Posts Tagged WVGA
Samsung Galaxy Core is real: low-end specs, 4.3-inch WVGA display and a dual-SIM option
Whenever a Samsung flagship arrives, it’s never long before we see a fleet of lower-spec handsets swimming in its wake. The latest Remora to come out from the shadow of its bigger brother (and the rumor mill) is the Galaxy Core, a 4.3-inch handset offering a 1.2GHz dual-core CPU, 1GB RAM, 8GB internal storage and a microSD slot. Running Touchwiz-infused Jelly Bean, the phone has a 5-megapixel rear camera with an LED flash and a VGA front-facer for the vain amongst you. Users will also be getting some of the more fancy Galaxy-style software features like Motion UI, Smart Stay, Smart Alert and S Voice. Of course, a phone is nothing without a screen, and here your eyes will be caressing a 4.3-inch WVGA (480 x 800) display — but while you may not be thrilled at a low pixel count, at least there’s the option for single SIM (available in July) or dual-SIM (from May) models for carrier swappers.
Gallery: Samsung Galaxy Core Press Photos
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Samsung Galaxy Core is real: low-end specs, 4.3-inch WVGA display and a dual-SIM option
Whenever a Samsung flagship arrives, it’s never long before we see a fleet of lower-spec handsets swimming in its wake. The latest Remora to come out from the shadow of its bigger brother (and the rumor mill) is the Galaxy Core, a 4.3-inch handset offering a 1.2GHz dual-core CPU, 1GB RAM, 8GB internal storage and a microSD slot. Running Touchwiz-infused Jelly Bean, the phone has a 5-megapixel rear camera with an LED flash and a VGA front-facer for the vain amongst you. Users will also be getting some of the more fancy Galaxy-style software features like Motion UI, Smart Stay, Smart Alert and S Voice. Of course, a phone is nothing without a screen, and here your eyes will be caressing a 4.3-inch WVGA (480 x 800) display — but while you may not be thrilled at a low pixel count, at least there’s the option for single SIM (available in July) or dual-SIM (from May) models for carrier swappers.
Gallery: Samsung Galaxy Core Press Photos
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Core is real: low-end specs with a 4.3-inch WVGA display, option for dual-SIM
Whenever a Samsung flagship arrives, it’s never long before we see a fleet of lower-spec handsets swimming in its wake. The latest Remora to come out from the shadow of its bigger brother (and the rumor mill) is the Galaxy Core, a 4.3-inch handset offering a 1.2GHz dual-core CPU, 1GB RAM, 8GB internal storage and a microSD slot. Running Touchwiz-infused Jelly Bean, the phone has a 5-megapixel rear camera with an LED flash and a VGA front-facer for the vain amongst you. Users will also be getting some of the more fancy Galaxy-style software features like Motion UI, Smart Stay, Smart Alert and S Voice. Of course, a phone is nothing without a screen, and here your eyes will be caressing a 4.3-inch WVGA (480 x 800) display — but while you may not be thrilled at a low pixel count, at least there’s the option for single SIM (available in July) or dual-SIM (from May) models for carrier swappers.
Gallery: Samsung Galaxy Core Press Photos
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Core is real: low-end specs with a 4.3-inch WVGA display, option for dual-SIM
Whenever a Samsung flagship arrives, it’s never long before we see a fleet of lower-spec handsets swimming in its wake. The latest Remora to come out from the shadow of its bigger brother (and the rumor mill) is the Galaxy Core, a 4.3-inch handset offering a 1.2GHz dual-core CPU, 1GB RAM, 8GB internal storage and a microSD slot. Running Touchwiz-infused Jelly Bean, the phone has a 5-megapixel rear camera with an LED flash and a VGA front-facer for the vain amongst you. Users will also be getting some of the more fancy Galaxy-style software features like Motion UI, Smart Stay, Smart Alert and S Voice. Of course, a phone is nothing without a screen, and here your eyes will be caressing a 4.3-inch WVGA (480 x 800) display — but while you may not be thrilled at a low pixel count, at least there’s the option for single SIM (available in July) or dual-SIM (from May) models for carrier swappers.
