The LG Esteem MS910 that was spotted in official photos last week has been just announced by MetroPCS as it second LTE-capable Android smartphone (after the Samsung Galaxy Indulge).

The Esteem runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread, and is similar to the LG Revolution (introduced by Verizon earlier this year). It features a 4.3 inch WVGA Gorilla Glass display, Wi-Fi, GPS, Dolby Mobile Surround, access to Rhapsody Unlimited Music and MetroSTUDIO, micro HDMI, 5MP rear camera with 720p video recording, 1.3MP front-facing camera, 1GHz single-core processor, and 8GB of internal memory.

The LG Esteem can be ordered as of now at MetroPCS’ website. It costs $249 plus tax, after a $100 mail-in rebate.
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Remember that LG Bryce that was supposed to be released by MetroPCS? Well, it will be, but under a different name: LG Esteem.

The Esteem has been spotted on an official LG website recently, and now we can confirm that it’s going to be one of MetroPCS’ new LTE-capable smartphones.

The Esteem is similar to Verizon’g LG Revolution, thus it features a 4.3 inch WVGA display, 1GHz single-core processor, 5MP rear camera with 720p video recording, 1.3MP front-facing camera, 512MB of RAM, and 8GB of internal memory. Unlike the Revolution, though, the Esteem will run Android 2.3 Gingerbread from day one.

According to Android Central, MetroPCS will sell the LG Esteem for $349 after a $100 mail-in rebate (no contract required). We’ll let you know when the carrier decides to launch the handset.
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One of the Android Smartphone which just got announced today is the Samsung Admire for MetroPCS. This device features a 3.5-inch touchscreen with 320 x 480 resolution, 800MHz processor, 3.2 megapixel rear facing camera with video capture, 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth and a microUSB slot. Additionally the device will be running Google’s latest build of Android: version 2.3.3 otherwise known as Gingerbread.

Unfortunately, neither MetroPCS nor Samsung came forth with a price point for the device so we’ll have to keep you posted on that front.

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Getting bored with common handsets? are you looking for something different? This Motorola VE440 has been repackage by MetroPCS in a Mister Cartoon Edition. Check this out and take a look at the pic above, it’s very unique. The VE440 announced at September last year and the limited edition comes in black and chrome, it features exclusive wallpapers and ringtones, and a 1GB memory card that contains two unreleased Snoop Dogg tracks. The phone also offers a 176 x 220 pixels display, GPS, 3.5mm headset jack, dedicated music keys, stereo Bluetooth and a 1.3MP camera. This phone designed by Mister Cartoon, a tattooist, car customizer, illustrator, and designer. You can buy it for $129 and the VE440 will retail in select MetroPCS locations or MetroPCS’ promotional site. More pictures after the break. [mobileburn]

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