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Notice the dual core 1.5Ghz processor, the 1GB of RAM, 4.3″ screen, Ice Cream Sandwich, 8MP camera, and beats audio? Yeah, we did too.

When it comes out, we’ll do a full review to see if it lives up to it’s specs but in the meantime, the details of when and how much you can get this bad boy for are as follows:

When: Launched April 25th nationwide
Price:  $199.99 on a 2 year agreement after mail-in rebate

Here is the full press release from HTC:

T-Mobile Launches Ultra-Sleek HTC One S April 25

T-Mobile’s Thinnest Smartphone Brings an Amazing Camera and Beats Audio^™ Integration to America’s Largest 4G Network^™

BELLEVUE, Wash. — April 18, 2012 — Today, T-Mobile USA, Inc. and HTC Corp. announced the highly anticipated HTC One^™ S will be available at T-Mobile^® stores nationwide on April 25. As HTC’s premier launch partner in the U.S., T-Mobile will be the first to offer the ultra-sleek HTC One S, which is the company’s first device to ship with Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and HTC Sense^™ 4.

The latest smartphone from T-Mobile to take advantage of 4G (HSPA+ 42) technology on America’s Largest 4G Network,^™ the HTC One S provides T-Mobile customers with an amazing camera and authentic sound technology, plus a diverse selection of apps and services that give customers amazing 4G experiences.

“The HTC One series is a revolutionary device portfolio and we’re proud to be the first carrier to introduce the HTC One S to the U.S. market,” said Andrew Sherrard, senior vice president of marketing, T-Mobile USA. “With a stunningly thin design that doesn’t compromise performance, the HTC One S is a sleek 4G smartphone with beauty and brains that our customers will be proud to show off.”

With the HTC One S, customers will find a fantastic music experience that works seamlessly on T-Mobile’s 4G network. Customers can listen to their music libraries — up to 20,000 songs — straight from the cloud  and purchase new music on the go with Google Play. Virtually all audio experiences sound better on the HTC One S thanks to its built-in Beats Audio^™ technology, which provides a richer and more authentic sound experience whether consumers are watching movies, listening to music or playing games.

Featuring an 8-megapixel back-side illuminated camera and HTC ImageSense,^™ which provides a variety of enhancements to the camera’s lens, sensor and software, the HTC One S is always ready to capture pictures in the blink of an eye. Consumers have immediate access to their cameras from their home screens and a super-fast auto focus with continuous shooting to take continuous photos at 4 frames per second simply by holding the shutter button. In addition, the smartphone enables high-quality video recording with a full high-definition (HD) 1080p camcorder and the ability to concurrently capture HD video and still images at the same time. With access to 25 GB of free cloud storage from DropBox, HTC One S customers also can bring their photos, documents and videos virtually anywhere they go and upload new content to the cloud via T-Mobile’s network or Wi-Fi. HTC One S also gives customers a new way to share their content through use of HTC’s wireless Media Link HD accessory.^* The small accessory allows easy sharing of any content on the phone with any TV that supports HDMI.

“Blending the latest technology with HTC’s focus on consumer experience, the HTC One S allows people to capture amazing images as high-definition video and photos at the same time with merely a touch of their finger,” said Martin Fichter, vice president, product management, HTC Americas. “And HTC’s Media Link HD accessory provides an easy wireless solution to share those great photos, videos and other entertainment on their TV screen with a swipe of their hand.”

Also included with the HTC One S are applications that deliver added value, utility and fun.
T-Mobile TV makes it possible to enjoy free or premium live and on-demand programs, from the hottest TV shows to kids’ programs. With the Amazon Mobile application, T-Mobile customers can search and buy millions of products directly from their device and receive special offers on select merchandise. Also highlighted is a T-Mobile-exclusive version of the popular “Where’s My Water?” game from Disney Mobile, with ten levels that can’t be played anywhere else.

The ultra-sleek and modern HTC One S will be available in gradient blue and is T-Mobile’s thinnest smartphone (7.95mm). In addition to featuring a beautiful 4.3-inch qHD Super AMOLED screen, the HTC One S is equipped with a 1.5GHz, dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor by Qualcomm^® and access to T-Mobile’s fastest 4G (HSPA+ 42) speeds, making the HTC One S a powerful device ideal for customers seeking a fantastic mobile experience.