Gallery: Samsung Galaxy Core Press Photos
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, Samsung
Samsung announces Galaxy Core – mid-level handset with dual-SIM option
4.3-inch WVGA screen, dual-core 1.2GHz CPU, 5-megapixel camera
In keeping with its track record of putting out new smartphones at every conversion of screen size, price and specs, Samsung has announced the Galaxy Core, a mid-range handset sporting Galaxy S2-level internals. The Galaxy Core, which looks an awful lot like a shrunken-down Galaxy S3, packs a 1.2GHz dual-core CPU behind a 4.3-inch WVGA screen. Other notable spec points include 1GB of RAM, 8GB of internal storage, an 1800mAh battery and 5-megapixel rear shooter. As you'll note from the pic above, the Galaxy Core will come in black and white color options.
On the software side it's running the TouchWiz Nature UX atop Android 41 Jelly Bean. That means it includes many of Samsung's latest software tricks, such as Smart Stay, S Voice and Smart Alerts.
Samsung says the Galaxy Core will arrive in dual-SIM form from May, and that a single-SIM version will follow from July depending on markets. But exactly which markets will get the Core is unclear — we'll likely have to wait on local announcements from Samsung offices around the world.
Source: Samsung
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CAT Unveils the B15 Smartphone, a Rugged Beast of a Device
There are always those headline grabbing devices that get launched during events such as CES and MWC. After those, there is the CAT B15. It’s a 4″ device, boasting a tank-like armor coating around itself that protects from falls, scratches, hot/cold temperatures, and dust. Powered by a dual-core 1GHz A9 processor, featuring a WVGA display covered [...]
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HTC outs budget-minded Desire U: ICS on a single-core 1GHz processor
HTC has put penny-pinchers in China and Taiwan square in its sights with its freshly announced Desire U. A price tag is MIA for the Android 4.0-toting and Beats Audio-infused device, but the specs paint a fairly frugal picture for the hardware, which comes in black and white flavors. Behind the handset’s 4-inch 800 x 480 (WVGA) display sit a single-core 1GHz processor, 512MB of RAM, 4GB of built-in storage, a microSD slot and a 5-megapixel rear-facing shooter. In terms of connectivity, the device supports 3G, WiFi b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0. As of now, there’s no word on when it’ll hit the streets in China and Taiwan or if a tweaked version with international-friendly radios will make its way to other countries.
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Via: Ameblo (translated)
Source: HTC
HTC announces Desire U, 4-inch mid-range device for Taiwan
HTC has just quietly rolled out a spec page for a new device, the mid-range Desire U, targeted at the Taiwan market. Falling in line design-wise with the rest of the recent "One" and "Desire" devices, the Desire U has a smooth plastic body and rounded edges with a classy looking circle design that accents the back plate. On the inside, this device is clearly lower end, with a 1GHz processor, 4GB of (expandable) storage, 512MB of RAM and a 480×800 (WVGA) display. The U has a 1650mAh battery, which should give a good bit of life for a device with these specs.
The device is a Taiwanese listing, so the frequencies on this device are set up for that market – 900 and 2100MHz HSPA along with 900, 1800 and 1900MHz GPRS/EDGE. No one is likely to import this, but with a striking design and acceptable specs, this low-ranger may do well in specific markets. We're finding unlocked pricing of about $275, which is quite competitive.
Source: HTC (translated)
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HTC One SV lands in the US on Cricket Wireless January 16th, $350 off-contract
HTC’s mid-range One VX just recently made its debut on AT&T, and we now have some official word on the US debut of its slightly smaller counterpart, the LTE-equipped One SV. It will be available solely on Cricket Wireless starting January 16th, where it will set you back $349.99 off-contract. That will buy you a 4.3-inch WVGA display (of the Super LCD 2 variety), a 1.2GHz Snapdragon S4 processor, front and rear-facing cameras (5 megapixel, f/2.0 and 1.6 megapixel, f/2.2, respectively), a microSD card slot and Android 4.0 with HTC’s Sense 4 interface. As you can see, it also comes in a bright Flame red color, which is the only option for the time being.
