Neowin News Feed for: Zte

Microsoft signs up ZTE for its latest Android patent license deal

John Callaham — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:03:49 +0100

Microsoft has signed yet another smartphone hardware company, ZTE, to a patent license deal that gives Microsoft a little money for every Android device ZTE sells. Read more...

ZTE launches handset with 2GHz Intel Clover Trail+ CPU… called the ‘Geek'

Andy Weir — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:45:22 +0100

ZTE is continuing its global expansion plans with a new Android Jelly Bean handset, featuring a 5.0-inch HD display and 2.0GHz Intel Clover Trail+ processor... and a very silly name: the Geek. Read more...

ZTE announces 'Open', the world's first Firefox OS device

Andy Weir — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:04:00 +0000

ZTE today announced the world's first Firefox OS handset, the 'Open', an entry-level device with a 3.5-inch HVGA display, 256MB of RAM and a 3.2MP cam, designed for first-time smartphone buyers. Read more...

Firefox OS phones to debut in 2013, no US launch until 2014

John Callaham — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 22:06:13 +0000

Mozilla has announced that the first smartphones that will run on its Firefox OS will launch in parts of Europe later in 2013, with a launch in the US not due until sometime in 2014. Read more...

Mobile World Congress: A hint of what's to come

Andy Weir — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 17:48:36 +0000

Next week, the mobile industry will convene in Barcelona for the annual Mobile World Congress - and Neowin will be there. We take a look at some of what to expect from the massive event. Read more...

ZTE teases Firefox OS phone, reveals 5.7-inch Grand Memo phablet

Andy Weir — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 13:34:58 +0000

ZTE's invitations to its Mobile World Congress event hint at the launch of its first Firefox OS handset, as its 5.7-inch, 1.7GHz quad-core Grand Memo phablet makes its first public appearance. Read more...

ZTE goes XXL with 5.9-inch 1080p Windows Phone 8 handset

Andy Weir — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 12:39:52 +0000

A ZTE executive has shared an image of the company's gigantic new Windows Phone 8 flagship - possibly to be called the Blade 8 - which he says has a 5.9-inch display with 1080p resolution. Read more...

ZTE caught selling equipment to Iran, Congress wants sales ban

Brad Sams — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 17:27:26 +0100

ZTE, a Chinese phone vendor, has been caught selling CISCO gear to Iran which goes against sanctions placed upon Iran and was planning to cover up the operation. Congress now wants to ban ZTE products Read more...

ZTE and Huawei should be kept out of US, says Congress

John Callaham — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 08:53:59 +0100

The U.S. House of Representatives' Intelligence Committee will release a report today that claims that products made by Chinese-based ZTE and Huawei should be kept out of the US for security reasons. Read more...

US Cellular starts selling ZTE-made Windows Phone device

John Callaham — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 01:43:39 +0100

US Cellular has quietly started offering the ZTE Render to its customers, making the Windows Phone 7.5 smartphone the first such ZTE phone to be sold inside the United States. Read more...

ZTE V98 Windows 8 tablet revealed [Update]

John Callaham — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 22:25:27 +0100

ZTE's entry into the Windows 8 tablet space was revealed today by Intel. The 10.1 inch V98 tablet will have Intel's Clover Trail processor and is only 8.9mm thick. Read more...

Windows 8 ZTE tablet confirmed via Intel press event invite

John Callaham — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 15:12:28 +0100

A Windows 8 tablet press event invite from Intel has confirmed that ZTE will in fact be launching some kind of Windows 8 tablet device. The event will be held September 27th. Read more...

ZTE leaks its own Windows 8/RT/Windows Phone 8 devices?

John Callaham — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 15:03:30 +0100

An executive from ZTE has apparently teased their own upcoming Windows 8 or RT tablet, along with new Windows Phone 8 and 7.8 smartphones, on the Chinese social network Sina Weibo. Read more...

Mozilla shows off Firefox OS build on a ZTE phone

Steven Parker — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 08:53:31 +0100

Announced back in July, Mozilla is working on an open source operating system officially named Firefox OS; now a video has been uploaded showing of some features of the OS running on a ZTE phone. Read more...

Don't buy now! A look at the new smartphones coming soon

Andy Weir — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 08:51:36 +0100

With Windows Phone 8, the new iPhone and loads of Android handsets incoming, you might want to hold off before buying your next smartphone. We take a look at some of the cool new devices on the way. Read more...

US government investigating China-based Huawei and ZTE

John Callaham — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 20:30:04 +0100

The government is investigating if two Chinese smartphone makers, Huawei and ZTE, have been subsidized by China's government and if they pose a security risk in the US. Read more...

ZTE plans to release Windows Phone device in US

John Callaham — Tue, 08 May 2012 22:45:20 +0100

The head of ZTE's North American division has confirmed the Chinese smartphone maker plans to release its Windows Phone-based ZTE Tania to the US by the end of 2012. Read more...

The devices of the MWC 2012: Day 1

Tim Schiesser — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 08:19:11 +0000

The endless stream of new devices continues with Day 1 of MWC 2012, and so we again help you out with a list of devices announced today, including new Windows Phones! Read more...

Windows 8 data card coming from ZTE

John Callaham — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:47:11 +0000

ZTE has announced plans to release the MF668A data card, which is the first such card announced that will take advantage of the mobile broadband driver in Windows 8 from Microsoft. Read more...

ZTE Orbit Windows Phone officially announced [Update]

Tim Schiesser — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 08:37:17 +0000

It was leaked earlier today and now it's official: the ZTE Orbit is a low-end Windows Phone packed with 4 GB of internal storage and a 5 MP camera that will launch with Tango Read more...