Sony Ericsson LT26i (Nozomi) Leaked Again Ahead of CES Unveiling – Now With Benchmarks [Update]

Just because Sony Ericsson will soon be dropping their surname doesn't mean they don't have a few more devices to launch before going out with a bang. The Sony Ericsson LT26i has possibly been their worst kept secret, making its rounds all over the internet in leaked images and press shots. Today, we have a few more leaked pics to add to that list — this time showing the device side-by-side with the Xperia Arc S and even Quadrant results for all you benchmarking junkies out there. You better believe (Sony willing) we'll be bringing you some intimate hands-on time with this sexy device come Monday as soon as the CES showroom floor opens. For even more images, hit up the ITPortal source link below. Anyone else hyped on this device? Update: Sony Ericsson has just uploaded the latest teaser image to their Facebook page revealing a device to be unveiled at CES. Hard to tell but it doesn't exactly look like the Nozomi (leaked above). Could Sony Ericsson have more than one superphone to show off next week? Most likely. Multiple carriers? Who knows. Guess we'll be finding out soon enough…

Sony Ericsson Nozomi leaked ahead of CES

The Sony Ericsson Nozomi, (touted to be the Xperia arc HD) has been leaked in the past before, but now it looks like we've got the clearest pictures of the device yet. The folks over at ITProPortal managed to get their hands on a set of images showing off the Android smartphone in all its glory. In addition to images of the phone, some pictures showing its benchmarking results were also posted, revealing the specs of the phone. According to the pictures, the Sony Ericsson Nozomi is running on Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread, is powered by a Qualcomm 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon MSM8660 processor, a 12-megapixel rear camera, 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage. There is no support for microSD cards on the phone and it makes use of a Micro SIM card as well. The rear of the phone certainly doesn't look like the Xperia ion that was leaked earlier so it should be a different device (in case you guys were wondering) - though it's possible these leaked images don't show the final phone and Sony Ericsson might have made some changes since then. It won't be too long until CES 2012, so we'll find out soon enough.

The next Sony Ericsson Xperia teased, could it be the Arc S

Today we got the third teaser about the upcoming new Xperia phone. It will be announced on CES in Las Vegas in a few days. Unfortunately, all three teases show a device awfully similar with the arc/arc S rather than highly awaited arc HD, codenamed Nozomi. We already met the Nozomi/arc HD and it looks nothing like the previous Xperia arc phones. Here are the three teasers so far, so you can see for yourselves. And here is the Xperia Nozomi a.k.a. arc HD. So, we could be wrong but it seems to us Sony Ericsson is preparing to announce the US version of the arc S, rather than the dual-core arc HD. If this scenario really happens, the arc HD will be most probably unveiled on the upcoming MWC in Barcelona. Anyway, these are all just some teasers and they can mean literally anything. At least we won't have to wait much longer before we learn the truth. Source | Via

Motorola MOTOLUXE and Motorola DEFY MINI announced

Motorola has just announced two new handsets aimed for the budget market. Called the MOTOLUXE and Motorola DEFY MINI, the phones are designed to offer consumers the full Motorola Android experience without having to cost a bomb. The MOTOLUXE features a 4.0 FWVGA (480 x 854) edge to edge display, an 8-megapixel rear camera, a front facing camera, a multi-colored LED for notifications, Android Gingerbread and a thickness of 9.8mm. The DEFY MINI looks like a sequel to the original DEFY but with a smaller display. It still has dust proof, water resistant, scratch resistant capabilities, which should help it live up to its DEFY name, and it packs a 3-megapixel rear camera, a front-facing camera, and a “big battery”. No details about pricing but the phones are expected to launch this spring.

HTC HD8 Windows Phone handset sneaks up in app stats

The Windows Phone platform is not exactly the primary mobile operating system of choice for many people, hence having it languish behind iOS and Android at the moment despite receiving very favorable views from those who have already given it a go, especially in the latest Mango iteration. Well, it seems that there is a HTC HD8 in the works that has recently been spotted running Windows Phone 7 Build 7740 – supposedly taking over where the HTC HD7 left off, continuing the legacy of the Windows Phone 6.5-powered HTC HD2. This might also eventually end up as a Windows 8 device, also known as an Apollo handset. Since it was caught in application stats running Build 7740 of Windows Phone 7 means there is a physical unit somewhere out there in Romania, over the Vodafone network, but that is about as far as we can get before the trail runs cold. Do you think HTC will spring a surprise on the masses at CES next week, or at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona next month?

