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T-Mobile and Dell today announced the Dell Streak 7 4G Tablet which is a 7inch 4G Android tablet for T-Mobile USA. It packs a  Dual Core NVIDIA Tegra 2 CPU and supports T-Mobile's HSPA+ network. Dell Streak 7 Specs 7 inch  WVGA (TFT) touch screen display with Gorilla Glass Android 2.2 (Froyo) with Android Market Qik video chat with built-in front-facing 1.3-megapixel webcam Rear-facing 5 megapixel camera Stage User Interface – easy access to the stuff you care about Built-in support for T-Mobile's 4G mobile broadband network and Wi-Fi Dual core 1Ghz NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor SMS/MMS, SWYPE virtual keyboard and stereo Bluetooth 2.1 capable Support for Adobe Flash Player Support for Microsoft Exchange e-mail, contacts and calendar 16 GB of internal memory and SD Card slot with support for expandable memory up to 32 GB Dimensions: 7.87" x 4.72" x 0.49" Dell Streak 7 Price and Availability The Streak 7 would be available in T-Mobile stores in the coming weeks and directly from Dell too. No price has been revealed at this point but T-Mobile says it will be amazingly priced . It's not clear if the device would be available without a contract.

A few months ago, Dell founder Michael Dell teased us with the Dell Streak 7, which is a 7-Inch Android tablet. The device runs Android 2.2 with Dell Stage UI. Few days back, we saw the commercial photos of the Dell Streak 7 and we also heard that the tablet is headed to US major carrier known as T-Mobile. Luckily, the rumors were true because the Dell Streak 7 is now appearing at the T-Mobile USA site under Discover >What's New tab, and when you click it, 404 error page opens. Well, it's confirmed that the tablet is hitting T-Mobile for sure, and as you people may know that T-Mobile is attending CES in Las Vegas, so hopefully T-Mobile will be launching the Dell Streak 7 in few hours. So folks stay tuned with us!

BusinessInsider is reporting that Skype is planning to acquire  mobile video sharing service Qik for a whopping $100 million.Qik is available on all major mobile platforms including iPhone , Blackberry , Symbian , Android. The company has a great relationship with Handset makers and Carriers.The company announced 5 million users last month. I have met Qik co-founder Bhaskar Roy and I think the company totally deserves such a deal. We first covered Qik in 2008. Qik offers both free and paid version of the its service. Here is a video from Qik and we hope that the rumors are confirmed at the Skype conference later today at CES. The acquisition would be a great boost for Skype's mobile offerings. UPDATE:  Qik just posted an announcement confirming the acquisition

Sony announced 8.1 MP and 16.4 MP Exmor Mobile CMOS sensors back in October and looks like the XPERIA ARC is one of the first handsets to get one of these sensors planted. While we are still firguring out the exact model of the sensor used we are sure it's a Exmor branded one. Sony Ericsson announced that the XPERIA Arc Android handset features a Exmor R mobile sensor capable of capturing 8.1 MP Photos and do 720p HD video recording.One of the interesting features of the Exmor R mobile sensor is improved image and video capture in low light. (Sony 16.4 MP Exmor R Sensor and 8.1 MP Exmor R sensor) Check out the official video below httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrYKmLYYTpk We love Camera phones and enjoy putting them to test , so it would be awesome if folks from SE send us an Arc to review.

Sony Ericsson just sent out some information regarding the upcoming XPERIA ARC which is a great looking phone. Looks like we have to wait till end of March this year for that handset to hit stores. This Android 2.3 smartphone with an ARC design and 8.7 mm thickness has managed to impress us for the looks.It's got a nice 8.1 MP camera too.  We can't wait to get our hands on it. The phone is expected to launch in select markets worldwide in Q1 and Q2 2011. We are hoping that Sony Ericsson launches the phone in India in Q1 . Ian Gardner, Corporate Vice President and Head of Asia Pacific Region, Sony Ericsson said "We're starting strong in 2011 by introducing our most exciting Xperia™ product yet. Xperia™ arc combines state-of-the-art Sony technology with breathtaking design to entertain and wow consumers. All on the latest Android release." XPERIA ARC Price While a price has not been revealed , we speculate that the handset will cost anywhere between Rs.30000-35000 in India at the time of launch. So who is going to buy the ARC ?

