The year 2012, since starting has witnessed a plethora of innovative wireless technology launches in the category of smartphones and tablets including others as well. Hence, here is a list of top gadgets in the category of tablets and smatphones which have stolen the hearts of the technology freaks and definitely have a wow factor which can make you drool over them.
We always tend to believe what comes straight from the horse's mouth. But what if it keeps on changing? Yes, that's what happening with the next-gen Apple iPhone release date speculations as two contradictory statements have come from two Foxconn employees in less than one week.
Google Inc's Android mobile operating system was the top smartphone platform in China last year, growing its market share by about 35 percent in the world's largest market for mobile phones, a Chinese technology research firm said.
Instagram users have revolted after the company first released an Android version of its software, then sold to Facebook for $1 billion.
It seems Samsung enthusiasts have been so wrapped up in Samsung S3 rumors that they failed to consider the Galaxy Note as the S2's sequel, which is what Samsung's UK VP considers it to be.
With Apple's yearly pilgrimage for developers - the World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC) - is highly rumored to get started June 11 in San Francisco's Moscone West, speculations are rife that the Cupertino tech giant will take the wraps off its iOS 6 and may be the sixth generation iPhone aka iPhone 5 during the event.
Quad core processor is the latest trend in the smartphone market. HTC One X, Huawei Ascend D Quad and LG Optimus 4X HD, iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy S3 will have the same feature for faster performance and better battery life.
Apple introduced the first tablet a couple of years ago at impressive and decent price points, and the tech giant's dominance in tablet market has been really entrenched since then. Consequently, the rivals in the market have to come out with innovative marketing strategies to face the competition.
Samsung has always given a commendable competition to every single wireless device manufacturers, including Apple, with constant introduction of spectacular replacement devices at considerably low prices. Whether it is Samsung Galaxy S2 against iPhone 4S or Samsung Galaxy Tab against other Android tablets in the market, the South Korean giant has always given a stiff rivalry to other brand in the wireless world.
At a time when a lot of confusion surrounds the possible time frame for the release of Apple's next-gen iPhone, rumors and speculations related to the device's features are spreading like wildfire. Adding to the heat, new reports have said that Apple recently filed a couple of patent applications which might turn up as key features in future iDevices like iPhone and iPad.
Staying tight lipped about other anticipated features of the S3, Samsung confirmed in a recent report by Engadget that the upcoming phone will not feature any 3D technology.
In a written statement to Engadget, Samsung Electronics was quoted saying, Although Samsung Electronics is constantly exploring new technologies for our mobile devices, we have no immediate plan to include displays featuring 3D technology in our upcoming smartphones.
Android App Market only recently changed its name to Google Play.
Here's a breakdown of the specs and features of the HTC EVO 4G LTE, the release date of which is set for the second quarter of 2012.
The newest Ice Cream Sandwich update, also known as Android 4.0, is said to hit various smartphones soon. However, users of the Droid Razr Maxx are still patiently awaiting the upgrade.
HTC One X has plunged a stiff competition for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S3 super smartphone. The quad-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor clocked Android device was announced at the Mobile World Congress 2012 in Barcelona in February and since then it has been getting a lot of attention for being a serious threat to Samsung's next best addition
The HTC EVO 4G LTE, unveiled at a preview event Wednesday night, is being touted as a new Android competitor to the Apple iPhone 4S. This offers an occasion to weigh both smartphones' specs and features, even though the HTC phone's release date has not arrived yet.
The Asus Transformer Prime Eee Pad Firmware update has arrived, bringing with it bug fixes and performance enhancements that make the Android Ice Cream Sandwich tablet more laptop-like.
Hipmunk, the travel search site that aims to take the agony out of travel planning, launched a new integrated calendar application Thursday.
It's been one month since Apple unveiled its third-generation iPad in San Francisco, but now, a new report says Apple is experimenting with a 7.85-inch iPad in its labs in Cupertino, Calif.
As the magnificent unveiling of the New iPad has already impressed the tech world, the focus is now shifted to the next device in the release lineup - the iPhone 5. Moreover, Apple fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the release of the sixth-generation iPhone.
Nokia's highly anticipated Lumia 900 is all set to hit the shelves in next few days. And this phone has to do well since besides to Nokia, Microsoft too is depending a lot on the success of this phone.
Taking the growing rumor mill forward, a new report has surfaced suggesting that the third incarnation of the Galaxy S series may feature a new screen, which will surely be an impressive one if the specs are accurate. The device is also likely to arrive soon as it is rumored to have entered into testing in Korea.
