RUMOUR:Samsung to unveil 11.8in "retina" tablet?

Is Samsung going to unveil a Galaxy Tab with a 11.8in retina display at the next Mobile World Congress? Documents that have shown up in court suggest Samsung is, apparently the tablet will come with a 2560x1600 (WQXGA) resolution which on a 11.8in screen would give a pixel density of 260PPI, near the iPad's 264PPI.

The processor powering the device will apparently be the Dual-core Exynos 5250 which may be clocked at 2GHz if rumours are correct. RAM, I'd say we could see 2GB of it worldwide.

If rumours are true which shouldn't be expected (look at Galaxy S3 rumours), this tablet will far out class any Android tablet on the market currently, but I doubt it'll sell well due to the high price which will come with this device.

Check out the images below, these images share some details about the tablet in question.

Samsung Omnia M now available...

Months after being announced, Samsung's Omnia M device is now available in India with a price tag of Rs. 18,650. The device runs the very outdated WP7.5 and will obviously receive the WP7.8 update that brings some of the features seen on WP8 to the phone. Specs wise, the device doesn't make much of an impact.

The device has a 4-inch WVGA (480x800) Super AMOLED display, powered by a single-core processor clocked at 1GHz with 384MB of RAM. The device has two cameras, a 5-megapixel rear-facing camera and a 0.3-megapixel front facing camera. It also has 4GB of internal storage which isn't good and due to the Windows Phone incompatibility it doesn't have a MicroSD card slot to expand it either. 

Thought: Do we want bigger screens?

It seems every successor to a old phone always includes a bigger screen evidently seen in the Galaxy S series. The original Galaxy S had a 4-inch screen then the S2 had a 4.3-inch and now we have the S3 and it's massive 4.8-inch. It seems people's line in declaring a device's screen size to big is about the 4.6-4.7-inch mark.

Look at when the Galaxy Note was unveiled, so many people wined about it's massive 5.3-inch screen. However, Samsung is still undeterred possibly unleashing a 5.5-inch Galaxy Note successor. If the market goes the way it does we could be seeing 5-inch displays becoming mainstream, not that it's necessarily a bad thing, I mean a bigger screen bring better functionality and this was what the Galaxy Note was praised for when reviewers got a hold of one.

What do you think? Leave your comments below and let me know what you think.

ZTE Flash leaked, heading for Sprint...

If this leaked image is to be believed then ZTE will be unleashing a new Android phone onto the Sprint network on October, 24, 2012. The device looks like a over-sized Grand X however it does comes with some flash (no pun intended) specsl.

The phone is said to pack a 4.5-inch 720p IPS display, be powered by Qualcomm's dual-core S4 processor clocked at 1.5GHz with 1GB of RAM. The device apparently has 8GB of internal storage and a MicroSDXC card slot allowing the memory to be expanded by up 128GB. The device also comes with dual camera, one 12.6-megapixel rear-facing camera and a 1-megapixel front-facing camera. Other than that, it supports LTE, has NFC functionality and runs Android 4.0 which is likely to be updated before launch.

ZTE Grand X available early from Phones4U...

The ZTE Grand X was first announced on July 18th and was given a release date of August with Virgin Mobile and Phones4U being partners. However it has been confirmed that the handset is available as of now from Phones4U for free from £20.50 on Orange (200mins, 3000texts and 100mb of internet).

If you remember, the Grand X packed a 4.3-inch qHD display, powered by Nvidia's dual-core Tegra 2 chipset clocked at 1GHz with 512MB of RAM. Two cameras are included, a 5-megapixel rear-facing camera and a 0.3-megapixel front-facing for video calling. The device has 4GB of internal storage but the phone has a MicroSD card slot to expand that by up to 32GB. Other than that it runs stock Android 4.0 and will more than likely see the update to 4.1.

The device hasn't yet seen a exact day of availability from Virgin Mobile, however if your looking for a upgrade but don't want to pay much, you must consider this phone. Link to buy is after page break.

