Motorola Defy to T-Mobile November 3rd

We’ve seen this thing launched in Germany already, but T-Mobile was hush on a date and price for themselves, up to this point. They’ve officially “tweeted” that the Motorola Defy will be launching November 3rd for $99.99 after a two-year agreement. This phone “defies life” as it can seemingly take any and everything you could possibly dish out. (We’re not saying to go and rent a steamroller to see if it’ll hold up. Just don’t expect it to give up quickly in every day situations.)

We got some nice hands-on time with the defy at CTIA a couple of weeks ago. Be sure to check out our look at the device here. How many of you are looking to pick this up? We’re sure more than just a handful of people have left their cellphones in their jean pockets without realizing it before chucking them into the laundry.

Motorola Droid 2 Gets Overclocked

If you thought the Android hacking crowd was going to idly sit back with their Motorola Droid 2 handsets and watch as the Droid X stole all the overclocking glory, you are sorely mistaken. FreeWELL is back for the second day in a row taking the same methods used to boost the clock speeds of the X and applying them to the Droid 2 with users reaching into the stable range of 1.2-1.3GHz.

If you are the type who just loves to squeeze every ounce of power out of their Android devices than you will want to head on over to AndroidForums and read all about how to get your Droid 2 pumping at the next level.

MyTouch 4G/HD ROM Dump Roundup

Following the “dumpage” of the MyTouch HD’s (4G?) ROM the other day, lots of goodies have made their way to the internet. We were able to snag some video and crafty XDA’ers have been able to pull that video-enabled Yahoo Messenger client from the ROM to work on other devices with front-facing cameras, such as the HTC EVO 4G.

Today, we’ve learned that even more has been extracted. T-Mobile’s TV app – what most are describing as their version of Sprint TV – has been pulled from the ROM and made available to install on other devices. The app reportedly works great on the Nexus One, but might not even be functional for phones on other carriers. We’re sure XDA’s working hard to take care of that, but if you have an Android-based T-Mobile phone, it’s worth giving it a shot.

Today also brings a full port of the ROM to the Google Nexus One. Want an Android 2.2 version of Espresso-themed Sense? Then this ROM should already be on your phone. That bit of news came out courtesy of Android Central, and you can find the goods at this XDA link.

Your request is being processed... New 'iPad 2' To Be Released In Time For 2010 Holiday Season?

Will you be able to buy the next generation of Apple's iPad--equipped with FaceTime and cameras--in time for the 2010 holiday season?

Apple Insider, citing "a person with proven knowledge of Apple's future product plans," speculates that the iPad is "unlikely to endure the company's traditional 12-month product cycle for iOS device refreshes before seeing its first major enhancements."

"A version of the tablet device with a built-in video camera and support for the new FaceTime video conferencing standard has already progressed to the advanced testing stages," Apple Insider reports. "That person familiar with the company's plans claims that as of last month, there was an ambitious push inside Apple to verify the refresh for a possible launch ahead of this year's holiday shopping season."

Is this rumor to be believed? Here's what tech blogs have to say about speculation that the "iPad 2" could be out by Christmas this year.

CNET: "Typically Apple will release updates to its iPod lineup in September (as we saw last week) and then update its Mac lineup shortly thereafter. Should this latest claim pan out, recent rumors about Apple wanting to ramp iPad production to around 3 million units a month may have actually been misinterpreted and the production increase may have been due to this rumored version."

CrunchGear: The holiday release "makes sense for a number of reasons." CrunchGear cites three: First, "The iPad is limited." Second, "The wolves are (kind of) at the door." Third, "They need FaceTime devices."

Wired: "Today's ridiculous Apple rumor comes from Apple Insider. The claim? That a new FaceTime-equipped iPad will be in stores in time for the holiday season, just six months after the original launch. Bull. [...] I say this rumor is nothing but a rumor. If you want a new camera-toting iPad, wait until April."

T-Mobile G2 (States) Featuring HSPA+

T-Mobile USA have taken the lid officially off the new G2 device (this will be the Desire Z over here so not to be confused with the UK G2 which was the HTC Hero).

The main feature of the G2 is the mind blowing 4G like speeds using HSPA+ which is not quite 4G so think of it as about 3.85G instead. T-Mobile will be taking Pre-Orders later on in the month but for now you can at least put your name down to learn more information once it becomes available

Although this news does not regard the UK market, there is a HTC press conference this month which we should be attending and strong rumors of the Desire Z (the G2 mentioned above) a Desire HD and a HD3 are doing the rounds at the moment.

Now that T-Mobile have released some more information on this device we may very well see a 3G version over here in the UK although with no network currently supporting HSPA+ there would be some tweaks needed before launch.

Samsung Galaxy Tab unveiled: better than iPad?

Samsung officially debuted their new Galaxy Tab tablet yesterday and said that it’s at least as good as the iPad, if not better. Some areas where it has a leg up on the iPad are its dual cameras (front and back) that both allow picture taking and video chat. It also weighs only 0.8 pounds compared to a similliarly equipped iPad coming in at 1.6 pounds.

Two new LG Android devices coming up

LG are to launch two new Android devices on Tuesday via a virtual press conference. The LG Optimus One (left) and the LG Optimus Chic (right) will be announced via a digital press event with streaming and a Twitter Q&A session.

The two devices are said to run Android 2.2 and form a range of LG phones running the Google OS. Other than that we don't know a great deal about them as yet. On the face of it they appear to be targetting the mass market though. Click on for the larger images and stay tuned for more details next week.

BlackBerry Torch first impressions

As expected, RIM and AT&T introduced the RIM BlackBerry Torch 9800 on Tuesday morning, the first device to run BlackBerry OS 6 and also RIM's first slider phone.

