Android Guys is reporting that AT&T is getting Samsung’s i897, which is comparable to the Galaxy S and has a 4.1″ AMOLED display, Snapdragon processor, 5-megapixel camera, and Android Eclair 2.1. More »

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Boy Genius Report got tipped some uplifting news today. According to an alleged Rogers flyer, the higher-end Acer Liquid E is about to be sold in Canada for a measly $425 unlock or $49.99 with a 3-year contract. More »

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Acer’s most powerful model to date, the Liquid Stream is an Android 2.1 smartphone with a 3.7″ AMOLED display, 1Ghz Snapdragon CPU, and 2Gb of onboard storage. More »

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Canada’s biggest CDMA carrier, Telus is reportedly getting the HTC Desire, which the company has relabeled the “Triumph.” Telus’ countdown timer to a major June 8th (which is, incidentally, one day after Steve Jobs‘ expected iPhone 4G/HD keynote) “Unleashing” could very well be for what would be the nation’s best domestic Android 2.1 smartphone. More »

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At Google I/O, much was made about Android 2.2 FroYo’s behemoth speed increase over Eclair. Thanks to the JIT compiler, the unofficially available FroYo ROM is already 600% faster than fully optimized Eclair. More »

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From Ziggytek: Dell’s stance on the Streak is that it “is a data device first and a voice device second.” The UK will be the first nation to receive the slate Android smartphone, followed by continental Europe and then rest of the globe before the conclusion of summer. Dell is positioning the Streak to be more than a smartphone but small enough to go where the iPad cannot. Do you buy it? More »

From Ziggytek: Back in the ’90s, controlling television meant ruling the world. Google owns the internet, so branching out to TV is logical. Google TV works with existing cable networks by way of Google TV televisions (Sony has signed on), Logitech’s Google TV Companion Box, and even Blu-Ray players. More »

Not just on any Android phone, but the mighty HTC Droid Incredible is the choice to use for previewing Amazon’s Kindle app that is coming in the summer. By which time, your Android smartphone may replace your need for an e-reader. More »

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One more win for GSM T-Mobile? The company may have scored the high-end Samsung Galaxy S, which is most the powerful Android smartphone in the world. With its 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 processor and PowerVR SGX540 graphics, the Galaxy S can do serious 3D on its Super-AMOLED (800×480) display. More »

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The grapevine buzz is that June 2nd or 16th is the release date, but the prices seem to be accurate. $399.99 hits the sweet spot for most consumers and is very competitive with what is out there currently; however, $150 with a 2-year contract is ridiculous when Best Buy is offering the Motorola Droid for $129.99 and Motorola Devour at $69.99 with new 24-month terms from Verizon. More »

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