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The title of worlds first 7-inch honeycomb tablet goes to ViewSonic. The ViewPad 7x 1024*600 resolution tablet leaked out earlier this month, its now fully official with Googles Android 3.0.1, HSPA+ connectivity, and a pair of cameras. Other specs are Tegra 2 dual-core processor, HDMI out, got a weight of 380g. There is still no words on release date. For more details read the press release.

For: Good battery life, Wide range of audio settings, decent audio qualityAgainst: Average bundled earphones, Screen is not smudge resistantThe NWZ-E454 came out in November last year, and after the A845 and W252, our expectations for this were pretty high, but as good as it is, there is something holding it back from being great. Continue reading the review to find out more.

Android app now officially supports LG Revolution, Motorola Droid, Casio GzOne Commando C771, and any unsupported device that just happens to work on its own. The official support for the stream king removed a device check previously blocked unsupported devices from attempting playback. The users over Droid Life reporting success with Droid X and X2, as well as the Xperia Play.

Long waited Facebook integration update came to select Xperia series this week; we are seeing the process begin today. The download includes Android 2.3.3, the major focus is on Facebook inside Xperia, another way to sync your social media with other aspects of your phone, such as contacts, calendar, and photo gallery. It got Wi-Fi stability, improved battery performance, HD video recording, and bug fixes. Dont forget to look at the video

The company just debut its new MG-G608 for the Japanese market with a bilingual UI, stereo Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, and one neon chassis. The other specs are 2-inch display, lack of video playback, and 8GB storage. It does support microSD cards as large as 16GB, you can prefer 32GB. The device is priced at 15,000 ($183).

The update pushed to HTC Thunderbolt users a couple weeks back has some devices randomly rebooting. Verizon and HTC said they are working on the issue, little effort to customers whose phones are spontaneously restarting several times. If you hope to solve this by installing the leaked version of Gingerbread, there have been a number of reports in xda-developers forums that the Sensed up version of Android 2.3 is bricking phones and sending them to endless bootloop. The fix could be arriving for this soon. You can go down to your local VZW store and simply trade in your troublesome T-Bolt for a new one. Dont forget to see whether its running on older software or not.

Verizon is officially releasing four new smartphones today. Three of them are Android powered. LGs Revolution is the sole LTE capable device on the bunch brings its new 4.3-inch screen and pre-installed Netflix for $250. The Droid X2 under cuts its price, at $200, but doubles core with Tegra2 Processor and resolution to qHD (960*540). Gaming users can spend the same amount on Xperia Play from Sony Ericsson, offers a slide-out gamepad and unique PlayStation Certified status. HTCs Trophy with 3.7-inch display powered by Windows Phone that got a little slice in price at $150 for two year contract. Click on the source links to buy your phones.

The Sony just announced teasing limited edition PS3 bundle pairing Call of Duty: Black Ops with a 160GB console. For $299, Sonys throwing the First Strike content pack not too shabby, thats the standard price for a bare console. First-time buyers can find it next week, starting May 31.

An Android based game console, the EVO2 announced this year is set to hit US sometime this fall and, to prove that its not completely vaporware, EVO2 developer units available today the unit is free, although developers will have to pay an annual $149 software support fee. It features unspecified 1.2GHz Samsung processor, a modified Android 2.2 OS, and both a TV remote and game controller. Envision says its also promising to add a motion sensor by end of this year; it has its own points system in mind that will let you buy Android games with EVO tokens. You can expect to pay $249 if the console actually ships, those willing to take a chance can reserve on right now for $15 on the source link and for more details read the press release.

Samsungs new AF315 All-in-one PC is targeting stylish and sophisticated women who have moved on from their pink peddle pusher ways. It features 23-inch LCD with Samsungs switchable active shutter 2D/3D technology and narrow 1-mm bezel. The others features are Core i5 CPU, 1TB 7200 RPM HDD, USB3.0, TV receiver, Blu-ray player, remote control, 3D glasses, and a wireless keyboard and mouse combo when this thing ship in South Korea today for 2.9 million won or just a tad less than $2,000

Acer will not be launching the Iconia Tab A100 in May, as planned. The company was not exactly saying at the bit to explain its 7-inch, Tegra 2 powered tablet is making such a tedious trip to market. The DigiTimes reports that the hangup comes down to compatibility issues with Honeycomb, an OS that so far hasnt seen on many 7-inch slates. Some sites say that Acer has encountered problems with certain applications and that Google, is busy resolving other issues. We will have to wait and see the goodies late summer brings.

Galaxy Tab 10.1 is going to ship with Android 3.1, with a tweet saying the tablet is mere days away. Samsungs tweet actually promises Android 3.0, but Tab 10.1 page clearly lists the harder, better, faster, stronger Android version as the one that comes with slate. Another tweet from Samsung US also confirms that Android 3.1 will be the OS for Tab 10.1. So wait for the Tab 10.1 is coming in few days

TomToms Go Live announced the companys new 800 series of PNDs. With the purchase of 820 or 825 GPS, you will get a years worth of free access to HD traffic, a speed camera alert system, local weather updates and all rest of TomToms live service. The devices came with intelligent orientation sensors, allows for easy dashboard mounting, as well as Bluetooth capabilities that enable drivers to make hands free calls while driving. The 5-inch 825, ARM11-powered Go Live 1000, generates routes using TomToms IQ Routes technology, it wont cost quite as much as its brother. No word yet on pricing on 820, which hits Europe in September. But 825 will retail for about 230 ($373), launches this month. For more details read the press release

Nokia now unveiled a new smartphone. Its your good old C7 3.5-inch, AMOLED screen, 720p video recording, 8MP camera, a pentaband radio, and Symbian as your OS. But externally it taken on a lick of gold paint and rear cover made of real leather. The price of the phone built so quietly so luxuriously is said to be upwards of 800 ($1,126) before taxes and subsidies and launch expected in Q3 in countries across Europe and Asia. Russia is called out as successful market for such premium phones; Nokias General Manager Gabriel Speratti says that We have a large number of users who are looking for products with a build quality and superior materials that attest to their success and social standing. In some areas, possession of such premium products is the passport to being taken seriously. Dont forget to look at the video

LG Revolution now came to Verizon at $250. LG seems to think that Revolution has more to do with such niceties as HDMI out, the Android 2.2 mobile OS, and 16GB microSD card. The pre-installed Netflix app does seem nice. The nationwide talk plans starts at $40 with unlimited data for $30. Click on the source link to buy yours, and dont forget to check out the press release and full specs.

Digital Stroms first pre-built gaming system, the ODE. Available on Good, Better, Best, or Ultimate configurations, it packs Core i7-2600K Processor, can be overclocked to 5GHz, NVIDIA GTX 570 graphics, 8GB RAM and a 1TB HDD can be paired with SSD up to 120GB. The starting price will be $1,499 for base model and $2,499 for ultimate edition. For more details read the press release and click on the source link to order yours.