Samsung is one of the most activate supporters of Android given that they’re probably second to HTC as the phone maker that has the most number of Android devices in the market today. Now, we have a preview of one of their upcoming Android handsets, the Samsung i5800/i5801. It runs on Android 2.1, and comes with 3G connectivity complemented by WiFi.

After the Backflip , Motorola continues their quirky naming scheme with their newest Android phone, the Flipout. Reminiscent of last year’s Nokia Twist , this new square-shaped sideways flipping Android phone from Motorola , according to Gizmodo Brazil , sports a 2.8-inch touchscreen display, 3.1-megapixel camera, full QWERTY keypad, a 700MHz processor complemented by 512MB ROM/256MB RAM, GPS, HSPA connectivity, and Android 2.1 as its OS complete with MotoBLUR.

For the first time in history, the Android platform has finally managed to accomplish what many believe is the primary reason why it was built in the first place, beat the iPhone. This is based on the latest NPD report which shows a dramatic increase in Android phone sales in the US for the first quarter of 2010. iPhone sales took a slight dip, but was significant enough to dislodge them from second place behind RIM

It’s been a while since we last heard news about Mobilicity (the carrier formerly known as DAVE Wireless ). However, a report from CBC New confirms that the new carrier has gotten the go signal from the CRTC to finally begin operations in Canada this spring provided that they make some minor changes to their ownership and control structure. The CRTC wants them to veto rights of Quadrangle Capital Partners, a New York-based company, and John Bitove and his company Obelysk, two of the carrier’s biggest shareholders

Back in 2007, a lot of people were skeptical in Apple’s entry into the mobile industry with the launch of the very first iPhone . Fast forward to the present, no one now questions the marketability of the iPhone which, according to the latest IDC report, has in fact increased its sales by a whopping 131% compared to the same period last year. Putting things into perspective, however, that growth is still not good enough to put Apple within striking distance of industry leader Nokia , but it’s still impressive nonetheless

Bell last month issued a recall on their Novatel MiFi 2372 mobile hotspot, and now, Rogers is doing the same thing with theirs.

The new BlackBerry Pearl 3G is already confirmed on Rogers, Telus , and Bell, and now, you can also add Virgin Mobile to that growing list as well. They’ve announced this via Twitter though they didn’t go as far as to reveal a launch date or pricing for this new Pearl series smartphone. Telus, for their part, has officially announced they’ll be selling it for just $29.99 on a 3-year contract while Bell is currently rumored to have theirs priced at $29.95 on the same contract term basis ($329.95 no-contract) and is expected to be released on May 13

iPhone OS 4.0 beta 3 briefly went live yesterday, but before most developers could get their hands on this new version, Apple surprisingly pulled it off their servers. We’re not sure what prompted them to make such a drastic move, but fortunately, the folks over at BGR got their hands on one and they’re gladly sharing with the rest of the iPhone-crazed community what are some of the new goodies beta 3 comes loaded with.

Here’s some good news for you RIM aficionados out there looking forward to the latest Bold smartphone, the 9650 (formerly referred to as the Essex /Tour 2). It’s gotten approved by the FCC , and is actually scheduled to be released on the 23rd of this month on Sprint with possibility of Verizon following suit thereafter

Here’s some good news for you RIM aficionados out there looking forward to the latest Bold smartphone, the 9650 (formerly referred to as the Essex /Tour 2). It’s gotten approved by the FCC , and is actually scheduled to be released on the 23rd of this month on Sprint with possibility of Verizon following suit thereafter. No confirmation yet if it will be released in Canada, but given that most of the major carriers are now offering the Bold 9700 , it won’t exactly be surprising if this too gets released in the country