The Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant — actually appearing to be the standard international Galaxy S complete with front-facing camera rather than the Vibrant found on T-Mobile — has been priced and dated via Bell Canada’s website. Their Galaxy S page is now showing that the phone will be available at the price of $149.99 on a three-year agreement. You can get it off contract for $499.99, which is actually a quite agreeable price considering what you get packed underneath the gorgeous Super AMOLED display. The Galaxy S Vibrant will be available in Bell’s stores and on their website August 6th.

[thanks to Russell for sending this our way!]

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The Motorola FlipOut is nearing unlocked availability in the UK courtesy of retailers Play.com and and Clove. Play’s offering the device August 11th for 249 British pounds while Clove – who hasn’t announced a date for their release yet – will have it for 258 pounds.

The device is not yet available subsidized through UK carriers so you’ll need to be OK with spending a large chunk of money for the device upfront if you truly want it. The Motorola FlipOut ships with Android 2.1 and the latest version of MOTOBLUR and includes a “flip-out” QWERTY keypad – perfect for trendy teens that need to text and wants to have a device that does something “cool”.

[via EuroDroid]

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We have some great news for EVO 4G owners tonight! That news is that Froyo will begin rolling out to you beginning August 3rd, 2010. Soon, all of you will be able to experience the Froyo goodness I have known for quite sometime.   I should also mention that this is official, not a stupid rumor.  See the press release below!

Sprint is the first wireless carrier to bring Android 2.2 to customers using the award-winning HTC EVO™ 4G beginning Tuesday, Aug. 3

Android 2.2 offers HTC EVO 4G feature enhancements including Bluetooth® voice dialing, built-in Flash, the ability to store apps to the memory card and much, much more

The award-winning HTC EVO 4G just got that much better. We are excited to announce that beginning the week of Aug. 1; Sprint will begin rolling out the Android 2.2 upgrade to its HTC EVO 4G customers.

Sprint will be the first wireless carrier to bring1 the latest version of Android to its customers. The Android 2.2 software release provides a significant number of feature enhancements, including:
• Voice Dialing Over Bluetooth.
• Application Storage on External Memory, giving users more storage room for all their apps.
• Camera 4-way rotation allows the camera icons to rotate with the camera.
• Improved Browser Performance including a faster JavaScript engine and Flash 10x Support improving the user’s ability to view videos and available content associated with web pages.

“Sprint is thrilled with our customers’ response to HTC EVO 4G and the innovative and exciting experience it offers,” said Fared Adib, vice president – Product Development for Sprint. “It is exciting for us to lead the industry in bringing the Android 2.2 update to these customers and improve on the amazing experience they receive with America’s first 4G capable phone.”

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Sprint will begin sending update notifications to users in waves beginning Tuesday, Aug. 3 and the upgrade should be available for all HTC EVO 4G users by the middle of August.

The notification will let the users know that the update is available and it will provide the simple two-step over-the-air download process.

1. Users will receive a notification that Android 2.2 is available for download.
2. Once the user has downloaded the update, they will be prompted to install the update. The user will be notified that their device will be disabled during the installation process. The phone will be ready to use once the process completes.

For those who just can’t wait to get Android 2.2, there will be an easy user initiated option to download the upgrade. Customers can access the software update through their HTC EVO 4G under the Settings Menu System Updates HTC Software Update. This will initiate the three-step process also.

That’s right folks, all of you who hate waiting for an OTA update will be able to manually search for the system upgrade.  This is great news for all! Thank you Sprint! More on this as it develops.

Source: Gizmodo

NOTE: Sprint to Begin Rolling Out Android 2.2 to HTC EVO 4G Owners on August 3rd originally appeared on AndroidGuys.

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Canadian Android site AndroidTablets.ca is reporting an August 3rd launch date for the HTC Desire at Telus. The employee who confirmed the date in-store wasn’t able to give an exact price but quoted it as probably coming in under $100 for a 3-year deal. This goes against earlier leaked figures putting it at $299.95 on a three-year contract, quite pricey for a handset in today’s world of subsidized phones. Whether or not the August 3rd date will stick remains to be seen, but dummy units arriving in Telus stores indicate the phone will be launching soon regardless.

