Nokia N95 US 3G Passes FCC

The 8GB Nokia 3G for the US will be available shortly as it had just passed the FCC testing. We’re expecting Nokia to announce its availability and confirm its pricing soon. Also called N95-3, it’s amazing how little 3G matters these days. I seem to remember a time when the N95 news was almost as hot as iPhone news, and that was before Nokia made an N95 that’s compatible with US 3G networks. I wonder whether a 16GB iPhone will get such a lukewarm reception.

(Via PMP Today.)

Alltel Wireless announced the LG Scoop

 

Alltel Wireless announced the LG Scoop ,plan to be available during the first quarter of 2008.The LG Scoop allows customers to take it easy on their thumbs with a messaging-friendly QWERTY keyboard and chat-style IM. Offered in three colors including citrus orange, slate gray and turquoise blue, the LG Scoop has AOL Instant Messenger and Yahoo! Messenger pre-loaded, so there is never a missed message. The phone also features a 1.3 MP camera with video capabilities and is Celltop-ready as well as Bluetooth capable.

(Via Latest phones and cell review.)

HTC to launch its smartphone ‘X03HT’ with qwerty keyboard

HTC expects to launch its smartphone ‘X03HT’ in Japan market, which is equipped with qwerty keyboard and ten key. Running on Windows Mobile 6, the X03HT supports HSDPA and Bluetooth connectivity. It offers around 210 minutes of continuous calling. It is expected to be available after April.

(Via Latest phones and cell review.)

Panasonic prepare to lunch Panasonic 822P

Panasonic is going to release its 8.9mm-thick mobile phone ‘822P’ in Japan market, which is equipped with a 2.2-inch display with 240 x 320(QVGA) resolution, a 2M camera with auto focus function and a micro card slot expandable to 2GB. Supporting international roaming service and Bluetooth connectivity.

The 822P comes with four different colors including red, pink gold, black and white. It is expected to be available in mid February.

(Via Latest phones and cell review.)

Philips 192 Candybar. Getting back to Europe?

Do you remember the last time you saw Philips mobile phone selling officially in western part of Europe? No? Me too.

While there are still some quite interesting and durable phones under Philips Xenium brand in Asia, Philips has withdrawn from European mobile market a long time ago.

They’ve even sold off their mobile phone division to Chinese contract manufacturer, with the rights of market the phones under the Philips brand until 2011.

Now it looks like the new owners are thinking about returning Philips cell phones to Europe. And they will start doing it the way China is famous for - entering new market with very basic and ultra-cheap product - Philips 192 candybar.

Czech mobile site Idnes.cz reports that Philips 192 first launch in Portugal. Other European markets may follow soon.

Philips 192 is a very basic dual band (900/1800) GSM phone with 128x128 px, 65K color CSTN display, 650 mAh battery that can last up to 10 days on stand-by, 104.5x45x12.8 mm dimensions and 59.7gr weight.

Philips 192 is expected to sell for under 40 Euro.

(Via Unwired View.)

Pantech’s W61PT in AU KDDI shops

One of the ten KDDI ‘Spring Collection’ presented yesterday,is Pantech W61PT.

This time, Pantech is aiming at women from 20 to 40 years old with a sweet design and 3 ‘fresh’ colors (Noble White, Elegant Pink et Midnight Black). The specifications include a 2.4 inches screen, 2 megapixels Digital Camera, MicroSD port and many other functions in just 14.2mm of thickness.Via Akihabara News

(Via Latest phones and cell review.)

Sanyo to release its IPX7 waterproof handset 'W62SA'

SEOUL, Korea (AVING) -- Sanyo announced the release of its handset ‘W62SA’ in Japan market, which features IPX7 waterproof to 1m for 30minutes.



Supporting 1-Seg and KDDI’s EV-DO service ‘CDMA 1X WIN’, the W62SA adopts a 2.8-inch display with 240 x 400(WQVGA) resolution, a 1.97M camera and an micro card slot expandable to 2GB.



Measuring 51 x 106 x 19.5mm at 138g weight, it offers 300 minutes of continuous calling. It is expected to be available in the end of February.

(Via AVING WORLD | English.)

Samsung to launch its OLED handset '821SC' for females

SEOUL, Korea (AVING) -- Samsung Electronics is going to launch its compact handset '821SC' in Japan market, which targets females.



It adopts a 2.4-inch AM OLED display with QVGA resolution and a 1.96M camera. Supporting Bluetooth connectivity and up to 20 hours of 1-seg recording, it comes with four different colors including silver, purple, red and pink.



Measuring 99.5 x 49 x 16.7mm at 120g, it is expected to be available after March.

(Via AVING WORLD | English.)

Motorola 3G W760r Passes FCC

Documents seen on the FCC site revealed the Motorola W760r, an update to the V365. The W760r keeps the basic clamshell form factor of the V365, but adds a stub antenna and WCDMA 850/1900 3G to its quad-band GSM/EDGE ...
(follow link to read)

(Via Phone Scoop - Latest News.)

Hitachi W61H Cellphone Packs E-Ink Display on its Bum [Cellphones]

Hitachi has just debuted its W61H cellphone, which packs a 2.7-Inch E-Ink display on its reverse. The display, which has been dubbed the Silhouette Screen, will be able to show off one of 95 pre-set graphics, but beyond the aesthetics the E-Ink offering has, it seems to have little other utility. (No caller data, time, date or SMS information can be viewed.) Jump for another shot.

The W61H will have a 2.8-inch internal WQVGA display (240 x 400), 1.97MP camera and an onboard 2GB micro SD (non-expandable.) The E-Ink phone goodness will last 250minutes of call time on a single charge, and will most likely never get the chance to live the American dream, (it's a Japan only release.)

(Via Gizmodo: Cellphones.)

Sony Ericsson expects to launch its GSM phone 'W62S'

SEOUL, Korea (AVING) -- Sony Ericsson launches its GSM mobile phone ‘W62S’ in Japan market, which supports KDDI’s EV-DO service ‘CDMA 1X WIN’ and international roaming service in over 180 countries.



Equipped with a 2.7-inch display with 240 x 432 display, a 2M camera and a micro card slot expandable to 2GB, the W62S offers 240 minutes of continuous calling.



It is expected to be available in Japan market after March.

(Via AVING WORLD | English.)

Motorola CABO styles iDEN on RAZR 2

Motorola has styled the iDEN on the lines of RAZR 2. It features 3-megapixel cam, external touchscreen, Bluetooth, support for up to a 6 GB SD card plus gorgeous looks. It will be out most probably in the fourth quarter of this year. The picture seen here may not be the real thing, so you may want to check on it after a while.

(Via Newlaunches.com.)

Verizon XV6900 Touch Smartphone

Finally, the HTC Touch CDMA version is now available at Verizon and named as the Verizon XV6900 Touch. The Verizon XV6900 Touch support EV-DO connectivity and features a 2 Megapixel camera, support for GPS, a 2.8-inch Touchscreen, WiFi, Bluetooth and a microSD card slot.

THe Verizon XV6900 Touch is powered by a TI OMAP 850 201 Mhz processor, 128MB ROM and 64MB RAM and runs the Windows Mobile 6 OS with HTC’s TouchFLO.

(Via iTech News Net.)

Fujitsu F705i - world's slimmest waterproof 3G phone

Again it’s the Japan where we see some of the coolest devices being released. This time we present you with the Fujistu F705i, a device that prides itself to be the world’s slimmest waterproof phone on the planet. At just 13.7mm, they’re most certainly right about that one. And best of all, it’s not a candybar shaped phone - it’s a clamshell! Available through NTT DoCoMo — that’s in case you’re living/working in Japan. Otherwise cry, what else can you do… More photos follow after the jump.

