Samsung, LG and Sony Full HD smartphones launched during the first half of 2013

Are rumors that the Samsung Galaxy Note III will have a massive 6.3 inch screen, which will make devices like the Galaxy S iii and the Galaxy Note look small in comparison.
According to a recent report by Digitimes, both Samsung, LG and Sony as well as Huawei and ZTE are preparing to follow in the footsteps of HTC and Sharp, meaning that each of them could launch a smartphone with a full HD screen of 5 inches next year and most likely in the first half of the year. Samsung and LG will manufacture its own screen, while Sony will be provided by a company called JDI.
Currently, the Galaxy S III has a screen of 4.8 inches, and ever since Samsung slightly increases the size of it is not surprising that the next Galaxy S IV had a 5-inch screen as the aforementioned. They say the S IV shall make no appearance at CES 2013 in January, but rumors suggest that it is a great candidate to be presented at MWC 2013 in February.

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ZTE Grand X IN, new Android smartphone with Intel

Undoubtedly Intel entered late in the phone market mobile , but that does not mean you are ready to succeed in it.  If you wonder how we can buy a smartphone with Intel processor to one that uses Qualcomm or Nvidia, then you'll soon find out as ZTE has announce the new Grand X IN. If the name sounds familiar, it's because the Grand ZTE X was announced some time ago, and this is the mobile version of this but with Intel Medfield.
To our knowledge, this new smartphone thanks to the technology of an Atom Z2460 CPU, which is accompanied by 1GB of RAM and 4GB of internal memory. The Grand X IN ZTE also has a 4.3-inch qHD display, has an 8-megapixel camera and a 0.3 megapixel front, and also runs the Android OS 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.
It is expected that the initial launch will be in Europe during the current month.

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Nokia closes offices in China and held firing

 

Nokia has decided to close two sales offices in China to carry out a reorganization of its efforts in the Asian country. The company also confirmed that layoffs will occur in China, although it may be offset by hiring in strategic locations such as Beijing and Guangzhou.
China is undoubtedly one of the most interesting markets for mobile manufacturing companies. This is a country with millions of potential customers, where the sale of devices and content than the rest of the world. Therefore, many companies have chosen China as a future option, terminals featuring all focused on the many consumer profiles.
One company that decided to look at China as one of the territories of the future was Nokia, but it seems that your bet has not achieved the objectives sought. The Finnish company has seen its presence in China has been overshadowed by local manufacturers such as ZTE and now the big brands of Apple and Samsung.
Specifically, in a report of Nasdaq ensure that the market share of Nokia in the smartphone has risen from 30.4 percent to 11 percent within a year. The popularity of Apple's iPhone and Android handset that Nokia have lost prominence. For Android devices, ZTE is one of the companies that has managed to impose. Using the pull in his homeland, ZTE has grown from a quota of 3.6 to 10.6 percent.
This poor performance has forced Nokia to rethink its strategy in China, choosing to focus their efforts. For this, the company has decided to close two of its sales offices in Chengdu and Shanghai. Moreover, according to Nasdaq, Nokia plans to abandon some of its staff in China, but has not specified the exact number of casualties that will occur.
While it is true that the Finnish company closed offices in the Asian giant, it seems that his intention is to increase efforts in two of its offices. Thus, branches of Nokia in Beijing and Guangzhou will be strengthened to be the engine of the company in China.

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ZTE is preparing a smartphone that will be the "most advanced" video game

 

The Chinese company ZTE has announced it is preparing to launch one of the "smartphones for more advanced video games." ZTE has unveiled more details on the terminal, except to be presented in six days. It could be a terminal that has buttons as standard with the Xperia Play or accessories such as 'tablet' WikiPad.
It appears increasingly clear that the future of the gaming world goes through mobile devices. In recent months, with terminals like the iPad, iPhone or the Samsung Galaxy S III has been found that the power of such models is more than enough to run games of outstanding quality. These devices have received, for example, versions of titles such as GTA III or powerful Broken Sword, in a display of power.

The marriage of mobile games and still goes beyond the fact launch titles have been adapted and movements that confirm that these are two sectors condemned to understand. Among these movements, a recent agreement with Gaikai Samsung is one of the evidence that video games and mobile devices can join in the very near future in ways that only a few years ago were unthinkable. Likewise, Sony PlayStation certification is facilitating new manufacturers, another test of the future of both sectors.

The manufacturers are no strangers to this market trend and terminals have been launched specifically designed to provide enhanced gaming experience for users interested. The most popular is the Xperia Play, a terminal pad and buttons in the style of game consoles. WikiPad, meanwhile, is a 'tablet' which has an accessory that provides and integrates physical buttons Gaikai to play in the cloud.
Now, ZTE seems interested in presenting a terminal that is also focused directly on the public more "gamer". The company has used its Twitter account to announce but has taken great care to give specifics. Specifically, ZTE has written: "The countdown has begun. There remain six days so that you can have one of the smartphones for more advanced games."
With this simple message, the company has confirmed it is preparing a smartphone aimed at this audience. At the moment it is not known whether the terminal will have some control specifically designed as the Xperia Play or ZTE's words have to do with access to some service games. All that is known is that in six days the company will clear the doubts.
Creating a video game device ZTE could be interesting because of its strong presence in the Asian market, in which a device like this could be a success. ZTE as Huawei is gaining significant market and a terminal of this type could help confirm his departure.
Related links:
- Twitter ZTE (https://twitter.com/ZTE_UK/status/223334638284845056).

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