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Review: LG Optimus U (U.S. Cellular)

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While we all drool over the current cutting edge in Android phones, the likes of the Atrix and Droid Bionic that were announced at C.E.S., another kind of revolution is happening at the other end of the spectrum. A great example is the LG Optimus U, which debuted on U.S. Cellular last month. The sibling of the Optimus T, Optimus S and Vortex, it’s a capable Froyo phone that’s only $30.

(If you’re a current U.S. Cellular customer and in their “Belief Program,” it’s $30 after rebate without requiring any new contract commitment. New customers will need to sign on for two years.)

U.S. Cellular Says: “The LG Optimus U is a good fit for first-time smartphone customers who are looking to explore a wide range of games, multimedia entertainment and time-saving Android applications.”

What We Liked:

  • Despite a 600 MHz processor, the OS and all but the most demanding apps run smooth and fast, thanks in large part to Froyo’s performance enhancements.
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Samsung and Verizon Announce 3 New 4G LTE Devices

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At CES 2011 Samsung Mobile announced 3 brand new 4G LTE devices.  All 3 new devices are the first of their kind.  These new 4G gadgets will all be available on the Verizon Wireless network.  LTE (long term evolution) is a standard in the wireless industry and Verizon has decided to launch their “4G” network utilizing this technology.  Verizon is touting up to 10x faster speeds than their current 3G service and plans to cover the same area using their fourth generation data network within 3 years.

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CLIQ 2 Officially Announced, Available Jan. 19 [VIDEO]

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CLIQ 2Confirming recent rumors, Motorola and T-Mobile have officially announced the CLIQ 2, a 1 GHz landscape slider with a 3.7″ screen and a funky, reptilian keyboard. Like its predecessor, it seems intended for the middle of the market, but unlike the original CLIQ, includes a lot of enterprise friendly features. It is not an HSPA+ phone.

Highlights include:

  • Motoblur social connectivity
  • Android 2.2
  • an “ultra-fast” 1GHz processor
  • a 3.7″ display
  • 5 MP camera with LED flash
  • Wi-Fi calling
  • DLNA-enabled, allowing users to stream and share content on other DLNA-enabled devices.
  • Business-oriented features like LinkedIn integration, Quickoffice, Froyo’s enterprise security features such as remote locate and SD card wipe.
  • Device and SD card encryption are expected to be available in early 2011.
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Motorola XOOM Announced!

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It’s the moment we’ve been waiting for since Andy Rubin showed off a curious little tablet at the D: Dive Into Mobile conference. That’s right, Motorola has officially announced the XOOM tablet for Verizon. It’s packed full of awesomeness, like:

  • The amazing Honeycomb, made specifically for tablets
  • A 1GHz dual-core processor
  • A 10.1-inch widescreen HD display (look out, iPad)
  • 5 megapixel rear camera with 720p HD video capture
  • 2 megapixel front-facing camera for all your video chatting needs
  • WiFi and Verizon 3G connectivity
  • Full 1080p HD support with an HDMI out port
  • LTE capabilities with a 4G LTE modem
  • Bluetooth keyboard and docks available

Now, you’re probably wondering the same thing we are: why isn’t this an LTE-enabled device right now? Well, as it turns out, Verizon and Motorola plan to release a fully-LTE capable XOOM in Q2. My guess is that they’re either trying to see if marketing it as a 3G tablet would get more attention, or they’re waiting to see if their LTE network can take the strain of all these devices. No word on pricing, but expect this bad boy to be somewhere in the upper $400 to $600 range. We’ll keep you posted if anything else pops up. So, who’s getting one?

Thanks to BoyGeniusReport for the tip.

T-Mobile and LG Announce G-Slate 4G Honeycomb Tablet

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With all the excitement surrounding tablets at CES, it’s no wonder everyone wants in on the action. T-Mobile has just announced via Twitter that it will be bringing the world its first 4G equipped Honeycomb tablet. Dubbed the G-Slate, this LG tablet will run Android 3.0 and be equipped with HSPA+ (4G according to T-Mobile’s standards).

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Google Confirms Gingerbread for Nexus One in “Coming Weeks”

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Google Confirms Gingerbread for Nexus One in “Coming Weeks”

Google’s official twitter account for their Nexus series of phones confirmed what we had already heard a few weeks back.  Android 2.3 will hit the Nexus One in the “coming weeks” in the form of an over-the-air update.  We had heard unofficially from members of the Android team, but this is the first from Google directly.  As we’re advised by the tweet, we need to hang tight.  So hang tight.

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LG Ushers in Dual-Core Era With Announcement of Optimus 2X

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The gloves officially came off today as LG announced the world’s first dual-core smart phone.  Featuring a super powerful Tegra 2 processor, a 4-inch touch screen, and 8GB memory, the Optimus 2X is expected to land in Korea in January.  Over the next few months, Europe, Asia, and other markets will see the phone arrive.

Other details of the Optimus 2X include Android 2.2 (Froyo), an 8-megapixel camera on the back, and a 1.3 megapixel camera on the front side. The phone also offers HDMI mirroring and 1080p MPEG-4/H.264 recording and playback. Look for pricing ahead of carious market launches!

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Verizon Droid Pro Review: Business in the Front/Party in the Back

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Finally, I think I have found the phone for me.  No it doesn’t sport dual-core water cooled processors or even a large 1080p display.  But what it does have, it has in spades.  And to prove it, I have moved from the mighty Droid X to the Pro as a daily driver and it has not disappointed.  In many ways the Droid Pro from Verizon is what I wanted when I first saw a phone running what was a very early Android.  The HTC device which never built, pictured left.
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MetroPCS Adds $179 Huawei Ascend to Android Lineup

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MetroPCS has bolstered their smart phone lineup with the release of another Android handset, the Huawei Ascend. Previously available only to Cricket Wireless customers, the Ascend quickly follows the launch of the Optimus M. The $179.99 handset features Android 2.1, a 3.5-inch touch screen, 3.2 megapixel camera, and all your typical Android device support. MetroPCS offers rate plans for smart phones that start as low as $50 a month without a contract, making this entry-level Android a great stocking stuffer for friends and family. Full press release after the break.

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Samsung and Google Unveil the Nexus S, Available December 16

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It’s really real.  The Nexus S is official today and we couldn’t be more excited.  We’ll be back in a flash with more coverage, but we wanted to drop the press release as soon as possible.  All the stuff we have come to expect is in the phone, including Android 2.3 and the curved glass screen.  Looks like we’ll be getting ourselves a new Android phone in time for Christmas as this goes on sale “after December 16th” at Best Buy (US) and Carphone Warehouse (UK) locations after December 20th.  Full press release found after the jump!

Check back for our reaction after we get a closer look at the new hotness!

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