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Samsung introduces the Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1-inch) Android ICS tablet

Samsung introduces the Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1-inch) Android ICS tablet

MWC is pumping up the glamor in the tech arena, the bells are ringing and the big event is just a day away while we continue to hear new announcements from mobile and gadget manufacturers worldwide. Samsung with its continuous focus on Android as the future of mobile computing introduces the Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1-inch) tablet powered by Ice Cream sandwich 4.0. The product complements its duo, the newly launched Galaxy Tab 2 (7-inch) version. The tablet has a 10.1-inch WXGA PLS TFT display (1280×800 pixels), 1 GHz Dual-Core Processor, adds support for Micros cards, storage variants of 16GB and 32GB, Wi-Fi and 3G editions featuring HSPDA+ (speeds up to 21Mbps). We would see the tablet including Samsung’s Touch Wiz UI with a powerful battery of 7000 mAh.

The Galaxy Tab 2 (7-inch) and (10.1-inch) variants hit the UK during March this year while we still await confirmation on pricing and worldwide release.

via Samsung Mobile Press

 

LG Optimus Tag LTE makes its way to Korea

LG Optimus Tag LTE makes its way to Korea

LG seems to be on a throttle revealing devices day on day just a week before MWC 2012, yesterday we had news on the Optimus Vu which is now further followed by the Optimus Tag LTE smartphone that makes its launch in Korea ending February this year.  The word “Tag” attached to the device exhibits NFC capable functionality implementing LG’s Tag+ stickers that allow switching profiles, enabling GPS, Bluetooth etc. For example: If you enter your workplace you may swipe your phone to enable silent profile, similarly to turn on navigation or GPS you may use the Tag+ sticker in your car to switch on the features enabled on to it. This seems to bring some good changes as we generally tend to forget stuff while we are on the run, with this new implementation it could be a lot easier to increase productivity and simplicity as these are user programmable and can be redone as many times as per your needs and moods. Sony has also brought a similar feature on to its selected Xperia handhelds that is also known as “Xperia Smart Tags” allowing NFC capable communication. The Optimus Tag LTE has a 4.3-inch IPS display, a 1.2GHz dual core processor, and the good old Android Gingerbread 2.3 to top it up.

LG Optimus Tag LTE Quick Specs:

  • 4.3-inch 650 nit IPS WVGA display (800×480 pixels)
  • 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Dual Core Processor
  • Android Gingerbread 2.3 (upgradable to Android ICS 4.0)
  • 5MP Auto-focus camera with LED Flash
  • 1.3MP front camera
  • 16GB internal storage
  • Sharing capabilities via NFC (LG Tag+), DLNA, MHL (Mobile High Definition Link)
  • 1700 mAh battery
  • Dimensions/Weight: 126.5 x 67.9 x 9.53mm / 141.7gms

The Optimus Tag LTE would available across Korea late February at a price tag of 800,000 Korean Won i.e. US$ 710. Information on the worldwide release of the smartphone is yet to be out. We would keep you posted for more news.

via LG Newsroom

LG launches the Optimus Vu 5-inch Android Smartphone

LG launches the Optimus Vu 5-inch Android Smartphone

Korean giant LG today announced the Optimus Vu smartphone featuring a 5-inch IPS display that has a 4:3 aspect ratio. The device runs on Android Gingerbread 2.3 and comes along with a stylus to flaunt. The phone plans to debut early March in the company’s homeland Korea with SK Telecom. There is no information yet on the worldwide release. LG promises to unveil more inputs about the Optimus Vu at MWC 2012 at Barcelona

Optimus Vu Quick Specs:

  • 5-inch IPS 650 nit display (1024 x 768)
  • Qualcomm 1.5GHz Dual Core Processor
  • Android Gingerbread 2.3 (upgradeable to ICS post release)
  •  8MP Auto-focus camera with LED
  • 1.3MP Front Camera
  • 32GB eMMC storage
  • Connectivity via HDMI, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct
  • 2080 mAh battery
  • Dimensions/Weight: 139.6 x 90.4 x 8.5mm / 168g

We are eager to hear more about this gorgeous gadget, it seems that the trend would switch to tablet-phones with devices like the Samsung Note and the LG Optimus Vu evolving and bringing the change faster.

via LG Newsroom

 

HTC adds more models to Android ICS 4.0 update list for US and Canada

HTC adds more models to Android ICS 4.0 update list for US and Canada

HTC, in addition to its previous list of smartphones upgradable to Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0 have made some new additions to its portfolio and we expect even more to come in future as confirmed from HTC USA Facebook Page. The HTC Rhyme, HTC Thunderbolt, and HTC Droid 2 Incredible get added to the update list for Verizon Wireless users alongside previously announced HTC Rezound.

Canadian users with Bell and Rogers have HTC Raider to receive Android ICS 4.0.We expect HTC to share sweeter buzz on ICS, this one is becoming really bigger. 🙂