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Rogers Dell Venue Pro Prices Leak, $149.99 On a 3-Year Contract

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We know it's coming to Rogers in Canada in March and Mobile Syrup has just picked up the information you see above. That's right. The Dell Venue Pro will be hitting the carrier for $149.99 on a 3-year contract and for $599.99 contract-free. That's a pretty good pricing considering what you get. The Venue Pro packs a 4.1-inch display, a slide-up portrait QWERTY keyboard, a 5MP camera with 720p HD video recording, a 1GHz Snapdragon CPU, 8GB of internal storage, Bluetooth / WiFi support, and Windows Phone 7. Will you be getting one?

[Mobile Syrup]



INQ Cloud Touch aka the Facebook Phone Shows Up On Video -- INQ Clouq Q Pictured

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Coming from TechCrunch is word on the photo above and video below being the INQ Cloud Touch aka the Facebook Phone. Of course, this handset isn't actually going to be Facebook-branded and it's running the Android OS. However, this phone does use Facebook's API for deep integration so it may be good for teens. This handset may be the INQ Cloud Touch but the channel manager, Andrew Bennet, has mentioned that there's a model with a QWERTY keyboard, dubbed the INQ Cloud Q. Check out the video below if your teens need a new phone so they can Facebook Chat their buddies.

Update: Pocket-Lint has picked up a few more photos of the INQ Cloud Touch (above) and another Pocket-Lint post got a few photos of the INQ Cloud Q handset (below). They've mentioned that you'll see both of these Facebook Android phones at MWC.




[Phandroid]

16GB WiFi BlackBerry Playbook To Cost $499 At Office Depot

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Well, well, well. It looks like there's another place that we'll be seeing the BlackBerry Playbook. The leaked image above states that Office Depot will also be getting it and they plan to release the 16GB model with WiFi for $499.99 which is right on par with the current iPad. It also states an in-store date of Week 17 which is mid-April; right on pace with the rumour mill. The biggest part about this leak is that we finally get a price on this tablet.

[CrackBerry]

WiFi-Only Motorola XOOM Possibly Hits the FCC

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Something interesting looks like it might have made its way to the FCC HQ. It appears to be the WiFi-only Motorola XOOM tablet. Of course, there's no way of confirming this but it definitely seems like it. Hopefully, this one doesn't cost a ridiculous $799 though. Check it out at the FCC.

[Android Central]

BlackBerry Playbook To Hit Staples and Probably Verizon As Well

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According to the leaked document that you see above RIM may be planning to launch their BlackBerry Playbook at your local Staples. Yes, Staples. The leaked training document says that their employees will be training for BlackBerry Tablets starting on March 16th which could mean the launch will be in late Q1 / early Q2. It's just a rumour right now but it's looking legit.

Update: Coming from Engadget via BlackBerry Playbook Without Limits is word that the Playbook could also be coming to Verizon as well. The evidence is in the photo below, which is looking quite official. This is definitely on a collision course with the next iPad and the Motorola XOOM.

[CrackBerry]

HP / Palm "Think Beyond" webOS Event, Officially Unveils the HP Veer, Pre 3, and TouchPad!

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HP / Palm held their "Think Beyond" webOS event today and they have finally unveiled what we have been waiting for. There's two new phones along with a tablet which will be competing with a ton of other tablets. Does HP / Palm have what it takes to survive? Click on through to see exactly what they revealed!

After an introduction on how great HP is doing selling PCs and printers, the Senior Vice President and GM, Jon Rubinstein, came onto the stage. The first device they unveiled is pictured above and it's about as tall as a credit card. It's called the HP Veer and like the original Pre and Pre 2, there's a slide-up portrait QWERTY keyboard. Beneath the 2.6-inch touchscreen display (with a 320 x 400 resolution) you'll find 8GB of internal storage, Bluetooth / WiFi b/g support, HSPA+ connectivity, 512MB of RAM, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7230 800MHz CPU (first device to have it), and webOS 2.2. Quickly, they moved onto the next device almost forgetting to mention that this one's shipping in the Spring.

Pictured above is the second device and, yes, it's the Pre 3. This one sports a 3.6-inch WVGA display, a slide-up portrait QWERTY keyboard, a 5MP AF camera with an LED flash and HD video recording, a front-facing camera for video calling, 8GB / 16GB of internal storage, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8x55 CPU clocked at 1.4GHz, and webOS 2.2. This one will also have two models for connectivity: HSPA+ and EVDO Rev. A for world capabilities. This handset will be available in the Summer time, which will be quite the wait. Moving along we have the tablet next.

Yes, the company unveiled the HP TouchPad to a huge applause! Jon confirmed that it weighs 1.6 pounds and it's sporting a 13.7mm thick body. The tablet comes with a 9.7-inch display with a 1,024 x 768 resolution, Beats audio, a front-facing 1.3MP camera for video calling, WiFi b/g/n / Bluetooth 2.1 support, 1GB of RAM, 16GB / 32GB of internal storage, a new dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 1.2GHz CPU, and webOS 3.0. Accessories for this tablet include a case / stand and even a keyboard which may look familiar to you. Jon also mentioned that "using Touchstone our devices can share information wirelessly" which seems pretty interesting. The WiFi model of this tablet will be available in the Summer with 3G and 4G models coming soon after that. Again, quite a long wait. This might be giving the other tablets a run for their money though!

