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January 20, 2013

CES 2013 Wrap-Up - List of New Smartphones, Tablets and Gadgets That You Need To Know

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(GSM Insider) - CES 2013 Wrap-Up - List of New Smartphones, Tablets and Gadgets That You Need To Know.

 With the CES 2013 closed the curtain two days back, it successfully brought so many new smartphones and tablets for us. For the the smartphones and tablets, some were new devices and some were not new devices as they were launched earlier before in its domestic country. GSM Insider Best Smartphone of CES 2013 is the Sony Xperia Z. 

In case you missed any of the CES 2013 updates from GSM Insider, here are the summaries of the CES 2013 at Las Vegas. The new smartphones and tablet that made appearance at the event. 

 Android
1. Smartphone



2. Tablet



Windows Phone



Windows
1. Tablet



 Firefox OS



 Mobile Processor


Gaming Console
Basically, there are many new and existing devices that made appearance at the CES 2013. Although it was a disappointed CES 2013 without any new and powerful device like last year. But it was still an event that worth for looking forward next year. Welcome the CES 2014. 


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GSM Insider Best Smartphone of CES 2013 - Sony Xperia Z

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(GSM Insider) - GSM Insider Best Smartphone of CES 2013 - Sony Xperia Z.

After the CES 2013, GSM Insider decided to choose one new smartphone at the event. It is the Sony Xperia Z. Sony Xperia Z is the first ever quad-core smartphone from Sony and the first ever Jelly Bean device as well. 

During the CES 2013, GSM Insider reported a lot on the Sony Xperia Z. This is the main reason as it is the best smartphone of CES 2013. It is good to understand why GSM Insider considers Sony Xperia Z for the award.

 Sony Xperia Z is a 5-inch display smartphone or it is known as the phablet (for five inch and above). The display is 1080p full HD resolution with Bravia Engine. In other words, the Bravia Engine that features on the television being used in this Sony Xperia Z. Try to imagine the display of full HD TV features on this Sony Xperia Z. How good is it!

 It features the 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064. If you are a gadget geek, sure that you knew about this S4 Pro quad-core processor. It is one of the fastest quad-core processor available "in the market". It is faster than those processors like Samsung Exynos 4412, Huawei Hi-Silicon K3V2 and Tegra 3. Off course, the new generation mobile processors like Snapdragon 800, Samsung  Exynos 5 Octa, NVIDIA Tegra 4 and the upcoming Huawei Hi-Silicon K3V3 are faster than Snapdragon S4 Pro. This Snapdragon S4 Pro is one of the most popular processor among the manufacturers.

 To make it even better, Sony Xperia Z features 2GB of RAM. With the combination of Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core processor and 2GB of RAM, you multitasking must be smoother than ever. The Android 4.1 Jelly Bean surely part of the Sony Xperia Z. The Google Now, Project Butter and enhanced features are the important components of the Jelly Bean. This is definitely enhanced the smartphone or phablet experience of users in the future. 

 The camera is one of the main attention as well. It features a 13-megapixels rear-facing camera and 2-megapixels front camera. First of all, GSM Insider revealed that Sony preparing new smartphone features the Cyber-Shot camera back in November last year. From the button design of Sony Xperia Z, it is indeed looks like the Sony Ericsson K810 with Cyber-Shot. If you used the Sony Ericsson K810 before, you knew that it features a round camera button. That is the same design with the Sony Xperia Z. Furthermore, the model number of Sony Xperia Z is starts from alphabet "C". This shows that the camera on Sony Xperia Z could be the Cyber-Shot camera.


Last but not least, Sony Xperia Z features water-proof, dust-proof and scratch-proof. If you havent watched the video of Sony Xperia Z, you can watch it here. It showcased the water-proof and dust-proof feature and you will know how strong this Sony Xperia Z. Although the water-proof feature is used in Japanese market for a long time, but this feature still not yet popular at the global market. The introduction of Sony Xperia Z definite brings much attention from the users worldwide. 

