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HTC DROID DNA 5-inch phablet leaks again, could arrive December 6

By Cory Gunther
on 5 Nov, 2012

HTC's upcoming smartphone in the DROID DNA sure looks exciting. Late last week we received our first official press render and official leak of the new 5-inch 1080p HD smartphone phablet and over the weekend we received another. Not only that but a few rumors are stating a December 6th release date for HTC's new flagship.

HTC DROID DNA reportedly launching at Verizon next month

By Eric Abent
on 2 Nov, 2012

It looks like we might finally have a launch window for the long-rumored HTC DROID DNA. If you read Android Community on a regular basis, you'll know we're quite fond of the folks over at @evleaks, and they've delivered once again today. @evleaks has posted another picture of the DROID DNA, along with saying that it'll be available at Verizon in early December.

Verizon confirms HTC 5-inch phone as the DROID DNA

By Cory Gunther
on 1 Nov, 2012

If you're impressed by the 5-inch 1080p smartphone coming from the folks at HTC and are on Verizon, then we have good news. Multiple leaks and reports have seemingly confirmed that the HTC J Butterfly 5-inch "phablet" will arrive on Verizon, and today the carrier has accidentally confirmed it themselves. Read on for more details about the upcoming HTC DROID DNA.

Samsung Galaxy Note II shown off in new TV ad

By Cory Gunther
on 24 Oct, 2012

The next few days will surely be all about the Samsung Galaxy Note II. Today T-Mobile confirmed the device is available starting today, AT&T announced yesterday their version is coming soon, and we'll be hearing from the rest shortly. Samsung is wasting no time getting right back to their awesome phone? tablet? commercials just like with the original Note. Check it out below.

Samsung Galaxy Note II Review [T-Mobile]

By Cory Gunther
on 24 Oct, 2012

Today we have the pleasure of showing you the new and improved Samsung Galaxy Note II. The smartphone needs no introduction as the newest sibling to the device that started the "phablet" trend. Samsung's Note is back and better than ever with an improved, thinner, more powerful design for round two. The original Galaxy Note was odd and large to say the least but this time around Samsung refined the entire experience. Read on to see our thoughts on the new Note II.

HTC DLX 5-inch phablet reportedly leaks for Verizon

By Cory Gunther
on 22 Oct, 2012

If you've been watching the news lately and hoping to see more of HTC's recently announced 5-inch 1080p smartphone powerhouse you'll want to stay tuned. This weekend the HTC 5-inch phablet reportedly leaked into the wild complete with Verizon branding and 4G LTE logos. Lets take a quick look below.

Huawei Ascend Mate spotted in the wild with ridiculously large screen

By Eric Abent
on 19 Oct, 2012

If your main concern when shopping for a new smartphone is a big screen, then Huawei may just have the perfect phone for you. Spotted by MyDrivers (via UnwiredView), information for a new phablet called the Huawei Ascend Mate has appeared on the company's website, and it appears that Huawei has big plans to tackle the space that has been dominated by Samsung's Galaxy Note line-up. Get ready too, because the Huawei Ascend Mate boasts a screen size that can only be described as "absurd."

HTC Nexus 5 rumors skip over LG

By Cory Gunther
on 17 Oct, 2012

We've been hearing a lot lately about what we might see from Google as the next Nexus smartphone. With the 1 year anniversary of the Galaxy Nexus fast approaching many are anticipating another Nexus will arrive shortly. The LG Nexus 4 has been in the news plenty with rumors stating a late October announcement -- but now we're hearing the HTC Nexus 5 name again.

HTC J Butterfly 5-inch phablet first look video released

By Cory Gunther
on 17 Oct, 2012

Today HTC finally announced what we've all been waiting to hear from them. That being their new 5-inch 1920 x 1080p full HD phablet smartphone over in Japan as the HTC J Butterfly. The name is quite odd but the phone and its hardware specs are beautiful. Below we have the HTC's "First Look" video showing off the smartphone.

T-Mobile makes their Galaxy Note II official – gives no new details

By Cory Gunther
on 9 Oct, 2012

Today the folks from T-Mobile have finally released an official "announcement" for the impressive Samsung Galaxy Note II phablet. While we knew it was coming to T-Mobile (and other major US carriers) T-Mobile hasn't yet made an official comment. Today however they've announced their version of the Note II will indeed be arriving "this fall."