The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is the top of the line smartphone featuring a mammoth 4.65" HD Super AMOLED Contoured Display powered by the latest Android™ 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich OS. The Galaxy Nexus is the first phone to have the Android 4.0.

The phone runs on a Dual-Core 1.2GHz Processor and a 1GB RAM with a 5MP camera capable of recording 1080p HD video. Now with this kind of a high-end gadget you definitely need some kind of protection in the form of a case or cover or screen protector.

Cases for the Galaxy nexus are available from most of the top case makers like Incipio, Otterbox, Case-mate, PDair and Seidio. They are available in variety of colors made from a variety of materials like silicone, rubber, plastic, hardshell polycarbonate and leather. Here is a collection of best cases for Samsung Galaxy nexus.

Samsung Galaxy Nexus cases from Incipio

SILICRYLIC Silicone Case

At the core the Silicrylic case is made from a impact absorbent silicone skin and on top of it is a high quality polycarbonate outer shell. In the package, this Samsung Galaxy nexus case comes with a cleaning cloth, surface protector, applicator card. All ports are fully accessible and the volume control buttons have raised bumps for easy access while protecting against dust and lint.

The colors available are dark gray/light gray, dark purple/dark gray, white/pink, black/black. This galaxy nexus case sells for $29.99. Buy on Amazon.com for $20 or less.

feather Hard Shell Galaxy Nexus Case

The feather case for galaxy nexus is ultra-light measuring less than 1mm thickness and it does not add a bulk to the slim profile of the galaxy nexus. Custom cut-outs have been provided for the buttons and the ports.

The case may not protect from high drops but it does provide adequate grip and texture to you phone so you don’t drop it. Available in black, neon pink, blue and gray colors these cases sell for $24.99. Buy this case on Amazon.com from less.

NGP Semi-Rigid Soft Shell Case

These Galaxy Nexus cases are made from NGP (Next Generation Polymer) which is a semi-rigid dense polymer. It has a smooth matte finish with a silky, anti-static coating making it easy to slide in and out of the pocket. This case provides complete accessibility to all the buttons and ports. It has a custom cut-out for the camera and LED flash allowing un-obstructive access.

You can charge your phone without taking it out of the case by using the open charge port. When you buy this case it comes with an applicator card, a microfiber cleaning cloth and one clear screen protector. The colors available are Black, Translucent Mercury (Gray) and Magenta and sells for $19.99. Buy at a discount from Amazon.com.

Otterbox Galaxy Nexus cases

Commuter Series Case

The commuter series case for Galaxy Nexus features a inner durable silicone skin which absorbs bump and shock and  an outer high-quality polycarbonate shell layer that protects from impact. All ports and buttons are fully accessible while in the case and Silicone plugs are provided for covering the ports.

A self-adhering protective film is included with this case. This case is available in black color and sells for $34.95. Buy this case from Amazon.com.

Defender Series Case

The Galaxy Nexus Defender series case features 3 layers of protection. There is a inner hi-impact polycarbonate shell that is impact-resistant. On the outside there is a shock absorbing durable silicone skin. And finally there is also a self-adhering screen protector included. Note that this case adds a bit of bulk to your phone because of the layers but it provides the best protection from high impact drops and bumps.

This case comes with a belt clip holster that doubles up as a media viewing stand. All ports and buttons are fully accessible while in the case and Silicone plugs are provided for covering the ports. Available in black color this case sells for $49.95. This case sells cheaper on Amazon.com.

Case-mate Galaxy Nexus cases

Barely There case

The Barely There case for Galaxy nexus is a form-fitting extremely slim profile case providing small impacts and shock protection. Note that this case does not fully cover the top and bottom and also some part of the corners are exposed. Being thin and minimal, this case has a slim look and feel and its smoothness makes it easy to slide in and out of pockets. This galaxy nexus case is available in 2 colors: black and pink and sells for $25. Buy from Amazon.com.

