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Telus Releases the Sony Ericsson XPERIA ray For $49

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Telus has just announced and released the Android-based Sony Ericsson XPERIA ray. This handset is now available for $49.99 on a 3-year contract and $379.99 contract-free. This handset features a 3.3-inch WVGA display, a 1GHz CPU, an 8MP camera, a front-facing camera, WiFi b/g/n / Bluetooth 2.1 support, a microSD card slot, and Android "Gingerbread". Check it out on Telus.

[Mobile Syrup]



AT&T Announces the HTC Vivid and the Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket, November 6th Release Date

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AT&T has just announced two upcoming smartphones that are set to hit their network in the next few days. It's the HTC Vivid and the Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket. Both smartphone are, obviously, running the Android OS and feature support for the carrier's 4G (LTE) network. They'll be hitting the carrier on November 6th for $199.99 and $249.99 on a 2-year contract, respectively.

The Vivid packs a 4.5-inch qHD display, a dual-core 1.2GHz CPU, an 8MP camera, a front-facing camera, a microSD card slot, 16GB of storage, and Android "Gingerbread". The Galaxy S II Skyrocket, on the other hand, features a 4.5-inch Super AMOLED Plus WVGA display, a dual-core 1.5GHz CPU, an 8MP camera, 16GB of storage, and "Gingerbread" as well. Look out for them on Sunday.

AT&T's HTC Vivid: AndroidGuys
Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket: Phandroid

Bell Releases the LG Optimus Net For $199.95 Contract-Free

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Another mid-end Android has hit Bell in Canada. This time it's the LG Optimus Net which features a 3.2-inch touchscreen display with a 320 x 480 resolution, an 800MHz processor, Wi-Fi support, a 3MP camera, and the Android OS. This one is available right now for $29.95 on a 3-year contract and $199.95 contract-free. Check it out on Bell.

[Mobile Syrup]

Telus Releases the Samsung Galaxy S II X (Hercules) For $99

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As expected, Telus has released the Samsung Galaxy S II X (Hercules) in Canada and it's available for $99.95 on a 3-year contract or for $599.95 contract-free. This handset features a 4.5-inch WVGA Super AMOLED Plus display, an 8MP camera, a dual-core 1.5GHz CPU, a front-facing camera, HSPA+ support, and Android 2.3 with the Touchwiz UI. Check it out on Telus if you just can't wait for the Galaxy Nexus.

[Mobile Syrup]

T-Mobile Releases the LG DoublePlay For $99

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Interested in an Android phone with a unique design? Well, T-Mobile USA has just released the LG DoublePlay for $99.99 on a 2-year contract. This handset was made official a few weeks ago and it sports two touchscreen displays, the main one and another one slapped in between the slide-out QWERTY keyboard. Other than that it's a mid-end device, featuring a 5MP AF camera with an LED flash, a 1GHz CPU, a microSD card slot, WiFi / Bluetooth support, HSPA+, and Android "Gingerbread". Check it out T-Mobile.

[Unwired View]

Motorola DROID 4 Leaks Very Early, Definitely a Prototype

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Droid Life has just managed to get the picture you see above. It's reportedly the Motorola DROID 4 which has leaked early but that could be because it'll be a slight upgrade over the last model. The slide-out QWERTY keyboard looks unchanged and the Verizon branding is underneath the Android touch buttons. This is likely a prototype model though since the DROID 4 should launch next year and hopefully with Android 4.0 "Ice Cream Sandwich" which eliminates the need for those buttons. Specs are said to be a 4-inch Super AMOLED display, LTE (4G) support, a dual-core 1.2GHz TI OMAP4430 CPU, and 1080p video recording. Release date for this one is unknown right now but it could be in Q2 / Q3 of 2012 so things are subject to change.

