The LG Optimus Vu will be appearing at MWC 2012 next week which is expected to go head on with the Samsung Galaxy Note. While the 5" display with an odd 4:3 aspect ratio does raise eyebrows, the short hands-on video above does seem to show some practicality when its in landscape mode. Powered by a dual-core 1.5Ghz processor and boasting a slim profile of just 8.5mm, the Optimus Vu is seen as a serious contender in the phone-tablet segment. More official photos of the Optimus Vu after the break. (more...)


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LG has announced the Optimus 3D Max, the sequel for its Optimus 3D Android smart phone which comes with couple of new enhancements. While maintaining its glasses-free 4.3" 3D screen that pushes 800x480 pixels, the Optimus 3D Max now runs on a dual-core 1.2GHz OMAP 4430 processor. It has 1GB of RAM and comes with 8GB of internal storage. New on the device is the inclusion of NFC and the introduction of LG's Tag+ which lets you switch profiles by tapping. You can also expect a tiny bit more life as the capacity is bumped from 1,500mAh in the previous 3D to 1,520mAh in the 3D Max. In terms...


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U Mobile now offers 7" Huawei tablets with mobile broadband combo for bundle. The Huawei Ideos S7 Slim and Ideos S7 are offered at RM1,650 and RM1,188 respectively which is inclusive of 12 months subscription of MB68 that comes with 5GB of monthly data quota. As the mobile broadband subscription is worth RM816, the S7 Slim effectively costs RM834 while the S7 at RM372. To make ownership easier, the tablet+data subscription combo is payable with 12 months easy payment installment via credit card. In terms of specs, both S7 Slim and S7 runs on 1Ghz snapdragon processor with a 7" screen...


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If you send a lot of text messages across to neighbouring Singapore and Indonesia, U Mobile has started a time limited promo where you can get up to 50 International SMS for free. All you need to do is to send 3 International SMS to the 2 countries at the normal rate of 35 sen and you will be given 50 additional SMS for the rest of the day. This means you get to send a total of 53 SMS to Singapore/Indonesia for just RM1.05/day. Before you get started, you would need to activate the offer via call or SMS depending whether you are on prepaid or postpaid as shown above. All free SMS are only...


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Currently there are loads of Android tablets out there with different sizes. For those that are obsessed with the thinnest, lightest but largest display, the Toshiba Regza AT200 would be on top of your list with its thinnest profile of 7.7mm and it weighs just 535g. As comparison, the Galaxy Tab 7.7 has a thickness of 7.86mm while the Galaxy Tab 10.1 weighs 595g. In terms of specs, the Regza AT200 runs Android 3.2 Honeycomb with dual-core 1.0GHz (TI OMAP 4430), 1GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. Just like its AT100 predecessor, the AT200 also comes with an array of ports such as micro...


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LG has announced its new Optimus L Series which will be revealed at MWC 2012. The L-Series is a fresh new lineup of Android smart phones from LG which comprises of 5 aesthetic elements: Modern Square Style for a comfortable grip Floating Mass Technology for a slimmer look Seamless Layout for a more intuitive arrangement of keys Harmonized Design Contrast utilizing metallic accents Sensuous Slim Shape that naturally draws one’s attention Finally LG is taking product designs more seriously as the current crop of models are looking rather bland compared to its rivals.  The trio...


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For those that are eyeing for the Galaxy Nexus, now there's a 3rd choice if you wish to purchase it on contract. U Mobile now offers the Galaxy Nexus with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich from as low as RM1,349 on its U88 plan. As usual you have 3 plan options - U28, U58 and U88 that comes with pre-bundled data of 1GB, 2GB and 3GB respectively. All contracts are tied with 24 months period. The next question would be when is Maxis turn to bundle the device. For more information, head over to U Mobile. [ SOURCE ]


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Just days away to MWC 2012, the purported Xperia U seen as Xperia S's baby sibling has appeared again. This time the device was taken side by side with the Xperia S which gives a better size comparison between the two. To recap, the ST25i which is said to be released as the Xperia U is expected to run on a dual-core 1GHz processor with a smaller 3.5" display at 854x480 resolution. Unlike the Xperia S, the Xperia U comes with a removable battery rated at 1,290mAh. At the back, it comes with a 5MP camera with assisted LED flash. While it maintains the same iconic transparent belt, there...


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LG has officially revealed the Optimus Vu, a 5" phone-tablet which also comes with a stylus. The LG Optimus Vu is powered by a dual-core 1.5GHz processor, 1GB of RAM and comes with 32GB of on board storage. At time of announcement, the Optimus Vu runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread. The quirky 5" IPS screen has a 4:3 aspect ratio and it supports 1024x768 resolution with a ppi of 256ppi. For imaging, it has a 8MP camera at the rear and a 1.3MP camera at the front. To power it up, it has a 2080mAh battery, which is less than the Galaxy Note's 2500mAh. In terms of dimensions, the Optimus Vu is rather...


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Swype Keyword is a popular custom keyboard on Android that lets you type faster than normal QWERTY keyboard tapping. However Android 4.0 users had been left out from the fun as it could only support devices with Android 2.3/3.0. Today Galaxy Nexus and upgraded Nexus S users can rejoice as Swype has finally released its latest version with ICS support. Head over to Swype Beta to download. [ VIA ]


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