Availability

The HTC One S will be available on April 25 at T-Mobile retail stores, select dealers, national retailers and online at http://www.t-mobile.com for $199.99 after a $50 mail-in-rebate card with qualifying two-year agreement. For more information, visit http://www.t-mobile.com/one or http://www.htc.com/us/products/htcones-tmobile.

Use of some features requires qualifying data plan and/or access to a Wi-Fi connection.

^* HTC Media Link HD accessory sold separately.

For more details and a quick preview, check out TmoNews at the source below.

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For anyone who needs a Galaxy Nexus spec refresher highlights include: Android 4.0, a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, a 4.65-inch HD Super AMOLED contour display and dual cameras. Sprint consumers can expect to pay $199.99 for the Galaxy Nexus with a new line or eligible upgrade and two-year service agreement. Interested consumers can pre-order the device here.

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The first Galaxy S and Galaxy S II handsets were wildly successful for Samsung selling millions of units since their launch two years ago. The Galaxy S III is expected to have a quad-core processor, an HD display, Android 4.0 and more. Whatever phone is waiting in the wings we hope it blows us out of this Galaxy.

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I.  Before You Begin

Ensure that your device is rooted.  If it is isn’t, chances are that we will have a How-To on how to gain root access for your device in our How-To section.

II.  Getting Market Enabler

You can do this by opening up the Play app on your device or by installing it over the web using the desktop version of Play.

III.  Changing Regions (Without Flying There!)

1.  Once installed, open up the Market Enabler app.

2.  Click on ‘Save current settings’.  This is important as it will get things back to what they were – this can also be done by rebooting the device once you have installed that restricted app that is not so restricted anymore.

3.  In the ‘Settings List’ tab, select the carrier you want to fake for Google Play.

IV.  Reverting to Your Region

1.  Once you have installed the app that you wanted, open up MarketEnabler again.

2.  Click on Restore – this will restore your Market settings to their previous local state.

The Viper 4G is reasonably priced at $99, after a $50 mail-in rebate and with a 2-year contract. For anyone not eligible for an upgrade just yet, you’ll have to cough up the full $400 to call yourself a proud owner. Sprint has confirmed an April 22nd release date, which should please anyone who is pre-ordering today, as you won’t have long to wait for your device to ship. As far as the 4G LTE coverage is concerned, Sprint is expected to launch their LTE coverage in Atlanta, Baltimore, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City and San Antonio during the first half of 2012. If you’re city wasn’t listed, then expect good old 3G coverage.

Interested consumers can visit Sprint’s Viper 4G page to pre-order it now or continue reading below for the full press release.

LG Viper 4G LTE from Sprint Launches on April 22; Pre-Order Begins Today

First 4G LTE device from Sprint with eco-friendly features, LG Viper 4G LTE available for just $99.99

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., & SAN DIEGO (BUSINESS WIRE), April 12, 2012 – Sprint (NYSE: S) and LG Mobile today announced Sunday, April 22, as the availability date for the highly anticipated LG Viper™ 4G LTE, one of the first smartphones to be available on the upcoming 4G LTE Network from Sprint. LG Viper will be available in Sprint sales channels, including www.sprint.com and 1-800-SPRINT1, for $99.99 with a new two-year service agreement and $50 mail-in rebate via reward card1 (excludes taxes and surcharges).

New and existing customers can pre-order LG Viper 4G LTE beginning today at www.sprint.com/viper. Customers who pre-order LG Viper will begin receiving their devices as early as Friday, April 20 – two days before the device goes on sale – while supplies last.

LG Viper offers Android 2.3, Gingerbread, a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM and 4G of ROM. It also includes a 4GB microSD™ card. The sleek, ultra-thin smartphone also boasts a 4-inch bright and clear touchscreen display for better viewing under direct sunlight. It features a Corning® Gorilla® Glass screen protector for extra display resistance. A 5MP rear-facing camera with flash and a VGA front-facing camera allow for a fun and easy face-to-face video chat experience.

Additional apps and features include:

Google Play™ offers more than 450,000 useful applications, widgets and games.

Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, which allows the device to read information from everyday objects, such as stickers and posters embedded with NFC chips. Google Wallet™, another NFC component, allows the smartphone to be used like a wallet to make safe, secure purchases at NFC-enabled merchants nationwide

Sprint ID allows users to cut through the clutter of thousands of apps by selecting from a variety of mobile ID packs. Sprint ID packs include ringers, wallpapers and widgets.

Consumers can download Box on the LG Viper and receive 50GB of free cloud storage and sharing directly from LG, an estimated value of $240 per year, so users don’t have to stress about storing all of their favorite music, files, photos and other memories. The 50GB of free storage is exclusive to LG devices until July 22.

“Life’s Good Fairytales” app, a customizable storyboard that allows parents and children to bond over the creation and sharing of unique fairy tales through their device.2

Additionally, LG Viper is Sprint’s first 4G LTE device to feature eco-friendly attributes, including ULE Platinum Certification, the highest level of environmental performance recognized by sustainable requirements established by UL Environment and Sprint, a casing made of 50 percent recycled plastics, and packaging that is 100 percent recyclable.

LG Viper customers can enjoy an unlimited data experience with Sprint Everything Data plans. Sprint’s Everything Data plan with Any Mobile, AnytimeSM includes unlimited Web, texting and calling to and from any mobile in America while on the Sprint Network, starting at just $79.99 per month for smartphones – a savings of $40 per month versus Verizon’s comparable plan with unlimited talk, text and 2GB Web, or $10 per month savings versus Verizon’s 450-minute plan with unlimited text and 2GB Web.

Sprint recently announced Atlanta, Baltimore, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City and San Antonio are expected to have 4G LTE and enhanced 3G service in mid-year 2012. Sprint 4G LTE should enable faster speeds for data applications, and the enhanced 3G service could offer better signal strength, faster data speeds, expanded coverage and better in-building performance. The upcoming launch of these large metropolitan areas demonstrates the continued commitment by Sprint to invest in its network through Network Vision. Whether a Sprint customer is using a smartphone to share a video, checking the Web via a mobile hotspot, Sprint 4G LTE will make it easier. For the most up-to-date details on Sprint’s 4G LTE rollout, please visit www.sprint.com/4GLTE

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The app, available on Google Play in both paid and free versions, boosts the volume up on the Gnex (or any other device) to a considerable level, with none of that tinny sounds that are usually associated with higher-than-usual tones. It also features custom EQ settings which enables users to customize the sound output to their liking and if they don’t want to bother with that, a Max Volume Setting, where they could crank it up to a high 20 or a moderate 15.

While the free version is usable, the full app has many more settings, with less than $2 as the asking price. Check it out on Google Play if you think your device needs a volume boost!

Future users can look forward to mid-range specs including a dual-core 1.2GHz CPU, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of built-in storage, and an 8MP primary camera. On the bright side, the camera is expected to be able to capture rapid burst of images, which should be an added bonus for any smartphone photographers out there. Additional spec highlights include 802.11a/b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, support for LTE, NFC and WiFi Direct.

We’re left wondering if this is what Verizon gets for the One S series from HTC? Here in the US we know that the HTC One X is getting LTE support and branded as the XL for AT&T, and even T-Mobile is slated to receive the HTC One S. So what’s left for Verizon hopefuls?

Exact launch details and pricing have yet to be confirmed for the Incredible 4G, however, we expect this handset to launch in the coming weeks with an affordable price tag.

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Here is what Julius Genachowski, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, had to say about the proposal:

“New technologies create new risks, and we wanted to find a way to reduce the value of stolen smartphones. It’s just too easy for a thief to steal a phone and sell it on the black market. This program will make it a lot harder to do that. And the police departments we are working with tell us that it will significantly deter this kind of theft.”

The explosion of smartphone sales has also brought a nationwide surge in cell phone theft as an unfortunate side effect. Thieves are able to easily sell stolen mobile devices on online sites like Amazon, Craigslist, or eBay where it is harder for law enforcement to manage these type of transactions. While the exact details of the database have yet to be ironed out yet, we can now look for its creation in the near future. What do you think? Do you think a central database like this will actually deter criminals from stealing and selling stolen devices? Let us know in the comments below.

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The 50MB utility update is available now for the following devices: E7, C7, C6-01, X7, Oro, 700, 701 or 603. Availability for the N8, 500 and E6 will be announced at a later date. As expected, your device will require a restart after the 15 minute install.

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