12 September 201412 September 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

LG L Fino and L Bello Smartphones Released

Optimized for 3G Markets, Quad-Core L Fino and L Bello Boast Improved Camera Experience with Premium UX Features of LG G3 Looking to further expand its reach across all smartphone segments, LG Electronics (LG) will introduce its new L Fino and L Bello smartphones to Brazilian consumers this week, to be followed by other countries in Latin America, Europe, Asia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) in the coming weeks. The L Fino and L Bello improve upon the L Series III by offering a smartly-priced yet powerful alternative to higher-priced smartphones as well as a more premium look and feel that is sure to attract teenagers and first-time smartphone owners in 3G markets. As part of LG’s effort […]

8 September 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

YEZZ Billy 4.7 Smartphone Launched

Billy 4.7 joins the Windows Phone family of devices, shipping September 15th YEZZ presents the much anticipated Billy 4.7, ultra-slim Windows Phone 8.1 device, now available for pre-order at www.amazon.com/Yezz-Billy-4-7 for $249. Based on a Qualcomm® Reference Design (QRD), the 7.2mm-thin device comes equipped with a powerful Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 200 processor with quad CPUs at speeds of up to 1.2GHz, a stunning 4.7-inch IPS screen with Asahi Dragontrail glass, 15GB of free cloud storage and a 2MP front camera and 8MP autofocus rear camera with flash. QRD and Snapdragon are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated. The unlocked Billy 4.7 includes three interchangeable covers, red, white and blue and is compatible with AT&T, T-Mobile and […]

5 September 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ZTE Blade Vec 3G and 4G and Kis 3 Max Smartphones Debut

ZTE Blade Vec 3G and 4G and Kis 3 Max boast latest technology combined with elegant design ZTE presents three new innovative and stylish smartphones at IFA 2014 in Berlin. The optically identical and extra-thin smartphones Blade Vec 3G and Blade Vec 4G impress with their elegant and modern design as well as the 5 inch HD display which is perfect for gaming, taking photos and videos or just browsing the web. The ZTE Kis 3 Max smartphone is the latest device to come from the ZTE Kis series that offers power at a highly affordable price. The ZTE Blade Vec 4G not only provides customers with extensive accessibility and fast access to their online data, the 13MP camera also […]

27 August 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ZTE Warp Sync Smartphone Announced

ZTE Warp Sync ™ lands at Boost Mobile with industry-leading value priced at $179.99 ZTE USA, one of the fastest growing smartphone manufacturers in the U.S.1, announced the launch of the new ZTE Warp Sync. The phone is fourth in a series of highly popular Warp phones that have helped ZTE become the second largest handset manufacturer in the no-contract market2. The ZTE Warp Sync features the highest specs ever delivered for less than $200 at Boost Mobile and will be available on August 26 for $179.99. “ZTE and Boost Mobile have partnered throughout the development of the Warp series to deliver the best value and innovative technologies that benefit customers most,” said Lixin Cheng, chairman and CEO of ZTE […]

26 August 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

LG G3 Stylus Smartphone Debuts

Latest G3 Variant Offers Large Display and Stylus-enabled User Experience at Exceptional Price Following the recently introduced G3 Beat and G Vista, LG Electronics (LG) today announced another new device with DNA borrowed from the acclaimed LG G3. The LG G3 Stylus is a pen-enabled smartphone that offers a large display and many of the premium user experience (UX) features of the G3 all in a fairly-priced package. The G3 Stylus comes equipped with an expansive 5.5-inch qHD display and boasts the same Floating Arc tapered edges, thin bezels and metallic skin design first introduced in the LG G3. The proprietary RubberdiumTM stylus pen feels comfortable in any hand and is perfect for effortless jotting, doodling and sketching with precision. […]

21 August 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ZTE nubia 5S mini Smartphone Released

nubia 5S mini LTE advances smartphone photography with powerful camera platform that delivers a smarter, smoother way to capture, edit and share life’s moments – all unlocked and available now ZTE USA, one of the fastest-growing smartphone manufacturers in the United States*, today announced the nubia 5S mini LTE will be available unlocked beginning August 27 and for preorder today, online at Amazon.com for $279.99. The phone’s 13 megapixel rear-camera and 5 megapixel front-camera capture HD video and high-quality images effortlessly with intelligent settings, DSLR-like control and photo editing and effects once reserved for third party apps. The sophisticated camera platform and LTE speeds are matched by the phone’s thin, light build and Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ Quad Core processor. “Selling the […]