[Phandroid]

Dell Announces the 10-Inch Latitude ST Tablet, Runs Windows 7

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Dell has officially announced what only a few people are seriously looking for. They've announced the Latitude ST tablet which is running Microsoft's Windows 7 OS. Of course, you could port on Windows 8 on it if you want to - if you're willing to use the developer build. The tablet itself features a 10.1-inch display with a 1,366 x 768 resolution, an Intel Atom Z670 1.5GHz CPU, 2GB of DDR2 RAM, up to a 128GB SSD, WiFi support, USB / HDMI ports, an SD card slot, and an 8-hour battery life. This tablet is said to hit the market on November 1st and the MSRP is expected to be below $1,000.

[Slash Gear]

T-Mobile USA Releases the Samsung Exhibit 4G II For $200 Contract-Free

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T-Mobile USA and Samsung have just announced and released their latest 4G smartphone which is actually quite cheap. It's the Exhibit 4G II and it's a mid-end Android 2.3 based handset. This is available for just $30 on a 2-year contract or $200 contract-free which is great for HSPA+ speeds. The handset features a 3.7-inch WVGA display, a 1GHz CPU, a 3MP camera, a front-facing camera, and WiFi / Bluetooth support.

[Tech Crunch]

HTC Raider To Hit Rogers and Bell With LTE In Q4

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Mobile Syrup has just received a tip that Rogers will be releasing quite the 4G (LTE) smartphone in Q4 of this year. It'll reportedly be the HTC Raider which is also known as the Holiday. This handset features a 4.5-inch qHD display, an 8MP camera, a front-facing camera, a dual-core 1.5GHz CPU, and Android 2.3 with the Sense UI. This handset should be available in a few weeks for $149.99 on a 3-year contract.

Update: Mobile Syrup has just got their hands on a flyer that says Bell will be releasing the HTC Raider 4G as well. This carrier plans to release it for $169.95 on a 3-year contract. This will also be running on the carrier's LTE (4G) network.

[Mobile Syrup]

Nokia Announces Low-End 200, 201, 300, and 303 Phones

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Nokia World 2011 has just kicked off and the company announced four low-end handsets, the 200, 201, 300, and 303. They're all part of a new family called the Asha and they all pack the S40 OS. Cost for them will be right around €60 to €115 ($84 to $160 USD) contract-free.

Starting things off, the 200 and 201 are both packing QWERTY keyboards, while the 200 has the upper hand with a dual-SIM card slot. They'll both be available later this year for €60. The Asha 300 is part of the company's Touch and Type line-up which features a 1GHz CPU along with HSPA and Angry Birds pre-installed. This will be hitting the market for €85 ($118 USD). Last, but not least, there's the Asha 303 which is the successor to the C3. This one features a QWERTY keyboard and will be available soon for €115 ($160 USD).

[This Is My Next]

Nokia Announces the 710 and 800 Windows Phone 7 Phones

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Nokia has finally announced their first two phones, the 710 and 800, running Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 OS. The 710 is set to hit Hong Kong, India, Russia, Singapore, and Taiwan later this year. They plan to launch their first batch of WP7 handsets in early 2012 so don't expect these anytime soon. The 710 features a 3.7-inch display, a 1.4GHz CPU, a 5MP camera, 8GB of storage, WiFi / Bluetooth 2.1 support, HSDPA connectivity, aGPS, and a 1,300mAh battery. This will be launching for €270 ($375 USD).

The Nokia 800 is the higher-end one of the two. This one features a 3.7-inch ClearBlack AMOLED display, a 1.4GHz CPU, 16GB of storage, an 8MP camera, quad-band GSM connectivity, a 12.1mm thin body, and a 1,450mAh battery. This will be priced at €420 ($580 USD) and you can actually pre-order it right now in the UK, France, Spain, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands.

Nokia 710: This Is My Next
Nokia 800: This Is My Next

Fido Releasing the LG Gossip Pro This November

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If you're looking for a mid-end Android handset with a QWERTY keyboard then Fido in Canada will have one for you. It's the LG Gossip Pro which will be hitting the carrier for $40 on a 2-year contract and $250 contract-free. This handset packs a 2.8-inch display, a microSD card slot, WiFi b/g/n / Bluetooth 3.0 support, a 3.2MP camera, an 800MHz CPU, and Android "Gingerbread". Look out for it in November.