The BlackBerry Playbook is one impressive tablet atleast from what we have seen so far. When RIM announced this tablet few months ago , it spoke only about WiFi versions but hinted at 3G/4G versions for the future. And today at CES Sprint and RIM announced the BlackBerry 4G PlayBook for the Sprint 4G ( WiMax) network. It is expected to be launched this summer. Press Release BlackBerry 4G PlayBook Coming to the Sprint 4G Network New 4G Tablet to Deliver Unmatched Power and Web Performance - Available Exclusively from Sprint this Summer January 6, 2011 - CES 2011, Las Vegas, NV – Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) and Sprint (NYSE: S) today announced plans to launch a new BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet model featuring connectivity to the blazingly fast Sprint 4G network. The BlackBerry 4G PlayBook™ will be the first BlackBerry PlayBook model to include wide area wireless connectivity, featuring Sprint 4G to give customers download speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G1. This new 4G model is expected to be available from Sprint in the summer. The BlackBerry 4G PlayBook is a professional-grade tablet that's set to redefine the possibilities of mobile computing, giving users an ultra-portable design with industry leading ...

Today, LG officially announced the LG Optimus Black, which is an Android powered phone that comes with 4″ NOVA Touchscreen Display and it's also the world slimmest smartphone. Well, that's not all LG is going to announce at CES, because last night Engadget got their hands on an image which says that " The Largest, Most Advanced 4G Network in the world". Do you folks remember the LG LTE phone we saw a few weeks? It looks like that the LG phone in the image above will be announced tomorrow officially by Verizon as LG Revolution. CrunchGear is reporting that LG will also be launching the LG Optimus tablet in a separate event tomorrow. So hopefully tomorrow, we will see some more devices from LG. That's how the LG tablet looks like, have a look: Tell us what are your thoughts about these upcoming devices.

AT&T recently launched the Android powered HTC Inspire 4G smartphone. This handset will be exclusively available on the airwaves of AT&T in the US. Inspire 4G comes with a 4.3 Super LCD display, 8 megapixel camera with dual-LED flash, 3G and 4G Connectivity, Dolby Mobile, 4 GB internal memory and so on. Check out the complete specs below. Specifications: 4.3 WVGA Super LCD touch screen display 800 x 480 pixels resolution Android 2.2 (FroYo) OS HTC Sense WiFi Bluetooth 2.1 with EDR 3G and 4G Connectivity 8 megapixel camera Auto focus and 2x LED Flash HD (720p) video recording 4GB internal memory 768 RAM MicroSD card slot 8 GB card included GPS MicroUSB FM radio DLNA Dolby Mobile SRS WOW HD surround sound dual microphone noise cancellation Compass sensor G-Sensor Proximity sensor Light sensor 3.5mm audio jack HTC Inspire 4G will release in the first quarter of 2011. The price of this handset is not announced yet, but it will require a $15/month data service with a 2 years service agreement.

Remember the leaked HTC Smart 2? Which is a low-end budget phone comes with Brew OS. Today, AT&T announced several high end devices, and they also announced a low-end phone known as the HTC Freestyle. HTC Freestyle will feature Qualcomm's Brew MP operating system, and AT&T is calling it QMP, which mean "Quick Messaging Phone". It means that this phone will target youth, because they love text messaging. Check out the features of the phone after the break: Features – Display: 3.2" Full Touch Screen – Full HTML Browser – HTC Sense UX with customizable Homescreen widgets and FriendStream™ – 3.2 MP Camera with Video Record – AT&T Navigator – AT&T Music and AT&T Radio – UMTS/HSDPA: 850/1900 MHz – EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz – External Memory Support – MicroSD up to 32GB – 3.5mm headset jack – Stereo Bluetooth Capable (v2.0 The phone will be available next month. No words on the price of the phone, but I hope the device will be cheap, because it's a low end phone.

Today, we saw the HTC Thunderbolt in an ad; along with the HTC Inspire 4G. Verizon will announce the Thunderbolt anytime because the CES event is going on now, but our friends over at AndroidSpin got their hands on the HTC Thunderbolt ahead of the launch, and they are also sharing some information with us about the phone. It looks like the specs we heard about the Thunderbolt are fake because AndroidSpin is saying that the device comes with following spec: ARM v7 processor, Single Core, 1 GHz 8 GB internal memory, (32 GB SD card included) 4.3 inch screen NO HDMI port 8 MP rear camera, 1.3 MP front-facing camera Runs the new HTC Sense UI on top of Android 2.1.2 HTC Maps and Navigation is included DLNA support via an HTC preinstalled app Keep in mind that these specs are not final, so before making any final decision, wait for official announcement from Verizon and HTC. I hope Verizon will clear the air any time, so folks stay tuned with us!

