ZTE announced at the MWC 2011 the Skate, which is the company’s latest Android smartphone. The Skate comes with a large 4.3-inch touchscreen and will be running Android 2.3. It is boosted by a Qualcomm 800MHz processor with Adreno 200 graphics chip, so don’t expect too much on its graphic performance.
The ZTE also comes with a 5 Megapixel camera and support for AGPS, Bluetooth and WiFi. It supports quad-band GSM and dual-band 3G/3.5G HSPA networks.
Dell releases is Venue Android smartphone in the US market for $499.99 unlocked. It is available in AT&T verzion and T-Mobile version and both models are unlocked. Powered by by 1GHz Qualcomm’s QSD8250 processor with 512MB RAM and 1GB ROM, the Venue runs Android 2.2 with Dell’s Stage software and user interface.
The Dell Venue has a 4.1-inch AMOLED touchscreen with 800×480 resolution, a 8 Megapixel auto focus camera with video recording and dedicated camera button, Bluetooth, GPS/AGPS support and WiFi connectivity. There is also a microSD card slot.
Is AT&T seriously gearing up to sell a subsidized Nokia smartphone once again in the US of A? Given the company's long absence from being included in any US carrier's smartphone section, it still feels more like a dream than an impending reality, but that image above is certainly hard to ignore. According to Pocketnow's sources, the first press images of the Nokia X7 are legitimate, and the AT&T branding isn't by accident. Purportedly, the Symbian^3-based phone will be hitting Ma Bell's shops as early as this month, bringing along an eight megapixel camera (with dual-flash), four speaker grilles (two of which have drivers underneath) and a ClearBlack display. Hit the source link for a look at the rear.
MetroPCS launches a new affordable Android smartphone, the Huawei Ascend (U8230). The phone runs Android 2.1 Eclair OS. It features a 3.5-inch HVGA touchscreen, a 3.2 Megapixel camera with video recording, WiFi connectivity and a microSD card slot for expansion.
The Huawei Ascend is priced at $179, with no contract needed.
Google and Samsung officially announce the Nexus S, their Android collaboration, which is the second Android phone released by Google, following the Nexus One by HTC. The Nexus S, as its name suggests, is pretty much based on Samsung’s own Galaxy S smartphone. Most notable new features include a 4-inch Contour display with curved glass screen, capacitive touch sensor and anti-fingerprint display coating; built-in Near Field Communication (NFC) connectivity and the latest Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS.
The Nexus S, like other Galaxy S phones, is powered by a 1GHz Hummingbird Cortex A8 processor. It has 16GB internal storage capacity but lack microSD card slot for expansion. The “curved” smartphone has a 5 Megapixel camera and a front VGA camera. However, its 5Mpix cam records only 720×480 video, lacking 720p HD video capability found on all Galaxy S models.
The Nexus S supports GPS/A-GPS, Bluetooth WiFi 802.11b/g/n connectivity, quad-band GSM/EDGE, tri-band HSPA networks, and microUSB connection. Other features include haptic feedback vibration, three-axis gyroscope, accelerometer, digital compass, proximity sensor, light sensor and software noise-cancellation. The Android 2.3 handset comes with a 1500 mAH Lithum Ion battery that allows for talk time up to 6.7 hours on 3G and standby time up to 17.8 days on 3G.
As for availabity, Nexus S will be sold unlocked and carrier-independent initially through Best Buy stores in the U.S. and after December 20 at Carphone Warehouse stores in the UK.
TerreStar launches its Genus, the world’s first integrated cellular-satellite smartphone running WIndows Mobile 6.5 OS. Aim to bring satellite phone to the mainstream market the Genus is priced at $1,149.99. Looks just like an ordinary bar-type QWERTY smartphone, the Genus connects to both AT&T’s GSM / HSPA cellular network and TerreStar-1 satellite access.
The TerreStar Genus features a touchscreen, a QWERTY keyboard, and a 2 Megapixel caera with video recording. It supports Bluetooth, GPS and WiFi connectivity also. The Genus measures 4.7 inch x 2.5 inch x 0.8/0.6 inch and weighs 4.6oz.
T-Mobile will release the myTouch 4G (previously known as myTouch) Android smartphone on 3 November. The price will be $199.99 with a 2-year contract and after a $50 mail-in rebate. As reported before, the myTouch/myTouch 4G supports T-Mobile’s HSPA+ high-speed data network.
The touchscreen phone is powered by a 1GHz SnapDragon MSM8225 processor. The myTouch sports a 3.8-inch touchscreen, a 5 Megapixel camera with 720p HD video recording, a front camera for video call, GPS, Bluetooth, WiFi and a microSD card slot.
T-Mobile launches the new Comet affordable Android mobile phone that is priced at just $9.99, with a 2-year contract after $50 rebate. The Comet is just a T-Mobile-branded Huawei IDEOS. With such as low price, you won’t expect the latest and fastest specs, though it still packs a 528MHz processor, 256MB RAM and 512MB ROM.
The Comet has a 2.8-inch touchscreen, a 3.2 Megapixel camera, GPS/AGPS support, FM radio, Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity. The phone runs the latest Android 2.2 Froyo OS.
Alongside the Comet, T-Mobile is also launching the LG Optimus T and the rugged Motorola DEFY Android phones.
Following the IDEOS, Huawei will also release later this year the U8800, U8500 and the U8300. All of them are powered by Anroid, with U8800 running Android 2.2 Froyo. The U8800 will probably be called as IDEOS X5 when it is launched. It runs Android 2.2 and supports the HSPA+ high-speed data network. The phone features a 3.8-inch touchscreen and a 5 Megapixel camera.
Huawei U8300
The U8500 and U8300 are launched in India. The U8500 runs the Android 2.1 with Huawei’s CANVAS UI. It has a 3.2-inch touchscreen and an optical trackpad. The phone supports Bluetooth, WIFi and FM radio. The entry-level U8300 is a bar-type style smartphone with QWERTY keyboard and a touchscreen. It has a unique chocolate-inspired design.
