The offered only last until July 26th. The device run on android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread). The myTouch 4G Slide will officially out for sale on July 27th.

[via AndroidCommunity]

The myTouch 4G features an QWERTY keyboard and a dual-core 1.2 Ghz processor. Also as the following list that was taken from AndroidCommunity.

-8 MP camera: with 1080p video recording
-Improved low-light Performance: with a backside illuminated sensor and a wide aperture lens (f/2.2)
-Zero shutter lag: innovative software features allow for an instantaneous shot at that precise moment
-SweepShot™: for capturing panoramic shots by sweeping across an entire scene in a single motion
-ClearShot™ HDR: for capturing objects in bright settings so your photos are not affected by high-contrast lighting
-BurstShot™: for capturing multiple photos in a quick burst so you don’t miss the perfect photo

The device rumored to be hitting the store on July 27th. Check out the video bellow.

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[via AndroidCommunity]

It features 5-megapixel camera, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, a compass, pedometer, tide charts, a thermometer, sun/moon schedules, and a star gazer application. The devices is hitting the Verizon Wireless stores on April 28th. As for the pricing, it would cost you $199.99 with a new, two-year contract.

VERIZON WIRELESS AND CASIO INTRODUCE THE CASIO G’ZONE COMMANDO

First Ruggedized Android Smartphone for Verizon Wireless

BASKING RIDGE, N.J. – Verizon Wireless and Casio today announced a new addition to the rugged wireless category and a new Android-powered smartphone in the marketplace, the CASIO G’zOne Commando™. Deployment ready, the Commando is a mobile office with high security features for secure corporate email; Wi-Fi for high-speed Web access; XT9 and T9 trace input for efficient typing; and snap-out menu for customized access to high-use applications.

Designed to withstand the most extreme conditions, the CASIO G’zOne Commando easily transitions from work to play with advanced G’zGEAR software. As the ultimate outdoor tool in a mobile device, G’zGEAR operates in eight modes to enhance the active, adventure-driven lifestyle. With the help of its Triple Sensor technology utilizing direction, acceleration and temperature, G’zGEAR enables adventurers to perform at their peak.

The Casio Commando is ideal for the business environment, especially for fields such as construction, transportation, manufacturing, utilities and healthcare. Workers in hazardous environments, such as construction sites, warehouses and factory floors, need a smartphone that has the capability to download blueprints, files and pictures; update project plans; access field force management, inventory access and corporate applications; and capture signatures.

Key features:
· Android™ 2.2
· Meets Military Standards 810G for Immersion, Rain, Shock and Dust Resistant, Vibration, Salt Fog, Humidity, Solar Radiation, Altitude, Low and High Temperature Storage
· 5-megapixel camera with auto-focus, still photo, video capture, LED light
· High-security encryption for corporate email
· Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n connectivity
· Stereo Bluetooth™
· VZ Navigator® for GPS and audible turn-by-turn directions
· Mobile Hotspot capable-share 3G connection with up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices

Lifestyle features:
· G’zGear operates in eight modes
o Earth Compass – Functions as a standard compass, the GPS shows the distance and direction to several domestic and international landmarks, including Yosemite National Park and Mt. Everest.
o Walking Counter – Measures steps, distance and energy consumption, and total steps for the day, week or month. It also provides virtual treks for famous North American trails and roads including Mt. Kilimanjaro, Annapurna Circuit, Torres Del Paine Circuit, John Muir Trail and Transcontinental
o Adventure Training – Takes training to a new level by allowing users to run with virtual opponents, like world-record holders, wild animals, or their own best personal performance stored in the training history.
o Trip Memory – Plots and records outdoor activities along with location information to share with friends and family on Twitter™ and Facebook®.
o Tides – Showcases the tidal graph for the day; time of tide ebb and flow; and current, past and future sea tide levels. GPS displays the nearest location map.
o Thermometer – Displays current temperature in both Celsius and Fahrenheit with numeric and graphic thermometer readings and compares the current temperature across multiple locations.
o Sun / Moon – Checks the time of the next sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset, and tracks the moon phases for your current location.
o Star Gazer – Utilizes GPS to display the stars and constellation names based on the current season and time.

