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 This week FCC grabbed and torn apart Sony Xperia V device.You might spot components from Qualcomm, Elpida and Samsung nestled amongst the circuits that make up its colorful insides.So, finally we can expect the Xperia V to arrive in time for the holidays.

Just announced by MetroPCS, the device comes priced at $169 contract-free.Looking at the price, we can't expect many high-end, drool-inducing specs onboard, as Samsung Galaxy Admire 4G comes with 3.65-inch, HVGA display, a 1GHz CPU, 3MP camera and Android Gingerbread. Anyway, specs aren't so bad.

According to the latest rumors, Samsung's Ativ S release date is going to be delayed.Now, the device is scheduled to be released no sooner than February 2013.What can we say, it’s annoyingly far ahead, considering the Ativ S was first supposed to be coming in November and then in December this year. Now we're waiting it to be released on February.

Blue HTC 8S is ready for sell with Clove UK. It is a mid-range Windows Phone 8 device priced for £224.The device features a 1Ghz dual-core processor, 4GB internal storage with MicroSD support for expandable storage, 512MB RAM, 4-inch Super-LCD display and a 5MP rear-camera.

Lumia 920T is coming soon to China with China Mobile.The device will feature Nokia’s ClearBlack display, a dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor, a PureView camera, four color options (black, white, yellow, red) and a full suite of Nokia software including Nokia City Lens and Nokia Marketplace.It will be available for order by the end of December for $738 contract-free.

The temporary promo running from December 7th through 24th is available to new and eligible upgrading customers alike and requires a new two-year service agreement.Sprintwill be offering a buy one get one free special on the Samsung Galaxy S III, Galaxy S II and Galaxy Victory.Note, that quantity of supplies are limited.

New Xperia E device will sport 3.5-inch HVGA 320 x 480 display and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, and of course it comes available with single or "Xperia Edual" mode SIMs.It'll come with HD Voice and Walkman xLOUD technology for optimal sound quality, according to Sony, and other specs include a 1GHz processor, wireless DNLA connectivity, a 1500 mAh battery and black, white or pink color options.

WP8 device, Lumia 620 has been just announced by Nokia.It is an entry-level handse with a 3.8-inch TFT screen at WVGA resolution (800 x 480), a 1GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 Plus processor, half a gig of RAM and 8GB of internal storage, expandable by microSD (up to 64GB cards supported).The device comes packed with 5 MP camera, and WiFi, WCDMA 3G, NFC and Bluetooth 3.0 support.It will be available in January 2013 for $249.

Verizon Wireless has officially announced a software update for Motorola DROID RAZR HD and Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX HD that starts next week.The update will include some new features like expanded notifications, a better keyboard, Google Now search, a new home screen, Amazon app suite integration, and various bug fixes.

Today Sony officially announced that it is releasing the improved update of the Ice Cream Sandwich software.The latest software is more stable; has more reliable connections for Wi-Fi, tethering, and portable hotspots; better NFC and messaging; and an update to the camera that enables better photos and video captures.Availability of the update might vary by region and model number, but Sony plans to have the update sent where carrier obligations will allow it.