China: Spreadtrum chipsets manufacturer enters the Tablet Market.

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Spreadtrum introduces quad-core chipset with tablet reference design (SC5735), supporting WCDMA/HSPA+, Android 4.4 (KITKAT) and integrated connectivity.

Spreadtrum Communications, Inc., a leading fabless semiconductor company in China with advanced technology in 2G, 3G and 4G wireless communications standards, today announced that it has entered the tablet market with the introduction of a quad-core chipset for tablets with integrated connectivity, supporting WCDMA/HSPA+, Android 4.4 (KITKAT) and a turnkey reference design to help manufacturers reduce the time and resources required to bring new tablets to market.

"China manufacturers are rapidly increasing their production of tablets, and we are pleased to introduce a low-cost chipset coupled with a turnkey reference design for this market," said Dr. Leo Li, chairman and CEO of Spreadtrum. "This approach helps our customers bring low-cost devices to market that appeal to consumers who want access to tablet functionality but where affordability is a key factor in the purchase decision."

According to Gartner, "In 2014, the worldwide tablet market is forecast to grow 47% in 2014 with lower average selling prices attracting new users. Consumers continue to buy tablets as an additional device that they carry everywhere. Smaller tablets will take over from the larger tablet form factors, providing the added mobility that consumers desire at a lower cost and will compete with hybrids for consumer attention." Gartner expects worldwide device shipments for tablets to be 263.5 million units in 2014.¹

Spreadtrum's SC5735 integrates a quad-core ARM Cortex™-A7 CPU, supporting Android 4.4 and dual-band WCDMA/HSPA+ as well as quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE communications standards. The solution integrates a quad or dual Mali 400 for high performance graphics, and supports up to 1080p screen resolution as well as a 5 megapixel primary camera and up to 2 megapixel secondary camera. The chipset supports connectivity functions including GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth® and FM.

Spreadtrum's solution is sampling with customers now and is expected to reach mass production next month.

¹Gartner Press Release, Gartner Says Worldwide Traditional PC, Tablet, Ultramobile and Mobile Phone Shipments on Pace to Grow 7.6 Percent in 2014, January 7, 2014.  http://www.gartner.com/newsroom/id/2645115

About Spreadtrum Communications, Inc.

Spreadtrum Communications, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company that develops mobile chipset platforms for smartphones, feature phones and other consumer electronics products, supporting 2G, 3G and 4G wireless communications standards. Spreadtrum's solutions combine its highly integrated, power-efficient chipsets with customizable software and reference designs in a complete turnkey platform, enabling customers to achieve faster design cycles with a lower development cost. Spreadtrum's customers include global and China-based manufacturers developing mobile products for consumers in China and emerging markets around the world. Spreadtrum is a privately held company headquartered in Shanghai and an affiliate of Tsinghua Unigroup, Ltd. For more information, visit www.spreadtrum.com.

SOURCE Spreadtrum Communications, Inc.

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LG announces first-ever Google Play Edition G Pad 8.3 Android 4.4 tablet

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LG G Pad 8.3 First Android Open Source Project Tablet Running Android 4.4 KitKat.

The LG G Pad 8.3 from LG Electronics (LG) will be the first device ever to be designated a Google Play Edition tablet. Google’s first Android Open Source Project (AOSP) tablet will feature the latest Android operating system, Android™ 4.4, KitKat^®. The LG G Pad 8.3 Google Play Edition reference device will be available for purchase starting today in the United States on Google Play™.

With the perfect combination of KitKat’s Full-screen Immersive mode and LG’s stunning 1920 x 1200 WUXGA Full HD IPS display, this special edition of LG G Pad 8.3 offers an optimal viewing experience. Apps can utilize every pixel on the G Pad 8.3 screen to create full-bleed UIs reaching edge to edge. With the ability to hide the system UI such as the status bar and navigation bar, this feature is ideal for rich visual content such as photos, videos, maps, books and games.

“LG’s working relationship with Google has always been strong and our collaboration on the first-ever Google Play Edition tablet is proof of that commitment,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, President and CEO of the LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “The LG G Pad 8.3 Google Play Edition is a device with hardware and software that has been optimized for a truly consumer-friendly experience. There’s nothing else like it out there in the marketplace.”

The LG G Pad 8.3 was designed based on insights from consumers resulting in a compact, modern-looking device accentuating sleek lines and subtle curves for comfortable holding with one hand. The powerful 1.7GHz Quad-Core Qualcomm^® Snapdragon™ 600 CPU and 4,600mAh battery provide both performance and long-life between charges.

The LG G Pad 8.3 Google Play Edition will be available in glossy Indigo Black for USD 349.99. Availability in other countries has not yet been determined at this time.

Key Specifications:

• Processor: 1.7GHz Quad-Core Qualcomm^® Snapdragon™ 600 Processor

• Operating System: Android™ 4.4, KitKat^®

• Display: 8.3-inch Full HD IPS WUXGA (1920 x 1200 pixels / 273 ppi)

• Memory: 16GB eMMC

• RAM: 2GB LPDDR2

• Camera: Rear 5.0MP / Front 1.3MP

• Battery: 4,600mAh

• Connectivity: Wi-Fi

• Size: 216.8 x 126.5 x 8.3mm

• Weight: 338g

• Colors: Indigo Black