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CES 2012: ZTE and Acer Quad Core Tablets Hands on Detailed

– January 12, 2012Posted in: Acer, Android, CES 2012, NewsFeed

The Nvidia Tegra 3 chipset is one of the special guests at CES 2012 and two of the tablets it powers at the Acer Iconia Tab A510 and ZTE T-98. Those were taken for a hands on ride courtesy of the folks of PCMag and their impressions can be found out from the following lines.

These devices were shown at the Nvidia booth at CES and the ZTE T-98 was the real surprise, since it comes with a 7 inch display and adopts a chromed plastic chassis. Its screen is a LCD unit with 1280 x 800 pixels of resolution and the Tegra 3 quad core processor puts that to good use. The images you see of this seven incher were caught by IntoMobile and you must knowt that this slate runs Android 4.0.1, it sports rounded edges and most likely it also has WiFi, Bluetooth, maybe even LTE, plus the usual 1GB of RAM and at least 16GB of storage.

Acer Iconia Tab A510 is a larger quad core tablet, with a 10.1 inch display supporting a 1,280 x 800 pixel resolution and it’s thicker and heavier than other Tegra 3 models. It’s also made of cheap feeling plastic, has squared edges, HDMI output, a microSD and SIM card slots. There’s one thing to notice here: the Android Ice Cream Sandwich experience on the slate has been customized with the Acer Ring UI. This is a pretty original widget that shows you volume control, web bookmarks, frequently used feature and search in a transparent circle over the slate’s home screen.

Tags: CES, slate, ZTE

Hands-on the Quad-Core, ICS Powered Iconia Tab A510, ZTE 7-Inch [CES]

Rob Jackson

– January 10, 2012Posted in: Acer, NewsFeed, Tablets, Video

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At NVIDIA’s Press Conference yesterday, they announced two tablets running Android 4.0 with Quad-Core Tegra 3 Processors. We hit up the NVIDIA booth at CES hoping to get the full run down of specs and details, but quickly realized that we knew as much as anyone: for the most part, both devices were pre-production units with final specs still TBD.

The Acer Iconia Tab A510 was the further along of the two devices, looking nearly complete:

I really like the middle button Acer added which pops up a quick navigation menu, allowing for volume adjustment, access to bookmarks, and several other features which I’m thinking Acer will (or should) allow you to customize. Browser and Screen capture were the two it showed on the demo.

The ZTE 7-inch tablet was far from ready. In fact, there were still Asian characters mixed with the English alphabet when you pull up the keyboard for searches, texting, or any other input. All the specs were up in the air, but we did our best to decipher the possibilities.

It looks especially chunky, but will most likely thin out as it enters further development stages.

Android 4.0 is what’s supposed to take Android Tablets to the next level, so it’s nice to see 2012 coming out of the gate with manufacturers prepping their wares for the year ahead. Are the Iconia Tab A510 or ZTE 7-incher anything you’re interested in? We know you all love the Transformer Prime, but for what else are you eagerly awaiting (devices, specs, features, etc…) when it comes to Android Tablets in 2012?

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Android’s Chinese Manufacturers Form Alliance To Defend From Apple and Microsoft Patent Lawsuits

Chris Chavez

– December 30, 2011Posted in: Industry News, Lenovo

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Digitimes is reporting that Chinese OEM’s could be quietly banding together to fight off the ever looming threat of patent lawsuits from Android arch nemeses like Apple, Microsoft and Nokia. The Chinese coalition would be formed by ZTE, Lenovo, TCL, Coolpad and Konka who, it’s assumed, would pool their patent resources and share information on how to work around alleged patent infringements and keep from paying the dreaded “licensing fee.”

As the Chinese smartphone market grows — currently the largest in the world — OEM’s are sure to draw attention from Apple and Microsoft who spend much of their time attacking Android manufacturers.

[Digitimes via Electronista]

Tags: Apple, Microsoft, ZTE

ZTE V66 Passes Through FCC With Verizon 4G LTE – Possible Rebranded Tegra 3 ZTE T98?