[Mobile Syrup]

Bell To Release the Motorola Pro+ 4G On November 7th

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Bell has just announced that they'll be bringing the Motorola Pro+ 4G to Canada. The handset is packing a 3.1-inch touchscreen display with a 640 x 480 resolution, a 5MP AF camera with an LED flash, a 1GHz CPU, a QWERTY keyboard, WiFi support (with hotspot capabilities), HSPA+, 4GB of storage, 512MB of RAM, and Android "Gingerbread". The 3-year contract price is unknown right now but it should be dropping on November 7th for $349.95 contract-free.

[Mobile Syrup]

Apple Quietly Updates Their MacBook Pros With Faster CPUs

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Apple has quietly and swiftly updated their family of MacBook Pro notebooks. All of the models now feature Bluetooth 4.0 just like the MacBook Air and the new iPhone 4S. The base 13-inch model now packs a 2.4GHz CPU along with 500GB of storage which is impressive. The 15-inch model got some graphics improvements as well. The 17-inch model now features AMD's newer Radeon HD 6770M graphics and now features a 2.4GHz CPU in the base $2,499 model. The price hasn't changed so they're still awesome deals. Check it out on Apple.

[This Is My Next]

Dell Announces the XPS 14z Notebook Availability

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Dell has finally announced exactly when their XPS 14z notebook will be available. If you live in North America it'll be available on November 1st and the rest of the world will get their chance on November 15th. The notebook has a 23mm thin body, it weighs less than 5 pounds, and it starts at $999. That model's packing a Core i5 CPU along with (sadly) integrated Intel HD 3000 graphics which doesn't scream "fully-featured".

The notebook is highly customizable though so you can upgrade it to your liking. Specs include: a Core i5 / i7 CPU, a bunch of HDD / SSD storage options, a Nvidia GeForce GT 520M GPU, a bunch of ports, an HDMI (1.4) output, and USB 3.0. The fully loaded model will cost you $1,599 and packs a Core i7 CPU along with the GT 520M GPU. Check it out on Dell.

[Gizmodo]

Rogers Inventory System Points To Motorola DROID RAZR

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Last week Motorola announced the DROID RAZR and it look like Rogers in Canada will be releasing it. The smartphone has just shown up internally and could be launching in early November. The device should cost you $149.99 on a 3-year contract and $549.99 contract-free according to the leak above. The DROID RAZR features a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED qHD display, a dual-core 1.2GHz CPU, an 8MP camera, a front-facing camera, a 7.1mm thin body, and Android 2.3 which will eventually get updated to Android 4.0.

[Mobile Syrup]

Sprint Announces the Samsung Transform Ultra, Launching Soon

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Sprint has just announced their upcoming Android phone, the Samsung Transform Ultra. This mid-end handset is set to launch in a few weeks but the price is unconfirmed right now. The handset features a 3.5-inch HVGA display, a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, a 1GHz CPU, 2GB of storage, a microSD card slot, 512MB of RAM, a 3MP camera, a front-facing camera, Sprint ID, a 1,500mAh battery, and Android "Gingerbread". It's a pretty decent one if you're looking for a mid-end Android phone without WiMAX support.

[AndroidGuys]

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus Hits the US On November 13 For $399

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Samsung has just announced that they're bringing another Android tablet to the US. It's the Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus which is set to hit the nation on November 13th for $399.99 and it's the WiFi-only model. Other specs include a 7-inch display with a 1,024 x 600 resolution, 16GB of storage, a dual-core 1.2GHz CPU, and Android "Honeycomb". The tablet will be hitting a bunch of different retailers including Best Buy, Amazon, Tiger Direct, and Fry's.

