Just as I assumed yesterday, that leaked Samsung QWERTY Android handset turned out to be AT&T’s version of the Galaxy S II. The handset – model number SGH-i927 – has just appeared in a set of hands-on photos, which confirm some f its features.

The new smartphone obviously runs Android Gingerbread (2.3.4). It has an 8MP camera with LED flash on the back and, of course, a sliding keyboard with those Android buttons on the sides.

Earlier this month, a Samsung exec said that the Galaxy S II would become available in the US starting August, so that’s when AT&T will probably launch its i927, too. Pictures after the jump.

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Ever since iOS’ original release with the original iPhone Apple has been quite good at releasing new updates for the mobile platform giving us more features than ever before. Some of the features that have been added with software updates include copy & paste, the App Store and much more. However, if you’ve been paying attention you’ll probably know that there are still some user gripes with the platform such as the notification system which Apple will be updating with the release of iOS 5 at some point in the not so distant future.

If, however, you are urning for an udpate you’re in luck as it was just made known today that iOS 4.3.5 is now available for download. Of course, this update won’t be bringing with it many ground breaking features at all as the only update included within the update seems to be fix for a certificate validation vulnerability.

While the average user will definitely want to grab the update those of you who are partial to jailbreaking may way to stray away as no information has been released on an untethered iOS 4.3.5 jailbreak just yet. We’ll keep you posted.

This is a great news if you are looking to purchase the Google Nexus S and save some some cash, since the AT&T Nexus S is now available just for $99 at BestBuy Of course you’re going to have to sign a 2-year contract to grab the subsidized price. But remember this is a Sim Locked Nexus S version with AT&T Provider. The Android Smartphone comes with a 1GHz Hummingbird, 512MB of RAM, 16GB on-board storage, NFC and a 4-inch Super-AMOLED screen with WVGA (800×480) resolution.

Have Wi-Fi connectivity problems with your Dell Venue Pro? Soon you’ll have no reasons for worry with Dell’s Lionel Menchacatweeting the update is on the way to address the issue and also bring some other feature and performance enhancements to the phone. Here’s what he said: The #dellvenuepro firmware update starts rolling out today for T-Mobile customers in the US + all other customers outside the US.

Later on he added that the update for the unlocked device has started rolling out, while the T-Mo locked versions are delayed until next week. Not a single word about AT&T’s Venue Pro. I guess those of you who grabbed the device from AT&T will have to wait a little longer. We can only hope HSPA connectivity works best for you anyway, though I can’t imagine that to be the cas

Looking to upgrade from the original MyTouch 4G after hearing you might not get Gingerbread until Christmas (which, coincidentally, is the time where they’re most delicious)? T-Mobile’s opening up preorders for its keyboard-equipped brother and the fun starts at $200. Black and Khaki versions are available. Get started over at Magenta’s site and look forward to it arriving July 27th.

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After several rumors and news the HTC status or the Facebook phone is now available for purchase from AT&T. You can grab it just fot Fifty bucks with a new two-year agreement. Just for a quick reminder this Android 2.3 Gingerbread smartphone comes with a 2.6-inch touchscreen and a portrait QWERTY keyboard. Of course, you also get a special button for all of your Facebooking needs, and HTC has included some Facebook-specific apps with the version of Sense that is installed on the Status. If you’ve been waiting for the release of this phone you can start to purchase it now and don’t forget to give us any comment about it. [Engadget]

Sharp coming with their Galapagos media tablets and landing December 10. The body model is a special terminal type mobile GALAPAGOS and available in both store and home-type model.Sharp media tablets also available for purchased online from Sharp.

The Kin maker has just revealed a December 10 launch date for its Mobile and Home Galapagos models  a 5.5-inch slate with 1024 x 600 resolution and a 10.8-incher with 1366 x 800 resolution, respectively  pricing them at ¥39,800 ($474) and ¥54,800 ($653) for the Japanese market. As usual, direct currency translations are inadvisable, but if you must have a price comparison of some sort, the larger Galapagos model (equipped with an 8GB microSDHC storage card) costs ¥4,000 less than Apple’s 32GB WiFi-only iPad.

Not much to say here, folks. The venerable Motorola Xoom (32GB Wifi-only version) is just $399 today on Woot. It might not be the thinnest or lightest Honeycomb tablet, but for today, it’s just about the cheapest.

A new Asus Lamborghini laptop called Asus Automobili Lamborghini VX7 has launched by Asustek. This premium laptop sport a 15.6-inch display with a 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution. VX7 is powered by Intel2nd gen quad core Core i7 processors along with 8GB of DDR3 memory which upgradeable up to 16GB, dual 750GB hard drives and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M . Asus VX7 arrive with Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit OS and also carry a Blu-ray combo drive and USB 3.0 ports.

Asus has launched another Lamborghini themed laptop, the Asus Automobili Lamborghini VX7 laptop. This new Lamborghini themed laptop from Asus packs in Intel’s latest quad core Core i7 processors and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M graphics.

Pantech did shake up the Android smartphone market in May when it introduced the Vega X, the fastest smartphone with some monster capabilities. The tech giant is now touching new heights with the release of a much more powerful gadget, the Vega N5, which is touted to be a crossover between a tablet and a smartphone.

Driven by 1.5GHz Qualcomm MSM8660 processor, it features 1GB of DDR2 RAM, 16GB of internal storage space and 5-inch display with a native resolution of 800 x 480. It will run Android 2.3.3 Android OS and we wonder why Honeycomb wasn’t considered here. The disappointing bit is that as of now this one’s only for the domestic Korean markets and a global launch isn’t on the cards. The one is available for about US $767 equivalent and if you really want one, add the cost of your air travel to Korea too.