21 August 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

LG L Fino and L Bello Smartphones Unveiled

New L Fino and L Bello Offer Premium UX Features, Class-leading Cameras and Powerful Quad-Core Processors Without Premium Price LG Electronics (LG) will unveil a pair of its newest smartly-priced L Series smartphones at IFA 2014 in Berlin. The L Fino and L Bello are powerful alternatives to higher-priced smartphones, perfect for teenagers and first-time smartphone owners in emerging 3G markets. With blazing fast Quad-Core processors and premium UX features carried over from the popular LG G3, LG is aiming to expand its smartphone footprint in key markets by offering exceptional phones at exceptional prices. The L Fino and L Bello continue LG’s signature Rear Key button design and come equipped with a class-leading 8MP camera and proprietary UX features […]

16 August 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Samsung Galaxy Alpha Smartphone Unveiled

Samsung redefines its smartphone design with a stunning new look featuring sophisticated design techniques and compact construction Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today unveiled its new design approach with the Galaxy Alpha. The latest addition to Samsung’s Galaxy smartphone line, the Galaxy Alpha features a sophisticated design in a carefully constructed compact body with a metal frame and a solid finish, while still maintaining the flagship Galaxy experience. Elegant and practical, the Galaxy Alpha is the optimal convergence of style and cutting-edge technology. “The Galaxy Alpha was built and designed based on the specific desires of the consumer market,” said JK Shin, CEO and Head of IT & Mobile Communication at Samsung Electronics. “With an entirely new appearance, the Galaxy Alpha […]

26 July 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Amazon Fire Smartphone Released

Get Fire with Zero Down; Now Available for Purchase Online at att.com, Amazon.com and at AT&T Retail Locations AT&T1 and Amazon today announced the arrival of Fire, Amazon’s first smartphone. Available exclusively on the nation’s most reliable 4G LTE network2, Fire is the only smartphone with new breakthrough technologies – Dynamic Perspective and Firefly – access to Amazon’s vast digital ecosystem of over 33 million songs, apps, games, movies, TV shows, books, audiobooks, and magazines, and features such as Mayday, Second Screen and X-Ray. Fire is available for purchase today at AT&T locations nationwide or online at www.att.com/firephone or www.amazon.com/firephone. You can also take advantage of myAT&T3 online or via the device app4 to buy online, pick up in store, […]

17 July 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

LG G3 Beat Smartphone Launched

Second Generation Variant of G Series Flagship Offers the Best of G3’s Features, Functions and Consumer Benefits LG Electronics (LG) today announced the official launch of LG G3 Beat, a mid-tier variant of LG’s highly acclaimed LG G3 smartphone. The LG G3 Beat delivers a similar premium user experience, sophisticated Floating Arc metallic design and fast Laser Auto Focus technology featured in the G3 but in a more compact package dominated by a 5.0-inch thin-bezel display, setting it a class above other similarly priced mid-tier devices. The LG G3 Beat was developed to address the growing low- to mid-tier segment of smartphone customers who want a great device that’s more compact but still powerful enough to run the most popular […]

12 July 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Sony Xperia C3 Smartphone Introduced

Sony Mobile Communications (“Sony Mobile”) introduces Xperia™ C3, the ultimate new smartphone for selfies and social sharing thanks to Sony’s leading digital imaging technology and interactive camera apps.“Xperia C3 is a unique new smartphone from Sony, created to offer the ultimate social sharing experience with a new powerful ‘PROselfie cam’. It also presents a combination of the best of Sony, with leading digital imaging technology and brilliant specs and performance all for a mid-range price” says Calum MacDougall, Director of Xperia Marketing at Sony Mobile Communications. “The rise of selfies shows no signs of abating – its usage has increased by 17,000% since 2012 with the word officially being added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2013. We’re excited to […]

24 June 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

LG G3 Smartphone Released Globally

“Simple is the New Smart” Concept Actualized in Acclaimed Smartphone from LG Following its strong debut in South Korea, LG Electronics (LG) will begin its global rollout of its highly praised G3 smartphone on June 27. LG G3 will first reach Asian customers in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Singapore, and the Philippines followed by the rest of Asia, Europe and the Middle East among other regions in July. The LG G3 has received early praise from industry experts for innovations in its display, camera, design and user experience (UX) features. Developed with the motto “Simple is the New Smart” in mind, the G3 was empowered with the best of what current technology has to offer, providing consumers with a simpler and […]

