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Sony Xperia i1 ‘Honami’ true camera phone specs leak

By Cory Gunther
on 7 May, 2013

It sounds like the folks from Sony are finally ready to truly offer a compelling camera solution for Android users. We know Nokia is betting big with their PureView technology, and recently we've been hearing quite a bit regarding cameras on Android smartphones. From HTC's Ultrapixel, Google claiming superior cameras on Nexus phones, and even Samsung could have a 16 megapixel GALAXY S 4 in the works. Well, Sony might beat them all with the Xperia i1 smartphone.

Huawei P6-U06 image leak highlights the thin design

By Robert Nelson
on 7 May, 2013

A short while back we saw some details on the Huawei P6-U06 and as of today it looks a like a few images have leaked. This round of images are nice in that they are of an actual handset as opposed to a render. Not to mention, they are fairly clear and have come along with a few details in terms of specs.

AT&T LG Optimus G Pro Review

By Cory Gunther
on 7 May, 2013

Last year LG released an impressive smartphone in the LG Optimus G. So decent in fact, that Google decided to use many aspects of the device and collaborated with LG on their own flagship smartphone for Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, the LG Nexus 4. Now less than a year later we have the new and improved, in every aspect, LG Optimus G Pro on the AC test bench. With a 5.5-inch 1080p screen that matches the Note II as well as specs and a price that matches the smaller GALAXY S 4, read on to see what it's all about.

LG Optimus G Pro lands at AT&T stores today

By Cory Gunther
on 7 May, 2013

If you're a fan of LG or have been eying a new device to replace that aging smartphone over on AT&T, we have an excellent new LG worthy of your attention. Today the LG Optimus G Pro is available in stores and online from AT&T, and will bring you up to speed in terms of the latest hardware and software in the mobile space. With a 5.5-inch screen and more read on to see what it's about.

AOL and Verizon partnership will bring a new browser bookmark

By Robert Nelson
on 7 May, 2013

AOL and Verizon Wireless have announced a new partnership. This is one that will have the AOL.com portal coming to Verizon Wireless smartphones. In addition to the smartphones, the portal will also be available on "certain" tablets. Verizon hasn't specified which tablets, however they have said it will include some running Android.

Sony Xperia SP pre-orders go live for the US market

By Robert Nelson
on 7 May, 2013

Sony introduced the Xperia SP smartphone back in mid-March. At the time they had said the handset would be available during the second quarter, however they didn't offer much in terms of where it would be available or how much it would be selling for. Well, flash forward till today and we now have word of Xperia SP pre-orders for those in the US market.

Samsung GALAXY S 4 Zoom tipped to arrive with 16MP camera

By Robert Nelson
on 7 May, 2013

We have heard details about how Samsung is working on a rugged version of the GALAXY S 4, which at the moment is known as the Active. Coming a bit more recently though, we are now seeing details of another version of the GALAXY S 4. This one is focused on the camera and at the moment, has been dubbed the GALAXY S 4 Zoom.

Sharp AQUOS 206SH rocks a five-inch screen and two-day battery life

By Shane McGlaun
on 7 May, 2013

Sharp has unveiled a new smartphone packing a five-inch display. The new smartphone is called the AQUOS 206SH and that five-inch screen offers full HD resolution. Screens of that resolution and size aren't new, but Sharp's new smartphone does have one trick up its sleeve you won't find elsewhere.

Samsung focuses on features in latest GALAXY S 4 ads

By Cory Gunther
on 6 May, 2013

In case you aren't a fan of the NBA and haven't seen Samsung's latest round of GALAXY S 4 commercials this weekend, they've been pretty direct at poking fun at the iPhone. This week however, Samsung decided to leave out the iPhone and play nice with two brand new ad spots showcasing features of their GALAXY S 4 flagship smartphone. We enjoy watching the funny commercials, but these are good too.

HTC One in Red appears again, and no it isn’t for Verizon

By Cory Gunther
on 6 May, 2013

If you were following along here at Android Community when HTC announced their new flagship smartphone, the HTC One, you probably saw the smartphone also will be coming in red. Since then however, we haven't heard or seen anything regarding this option but today one UK retailer has it listed for sale.