Archos, a pioneer in Android devices, is pleased to announce its first line of Google certified affordable smartphones. Each smartphone will feature a super slim design, IPS screen with amazing viewing angles, a powerful Qualcomm CPU and the flexibility of dual SIM cards which allow the user to manage two providers simultaneously. Ranging from 3.5" to 5.3" in size, the first three smartphones to be released in Q2 will include a range of features, connectivity, CPU's and storage.

Samsung Electronics announced a WiFi version of the Samsung Galaxy Camera, giving photo enthusiasts another option to further their creativity and sharing potential. Centered on the Android Jellybean 4.1 platform, the Samsung WiFi Camera is a powerful point-and-shoot camera with a familiar, intuitive user interface and access to Android applications from the Google Play market. “The Galaxy Camera WiFi blends cutting-edge digital imaging technology with Samsung’s latest line of class-leading Android devices,” said Ron Gazzola, Vice President, Samsung Electronics America. “Focusing on features that simplify the user experience, the Samsung WiFi digital camera offers an intuitive approach to feature-rich photography.”

New Spark Lightning Strike Feature Makes WeatherBug the First and Only Android App to Show How Far Lightning is to Your and Your Loved Ones’ Location. People have long relied on their eyes to detect lightning strikes and their ears to hear when thunder roars. But if you can see lightning or hear thunder, you may already be in danger. As the severe weather season kicks into high gear for much of the US, WeatherBug weather app is helping Android smartphone users stay safer from dangerous lightning strikes with a new feature called Spark.

Rokform releases the latest version of the RokDock for easy and convenient docking and charging of the Samsung Galaxy S4. Contributing to the line of smartphone accessories from Rokform, the RokDock is compatible with the Samsung Galaxy S2, S3 and S4, as well as many other smartphones that utilize a micro USB charger in the bottom of the phone. “It’s clear that the Samsung Galaxy S4 is one of the most highly anticipated smartphones to be released,” said Steve Petyo, Vice President of Rokform. “We are aware that many of our loyal customers are awaiting the arrival of their new phone, so we want to be proactive by having an innovative and useful accessory ready for them to enjoy.”

Samsung Galaxy S 4 Redefines the Smartphone Again with More Leading-Edge Innovations and Government-Grade Security. Building on the success and innovation of its predecessor, the Samsung Galaxy S 4 provides a suite of industry-leading innovations that will change how consumers interact with a smartphone and delivers a greater level of security for regulated industries. The Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android smartphone uniquely makes advanced technologies and features easy to use by integrating them into the way individuals use their phones every day.

LG’s Optimus L Series II family of devices welcomed another member with the launch of the Optimus L5 II. The Dual SIM LG Optimus L5 II smartphone will be initially available in Brazil followed by single and Dual SIM models in South and Central America, Europe, Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Africa. The core design elements of the new LG smartphone includes Seamless Layout crafted to fit comfortably in the hand, sleek and balanced design with Laser Cut Contour, Radiant Rear Design made of premium materials and Smart LED Lighting around the home button with various colors to alert users. LG’s Smart LED Lighting alerts the user to missed calls and messages - among other notifications - with various colors.

Kicksend, a Combinator-backed company that helps people print and share photos with their loved ones, announced a new “Home Delivery” feature for its Kicksend app for Android, iPhone and web. With Home Delivery, Kicksend users can easily and conveniently gift photo prints right to family and friends’ doorsteps directly from their smartphone. “Sending photo prints of cherished memories to people you care about has never been easier,” said Pradeep Elankumaran, Co-founder and CEO of Kicksend. “Home Delivery is sure to be an instant favorite of Kicksend users, and we can’t wait for gifted prints to start showing up at loved ones’ doorsteps.”

LG Electronics announced that the second model in its new generation Optimus L Series II has made its world debut in Brazil. This will be followed by single and dual SIM models being introduced in the other markets of South and Central America, Europe, Asia, Middle East and Africa. The LG Optimus L3 II advances the styling and convenience of the original Optimus L3 smartphone with a new flair that complements its user experience. The new LG Android smartphone continues LG’s design heritage with four new elements that make the device eye catching and fun to use: Seamless Layout, Laser Cut Contour, Radiant Rear Design, and colorful Smart LED Lighting on the home button.

AT&T and LG Electronics USA announce the LG Optimus G Pro, available exclusively from AT&T, for a price of $199.99 with a two-year service agreement beginning May 10. LG Optimus G Pro is a powerful smartphone offering innovative solutions designed to help users creatively and more deeply connect, express and share their lives while providing the superior power and performance required to manage life on-the-go. Customers excited to reserve their LG Optimus smartphone can pre-order the device at AT&T. While supplies last, anyone who pre-orders will receive a free Quick Cover black folio case.

LG Electronics (LG) announced that it will begin accepting pre-orders for its 55-inch (54.6-inch diagonal) Curved OLED TV (Model 55EA9800) in South Korea, with deliveries to begin next month. More than 1,400 LG retail stores in South Korea will begin taking orders today from customers for the premium TV, priced at KRW 15 million (approximately USD 13,500). The announcement makes LG the first and only company to commercialize both the flat screen OLED TV, which began shipping to Korean customers in February, and the LG Curved OLED TV, giving a significant lead in the OLED segment that is expected to grow to 7 million units by 2016, according to DisplaySearch.