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If you were a T-Mobile customer disappointed with last night’s announcement of the Galaxy S Blaze 4G, then take note. Evan Blass of PocketNow is reporting that the device we have been calling the LG X3 could be coming to the US as the T-Mobile G4X. In global markets, the device will be known as the Optimus 4X.

Evan has a damn good track record and T-Mobile did launch the Optimus 2X as their G2x, so we believe this rumor is likely to come true. LG is expected to officially unveil this device in the coming days at Mobile World Congress.

Rumored specs of the LG Optimus 4X include:

• Quad-core Tegra 3 processor
• Android 4.0
• 4.7-inch 1280×720 display
• 8 megapixel rear camera, 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera
• 16GB of expandable storage
• Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, WiFi 802.11b/g/n
• HSPA+ 21 Mbps support
• 2,000mAh battery
• Under 9mm thin

T-Mobile’s G-series has long been popular with the hardcore Android users because they ship with stock Android instead of the manufacturer’s custom skin. If the G4X follow that trend, it could be the first quad-core Android phone in the US with stock Android 4.0.

Even though the specs look impressive, we will have to wait and see how the device performs when released. Many customers, including myself, experienced all kinds of problems with the original T-Mobile G2x and LG was slow to address the issues. Hopefully they learned their lesson and this device will live up to the hype.

The countdown until the official start of the 2012 MWC is set to start and rumors, leaks and speculations of all sorts will most likely come our way up until the last minute before the Spanish event. One of the most exciting rumors of late points towards the unveiling of a monster of a smartphone running Android Ice Cream Sandwich and featuring among others a quad-core processor and a 13.1 megapixel camera.

The manufacturer behind the making of such a beast is Fujitsu, according to the guys at unwiredview.com, but for the time being, as we have nothing official and not even a leaked picture of some sort, this rumor should be regarded as a not-very-possible thing to become reality.

On the other hand, I for one can’t help but dream and the supposed tech specs of this Fujitsu smartphone are out of this world. I mean, Android 4.0 out of the box is cool enough, but there’s talk about a 1.5 GHz Nvidia Tegra 3 processor, a 4.6-inch display, a 13.1 MP rear-facing camera, a water-resistant and dust-resistant body and a fingerprint sensor.

According to unwiredview, Fujitsu will only be bringing ‘’sample units’’ of this new smartphone to MWC and a release is a question of a distant future, but heck, if the gadget proves to be real, I am willing to wait for it for as long as it takes (well, not quite, but you get the picture).

Also, if the rumors prove to be accurate, Fujitsu might be the second Japanese electronics manufacturer to hit the 2012 MWC with a bang, after Panasonic, who is set to unveil the mysterious Eluga smartphone. Keep in touch with our website in the following week or so, when all these rumors, leaks and speculations will be replaced by official announcements and clarifications (or, on the contrary, by silence from the manufacturers destroying our hopes and dreams).

 

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The latest round of pre-MWC rumors has Japanese manufacturer Fujitsu launching its own quad-core phone for Europe. According to UnwiredView, Fujitsu's mystery device will sport an NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor, and will be paired with a 4.6-inch screen and an impressive 13.1MP camera. Other notables supposedly include Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, a fingerprint sensor and water and dust resistance.

According to today's reports, samples of the device will be on show at Mobile World Congress next week. If it's there, we'll bring you full coverage.

Source: UnwiredView

• 3.27" HVGA display (320 x 480)
• Dimension (NFC): 58.6 x 109.4 x 11.9mm (106.8g)
• Dimension (Non-NFC): 58.6 x 109.4 x 11.6mm (105.3g)
• Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) OS
• 800MHz single-core Processor
• 3MP (rear) camera
• 3.5mm headphone jack
• Accelerometer, digital compass, proximity, NFC (optional)
• 4GB memory
• 512MB RAM
• MicroSD (up to 32GB)
• 1300mAh Li-Ion battery
• Bluetooth 3.0
• Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA

• 800MHZ dual-core processor
• Dimensions: 62.2 x 118.3 x 10.5mm
• Weight: 122g
• 3.8" WVGA display (480 x 800)
• Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) OS
• 5-megapixel (rear) camera
• Front-facing VGA camera
• Video playback/recording @ 720p
• 3.5mm headphone jack
• 4GB memory
• 768MB RAM
• Bluetooth 3.0
• Accelerometer, digital compass, proximity, NFC
• microSD (up to 32GB)
• 1500mAh Li-Ion battery

Tonight T-Mobile announced the release date and pricing for the Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G that was previously unveiled at CES last month. Starting in late March, The Galaxy S Blaze 4G will retail for $149.99 with a 2-year contract, after a $50 mail in rebate (yuck).