Case-Mate POP! Case for Samsung Galaxy Nexus

The POP case is co-molded using 2 materials: a lightweight plastic and a soft rubber for a seamless protective case. The rubber on the side has a different color than the rest of the case for added look and also provides extra grip.

It features a lay flat design which keeps your screen from getting scratched when the phone is placed face down on rough surfaces. This case is available in black/gray, white/gray and pink/gray colors and sells for $34.99. Amazon.com sells for $30 or less.

Case-Mate Tough Case for Samsung Galaxy Nexus

The Tough case is made up of 2 separate layers. An inner silicone case and a polycarbonate hard shell that goes on top of it. It is a rugged case providing protection from high impacts. Full access to all ports and functions while the phone is in the case. Available in black/black and in two-toned black/pink you can buy these Galaxy Nexus cases for $35. Buy on Amazon.com

PDair Galaxy Nexus cases

Flip-type Samsung Galaxy Nexus Leather Case

The PDair Flip-type Leather case for Galaxy Nexus is handmade from genuine leather with a contrast color stitching finish. These cases come with a removable 360 degrees belt clip and are available in black, petal pink, red, brown and white colors. Opens and closes using magnetic studs and contains 2 credit card slots. They sell for $29.99. Buy it on Amazon.com.

Book-type Samsung Galaxy Nexus Leather Case

Like the flip type case, the book-type case is also hand made from 100% genuine leather. Opening and closure is managed with magnetic studs. This case sells for $31.99.

Samsung Galaxy Nexus pouch case

This pouch type Galaxy Nexus case is a genuine leather case with contrast stitching in colors like red, orange, green. It sells for $31.99. Check the latest price on Amazon.com.

Seidio Galaxy Nexus cases

Seidio Surface case

The Surface is durable plastic case with a soft-touch coating that epels lint. There is a felt lining on the inside. Features a unique snap-together design with cut-outs for access to the ports and controls. It is available in 4 colors black, amethyst purple, garnet red and royal blue and sells for $29.95. Buy it from Amazon.com

Seidio ACTIVE Holster Case

The ACTIVE holster case from Seidio features a 2 interlocking layers: an impact absorbent polymer inner layer and a exoskeleton exterior that protects most vulnerable spots. It only adds about 2.2.mm of extra thickness to your phone which is awesome.

The holster has a felt-lining and features a face-in design and a unique spring clip. The belt clip has 7 rotating angles and provides for quick access/removal of the phone. This Galaxy Nexus holster case is available in black, amethyst purple, garnet red, glossed white and royal blue colors and sells for $49.95. Buy it on Amazon.com for less.

YOUR OPINION MATTERS. So tell us which case are you using and which do you think is the best case for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus.

The recently launched Motorola Droid RAZOR phone is now available for only $199. Verizon has made this announced today. Droid razor is one of the thinnest smartphones on the market today featuring a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 16GB of memory and an 8MP camera with 1080p HD video recording capability. Razor also has a Front-facing HD camera for video chat over 4G LTE, 3G or Wi-Fi.

The Droid razor is powered by Android Gingerbread OS version 2.3.5 which is upgradable to Android™ 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. This phone has support for Verizon’s 4G LTE network. With the microSD slot you can expand the 16GB storage to 32 GB.

Verizon in the press release (see below) has also announced that the DROID RAZR will also be available in White and Purple colors and will be also be sold for $199.99 in Verizon Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com on Jan. 23.

While Verizon has taken some time to drop the price, you might want to consider buying the razor from AmazonWireless is selling this phone for only $99 with a 2-year contract. You can now expect Amazon to follow suite and drop the price even further in the coming days.

