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[Leak] T-Mobile roadmap shows a super November of phones and tablets

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by Robert Nazarian on
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Over the weekend we told you that T-Mobile had some devices for a super mega lauch day on November 2nd. Now we have a lot more insight due to a leaked roadmap, plus we have another release the week after.

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November 9

  • Samsung Robin: This is probably the Galaxy Tab Plus which is the replacement for the Galaxy Tab. Pricing will be $299 on contract.

One item to note is they have the dates for the HTC Amaze 4G and Samsung Galaxy S II wrong. We are not sure what the reason is, but the rest of the dates appear to be correct. The Amaze 4G and Galaxy S II will both launch on 10/12/11 which was previously announced.

[via tmonews]

T-Mobile’s Huawei 4G tablet spotted in the wild

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by Jim Farmer on
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What we have here is the 7″ Huawei 4G tablet headed to T-Mobile; fully loaded with IPS WVGA 1280 x 800 screen, 1.2GHz dual-core processor, Android 3.2 Honeycomb, Flash 10.3, 16GB of internal memory, dual-cameras and a 4100mAh battery. What’s more, there are a lot of rumors going around that the tablet may sell for $199 (on contract). While you should of course take that with a grain of salt, it would make sense after the announcement of the $199 Kindle Fire. The 7″ market has certainly had a new bar set for price point. Expect to hear more about this one at next month’s CTIA event.

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Info Leaks on Huawei Honor to Pique Interest

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by Mitch Wright on
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Typically, when one is considering an Android handset (or any handset, for that matter), he or she is going to be looking at the bigger manufacturers like Samsung, HTC, or LG. Now a lot of that is due to word of mouth and brand recognition, but part of it is device quality as well. (I’m looking at you, Kyocera Zio.) Here however, we see a rather impressive leak for a relatively little known manufacturer. Specs in the picture above boast a 1.4GHz processor, a 4 inch display, a 5 megapixel camera complete with 720P video recording, Android 2.3, and  a whopping 1930mAh battery. They’ve also managed to throw all of this into a svelte 9.9 mm thin housing. No word yet on where this phone will be released, but it’ll be a nice addition to someone’s lineup regardless.

[via phandroid]

Huawei Sonic Makes An Appearance At The FCC Supporting North American Bands

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by Axl Logan on
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It’s been almost a couple of months since we’ve heard about the Huawei Sonic, but it looks like it’s starting to make its way back into headlines.  The device was spotted at the FCC showing support for North American bands and is still slated to pack a punch with a budget friendly price.  Its most likely the device is still T-Mobile bound with support for AT&T 3G frequencies but we’re unable to confirm that just yet.  Not too shabby considering the acquisition that might take place.  It’ll mean not having to replace your unsupported smartphone on T-Mo when and if AT&T takes over.

The Sonic, dubbed model U8652 has support for HSDPA speeds on the 850, 1900 and 2100 mhz frequencies.  Stay tuned as we keep our eyes peeled as to what carrier the device will finally land on.  The only other thing worth noting here is, where’s the NFC support we saw back in July?  Looks like the manufacturer is ditching it for unknown reasons at the moment.  Feel free to let us know what you think in the comments below.

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VERZO announces “Kinzo” Android phone, complete with custom UI

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by David Laborde on
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It looks like we have a new kid on the Android block, and the new kid’s name is Kinzo.

The Kinzo, by VERZO, is a European designed smartphone that will be manufactured in Taiwan. The sale of the Kinzo will begin at the end of September through their e-shop (www.verzo.com), with shipping to the countries of the European Union and the USA. Other countries, including China, Russian Federation, countries of South America and the Middle east, are expected to be added later this year – or in the beginning of next year.

So what exactly is the Kinzo? According to VERZO’s press release, the Kinzo aims to be something different:

We are new, we are here, we want to be heard and seen, but we are not going to claim that we are going to change everything what are the owners of smartphones used to. We are definitely not going to scare off Apple and Samsung by our entry to the market, so they would have to call board meetings and hold press conferences. On the contrary – the VERZO brand is letting you know right from the start that we are not the slimmest, fastest or the best. For now.

At the same time we want to let you know that we are going to be different and that we have a clear vision and we know exactly where we are going. The VERZO brand is officially letting you know that it exists and in the next 6 weeks we are going to offer all smartphone-lovers our first model named Kinzo. VERZO Kinzo combines our desire to produce original and novel products with functional design, plus we hope to make our products user-friendly, reliable and open to suggestions.

One area the Kinzo hopes to separate itself from others is with its GUI. The Kinzo is bringing its own graphic solution for the Android OS in the form of a personalized VERZO interface that they claim was developed not to just be different, but to get the most from the Android system.