[via AndroidTablets.ca, thanks to Brendan for the heads up!]

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It looks like Bell Mobility is all set for the release of the upcoming BlackBerry Curve 3G (Curve 9300). The carrier is ready to drop the HSPA device on August 12th and should be getting units in stock as early as next week. We did see this coming a few days ago, and the "Curve 3G" name looks to be the winning moniker for release as well. The device will carry the standard features including 256MB flash memory, a full QWERTY keyboard, Bluetooth and the fleet of native apps. No word if the Curve 3G is headed to any other carriers just yet, but it’s safe to assume it won’t be long before it lands elsewhere.

CrackBerry.com‘s feed sponsored by ShopCrackBerry.com. BlackBerry Curve 3G coming to Bell Mobility August 12th

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FroYo rumors still swirl about as most (translation: all phones besides the Nexus One) Android handsets have yet to be upgraded to the latest version. As it’s been suggested before, Verizon may be the first American carrier out of the starting gate to offer Android 2.2 to most of their Droid customers. Specifically, AndroidSpin’s tipster is telling them that the Motorola Droid, HTC Droid Incredible, and Motorola Droid X are to get a simultaneous upgrade to Android 2.2 beginning August 6th.

The process will reportedly see the update staggered out to users through August 15th, after which most users should be basking in ice-cold FroYo. We’ll mark our calendars and we will be sure to revisit this rumor once August makes its way to everyone’s doorstep.

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After the usual pre-release leaks, and tidbits of information here and there, Acer finally came out and finalized a launch date for their upcoming Stream phone earlier. The device sports Android 2.1, a 1 GHz processor, 512MB RAM, 3.7in screen, and HDMI 720p out among other features. Personally I think that this device will have a hard time distinguishing itself from all of the other 3.7in phones beyond the HDMI out. Hopefully Acer has some really cool software tricks up it’s sleeve for this one. The full press release with specifications etc. is after the break, let us know what you think in the comments!

Press Release:

Acer Stream: THE PERFECT ENTERTAINMENT SMARTPHONE

London, 26th July 2010: Acer Stream is a high-end multimedia smartphone, optimized for watching movies, listening to music and enjoying web browsing – perfect for most demanding users who want the best in entertainment.

Elegant and minimalist in design, Acer Stream is made from highly resistant materials and offers truly outstanding technical features, all in just 11.2 mm, ensuring users a unique, unrepeatable experience, due to the following:

Superb display quality: the touch screen with AMOLED technology boasts 1.67 million exceptionally bright colors, through a generous 3.7” WVGA display. Furthermore, its incredible contrast (superior 2000:1) makes for clear images and perfect legibility in any environment and light condition. Moreover, this type of display consumes less energy to help increase battery life.

Ultrafast connectivity 3G+ for streaming: HSDPA 7.2 Mbps in download, Bluetooth and WiFi n, enabling faster transmission of multimedia contents than ever!

Power and performance: the Qualcomm Snapdragon 1GHz processor, with its 512 MB RAM, makes Acer Stream one of the fastest and most reactive phones on the market. The operating system behind Stream is Android version 2.1, better known as Éclair.

Unique and high-quality multimedia features, enabling the recording of HD videos up to 720p. Listening to your favorite music or the radio with RDS has never been so pleasant; enjoy the Dolby Mobile quality, with powerful bass and crystal-clear clarity for an unparalleled purity of sound. UPnP technology enables sharing contents with other devices. Furthermore, a 5MP photocamera and integrated GPS system allow photos and videos to be geotagged. Last but not least, you can connect the Acer Stream to your home TV with HDMI port and watch a movie on a larger screen.

Extensive memory! 2GB of internal Flash memory are ideal for downloading a lot of applications and 3D games, while an 8GB memory card as free bundle and a micro-SD card slot support up to 32GB enable users to avail of their favorite multimedia contents at all times.