“The Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G is loaded with rich features and services to keep consumers entertained and connected virtually anywhere they want to go,” said Andrew Sherrard, senior vice president, marketing, T-Mobile USA. “Paired with T-Mobile’s fast 4G network and our unlimited data plans, we’re making it easy for consumers to enjoy the benefits of 4G experiences at a price they can afford.”

We thought this phone might be the successor to T-Mobile’s Galaxy S II variant, but after reviewing the specs it appears more like a Galaxy S II-lite.

Highlights of the Galaxy S Blaze 4G include:

• Android 2.3 Gingerbread
• 3.97-inch Super AMOLED display
• 1.5 GHz dual-core Snapdragon S3 processor
• 5 megapixel camera with 720p HD video recorder
• 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera
• Support for 4G HSPA+ 42 Mbps

It’s nice to see T-Mobile offer a lower priced Galaxy S II, but we don’t think they went low enough. With an in-store price of $199, most customers will just opt for the Galaxy S II at $229. It would have been nice if T-Mobile could have sold this at $149 (without the rebate) or even better at $99.

We will wait to reserve judgement until we handle this phone, but I don’t think it’s going to make an appearance on our T-Mobiel buyer’s guide unless they lower the price.

When the T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G was announced at CES last month, it was done so without a hard release date. Not surprising — that's how it's done. We still don't have a firm date, but Samsung and T-Mobile tonight in a new release have dropped "late March" on us. We've also got on-contract pricing to go along with it — $149.99 after $50 mail-in rebate.

The Galaxy S Blaze 4G, in addition to being a mouthful, is one of T-Mobile's newer 42Mbps devices. That is, it can pull down data really fast. Other specs include:

• 3.97-inch Super AMOLED display
• Android 2.3 Gingerbread
• Dual-core qualcomm Snapdragon S3 processor at 1.5 GHz
• 5MP rear camera
• 1.3MP front-facing camera

Stay tuned for our next installment, when we might actually get a release date.

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In an attempt to bolster its smartphone lineup, U.S. Cellular recently announced that it would begin selling the highly acclaimed Samsung Galaxy S II in the near future.  The Galaxy S II will command a $229 price tag on a two year contract with the regional carrier, however, this price comes after a $100 MIR.

In terms of specs and features, the Galaxy S II boasts a 4.52 inch touch screen display, 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 8MP rear facing camera, a front facing camera, 16GB on board memory, and Android 2.3.  Unfortunately, it will only have access to U.S. Cellular’s 3G network, which is sure to disappoint some of the interested customers as it will not run on its LTE network.  An Android Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade for the Galaxy S II is presumably in order, but that will not come until weeks after the device launches.

Overall, the Samsung Galaxy S II represents a nice, high-end option for customers looking to sign or renew their contract with U.S. Cellular, and I imagine we will find out its exact launch date in the coming weeks.

[U.S. Cellular]

 

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Panasonic may have just announced the Eluga, its first smartphone for the European market, but it may preparing to announce something more impressive at MWC next week, if the latest round of rumors are to be believed.

British tech site Pocket-Lint reports, via sources at Panasonic, that the manufacturer will unveil a "premium" Android handset at next week's show, with a bigger screen and meatier specs. Rumored specs include a dual-core CPU, presumably at a faster clock speed than the Eluga's 1GHz, along with a display powered by a new Panasonic technology. A rear camera based on Panasonic's Lumix range is also reported, in addition to a front facing camera. 

We're sure we don't need to tell you by now, but we'll be live at MWC next week to cover all the announcements live.

Source: Pocket-Lint

Samsung has confirmed the Galaxy Ace 2, and Galaxy Mini 2, which will replace their existing counterparts and offer upgraded processors, displays, and cameras.  Both phones will run Samsung's TouchWiz 4.0 flavor of Android 2.3 (Gingerbread).

The Galaxy Ace 2 is powered by an 800MHz CPU, with a 3.8-inch WVGA screen, an 768MB RAM.  The camera is a 5MP model with LED flash, and the front camera has a VGA resolution. On the software side, Samsung's apps include ChatON, Wifi direct, and Samsung's Social, Media, and Game Hubs. Expect it to become available in the UK this April.

The Galaxy Mini 2 has an 800MHz processor, 3.2-inch HVGA display, 512MB RAM and a 3MP rear camera. It also includes ChatON, and Social and Media Hub software from Samsung. The Galaxy Mini 2 is expected in France this March.  Hit the break for the full press images.

Source: Samsung

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