After Samsung, LG and other mobile phone makers, Sony has officially introduced its new Xperia Z Ultra phablet in market. This new flagship device is designed to compete devices like the Galaxy Note II and Optimus G Pro. The device packs a whopping 6.44-inch display and runs Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) along with Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 800 chip.
Every once in a while, a big-time retailer comes up with a rather irresistible iPhone price discount. Walmart has now significantly slashed the prices of iPhone 4S and iPhone 5. While the new prices are incredibly low and very enticing, they require the users to sign a two-year carrier contract.
Android started with humble beginnings as a possible alternative to iOS in the mobile arena. Over the years, Android has grown to be the largest mobile platform and is now beginning to trickle into the PC arena. However, AMD is not yet ready to start cozying with Android.
Zynga has been on somewhat of a downward spiral for a while now. Many notable game titles by the company have failed and it is already facing financial issues. However, Zynga isn’t giving up just yet and now plans on reviving the formerly-popular ‘Draw Something’ game with a sequel, which promises to pack a lot more fun.
Recently, Los Angeles based startup DryWired has made a protector for mobile devices. The company says that its new nano coating can give both smartphones and tablets the ability to withstand drops and water.
Mobile phone maker BLU Products has officially begun shipping two new Android smartphones called the BLU Studio 5.3 II and BLU Tank 4.5 in the U.S. market. Both the handsets will be available unlocked and contract free at sub-$200 price point. And, the design looks similar to Samsung Galaxy S III.
LG has tried hard over the years to gain a sizable foothold into the smartphone market but it hasn’t exactly succeeded. The company has launched a number of high-end smartphones in recent past. At least one of these, namely Optimus G, seems to have picked up some success, with LG announcing that it has now sold more than 1 million Optimus G smartphones.
A few years back, Apple swept the world with its offerings of iPhone and iPad. Apple’s smartphone, specifically, became the height of cool and people flocked in millions to lay their hands on an iPhone. But thing are changing as a new market research reveals that teenagers no longer hold Apple as a cool brand.