Mysterious Samsung GT-B7810 Images Surface, Indicates Follow-Up To The Galaxy M Pro Is On The Way

by Roy Alugbue on Jan 3rd 2013, 8:14am
tagged Galaxy M Pro, GT-B7810, qwerty, Samsung

You may not remember this— but back in 2011, Samsung introduced a Blackberry-esque smartphone called the Galaxy M Pro. The smartphone came with a full QWERTY keyboard, a 2.66-inch display and Gingerbread 2.3 among the noteworthy features. The device was a mild success to the business professional demographic, so Sammy went ahead and developed a pretty attractive successor behind the scenes and is now seen in all its beautiful glory. Images of a mysterious Ice Cream Sandwich-powered GT-B7810 recently surfaced which features a HSDPA cellular radio, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, a 1,200mAh and Bluetooth 3.0. All of those features are crammed into what looks to be a faux-brushed aluminum or metal finish, complimented by what looks to be a really nice keyboard.

There’s no additional word on when exactly we’ll see the device unleashed into the masses. But then again it probably shouldn’t be too long of a wait— the device already received FCC certification last year, so it should be on shelves sooner than later.

source: Unwired View

Samsung Galaxy S Blaze Q image suggests release on August 15th

by Jeff Causey on Aug 9th 2012, 12:27pm
tagged Galaxy S Blaze Q, qwerty, Samsung, slider, T-Mobile

Last month we reported that Samsung and T-Mobile were preparing to release the Samsung Galaxy S Blaze Q on August 15th. The accuracy of that date was strengthened in a recently released press shot of the new device that shows a date of August 15th on the screen. Looking for these dates on press images of new devices has been a good method for determining the release date in the past.

The new smartphone is rumored to include a 1.5 GHz dual-core S4 Snapdragon processor, 1GB of RAM, a 720p (1280 x 720) display, and Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich. With the slide out QWERTY keyboard, the Galaxy S Blaze Q will be the most powerful phone on the market in this form factor. If you are a fan of the physical keyboard, you might want to keep an eye on T-Mobile on the 15th.

source: TmoNews

Huawei M660 QWERTY Smartphone Outed By Bluetooth SIG

by Roy Alugbue on May 3rd 2012, 11:19am
tagged budget, CDMA, Huawei M660, metropcs, qwerty

Looks like Huawei is set to bring an intriguing Blackberry alternative to the masses in the not-too-distant future. This keyboard-toting specimen called the M660 will be a portrait-mode QWERTY smartphone featuring a CDMA/EVDO radio inside, with the frequencies pointing specifically to the infamous MetroPCS brand. In addition, Huawei is more or less budget-friendly when it comes to many of its devices, so naturally the M660 will likely be no different as it will probably feature a few snaps of Gingerbread 2.3 and a modest ( < 1GHz) processor.

Additional details are scarce for now, but since it’s been outed on the Bluetooth SIG website, it won’t be a long wait before we see Huawei and/or MetroPCS spill out additional details.

source: Bluetooth SIG
via: pocketnow

Sprint Reveals Express QWERTY Phone For $19.99

by Roy Alugbue on Nov 18th 2011, 2:33pm
tagged Express, Gingerbread 2.3, qwerty, Sprint

You all remember that mystery QWERTY phone we mentioned last week? Well, Sprint has finally confirmed what we already knew before by formally unveiling the phone formerly known as the Express. In case you’ve forgotten, the phone feature a 2.6-inch touchscreen, 600MHz processor, 3.2-megapixel camera, 1,500mAh battery, Sprint ID, and Gingerbread 2.3.

Oh and one little reminder for you all: it’s available online for $19.99 (on contract). Let’s just see how many Blackberry QWERTY users this phone can sway into purchasing, especially with the price being right. Hit the break for the full features of the phone. » Read the rest

T-Mobile LG Doubleplay Review

by Robert Nazarian on Nov 17th 2011, 12:32pm
tagged DoublePlay, dual screen, LG, qwerty, T-Mobile

LG is looking to reinvent multitasking and texting with the Doubleplay, available on T-Mobile. This is a mid-level phone priced at $99 with average specs. If you are looking for something unique this might be the phone for you.

Design

When you first put the Doubleplay in your hands you will right away notice that it’s a solid phone, however it’s heavy. It comes in at 192 grams. A similar phone, the Samsung Stratosphere comes in at 164 grams. It’s also rather thick as it comes in at 16mm, but the Stratosphere comes in at 14mm.

