Samsung Epic 4G Touch Now Available For Pre-order From Wirefly for $150

The Samsung Epic 4G Touch on Sprint is now available for pre-order from Wirefly for only $150 with a new 2-year agreement. That beats Sprint’s price by $50 and to top it all off, you even get free shipping. My mind is boggled at how great of a deal this. Top of line Android technology for a great price. If you like saving money, you better hurry because there’s no telling how long this will last.

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Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S Launching September 26th for £349.99 inc. VAT

Sony Ericsson has chosen to quickly debut the Xperia Arc S as it’s not that huge of a step up over the original, so we weren’t surprised to see that it would be available in just a few short weeks for UK users. Clove UK is offering the device starting September 26th for £349.99 inc. VAT. Quite a reasonable price for what we’re getting here.

We’ve got a 4.2 inch display, an 8.1 megapixel HD camera, a 1.4GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon (single-core) processor, 512MB of RAM, 1GB of internal storage and more. Software is Android 2.3.4 with Sony Ericsson’s very solid Timescape UI on top. Clove has it up for preorder in Pure White and Midnight Blue.

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Samsung Omnia 7 and HTC 7 Mozart Mango builds leaked

It goes without saying that leaks are more or less a given these days, and it does seem to look as though loose lips are ever present in the digital environment. After all, how many new products are released without anyone catching wind of it through unofficial channels a couple of decades ago? That happened very rarely, but these days, if a leak does not happen, we would deem it strange – and cry “Vaporware!” for some.

Well, as the official Windows Phone 7.5 Mango update is about to be officially released, the number of people who get their hands on the Mango builds seem to increase each day. In fact, the latest two handsets that have its Mango builds leaked would be for the HTC 7 Mozart and Samsung Omnia 7.

The Mozart leak is build 7720.68 according to the good people over at XDA, while and the Omnia 7 is an August build, being a minor update over previous versions. According to Mobiletechworld, this might "not be worth the effort (remember this is just an engineering firmware with the RTM OS code that we already have). The firmware version seems to be a tiny jump from the KC1 firmware (2424.11.3.1 vs 2424.11.8.2) and the Radio went from 2424.11.2.2 to 2424.11.7.2."

I would say leave the leaked versions alone if you do not want to take the risk of bricking your hardware for the sake of curiosity.

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Samsung Galaxy Note and SE Xperia Arc S can be pre-ordered in the UK

Samsung Galaxy Note and Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (two of the new Android Gingerbread devices announced last week) can be pre-ordered now in the UK thanks to Clove.

The Xperia Arc S – which bests the original Arc with a 1.4GHz processor and a 3D-capable camera – costs £349.99 (about €400), and should become available starting September 26. Clove lest customers get the Xperia Arc S in either midnight blue, or pure white.

As for the Samsung Galaxy Note, its price is not yet confirmed, but Clove shows a “speculative price” of £600 (including VAT). You can pre-order the new Galaxy here, although it's not clear when you're going to receive it.

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DROID 2 Global Gingerbread Update Now Rolling Out

No, Motorola didn’t forget about you DROID 2 Global users who are still on Froyo. They have announced that the Android 2.3 upgrade for the phone is now available and is rolling out in phases (meaning don’t go acting all silly if you aren’t able to pull it down yet). Menu > Settings >  About Phone  > System Update will get you started. Let us know how the update treats you once you get it installed. [Motorola, Thanks Tim!]

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The Desire HD won’t be the only handset getting a bit of pre-release HTC Sense 3.5 love. A team is already hard at work tacking together a port of the upcoming Sense update for Verizon’s Droid Incredible. While no test build is publicly available, the port is progressing nicely. The small crew responsible has already dispelled a good amount of initial bugs. It isn’t clear when a new ROM will be available for Droid Incredible owners, but it’s a safe bet it will be well before HTC releases the first official Sense 3.5 device, rumored to be the upcoming HTC Bliss for Verizon.

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HTC Titan Smartphone

With the smartphone market getting more and more competitive, makers try to outdo each other in order to get some attention from the consumers. And in the arena of new Windows Phone 7 smartphones, HTC Titan is one of the newcomers out to make such phones more interesting. This new smartphone aims to stand out among the new and upcoming Windows Phone smartphones being introduced in the market. The new HTC Titan smartphone is a Windows Phone that is touted to have the largest screen to date. It sports a 4.7″ touchscreen display and a very slim 9.9mm body. It comes with a 1.5 GHz processor, 512 RAM and up to 16GB of total storage space. The phone also comes with an 8MP camera with dual LED flash that can also record video in 720p HD resolution. It also comes with a 1.3MP front facing camera. The new HTC Titan runs on the Windows Phone 7 OS. It also comes in with Microsoft Office Mobile, essential applications for documents. Other features also include WiFi and Bluetoooth connectivity, Gyro Sensor, Proximity Sensor, GPS and a Digital Compass. The HTC Titan Smartphone is expected to come out sometime in October. There's no word yet on its pricing. Source:Gadget.com

Galaxy S II LTE and Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE announced, set to debut at IFA

Well, if you thought Samsung was done tweaking the Galaxy S II, you were very mistaken. The Korean company is getting ready to unveil the Galaxy S II LTE at IFA in Berlin this week, alongside an LTE version of its still elusive Galaxy Tab 8.9 -- and we'll be there to get some hands on time. Both devices are sporting an updated dual-core processor running at 1.5GHz, while the S II is also getting a size bump and moving up to a 4.5-inch screen. The Tab remains otherwise unchanged, rocking the same 1200 x 800 screen and super-svelte (8.6mm thick) design. Honestly, we're not sure what else you need to know -- 4G LTE and an over-the-top processor? OK, maybe price and availability would be nice, but you'll just have to make do with some PR for now. Check it out after the break.

