October 22nd, 2012 
Androidster No, it might not be the LG Optimus G, but T-Mobile is set to get the lower-end Optimus L9 on October 31st for a mere $80 on a new two-year contract. So after you’ve taken the kids out trick or treating on Halloween, you can treat yourself to a new phone. Or not. While it might not be the most powerful device in the lineup, it’s not without some decent specs, and it should easily satisfy those looking for a phone at this price point.
The LG Optimus L9 is rocking a 4.5 inch qHD display covered by Gorilla Glass 2, along with a 1GHz dual-core CPU, 5 megapixel camera with LED flash, front-facing camera, HSPA+ (42Mbps), 1GB of RAM, and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. You can also expect the L9 to at least get your through the day with its 2,150 mAh battery. For what it is, the L9 is a sleek device that packs a nice mid-range punch
While the L9 is obviously no Optimus G, we can only hope that another LG device may make its way to T-Mobile on the 29th. We can only hope.
Come next Wednesday, you’ll be able to make the L9 yours after dropping $80 down (plus $50 mail-in rebate), and signing your life away for two year to T-Mobile.
Here’s the official link for the LG Optimus L9 on T-Mobile, so be sure to swing back around to it on the 31st to claim yours!
Press release below
LG AND T-MOBILE ANNOUNCE STYLISH, POWERFUL LG OPTIMUS L9
Sleek LG Optimus L9 Features 4.5-inch qHD Display,
Long-Lasting Battery for Extended Connectivity and Delivers Superior 4G Experiences and Value with the Power of T-Mobile’s Nationwide Network.
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Oct. 8, 2012 — LG Electronics USA and T-Mobile USA, Inc., today announced that the stylish and powerful LG Optimus L9 smartphone will be available this fall.
Built with a sleek, stylish frame that is only 0.36-inches thin, and surrounded by premium metal trim to provide designer-level styling, the LG Optimus L9 is the latest in the style-focused L-Series of smartphones from LG. Following other popular L-Series phones, such as the Optimus L3, L5 and L7 that were released globally earlier this year, all L-Series phones are designed around five primary aesthetic elements: Modern Square Style for comfortable grip, Floating Mass Technology for a slimmer look, Seamless Layout for a more intuitive arrangement of keys, Harmonized Design Contrast utilizing metallic accents and Sensuous Slim Shape that naturally draws the user’s attention.
“The LG Optimus L9 gives our customers an amazing 4G experience packaged in a stylish design,” said Brad Duea, senior vice president, product management, T-Mobile USA. “And, when coupled with T-Mobile’s Unlimited Nationwide 4G Data plan, T-Mobile customers have the freedom to live an always-connected lifestyle on our 4G network– whether that means watching videos, streaming music or searching the Web – without having to worry about overage charges or surprise bills.”
LG Optimus L9 features Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and a gorgeous 4.5-inch qHD Corning® Gorilla® Glass 2 display for bright colors and clear text. LG Optimus L9 is equipped with a long-lasting 2,150 mAh battery so users can watch video, listen to music, explore the Internet or chat with friends and family for hours with just one charge.
“As the latest device in LG’s L-Series smartphones, LG Optimus L9 has been designed to fulfill users’ needs for a slim, stylish device that is comfortable to use,” said James Fishler, senior vice president of marketing and go-to-market operations, LG Electronics USA. “With LG Optimus L9, users can take advantage of premium smartphone features – a stunning display, a powerful processor and a long-lasting battery – in a sleek design.”
LG Optimus L9 also features LG QuickMemo™, a smartphone experience with powerful note-taking capabilities that lets users add commentary, notes and drawings to screenshots with a few swipes of a finger, then share them with friends and family via social media and email. LG Optimus L9 provides users with a five-megapixel camera and true-to-life 1080p HD video recording capability, so all of life’s important moments can be captured with clarity. For spontaneous photo-worthy events, the LG Optimus L9 lets users snap photos while simultaneously capturing video and take advantage of voice-activated photos using “Cheese Shot” by simply saying “cheese” to snap a picture.
LG Optimus L9 features a suite of connectivity technology. Whether it’s streaming high definition movies over T-Mobile’s 4G network, sharing a data connection with up to five devices using LG Optimus L9 as a Portable Wi-Fi® Hotspot via T-Mobile’s Smartphone Mobile HotSpot feature with a qualifying rate plan, or making calls over a Wi-Fi network with T-Mobile’s Wi-Fi Calling feature, LG Optimus L9 has the wireless capabilities to keep users connected virtually wherever they are.
