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Google Launches Nexus S Into Space to Test Sensors at 30,000+ meters

By Dylan Bailey
on 15 Dec, 2010

A team at Google has launched a total of 7 Samsung Nexus S devices into "near space." In an effort to test the phones capabilities at 30,000+ meters in the sky, the team constructed boxes made out of beer coolers to safely transport the phones via helium weather balloon.

Motorola Everest Launch Party Superbowl Sunday?

By Dylan Bailey
on 14 Dec, 2010

The Motorola Everest seems to be shaping up to be one of the most impressive tablets of 2011. We have seen it in many leaks, and it was even shown off by Andy Rubin at the D: Dive Into Mobile conference. Now the rumor is that the Super Bowl will be the outlet to announce the upcoming tablet.

Best Buy Details Nexus S Launch Plans

By Dylan Bailey
on 13 Dec, 2010

The Samsung Nexus S will be launching this thursday, December 16th at Best Buy stores and Best Buy online. The retailer has now detailed how exactly the launch will be handled and what customers can expect in terms of availability and pricing.

AT&T states Motorola Olympus will launch in December/January via Facebook

By Dylan Bailey
on 29 Nov, 2010

According to the AT&T Share Facebook page, the Motorola Olympus will be launching in December or January. A reader of BGR took to the Facebook page to ask when we will be seeing a device, and to our surprise whomever was operating the page at the time answered with a timeframe.

PlayStation Phone arriving December 9th?

By Dylan Bailey
on 24 Nov, 2010

The PlayStation phone has sure been a device of excitement and wonder. Being a phone that will be heavily focused on games (PSP Go with a phone) it's expected to be an impressive device both hardware and software wise. Details of its release have been scarce, but it just may be coming December 9th.

HTC Droid Merge Coming to Verizon Thursday

By Dylan Bailey
on 16 Nov, 2010

Verizon is preparing for the launch of the HTC DROID Merge later this week. This is the same phone in which we have heard so much about on the internet, but so little from Verizon. The Merge will be Verizon's first HTC Android phone that includes a physical keyboard, which is making it look to be a really impressive and popular device for the coming holiday season.

Galaxy Tab coming to AT&T for $649 November 21st?

By Dylan Bailey
on 11 Nov, 2010

Joining both Verizon and T-Mobile, AT&T is now rumored to be set to launch the Galaxy Tab on their network November 21st. In a leaked training document it's not only revealed that the potential launch date is the 21st, but also gives us a price: $649.99 without contract.

Motorola Flipside now available for Purchase on AT&T

By Dakota Torres
on 8 Nov, 2010

If you've been waiting for a new Android device to come out on AT&T, well here's your chance to get one. The Motorola Flipside has been released today on AT&T's website for $99.99 on a new 2 year contract.

T-Mobile ’4G’ Coming Soon, Fastest in the US

By Dylan Bailey
on 31 Oct, 2010

It looks as if T-Mobile is gearing up to launch their '4G' network in many cities across the US. After much debate as whether they should refer to it as "4G" "4G Speed" or anything else, it looks like they have gone with simply calling it their 4G network. According to TmoNews, T-Mobile is ready to begin advertising the network as "America's Largest 4G Network" and has it's promotion material all ready.

Samsung Continuum and LG Vortex Hitting Verizon on October 29th

By Dylan Bailey
on 22 Oct, 2010

Another day, another Verizon phone launch rumor. This time rumor is that the dual-screened Samsung Continuum and LG Vortex may be hitting the Verizon network on October 29th.