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Xperia Tablet Z Generally Available
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Xperia UL Brings 15-frame Burst Photography to Pockets
Sony may have launched the Xperia A in partnership with Japanese carrier NTT DoCoMo, but still thinks its design has room for improvements. The company launched the similar-looking Xperia UL, which features faster processor and 15-frame burst photography.
Android and iOS Split Up 92.3% Smartphone OS Market
Android and iOS relegated Windows Phone, BlackBerry, Symbian, Bada, to the fringes, jointly making up 92.3 percent of the smartphone operating system market, according to the latest data by market analyst IDC. Microsoft has a long way to go, but has reason to cheer.
NVIDIA Shield On Pre-order from the 20th
NVIDIA announced that its Shield handheld gaming console will be up for pre-order on the 20th of this month, and that the first orders should begin shipping out in June. NVIDIA set price competitive with other consoles, and is betting heavily on Tegra 4 and Android.
Samsung Galaxy Core Mainstream Handset Launched
Another week, another Galaxy, this one named Galaxy Core (I8260). The 4.3-inch smartphone comes with mainstream features, studded with glimmers of its high-end cousins, including Touchwiz-enhanced Android 4.1, Smart Stay, S Voice, Smart Alert, and Motion UI.
Galaxy Win Duos and Galaxy Fame Start Selling
Samsung rolled out a dual-SIM variant of its mid-range Galaxy Win handset, the Win Duos; and the new Galaxy Fame entry-level 3.5-incher. Both feature Android 4.1, an acceptable imaging department, and support for 3G HSDPA, pulling the entry-level masses.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Announced
Just what we needed, another Samsung tablet. The Galaxy Tab 3, launched today, is equipped to provide an alternative to the Nexus 7. The 7-incher packs some serious cost-balancing while covering the essentials, and could command an attractive (sub-$200, even) price.
LG Optimus F5 Makes Global Debut
LG debuted the Optimus F5, its mainstream 4G LTE-enabled handset, featuring a 4.3-inch qHD screen, slightly refitted Android 4.1, and a decent mainstream feature-set. Launched first in France, the phone will make its debut in most world markets by June.
LG Optimus GK Packs G Pro Features in 5-inch Package
Impressed with the Optimus G Pro, but find its 5.5-inch screen a tad too big? No worries, LG shrunk it down to 5-inch with the Optimus GK, featuring the same 1080p resolution, and the same premium innards of its older sibling. It's launched first are Korea-exclusive.