Regarded as being a sleeper hit by some, Acer was able to assert themselves as a decent Android handset manufacturer after they released the Acer Liquid A1 and its eventual successor; the Acer Liquid e. Although the Liquid e substantially managed to tangle with some of the heavy hitters in the Android world, it clearly boasted Android 2.1 over its predecessor – leaving the Liquid A1 somewhat in the dust. Despite having to wait out a lengthy period of time, Acer Liquid A1 owners are probably going to be ecstatic to know that Android 2.1 Eclair has found its way onto the handset – at the same time, slowly dwindling Android’s fragmentation. Consumes can now still gravitate towards this handset now that it’s pretty much on the same page with most other contemporary offerings out there in the market.
via IntoMobile

Earlier today we got treated to a decent BlackBerry like Android smartphone out of Computex in the form of the Acer beTouch E130, but this time around we’re seeing yet another model that’s a bit more traditional. The Acer beTouch E120 noticeably has more real estate for its touchscreen seeing that it doesn’t pack on the portrait QWERTY keyboard seen on the beTouch E130. In addition, the E120 features a 2.8” resistive touchscreen, Android 1.6, 3-megapixel camera, Wi-Fi-, GPS, Bluetooth, FM radio, and a ST Ericsson 416MHz processor – quite similar in terms of specs with the beTouch E130 obviously. Between the two so far, one can easily see how the E130 can attract more people with its rare form factor seen on Android as opposed to the usual line of slate devices we constantly witness. Although some may be bummed by the use of a resistive touchscreen, hopefully its price point will be adjusted to compensate for its siding for the old school technology.
source: Acer via Phandroid

Complete slate devices have been the most dominant form factors we’ve seen with most Android smartphones with the occasional landscape QWERTY designs being popular as well. However, there is a clear lack of portrait QWERTY devices that are quite prevalent among RIM’s line of BlackBerry smartphones, but Acer may have a solution to appease those interested in that specific look. The Acer beTouch E130 was recently snapped up and captured on video during Computex 2010 packing an attractive look that’s sure to be eye catching among Android users. Undeniably its portrait style QWERTY donned in white perfectly accents its exterior, but there’s plenty to love with the handset even though it’s running Android 1.6 Donut as opposed to some of the most recent builds. The Acer beTouch E130 features a 2.6” QVGA touchscreen, optical navigation pad, 3G, Wi-Fi, 3.2-megapixel camera, 256MB RAM, 512MB ROM, ST Ericsson CPU running at 416MHz, and microSD card support for up to 32GB. Despite packing support for North American 3G (850/1900 MHz), there is no word regarding its availability or pricing.
via Unwired View

Being graced with the Ferrari branding is quite an impressive feat in itself, but the Acer Liquid E Ferrari Edition is going to be the first Android powered handset to get the ubiquitous title of being first.  The aptly named device may have an affinity for the need for speed, but its hardware specs under the hood is somewhat unchanged from the regular Acer Liquid E – it features a WVGA touchscreen, Snapdragon processor, Wi-Fi, GPS, and a 5-megapixel shooter. However, the slick red paint job can quickly be associated to Ferrari while the bold logo found on the back solidifies its stature as a smartphone that can possess the branding. In addition, it’ll pack on exclusive content which includes things like wallpapers, videos, and some ringtones that “allows you to personalize your phone with the inimitable sweet music of the Ferrari engine.” As we’d expect that there are going to be some die-hard enthusiasts looking forward to this Ferrari branded Android phone, there is no word yet on its pricing, but it’s expected to be launched some time soon.
source: Acer via Unwired View

We’ve been hearing a lot of things regarding Android powered smartphones from Acer, but now we’re beginning to see the faint beginnings of their foray into the tablet world. Just like how we see the Android army continue its assault in the cell phone market, they’re slowly amassing an army as well for the tablet sector. There was a recent press event held in Beijing by Acer where their CEO, Gianfranco Lanci, unveiled their 7” Android powered tablet. Their stance in joining the tablet game definitely changed as they witnessed their Android handsets becoming prevalent in the market – so it would make sense for them to jump aboard and attack the market with their own Android tablet as well. Although specs and information surrounding the device was at a minimum, Lanci did hint to a fourth quarter release with the possibility of some carriers taking part – which would mean that it would probably come packed with a 3G modem inside.
via Android Authority

Just when North America was just about ready to witness all of the fun surrounding the Acer Liquid e being released with Canadian wireless carrier Rogers, Acer decided to let out one of its high-end offerings from right under its feet. Acer is jumping straight to the top with their latest Android offering in the form of the Acer Stream which is being positioned as “the perfect entertainment machine” that won’t disappoint people out there with its impressive listing of specs. Similar to some of the devices towards the upper echelon of the Android group, the Acer Stream features the always snappy 1GHz Snapdragon processor, 3.7” WVGA touchscreen, 5-megapixel camera, 720p video recording, HDMI out, 512MB RAM, Bluetooth 2.1, Wi-Fi, GPS, 8GB microSD card, 2GB internal storage, and 7.2Mbps HSDPA. As you can tell, it’ll naturally cater to the needs of individuals focusing heavily on its multimedia aspects – which shouldn’t pose to be a problem with this powerful handset. Now the only thing left out of the mix to complete its experience is Android 2.2 Froyo, but it’ll opt to pack on Android 2.1 from the start – but we’d imagine that it would also see an update down the road.
source: Acer & batista70phone (translated)