Are you watching the Olympics Opening Ceremony?

The 2012 Olympics are officially upon us. The opening ceremony is going on as I type, It has been the best by far even beating Beijing's opening ceremony in 2008 in my opinion. A clear history lesson to us all about the heritage of Britain inc. the industrial revolution. Tributes were shown to shows and films like the James Bond film series in which Daniel Craig (James Bond)  introduced us to Queen Elizabeth II and even Rowan Atkinson (Mr Bean) made a appearance in the orchestra. All in all Danny Boyle - the creator of all this "mayhem" has done a very good job.

Apple has a point...

Samsung and Apple, in the same sentence can bring countless lawsuits to mind. We're sick of it, Apple customers have turned because of them and many products have been banned due to their lawsuits. One particular lawsuit includes the basic design of the iPhone describing equally rounded edges and a central button at the bottom. The patents seem unfair but Apple has a point.

The Galaxy S, Galaxy S2, Galaxy Note, Galaxy Ace all use these design features. The products may be different in the fact that the central button is rectangular, not circular and that on some of the products the back has a bump in it, therefore they look heavily influenced instead of directly copied. However, that still doesn't rid of the fact that the products just look too-alike, even Google themselves said that it is dangerously close to the iPhone's design.


I think, what you can take away from this is, the Apple doesn't always have a point when their in court as we've seen. They're patent bullying is just out of order, but in this case they do have a point. However, Apple is still winning sales the hard, but nevertheless the most stupidest, stressful and annoying way. Let me just make myself clear, I am in full support of Android, I love it and therefore I am not a Apple fanboy in any way.

Sony Xperia "Mint" leaks...

After being leaked many times, the Sony Xperia LT30p has made it's way to Mobile-Review as the Xperia Mint. The Xperia Mint carries on with Sony's minimalistic front interface design but nevertheless the device looks good.

The device houses a 4.3-inch Bravia-powered 720p display, powered by a dual-core Qualcomm S4 processor clocked at 1.5GHz with 1GB of RAM. The device has a primary 13-megapixel rear-facing camera and a HD front-facing camera for video calling. It has 16GB of internal storage with a MicroSD card slot to expand it by up to 32GB.

Huawei announces MediaPad 7 Lite tablet...

After Huawei released the advert for their presumably very expensive MediaPad 10 FHD tablet, they've taken the time today to announce the MediaPad 7 Lite which you could probably guess is a 7-inch tablet and will most likely compete with the Nexus 7.

Features that distinguish it from the Nexus 7 is the device's aluminium unibody design, and the fact that the device has both front-facing and rear-facing cameras and also has 3G connectivity. The device seems to be running Android 4.0 now but I expect that Huawei will change that when they announce the full specs and pricing in the future.

Android + X-Box + PS Vita = DROID X360

The DROID X360 is one of those devices that is a cheap knock-off of a device, but nevertheless does a good job. This device takes the design of a PS Vita which features a 5-inch screen, includes Android 4.0 and well, it has to be one of the best I've seen.

As I've said the device features a 5-inch display that has a resolution of 480x800, the device is powered by a singe-core processor clocked at 1.5GHz with 512MB of RAM. The device has 8GB of internal memory that can be expanded using the MicroSD card. The device even has two cameras, a 2-megapixel rear-facer and a 0.3-megapixel front-facer for video calling. The device runs Android 4.0, has a 2,800mAh battery and has pre-installed emulators out of the box.

The legality of the product being sold in this country besides China is out of the question however, you may be able to import one but be careful as loads of people have reported being scammed by sellers.

Toshiba anounces REGEZA T-02D smartphone...

Today, Toshiba has announced the latest in it's REGEZA range, the T-02D. This Android smartphone will be available on Japan's NTT DOCOMO network from July 26th. The phone itself offers quality specs but not flagship worthy.