19 June 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Amazon Fire Smartphone Unveiled

(NASDAQ: AMZN)–Amazon today unveiled Fire, the first smartphone designed by Amazon. Fire is the only smartphone with Dynamic Perspective and Firefly, two new breakthrough technologies that allow you to see and interact with the world through a whole new lens. Dynamic Perspective uses a new sensor system to respond to the way you hold, view, and move Fire, enabling experiences not possible on other smartphones. Firefly quickly recognizes things in the real world–web and email addresses, phone numbers, QR and bar codes, movies, music, and millions of products, and lets you take action in seconds–all with the simple press of the Firefly button. See what people are already saying about Fire at www.amazon.com/Fire-Phone-Customers. “Fire Phone puts everything you love about […]

13 June 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ZTE Grand S Pro Smartphone Launched

ZTE delivers more than you expected with the Grand S Pro featuring 4G LTE speeds, impressive processing power and an advanced 13 MP camera ZTE USA, one of the fastest-growing smartphone manufacturers in the United States, today announced the availability of the ZTE Grand S Pro with U.S. Cellular. For only $99.99 with a two year contract, the Grand S Pro offers off-the-charts performance with a powerful 2.3GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon Quad-core processor, 4G LTE speeds and 13 MP camera with advanced photo editing and HD camcorder. When it comes to affordable 4G LTE smartphones, the Grand S Pro is an upgrade on all fronts. “The Grand S Pro proves that it is possible to deliver a high-performing device, without the […]

28 May 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

LG G3 Smartphone Unveiled

New G3 Builds on Legacy of the Acclaimed G Series with “Simple is the New Smart” LG Electronics (LG) today introduced to the world its eagerly anticipated G3 smartphone, the successor to the company’s well-received LG G2. With launch events taking place in six cities worldwide ― London, New York, San Francisco, Seoul, Singapore and Istanbul ― LG G3 aims to redefine the definition of a global smartphone for global customers. Developed under the Simple is the New Smart concept, LG G3 is a culmination of consumer research based on LG’s product development philosophy, Learning from You. The LG G3 was empowered with the best of what current technology has to offer, providing consumers with a user experience more ambitious […]

17 May 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

HTC One mini 2 Smartphone Unveiled

5MP front-facing camera, HTC BoomSound™ and HTC Sense™ 6 offer a best-in-class experience, wrapped in an iconic design HTC, a global leader in innovation and design, today unveiled the HTC One mini 2, the latest addition to its renowned HTC One family. Featuring a compact, yet generous 4.5” HD display, HTC Sense™ 6 with HTC BlinkFeed™ and an impressive 5MP front-facing camera, the HTC One mini 2 brings the iconic metal craftsmanship and best-in-class experience of the HTC One (M8) to those in search of a more compact model. “The latest member of the award-winning HTC One family distills the advanced features that have earned it global acclaim, into an elegant, compact handset”, said Peter Chou, CEO of HTC Corporation. […]

9 May 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ZTE Open C Smartphone Announced

ZTE Open C featuring 4-inch screen, 1.2GHz dual-core Qualcomm processor and latest Firefox OS to deliver improved user experience and superior value to eBay users ZTE today announced that Open C, the world’s first smartphone powered by the latest version of Firefox OS, is on sale on eBay US, UK, Germany and Global Buying Hub sites, delivering consumers globally with an improved user experience and superior value. The ZTE Open C offers users a sleek intuitive design richly equipped with features including a 4-inch screen and a 1.2GHz dual-core Qualcomm processor based on the A7 architecture. It is the first smartphone to ship with the latest version of Firefox OS, bringing performance improvements, enhanced messaging and multimedia capabilities to first […]

9 May 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

LG F70 Smartphone Introduced

Newest Device Offers Speedy Quad-Core Performance, 4G LTE Connectivity and Unique Features for the Ultimate User Experience Following the successful global debut of the new F Series at the 2014 Mobile World Congress (MWC), LG continues to strengthen its presence in 4G LTE markets with the global launch of F70. The F70 will be introduced to millions of LTE customers from early May starting in Europe, followed by Asia, Central and South America and North America. The F70 takes LTE experience to a whole new level, featuring a 1.2 GHz Quad-Core processor and fast4G connectivity with user-friendly Android 4.4 KitKat OS. Boasting a 4.5-inch IPS display in a slim and sleek body, the compact smartphone delivers lifelike images for a […]

7 May 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ZTE Blade L2 Smartphone Released in Europe

Latest handset in ZTE’s popular Blade series combines affordability and stylish design Today, ZTE celebrates the introduction of its latest mobile phone, ZTE Blade L2, in Europe. The ZTE Blade L2 is already ranged in countries including Spain, Greece, Germany, Slovakia and the UK and will be rolled out globally later in 2014. The ZTE Blade L2 is the latest and most stylish handset to come from the affordable and highly popular Blade series that has already received millions of global sales. Featuring an elegant design with a 5” touch screen and white exterior finish, the Blade L2 not only delivers on style but also packs a powerful performance with its 1.3GHz Quad-Core processor. Thanks to its narrow frame design, […]

