Sony Ericsson Xperia Play White version coming to O2 UK

O2 UK have announced that, aside from the fact that they will be offering the Xperia Play, they will also offer, exclusively, a white version of the said device. The announcement, done via Twitter, did not give us much information about the pricing of the device but their website states that the device will be coming to O2 in April. 

Best Buy puts the Motorola Xoom on pre-orders

So, here it goes for pre-orders, the Motorola Xoom. You can now pre-order the Android 3.0 Honecomb, dual-core tablet from Best Buy for $799.99. That price is for the 3G and WiFi version the WiFi only version will come later this year. Anyway, the device is said to arrive at Best Buy in Thursday (Feb 24th). 

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[Local] Acer Iconia (Dual Touchscreen laptop) now available in the Philippines for P70,000

This came faster than I expected. The Acer Iconia Dual Touchscreen laptop is now available in the Philippines! For a suggested retail price of P70,896, you can own that jaw dropper, eye popper, and a drooler dual multi-touch notebook (or tablet as what Acer would like to call it).

Google updates Google Earth to version 6 - 3D street views

Google have released the next version of their Google Earth app! It now features 3D street views. I have updated my Google Earth to version 6 and have used it for a while, not much though, but interestingly Google have improved zooming within the app. The version also has an improved way of zooming and aside from that your mouse or the pointer is the reference point on where the zoom will go. Try the new Google Earth by updating your existing Google Earth app by clicking on Help > Check for updates online or you can download it from the Google Earth page.

My Take: The Nokia-Microsoft partnership

Stephen Elop (Left) & Steve Ballmer (Right)

Nokia, the Finnish phone manufacturer that desperately needs something or someone to pull itself back together and Microsoft, the company we all know have recently announced a partnership that, I believe would push the two companies forward.

T-Mobile announces new pricing for the Samsung Galaxy S 4G ($199.99)

T-Mobile just announced an update regarding the pricing of it's upcoming Samsung Galaxy S 4G handset. The handset will be launched on Feb 23 is be an "updated" version of the T-Mobile Samsung Vibrant which will be stuffed with an HSPA+ radio and a front facing camera. My last post about this said that the carrier will be offering the phone for $149.99 for a limited time however, they just updated things up putting a $199.99 price tag for the handset with the usual 2-year contract.

Samsung Epic 4G to get Android 2.2 Froyo update in Feb 21

Sprint's Samsung Epic 4G will officially get the much awaited Android 2.2 Froyo update on February 21st. Sprint have launched a support page that details the EB13 build update. The update will be rolled out OTA starting the 21st and by 25th all Epic 4G owners should have access to the update.

Ovi browser gets updated - new UI, faster, more languages, and supports more phones

Ovi Browser 1.0 beta is now out for testing. The version has a new look (more like Opera Mini) and will give you a faster web browsing through your phone. The mobile browser is now available to more Nokia phones. Hit after the break to check out its improvements and where to download.