USA: Motorola and US Cellular announced the Electrify 2 and Defy XT

Motorola and US Cellular have announced two Android smartphones apparently heading to the regional carrier. The Motorola Electyrify 2, the one in the photo above, is the successor of US Cellular's original Electrify. If you remember, the Electrify was US Cellular's rebranded version of Sprint's Photon 4G. The Electrify 2 on the other hand looks like a Motorola RAZR Maxx, I could be wrong you know. Anyway, the device is scheduled to be available in August 2, that's today. As for pricing, Motorola's press release simply said that you check out UScellular.com for the pricing details.

USA: Sony Xperia S, Xperia P, and Xperia U now available

Sony Mobile has made three of it's NXT line of smartphones in the US market. These smartphones are namely the Xperia S, the Xperia P, and the Xperia U. AT&T has already been selling its own NXT device dubbed as the Xperia Ion and which has been selling via the carrier since June. By launching these three other Android devices in the US market Sony will be trying to make its presence to be more felt in the US. The devices are available online and all are unlocked. Head over to Sony's online store to check them out.

PHIL: Sony Mobile launched the Xperia Ion in the Philippines along side the Xperia Neo L

First, I want to apologize for the photo above, I don't have any copy of the device without the AT&T logo on it. Anyway, yup! The Sony Xperia Ion, Sony's first 4G LTE smartphone and the device that was first launched in the US, becomes official in the Philippines. Sony Mobile already have their NXT line of devices launched in the Philippines but apparetly those were not enough and they have decided to launch two more device. One is the Xperia Ion and the other is the Xperia Neo L, first unveiled in China.

AUS: LG launches its L series Android devices in Australia

The South-Korean phone maker, LG, has officially launched their L series Android devices in the Australian market. The devices are the LG Optimus L7, Optimus L5, and the Optimus L3. But there are actually 4 devices that was launched together with those 3, it's a dual-SIM Android smartphone dubbed as the LG Optimus L2 . We already know what the L7, L5, and the L3 is I have already posted about those devices. What is new to me is the Optimus L2 dual-SIM.

UK: The Samsung Galaxy Beam now available in the UK

Thanks to retailer Expansys, the Samsung Galaxy Beam is now available in the UK for £394.99. The Samsung Galaxy Beam was announced way back then. Actually it was at MWC 2012 that the device was unveiled by Samsung. Anyway, for those of you who would love to own one head over at Expansys and order yours now. The Galaxy Beam's unique feature is that it can project your media via an HD projector that is 50" wide. For more info about the device's specs click on device's name on this post that is hyperlinked. 

USA: AT&T to launch the Sony Xperia Ion in June 24 for $99.99

AT&T has officially announced that the Sony Xperia Ion S will be launched come June 24 for $99.99 with a 2-year contract. The Ion S, if you remember, is one of Sony Mobile's first Android smartphone which, if I am chronologically correct, was announced after the Xperia S. Since my first post about the Ion S does not include its full specs I will be listing it below and so is AT&T's presser.

USA: AT&T announced the Samsung Galaxy Exhilarate 4G LTE

AT&T announced the environment-friendly smartphone by Samsung, the Galaxy Exhilarate 4G. The specs will be listed below but if you ask about when the device will become available, AT&T was silent about it. But SammyHub has said that the device should be launched on June 10 which goes together with the AT&T store launching of the HTC One X. The device will be available on a 2-year contract with AT&T for only $49.99. 

Sony Mobile announces their first waterproof and dustproof smartphone - The Sony Xperia go

Sony Mobile ain't done yet with new phones still spewing out their production line. Two new Android smartphones from the young company has been announced. One is their first waterproof, scratch resistant, and dustproof Android smartphone dubbed as the Sony Xperia go. The smartphone is so tough it actually gets IP67 certification and proof of that toughness can be seen in the smartphone's first promotional video you can watch at the end of this post. The Xperia go will be a globally available device and will launch in the US under the name of the Xperia Advance. Unfortunately, Sony Mobile did not give us any exact dates on when the smartphone will actually be available in markets. But the Xperia go is scheduled to launch in the 3rd quarter of 2012. Lastly, the Xperia go, like all of the NXT line of devices from the company will run on Android 2.3 Gingerbread and is upgradeable to Android 4.0.

IND: Sony Mobile launched the Xperia Sola, P, and U in India

Sony Mobile Communications has officially launched three of their NXT line of smartphones in the Indian market. These smartphones are the Sony Xperia Sola, Xperia P, and the Xperia U. The Xperia Sola, with its Magic Touch technology, was already available for pre-order in the country a while back and now it has officially arrived in India. Anyway, its basically the pricing that is what we want from this post so head over the break.

UK: The Sony Xperia P coming to the UK in May 23 for £330.00

Clove UK has confirmed that one of Sony Mobile's new NXT line of devices, the Sony Xperia P, is coming in the UK in May 23. Clove UK is pricing it at £330.00 (VAT included) and comes in either black or silver. The Xperia P is a smaller version of Sony Mobile's first ever smartphone, the Xperia S. The Xperia P features a 4-inch display while the Xperia S sports a bit bigger 4.3" display. The Xperia P also carries a lesser powerful processor, a 1GHz STE dual-core cpu as compared to the Xperia S'. Anyway, head over at Clove UK to check out the Xperia P. Click here: for the Silver or Black Xperia P.

