ASUS today announced the PadFone mini 4.3, a smaller phone-into-pad convertible that merges a 4.3-inch phone into a 7-inch tablet. By making the PadFone much more compact and portable, users can hold both phone and tablet one-handed for the first time. Together they represent a small and practical phone for everyday communications, plus a larger tablet with an HD display - boasting an impressive 1280 x 800 (WXGA) resolution - that makes it perfect for entertainment, games and web.

The stylish phone weighs a mere 105g and tapers to just 8.7mm, allowing the PadFone mini 4.3 to slip conveniently into any pocket…

Today at Microsoft's Build 2014, Nokia announced three Lumia smartphones based on Windows Phone 8.1 and a series of exclusive Nokia features. Nokia confirmed that Windows Phone 8.1 is scheduled to be available across the entire Lumia Windows Phone 8 portfolio as an over-the-air update this summer following testing and partner approvals.

The Nokia Lumia 930 is a flagship smartphone which delivers the best of Microsoft and Lumia for the ultimate video and imaging experience…

BLU Products announced today the new BLU LIFE Series of smartphone devices delivering stunning design and premium build quality with flagship performance. The BLU LIFE Series, which largely focuses on exceptional design, will be powered by MediaTek's MT6589 1.2 GHz Quad-Core chipset, which integrates a power-efficient ARM Cortex-A7 subsystem, PowerVR Series5XT GPU, and HSPA+ 41Mbps modem bringing blazing fast 4G Speeds to consumers in the US…

Recognizing the rapid growth of ultra-affordable mobile phones, Microsoft Devices Group on Monday unveiled the Nokia 130, a mobile phone designed to introduce millions of people to new digital experiences. At just 19 euros,* the Nokia 130 combines the everyday essentials that first-time mobile phone buyers expect with the beautiful design, reliability and mobile entertainment they want. Featuring a built-in video player, music player with up to 46 hours continuous playback on a single charge, and everyday essentials such as a flashlight, FM radio and USB charging, the Nokia 130 is the perfect introduction to a “mobile first” world…

InfoSonics today announced the launch of its new verykool s350 Smartphone.

"Our development goal for the new verykool s350 was to deliver an entry-level smartphone at an attractive enough price point that it could serve as a replacement for existing 2G feature phones," said Joseph Ram, the company's president and chief executive officer. "We know there are many budget conscious consumers in our target markets who would love to have a smartphone, but are rebuffed by the price points of many of the products on the market today. We believe we have achieved our goal with the s350 and can now deliver an affordable product to fill this need…

On Tuesday, Microsoft Devices Group unveiled the Nokia X2, the newest addition to the expanding Nokia X family of affordable smartphones designed to introduce the “next billion” people to the mobile Internet and cloud services. The Nokia X2 represents the rapid evolution of the Nokia X family, delivering an enhanced experience across apps, hardware and the user interface. The Nokia X2 offers stunning design, a more visually striking Fastlane, more Microsoft services, and upgraded specifications including a 4.3-inch ClearBlack display and 5MP rear camera with autofocus and flash…

Archos announces the availability of its new range of Platinum smartphones, the Archos 45c Platinum and Archos 50c Platinum. Equipped with state-of-the-art components, including MediaTek quad-core processors and IPS screens, both smartphones enjoy the smoothness of the Android KitKat operating system and are now available with three colorful back covers starting at $99.

Archos’ new Platinum smartphones delivers a splash of color with vivid IPS screens that display an amazing array of colors at different viewing angles and three interchangeable back covers…

BLU Products announced today an addition to their popular STUDIO series of Android smartphone devices, with the Studio 5.5, now currently shipping, making way to dealers and retailers.

"We love making big phones, and making them affordable to the mass market," said Samuel Ohev-Zion, CEO, BLU Products…

Looking to further expand its 4G LTE footprint in mobiles, LG today unveiled the LG F60, a stylish new smartphone that offers superior Quad-Core speed to run all of today’s hottest apps and LG’s premium UX features in a package designed for a global audience upgrading to 4G LTE. The F60 will begin rolling out to customers in Europe, followed by Asia and the Americas starting this week.

The LG F60 takes connectivity to a whole new level with blazing-fast 4G LTE powered by a 1.2GHz Quad-Core processor running on the Android 4.4 KitKat operating system…

LG is bringing its first “compact” G Series smartphone to the global market, First unveiled in February at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, the G2 mini offers the design excellence and premium UX features of the award-winning LG G2 in a smaller form factor.

As the smallest LG G Series phone yet, the G2 mini retains the innovative design heritage of the Rear Key and minimalist style first introduced in the LG G2. The 4.7-inch IPS display and 2,440mAh removable battery complement the Quad-Core CPU and Android 4.4 KitKat OS for a seamless multimedia experience…