ZTE Tania with Windows Phone will be available in the UK in mid-February for �249.99

ZTE announced the Tania back in September of 2011 as its first foray into the Windows Phone space. Since then, we've seen it become available in France, and now it's finally on its way to the UK. Well known online retailer Clove has announced today that it's taking orders for the ZTE Tania. The first stock is due in the week commencing on February 13. The price being asked is £249.99, VAT included. That certainly makes this one of the more affordable Windows Phones to date. The ZTE Tania has a 1 GHz single-core processor, 512 MB of RAM, 4 GB of built-in storage space, a 4.3-inch 480×800 touchscreen, Wi-Fi b/g/n, HSPA, Bluetooth, a 3.2 MP autofocus camera with LED flash, a 3.5 mm headset jack, and a 1,400 mAh battery. It runs Windows Phone 7.5 Mango.

White Galaxy Nexus coming up next month, 32GB version in tow

Samsung blessed most of its smartphone portfolio with shiny white dresses for the holiday season, but it seemed to have forgotten about its most important product. Well, rest assured - the Galaxy Nexus is getting the same treatment soon. According to some UK retailers the white Galaxy Nexus units should start arriving sometime next month. Dates vary, but are generally in the first two weeks of the month. Pricing for the white version is identical to that of its black sibling. Pre-orders for the 32GB version of the Galaxy Nexus also started, but there is no exact launch date for that one yet. Its £599.99 price tag sure sounds scary, but given that there's no microSD card slot on that one, this is your only option of getting a bit of extra space for all those apps and multimedia files. So, are you getting a white Samsung Galaxy Nexus? Or did you just start saving for the extra storage version? Share with us in the comments section below. Note: the image above is a just quick mockup of ours and does not depict the actual product. Source | Via

Motorola announces stylish MOTOLUXE and rugged DEFY MINI

Motorola made its first two announcements for 2012, unveiling the stylish MOTOLUXE and the rugged DEFY MINI smartphones. The two mid-range handsets run Android Gingerbread aim to deliver solid smartphone experience without breaking the bank. Actually, we've already met the Motorola MOTOLUXE, which has been available in China for some time now, under the name XT615. Coming with a 4" LCD of FWVGA resolution (854 x 480 pixels) and an 800 MHz Scorpion CPU, this one will hardly top any benchmark leaderboards, but its Snapdragon chipset should allow it to run all productive applications easily. Motorola XT615 MOTOLUXE is expected to come to Europe and Latin America starting in February, but there's no information about its pricing just yet. The other new Motorola smartphone is called Motorola DEFY MINI and, as the name suggest is a more compact version of the popular Motorola DEFY. It comes with a 3.2" HVGA display, sitting under a sheet of Gorilla Glass and offers water and dust resistance. Motorola DEFY MINI is expected to be available in China under the name Motorola XT320 and in select countries in Europe and Latin America starting in February. Once again there's no information about pricing. Source

Samsung Epic 4G Touch in White Coming January 8 to Sprint

Am I having déjà vu? Another Samsung device has been announced to receive a treatment in white this morning. Following news of an all-white Galaxy nexus headed to the UK, Samsung has announced that a similarly pale version of the Samsung Epic 4G Touch will land at Sprint on January 8th. The only difference between the new release and the original is its color scheme. You get the same Galaxy S II handset as before priced at $199 on a new two-year contract. Accessorize Your Winter Style With a snowy winter sky in the forecast, Sprint and Samsung are getting ready to offer two new devices to keep tech-savvy enthusiasts warm: Samsung Galaxy S™ II, Epic™ 4G Touch in Frost White and M370 by Samsung in Pewter Gray. Both devices will make their debut in all Sprint retail channels, including Web Sales (www.sprint.com) and Telesales (1-800-SPRINT1) on Sunday, Jan. 8. Samsung Epic 4G Touch in Frost White will be available for $199.99 with a new two-year service agreement or eligible upgrade. Decked out from head-to-toe, Samsung Epic 4G Touch will complement your style while providing all the must-have wireless features including: · Dual-mode 3G/4G device - dependable 3G nationwide coverage and turbo-charged Sprint 4G speeds where available · Dual Camera: 8MP rear-facing camera/camcorder with auto-focus and flash that records HD video 1080p HD high profile and 2MP front-facing camera ideal for self-portraits or video chat · Samsung Exynos™ 1.2 GHz dual-core processor · Super AMOLED Plus 4.52-inch touchscreen (800×480 WVGA) · Android™ 2.3 · 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot capable, supporting up to eight Wi-Fi® enabled devices on the Sprint 3G or 4G networks · Visual Voicemail

Nokia Lumia 900 Ace and Lumia 710 to be launched in Canada

Already announced as Nokia's first Windows Phone handset for the US market, the Lumia 710 is reportedly also going to be the company's first WP product to reach Canada. According to Mobile Syrup, after the Lumia 710, Nokia will release the still unannounced Lumia 900 Ace in Canada as well - so the company is following a strategy similar to the one for the US (where AT&T should introduce the Ace pretty soon).