(Via IntoMobile.)

Sony Ericsson R300 and R306 Radio phones: "

Here are two radio phones from Sony Ericsson, the R300 Radio and the R306 Radio. It is designed for those who like to listen to radio. Both R300 and R306 have a quick access button for the preset radio stations. They also have the built-in TrackID, record a clip of song from external source place like bar or coffee shop and you can find out who sang, the name of song so as the album. The R306 Radio is a clamshell that comes with two integrated stereo speakers at the front. It has the Audio Enhacer key where you can activate volume boost when listening to the radio through the speakers or 3D sound enhancement when you plugged in your stereo headset. R300 Radio comes with a VGA camera while the R306 has a 1.3-megapixel camera. The R300 Radio will be available in Antique Copper and Steel Black colors, and the R306 Radio in Coffee Black and Champagne White colors. More after the jump.

R300 Radio

R300 Radio

R306 Radio

R306 Radio

R306 Radio

R306 Radio

Network:

R300a Radio - GSM/GPRS 850/1800/1900

R306 Radio - GSM/GPRS 900/1800/1900

R306a Radio - GSM/GPRS 850/1800/1900

The R300 Radio will be available in selected markets from Q2 2008 while the R306 Radio will be on Q3 2008.

(Via 2dayBlog - Technology Journal, New Gadget everyday!.)

Share moments, share Kyocera WX330K

Kyocera Corporation shows the WX330K PHS crafted specifically for Willcom wireless network. The Personal Handy-phone System is fully loaded with practical elements such as Opera Browser, Java support, 1.3 megapixel camera and microSD card support.

(Via Mobile Depot.)

Sony Ericsson T280i

The Sony Ericsson T280 will be available soon in Asia. This is an elegant candybar with a built in 1.3MP camera and Bluetooth. The T280 can be classified as a basic triband handset for those that don’t need a powerhouse device. It is small, elegant in its finish and brings forth Bluetooth sync in your wireless headset. The phone has 10MB of built in memory but there is no mention of an expansion slot. It also does not support EDGE or 3G.

Two years ago, this would have been a top of the line handset for mobile warriors because of the Bluetooth capability. Today, it is considered to be one of Sony Ericsson’s entry level devices.

(Via Cellphone9: The Cellphone and Mobile Blog.)

Samsung SGH-T819 T-Mobile Review - Cnet

Cnet reviews the Samsung SGH-T819 T-Mobile: ‘The Samsung SGH-T819 for T-Mobile has a comfortable feel in the hand and a sturdy construction; we also liked the convenient thumb grip for moving the slider up and down. The main display of the Samsung SGH-T819 from T-Mobile measures two inches and supports 262,000 colors. Like most screens of its class, it’s relatively bright and offers a vibrant resolution. But on the flip side, it’s also difficult to see in direct light. You can change the backlighting time, the brightness, and the dialing font type, size, and color.

The good: The Samsung SGH-T819 for T-Mobile is an easy-to-use cell phone with a decent midrange feature set.

The bad: The phone’s call quality wasn’t the best, and its navigation array was somewhat cramped. Also, photo quality was average.

The bottom line: The Samsung SGH-T819 is a serviceable cell phone, but there are better options in T-Mobile’s lineup.’

(Via MyCellPhoneBlog.com.)

Samsung i900 Confirmed!


Remember the rumors for the new high-end mobile phone, the Samsung i900? Well, it's rumor no more. MobiFrance reports that they've contacted Samsung France which in turn confirmed the Samsung i900 Windows Mobile phone. According to the report, the handset will be released on September, 2008. The wonderful people of MobiFrance even created a mock-up of i900, pasting a Windows Mobile screen on the F490. That's not exactly how the i900 looks like, but you get the picture.

(Via MobileWhack.)

GoldStriker Nokia N95 8GB Diamond Edition

GoldStriker offers the Diamond Edition of the Nokia N95 8GB mobile phone. There are only 10 Diamond Edition of the phone and each phone has ‘18 carat solid white gold with 325 diamonds, with a total diamond weight of 3.30 carats, Grade VS, Colour E-F’.

Nokia N95 has a 2.8-inch LCD display, a 5 Megpixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics and Tessar lens, built-in GPS with A-GPS support and an integrated music player.It supports WiFi 802.11b/g, Bluetooth with A2DP, USB 2.0, and a microSD card slot.

The Diamond edition of N95 is priced at 12,000 Pounds.

(Via iTech News Net.)

Foma N705i Amadana from Nec

Nec in collaboration with Ntt Docomo prep the Foma n705i Amadana which will be unleashed next month. And as usual it’s crammed with multifarious but underused features such as one-segment, high-speed Foma/3G, Napster, DCMX, Music player [AAC and WMA audio formats], Pushtotalk, I Motion Mail and I Shot mail."

(Via Mobile Depot.)

BlackBerry Pearl Platinum & Nightfire by GoldStriker


V-day is nearing and I bet a lot of you are having a hard time deciding what handsets to get for your loved ones. Well, if the pink BlackBerry Pearl isn't really striking your fancy, how about the more luxurious BlackBerry Pearl Platinum & Nightfire by GoldStriker? GoldStriker worked with Sascha Hildebrandt, a German designer, to adorn the BlackBerry Pearl with gleaming platinum accents and luscious red leather. This grand-looking, mouth-watering BlackBerry Pearl version will be available on the 14th of February for US$1,600.

(Via MobileWhack.)

Toshiba Intros the G450 Mobile Phone that doubles up as a USB Modem

Great times await those who will invest in the Toshiba G450 Mobile Phone. Not only is the device a mobile phone for voice and text but also has the ability to connect a laptop to the Internet using a HSDPA mobile network. Also it doubles up as a USB data storage device, alarm clock and an MP3 player. Simply plug in the G450 to any USB socket to gain instant high-speed Internet access. The device provides broadband PC access to the web, emails or office network over 3G/HSDPA mobile networks, or EDGE or GPRS connections. The best part is that no settings are required, you only have to 'plug and play' and you can even answer calls whilst you are hooked onto the net. The G450 will allow you to simultaneously make a call and be connected to the Internet when on a 3G/HSDPA network. It can store up to 160 MB of data.
Toshiba announced the G450 Mobile Phone in UK. It weighs only 57 grams.

Toshiba G450 specs:
- Form Factor: Bar (USB modem type)
- Size: 36mm x 98mm x 16mm
- Weight: 57g
- System: UMTS/HSDPA(3.6Mbps)/GSM/GPRS/EDGE
- Chipset: Qualcomm MSM6280
- Memory: 160MB (user available memory)
- Interface: mini USB
- Band: 2100 for UMTS, 900/1800/1900 for GSM/GPRS/EDGE
- Battery: 600mAh
- Standby: Up to 200hrs
- Talktime: Up to 140 mins
- Display: OLED 96 x 39 pixels
- Messaging: SMS with T9 text editor
- Media Player: MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+
- Utilities: Alarm
- Colors: Black, Red, White

(Via Newlaunches.com.)

Samsung Thinks They "Know What Women Want," Releases Two Fashion Phones [Cellphones]

According to Samsung, the SGH-L310 and SGH-L320 are specially made for women because 'they know what women want:' cellphones with 'female applications' inside like a shopping list function, a perfume-matching system and a calorie counter. Of course there's techy stuff like Bluetooth, 2 mega pixel cameras and concealed external screens too, but the slightly patronizing PR is just too much for us to take.

