http://www.phonearena.com/ PhoneArena.com - Cell Phone Reviews, News, Specs and Info. en-us Copyright 2001-2006 PhoneArena. All rights reserved. phonearena@phonearena.com http://www.phonearena.com/img/logo-en.gif http://www.phonearena.com/ 107 80 http://www.phonearena.com/news/Meet-the-future-of-mobile-display-tech-Sharps-first-phone-and-7-tablet-with-Full-HD-IGZO-screens_id43047Now that the first phone and tablet with high-res IGZO panels are a fact, and presented as a part of the NTT DoCoMo summer portfolio, we know why this tech is touted as the future of LCD. First in line is the Sharp Aquos Phone Zeta, codenamed SH-06E...]]>NewsWed, 15 May 2013 07:17:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Meet-the-future-of-mobile-display-tech-Sharps-first-phone-and-7-tablet-with-Full-HD-IGZO-screens_id43047/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/It-is-time-for-manufacturers-to-provide-more-detail-about-available-storage-on-devices_id42892With just about every computing device purchased nowadays, it is generally accepted actual usable...]]>NewsFri, 10 May 2013 18:00:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/It-is-time-for-manufacturers-to-provide-more-detail-about-available-storage-on-devices_id42892/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-allegedly-preps-high-res-R7-and-R12-Windows-RT-Blue-tablets-for-Q3-launch_id42717It turns out that HTC might issue at least two slates with Microsoft's OS on them, codenamed R7 and R12, in accordance with their respective screen sizes. The "R" in the titles perhaps hints that these will be running the new Windows RT Blue edition Microsoft confirmed, but whether there will be "W" tablets with full-blown Win 8, too, is anyone's guess at this point...]]>NewsTue, 07 May 2013 03:45:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-allegedly-preps-high-res-R7-and-R12-Windows-RT-Blue-tablets-for-Q3-launch_id42717/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Microsoft-confirms-Windows-Blue-is-coming-update-will-allow-for-smaller-screened-tablets_id42708In a post on Monday, Microsoft confirmed that the Windows Blue update will be coming later this year and will allow Windows 8 to run on a number of different sized devices that will be able to combine the capabilities of a PC with the features available on a mobile device; Microsoft also announced that over 100 million licenses have been sold for Windows 8...]]>NewsTue, 07 May 2013 00:51:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Microsoft-confirms-Windows-Blue-is-coming-update-will-allow-for-smaller-screened-tablets_id42708/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Acer-Iconia-A1-hands-on_id42613Sporting a 7.9-inch 1,024 x 768 IPS display, the resolution isn’t anything magnificent, but it actually matches the iPad mini’s display in size and resolution. Needless to say, the numbers don’t do justice to get people craving to check it out – and quickly looking at it kind of shows that...]]>NewsFri, 03 May 2013 15:47:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Acer-Iconia-A1-hands-on_id42613/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Best-new-Android-iPhone-and-iPad-apps-for-April-2013_id42492We pick only a handful of the best apps - ones that can really change your experience with a device, making it fuller and more meaningful…]]>NewsFri, 03 May 2013 10:02:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Best-new-Android-iPhone-and-iPad-apps-for-April-2013_id42492/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Leak-of-next-generation-Apple-iPad-rear-casing-again-shows-design-cues-from-the-Apple-iPad-mini_id42219Almost a week ago, we showed you a mold for a case that is allegedly made for the next iteration of the Apple iPad; on Monday a leaked photo of the rear casing for the tablet was revealed, which once again displays the design cues of the Apple iPad mini on the upcoming fifth-generation Apple tablet which will offer a thinner bezel and quite possibly be sporting an Apple A7X processor under the hood...]]>NewsMon, 22 Apr 2013 11:38:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Leak-of-next-generation-Apple-iPad-rear-casing-again-shows-design-cues-from-the-Apple-iPad-mini_id42219/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Check-out-the-Galaxy-S4s-beautiful-and-completely-recyclable-retail-box_id41830With its newest devices like the Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note 8.0, Samsung is also introducing a new product packaging design. The new Samsung boxes look pretty awesome, but what's even cooler about them is that they are made of 100% post-user recycled paper, and are printed using soy-ink. In short, they are completely recyclable and environment-friendly...]]