The T-02D packs a 4.3-inch qHD (960x540) SuperAMOLED Plus display, powered by a dual-core Sanpdragon S4 processor clocked at 1.5GHz with 1GB of RAM. The device has two camera's, one 13.1-megapixel beast which can reach a ISO level of 25,600, and a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera for video calling. The device runs Android 4.0.4 and will more than likely see the update to Android 4.1.

Galaxy Reverb for Sprint leaks...

An image has been leaked on Twitter of a low-end Samsung device by the name of Galaxy Reverb (SPH-M950) that is bound for the Sprint network. The device appeared on EV Leak's twitter account with some specs but has since been removed.

The device packs a 4-inch WVGA (480x800) display, powered by a single-core Qualcomm processor clocked at 1.4GHz with 768MB of RAM. The device features two cameras, one 5-megapixel rear-facer and a 1.3-megapixel front facer for video calling. Other specs haven't been disclosed but the device does run Android 4.0 and will more than likely see the update to Android 4.1.

Pricing and a release date for this device hasn't been announced yet, neither has any information concerning the device actually having compatibility for Sprint's LTE band.

Huawei releases advert for Huawei MediaPad 10...

Huawei has a iPad beater on their hands. The MediaPad 10 is very very impressive not just specs wise. It is only 8.8mm thick beating the iPad 3 by 0.6mm. The tablet features a aluminium back panel which is very nice, the device weighs 598 grams which is significantly less than the iPad. The tablet also features a Asus like keyboard dock, which makes the device look like a netbook.

On to the specs! We have a full HD (1200x1920) 10.1-inch IPS display, (your already drooling aren't you?) powered by Huawei's own quad-core processor with a 16 core GPU and 2GB of RAM, the device has 8GB of storage which isn't that good, but Huawei offers 120G of cloud storage (probably meant GB) and the device has a MicroSD card slot which can support up 32GB. The device's battery capacity hasn't yet been disclosed but I'd expect it to be over the 10,000 mark.

Now for the advert:

Galaxy Note 10.1 advert shows off stylus goodness...

Samsung has outed an advert for the much anticipated and waited for (due to revisions) Galaxy Note 10.1, this could be an indication that the device will be making it's way to store shelves very soon. This is great news for people waiting for this device. Here is the advert:



The advert shows a guy following this guy with a Galaxy Note 10.1 and he is literally loving every second of it. It shows off a dual-screen view and pie chart making. All in all, a great advert.

Samsung Galaxy S3... 10 million and strong!

Samsung has now officially beaten there goal of 10 million Galaxy S3's sold, they originally said they wanted to have shipped 10 million by August but the mark has been reached early and the device is predicted to ship at least 40 million units this year! This comes after two months since the device has actually been on store shelves. Giving you an idea of how popular the Galaxy S3 is.

Verizon bound Samsung "Jasper" spotted...

An image has surface of a Samsung device with the product number SCH-i200 however should be known by it's codename "Jasper". This device has been leaked many times before but this is the first time it has been leaked with images included.

This image confirms a few things. The device will run Android 4.0 out of the box with Samsung's TouchWiz UI over the top, it will have support for Verizon's LTE band and the rear-facing camera of which the resolution has not been leaked won't have a flash. Other than that, the device is said to run a dual-core Qualcomm processor (MSM8960) clocked at 1.5GHz and will have a WVGA (480x800) display.

Want Jelly Bean on your Nexus S? Try this!

I am a proud Nexus S (i9020) owner and when I found out that my device will be getting Jell Bean, I literally screamed down the street in excitement. Vodafone in Australia said they were pushing it OTA. But if your impatient (like me) then try this trick:


1. System settings 
2. Apps
3. all
4. Google-Service-Framework
5. Delete Data
6. Force stop
7. go to Homescreen
8. System settings
9. about Phone
10. System up dates (last time of update checking should be 01.01.1970)
11. Check now
12. if not work go to point 1.