So the shopping list function might come in useful for any user, and the perfume system sounds strange: its suggestions are based on your favorite food, drinks and so on. But the calorie counter seems just a little bit like girly stereotyping, in a 1970s kind of way.

The black and gold SGH-L310 clamshell at least has an unusual S-shaped hinge design, an external OLED alert screen hidden beneath some scroll patterns, and a crystal-decorated camera. The more discrete SHG-L320 has a shape that reminds us of a Motorola PEBL (designed to be 'easy to grip', in case you were wondering), and a two-tone polished finish.

In terms of real specs, there's nothing really remarkable here: both phones have GPRS, EDGE and are tri-band; both play MP3s and AACs, have a 2 mega pixel camera and take a micro SD card for expansion. The L310 has a 1.8 inch TFT display, and USB 2.0/Bluetooth 2.0, whereas the L320 seems to be built around a different chassis, with a 1.9 inch screen and USB 1.1. Both will be available in Russia in February, the L310 at €240 ($352) and the L320 at €220 ($322), with sales expanding into Europe later in the year.

(Via Gizmodo: Cellphones.)

Nokia 7900 Crystal Prism

The 7900 Crystal Prism is Nokia’s latest fashion phone. The etching (and color) featured on the aluminum back of the phone have been designed by Frédérique Daubal, a creative designer. It comes with a matching headset. It’s not my style, but is it yours? Drop a comment in the full post to tell us what you think of it.

Highlights

• OLED display


• 2 Megapixel Camera


• 3G Data connection


• 1GB of user memory


• Music Player


• Nokia Prism home page

(Via UberGizmo, the Gadgets News Blog.)

Sharp Aquos SH905iTV In Japan

Japanese have all the best phones IMHO - take the Sharp Aquos SH905iTV for instance. This is the first cell phone in the world that supports the Dolby Mobile standard for enhanced audio playback. Although listening to tunes on a phone isn't exactly the most awe-inspiring thing in life, it still warrants a mention. Features include the following :-

• 3.2' 480 x 854 pixel 16 million color display


• 3.2 megapixel camera


• microSD/microSDHC memory card support


• Audio and video playback capability


• Integrated FM transmitter


• Full screen browser support


• HSDPA connectivity


• 1Seg tuner

Too bad this handset will never see the light of day Stateside.

(Via UberGizmo, the Gadgets News Blog.)

Toshiba Announces the Portege G710 Smartphone

Toshiba Information Systems (UK) Ltd, Mobile Communications Division, today announced the Portégé G710, a smartphone built for the demanding business user and consumer that need fast and easy access to mobile email. Its slender, stylish design and built-in GPS function makes the G710 perfect for those who want reassurance of getting from A to B in time. The Portégé G710 will be available across Europe in the first quarter of 2008. The Portégé G710 has a full QWERTY keypad making responding to emails quick, easy and efficient and being completely compatible with Microsoft Exchange server, the G710 offers push email access and the facility to open and edit attached documents sent. Everything you need to stay connected to the office whilst on the move can be found inside the Portégé G710, with its support for Windows Mobile 6 as well as SMS, MMS and Instant Messaging for the messaging enthusiast. The G710 also features the very efficient and easy to use trackball pointing system.

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The G710’s slim and stylish design gives it an understated elegance, yet despite being light in weight it still offers an impressive standby time of up to 200 hours and up to 180 minutes of talk time. Additionally, it has a 2.0 mega pixel camera and a large TFT screen boasting 65K colors in order to display crystal clear pictures and maps. Furthermore, the built-in GPS function on the G710 clearly maps out directions and points of interests, perfect for time starved travellers trying to find their way around a new city or town. '' ' '' ' ''' '
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As well as the usual functions you’d expect from a high quality smartphone, the G710 offers an MP3 player as well as Windows Media Player for listening to music and watching videos for entertainment whilst on the move.
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Portégé G710 - specification overview

• Form Factor: Bar QWERTY
• Size: 62mmx115mmx13mm
• Weight: 130g
• Display: QVGA (320x240), 65k colours, TFT 2.46’
• Camera: 2 mega pixel, x8 digital zoom
• Memory: 128MB ROM, 64MB RAM. Supports up to 2GB micro SD card
• Interface: Bluetooth™ 1.2 with a A2DP, USB 1.1
• Band: 850/900/1800/1900 GSM/EDGE Band, GPRS class 10
• Navigation: Built-in GPS
• Battery: 1,050mAh
• Standby: Up to 200hrs1.
• Talktime: Up to 180mins1
• Messaging: SMS, MMS, E-mail, Microsoft Direct push e-mail, Instant Messaging
• Sound: MP3, WMA
• Music Service: Windows Media Player
• Video: H.263, H.264, MPEG4, WMV
• Java: MIDP2.0
• PIM/sync: Mobile Outlook (address book, Calender) / ActiveSync (Address book, Calender, Mail, folder)
• OS: Windows Mobile 6 standard
• Accessories: USB cable, headset, charger, user guide, CD-ROM, battery

(Via Cell Phone Digest.)

New Venturi Mini Stereo Bluetooth Speakerphone Announced by Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless today announced the availability of the brand new Venturi Mini from NextGen Venturi Ltd. that allows users to listen to the music on their cellular phones through their car stereo systems. The plug and play Venturi Mini utilizes the latest A2DP technology (Stereo Bluetooth Sound) to stream music and calls from your A2DP enabled phone through the sound system in the car.

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(Via http://feeds.feedburner.com/handcellphone.)

Nokia Introduces Low End Nokia 2600 Classic and Nokia 1209

Nokia unveiled the Nokia 2600 classic and the Nokia 1209, two mobile handsets that offer range of colors or exchangeable covers for consumers in emerging markets. Nokia 2600 classic, which will retail for approximately 65 euros before applicable taxes or subsidies, has begun shipping, ramping up in all key markets during the first quarter of 2008. Nokia 1209 will become available globally during the second quarter of 2008 and will retail for approximately 35 euros before applicable taxes or subsidies.

Nokia 2600 classic allows consumers to customize their phone with colourful, fully changeable Xpress-on covers and MP3 ring tones. The cheerful Nokia 2600 classic also features a number of entertainment features, including an FM radio and a VGA camera.

The Nokia 1209, offers additional cost management features to make phone sharing easy and convenient. Innovations include the pre-paid tracker, a cost-tracking application, and the multiple phonebook - which allows up to five people to store personal contact lists of up to two hundred numbers on a single phone. Designed for first time buyers, the Nokia 1209 incorporates Nokia’s intuitive user interface, dust resistance, and offers up to 80 languages. The Nokia 1209 also has a one-piece key mat for durability and reliability.

(Via Latest phones and cell review.)

Bug Labs BUGbundle only a whopping $549

Want a low-end and very-nigh retro-looking cellphone for the price of a high-end one?

Bug Labs, a new player in the handset market offering fully customizable cell phones, has just unveiled the price of their unit. The $549 price will get you a customizable BUGbase without WiFi, GPS and an LCD screen plus a 2.0 megapixel camera.

If you think $549 is too much for the offered features, know that first adopters get a discount.

(Via Cell Phones etc..)

Samsung announced the Samsung SGH-L170

 

Samsung announced the Samsung SGH-L170. It is a stylish and expensive looking candybar with a metal look and a unique button design. Here are the specs.Measuring 102.3х45.8x10.7 mm and weights 86 grams, the SGH-L170 have a 1.6 inch TFT 176х220 262K color display,2 mega pixel caemra with video recording capabilities,microSD support,music player with support for MP3 files, AAC, AAC + (e), WMA, AMR, MIDI, SMAF and other features like:

- FM radio with RDS

- Mobile printing: BPP, PictBridge, OPP

- WAP 2.0 / NF v3.4 browser

- Java MIDP 2.0

- Other features: hands-free communication, Mobile Blogging, RSS Reader, Google search

(Via Latest phones and cell review.)

