IFA 2012: Dell announces the Dell XPS Duo 10 and Duo 12 Windows 8 tablets

Dell, at IFA 2012, unveiled two Windows 8 tablets by the name of the Dell XPS Duo 10 and the XPS Duo 12. The difference? The Duo 10 is a tablet with a keyboard dock while the Duo 12 is also a tablet but with a built in keyboard dock and has this very unique swiveling action to turn it from a tablet into a full-pledge netbook or laptop, whatever you want to call it. That swiveling Duo 12 is not really new, Dell also announced back in 2010 the Dell Inspiron Duo, that I believe never made it to the market. It was suppose to run on Windows 7. Now, since Microsoft has Windows 8, a platform perfect for either a Laptop, Desktop, and a Tablet, Dell now has the XPS Duo. 

IFA 2012: ZTE announces world's first Intel Medfield smartphone with the ZTE Grand X IN

ZTE beats Motorola to the finish line by announcing to the world the first Intel Atom (Medfield) based smartphone. Dubbed by the Chinese company as the ZTE Grand X IN, this Android running smarrphone is being powered by the Intel Atom Z2460 processor. This also marks Intel's entrance into the mobile world by finally supplying and competing in smartphones to some top guns with the likes of Qualcomm, nVidia, Samsung, and Texas Instruments. ZTE will be launching the device in Europe first by September. Other markets should follow after that. No price was announced. 

IFA 2012: The Huawei MediaPad 7 Lite

Huawei actually is at IFA 2012 unveiling a lot of new Android devices, 6 in total, but it seems not everybody in the tech world is covering them. Anyway, this is not new, the Huawei MediaPag 7 Lite, because Huawei first unveiled this device back in July but this is the only time that the company has disclosed the device's specs. By the end of August, Huawei will be shipping the device to South Africa, China, Russia, Philippines, and Taiwan. By September in Indonesia and Malaysia. As for pricing, no word though. 

IFA 2012: Huawei Acend G330

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The Chinese phone maker is also in IFA 2012 at Berlin, Germany to unveil some of the devices they have for markets all around the world. First, we have the Huawei Ascend G330. The device is scheduled to be available in Germany by November of 2012 with an SRP of €199 (unlocked). As for specs, the Ascend G330 runs on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, a 4" WVGA (480x800) display, a 5MP rear camera, 512MB of RAM, and 4GB of internal storage. The device is packed with a 1500 mAh battery to keep things powered. Head after the break to check out Huawei's presser.

IFA 2012: The Samsung Galaxy Note II - Samsung's most powerful device to date and its first Android Jelly Bean device

After all the rumors and leaks, finally the Samsung Galaxy Note II is official. Well, what can I say? I have never really liked the Note (except for the Galaxy Note 10.1). Like the Windows Phone 8 powered ATIV S, the Note II also follows the SGS III deign aesthetics. No word yet on pricing but Samsung is preparing to launch the device starting in October in major markets in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. This is an apparent upgrade or the official successor to the Galaxy Note and expect its specs to more beefier. For the record, this is Samsung's most powerful device to date since it sports Sammy's most powerful chipset ever, the Exynos 4412 Quad. To top all the goodies up, this is Samsung's first Android 4.1 Jelly Bean device.

IFA 2012: HTC announces the HTC Desire X

HTC is not letting Samsung or even Sony get all the spotlight in Berlin. The Taiwan-based phone maker has announced the HTC Desire X at IFA 2012. The Desire line of smartphones from HTC was once their flagship Android smartphones but now, it ain't. The Desire X is said to be a mid-end smartphone. Probably this comes after the HTC One X. HTC will be launching the smartphone in September at selected markets for a price that will apparently vary in every market. 

IFA 2012: HP announces the Envy X2 hybrid Windows 8 tablet

Can I say that HP is back? I am a bit surprised with this announcement, honestly, but I will and I know everybody will take this. HP, at IFA 2012 in Berlin. This is the HP Envy X2, a Windows 8 running device that is a hybrid between a laptop and a tablet. HP is scheduled to launch the Envy X2 in the US for the Holidays and says that "pricing will be available at a later date".  I don't have the full list of the device's specs. HP did not disclose them. I suggest you head over to Endgadget and check out the specs of this device. Below are some photos of the Envy X2. Head over here to read on HP's full presser.