>NewsFri, 12 Apr 2013 07:19:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Check-out-the-Galaxy-S4s-beautiful-and-completely-recyclable-retail-box_id41830/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/5-StarCraft-like-games-for-Android-iPhone-and-iPad_id41822"Additional supply depots required!" Who could forget those amazing memories we all have from playing Blizzard's cult game... Then again, there's not much use in getting lost in our memories, when we should live in the present, and guess what - the present allows us to play a bunch of cool strategy games right on our smartphones and tablets...]]>NewsFri, 12 Apr 2013 06:26:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/5-StarCraft-like-games-for-Android-iPhone-and-iPad_id41822/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-8.0-confirmed-to-launch-on-April-11th-with-a-hard-to-swallow-400-price_id41690Samsung has just officially confirmed the Galaxy Note 8.0 tablet will become available in the United States in just two days, on April 11th...]]>NewsTue, 09 Apr 2013 08:20:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-8.0-confirmed-to-launch-on-April-11th-with-a-hard-to-swallow-400-price_id41690/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Best-tactical-role-playing-games-for-the-iPad_id41615For those who happen to own any of the iPads out there, whether it's the fuller sized offering or its mini-sized sibling, there are no doubt plenty of titles in the tactical role-playing genre to choose from. Sure, you can go through several titles before finding one that really fits the bill, but we're...]]>NewsMon, 08 Apr 2013 12:23:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Best-tactical-role-playing-games-for-the-iPad_id41615/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Apple-applies-for-patent-on-removable-touchscreen-laptop-displays-or-How-long-until-we-see-an-iPadBook-Air_id41561Basically, there are two different ways that Apple works. Apple will either take a device market that has fallen into the doldrums, and inject it with hype and excitement (see: MP3 players, smartphones, tablets), or Apple will look at how other companies are succeeding and do something similar, but with the extra Apple "magic" (read: marketing). Yesterday, Apple applied for a patent for a removable touchscreen laptop that we don't really expect to become a device, but it does point towards an important question: How long until we see an iPadBook Air?...]]>NewsFri, 05 Apr 2013 11:22:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Apple-applies-for-patent-on-removable-touchscreen-laptop-displays-or-How-long-until-we-see-an-iPadBook-Air_id41561/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/AT-T-Innovation-Showcase-highlights-some-projects-in-development-over-at-AT-T-Labs-Research_id41549Checking out the various exhibitors on hand, all of which are somehow associated with AT&T Labs Research, we found quite a few interesting apps and services that are currently being developed – and of course, they're mobile related in some way. In fact, some of them are currently...]]>NewsThu, 04 Apr 2013 22:14:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/AT-T-Innovation-Showcase-highlights-some-projects-in-development-over-at-AT-T-Labs-Research_id41549/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Google-to-launch-second-gen-Nexus-7-in-July_id41471Google will launch the second generation of its Nexus 7 tablet around July and it will run on a Qualcomm Snapdragon chip...]]>NewsWed, 03 Apr 2013 01:29:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Google-to-launch-second-gen-Nexus-7-in-July_id41471/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/BlackBerry-roadmap-shows-BlackBerry-10-tablet-and-possible-phablet_id41349Riffing off the evleaks name, someone with a Twitter account named BB10Leaks has sent out what is supposedly a BlackBerry 10 road map that shows a device that could be considered a tablet and another one that resembles a phablet; according to the map, the next device will be what appears to be a tablet to be released the third quarter...]]>NewsFri, 29 Mar 2013 18:24:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/BlackBerry-roadmap-shows-BlackBerry-10-tablet-and-possible-phablet_id41349/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Is-there-a-place-for-a-tablet-in-the-life-of-a-smartphone-user_id40493We all love our smartphones and tablets, there's little doubt about that. There's just something about that personal touch interface that makes using them feel so good. To top things off, the sheer amount of stuff you can do with these gadgets is downright amazing and makes us love them even more. However, there's this question that keeps popping up inside our heads...]]