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Source: Cricket Wireless
LTE-toting HTC One SV now available SIM-free in the UK
HTC's mid-range 4G LTE phone for Europe and Asia, the One SV, has begun making its way to British shores today, first dropping by online retailer Clove Technology. Clove has the One SV in stock today, and is selling the device unlocked and SIM-free for £350 (approx. $569) in white and blue color options.
In addition those 4G data capabilities, the One SV packs a 1.2GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 chip, 1GB of RAM and a 4.3-inch WVGA SuperLCD2 display. Around the back, it's packing a 5MP HTC ImageSense camera. Unfortunately it's not running Jelly Bean, and instead comes with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich out of the box.
So the HTC One SV is a mix of high-end and low-range tech, but what you're really paying for here is the ability to pick up an unlocked 4G LTE device without breaking the bank.
The One SV will also be coming to EE, the UK's only LTE carrier, in the near future. Right now, though, there's no mention of the device on EE's site.
Source: Clove Technology
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Samsung Announces Large Sized Galaxy Grand With an Average Specs Sheet
Samsung has been well established in the Android sphere and anything the company launches has its own unique touch to it. Which is what makes it stand out against the competition (despite replicating the same design in every new smartphone). And the company has just announced a new smartphone today in the form of the Galaxy Grand. This one as the name suggests, is indeed big but we’re not sure if grandeur can be associated with the device. More on that later. Before we get on with the hardware specs of the device, we must point out that this looks strikingly similar to the Galaxy S III and the Galaxy Note II. We’re not sure why Samsung insists on having most of its high end devices look alike and the company certainly needs to clarify.
Now for the specs of the smartphone. The Galaxy Grand packs a large 5-inch WVGA (480×800) display which gives it a rather low pixel density of 185 ppi. It’s not all that bad though since it’s not a high end device. However, we’ve already seen the likes of the HTC Sensation XL failing due to the large display (4.7-inches WVGA in that case) and poor pixel density. But given the kind of market presence Samsung has, it should do alright in the market. That’s probably the only downside of the device as the rest of the hardware is pretty much up there in the mid-range tier. The Galaxy Grand comes with an 8MP snapper on the back accompanied by a 2MP front facing camera. There’s a 1.2 GHz dual core processor on board, although the chipset hasn’t been specified. The device also has a decent 1GB of RAM and 8GB of onboard storage with a microSD card slot (up to 64GB). As there aren’t many pixels to crunch and no power hungry CPU on board, Samsung has decided to go with a more than decent 2,100 mAh battery pack for the Galaxy Grand. The device will run Android 4.1.2 out of the box, with an update for Android 4.2 on the horizon (we’re hoping). The device also comes in a dual SIM (GT-I9082) version as well as the normal single SIM variant which goes by the GT-I9080 model number.
Given the timing of the launch, we presume Samsung would like to take the wraps off the device at CES early next month. Samsung has been pretty quiet about the pricing and the availability of the device, which we hope should be cleared out in the coming days. It’s strange that Samsung is stepping into a third category of smartphones after 4.7-inches and 5.5-inches. In the end, it will be the customers who decide the fate of the device. So it’s not right for us to be judgmental just yet.
Source: Samsung Tomorrow
Via: Pocketnow
Samsung announces 5-inch mid range Galaxy Grand
Samsung has just taken the wraps off of yet another variant in the Galaxy lineup, the Galaxy Grand. This looks to be a weird mash-up of the Galaxy S3 Mini and original Galaxy Note, but the end result is a decidedly mid range device. We're looking at a 5-inch WVGA (that's just 480×800) display here, a 1.2GHz dual-core processor (model not specified,) 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage. There's an 8MP shooter on the back and 2MP on the front, a 2100mAh battery and the whole thing is running Android 4.1.2 with TouchWiz.
