Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 offerings...

A few more options for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 have become available, Verizon are now offering the cheap Android 4.0 tablet with 4G LTE compatibility, thus making web browsing faster on the go. This will be available from today from all Verizon stores for $349.99.

Samsung are offering a special "Student Edition" bundle for those heading back to school/college/university by bundling a Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 with a keyboard, making it easier to type stuff up on the tablet and a USB adaptor which I'd say would be used to connect a mouse, but hurry because the offer will on be on for a limited time (19 Aug - 1 Sept) at BestBuy for $249.99.

LG Optimus Vu coming to US this quarter...

LG has officially announced that the infamous Optimus Vu will hit U.S. soils this quarter. If you remember we had a leak showing us a Verizon branded Optimus Vu sporting Verizon's LTE bands. The Optimus Vu itself hasn't sold well, partially due to only being sold in Asian markets only.

Hopefully, the Optimus Vu will be met with good perception and furthermore be offered in more countries. Although I'm not particularly a fan of it's 4:3 ratio screen it may be perfect for you.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

RUMOURS: LG LS970...

It looks like LG is readying a new flagship device bound for Sprint in the US. Codenamed LS970, the device will probably retail as the Eclipse 4G LTE.

The device is said to pack a 4.67-inch LCD display with a resolution of 768x1280. Rumours have been pointing to a quad-core 1.5GHz Krait processor based on the Snapdragon SoC (System on a chip) and Adreno 320 graphics with 2GB of RAM. The devce is also reported to sport a 13MP rear-facing and a 1.3MP front-facing camera, battery capacity is said to be about 2100mAh.

With these impressive specs, the Galaxy S3 just announced last week is already heavily out done. I hope LG plan to release a variant of this phone for the U.K. (since we still haven't got 4G)

Sony GX and SX heading for Japan...

Sony has announced two new smartphones -both LTE enabled, for Japan. Out of the two, the Xperia GX stands out the most combining the specs of the Xperia Ion but boasting a whopping 13MP camera. The SX however is the lightweight of the two claiming to be the lightest LTE compatible handset at 95g.

Xperia GX

The Xperia GX was formerly known as the LT29i Hayabusa that has been wildly leaked over the past few weeks, It comes with a 4.6-inch HD Reality Display along with the Mobile BRAVIA engine. The display has a resolution of 720x1280 giving a pixel density of 319PPI. A 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor, has a 13MP snapper on the back with Exmor R camera sensor that should enhance low-light performance and a 1.3MP front facing camera for video calls. The phone comes with 16GB of internal storage, a 1700mAh battery and Android 4.0 out of the box.

Xperia SX

The Xperia SX comes with a 3.7-inch qHD display with a resolution of 540x960 giving a pixel density of 298PPI, the display is enhanced using Sony's Mobile BRAVIA engine, 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor with 1GB RAM, a 8MP camera on the back with Exmor R camera sensor, a front facing 1.3MP camera for video calls. Theres 8GBs of internal storage, a 1500mAh battery and Android 4.0 out of the box.

LG Optimus LTE2

LG has today just announced their successor to the Optimus LTE -The Optimus LTE2. This comes on the same day that Samsung unveiled their new flagship Galaxy SIII.

As "revolutionary" as the Galaxy S3 was, there was nothing that really sparked a riot when it came to specifications. On the other hand, LG have managed to cram 2GBs of RAM in the LTE2 making it better at multitasking than the S3 already.

Other specs include a "True HD" IPS display with a unconfirmed resolution of 1280x720. LTE compatibility has led some to believe that the device will come with a dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor. The device has however a confirmed battery capacity of 2,150mAh. LG has said that this combination means this device will last 40 percent longer than it's predecessor.