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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Motorola Droid M rumored to launch on Verizon as a mid-range Razr successor

Some new information has surfaced regarding what Motorola may have in store for us come September 5th.  According to a leaked MAP sheet, Motorola is preparing to launch the Droid M for $149 on a two year contract.

According to BGR, the device features a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 4G LTE, Kevlar casing, HD display, and will be available in black and white.  I find it hard to believe Motorola is going to launch a device on Verizon simply known as “M,” but the price point is very interesting.

Perhaps, the Droid RAZR HD is really going to be a mid-range device with quality hardware.  With a lower price point than the Galaxy S III, budget-conscious consumers will be more likely to gravitate towards the Droid M with a $149 price tag.  It is also worth noting that the Atrix HD on AT&T for only $99 on a two year contract.

We will learn the full, official story come September 5 during Motorola’s event, so hang tight folks!

[BGR]

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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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