New 5 megapixel Sony Ericsson device leaked

With Mobile World Congress coming up in exactly 3 weeks we’re going to see more and more leaks coming out from people who have absolutely no restraint when it comes to keeping secrets. This new 5 megapixel Sony Ericsson device is supposed to have a 16 million color QVGA (320x240) screen, a first for Sony Ericsson. While it will not have a Xenon flash like it’s older brother the K850i, at least we get a regular looking dpad and T9 keyboard. Not digging the color scheme, but knowing SE there will be other variants. No word as to which bands this device supports.

[Via: Slashphone]

Update: Thanks to D3RK for linking me to GSM Arena who says they’ve seen the phone and say it is only a 3 megapixel unit. We will have to wait and see.

(Via IntoMobile.)

Samsung t819 hits T-Mobile with 1700Mhz 3G

Following on the FCC’s green-lighting of the Samsung t819 3G slider last month, Samsung and T-Mobile have made the Samsung t819 officially official for T-Mobile’s US subscriber-base. Now, we’re calling this Samsung t819 a ‘3G slider’ because (1) it’s a slider and (2) it supports T-Mobile USA’s own special flavor of 3G spectrum (the 1700Mhz band, as we saw in the FCC-filing). Interestingly, T-Mobile isn’t marketing this thing as a 3G handset, instead claiming that the quad-band GSM radio maxes out with EDGE data speeds.

With a 1.3 megapixel camera, stereo Bluetooth, microSD card slot, myFaves support, and a 220 x 176 display, theSamsung t819 is firmly planted in T-Mobile’s mid-range lineup.

While the Samsung t819 is officially an EDGE-only jobby, we’ve got a sneaking suspicion that the handset will be rocking out on T-Mobile’s 3G network - once it goes live, that is.

Grab your own Samsung t819 unnofficial 3G slider on T-Mobile website or at retail stores. ‘Coffee Brown’ seems to be T-Mo’s color of choice for now.

More press pictures on the link…

(Via IntoMobile.)

Samsung J400 3G clamshell phone

Samsung has announced a new 3G clamshell phone J400. The stylish device is simple to use, and beside UMTS radio, it also packs 2″ 128×220 262K color screen, external monochrome display, 1.3 MP camera, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, and of course the microSD memory card slot. As for the size, the J400 measures 99×49.5×15.9 mm and has a weight of 99.5 grams.

Samsung SGH-J400 specifications:

- UMTS 2100, GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz

- EDGE / GPRS Class 10

- measures 99x49.5x15.9 mm

- weighs 99.5 grams

- SMS / EMS / MMS / E-Mail (POP3 / SMTP / IMAP4)

- main 2 inch TFT 128 x 220 262K color display

- external monochrome 96x96 display

- 1.3 mega pixel camera

- built in 8 MB memory

- microSD support

- 2.0 + EDR Bluetooth, USB 2.0, NetFront 3.4 web browser, WAP 2.0

Java MIDP 2.0

- dictaphone, world time, calculator, converter , timer, stopwatch, alarm cloc

(Via Latest phones and cell review.)

Sony Ericsson T550i concept

Here is a nice concept by sunils120.Te T550i is a Quadband/UMTS GSM 850/900/1800/1900,have a 2.0 Megapixels Camera,48Mb internal memory,upgradable to 4 GB on Memory Stick Micro (M2)/256 MB Card Included,GPRS Class 10, HSCSD, Edge, USB 2.0 and Bluetooth 2.0.Sony Ericsson T550i concept available in 3 colors

(Via Latest phones and cell review.)

Samsung i450 live pictures

The Samsung i450, a truly innovative music phone, brings both attractive design and various multimedia features to the table.The Samsung i450 provides advanced download application and multitasking features in fast speed through HSDPA connectivity at 3.6 Mbps. By adopting S60 software, the i450 brings perfect extensibility for easy use of music download and transfer. Also, users can enjoy the great browsing experiences with S60 that makes the devices easy and logical to use.After you jump see more pictures

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(Via Latest phones and cell review.)

Sprint-Nextel Samsung Z400 Direct Connect PTT Phone

The Sprint-Nextel Samsung Z400 is a rugged phone that just made it’s way through the FCC. The handset will be operable by Sprint-Nextel’s Direct Connect, push-to-talk method of use, which has become popular in recent years. The Sprint-Nextel Samsung Z400 is actually pretty interesting because Samsung does not usually do the ‘rugged’ look. Usually that honor is left to Motorola.

This little handset is obviously made to take some abuse, with it’s rubberized edges and shock-resistant insides. The Sprint-Nextel Samsung Z400 also features a media player, camera and Bluetooth.

(Via MyCellPhoneBlog.com.)

toshiba portege G920

Toshiba’s new Windows Mobile 6 Smartphone Portégé G920 is out and we have a few pics to show you.

Toshiba Portégé G910 and G920 are PDA phones with GPS, touch screen and a full keyboard, as well as a small external screen. Main features of these handhelds is the 3″ internal screen with 480x800 resolution (WVGA). Contrary to their little brother G710, G910 and G920 are 3G, have Wi-Fi and have a fast Qualcomm MSM7200 processor running at 528 MHz. The GPS chip also comes from Qualcomm and compared to G910, G920 also features A-GPS.

Here are some features for Toshiba G920 and G910:

• Tri-bands GSM (900/1800/1900 MHz), 3G (2100 MHz), GPRS Class 10, EDGE and HSDPA (3G+)


• Integrated GPS Receiver chip Qualcomm MSM7200 (A-GPS, only for G920)


• 2MP digital camera


• 0.3MP front camera for videoconference


• Biometric finger print reader


• 128 MB RAM


• 256 MB ROM


• Bluetooth 2.0 (A2DP)


• Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g


• HC microSD HC port that supports up to 16 GB


• MiniUSB 2.0


• Battery: 1320 mAh lithium-ion with 460 hour standby and 5 hour talk time


• Dimensions : 11.7x6.4x2 cm


• Weight : 183 gram


• Mobile Windows 6 Professional

G910 and G920 will be available in April 2008 for 599 Euros…

(Via NaviGadget.)

TrustedReviews Checks Out the HTC S730

http://www.trustedreviews.com/mobile-devices/review/2008/01/20/HTC-S730-Windows-Mobile-Smartphone/p1

'When Riyad and I first saw HTC's S710 we were both blown away. Riyad even gave it a coveted Editor's Choice award when he reviewed it in its guise as the Orange SPV E650. The reason for our fandom was simple. HTC had taken a Windows Mobile Smartphone and made it functional for text creation. Windows Mobile ‘Smartphones' don't have touch-screens, so there was no option for an on-screen tappable keyboard or handwriting recognition such as you find in Windows Mobile Pocket PCs, or, as we are obliged to differentiate them these days, Windows Mobile 6 Standard (smartphone) and Windows Mobile 6 Professional (Pocket PC) devices. All rather confusing especially when the term smartphone is commonly used to describe a phone with advanced, PC-like functionality.'

Sandra Vogel has reviewed the HTC S730 QWERTY slider smart phone. The reviewer has compared this unit with the older S710, the non-3G version, and wonders if there are enough updates to justify an upgrade. Check out the review for the final verdict. I love the TouchFLO inspired home screen. Wish it was available as a download for the other HTC smart phones. Our US readers should note that this unit does not support the US 3G networks. The FCC recently cleared the US edition of the S730, codenamed WING200, but details regarding the availability and price are not known at this time.

