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New Verizon MAP List Shows Discounted Motorola Phones Including Unreleased DROID 4

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by Roy Alugbue on
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Verizon looks like it’s all set to swoon new and current customers according to a new MAP list. Select Motorola phones will be getting a major price drop as of tomorrow, January 27th. You’ll see among the noteworthy items the DROID Bionic falling to a mere $149.99 on contract and both the white/black versions of the DROID RAZR coming in at $279.99. If you look carefully though, you’ll see an unusual addition to the MAP list too as they included the DROID 4 slider phone as well. The price of the phone dropped from $249.99 to $199.99. That’s great and all, but the phone hasn’t even been released yet nor has Verizon given a estimated or formal release date. But hey, at least we’ll know the phone will come out at $199.99.

Tomorrow’s as good a time to pick up the newly released DROID RAZR MAXX or one of the discounted phones listed in Verizon’s MAP list, don’t you think?

[via Droid Life]

ZTE Optik Tablet Available Soon For Sprint

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Sprint is getting a shinny new tablet for their line up. The ZTE Optik Tablet will be the Now Network’s latest addition to their collection of Android devices. The Tablet is available for $99 on a contract, and you can have it shipped to you as early as February 5th or if your are a patient person, it will be ready for in-store purchase March 11th. Read on past the break for all the specs.

  • 7-inch display
  • 1.2GHz dual-core processor
  • 16GB internal memory
  • 1GB of RAM
  • 4,000 mAh battery
  • 5-megapixel primary camera
  • 2-megapixel front facing camera
  • Mobile hotspot for up to 5 devices (3G)
  • Stereo speakers
  • bluetooth
  • Android 3.2
This is not a power-house device, but it is impressive for only $100. I am a Sprint customer and I will defiantly be checking out this device when it lands in stores. Will you? Let us know in the comments section below.

Samsung “SGH-T999″ Phone Appears, Indicates Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G Is On The Horizon

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by Roy Alugbue on
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We have some interesting information about an upcoming Sammy device for T-Mobile. You may recall we casually mentioned something about T-Mobile announcing a certain HSPA+ 42Mbps-capable phone with the Snapdragon S3 dual-core chip. Since making a mention of the Galaxy S Blaze 4G, both T-Mobile and Samsung have been tight-lipped about further information on the device. However, we may have a treat for you all as we have some additional information to share with you all. For starters, the phone is also likely to be known as the SGH-T999. As you might not know, the T9x9 variant of Samsung phones usually indicate it is a higher-end model on T-Mobile’s network. So while the phone in question could possibly be a T-Mobile variant of the Galaxy Nexus— keep in mind an HSPA+ variant of the Galaxy Nexus already exists, so you’d think it would have already showed up in T-Mobile’s systems already. So it is more likely that we’re looking at the Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G, especially with the screenshot above. We already knew the phone would have a clean Super AMOLED display but in addition, it looks like the phone will feature a sweet 720p display. T-Mobile is still mum on an exact release date of the phone, only stressing it will be available “later this year” according to the team at PocketNow. Stay tuned with Talk Android for further updates on this mysterious device.

[via TMoNews by PocketNow]

“Dude You’re a Barista” and “You Got Samsunged”, A Quick Compilation Of Samsung Attack Ads (Video)

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by Joe Sirianni on
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I don’t know about you, but Im loving the new Samsung commercials which blatantly attack Apple’s iPhone 4S.  Call it being bias if you will, since after all I’m an Editor for one of the hottest Android sites on the planet.  Still though, you can’t help but chuckle at how well Samsung points out those little things about the iPhone like the small screen extremely reminiscent of yesterday’s hardware in addition to the fact that it looks exactly the same as its previous model, the iPhone 4.  You know what I’d love to see?  How about a commercial highlighting all of the iPhone’s new iOS 5 features which were taken from Android such as, drop down notifications, OTA updates and deep voice integration.  It seems like the iPhone 4S finally got in 2011 what Android had in 2008.  If you can’t beat them, join’em eh?  Ahhh, it seems like only yesterday that the iPhone finally received Copy & Paste.  Good job Apple, you’ve certainly come a long way.  At the rate you’re currently going, you’ll have 4G on that handset in no time.

