately, that probably goes for you too Thunderbolt owners, even with [...]
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Asus Taichi 31 To Retail At $1399, According To Leak
The price and launch date of the 13.3-inch model of the Asus Taichi has been revealed by a purported leak from the retailer B&H. The Asus Taichi31 tablet is said to be hitting the market this December with the price of at least $1399. Said information may be found in an alleged winter 2013 catalog of the retailer. By comparison, the 11.6-inch model of said device, called the Taichi21, is now available for pre-order, with prices starting at $1299.
The Taichi 31 has already been announced previously to be a convertible Windows 8 tablet with one display on both sides of its lid. Thus, when one opens the lid, it may be used like a regular laptop. However, when one closes it, the Taichi 31 may be used like other tablets.
The catalog listing indicates that the Asus Taichi 31 is packed with 4GB of RAM, Intel GMA HD graphics, an HD camera, a 6-cell battery, support for 802.11 Wi-Fi connectivity, Bluetooth 4.0, 64-bit Windows 8 HP. It has two versions, one that runs on an Intel Core i5-3317U processor and offers a 128GB SSD, which has an asking price of 1399, and another which has an Intel Core i7-3317U processor along with a 256GB SSD, which will retail for 1699. Many of these features, such as the connectivity options, the size of the RAM, and the Windows software, are also found on the smaller Taichi tablet.
The Liliputing blog, points out, however, that the Asus Taichi 31 listing shows that the Asus Taichi 31 comes with an 11.6-inch FHD, despite the device measuring 13.3 inches diagonally. Thus, said blog cautions readers to take the supposed leak with a grain of salt.
Other specifications of the device that have already been revealed include a chiclet-type keyboard, a trackpad, and a capacitive IPS LED-backlit LCD screen with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels.
The device is still not part of the listings at the B&H website.
via liliputing, theverge
Another Droid DNA pic leaks
The fellows at @evleaks have shown off yet another leaked image render of the HTC Droid DNA, the 5-inch beast from HTC we're pretty sure is headed to Verizon. We certainly don't know all the details of this one, but the rumors of a quad-core Snapdragon Pro, 2GB of RAM, and a 50inch 1080p has got plenty of folks on Verizon interested.
While I still think the J Butterfly is a better name, I can see a lot of people being pretty happy should this one go up for sale around Thanksgiving, like the leaked Verizon MAP document we first showed you suggests.
Source: @evleaks
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LG Nexus 4 Gallery
The 4.7-inch Nexus 4 from LG is officially official as of today, packing a Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, 16Gb of storage and 2GB of RAM while running on a fresh version of Jelly Bean – Android 4.2. Check past the break for the image gallery of the LG Nexus 4.
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Acer Announces 7″ Iconia A110 Tablet – Jelly Bean and Tegra 3 for $230
This morning, Acer is looking to dive head first into the 7″ tablet game with their new Iconia A110 tablet. Fans of low-priced, but hot spec-packing slates should definitely feel something for this device once it hits U.S. shores on the eve of Halloween. Powered by NVIDIA’s Tegra 3 processor and a 1GB of RAM, [...]
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HTC Announces 5 Inch Quad-Core S4 2GB RAM J Butterfly Phablet
Earlier this month, we heard about how Sharp was working on a new smartphone whose main selling feature would be a crisp high definition display with a resolution of over 440 pixels per inch (ppi) by the holiday season, it appears that they have been beaten to it by HTC on their newly announced 5 inch phablet dubbed the J Butterfly.
This device’s display is the most intriguing feature, with a display resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels on a small 5 inch wide screen. The iPhone, one of the most famed smartphones for its display, sports a 1136 x 640 pixels and display density of 326 pixels per inch. Samsung Galaxy S3 boasts of a 720 x 1280 pixels resolution on a 4.8 inch screen gives it a display density of about 306 ppi. Samsung Galaxy Note II with its 5.5 inch display can offer only 1280 x 720 hence a display density of about 267 ppi. There of course have been a number of phones, especially out of china, that have almost this impressive display quality but this is the first from an established manufacturer.
The rest of the specs of this device make it quite an impressive and powerful device, especially the 1.5 GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064 CPU, 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of onboard memory but with a microSD card slot. It also boasts of a 8 Megapixels camera capable of taking images 3280 x 2464 pixels in resolution and record HD videos 1080p. The battery is 2020 mAh which to me HTC could have done better considering that its direct competitor Galaxy Note 2 comes with a removable 3100 mAh Li-Ion battery.