Notion Ink Adam is one of the most anticipated Android tablets. Notion Ink will officially launch the tablet this year and is already taking pre-orders for the device.It will be a really big challenge for all other manufacturers who are launching tablets this year. Our friends over at SlashGear were lucky enough to get their hands on the Adam during the CES 2011, and they have posted some shots of the Adam. What makes Adam different from other tablets is the Eden UI, which is an impressive user interface and comes with amazing multitasking. The powerful Nvidia Tegra 2 processor makes the multitasking even faster. I hope Notion Ink will launch the tablet soon in the open market, and as the tablet is manufactured by an Indian company, so I hope it will hit India before hitting any other country. Check out the video after the break: What price will you pay for the ADAM ?

AT&T recently launched the Motorola Atrix 4G at the CES 2011 in Las Vegas. This handset is powered by the Android 2.2 (FroYo) operating system and it will be exclusively available on the airwaves of AT&T in the US. Motorola Atrix 4G features a 1 GHz dual-core processor, high-resolution qHD display, 4G Connectivity, HDMI video output and more. "The upcoming lineup of 4G Android smartphones from AT&T is truly cutting-edge. These devices coupled with the recent deployment of carrier billing as an Android Market purchase option for AT&T customers are great examples of AT&T's commitment to smartphone leadership," said Andy Rubin, vice president of Engineering at Google. Motorola Atrix 4G comes with a Tegra 2 dual core processor, 1 GB of RAM, 16 GB internal memory, 48 GB expandable storage, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS, 3G and 4G Connectivity and a 1930mAh battery. It is the first dual core smartphone, to be available on the airwaves of AT&T. The HD media dock uses the Atrix 4G's HDMI video output capabilities and processing power to offer an amazing browsing, application and media experience. This handset will be released in the first quarter of 2011. the price of this handset is not announced yet.

LG is showcasing it's new glass-free 3D display for mobile phones at CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas. LG states that it sees a tremendous growth potential for 3D displays and that it is looking to debuting this new exciting wy to watch movies and play games on mobile phones. The 4.3" Touchscreen has a WVGA resolution (854x480 Pixels). The technology also provides exceptionally bright and flicker free pictures. The 3D display uses an applied parallax barrier, which delivers a series of light blocking slits attached to the front LCD panel. These slits ensure that the left and right eye see different images thus giving the illusion of 3D. The display also has straighter, more upright barriers that are very precisely aligned to the LCD panel. This technological advance not only means smoother, brighter, crosstalk-free images, but also a wider viewing angle than on previous parallax displays.

Samsung and AT&T have announced the Infuse 4G at CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas. It incorporates many new technologies. For starters, this is the first phone to use the 4G HSPA+ network and also feature Samsung's new Super AMOLED Plus technology. The technology uses 50% more sub-pixels for better contrast and outdoor visibility. Here are it's features at a glance: 4G HSPA+ Network 4.5" Touchscreen with Super AMOLED Plus Technology Android 2.2 Froyo with TouchWiz UI 1.2 GHz Hummingbird Processor 8 Megapixel Camera, 1.3 Megapixel Video Camera Looking at the specifications, we feel that this device matches the Galaxy S2 rumours. So maybe the non-US version of this handset might be the Galaxy S2 after all. It will be launched later in 2011 but there is no word on the pricing. via Slashgear

LG has announced it's latest addition to the Android family, the Optimus Black at the CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas. It is a smartphone witha slim profile and reminds us of the Samsung Glaxy S. Here are it's features: 4" NOVA Touchscreen Display (Clearer, Brighter and Easier to Read than Normal Displays while Consuming 50% Less Power) 109 Grams, 9.2mm Thickness Tapering Down to 6.0mm at the Thinnest Point Android 2.2 Froyo (Upgradable to 2.3 Gingerbread), LG Optimus UI 2.0 2 Megapixel Front Facing Camera 1500mAH Battery The device will be released during the first half of 2011. No details regarding the pricing were revealed.