Chris Chavez

– December 9, 2011Posted in: Tablets, Verizon

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Sprint will have the V55 and now it looks like ZTE will be bringing another version of their tablet to Big Red. The V66 has just made it past an FCC filing not revealing too much except for that all too familiar Verizon 4G LTE tramp stamp on its lower back. The ZTE V66 could have the same rumored specs of Sprint’s V55 giving it a 1.2GHz dual-core processor and running Android 3.2 Honeycomb on a 7-inch 1280×800 resolution screen.

Not too long ago, ZTE showed off the T98 at a tech exp in China and if the Verizon V66 and Sprint V55 are just a rebranding of that device — it’s possible we’re looking at a 7-inch, quad-core Tegra 3 tablet. We don’t see much of ZTE here in the states but it looks like all that’s about to change in 2012. We’ll keep you guys posted as we learn more.

[FCC]

Tags: Big Red, FCC, FCC filing, ZTE

ZTE to Make High-End Smartphone Push in the US

Kevin Krause

– December 8, 2011Posted in: Industry News

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Though ZTE has only recently entered the US smartphone market, the company has a much longer history producing budget-level devices for other areas of the world. But now that a claim has been staked in American soil, ZTE America President Lixin Cheng has sights set on bigger and better things. With sales of ZTE devices up 157 percent year-over-year, Cheng sees the US as the manufacturer’s primary focus in the future. To further their cause ZTE is expected to produce a lineup of high-end smartphones that will compete head-to-head with the likes of Samsung, HTC, and Motorola.

The move is similar to that of Huawei, a smartphone manufacturer that once dealt exclusively in low-end and entry-level devices, mostly for emerging markets. Over the past year or two, Huawei has introduced their lineup to the US and moved on to higher caliber hardware. It is unlikely, however, that the likes of Huawei and ZTE will be challenging established brands for market supremacy any time soon. Their real strength lies in the ability to manufacturer hardware that combines desired features at a low cost.

ZTE hasn’t made any plans public, but it is assumed that Android will feature on at least one high-end device moving forward. The other likely option would be Microsoft’s Windows Phone platform.

[via TechCrunch]

Tags: Huawei, US, Windows Phone, ZTE

Cricket Debuts ZTE Chorus as New Muve Music Android

Kevin Krause

– November 28, 2011Posted in: Handsets

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Cricket is continuing their lineup of Muve Music-enable Android smartphones with the ZTE Chorus. Most notable for it;s low cost of $40 after rebates and inexpensive month-to-month service options, the Chorus won’t turn any heads with what it packs within its plastic shell. A meager 600MHz CPU, 3.2-inch resistive touch display, and 2MP camera all amount to something decidedly entry-level, but for those unwilling to sign away the next two years to a carrier to maintain subsidized pricing on more powerful hardware, it could be an option.

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 23, 2011 — /PRNewswire/ — Cricket Communications, Inc., a leading provider of innovative and value-driven wireless services and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Leap Wireless International, Inc. (NASDAQ: LEAP), and ZTE, a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions, today announced availability of the ZTE Chorus™ featuring Cricket’s Muve Music service.

The ZTE Chorus is ideal for value-conscious consumers looking for a single device to simultaneously manage their mobile and music needs. The bar-style feature phone delivers high functionality with 3G web browsing capabilities and 600 megahertz of processing power while serving as an ideal platform for Cricket’s innovative and unlimited Muve Music service. The ZTE Chorus incorporates SRS WOW HD technology for advanced audio playback quality and a dynamic 3D entertainment experience with a deep, rich bass and high-frequency clarity. Users can customize their sound preferences with SRS sound settings that complement popular music styles including acoustic, blues, hip hop, pop and rock.

The ZTE Chorus provides a robust multimedia experience with its vibrant 3.2-inch WQVGA TFT display with resistive touch screen, 2.0MP camera/camcorder, music and video players, stereo Bluetooth™, and speech recognition capabilities. XT9 Trace technology and a virtual keypad provide a convenient messaging experience with fast and easy text entry. In addition to Muve Music, the ZTE Chorus comes preloaded with Mobile Web, MyBackup, MyAccount, Cricket Storefront and three customizable idlescreens.