Buy Droid Razor from Amazon Wireless

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Verizon press release:

DROID RAZR™ By Motorola Now Available For $199.99 Online On The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Network

The DROID RAZR™ by Motorola in Black is now available online at www.verizonwireless.com for $199.99 with a new two-year customer agreement. Equipped with 16 GB on-board memory, the DROID RAZR is 7.1 mm thin, made with KEVLAR® fiber for strength and Corning® Gorilla® Glass for scratch resistance. DROID RAZR customers can expect to rip through the Web at blazing speeds with a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor and Verizon Wireless 4G LTE. Verizon Wireless leads the way in 4G with the fastest and most reliable 4G network in the United States, covering more than 200 million people in 190 markets.

Additional features:

• Powered by Android™ 2.3.5 Gingerbread, upgradable to Android™ 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
• 8-megapixel rear-facing camera with 1080p HD video capture and image stabilization technology for crisp and clear videos
• Front-facing HD camera for video chat over 4G LTE, 3G or Wi-Fi
• 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot capable – customers can share 4G LTE speed with up to eight Wi-Fi-enabled devices
• Remote wipe, pin lock and government-grade encryption for email, calendar and contacts, as well as voice and video chat conferencing
• 16 GB on-board memory
• microSD™ card slot with support for up to 32 GB memory card
• The DROID RAZR in White and Purple will be also available for $199.99 in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online atwww.verizonwireless.com on Jan. 23.

Customers that purchase a DROID RAZR will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk plan beginning at $39.99 monthly access and a smartphone data package starting at $30 monthly access for 2 GB of data. For more information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.

The Motorola DROID RAZR is one of the best android smartphones available in the market. Providing protection to such high-end devices using cases and covers is a must and companies like Otterbox, Incipio, Speck and case-mate have an impressive lineup of cases for Motorola DROID RAZR.

Otterbox Motorola Droid RAZR cases

DROID RAZR Defender Series Case

The Defender series RAZR case features a multi-layer design with 3 layers of protection.There is a inner hi-impact polycarbonate shell that is shatter-resistant. On the outside there is a durable silicone skin that comes with plugs for all the ports to protect from dust getting in. And finally there is also a self-adhering screen protector included.

This case comes with a belt clip holster that doubles up as a media viewing stand. All ports and buttons are fully accessible while in the case and Silicone plugs are provided for covering the ports. Available in black color this case sells for $49.95. This case sells cheaper on Amazon.com.

DROID RAZR Commuter Series case

The commuter series droid razr case features a inner durable silicone skin with a outer high-quality polycarbonate shell layer. A self-adhering protective film is included with this case. All ports and buttons are fully accessible while in the case and Silicone plugs are provided for covering the ports.

This case is available in 2 colors: black and black/pink and sells for $34.95. Buy this case from Amazon.com.

Motorola Droid RAZR cases from Incipio

Motorola DROID RAZR SILICRYLIC Hard Shell Case

The Silicrylic Droid Razr case features a impact absorbent silicone skin at the core and a high quality polycarbonate outer shell. All ports are fully accessible and the volume control buttons have raised bumps for easy access while protecting against dust and lint.

This droid razr case has in its package a cleaning cloth, surface protector, applicator card. The colors available are white/pink, black/black, dark gray/light gray, dark purple/dark gray. The price is $29.99. Buy from Amazon.com

Motorola DROID RAZR feather Hard Shell Case

As the name suggests the feather case for Droid Razr is ultrathin and ultralight measuring less than 1mm thickness. Instead of raised bumps, custom cut-outs have been provided for the buttons and the ports are open as well. These form-fitting cases offer low-profile lightweight protection for your Motorola Droid Razr.