Pricing and availability:
· The CASIO G’zOne Commando will be available online at www.verizonwireless.com on April 28 for $199.99 with a new two-year customer agreement. CASIO G’zOne Commando customers will need to subscribe to a data plan. Unlimited data plans are available to customers starting at $29.99 monthly access.
· Business customers who want to purchase the device can contact their Business Sales Representatives at 1-800-VZW-4BIZ.

For more information on the CASIO G’zOne Commando or for other Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com. Customers can visit www.CasioGzOne.com to experience the CASIO G’zOne Commando.

[via BGR]

The Leica i9 features:

CAMERA/iPHONE TOGGLE – turns on your camera with an instant start-up time of 0.3sec., while simultaneously loading the Leica app on your iPhone4.

ZOOM/VOLUME CONTROL – adjusts Tight and Wide when your camera is on, and adjusts volume Up and Down when your camera is off.

DEDICATED APERTURE AND SHUTTER DIALS – offers fast and easy option for manual operation.

PASS-THROUGHS AND ACTUATORS – gives you full access to your iPhone4 controls and headphone jack.

FLASH AND LIGHT METER – offers higher quality photos and videos in low-light conditions.

If the device really hitting the market, it would cost around $900 to $1200. The usage of the i9 is pretty simple, when you turn on the device it will automatically activate the Leica iPhone apps in your phone.

[via IntoMobile]

The iDEN phone have candybar form factor with it’s QWERTY keyboard placed directly under its screen. The handset packed with push-to-talk support and offers Bluetooth connectivity, 2.5mm headphone jack, camera, speakerphone, and an FM radio. Motorola has not officially reveal the device.

[via BGR]

The device has a “real” 14 megapixel CCD with “real” 3x optical zoom and 720p video. And of course, it’s running Android OS. I wonder if Altek planning on release it in US. Check out the press release below.

A new king of the smart phone jungle is sharpening its claws for a European debut. Beginning first quarter 2011, imaging technology leader Altek roars onto the continent with Leo, the world’s first Android-enabled 3.5G smart phone to feature an HD-capable 14-megapixel camera. The company is currently seeking channel partners in the region as it prepares to bring Leo to market.

You say that other smart phones have cameras? Leo eats them for breakfast. By starting with the best available digital imaging technology, Altek has built a cutting-edge Android device with unmatched photographic and video capabilities.

Throw your old digital camera to the lions. Leo does it all with image quality and functionality far exceeding anything else in the mobile communication space. Convenience, power and connectivity put Leo at the top of the food chain when it comes to smart phone photography.

“Memorable moments usually happen when you least expect them,” observed Altek CEO, Alex Hsia. “You want to be able to capture those precious moments anytime and anywhere, and Leo is the device that lets you do just that. ” Hsia added, “Leo is the product of design know-how that comes from years of creating breakthroughs at altek in digital imaging technology, integrated with most advanced Android smartphone system.”

Leo doesn’t skimp on the features users have come to expect in today’s crowded smart phone market. That includes a generous 3.2-inch WVGA multi-touch capable display for easy input. Each phone ships installed with Google’s Android 2.1 (Eclair) mobile OS, allowing simple access to e-mail, Web browsing, and social media services like Facebook YouTube, and Flickr. Leo keeps you connected with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 3.5G (HSPA/WCDMA) wireless and network protocols. Enjoy high-speed broadband connections via 5.76mbps HSUPA or 7.2mbps HSDPA.

Leo’s built in GPS makes navigation and geotagging images a snap. Accelerometer, digital compass and handwriting recognition all contribute to what this powerful smart phone can do for you. Whether listening music or watching movies, you will discover Leo supports most major audio and video formats. Don’t worry about finding room for your files; Leo’s memory is expandable up to 32GB via microSD card.

Digital imaging and video are where Leo really shows its teeth. Few smart phones can deliver a comparable set of photographic features that start with a 14-megapixel CCD and 3x optical zoom lens. High-definition, professional-quality images are always a click away. It doesn’t stop with digital photography. Leo also shoots crystal clear 720p HD digital video, capturing life’s memorable moments anytime and anywhere.

