The Samsung Galaxy S4 is already available in few variants, a Snapdragon model, Exynos, and even a rugged Galaxy S4 Active, but it looks like Samsung is soon going to launch another variant, a Galaxy S4 with support for LTE-Advanced connectivity.

J.K. Shin, president and head of IT and mobile communications division at Samsung said:

"S4 sales remain strong. It's selling far stronger than the (Galaxy) S III ... and the new LTE-Advanced (4G) phone will be another addition to our high-end segment offerings that ensure healthy profit margins. We'll be the first with the commercial launch of the advanced 4G version of the smartphone. As operators seek to provide more data-centric mobile services, I think this will become mainstream 4G technology globally in the coming years. Such technology leadership will set the pace for the competition and help us become a major player in the network gear market."

The handset will be powered by a Qualcomm chip but it's not known will it be a Snapdragon 600 or the new Snapdragon 800.  LTE-Advanced connectivity offers data speeds that are almost twice as fast as the current 4G LTE speeds and is already live in parts of Russia.

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Today, at a special event held in London, Huawei has announced the world's slimmest smartphone, the Ascend P6.

The Ascend P6 features a 4.7-inch (1,280 x 720) in-cell LCD display, a 1.5GHz quad-core processor, 2GB RAM, 8GB of internal storage expandable up to 32GB via microSD card, 8-megapixel with F2.0 aperture and 4 cm macro view camera on the back, 5-megapixel front-facing camera and 2,000 mAh battery The handset is just 6.18mm thin, it weighs 120 grams and run Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean with Huawei's Emotion UI on top of it.

Richard Yu, Chief Executive Officer at Huawei said:

"The HUAWEI Ascend P6 is a star among smartphones with its industry-leading design, high-quality camera, and intuitive user interface, Huawei's proprietary Emotion UI. Building on the success of our Ascend P series of fashion smartphones, the HUAWEI Ascend P6 provides unsurpassed technology and a design that is simply stunning."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oN6_w_U96r4

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The Huawei Ascend P6 will be available in black, white and pink and will start shipping to China from June and Western Europe from July through Vodafone, Telefonica, Orange, H3G, O2, Carphone Warehouse, TalkTalk, Media Markt & Saturn, TIM and online via Amazon and CDiscount with an expected retail price of 449€ ( around $600).

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Last week, AT&T has announced that will add the Galaxy Note 8.0 to its portfolio and now the pricing and the availability of the 8-inch slate has been unveiled.

The Galaxy Note 8.0 will be available for $399.99 with a two-year agreement starting June 21, but if you bundle the tablet with a Samsung Galaxy S4, Samsung Galaxy S4 Active or Samsung Galaxy Note II the tablet can be yours for just $199.99.

It features an 8-inch (1280x800) display, 1.6GHz quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage expandable via microSD card, 5-megapixel back camera, 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera for video calls, S-Pen, 4,600 mAh battery and run Android 4.1.2 with Samsung's TouchWiz UI.

What do you say about this offer from AT&T?

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HTC has just announced its new entry-level Android smartphone, the Desire 200.

The HTC Desire features a 3.5-inch (480x320) LCD display, 1GHz Snapdragon S1 processor, 512MB of RAM, 4GB of internal storage expandable up to 32GB via microSD card, 5-megapixel back camera, Bluetooth 4.0, 1,230 mAh battery and Beats Audio plus in-ear headphones built-in microphone.

A great looking low-end Android smartphone, let's hope HTC will set the price right.

What do you say?

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Sprint has expanded its LTE coverage to 22 new U.S. cities including Miami, New Orleans, Raleigh, N.C., and Tampa, Fla.

Bob Azzi, senior vice president-Network at Sprint said:

"Today’s announcement means that more Americans will experience the speed and power of Sprint 4G LTE. Sprint is committed to delivering the latest technology through a nationwide LTE buildout, and providing new cell sites that are more compact and energy efficient. Our network build with new 3G and 4G LTE not only provides improved wireless service, it is also expected to reduce Sprint's total energy demand and the company's carbon footprint."

Here is the full list:

• Baton Rouge, La.
• Centralia, Wash.
• Clarksville, Tenn.
• Corsicana, Texas
• Dalton, Ga.
• Dunn, N.C.
• Fond du Lac, Wis.
• Gainesville, Fla.
• Henderson, N.C.
• Kingsport, Tenn.
• Lansing/East Lansing, Mich.
• Longview, Wash.
• Miami
• Napa, Calif.
• New Orleans
• Palatka, Fla.
• Raleigh, N.C.
• Sebring, Fla.
• St. Cloud, Minn.
• St. Joseph/Benton Harbor, Mich.
• Tampa, Fla.
• Warsaw, Ind.

