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LG has just unveiled their latest and greatest Android smartphone to date. They're calling this one the Optimus Q2 and it packs a 4-inch IPS LCD display with 700-nits of brightness. It's also pretty powerful since it packs a 1.2GHz dual-core Tegra 2 CPU. Other specs include a slide-out qWERTY keyboard, a 5MP camera, a front-facing VGA camera, WiFi / Bluetooth, and Android 2.3. This one's expected to hit Europe next weekend and we have no clue if it's going to hit North America.

[Electronista]

A few days ago, it was leaked that Fido would be getting 3 new phones soon and one of them will be the LG Optimus 2X. Today's leak tells us that the smartphone will be available on the Canadian carrier for $100 on a 3-year contract, $375 on a 2-year contract, and $425 contract-free. It's a decent price and should be available soon.

[Android Central]

The thick Toshiba Thrive tablet is now available on NewEgg if you want it. The tablet packs a 10.1-inch display, a Tegra 2 CPU, 1GB of RAM, 8GB / 16GB of storage, WiFi b/g/n / Bluetooth 3.0 support, an HDMI output, an SD card slot, a 5MP camera, a 2MP front-facing camera, and Android 3.0 "Honeycomb". The 8GB model is here and the 16GB one is here.

[Phandroid]

The recently announced Samsung Galaxy Z has just been spotted at the FCC. You may remember that this smartphone is a bit lower-end than the Galaxy S II and it packs a Tegra 2 CPU. Of course, it'll be a bit cheaper than the Galaxy S II which some people will like. The smartphone packs AT&T 3G connectivity which is also perfect for Canada. Check it out at the FCC.

[Unwired View]

If you want something a little bit lower-end than the Galaxy S II then Samsung has you covered. Today they have unveiled the Galaxy Z which features a 4.2-inch SC-LCD display, a Tegra 2 CPU, a 5MP camera, a front-facing camera, 8GB of storage, a microSD card slot, a 9.5mm thin body, and the Android OS. The smartphone was announced today in Sweden and should be available in a few weeks.

[GSM Arena]

We've seen it leaked many times before and it's finally official - at least in China. Motorola has officially announced the XT883 as the Milestone 3 and whenever this hits the US on Verizon it'll likely be named the DROID 3. This smartphone officially features a 4-inch qHD touchscreen display, a slide-out 5-row QWERTY keyboard, a Tegra 2 CPU, an 8MP camera with an LED flash and 1080p HD video recording, a front-facing camera, up to 32GB of storage, and Android 2.3 "Gingerbread". This one will be available in China this Summer - the US launch date is still unknown.

[Engadget]

Computex is officially under away and MSI has just announced their first batch of tablets, the WindPad 110W and 100A. Obviously, the letter indicates the OS so the former is going to be running Windows 7 while the latter runs Android - likely "Honeycomb". Both tablets feature a 10.1-inch 1,280 x 800 IPS display along with WiFi b/g/n support.

The 110W features an AMD Brazos CPU, Radeon HD 6250 graphics, 2GB of RAM, up to a 64GB SSD, and up to 6 hours of battery life. The 100A, on the other hand, features an ARM Cortex A9 CPU (likely Tegra 2), 1GB of RAM, an HDMI output, up to 32GB of storage, an SD card reader, a USB port, and up to 8 hours of battery life. Launch details are unknown right now.

[Slash Gear]

I feel like 8.9-inches is just about as perfect as it gets for a tablet size but that just might be me. If you're like me though, you might want to wait until the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 because it has just hit the FCC and it should be available in just a few weeks. This one's packing a Tegra 2 CPU so if you can't wait for Tegra 3 tablets then this will probably be your best bet. Check it out at the FCC.

[Android Central]

We already heard that Sprint will be launching a Tegra 2 powered Motorola smartphone next month and Phandroid has mentioned just a bit more information it. Apparently, it'll be called the Motorola Photon 4G indicating it'll have WiMAX connectivity. The display is said to be 4.3-inches and should also sport a 960 x 540 resolution which is right on par with the next wave of smartphones. The model number for this one is MB855 and it already has its WiFi certificate. It doesn't appear to have hit the FCC yet but it should soon since the launch is coming up.

[Phandroid]

The latest rumour is coming from Android and Me and they have mentioned that Sprint could be getting their first Tegra 2 smartphone next month. The smartphone will be from Motorola and will be quite similar to the Atrix 4G except for a few differences. This smartphone that will hit Sprint will reportedly feature a larger 4.3-inch display, a kickstand, and Android "Gingerbread" which are all pretty good improvements. Additionally, it's being mentioned that they've taken design cues from the HTC EVO 4G, I just hope that they don't have the circles around the buttons.

[Android and Me]

BGR has just picked up some exclusive information regarding future Amazon Android products that will reportedly be available later this year. The first one is the "Coyote", while there could also be a "Hollywood" one as well. The Coyote is said to feature a dual-core Tegra 2 CPU, while the Hollywood is said to be sporting a quad-core Tegra 3 CPU.

Both of these tablets are said to be sporting the Android "Honeycomb" OS which shouldn't be surprising. Furthermore, don't be surprised if they have the Amazon AppStore pre-installed. The size of the tablets are still unknown so we'll have to wait for that important information.

