Android’s Chinese Manufacturers Form Alliance To Defend From Apple and Microsoft Patent Lawsuits

Digitimes is reporting that Chinese OEM’s could be quietly banding together to fight off the ever looming threat of patent lawsuits from Android arch nemeses like Apple, Microsoft and Nokia. The Chinese coalition would be formed by ZTE, Lenovo, TCL, Coolpad and Konka who, it’s assumed, would pool their patent resources and share information on how to work around alleged patent infringements and keep from paying the dreaded “licensing fee.” As the Chinese smartphone market grows — currently the largest in the world — OEM’s are sure to draw attention from Apple and Microsoft who spend much of their time attacking Android manufacturers. [Digitimes via Electronista]...

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ZTE pushes for the high end, starts with 7-inch V66 Verizon LTE tablet

At the moment, ZTE is one in a field of Chinese hardware makers that do well enough on low and mid-range devices here in the US. Like Huawei, the company hopes to change that in the upcoming year, and it looks like their first attempt will be with Verizon. The G-men at the FCC have got their hands on said device, and it looks promising. The V66 was previously announced with a 1.2Ghz dual-core processor and 1GB of RAM, plus a 1280 x 800 resolution screen – an absolute must for a tablet that wants to be considered high-end. Android 3.2 will provide the software end, and while an Ice Cream Sandwich update before launch is technically possible, it would be much more likely to come afterwards. You can see from the filing and the logo that...

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ZTE makes it so with Warp for Boost Mobile, available Nov. 2nd

As a prepaid MVNO, Boost Mobile doesn’t always get the latest and greatest of Android hardware. ZTE is aiming to change that with their new Warp Gingerbread phone, featuring a full 4.3-inch screen and a 1GHz processor. The phone is set to be available on November 2nd for $249.99, without contract. The Warp isn’t quite ready to hold up to late-model phones like the Galaxy S II or DROID RAZR, but it easily outpaces the rest of Boost Mobile’s Android offerings. It’s only the second Boost phone to use Android 2.3 Gingerbread (after the Samsung Transform Ultra) and as of now it’s got the  largest screen on the carrier as well. Resolution isn’t mentioned in the press release or on Boost Mobile’s website, but a standard 800 x 480 LCD...

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ZTE 10.1″ quad-core Tegra 3 tablet spotted

ZTE is better known for their feature phones and low priced Android offerings but has been surprising the world of Android lately. ZTE appears to be going big and have stepped into the quad-core tablet game with a few Honeycomb tablets of their own. We first saw the Tegra 3 touting 7″ version last week, and now it seems the 10.1″ tablet is also in the wild. Pictured above is the new ZTE 10.1″ Android 3.2 Honeycomb tablet, nicely powered by the quad-core NVIDIA Tegra 3, a 5MP camera, and a 3250 mAh battery. We don’t really have any other details at this point and the paperwork found with the tablet suggests Android 2.3 Gingerbread although this is most likely just an early developer unit not running the latest Honeycomb. I’m concerned...

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ZTE Skate vs Huawei Blaze

It's a battle of the budget Android this time around, as we compare the ZTE Skate with Huawei's BlazeNot everyone has heaps of expendable income just waiting to be splashed on the latest dual-core Android or iPhone. Some of us set a budget and stick to it. But where does that leave us when it comes to picking up a smartphone? Well, thankfully there's plenty of choice and among the leading sensibly priced devices Huawei's Blaze and ZTE's Skate stand-out as genuine contenders. But how do these two budget marvels stack up against each other? Let's find out. DisplayZTE's Skate features a 4.3-inch TFT touchscreen that operates at a resolution of 480 x 800 and displays 16 million colours. The device also offers a decent pixel density of 217ppi,...

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Bharti Airtel taps China’s ZTE to begin 4G roll-out in India

It may not be long until Indian mobile users have 4G technology at their fingers as Bharti Airtel’s plan to deploy wireless broadband advances. Bharti, India’s largest operator, has asked Chinese telcom equipment giant ZTE to begin phase one of its 4G network roll-out initially in the Kolkata region only, according to a report from Economics Times in India. The report cites an official source which explains that, though ZTE will handle the first implementation, it is not guaranteed any other slices of $300 million valued roll-out Bharti has planned. Instead ZTE will face stiff competition – notably from fellow Chinese rival Huawei – to bring 4G to the three other regions Bharti won following last year’s auction. Though there...

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HTC Radar vs ZTE Tania (Rumours)

We pit the HTC Radar up against the mysterious ZTE Tania – both devices are Windows Phone 7 MangoWe see how ZTE’s forthcoming Tania handset compares to HTC’s Radar in a battle of the budget Windows Mango smartphones.Form:HTC Radar - 120.5x61.5x10.9mm, 137gZTE Tania – UnknownHTC is extending its signature ‘softly’ shaped handsets to its Windows Phone devices. The Radar looks pretty much like every other HTC handset ever made, which means it isn’t unattractive by any sense of the word, but it is rather generic.ZTE has a habit of making handsets which look remarkably like HTC phones and the Tania is no exception, though it has to be said it does look a little cleaner and more elegant than HTC’s Radar.From what we've seen, the Tania definitely...

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ZTE Smart 7″ Android Tab clears the FCC

We saw the ZTE Smart tablets back at IFA 2011 but no details confirmed where it would launch. Now the 7″ Honeycomb tablet from ZTE has cleared the FCC making us hopeful it will see a U.S launch soon. It’s about time we get a few more 7″ tablets in for some competition although I have a feeling we’ll have plenty to choose from very soon. Looking through the FCC filing we see a rear facing camera, Google stamped on the back, as well as support for both Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity. We are looking at a soft coated rubber texture type backside for easy grip, as well as Android 3.2 Honeycomb but the rest of the details remain pretty tight lipped. We did see an ZTE Tab with 4G LTE back in March, so this new tablet could have the same fate...

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ZTE Score smartphone heads to Cricket with Muve Music in tow

ZTE has announced the Score, its first smartphone for prepaid carrier Cricket. The Score features Android 2.3 Gingerbread and integration with Cricket's Muve Music service. A performance machine the Score is not, but based on the $129.99 asking price and no contract commitment required, one can't complain about that too much. It is powered by a 600MHz processor and includes a 3.5-inch, HVGA (320 x 480 pixel) resolution touchscreen. It has a 3.2 megapixel camera with camcorder, and supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections. ZTE has customized Android 2.3 Gingerbread with its own interface for the Score. The Muve Music support allows users to enjoy unlimited song downloads, ringtones, and ringback tones on their handset. Cricket...

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Samsung Galaxy Y vs ZTE Skate

Samsung's Galaxy Y takes on ZTE's Skate this time around, as we aim to see which budget friendly Android smartphone packs the biggest punchSmartphones are no longer devices reserved for the tech obsessed among us - they're part of most people's every day existence. Whether it's checking your calendar to keep tabs on a birthday, or killing some time playing a game on your commute, your smartphone keeps you in touch, entertained and organised. And most people can't live without their shiny little box of tricks. Thankfully this level of general acceptance has led to companies investing time and effort into producing high quality, low cost products, with the aim of allowing people on a budget to embrace the smartphone revolution without...

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