Key Features:
- Android™ 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
- 4.5-inch qHD Corning® Gorilla® Glass 2 Display
- T-Mobile Blazing-Fast Nationwide 4GNetwork
- Sleek, Stylish Design and Slim Profile
- Powerful 1 GHz Dual-Core Processor
- LG QuickMemo™
- 5-megapixelCamera with LED Flash
- True-to-Life 1080p HD Recording
- Simultaneous Video/Photo Capture
- Long-Lasting 2,150 mAh Battery
Additional Features:
- Wi-Fi® Connectivity: 802.11 b/g/n/a
- Wi-Fi Calling: Make calls via your Wi-Fi connection in areas with little to no coverage, such as a basement
- T-Mobile Smartphone Mobile HotSpot: share a 4G data connection with up to five compatible wireless devices with a qualifying rate plan
- Bluetooth® Version: 3.0 + HS
- SmartShare: share media wirelessly to DLNA®-enabled devices
- Slacker Radio: create personalized music, news, sports and comedy on the go
- Cheese Shot: simply say “cheese” to take a picture
- Shot Mode: choose from Normal, Panorama, and Continuous shot
- Customizable Scene Mode, Brightness, ISO, White Balance, Color Effect, Silly Faces, Backgrounds, Timer, and Shutter Sound
- Video Player with Touch Lock, Dolby® Mobile,1 and Resume Play Function; Supports DivX®, WMV, MP4, 3GP, and 3G2 Formats
- Music Player with Dolby Mobile; Supports MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, and WAV Formats
- Rear-Facing Camera Resolutions up to 2592 x 1944 (default)
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Designed for productivity on-the-go, the Logitech Tablet Keyboard works with your Android tablet as well as the upcoming Windows 8 operating system. After the 15% off coupon code listed below, you can get the Tablet Keyboard for just $59.49 to make your travels much easier and lighter (vs. carrying a laptop). The Logitech Tablet Keyboard pairs with you Windows 8 or Android device via Bluetooth wireless – and for Windows 8, it includes keys such as the Start key, App Switching key, as well as direct access to Search, Share, Devices, and Settings.
Mobile phone deals today include the prepaid Samsung Galaxy S II on T-Mobile for $450, Sony Xperia Ion 4G on AT&T for free, and Droid RAZR MAXX on Verizon for $50.
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Laptops
17.3″ Dell XPS 17 3D Core i7 Quad-core 1080p Laptop w/ 3D Glasses, 8GB RAM, 1TB Hard Drive for $949.99 with free shipping at Dell Home (normally $1,507.99 – use $558 coupon code).
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Tablets
Ematic EGL25BL 4GB 7″ Android 4.0 Tablet for $74.99 with $1.97 shipping
MID M1006S Google Android 4.0 10″ Tablet w/leather case for $119.95 with free shipping
Personal Portables and Cameras
Canon PowerShot S110 12MP Built-in WiFi Digital Camera Bundle for $429 with free shipping at BuyDig (normally $449 – use coupon code DigFallSave10 ).
GoPro HD NAKED HERO Camera for $139 at Walmart (normally $179).
Peripherals and Accessories
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Deals of the Day – Oct 22: Logitech Tablet Keyboard for Android & Windows 8 for $60 originally appeared on IntoMobile.com on 2012-10-22T22:31:04Z. FV1gMYsz9b5j
No, it might not be the LG Optimus G, but T-Mobile is set to get the lower-end Optimus L9 on October 31st for a mere $80 on a new two-year contract. So after you’ve taken the kids out trick or treating on Halloween, you can treat yourself to a new phone. Or not. While it might not be the most powerful device in the lineup, it’s not without some decent specs, and it should easily satisfy those looking for a phone at this price point.
The LG Optimus L9 is rocking a 4.5 inch qHD display covered by Gorilla Glass 2, along with a 1GHz dual-core CPU, 5 megapixel camera with LED flash, front-facing camera, HSPA+ (42Mbps), 1GB of RAM, and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. You can also expect the L9 to at least get your through the day with its 2,150 mAh battery. For what it is, the L9 is a sleek device that packs a nice mid-range punch
While the L9 is obviously no Optimus G, we can only hope that another LG device may make its way to T-Mobile on the 29th. We can only hope.