After one attempt, It worked for me straight away. I hope it goes well for everyone, enjoy Jelly Bean!

Trick courtesy of XDA member oldblue910.

Benchmarks reveal details about Galaxy Note II...

Benchmarks for the eagerly awaited Galaxy Note II (N7100) have shown up on GLBenchmark (they have now been pulled), the benchmarks shows a quad-core processor with a higher clock speed than the S3 and a 720p 16:9 aspect ratio screen.

As expected the Galaxy Note will use a quad-core processor, but at 200MHz higher than the S3 (totalling 1.6GHz) similarly done with the S2 and original Note. The display will instead use a 16:9 aspect ratio and a 720x1280 resolution, the same as the S3. On a 5.5-inch screen that'd make a pixel density of 267PPI which is above average.

Samsung SPH-L300 images leaked... [Updated]

Credit goes to Brief Mobile.

Looks like South Korean company Samsung is preparing a new device, reportedly destined for Sprints network in the USA. The phone features a never before seen design from Samsung, which looks almost identical to the HTC One X and One S.

The phone's displays size has not yet been confirmed, but will come with a resolution of 480x800. It will run on the Snapdragon S4 processor with 1GB of RAM clocked at 1GHz and sport a 5MP rear facing camera and LTE connectivity.

What's interesting about this phone is the fact that the buttons are etched in to the chin of the phone, making for a elegant design.

Update: The phone has passed through the FCC, meaning that the phone will be released within the next few months. Nothing extra was found out about the phone's specs though.

Acer Liquid Gallant Duo leaked...

Oops, looks like Expansys may have briefly exposed the Acer Liquid Gallant Duo on there website. The upcoming dual-sim compatible device was briefly on the Expansys website but has now been removed, however there was enough time to gather some of the device's specs.

So the device packs a 4.3-inch qHD (960x540) resolution display, powered by a 1GHz dual-core processor (MTK6575) with 1GB of RAM. The device has one camera, a rear-facing 5-megapixel with a LED flash. The device has 4GB of internal storage available with a MicroSD card slot to expand it by up to 32GB. Battery capacity is 1,500mAh which might not last long due to the dual-core CPU.

The device will be available through Expansys on August 8th for a price of £150. Which bearing in mind the specs, is very impressive.

Steve Wozniak's Gadget bag...

Ever wondered how many gadgets the Woz carries around with him? Well, brace yourselves..

This all adds up to $25,000 and includes, two iPads, four iPhones, two Galaxy Nexus's, a kindle, two iPod nanos, Macbook Pro and more. I just hope for Woz's sake that his bag doesn't get stolen by anyone, Luckily, He does have a list of everything in it, probably preparation in case such thing happens. I know I wouldn't carry around this much gadget. Especially in my town (chuckles).

Verizon bound LG "VS930" photos leaked...

Looks like a variant of the LG Optimus LTE2 may be coming to Verizon after all, after photos have been leaked of a similar looking device bearing Verizon branding upon it but until that is confirmed we shall call it the "VS930".

What ever this device is going to be called, it offers some impressive specs. The phone packs a 4.7-inch 720p HD-IPS display, powered by a dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor clocked at 1.5GHz with unfortunately, only 1GB of RAM,. The device has two cameras, one rear-facing 8-megapixel and a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera for video calling. Internal storage is 16GB with no word on a MicroSD card slot for expansion.

LG Optimus Vu bound for Verizon leaked...

Spy shots of LG's "phablet" the Optimus Vu have shown up today bearing Verizon's branding upon it, as Verizon is yet to release the infamous Galaxy Note. It appears LG is looking to beat them to the punch. 

The specs of the Optimus Vu are impressive and makes the phone a definite one of a kind, It packs a 4:3 aspect ratio 5.3-inch 720p display (768x1024), on the Verizon network it's said to be powered by a Snapdragon S4 processor with 1GB of RAM which'll most likely mean it's LTE compatible, It has two cameras, one 8-megapixel rear-facer and a 1.3-megapixel front-facer for video calls. 