[BGR]

LG Optimus LTE To Hit Bell Canada As the LG "Eye"

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LG made their Optimus LTE superphone official a few weeks ago and it looks like it's headed to Canada. Bell Mobility is set to launch it in the future and The Source has hinted that it'll be called the LG Eye. In case you forgot, the device packs a 4.5-inch HD IPS display with a 1,280 x 720 resolution, a dual-core 1.5GHz CPU, an 8MP camera, a front-facing camera, a 1,830mAh battery, Android "Gingerbread", and a 10.4mm thin body. Yes, it'll also have support for the carrier's LTE (4G) network which is great news. The price and exact release date is unknown right now but it could land before the end of the year.

[Mobile Syrup]

Future Shop Now Taking $350 Pre-Orders For the Lenovo Ideapad Tablet

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If you're still interested in Android's Honeycomb OS then another tablet can be yours in Canada. It's the 10-inch Lenovo IdeaPad tablet which is now available for pre-order for $349.99 (WiFi-only 32GB model). This one features a dual-core 1GHz CPU, a 5MP camera, and a front-facing camera. Check it out on Future Shop.

[Mobile Syrup]

Telus To Release the Samsung Galaxy S II X On October 28

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Telus has just confirmed that the Samsung Galaxy S II X is headed to Canada on October 28th. The price is unknown right now but it should be $99.99 on a 3-year contract. This smartphone features a 4.5-inch Super AMOLED+ display, a dual-core 1.5GHz CPU, an 8MP camera, a 2MP front-facing camera, WiFi / Bluetooth support, and Android 2.3 with the Touchwiz UI. Check it out on Telus.

Update: Mobile Syrup has just pointed out that this smartphone will cost $599.99 contract-free according to Best Buy.

[Mobile Syrup]

WIND Mobile Releases the BlackBerry Bold 9900 For $169

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WIND Mobile has just released the best BlackBerry to-date. The BlackBerry Bold 9900 is now available on the Canadian carrier for $169 on the WINDtab+ and for $569 contract-free. The device sports a 2.8-inch touchscreen display, a QWERTY keyboard, a single-core 1.2GHz CPU, WiFi support, a 5MP camera, and OS 7.0. Check it out on WIND.

[Mobile Syrup]

Asus Padfone To Launch In Q1 2012 With Android ICS

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Remember the Asus Padfone? Well, it looks like you'll be waiting a while for it. Asus' CEO didn't stop after he announced the Transformer Prime. He also mentioned that the Padfone will be launching in Q1 2012 (according to the current timing) with Android "Ice Cream Sandwich" which is great news for everyone. I'm assuming that the specs for it aren't final yet but I'm hoping that it'll be a Tegra 3 powering the whole thing. This is definitely something to get excited for!

[This Is My Next]

Asus Announces the Tegra 3 Packing Transformer Prime Tablet, Release Set For November 9

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Asus has just announced something great and you might want to think about the next device you buy. Yes,  Asus' CEO, Jonney Shih, has just announced the Transformer Prime at Asia D. This tablet is set to hit the market on November 9th which is just a few weeks away and it'll feature Android but he didn't mention what version so it might not be "Ice Cream Sandwich". However, he did say that he expects ICS to hit tablets before the end of this year so this one could be set for an upgrade as soon as it becomes open-source.

The tablet itself features the quad-core Nvidia Kal-El (Tegra 3) CPU and will also have a 10-inch display, a keyboard dock, an 8.3mm thin body, miniHDMI / USB ports, an SD card slot, and apparently a 14.5-hour battery life. This hybrid device could make an impact on the tablet market but we're still without a price which is the most important part.

[This Is My Next]

Boost Mobile To Release the ZTE Warp On November 2

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Boost Mobile is set to release the ZTE Warp in the near future. The handset will be hitting the US carrier on November 2nd for $250 contract-free which isn't bad. The Warp packs a 4.3-inch display, a 5MP camera, a 1GHz CPU, a microSD card slot (2GB card included), GPS, and Android 2.3. It's a mid-end Android phone so if you're looking for one then just wait a bit longer.

