LG has finally started rolling out the much-awaited Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) update for the powerful LG Optimus Black smartphone. This update is currently available only via LG Update tool.

The Motorola Droid Razr Maxx will be available from January 26 for $299.99 with a 2 year service agreement. This handset currently runs on the Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread) Operating System.

The follks over at PocketNow have managed to get some information about the upcoming 3D phone from LG.

Samsung recently announced that, the company has finally sold more than 5 million units of this device in South Korea alone. Samsung is currently the market leader in South Korea, with more than 53% market share.

Motorola and JCB recently announced the new Motorola Defy+ JCB edition. Thanks to the visco-elastic protective sleeve from JCB, this handset offers work-orientated protection for those operating in construction and engineering sectors.

Google has updated the Google Search widget, available for download in the Android Market, with a new color scheme and simplified UI.

Sony unveiled two new handsets meant for the Japanese market, the Xperia NX and Xperia acro HD. Both the handsets are similar to the Xperia Ion and Xperia S.

Samsung recently amazed the Samsung Captivate owners by rolling out the much-awaited Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) update. Sadly, this update is not available via OTA (Over-The-Air).

T-Mobile recently announced the new Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G smartphone at the CES 2012 in Las Vegas. The Galaxy S Blaze 4G will be T-Mobile’s third smartphone to take advantage of 42Mbps HSPA+ technology.

Sony just announced the new Sony Xperia S at the CES 2012 in Las Vegas. It is the first smartphone in the new Sony Xperia NXT series. Sony Xperia S is also a PlayStation Certified smartphone.

Lenovo recently announced the new Lenovo S2 smartphone at the CES 2012 in Las Vegas. This handset runs on the old Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) OS, instead of the new Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) OS.

LG and Verizon have just announced a new 4G LTE phone – the Spectrum. The handset comes with a massive 4.5-inch True HD IPS screen with 720p resolution.

Motorola recently announced the budget-friendly Motorola Motoluxe smartphone. This handset will be showcased next week at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2012.

Motorola recently announced the new entry-level Motorola Defy Mini smartphone. This handset is the compact version of the widely popular Motorola Defy smartphone.

Sprint recently announced the Frost White variant of the Samsung Epic 4G Touch smartphone. This handset will be available for $199.99 with a new two-year service agreement.