LG Optimus 3G launched by Telus in Canada: CDMA flavored Android
Although it already offers the LG Optimus One, Telus has decided to release another version of it, dubbed LG Optimus 3G. Unlike the Optimus One, which is a GSM / HSDPA phone, the Optimus 3G is a CDMA device (it’s actually a renamed Optimus S – launched by Sprint in the US last year). With [...]
Samsung Galaxy S II available in Australia (it’s expensive)
Although Telstra’s Samsung Galaxy S II i9100 hasn’t been officially announced, the new Android smartphone is available in Australia as of now. MobiCity is offering the Galaxy S II unlocked for a steep price: 899 AUD (meaning about 961 USD). The retailer says the S II will be shipped early next week. Launched in Europe [...]
Google Earth with 3D mapping coming to Honeycomb tablets
Google announced today that the popular Google Earth app is now available for specific Android tablets(Honeycomb Tablets). This updated version will be using the bigger screens found on the tablets to its advantage. The update brings several new key features. First there is a new action bar at the top of the screen that allows for easier [...]
HTC Flyer stylus will cost $79.99
The HTC Flyer is the Taiwanese manufacturer’s first foray into the Android tablet space, and it’s got a few features that make it unique compared to its competition. Perhaps the most important of those is the stylus. This allows you to control the tablet in many ways, enabling many use-cases that are impossible with just [...]
Samsung Infuse 4G available from AT&T May 15th for $200
Although we had previously thought that the Infuse would launch on May 12th according to a Costco coupon book, we have just found out via an AT&T press release that the phone will be officially available on May 15th for $199.99 on a new two year contract. We initially saw this super cool phone back [...]
HTC Thunderbolt software update postponed by Verizon
As you may already know, a software update for the HTC Thunderbolt should have become available two days ago. However, for some unknown reasons, Verizon cancelled the update. Now the HTC Thunderbolt support page shows off a vague “coming soon” message. In conclusion, if you own a Thunderbolt, you’ll have to wait a bit more [...]
Nokia C6 now available at Fido in Canada
Just as we heard last month that it would, the Nokia C6 has become available at Fido in Canada. Mind you, this isn’t the Symbian^3-powered C6-01, no, it’s the slightly less exciting Symbian^1-based smartphone which has a full physical side-sliding QWERTY keyboard. Fido is asking $275 for the phone without a contract, with prepaid service, [...]
New Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini and Mini Pro announced: Android Gingerbread, “Facebook inside” included
Sony Ericsson has officially introduced not one, but two new Android smartphones, both successors to the Xperia X10 Mini and Xperia X10 Mini Pro. The new handsets are simply called Xperia Mini, and Xperia Mini Pro (not Mini Pro II, as previously believed). The handsets run Android 2.3 Gingerbread (like the Xperia Arc, Xperia Neo, [...]
AT&T’s Samsung Infuse 4G to be launched on May 12?
Officially introduced four months ago, the Samsung Infuse 4G (model number SGH-i997) could be released by AT&T as soon as next week. Phandroid has managed to snag a screenshot of a Costco coupon book, which suggests the Infuse 4G might be released on May 12. Apparently, Costco plans to take $30 off of the smartphone’s [...]
Sprint intros Motorola XPRT and Motorola Titanium QWERTY Android phones
Sprint has surprisingly announced two new Android handsets made by Motorola: Motorola XPRT and Motorola Titanium. One of them – the Motorola XPRT – is not really new, because it’s just a renamed Motorola Droid Pro (which is available from Verizon Wireless since last year). Both handsets have QWERTY keyboards and Sprint is targeting “professionals” [...]
Android 2.3 Gingerbread upgrade for HTC Desire Z coming “before the end of June”
While owners of the HTC Desire HD and HTC Incredible S should receive official Android 2.3 upgrades starting now, those who have the HTC Desire Z aren’t that lucky. However, it won’t be long until the Desire Z gets a taste of Gingerbread, too. According to EuroDroid, HTC UK has promised that Gingerbread for the [...]
LG Optimus Black launching in the UK next week
Announced back in January at the same time with the Optimus 3D, the LG Optimus Black P970 is now finally ready to be released in the UK. According to Pocket-lint, LG has confirmed that the Optimus Black would be available in UK shops starting the end of next week. The new handset is only 9.2 [...]
Wireless carriers abandon dreams of replacing VISA with NFC-enabled devices
Isis, a joint venture from AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon, was formed with the idea of using Near Field Communication enabled devices (like Google’s Nexus S) to replace credit cards. They also had aspirations of replacing (or at least competing with) the credit card companies themselves, and using terminals to accept payments directly, billing clients on [...]
10-inch Blackberry Playbook to arrive for holidays?
As the Blackberry World 2011 press conference in Orlando, Florida comes to an end, we have seen lots of cool stuff including the BlackBerry Bold 9900 / 9930 and a look at Blackberry OS 7, but we havn’t heard many rumors until now. According to BGR, multiple sources have reported that RIM is indeed already working [...]
HTC Marvel to arrive at T-Mobile after HTC Sensation and Doubleshot
We have some good news for T-Mobile customers. The guys over at TmoNews have stumbled upon a photo of two HTC phones laying side by side. The phone on the right is the HTC Sensation 4G which passed the FCC today and is expected to hit US markets before the Marvel. The HTC Marvel, or [...]
Acer Iconia Smart, Iconia Tab 500 and Iconia Tab 100 launched in India
Acer has officially launched three new Android devices in India: a smartphone and two tablets. The smartphone is the Acer Iconia Smart A300, which was introduced back in February at MWC 2011. Running Android 2.3 Gingerbread and featuring a huge 4.8 inch display with 1024 x 480 pixels, the Iconia Smart is certainly one of [...]
Intel announces Tri-Gate, the world’s first 3D transistor
Intel has created the world’s first three-dimensional transistor and will begin manufacturing with their 22-nanometer process in late 2011, the company announced Wednesday. The innovative new design represents a major advancement in transistor structure, which has used two-dimensional structures for nearly 50 years. The 3D design, dubbed Tri-Gate, differs from a traditional transistor that transports [...]
HTC Lead: real or fake, coming soon or cancelled?
Well well well, what do we have here? PocketNow managed to get their hands on an image of an as-of-yet unreleased device called (or better said, codenamed) HTC Lead. Now beside the one picture, there are no known details about this handset. Which, of course, should make you take this with more than a grain [...]
LG Genesis with Android 2.2, two screens and QWERTY keyboard headed to US Cellular
US Cellular will launch a new Android smartphone made by LG soon. The handset is called LG Genesis, runs Android 2.2 Froyo, and is a dual-screen clamshell with a full QWERTY keyboard. Both screens are WVGA, although one measures 3.5 inches, and the other only 3.2 inches. The Genesis is powered by a 1GHz Qualcomm [...]
AT&T service rep says no new iPhone in June/July
An AT&T customer service representative has stated that Apple informed the carrier they will not be releasing a new iPhone in June or July of 2011, as has been their practice every year since the original model debuted. The statement, acquired by macrumors.com, reads as follows: Apple has informed us that they do not plan [...]