Samsung Galaxy 2

• Brand: Samsung
• Subject: Mobile Imaging
• Category: Mobile Phones

Just before the start of the MWC in Barcelona, we’ve received info about some new phones, however, there always seems to be some smartphones slipping through the mazes, which have not yet formally made their appearance in the press. Take the Samsung Galaxy 2 for example, which is apparently the successor to Samsung's first Android smartphone, and this time it has improved specifications. The first information that has reached us about the Samsung Galaxy 2 creates high expectations of a fairly advanced Android smartphone. This Samsung Android phone features a fast 1GHz Snapdragon processor and is said to feature up to 32GB internal memory for the Apps, photo, video and all sorts of data.

HTC Supersonic

• Brand: HTC
• Subject: Mobile Imaging
• Category: Mobile Phones

There must be someone in that marketing department that had a side job next to their study that was solely comprised of inventing silly names? Well, that person is working for several different cell phone manufacturers or there are several people that meet that profile. Take for example the following rumor: the existence of the HTC Supersonic smartphone. Supersonic? I thought that that name had disappeared with the disappearance of the Concord flights! The HTC Supersonic is supposed to be the full successor of the HTC HD2 smartphone. Why not just call that smartphone the HTC HD3? We aren’t too sure yet if it will be called HTC Supersonic of HTC HD3.

Garmin Approach G3

• Brand: Garmin
• Subject: Mobile Imaging
• Category: GPS Navigation

Garmin announces its new golf specific GPS handheld, the touchscreen Garmin Approach G3. Smaller, lighter and at a lower cost than similar models, Garmin Approach G3 was announced in conjunction with the 2010 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Weighing just 5.25 ounces, Garmin Approach G3 gets up to 15 hours of battery life from two AA batteries (NiMH or lithium are recommended). Preloaded with a database of more than 12,000 course maps (and growing), and powered by two AA batteries, the Garmin Approach G3 golf GPS is ready for a round just minutes after being taken out of the box. There are no subscriptions or annual fees that are common in golf technology.

Google Nexus One

• Brand: Google
• Subject: Mobile Imaging
• Category: Mobile Phones

Google unveils a new way for consumers to purchase an Android mobile phone, a web store hosted by Google. The company is also launching the first cell phone offered through this new model, called the Goolge Nexus One, which combines the latest in hardware from HTC Corporation with the newest Google Android software. The goal of Google's new consumer channel is to provide an efficient way to connect Google's online users with selected Android Smartphones. The online experience of the web store has been designed with a focus on simplicity. The new Google Nexus Smartphone is on display at 2010 CES Show in Las Vegas.

LG Lotus Elite

• Brand: LG
• Subject: Mobile Imaging
• Category: Mobile Phones

Sprint and LG announce the upcoming availability of the fashionable LG Lotus Elite, successor to the popular LG Lotus. This sleek and stylish messaging device offers users a more advanced smartphone with the additions of touchscreen technology and new exclusive features. Lotus Elite helps customers express their individual personality with its unique square shape and tattoo design; and our award-winning Sprint One Click user interface also makes it quick and easy for customers to move through the product applications.The red LG Lotus Elite will be available Jan. 10, in all Sprint retail channels for $99.99 with a new two-year service agreement and $50 mail-in rebate. LG Lotus Elite will be available in black on Feb. 14.