LG Optimus Vu officially revealed ahead of MWC with stylus, 1.5GHz CPU

Similar to its pre-CES reveals, LG just couldn't wait for Mobile World Congress to get underway on the 27th to show off its new Optimus Vu handset. These new pics offer a much clearer look at its 4x3 aspect ratio, 1024x768 res, stylus-friendly 5-inch IPS LCD display, while the official specs confirm rumors it would pack a 1.5GHz dual core CPU, 8MP camera, LTE, 2080mAh battery and Android 2.3 in a slim 8.5mm thick frame. An upgrade to Ice Cream Sandwich is promised within three months of its launch, currently scheduled for March on Korean carriers SK Telecom and LG+. Check the gallery for a few more glamour shots of this new Galaxy Note competitor, and see if wider truly is better.
Optimus Vu: (view) Specifications:
- Dimensions: 139.6 x 90.4 x 8.5mm / Weight: 168 g
- Display: 5 inch IPS (1024x768) Display
- Camera: (rear) 8,000,000 pixels (AF LED flash support) / (front), 1.3-megapixel
- Memory: 32GB eMMC
-CPU: Qualcomm 1.5GHz dual-core processor
- Operating System: Android 2.3 Gingerbread
- Battery: 2080 mAh
- Other: HDMI, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct, T-DMB support, etc.

Apple asks EU regulators to step in on Motorola patent dispute

Apple already asked the European Telecommunications Standards Institute for more transparency on FRAND licensing, and now it's seeking a full-blown intervention. Motorola Mobility claims it received a letter on Friday from the European Commission advising there has been a complaint against it from Apple. The letter also stated that Cupertino wants the Commission to enforce the firm's standards-essential patents that breach agreed FRAND commitments. This latest development comes just one day after a German court awarded Apple an injunction against Motorola's implementation of slide-to-unlock on smartphones, as well as an ongoing saga of similar disputes with the firm. It's also just days after the European Commission approved Google's acquisition of the handset maker, based on beliefs that it "does not itself raise competition issues."

Nokia Planning To Bring Its Social Apps To Android And iOS Too

Nokia has introduced its Pulse application in November of last year, a software bit which allows users to keep in touch taking advantage of the GPS functionality inside phones. With Pulse you can check in to places and share that info with only a closed group of other users. 

However, Nokia's plans go beyond Nokia devices and those powered by Windows Phone 7. "These are social applications. To be social, you have to be on every platform", said Basak Ozer, Nokia's Lead for social and location applications. As such, Pulse will be coming soon to Android and iOS users too, though an exact launch date was not unveiled. However, Nokia Pulse -- which is complementary to services like Facebook and Twitter -- is not the only app the Finnish company has in mind for its social and location offerings. 

iPad 3 Rumored To Have 8MP Camera, Further Tapered Design

The closer we're getting to that certain iPad 3 event -- believed to be happening at the beginning of next month -- the more the rumors we hear about the next Apple tablet. We've already heard of alleged "Retina" display, upgraded processor and even a possible announcement date but the rumor mill doesn't stop here. 

The picture you see above is claimed to be taken of an actual, existing and very much real iPad 3. NextMedia claims they also have some specs to go with the next Apple tablet, which will generally look very much like the iPad 2, except for the more pronounced tapering on its edges. 

Today's rumors seem to fall nicely in place with previous reports of a possible March 7 announcement, high-resolution "Retina" display, and A6 quad-core chip -- even though there are mixed reports in this department. However, we are now hearing that Apple will be upgrading the camera at the back of the tablet to an eight-megapixel shooter. If the company manages to fit the camera on the iPhone 4S inside the iPad 3, we'll have a serious camera-tablet on the market. 

Is the Nokia X7-Like Lumia 805 Render Real Or Fake?

Nokia has been known to reuse its own designs making current and future phones look like some from the recent past. The Nokia N9, Lumia 800, and the Lumia 900 all look the same while the Lumia 710 and the C7 look very much alike, just to name a few.

The device rendered above -- dubbed the Nokia Lumia 805 -- looks exactly like the Nokia X7 we reviewed last summer. The image comes from Chinese forums and the specs attached to the render/concept reveal a 3.9-inch ClearBlack WVGA screen, 16GB internal memory, 1450 mAh battery and a 12-megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics and dual LED flash. As a quick comparison, the X7 packs a four-inch screen, eight-megapixel camera and 1200mAh battery.

We liked the design of the Nokia X7 back last year -- and many users wanted the same design running Windows Phone 7. The question is: did Nokia like it that much in order to reuse it for a Lumia Windows Phone? Let us know what you think: real or fake?