With today's expansion, Sprint is offering its LTE service in 110 markets in the U.S. and has promised that more places will be getting LTE in the coming months including:

• Grand Rapids, Mich.
• Aberdeen, Wash.
• Allegan, Mich.
• Ann Arbor, Mich.
• Battle Creek, Mich.
• Corpus Christi, Texas
• Eagle Pass, Texas
• Flint, Mich.
• Laredo, Texas
• Marshfield/Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.
• Mount Pleasant, Mich.
• Oak Harbor, Wash.
• Watertown/Fort Atkinson, Wis.

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It looks like Nokia is almost ready for the green light from Microsoft to produce Quad-Core Lumia Devices. As you can see in the above chart Nokia has a Quad Core device with a Adreno 305 processor running Windows Phone 8 in the works. However, sadly it seems that limit for screen resolution still stands at 720p for the moment.

While Windows Phone is not a memory/power hog it is to be noted that this device scored better than it's dual core brethren in graphics tests.

My theory is not only does Nokia/Microsoft want their devices to process as quick (if not even quicker) than their Android counterparts but also that Microsoft will bring more X-Box titles exclusively to Windows Phone and they need more power to make sure they run smoothly.

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Specifications of the much rumored Motorola Moto X just leaked the net.

The famous leaker @evleaks, has tweeted that Moto X will feature a 720p display, a 1.7GHz dual-core MSM8960 Pro processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal memory, 10-megapixel camera on the back, 2-megapixel front-facing camera for video chat and will run Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean.

Last month, during an interview at the All Things D conference, Motorola CEO Dennis Woodside has confirmed the existence of the Moto X announcing that it will be the first smartphone designed, engineered and assembled in the USA.

The Motorola Moto X is expected to launch later this summer.

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The mini version of the latest HTC Android flagship, the One, already leaked, and today the name of the handset was officially confirmed by the company.

Along with the name, the User agent profile published on the HTC website also confirms the resolution of the One mini, 1280x720.

According to the previous leaks and rumors, the HTC One will feature a 4,3-inch screen, a dual core processor (most probably a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 clocked at 1.4GHz), 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage, UltraPixel camera on the back, BoomSound, will run Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean with HTC Sense on top of it and is expected to be launched in August.

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It seems Jolla has found it's first official carrier outlet in Finland. According to a press release Finnish carrier DNA will not only be the only Finnish carrier to sell Jolla devices but they will be the first carrier in the world to do so. While Jolla has not set a firm launch date for these Sailfish OS devices they are taking Pre-orders and promised to have them out "by the end of 2013" when they demoed them earlier this year. You can check out the full press release below:

DNA to launch the Jolla smartphone as the first operator in the world

This year, DNA will launch the Jolla smart phone based on the Sailfish operating system in Finland. DNA will be the first operator to offer Jolla smartphones in Finland.

DNA will sell Jolla smartphones as the first operator in the world and as the only operator in Finland as soon as they enter the market. Jolla will be available in DNA Kauppa stores and DNA online, as well as at selected DNA retailers. Jolla unveiled its new smart phone in May.

DNA's cooperation with Jolla is a part of the DNA partnership strategy, aimed at providing Finnish people with the most appealing equipment and services on the market. DNA is the only operator to start the Jolla smart phone sales in Finland.

"As a Finnish operator, we consider it important to support this new Finnish success story, in which we see enormous potential. The partnership with Jolla reflects DNA's manner of doing business and is a fantastic example of the way in which we want to be involved in interesting innovations that bring real added value to their users. We boldly apply this start-up mentality to our own operations as well," says Pekka Vaisanen, Vice President for DNA's Consumer Business.

DNA has also been involved in the Jolla smart phone's development from the very beginning. "In a spirit of 'co-creation' that is characteristic of Jolla, we have been able to influence the device's design and usability, allowing us to convey our customers' wishes directly to Jolla's development team, already at the design stage", says Vaisanen.

"It is valuable to find a good operator as a partner in the domestic market. The cooperation between DNA and Jolla has been extremely rewarding, and we place particular value on the feedback regarding the wishes of customers, received from an operator that knows its clientele. Our two companies are equally enthusiastic about the launch of Jolla smart phones at DNA Stores nationwide during the last quarter," says Jolla CEO Tomi Pienimaki.

The Jolla pre-order campaign started in May at jolla.com. Those interested in the new Jolla mobile and the partnership of DNA and Jolla can leave their contact details with DNA at the address www.dna.fi/jolla.

Anton over at PocketNow managed to put his hands on the latest Nokia smartphone, the Lumia 925. Check the unboxing video after the break.