The device contains 32GB of internal storage that can't be expanded. Battery capacity is a reasonable 2080mAh, which should keep the device running for at least a whole day depending on usage. The Vu was unveiled running Android 2.3 but this looks  to be running Android 4.0.4.

Nexus 7 unboxing montage...

Check out this video of technology reviewers/bloggers struggling to get into their new Nexus 7's. Credit to JLishere for uploading.

Sony LT30 leaks, bluetooth certified...

An not yet announced Sony device has made it's way onto a official Bluetooth certification page. The device sporting the codename "LT30" brings along with it some very impressive specs including a 720p display and 13MP camera.

The exact specs indicate the device will pack a 4.6-inch display with 720p resolution (720x1280), the device's processor hasn't been leaked. The rear-facing camera on the device is 13-megapixels with compatibility to record in 1080p, this camera is accompanied by a 720p capable front-facing camera.

So far the device sounds great, and what ever CPU is featured in this phone has it's work cut out. If I were to take a guess as to what CPU may be featured, I'd say a dual-core processor, unless they surprise us with a quad-core which is more than welcome.

Philips outs dual-sim W732 Droid...

Philips is not one of those companies you'd think was a smartphone producer, but they are and today they have unveiled a dual-sim compatible Android smartphone, the W732. The smartphone is set to make a debut in China and Russia with no word on international release as of yet.

The smartphone packs a WVGA (480x800) 4.3-inch IPS display, powered by a single-core MediaTek MT6575 processor clocked at 1GHz with 1GB of RAM. The device has one camera which is a 5-megapixel rear-facing one. Other than that they phone runs Android 4.0 and has a huge 2,400mAh battery.

Powerful HTC smartphone on the horizon...

A new HTC smartphone is in the works, this has been revealed by a benchmark done on the device via. GLBenchmark. The device is Verizon bound with 4G LTE radios on board and is looking to be a successor to Verizon's HTC Rezound based on the model number the device is showing.

One thing about this device is that it is packing a 1080p (1080x1794) screen, that's right a full HD display on a smartphone, another interesting spec is the device's quad-core Snapdragon processor paired with an Adreno 320 GPU clocked at 1.5GHz. This device is going to take the market by storm but all that grunt under the hood will mainly be used to control that dense screen.

iPhone 5 model leaks...

There has been a lot of speculation, leaks and rumours surrounding the 5th iteration of Apple's iPhone. Everything has been said, 3D screen, new docking connector and even a totally new design have been said by some people. All this time Apple has been silent, probably laughing at us and the rumours were coming up with.

Well, today, it looks like a model/prototype of the iPhone 5 has been leaked. The prototype includes the bigger screen now a reasonable 4-inch affair. It also comes with the new dock connector which has been said to lock un-certified Apple docks out of it. (great!). So, what about specs, well Quad-core processor is an absolute possibility, the retina screen will be in tact, I'd say that we may see a 12-megapixel camera on the back with a 2-megapixel on the front. Nevertheless, the iPhone still receives the award for most boring design ever. 

Think 10.1 is big? Frontier launches 21.5-inch tablet...

We've seen big tablets in the form of the Toshiba Excite 13, but Japanese based company Frontier have not stopped at 13-inch, instead launching a 21.5-inch tablet or as many are calling it a "smart screen". The tablet essential packs a densely screen, smartphone processor but costs a reasonably cool $440.

The tablet features a 1200x1920 (WUXGA) display, powered by a TI OMAP 4428 processor clocked at 1GHz with 1GB of RAM. It comes with 8GB of internal storage which can be expanded by MicroSD or using one of the devices many full-sized USB ports for a hard drive. The device has one front-facing 1.2 megapixel camera for video calling and runs on Android 4.0.