Available in black, neon pink, blue and gray colors these cases sell for $24.99. Check out latest price on Amazon.com

Motorola DROID RAZR NGP Semi-Rigid Soft Shell Case

The NGP case is made from semi-rigid dense TPU material called "Next Generation Polymer". There are 2 raised buttons to control the volume and protect from dust particles. Silky, anti-static coating creates a soft touch finish. This case provides full access to the dual camera via custom cut holes. Custom cuts also expose the USB port and headphone jack. The case is available in Black, Translucent Mercury (Gray) and Magenta colors and sells for $19.99. Buy at a discount from Amazon.com

Motorola Droid RAZR cases from Case-mate

Motorola Droid RAZR Barely There Cases

The Barely there Motorola Droid Razr cases are made from impact resistant, flexible plastic shell and feature an extremely slim profile while providing protection from impacts and shocks. Being thin and minimal, this case has a slim look and feel and its smoothness makes it easy to slide in and out of pockets. Custom cut-outs are provided for all the ports and functions. These cases are available in black color and you can buy it for $25. Buy on Amazon.com

Speck Motorola Droid RAZR cases

Fitted Motorola Droid RAZR cases

The Fitted Droid Razr case from Speck features a two-piece hard shell design with bold fabric prints on the back. The case is raised extending beyond the edge of screen so as to protect the phone falling face down. Patterns and colors include ShapeScape Blue, MegaPlaid Black, TartanPlaid White and DiamondFog Purple. These Droid Razr cases are available for $29.95. Buy these cases from Amazon.com.

Major cellphone accessory companies like Case-mate, Otterbox, Seidio and Incipio have a good lineup of HTC Evo 3D cases that offer high quality protection with good looks and styling while providing fully accessibility to all the ports and functions. Lets check out some of the best HTC Evo 3D cases.

1. Impact Series cases for HTC EVO 3D from Otterbox

The impact series case is made from durable silicone and it has a coring on the inside which helps to dissipate the shock ways from the phone when it is dropped. Available in black color this case provides full access to all the buttons and ports. A self adhering screen protector is included in the package and it sells for $19.95. Buy this HTC EVO 3D case from Amazon.com.

2. Defender Series HTC EVO 3D Cases from Otterbox

The rugged Defender Series HTC evo 3d cases feature 3 layers of protection. There is a inner polycarbonate shell that is shatter-resistant. There is also a screen protector included. On the outside there is a silicone skin that comes with plugs for all the ports to protect from dust getting in. A ratcheting belt clip holster is included in the package and this case sells for $49.95. Buy it here.

3. Commuter Series HTC EVO 3D cases from Otterbox

The commuter series is a slimmer case as compared to the other cases but still offers high quality protection from bumps and drops. This HTC EVO 3D case has a outer polycarbonate shell and a inner silicone skin. A self-adhering protective film is included with this case and it sells for $34.95. Check out the price on amazon.com.

The Commuter case is also available in limited edition pink color called the Commuter Series "Strength" case for the HTC EVO 3D. 10% of the purchase price will go to the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade fund. Buy this pink case.

4. Barely There HTC Evo 3D Cases from Case-mate

As the name suggests the Barely There HTC Evo 3D case features a slim profile while still protecting and covering the phone. Made from single piece of hard plastic shell coating with a smooth fine this case is available in black and pink colors. Although this sells for $25 you can buy it at a discount on Amazon.com.

5. HTC Evo 3D Tough Cases from Case-mate

The Tough HTC Evo 3d cases offer 2 layers of protection: a inner silicone skin with a polycarbonate outer hard shell. The silicone skin absorbs the shock while the hard shell safeguards from impact.  This case is available in black/black and black/pink colors and sells for $35. Check the amazon.com price.

6. HTC Evo 3D Pop! Cases from Case-mate

The Pop cases are molded using 2 materials: hard plastic and soft rubber. It has a smooth fine and the front is designed such that the phone screen is lifted away from surfaces This case also has a built-in stand which remains hidden when not in use. The rubber on the side provided good gripping and the form fit design covers the corners. This htc evo 3d case comes in pink/light gray, white/light gray and black/light gray colors and can be purchased for $35. Buy it from Amazon.com for less.

7. NGP Soft Shell HTC EVO 3D Case from Incipio

The NGP case is made from semi-rigid dense TPU material called "Next Generation Polymer". There are 2 raised buttons to control the volume and protect from dust particles. This case provides full access to the dual camera via custom cut holes. Custom cuts also expose the USB port and headphone jack. Available in Matte Black and Matte Fuchsia Magenta colors this case sells for $19.99. Buy it from Amazon.com.