The Nokia Lumia 925 features a 4.5-inch AMOLED display, 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 16/32GB of internal memory, improved six lens 8.7-megapixel PureView camera, 1.2-megapixel front facing camera and 2,000 mAh battery.

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The handset hit the stores this week, the SIM-free variant is priced at 500 GBP in the UK.

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After all the leaks of a polycarbonate Nokia Lumia EOS, there have been rumours of a Lumia EOS 2 that is made of aluminium.

Are those leaked pictures an EOS engineering prototype shells or there will be a full aluminium lumia EOS we will find out soon.

Nokia is holding a special "Zoom Reinvented" event in New York City on July 11 where Lumia EOS is expected to be announced.

What do you think? Would you like to see a full aluminum 41-megapixel Lumia EOS?

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Today, and only today, one of the best Android smartphones on the market at the moment, the HTC One is on sale on Amazon.

Amazon is hosting a Father's Day one-day sale on the Sprint and AT&T HTC One models, cutting the price of the handset to $79.99 for new customers and $99.99 for upgrades.

Here are the links:

AT&T

• HTC One, Silver
• HTC One, Black

Sprint

• HTC One, Silver
• HTC One, Black

If you were planning to get a HTC One today is the day!

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The sequel of one the best and the most successful mobile games Plants vs. Zombies, Plants vs. Zombies 2 will be released on July 18 as an iOS exclusive. Check the gameplay video after the break.

Same as in the original Plants vs. Zombies, your goal in Plants vs. Zombies 2 is to protect your backyard but this time the action is happening in three locations: Ancient Egypt, Pirate Ship, and in the Wild West. There are also new Plants, Zombies and new power-ups.

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The game was showcased at E3 2013 and will launch on iOS first (other platforms to follow soon after) on July 18 as Free to Play game.

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It looks like the wait for the Nokia Lumia EOS will be over in a matter of weeks. Nokia has just sent out invitations for an event in New York City on July 11th at 11AM with the headline "Zoom Reinvented". With all the chatter about this unreleased EOS device recently what else could Nokia hold this event for?

I personally can't wait to see the device it's and what it brings to the table. I have a feeling this will not be simply Nokia bring the 41mp Pure View camera to a Lumia device. Nope I think Nokia has another trick up it's sleeve on this one. Nokia has always been the camera king when it comes to mobile devices and I have a feeling that this device will keep them there for the foreseeable future.

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Today, AT&T has announced that the Galaxy S4 Active, a rugged version of Samsung’s latest flagship Android smartphone, will launch later this month.

Jeff Bradley, senior vice president at AT&T said:

"Continuing AT&T's legacy as the first carrier to launch the Samsung Galaxy series, we're excited to offer the next evolution of the popular Galaxy S 4. The Galaxy S 4 Active is a high-performance smartphone with a stylish, protective design to keep up with the demands of everyday life. It's truly summer-proof. With its quad-core processor and access to the nation's largest 4G network and fastest 4G LTE network you can stay connected nearly anywhere life takes you."

The Galaxy S 4 Active will come in two colors, Urban Gray and Dive Blue, its IP67 certified to be water-resistant and dust-resistant and features a 5-inch 1080p display (443ppi), a quad-core 1.9 GHz Snapdragon 600 processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage and run Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean.

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It will be available for pre-order starting tomorrow, June 14, for $199.99 with a new two-year contract and will start shipping one week later on June 21.

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The Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch is the newest Android tablet by Samsung. Check the video review after the break.

It features an 8-inch (1,280x800) TFT display, 1.5GHz dual-core Exynos processor, Mali 400 GPU, 1.5GB of RAM, 16/32GB of internal memory, microSD slot, 5-megapixel main camera, 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera, 4,450mAh non-removable battery and run Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean with TouchWiz Nature UX on top.

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Next week, Samsung is holding a special Premier event in London and I hope we will hear some info regarding pricing and availability.

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It looks like AT&T's current tablet push will be extending to Samsung Galaxy Note 8. While they didn't give any details on price they did release their signature "AT&T Mobile Minute" YouTube video on this device. It is known that this device will be an AT&T exclusive device and will come out "in the coming weeks".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wd_CA5dP-OM

Specs on this tablet are as follows:

• Jelly Bean
• 1.6 GHz quad-core processor
• 2GB of RAM
•  4,600 mAh battery
• Bluetooth 4.0
• 5mp rear camera
• Weight 12 ounces
  
• eight inch display
• 189 ppi

It doesn't look like Samsung wants this tablet to double as a phone being it lacks the earpiece that it's international version has. The whopping 4600 mah battery makes me drool however the 189ppi display is very disappointing. If you want more details checkout the AT&T press release.