 Sony Xperia Z is the GSM Insider's Best Smartphone of CES 2013. Anyone getting this Sony Xperia Z in the future? 

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January 5, 2013

Top 10 Best Smartphones Of The Year 2012 by GSM Insider

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(GSM Insider) - Top 10 Best Smartphones Of The Year 2012 by GSM Insider

Its coming to the end of the year and the new year 2013 is arriving in a few hours time. I'm sure that the year 2012 is a wonderful for you and everyone of us at GSM Insider as well. But the coming 2013 definitely better when the technology keep on improving all the time. Its the time for the reviews of GSM Insider's Top 10 Best Smartphones of the Year 2012. 

 1. LG Nexus 4

 Specs recap: 4.8-inch IPS display with 720p HD resolution, 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core processor, Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, 2GB of RAM, 8-megapixels of camera and 8GB / 16GB of internal memory

 Reason: The hottest and most popular Nexus brand smartphone. LG Nexus 4 featuring the blazing fast 1.5GHz S4 Pro quad-core processor and 2GB of RAM which is definitely perfect for multi-tasking. Off course the Android 4.2 Jelly Bean is another attraction point as well. But never rule out the LG Patented Glass Design at the back of the device. It has been sold out for a few times before Google stated that the shipping date set at around 7-8 weeks.

 2. Nokia Lumia 920

Specs recap: 4.5-inch PureMotion HD+ display with 1280 x 768 resolutions, 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 dual-core, 1GB of RAM, Windows Phone 8, 8-megapixels PureView camera and 32GB of internal memory.

 Reason: This Nokia Lumia 920 is one of the best ever Windows Phone 8 device in the market. The display featuring the PureMotion HD+ display which is exceeds the HD resolution and improved fast scrolling speed. Other than this, Nokia successfully integrated the PureView camera in the device. The camera on the back of Nokia Lumia 920 is considers as the King of Camera due to its super high quality camera. It beats off competitors in the market. Although this was not the first Windows Phone 8 device, but it is definitely the best in the market at the moment. 

 3. iPhone 5

Specs Recap: 4-inch display with 1136 x 640 resolution, 1.2GHz A6 dual-core, 1GB of RAM, 8-megapixels of camera, iOS 6, 16 / 32 / 64GB of internal memory and LTE supports.

 Reason: The iPhone 5 is definitely the tallest iPhone yet. It features the ever fast blazing A6 dual-core processor that faster than previous iPhones. The smoothness and stability of the operating system in the iPhone 5 is the main reason for consumers to purchase it. It is the best iPhone yet from Apple.

 4. Samsung Galaxy S3

Specs Recap: 4.8-inch Super AMOLED display with 720p HD resolution, 1.5GHz Exynos quad-core, 1GB of RAM, 16GB / 32GB of internal memory, 8-megapixels of camera, NFC and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich preloaded. 

 Reason: Samsung Galaxy S3 is the best selling Android smartphone of all time. It beats off the record held by the Samsung Galaxy S2. It was sold more than 20 million units in just 100 days on sale. This is a record very hard for the competitors to beat off. This Samsung Galaxy S3 is the best among the another two rivals HTC One X and LG Optimus 4X HD. 

 5. Samsung Galaxy Note 2

Specs Recap: 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display with 720p HD resolution, 1.7GHz Exynos quad-core, 2GB of RAM, 16 / 32GB of internal memory, 8-megapixels of camera, NFC and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean preloaded. 

 Reason: Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is the best on its phablet category. No one able to challenge the status of Samsung Galaxy Note 2 as the King of Phablet to date. It is also the best device from Samsung at the moment as it features 2GB of RAM which is 1GB extra than the Samsung Galaxy S3. It features the S-Pen stylus which is suitable for all ages of usage. You might think the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 too huge but it remains favourable for many people. 