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Mystery Sprint Device Known As Express Set To Ship By Nov. 18

by Roy Alugbue on Nov 10th 2011, 9:01am
tagged Express, Gingerbread 2.3, qwerty, Sprint

Now what suspicious QWERTY device do we have here? Coming straight from Sprint’s Playbook, the mystery device known as the Express, will feature a 2.6-inch touchscreen, 600MHz processor, 3.2-megapixel camera, 1,500mAh battery, Sprint ID, and Gingerbread 2.3. The unbranded device is set to be available for a mere $19.99 (after 2-year contract) via Direct Ship on November 18.

While the specs and pricing screams entry-level, it looks like a solid device. The price point alone will entice new or even existing customers to purchase the phone. In addition, the QWERTY keyboard will no doubt win over Blackberry fanatics people who aren’t comfortable with touchscreen only devices. Look out for more details and information to come forward in the coming days.

(Picture courtesy of Android Central)

[via Android Central]

T-Mobile LG Doubleplay unboxing and initial hands on review [Video]

by Robert Nazarian on Nov 9th 2011, 11:48am
tagged DoublePlay, dual screen, LG, qwerty, T-Mobile

There might be a battle brewing for high end phones like the DROID RAZR and the Galaxy Nexus, but for mid-range phones, things are also heating up. LG is looking to differentiate themselves with a dual-screened slide-out QWERTY for T-Mobile, called the Doubleplay. Priced at $99, this isn’t a dual-screen like the Kyocera Echo or the upcoming Sony P tablet. For the Doubleplay, the second screen is a little over half the size of the main screen (3.5-inch and 2-inch respectively), so it’s more of a compliment. It’s supposed to be a quick way to read emails, texts or control your music while leaving whatever is running on the main screen, but you can quickly move anything from the lower screen up to the main screen. The problem lies with the design as the QWERTY keyboard has to be split into two separate keyboards. It’s definitely something cool, but is it really worthwhile?

The rest of the specs include a 1GHz single-core Snapdragon processor, 512MB of RAM, 2GB internal storage with 2GB provided via microSD, and a 5MP rear camera with 720p video recording. It’s rather thick at .63 inches (16mm) and heavy at 192 grams, but is definitely unique.

We will do a more in depth review soon, but for now checkout my quick hands on review.

Verizon Wireless Samsung Stratosphere review, 4G LTE at an affordable price

by Robert Nazarian on Nov 9th 2011, 10:57am
tagged 4G, keyboard, LTE, qwerty, review, Samsung, slide out, Stratosphere

With most Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphones debuting at $299 for a 2-year contract, its difficult for some consumers to jump on the “lightning fast” bandwagon. Samsung is looking to change that with the Stratosphere. These specs aren’t high end, but for most consumers, they’re more than satisfactory. Priced at $149 makes this affordable for everyone and brings the speeds of 4G LTE to the mainstream. Here is a more in depth look, but you can also checkout our initial hands on video.

Design

This is a mid-range phone so don’t expect it to be thin. It comes in at .55 inches thick (about 14mm). Part of the reason is it has a slide-out QWERTY keyboard. Fans of physical keyboards are going to love this one as it has 5 rows and the keys are spread out nicely. I found it very easy to type.

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Sprint Samsung Transform Ultra unboxing and initial hands on review [Video]

by Robert Nazarian on Nov 5th 2011, 9:22am
tagged boost mobile, budget, Budget friendly, economical, qwerty, Samsung, Sprint, Sprint id, Ultra Transform

The Samsung Transform Ultra is already available on Boost Mobile, but it will be released for Sprint on November 13 for $79.99 after a $50 rebate. Fans of budget-friendly phones are going to like this. It’s pretty much stock Android with the ability to do some easy customizing with Sprint ID, and the QWERTY keyboard makes texting and emails a breeze. It features a 3.5-inch (480 x 320) display, 1GHz processor, 512MB RAM, 3MP rear camera, VGA front camera, 1500mAh battery, and Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread. If you looking for a sub $100 phone and want a QWERTY keyboard, this is the phone for you. We will give a full review soon, but in the meantime, checkout the initial hands on review below.

[Leak] RAZR-like Motorola DROID 4 pictures appear

by Robert Nazarian on Oct 27th 2011, 11:59am
tagged droid, droid 4, keyboard, motorola, qwerty, RAZR, slide out, thin

The DROID keyboarded series has been one of the most popular Android phones, but the DROID 3 hasn’t wowed us enough, mostly because it lacks 4G LTE. Personally, I have always loved the Motorola slide-out QWERTY devices, but with 4.5-inch phones that are less than 9mm thick, it is hard to go back.

The DROID 4 could be what the doctor ordered because it looks to have the same styling as the DROID RAZR along with 4G LTE. We all know the RAZR’s top feature is that it’s only 7.1mm thick. No world on what the DROID 4 will come in at, but if this beast comes in close to 9mm, this could be as popular as the original DROID.

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