>NewsTue, 05 Mar 2013 06:48:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Is-there-a-place-for-a-tablet-in-the-life-of-a-smartphone-user_id40493/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Leaked-photo-shows-Charcoal-Black-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-8.0_id40418One of our anonymous sources has just sent us over a leaked promotional picture of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 in Charcoal Black; the tablet designed by Samsung to go right after the Apple iPad mini was introduced at MWC last month and thus far we have only seen the model in the Marble White color along with a similarly colored S Pen...]]>NewsSun, 03 Mar 2013 00:29:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Leaked-photo-shows-Charcoal-Black-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-8.0_id40418/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-Tablet-Z-vs-Apple-iPad-first-look_id40296The Sony Xperia Tablet Z is easily one of the most impressive gadgets we saw at this year’s Mobile World Congress…]]>NewsWed, 27 Feb 2013 06:00:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-Tablet-Z-vs-Apple-iPad-first-look_id40296/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/MWC-2013-Day-1-round-up_id40231Wow, Mobile World Congress really heated up today with a boom of new devices getting unveiled from all sorts of places…]]>NewsMon, 25 Feb 2013 12:11:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/MWC-2013-Day-1-round-up_id40231/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Tab-Book-hands-on_id40233With its top specs and slide-out QWERTY, the LG Tab-Book isn’t meant to compete with the iPad or the multitude of Android slates, but it can be a very tempting alternative to an Ultrabook, depending in the final price it launches at...]]>NewsMon, 25 Feb 2013 12:05:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Tab-Book-hands-on_id40233/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-Tablet-Z-hands-on_id40226One of the most intriguing devices at this year's Mobile World Congress was definitely the Sony Xperia Tablet Z. The legendary Japanese company has tried its luck in tablets before with the Tablet S and Tablet P, but even though those models weren't so bad, they failed to generate any significant buzz. But it looks like Sony isn't willing to give up. The manufacturer is back once again with a new, and this time we believe it has a much bigger chance for success...]]>NewsMon, 25 Feb 2013 11:53:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-Tablet-Z-hands-on_id40226/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Asus-Padfone-Infinity-hands-on_id40208The Asus Padfone Infinity is one of the most exciting devices we saw at Mobile World Congress 2013 - a combination of a phone and a tablet…]]>NewsMon, 25 Feb 2013 10:06:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Asus-Padfone-Infinity-hands-on_id40208/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Asus-lifts-cover-off-Padfone-Infinity-5-inch-1080p-phone-docks-into-10-inch-1200p-tablet_id40184Asus has been teasing a new generation of its Padfone for MWC, and sure enough it has just become official: the Asus Padfone Infinity…]]>NewsMon, 25 Feb 2013 07:03:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Asus-lifts-cover-off-Padfone-Infinity-5-inch-1080p-phone-docks-into-10-inch-1200p-tablet_id40184/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/MWC-2013-Day-0-round-up_id40157And just like that, we’re getting close to wrapping up our first day at Mobile World Congress 2013 in beautiful Barcelona…]]>NewsSun, 24 Feb 2013 13:54:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/MWC-2013-Day-0-round-up_id40157/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-8.0-benchmark-scores-here-testing-the-Exynos-4412_id40155The Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 is probably the most exciting tablet to come out of MWC - it is a direct iPad mini competitor expected to retail for around the same price…]]>NewsSun, 24 Feb 2013 12:46:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-8.0-benchmark-scores-here-testing-the-Exynos-4412_id40155/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/First-camera-samples-from-the-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-8.0_id40151We managed to snap a few photos with the rear camera of the newly announced Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0, so you can have better idea what will be the results when you take it on your next concert or industrial espionage mission...]]>NewsSun, 24 Feb 2013 12:12:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/First-camera-samples-from-the-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-8.0_id40151/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-8.0-hands-on_id40134Ah, traditions, such a wonderful thing! Samsung used last year's MWC as a stage to announce the Note 10.1 tablet, so it was only fitting for us to see another Note device at MWC 2013. Enter the Galaxy Note 8.0, which will proudly take the empty seat between the Note II and Note 10.1 as a compact tablet designed to be used with a special stylus, which Samsung lovingly calls "S Pen."