Samsung set to be first to market with curved screen smartphone

 Samsung Electronics Co Ltd said it will introduce a smartphone with a curved display in October, as the world's top handset maker seeks to set the pace of hardware innovation and maintain its supremacy in a fiercely competitive business. Samsung to launch curved screen smartphone and gold Galaxy S4

Curved displays are an early stage in screen evolution which is shifting to bendable or foldable designs, eventually allowing mobile and wearable gadgets to take on new forms that could radically change the high-end smartphone market.

In January Samsung, which has taken over from Apple Inc as the global smartphone leader, showed off prototype products with a flexible screen and a display that extends from the side of a device.
But technology firms have yet to figure out how to mass produce the parts cheaply and come up with display panels that can be as thin as a sheet and highly heat resistant.
Curved display is already commercially available in large-screen televisions. Samsung and its home rival LG Electronics Inc had started selling curved OLED TV sets this year priced at about $9,000.

The Korean giant has been talking about curved and even bendy screens for a while now but one is finally set to arrive in October, according to Reuters. It showed off a prototype called Yuom at this year's CES show back in January.

"We plan to introduce a smartphone with a curved display in South Korea in October," Samsung's mobile business head of strategic marketing D.J. Lee said on Wednesday at an event launching the Galaxy Note 3 smartphone in Seoul. 

Other reports suggest that this curved screen wielding smartphone will be a limited edition of the Galaxy Note 3. We're already seeing curved televisions launch but Samsung could be the first to bring it to a smartphone.

The technology will likely marketed at "unbreakable and light" but it's unlikely that users will be able to bend the phone itself. We'll have to wait and see whether this device launches in Korea only or spreads further. Samsung could launch it at home to test the water before going global.

Not to be outdone, Samsung has also announced that it will launch gold versions of the Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone. The news comes after Apple introduced a gold model of the iPhone 5S. Samsung Gulf posted a picture of the Gold Brown and Gold Pink Galaxy S4 models on Facebook.

It's also unclear whether these will be launched in the UK or even the US but we'll let you know if we hear any more details.

Tecno Smart phones and specifications

When talking about Smartphones, there are wide range of them to choose from that's why there are lots of expensive and also cheaper Smartphones in the Technology Market. But here in Nigeria, we all know that the Tech market is already being dominated by smartphones and most of them are low-priced as at that. They are different manufacturers producing different products for different targets. But the product taking over the country as of now is the low priced quality smartphone spreading like wild fire call Tecno.  

Tecno is a Chinese phone manufacturing company that started in 2006 in Hong Kong and later moved to Africa as of 2008. They were  producers of low-priced mobile phones as of 2008 but later shifted to producing of smart phones at a cheap price to meet demand and these gave birth to the tech that has been spreading all over the market. Even now, The introduction of Tecno Android Phones has thrown a big wave to the Tech market especially in Nigeria. So we will be going through a list of the Tecno Smartphones that are available in Nigeria with their specifications

List of Tecno smart phones as of 2013

TECNO D1: TECNO D1 is tailored for socially active people striving to enjoy a smart life in their social circle. Combining Android4.2 OS (Jelly bean) and 1.0GHz dual-core processor, the D1 doesn’t neglect the essential social equipment of QWERTY keypad and dual camera for limitless smart entertainment possibilities.

Key Features

2G/3G ,  WIFI ,  google Play ,  facebook ,  opera mini ,  gmail ,  google maps ,  Dual SIM Dual Standby

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TECNO P5:  TECNO P5 delivers outstanding features which enable you stand out from the crowd with Android 4.2 OS, big screen, 1.0GHz dual-core processor and dual camera.

Key Features

2G/3G ,  WIFI ,  google Play ,  facebook ,  opera mini ,  gmail ,  5.0MP camera with flash ,  Dual SIM Dual Standby

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PHANTOM A PLUS: Equipped with Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean),1.2GHz Quad-core CPU with 1.0GB RAM, Phantom A+ also has an Ultra-large screen, Super Slim body that is concise and elegant. It has faster internet speeds, access to games and a variety of apps. Key Features Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), HD 8.0MP Camera, Asphalt 6, Google Playstore, Facebook, WIFI, Gmail, Google maps

Key Features

2G/3G ,  WIFI ,  google Play ,  facebook ,  opera mini ,  gmail ,  google maps ,  Dual SIM Dual Standby

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TECNO M3: The TECNO M3, powered with 1.0GHz dual-core CPU and the latest Android version Jelly Bean, will definitely perform rather well. It will surprise you with its high performance at a pocket-friendly price.

