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- Facebook phone rumors surface, yet again
- Leaked T-Mobile details include Galaxy S III, Galaxy Note launch dates
- Samsung Galaxy S III officially on sale in more than two dozen countries
- LG intros 5-inch 1080p display for smart devices
- ViewSonic to introduce 22-inch tablet monitor at Computex
| Facebook phone rumors surface, yet again Posted: 29 May 2012 10:38 AM PDT
In rumors that just won't die, details have surfaced that Facebook is prepping a smartphone with plans to release it in 2013. According to a report in the New York Times, Facebook is considering getting into the hardware business with an Android-based device that has deep integration to the social networking service. Citing anonymous sources, the NYT piece indicates that Facebook has been poaching engineers from Apple's team and is pressing hard to turn the "Buffy" project into a reality. One such engineer advises that he met with Mark Zuckerberg and was hammered with questions about how smartphones work, including intricacies such as processor chipsets. Facebook has neither confirmed nor denied these recent rumors however they did remind us that they are working plenty of players in plenty of spaces.
Even if Facebook doesn't dive directly into manufacturing hardware that's not to say they wouldn't open up their wallet for someone with experience. And, given that Google now owns Motorola, the time may be right for Facebook to pursue picking a smaller company with experience in the field. Rumors have circulated a time or two that they may have an interest in INQ Mobile as they have created handsets with ties to the social network. There's a big land grab happening in the mobile space right now and it wouldn't surprise us if Facebook and Google didn't go on a tear this year, picking up players across multiple areas. The two companies are stepping onto each other's turf more and more and the mobile universe is still unfolding.
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| Leaked T-Mobile details include Galaxy S III, Galaxy Note launch dates Posted: 29 May 2012 07:37 AM PDT
T-Mobile customers will soon be able to get their hands on two of Samsung's most coveted Android smartphones, according to newly leaked details. Late last week TmoNews received a handful of release dates for the Galaxy S III and Galaxy Note. Although they don't have pricing information to share at this time, we do know that this summer is going to be a hot one for the nation's fourth largest carrier. Here are some tentatively scheduled release dates for a number of Android-based smartphones. Keep in mind that, until an official announcement is made, these things are always subject to change.
It's interesting that the Pebble Blue version of the Galaxy S III should arrive ahead of the Marble White model, especially since it's the blue iteration that's delayed today. Of course, there's more than a 2-3 week window between now and the rumored June 20 date so this may not be out of the question. We don't mean to totally gloss over the Huawei stuff in this post but obviously it's not as grand as the Samsung rumors. Given the timing of the releases we fully expect the pair of Huawei models to come in with low-end price points and entry-level specs.
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| Samsung Galaxy S III officially on sale in more than two dozen countries Posted: 29 May 2012 07:02 AM PDT
After what seems like years of anticipation, the Samsung Galaxy S III has finally gone on sale in various markets around the world. Initially available in only 28 countries, those of you living in The UK, France, Europe, Africa, and a few others can get your hands on the highly coveted handset. We still have to wait for our U.S. announcements, however we are drawing closer to that inevitable day one minute at a time. Speaking of waiting, it appears that we'll have at least 2-3 weeks to go before the Pebble Blue version of the Galaxy S III hits some regions. Rumors circulated over the last few days that this model would not make the launch date and that Samsung had to destroy several thousand battery covers. A statement from the handset maker which seems to confirm that report also tells us that they 'invented' the blue hue.
We expect to hear more from Samsung on the Pebble Blue version of the Galaxy S III as it swings back into production, perhaps on Twitter or Facebook. In the interim, we'd be more than happy with the Marble White. Because you were buying for us, right? Samsung Galaxy S III officially on sale in more than two dozen countries originally appeared on AndroidGuys. Get more AndroidGuys on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube! Listen to our newest podcast and download the official app. Shop for Android accessories, apps, and more!
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| LG intros 5-inch 1080p display for smart devices Posted: 29 May 2012 06:33 AM PDT
LG has introduced a new 5-inch LCD display with 1080p resolution which the company expects to make available later in the year. Boasting a whopping 440ppi pixel density it easily bests the 330ppi Retina display from Apple's iPhone 4/4S. The screen is designed for "smart devices", comes with a 16:9 aspect ratio, 1920x1080p resolution, and utilizes AH-IPS (Advanced High Performance In-Plane Switching) technology. Found in other LG models, this tech allows for wider viewing angles, better touch response, and an improved color palette. LG plans to release the screen in the second half of the year but will have it on display in early June at SID Display Week, a trade show which takes place in Boston. Source: CNET LG intros 5-inch 1080p display for smart devices originally appeared on AndroidGuys. Get more AndroidGuys on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube! Listen to our newest podcast and download the official app. Shop for Android accessories, apps, and more!
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| ViewSonic to introduce 22-inch tablet monitor at Computex Posted: 26 May 2012 10:55 AM PDT
Chances are that when you saw (or do see) the Galaxy Note for the very first time, your first thought is " that's a huge smartphone". If the rumors are correct then soon it will be time to say "that's a huge tablet!" ViewSonic recently released a teaser of its new upcoming Touch&Connect series of devices which includes a 22-inch smart business tablet monitor, and, according to the teaser shot above, it's running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. What else is in the package is a new cloud computing solutions, high-end laser projectors and electronic billboards. ViewSonic will unveil all of this at Computex on June 5th. Right now, we don't know what's under the hood and what else is included, but one can hope that it might come with a quad-core processor from Nvidia, or might be running on Intel's latest processor. Stay tuned with us because we will keep you up to date. What are your thoughts about "Galaxy Note" of tablets, would you buy it? Tell us in the comment box below. Source: Engadget ViewSonic to introduce 22-inch tablet monitor at Computex originally appeared on AndroidGuys. Get more AndroidGuys on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube! Listen to our newest podcast and download the official app. Shop for Android accessories, apps, and more!
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