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Chrome for Android updates with x86 support

By Craig Lloyd
on 27 Sep, 2012

Google has updated its Chrome mobile browser for Android, which now supports devices running x86 processors. This means that newer devices running on Intel's Medfield chip, like the Motorola RAZR i, can now enjoy Google's own browser solution. Before the update, Chrome was sadly not compatible with non-ARM devices, but that's no longer the case.

Motorola and Intel tease edge-to-edge smartphone in new video

By Cory Gunther
on 11 Sep, 2012

Motorola is at it again this afternoon after they posted a quick teaser video toying with everyone before their event in London next week. Motorola and Intel have sent out invitation where they're expected to announce their latest device. Which will be Motorola's first smartphone powered by Intel's Medfield processor.

Motorola edge-to-edge display smartphone tipped to debut next week

By Cory Gunther
on 3 Sep, 2012

This month we have tons of exciting news coming up. Motorola has more than one announcement coming and we could be seeing an awesome edge-to-edge smartphone with nearly no bezel. With Motorola set to announce two or so new devices Wednesday in New York, then Amazon this looks to be an exciting week. Then next week Motorola has another announcement along with Intel that has the rumor mills churning.

ZTE Grand X IN announced with Intel processor and Ice Cream Sandwich

By Cory Gunther
on 30 Aug, 2012

Ever since Intel announced their new Medfield processor set to power multiple upcoming Android smartphones and tablets they've been rather quite. We saw a few at Mobile World Congress and this week things are starting to pick up. Moto has a Intel phone coming and today at IFA ZTE just announced the first Intel-powered Android 4.0 ICS smartphone.

Intel and Orange prepare Medfield-powered San Diego for the UK

By Michael Crider
on 31 May, 2012

Well UK readers, those of you desperately waiting for an Intel-powered smartphone (all six of you) won't have to wait much longer. Earlier today Intel and carrier Orange officially unveiled the long-awaited San Diego smartphone... in London. Someone get those guys an atlas. The San Diego is the retail-ready hardware based on concept designs known as the San Francisco and Santa Clara, with a 1.6Ghz single-core Atom (Medfield) processor inside.

Lenovo Racer-A (K800) Intel smartphone up for pre-order

By Cory Gunther
on 29 May, 2012

If you're looking to get your hands on one of Intel's first Android smartphones the Lenovo Racer-A could be your next chance. Previously known as the K800 this Intel Atom-powered phone was first shown off at CES earlier this year (see our hands-on) and has now gone up for pre-order in China.

Intel roadmap leak shows Merrifield, LTE smartphones and more

By Cory Gunther
on 14 May, 2012

This year Intel kicked off their major attempt into the smartphone market with the release of their Medfield Atom processor for smartphones. We've covered it plenty in the past and their first retail phone the Lava XOLO we got some hands-on with last week. While their first Android smartphone is decent, it's not up to par with the newer dual-core and quad-core processors we've been seeing. Their latest leaked roadmap however shows us their plans.

Lava XOLO Intel Android smartphone hands-on

By Cory Gunther
on 11 May, 2012

We had a great time at CTIA 2012 this year down in New Orleans and saw plenty of impressive phones like the EVO 4G LTE and DROID Incredible 4G LTE. One that went under the radar however was the new Lava XOLO Intel-powered smartphone that was announced in late April. We stopped by the Intel booth for some hands-on with their Android phone to see what the fuss was all about. Check out the video and pictures after the break.

Orange tips incoming Intel-powered Santa Clara phone

By Shane McGlaun
on 8 May, 2012

If you've been intrigued at the thought of Intel powering smartphones, it appears one of the first is set to land with Orange in the UK. The wireless carrier has tipped that the Santa Clara powered by an Intel Medfield processor is "coming soon." Santa Clara won't be the official name for the smartphone when it launches, it will get some sort of snazzy name.

Lava XOLO X900 kicks off Intel’s Android phone plans

By Chris Davies
on 19 Apr, 2012

The first Intel-powered Android smartphone will hit the market on April 23, with the Lava XOLO X900 going on sale in India. Packing a 1.6GHz Atom Z2460 processor with 1GB of RAM and a 4.03-inch 1024 x 600 LCD display, the X900 promises 1080p Full HD video recording and the ability to shoot ten 8-megapixel photos in under a second. Still, it's the processor that's the most interesting thing, Intel's first commercial attempt at taking on ARM in smartphones and, soon enough, tablets.