A new Pantech smartphone may be headed to Verizon Wireless. Documents found on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Web site reveal the Pantech Perception, which has not been announced by Verizon. Related stories Pantech Discover review Android rumor roundup Meet Pantech’s biggest phone yet The Pantech Perception appears to be a standard slab touch smartphone …
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In case you don’t know, HTC really wants you to buy its new HTC One. So much so that the company is willing to pay you at least $100 for your old handset should you opt for its flagship device. Related stories HTC’s ‘One’ phone to rule them all: Meet its latest flagship HTC One review The HTC One takes …
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Sprint may soon announce an entry-level Android smartphone, the Sprint Force LTE, according to Engadget. Manufactured by ZTE, the phone should run Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and feature modest hardware specifications. Related stories: Sprint Flash review Android rumor roundup Sprint shopping for more wireless spectrum Details include a 4-inch display, a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 4GB of …
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LG today announced a pair of Optimus F series smartphones on the eve of Mobile World Congress. The two will bridge the gap between the entry-level Optimus L and high-end Optimus G series of phones. Both will run the Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean and will feature 4G LTE connectivity. Related stories LG updates Optimus L-Series handsets for MWC 2013 LG’s …
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Qualcomm introduces two new entry-level and mid-range series of Snapdragon processors. Qualcomm Qualcomm today announced a pair of new mobile processors designed for entry-level and mid-range smartphones. Expected in handsets later this year, the Snapdragon 200 and 400 balance the high-end 600 and 800 processors introduced in January. Related stories: Qualcomm debuts chips with 75 percent better performance Nvidia unveils …
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LG, seemingly unable to keep a secret, today teased a 5.5-inch version of the Optimus G Pro. Presumably arriving in late February at Mobile World Congress, the handset aims to take on the Samsung Galaxy Note 2. Related stories: LG hints at new smartphone series in Facebook post LG updates Optimus L-Series handsets for MWC 2013 LG Optimus G review …
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Related stories: Android 4.2.2: A better Jelly Bean rolls into the wild Droid DNA review J.D. Power: Verizon again tops in customer care survey Verizon will issue an update for the HTC Droid DNA in the near term that tackles some of the more frustrating user problems encountered by customers so far. In a blog post, Big Red promises to …
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Virgin Mobile today announced that the Kyocera Brio has joined the family of devices offered under the payLo umbrella. Priced at $39.99, the handset is aimed at those with very basic mobile needs, mainly talking and texting. Related stories: Review: QWERTY-equipped Kyocera Brio Virgin Mobile unveils $40 unlimited talk and text plan Prepaid or postpaid?: The fight for your cell …
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The highly anticipated HTC M7 is rumored to shed its code name for the more formal, “HTC One” branding next week, according to various reports. Related stories: Ultrapixels? Karaoke? Where HTC’s ‘M7’ could go next HTC One brand hearkens a new strategy HTC: Blame our troubles on lack of marketing HTC turns to new marketing chief Details surfaced this past …
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For thefourth consecutive time, J.D. Power and Associates has named Verizon Wireless as the leader in customer care among full-service wireless providers. The semiannual report is based on feedback from thousands of consumers, scoring carriers based on three contact channels: telephone; walk-in (retail store); and online. J.D. Power and Associates Verizon leads all full-service providers with a score of 766, …
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