Samsung Electronics announced the new Samsung Galaxy Core, a smartphone designed to offer users dual core processing power for multitasking, Dual SIM technology for easy transition between work and play, and a wealth of innovative smart features. The Samsung Galaxy Core is an Android smartphone that can operate seamlessly and effectively in all aspects of life. The Samsung Galaxy Core will be available in two different versions - Single SIM from July or Dual SIM from May 2013, depending on the market.

Consumer Cellular has added the LG 930 and Samsung Galaxy Exhilarate to its product portfolio. These Android smartphones are the first in a significant portfolio expansion planned for this year. Consumer Cellular’s first state-of-the-art smartphone offering, the LG 930 provides an innovative, high-definition viewing experience, optimal performance and all the latest mobile features. The Samsung Galaxy Exhilarate offers Consumer Cellular subscribers many luxuries of a high-end Android smartphone, including a vibrant display and powerful performance, at a competitive price.

New Nokia Lumia Smartphone announced - The new Nokia Lumia 925 Windows Phone 8 introduces a stylish metal design and features the latest PureView camera innovation and third party applications. The Nokia Lumia 925 includes the most advanced lens technology and next generation imaging software to capture clearer, sharper pictures and video, including the best low light images. The Nokia Lumia 925 also introduces the new Nokia Smart Camera mode, coming as an update to all Nokia Lumia Windows Phone 8 smartphones.

T-Mobile announced that customers can get an iPhone 5 for $99.99 price down, plus monthly payments. T-Mobile is the only major US wireless company to offer Apple iPhone 5 with no annual service contract plus unlimited talk, text and Web on a screaming-fast nationwide 4G network. And because there are no annual contracts, customers make the decision when to upgrade their devices - not the carrier. “This is an important day for people who love their iPhone but can’t stand the pain other carriers put them through to own one,” said John Legere, president and CEO of T-Mobile USA. “We feel their pain. So we’re rewriting the rules of wireless to provide a radically simple, affordable iPhone 5 experience - on an extremely powerful network.”

Archos, a pioneer in Android devices, is pleased to announce its first line of Google certified affordable smartphones. Each smartphone will feature a super slim design, IPS screen with amazing viewing angles, a powerful Qualcomm CPU and the flexibility of dual SIM cards which allow the user to manage two providers simultaneously. Ranging from 3.5" to 5.3" in size, the first three smartphones to be released in Q2 will include a range of features, connectivity, CPU's and storage.

Samsung Galaxy S 4 Redefines the Smartphone Again with More Leading-Edge Innovations and Government-Grade Security. Building on the success and innovation of its predecessor, the Samsung Galaxy S 4 provides a suite of industry-leading innovations that will change how consumers interact with a smartphone and delivers a greater level of security for regulated industries. The Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android smartphone uniquely makes advanced technologies and features easy to use by integrating them into the way individuals use their phones every day.

LG’s Optimus L Series II family of devices welcomed another member with the launch of the Optimus L5 II. The Dual SIM LG Optimus L5 II smartphone will be initially available in Brazil followed by single and Dual SIM models in South and Central America, Europe, Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Africa. The core design elements of the new LG smartphone includes Seamless Layout crafted to fit comfortably in the hand, sleek and balanced design with Laser Cut Contour, Radiant Rear Design made of premium materials and Smart LED Lighting around the home button with various colors to alert users. LG’s Smart LED Lighting alerts the user to missed calls and messages - among other notifications - with various colors.

LG Electronics announced that the second model in its new generation Optimus L Series II has made its world debut in Brazil. This will be followed by single and dual SIM models being introduced in the other markets of South and Central America, Europe, Asia, Middle East and Africa. The LG Optimus L3 II advances the styling and convenience of the original Optimus L3 smartphone with a new flair that complements its user experience. The new LG Android smartphone continues LG’s design heritage with four new elements that make the device eye catching and fun to use: Seamless Layout, Laser Cut Contour, Radiant Rear Design, and colorful Smart LED Lighting on the home button.

AT&T and LG Electronics USA announce the LG Optimus G Pro, available exclusively from AT&T, for a price of $199.99 with a two-year service agreement beginning May 10. LG Optimus G Pro is a powerful smartphone offering innovative solutions designed to help users creatively and more deeply connect, express and share their lives while providing the superior power and performance required to manage life on-the-go. Customers excited to reserve their LG Optimus smartphone can pre-order the device at AT&T. While supplies last, anyone who pre-orders will receive a free Quick Cover black folio case.

Following its successful unveiling at the 2013 Mobile World Congress, the Optimus F5 - the first device from LG’s newest Optimus F Series. Launching initially in France, LG will roll out the LG Optimus F5 Android smartphone in South and Central America, Asia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) over the next several weeks. The LG Optimus 4G smartphone Series is a new family of Android smartphones for consumers who are ready to experience the blazing speeds of 4G LTE without the high costs that normally go with such a device. As a key component of LG’s strategy to make 4G smartphones as ubiquitous as they are fast, the LG Optimus F5 features LG’s advanced LTE technology and enhanced user experience (UX) features.