8. ACTIVE HTC Evo 3D cases from Seidio

The ACTIVE cases from Seidio have a thin profile featuring Arachnid design with two interlocking layers made with plastic and silicone. The combination provide shock absorbing protection and better grip. All controls and ports remain accessible. These cases are available in black/black, black/blue, black,/burgundy, black/white and black/Amethyst colors and sell for $29.95. Amazon sells for less.

9. SURFACE HTC Evo 3D cases from Seidio

The SURFACE case is made from durable plastic with a soft-touch coating. It has a built-in stand for both landscape and portrait orientation. Cut-outs are provided for 2D/3D switch, ports, camera and volume buttons. The case comes in 2 pieces featuring a unique slide together design and is available in black, blue, burgundy and purple colors. It is priced at $34.95. Buy it from Amazon.com.

10. Ballistic Shell Gel HTC Evo 3D Case

The Shell Gel case from Ballistic provides 3 layers of protection with Ballistic Corners to protect your phone when dropped. The 1st layer is the soft silicone with Ballistic Corners followed by the polycarbonate hard shell and finally the ballistic shock absorbent polymer. The case also has a lay-on-table feature that prevents the touch screen of the HTC Evo 3D from ever touching the surface. Colors available are black/black, black/red, black/grey and it is priced at $34.99. Check out the Amazon.com price.

Which case do you like the best?

Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic Touch 4G Cases from Case-mate

Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic Touch 4G Tough Cases

The Samsung epic 4g Tough cases from Case-mate are rugged cases providing protection by combining dual layers of resilient materials: silicone and polycarbonate hard shell.

The form-fitting silicone skin covers the Galaxy S2 Epic which absorbs shocks and impacts and on top of it is the hard polycarbonate hard shell for added protection. Available in black/black and black/pink you can buy these Samsung Epic 4g cases for $35. Buy these cases on Amazon.com for less.

Features

• Dual layers of silicone and polycarbonate hard shell combine for secure protection
• Form fit feature covers back and corners
• Available in two-toned custom color combinations
• Access to all ports and functions

Pop! Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic Touch 4G Cases, Covers

This Samsung S2 Epic 4G cases are called the Pop! cases with stands and are made  with co-molded materials of hard shell plastic and rubber sides. These 2 materials have a two-toned color that adds to the look of the case and the rubber sides make the case easy to grip.

The Pop! case for Samsung Epic 4g has a lightweight  body with a built-in stand that extends while in the viewing mode and it remains hidden while not in use for a flat back cover. Available in black/cool grey, pink/cool grey and white/cool grey colors, these Samsung epic 4g cases sell for $35. Buy these Samsung S2 epic cases on Amazon.com for less.

Features

• Form fit feature covers back and corners
• Co-molding of lightweight plastic and soft rubber for a seamless protective case
• Protective lay flat design keeps your screen from hitting surfaces when device is placed on its face
• Built-in stand that remains hidden while not in use
• Access to all ports and functions
• Available in black/cool grey, white/cool grey and pink/cool grey

Samsung Galaxy S2  Epic Touch 4G - Barely There Brushed Aluminum Cases

This Barely There Samsung epic 4g case from case-mate features a genuine brushed aluminum inlay that gives a sophisticated look. The case is made up of a gunmetal hard shell that is fitted with aircraft grade aluminum and this aluminum surrounds the perimeter of the Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch. Available in silver and black colors this Samsung Galaxy S II case sells for $40. Buy these cases for less from Amazon.com.

Features

• Genuine brushed aluminum inlay that shows off more of your Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch
• Form fit feature covers back and corners
• Access to all ports and functions
• Available in black and silver

Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic Touch 4G Barely There Cases

Made from impact resistant, flexible plastic shell these Samsung Galaxy S2 cases & covers from case-mate have an extremely slim profile while providing protection from impacts and shocks. Being thin and minimal, this case has a slim look and feel and its smoothness makes it easy to slide in and out of pockets. This epic 4g case is available in 3 colors: black, pearl pink and pearl white and you can buy it for $25. Check the price of this case at Amazon.com.