Come next Wednesday, you’ll be able to make the L9 yours after dropping $80 down (plus $50 mail-in rebate), and signing your life away for two year to T-Mobile.
Here’s the official link for the LG Optimus L9 on T-Mobile, so be sure to swing back around to it on the 31st to claim yours!
Press release below
LG AND T-MOBILE ANNOUNCE STYLISH, POWERFUL LG OPTIMUS L9
Sleek LG Optimus L9 Features 4.5-inch qHD Display,
Long-Lasting Battery for Extended Connectivity and Delivers Superior 4G Experiences and Value with the Power of T-Mobile’s Nationwide Network.
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Oct. 8, 2012 — LG Electronics USA and T-Mobile USA, Inc., today announced that the stylish and powerful LG Optimus L9 smartphone will be available this fall.
Built with a sleek, stylish frame that is only 0.36-inches thin, and surrounded by premium metal trim to provide designer-level styling, the LG Optimus L9 is the latest in the style-focused L-Series of smartphones from LG. Following other popular L-Series phones, such as the Optimus L3, L5 and L7 that were released globally earlier this year, all L-Series phones are designed around five primary aesthetic elements: Modern Square Style for comfortable grip, Floating Mass Technology for a slimmer look, Seamless Layout for a more intuitive arrangement of keys, Harmonized Design Contrast utilizing metallic accents and Sensuous Slim Shape that naturally draws the user’s attention.
“The LG Optimus L9 gives our customers an amazing 4G experience packaged in a stylish design,” said Brad Duea, senior vice president, product management, T-Mobile USA. “And, when coupled with T-Mobile’s Unlimited Nationwide 4G Data plan, T-Mobile customers have the freedom to live an always-connected lifestyle on our 4G network– whether that means watching videos, streaming music or searching the Web – without having to worry about overage charges or surprise bills.”
LG Optimus L9 features Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and a gorgeous 4.5-inch qHD Corning® Gorilla® Glass 2 display for bright colors and clear text. LG Optimus L9 is equipped with a long-lasting 2,150 mAh battery so users can watch video, listen to music, explore the Internet or chat with friends and family for hours with just one charge.
“As the latest device in LG’s L-Series smartphones, LG Optimus L9 has been designed to fulfill users’ needs for a slim, stylish device that is comfortable to use,” said James Fishler, senior vice president of marketing and go-to-market operations, LG Electronics USA. “With LG Optimus L9, users can take advantage of premium smartphone features – a stunning display, a powerful processor and a long-lasting battery – in a sleek design.”
LG Optimus L9 also features LG QuickMemo™, a smartphone experience with powerful note-taking capabilities that lets users add commentary, notes and drawings to screenshots with a few swipes of a finger, then share them with friends and family via social media and email. LG Optimus L9 provides users with a five-megapixel camera and true-to-life 1080p HD video recording capability, so all of life’s important moments can be captured with clarity. For spontaneous photo-worthy events, the LG Optimus L9 lets users snap photos while simultaneously capturing video and take advantage of voice-activated photos using “Cheese Shot” by simply saying “cheese” to snap a picture.
LG Optimus L9 features a suite of connectivity technology. Whether it’s streaming high definition movies over T-Mobile’s 4G network, sharing a data connection with up to five devices using LG Optimus L9 as a Portable Wi-Fi® Hotspot via T-Mobile’s Smartphone Mobile HotSpot feature with a qualifying rate plan, or making calls over a Wi-Fi network with T-Mobile’s Wi-Fi Calling feature, LG Optimus L9 has the wireless capabilities to keep users connected virtually wherever they are.
Key Features:
Additional Features:
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T-Mobile offering up the LG Optimus L9 for $80 on October 31st originally appeared on IntoMobile.com on 2012-10-22T22:30:42Z. FV1gMYsz9b5j
Google Wallet has all but taken off since its first debut but the search giant isn’t ready to give up just yet. It wasn’t too long before Google began to allow all credit and debit cards to be linked to its wallet service and now it’s taking it to a different level. Or so it seems.
So what will be new in the next version of Google Wallet? We’ haven’t the slightest of clues. We’re sure Big G has been hard at work to improve its payment service but it’s still hard to see it taking off after so many failed attempts. That said, now that ISIS is available and backed by all four major carriers in the US of A, Google’s push for Wallet will likely be harder than it’s ever pushed before.