 6. HTC Butterfly

Specs Recap: 5-inch Super LCD with 1080p Full HD resolution, 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 pro quad-core, 2GB of RAM, 8-megapixels of camera, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and 16GB of internal memory and supports micro-SD expansion.

 Reason: The HTC Butterfly was launched in Japan as the HTC J Butterfly. It is the first ever Android smartphone to feature 1080p Full HD display resolution. Since then, more devices with 5-inch display and 1080p Full HD resolution were introduced to the market. It opened the market of the 5-inch 1080p phablet. This 5-inch monster featuring the Snapdragon S4 pro quad-core processor and 2GB of RAM. This device is yet to launch globally. 

 7. Nokia Lumia 820 

Specs Recap: 4.3-inch AMOLED display with ClearBlack technology, 1GHz Snapdragon S4 dual-core, 1GB of RAM, 8-megapixels of camera, Windows Phone 8, NFC, Wireless Charging and 8GB of internal memory and supports microSD expansion.

 Reason: Nokia Lumia 820 was launched together with the Nokia Lumia 920 a few months. The ClearBlack display technology features on this device enable you to view the screen display even on the ultra bright condition (direct sunlight). The processor is dual-core and featuring 1GB of RAM. It is suitable for daily usage along with the 8-megapixels of camera. This Nokia Lumia 820 is said to be the leader of the wireless charging as it opened the wireless charging to the market. Many upcoming smartphones said to feature wireless charging. Thanks to Nokia Lumia 820 for this!

 8. HTC Windows Phone 8X

Specs Recap: 4.3-inch Super LCD 2 display with 720p HD resolution, 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 dual-core, 1GB of RAM, 16GB of internal memory, LTE supports, Windows Phone 8 and 8-megapixels of camera

 Reason: This is the first Windows Phone 8 device from HTC. Since the sales performance of HTC One Series was not impressive, HTC hopes that Windows Phone 8X (also known as HTC 8X) able to turn the company around. The introduction of HTC 8X still unable to challenge the status of Nokia as the King of Windows Phone. The back design of HTC 8X is curve design which is similar like the iPhone 3GS. HTC 8X brings best music experience with Beats Audio.

 9. HTC One X

Specs Recap: 4.7-inch Super LCD display with 720p HD resolution, 1.5GHz Tegra 3 quad-core, 8-megapixels of camera, 1GB of RAM, 32GB of internal memory, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich preloaded and Beats Audio.

 Reason: HTC One X was first spotted at the MWC 2012 in Barcelona back in February. It was voted as the best smartphone at MWC 2012 as well. It features the quad-core Tegra 3 processor from NVIDIA and 1GB of RAM. The design of the HTC One X is the main point as the back cover featuring the rubber design so that it wont scratch easily. Although HTC sold off some of its shares in Beats Audio, but this sound enhancement remains exclusively at HTC. 

 10. XiaoMi Phone 2

Specs Recap: 4.3-inch IPS display with 720p HD resolution, 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 pro quad-core, 2GB of RAM, 8-megapixels, MIUI V4 based on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and 2000mAh battery.

 Reason: Do you know that this is the first ever smartphone that featuring Snapdragon S4 pro quad-core processor? Yes. It is. The size might be smaller but it has a powerful inner specs as the combination of S4 pro and 2GB of RAM. XiaoMi Phone 2 was built based on the MIUI V4 user interface that based on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. If you are living at China, you sure know that the popularity of this device is same high as the devices from other leading manufacturers. 

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Top 10 Most Read GSM Insider Articles of the Year 2012

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(GSM Insider) - Top 10 Most Read GSM Insider Articles of the Year 2012

 The wait is finally over as GSM Insider pulls back the curtain on the hottest and most read articles from January to December of the year 2012.

It has been another ups and downs year for the smartphone and tablet world. The ability of GSM Insider in introducing latest news updates, breaking news and comparisons brings numerous of smiles to the readers of this website.

