LG Optimus 4X HD benchmarked early, does well

LG Optimus 4X HD benchmarked early, does well

Greek site, TechBlog, got an early build of LG's top dog droid - the Optimus 4X HD.

Without much hesitation the guys over ran a few benchmarks to test the quad-core Cortex-A9 processor clocked at 1.5 GHz and the ULP GeForce GPU.



LG Optimus 4X benchmarks

The ICS-running LG Optimus 4X HD did quite well in Quadrant, AnTuTu and NenaMark2. We decided to do a little comparison with the HTC One X - it uses the same chipset, deals with the same amount of pixels but it turns out that Sense 4.0 is a little heavier than the UI the Optimus 4X HD is running because the One X came on top only in NenaMark2.



HTC One X benchmarks

The Optimus 4X HD on the other hand got better results in both Quadrant and AnTuTu, which is quite promising given that it's only a pre-relese unit.

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Samsung Galaxy S III to have a home button, 5-column UI

Samsung Galaxy S III to have a home button, 5-column UI

In today's issue of Galaxy S III Rumors Daily: Samsung has decided on keeping the hardware home button on its next Galaxy flagship. Apparently the topic was under heavy discussion over at Samsung HQ and the decision was made right before the yet-unseen device went into production.

Another rumor coming from Korea Digital Daily is the Galaxy S III's user interface will be set in 5 columns, like the Galaxy Note, and unlike the Galaxy Nexus.



If these new rumors turn out correct then this previously leaked mock-up of the Galaxy S III might be right on money - both with the home button and 5-column layout.

Samsung's next flagship chose to ignore the MWC floor this year, which allowed the rumor train to really pick up speed. The Koreans have apparently kept leaks to a minimum by supplying carriers with a rectangular body that had all the software and hardware inside but didn't give out the final design.

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Nokia announces the 103 - its most affordable phone ever

Nokia announces the 103 - its most affordable phone ever

Meet the Nokia 103 - the most affordable phone the Fins have ever manufactured. Announced in Nigeria today, the Nokia 103 will cost just €16 and is aimed at developing markets.



The Nokia 103 runs Series 30 on a 1,36-inch black and white display (how long has it been since you last saw a new device with this type of display?). And with its sturdy, anti-scratch covers and dust resistance the Nokia 103 will be pretty hard to break.

Measuring at 107.2mm x 45.1mm x 15.3mm and weighing just 77 grams, the 103 features a 800mAh battery, which can keep it going for 27 days of standby and 11 hours of talk time. There's also an integrated flashlight, preloaded games and stereo FM.

The Nokia 103 will initially start selling in Nigeria, but you can expect it to go global appearance in the coming weeks.

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Nokia Lumia 900 tops Amazon charts, Titan II nowhere in sight

Nokia Lumia 900 tops Amazon charts, Titan II nowhere in sight

Just two days after it went on sale, the Nokia Lumia 900 managed to climb to the top of the Amazon best seller charts.



The black version of the phone is the one leading the parade, while the cyan edition takes a respectable fifth place. The two Nokia Lumia 900 versions are also easily the two most popular AT&T devices currently available on Amazon.

The Lumia 900 also tops Amazon's Movers and Shakers list with the cyan variant boasting 394% growth.

And what about the HTC Titan II, which launched alongside the Nokia flagship you ask? Its $100 higher asking price obviously prevented it from coming even come close to the Lumia 900's blooming success and it didn't even make the top 20.

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Nokia 306 graphic leaks out from a manual, raises questions

Nokia 306 graphic leaks out from a manual, raises questions

A graphic, taken from the manual of a prototype has leaked out, showing us the touch screen sporting, Nokia 306. Curiously enough however, there is no information on the OS, which the upcoming Nokia will be running.



The device could be running a Symbian version, due to its support for multiple home screens, along with a status menu, located at the top of the screen. On the other hand, the two button configuration below the display, and its resolution of 240x412 pixels point into an updated S40. So does the name of the device, which strongly suggests that the Nokia 306 belongs to the Asha family.

The leaked specs of the Nokia 306 include Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (b/g), MicroSD card slot, Micro USB port, FM Radio, and AV Out. The battery is Nokia BL-4U with a 1100mAh capacity.

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AT&T launches WP-powered Lumia 900 and Titan II

AT&T launches WP-powered Lumia 900 and Titan II

Just as previously promised, AT&T has released the Nokia Lumia 900 and HTC Titan II to its customers.



The Nokia Lumia 900 is a Windows Phone smartphone with LTE connectivity, a 4.3" ClearBlack display of WVGA (480 x 800) resolution and an 8 MP camera with Carl-Zeiss optics. It will set you back $99.99 on a two-year deal or $449.99 without commitment.

The HTC Titan II pushes the megapixel boundaries by bringing 16 MP stills to the Windows Phone game and comes with a 4.7" Super LCD of WVGA resolution. It will cost a cool $199.99 on a two-year contract or $549.99 SIM-free.

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Nokia 808 PureView on pre-order in Italy, costs €600

Nokia 808 PureView on pre-order in Italy, costs €600

The Nokia 808 PureView and its 41MP monstrosity are expected to hit the stores this May. With the release date closing in, Nokia Italy has started their pre-order campaign for the PureView.

The cameraphone costs €600 while €99 of those you must pay now to reserve your unit.



We assume that other Nokia stores will soon launch their pre-orders as well.

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