[Electronista]

HTC EVO Design 4G Hitting Sprint On October 23 For $99

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HTC has just made another Android handset official. This one's the EVO Design 4G which is set to hit Sprint in the US on October 23rd for $99.99 on a 2-year contract. The handset itself features a 4-inch qHD display, a single-core 1.2GHz CPU, a 5MP camera, a front-facing 1.3MP camera, Bluetooth 3.0 / WiFi b/g/n support, a microSD card slot (8GB card included), DLNA, WiMAX (4G) connectivity, and Android "Gingerbread" with the Sense UI. Look out for it in a few days.

[Slash Gear]

Kobo Makes the Vox Android Tablet Official, Costs $200

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Kobo has just made their Vox tablet official and it's set to go head-to-head with the Amazon Kindle Fire. This tablet officially features a 7-inch display with a 1,024 x 600 resolution, an 800MHz CPU, 512MB of RAM, 8GB of internal storage, an SD card slot, WiFi b/g/n support, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a built-in speaker, , Android "Gingerbread", and a 7-hour battery. You can order this right now if you want too and it's set to ship on October 28th. You'll find this one all over North America at various locations. Check it out on Kobo if you want to know more.

[Engadget]

US Cellular Releases the HTC Wildfire S

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If you want to get your hands on the mid-end HTC Wildfire S then it has just hit another carrier in the USA. US Cellular has released it for free after a $100 mail-in rebate if you're ready to sign a 2-year contract. If you're strapped on cash then you should check it out. Check it out on US Cellular.

[Android Central]

Complete Details On the Samsung Galaxy Nexus and Android "Ice Cream Sandwich"

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Kim Titus kicked things off and mentioned how awesome Google and Samsung are together. He introduced JK Shin, the Samsung president, and said that the next big product is going to be announced. I wonder what it'll be... Anyways, he brought out Andy Rubin. He mentioned that Android 4.0 "Ice Cream Sandwich" is set to be easy to use, beautiful, and wants to go beyond what current smartphones do. They showed off quite a sexy video of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus - making it official!

Kevin Packingham showed up on stage to tell us that Samsung has been doing great lately with the Galaxy S, the Nexus, and the Tab Series. The Galaxy Nexus will, obviously, be the first LTE smartphone running Android 4.0 "Ice Cream Sandwich".

Complete specs of the device: a 4.65-inch Super AMOLED HD Contour display with a 1,280 x 720 resolution, 1GB of RAM, a dual-core 1.2GHz CPU, 16GB / 32GB of internal storage, a front-facing 1.3MP camera, a 5MP AF camera with an LED flash and 1080p video recording, a 1,750mAh battery, WiFi a/b/g/n / Bluetooth 3.0 support, NFC, accelerometer / gyroscope / barometer, LTE / HSPA+ connectivity depending on where you are, an 8.94mm thin and slightly curved body, and Android 4.0 "Ice Cream Sandwich". Sadly, they decided to go with this TI OMAP CPU instead of their own Exynos dual-core 1.5GHz and a 5MP camera instead of an 8MP one. Oh well. Anyways, this will be available this November in the USA, Europe, and Asia. Japan will be getting it via NTT DoCoMo and there was no word on a Canadian launch but hopefully it'll also be available in November along with the US.

Getting to the software, ICS has 3 design principles which I mentioned earlier. ICS has a new typeface called Roboto which you'll find all over Android now. The buttons are on-screen which you should already know by now. The Android app and widget screen are finally scrolling the same way that the homescreen does or like the iPhone does which is great. The favourites tray is now customizable which is also great. Like Honeycomb, there's a recent app button which shows you large thumbnails of your most recent apps. Notifications are also even better than before! The virtual keyboard is also much improved and looks a whole lot better than before - the text to talk feature also got better. Face Unlock is exactly what it sounds like but didn't work when they tried to demo it on stage.

