Rumored LG G2 Mini Zips Through FCC, Likely Headed for U.S.

From Samsung’s Galaxy S4 Mini to HTC’s One Mini, it seems like every major Android smartphone maker is releasing “mini” versions of their flagship devices. And according to a recent FCC filing, it looks like LG is getting in on the action. A bite-sized take on the LG G2, the rumored LG G2 Mini could hit U.S. shores in no time. And if what is being said about the handset is true, it could be just as powerful as its big-screen sibling.

Reports on the G2 Mini’s specs vary. The folks at PhoneArena are reporting the handset could sport a decidedly not mini, 4.7-inch display. That size is based on the dimensions LG provided to the FCC for a new handset. The same report indicates that the G2 Mini could include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor and 2GB of RAM. Other rumors, however, point to the handset offering less powerful components.

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Samsung’s Galaxy S4 Mini and HTC’s One Mini took the latter route, offering significantly paired down specs. Sony, on the other hand, has loaded its Xperia Z1 Compact with the kind of specs you’d expect out of a flagship device including a Snapdragon 800 processor and impressive 20.1-megapixel camera.

It’s also not yet clear whether the G2 Mini will sport the same Rear Key back-mounted combination power button and volume rocker. Found on both the G2 and G Flex, the feature is frequently lambasted for its learning curve with consumers.

So, when will the G2 Mini make its debut? With Mobile World Congress 2014 set to kick off in Barcelona later this month, it could be two short weeks. If that’s the case, we’ll be sure to bring you our hands-on impressions live from the show floor.

via: PhoneArena

A newspaper man at heart, Dan Howley wrote for Greater Media Newspapers before joining Laptopmag.com. He also served as a news editor with ALM Media’s Law Technology News, and he holds a B.A. in English from The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey.

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Clumsy Seahawks Fans More Likely to Drop Smartphones

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Percy Harvin might have some of the best hands in the NFL, but his fans sure don’t. According to a study from mobile warranty provider SquareTrade, fans of the Seahawks are 46 percent more likely to drop their cell phone than fans of the Denver Broncos. This news comes conveniently ahead of the Feb. 2 for Super Bowl XLVIII, where the two teams will face off.

SquareTrade polled football fans on their cell phone slip-ups in January. Some 33 percent of fans reported the common mistake of dropping a handset, while liquid-related drops were the second most common at 18 percent. A somewhat surprising 13 percent of those surveyed admitted to dropping devices in beer, with 12 percent of fans reporting phone damage due to a passionate flinging of their phone after a big play. 

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The Super Bowl is still days away, but things are looking a bit better for Broncos fans in terms of phone safety. According to the SquareTrade survey, 24 percent of Seahawks devotees have had a cell phone accident in the past 12 months, while a lesser 16 percent of Broncos fans have damaged their device.

There are plenty of ways to prevent Super Bowl related slip-ups this Sunday, including keeping your phone in a solid protective case. Yelling “Omaha” might work for Peyton Manning when his Broncos are in a pinch, but it’s not going to save your beer-soaked iPhone. 

Mike Andronico has been reporting on the latest tech trends for Laptop since July 2013. With a B.A. in Journalism from Purchase College, Mike's love for "Street Fighter," comic books, and cool gadgets has led to contributions at GameNGuide, Examiner, Joonbug, and 2D-X.

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