(Via Smartphone Thoughts.)

C228s Bayan “Wireless Landline”

I was sent over a HUAWEI CDMA-based C228s phone, aptly known as the ‘Bayan wireless landline.’ With GSM being the primary network used for mobile phones in Asia, CDMA still has its niche. In the Philippines, the wireless landline concept has become a favorite among vendors and stall owners that don’t have access to a landline.

There are of course arguments about how a wireless landline is a step back in technology - isn’t a ‘wireless landline’ really just a mobile phone? Why repackage the concept to make it more appealing? There is a lot of truth to this, as the landline can even send SMS and browse the Internet. I would want to say though that the ‘perks’ of the technology necessitate cheaper rates. For one, paying a flat rate per month gives you unlimited call capability to other same network wireless landlines. Data is also a lot cheaper although I personally have not tried the service quality. You may want to proceed here for a more detailed user review of the wireless landline.

In the photos are the contents of the CDMA HUAWEI mobile phone with FM tuner. In terms of features, there’s nothing really spectacular about the unit apart from the fact that it is very light and small. I tried using the phone to make several calls and the signal is highly dependent on the area of coverage you reside in.

Is the wireless landline a step back in technology? Maybe. But there is still a strong niche when it comes to this service. For business owners that don’t want to rely on mobile phones for their shop keepers, this is a good alternative. This leaves me with several questions:

Is CDMA obsolete in other parts of the world? So is it all about the rates then? In your country, how do other telcos rebrand themselves to meet market expectations? Would love to hear from you.

(Via Cellphone9: The Cellphone and Mobile Blog.)

Sony W520i Concept Phone

Take a look at this interesting concept phone brewed up by Muhammad Oli of the Esato Forum, the Sony Ericsson W520i. True to the 'W' in its name, Muhammad wants it to be a Walkman first and everything else as just an add-on. It will be a quadband phone with a touchscreen interface based on the A200 platform, a meager 2-megapixel camera, Walkman 3.0 player, A2DP Bluetooth support, and of course, the accelerometer. Add an FM tuner to the mix and you have your perfect middle-order music phone.

(Via MobileWhack.)

LG KF600 Mobile Phone

LG introduces the KF600 cellphone, which is just a version of the Verizon Venus for emgering countries, such as China, Mexicao, Brazil.

LG KF600 features a 3 Megapixel camera, a 240x320 LCD display, integrated media player and Bluetooth support. KF600 supports the InteractPad interface.

(Via iTech News Net.)

S1 by Sanyo
Stylish Simplicity

With a sleek look and feel, the S1 by SANYO offers the essential features that consumers rely on to stay connected when it matters most. Operating on Sprint's Vision® network, it offers easy access to advanced services including web access and email. The S1 by SANYO sports a robust 24mm speakerphone, integrated Bluetooth® wireless technology, large, colorful LCD screen and voice-activated dialing. Additional features include Wireless Backup to easily manage your phone's contacts list in the event that the phone is lost, stolen or damaged. Ultra-sleek at just 11mm thin and weighing only 2.5 ounces, the S1 by SANYO is wrapped in a silky, soft-touch finish making it feel great in your hand.

PRODUCTIVITY
- Sprint Vision® enabled
- Integrated Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
- High-quality speakerphone
- Text and SMS Voice Messaging
- Voice-activated dialing
- T9 Text Input
- Phone as Modem capable
- Wireless Backup
- Parental Controls restrict calls and limit access to Vision services
- Built-in productivity tools including a calendar, scheduler, to-do list, world clock, calculator, stopwatch and alarm clock
- Internal phone book holds up to 200 entries each storing six numbers for a total of 500 numbers and up to 400 email and 200 Web addresses
- 2.5mm universal jack accommodates most standard headsets

ENTERTAINMENT AND PERSONALIZATION
- Downloadable screen savers, ring tones, applications and games
- Customizable favorites menu

SPECIFICATIONS
- Dimensions: 4.4’ x 1.8’ x 0.4’
- Weight: 2.5 ounces
- Display: 1.0’ x 1.3’ 65K color TFT LCD (128x160)
- Micro USB connectivity (cable available optionally)
- Standard rechargeable Lithium (LiIon) battery provides up to 3.5 hours continuous talk time

(Via Just Another Mobile Phone Blog.)

Sony Ericsson K770 has two new colorsLooks like the Sony Ericsson K770 will now have a total of five colors. Purple, beige, brown and now soft black and Henna Bronze. Pretty fancy names...I must say. The phone looks quite nice and I await the live pics.

(Via Just Another Mobile Phone Blog.)

Sony Ericsson W890i Hits FCC

The Sony Ericsson W890i made it’s way through the FCC recently. The new handset is expected to be available in select markets starting early 2008. The Sony Ericsson W890i Walkman phone is a HSDPA/UMTS 2100 and GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 phone and will be available in Espresso Black, Mocha Brown and Sparking Silver colors.

IntoMobile gives a rundown of the specs: ‘The Sony Ericsson W890i will be rocking a quad-band GSM (850/900/1800/1900Mhz) radio with UMTS on the Euro-friendly 2100Mhz band. And, seeing as how this Sony Ericsson W890i is part of Sony Ericsson’s music-oriented lineup, the W890i will be packing Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP (for rockin’ out on wireless headphones), TrackID (to help you identify songs based on their audio-fingerprint), SensMe (for mood-based playlist creation), FM radio (with RDS), and a Memory Stick Micro card slot to expand storage.

There’s also a 3.2 megapixel camera and a front-facing video-call camera on the Sony Ericsson W890i Walkman Phone.’

(Via MyCellPhoneBlog.com.)

Photo of Palm's Next High-End Treo Circulating

A new photo of Palm's upcoming high end Treo 800w smartphone was shown at the CES conference last week. Interestingly, it appeared in a slide during the keynote speech of Microsoft's Bill Gates. The next generation Treo, codenamed Drucker, has not been officially announced by Palm, but the specifications were previously revealed by a Vodafone roa..."

(Via Smartphone Blast!.)

Nokia 7900 Prism, 2505, VERTU and OKWAP A136Here are some great pics of the Nokia 2505.


Here are some fresh new pics of the Nokia 7900 Prism.


Here are some great shots of the OKWAP A136.


Here are tons of VERTU pics.

(Via Just Another Mobile Phone Blog.)

Bluebird Soft BM-150R
Specifications:
- CDMA (Cellular/k-PCS
- GSM (Quadband 850/900/1800/1900MHz)
- 3.5 inch touchscreen
- Windows Mobile 5.0 OS
- 1.3 mega pixel camera
- 802.11b/g, Bluetooth, IrDa, USB, serial port
- GPS
- T-DMB
- miniSD support

(Via Just Another Mobile Phone Blog.)

Asus M930 is official - Nokia E90 competitor running Windows Mobile 6.0 Standard

Asus has gone official with their Nokia E90-fighter, the Asus M930. Complete with Nokia E90-stying, the lateral-flipper brings the ‘Communicator’ goods to the Windows Mobile camp. Unfortunately, this brick-ish Asus M930 Communicator runs Windows Mobile 6.0 Standard, so you won’t be getting your touch-on anytime soon with this handset.

Still, if you’re looking for a WinMo alternative to the QWERTY-sliders from the likes of HTC, this Asus M930 Communicator might be your best bet.

