
Cricket Wireless has launched a new Android smartphone from Huawei namely the Huawei Mercury. Priced at $249.99 (no long-term agreement required), the handset offers a 4.0-inch FWVGA touchscreen display, a 1.4GHz processor, a 2GB of internal memory, a microSD card slot, a VGA front-facing camera, an 8.0MP rear-facing camera, Mobile hotspot, GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth and runs on Android 2.3 OS. [Press Release]

A new Android smartphone from ZTE has just been launched by Cricket Wireless. Called the ZTE Chorus, the handset packs a 3.2-inch WQVGA touchscreen display, a 600MHz processor, a microSD card slot (4GB card included), a 2MP camera, SRS WOW HD sound technology, Cricket’s Muve Music service, 3G, Bluetooth and runs on Android OS. The ZTE Chorus is available now for just $39.99 online (Muve Music plan required) after a $60 instant discount and a $20 web discount. [Product Page]

Cricket has announced the availability of its new Android Gingerbread smartphone, the Samsung Vitality. The handset provides a 3.5-inch HVGA display, an 800MHz processor, a 3.2MP camera, and a pre-installed 4GB SanDisk microSD card. What makes the Vitality special is that it comes equipped with Muve Music, allowing you to receive unlimited music downloads. Cricket will release the Samsung Vitality for $199.99 with no contract. [UnwiredView]

Cricket has released another messaging phone from Samsung called the Samsung Comment. This candybar phone packs a 2.4-inch 320 x 240 display, a QWERTY keyboard, a 1.3MP camera, a music player, a built-in Web browser, voice recognition support, Cricket Navigator and MyBackup preinstalled, Bluetooth and a 3.5mm headset jack. The Samsung Comment sells for $89.99. [Cricket]

Cricket has launched another budget-friendly Android smartphone from Huawei namely the Huawei Ascend II. Powered by a 600MHz processor, the handset sports a 3.5-inch 480 x 320 capacitive touchscreen display, a 5.0MP camera, a microSD card slot, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, a 3.5mm headset jack, a 1400mAh battery and runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS. The Huawei Ascend II is currently being offered for just $129.99 – in promotional introductory rate (normal price $179.99). [Product Page]

Cricket has started selling the Samsung Chrono for a suggested MSRP of $59.99. Available in “tanned silver”. the phone has a 2-inch display with 128×160 resolution, large keys, and an easy to use interface. Additional features include a 55MB of internal memory, an external 1-inch CSTN 96×96 display, 1000 contact entry Phonebook, a calendar, an alarm clock, a calculator, a VGA camera, an 800mAh battery, Bluetooth and a web browser. [Press Release]