We're only seeing 21mbps HSPA+ as a connectivity option, with the standard 850/900/1900/2100MHz frequencies for most networks around the world — no LTE to be seen here. The Galaxy Grand will roll out in two flavors: the GT-I9080 and GT-I9082, with the latter being identical but with dual SIM slots.
Given its specs and features we can assume this is going to be targeted at certain European and Asian markets, and we'd bet the U.S. carriers won't be picking this up unless Samsung makes some specifically different models for this market. By that time it'll likely be a completely different device. There's no pricing or availability information in this release, but we're not expecting Samsung to make too big of a splash about this device.
Source: Samsung
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Samsung Galaxy Grand announced: single and dual-SIM versions, multi-window apps, not-so-spectacular 5-inch WVGA screen
After getting a glimpse in an FCC filing (and some certification via China) the Galaxy Grand has now appeared in earnest, with a 5-inch 800 x 480 WVGA display that betrays that glamorous naming. It’ll arrive running Android 4.1.2, while the dual-core (unspecified) 1.2GHz apparently enough to handle running two apps on screen with Samsung’s Multi Window mode, seen on the flagship Galaxy S III and Galaxy Note II. There’s an 8-megapixel camera on the back, while a 2-megapixel sensor on the front will offer 720p video for calls. Inside there’s a 2,100mAh battery, alongside 8GB of built-in memory and a microSD slot for expansion up to 64GB. Likely due to the bigger screen, the familiar looking Galaxy Grand carries 30g more weight than the Galaxy S III, while connectivity is provided by HSPA+ (up to 21Mbps down, 5.76 up) on 850 / 1900 / 2100 bands, alongside Bluetooth, DLNA and WiFi. Despite those familiar bands, Samsung hasn’t revealed where we can expect to see the phone appear for sale, although the appearance of a dual-SIM version suggests appearances in Asia. We plan to catch the Galaxy Grand somewhere within the madness of CES — and you can expect that we’ll test it out then.
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Source: Samsung
Nokia Lumia 505 gets official for Telcel in Mexico
Folks, there’s a new entry-level handset on the market from Nokia, but no… it’s not a member of the Asha family. As expected, the Lumia 505 is now official in Mexico. The Windows Phone 7.8 handset combines a 3.7-inch WVGA (800 x 480) ClearBlack AMOLED display with an 8-megapixel rear shooter that captures video at a rather paltry VGA (640 x 480) resolution. Nokia is uncharacteristically tight-lipped about the chipset within, but it was previously tipped that a single-core 800MHz CPU is running the show. The Lumia 505 includes just 256MB of RAM — another sign of its low-end aspirations — along with 4GB of internal storage and a 1,300mAh battery. You’ll find quadband GSM support on this one, along with WCDMA access (topping out at 7.2Mbps HSDPA) over the 850MHz and 1900MHz bands. As if things weren’t official enough, the Lumia 505 is now sitting happily over at Telcel’s website. For the moment, neither pricing nor a release date have yet been established. Stay tuned, ya hear?
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Via: WMPoweruser
Alcatel’s One Touch View with Windows Phone 7.8 somewhat teased in promo video
To say Alcatel just teased its Russia-bound One Touch View would be a mild overstatement, as most of the company’s new promotional vid has a certain “Ricky” taking much of the precious screen time. Still, it’s nice to get a slightly better look at the company’s upcoming Windows Phone 7.8 handset, even if that means only seeing it make a full and very colorful appearance right towards the end of the ad. The rest of the video, meanwhile, doesn’t exactly focus on the One Touch View’s previously announced specs (4-inch, WVGA screen, 1GHz CPU, 5-megapixel camera, to mention a few) — instead, it hints at how Ricky himself can easily keep up with his every-day things on Microsoft’s tile-based, soon-to-be-here mobile OS, which isn’t exactly a surprise in itself. We’ll say no more, though — you can enjoy the video yourself right after the break.
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Via: WMPoweruser
Source: Alcatel (YouTube)
[Android Police Holiday Giveaway #2] Win One Of Twenty (Yes, 20) Awesome Android Phones From Sprint
We started off Android Police’s holiday giveaway series yesterday with some great phones and other gadgets from RadioShack – today we’re upping the ante. Can you say twenty Sprint smartphones? Because that’s how many we’re giving away, thanks to the awesome people at Sprint.
