A week before IFA, Acer unveils two new smartphones. The Liquid Gallant Solo and Duo are identical, aside from the Duo’s addition of a second SIM card slot. They’re powered by 1GHz MediaTek MT6575 single core processors (not powerhouses, but capable nonetheless), 1GB of RAM, a 4.3″ qHD display, 5MP camera, 4GB of storage with a coveted microSD card… Read more
After being spotted countless times in the wild, Sony’s Xperia SL is finally official. The smartphone is now listed on the manufacturer’s official website as “coming soon”. The Xperia SL will feature an array of impressive specs, including a 1.7GHz Snapdragon S3 processor, 4.3-inch 1280 x 720 display and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Users will… Read more
Some of the better-known pre-paid carriers are getting ready for something big. It appears Boost and Virgin Mobile are partnering with Samsung for an event in New York City on August 22nd to announce some “big mobile news”. Anything beyond that is unknown, but we’re sure a new phone is in store — a pre-paid Galaxy S III, perhaps? Either way, it… Read more
It may be well past our bedtime, but that doesn’t stop the Android news world from churning. Samsung has been planning a press conference for August 15th, with most anticipating that the next Galaxy Note would be revealed. As it turns out, that rumor is dead – a Samsung spokesperson told Reuters that we would be seeing the next Note at Samsung’s… Read more
Samsung likes to make a big deal to show off their latest devices and now they’ve sent out a notice to watch August 15 as that’s when there will be a “major announcement and unveiling of the newest Galaxy device.” Nothing else was teased but it’s quite possible that this could finally be the full release of the Galaxy Note 10.1 that was announced a… Read more
ZTE is another name that isn’t fairly common here in the states, despite being the fourth largest phone manufacturer. They may make a name for themselves quickly, though, if what they announce next week is as revolutionary as it sounds. ZTE claims to be unveiling “one of the most advanced gaming smartphones” next week. No rumors have been spread about… Read more
Shortly after the Atrix HD became official, a promotional video touting all of the phone’s features has surfaced. Motorola, aiming for a similar market to the RAZR, touts all of it’s defining features. However, it’s put a particular point of interest on Smart Actions. The software that allows users to automate their phones to adapt to their personality,… Read more
Can you believe that it’s been almost one year, to the day, since I’ve posted on DroidDog? I can’t. It’s been far too long, but I’m back and with a vengeance. I have a plethora of devices to review for y’all. Eight in total. Here’s the list: Motorola DROID RAZR (including Laptop Dock and Premium HDMI Dock) HTC Rezound (including MHL/HDMI… Read more
At IFA 2011 this week, it looks like Samsung has stolen the show with their onslaught of Android devices. One of the more notable devices showcased was the Samsung Galaxy Note, a 5.3” tablet/smartphone hybrid powered by a 1.4GHz dual core processor and 1GB of RAM. The screen is impressive and the specs are sharp. But does it have a place in your current… Read more
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