UK based premium smartphone maker, Vertu has a new device in the works; the Vertu Signature Touch L which has been certified on TENAA, is believed to be a Lite version of the Vertu Signature Touch and affirmatively the ‘L’ in the name should mean Lite. Moving to the specs, the Vertu Signature Touch L features […]
Phablet
Phablet is a phrase used to describe a half- smartphone and half- tablet mobile device (a phone/tablet hybrid). It is better defined as a small pocket-sized mobile device that is a bit larger than the size of an average smartphone, with a touch screen ranging in size from 5 inches to 7 inches.
While larger than a smartphone, it is much smaller than most tablets and can be held and used in one hand. Phablets typically use 3G or 4G networks for cellular calls and are Wi-Fi – enabled devices. Check this piece on TGF to know more about phablets.
PS: Words like “phablet,” that are created from parts of two different words, are known as portmanteaus.
Panasonic P50 Idol and P65 Flash debuts with HD screen, quad-core SoC and Android 5.1
Panasonic has launched two new Android Lollipop OS running smartphones – the Panasonic P50 Idol and Panasonic P65 Flash. Both devices are more entry-level than mid-range in terms of specs and are priced at Rs 6790 ($104) and Rs 8290 ($127). Starting with the Panasonic P65 Flash which is the bigger of the duo, it sports […]
Leak: Full Meizu Blue Charm Metal Specs
Meizu has an event scheduled for October 21th at the Beijing National Convention Center and the company is expected to debut a phablet which is now reported to be the Meizu Blue Charm Metal. The device will slot in among the affordable ‘Blue Charm Series’ but will ditch polycarbonate body a more premium looking metal build. […]
Gionee GN5001 and Gionee GN9010 gets TENAA Certification
Gionee has two upcoming smartphone in the works – though their final names re not known yet – both devices carry the moniker – Gionee GN5001 and Gionee GN9010 for now but judging from past occurrences don’t be surprised if these devices go official with that name. According to the TENAA, the Gionee GN5001 sports […]
Slim and Sleek Cubot X16 debuts with FHD screen, 4G LTE and Android 5.1 Lollipop OS
Cubot has announced the slim and sleek looking Cubot X16; the 5-inch sized device runs Android Lollipop OS and supports 4G LTE connectivity and is available in Brown and White colour options. There is no word on pricing but several outlets suggests we are looking at a price tag around $160. The Cubot X16 is […]
Haus Omega LTE: 5″ FHD display, octa-core SoC, 4G LTE and 3000mAh battery
US based company, Haus Technologies has announced a new midrange smartphone – the Haus Omega LTE. The device is manufactured by China’s TCL mobile communications because it is basically a repackaged – TCL Meme Da 3S (or TCL 3S M3G) smartphone. Moving to the Haus Omega LTE specs, it’s sports a 5-inch IPS OGS display […]
Samsung unveils the Stylus-Based Galaxy Note5 in Nigeria
Last week, Samsung officially unveiled its latest flagship phablet in the Galaxy Note Series, the Galaxy Note5 in Nigeria. The Samsung Galaxy Note5 is available in Single SIM and Dual SIM versions as well as 32GB and 64GB internal storage options; available colour options includes – Gold Platinum, Sapphire Black, Titanium Silver and White Pearl. […]
Alleged Pepsi P1 Specs and Pricing Details surfaces
Normally when the word ‘Pepsi’ gets mentioned, nothing but carbonated soft drinks comes to mind and like Coca-cola, PepsiCo products are sold in almost every country of the world. This time around PepsiCo China is working on a new product that is not a drink but a smartphone. Pepsi is working on a mid-range category […]
ZTE Axon Max is a Max-version of the Axon with larger display and bigger battery
Along with ZTE Axon Mini, ZTE also announced a Max version of the Axon smartphone – the ZTE Axon Max which boasts of a bigger battery and display size. There is no word on pricing and availability yet but the device is expected to roll-out before the end of the year. ZTE briefly mentioned the […]
ZTE announce availability of the ZTE Axon Mini and variants globally as well as Axon Watch for China
ZTE has announced the global availability of the ZTE Axon Mini as well as the more premium edition which has pressure-sensitive touch and the exclusive NBA version. The company also announced the availability of the Axon Watch for China. Commenting on the latest developments, CEO ZTE Mobile Devices, Adam Zeng said; “Devices in our ZTE […]