As a friendly reminder, Sprint’s Buy One Galaxy, Get One Free promotion is going on right now – you can buy one of three Galaxy smartphones (Galaxy S III, Galaxy S II, and Galaxy Victory), and get a second one free.
The Prizes
Samsung Galaxy Victory
The Galaxy Victory is a mid-range smartphone with modern credentials – a dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor, Sprint LTE, 2100mAh battery, and a practical 4″ WVGA display.
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[Android Police Holiday Giveaway #2] Win One Of Twenty (Yes, 20) Awesome Android Phones From Sprint was written by the awesome team at Android Police.
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Galaxy S II Plus And Galaxy Duos Surface, Specs And Pictures Leaked
Galaxy S II Plus
Two Galaxy devices that were originally just rumors have taken a step towards reality, as both devices have had their specs and pictures leaked. Both devices will be running Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and will be identical to other Galaxy smartphone designs.
The Samsung Galaxy S II Plus (I9105) is simply a rehash of the Samsung Galaxy S II. It will feature the exact same WVGA 4.3-inch display, a 8-megapixel shooter, a 2-megapixel front-facing camera, and other connectivity features. Keep in mind that this is by far not the first time that Samsung has released a rehash of previous devices. A good example of this is the Galaxy S vs the Galaxy S Plus. Now, will we see anything new in the Galaxy S II Plus? Most definitely, albeit it probably won’t be mind-blowing. If anything, we’ll be seeing a bigger battery or a slight increase in CPU speed.
Galaxy Duos
The other device, the Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos (GT-I9082) touts a 4.5-inch 480 x 800 display, a 8-megapixel shooter and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. Based off of how the device was named “Duos,” it is only expected that this device is a dual-SIM device.
There has not been any mention as to when these two devices will go on sale. It’s highly possible that we’ll see these two smartphones head to the Chinese market before anyone else though. I doubt it will be exclusive to the Chinese market simply because of the Galaxy S II Plus being a rehash of the Galaxy S II. It is expected that former Galaxy S II owners would be able to grab the Plus in countries where the Galaxy S II is available. Albeit, I have no idea why you would grab a S II Plus when you can grab a Galaxy S III!
Hopefully we’ll be seeing an official announcement in the near future.
source: GSM Arena
HTC One SV revealed with LTE, 1.2GHz dualcore S4, and NFC
HTC has unveiled its newest smartphone, the HTC One SV, headed to the UK to bring a slab of stylish LTE to the midrange market. Fronted by a 4.3-inch WVGA display and running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich with HTC Sense 4, the One SV will land on EE’s 4G network as well as through other carriers in HSPA+ form.
Inside, there’s a 1.2GHz Qualcomm dualcore S4 processor paired with 1GB of RAM, together with 8GB of onboard storage. A microSD slot accepts up to 32GB cards to augment that, and there’s also SkyDrive and Dropbox integration for pushing files to the cloud.
As well as LTE and HSPA+ (up to 42Mbps network-permitting) the One SV supports WiFi a/b/g/n (2.4GHz/5GHz) and Bluetooth 4.0 with aptX for improved audio quality. There’s also NFC for Google Wallet, GPS/GLONASS, a digital compass, proximity sensor, and ambient light sensor.
Beats Audio works with the 3.5mm headphone socket, and HTC is claiming “studio quality sound” from the system. As for cameras, there’s a 5-megapixel shooter on the back with a BSI CMOS and f/2.0 aperture lens capable of 1080p HD video recording, while a 1.6-megapixel camera on the front supports up to 720p HD video and has an f/2.2 lens.
As with other recent HTC devices, there’s Continuous Shooting and the ability to capture both videos and stills simultaneously, without interrupting clip recording.
HTC says the One SV will hit shelves “in the coming weeks” though isn’t talking pricing yet. It’ll be offered in both ”Pyrenees blue” and “Glacier white” when it lands.
