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A device with only a Samsung code-name GT-B7810 has appeared with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and a lovely full QWERTY keyboard in a set of leaked photos. This machine looks to be the next step in an evolution from the original Samsung Galaxy M Pro released in 2012, complete with some metal (or metallic) Android menu keys still running strong. This device will likely take on the soon-to-be-existing BlackBerry 10 with a rather business-minded body ready for action.

This machine has been tipped by Blog of Mobile to be carrying with it a fabulous 480 x 360 resolution display across 2.7-inches of screen. The M Pro 2 (as we’re calling it for now) will be bringing with it a 5 megapixel camera on the back, no camera on the front, and the ability to connect along HSPA 3G (for the time being). We’ll likely see this device hitting US shores by Springtime with 4G LTE connectivity for AT&T, and T-Mobile will probably want a piece of it too!

Inside you’ll find a generous amount of battery time with a 1200mAh li-ion unit, a micro-SIM card slot, and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. This means it’ll not be working with the newest Android version 4.2 (or even the slightly older 4.1, both of them called Jelly Bean), but again, may work with a newer OS by the time its released. Expect this device to be out inside 2013, but don’t open your heart to it too wide: it’s been milling around the FCC since June of 2012.

Meanwhile Samsung is certainly set to continue to take the Android universe by storm with a wave of releases throughout 2013 starting (very possibly) at CES 2013. This event will be a monster (as it always is) with releases from many top hardware and software companies across the board – and SlashGear will be there with bells on! Follow us all week long in our CES 2013 tag portal without a doubt!

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There appears to be a whole new double-down in the BlackBerry 10 universe this week with a leaked image of what’s being called the BlackBerry X10. This device sits in a photo near the BlackBerry Z10 all-touch smartphone as well as the BlackBerry Dev Alpha C smartphone given to 1,500 developers earlier this year. This photo is fairly clear, but of course completely unofficial and unconfirmed by RIM.

What we’re seeing here is a device that’s extremely similar in styling to the HTC device revealed in 2011 that went by the name ChaCha – have a peek at our HTC ChaCha review from June of 2011 to have a peek. We’ve also got a photo of the ChaCha below – look similar to you? Both devices are said to be working with full QWERTY physical keyboard action as well as a full touchscreen interface – this being great for the new workings of BlackBerry 10.

It’s not everyday that we see a leak so substantial as the one we’re seeing today in a single photo – and what with previous leaks of the other two devices we’re seeing here, substantiation is a near-fix. This should very well be the image that allows you to see the imminent future of the BlackBerry 10 platform, at least at the start. Both QWERTY and full-touch are onboard and it’s about to get wild!

You’ll be able to see the full experience starting on the 30th of January when we head to the official BlackBerry 10 event. This event will have us getting hands-on time with the final market build of the software as well as our first official glimpses as the first wave of BlackBerry 10 hardware from RIM. Stick with SlashGear for all your up-to-the-second hands-on in-person coverage from here until then – and beyond!

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BlackBerry 10 may be just around the bend, but it seems that’s not going to stop RIM from launching a new handset. A leaked document posted by Crackberry has revealed the specs of the QWERTY-toting BlackBerry Patagonia 9620 — there’s BB OS 7.1 running the show with a 1.2GHz Qualcomm MSM8655 processor under the hood, mated with 768MB RAM. Par for the course, the display is a 2.44-inch, 480 x 360 affair, and you can also find 2GB of storage augmentable via microSD, a 5-megapixel rear snapper, GPS, WiFi and PTT support along for the ride — if the source is to be believed. Info on pricing and the exact release date of the apparently budget smartphone is MIA as yet, but Nextel Mexico has it pegged for a December outing. You can sign up for a release notification if you’re covered and can’t curb your buying itch before BB10’s entry-level offerings land.

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Remember the Samsung Stratosphere II that got all sorts of official the other day? Well, a little birdie just fed us a few more details to flesh out this tale, including our first pics of an actual device and not just some press renders. In addition to the QWERTY keyboard and dual-core 1.2GHz CPU, we can also tell you this guy sports 1GB of RAM, 8GB of internal storage and a 5 megapixel camera. If the paltry internal storage has you hemming and hawing, you can take solace in the microSD slot. The one spec that has us a tad concerned is the smallish 1,800mAh battery, but we’ll reserve judgement there until we see it in action.

Interestingly, the street date is blank in Best Buy’s inventory system, so we have no idea when you’ll be able to pick this guy up. Heck, it could be on shelves now in some stores, though we sincerely doubt that, as it’s yet to make an appearance on Verizon’s site. But, when it does you’ll be able to snag one for $100 with a two-year contract, which is $30 less than the announced pricing from Big Red. Check out the gallery below for a bit more.

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Samsung Stratosphere II makes IRL appearance at Best Buy for $100 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Nov 2012 18:42:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Motorola Photon Q just a little too pricey for your QWERTY-loving taste buds? Sprint’s newest device, the LG Mach, was announced this morning at MobileCon 2012 to add another full physical keyboard option to its mid-range lineup. Despite the fact that its name doesn’t contain the dreaded “4G LTE” moniker, it certainly still has the high-speed capability built-in. We still haven’t been given the pricing or availability, aside from “this fall.”

This particular keyboard-clad handset isn’t going to turn any heads in terms of specs, but they aren’t lackluster either: 1.2GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 MSM8960 processor, 1GB RAM, a 4-inch WVGA display, 1,700mAh battery, VGA front-facing cam, 5MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, Bluetooth 4.0 and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. With a thickness of 12.1mm (0.48 inches), it’s one of the thinnest QWERTY devices you can find on the market. It’s also on the lighter side for the form factor, weighing in at 5.92 ounces (168g). Despite these dimensions and a faux-metal (read: plastic) battery cover, it feels surprisingly well-built. And just like Sprint’s Optimus G and the Motorola Photon Q, you won’t find any carrier-specific branding anywhere on the outside of the device — unfortunately, you also won’t see any SIM slots either, although you’ll find a microSD slot to enhance the 8GB internal storage.

Check out our gallery below, as well as our video and few last impressions past the break.

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LG Mach for Sprint hands-on (update: video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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