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Sharp has just introduced their latest Android phone which is headed to SoftBank Mobile in Japan. This is the AQUOS PHONE 102SH which is quite rugged since it's waterproof and also features a digital TV tuner. The smartphone also packs a 4.5-inch LC 3D display with a 1,280 x 720 resolution, a 12MP camera, a dual-core 1GHz TI OMAP4430 CPU, WiFi b/g/n / Bluetooth 3.0 support, DLNA, a microSDHC card slot, e-wallet, 1GB of RAM, 2.2GB of ROM, and the Android OS. Look out for it sometime in the future - though it's unknown exactly when.

[Tech Crunch]

Fujitsu and Toshiba have joined forces to make what you see above. This is the Arrow Z ISW11F, which is packing a mighty fine spec sheet with some rugged capabilities (waterproof). This smartphone will be available in Japan this November but the price is unknown right now. Specs for this one include a 4.3-inch display with a 1,280 x 720 resolution, a 13MP camera, a 1.3MP front-facing camera, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of storage, a dual-core TI OMAP4430 1.2GHz CPU, an IR digital TV tuner, and Android 2.3.5 "Gingerbread". I doubt it'll hit the US but if you live in Asia then you might want to keep your eye on this one.

[Phandroid]

Looks like Asus has just announced another Android tablet and this one's the TOUGH ETBW11AA. If you can get passed the name then you'll realize that it's a 7-inch tablet running the Honeycomb OS. This tablet should also be quite rugged and will pack a 1,280 x 800 resolution, a Tegra 2 CPU, 16GB of storage, a microSD card slot, WiFi b/g/n / Bluetooth support, GPS, a 5MP camera, and a 7,400mAh battery. The tablet is pretty darn thick because it tries to be very rugged with its rubber body. This one is set to hit Japan this November but the price is unknown right now.

[Slash Gear]

Motorola has just unveiled the Wilder, which is an Android-based and slightly rugged handset. This one reportedly features a 2.8-inch QVGA display, a 2MP camera, 5MB of storage, and a microSD card slot. This handset is also splash-resistant and will cost just €89 which is about $126 USD. Look out for it soon!

[Engadget]

Fujitsu has just unveiled their latest Android tablet, the Arrows Tab F-01D. This tablet packs a 10.1-inch WXGA display, a dual-core 1GHz TI OMAP 4430 CPU, a microSD card slot, 16GB of internal storage, dual cameras, a microUSB port, and LTE connectivity. That's not all though because the tablet is also quite rugged being waterproof. This tablet is set to hit Japan's NTT DoCoMo this September for an unknown price.

[Slash Gear]

Samsung has just announced their latest Android smartphone and it's the Galaxy Xcover. Obviously, this one's rugged, with IP67 certification so it'll be able to withstand just about everything you do to it. It also packs a 3.2MP camera with an LED flash, a scratch-resistant display, HSDPA, and the Touchwiz UI. It's scheduled to hit the market this October but the price is unknown right now.

[Android Central]

Panasonic has announced a new Toughbook 53 notebook which is, of course, rugged. The 14-inch notebook sports a magnesium alloy case, a shock-mounted HDD, a spill-proof keyboard, and MIL-spec 810G which is good enough to withstand a few drops and shocks.

On the spec sheet, this one features Core i3 / i5 CPU options, a touchscreen LED display (1,366 x 768 resolution), possible LTE (4G) connectivity, 2GB of RAM (up to 4GB), WiFi / Bluetooth support, a multitouch trackpad, and USB 3.0 ports. The base model will be available in August for $1,599, a Core i5 model will be available in $1,899, and a touchscreen model will be available in July for $2,449.

[Electronista]

Verizon has actually released two phones today which is pretty amazing. There's the Casio G'zOne Commando and the DROID Incredible 2 which are both running the Android OS. They're both available right now for $199.99 if you're willing to sign up for a 2-year contract.

The first handset is expensive because it's a rugged handset; other than that it's a mid-end touchscreen phone. The DROID Incredible 2 is just the Incredible S in a disguise and Verizon-branding. It's a decent upgrade over the last model but, sadly, still houses a 1GHz CPU. Check them both out on Verizon whenever you want to.

