LG Electronics has finally launched LG Optimus G smartphone in India. Running on Android v4.1.2 Jelly bean, LG has extended the OS with its own Optimus 3.0 UI for an optimum mobile experience.

Despite revolutionary improvements to smart phones, less and less focus is being directed to increase battery life.

Rumors have it that a Amazon smartphone is going to be unveiled soon. But will it be able to repeat Kindle Fire’s success? My answer is no, and here’s why.

Kodak’s patent auction has been approved by a US bankruptcy court. They should provide enough ammunition for the next round of the patent wars.

If you are looking to buy a new Android smartphone, this is the only guide you need. In this buying guide, I list the best Android phones in various price brackets with their specifications and prices.

BlackBerry lineup for 2011 leaked. Listing of upcoming CDMA devices and PlayBook along with estimated launch dates.

Viewsonic has announced the ViewPad 4, and Android smartphone with a 4.1 inch WVGA display, 1 GHz Snapdragon processor and a 5 MP camera. It will be available by mid-2011.

Android has overtaken iPhone in terms of US smartphone subscribers. The latest report by Comscore says that Android has 26% of the US smartphone market while iOS has 25%.

Motorola showcased the Atrix 4G, an Android powered smartphone-netbook hybrid at AT&T’s press event today. It runs Android 2.2 and comes with a dual core 1 GHz ARM processor and 1 GB RAM.

The Samsung Galaxy S has already sold 9.3 million units since its launch. With 10 days to go for the end of 2010, it may pass the 10 million mark this year.

Micromax launched the Andro A60 in India today. It is a budget Android smartphone which is priced at Rs 8000.

Acer has announced a new 4.8 inch Android smartphone which comes with a 1 GHz processor and an 8 MP camera. It will be launched in April 2011.

The LG Optimus One P500 has been launched in India for just Rs. 13500. It has a 3.2 inch display and runs Android 2.2 Froyo.

According to a global consumer study conducted by Juniper Networks, Indian smartphone users have shown highest level of concern towards smartphone security issues. The figure stood at 90 per cent for India among the 16 countries which were considered for conducting this study.

The Nokia E7, the fourth Symbian ^3 device will start shipping in December 2010.