The guys at Droid-Life make a good point about how the new version could be changed. With Sprint, Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile all aligning behind ISIS, Google could change the way Wallet works entirely, allowing any smartphone to use the service. For that to happen, it would likely mean that Google Wallet would no longer require NFC to be used. NFC in itself has yet to really take off in the US, but it’s steadily growing, and if Google doesn’t want to wait on more devices with NFC (even though there are many) to ship, it could make NFC an additional way to use its service.
Personally, I really don’t care about Google Wallet. It’s interesting, but not in a way that makes me care to give up my plastic. Because even if I do end up trying out the new service, I’ll likely still keep my credit cards in my real wallet.
So what do you think? How enticing is the new Google Wallet for you?
If you’re already sold, you can request an invite here.
[Via: Droid-Life]
New version of Google Wallet coming – Will a reboot even help? originally appeared on IntoMobile.com on 2012-10-22T21:39:45Z. FV1gMYsz9b5j
As October comes to an end, many of you may be looking to get some new gadgets for the holiday season, and IntoMobile is here to help. From smartphones to tablets and accessories, we’ll be featuring a weekly post on some of the hottest mobile tech this year.
Starting next week, we’ll be giving you the top 5 best smartphones you can grab for yourself or as a gift for someone else. From iOS and Android, to Windows Phone, and more, we’ve got it covered for you. 2012 is full of great devices and this year’s shopping season will be a great time to get your geek on.
With new devices like the iPad Mini, Nexus 4, and new Windows Phone handsets right around the corner, you’ll be hard pressed to find something that doesn’t suit you.
So, if you’re looking for a new smartphone, tablet, accessories, or just a few fun applications or games for your new techy toy, be sure to stay tuned to IntoMobile for the latest and greatest this holiday season.
Look out for our smartphone post early next week!
Holiday Tech Guide 2012 – Get your holiday geek on with IntoMobile originally appeared on IntoMobile.com on 2012-10-22T18:10:21Z. FV1gMYsz9b5j
Stop. The. Presses.
Those of you thinking that the upcoming iPad Mini will be priced to knock the wind out of Apple’s competitors may be in for a rude awakening tomorrow. According to All Things D, industry analysts expect Apple’s 7.85″ slate to be priced at the top of the market for 7-8″ tablets, with expected retail pricing starting at $299 to $349 for the base model.
Google’s Nexus 7 and Amazon’s Kindle Fire HD tablets, the industry leading tablets in the smaller form factor market, retail for $199 and up, and many expected Apple to price the iPad Mini to “go for the kill” against these tablets. Google and Amazon achieve the sub-$200 price points by eating the loss in margins with hopes of making up for the hardware subsidy by selling lots of content. Apple could reasonably do the same with the iPad Mini, as customers have shown time and time again that they’re willing to spend lots of money in Apple’s ecosystem, but Apple has yet to take the subsidized hardware approach with any of its products, save (maybe) the relatively niche and self-proclaimed hobby project Apple TV.
The iPad, iPod Touch, and iPhone are all priced at the high-end of the market, and they’ve sold quite well to date, with each at top of their respective markets. These devices have achieved this level of success despite competitor offerings matching or beating them in terms of pricing. Similarly, with the MacBook and iMac, Apple is gaining ground in the PC industry even though its prices are high and the industry as a whole is in a slump. Apple has shown no signs of lowering prices in an attempt to gain a larger market share.
Apple historically doesn’t undercut on pricing regardless of where it falls in the market, and we have no reason to expect this trend to change with the iPad Mini, a product that responds to consumer demands (smaller tablet form factors) rather than the limited successes of the competition.
So yes, friends, the iPad Mini is certainly going to be priced at the higher end of the market, but don’t panic. You, me, and millions of others are going to buy it anyway, and Apple will be smiling all the way to the bank.
Shocker: iPad Mini to be priced “at the top of its class” originally appeared on IntoMobile.com on 2012-10-22T15:17:28Z. FV1gMYsz9b5j
Want your T-Mobile smartphone with 200MB of data? If you still haven’t signed-up for such a contract, you can’t do that anymore. Starting with October 10th, future smartphone owners will have to commit on a plan that includes at least 2GB of monthly data. According to the Magenta carrier, modern smartphones consume more data and the 200MB plan is easily used up. With 10 times more data per month, consumers are protected from any unexpected overage charges or throttling.
