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ZTE Grand X2 features a dual-core Intel Atom processor

By Shane McGlaun
on 16 May, 2013

A new smartphone has debuted from smartphone maker ZTE this week called the Grand X2. The phone runs the Android operating system, but uses a processor much different from those we're used to seeing inside Android devices. The phone is powered by an Intel Atom processor.

IDC: Q1 2013 marks first time smartphones out ship feature phones

By Robert Nelson
on 26 Apr, 2013

The International Data Corporation (IDC) has published their latest report, this time taking a look at smartphone and feature shipments for the first quarter of 2013. While we are looking at the same vendor names as we have seen in past reports, we have seen some other interesting tidbits in terms where the smartphone market is heading as a whole. To begin with, despite what the IDC is calling a "seasonably slow first quarter" there was still a 4 percent growth in the overall mobile phone market.

ZTE signs Microsoft patent license agreement for Android

By Shane McGlaun
on 24 Apr, 2013

Microsoft continues to land significant patent license agreements with manufacturers of Android smartphones and tablets. The latest company to come on board with Microsoft and sign a patent license agreement is the ZTE. The company has signed an agreement licensing both Android and Chrome OS devices.

ZTE celebrates delivery of 500 millionth handset

By Robert Nelson
on 19 Apr, 2013

ZTE has announced their latest device related milestone. They are celebrating the 15th anniversary of their terminals division and the production of the 500 millionth handset. While 500 million is a rather large number, it seems the point they seem to be pushing is that they are the "first Chinese mobile device brand" to reach this milestone. As part of this ZTE had an anniversary event in Bejing and coming as a result, we have some details of future plans.

ZTE Director launches on US Cellular for those on a budget

By Cory Gunther
on 12 Apr, 2013

Today the folks from ZTE and US Cellular announced the latest smartphone that will be headed to the regional carrier soon. It's called the ZTE Director and this little entry-level budget smartphone is aimed for those on a budget or looking for their first smartphone. It's just 1 cent with a new contract, or $99 to buy outright and we have all the details.

ZTE GEEK smartphone brings Intel’s Atom Z2580

By Robert Nelson
on 10 Apr, 2013

ZTE has officially announced the GEEK smartphone. The handset was introduced during the Intel Developer Forum in Beijing, China. The key bit of detail here, this marks the first ZTE handset with Intel’s new 32nm Atom processor Z2580. Otherwise, aside from a name that we are enjoying, the handset has some average specs. By that, we mean some of the specs are half of what we are seeing on other current flagships.

ZTE Grand X Quad press style images leak

By Robert Nelson
on 22 Mar, 2013

Yesterday we saw the images leak for the Huawei Ascend G700 and today we have a similar leak for the ZTE Grand X Quad. That is to say another set of what appears to be the press renders. The ZTE Grand X Quad images are offering a look at both the front and back side of the handset.

Sony commits to the race for third

By Robert Nelson
on 4 Mar, 2013

Back in January we saw the IDC (International Data Corporation) report that covered smartphone sales for the fourth quarter of 2012. That report noted the quarter as having a strong demand for smartphones and of heated competition between vendors. Well, truth be told is that the heated competition seems to be more of two races as opposed to one.

ZTE Grand Memo hands-on: Large display and powerful processor

By Robert Nelson
on 25 Feb, 2013

ZTE unveiled the Grand Memo here at Mobile World Congress and while it is hard to ignore the large size, the handset also has some other notable features. For example, the Grand Memo is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor. Coincidentally, this is the first time we are seeing that particular processor being used. If you remember back, it was announced in early-January.

ZTE unveils the Grand Memo with 5.7-inch display and Snapdragon 800 processor

By Robert Nelson
on 25 Feb, 2013

We got a bit of a look at the ZTE Grand Memo a few weeks back. At that time the details were still unconfirmed, however as of today ZTE has offered an official announcement. Simply put, ZTE has confirmed the Grand Memo specs and it will indeed have a 5.7-inch (1280 x 720) 720p display. The handset will also be launching with Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 800 quad-core processor.