O2 UK has just announced the availability of the new LG Optimus Net on their network. The handset can be yours for free on monthly plans starting at 10.50 GBP (about $16) or for 129.99 GBP (about $204) on Pay As You Go. To refresh your memory, the Optimus Net packs a 3.2-inch 320 x 480 capacitive touchscreen display, an 800MHz processor, a 512MB RAM, a microSD card slot (2GB card included), a VGA front-facing camera, a 3.15MP rear-facing camera, GPS, 3G, WiFi and runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS. [O2]

The Alcatel OT-990 is a new Android smartphone that comes equipped with a QWERTY keyboard. Measuring at just 11.9mm thick, the handset has a 2.8-inch touchscreen display with a 240×320 pixel resolution, Wi-Fi, a 5-megapixel digital camera and an FM radio. Sadly, the Alcatel OT-990 is powered by the old Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS. The Alcatel OT-915 will be launched in the UK later this year. Stay tuned for more updates. [Electric Pig]

Motorola has made a new announcement today that their latest Android smartphone ‘Defy Mini’ will hit UK in late March. The handset will retail for about 175 GBP (about $275) unlocked. To refresh your memory, the Defy Mini packs a 3.2-inch 480 x 320 scratch proof Corning Gorilla Glass touchscreen display, a 600MHz processor, a 512MB RAM, a microSD card slot (up to 32GB), a VGA front-facing camera, a 3.0MP rear-facing camera, HSPA, WiFi, Bluetooth, a micro USB port, a 3.5mm headset jack, a 1650mAh battery and runs on Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread OS. [Press Release]

Softbank Japan has announced the availability of the Panasonic 102P. Measuring 123mm x 62mm x 7.8mm and weighing 103 grams, the waterproof smartphone provides a large 4.3-inch display with a 960 x 540 pixels resolution, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, a GPS navigation and a mobile wallet. Powered by the Google Android Gingerbread operating system, the Panasonic 102P is able to connect wirelessly with compatible Blu-ray players for playback of Blu-ray content. [Newlaunches]

Samsung has released a new Android smartphone in India namely the Samsung Galaxy Pop Plus S5570i. Specs-wise, the handset offers a 3.14-inch 320 x 240 capacitive touchscreen display, an 832MHz processor, a 164MB of internal memory, a microSD card slot (2GB card included), a 3MP rear-facing camera, WiFi, 3G, GPS, Bluetooth and runs on Android 2.2 OS. The Galaxy Pop Plus S5570i is now available for purchase in India via Flipkart for Rs. 8,330 (about $169). [Product Page]

Chinavasion offers you their newest dual SIM Android smartphone, the Achernar. This affordable handset packs a 3.5-inch 480 x 320 resistive touchscreen display, a 480MHz processor, a 271MB RAM, a 256MB of internal memory, a microSD card slot (up to 16GB), dual GSM SIM card slots, a 0.3MP front-facing camera, a 1.9MP rear-facing camera, WiFi, Bluetooth, a 3.5mm headset jack, a 1,000mAh battery and runs on Android 2.3 OS. The Achernar can be yours for just $94.92 fully unlocked. [Product Page]