A completely brand new user interface focalized on what is essential to users and able to guarantee a simple and quick access to all the applications. The new Acer user interface will wrap the user up giving pure pleasure in using the phone and enjoying the discovery of all the stunning things he can do with his Acer Stream!

Main benefits:
_Read information straight from the lock screen’s widget;
_Quickly start favorite applications in one touch;
_Easily switch applications with the History panel;
_Customize the phone according to specific needs;
_Enjoy smooth animations and fine graphics.

Coupled with a three types of predictive keyboards, a smart dialer and a redesigned contacts list, the Acer user interface makes the use of smartphone an efficient and delightful experience.

Social and entertaining: All the most popular applications are pre-installed: Acer Spinlets free streaming service to browse and listen to songs from major music labels and instantly post what you find to your favorite Social Networking sites, nemo Player to enjoy multimedia content to the fullest, Acer urFooz to create your virtual “look-a-like”, add your profile and bookmarks and post it to your social networks, Facebook™ and Twidroid perfectly integrated in the phone address.

Acer Stream, a concentration of fun and entertainment! Open your eyes and start enjoying yourself with the best entertainment smartphone on the market.

The Acer Stream will be available as of the 9th August exclusively from online retailer eXpansys for an RRP of £399 Inc Vat.

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Acer Stream Launch Date Confirmed for August 9th

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Samsung hinted at it yesterday via twitter and now they’re getting a little more official with their hints. On August 20th, Samsung will show off the Epic on their TV support website. This is pretty significant because they did the exact same thing for the Vibrant and Captivate, which both had their TV debuts around the same time as their official launch dates.

So if you’re on the Sprint network and have been salivating over your friends Galaxy S devices, it’d be a safe bet to say that you’ll be able to get your own on or around 8/20/10.

[via sps tv]

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Sprint Epic 4G launching on/around August 20th?

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The three-day conference aimed at IT professionals and Apple developers normally costs $899. But early-bird registration is available for $699. And organizers announced that the discounted registration will run through August 9 while spaces at the conference last.

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Oh, boy: that rumor is starting to turn up again. This isn’t the first time we’ve heard of Verizon playing around with the idea of capping data usage for their wireless subscribers, but Engadget suggests Verizon could be finally set to impose those data caps – and that it could be happening before July 2010 expires.

There were no details to be had, but the lack of unlimited data (if you’re not willing to pay per GB, of course) is never a happy thought for paying customers. It’s quite alarming, too, because we just reported that Verizon’s seen a 5x increase in data usage from Motorola Droid X users compared to users of any other devices. One might suggest that this is because the phone is new and people are getting their apps in order and playing with the phone until their fingers fall off, but it would also make sense for Verizon to use that as an excuse to impose these data limitations.

We’ll see if any of this rings true as we enter the last unofficial month of summer.

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Well we knew that there wouldn’t be many Nexus One’s left when Google said they were receiving their last shipment from HTC, but selling out within 10 days? That’s cutting it short.

Google has told the L.A. Times that it expects to sell all of it’s remaining stock of the N1 by the end of July, which is essentially 10 days from now. So if you’re been on the fence about buying the Nexus, you probably shouldn’t hesitate much longer.

[via latimes]

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Want a Nexus One? Better grab one before August

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So the rumors up to this point have pointed pretty strongly towards the Motorola Droid 2 launching on August 23rd, but new information is coming in that the phone we just saw leaked running Android 2.2 could hit Verizon stores as early as August 12th. This would be a soft roll-out getting little promotion up until the larger marketing push kicks in on the 23rd date we have been hearing.

And while that bit of information is pretty exciting on it’s own, this new info on the Droid 2’s release date also came with a leak of special edition of the Droid 2 that will embrace its Star Wars namesake. An R2-D2 edition of the phone will be launched featuring everyone’s favorite astromech droid on the back cover of the handset. Nerdgasm. Back with the original Droid, Verizon sent out remote-control R2D2 toys to press and media to promote the new phones launch, but little has been done with the Droid/Star Wars connection since Verizon licensed the brand from Lucasfilms. Given the choice would you want the special edition or just the plain jane Droid 2? What if the R2-D2 version required a slightly longer wait?

