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We knew that Kyocera was working on an Android handset since last year and they've finally announced it. The handset, named the Zio M6000, will feature a 3.5-inch WVGA (800 x 480) touchscreen display, a 3.2MP camera, WiFi, a 3.5mm headphone jack, Stereo Bluetooth, 256MB of internal storage, a microSD card slot, and a custom UI. Kyocera didn't mention what version of Android this handset will be running so we'll have to wait for that. The spec sheet is pretty good but it's nothing mind-blasting. This handset features CDMA / EV-DO Rev. A connectivity so it could get launched on Cricket, MetroPCS, Sprint, or Verizon in the US. The launch is set for Q2.

Update: According to Phandroid, Kyocera is looking to launch this handset for $169 to $216 unlocked. That's pretty sweet!

Update: According to Phandroid (again), this handset is likely headed to Cricket in the US this Summer.

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Nintendo has just announced their successor to the current DS line-up, the Nintendo 3DS. Apparently, Nintendo is planning to have a 3D display (2, I assume) that will not require dorky 3D glasses since that technology is the future. Thankfully, the 3DS will be backwards-compatible so you'll be able to play the games that are currently available for the DS - and the DSi. We'll hear more about this at E3 2010 in June this year and hopefully we'll even see a prototype of this thing. This 3DS is looking to hit shelves a year from now, so you won't get your hands on this device until at least March of 2011. I put enough links below so you can choose your destiny.

Update: According to Joystiq, the 3DS will feature a "3D control stick" along with Sharp LCD screen for the 3D effect. The display will be around 4-inches diagonally (each) and there'll be rumble technology as well as better battery life and faster WiFi.

Update: According to Kotaku, the 3DS will actually be playable in June, but let's see how that goes. June 15-17 is when E3 will take place this year.

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