IFA 2012: Samsung ATIV S Windows Phone 8

Aside from announcing Samsung's first Windows 8 tablet, the Korean company also announced their first Windows Phone 8 smartphone, the Samsung ATIV S. Correct me if I am wrong, but this is probably the world's first announced Windows Phone 8 smartphone. Apparently, this will be Samsung's flagship Windows Phone device which, I should say follows the design aesthetics of the Galaxy S III. Anyway, like the ATIV Tab, there is now word yet on when the device make it through to store shelves and how much it is priced. Just savor the specs after the break. 

IFA 2012: Samsung unveils their first Windows 8 tablet the Samsung ATIV Tab

At IFA 2012, Samsung joined the ranks of other phone makers like Sony Mobile Communications in unveiling a slew of devices. Let's first stop by their Windows 8 offering. Dubbed as the Samsung ATIV Tab, this is Samsung's first Windows 8 tablet and is probably the world's first (correct me if I am wrong). Anyway, Samsung in their official press release made effort in explaining where the naming "ATIV" comes from. Well, according to Samsung, ATIV is the reverse of the Latin word VITA which means "Life". Well, they can't use Vita can they? That name is probably already owned by Sony with their PSP Vita. Anyway, Samsung did not mention anything about when the device will become available nor the price, so we will just have to wait for that information. For now, go after the break to check the device's specs.

IFA 2012: Sony announces the Sony Xperia Tablet S

Aside from announcing three new Xperia smartphones at IFA 2012 in Berlin, Sony also announced one tablet device at the show. The name is not new for those who loves to follow tech news its the Sony Xperia Tablet S but its not entirely a re-announcement, that'd be stupid. This is more of an upgrade and a bit of polishing the design here and there. Apparently, it follows, as far as design goes, the aesthetics of the first Xperia Tablet S. The device runs on Android 4.0 ICS and sports an nVidia Tegra 3 quad-core processor. Sony is marketing the tablet as a perfect companion for the Xperia T that they also announced, together with the Xperia V and Xperia J. With regards to when the tablet is scheduled to be launched in September starting at $399.

IFA 2012: Sony Xperia T

The last and definitely not the least of the three, Sony has unveiled which is probably their next flagship Android device, the Sony Xperia T. By the way, before I continue on savoring the beauty and power of this smartphone, let me just point it out that all of the latest Xperias to come out, the Xperia J, Xperia V, and this kind of looks the same and follows the design aesthetics of one of the most beautiful smartphone ever created, the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc and Arc S.

IFA 2012: Sony Xperia J

I should have posted about this first rather than the Xperia V but anyway, the second smarphone from Sony is the Sony Xperia J. The Xperia J is the smallest of the three Xperia devices that the Japan-based company have announced in Berlin. It might be the smallest but don't be fooled by the size, this device still packs a punch. Like the Xperia V, the J runs on Android 4.0 ICS and is scheduled to be launched in the 4th quarter of 2012. Well, since this smartphone is the smallest and I believe will be priced as the cheapest of these three, the specs of this device, albeit packs a punch, still goes with it's size and it's price (assuming that this will be the cheapest). Anyway, head after the break to check out the Xperia J's specs.

IFA 2012: Sony Xperia V

So, IFA 2012 has started and Sony is the first company, I believe, to have made first blood in the smartphone world. First on the list of devices they have altogether announced in Berlin is the Sony Xperia V. Its an Android smartphone with LTE 4G connectivity plus add in the water resistant feature to it, and it's a bomb. The Xperia V will be launched globally in the 4th quarter of 2012. As for pricing though, I think we need to wait for the official launching of the device, that time when it will be sold to customers. Anyway, for the specs, head after the break.

Samsung unveils new colors of the Galaxy S III

After a successful launching of Samsung's third flagship Android smartphone, the Galaxy S III officially gets 4 new colors you can choose from aside from the two existing white and blue. The new colors are said to be colors found in nature, apparently, continuing their campaign for the device that it is inspired by nature. Anyway, the first color you see up there is the Sapphire Black.

Samsung unveils the crystal-studded Galaxy S II

Samsung has unveiled a limited edition Swarovski crystal-studded Galaxy S II. The SGS II gets exactly 129 of these pretty little shiny things at its rear plus a poshed up battery cover to match everything up. According to SammyHub, Samsung will be showcasing the said edition of the SGS II at IFA 2012 in Berlin, Germany. No word yet on how much and how many of these SGS IIs Samsung will produce. No word too on which markets will get the device. Anyway, we just have to wait for those details as soon as Samsung reveals them.