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The newest NPD report seems not to be a surprise. Android devices have scurried accross US carriers. With their very competitive prices, Android devices have got good sales in the country.

The data comes from self-reported online consumer surveys of NPD, not the corporate sales info that may change their numbers.

The NPD first quarter report of US smartphones shows RIM at 36%, Android at 28% and Apple at 21%. Since June 2009, no new model came from Apple.

As for the carriers, Verizon Wireless and AT&T are on par. This is caused by the strong sales of Droid, Droid Eris, and Blackberry Curve on Verizon. The next place is T-Mobile then Sprint.

Said executive director of industry analysis for NPD, Rubin:

“Recent previews of BlackBerry 6, the recently announced acquisition of Palm by HP, and the pending release of Windows Phone 7 demonstrates the industry’s willingness to make investments to address consumer demand for smartphones and other mobile devices. Carriers continue to offer attractive pricing for devices, but will need to present other data-plan options to attract more customers in the future.”

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The cool form factor that awkward and weird from Motorola is back. The phone namely Motorola Flipout. This square phone runs on Android OS. In order to reveal its cool physical keyboard, you need to twist it. You may like it …. or hate it..

As for the Motorola Flipout specs, it will run on Android 2.1 along with Motoblur interface. Motorola Flipout is powered by 700MHz processor. It is equipped with 2.8-inch display and a 3.1 Mpx snapper that put the device in the mid-level entry.
Continue reading ‘The Android Square Motorola Flipout’ »

Comes as the basic messaging device, Samsung Strive is featured with qwerty keayboard. Yes it lacks of touchscreen that makes it a low price handset, as little as $19.99 after rebates with a new contract. The lack of touchscreen technology is not too much bothering you as it has the easy to use qwerty keyboard. Typing is easy here with its rubbery keys. So all this plus makes Samsung Strive is available for one who love to send many text messages and have the low budget. You can visit AT&T to get the phone.

What’s good in Samsung Strive is of course its rubbery full QWERTY keyboard keys. The other is the availability of free trial to XM Satellite Radio, app switching functionality and the low price.
Continue reading ‘Samsung Strive Review by Sidney’ »

Do you prefer like a simple feature phone than the super duper smartphone? If so you are offered by LG their latest device namely LG Arena GT950. Headed to AT&T the GT950 has featured with a 3 inch, 800×480 touchscreen display, 5 Mpx camera, GPS, WiFi, 8GB of internal memory as well as LG’s whizbang S-Class UI.

There is no detail info about pricing and launching date of GT950. However looking at the finished look of this device, the releasing date could be soon. However according to other rumor the LG central has expected this device to be launched in upcoming few months.

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WOOOWWW… If you are looking for a free phone, this is your shot Recently I heard that AT&T is conducting a contest that offers the winners Sony Ericsson W518a. How great is that? I’m sure most of you out there has a Facebook account, right? Isn’t it time to use it for a greater purpose? Say, win this great Sony Ericsson W518a?

So AT&T has a hot Facebook app named AT&T Share. You can win a bunch of cool stuffs there. All you have to do is install the AT&T Share Facebook app to gain access to the campaign.

Then you will have to complete several missions.Each time you complete them you get reward points and chances to win the Sony Ericsson W518a along with other cool phones, gadgets, VIP tickets, service credits and more.

One example of the mission is running now through next week and simply requires you to film a video of yourself explaining what you like most about AT&T apps, games and music.Upload the video to the app and you got the chance to win an AT&T gift card or a Sony Ericsson phone.

And what is great is that if you are a BoyGeniousReport reader like me, you also got the chance to win the Sony Ericsson W518a for free! here’s the quote how to do it from BGR:

1. Head over to Facebook and check out the AT&T Share app.
2. Leave a comment here and let them know what you think. That’s it! Just leave a comment and you’re entered for a chance to win.
3. If you don’t use Facebook, don’t worry — you still have a chance to win the W518a. Just leave a comment below explaining why you still haven’t signed up for Facebook and you’re in.
4. Please enter once and only once. Leave more than one comment and you’ll be disqualified.
5. The contest is open in the US only to everyone age 18 and older.
6. We’ll run the contest until next Friday, August 21st at 11:59PM ET.

Good luck!

Finally the FCC approved Sony EricssonT715a for U.S. market; after a week ago they approve the European version of the T715. According to our source, the Sony Ericsson T715 is a GSM phone and it will work on 850/1900 and UMTS 850/1900 bands.

For those who haven’t noticed yet, these bands is exactly the bands that AT&T used, so it is possible that the U.S. carrier will launch the device this year. Anyway, specs wise, the slider Sony Ericsson T715 has a new UI features that is called “smart desktop”. It also has a 2.2 inch QVGA display, Google Maps, Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP, stereo FM radio, 3.2MP camera, 90MB of internal memory, and MicroSD card support.

Pretty nice and the design is pretty sexy, and hopefully not so expensive. Anyway, the Sony Ericsson T715 might also comes unlocked via Sony Style shop. Let’s just sit and wait, guys

The gap taken by AT&T and Sony Ericsson between the announcement and the real release of the Sony Ericsson Z750a is two months. Some people said that this delaying action isn’t because there’s a problem in supplying or whatever. They believe that it’s related to the timing of the release.

Well as it is the first Sony Ericsson U.S. ready HADPA mobile handset can now be yours for the sum of $49.99 on a 2 year contract with a mail-in rebate. The Sony Ericsson Z750a will be available in a choice of three colors: pink, purple, and grey; each incorporates a 2 megapixel camera, stereo Bluetooth A2DP, HSDPA support, memory stick micro slot, and a 2.2 inch QVGA display.

Via: Phonesreview