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It’s been awhile since we got the last shot from Mr. Blurrycam. We can’t say that we’re happy to have him back, but at least we get our first spy shot of the LG GM360 in the wild, so that’s got to count for something. You’re looking at an LG device that, for the most part, has been flying around the world under the radar. It’s shown up a few times, but not so much as it is right now. And now, for sure, we can confirm that it’s a dual-SIM handset.

These photos are coming straight from Brazil, one of the places where the handset itself is rumored to be launched some time later this year. There’s a few shots which LG Central managed to wrangle up, but the key ones are the front-facing one, and the second image below, where you can clearly see that there are spaces for two SIM cards. On the front, though, there’s a 3-inch touchscreen display (no word on whether or not it’s capacitive our resistive, unfortunately), with a WQVGA resolution. It’s got GSM/EDGE connectivity, FM radio, music player, and it’s got a 5MP camera on the back to boot. There’s also USB, Bluetooth, and support for MicroSD cards.

As we said above, there’s no word on when the device will be made available, but those rumors swirling around suggest that it should be soon. Brazil is a hot ticket, but considering the GSM/EDGE connectivity, it could pinpoint quite a few places around the world. As soon as we know more, we’ll pass it along.

[via LG Central]

Right after the Nokia N8 gets reviewed by a Russian mobile site, the internal specification sheet gets leaked. And while it doesn’t necessarily decry a load of information you couldn’t discern from the review, we have to admit that we hate to see good specs getting wasted in a mediocre phone. And, that’s exactly what’s happening with the N8. As you’ll see, the specs detail a phone you might actually want. Unfortunately, it’s still the N8.

Noteworthy: 3.5-inch OLED touchscreen display, with a 16:9 widescreen ratio; 16M colors; a 680MHz processor; 12MP Carl Zeiss lens, Xenon flash, and 20x digital zoom; GPS; Bluetooth; WiFi b/g. So, like we said, some pretty good features, especially for a Nokia touchscreen device. That 3.5-inch OLED display is nothing to scoff at, either. We just wish the review had gone better.

There’s also something else worth mentioning. The spec sheet is dated back in November, so there’s obviously some things on there that are going to change. We’ll have to wait until the official one to compare it to, so hopefully we don’t have too long to wait before Nokia announces it, or it gets leaked.

Feels like you’ve been waiting forever, doesn’t it? Ever since those first images leaked of the Verizon-bound handset, you’ve been wanting more. And then, sure enough, Verizon let slip that splash page, telling the world that April 29th was a day to look forward to. And let’s not forget that official specifications sheet, right? But all that waiting is finally paying off, because Verizon Wireless has come forward and made everything all comfortable for you. Meaning, it’s official, folks, and there’s even a release date and pricing!

Despite the fact you’ve already seen the specifications for the Droid Incredible a few times now, we’re going to run through them one more time. We have to make sure you know what you’re getting when you go stand in that line at the end of the month, after all. When you open up the box, you’ll be greeted with a 3.7-inch WVGA AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display. As soon as you turn it on, you’ll be greeted with Android 2.1 running the latest version of HTC’s beautiful skin, Sense UI. As you play around, you’ll find that you’re able to move from screen to screen, pop in and out of application after application with speed and grace, as the 1GHz Snapdragon processor chugs along. And, if you were to find your way into the settings, you’d see that there’s 8GB of on board storage for your media consumption delights. Oh, and don’t forget to turn your new toy around, because there’s an 8MP camera there, which we’re sure you’ll want to take full advantage of.

Now, let’s get to the really important part, shall we? How much is it going to cost, and when are you going to be able to get your mitts on it. You’ll be able to preorder the Droid Incredible by HTC starting April 19th. It will cost you $199.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate. And, finally, you’ll be able to take it home on April 29th. Anyone out there planning on preordering? If you’re interested, the full press release is below.

IT’S A DROID, IT’S INCREDIBLE, IT’S ON THE NATION’S LARGEST AND MOST RELIABLE 3G NETWORK

DROID Incredible™ by HTC Combines Power of Android™, Usability of HTC Sense™, Exclusively from Verizon Wireless