Features

• Extremely slim profile showcases more of your Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch
• Form fit feature covers back and corners
• Impact resistant, flexible plastic shell
• Access to all ports and functions

Samsung Galaxy Epic 4G cases from Deztronics (TPU-cases)

All cases from Dextronics (formerly TPU-cases) are ultra-thin and have a nice soft non-slip hand feel while providing shock absorbing protection from drops, dings and bumps. These cases are scratch resistance and provide lay-on-the-table protection for the front glass.

Blue GlitterFlex Flexible TPU Case

These cases feature Translucent TPU that allows Samsung Logo to Show Through and are Infused with Silver Glitter -which won’t rub off! It sells for $9.90. Buy this case from Amazon.com

High Gloss Black Flexible TPU Case

These cases have a attractive High Gloss Finish and provide excellent Impact & Abrasion Resistance. It sells for $8.90. Buy this case from Amazon.com

High Gloss Translucent Hot Pink Flexible TPU Case

Common features of these Samsung Galaxy Epic 4G cases from Dextronics:

• Made of Durable, Slip-Resistant TPU Material by TPU-Cases™
• Lay-On-The-Table Design Protects Glass Screen from Scratches
• Provides Excellent Grip and Traction on Angled Surfaces
• Shields Phone From Damaging UV Light
• Solid Protection from Drops and Scratches Protects Your Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic 4g
• Excellent Impact & Abrasion Resistance
• Stronger, Tougher Case Solution than Silicone
• Precise Cutouts Gives Full Access to all Ports, Camera, Power Button
• Weighs Less Than 1 Ounce

Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic 4G cases from Incipio

Feather Ultra-light Shell case for Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch

The feather case is made from semi-rigid polycarbonate shell and it is ultra-light. This case features a custom cut-out for the camera and provides full access to all the ports and buttons. The package includes a cleaning cloth, one surface protector and applicator card. This Samsung galaxy epic case comes in 4 colors: Gray, Black, Neon Pink and Iridescent Blue and it sells for $24.99. Buy this case from Amazon.com.

NGP Semi-Rigid Soft Shell Samsung Galaxy S2 cases

These cases for Samsung Galaxy Epic 4g touch are made from NGP which stands for ‘Next Generation Polymer’ which is a semi-rigid dense polymer. You can slide your Galaxy S2 in and out of your pocket easily thanks to the smooth matte finish of the case. This case provides complete accessibility to all the buttons and ports. It has a custom cut-out for the camera and LED flash allowing un-obstructive access.

The Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic 4g can be charged without taking it out of the case by using the open charge port. When you buy this case it comes with an applicator card, a microfiber cleaning cloth and one clear screen protector. These cases are available in black color and sells for $19.99

Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic 4G cases from PDair

Leather Cases for Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch

The PDair Flip type Leather cases for your galaxy epic 4g are made from genuine leather with white stitch finishing. Opens and closes using magnetic studs and contains 2 credit card slots. These cases come with a removable 360 degrees belt clip and are available in black, pink and white colors. They sell for $29.99. Buy these Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic 4G cases from Amazon.com.

This case is also available in brown crocodile pattern and sells for $33.99. Buy it from Amazon.com.

PDair has a horizontal pouch type version of this Samsung galaxy epic 4g case as well for $31.99. Buy it.

The vertical pouch type leather cases in black color with orange stitching and included belt clip are priced at $31.99. Buy this case from Amazon.com.

Ballistic Shell case for Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch

The Ballistic shell gel case for the Samsung Galaxy S2 epic featuring a unique Ballistic Corner bumps on all 4 sides of the case. These corners ensure that when the phone is accidentally dropped all the impact and shock is absorbed by the case and it is not transferred to the phone.