“We are excited to bring the ZTE Chorus to our line-up of Muve Music enabled phones,” said Matt Stoiber, senior vice president, devices for Cricket. “With the enhanced audio features, it’s like having your music library with you wherever you go. The quality music experience of Muve Music and the great value the ZTE Chorus offers offer an unbeatable combination for our customers.”

“ZTE is again pleased to work with Cricket to bring consumers an affordable device with unique features that enhance the mobile experience,” said Lixin Cheng, CEO, ZTE USA and President, North America Region, ZTE. “The ZTE Chorus was designed to enrich users’ interaction with their music without sacrificing the functionality of a well-built phone.”

The ZTE Chorus, with an MSRP of $119.99, is available for as low as $39.99 for a limited time at www.mycricket.com, Cricket branded retail stores and dealers.

With the $55 per month Muve Music plan for the ZTE Chorus, Cricket Wireless customers will enjoy unlimited song downloads, ringtones, and ringback tones, as well as unlimited text, picture, and video messaging, 3G mobile data, mobile video, data back-up, and 411 assistance.

Muve Music is the first unlimited music service to be included as part of a wireless rate plan and now has more than 270,000 customers. By applying its philosophy of unlimited services and value innovation, Cricket and Muve Music have given their customers a new music experience that ranks high in customer satisfaction.

For more information about Muve Music, visit www.muvemusic.com, and for Cricket’s dynamic device lineup, visit www.mycricket.com. For the latest Cricket news and updates online, follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

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Vodafone Smart Tab 10 Tablet Appears on Carrier’s Irish Site (Video)

James A.

– November 12, 2011Posted in: Android

There’s a Vodafone tablet out there called the Vodafone Smart Tab 10, that now showed up on the carrier’s Irish website. This own branded slate is most likely made by either ZTE or Huawei and it will be launching pretty soon. More details can be found in the promo video below.

It appears Vodafone wants to use Ireland as the test bed for the product and we’re expecting a total European rollout following the test. In case you want some facts, the Smart Tab 10 comes with a 10.1 inch display, HSPA connectivity, WiFi, 16GB of internal memory, a microSD card slot and Android 3.2 Honeycomb.

There’s also 1GB of RAM available, as well as a dual core 1.2GHz processor and a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. Now let’s see some reasonable prices and maybe we’ll buy these gadgets…

Tags: Huawei, slate, ZTE

T-Mobile Vivacity for Europe Hits Bluetooth SIG

Quentyn Kennemer

– November 1, 2011Posted in: Handsets

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We still don’t know a whole lot about the little fella you see above. It’s being dubbed the T-Mobile Vivacity and is said to be headed to the European sect of Deutsche Telekom’s popular mobile provider brand.

It’s a Gingerbread device made by ZTE and looks to be headed straight for the low-mid range market. And the fact that it was spotted at the Bluetooth SIG means it’ll have Bluetooth, of course. It’ll likely have a lot of other common smartphone components (otherwise it wouldn’t be a phone) but there are no concrete specs to be had yet. [Unwired View]

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ZTE and Orange to Launch San Francisco II (ZTE Crescent)

Kevin Krause

– October 25, 2011Posted in: Handsets, Rumors

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Orange’s San Francisco (otherwise known as the ZTE Blade) will soon get a sequel. After sales surpassing 2 million units, the the Blade/San Francisco will give way to the ZTE Crescent . The handset will be known as the Orange San Francisco II when it launches on the namesake network, but little other info is available. From the only low-quality image we have of the device it seems we could again see a 3.5-inch screen. The only other distinguishing feature is the presence of three Android buttons. A Bluetooth SIG entry pegs the phone for a European release (duh) with a 3G radio on-board. When that release will happen, well, we just don’t know yet.

[via UnwiredView]

Tags: San Francisco, ZTE

4.3 inch ZTE Warp Hitting Boost Mobile for $250 on November 2nd

Quentyn Kennemer

– October 21, 2011Posted in: Handsets

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Boost Mobile’s announced upcoming availability of their latest smartphone offering, the ZTE Warp It’s a 4.3 inch Gingerbread device that sports a 1GHz single-core processor and a 5 megapixel camera with LED flash. Interface customization seems minimal, too, with the SprintID icon on the dock looking to be the extent of their changes (at first glance, anyway). It doesn’t look like a bad phone at all, and considering it’ll cost $250 we can’t say we’d complain all that much. If you’re interested, the phone is out on November 2nd. Read on for full press details.