With VERZO promising its own graphic solution, and with Huawei’s Vision shipping with a proprietary interface of its own, is a personalized interface the new trend in the smartphone world for manufacturers looking to grab a piece of the Android smartphone Pie? Only time will tell.

If you try to navigate to the VERZO website, you will be greeted with a “coming soon” message. The official website (containing basic information about the product and first pictures) will be launched in its first phase during the night from August 29th to August 30th.

A copy of the press release is available after the break. Be sure to let us know what you think in the comments!

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Huawei Vision Shows Up At FCC, Also Seen In Video Demo

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by David Laborde on
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Last week, The Huawei Device Company officially introduced its Vision smartphone via a press release as well as a promotional Video. The FCC provided additional information today after publishing their documentation on the Vision as well (FCC Model Name 007HW). Based on the information provided, Huawei’s Vision looks to be configured as follows:

• Proprietary 3D user interface and carousel animation display
• 1 Ghz Snapdragon Processor
• Gingerbread 2.3 OS
• Aluminum alloy uni-body in Rose Gold, Silver, or Charcoal and a curve touch design
• Measures 9.9mm (.39”) at its thinnest point and weighs in at around 135g (4.8oz)
• Supports 720P video recording and a 5 MP auto focus camera w/LED flash
• Bluetooth V2.1 w/ A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) and high-speed WiFi 802.11b/g/n internet connectivity
• A full range of messaging capabilities including SMS, MMS, Email, Push Mail, and IM
• Comes pre-installed with Shazam and the 3D online game ’Order & Chaos’   » Read the rest

Huawei Vision Sporting SPB Shell As Main Interface

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Huawei continues their marketing of the Vision as being the “sexiest” phone with another trick up their sleeve. The main interface will be none other than SPB Shell 3D. For those of you that remember, this  home launcher was praised for its looks and sleekness but railed for its price ($14.99 is pretty darn high). The Vision spec-wise seems to be a moderately high-end device. It boasts a 1 GHz Snapdragon processor, 2GB microSD card (up to 32GB), 512 MB of RAM, a 3.7 WVGA screen, 5 MP camera and LED flash, 720p recording, and a 1,400mAh battery. The phone will be available to select markets in September.

[via pocketnow]

ZTE Tablet and Huawei M650 might be headed to Sprint

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by Robert Nazarian on
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The above leaked spreadsheet shows estimated launch dates for upcoming devices on Sprint. The Samsung Conquer, which was originally going to launch yesterday, has been pushed to August 21. The August time frame was confirmed from a Sam’s Club leak as well.

If you look further down the list, you will see a phone called the Sprint M650 Handset Kit for October 30. This looks to be the Huawei M650 which recently passed WiFi certification on June 28.

The other surprise is the ZTE V55 tablet which is scheduled for the 1st quarter 2012. We do not know anything about this device, but we are assuming it will have 3G/4G support. In the past ZTE has been exclusive to Chinese carriers, but has been slowly creeping into the US Market.

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T-Mobile Expected To Receive 42 Mbps Devices From HTC By The End Of 2011

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by Joe Sirianni on
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With the recent roll out of their 42 Mbps network, T-Mobile’s next logical step is to introduce devices capable of reaching those speeds.  And who better to provide the handsets than the Taiwanese giants themselves, HTC?  With blazing speeds in over 152 local markets, T-Mobile aims to take the company a little closer towards LTE.  But they’re not the only ones entering the game.  According to various sources, we could expect to see devices manufactured by HTC, Huawei, LG and Samsung by the end of 2011.  And it’s very likely that the first handset to be offered could be the T-Mobile Sonic, a Huawei device which we saw pass through the FCC with 42 Mbps radios installed.  Only time will tell, but if you’re a T-Mo customer, these have to be some exciting times for you, until AT&T takes over that is.  Feel free to shout out and share how you really feel in the comments below.

[via digitimes]

The Huawei M835 lands on MetroPCS, Save $50 as part of back to school promotion

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by Robert Nazarian on
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MetroPCS just announced that they will be carrying the Huawei M835, which is an entry-level device that sports Android 2.2. It features a 2.8-inch (320 x 240) display, a 3.2MP camera, 1200 mAh battery, GPS, 3G data, and delivers “crisp and clear audio” thanks to DTS Envelo Virtual Sound Technology. It will run you $79 and the $50 smartphone service plan is required.

In addition to launching the M835, MetroPCS also announced special back to school pricing on the Kyocera Torino (retailing for $29), Samsung Messenger III (retailing for $69), Samsung Galaxy Indulge (retailing for $299), and LG Optimus M (retailing for $99).

It looks like things are heating up in the prepaid category. Earlier we told you about Cricket and Virgin Mobile’s offers of the Huawei Acsend II and the Motorola Trimph.

[via intomobile]

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