The Gmail app is revamped and has 2-line e-mail preview which you will love. The new Calendar app is also looking very sexy. In the Settings, there's a data usage which will be great for those data hogs out there or for those who don't want to pay more for extra data. Of course, the lockscreen can put you right into the Camera app and you'll be able to share it instantly to a bunch of different services (Flickr, Twitter, Google+, etc.). You'll also be able to photo-edit your photos using the Gallery app right on the spot - there's Instagram-like photo filters and other great stuff. In the Camera, there's also a Panorama mode which is just awesome. The Contacts app is also redesigned and looks great - it appears to take design cues from Windows Phone 7. Android Beam uses NFC and you'll be able to touch your phones together to share information. It's a lot like webOS's Tap to Share feature. The Android ICS SDK is available right now for developers which is also awesome! Kim Titus ended up wrapping things up quick so look out for every website to get their hands-on with these very shortly.

[This Is My Next]

Motorola Announces the DROID RAZR, New Lapdock 500 Pro, and the MotoActv

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Motorola's event was this morning and may have come at a bad time since we're expecting Samsung and Google to blow our minds away later tonight. They did announce a few products that you may be interested in though and the first one was the Motorola DROID RAZR which is above. This smartphone is packing a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED qHD display, 16GB of storage, a microSD card slot (with another 16GB of storage pre-loaded), a dual-core 1.2GHz CPU, 1GB of RAM, an 8MP camera, a front-facing camera, LTE (4G), a Kevlar coating (with Splash Guard), and Android 2.3.

That's not all though, it doesn't have the RAZR name for nothing. Most of the smartphone measures in at just 7.1mm thin which makes it the thinnest one on the market. It gets fat around the top of the phone though, since they had to make room for the camera. Pre-orders for this one will start on October 27th and it'll cost you $299.99 on a 2-year contract when it's released in early November. The DROID RAZR will also be accompanied by the new Lapdock 500 Pro which was announced today. It sports a 14-inch display and it looks like it has taken design cues from the MacBook Pro.


Update: Mobile Syrup has just mentioned that Rogers will be releasing this one in November. The price is unknown for Canadians right now but you'll, obviously, be stuck on a 3-year contract.

Update: Looks like Android Central has just mentioned that Rogers will exclusively carry this smartphone in Canada and it'll cost $149.99 on a 3-year contract which isn't bad at all.

To combat the iPod Nano, Motorola has also announced the MotoActv which you can wear on your wrist. This device is set to be for Fitness people - if you couldn't figure it out from the name - and it features an integrated GPS, an FM radio, WiFi, and a heart rate monitor. This device will be available on November 6th for $249 (8GB) and $299 (16GB) which seems expensive to me.

Motorola DROID RAZR: This Is My Next
Motorola Lapdock500 Pro: This Is My Next
Motorola MotoActv: This Is My Next

Rogers Releases the HTC Jetstream For $499.99 On a 3-Year Contract

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Rogers has just released their latest and first LTE (4G) tablet, the HTC Jetstream. This one's for people with quite a bit of money because it'll cost you $499.99 on a 3-year contract and $799.99 contract-free. This tablet, in case you forgot, features a 10.1-inch display with a 1,280 x 800 resolution, a dual-core 1.5GHz CPU, 1GB of RAM, an 8MP camera, a front-facing 1.3MP camera, and Android "Honeycomb" with the Sense UI. Check it out on Rogers if you're willing to blow your money.

[Mobile Syrup]

Telus To Release the Samsung Galaxy S II X For $99.99 On a 3-Year

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A leak coming from a Telus employee shows us that the Samsung Galaxy S II X will actually be available for quite a good price on a 3-year contract. Remember that this smartphone is an upgraded Galaxy S II smartphone and it looks like it'll cost you as little as $99.99. Look out for it soon.

[Mobile Syrup]

Koodo Mobile To Release the LG Optimus One Skype Edition Soon

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Looks like yet another Android handset is headed to Koodo Mobile in Canada. It's going to be the LG Optimus One Skype Edition which should be similar to the original model. Of course, one exception is that it'll have Skype pre-loaded on the device so you'll be able to video chat with its front-facing camera. Look out for it soon where it should cost you $175 contract-free.