This case provides 3 layers of protection with a ballistic shock absorbent polymer, a soft silicone equipped with Ballistic Corners and a hard impact resistant polycarbonate shell. The shell gel case also features a lay on the table design with raised edges on the front. This protects the touch screen of the Samsung Galaxy S2 when it placed facedown on various surfaces. Check out the video below that shows you how this case protects the phone when dropped from 3 feet, 5 feet and 7 feet.

This Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic case comes in 2 colors black/black and black/pink. You can buy this case for $34.99. Buy it from Amazon.com for less.

So which one of these Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic 4g cases do you like? Leave a comment!

The Droid 4 rumor mill is in full speed. Just days after it was rumored that the launch date has been set to December 8th, now droid-life is reporting that it has confirmation that Verizon folks are being trained for their shops along with getting hold of couple of images of the Droid 4 specs.

Droid 4 will feature a 4-inch touch screen, 1GB of RAM, a slideout keyboard and 1.2GHz dual-core processor. The smartphone will also feature a 8MP rear camera with LED flash and a camera on the front for video chatting. The onboard memory is 16Gb expandable to 48GB via a 32GB microSD card.

[via Droid-life]

T-Mobile has announced a new Smartphone called HTC HD7 based on the Windows Phone 7 OS. HTC HD7 will feature the largest screen on Windows Phone 7 OS at 4.3 inches. It will run on a a 1GHz processor with 16GB of storage. It will come with a 5-megapixel camera with 720p HD video recorder.

HD7 has a built-in kickstand is ideal for watching the latest movies and other video entertainment using the following top pre-installed entertainment applications:

• Netflix for streaming thousands of movies and TV shows for Netflix members to watch instantly on the HTC HD7’s large, crisp screen.
• T-Mobile TV, offering consumers access to live and on-demand TV, including free programming from ABC News NOW, FOX Sports, PBS Kids, Azteca America, family holiday movie favorites and more.
• Slacker Radio for listening to free, personalized radio with over 130 genre stations and the ability for customers to create stations of their own.
• Xbox LIVE unlocks a world of games and fun, connecting  customers to a global community of more than 25 million active Xbox LIVE members and offering easy access to Xbox LIVE features such as Friends, Avatars, Achievements, Messaging and more.
• Zune for loading people’s favorite media — music, movies, TV shows and podcasts — and taking it wherever.

The HTC HD7 includes fully integrated Microsoft Exchange e-mail and calendar as well as Office Hub, which provides users mobile versions of popular productivity programs, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, OneNote and SharePoint Workspace.

The HTC HD7 is expected to be available in the U.S. exclusively to T-Mobile customers in mid-November. More details will be available at http://htc.t-mobile.com/hd7.

OtterBox has 3 cases in its HTC EVO case lineup: Commuter Series HTC EVO Case, Commuter Series HTC EVO Case and Impact Series HTC EVO Case. Lets take a closer look at them.

Defender Series HTC EVO Cases

The Defender HTC EVO case features 3 layers of protection that keeps your phone safe from bumps, drops, scratches and dust. This case has a built-in touch screen protection with a polycarbonate mid-layer and a durable silicone to top it all off.  Additionally there is a built-in kickstand and a ratcheting belt clip holster that comes with the case. The Defender HTC EVO case sells for $49.95.

Features:

• Three layers of protection
• Complete interaction of the device’s functions
• Ratcheting belt clip holster included
• Tough, built-in kickstand for media viewing

Commuter Series HTC EVO Cases

The Commuter Series HTC EVO case features a silicone mid-layer wrapped in a polycarbonate shell to prevent damage from bumps and shock. The case has access to all the ports and buttons. This case comes with Silicone plugs to cover the ports and also includes a self-adhering protective film. The Commuter Series HTC EVO case sells for $34.95.