T-Mobile USA introduce Huawei MyTouch and MyTouch Q

T-Mobile USA has unveiled two new android devices, namely the MyTouch and MyTouch Q. These two devices are literally twins besides the MyTouchQ's physical keyboard which defines them apart. Either way, both are available through T-Mobile for $49.99 on a two year contract (after a $50 rebate).

Both devices have the same specs, and they're as follows. Both pack a 4-inch WVGA (480x800) display, powered by a single-core 1.4GHz processor with 1GB of RAM. Both devices have two cameras aboard one 5-megapixel rear-facing camera and a 0.3-megapixel front-facing camera for video calling. Both have 4GB of internal storage with the option to expand by MicroSD (up to 32GB), they run on Android 2.3 and have a battery capacity of 1400mAh which should see about one and a half days (depending on usage)

ZTE & Virgin Mobile announce Kis

ZTE & Virgin Mobile have teamed up to announce a new budget friendly smartphone, the Kis. The Kis is going to retail for only £49.99 on PAYG and for that price offers some relatively good specs. I mean compare this to a Galaxy Ace which is about £110 currently and you'll know what I mean. 

Now for the specs, the Kis offers up a 3.5-inch HVGA (320x480) display, powered by a single core 800MHz processor with 256MB of RAM. The device only has one camera, a 3.15MP rear-facing camera with auto focus. The device has 512MB of internal storage that can be expanded using a MicroSD card slot (up to 32GB). The device runs on Android 2.3 and won't get Android 4.0 due to hardware compatibility. Battery capacity is a cool 1400mAh which should keep the phone running for a couple of days depending on usage.

Compared to Motorola's MotoSmart which was just revealed yesterday, this device has the upper edge when it comes to market potential due to it's low price. Another thing to note is that if you buy this phone, you get 1GB of Internet for every month for a year.

Huawei Ascend G330 leaks...

Huawei has a surprise for us in future as today's leak suggests they are bringing a new mid-range Android smartphone to the market. In usual Huawei fashion, this device brings fairly good specs but  probably won't retail for much when it is officially released by them or carrier

So what have we got to look forward to? Well, the G330 packs a 4-inch WVGA (480x800), powered by a dual-core Qualcomm processor (MSM8225) clocked at 1GHz with 512MB of RAM. The device has two cameras, a 5-megapixel rear-facing camera and a front-facing camera for video calling. It has 4GB of internal storage but nothing has been said about a MicroSD card slot but the G330 does run on Android 4.0.


Huawei have themselves a great device, and most likely at a great price as we are yet to hear a price from anywhere, I'd suggest around £150-200, given that the Huawei G300 with the 4-inch, 1GHz processor and 5MP camera retailed for £100 at Vodafone.

Motorola introduces entry-level MotoSmart...

Today, Motorola has introduced a entry-level Android smartphone, the Motosmart. This phone doesn't have much to shout about given it's specs however it's going to retail in the U.K. for £99.99 on PAYG or £7 on a pay monthly contract which justifies the low level specs featured.

The phone packs a 3.5-inch QVGA (320x480) display powered by a single-core Qualcomm (MSM7227 to be exact) processor clocked at 600MHz with 512MB of RAM. The phone has a 3-megapixel rear-facing camera that lacks a flash. There is 165MB of internal storage with a MicroSD slot to expand it by up to 32GB. The phone runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread and won't be updated due to hardware incompatibility. The 1400mAh battery should see this phone lasting approximately 2/3 days depending on usage.

This is a great phone at a fantastic price but Huawei's G300 from Vodafone which is available at the same price on PAYG (and even cheaper now) gives you more value for money. However Motorola's MotoSwitch  software makes this an ideal choice for first time smartphone buyers.

Motorola announces Defy Pro...

Yesterday, Samsung announced the Galaxy Chat, a BlackBerry style Android phone. Today, Motorola is announcing a BlackBerry style Android phone by the name of Defy Pro. The design of this handset is ridiculously similar to that of the BlackBerry Curve 8900.