...]]>NewsSun, 24 Feb 2013 06:10:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-8.0-hands-on_id40134/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-8.0-vs-Apple-iPad-mini-vs-Google-Nexus-7-specs-comparison_id40125We are pitting Samsung's latest Note family member against its most formidable opponents - the Apple iPad mini and the Google Nexus 7 small and more affordable slates. While we don't have much details on price and availability for the Note 8.0 rather than Q2 in Europe and Asia, the other two have been around for a while, so you can have a look how they stack up in the table inside...]]>NewsSat, 23 Feb 2013 20:01:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-8.0-vs-Apple-iPad-mini-vs-Google-Nexus-7-specs-comparison_id40125/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-8.0-now-official-with-improved-S-Pen-tech-and-Smart-Remote-mode_id40121After months of speculation, the mid-sized warrior in Samsung's Note family is finally official. The aptly named Galaxy Note 8.0 sports an 8-inch 1280x800 pixels display clocking 189ppi pixel density - a tad higher than the direct competitor Apple's iPad mini...]]>NewsSat, 23 Feb 2013 20:00:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-8.0-now-official-with-improved-S-Pen-tech-and-Smart-Remote-mode_id40121/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Picture-of-5th-generation-Apple-iPad-case-shows-slimmer-body-thinner-bezels_id40111A Picture revealing a protective case for the next iteration of the Apple iPad 5 shows that the next full-sized version of the tablet will use design cues from the Apple iPad mini with a slimmer design and a thinner bezel on both sides of the display; there is the chance, of course, that the design does not resemble the 5th-generation iPad at all and that the case maker has spent a fortune for nothing...]]>NewsFri, 22 Feb 2013 23:28:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Picture-of-5th-generation-Apple-iPad-case-shows-slimmer-body-thinner-bezels_id40111/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Leaked-photos-allegedly-show-Retina-display-Apple-iPad-mini-2-with-color-options_id40062Leaked pictures from a Chinese forum show what is allegedly the next version of the Apple iPad mini and the blue colored Apple logo on back could indicate that Apple plans on offering a selection of different colors similar to the colors used for the 5th generation Apple iPod Touch; some of the pictures show a thicker tablet which could mean that it will be equipped with a Retina display...]]>NewsThu, 21 Feb 2013 18:31:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Leaked-photos-allegedly-show-Retina-display-Apple-iPad-mini-2-with-color-options_id40062/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Ubuntu-Touch-Preview-for-tablets-hands-on-Nexus-7_id40055Canonical released the Ubuntu Touch Preview today, so obviously we had to wipe our Nexus 7 and load up Ubuntu for a hands-on test. You've likely already seen the videos and release info for Ubuntu's new mobile optimized OS, so we'll just jump into it. The first thing that is important to keep in mind is that the tablet version of Ubuntu isn't due to be finalized until version 14.04 (April 2014), and the Touch Preview is version 12.10, so this is a very early build, and as such, there are a lot of things missing and not working so well...]]>NewsThu, 21 Feb 2013 16:53:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Ubuntu-Touch-Preview-for-tablets-hands-on-Nexus-7_id40055/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Ubuntu-for-tablets-officially-connects-Canonicals-convergent-dream_id39964Canonical has been saying for a while that it intends to make Ubuntu an all-in-one operating system, meaning one version will run on all devices from phones to tablets to traditional laptops and desktops. Given that aim, it's not surprising that the newly unveiled tablet-optimized version of Ubuntu looks quite a bit like Ubuntu for phones that we saw unveiled last month. And, even better, we won't have to wait long to see Ubuntu for tablets in action, because devices will be on display at MWC next week...]]>NewsTue, 19 Feb 2013 11:07:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Ubuntu-for-tablets-officially-connects-Canonicals-convergent-dream_id39964/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Does-HTC-have-an-Ubuntu-tablet-up-its-sleeve-for-tomorrows-event_id39918An image from HTC shows more than 12 devices hidden under black cloth in preparation of tomorrow's press event during which the HTC One is expected to be released with one of the devices appearing to be a 10 inch tablet under the cloth; with Ubuntu's timer pointing to an introduction of its tablet OS just before the start of HTC's event, it is possible that the Taiwan based manufacturer has an Ubuntu tablet up its sleeve...]]