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and NEW YORK – Verizon Wireless today announced DROID Incredible by HTC, the newest Android device on the nation’s most reliable wireless 3G network, will be available beginning April 29.
Featuring a “topographic” design that demonstrates the powerful engineering just beneath the surface, DROID Incredible by HTC is designed with craftsmanship and precision while making it easier than ever to stay connected.
DROID Incredible by HTC features the newest version of the HTC Sense experience, a seven-panel home screen with a wide selection of interactive widgets so the most important content is immediately available at a touch. Customers will enjoy seamless integration with Exchange ActiveSync®, quick and easy access to Flickr for sharing and viewing pictures, video, and Android Market™ with more than 30,000 Google applications. DROID Incredible by HTC is the first Verizon Wireless phone that takes advantage of Qualcomm’s 1GHz superfast Snapdragon processor, and it’s the first available phone from Verizon Wireless to include an 8 megapixel camera.
Shortly after the phone becomes available, customers will be able to enjoy two of the latest exclusive apps from Verizon Wireless – NFL Mobile and Skype mobile™.
Additional Key features:
Android 2.1 with HTC Sense experience
1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon™ processor for maximum responsiveness
Friend Stream for unified Flickr, Facebook and Twitter updates
“Leap” view for quick access to all seven home screen panels
8 megapixel camera with dual LED flash for crisp, detailed images
Razor-sharp 3.7 inch WVGA (480×800) AMOLED capacitive touch display
Optical joystick for smooth navigation
Dedicated, touch-sensitive Home, Menu, Back and Search keys
Proximity sensor, light sensor and digital compass
Integrated GPS
Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g)
3.5 mm headset jack

Price and availability:
DROID Incredible will be available for pre-order online at www.verizonwireless.com beginning on April 19 and it will be in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores on April 29. Pricing will be $199.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. Customers will receive the rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted.
DROID Incredible customers will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk and an Email and Web for Smartphone plan. Nationwide Talk plans begin at $39.99 monthly access. Email and Web for Smartphone plans start at $29.99 for unlimited monthly access.
For additional information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.

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(EDITOR’S NOTE: Media can access high-resolution images of DROID Incredible by HTC in the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.)

About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving more than 91 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

About HTC
HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile phone industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative smartphones that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com.

We’ve got to admit, that this whole mobile TV thing is definitely beginning to pick up speed. You know it’s growing when a company like Samsung announces dedicated devices to do just that, and solely for one region. Welcome to the future, ladies and gentlemen, where the three screens are inexorably merging into one. (At least, that’s what looks like companies are trying to accomplish.) In any event, meet the Samsung Corby TV (here’s the original Corby) and Metro TV (and here’s the GSM variant of the Metro), which are headed over to India to sport their mobile TV ways, and hopefully spread the good word on watching your stories while on the move.

Both devices are variants to the already released CDMA versions, but only so much as to get the message of mobile TV evangelized. Both handsets now feature the customized application called MimobiTV Mobile TV, which was developed by Apalya, and allows users to watch live TV, or on-demand content. These handsets have access to over 40 channels, and they’re able to stream the service whether they’re on 1X CDMA or 3G networks.

Device wise, the Corby TV is still one of the cutest handsets out there. Packing a 2.8-inch QVGA touchscreen display, with Samsung’s TouchWiz User Interface, 2MP camera on the back, Bluetooth support and MicroSD card slot, you can pick it up for Rs. 9,699. And the Metro TV rocks a 2-inch display, 2Mp camera, Bluetooth support, and MicroSD card slot. It will cost you a cool Rs. 6,999. Awesome features for a relatively low price, but we’re wondering how many people out there will want to watch their favorite show on a 2-inch display. What do you think?

[via Samsung Hub]

We knew it had to happen eventually, and it looks like the time has finally come. LG, the company that’s been perfectly complacent to launch low-end Android devices, is taking the reigns and stepping up. They’re officially moving into the high-end range of devices, poised to say a great big “Hello!” to all the other Android device manufacturers out there who have, for all intents and purposes, crowded the market.

The LG Aloha, which for now seems to be the devices codename, is also known as the LG C710, if recent WiFi certificates are to be believed. It wasn’t until a User Agent Profile for the same device appeared that the talk about this device really existing heated up. And from what we are hearing, the device’s specifications are definitely good enough to raise the device into high-end dominion: 800×480 resolution touchscreen; 65,000 color display (we wish it was 16M, but beggar’s can’t be choosers); WiFi 802.11 b/g/n; GPRS, UMTS, HSDPA, and HSUPA.

The big question you will have to ask yourself is: are you a fan of full QWERTY keyboards? And, to be more precise, are you fans of slide-out, physical ones? We sure hope so, because that’s exactly what the LG Aloha is going to rock, if the device does see the light of day. We are never against keyboards, and even if the Motorola DROID’s gets flack for not being the best, we applaud Motorola for showing companies that making a slim device doesn’t mean it can’t have a slide-out keyboard. So, we will have to keep our fingers crossed that LG can keep the width down to a respectable number. As soon as we know more about the LG Aloha, we will bring it your way.

[via Boy Genius Report]