Newer iPad 2's feature more efficient processor, 15-30% better battery life

Peek-a-boo! Which one is your iPad 2?You have to hand it to Apple. When they released the new iPad , they didn't just lower the price of the iPad 2 16GB by $100, they actually continued improving last year's popular tablet.

Reports are stating that some of the newer iPad 2's are sporting a redesigned 32nm (nanometer) A5 processor that is also more efficient and gives 15-30% more battery life.

Which is which? The newer iPad 2 bears the identifier "iPad2,4"

This newer A5 chip is also present in the recent AppleTV while the new iPad still uses a 45 nm processor (it does have far more powerful graphics). Anandtech.com took apart one of these newer units, subjected it to multiple tests and came to the conclusion that they are indeed more frugal.

How do you make sure you get one of the newer models, well that's the tough part. As MacRumors states,"Unfortunately, Anandtech notes that there appears to be no way for customers to ensure that they receive one of these revised iPad 2 models for their $399 purchase, as there are still a significant number of the original iPad 2 models in circulation and they can not be distinguished based without opening the box and turning on the device."

Sources:  Anandtech via Mac Rumors

LG reveals Optimus LTE 2 with 2GB of RAM

Are you ready for 2012's war of the super smartphones? We already have the Sony Xperia S, the HTC One X, Samsung took the wraps off the much awaited Galaxy S III just yesterd and now LG is raising the bar on it's Optimus LTE line.

The LG Optimus LTE 2 is the first device to ship with 2GB of RAM. No news on the processor powering this monster but we expect either a quad core or high-spec dual core SoC (System on a Chip)  in this for them to stay competitive.

The screen is  expected to be a  True HD IPS” display and it will feature a whopping  2,150mAh battery with wireless charging capabilities and a 'smart camera'.

Running a skinned variant of Android 4.0 (Gingerbread), the LG Optimus LTE2 is expected to launch in Korea mid-May with international plans to follow.

2GB of RAM means a higher ceiling for running multiple apps as well as improved overall performance for intensive applications, games and quick multitasking.

LG seems to have the upper hand in creating LTE devices that can be used across most LTE networks. Their hardware and features has been on par with the rest of the competition even if LG doesn't really do a lot to promote their devices.

The Optimus LTE 2, however could be an industry turning point, a true post-PC handset that's got a big screen, powerful processor, high speed data and a big enough battery to keep it running all day. Sweet.

Source: Phandroid.com 

Samsung launches flagship smartphone for this Summer

Samsung today took the wraps off the much anticipated Samsung Galaxy S III smartphone. The successor to the Galaxy S line, the new device boasts a 4.8 inch HD Super AMOLED display. The Galaxy S III will feature a powerful 1.4 Ghz quad-core processor, 1GB of RAM and an 8MP camera and a 1.9MP front camera with face recognition.

Samsung Galaxy S III is powered by Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, with TouchWiz, Samsung's own Android overlay. The new Galaxy also brings wireless charging, a voice dictation and control feature called S Voice and improved power management for better battery life. It launches end of May in Europe

Samsung sets up for Galaxy S III Launch tomorrow

Samsung's already lengthy line of Android devices is about to get even bigger. The Korean mobile juggernaut is preparing to launch its latest flagship Android smartphone tomorrow. The Galaxy S III launch is expected to be a big deal, that is why Samsung is offering to livestream the event which begins promptly at 2 PM Eastern time.

There has been a lot of speculation on what the new Galaxy will bring, all will be revealed tomorrow.

Source: Samsung