The Defy Pro packs a 2.7-inch QVGA (240x320) display, a 5-megapixel rear-facing camera with another front-facing camera for video calling. It has 2GB of internal storage that can be expanded by MicroSD card (up to 32GB). The device has a physical keyboard is built into the device, much in the same way as the Galaxy Chat by Samsung and seems to be running Android 2.3 without any mention of an update to Android 4.0, we can probably presume that it would be running Android 4.0 if it were compatible by now.

Archos unveils 9.7-inch Android 4.0 tablet...

Archos has revealed the 97 Carbon, a super-cheap Android 4.0 tablet with a 9.7-inch display (same as iPad's) for a little over what the Nexus 7 is being offered at. The tablet which will go on to retail for $249/£219, will be part of Archos's elements range (hence the name) which will include a 7 & 8-inch iterations in the future that may undercut the Nexus 7.

The exacts specs include a 9.7-inch display with a resolution of 768x1024, powered by a single-core 1GHz Cortex A9 processor with 1GB of RAM. The device has two cameras, a 5-megapixel rear-facing camera and a front-facing camera for video calling, it also has 16GB of internal storage that can be expanded using Micro-SD card (up to 32GB). The tablet runs Android 4.0 out of the box and is bound to be updated to Android 4.1 in the future.

Honestly, I'd test this tablet out before buying it but if you want a tablet that is almost 10-inches for a small price tag then this is the tablet for you.

Motorola Atrix HD for AT&T official...

The Motorola codenamed smartphone "Dinara" has now officially been revealed as the AT&T bound Motorola Atrix HD, the smartphone packs a 4.5-inch 720p display, dual-core processor and LTE compatibility. The display being one of the highest resolution on the market currently, no word has been said as to whether the Atrix HD will be made available in the UK but it is highly unlikely.

The exact specs include a 4.5-inch 720p display powered by a dual-core processor clocked at 1.5GHz with 1GB of RAM. Cameras include a 8-megapixel rear-facing camera and a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera for video calling. There is 8GB of internal storage with the added benefit of expansion by MicroSD card up 32GB. The Atrix HD takes advantage of Android 4.0 with on-screen soft keys instead of capacitive/physical buttons.

Samsung announces Galaxy Chat...

Samsung has today announced a new Android smartphone, the Galaxy Chat. The Galaxy Chat includes a physical QWERTY keyboard that is part of the actual front interface rather than sliding out from underneath the display. This isn't the first time we've seen something like this, last year HTC released the ChaCha onto the market with a similar form factor.

Some of the specs aren't confirmed as of yet but the device packs a confirmed 3-inch QVGA (240x320) display, supposedly powered by a single-core processor with presumably 512MB of RAM. Other confirmed specs include one camera which is 2-megapixels rear-facing without a flash, 4GB of internal storage that can be expanded using MicroSD card up to 32GB and Android 4.0 out of the box.

As mentioned, some of the specs aren't confirmed and are instead assumed by myself, please don't quote me on the specs that aren't confirmed as they maybe wrong. If this phone does come out, the best selling features of it will be Android 4.0 and that physical QWERTY keyboard for those physical keyboard-aholics.

Pantech Vega S5...

Today, Pantech unveiled a new Android smartphone, the Vega S5. The device looks to be a "phablet" sort of device with a massive 5-inch screen dominating the front, However something is very different with the Vega S5.

At 6.89mm thick and a very thin bezel which is said to be even smaller than Samsung's flagship device the Galaxy S3, this device is more easier to handle than Samsung's own Galaxy Note. The exact specs are as follows, 5-inch 720p IPS display, powered by a dual-core Qualcomm S4 processor with 1GB of RAM, a 13-megapixel rear-facing camera and 2100mAh of battery capacity.

The Vega S5 is said to be going on sale in Korea only with pre-orders being taken from the 4th July. Since Pantech usually make their devices available in Korea only, their likely to remain that way with this device.