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Huawei promises showstopping smartphone for Mobile World Congress

By Michael Crider
on 21 Dec, 2011

As previously stated, Huawei is making a big push towards high-end smartphones worldwide, and in the United States in particular. In a bit of non-specific PR relayed to GSM Arena, the company promised to unveil "our smartest, fastest and most high-performing smartphone yet" in an event just before the start of Mobile World Congress in February. Consider our interest thoroughly peaked.

Android/MeeGo Aava Mobile Medfield Phone Confirmed

By Chris Burns
on 3 Feb, 2011

Last week a MeeGo prototype was shown off at an Intel sales conference. It was only shown for a moment by senior vice president and general manager of Intel'd Ultra Mobility Group, but there it was. What was this super secret phone? According to Aava Mobile speaking with SlashGear, this phone is ready to be shown off at Mobile World Congress in less than two weeks (we'll be there). But what IS IT?! It's a 8.9mm-thick touchscreen smartphone that runs both Android and MeeGo.

Facebook Denies Phone Rumors, Again – Hints at HTC Utilizing APIs

By Dylan Bailey
on 27 Jan, 2011

The Facebook phone has been long rumored. Last year at the Facebook press event, the speculation was that the company would officially release a branded phone, these were shot down by the company who stated they were going to focus on the software side of things. However, recent rumor has hit the net of an HTC Facebook branded phone, and these too have been denied by the company. [caption id="attachment_23482" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Via Gizmodo"][/caption]

Tegra 2 3D Chips Coming Spring 2011

By Dylan Bailey
on 24 Jan, 2011

NVIDIA was huge in the mobile marketplace at this year's CES with the official unveiling of their Tegra 2 platform to be included in "Super phones." And now, according to a leaked slide from their upcoming Mobile World Congress presentation, they will have a Tegra 2 3D chip ready for Spring release.

Samsung Mobile Announces both Mobile World Congress “next evolution” and a February 1st Tease

By Chris Burns
on 19 Jan, 2011

Take a look if you wish at the site whose title last year at around this time told us of a lovely future for Samsung, eventually giving us the Samsung Galaxy S. This year it's sending word of the idea that "EVOLUTION is FATE" - whatever that means - and that on February 13th, something is coming. They note that there's going to indeed be a revealing of the "next evolution in Samsung Mobile" and that - wowie - There's going to be a preview teaser on February 1st. Stay tuned!

Android Community Daily Wrap Up: January 18 2011

By Dylan Bailey
on 18 Jan, 2011

What a busy day in Android news! As we approach Mobile Word Congress 2011, we are getting many leaks of upcoming devices that are set to be showcased at the worldwide event in Barcelona next month. Grab hold of the massively wild story surrounding Samsung's possible charging of fees for Android updates (refuted by they themselves late tonight.) Take a peek at the G-Slate, see where you can grab 300+ free games in the Android Marketplace, and help us stop a pirate! What a fabulously exciting list of updates awaits you here in the Android Community Daily Wrap Up!

Dell Streak 7 4G Tablet Release Date Feb 2nd?

By Chris Burns
on 17 Jan, 2011

It appears, according to a one-sheet sent to TmoNews, that Dell Streak 7 4G tablet will be released on February 2nd, 2011. Last we heard of this device, it was way back on the 14th of January and they said it'd be A Couple More Weeks At Least - they weren't fooling!

Canada Doesn’t Care About the New Galaxy Tab

By Chris Burns
on 14 Jan, 2011

Really. They don't even care at all. Why else would they only offer up a $100 discount to their Bell Samsung Galaxy Tab when the fabulous businesses like US Cellular who is doing a Valentine's Day 2 for 1 deal, or Sprint who slashed their Tab down to a mere nubbin - $300! Clearly Canada plans on taking some of my stash of old Tabs that I requested upon the announcement of the new Tabs at Mobile World Congress.

Playstation Phone Xperia Play to be Carried by Orange UK?

By Chris Burns
on 14 Jan, 2011

So it appears that some "industry sources" have spoken with Mobile Magazine and have told them that Everything Everywhere will be singing with Sony Ericsson to range the brand new PlayStation Phone (aka Xperia Play.) The device will more than likely be placed on EE's "Premium" brand in the UK: Orange. The device is also thought to be launching next month at Mobile World Congress.

ATT Motorola Atrix 4G Possible Launch Date March 1st

By Chris Burns
on 13 Jan, 2011

Behold! All the info you've ever wanted in your life on the Motorola Atrix 4g. First there's a bit of a hands-on from CES 2011, then there's an official commercial (which I've also included below for fun,) after that see a few more details and get super pumped up! Why? Because this phone could be launching on the first of March! Awww. Actually that's a long ways away. I am sad panda. See more below.