HTC launches One SV for the UK, coming to EE
Originally announced in Southeast Asia in September, the HTC One SV is now headed to Europe — specifically the UK, where it'll launch on EE, the country's first 4G LTE carrier. An unassuming device with widely curved sides, the One SV is HTC's mid-range LTE offering for markets outside the U.S.
Spec-wise, we're looking at a handset that sits somewhere near the One S in HTC's Android line-up It's got a 4.3-inch WVGA (480×800) display, a 5MP ImageSense camera around the back, and is powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 CPU with 1GB of RAM. 8GB of storage is included, along with a microSD slot for expansion. Crucially, the One SV also comes with LTE support, allowing it access to EE's fast lane of 4G data.
Unfortunately, however, this is another phone running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich out of the box, with no word of when a Jelly Bean update might arrive, or whether one is even in the works.
In any case, the HTC One SV is due to launch "in the coming weeks," which likely indicates a release date right before the holidays. We've got more photos of the One SV in white and blue after the break, along with today's press release.
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Nokia Lumia 620 hands-on: $249 for Windows Phone 8 (video)
Surprising a few of us, Nokia yesterday revealed a brand new Windows Phone 8 device, the 3.8-inch Lumia 620, in an explosion of colors. As its naming convention goes, and at just $249 contract-free, this is the cheapest device running Microsoft’s newly christened mobile OS so far. But with a WVGA screen, and only a 5-megapixel camera, is there enough bang for your buck, however? We’d argue yes — and we’re looking forward to see how the final model fares early next year. Our first impressions, a hands-on video and a tour of all seven color options are right after the break.
Gallery: Nokia Lumia 620 hands-on
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Nokia Lumia 620 announced: 3.8-inch WVGA display, 5MP camera, $249
Nokia announced a surprise new Windows Phone 8 member at LeWeb 2012 in Paris today — the Lumia 620. The entry-level handset has a 3.8-inch TFT screen at WVGA resolution (800 x 480), a 1GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 Plus processor, half a gig of RAM and 8GB of internal storage, expandable by microSD (up to 64GB cards supported). A 5-megapixel shooter with LED flash capable of recording 720p video occupies the back, while a VGA camera is up front for those self-portraits. Connectivity-wise, you’ll get online via WiFi or WCDMA 3G, with NFC and Bluetooth 3.0 taking care of all your sharing and pairing. “Dual-shot color” interchangeable shells mean you’ll be able to personalize your handset beyond switching up the Live Tile layout, and they also keep the 1,300mAh battery under wraps. Excluding taxes and subsidies, the new Lumia will cost $249 dollars when it begins shipping in January next year, first in Asia, then expanding to Europe, the Middle East and other territories later. If you’re looking for a Windows Phone 8 handset but don’t need the best specs out there, perhaps this is your guy — the wallet-friendly Lumia 610 generally impressed us, so we’ve got a feeling this might, too.
Gallery: Nokia Lumia 620
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Source: Nokia
TomTom updates its Android app to make it, you know, work
We’ve journeyed with the TomTom Navigator app for Android and it’s been great — except for one brake-punching problem. Version 1.0 was only compatible with phones that happened to have a display width of 480 pixels (WVGA or FWVGA), which meant that our Galaxy S IIIs, Nexus 4s and other favorite handsets all had to be left at home. That issue has now been fixed in v1.1, along with some other, less fundamental niggles. In particular, you can now download the large offline maps to microSD rather than filling up internal storage, and TomTom also says map downloads can be completed with the app running in the background — although there’s no mention of downloads being resumable. One thing that certainly hasn’t improved is the price — if you want to travel across the USA and Canada, for example, you’ll find that Navigator for Android is precisely $50 more costly than Google’s offline offering or Nokia Drive for Windows Phones.
