Waterproof Smartphone Duel: Samsung Galaxy S4 Active vs. Kyocera Hydro EDGE

Waterproof smartphones are not new; a variety of waterproof and liquid-resistant handhelds have been available for years. (So have a bunch of awkward accessories designed to waterproof any smartphone.) But the unique devices reached a new level of mainstream awareness following Samsung and AT&T's summer release of a waterproof version of the popular Galaxy S4 called the GS4 Active.  What follows is a high-level look at both Kyocera...

N.Korea unveils 'secure, homemade' smartphone

North Korea, one of the most isolated and censored societies on the planet, has unveiled what it says is a domestically-produced smartphone. Industry analysts say the "Arirang", built around Google's Android OS, is likely manufactured in neighbouring China, however. The existence of the phone, named after a famous Korean folk song, came to light during a factory inspection by North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un at the weekend. During the tour,...

Hottest Phones You Can’t Buy Yet

Nokia Lumia EOS We’ve heard rumors of two top-of-the-range Nokia phones already this year, the Lumia 920 replacement with the codename Catwalk and this, the EOS, which could house a top-notch PureView camera (possibly called the Lumia 1000). We’re featuring the EOS over the Catwalk because there’s a chance it’ll be Nokia’s attempt to capture our attention at Mobile World Congress, plus as the Lumia 920 is only a few months old, it’s a bit early...

HTC Launches Smaller Flagship Phone

With One Mini, HTC becomes the latest phone maker to adopt the miniaturization trend. The One Mini follows the same external design cues and ergonomic proportions of its bigger brother, the HTC One, and on the inside uses the same custom skin, Beats Audio technology, and user interface. However, the smaller device's size means that some internal components have had to be changed. It has a 720p 4.3-inch display (instead of a 4.9-inch...

LG Optimus G Pro (E980)

Connect & Share like a Pro Stay in the moment with an immersive and expansive display, camera features that capture the essence of a memory, and processing power ready to fuel unparalleled experiences. LG Optimus G Pro (E980) Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Speed Without Limits Everlasting Endurance 13 MP Full HD Camera with Dual Recording and Dual Camera Quadruple Your Personal Power QuickMemo™ Dual Screen Dual...

Motorola's Next Smartphone Will Be Able To Listen To You Even If The Screen Is Switched Off

The Moto X. New details on Motorola's upcoming flagship phone, the Moto X, leaked over the weekend in a training video for Canadian wireless carrier Rogers.  The video was first discovered by the tech site Ausdroid, but you can only watch it on this Google+ page right now. Here's a breakdown of the most important features discussed in the video: The Moto X will always be listening for specific voice commands, even if the screen...

Huawei Ascend G525

It seems that Huawei is taking a page out of the local brands’ game by releasing a competitively priced quad-core dual-SIM handset in the form of Huawei Ascend G525.  This smartphone has all the basic stuff that one would look for in a decent Android handset. That includes a 4.5-inch IPS display with qHD resolution, a pair of cameras placed on the back (5MP w/o flash) and on the front (VGA). Handling the workload for this handset...

The ZTE Grand X Quad V987

Android phones continue to flood the market, and in a space whose devices are  constantly jockeying for position, ZTE offers a device that gives you quad-core power, but doesn’t cost an arm and a leg.       Complete Specs: Model: ZTE Grand X Quad V987 Dual SIM GSM Dimension: 141x70x8.9mm Weight: 163g OS: Android 4.1.2 jelly bean 5inch of TFT capacitive touch screen With 720×1280 pixel of display resolution 8MP...

Lenovo A706

The Lenovo A706 Quad Core Processing The A706's quad core processor enables better multitasking, delivers a smoother Android experience and eliminates stutter when playing games or HD video.  Android Jelly Bean Android Jelly Bean 4.1 gives you seamless access to all your favorite apps and games. 4.5" IPS Display Enjoy a better experience when gaming, watching videos or surfing the net and accurate color fidelity means...