Panasonic P-02E with Full HD Display Coming to NTT Docomo in H1 2013

HTC is one of the first handset makers to launch a smartphone that packs a full HD (1080 x 1920 pixels) display, but other companies announced plans to release similar devices in the next few months. Juggly.cn reports Japanese company Panasonic is already working hard to launch its first smartphone to feature a full HD capacitive touchscreen display. Dubbed Panasonic P-02E, the smartphone is expected to arrive at NTT Docomo in the first half of 2013. Aside from its 5-inch full HD display, the device is said to come equipped with a quad-core processor clocked at 1.5 GHz. For the time being, the Panasonic P-02E is said to be powered by Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, but that can be changed if Google decides to release a new version...

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Windows Phone 7.8 Update for Lumia Devices List of Changes via NaviFirm

Today, Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7.8 operating system upgrade has emerged for Nokia’s Lumia smartphones and the full list of enhancements packed inside it is now available for your reading pleasure. For starters, we should note that the platform upgrade was spotted for all of Nokia’s Windows Phone 7.5 Lumia smartphones, including Lumia 510, Lumia 610, Lumia 710, Lumia 800 and Lumia 900. No official changelog for the update was made available, yet some of those who have already updated their devices have published some details on what they’ve observed to have been changed. The already promised new homescreen from the Windows Phone 8 operating system was included in the update, with support for three Tiles dimensions. The...

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Nokia Drive+ Beta Updated to 2.1.0.1451

A new flavor of the Nokia Drive+ beta application is now available for download for the owners of Nokia Lumia devices, namely version 2.1.0.1451. According to WPCentral, those who had the chance to take the app for a spin, the new app release arrives on devices with a series of UI improvements, as well as with various bug fixes. Furthermore, the application now features a battery saver mode, which turns off the GPS when the software is no longer in the foreground. However, this does not apply to times when it is in guidance mode. Another addition to the application is the presence of back to my position and distance measurements. Users interested in trying the application should head over to the Nokia Collection in...

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This is How to Install Windows Phone 7.8 on Lumia Devices from NaviFirm

Today, the Windows Phone 7.8 platform has been spotted in NaviFirm for Nokia’s devices powered by Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7.5 OS, suggesting that it should not be too long before users receive it officially. However, those who would like to update their smartphones before that happens can already do so, by following a series of rather simple, though risky steps. The update has emerged for Lumia 900, Lumia 800, Lumia 710 and Lumia 610 devices, as well as for the cheaper Lumia 510 smartphone. The update process is recommended only for users with advanced knowledge of NaviFirm and with previous experience on updating the device using unofficial methods. For starters, we should note that users will need to have two apps...

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Nokia Lumia 620 Coming Soon to the UK

Nokia Lumia 620, the third and most affordable smartphone that Finnish handset vendor Nokia unveiled to the world with Microsoft’s Windows Phone 8 operating system loaded on it, will arrive on shelves in the UK in the near future. No specific info on its landing has been provided as of now, but the device is already listed as coming soon at UK retailer The Carphone Warehouse. The smartphone was made official a few weeks ago as Nokia’s latest Windows Phone 8 handset, and should arrive on shelves with an affordable price tag attached to it, at least when compared to Lumia 920 and Lumia 820. “The Nokia Lumia 620 is a cool, colourful and features packed smartphone that's perfect for music, maps and social networking. Light...

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Drobo 5N NAS, New and Sophisticated NAS of up to 20TB

Drobo's network-attached storage devices are used extensively around the world, but the latest might just set a whole new standard for the product line, due to its design, capacity and performance. In its announcement, Drobo describes the Drobo 5N NAS as a sophisticated, "ultra-modern, high-performance storage system." The company also says the newcomer is superior to its predecessors in essentially every way: performance, capacity, data protection and ease of use. As far as capacity goes, it is easy enough to understand why Drobo would say that. After all, not only does the NAS have five drive 3.5-inch bays (for HDDs or SSDs), but is also possesses an mSATA SSD in the Drobo Accelerator Bay, which boosts performance. The...

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Samsung Galaxy Note III to Come in 2013 with 6.3-Inch Display

It looks like previous rumors suggesting Samsung plans to introduce a sequel to Galaxy Note II next year, which will feature a much larger display, were pretty accurate. Korea Times reports Samsung is currently developing the Galaxy Note III and plans to include a stunning 6.3-inch OLED display. The information was recently confirmed by several officials from parts suppliers in South Korea. No other details on the phone’s specs sheet have been unveiled for the moment, but we expect more details to emerge next year, so stay tuned for more updates on the matter. On a side note, the handset maker is also expected to announce the next Samsung Galaxy S IV smartphone in February, at Mobile World Congress 2013 trade fair, which...

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