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AT&T GoPhone changes bring 4G LTE devices to prepaid

By Cory Gunther
on 14 Jun, 2013

Today the folks from AT&T have announced a slew of changes and improvements to their GoPhone prepaid plans and lineup of smartphones. We've been hearing rumors lately about what could be changing, but today they made it official. Things are about to get cheaper, and they'll also be offering 4G LTE access to prepaid customers.

LG Optimus F3 confirmed for those on a budget

By Cory Gunther
on 21 May, 2013

Today we're getting our first official look at the upcoming LG Optimus F3 for the Now Network. This budget-friendly smartphone has leaked on Twitter from the usual @evleaks, and a few of the details have been revealed. LG first announced their new F series at Mobile World Congress, and now it looks like the low-end is headed to a few US carriers soon.

Sony Xperia S39h smartphone images leak

By Cory Gunther
on 13 May, 2013

Today we're getting our first look at another Android smartphone in the works from Sony. The device has leaked in a series of pictures, and the device is going by the name Xperia S39h and will most likely be headed to China. Sony and their latest Xperia Z and ZL devices have been quite popular, so we're interested in hearing more about a smaller 4.3-inch device like what we see below.

HTC 608t leaks as a low-end HTC One

By Cory Gunther
on 29 Apr, 2013

All the hype and noise lately has been around the HTC One flagship smartphone. With a stunning aluminum design, front facing Beats Audio speakers and a quad-core processor. Today it looks like HTC might be continuing the front facing speaker trend, but for their budget friendly devices. Below is a newly leaked device going by the name HTC 608t, and it has some pretty mid-range specs.

Kyocera Elite leaks as another Verizon lowball

By Cory Gunther
on 26 Apr, 2013

Today we've received info about another smartphone headed to Verizon Wireless in the coming weeks or months. Thanks to the popular leakster @evleaks, we are getting our first glance at the upcoming Kyocera Elite with Verizon 4G LTE. Yea, another Kyocera phone on Verizon. This is just one of many cheap feature phone type devices they've released lately too.

TracFone set to launch four new Android phones by LG

By Cory Gunther
on 19 Apr, 2013

For those who still use TracFone we have some good news to report regarding upcoming smartphone options on the carrier. TracFone, one of the nations largest prepaid wireless options is about to get what appears to be 4 new Android smartphones from the folks at LG. The details were leaked earlier today but we're still looking for the full rundown.

ZTE Director launches on US Cellular for those on a budget

By Cory Gunther
on 12 Apr, 2013

Today the folks from ZTE and US Cellular announced the latest smartphone that will be headed to the regional carrier soon. It's called the ZTE Director and this little entry-level budget smartphone is aimed for those on a budget or looking for their first smartphone. It's just 1 cent with a new contract, or $99 to buy outright and we have all the details.

ASUS MeMo Pad 7 available today for just $149

By Cory Gunther
on 8 Apr, 2013

If you've been looking for a cheap budget Android tablet and can't afford the Nexus 7, the folks from ASUS have confirmed this afternoon that their new 7-inch slate is available today for just $150. It's called the MeMo Pad 7 and is essentially a Nexus 7 without the fancy HD screen or quad-core Tegra 3 processor. Then again, it's only $149 for the 16GB model so check it out below.

HTC Desire Q and P smartphone details and pics revealed

By Cory Gunther
on 25 Mar, 2013

The folks from HTC have just announced two new budget smartphones for their popular Desire series. After seeing a few reports and initial rumors on these two phones last week, today we have all the details. Complete with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and Beats Audio these little smartphones are average at best - but will make great mid-range budget devices.

Scroll Excel III is a 7-inch dual-core Jelly Bean slate for $165

By Cory Gunther
on 27 Feb, 2013

There's no shortage of cheap budget friendly tablets these days, but occasionally we find one with a pretty good price and figure you'd all like to weigh your options. Meet the new Scroll Excel III Android tablet. It isn't as expensive as the Nexus 7, and has specs better than the cheap Acer Iconia B1. Read on for more details on this dual-core Jelly Bean tablet.