Angry Birds Space set to arrive on March 22nd and more

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Angry Birds Space set to arrive on March 22nd
Archos unveils the Arnova 8b G2 tablet, will bring an 8″ display and Android 2.3 Gingerbread
Samsung ships out new SD and microSD cards
Further evidence that BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 will be arriving on February 21st
HTC confirms Ice Cream Sandwich updates for Verizon phones
Rumor: Microsoft giving the music thing another try with a streaming service
LG reveals new "Optimus" logo for LG smartphones
Sparrow for iPhone will be available in "the middle of March"
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Angry Birds Space set to arrive on March 22nd

It looks like the folks over at Rovio Mobile have begun teasing the latest edition of Angry Birds, which is dubbed Angry Birds Space. The teasers have come in the form of a short but sweet 20 second video which was posted on YouTube (see below) and also a newly launched website. The website does not offer all that much except for an image of the moon with a slingshot and reads;

“One small fling for a bird. One quantum leap for birdkind.”

That being said, the Angry Birds Space game is set to debut on March 22nd and if it is anything like the Original, Seasons or Rio — we suspect that March 22nd will end up being a day of diminished productivity. Otherwise, nothing specific has been mentioned in terms of pricing or which platforms would be the lucky ones for launch.

Via [Angry Birds Space] and [Yahoo! Games]

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Archos unveils the Arnova 8b G2 tablet, will bring an 8″ display and Android 2.3 Gingerbread

It looks like Archos has quietly unveiled the latest in their budget Android tablet lineup, the device is the Arnova 8b G2 and it will arrive running Android 2.3 Gingerbread. So far there has not been anything offered in terms of an official price or release date, however based on the price of the original Arnova 8 G2 tablet, we suspect the 8b G2 will arrive somewhere around the $150 price point.

Otherwise, lets get back to what we know for sure — the specs. The Arnova 8b G2 will bring goodies to include the following;

8-inch (800 x 600) capacitive multi-touch display
Single-core 1GHz ARM Cortex A8 processor
512MB RAM
4GB or 8GB of internal storage
microSD card slot
Front-facing camera
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Measurements: 8.8 x 6.1 x 0.5 inches
Weight: 1.1 pounds

And as mentioned earlier in the post, the tablet will arrive with Gingerbread however given the design of the tablet itself — no hardware buttons for Home, Back, Menu and Search — there has been some speculation that an update to Ice Cream Sandwich will arrive. With that, the other item worth mentioning is the support for the Archos 3G USB stick which will allow for on-the-go mobile connectivity (for an additional price).

Via [PC Launches] and [Liliputing]

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Samsung ships out new SD and microSD cards

Taking a respite from the slew of Android tablets and smartphones that it has been releasing over the past few months, Samsung has announced the availability of its new line of advanced SD and microSD cards. According to Samsung these storage cards are best for digital imaging and mobile devices and are available either as part of the High Speed Series or the Plus Extreme Speed Series. Both series can deliver up to 24MB/sec read speeds and come in 4GB or higher capacity. Using these cards, you can transfer 1GB of images within 42 seconds. The cards are also waterproof, shockproof and magnet proof. Hence you are assured that the cards are truly durable.

The Samsung High-Speed series SD cards and microSD cards are available in 2GB, 4G, 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB variants. The Samsung Plus Extreme Series SD cards and microSD card are available 8GB or 16GB variants. Prices vary depending on the storage capacity of the card that you are getting.

Via [Samsung Mobile]

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Further evidence that BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 will be arriving on February 21st

We have seen February 21st pop up as the release date for the BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 update a few times in the past several weeks. And well, it looks like the 21st has come up one more time. The latest is coming by way of a leaked image that rather clearly states the release date. In fact, the image reads that the “BlackBerry PlayBook 2.0 launches Feb. 21st.” Of course, leaked images have not always been entirely accurate in the past. That said, this all seems official enough, however we are going to wait until we hear something from RIM or to the time when OS 2.0 is downloading on the PlayBook we have sitting in the GadgeTell offices before we get super excited.

