Mystery HTC Device LEAKED!!!

The above phone is reportedly how HTC will attempt to pry folks away from the Galaxy S III this fall. The pictures don’t give away much, though the red accents seem to suggest the device could wind up on Verizon. Otherwise, what’s beneath the surface is pure speculation. We’ve previously heard that HTC was preparing a 5-inch, 1080p handset, so this could be it. In addition, The Verge said the rumored device showed up on a benchmarking site with a chip that could be next-gen, ahead of Qualcomm’s S4. HTC previously unleashed the DROID Incredible 4G LTE for Verizon, but this one could be decidedly more high-end, and huge competition for the S III and iPhone 5.

[via TheVerge]

New HTC Device LEAKED! HTC Proto to be the upgraded version of HTC One V

Is the HTC Proto really just more of the same?

(Credit: The Verge)

Rumors of a slightly improved HTC One V recently started leaking online, alongside hints at an HTC fall refresh.

Details for the so-called HTC Proto point to a larger 4.0-inch display and 1.2GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor with 1 GB of RAM. 

The first official-looking images of the HTC Proto show a more rounded design, with no signs of the One V's chin. In fact, it's strikingly similar to the Desire V, which recently launched in China.

Should the Proto follow suit, we can look for microSD expansion, Bluetooth 4.0, Beats Audio, and a 1650mAh battery. In other words, more of the same stuff that HTC is already doing.

HTC sorely needs a hit right now, but the HTC Proto won't be much help for a company looking to grab a bigger slice of the pie. To be fair, this handset has likely been in the works for the better part of a year. It may be a few more months before we see anything from the reinvested and refocused HTC.

It isn't clear when HTC plans to announce the HTC Proto; however, Germany's IFA is just days away and would be a good venue. That said, if they have a beefed up HTC One X and tablet-like handset on the horizon, we may yet see a splashier, standalone press event away from the Berlin noise.

The Next Galaxy Nexus specs LEAKED!

Will Google stick with Samsung for the next Nexus-series phone? If this spec sheet that just leaked is accurate, it looks like Samsung could be returning for a three-peat, with what amounts to a small upgrade over last year’s Galaxy Nexus.

Instead of a quad-core Exynos, this document claims the phone would stick to a dual-core SoC, but ramp the clock speed up to 1.5GHz. Unfortunately, there’s no work on just which SoC we’re talking about, only that it won’t be a new design based around A15 cores.

Supposedly, this model GT-I9260 will keep a 4.65-inch display, which is now noted as an HD component; that’s a bit odd, since the Galaxy Nexus already has an HD screen. Why mention it for one but not the other if they’re the same resolution?

According to this, the next Nexus would use the same cameras as the Galaxy S III, with an eight-megapixel component around back, and would also offer the same microSD compatibility the GS3 enjoys.

Frankly, it’s all a bit underwhelming, and we can’t help but hope to see something a little more exciting from the next Nexus. That’s not to say that these specs look underpowered; maybe we’re just expecting too much to be wowed, when we really need a more utilitarian upgrade to a solid design.

Via PocketNow

Samsung Galaxy Note II Design and Specs LEAKED!!

"A new image of what is allegedly Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Note II has surfaced online. The shot showcases the front of the new handset, and it looks a lot like a Galaxy S III that’s been stretched out. It features a physical home button that’s significantly larger than that of the original Galaxy Note, in addition to a front-facing camera." -TechnoBuffalo

With the handset’s official unveiling now just a couple of weeks away, this is certainly the right time for official press shots to be leaking. But Samsung has been cracking down on leaks like these, and the Korean company managed to keep the Galaxy S III’s design a secret right up until its unveiling.

The image was sent into GSMArena, who have been unable to confirm its authenticity with their other sources. However, as they note, Samsung is expected to make the second-generation Galaxy Note look a lot like the Galaxy S III, and so even if this is a fan-made mockup, it’s likely to be pretty close to the truth.

The tipster also provided some specifications for the device. They say it will it will sport a 1280 x 800 pixel Super AMOLED display that measures 5.5 inches diagonally. A full HD display did undergo testing, according to the source, but it was found to be consuming too much battery life and had to be scrapped.

The handset will also boast a 1.5GHz quad-core Exynos processor and an 8-megapixel rear-facing camera. It is expected to ship with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich rather than 4.1 Jelly Bean, but an update to the latest OS is expected later on — as you’d have hoped with a brand new handset.

What do you think of this alleged press shot? 

NEW HTC 5 INCH SMARTPHONE REPORTED TO COME THIS SEPTEMBER, The Galaxy Note 2 will have some competition.

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Note II may not be the only “phablet” this fall. According to "technoBuffalo" and “industry sources” speaking to DigiTimes, HTC is planning to debut a 5-inch smartphone in September or October, which will have a full 1080p high-definition display with a 1794 by 1080 resolution.

The new 5 inch tablet is likely that it will have 126 vertical lines will be dedicated to Android’s virtual navigation buttons, which were introduced with Ice Cream Sandwich. That means the device would actually feature a 1920 x 1080 panel.

Back in July a GLBenchmark test, which details a “HTC 6435LVW” with a 1794 x 1080 display, powered by Qualcomm’s MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 processor running Android 4.0.4. appeared.

That seems to confirm a device with these specifications is currently being tested by HTC, but whether or not it will show its face this fall remains to be seen. It seemed like only a matter of time before the Galaxy Note got a rival, though.