However, I’ll digress for a moment to provide our Android friends with a one stop shop of all of Sammy’s new commercials highlighting some differences between the two industry giants and their flagship devices, while also poking some fun at the Kool-Aid drinking fans that love to stand outside Apple stores three days before a device is released.  Hit the break to check out all of the commercials in order and don’t forget to let us know what you think in the comments below.  And if you’re an Apple iPhone fan-boy/girl, just know this…….we still love you and we’re just having some fun :) » Read the rest

Sprint Set To Give Final Salute To Android Legend, HTC EVO 4G Reaches End Of Life

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One of the most influential Android devices ever has finally seen its time in the spotlight come to a close. As the first 4G device in the U.S. and perhaps one of the most influential Android devices ever, Sprint has finally decided to call it quits with its HTC EVO 4G device, this time for good. We saw how the white version was on the original chopping block, but now it is the Black version’s time to get the ax this time, giving the clear sign the phone will be out of the picture completely. Starting this Sunday, January 29th, the WiMax-capable device is set to be gradually phased out of shelves and displays from Sprint stores around the country. While there are other Sprint devices set to be phased out as well on that date, none can match the stature and influence it had among the Android community. To prospective or current Sprint customers, here’s your chance to own one of the best and most popular Androids ever. It also doesn’t hurt that it is to this day incredibly developer-friendly. A bottle of champagne is being poured to the ground for a final salute to a breakthrough device. It’s been a great run EVO 4G… it’s been a great run.

[via SprintFeed by Android Police]

Rumor Mill: Galaxy SIII Specs and Release Leaked

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The Samsung Galaxy S II was one of the best phones of 2011 and it’s sucessor the Galaxy S III is already one of the most anticipated phones of 2012, and it’s still only January. Well for those of you interested in the phone there is a new rumor circulating courtesy of the Russian techie Eldar Murtazin. The rumor regards specifications for the device and a possible timeframe for release.  Here is what we’ve got: » Read the rest

AT&T Offering Pantech Burst & Element Bundle For $250

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AT&T wants to lure a prospective customer or two to some of the new Pantech toys in its lineup. They recently introduced the Burst and Element tablet at CES and both look to make an immediate impact and splash as they will run on AT&T’s LTE network. AT&T wants to entice you by offering a special limited-time bundle of both devices. How much for the two devices, you ask? How about a not-too-shabby $250 (on-contract) for both. Naturally you’ll have to splurge on two separate plans for both devices but hey, at least you’ll have two devices to enjoy those 4G speeds on.

[via Pantech Twitter and AT&T by Engadget]

Pew Research: Tablet Ownership Nearly Doubled Over The Holidays

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Tablets continue to find their ways into the homes and offices of consumers. In fact, ownership of tablets and e-readers nearly doubled over the U.S. holiday season according to Pew Research. They found only 10 percent of Americans owned either a tablet and e-Reader in December, but ownership for both skyrocketed to 19 percent in January. In addition, Pew found 18 percent of Americans owned one or the other before the holiday rush while 29 percent had either an e-reader or a tablet in January. The findings are especially surprising because they come after a period from mid-2011 into the autumn in which there was not much change in the ownership of tablets and e-book readers.

In case you’re curious, while there are a variety of tablets for consumers, Pew identified two in particular that stood out. Both the Kindle Fire and Nook tablets likely had the most impact of all. Perhaps it was the solid set of specs or the ability to access a world of information. Or it could have been those shockingly low prices. Whatever the reason may be, consumers have embraced tablets and e-readers with open arms. Here’s to continued growth for those types of devices.

[via Pew Research by Electronista]

Unlocked Sony Xperia Ion Smartphone Now Listed Online For Pre-Order

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Looks like we’ll be able to own that oh-so attractive Sony Xperia Ion sooner than we think. Not only is Negri Electronics offering pre-orders of the unlocked version of the phone, but they’ve also gone ahead and listed some pricing information as well, listing the phone at $569.50. Keep in mind if you do plan on using this unlocked AT&T bad boy on T-Mobile’s network in the States, you won’t be able to access T-Mo’s blazing fast HSPA+ network. Instead you’ll be limited to EDGE-level speeds. But hey, at least you’ll have that sweet 12MP camera to compensate.

For interested people in the phone, be sure to hit the Negri Electronics link below to pre-order your phone.

[via Negri Electronics by Android Central]

The Samsung Galaxy SII HD Won’t Be Released in the UK

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The other day we told you about how the Galaxy S II HD was possibly arriving in the UK here sometime soon. The phone, made its debut in South Korea back in Semptember and other markets were waiting to get their hands on the device. I am sorry to say that those who were hoping to see this beauty in the UK will be disappointed as Samsung officially told the web site recombu that the UK will not see it in an official capacity.

So as of right now the 4.65 inch HD (1280×720) Super AMOLED LTE device will only be seen in South Korea and in North America as the Galaxy SII Skyrocket HD announced by AT&T at CES this year. With that I am sorry to say that you won’t be getting this beast of a device any time soon unless you are in these areas. We will keep you updated if that changes. Stay tuned!

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