Press Release:
Samsung speeds up the Smarter Life with LTE versions of the GALAXY S II and GALAXY Tab 8.9

SEOUL--(Korea Newswire) August 28, 2011 -- Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., a leading mobile phone provider, today announced LTE editions of its GALAXY S II and GALAXY Tab 8.9. These stylish devices now offer high-speed 4G connectivity in addition to power, portability and second-to-none screen technology.

"With the introduction of GALAXY S II LTE and GALAXY Tab 8.9 LTE, we will take the capabilities of these devices to a whole new level. LTE redefines the user experience made possible by these devices and opens entirely new possibilities in terms of content viewing, sharing, quality and connectivity," said JK Shin, President and Head of Samsung's Mobile Communications Business.

"This is a milestone in our commitment to lead the charge in 4G mobile telephony around the world, both in terms of back-end network solutions for service providers and the development of powerful consumer handsets," added Shin.

When connected to a 4G network, LTE technology allows portable devices to download high-quality files at speeds of up to 100Mbps, and to upload at speeds of 50Mbps theoretically – five times faster than even the quickest HSPA+ connection. This means that a four-minute long MP3 track can be downloaded in 0.3 seconds, or an entire film file in less than two minutes.

The enhanced connectivity afforded by LTE technology opens up a range of possibilities for users: Features like social gaming, video conferencing and high-quality media streaming can all be enjoyed seamlessly, with vast improvements in download times and connectivity. 4G technology also enables the seamless and near-instant sharing of multimedia content with friends and family, ensuring that users can share the experiences they love whenever they want.

The addition of LTE to the Samsung GALAXY portfolio also opens further opportunities for mobile application and content developers creating a new generation of mobile services that take full advantage of increased bandwidth and improved connectivity.

GALAXY S II LTE

In addition to offering a high standard of connectivity, the GALAXY S II LTE delivers powerful performance due to its 1.5GHz dual core processor. Superior 3D graphic performance makes games and video consumption fast and smooth, while popular Web pages like Google, Yahoo and YouTube can load easily, giving customers instant access to the information they need.

A 4.5" Super AMOLED Plus display provides stunning visual clarity, with HD video and images taken on the device's 8MP camera displayed in full vivid color. The GALAXY S II LTE also offers a rich content experience, with Social, Game and Music hubs all included, while the Readers Hub will be available for download after launch. These are in addition to a number of enterprise solutions aimed at increasing productivity. Running on Android 2.3, the GALAXY S II LTE is easy and intuitive to use.

Additionally, the GALAXY S II LTE can also be connected to up to eight devices via WiFi, meaning that files can be quickly and seamlessly synchronized with laptops, tablets and other Smartphones.

GALAXY Tab 8.9 LTE

The LTE edition of the GALAXY Tab 8.9 is incredibly portable, measuring just 8.6mm thin while weighing only 455g. The boosted connectivity and genuine portability ensures that the GALAXY Tab 8.9 LTE is the ideal device for modern professionals, who need to stay productive and entertained while on the move. LTE capabilities enable video conferences to be held without need to worry about failing connections, while the 8.9" screen enables easy rendering of business content such as presentations. The TouchWiz interface enables an intuitive user experience, enhanced by the space and freedom provided by the large display.

Whether writing emails on a trip or reading an eBook in bed, the GALAXY Tab 8.9 LTE provides the ultimate tablet experience without compromising mobility.
source: Engadget

Samsung said to be considering webOS acquisition from HP

Following rumors that Samsung was considering a purchase of Hewlett-Packard's PC business - rumors that Samsung would later deny - DigiTimes is having another go at this potential unholy union. This time around, however, the site claims Samsung is eying HP's webOS platform instead of its PC business. DigiTimes on Monday reported that Samsung has hired HP's ex-vice president of PSG marketing Raymond Wah to head up Samsung's PC business. The report goes on to claim that Samsung is also “considering purchasing webOS to compete head on against Apple and Google, according to sources from notebook players.” The South Korea-based electronics giant is clearly having issues with Android right now. Despite Google's OS having helped Samsung climb to the No. 2 spot among global smartphone vendors, it also brought with it a flurry of patent-related lawsuits from Apple and other companies. Google just announced its intention to acquire Motorola for $12.5 billion, however, and this purchase is intended in part to help the company defend itself and Android partners against patent complaints from Apple, Microsoft and other combatants in the patent wars. Beyond that, Samsung also has its own in-house smartphone platform, bada, which is seeing success in the Asian market. Samsung declined to comment.
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Sprint Holding “Strategy Update” Event In New York This October 7th

Looks like Sprint has something big planned for October 7th in what they’re calling a “Strategy Update.” Tons of press have been invited to their event in New York city and although no one knows exactly what ‘ol #3 will announce/unveil/reveal, you can bet it more than likely will have something to do with their acquisition of Clearwire and possibly their move to LTE-Advanced. Time for you guys to do some speculating of your own. What do you think will be announced? Merger with Google? iPhone 5? I’m still hoping it will have something to do with the return of the “Sprint Guy”
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