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Whenever a Samsung flagship arrives, it’s never long before we see a fleet of lower-spec handsets swimming in its wake. The latest Remora to come out from the shadow of its bigger brother (and the rumor mill) is the Galaxy Core, a 4.3-inch handset offering a 1.2GHz dual-core CPU, 1GB RAM, 8GB internal storage and a microSD slot. Running Touchwiz-infused Jelly Bean, the phone has a 5-megapixel rear camera with an LED flash and a VGA front-facer for the vain amongst you. Users will also be getting some of the more fancy Galaxy-style software features like Motion UI, Smart Stay, Smart Alert and S Voice. Of course, a phone is nothing without a screen, and here your eyes will be caressing a 4.3-inch WVGA (480 x 800) display — but while you may not be thrilled at a low pixel count, at least there’s the option for single SIM (available in July) or dual-SIM (from May) models for carrier swappers.

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LG announced that the second model in its new generation Optimus L SeriesII will make its world debut in Brazil this week. This will be followed by single and dual SIM models being introduced in the other markets of South and Central America, Europe, Asia, Middle East and Africa.
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As entry-level phones go, last year’s Optimus L7 had a few pluses on its score sheet — but equally some serious drawbacks, including a reluctant touchscreen and a shoddy camera module. There’s always hope for progress in this business, however, and given that LG already hinted at a new L-series phone in its earnings report, we’re inclined to believe a leak that’s just come in from Russian site Hi.tech.mail.ru. The pictures show a much softer-edged design with a dedicated SIM-switch button down below, in both black and white. In terms of specs, we’re looking at a 2,460mAh battery that is said to last for two days, an 8-megapixel rear camera capable of 720p video and a 1GHz dual-core chip powering Android 4.1 with LG’s custom UI on top. The Russian price of 12,990 rubles equates to around $430, which is a lot more than the $300 SIM-free price of the first L7 (not to mention a Nexus 4) — but then these currency conversions are often wayward.

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Source: Hi.tech.mail.ru

Earlier today, Samsung announced the availability of its dual-sim Galaxy Grand Duos for markets in India. Shipping with an included flip cover, the budget-friendly phablet will sell for Rs 21,500 ($400). Loaded with mid-range specs, the device’s highlights include a 5-inch WVGA display, a 1.5GHz 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of internal storage, an 8-megapixel rear-facing camera with Android 4.1 running the show. We recently managed to get some hands-on time with a pre-production build of this handset, which felt like a hefty GSIII, but performed more like an overgrown Galaxy S III mini. However, if you’ve got phablets on the brain and you’re balling on a budget, this thrifty hybrid device begins shipping the first week of February.

Update: This post originally (and incorrectly) indicated a 1.5GHz processor. The correct number is 1.2GHz.

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Source: The Times of India, Samsung India Store

This may not the sexiest Android phone that has been announce this year, but at 100,000 Won or less than 100 USD the ULALA I-K1 has only one goal, being the most affordable and elegant Smartphone you can get. Targeting customers looking for a second phone the ULALA I-K1 will be sold in Korea with any contract and will come by default with Android 2.3.5, an ARM Coretex A5 CPU, a 3.5″ screen with a HVGA resolution (320×480), a dual SIM Slot, WiFi+3G+Bluetooth, a MicroSD Slot, a 3Mpix …