[via Engadget]

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There really isn’t a doubt in our minds that the Motorola Droid 2 will be launching at the end of August, especially if many of the recent leaks are any indication. Some [really blurry] photos snuck out of a packaging production plan jive with this time frame, showing a handset that is far enough into manufacturing that it will soon be getting boxed and prepped for shipment to Verizon stores around the US. Word on the block is that the exact date of release will be August 23rd. With all the hooplah about the Droid X still swirling around and showing no sign of settling, it looks like we are locked in for total Droid-age from her until the end of the summer.

[via Engadget]

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Someone at Verizon has leaked a summer catalog due to be released at the end of the month. While it does not have any huge shockers, we finally get a firm(ish) release date for the much leaked and talked about Droid 2. It appears the phone is on track for an August release date. When in August is anyones guess, but since the phone has yet to be officially confirmed or announced I would speculate the date to be in the later part of the month.

This is good news for people who are weary of the Droid X’s lack of physical keyboard, size, and locked bootloader. Hopefully Motorola will hear the complaints and decide against locking up the Droid 2 as well. Only time will tell….. or a good leak.

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Verizon Summer Catalog Leaked, Droid 2 Confirmed For August

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Yesterday, at the Droid X press release we learned and reported to you all that the Motorola Droid X would ship with Android 2.1, and would receive  Android 2.2 aka “Froyo” shortly after. If you look closely at the image provided below, you can see “Droid 1- 2.2 OS Maintenance release (including Flash 10.1) will be available in July,” and below that we can also see “Droid X-2.2 OS Maintenance release (including Flash 10.1) will be available in late summer.” Keep in mind that as with any leaked photo or bit of information, it can change at any point. This is definitely a good sign to Droid owners and future Droid X owners everywhere.

Source: Android Central

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Confirming what we already knew, the HTC Desire is headed to the US. This follows US Cellular’s apology for their delay of the expected July launch they’d been promising customers. It’s said the delay is because of HTC’s inability to produce the devices fast enough (mainly because of AMOLED shortages), something that’s also been holding back the HTC Droid Incredible’s claim to fame.

In any case, we can at least now confirm that more regional carriers beside US Cellular will be getting the device, but we probably won’t get details on who they are for another month, at least.

[via Twitter]

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Well it’s official, the dress-up Nexus One is coming to the US of A. You need to read the fine print though, because the Desire will be released through regional carriers only. This means it won’t be available through the big guys. Kind of disappointing if you ask me. Anyway, it sports the same hardware as the Nexus One, with the only significant difference being it replaces the N1’s trackpall with an optical trackpad. Oh, the back, menu, home and search keys are actual physical buttons instead of the touch sensitive ones found on the Nexus. In addition, (and obviously) the Desire will come with HTC’s SenseUI laid over Android 2.1.

Look for this bad boy this August.

Thanks to our tipster who sent this in!

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HTC Desire coming to US Shores (and carriers) this August

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Just as suspected, the newest Droids from the Motorola camp headed to Verizon will be launching a bit later in the summer. Just when, you ask? According to BGR, the Motorola Droid X will be landing sometime in July with Android 2.1 and “shadow BLUR,” which we will assume is the same thing as “NinjaBlur” and the new version of MotoBlur spied in recent leaked photos.

The Droid 2 will tail the Droid X, arriving in stores in August. Just enough time for Moto to apparently get a nice port of Android 2.2 up and running on the next-gen Droid. You heard that right. Might that equate to an update for the Droid X soon to follow launch? And how about the original Droid? There is no confirmation as to whether any version of MotoBlur will show up, but the Droid 2 should be sporting the same TI OMPA 3630 processor as the Droid X.

[via BGR]

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