Via [Engadget]

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HTC confirms Ice Cream Sandwich updates for Verizon phones

HTC took some time on Friday to announce it will provide Ice Cream Sandwich updates to a few more of its phones that are currently available in North America. Verizon, Rogers and Bell customers can expect more specific updates on when the rollouts will being within a few weeks time. For now, HTC is only confirming which non-Sensation smartphones will receive the update.

For Verizon, customers can expect the HTC Thunderbolt, HTC Rhyme, the Droid Incredible 2 and the HTC Rezound to get Ice Cream Sandwich. An update for the HTC Raider is going to be pushed out to customers on Rogers and Bell in Canada.

Unlike the Sensation update, HTC didn’t provide a timetable for these other smartphones. Let’s just hope HTC’s customers won’t have to wait as long as Motorola’s.

Via [HTC Facebook Page]

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Rumor: Microsoft giving the music thing another try with a streaming service

While it’s true Microsoft already has a music service tied to its Zune brand, it may be looking to take another stab at the market. This time Microsoft is rumored to be taking a more modern approach to music consumption. According to CNET, Microsoft is having discussions with unnamed record labels to assist it in starting a new music streaming service.

Should the rumors prove accurate, Microsoft will debut the new service on its Xbox and Windows Phone platforms sometime this year. A specific, yet unannounced Windows Phone is believed to introduce this new initiative.

HTC and Nokia are rumored to be two of the manufacturers that may take part in creating the phone. Nokia seems to be the most likely candidate considering its reliability on Microsoft.

HTC is also rumored to be starting its own streaming music service, so it’s hard to imagine HTC working on a potential rival.

Via [CNET]

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LG reveals new "Optimus" logo for LG smartphones

What can you really say about this one, LG has unveiled a new logo for the Optimus smartphone line. The details of the new logo along with the above image have come by way of the folks at LG and give a pretty good clue that we will be seeing something Optimus branded announced during Mobile World Congress. That begin said, MWC kicks off in Barcelona on February 27th so make sure you keep up with GadgeTell for the latest in mobile coverage. Keep reading to check out the full press release…

Via [LG]

NEW LOGO FOR LG SMARTPHONES DEBUTS AT MWC 2012
LG to Transform Its Optimus Brand Logo with New Design-oriented Handsets
SEOUL, Feb. 17, 2012 – LG Electronics (LG) renews the logo design of its signature mobile phone brand, the Optimus, reflecting the company's reinforced design leadership. The incumbent Optimus brand was initially introduced two years ago in line with the launch of the LG Optimus Q, LG's first smartphone.
The new Optimus logo is designed to accentuate the metallic edges and slim shape of the 2012 smartphone line-up unveiled at this year's Mobile World Congress (MWC). It embodies modern and seamless simplicity, which is the core for LG's design philosophy for mobile devices.
With the new logo and desired specifications, LG will offer superior smartphones that bring design prestige to users seeking aesthetic beauty on technological devices. Also, the company's commitment to raise the ante by offering best quality products to consumers will be further reinforced.
Further details regarding and a live demo of the new smartphones with the new logo will be offered at LG Stand (Hall at MWC 2012 from February 27 to March 1.

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Sparrow for iPhone will be available in "the middle of March"

Sparrow for iPhone, despite knowing that a version exists, has remained quite the mystery. Sure we have seen a few bits and pieces, most notably the image at the bottom of this post. And in addition we have been closely watching the progress meter that can be found over at www.sprw.me/comingsoon, which just happens to be sitting at 74% complete as of this posting. But otherwise, the details have remained a mystery. That being said, we still have nothing more in terms of details however according to Trevor Gilbert from PandoDaily, Sparrow for iPhone will be available in the “middle of March.”

Via [PandoDaily]