[via The Verge]

HTC One X+ Specs appears in benchmark results

Hot on the heels of a rumor about a new HTC device codenamed Proto, we've got a benchmark for another unannounced handset from the Taiwanese manufacturer to check out. This time we're looking at the NenaMark results for the HTC PM63100, which is a model number that actually popped up in some GLBenchmark test results last month. The NenaMark page lists the PM63100 as packing a 1.7GHz Tegra 3 processor and 720p screen resolution, both of which also showed up in the aforementioned GLBenchmark tests, as well as Android 4.1.1. Last month's results suggested that the PM63100 could be headed to AT&T. LandofDroid suggests that the PM63100 is the One X+, which we've heard may also be T-Mobile-bound.

While this PM63100/One X+ device isn't quite official just yet, with purported specs like a 1.7GHz Tegra 3 and 720p display, it definitely sounds like it's got the makings of a flagship handset. The good news is that a leaked T-Mobile roadmap claimed that the One X+ (codenamed "Era 42" for Magenta) may be landing at the end of September, so it may not be long before we get a chance to put the handset through its paces ourselves. What do you all make of the One X+ so far, Android fans? Has it piqued your interest or is there another device that you're lusting after?

Via TmoNews, LandofDroid, NenaMark

Re-blogged from Phonedog and TechnobuffaloHt

HTC “Proto” Reportedly Coming This Fall

HTC’s One V will reportedly receive a refresh later this year in the form of an unannounced device carrying the codename “Proto.” Tipped to The Verge, this HTC handset is said to be 9.62mm thick and feature a 4-inch WVGA SLCD display, a 5-megapixel camera, 4GB of storage, 512MB of RAM, Beats Audio and a 1GHz dual-core Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon processor.
While the aforementioned specs are fairly detailed, there’s no mention of what version of Android the Proto will launch with. Looking at its mid-level hardware, we suspect this handset to ship with Ice Cream Sandwich, opposed to the highly sought after Jelly Bean.

Re-blogged from Technobuffalo
[via: The Verge]

iPad Mini Rear housing LEAKED!

Images that purport to be the rear shell of the long rumored iPad Mini have surfaced in China.

Rumors that Apple is working on a 7-inch iPad Mini have been picking up speed as of late, and the fact that emails related to such a device were used in court this week only adds to the speculation that it is a reality.  Now Apple.pro has uncovered some images on Chinese micro blogging site Sina Weibo that appear to be the back metal case of such a device.  The original poster has no history of Apple leaks, so there is no way to judge how accurate he is, but as leaks go, this doesn’t look like something could whip up too easily in an afternoon.

Should the images turn out to be the real deal, of interesting note is the lack of any hole for a rear-facing camera. The Nexus 7, the current darling of the 7-inch form factor, is also lacking a rear shooter despite having a space on the board for one.  Is it a way to cut costs?  Do manufacturers not think its essential?  We don’t know as of yet, but it is an interesting trend.

Rumors abound that the iPad Mini will make its debut with the iPhone 5 next month, but we’ll just have to wait and see what Apple has up its sleeve.

REBLOGGED FROM TECHNOBUFFALO.

[via MacRumors, Source Apple.pro]

Sony Xperia SL Leaked: Features Silver body

 The phone above is "called" the Sony Xperia SL (model number LT26ii), and even though the phone looks exactly the same as the Xperia S, the SL's will get a few notable changes. The Xperia S has  a 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon S3 MSM8260 processor,but the Xperia SL is said to have the same processor, the SL's is said to be clocked at 1.7GHz. Other Xperia SL additions include having Android 4.0.4 preloaded and coming in silver and pink color options (shown in render form at ePrice) in addition to the black and white bodies that the Xperia S launched in.

The Xperia SL is said to be similar to the Xperia S, and the specs are as followed: 4.3-inch 720x1280 display, 1GB RAM, 32GB storage, 12-megapixel rear camera and 1.3-megapixel front camera. Sony is holding an event in Berlin on August 29 right before IFA 2012 so it's possible that we'll hear more about the Xperia SL (and maybe that recently-leaked Xperia Tablet) then. The release of this phone hasn't been released but in the mean time, would you buy this?

 Via GSMArena (1), (2), ePrice

Motorola Droid RAZR HD Leaked!

Today some shots of the DROID RAZR HD have made an appearance online. The back of the DROID RAZR HD look like it has the same pattern and layout as the one that leaked out back in June, and there is a Verizon 4G LTE logo on its back. On the front,  the About phone screen that shows the DROID RAZR HD's name, XT926 model number, a Verizon designation and the fact that it's running Android 4.0.4 with on-screen navigation keys. The actual specs of the Droid Razr HD have been really hard to get, but so far it will have a 720p HD display resolution, 4G LTE and probably a 1.5GHz dual-core processor. There is no launch date set for this phone, but would you get this?

Via Droid-Life, DroidForums

New SONY Phone Leaked! (Sony Mint)

While people been fussing over the Xperia GX (aka the LT29i), it seems Sony's been working on something much better. Mobile-review has published a run-down of a device it claims is called the LT30p -- aka the Mint, which appeared way back in January -- which  appears to have many of the specs  from a high-end phone. The front has a 1280 x 720 4.3-inch LCD (reports also say that possibly the screen could be a 4.5 display), while the rear has the same 13-megapixel camera as the GX, and there's a microSD slot on the side too. Mobile-review reports that the phone is running ICS and posses a 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 with 1GB of RAM and 16GB of storage. The build quality looks a bit unfinished and I'm not sure that this is a final production handset. If this comes out would you possibly consider it? Or will you stick with the S3 or One X? Comment below!