26 April 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ASUS Fonepad 7 (FE170CG) Smartphone Announced

7-inch Android phablet features the new ASUS ZenUI interface and 11cm width for easy one-handed portability ASUS today announced the Fonepad 7 (FE170CG), the latest version of the 7-inch Android device with full 3G telephony functionality. This latest Fonepad 7 comes in a range of colors, and is powered by an Intel® Atom™ Multi-Core Processor 1.2GHz with Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology. It is narrower than its predecessor, with an 11cm width so it can be easily held in one hand. A narrow bezel design provides users with a larger viewing area on which to experience the brand new ZenUI interface. Intel performance in your palm The ASUS Fonepad 7 (FE170CG) features an Intel Atom Multi-Core Processor 1.2GHz with Intel Hyper-Threading Technology […]

29 March 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

HTC One (M8) Smartphone Unveiled

Delivering breakthrough design and packed with the latest HTC Sense 6 experience, HTC Duo Camera for advanced imaging, and intuitive Motion Launch, the HTC One (M8) delivers an unparalleled smartphone experience for 2014 HTC, a global leader in innovation and design, today unveiled the highly anticipated new HTC One (M8), the ultimate evolution of the award-winning HTC One (M7). Launching in Gunmetal Gray1 with the all-new HTC Sense 6, the new HTC One (M8), boasts a high quality metal unibody with a Smart Sensor Hub that anticipates your needs and uses Motion Launch controls to make everyday tasks easier. New Duo Camera technology delivers creative, professional-looking photos and amazing effects, and HTC BoomSound again sets new standards for audio quality […]

27 March 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

LG G2 mini Smartphone Released

UX Features Found in Premium G Series Now Available in Smaller Form Factor LG Electronics (LG) is bringing its first “compact” G Series smartphone to the global market, First unveiled in February at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, the G2 mini offers the design excellence and premium UX features of the award-winning LG G2 in a smaller form factor. As the smallest LG G Series phone yet, the G2 mini retains the innovative design heritage of the Rear Key and minimalist style first introduced in the LG G2. The 4.7-inch IPS display and 2,440mAh removable battery complement the Quad-Core CPU and Android 4.4 KitKat OS for a seamless multimedia experience. Offered in both LTE and 3G versions, the G2 […]

18 March 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

LG G Pro 2 Smartphone Released

First LG Smartphone with Knock Code™ and OIS+ Makes its Debut Overseas LG Electronics (LG) today announced the start of sales of G Pro 2 in the Asia Region in markets including Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Philippine, Vietnam and Indonesia among others. The device was first introduced to a global audience at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona last month where the smartphone was well received for its innovative UX features, superb display and advanced camera functions. “With its 5.9-inch Full HD IPS display, versatile camera functions and user-oriented UX features, we expect the LG G Pro 2 to make a strong impression with Asian customers.” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, president and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “Asian consumers […]

8 March 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

HTC Desire 310 Smartphone Debuts

HTC packs HTC BlinkFeed, Video Highlights and super-fast processing power into its latest entry-level smartphone HTC, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, has unveiled the new HTC Desire 310, bringing seamless multi-tasking, smooth browsing and effortless video creation to the entry-level market. Fusing a sophisticated navy blue design with a powerful quad-core processor, HTC BlinkFeed, and Video Highlights, the latest addition to the HTC Desire family, makes some of the celebrated HTC One series’ most popular features available to those who want a more affordable handset without compromising on performance. “Everybody today wants a smartphone that can keep up with them, regardless of whether it is a flagship or entry-level model” says Peter Chou, CEO of HTC Corporation. […]

6 March 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

LG L90 Smartphone Launched

L90 Offers a Modern Design, Premium UX Feature and Best-in-Class Hardware On the heels of Mobile World Congress 2014, LG Electronics (LG) today announced the launch of the first smartphone in its popular L SeriesIII family, the LG L90. Designed for mobile users looking for the perfect balance of performance, personality and price, the L90 will begin rolling out starting this week. As the premier model in LG’s latest L Series lineup, the L90 features a simple yet stylish aesthetic that the L Series is known for, as well as the most up-to-date UX features. The L90 offers the most competitive hardware in its category with its 4.7-inch qHD IPS display and high capacity 2,540mAh battery. L90 users will be […]