[Mobile Syrup]

T-Mobile USA To Release the LG DoublePlay For $149 On November 2

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T-Mobile USA has just officially announced the LG DoublePlay which leaked last week. This handset sports a 1GHz CPU, a 3.5-inch main display, a slide-out QWERTY keyboard with a smaller 2-inch display, a 5MP camera with an LED flash, and Android "Gingerbread". This one will be available on the carrier for $149.99 on a 2-year contract starting on November 2nd.

[Unwired View]

Asus Releases the UX21 and UX31 Zenbooks

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Asus has just released their latest ultrabooks but they're calling them zenbooks. If you live in the US, they've announced and released the UX21 and UX31 which start at $999 and $1,099, respectively. The UX21 features an 11.6-inch (1,366 x 768 resolution) display while the UX31 has a 13.3-inch (1,600 x 900 resolution) display. 

Both of them sport a 128GB SSD, 4GB of RAM, USB 3.0, Bluetooth 4.0 support, Bang & Olufsen's ICEpower, and Core i5 / i7 CPU options. They're going to be packing a 5-hour and 7-hour battery life, respectively, and that should be enough for most people. Of course, there are higher-end models which will cost you up to $1,449.

[Engadget]

AT&T Releases the Motorola Atrix 2 For $100

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The Motorola Atrix 2 was announced at CTIA last week and it looks like it's now available on AT&T. The carrier has released it for $99.99 on a 2-year contract which isn't bad at all. The Atrix 2 features a 4.3-inch qHD display, 1GB of RAM, an 8MP camera, a front-facing camera, HSPA+ support (up to 21Mbps), and Android 2.3. Like I said, it's only $100 so they're pricing these to move - even Motorola and AT&T know that a new set of superphones are on the way. Check it out on AT&T.

[Engadget]

Verizon Releases the Samsung Stratosphere For $149

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If you're looking for the latest Android phone with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard then the Samsung Stratosphere is here for you. This handset is available right now for $149.99 on a 2-year contract. This smartphone features a 4-inch Super AMOLED display, a 1GHz CPU, a 5MP AF camera, a front-facing camera, WiFi a/b/g/n / Bluetooth 3.0 support, 512MB of RAM, 4GB of storage, and Android 2.3 "Gingerbread". Check it out on Verizon.

[Unwired View]

T-Mobile USA Releases the Samsung Galaxy S II For $229

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T-Mobile USA has just released their latest smartphone and it's the Samsung Galaxy S II. This one features a 4.5-inch WVGA display, an 8MP camera, a front-facing camera, a dual-core 1.5GHz CPU, HSPA+ (up to 42Mbps), and Android 2.3 with the Touchwiz UI. Check it out on T-Mobile where it'll cost you $229.99 on a 2-year contract.

[Phandroid]

T-Mobile's LG Doubleplay Leaks In Press Photos

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PocketNow is back at it again and this time they've snagged up press photos of the upcoming LG Doubleplay. This one's headed to T-Mobile USA and it looks like this one will features two touchscreen displays along with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard. This one is said to pack a 5MP camera along with the Android OS. This will be available on November 2nd for $149.99 on a 2-year contract which seems a bit expensive for it.

[Unwired View]

Samsung Galaxy Player WiFi 5.0 PMP Now Available For $270

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Interested in a large iPod Touch competitor from Samsung running Google's Android OS? Well, the Samsung Galaxy Player WiFi 5.0 is now available for $270 US. This one packs a 5-inch WVGA display, a 1GHz CPU, 8GB of storage, a 3.2MP camera, a front-facing VGA camera, WiFi b/g/n / Bluetooth 3.0 support, 8GB of storage, a microSD card slot, an FM radio, a mic with stereo speakers, and Android 2.3.5. If you want then you can head over to J&R.