Features:

• Inner coring for added protection
• Self-adhering clear protective film included
• Access to all buttons and features

Impact Series HTC EVO Cases

The OtterBox Impact Series HTC EVO case is a durable silicone skin that features an inner coring to dissipate shock on impact away from the HTC EVO phone. This is the cheapest of all  the HTC EVO cases from OtterBox at $19.95 and is available in black color.

Features:

• Inner coring for added protection
• Self-adhering clear protective film included
• Access to all buttons and features

U.S. Cellular today announced a new variant to the popular Samsung Galaxy S smartphone called the Samsung Mesmerize (SCH-i500). The Samsung Mesmerize features a 4-inch Super AMOLED™ touchscreen with 1 GHz Samsung Hummingbird Application processor running on Android 2.1 OS.

Mesmerize also features six-axis motion sensing for responsive gaming, a 5 megapixel camera/camcorder that records video in HD, MP3 player and 3.5 mm headphone jack, WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0 and expandable memory up to 32GB.

Pricing and availability

The Samsung Mesmerize will we available from October 27th at U.S. Cellular locations and at uscellular.com for a retail price of for $199 after an $80 mail-in rebate.

US Cellular Plans

U.S. Cellular’s new simplified National Single Line and Family Belief Plans offer affordable bundles of voice, text and data. Customers who choose a Samsung Mesmerize can opt for the Premium Plus Belief Plan, which includes unlimited voice and text with 5GB of data, along with U.S. Cellular’s industry-leading Overage Cap and Phone Replacement programs.

SwitchEasy makers of some cool iPhone 4 cases have released 2 new iPhone 4 Cases following its recent release of SwitchEasy Pastel Colors iPhone 4 cases. The new iPhone 4 cases are  SwitchEasy Trim iPhone 4 cases and SwitchEasy CapsuleRebel iPhone 4 cases.

Trim iPhone 4 Cases

The Trim iPhone 4 case features a Scratch Resistant Hydro Polymer fused with a highly durable polycarbonate material. A special technique is used to fuse together a semi-soft frame with an ultra tough polycarbonate back panel. There is a distinctive grooves that travel around the edge of the case that offers a firm grip thus providing protection from accidental drops and nudges.

Key Features:

• Ultra Durable Hybrid design
• Super tough Scratch Resistant Hydro Polymer material fused with highly durable polycarbonate.
• Easy on/off 1-piece design
• 360° protection solution with bundled screen guards, headphone jack protectors, as well as 30-Pin connector protectors.

The package includes:

• Two anti-static Screen Guards
• One Microfiber Wipe
• One Squeegee Screen Guard applicator
• Two Universal Dock Adapters (Pearl White and Piano Black)
• One Video Stand
• Two Power Jack Connector Protectors
• Two 3.5mm Headphone Jack Protectors

The Trim iPhone 4 cases sell for $19.99. Buy the case from Amazon.com

CapsuleRebel iPhone 4 Cases

The CapsuleRebel iPhone 4 case features a UltraFrame™ hard protection system made from a revolutionary special material ADSP to protect the delicate finish of your iPhone. This case has 2 layers—an external polycarbonate "UltraFrame" with an ergonomic spine structure for added grip and an inner ADSP layer.

UltraFrame hard protection system is a unique cover-all hard shell exo-skeleton frame made from super tough polycarbonate protecting all the important parts of your iPhone that may be prone to impact.

This CapsuleRebel iPhone 4 case sells for $27.99. Buy this case for less on Amazon.com. The package includes:

• Two anti-static Screen Guards
• One Microfiber Wipe
• Two Universal Dock Adapters (Pearl White and Piano Black)
• One Video Dock Stand
• Two Power Jack Connector Protectors
• Two 3.5mm Headphone Jack Protectors

Key Features:

• UltraFrame™ hard protection system
• Revolutionary special material ADSP to protect the delicate finish of your iPhone
• Black and White matching universal dock adaptors
• Specially coated ergonomic spine structure for enhanced grip