 And, with so much having gone on throughout 2012, we are just as eager as our readers to find out which articles and editorials were the most popular over the calendar year in 2012.

  So, without further ado, may we present to you the list of our 10 most-read articles of the year:

 1. Nokia Lumia 920T Leaks In China, The Lumia 920 Variant for China Mobile. (October 15, 2012)

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 This was the first time Nokia Lumia 920T surfaced before the launch event in China. It is a Nokia Lumia 920T exclusively for China Mobile that compatible with the TD-SCDMA network. 

 2. Nokia Lumia 920 Whites Makes Appearance at PT/EXPO COMM China 2012. Compare Side to Side with Lumia 900. (September 18, 2012)

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 This was the first time when the Nokia Lumia 920 spotted at public event. The main point was the Nokia Lumia 920 was placed side to side with Nokia Lumia 900 in white colour as well. The white colour on both devices are similar.

 3. This Leaked Handset Could Be The Samsung Galaxy Note 2? (August 17, 2012)

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 The was another leak on the Samsung Galaxy Note 2. It was obtain by Know Your Mobile website. However, the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 launched later not similar like this device. This device remained mysterious until now. 

 4. FAKE NEWS: Samsung does not pay Apple 30 trucks full of five cents coints. (August 29, 2012)

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 This hoax was spread through the internet after Samsung lost the lawsuit against Apple. The court ordered Samsung to pay Apple with $1 billion in compensation. However, Samsung and Apple are still partners as the Korean company still supplying the parts and components to the Cupertino based company.

 5. HTC Confirms No Jelly Bean Update for Device With 512MB RAM or Less (November 12, 2012)

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 The Jelly Bean update was eagerly waiting by the HTC users around the world. Soon, the Taiwanese company HTC announced that those devices with 512MB RAM and below will not receive the Android 4.1 update after all. This was a disappointed news for HTC One V and HTC Desire S users.

 6. Samsung Galaxy S3 Comparison - Garnet Red vs Ceramic White vs Pebble Blue (September 12, 2012)

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 The Garnet Red was introduced to the market after a few months. It brought another choice for the consumers especially those red colour lovers. Soon, the Samsung Galaxy S3 was proved as the best selling Android smartphone of all time. 

 7. Samsung Unveils Accessories for Samsung Galaxy Note 2 N7100 In Hong Kong. (September 28, 2012)

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 It was rather surprise that Samsung unveiled the official accessories of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 N7100 in Hong Kong. The accessories for the 5.5-inch phablet included flip covers, protective covers, desktop dock and battery pack. 

 8. Sony Xperia FL Press Image Leaks, Packs With S4 Pro, 4.8-inch Display and Android 4.2 (November 26, 2012)

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 This device might never been announce after all. It is not a strange thing if you never heard of this Sony Xperia FL. Rumours from China stated that this was another smartphone coming from the Japanese mobile company. Sony Xperia Z and Sony Xperia X are coming in January 2013 instead of this Sony Xperia FL.

 9. LG Nexus 4 Launched In Hong Kong On December 11, Priced At HK$4398. (December 6, 2012)

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 LG Nexus 4 was popular among those in Hong Kong even before the launch even on early this month. This was one of the most anticipated Nexus brand smartphone in that country up-to-date. Before the launch event, GSM Insider reported that the LG built Nexus 4 coming with the price of HK$4398. This proved this tech blog is a reliable news website as the Nexus 4 launched with this price tag.

 10. Mysterious Motorola Smartphone Spotted In China, Could Be The First Look of "Occam"? (October 12, 2012)

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 The device with the name of "Occam" was spotted at AnTuTu benchmark as it was running on the Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. At that time, the Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and Nexus 4 were yet to reveal by Google. There were rumours stated that this "Occam" could be the Motorola brand Droid Nexus. After the launched of LG Nexus 4, there were no news with the "Occam" anymore. 

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