The bad news is that HTC has no plans of releasing this device outside Japan, it is exclusive to the island nation if you are outside Japan, you probably will have no chance to buy it anytime soon as HTC did not show any indications of making the phablet global, but I hope that if the device does well in the Japanese market they just might decide to sell it in newer markets, starting with the European and US markets.
HTC J Butterfly is now showing as ‘Coming Soon’ on HTC Japan’s website. This is a sequel to the original HTC J and is probably the smartphone whose pictures we saw making rounds on the web as the next Nexus device from HTC. Well, it turns out it isn’t, and we aren’t getting it either.
Core Specs
Processor: Qualcomm S4 Pro 1.5GHz quad-core APQ8064 CPU
Operating System: Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
Memory: 2 GB RAM, 16 GB Onboard memory with MicroSD card slot
Display: 5 inch 1920 x 1080 SLCD3 1080p ~440 ppi screen
Cameras: 8 Megapixels rear, 2.1-megapixel front
Connectivity: WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, LTE and CDMA/GSM/UMTS/GPRS
Build: 34.4 x 69.9 x 8.9 mm, 140g
Battery: 2,020mAh
Available in Black, red and white colors
What do you think of this surprise from HTC? Personally I think HTC should consider making this phablet available in other markets, even unlocked, as it looks like a device I would recommend a friend to buy.
LG Optimus G coming to Japan in blue and white on KDDI
The LG Optimus G certainly seems to be making the rounds lately, and now Japanese carrier KDDI has announced the availability of the handset on its network. Overall, its the phone we know from previous launches, complete with the quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, 2GB of RAM, 13MP camera and LTE. The only difference here is the color choices — white and two-tone blue/black — in typical Japanese carrier fashion.
The Optimus G will go on sale with KDDI on November 2nd. For those of you in the states, we're working furiously on our reviews of the Sprint and AT&T versions of the Optimus G, and have already put up a couple quick hits on the device.
Source: KDDI
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Official: LG Optimus G available from AT&T November 2, pre-orders start tomorrow
AT&T has gone official with details on the availability of the LG Optimus G. The phone will launch on November 2nd for $199.99, but you can place a pre-order as early as tomorrow. The Optimus G features a quad-core 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro CPU, 2GB RAM, and LTE support. In other words, it’s Android gone beast mode. The phone is also said to be the basis for the LG Nexus handset rumored to launch later this month.
The Optimus G will also launch on Sprint, which is actually slightly different than the one that will launch on AT&T, which can be seen in our comparison of the two. We’ll have a full review of AT&T’s model shortly.
[via AT&T]
ALCATEL ONE TOUCH announces modular ONE TOUCH EVO7 tablet
ALCATEL ONE TOUCH just announced a new 7-inch tablet that has 3G data that can be added or removed at a later time. While most tablets have its data built in to the device, the ONE TOUCH EVO7 has a removable module that allows it to get access to 3G data. This module can be purchased with the device or separately at another time.
The tablet has a removable frame, which is designed to cover up the removable 3G module. Users can also grab these frames in a number of different colors to give their tablet a more personalized feel. The announcement shows frames in red, black, and blue. There could be other colors available, but they do not officially mention them.
The ONE TOUCH EVO7 comes with Android 4.0 ICS installed. It has full access to Google Play, so users can choose from all the apps available. It has a 1 GHz processor installed to help get things done.
The device has 1GB of RAM, and that is the only internal memory. It does support microSD, so users can add up to 32GB of memory to the new tablet. Either way, this looks like a pretty cool tablet with an interesting method of offering data. I certainly would not mind seeing other tablet makers use 3G that can be added later.
Asus Padfone 2 May Be Announced on Youtube on Oct. 16th; Available Right After
The Asus Padfone 2 is expected to be released on October 16th, less than a week away. Information on this 3-in-1 device is leaking out slowly as we now learn some of the specs of the device thanks to an Italian website eeepc.it. What we have learnt is that the gadget will sport a quad core 1.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor, which might as well be an S4 version. Earlier, we learnt that the 3-in-1 Android device has impressed enthusiasts and may be one of the most anticipated since the iPhone. The hype is grown since it is a hybrid device expected to bring something new to the market.
The spec sheet does not have that many surprises though, all its specifications may be shared with one or two devices already in the market. The interesting thing though is that it combines the best of all into one and those who will be going for it may get a bargain for the three gadgets. It is said that Asus will be unveiling the Asus Padfone 2 live on YouTube starting at 11 in the morning in Milan, Italy on Tuesday October 16th (5 am EDT) – if you are an enthusiast do not miss this event.
