Android rumor roundup
Samsung holds the lion's share of rumors this week with chatter now surfacing for the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini, Galaxy Note 3, and Galaxy Ace 3.
On the rumor front, Samsung once again became the most talked-about handset maker. And after spending the last few years toiling with lower-priced Android tablets, Archos officially tossed its hat into the smartphone ring.
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Archos smartphone trio (April 18, 2013)
Archos this week announced a trio of affordable Android-powered smartphones bound for Europe by the end of May. The handsets run stock versions of Android, offer dual-SIM capability, and have display sizes that range from 3.5 inches to 5.3 inches. As of now there is no indication that the Archos Carbon and Platinum smartphones will come to the United States.
Archos this week announced a trio of affordable Android-powered smartphones bound for Europe by the end of May. The handsets run stock versions of Android, offer dual-SIM capability, and have display sizes that range from 3.5 inches to 5.3 inches. As of now there is no indication that the Archos Carbon and Platinum smartphones will come to the United States.
Pantech Vega Iron (April 18, 2013)
The "bezel-less" Pantech smartphone became a reality this week with the introduction (translate) of the Pantech Vega Iron. Featuring a quad-core Snapdragon 600 processor, a 5-inch 720p HD display, and 1GB RAM, the handset runs the 4.1.2 Jelly Bean version of Android. As for that bezel, well, it's still there, it just measures only 2.4mm on each edge. Pantech's Vega brand looms largest in Korea, but it's unclear if Japan or the U.S. will also receive the Pantech Vega Iron.
The "bezel-less" Pantech smartphone became a reality this week with the introduction (translate) of the Pantech Vega Iron. Featuring a quad-core Snapdragon 600 processor, a 5-inch 720p HD display, and 1GB RAM, the handset runs the 4.1.2 Jelly Bean version of Android. As for that bezel, well, it's still there, it just measures only 2.4mm on each edge. Pantech's Vega brand looms largest in Korea, but it's unclear if Japan or the U.S. will also receive the Pantech Vega Iron.
April 13 - April 19, 2013
Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini (April 19, 2013)
Samsung looks to have delayed the release of the Galaxy S4 Mini by eight weeks, reports SamMobile. Rumored to come in two colors (Black Mist and White Frost), Samsung may offer the handset in both single-SIM and dual-SIM flavors.
Samsung looks to have delayed the release of the Galaxy S4 Mini by eight weeks, reports SamMobile. Rumored to come in two colors (Black Mist and White Frost), Samsung may offer the handset in both single-SIM and dual-SIM flavors.
LG Optimus G2 (April 18, 2013)Dovetailing with previous rumors, the Galaxy S4 Mini could feature a 4.3-inch qHD display, an 8-megapixel camera, Wi-Fi, AGPS, and provide 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB storage options. Presumed to run Android 4.2 Jelly Bean with Samsung's own Touch Wiz Nature UX, the single-SIM model is rumored to have a quad-core processor, with the dual-SIM edition getting a dual-core processor.
The LG Optimus G2 could prove to be too thin for a conventional form factor, or so says tech site MyDrivers (translate). Word on the street is that the volume and power buttons will be moved to the rear, as they do not fit properly on the sides. First discovered by its model number, the LG D801 has been found to score considerably high on benchmark tests; all sources indicate LG may be readying one of the most powerful devices to date.
Rumored as the LG Optimus G2, details include Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, a 1.7 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor, a 13-megapixel rear camera, 2GB RAM, and an Adreno 330 GPU. Expected to offer a full-HD 1,920x1,080-pixel display, it's possible that the D801 will boast a screen size of 5 inches or larger.
Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 (April 18, 2013)
The first details for what is expected to be the Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 have arrived, suggesting that another midrange experience is on the horizon. Preliminary specifications are reported to include a dual-core 1GHz Broadcom processor, a display resolution of 480x800 pixels, 4GB internal storage, and a 5-megapixel camera. As often has been the case with European models of this kind, the Galaxy Ace 3 is rumored to come in a variety of colors and single-SIM and dual-SIM editions.
The first details for what is expected to be the Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 have arrived, suggesting that another midrange experience is on the horizon. Preliminary specifications are reported to include a dual-core 1GHz Broadcom processor, a display resolution of 480x800 pixels, 4GB internal storage, and a 5-megapixel camera. As often has been the case with European models of this kind, the Galaxy Ace 3 is rumored to come in a variety of colors and single-SIM and dual-SIM editions.
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (April 17, 2013)
Samsung may take a page out of the HTC playbook with the upcoming Galaxy Note 3,SamMobile suggests. Reportedly "worried" about the design of the next big thing, Samsung could change things up for the massive handset and forgo the familiar plastic materials.
Samsung may take a page out of the HTC playbook with the upcoming Galaxy Note 3,SamMobile suggests. Reportedly "worried" about the design of the next big thing, Samsung could change things up for the massive handset and forgo the familiar plastic materials.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is rumored to feature a 6.3-inch display, according to details found on Samsung's Galaxy S4 microsite. A Samsung Game Pad accessory lists support for 4-inch to 6.3-inch screen sizes, leading many to believe this will be size of the next phablet experience. Lining up with a previous Korean Times report, Samsung could give its next Note an eight-core processor.
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