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Source: Google Play
Samsung Galaxy S III mini review: a small Galaxy with few stars
Samsung made a bold move when it announced the Galaxy S III mini. Here was an Android phone with the potential to take the iPhone 5 head-on. While the original Galaxy S III is clearly the flagship, its 4.8-inch display means it’s literally too much for some people to handle. By matching Apple’s screen size inch for inch, it could have been pitched as a device aimed at winning over some iOS fence-sitters. However, when you look at the specifications: a dual-core 1GHz processor, WVGA (800 x 480) display and a 5-megapixel camera, it’s clear that Samsung had other ideas, opting to fish for a more mid-range customer instead.
Fast forward to the present, and it’s no longer a matter of intellectual debate as to what the mini is all about: the phone is here, and on sale in much of Europe for £299 / €379. So hubris, brand appeal and pundit talk aside, is this the real-deal Galaxy S III, just for smaller hands? Or is it a budget phone simply wearing its elder sibling’s tuxedo to the ball? We spent some time getting to know the phone in an attempt to find out.
Gallery: Samsung Galaxy S III Mini review
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Samsung Galaxy Axiom officially debuts, available on US Cellular for $79
After making an appearance earlier this month in a leaked image, the Samsung Galaxy Axiom is ready for prime time. The handset is now on sale at US Cellular for $79 with a two-year contract or $399 for those who aren’t fond of the commitment. Packing the expected Galaxy S III Mini-reminiscent specs, the budget LTE smartphone runs Ice Cream Sandwich, packs a 4-inch WVGA display, a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor, 4GB of built-in memory that can be expanded with a microSD card of up to 32GB in size, a 5 megapixel camera on its rear and a 1.3 megapixel front-facing cam. With NFC baked in, the Galaxy Axiom joins the ranks of devices that have support for Google Wallet. To pick up a fresh Galaxy family device and not break the bank, hit the adjacent source link.
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Via: Android Community
Source: US Cellular
Samsung Galaxy Axiom hits US Cellular with 4G LTE for $79
Samsung and US Cellular have a brand new smartphone available for their regional customers today although we haven’t heard a peep from either party. Meet the new Samsung Galaxy Axiom complete with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, a 4-inch display and running with some 4G LTE speeds. The phone is available today so read on for more details.
At first glance and after looking over the specs this looks and sounds quite a bit like the recently announced Samsung Galaxy S III Mini, but the specs are a little different. Here with the Axiom and US Cellular you’ll get a 4-inch 480 x 800 WVGA display, Android 4.0 ICS, a 1.2 GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor (probably S3) a 5 megapixel rear and 1.3 front shooter for cameras and more. What’s even better is the price.
Overall the specs are decent, but nothing special. You do get 4GB of internal storage and a micro-SD slot for extra storage however. The phone might not be at the high-end level but it certainly has some decent specs given the rest of US Cellular’s lineup. The device is being offered at a nice budget friendly price of $79 with a new 2-year contract, or $399 for those that don’t like contracts.
According to US Cellular the phone indeed supports Google Wallet, one of the few carriers that do, as well as coming with Google’s Chrome Browser pre-installed along with the usual Samsung apps. If the expensive and large 4.8-inch Galaxy S III wasn’t quite your cup of tea, maybe the Samsung Galaxy Axiom and it’s smaller 4-inch display is what you’re looking for. Head to US Cellular to check it out.
Story Timeline
- US Cellular Galaxy S III shipping today – in stores Friday
- Samsung Galaxy Metrix 4G announced by US Cellular
- LG Splendor coming to US Cellular according to leaks
- Samsung Galaxy S III Mini gets official
- ST-Ericsson confirmes NovaThor ModAp platform is in Galaxy S III Mini
- Samsung Galaxy S III Mini gets a launch date in the UK
- Motorola Electrify M available today from US Cellular
[via Android Police]
Samsung Galaxy Axiom hitting U.S. Cellular for free on contract
We caught a look at leaked press images 2 weeks ago of a device — the Galaxy Axiom — that looked to be a rebranded Galaxy S3 Mini destined for U.S. Cellular, and now it looks like the rumors were correct. The device has a 4-inch WVGA (that's 480×800) display, 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 5MP camera and is running Android 4.0 with TouchWiz. Like a few recent phones from U.S. Cellular, it also has 4G LTE connectivity, which won't do you much good unless you're in a few choice markets where it has been deployed. It's also one of the rare devices to ship with Google Wallet support baked in.