Key Features

WIFI ,  google Play ,  facebook ,  opera mini ,  gmail ,  google maps ,  5.0MP camera with flash ,  Dual SIM Dual Standby

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PHANTOM PAD: 8.0'' HD display together with quad-core 1.2G CPU, TECNO N9 delivers perfect visual experience and smooth operation. With the latest version of Android 4.2 and the function of dual-sim dual-standby, N9 is both your phone and tablet, making your smart life on the go.

Key Features

2G/3G ,  WIFI ,  google Play ,  facebook ,  gmail ,  google maps ,  5.0MP camera with flash ,  Dual SIM Dual Standby

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TECNO L3: L3 embraces elements of fashion and elegance, offering you a lasting smart life. 2400mAh battery prolongs talk time and standby time. Preloaded with Android 4.1 OS, it operates faster, smoother, more responsive.You can upload and download whatever you want at a fast apeed with 3G network. Speed your smart life, and the splendidness goes on and on and on...

Key Features

2G/3G ,  WIFI ,  google Play ,  facebook ,  gmail ,  google maps ,  Dual SIM Dual Standby

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PHANTOM AII: Innovative thinking brings brilliant ideas together which contribute to making A2 possible. Life will be much more interesting, simpler, and more colorful with A2. Faster and smarter ways to get connected with the world outside and the people you beloved. A2 is leading the road of next-generation smartphone devices.

Key Features

2G/3G ,  WIFI ,  google Play ,  facebook ,  opera mini ,  gmail ,  google maps ,  Dual SIM Dual Standby

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TECNO P3S: The TECNO P3S has a sleek body and a removable, replaceable plastic display. The phone comes in three colors - White, Black.

Key Features

Android 4.0 ,  WIFI ,  google Play ,  facebook ,  gmail ,  google maps

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PHANTOM A: Equipped with Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), 1.0GHz dual-core CPU with 1.0GB RAM, F7 also has Ultra-large screen, Super Slim body that is concise and elegant. It has faster internet speeds, access to games and a variety of apps. Key Features Android4.1 (Jelly Bean), HD 8.0MP Camera, Asphalt 6, Google Playstore, Facebook, WIFI, Gmail, Google maps

Key Features

2G/3G ,  WIFI ,  google Play ,  facebook ,  opera mini ,  google maps ,  Dual SIM Dual Standby

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TECNO P3: The TECNO P3 has a sleek body and a removable, replaceable plastic display. The phone comes in three colors - White, Black, and Yellow.

Key Features

2G/3G ,  WIFI ,  google Play ,  facebook ,  opera mini ,  gmail ,  google maps ,  Dual SIM Dual Standby

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TECNO T1: Equipped with Android 2.3 OS and 676MHZ CUP, T1 has a faster Internet operation and more powerful processing capacity. Fast, powerful and easy, just like on your computer.

Key Features

2G/3G

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TECNO D5: TECNO D5 comes with powerful 1GHz processor that lets you enjoy all the benefits of the Android platform

Key Features

Android 4.0 ,  WIFI ,  google Play ,  facebook ,  gmail ,  google maps ,  Dual SIM Dual Standby

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TECNO D3: A smartphone specially designed for all people who are pursuing a fashionable and smart life. Equipped with 1Ghz processor, this Android-driven smartphone enables you to enjoy all the benefits provided by the Android platform, including abundant great apps, WIFI connectivity, faster downloads, etc. Just start to experience your new smart life with

Key Features

WIFI ,  google Play ,  facebook ,  opera mini ,  gmail ,  google maps

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TECNO Q1:  is equipped with a dual camera. 5MP at the back, 0.3 at the front. You will never miss a shot.

Running on Android 4.0 Ice-cream Sandwich. TECNO Q1 allows you to enjoy the latest Android technology

Key Features

Android 4.0 ,  2G/3G ,  WIFI ,  google Play ,  facebook ,  gmail ,  google maps ,  5.0MP camera with flash ,  Dual SIM Dual Standby

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 TECNO N7:  promises you the best Android experience with 4.04 Ice cream Sandwich.

TECNO N7 is equipped with a dual camera. 5MP at the back, 0.3 at the front.

Key Features

Android 4.0 ,  2G/3G ,  WIFI ,  google Play ,  facebook ,  opera mini ,  gmail ,  google maps ,  5.0MP camera with flash ,  Dual SIM Dual Standby

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TECNO N3: Reach out for the TECNO N3 and start your new smart life! Enjoy all the benefits of an Android-driven smartphone, including great abundant apps, faster downloads, WIFI connectivity and a more attractive user interface. Equipped with the 1GHz CPU and supporting both 2G and 3G networks, N3 can run steadily with high processing speed. Here, take what you want! View More

Key Features

2G/3G ,  WIFI ,  google Play ,  facebook ,  opera mini ,  gmail ,  google maps ,  Dual SIM Dual Standby

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