>NewsMon, 18 Feb 2013 16:00:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Does-HTC-have-an-Ubuntu-tablet-up-its-sleeve-for-tomorrows-event_id39918/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/10-game-controllers-for-smartphones-and-tablets_id39901As much as we love playing games on smartphones and tablets using on-screen virtual controls, we sometimes miss the tactile feedback that only a dedicated physical controller can provide. And we bet that many gamers – novice and veteran alike, would agree with us. But thankfully, there's a solution. Plenty of accessory manufacturers have come up with great game controllers intended to be used with the smartphones and tablets available on the market. Here's 10 of them – arguably the best ones you might find, so check them out and let us know which one you like the most...]]>NewsMon, 18 Feb 2013 08:27:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/10-game-controllers-for-smartphones-and-tablets_id39901/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-8.0-release-date-set-for-end-March-priced-slightly-higher-than-iPad-mini_id39883The Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 has by now leaked here and there. What’s interesting and new however is that the Galaxy Note 8.0 will launch at…]]>NewsMon, 18 Feb 2013 02:51:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-8.0-release-date-set-for-end-March-priced-slightly-higher-than-iPad-mini_id39883/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HP-to-build-Android-flavored-tablet_id39757Sources with connections to HP are saying that the tech titan will be turning to Android for its next big mobile device, a tablet and not just any tablet but a high-end model that will be running a NVIDIA Tegra 4 processor; the source is not allowed to talk about unreleased products, but says that the tablet will be introduced soon...]]>NewsWed, 13 Feb 2013 18:39:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/HP-to-build-Android-flavored-tablet_id39757/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/The-best-S-Pen-apps-for-the-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-family_id39527We are rounding up some of the best Android apps that take advantage of the S Pen stylus in the Samsung Note, Note II or Note 10.1, apart from the excellent stock ones like S Note, in case you've grabbed such a handset or tablet, and are heading for a Play Store (window) shopping spree...]]>NewsThu, 07 Feb 2013 07:41:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/The-best-S-Pen-apps-for-the-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-family_id39527/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Nokia-willing-to-consider-any-option-for-a-tablet-OS_id39444We've been waiting for quite some time for a tablet made by Nokia, but the ex-biggest cell phone manufacturer hasn't answered our prayers yet. They are so cruel! Anyways, there have been a number of rumors pointing at an incoming Nokia tablet, and while we're yet to see such a device be announced, we're happy to report that today we've seen what's probably the most obvious indication that such a device is indeed coming...]]>NewsMon, 04 Feb 2013 07:18:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Nokia-willing-to-consider-any-option-for-a-tablet-OS_id39444/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-3-family-to-include-a-2560x1600-display-member-UAP-profile-reveals_id39257There are three versions listed, GT-P3200, GT-P5200 and GT-P8200, which could very well be a 7-incher (rumored to be nixed so as not to clash with the 8" one), an 8-incher, which is likely the Galaxy Note 8.0, and a 10" flagship which might end up being the Galaxy Tab 3 Plus...]]>NewsWed, 30 Jan 2013 02:45:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-3-family-to-include-a-2560x1600-display-member-UAP-profile-reveals_id39257/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Apple-breaks-the-128-GB-barrier-with-the-iPad-4-starting-from-799_id39225Apple just announced a 128GB member of the iPad line, as February 5 it will aunch a version with that much internal storage of its newest Retina Display iPad 4...]]>NewsTue, 29 Jan 2013 08:06:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Apple-breaks-the-128-GB-barrier-with-the-iPad-4-starting-from-799_id39225/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/10-of-the-toughest-iPad-cases-ever-made_id39215No matter how capable your tablet of choice is, chances are that a single drop on anything harder than a carpet will render it unusable, or at least cause some serious damage. That's why buying a case for it is always a good idea, and the makers of third-party accessories have plenty of them to offer. The availability of iPad cases, however, appears to be the broadest, and today we'll take a look at some of the ultimate protective iPad cases that money can buy...]]