Cricket Wireless to launch the HTC One V on September 2 for $269

Cricket Wireless is about to bolster its lineup of Android smartphone devices come September 2nd when it launches the HTC One V.  The One V is HTC’s mid-range offering of the One series, but it is still a capable device that will handle the everyday usage of the average consumer.

Those interested in the One V can expect to purchase one directly from the Cricket website or a Cricket operated store for $269.  Keep in mind Cricket is a contract-free carrier, thus the seemingly high price for the smartphone.

In terms of specs and features, the One V offers a 3.7 inch touch screen display, 1GHz Snapdragon S3 processor, Android 4.0, Sense 4, 3G connectivity, 512MB of RAM, and a 5MP rear facing camera.

If you are interested in the HTC device on Cricket, then be sure to check out of its website or store on September 2nd.

[PRNewswire]

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Samsung Galaxy S II 4G launches September 6 for $370 on Boost Mobile

If you’re looking to purchase a smartphone with Boost Mobile, then you’ll be pleased to learn the carrier recently bolstered its Android lineup with the Samsung Galaxy S II 4G and the Samsung Galaxy Rush.

Similar to Sprint’s variant of the Galaxy S II, Boost Mobile’s Galaxy S II 4G offers Android 4.0, 4G connectivity, a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 16GB of on board memory, 8MP rear facing camera, 2MP front facing camera, and a 4.52 inch Super AMOLED Plus display.  While it is not the iconic Samsung Galaxy S III smartphone, it is a more than capable Android smartphone that can hold its own.  For the off-contract price of $370, the Galaxy S II 4G can be yours starting September 6.

Samsung and Boost Mobile also teamed up to produce the Samsung Galaxy Rush.  The Galaxy Rush offers a 3.5 inch touch screen display, 3MP rear facing camera, 1.3MP front facing camera, 1GHz processor, 768MB of RAM, and Android 4.0.  It will be available in late September for the price of $149.

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Amazon to hold press conference September 6, rumored to announce new Kindle Fire tablet

For a while now, Amazon has been rumored to launch a successor (or two) to the original Kindle Fire.  While it was supposed to launch at the end of July or early August, it appears there was a delay in its production.  In any event, Amazon is scheduled to host a press event on September 6th in California.

The event description does a good job of concealing the products the online retailer plans on launching.  Based on recent speculation, however, I think it is safe to assume a new Kindle Fire tablet and Kindle ereader will each be announced.

It will definitely be interesting to see how Amazon wishes to take on the Nexus 7 and whether it opts to compete with the iPad and wide array of Samsung Galaxy tablets with its own 10 inch tablet.  Stay tuned, folks, all this information and much more will be revealed in a few weeks.

[Engadget]

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New Samsung Galaxy S Duos comes with dual-SIM, launches in Europe during September

Samsung is preparing to launch a new mid-range Android smartphone — one that features dual-SIM ports, which allows for additional communication benefits.

The Samsung Galaxy S Duos bears strong resemblance to the Galaxy S III, but the specs are much lower-range.  However, the key selling point of the Duos is the fact that it offers two SIM ports, meaning you can have two numbers call and text seamlessly.  The Duos is aimed at professionals who have a work and personal cell phone, but do not want to carry two separate devices.  Having two SIM slots offers one device for both numbers.

In terms of its specs, the Duos features Android 4.0, a 4 inch touch screen display, 5MP rear facing camera, VGA front facing camera, 1GHz processor, 4GB of on-board storage, and a 1500 mAh battery.  If you are interested in Samsung’s latest mid-range device, then you will want to pay close attention to your European carrier come September when the Duos launches in Europe.  Samsung expects to launch it in other unannounced territories after its initial launch.

[Samsung Mobile Press]

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LG Optimus Vu will launch in global markets in September, equipped with Tegra 3 processor

After enjoying some success in Korea and Japan by selling 500,000 units, LG wants to bring its tablet-esque smartphone to other markets including: Europe, Asia, Middle East/Africa and Latin America.  In September, LG will launch the Optimus Vu in most of these markets.

The Vu will largely retain most of its specs and features, but one noticeable difference is the upgrade from a Snapdragon S3 1.5GHz dual-core processor to the NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core processor.  LG touts the upgraded Tegra processor offers the Vu a better tradeoff between performance and battery consumption.  Other specs included its unique 4:3 aspect ratio 5 inch display, Android 4.0, 8MP rear facing camera, and 1.3MP front facing camera.

We’re still holding out hope that it makes it to America and launches on Verizon, but since North America wasn’t mentioned as a target market, I’m a little skeptical of a launch happening here.

[LG News Room]

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