Even before the great unveiling, some were already calling the Torch RIM's "iPhone killer" and though we'd rather never hear that term again, we were certainly interested in seeing what RIM had to offer. After all, the BlackBerry OS 6 preview videos were intriguing enough.

Well, we got a chance to spend some time with the Torch after the press conference, and found some things that we really liked and other aspects that left us a bit cold. We go into more detail in our hands-on photo gallery below.

Generally speaking, we liked the phone's design. The handset itself is solid and is still compact enough to comfortably sit in a pants pocket. The combination of the touch screen and physical QWERTY keyboard gives you the best of both worlds, but we were really disappointed that it had a lower-resolution screen. The display is clear enough that you can read text and view media with no problem, but after using the high-res displays on smartphones like the Samsung Vibrant and Motorola Droid X, the Torch's screen looks pretty archaic.

In terms of software, BlackBerry OS 6 brings some much-needed improvements to the business-minded smartphone, and does a good job of presenting a more user-friendly interface and quicker access to relevant tools. We especially like the new navigation bar at the bottom of the home screen, as it neatly groups apps by category and personal preference. Universal search is another feature that really stood out, since RIM makes good on the word "universal" and searches the contents of your phone, as well as the Web, YouTube, and third-party apps.

Of course, we also welcome the new media player interface, but more than anything, we're happy to see the new WebKit browser. Even in our brief time with it, we could already tell it was better. The tabbed-browsing feature was nicely integrated, and the browser felt faster, though still slow compared with some of the latest Android devices and the iPhone. In fact, sluggishness is a big concern with the device in general.

With a 624MHz processor, the smartphone felt a little underpowered and just didn't feel as snappy as some of the latest phones on the market. Though RIM made some great enhancements to the platform, it would have been nice if it had also improved the hardware.

All that said, we'll reserve final judgment for when we get a device in for review. In the meantime, we'd love to hear your thoughts on the Torch. Is this a smartphone you'd consider getting? How do you think BlackBerry OS 6 compares with the competition? Let us know!

New Samsung UltraTOUCH S8300 Slider Phone With 2.8″ AMOLED Full Touch Screen And 8 MP Camera

The leading manufacturer of mobile phones, Samsung Electronics has announced its new elegant full-touch slider phone – Samsung UltraTOUCH S8300, which features 2.8-inch WQVGA AMOLED anti-scratch full touch screen display, universal 3×4 keypad slider, and 8 megapixel camera with dual power LED flash, smile shot mode, Geo-tagging as well as high quality 30fps VGA video recording capability.

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Size and weight
Height: 9.56 inches (242.8 mm)
Width: 7.47 inches (189.7 mm)
Depth: 0.5 inch (13.4 mm)
Weight: 1.5 pounds (0.68 kg) Wi-Fi model;
1.6 pounds (0.73 kg) Wi-Fi + 3G model

Display
* 9.7-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
* 1024-by-768-pixel resolution at 132 pixels per inch (ppi)
* Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
* Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously

Capacity
* 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB flash drive

Processor
* 1GHz Apple A4 custom-designed, high-performance, low-power system-on-a-chip

Sensors
* Accelerometer
* Ambient light sensor

Audio playback
* Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz
* Audio formats supported: HE-AAC (V1), AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV
* User-configurable maximum volume limit

TV and video
* Support for 1024 by 768 pixels with Dock Connector to VGA Adapter; 576p and 480p with Apple Component AV Cable; 576i and 480i with Apple Composite AV Cable
* H.264 video up to 720p, 30 frames per second, Main Profile level 3.1 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format

Wireless and cellular
Wi-Fi model
* Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n)
* Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR technology

Wi-Fi + 3G model
* UMTS/HSDPA (850, 1900, 2100 MHz)
* GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
* Data only2
* Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n)
* Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR technology

Battery and power4
* Built-in 25-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery
* Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music
* Up to 9 hours of surfing the web using 3G data network
* Charging via power adapter or USB to computer system

Input and output
* Dock connector port
* 3.5-mm stereo headphone jack
* Built-in speaker
* Microphone
* Micro-SIM card tray (Wi-Fi + 3G model only)

New Android Phone Motorola Flipout With Unique Design

Motorola Launch Mobile Android Flipout

Latest news coming from major mobile phone vendor is Motorola, apparently they have been preparing an Android handset with a sleek design and has a unique design, where the screen can be rotated 180 degrees. If you are still remembered with products from vendors china Nexian She is probably is similar to the "Motorola Flipout" .

Flipout Motorola phones have youth consumer that a happy segment with a new and fresh, the combination of the color choices are also OK.

Short Specification:

* Model: Flip out
* Screen: 2.8 inch, QWERTY Keyboard
* OS: Android OS 2.1 (eclair)
* Processor: 700MHz processor
* Memory: 512 internal ROM, 256 MB RAM
* Other Features: GPS.

BlackBerry Essex – the Tour with WiFi

The latest BlackBerry to surface has been named the Essex. The device is the next iteration of the BlackBerry Tour aka the BlackBerry Niagara aka the BlackBerry 9630.

The Essex looks just like the Tour in size and the major adjustments are in form factor, as well as a couple features such as WiFi will be added.

As with many BlackBerry devices, one of the first things you’ll notice is the keyboard. The Essex has opted out of the Bold style keyboard and chosen a chicklet style Curve keyboard. The BlackBerry community is fairly divided on Curve vs the Bold keyboards, so it makes sense for RIM to change it up and offer both alternatives.

The Essex will also come with the new trackpad, which at this point we have to assume will come standard with all BlackBerry devices that once had a trackball. Again, the device will be a World Phone, capable of roaming between CDMA and GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS networks.

There is also a rumor that this device will be heading to Sprint, which was loosely confirmed when a Sprint exec said we will see a WiFi enabled Tour this year.