[Liliputing]

Cricket Releases the Mid-End Samsung Transfix For $179

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Cricket has just announced and released their latest Android handset. This one's the Samsung Transfix which is just another mid-end one for the US carrier. This one features a 3.2-inch display, a 3.2MP camera, an 800MHz CPU, a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, and Android 2.3 "Gingerbread". This is priced at $179.99 contract-free which is a decent price.

[AndroidGuys]

Acer S3 Ultrabook Hits North America This Week For $899

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The real MacBook Air competitors are coming and Acer has just unveiled their first ultrabook. This is the Aspire S3 which will be hitting North America later this week starting at $899. This ultrabook is said to feature a 13.3-inch display with a 1,366 x 768 resolution, an Intel Core i5 CPU, 4GB of RAM, and a 20GB SSD with a 320GB HDD so that it'll boot as quickly as possible. Like I said, this will be available later this week and more models are on the way (Core i3 and i7).

[Engadget]

Samsung Galaxy S III Leaks On a Slide? Superphone On Tap

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Phandroid has just picked up a great scoop and this is even before the Nexus Prime launches which may or may not be a good thing. Apparently, the Samsung Galaxy S III has just been outed in the leaked slide (above). Furthermore, it's rumoured to feature a 4.6-inch Super AMOLED+ HD display, 2GB of RAM, a 12MP camera, a dual-core 1.8GHz Exynos 4812 CPU, NFC, LTE support, and Android "ICS".

Interestingly, it looks like Samsung has decided to go with a new design in the next model. This could be faked but by the time next year comes around these specs should be quite the reality. Don't expect this superphone soon so you might want to pick up the Nexus Prime whenever it launches - rumoured for November 3rd.

[Phandroid]

AT&T Announces Five New Android Phones At CTIA; Atrix 2, Captivate Glide

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CTIA has just started and AT&T in the US has just announced five new Android phones. First off, the Motorola Atrix 2 took the stage. This one is just like the rumours suggested: a 4.3-inch qHD display, an 8MP camera, a front-facing camera, HSPA+ support (up to 21Mbps), and Android "Gingerbread". Next up is the Samsung Captivate Glide (above) which sports a 4-inch Super AMOLED display, a dual-core Tegra 2 CPU, an 8MP camera, a front-facing 1.3MP camera, HSPA+ (up to 21Mbps), a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, and Android 2.3 with the Touchwiz UI.

The unique Samsung DoubleTime and Pantech Pocket were introduced afterwards. The DoubleTime features a clamshell design with a QWERTY keyboard, external and internal touchscreen displays, a Qualcomm 600MHz CPU, and Android 2.2. This one should be a cheap one because that's what it looks like. The Pocket, on the other hand, is a basic touchscreen phone but it packs a unique 4-inch SVGA (800 x 600 resolution) display. Other specs for this one include: a 1GHz CPU, a 5MP camera, and Android 2.3. This one will be available on November 6th for an unknown price.

Lastly, there's the ZTE phone which will be the AT&T Avail. This one features a 3.5-inch display, a 5MP camera, 512MB of RAM, and Android 2.3 "Gingerbread". This will be available on the carrier's prepaid line-up for an unknown price. That's a lot to take in this early into the event so this might be a big one!

[Engadget]

T-Mobile USA Announces the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 4G and Springboard 4G Tablets

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T-Mobile USA has just made two more upcoming tablets official. It's the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 4G (above) and the Springboard which is actually just a Huawei MediaPad. The Galaxy Tab 10.1 features a 10.1-inch display with a 1,280 x 800 resolution, a 3MP camera, a front-facing 2MP camera, a dual-core 1GHz CPU, Android "Honeycomb" and obviously HSPA+ support. The Springboard, on the other hand, sports a 7-inch display, a dual-core 1.2GHz Qualcomm CPU, a 5MP camera, a front-facing 1.3MP webcam, an SD card slot, Android "Honeycomb", and HSPA+ support. The prices for both of these are unknown right now but it should be available before the upcoming Holiday season.

[Slash Gear]