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.