ASUS today announced Fonepad, a competitively priced handheld with 3G voice and mobile data for all the features of a smartphone, with the versatility of a 7-inch tablet. Powered by the new Intel Atom Z2420 processor with Android 4.1, Fonepad features a vibrant HD display with IPS technology for wide viewing angles and outstanding clarity.

“It is ideal to have a larger screen with entertainment, social media and other online activities now playing an increasingly important part in our mobile lifestyles,” said Jonney Shih, ASUS Chairman…

Samsung today introduced the GamePad and Mobile Console app to enhance the gaming experience on Samsung’s popular line of Galaxy devices. Launched in response to the rapidly expanding global mobile gaming market, GamePad provides consumers with a fun, convenient, and advanced gaming experience anytime, anywhere.

The GamePad instantly transforms the user’s Galaxy smartphone or tablet into a portable gaming console or even a home console…

On shelves at AT&T company-owned stores and online, two new Android devices from Pantech are helping drive the industry’s best mobile broadband experience to an even larger range of AT&T customers. The Pantech Element, exclusively available from AT&T, is ready to go where you go. The first waterproof tablet from AT&T is fast, powerful and perfectly portable. Meanwhile, the value-oriented Burst is the first 4G LTE smartphone from Pantech in AT&T’s device portfolio. Currently, customers may buy the Pantech Element and Burst together on contract and get the Element for $249.99 and the Burst for free…

As the first national wireless carrier to launch the groundbreaking data speeds of 4G, Sprint today announced the upcoming availability of its 21st and 22nd 4G-capable devices – HTC EVO™ 3D and HTC EVO View 4G™. HTC EVO 3D takes the mobile multimedia experience to a new level, providing the ability to capture and view in 3D and share at 4G speeds, offering consumers the ultimate glasses-free 3D experience. Sprint also announced HTC EVO View 4G, introducing a tablet to the award-winning EVO family.

Both devices will be available for Sprint customers this summer. Pricing will be shared closer to launch…

ASUS today announced the new PadFone Infinity with a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 quad-core processor and a new ASUS PixelMaster camera that dramatically improves low-light photos. The new PadFone Infinity also features a micro SDXC card slot that gives the flexibility for expanding storage capacity as the need arises.

The PadFone concept allows users to choose the optimal display size for their needs with effortless switching between smartphone and tablet. The user can decide which screen size best suits their usage scenario without having to transfer data between devices…

Research In Motion (RIM) today announced that BlackBerry® smartphones running on the powerful new BlackBerry® 7 and BlackBerry® 7.1 Operating Systems (OS) have been awarded FIPS 140-2 certification by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC). FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standard) 140-2 is recognized by the U.S. and Canadian governments and is required under the Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 (FISMA)…

ASUS today announced the Fonepad 7, an updated version of the 7-inch Android device with full voice telephony for people who want smartphone features with a tablet-size screen. ASUS Fonepad 7 features a new non-slip finish and faster HSPA+ 3G with up to 42Mbit/s download speeds.

Fonepad 7 is powered by an Intel Atom Z2560 processor with Hyper-Threading technology for seamless multi-tasking performance with Android 4.2. The 7-inch display has a crisp 1280 x 800 resolution with IPS (In-Plane Switching) technology for wide viewing angles and excellent daylight visibility, while dual-front speakers with ASUS SonicMaster audio technology ensure high-quality sound…

Asus today announced the new Asus Fonepad 7 (FE375CG). This 7-inch tablet with dual-SIM, 3G phone functionality is powered by the latest 64-bit Intel Atom Z3560 1.83GHz quad-core processor, and features a new design that is lighter and narrower than its predecessor. This narrow bezel design provides a 70% screen-to-body ratio to give Fonepad 7 a larger display area.

The Asus Fonepad 7 (FE375CG) features the 64-bit Intel Atom Z3560 1.83GHz quad-core processor for powerful, efficient performance and 10.5 hours of battery life when watching videos or browsing the web, or up to 20 hours of 3G talk-time…

Preorders for the new Nokia Lumia Icon will be offered at all Microsoft retail store locations, Microsoft announced Wednesday. The Lumia Icon is available for preorder immediately at Microsoft retail store locations and will hit store shelves and the Microsoft online store Feb. 20. Customers who purchase a Lumia Icon before March 16, 2014, at Microsoft retail store locations and the Microsoft online store will receive a free Nokia Wireless Charging accessory valued between $49 and $69.…

Archos is pleased to announce its first line of Google certified smartphones. Each smartphone will feature a super slim design, IPS screen with amazing viewing angles, a powerful Qualcomm CPU and the flexibility of dual SIM cards which allow the user to manage two providers simultaneously.

The Archos 35 Carbon ($99.99), Archos 50 Platinum ($219.99) and Archos 53 Platinum ($249.99) will be the first in a new line of smartphones to be released and will be available starting in Europe at the end of May 2013…