We already know everything there is to know about this tri-band GSM device, but here’s a quick rundown on the specs:

- Windows Mobile 6 Standard

- TI TI2431 processor at 450MHz

- 3G + HSDPA

- QVGA 2″ Screen (external) + 2.6″ WQVGA screen (internal) - 400x240

- Internal QWERTY, external 12 key keypad

- 256MB ROM

- 64MB RAM

- WiFi / Bluetooth 2.0

- 2.0 Megapixel Autofocus Camera

- microSD expansion

- 158g

- 113mm x 54mm x 18.7mm

Seeing as how the Asus M930 Communicator isn’t slated to ship until CeBIT in March, we’ll have to wait a bit longer to get our hands on this monster.

(Via IntoMobile.)

LG Prada Silver to Take on iPhone

 

LG has only sold 700,000 units of the Prada Phone since its release world wide, a far cry from iPhone’s 5 million. Maybe a silver LG Prada will make more headway in beating Apple’s Phone. At least, that’s what LG is hoping. It’s pretty much the same phone except for the color - 3-inch touch-screen display, 2.0 egapixel camera, bluetooth and a Prda-designed interface (color-wise). Perhaps DMB TV to be added eventually.

(Via PMP Today.)

Samsung Access, AT&T's other MediaFLO launch phone

We already know that the Prada-esque LG CU920 Vu is one of AT&T's two launch handsets in support of its MediaFLO-based mobile TV rollout, but what's the other one the carrier mentions? Mobiledia has scored gorgeous shots of this not-so-gorgeous phone, the A827 'Access' from Samsung, and the combination of AT&T branding and a dedicated 'TV' button next to the d-pad has us believing that it'll be stepping up to the plate for that role. Unlike the Vu, the Access seems to be a lower-end handset on account of a 1.3 megapixel cam, unremarkable design, and smallish display, so we're certainly hoping its price point reflects the specs accordingly. Good to see that AT&T wants to bring mobile TV to every price segment, we suppose.

(Via Engadget.)

Sprint Samsung M800 pops up

Today, what looks to be the official press pictures of upcoming Sprint Samsung M800 full touch screen phone, have leaked to Mobiledia.

It’s an interesting coincidence that the pictures of Samsung SPH-M800 were leaked on the same day when Samsung F490 handset was officially announced. Because with the display turned off, both phones look almost the same.

From what is known about the specs, Samsung M800 is a dumbed down CDMA version of Samsung F490.

It comes with 2 megapixel camera, CDMA 800/1900 and CDMA200 1xEV-DO connectivity, Bluetooth A2DP, USB 2.0, Sprint Navigator GPS location and microSD memory card slot.

(Via Unwired View.)

Samsung F490 Wide Touch Screen Multimedia Phone

Samsung announced yesterday the launch of SGH-F490, a powerful multimedia phone with a 16:9 wide full touch screen and intuitive user interface for the European market.

The F490 provides a panoramic view of pictures or videos as well as a larger screen space for Internet surfing. To support enjoyable Internet browsing, Samsung F490 also embedded the Google Search and optimized full browser for web pages in both vertical and horizontal views.

Samsung F490 offers an enhanced multimedia experience with fast HSDPA networks. Downloading large files, streaming videos, and even holding video conversations are easier than ever with speeds as fast as 3.6Mbps. With Bluetooth 2.0 and USB 2.0, users also will be connected to a range of peripherals including wireless headsets and mobile printing.

(Via Latest phones and cell review.)

New Sony Ericsson P5i and B550 conceptsHere are two new Sony Ericsson concepts from esato. The first one, the P5i was created by bider and the second one, called the B550, was created by sunils120.

(Via Just Another Mobile Phone Blog.)

LG Vu and AX656 Mobile Phones

LG announced in the CES the new Vu and AX656 mobile phones. LG Vu is the standard version of the Prada Phone and will be available via AT&T later this year.

The LG AX656 is a music clamshell that offers a 1.3 Megapixel camera, Bluetooth, integrated FM tuner and a microSD card slot.

(Via iTech News Net.)

Casio G’zOne Cell Phone

Casio has announced that their G’zOne cell phone will now be available in other colors like matte black, burgundy and the original classic navy. The G’zOne is scratch, shock, water, solar radiation, vibration, salt fog , as well as humidity and dust proof. It comes with Bluetooth capability, GPS, speakerphone, a built-in camera. Get the black version at Verizon and the burgundy at Circuit City.

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(Via TechFresh.net - Cell Phones, Laptops, Video Games, iPods, Cameras.)

Sony Ericsson W760 at CES 2008

The Sony Ericsson W760 is a head to head competitor to Nokia’s line of flagship phones. It comes with fast HSDPA connectivity, GPS and a 3.2MP camera. Announced at CES 2008, the W760 brings forth a sleek real estate without sacrificing screen size. Sony Ericsson has released a gaming component that allows you to play widescreen games by tilting the phone sideways.

(Via Cellphone9: The Cellphone and Mobile Blog.)

Tons of new Sony Ericsson conceptsThe guys over at esato have been very busy...loads new concepts for today.

This first one is the P5i made by sealover.


These next two Bravia concepts were made by muhummad-oli.



These next concepts were made by razec. The last two is just the W760 in different colors.




This last concept was created by sunils120.

(Via Just Another Mobile Phone Blog.)

Nokia 3555 spotted on FCC; Heading to AT&T AND T-Mobile

It was the end of October when we first saw the Nokia 3555 and we though it’s will be the AT&T thing only. Today, I am happy — yes, happy — to report that we were wrong. Nokia’s low-end 3G clamshell was spotted at the FCC’s website from where we’ve learned it will also end up in T-Mobile’s portfolio. The right frequency is there (1700MHz), and now it’s just a matter of patience — which we’re slowly losing — to wait for the Deutsche Telekom owned mobile operator to finally roll out its 3G network in the States…

(Via IntoMobile.)

Hands-on with the 3G Neonode N2.5... yes, N2.5

While most of the US is just getting their first glimpse of the Neonode N2, we've got the Neonode N2.5 for you dear readers. We were assured that this engineering prototype features a heftier battery to offset complaints raised by N2 owners. The other complaint -- lack of 3G data -- is also solved. It will also feature A2DP-enabled Bluetooth 2.1 (yes, 2.1) when its ships (no time specified) and a big fat 3G radio of unspecified type. Thing is, this time, the N2.5 is specifically targeted at the US market with Neonde already starting to sort through the carrier quagmire in order to bring it to market. WiFi? Maybe, that all depends upon the carrier's demands. Other than those changes, it features the same UI and touch screen technology of the tiny N2 which is fine by us. The only question now is how consumers react to it's new chubby profile.

Gallery: Hands-on with the 3G Neonode N2.5... yes, N2.5

(Via Engadget CELLS.)

UTStarcom 1450M For MetroPCS

The UTStarcom 1450M for MetroPCS is a thin little candybar phone. The UTStarcom 1450M for MetroPCS lets you quickly access a variety of features including a built-in camera, Bluetooth, web surfing (MetroWEB), downloadable content (@metro), instant messaging, text messaging and alarm clock.

The UTStarcom 1450M for MetroPCS most closely resembles the Motorola SLVR’s or even the i335. Feature-wise it does fairly well. One that makes the phone stand out is the Bluetooth connectivity. You can purchase the handset now for $129 with plan.

(Via MyCellPhoneBlog.com.)

Motorola W230 W270

As an aside, the ‘W’ naming scheme is a bit of a throw off as one might think that this is a Sony Ericsson phone. Motorola has released a new line of entry level phones in the W230 and W270. No fancy bells here compared to the RAZR line. Both phones stress a relatively high memory expansion bundle of 2GB but cut down on other features. Essentially, both phones are entry level handhelds.