>NewsTue, 29 Jan 2013 06:30:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/10-of-the-toughest-iPad-cases-ever-made_id39215/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Pictures-allegedly-show-back-panel-to-next-generation-Apple-iPad_id39200The latest speculation we have heard about the fifth-generation Apple iPad calls for a launch in October along with the next version of the Apple iPad mini, and a number of pictures have leaked showing what is alleged to be the back cover of the next full-sized Apple iPad; the back cover is said to be as thin as the back cover of the Apple iPad mini, and appears to be prepped for the use of an antenna for LTE connectivity...]]>NewsTue, 29 Jan 2013 02:00:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Pictures-allegedly-show-back-panel-to-next-generation-Apple-iPad_id39200/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Alleged-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-3-pics-appear-ahead-of-MWC_id39155We got sent images of what is claimed to be one of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 versions, which are pretty blurry to tell the exact model number, but it shouldn't be long before we see the things announced at the MWC expo next month...]]>NewsMon, 28 Jan 2013 03:22:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Alleged-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-3-pics-appear-ahead-of-MWC_id39155/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/New-SKU-points-to-128GB--fourth-generation-Apple-iPad_id39148Earlier Sunday, we showed you that the SystemPartitionPadding key in the beta 5 release of iOS 6.1 showed an entry for a 128GB iOS device and hours later, a new SKU has been discovered for a new version of the fourth-generation Apple iPad that is called the "ultimate" according to information leaked from a source who works for a U.S. retailer...]]>NewsSun, 27 Jan 2013 22:51:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/New-SKU-points-to-128GB--fourth-generation-Apple-iPad_id39148/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Hot-Rumors-Apple-iPhone-5S-with-13MP-camera-coming-in-July-Retina-display-iPad-mini-in-October_id39120It is rumor time as the clock ticks us into a weekend after a crazy week that saw Apple and RIM reverse roles and someone with a track record for knowing what is happening inside Apple says that the Apple iPhone 5S will launch in July sporting a 13MP camera; also on the schedule is a version of the Apple iPad mini with a Retina display screen...]]>NewsSat, 26 Jan 2013 00:20:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Hot-Rumors-Apple-iPhone-5S-with-13MP-camera-coming-in-July-Retina-display-iPad-mini-in-October_id39120/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Images-show-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-8.0-with-S-Pen-side-by-side-with-a-Note-II_id39099The Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 leaked out a few days ago and it didn’t take long for Samsung’s JK Shin to officially confirm it…]]>NewsFri, 25 Jan 2013 06:41:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Images-show-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-8.0-with-S-Pen-side-by-side-with-a-Note-II_id39099/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-8.0-spy-shots-pop-up_id39060The thing looks as the larger brother of the Galaxy S III and Note II, complete with an elliptical home button at the bottom when held in portrait mode...]]>NewsThu, 24 Jan 2013 07:48:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-8.0-spy-shots-pop-up_id39060/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Microsoft-Surface-Pro-to-launch-in-U.S.-and-Canada-on-February-9th-starting-at-899_id38988Microsoft has announced that the "Pro" version of its Microsoft Surface tablet will launch in the U.S. and in Canada on February 9th, with prices starting at $899 for a 64GB version of the slate; unlike the Surface RT which is powered by an ARM supported processor, the Microsoft Surface Pro has an Intel Core i5 under the hood and ships with Windows 8 installed...]]>NewsTue, 22 Jan 2013 16:05:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Microsoft-Surface-Pro-to-launch-in-U.S.-and-Canada-on-February-9th-starting-at-899_id38988/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/NTT-DoCoMo-announces-the-LG-Optimus-G-Pro-as-part-of-a-new-spring-2013-line-up_id38963Japan’s largest carrier announced a dozen new devices to ring in a new year of smartphones, tablets and other gadgets...]]>NewsTue, 22 Jan 2013 01:25:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/NTT-DoCoMo-announces-the-LG-Optimus-G-Pro-as-part-of-a-new-spring-2013-line-up_id38963/commentsPhone Arena