A new version of the XFON, marked as XT1055, has been caught at the FCC and we tend to believe this one’s destined for US Cellular.

Of course, we still have no idea when each of the carriers mentioned above will officially announce the new phone, and it’s likely up to Motorola to decide when that will happen (when their device is ready for the prime time).

According to the specs we’ve heard before, the XFON will pack Qualcomm’s Snapdragon S4 Pro dual-core processor clocked at 1.7GHz, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of expandable storage, 10-megapixel rear camera, 2-megapixel front-facing one, 720p HD screen, with Android 4.2.2 (or perhaps Android 4.3) running the show right from the get-go…

[Via: Droid-Life]

As the high-end smartphone market progresses, mid-range devices are more than powerful enough to suit most needs, with the F7 proving just that. The F7 rocks a 4.7 inch 720p HD display and 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor. While we’re now in the world of 1080p displays and quad-core CPUs, the F7′s two most important specifications certainly won’t disappoint.

Other specs include 1GB RAM, 8GB internal storage, 8 megapixel camera, micro SD card slot, 2,540 mAh batter, and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.

The LG Optimus F7 is now available from US Cellular for $99 on a new contract.

[Via: AndroidCentral]

If you recall, we’re talking about a more-than-solid mid-range smartphone with specs that include a 4.7-inch 720p HD screen, 1.5GHz dual-core processor (Qualcomm Snapdragon S4) coupled with 1GB of RAM, 8-megapixel rear camera, 8GB of expandable memory and a decent 2,540mAh battery. LTE connectivity support also comes included making sure you can stream movies while on the go; and if there’s no 4G signal around, you’ll naturally fall back to 3G CDMA.

So, if you live in the US Cellular coverage area, you may want to consider grabbing one of these. We think the Optimus F7 is one of the best smartphones in the mid-end of the market…

In the other LG news, we’re hearing (from EVleaks) that the still unannounced Optimus F6 may be heading to T-Mobile USA. While we’ve no idea what that phone is all about, it makes sense it’s better than the F5 and worse than the F7. The F7′s specs are listed above, let’s recap what’s F5 all about: it has a 4.3-inch qHD display, 1GB of RAM and 1.2GHz dual-core processor. So we presume the F6 may have F5′s guts and a larger qHD screen; or F7′s guts with smaller 720p HD screen; or… feel free to drop your guess in the comments form below. We’ll naturally let you know as soon as we have something new on this. Stay tuned…

We still don’t know when US Cellular will launch the Odyssey but since marketing materials are ready, we expect to get the press release any day now. More to come, obviously…

[Via: Engadget]

The mentioned base station, model number FT2260, comes with dual-band support (800/1900 MHz CDMA), a QSC6055 chipset, two phone jacks and a USB port which is used for diagnostics. Also included in the package are a charger, an antenna and a 1500 mAh NiMH battery that is good for up to two hours of talk or 36 hours of standby time.

It is said that the carrier will offer unlimited voice calls for only $19.99 a month, and that money also gets you voicemail, caller ID, call waiting, call forwarding, three-way calling and E911 service. The exact launch date of the new service is still unknown but we’re betting this won’t be a long wait…

The Hydro Xtrm sports a dual-core Snapdragon 1.2 GHz processor, a 5 Megapixel rear-facing camera and a 1.3 Megapixel front-facing shooter. It also includes 1 GB of RAM, 4 GB of internal storage, which is expandable to 32 GB via a microSD card. It also boasts Kyocera’s Smart Sonic Receiver technology, which boosts audio clarity and quality.

The Hydro Xtrm operates on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, and was surprisingly fast considering the mid-range spec sheet. The 4-inch IPS WVGA display is very sharp and clear, and showed no signs of lag or slowdown while navigating through the app drawer or home screen panels. The device felt comfortable to hold in the hand, and even though the device had some heft to it, it didn’t feel too heavy.

The Kyocera Hydro Xtrm is now available online for $29.99 after a mail-in rebate and a new two-year service agreement, and will be available in U.S. Cellular stores on May 24th.

Specs are not released for any of the two phones, and we’re also pretty clueless about the availability. However, since the press images are out, the chances are it won’t be long before we get the official press announcements from both Verizon and U.S. Cellular. We’ll get back to you when that happens… with all other details, naturally.

[Via: EVleaks]

After posting a photo of a Samsung phone on the page, a Facebook user simply commented on the photo with the message “Get Windows Phone.” About 30 minutes later, U.S. Cellular responded confirming that it is “working on the launch of a Windows 8 device.” For all intents and purposes, I think it’s safe to assume U.S. Cellular meant Windows Phone 8.

The comment came from Liz of the carrier’s Social Team. She continues, “We do not have information that we can share quite yet on the timing or the device details. We hope to have more information to share in the next month, stay tuned, we will announce it here on Facebook first.” Rumor has it the model of the first Windows Phone 8 phone to hit U.S. Cellular is the Samsung SCH-R860U, which cleared the FCC a few weeks ago.

The carrier first expressed interest in adding Windows Phone 8 devices to its lineup in July 2012, stating that Windows Phone 8 “will be an important part of our device lineup going forward.” It has yet to act upon that, though we might see a change by the end of May.

[via PhoneArena]

A company spokesperson turned to Facebook to spread the news without going into much details, like which Windows Phone will they get to carry. The chances are they’ll end-up with one of Nokia Lumia devices though some other model may also get a shot.

Earlier, we’ve seen the mysterious Samsung SCH-R860U clearing the FCC with hints it could be the mobile operator’s first smartphone running Microsoft’s latest mobile platform.

As usual, we’ll make sure to get back to you as soon as new details emerge. Stay tuned in the meantime, k?

[Via: Engadget]

U.S. Cellular is sweetening the pot by offering one of Samsung’s S View flip covers, a cover that protects the device front to back and has a transparent window on the front for easy viewing of notifications while the case is closed.

If you’re a U.S. Cellular customer eager to get your hands on a Galaxy S4, head over to U.S. Cellular’s pre-order page to ensure you get one of the hottest handsets of the year once it ships.

[Via: U.S. Cellular]