(Via Cellphone9: The Cellphone and Mobile Blog.)

Sony Ericsson T650i Precious Gold spotted

Sony Ericsson prepared its 12.5mm slim T650i model in the new color. Aside from ‘Growing Green’, ‘Midnight Blue’, and ‘Eclipse Black’ - potential customers can now also get the T650i in ‘Precious Gold’ color.

The stylish device, which is clearly made for the upcoming Valentine’s Day, even features cool light animations that appear only at the special times of the year, February 14th included. Then there’s the beginning of the year, when star burst appears to welcome you…

Overall, it will be interesting to watch whether market digs this. With those strange keys, the T650i is already an interesting device and the new color should work at least a bit for the Valentine’s Day. We’ll see…

(Via IntoMobile.)

Motorola Z10 hands-on from CES 2008 Las Vegas

We’ve known about it for some time now. We’ve been waiting for it to drop. Motorola just made it official. And, now we had a chance to play with the Motorola Z10.

Unfortunately, it turns out that the Z10 display units that we had a chance to test at the Motorola booth were still prototypes. We’ll talk more about what that means in a bit. For now we’re going to give you a bit of insight into the Motorola Z10 user experience.

Overall, the Moto Z10 is a striking piece of RAZR-esque design that is both bold and sleek at the same time. The handset’s lines are essentially the same as Motorola’s Z8 slide-phone - with the same ‘slide and bend’ design.

Keep reading for the rest of the goods…

Buttons feel nice and rubbery with a satisfying tactile response. Dedicated music controls and camera buttons make it as easy to capture your memorable moments with the photo and video camera as it is to kick back and listen to some tunes.

And, as Dusan mentioned previously, this Z8 successor bumps up the camera image-sensor pixel count to 3.2 megapixels, up from the Z8’s 2 million pixels. Pictures are sharp and clear with virtually no shutter lag - and the camera has a ‘multi-shot’ feature that allows you to take 3, 5, or 12 pictures in sequence.

However, likely owing to the fact that the Z10 we played with was a prototype (production units were said to be available at the end of the Q1 2008), video recording on the handset was unacceptably sub-par. Video seemed to be recording at something like 10-15fps - not what we expected from the Z10.

Overall, the MOTORIZR Z10 is a slick piece. We weren’t able to test out the 3G HSDPA and full HTML browser, nor the instantaneous video broadcasting, but those are some pretty trick features that are sure to appeal to a lot of people. Oh, and don’t forget the 3.5mm headphone jack - Sony Ericsson always does.

(Via IntoMobile.)

The New Sony Ericsson Z555 With Innovative Diamond Design Unearthed

Las Vegas, USA- January, 6 2008 - Sony Ericsson unearthed the Z555 flip phone with an innovative diamond design that looks very alike to Nokia Prism phone that was launched in Europe in 2007.

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(Via http://feeds.feedburner.com/handcellphone.)

CES 2008: LG's Sprint Xohm WiMAX Smart Phone
Could this be the first smart phone for Sprint's Xohm WiMAX system? An LG rep standing by said that this sleek, Windows Mobile device--about the size and shape of LG's Prada fashion phone--could very easily run both Sprint's WiMAX and CDMA EVDO systems in tandem. (The demo model combined WiMAX and GSM, a mix you aren't likely to see in the US.)

The Windows Mobile 6 smart phone is based on a Qualcom MSM7200 chipset (which typically has a 400 Mhz processor) and has 128 MB RAM. It's running Windows Mobile 6 Professional, with a 320x240 touch screen. The LG rep promised 'seamless handoff' between CDMA or GSM and WiMAX. Needless to say, this isn't on any Sprint roadmap that's been made public.

(Via Just Another Mobile Phone Blog.)

Neonode N2 Mobile Phone for US Markets

Neonode , the Swedish mobile communications brand that designs and develops intuitive technologies and products will launch their latest mobile phone Neonode N2 in the United States in 2008.

Featuring patented neno user interface and zForce optical touch screen technology, the Neonode N2 provides an intuitive navigational experience for novice and advanced users alike. The zForce optical touchscreen works by reacting to sweeping and tapping signals on the screen - much like the Apple iPhone - and does not need a stylus or hard pressure.

Launched in Europe in Q3 2007, the Neonode N2’s launch in the US will be announced in Q2 2008. There’s no information yet on retail pricing or the carrier. If you are in Las Vegas, you can catch the Neonode N2 on display at the CES 2008 between Jan 7-10 in Central Hall, Booth 9817.

(Via Latest phones and cell review.)

SGH F508 (Samsung F300 Clone)

This is obviously a Samsung F300 clone, looks like Samsung ~ Samsvng, Anycall ~ Anycoll, Ultra Music – Ultra Video. It is called SGH F508. It is dual surface also of course, 2.0-inch display on one side and 1.6-inch on the other. It comes with 2.0-megapixel camera, FM radio, Bluetooth and support the MP3 and MP4 playback. The SGH F508 is available for $164.

(Via 2dayBlog - Technology Journal, New Gadget everyday!.)

Samsung Solid heads for the UK

Samsung and O2 have joined hands to announce the Samsung Solid's launch - the first hardy handset from the Korean cellphone manufacturer. The Solid (so-named for obvious reasons, no doubt about that) claims to be able to withstand its fair share of knocks thanks to anti-shock properties as well as built-in water and dust resistance. A thick rubber body ensures a drop on the floor won't result in your heart going down vertically as well. Features of the Samsung Solid include a built-in FM radio, Bluetooth connectivity, a camera, and an integrated flashlight. Heck, it also boasts SOS dialing that sends an alert message to a nominated person whenever you press the volume button three times in quick succession - I wouldn't place the Solid in a kid's hands as you could end up trying to explain just how you managed to send 10 SOS signals within a couple of minutes. The Samsung Solid is available from O2 for £59.99 on O2 Pay As You Go or free for a 1-year contract.

(Via UberGizmo, the Gadgets News Blog.)

New Samsung B460
- 1.77 inch 65K color 128x160 display
- GSM 900/1800 MHz
- 7.5 MB built in memory
- USB 2.0
- A2DP
- measures 96.5×48.7×18.7 mm
- weighs 91 grams

(Via Just Another Mobile Phone Blog.)

New LG KF-600Here is the new LG KF-600. It is a slightly different LG Venus from the US...this phone is for China. It features a 3 mega pixel camera, GSM/GPRS/EDGE support, bluetooth, QVGA screen and USB 2.0. The main attraction though is it has an interactive touchpad independent from the main screen.

(Via Just Another Mobile Phone Blog.)

LG KF600 heads for China

If you think the LG KF600 looks familiar in terms of navigation and user interface, that's because it uses the same interactive touchpad technology found on the LG Venus. This China-bound handset features dual screen displays, where the bottom segment is called InteractPad which can be programmed to accomodate device modes with the specific controls you require. For instance, it functions as intuitive media controls for audio playback, a scroll wheel for long lists, a zoom dial whenever you want to snap images with its 3 megapixel camera, and even provide extra input keys whenever you want to compose a text message. The LG KF600 also comes with GPRS and EDGE connectivity (what, no 3G? That's a travesty by today's standards), a 240 x 320 QVGA main display, Bluetooth and USB 2.0 connectivity. No word on pricing in China though. [Photo Gallery]

(Via UberGizmo, the Gadgets News Blog.)

Nokia E66 and Nokia E71 details leak

First information bits about new Nokia business phones are starting to trickle. It looks like both Nokia E65 and Nokia E61i will have the upgrades soon.