While we are still waiting for Google to reveal the hot Android-related stuff we are interested in at this year’s Google I/O developer event, it’s never a bad idea to pay some attention to the devices that happen to be showcased there. It turns out that attendees have been treated to a total of four not yet announced Android-powered smartphones, residing behind the glass.

Although these have not been officially announced yet, some of them have already been featured in our news section. For example, we have already heard of the Samsung Acclaim R880 for U.S. Cellular, and we’ve even seen a render, which pretended to reveal the handset’s design. Actually, it turns out the Acclaim will look in a totally different way, but at least it will keep the Android 2.1 OS, 3.2-inch HVGA screen and slide-out QWERTY keyboard.

Next come the Samsung Galaxy 3 (I5801) and Galaxy 5 (I5500). We have already heard of both of them, but it now becomes clear that the I5500 will not be a Corby, but a Galaxy. Of course, this is all subject to change until we finally see these handsets become official.

Last, but not least, the Acer Liquid stream has been spotted, being equipped with a large 3.7-inch touchscreen, Snapdragon chipset and a rather unattractive body, might we add.

We’ll make sure to keep you posted on the latest news surrounding these Android-powered phones. But first, let us prepare ourselves for the Google I/O keynote due to begin in a few hours.
via: UnwiredView

Although our Canadian friends up to the north will soon be getting one nice piece of Android powered hardware in the form of the Acer Liquid e smartphone, US consumers may soon get a portion of that love from Acer as well. Despite lacking any serious power under the hood when compared to the Acer Liquid e, it’s still pleasant to see that the Acer beTouch E110 is attempting to get its name out there in the US market. There’s no denying that Acer has a strong presence in the PC market already, but they’ll need to do some extra work before winning over the hearts and minds of US consumers. The FCC just approved today the Acer beTouch E110 which surprisingly has support for AT&T’s 3G network and is considered one of the company’s latest Android smartphones. It’s an entry-level smartphone featuring  a 2.8” QVGA touchscreen, GPS, 3.5mm headset jack, 3.2-megapixel camera, 256MB ROM, 256MB RAM, ST Ericsson PNX6715 416MHz processor, and Android 1.5. Our European friends will be getting a taste of this handset first when it’s expected to be available some time in March with an attractive low price. Still, there’s no confirmation when this handset will actually make an appearance in stores for consumers to purchase over here.
source: FCC via Unwired View

One of the most under appreciated Android handsets on the market is making its way towards our friends to the north – with a slight makeover and new name. Rogers has inked up a deal to land itself the exclusivity of Acer’s “Liquid e” Android smartphone that’ll go on sale this spring. The Acer “Liquid e” will supplement Rogers’ future Android offerings, like the Sony XPERIA X10, and beautify their existing lineup of handsets. It was officially shown during MWC and will feature Android 2.1, 768MHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, 3.5” WVGA capacitive touchscreen, 5-megapixel camera, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, and a 3.5mm headset jack. “Rogers is very excited to be partnering with a highly respected global brand like Acer to bring the Acer Liquid e to Canadians consumers. By exclusively launching, the first Acer smartphone in Canada, we are once again demonstrating our industry-leading ability to be first to bring to market the latest and greatest mobile devices Canadians are asking for, and adding to our already impressive line-up of Android-enabled devices”, said John Boynton, Executive Vice-President of Marketing for Rogers. Although Rogers customers can expect the new handset in time for spring, there has been no official word on the exact launch date – we’d gather that customers are more than willing for the slight wait at this point.
source: Acer via MobileSyrup

For those who have to have the trendiest new gadgets, or for those who are “techno-geeks”, the upcoming Acer Ferrari smartphone was built with you in mind. And while talk of an Acer produced Ferrari handset has been bandied about before, we now actually have a time frame for the device. This March, Acer will release the Ferrari smartphone which will have Android 2.1 under the hood. For Acer, having the Ferrari name on one of its smartphones means a lot. “A Ferrari is not just about speed. It is an expression of beauty, power, excitement, pleasure and natural excellence,” gushed Acer Vice President, Marketing and Brand, Gianpiero Morbello. The executive added, “From the original concept to the finished product the new smartphone was conceived down to the finest details with the idea of giving a stronger sense of belonging to all Ferrari fans.” Acer’s release calls the smartphone an “elegant device” offering “sensational performance”. Outside of the OS, no specs were revealed, but for most Ferrari fans, just knowing that the brand will be on the handset is enough to have them off to the races to buy one.
source: TechRadar