[BGR]

Sony's making a few products official during their Tokyo event today and they're great! They shouldn't be too unfamiliar because Engadget talked about these "Honeycomb" tablets back in February earlier this year. The S1 is the one that looks like a regular tablet "with a curved top much like a folded magazine" along with a 9.4-inch display, a Tegra 2 CPU, dual cameras, a custom UI, and it's PlayStation Certified.

The other tablet is the S2 which is sporting dual 5.5-inch displays with an awesome 1,024 x 480 resolution. It also packs the Tegra 2 CPU as well as dual cameras so these tablets are definitely to be reckoned with. I can't imagine it being cheap though. This tablet will, of course, have WiFi as well as 3G / 4G connectivity where needed. Apparently, these will be available in the Fall and maybe we'll get a real name soon. Engadget's sources back in February told them that the S1 could launch for $599, while the S2 could cost $699. Who knows if that will stay true when it actually becomes available in a few months.

[Engadget]

The flock of Android "Honeycomb" tablets are starting to be available and here's another one that might interest you. It's Acer's Iconia Tab A500 tablet which sports a 10.1-inch display with a 1,280 x 800 resolution, a Tegra 2 CPU, 1GB of RAM, and 16GB of internal storage. This one's available right now across the US for $449 so check it out on Best Buy.

[Phandroid]

After all the rumours, the official price date has just been announced. Asus will be bringing its Eee Pad Transformer to North America on April 26th for just $399, which is a great price for what you get. The tablet itself features a 10.1-inch display with a 1,280 x 800 resolution, a dual-core Tegra 2 CPU, 16GB of internal storage, dual cameras, and Android "Honeycomb". There'll also be a $499 model which will have 32GB inside.

Of course, if you want to turn it into a "real" Transformer, then you can opt to get an optional keyboard dock for it which will cost an extra $150. This is definitely a great netbook replacement and I'm actually thinking about picking one of these up.

[Liliputing]

According to Mobile Syrup's tipsters Rogers will be bringing two new LG devices to Canada later this year. The first one is the one above which is the LG Optimus Pad. This 8.9-inch tablet runs Android "Honeycomb" and will reportedly be available on May 10th which is just a few weeks away. If you're willing to put on some glasses, you'll be able to watch 3D content and take 3D pictures and videos with its cameras. Inside you'll find 32GB of storage, WiFi support, and a dual-core Tegra 2 CPU.

The other handset is packing the same CPU and it's the LG Optimus 2X. This one will reportedly be available in late Q3 / early Q4 and it's quite the smartphone. This one features a 4-inch display, an 8MP camera that records 1080p Full HD video, 8GB of storage, a microSD card slot, and Android 2.2 with a custom UI. Price is unknown for both devices right now.

Update: Mobile Syrup has also mentioned that the Canadian carrier will also release the LG Optimus 3D. Price is unknown right now but the smartphone should be available for the back-to-school season. This one packs a 4.3-inch glasses-free 3D display, a dual-core 1GHz CPU, 8GB of storage, a microSD card slot, and Android 2.2.

Rogers Releasing the LG Optimus Pad: Mobile Syrup
Rogers Getting the LG Optimus 2X: Mobile Syrup

It looks like Toshiba's "Honeycomb" tablet could actually be available soon in a bunch of different configurations. Dubbed the ANT, this tablet features a 10.1-inch multitouch display (1,280 x 800 resolution) and a dual-core Tegra 2 CPU if you're interested. The tablet will be available in 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB models and they'll cost you $449, $499, and $579, respectively. Check it out on Newegg.

[Engadget]

We already know that the LG Optimus 2X, erm, the T-Mobile G2x would be on its way to the carrier soon and it looks like the pre-orders for the smartphone have kicked off one day early. If you have $149.99 handy then you can pre-order it right now. It's worth the price since official T-Mobile stores will have the smartphone for $199.99. Check it out on LetsTalk.

[Unwired View]

Finally, there'll be a tablet that'll undercut the price of Apple's iPad 2 and try to take some of the tablet market share. Acer has just announced that their Iconia Tab A500 tablet will be hitting Best Buy's across the US starting on April 24th for $449.99. The pre-sales will start on April 14th and keep in mind that this is a WiFi-only model so there's no contracts.

The tablet itself features a 10.1-inch display with a 1,280 x 800 resolution, a dual-core Tegra 2 CPU, an HDMI port, a microSD card slot, 16GB of internal storage, dual cameras, "Honeycomb", a gyroscope, and a battery life of 8 hours. Apparently, a 32GB model is on the way but who knows how long we'll have to wait for that. If you're looking to pick up some accessories, the Bluetooth keyboard is $70, while the multi-media dock with an infrared remote will cost $80.

[Phandroid]

We know that Verizon is going to launch the Android-based Motorola DROID X2 and we still don't know when it will get official. According to the latest tests, the smartphone should feature a qHD (960 x 540 resolution) display along with a speedy Tegra 2 CPU. Those are all the specs we have right now but it should be a pretty powerful smartphone - we don't know if it'll have 4G (LTE) right now.

[Android Central]

If you're in China and you don't want to pick up a Motorola Atrix or an LG Optimus 2X then there are other phones on the market with a Tegra 2 chipset. The one you see above is the K-Touch W700 which is going to be hitting China Unicom in the future with some version of Android. Other specs reportedly include a 3.8-inch WVGA display, a 5MP camera, a 0.3MP front-facing camera, and 512MB of RAM. This one looks like it'll be launching for HK$4,200 which is right around $540 USD.

[Engadget Mobile]