The Asus Padfone is an interesting creation of the company that brought the popular Transformer family of tablets as well as Google’s Nexus 7 as it is a phone, a tablet and a mini-laptop, that is why it is a 3-in1 device. The specs are not clear yet though but we speculate that it will be one hell of a powerful gadget given its spectrum of application.
According to the Italian site eeepc.it, the Padfone 2 will also sport 2GB of RAM, a 2,140 mAh battery and will have an impressive 13 Megapixels rear camera. It also appears that the device will have a 4.7 inch 1280 x 720 pixels resolution screen, an improvement from the original Padfone’s 4.3 inch 540 x 960 pixels display. Word is that it will feature the standard tablet and smartphone specs including WiFi, cellular data including GSM, 3G and 4G LTE, Bluetooth and NFC and of course GPS among others.
Another piece of news out of Italy is that Asus Padfone will be available for sale right after unveiling. This means that if you want one, you could have it as early as 20th of this month, or latest by the end of October! This was confirmed on Asus Italy’s Facebook page on a post that read “the product will be immediately after unveiling available for sale” and “people will certainly not have to wait for months.” If that is not a confirmation enough, I don’t know what is.
What we may not know as of now though is whether the Padfone 2 will be made available globally, in Europe and North America for starters or whether it will only sell in selected markets. If these specifications are right, then this will be the first formidable competitor to Samsung’s Galaxy Note 2 on the market yet. It is less than a week away but I somehow feel that there will be leaks some time before the launch on the device, and if any come our way, we sure will share them with you.
Core Specs
Processor: 1.5GHz quad-core Qualcomm processor
Operating System: Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Display: 4.7 inch 1280 x 720 pixels
Cameras: 13 Megapixels rear
Battery: 2,140 mAh
T-Mobile LG Optimus L9 gets leaked
The LG Optimus L9 cruised through the FCC recently, and it looks like it’s headed to T-Mobile because @evleaks tweeted an image of the said device. The Optimus L9 features a 4.7-inch qHD (960 x 540) IPS display, a 1GHz dual-core CPU, 1GB of RAM, 5MP rear camera, 4GB of storage, and a 2150mAh battery.
We have no idea on availability or pricing, but I would imagine it will land by the holidays.
source: @evleaks
MEEP Xplore Tablet For Kids, Child Safe Android Fun for $150
Here’s something parents can get into – we hear it all of the time, “My kid steals my tablet!” Well say “Hello” to MEEP. MEEP is a kid-safe Android tablet running Ice Cream Sandwich, powered by a 1GHz processor with 512MB of RAM. It’s strong enough to power today’s games, but not too nice to [...]
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LG releases official Optimus Vu: II specs, confirms VoLTE
LG has finally spilled the beans on the official specs of their weird interesting 5-inch 4:3 smartphone, the Optimus Vu: II. This is the latest model of the Vu available in the domestic market — which for LG is Korea — and some of the specs are bumped up a bit from what we know as the original Optimus Vu and LG Intuition here in the states, such as the battery, RAM and processor:
- 2150mAh removable battery, up from 2080mAh
- 2GB RAM, up from 1GB
- External SDcard slot added
- Snapdragon S4 Plus 1.5Ghz dual-core processor, up from Snapdragon S3
- 5-inch 768×1024 IPS display
- LTE connectivity, including VoLTE
- Bluetooth 4.0
- Rubberdium Pen 2.0
As is the case on the first Vu, LG is including a stylus dubbed "Rubberdium Pen 2.0" that offers a finer point for more precise input — and from our translation of the Korean press release, it seems as though the pen can be stored inside the device like the Samsung Galaxy Note. LG is also touting the ability of the Optimus Vu: II to use VoLTE (Voice Over LTE). Although here in the states we're probably going to be waiting for a while for VoLTE, LG is getting it ready for their local market. VoLTE provides higher voice quality potential, and supports simultaneous voice and data.
Source: LG Newsroom Korea
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T-Mobile HTC One X+ makes an appearance via Twitter
Thanks to @evleaks, we have a decent image of the upcoming T-Mobile HTC One X+. We still don’t have a release date yet, and to further complicate things, we recently heard that it could be delayed for a bigger battery.
The rumored specs include a Tegra 3+ AP37 1.6GHz quad-core / 1.7GHz single-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, 1800mAh battery (could be increased), and Sense 4.5 on top of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. It will come in at 9.3mm thick and weigh in at 129 grams.
source: @evleaks