[IntoMobile]

Casio looks like they're ready to release another rugged Android handset on Verizon. This time around it'll be the C771 which will hit the carrier as the G'zOne Commando. It's said to feature a 5MP camera, the Android OS, and military grade rugged capabilities. Apparently, this one will go on sale starting on April 28th for an unknown price. Don't expect it to be cheap though since it's a rugged handset.

[Engadget Mobile]

Samsung has just announced their latest notebook and it's the new Series 6 which is quite rugged. It has been tested extensively and reached the MIL-STD-810G standard to withstand quite a bit of shock. The notebook is built out of Duracase ProMG magnesium which can withstand 1 ton of pressure and it packs a spill-resistant keyboard and anti-shock HDD tech. Internals include: a Core i7 CPU, a Nvidia GPU, USB 3.0 ports, an integrated webcam, and an anti-reflective LCD display.

[Samsung Hub]

Motorola looks like they're testing a new tablet that's unfortunately running just Android 2.3 "Gingerbread" if the picture above is anything to go by. Thankfully, the rest of the spec sheet is looking great so hopefully they'll upgrade the OS before the release. This unnamed tablet reportedly features a 7-inch LCD display, a dual-core 1GHz OMAP 4 CPU, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of storage, a 1.3MP front-facing camera, an 8MP rear-facing camera, Bluetooth 2.1 / WiFi a/b/g/n support, and a USB port for good measure.

That's not all though because this one's apparently a rugged tablet and the battery life will be good enough for 5 and a half hours of video streaming. On the rugged side, this tablet will withstand a four foot drop, extreme temperatures / dust, and some water. Who knows when or if this tablet will hit the market.

[Engadget]

Telus has just released their latest Android smartphone and it's a rugged one. Yes, it's the Motorola Defy which is now available on the carrier for $79.99 on a 3-year contract, $279.99 on a 2-year contract, $329.99 on a 1-year contract, and $379.99 contract-free. That's a pretty good price for a rugged Android phone so you might want to give this one a look.

This handset features a 3.7-inch Gorilla Glass display with a 480 x 854 resolution, a microSD card slot, WiFi b/g/n / Bluetooth 2.1 support, an 800MHz CPU, a 5MP AF camera with an LED flash, and Android 2.2. Check it out at Telus.

[Mobile Syrup]

Telus looks like they have another smartphone in the pipes and this time it's the rugged Motorola Defy which will be running Android 2.2 along with the Blur UI. This handset will be hitting the carrier soon but the price and official release date wasn't mentioned. The handset itself has a 3.7-inch Gorilla Glass WVGA (480 x 854 resolution) display, a 5MP AF camera with an LED flash, WiFi b/g/n / Bluetooth 2.1 support, and a microSD card slot. Since it's a rugged one you can expect this one to launch for $149 to $199 on a 3-year contract - at least that's my guess.

[Mobile Syrup]

A new Motorola handset, the WX450, has just checked into the FCC. This handset will be fairly rugged and it'll be good enough for AT&T in the USA since it's got the logo on the lower left of the d-pad. This one will actually be a bit rugged and will be good for those who just like to text message everyone since it's got a QWERTY keyboard. Specs and release date are still unknown right now but maybe it'll be official soon. Check it out at the FCC in the meantime.

[Engadget Mobile]

Toshiba has just unveiled their latest smartphone and this one will be a part of their growing Regza line-up. This smartphone features a 4-inch display with a 480 x 854 resolution, a 12MP camera, a front-facing camera, a 14.7mm thick body, NFC capabilities, and Android 2.1 with a custom UI. This handset is also waterproof in case you couldn't make that out in the photo above. That's some pretty awesome stuff but who knows how long this will take to hit the market. This probably won't even be hitting North America anyway. Check out the video below if you want to see a bit more.


[Phandroid]

As expected, T-Mobile USA has released the rugged Android-based Motorola Defy. This smartphone is available right now for $99.99 on a 2-year contract and this is a pretty sweet deal. Of course, there are other retailers out there offering it for a bit cheaper. The Defy features a 3.7-inch Gorilla Glass display, 2GB of internal storage, a microSD card slot, 512MB of RAM, WiFi b/g/n / Bluetooth 2.1 support, 5MP AF camera with an LED flash, an 800MHz CPU, an FM radio with RDS, and Android 2.1. Check it out on T-Mobile.

[Phone Arena]