Speaking of specs, this fancy fella’ rocks a 2.8-inch WQVGA (240×400 pixels) internal display, external screen comprised of 144 LEDs, 2-megapixel camera with fixed focus, Bluetooth 2.1, FM radio, 3.5mm headset jack, and 50MB of built-in storage that is further expandable with microSD memory cards.

Moto will ask 99 EUR for the unlocked, SIM-free Gleam+, with carriers most likely giving it away to anyone willing to put his/her signature on a new two-year customer agreement. Heck you’ll most likely be able to get the phone for free even with 12- and 18-month contracts.

Personally I like the new phone — it looks like a fancier version of RAZR2 — but since it doesn’t run any smartphone OS, I’m afraid I’ll have to skip it…

Specs wise, this little fella’ comes with a 3-inch QVGA display, 3.2-megapixel camera, EDGE and Wi-Fi connectivity, Bluetooth 3.0, and a microSD memory card slot. In terms of preloaded apps, there’s a web browser, Samsung’s ChatON messaging service, social networking clients, email app — all easily accessible through TouchWiz Lite UI.

At the moment, we’ve no idea how much the unlocked device will cost, though it’s safe to bet it won’t break anyone’s bank. If I had to bet, various phone retailers will offer it for up to 150 GBP sans any strings attached. Alternatively, users will also be able to get the Toco Lite 2 for free with carrier contracts…

[Via: Unwired View]

Carriers pay Apple the subsidy that is able to keep the iPhone down to its $199 price point even after cramming in loads of new features in every release. For Apple, this is good. For consumers, this is good. For carriers, this is very bad.

During 2009 and 2010 before Verizon Wireless was selling the iPhone, its EBITDA margin was at an average of 46.4 percent. Right after the Verizon iPhone became a reality, the profit margin dropped to 43.7 percent. Last quarter, which was the first quarter to include iPhone 4S sales, Verizon’s margin was at 42.2 percent.

Fortunately for Verizon, its margins are comparably high to those of AT&T and Sprint. AT&T’s EBITDA service margin last quarter was 28.7 percent, an 8.9 percent decline year-over-year. Sprint’s margin last quarter was even worse at a sad 9.5 percent. The year before that when Sprint wasn’t selling the iPhone, its margin was 16 percent.

The good news is since Apple sells so many iPhones, carriers are still making plenty of money off of them. Don’t ever lose sleep about them not making money — if something doesn’t add to their bottom line, you can bet carriers will not go through with it.

[via CNN Money]

The huge device is heading to Canada’s three networks — including TELUS, Bell and Rogers — and will cost up to $729.99 sans any long-term commitments. Of course, with a three-year contract the price goes down, but you’ll still need to shell out some $200 to get this beast phone/tablet.

The contest has already started and it runs through February 13th at 6:00 pm. You can check out all the details from this page at Samsung’s website. Good luck!

And before I let you, let me once again repeat the Galaxy Note’s specs. It comes with a 5.3-inch Super AMOLED HD (1280×800 pixels) touchscreen, 8-megapixel camera on the back, 1.3-megapixel front-facing one, HSPA/LTE and Wi-Fi connectivity, GPS, Bluetooth and 16GB of built-in storage.

[Via: MobileSyrup]

Spokesperson for Halliburton, Tara Mullee Agard, said to Reuters in an email, “We are making this transition in order to better support our mobile applications initiatives.” The transition she speaks of is the movement from BlackBerry to iPhone over the next two years for 4,500 employees. She also pointed out Apple is helping the company with the process.

Apple didn’t just steal a large amount of candy from RIM, it’s getting the dirty pleasure of chewing slowly right in front of RIM.

BlackBerry advocates, you are now presented with a challenge: come up with a better excuse than “BlackBerry devices are for business users.” I’m afraid that argument is no longer valid. Oh, and since BlackBerry isn’t so hot with consumers either, what exactly is the target market? Please hurry. The BlackBerry Bold Team is waiting for its next mission.

[via Digital Trends]

Aside from that screen, this bad boy will also comes with a 1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm APQ8060 SoC, 1GB of RAM, 8GB ROM, NFC, 8-megapixel rear-facing camera, while Android 2.3 Gingerbread will run the show out of box. Needless to say, a device as powerful as Optimus Vu will get its Ice Cream Sandwich treatment in time, though we first have to see it officially announced. And yes, we do believe LG will use the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona for that… and (again) we’ll be there to cover the announcement. Stay tuned…

[Via: Engadget]

According to the official press release, both Norton and Werbowy “embody the core values behind the PRADA phone by LG 3.0″ – stylish looks and smart functionality. Moreover, both are stars who have excelled in their fields and represent the “ethos of style and substance;” while Norton is an Academy Award-nominated actor, Werbowy holds the record for opening and closing the most catwalk shows in one season, as well as being one of the top earning models of recent years.

Again, the LG Prada 3.0′s specs include a dual-core 1GHz processor, 4.3-inch touchscreen, HSPA and Wi-Fi connectivity, dual cameras, GPS, Bluetooth and so on. The device is 8.5mm thick, boasting PRADA’s signature Saffiano pattern to the back.

Alongside the phone, users will have access to a full line of PRADA phone accessories such as a PRADA branded cradle, “stylish pouches” and Bluetooth ear set.

The vendor announced plans to hold a special event yesterday and it immediately sparked rumors for an unveiling of the Galaxy S II successor. Instead, a spokesperson for Samsung told The Next Web that the event will just be a regular day of talking about the company’s current line of products. How fun.

Last week, Samsung also shot down rumors of a Galaxy S III debut at Mobile World Congress 2012, which officially begins in Barcelona on February 27th. A representative responded to those rumors saying, “The successor to the Galaxy SII smartphone will be unveiled at a separate Samsung-hosted event in the first half of the year, closer to commercial availability of the product.”

So there’s no Galaxy S III at MWC or at the French event. Maybe the third time’s a charm?

This rumored device is anticipated to be the king of all Android phones so far. Think only 7mm thin, 2GB of RAM, a Super AMOLED Plus display, an 8MP camera on the back and a 2MP shooter on the front, and of course Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Alas, this dream will not become a reality any time soon.

[via BGR]

If I could suggest one thing – grab the Galaxy Nexus, instead — it is readily available in stock. It may not be as sexy as Moto’s baby (though that’s arguable), but it rocks a much better 720p screen. Not to mention the preloaded Ice Cream Sandwich…

[Via: AndroidCentral]

But that’s not all. The electronics retailer is also providing free shipping along with a free $50 gift card with any activation (as we discussed before).

As a reminder, the Galaxy Note rocks a huge 5.3-inch Super AMOLED HD touchscreen, 8-megapixel camera on the back, 2-megapixel front-facing one, 4G and Wi-Fi connectivity, S Pen stylus, 16GB of built-in storage, and so on.

You can check out the Galaxy Note in Ceramic White from here, and in Carbon Blue from here.

Unfortunately, we’ve no idea when TELUS will start selling the best mobile device LG has ever made, though we hope that will happen sooner rather than later.

The above image comes from LG Canada’s website, clearly showing TELUS as one of carriers to offer the beast phone. Why is it a beast phone, you may wonder? Well, aside from the fact that it’s as powerful as the Galaxy Nexus, it also has the best 4.5-inch 720p screen. Unfortunately, it still runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread though an Ice Cream Sandwich update will be released shortly.

[Via: MobileSyrup]