Before unveiling the HP TouchPad, Jon mentioned that the Palm Pre 2 would be available for you to pre-order on Verizon starting tomorrow!That's great but the Pre 3 is such a better device that it's worth waiting for. Before closing, HP mentioned that they're working on bringing webOS to PCs so they could be hinting at it coming to netbooks. Don't forget that HP / Palm will be holding another event in about a month which will hopefully bring an even better smartphone and tablet!

[Engadget]

Nokia N9-00 MeeGo Smartphone Gets the Axe, Now Working On N9-01

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Coming from Reuters is word that Nokia has axed the Nokia N9-00 which is the smartphone you see above that was supposed to be running the MeeGo OS. Of course, with the new CEO saying that they're "standing on a burning platform" things might've changed. Apparently, the company is working on the N9-01 aka the "Lankku" which is going to mainly be a touchscreen device. Whatever it is, the firm is hearing that it should get unveiled in the next week or so - possibly this Friday or maybe next week while MWC is going on.

[Engadget]

Apple and Verizon Taking Online Orders For the iPhone 4 Now, Stores Open at 7AM Tomorrow

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If you've been waiting for the Verizon iPhone 4 then the wait is getting even closer. You can now order the smartphone on Apple and Verizon's online stores so you might want to do that. Of course, the 16GB model is available for $199, while the larger 32GB model is going for $299. Keep in mind that the first batch of pre-orders sold out so you might want to act quick. Don't forget that Apple, Best Buy, and Verizon stores will be opening at 7AM tomorrow for you to pick this one up.

[Electronista]

Fido Canada Launching the BlackBerry Curve 3G (9300) and Sony Ericsson Cedar

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Coming from HoFo is word that Fido has two more handsets up their sleeve. The first one is above and that's the BlackBerry Curve 3G (9300) and the other one is the Sony Ericsson J108 "Cedar". This news is unconfirmed right now. If it's true then prices and release dates are still unknown right now so that's the oh-so-important information that we're waiting around for.

[Mobile Syrup]

Veer, Pre 3, and TouchPad All Show Up On HP's Website a Bit Early

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HP has just leaked their own information a bit early if you take a look at their website. They have just outed the HP Veer, Pre 3, and the TouchPad which will come in S, M, and L sizes. The Veer looks like it'll be the "small" handset that we just heard about, the Pre 3 will likely be similar to the old models with upgraded hardware and a slightly better OS, and the TouchPad is the company's webOS tablet that we've been waiting a long time for. Specs for all of these are unconfirmed right now so let's just wait and see how their event plays out today! Check it out on HP.

[Engadget]

7-Inch HTC "Flyer" Tablet Set For March Release With Android 2.3 and a New Sense UI

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According to the Economic Daily HTC is gearing up their tablet for a March release. Apparently, this tablet, the "Flyer", will feature a 7-inch display along with Android 2.3 and a new Sense UI. This news is unconfirmed right now but we're really hoping that HTC makes it official next week at MWC. Since it's going to be running on some old hardware and software let's hope that the company keeps the price down.

[Engadget]

MetroPCS Makes the Samsung Galaxy Indulge Official, Available Later This Week For $399

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Finally, they've made it official. MetroPCS and Samsung just couldn't wait until MWC to unveil the device you see above. We've known it as the SCH-R910 aka the Forte up to this point and it's just been made official as the Galaxy Indulge. This handset packs a 3.5-inch LCD HVGA display, a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, a 1GHz CPU, a 3MP camera, and Android 2.2 with the Touchwiz UI. This is going to be available later this week for $399.99 contract-free.

[Phandroid]

HP / Palm To Unveil 1.5 Pound, 13mm Thin TouchPad Tablet; Also Have a "Small" Phone Too

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Coming from PreCentral is word on HP / Palm's upcoming tablet. This is reportedly going to be called the TouchPad and will be unveiled in about an hour from now! This tablet is apparently going to weigh 1.5 pounds and sports a 13mm thick body. Specs are unknown right now so we'll definitely have to wait for their event. Get ready!


Engadget has also mentioned that Robert Scoble has just mentioned that they also have a phone on the way. Unfortunately, it's not a high-end one. It's rumoured to be "the smallest little phone" you'll ever see so it's definitely not the smartphone we're looking for from the company.

[Engadget]

Wirefly Says the Sony Ericsson XPERIA Play Is Headed To Verizon

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It looks like Wirefly may just have slipped one carrier that will be getting the Sony Ericsson XPERIA Play. Yup, that's Verizon. This smartphone is centred around gaming and sports a 4-inch display with a 480 x 854 resolution along with a slide-out game controller. Thankfully, this handset will also be running Android 2.3 "Gingerbread" which is keeping up to date. The question is: will it actually hit Verizon? Check it out on Wirefly in the mean time.

[Phone Arena]

Samsung Galaxy Indulge Leaks On MetroPCS' Website; 3.5-Inch Display, LTE (4G) Support, and Android 2.2

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Samsung Indulge might sound familiar to you and that's because we heard about that name almost a month ago. Well, on MetroPCS' own website, there's a new listing for the Samsung Galaxy Indulge and it's looking like this one is the SCH-R910 Forte that we've been hearing a bit about. Specs line up with it as well. The Indulge is said to be sporting a 3.5-inch HVGA touchscreen display, WiFi support, 4G LTE connectivity, a 1GHz CPU, Swype, and Android 2.2. This one looks like it'll be hitting the carrier for $399.99 contract-free which seems like a pretty darn good deal. Check it out on MetroPCS.

[Engadget]