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The big red Verizon wireless will reveal the Samsung Fascinate in September 9; or at least that is what rumors over at the internet are saying. What we have today is a leaked Samsung Fascinate picture in the wild. In this Verizon Samsung Fascinate picture you can see that the Samsung Fascinate is running on Touch Wiz UI.

Verizon Samsung Fascinate Picture

The Samsung Fascinate pictured above also has Bing application running. Previously we have heard that Bing has announced the availability of Bing for Android for Verizon Android devices.

The Samsung Fascinate is Verizon Wireless version of the Samsung Galaxy S. It comes with a 1GHz processor, a 5 megapixel camera, Android 2.1, etc. What makes the Samsung Fascinate different from the other Galaxy S series (except the Samsung Epic 4G) is that it has a LED Flash. Checkout our Samsung Epic 4G vs Captivate vs Vibrant vs Fascinate comparison to see what different between these devices.

We just got a very interesting rumor today. Engadget have informed us that the previously known as HTC HD3 will be renamed as the HTC HD7. As you might have suggested, the HTC HD7 will be the next successor of the HTC HD2. The renaming of the HTC HD3 to HTC HD7 might be caused by the fact that the HTC HD7 will use the Windows Phone 7 OS.

According to our source, the document you are seeing above came from an internal planning document from O2 UK. We haven’t got any other information about this HTC HD7, including the HTC HD7 specs, HTC HD7 review, HTC HD7 price or HTC HD7 picture; but we do heard that the HTC HD7 release date might be on October 18.

Interesting rumor, right? However, it is just a rumor. Although we are excited about it, don’t take it too seriously.

From the United Kingdom, we’ve heard that Motorola UK has released the Motorola Defy. The Motorola Defy is an Android smartphone that has rugged design. We have compiled some information about the Motorola Defy specs and features.

Android Motorola Defy Specs and Features

The Motorola Defy has a strong 3.7 inch Corning Gorilla Glass display, the Defy also runs on Android 2.1 Eclair. Other notable specs are Wi-Fi, a 5 megapixel camera, and HSDPA connectivity. Checkout the full Android Motorola Defy specs below

• 3.7 inch Corning Gorilla Glass display with 480 x 854 pixels
• 5MP autofocus camera with image stabilization, video recording and LED flash
• HSDPA (900 / 2100 MHZ), GSM/EDGE (850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz)
• Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
• 512MB RAM, 2GB ROM
• A-GPS
• 3.5mm headset jack
• Stereo Bluetooth
• Crystal Talk Plus
• MicroSD card support (up to 32GB)
• Accelerometer
• 1540 mAh battery
• 107 x 59 x 13.4 mm
• 118 grams

The Motorola Defy will be available for purchase in the Q4 this year. No further information is revealed regarding the Motorola Defy price. To learn more about Motorola Defy, hit our source link below.

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The T-Mobile G2 Android smartphone is getting closer to its release date. Today we got another picture of the T-Mobile G2 picture, showing the T-Mobile G2 glimpse from the front side and the slide out QWERTY keyboard.

T-Mobile HTC G2 Android Picture

As we have told you earlier in the first appearance of T-Mobile  G2 in pictures, the T-Mobile G2 was initially known as the HTC Vision. The T-Mobile G2 specs and features includes HSPA+ connection, Slide out QWERTY keyboard, Android 2.2 Froyo.

Other notable T-Mobile  G2 specs includes 3.7 inch of OLED display, a 5 megapixel camera, 1 GHz processor, aGPS, Wi-Fi, Optical trackpad, and other standard smartphone specs. The latest rumor about this HTC G2 is saying that the T-Mobile will launch the HTC G2 in September 29.

There is a new Android smartphone to be released on September 16 from Samsung. Just recently Samsung have released invitation for the Samsung Android smartphone launch event in New York. As you can see from the invitation picture, the new Android smartphone could be a new version of Samsung Galaxy S.

Some people suggested that the Android powered device to be launched on September 16 will be the iPad rival from Samsung, the Samsung Galaxy Tab. But this is not likely to be true, since Galaxy Tab different with the Galaxy S series. Moreover, we have also heard that Samsung Galaxy Tab will be released tomorrow at IFA Berlin.

Currently the Samsung Galaxy S is the foremost successful Android smartphone from Samsung. Samsung Galaxy S have several version in the United States. T-Mobile released the Samsung Vibrant, while AT&T released the Samsung Captivate. Just recently Sprint also launched the Samsung Epic 4G (the 2nd WiMax smartphone. Read the Epic 4G Review); and soon Verizon will also release the Samsung Fascinate. To see the difference between those Samsung Galaxy S and also the price plan comparison, check out our Samsung Epic 4G vs Vibrant vs Captivate vs Fascinate comparison.

Although we have given you the Samsung Epic 4G review, specs, and comparison (Epic 4G vs Vibrant vs Fascinate vs Captivate) , we believe that we should do more than that. When purchasing a smartphone, there are other aspects, and the biggest part is of course the price. So I present you with the Samsung Epic 4G vs Vibrant vs Captivate vs Fascinate price plan comparison.

