Apple’s 4-gen iPhone revealed

Finally, the 4th Gen iPhone is no longer a rumor. Looks like an edgy, rectangular brick, no longer the soft curved back. But, included are several new features like front camera for video chat, additional microphone for noise cancelation, micro-SIM, improved back camera lens. Of course, with all that comes, increased weight which purpotedly is due to a battery that is 16% larger. Gizmodo which got its hands on the prototype has full coverage of the phone including videos and pictures. Of course, the phone will come with OS version 4. And so, now AT&T cancellation of employee vacation in June makes sense.

Are the rumors true? Is there going to be a new iPhone this summer?

Well, looks like rumors might be that AT&T is prepping for a new iPhone launch this June as it stops its employees from taking vacations in June. This seems to be its modus operendi when it has launched iPhones in the past. So, it might be true that there is a new iPhone in the offing. Now, let the guessing game begin as to what will it have.

AT&T Blocks Employee Vacations For June; Hints At Launch Of New iPhone

via iPhone Hacks by iPhoneHacks on 4/16/10

Boy Genius Report claims that they’ve got a confirmation from multiple AT&T sources that the iPhone carrier has put a block on all employee vacations for the month of June. This vacation policy indicates that Apple is likely to release the new iPhone in June. BGR reports: “Same story as…

Droid Incredible Hits Verizon on April 29 (Mashable)

Hmm. This phone certainly looks interesting. Can’t wait to get my hands on it.

Droid Incredible Hits Verizon on April 29 (*Mashable*)

via Mashable Buzztracker on 4/14/10

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LG Viewty GT (GT405) launched by 3 UK

LG Viewty GT (GT405) launched by 3 UK

via Unwired View by Ilinca Nita on 4/14/10

3 UK has just launched a new LG phone dubbed Viewty GT. By the looks of it, this is the LG GT405, showcased by LG back in March.

The Viewty GT features a 3 inch resistive touchscreen display with 240 x 400 pixels, 3G connectivity, A-GPS, Google Maps, Bluetooth, music player, Facebook access, 5MP autofocus camera with LED flash, 60MB of internal memory and MicroSD card support.

Since it’s offered via 3, the LG Viewty GT also comes with Windows Live Messenger and Skype preinstalled (for Skype-to-Skype calls).

You can get the LG Viewty GT from 3 UK for free, if you’re willing to sign an 18-month contract agreement of at least £15 per month.The phone is also available on PAYG for £119.99.

Via Omio, Phone Arena

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Motorola posts Android 2.1 upgrade timeline for its smartphones

Looks like Motorola is pre-announcing its upgrade timeline to keep the customers happy. Let see if it works.

Motorola posts Android 2.1 upgrade timeline for its smartphones

via Unwired View by Ilinca Nita on 4/13/10

Unlike other manufacturers (i.e. HTC or Samsung), Motorola has posted a timeline with details on future software upgrades for its Android smartpohnes.

As you may already know, Android 2.1 updates for the Verizon Droid and for the Milestone are already rolling out.

Next, Motorola is planning to bring Android 2.1 to the Cliq and Cliq XT, sometime this quarter (meaning in June the latest).

In Q3, the Motorola BackFlip (for AT&T) and the Motorola Dext (for Asia-Pacific) will also be upgraded to Android 2.1.

Upgrades for the Motorola Devour (pictured above) and the Dext for Europe and Latin America are currently under evaluation.

Via Motorola

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