PHIL: This is super late but, the Sony Xperia P, U, S, and the Sola were already launched in the Philippines

Well, this is super late, but like what I always say, late is better than never. So here it goes. Sony Mobile has officially launched 3 of it's Xperia NXT line of devices in the Philippines back in April! These devices are the Sony Xperia S, P, and U, devices that Sony Mobile introduced during MWC 2012. These three handsets now have SRPs and are you should be able to see them in stores. The Xperia S' SRP is at Php 27,990, the Xperia P's at Php 22,990, and the Xperia U's at Php 13,990. You might be wondering why there is one device that is not in the lineup. The Xperia Sola was also launched back then, sans the actual device, but was also given an SRP at Php 16,990.

IND: Sony Xperia Sola available for pre-order at Rs. 19,999

Sony announced this device back in March with a new technology incorporated into the device, Magic Touch. The Sony Xperia Sola, in India, is now available for pre-order, probably the first market to get the device. Flipkart is the store to thank for this pre-order chance and they are pricing it at Rs.19,999. For those who does not know the Xperia Sola yet, click on that link which says "Xperia Sola". And for those who are in India, head over at Flipkart to start the pre-ordering process. The store is expected to ship the device in the 4th week of May.

UK: Motorola Razr Maxx launched - available for pre-order to arrive in mid-May

Motorola has officially announced the Razr Maxx in the United Kingdom. The smartphone, according to Motorola, is the smartphone with 4G connectivity that has the longest battery life. Well, if the thicker behind for a higher capacity battery pack is the answer, we'd take that. The Razr Maxx, known in the US as the Droid Razr Maxx, is already available for pre-order in the UK via these retailers: Clove, Amazon.co.uk, and Expansys. Motorola is expected to start shipping this device come mid of May. For details about the device's specs head over here. For the press release, it's after the jump.

IND: Sony Xperia S launched priced at INR 32,549

Last April 10, when it was announced to launch, Sony Mobile's Xperia S has officially became available in India with a price tag of INR 32,549. For those who are in India, you should be able to find the Sony Xperia S in most retail stores priced more or less that SRP. While the Xperia S is already selling in the country, the Xperia P, Xperia U, and the Xperia Sola should be launched in May.

USA: US Cellular launched the Samsung Galaxy Aviator for $199.99

US Cellular has officially launched and made the Samsung Galaxy Aviator available for $199.99. The Aviator is not a new smartphone but is basically a rebranded Verizon Droid Charge. Like the Droid Charge, the Galaxy Aviator packs 4G LTE connectivity letting you browser the web faster with US Cellular. For those of you who wants to get a Galaxy Aviator, head over to US Cellular and check out the device.

IND: Sony Xperia S to be available in India come April 10

Sony Mobile India is ready to launch the Sony Xperia Shttp://j.mp/Ac2S9o in the country come April 10th. The company's official Facebook Page announced that. The smartphone will come with accessories for free that is worth $80 and of course that 50GB of cloud storage courtesy of Box. Sony Mobile did not say anything about how much the device will cost in India but according to a popular retailer in the country, LetsBuy, it should be priced at Rs. 32,500. So, for those who are in India, you might want to check out what Sony Mobile has in store for you by heading over their Facebook Page. 

USA: Sprint announces the availability of the LG Viper 4G LTE pre-orders on April 12 for $99.99

Announced by AT&T back in January, the LG Viper 4G LTE will be launched later this month. Yup, still no exact dates but Sprint will start taking pre-orders for the device on April 12. The carrier prices the LG Viper for only $99.99 with a 2-year contract. One quite alluring feature the smartphone will have is a 50GB free online storage courtesy of Box and yes, the phone will be able to give you Sprint's 4G LTE network for that fast mobile  web browsing.

UK: Clove UK puts the Samsung Galaxy Beam on pre-order

Clove UK has officially put the Galaxy Beam on pre-order and is pricing the device at £454.80 (VAT inclusive). For those of you who wants to own an Android 2.3 Gingerbread smartphone with a built-in projector for sharing content from your phone, then the Galaxy Beam is the phone for you. You can check out the specs of this device by heading over here.

USA: Verizon to launch the LG Lucid by March 29th for $79.99

The LG Lucid is officially announced to be launched by Verizon Wireless come March 29 for only $79.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and with a 2-year contract with the carrier. I just discovered I have not blogged about this device. It seems this is also an official announcement of the device so expect the specs of this device after the break. When March 29 comes, you should be able to buy this device at Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at their website. Without any further adieu, the specs of the LG Lucid.

PHIL: Sony Xperia S will launch in the Philippines in April for Php 27,990

So, Sony Mobile has just announced that they have started shipping the Xperia S to the world and is now available in the UK. For TechPump's Philippine readers, here is news from PTB, which sees Sony Mobile Philippines confirming that the smartphone will be arriving in the country in mid-April. For price? It will carry an SRP of Php 27,990. A good price for that wonderfully designed smartphone from Sony Mobile.