This predator has sharp eyes. Leo’s 3x optical zoom represents a breakthrough in smart phone design by delivering a feature photographers have come to expect from today’s cameras, but not from their mobile devices. It puts users right in the action, opening up a world of photographic possibilities. Whether at 36mm or full 108mm equivalent magnification, Leo takes sharp, vivid images every time. Like its feline namesake, Leo is at home in the dark. Low-light situations are not a problem thanks to Leo’s powerful built-in xenon flash and auto-focus assist lamp.

When it comes to getting the perfect image when you need it, Leo is ready to help with smile- and blink-detection technology. Why wait to transfer photos to a computer before editing them? Leo packs a suite of handy options that allow “editing on the fly,” so users have the image they want before it leaves the camera.

How does the leader in digital camera technology start a revolution in smart phone design? Altek assembled one of the most experienced and dynamic R&D teams in the industry, drawn from tier-one mobile phone manufacturers.

A dedication to excellence in design and quality has made Altek one of the largest DSC ODM companies in the personal electronics field. At the core of Altek’s camera technology is the Sunny 9 digital image processor. It is the brainchild of Altek’s crack team of design professionals-industry leaders and PhDs working to develop latest chip technology to power Altek’s cameras and smart phones.

“The challenge facing Altek’s design team was how to integrate a fully functioning 14-megapixal camera with 3x optical lens while maintaining Leo’s smart phone form factor,” said JS Liang, Altek vice president and head of R&D. “An optical lens requires precision moving parts and mechanisms that ensure the device functions properly, but it also has to be attractive and easy to use. We achieved this without compromising Leo’s look and feel.”

The results speak for themselves: a sleek smart phone that is as powerful as it is elegantly executed.

[via Engadget]

The report says that Apple has decided to go with LG Innotek for their 5MP camera on the back of the iPhone HD. While OmniVision is currently what you’ll find in the iPhone 3GS, and with reports suggesting that the company had indeed landed the contract for the the iPhone HD as well, this report comes as a bit of a shock. The 5MP camera itself on the back is supposed to be paired with an LED flash, something that customers have been aching for since the beginning.

There’s obviously some room to continue the speculation over which company has indeed landed the contract, and it will be a few more weeks before we get the official word on it. But, either way, we expect the camera to be 5MP, with a second, little brother of sorts on the front-side, so customers can make videos calls. We’re all interested to know the MP strength on the front-side camera, probably more so than what’s on the back.

[via SlashGear]

Engineers at the University of California, Berkeley, developed an innovative concept to allow cell phone could be used to make medical imaging accessible to billions of people around the world.

“Medical imaging is something we take for granted in industrialized countries,” said Boris Rubinsky, UC Berkeley professor, but can be an expensive thing for poorer countries. “Our new system would make imaging technology inexpensive and accessible for these underserved populations.”

Rubinsky and his team came up with the novel idea to create a new system by establishing a
large center where all resources for operation and maintenance can be fully stored. This central location would be used to service multiple remote sites and collect the raw data from the patients. That’s where the cell phone comes in.

The phone would transmit the raw data to the central server to create an image and then relay it back to the cell phone. The patient can viewed it on cell phone’s screen.

It’s almost possible, Rubinsky said, and the screen size of a cell phone should not be a major impediment since “people are able to watch full movies on their iPods.” It’s make sense, really.

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Taking a photo of a CD, for instance, could pull up price comparisons from online stores (with the ability to buy direct from the handset), links to the artist’s back catalogue and even lyrics from featured songs.  Audio and video clips would also be available.  The software is being offered as a free download to owners of earlier “au” model cellphones; Bandai apparently funds the system via referral fees.

ER Search is similar to the idea of ‘augmented reality’, whereby real-world objects are tagged with real-time data on a mobile device.  Enkin, a recent entry in Google’s Android Developer Challenge promises just that, with GPS and motion data used for real-time object/building tracking.  However Enkin goes farther than ER Search, as it works in real-time rather than from snapshots.

[via mocoNews]

The camera lens comes in black or silver color, both support mobile phone with a width of 42 to 68 mm. More photos at next page.

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