SEEING IS BELIEVING WHEN ZTE ‘WARPS’ TOGETHER WITH AWARD-WINNING, NO CONTRACT SERVICE FROM BOOST MOBILE

Available beginning Nov. 2, ZTE Warp boasts the largest touchscreen and the highest megapixel camera in the Boost Mobile Android lineup

IRVINE, Calif., and RICHARDSON, Texas - Boost Mobile, ranked Highest in Customer Service Performance and Purchase Experience among Non-Contract Wireless Providers by J.D. Power and Associates, and ZTE Corporation, a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions, today introduced ZTE WarpTM, ZTE’s first smartphone offering for Boost Mobile.

Boasting a large 4.3-inch display, 5MP camera and Boost’s exclusive Mobile ID service, the addition of ZTE Warp complements Boost Mobile’s existing lineup of Android smartphone devices. Customers will benefit from a large screen that offers a vibrant viewing experience delivering great picture quality and rich content all powered by the Sprint Nationwide Network.

“Boost Mobile is very excited to partner with one of the fastest growing and largest handset makers in the world, to introduce the ZTE Warp,” said Andre Smith, vice president-Boost Mobile. “ZTE Warp delivers a powerful Android device for Boost Mobile customers searching for a big screen experience to capture and view higher quality photos and video.”

Featuring Android 2.3 Gingerbread, a 1GHz processor and an expandable memory slot that supports microSD cards up to 32GB (2GB card included), ZTE Warp’s chipset and memory configuration supports everyday functions, multitasking and data-intensive applications. Its 5MP camera with auto-focus and LED flash allows for user-friendly, point-and-shoot photography.

Additional key specifications on ZTE Warp:

GPS-enabled
Stereo Bluetooth® technology
Easy access to Gmail™ and Google Talk™
Wireless Web enabled
Mobile ID and Boost Zone

ZTE Warp also comes preloaded with Mobile ID, an exclusive service from Boost that allows customers to download and install “ID packs.” The packs deliver a complete mobile experience, including applications, widgets, ringtones and wallpapers, in a few simple clicks. ID packs are designed to meet a customer’s individual lifestyle or interests, such as sports, entertainment, fitness and music. ID packs that can be loaded on the device include MTV Music Pack, E!, Socially Connected, Professional, Entertainment, Lo2Yo Latino, Lo2Yo Mujer and Lo2Yo Futbol.

Additionally, ZTE Warp is the first Android device in the Boost Mobile lineup to feature ‘Boost Zone,’ a centralized place on the device where Boost Mobile customers can access their account, pay their bill, get assistance with their phone, and stay up-to-date on Boost Mobile’s products and services. Boost Zone will be coming soon to all Boost Mobile Android devices.

“ZTE knows there is a market for customers who want to explore the benefits of a smartphone but do not want to make a significant cost commitment to a device or service plan,” said Lixin Cheng, CEO, ZTE USA, and president, North America Region, ZTE. “Boost Mobile, with its award-winning service and customer experience, is an important partner for us as we work to put the most popular technologies into more consumers’ hands.”

Pricing and availability

ZTE Warp will be available Nov. 2 for $249.99 (excluding taxes) at Boost Mobile’s exclusive retail stores, select independent wireless dealer locations across the country and at www.boostmobile.com with free shipping.

ZTE Warp customers also have the opportunity to take advantage of Boost Mobile’s $55 Android Monthly Unlimited plan with Shrinkage where the longer you stay, the less you pay. For every six on-time payments, the cost of Boost Mobile’s Android Monthly Unlimited plan will shrink by $5, eventually getting down to as low as $40 a month. Payments do not need to be consecutive to qualify for the next savings milestone.

Phone insurance

Customers can also protect their ZTE Warp and other Boost Mobile Android devices with phone insurance that is now available for Boost Monthly Unlimited customers. For $5 per month customers are covered if their device breaks, is lost, stolen or damaged - even by liquid. Go to www.boostmobile.com for more information.

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