Monthly Archives: February 2012


If you’re looking for a Samsung Android device that can take a beating, you might be interested in the upcoming Rugby Smart. The Rugby Smart will be heading to AT&T March 4th and will cost a reasonable $99.99 on contract. A perfect fit for users who work in high-impact jobs such as construction, the Samsung Rugby Smart features:


One has to wonder if there will be any surprises at this year’s Mobile World Congress. Almost every OEM has already announced their devices, videos, images, etc., and now we’re seeing a leaked press shot of the HTC One X (aka Endeavor, Edge) which has apparently undergone some changes. This image paints quite a different picture from the one we saw last week as HTC seems to have dropped the four button lineup in favor of the three button ICS design.


We already know ASUS is planning to unveil their unique Padfone at Mobile World Congress and we’re quite excited about this device. They’ve released a little teaser video using a matryoshka doll as a metaphor for the Padfone’s unique design which allows you to dock the phone inside its accompanying tablet for larger viewing. The video refers to the functionality of a phone + a tablet + a keyboard dock for endless possibilities and is a refreshing break from the same old designs we’re used to seeing.


We all love a good fight around here and we even have a recurring Friday Night Fights where we pit features of iOS vs Android, but this latest video by Samsung is just so asinine that not even us Android fans will defend it. To further promote their Galaxy Note, Samsung has decided to embarrass themselves by “going to the streets” to try and convince people how awesome the S-pen functionality is by challenging an obviously clueless iPhone user to perform the same mundane tasks as a seasoned (trained & scripted) Note user.


LG is certainly looking to make the biggest splash this year at Mobile World Congress. They have been announcing device after device, and now, they’ve gone ahead and unveiled the cream of their crop — the LG Optimus 4X HD. This powerhouse will feature a 1.5GHz Tegra 3 processor with 4-PLUS-1 CPU cores as well as:

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