Existing customers, on the other hand, can keep their 200MB plans and use them like it’s nobody’s business… at least until they want to get a new phone from T-Mobile.
[Via: TMOnews]
T-Mobile ups smartphone data requirements to 2GB originally appeared on IntoMobile.com on 2012-10-22T11:25:07Z. FV1gMYsz9b5j
Days after we’ve seen the HTC J Butterfly announced in Japan, we caught the similar device with Verizon’s branding. The forthcoming HTC DLX (pronounced “Deluxe”) will have the same 5-inch 1080p screen, along with other high-end specs like 2GB of RAM, LTE connectivity support, 8 or 12-megapixel rear camera (we’re still not sure), front-facing one, 16GB of built-in storage, while Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean runs the show out of box.
We’ve no idea when Verizon and HTC will officially announce the new phone, but we know that Japanese KDDI will launch its version in December. Guess we should expect to see it hitting store shelves at about the same time. We’ll bring you more as soon as we hear something new on this. Stay tuned in the meantime…
[Via: AndroidCentral]
Verizon’s HTC DLX with 5-inch 1080p screen caught in the wild originally appeared on IntoMobile.com on 2012-10-22T11:23:03Z. FV1gMYsz9b5j
We intentionally didn’t talk about the new Chromebook when it was unveiled. The reason is simple – it’s not a mobile device. However, the 3G-enabled variant classifies as such and we’re giving it some space on IntoMobile.
The always connected model will rely on Verizon’s 3G WWAN and will cost $329.99. That money will get its owners 100MB per month for 2 years, though we’re sure there will be an option to buy more data when needed.
Specs wise, this Chromebook will come with pretty much the same specs as its Wi-Fi-only counterpart, sporting a 1.7GHz Exynos 5 Dual Processor, 11.6-inch 1366×768 screen, 2GB RAM, 16GB of SSD, USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports, HDMI, 3-in-1 card reader, VGA camera and 4080mAh battery giving up to 6.5 hours of battery life.
[Via: SammyHub]
3G-enabled Google Chromebook will sell for $329.99 originally appeared on IntoMobile.com on 2012-10-22T11:04:43Z. FV1gMYsz9b5j
Sony Xperia T is heading to Canada with all of the major carriers in the country lining up to offer it. The official Bond phone will ship with “exclusive Bond content including behind the scenes footage, interviews, clips, wallpapers, ring tones,” and available “this November” from Bell, Mobilicity, MTS, Rogers and Videotron. For some reason TELUS is not on the list…
We still don’t know the price, but we’re well aware of the Xperia T’s specs. They include a 4.6-inch 1280×720 pixels HD screen, 1.5GHz dual-core CPU, 1GB of RAM, 13-megapixel rear-facing camera that shoots 1080p HD videos, NFC, LTE/HSPA+ (depending on the model) and Wi-Fi connectivity, while Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is running the show. Jelly Bean update will be released shortly after the launch…
Sony Xperia T coming to major Canadian operators “this November” originally appeared on IntoMobile.com on 2012-10-22T10:48:30Z. FV1gMYsz9b5j
A little known company called Fuhu launched nabi 2 tablet in the UK, touting it as the first kids’ tablet specially designed to “deliver amazing experiences, dedicated to the positive transformation of children through education and entertainment.”
The device will be available in the United Kingdom and Ireland, starting October 22 at Argos, Tesco and Smyths Toys for a suggested retail price of 149.99 GBP (about $184), VAT included. As you can imagine, this colorful tablet comes preloaded with kid-friendly content, which includes over 120 GBP worth of applications, books and music; while boasting a food-grade silicone bumper that protects both tablet and children.
Specs wise, the nabi 2 rocks a 7-inch 1024×600 pixels screen, NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core processor, 1GB of RAM, front-facing camera, 8GB of built-in storage and an SD card slot. In addition, users are able to get even more space at the nabi Cloud service that provides 2GB of storage free with the option to upgrade to 50GB with a subscription…
[Via: EuroDroid]
nabi 2 tablet is a kid-friendly 7-inch tablet powered by Tegra 3 CPU originally appeared on IntoMobile.com on 2012-10-22T10:47:13Z. FV1gMYsz9b5j
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