Apparently the price varies by location, but we're seeing it for just $0.01 with a contract, or $399 without. Take a look at the source link below if you're interested in picking one up.
Source: U.S. Cellular
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Samsung’s Galaxy Axiom now available on US Cellular free on contract
Not too long ago we heard rumors of the Galaxy S III Mini hitting US Cellular as the Galaxy Axiom. If you were holding out for this phone, you’re in luck, as the Axiom is now available on US Cellular for an attractive $0.01 on a new contract or upgrade. The specs are in line with the rumors: 4 inch WVGA screen, 1.2 ghz dual-core processor, 5 megapixel camera, 1.3 megapixel front-camera, and ICS running TouchWiz on top. It also features 4G LTE radios, but only if you live in a supported US Cellular market. It also has Google Wallet out of the box, which is rare.
If you don’t want to spend much on a smartphone but want a small piece of Samsung’s flagship brand, the Axiom is a great choice.
source: US Cellular
Samsung Stratosphere II Free For Upgrades At Amazon Wireless ($130 Off), $100 For New Customers
Do you want a QWERTY slider phone on Verizon? Then your options are pretty limited at this point. And by “limited,” I mean this is basically your only one: Samsung’s Stratosphere II. It’s WVGA-tacular! It’s also free if you use your existing Verizon customer upgrade over at Amazon Wireless, which is a good deal. I guess. New customers looking to get in on this not-exactly-bleeding-edge slider will have to fork over a Benjamin, though $100 is still thirty bucks less than what Verizon will charge you.
The Stratosphere II has things, as well. Things like a dual-core S4 Snapdragon processor, 4″ WVGA display, and an 1800mAh battery.
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Samsung Stratosphere II Free For Upgrades At Amazon Wireless ($130 Off), $100 For New Customers was written by the awesome team at Android Police.
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Samsung GT-I9400 outed in Nenamark 2 benchmark, could be a Galaxy S IV test unit
It appears as though Samsung has begun the testing phase for its successor to the Galaxy S III, albeit with lower-end specs. The benchmark outs the device as wielding a WVGA display and dual-core 1.2GHz processor. Of course the rumored Galaxy S IV powerhouse won’t be sporting those measly specifications, but before you rule this leak out as a fake, keep in mind that Samsung consistently tests pre-production firmware on devices with lower specs than the model that will actually see a release.
For example, last year we encountered several early benchmarks of the Galaxy S III with these very same hardware components (which began showing up in December). This allows Samsung to thoroughly test preliminary software and make inherent changes on a test unit, despite not having the actual components that will be present in the GS4.
Source: SamMobile
Samsung ‘Baffin’ pops up in FCC; reportedly mixes 5-inch WVGA display, quad-core CPU
Apparently feeling we were running low on Galaxy smartphones after the current lineup of Galaxy S III, Galaxy S III mini and Galaxy Note II, Samsung’s SHV-E270L just made the FCC rounds and is rumored to be next in line. Flashing its codename “Baffin” in the documents, this device does not seem destined for an appearance beyond Korean borders, but a unique blend of specs and rumors that it will arrive as the “Galaxy Grand” continue to intrigue. Listed as an LTE phone in the Bluetooth database, and appearing in GLBenchmark reporting a 1.4GHz (possibly quad-core) CPU like the Galaxy S III, but with a much lower 800×480 WVGA display. According to a report from Korea’s Money Today, the idea is to create a device for older customers that’s easier to read with bigger icons and letters on its large 5-inch low res screen (as opposed to the 5-inch 1080p pixel density monsters we’re now accustomed to), with a quad-core CPU pushing Android 4.1 and its Smart Stay features plus a 2,100mAh battery. We’re not sure if it will increase your parent’s scores in Fruit Ninja, but vision-challenged KT, LG U+ and SK Telecom customers may have an interesting decision to make very soon.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, Samsung
Source: FCC, Bluetooth, GLBenchmark
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