LG Optimus Black coming to Europe later June, followed by US, Asia

The LG Optimus Black, the stylishly slim and lightweight Android smartphone featuring the unique NOVA display, will make its international debut in Europe later this month.

Following successful unveilings at the Consumer Electronics Show and the Mobile World Congress, the LG Optimus Black has attracted pre-orders from 56 network carriers in 50 different countries. The phone will be available globally across six continents beginning in Europe before heading to North America and Asia.

“For smartphone users who appreciate both style and substance, the LG Optimus Black offers beauty, performance and mobility in one smart package,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, President and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “LG Optimus Black is a significant addition to our global Optimus portfolio and we think it’ll prove to be one of our most popular phones.”

Samsung gets three million Galaxy S2 preorders

Samsung Mobiles is claiming that company has received over three million preorders for Galaxy S II. These figures are of April end, so current count might have gone up.

Powered by Android 2.3 and 1.2 GHz Dual Core Exynos processor, SGS2 is generating a lot of interest in the consumers. Samsung has planned to release the smartphone in 120 countries and get 10 million units shipped this year.

HTC Chacha, Salsa FB phones get June 26 shipping date on Amazon

Amazon UK today started taking preorders for HTC’s Chacha and Salsa Android phones, which come with dedicated Facebook Button. Seller has listed a June 26 delivery date for both the devices.

Made for Facebook junkies, these smartphones were announced at Mobile World Congress earlier this year. While Chacha sports a portrait QWERTY keyboard, Salsa will have full touchscreen display.

Amazon UK has priced HTC Salsa at GBP 320 [INR 23,385], while Chacha is being sold for GBP 250 [INR 18,270].

HTC Chacha Features:

• Physical QWERTY keyboard
• Dual cameras including a 5-megapixel color camera with auto focus and LED flash and a VGA front-facing camera
• 2.6-inch display with 480 x 320 resolution
• Android 2.3 with HTC Sense

HTC Salsa Features:

• 5-megapixel rear camera with VGA forward-facing camera
• 3.4-inch display with 480 x 320 resolution
• Android 2.3 with HTC Sense