LG recently launched the Android powered Optimus Black smartphone. This handset currently runs on the Android 2.2 (FroYo) OS, but it can be later updated to the Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) OS. This handset comes with a 4 inch NOVA display, which is designed to be the brightest, clearest and most readable among mobile screens with 700 nits of brightness for optimal visibility. According to LG, the NOVA display on LG Optimus Black also reduces the power consumption by 50 percent during general indoor use compared to a conventional LCD display. The NOVA technology enables the users to maintain a great visibility even under strong sunlight. NOVA display offers a higher level of brightness, which allows the users to browse the web, read emails or write documents easily and with natural experience. LG Optimus Black comes with the Wi-Fi Direct technology, which is designed for quick and high-quality data transfer between mobile devices. Optimus is also the world's first smartphone with a 2 megapixel front-facing camera. This handset features an Optimus UI 2.0, 3G Connectivity, Wi-Fi, microSD card slot, 32 GB expandanle memory, 3.5 mm headphone jack, 1500 mAh battery and so on. Optimus Black weighs only 109g. The Optimus UI ...

Today at the CES event in Las Vegas, Lenovo officially launched the Lenovo LePad and Lenovo IdeaPad U1. Let's talk about the LePad first. Lenovo LePad is a tablet, and the best thing about this tablet is that it can run both Android OS and Windows 7, which means that if you are a fan of both Windows 7 and Android OS, then this tablet is a jackpot for you. Lenovo LePad comes with 1 GHz Snapdragon processor, front-facing camera, 10.1 inch touchscreen, 3G and WiFi, Adobe Flash and other goods. Lenovo LePad also comes with a portable keyboard dock. Have a look: Now the Lenovo IdeaPad U1. Lenovo IdeaPad U1 is actually a netbook that comes with a removable LePad, which means that you have both the tablet and the netbook. Lenovo LePad will cost about $599 while the IdeaPad U1 will cost $1399. No words on the price of the dock. So now the choice is yours, you can buy the LePad only, or you can buy the IdeaPad U1 netbook shell along with the LePad. The devices will be available in China before the end of Q1, and I hope it will hit USA and other countries by ...

It seems that Microsoft is set to announce the first update to its new Windows Phone 7 OS during CES (Consumer Electronics Show). The update will most likely hit carrier branded handsets by February. The update should bring in the copy and paste function which we had earlier told you about. Apart from the copy and aste function, support for Qualcomm 7x30 chipset, a CDMA location stack and a number of other fixes are said to be included. The second update with codename "Mango" will roll out later during the year and will be more of an upgrade rather than an update. This update will bring major changes including Internet Explorer 9, Trident 5 rendering engine, HTML 5, Silverlight and gesture support. via SlashGear

Sony Ericsson have just prematurely announced the XPERIA Arc at CES (Consumer Electronics Show). It is in fact the same model that we previously referred to as the XPERIA X12/Anzu. Initially the rumours stated that the phone would be announced in February at MWC (Mobile World Congress) but at the CES Expo, Sony Ericsson had placed various teasers of the phone and this is the phone in the teasers. The phone gets its name from the unique arc shaped back. The design looks very similar to the XPERIA X10 but better. Here are the specifications of the phone: 1 GHz Qualcomm Processor (Single Core) Android 2.3 Gingerbread 4.2" Multi-Touch Touchscreen with 854x480 Pixels Resolution 8 Megapixel Camera with Back Illuminated Sensor and LED Flash Capable of Recording HD Videos Slim Waistline-Just 8.7mm Here's the promotional video: httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTmF5VcPxYc The specifications have changed from what Eldar Murtazin had mentioned in his preview but the changes including the faster processor and Android 2.3 Gingerbread are only for the better. We just want a Price and Release date for this beauty of an arc ! via Engadget Source

Last year, Sprint launched 4G in USA, and they also launched America's first 4G phone which is known as HTC EVO 4G, which is manufactured by HTC, one of the leading mobile phone manufactures in the world. Few months ago, T-Mobile launched their first 4G phone and the successor to the popular T-Mobile G1, the T-Mobile G2, which is also made by HTC. Verizon launched 4G LTE in USA a few weeks ago, and they announced that they will launch 4G LTE phones at CES 2011. Verizon will launch their 4G devices any time now, and the HTC Thunderbolt is one of them. Our friends our at Android Central got their hands on an image of Rolling Stone ad which is showing us the HTC EVO 4G, T-Mobile G2, Verizon HTC Thunderbolt, and HTC Inspire 4G, which is made for AT&T. We heard that AT&T will launch LTE in mid 2011, so may be the Inspire 4G is going to be AT&T's first 4G device. No words on the specs of the Inspire 4G, but I think the device will share specs with Thunderbolt and Desire HD. I hope HTC will give us some information about this Inspire 4G at CES. So AT&T fans, what ...