In this Samsung Epic 4G vs Vibrant vs Captivate vs Fascinate price plan comparison, we will give you an insight of how much you will actually be spending when you buy one of the Samsung Galaxy S devices. So whether it is the T-Mobile Samsung Vibrant, AT&T Samsung Captivate, Verizon Samsung Fascinate, or the Sprint Samsung Epic 4G; you will be able to see it through.

Remember, you can check out our Samsung Epic 4G vs Vibrant vs Captivate vs Fascinate comparison to see the differences in specs, and also what similarities between the Epic 4G, Vibrant, Captivate and Fascinate. In addition to that, we also have a Samsung Epic 4G review. Enjoy the price plan comparison below!

Samsung Epic 4G vs Vibrant vs Captivate vs Fascinate Price Plan Comparison

So what do you think? which one will you buy? Share some comments about this Samsung Epic 4G vs Vibrant vs Captivate vs Fascinate price plan comparison under!

Sprint has fulfill their promise and made their version of Samsung Galaxy S, the Samsung Epic 4G available for purchase. As we have mentioned before, Sprint is offering Samsung Epic 4G with a price of $349.99 with $100 mail rebate. That means at the end your expenses when buying Samsung Epic 4G will be $249.99

Samsung Epic 4G is rather different from the other US Galaxy S series (the Samsung Vibrant, Fascinate, Captivate). Two main differences between the Samsung Epic 4G and the other Galaxy S series is the physical QWERTY keyboard and the 4G (WiMax) connectivity.

Samsung Epic 4G comes with 1 GHz processor speed, Super AMOLED Display (the best display so far), a 5 megapixel camera, WiFi, and lots of other stuffs. Check out our post about the full Samsung Epic 4G specs and features and the Samsung Epic 4G review to learn more about the device.

In addition, Amazon has also offered a cheaper Sprint Samsung Epic 4G. You can get Samsung Epic 4G from Amazon for $199.99.

The bad news comes early. Motorola have confirmed that people who have installed leaked Android Froyo update in their Motorola Droid X are not getting the official Motorola Droid X Android Froyo update. The news comes in today, and it has triggered some concerns from people who have actually tried the leaked Froyo update in their Motorola Droid X.

Droid X Android Froyo Update

Motorola is known for their strict policies when it comes to their Android smartphones.With Motorola’s decision on not giving Android Froyo update; then the risk of messing up with your Droid X increases. One solution is to roll back your leaked Android 2.2 Froyo to the Android 2.1 Eclair and wait for the official Motorola Droid X Android Froyo update. According to the latest information, Motorola is planning to release the official Android 2.2 Froyo update for Droid X in this early September.

Anyway, if you want to know the official words from Motorola about this matter, here it is:

WARNING: Do NOT load the leaked 2.2 upgrade that has been floating around on the Internets. There is currently no upgrade path from that load to the official 2.2 load that will be released by early September. Unless you have some plan to flash your phone back to the current official load, you could be stuck on the leaked version.

So remember, you have to think thoroughly when you are planning to update your device with a leaked OS. In this case, the Motorola Droid X Android Froyo update.

Finally the big day for Samsung Epic 4G will be here tomorrow. We have talked extensively about the Samsung Epic 4G, starting from the Epic 4G specs to the Epic 4G review. And judging from the review we have to admit that Samsung Epic 4G has some serious potentials to be able to compete with the iPhone 4, HTC EVO 4G and Droid 2.

evo 4g vs epic 4g picture

Anyway, tomorrow Sprint’s stores will open at 8 am in the morning. Considering how good the other Samsung Galaxy S (Vibrant, Captivate, Fascinate) are, and the fact that the Epic 4G is a Galaxy S with a QWERTY keyboard and the 4G network, it is better for you to wake up early and get in the line.

The Samsung Epic 4G price offered in Sprint stores is $349.99 with a $100 mail rebate. So it would be around $249.99. However, as I told you in the previous post, Amazon is offering Sprint Samsung Epic 4G for a $50 cheaper price ($199.99).

In addition, we have also heard that the HTC EVO 4G is made available,but unfortunately the stocks are low. So you guys who wants the first 4G smartphone should wake up even earlier from those people who wants the Samsung Epic 4G. Anyway, we also have the Samsung Epic 4G vs HTC EVO 4G comparison for you; just in case if you are still wondering which one is better, the Epic 4G or EVO 4G.

Bing is a relatively search engine, but this search engine comes from Microsoft. While it is not as popular as Google search engine, the Bing search engine still can steal some attention. Just recently we heard that Microsoft has released Bing as a new Android freeware, available from the Android Market.

Freeware: Bing for Android

The Bing for Android is available for Android smartphones from Verizon. Some of the Bing for Android freeware features are voice search function, stock quotes support, map locations,etc. Bing is surely a promising search engine.

In addition, Microsoft has also confirmed that the Bing for Android will soon be available for other Android smartphones from other carriers besides the Verizon, but there is no exact date. In the mean time, congratulations Verizon subscribers!