E61 replacement, dubbed Nokia E71 will come equipped with 3.2 megapixel camera, GPS, Wi-Fi and HSDPA. It will be significantly lighter and thinner then it’s predecessor. No pictures of the device are available yet, but this photoshop is a good comparison of the size of Nokia E71 as versus to E61:

Nokia E66 will be the replacement of E65 and will also have similar specs - 3.2 megapixel camera, GPS, Wi-Fi and HSDPA.

Both devices will also have full support for device and memory card encryption.

(Via Unwired View.)

Asus bringing GPS-packing P527 smartphone to US this year

We've always sort of enjoyed the form factor of Asus' P527 GPS-enabled WinMo 6 smartphone, and now it looks like we'll be able to get our hot little hands on one when Asus officially launches the unit in North America sometime early this year. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like Asus thinks its first North American handset deserves 3G, so we're still stuck at quadband EDGE, but the built-in WiFi, Bluetooth, and Google Earth GPS integration kinda sorta make up for it -- but we're wait for pricing info to hit before we go looking for our wallets.

(Via Engadget CELLS.)

Huawei U1215: WCDMA/GPRS/GSM/EDGE phone
Huawei U1215 specifications:
- WCDMA 850/1900 MHz GSM / GPRS / EDGE 850/1800/1900 MHz
- microSD support
- USB
- Bluetooth v1.2
- WAP browser
- 1.3 mega pixel camera
- FM radio
- MP3 player
- JAVA games,
- Other features: alarm clock, calendar, tasks, notes, synchronization, calculator, currency convertor, dictaphone, world time, stopwatch, timer

(Via Just Another Mobile Phone Blog.)

Joby Zivio™
The Joby Zivio™ is an elegant, high performance Bluetooth™ headset with a telescoping microphone boom. The first of its kind, the Zivio's retractable microphone provides exceptional audio quality in environments that traditionally challenge headsets, such as high-noise public areas and moving automobiles.

'Smart' Boom
An ultra-sensitive microphone sits on the end of the extendable boom. Microphone gain is automatically adjusted up and down as the user slides the boom to the optimal position. When the boom is extended to the corner of the mouth, the gains are reduced to their lowest levels. The result? Background noise falls away, leaving only clear, natural sound.

All-Day Comfort
Included with the Zivio are sets of interchangeable earpieces and soft gel caps that are mounted onto a ball-and-socket joint to provide the most comfortable fit possible. An optional earloop attaches via magnet and can be used to position the Zivio in the best horizontal and vertical position to ensure all-day comfort.

Ear Candy
The Zivio can be worn on either the left or the right ear and will not interfere with eyewear or earrings. Its beautiful design, multitude of color offerings, and jewelry-like appearance make it a pleasure to wear in public.

(Via Just Another Mobile Phone Blog.)

LV2000

This is the LV2000, a TV mobile phone that runs on GSM900 / 1800 Mhz network. It has both touchscreen and keypad, as well as dual 1.3-megapixel cameras (front and back). LV2000 comes with dual SIM slot, micro SD for the memory expansion, TV function and support the MP3/ MP4 playback. Other features include caller picture, caller video, work clock, alarm, ebook viewer, video recorder, headset answering and game simulator. The LV2000 is available for $184.

(Via 2dayBlog - Technology Journal, New Gadget everyday!.)

MWG has new handsets

What was once known as O2 Asia is now called MWG, and this company is currently working on a couple of handsets that will be launched later this year. A couple of these include the Zinc II (as shown on your right) along with the Atom V. The former will retain its original slider form factor, but boasts more processing muscle thanks to Samsung's 500Mhz processor, HSDPA support, tri-band UMTS and quad-band GSM, GPS navigation and a 2 megapixel camera. As for the Atom V, it shares many of the Zinc II's specifications save for differences such as the Intel PXA 520MHz processor and the lack of a QWERTY keypad in lieu of a jog dial. There is no word on pricing as at press time.

(Via UberGizmo, the Gadgets News Blog.)

BlueAnt unveils voice-controlled V1 Bluetooth headset

Anyone who's used the stylish, compact, voice-isolating Z9 Bluetooth headset from BlueAnt knows that while the unit itself performs satisfactorily, remembering the thousand-and-one unintuitive button combinations (three-second push to end a call?) can be a real pain in the ass. Well thankfully for fans of that somewhat flawed product, the Australian manufacturer will be back as CES with yet another dual-mic model, the V1, which drops the Z9's awkward input method in favor of almost complete voice control. The so-called BlueGenie Voice User Interface promises to operate the full suite of headset functions with the use of but a single activation button, which -- if it can actually work in real-world situations -- should definitely help give this new model a leg (or six -- ha) up on the competition.

(Via Engadget CELLS.)

Mobiado unveils Stealth – a luxury cell phone

Here’s a fresh addition to the already long list of the luxury cell phones. Just today Mobiado has unveiled the Stealth 3G luxury mobile phone. What’s special about this high-end phone is that inspired by military stealth aircrafts, the Mobiado Stealth blends aluminum and sapphire crystal in a distinctive style. Working off the previously launched Luminoso DNA, the front of the Stealth is machined from one piece of solid aluminum with an inlay of one piece of sapphire crystal. All lettering and Mobiado symbol are machine engraved giving the Stealth a strong appearance with sharp edges, precise lines, and clean surfaces. The buttons are sapphire crystal and stainless steel, and the front screen and camera window are sapphire crystal. To boost its luxurious element, only 1200 of them will be produced. Roll over to know more techie specs….
It includes a large QVGA display, 2-megapixel camera and video camera, support for microSD cards up to 2GB, surround sound through stereo speakers, push to talk, Bluetooth technology, speaker phone, and a music player that supports MP3, MP4, eAAC+ and AAC music files.

(Via Newlaunches.com.)

Tracfone LG 225 Review - EzineArticles

EzineArticles reviews the Tracfone LG 225: ‘The Tracfone LG 225 is the best quality phone that Tracfone has released so far. The Motorola W370 is a nice phone also but it does not come with a camera. I have found the camera feature handy even though I almost never send photos. I like taking pictures and having them on my phone. The LG 225 is the best value Tracfone because the doubler card is already installed.’

(Via MyCellPhoneBlog.com.)

Motorola W370 Review - PhoneScoop

A PhoneScoop user reviews the Motorola W370: ‘The Motorola W370 (Tracfone, AT&T GoPhone) is nothing short of great. I consider it to be superior to all prepaid cell phones (which I have had plenty of experience with) and almost all of the of the contract phones. It is pretty and simple and has lots of features. If you want a great cell phone the Motorola W370 is the way to go. It is certainly in the same class as the Razr and Krzr and is a lot simpler too. Since it doesn’t have a camera, it should be perfect for parents who want heir kid to have a nice phone but one without a camera (there have incidents that were inappropriate involve camera phones). This is the perfect phone for some one who wants a phone that is simple and advanced.’

(Via MyCellPhoneBlog.com.)

Motorola's new pop orange color slider 'Z6m' hits Korea market

SEOUL, Korea (AVING) -- Motorola announced the launch of its new pop orange color slider 'Z6m' in Korea market through SKT. Designed to offer enhanced features for playing music such as 3.5mm ear jack, it has 2M camera, e-book, file viewer, memory card slot and more.

(Via AVING WORLD | English.)

Tracfone Motorola V170 Review - LetsTalk

A LetsTalk user reviews the Tracfone Motorola V170: ‘The Tracfone Motorola V170 cell phone is like a pretty face with a bad personality. Don’t judge this book by the cover. The caller often sounds like they are speaking Martian or something. The volume only goes as high as level 7, and it’s hard to determine any volume change from level 3 on up. I would not recommend the Motorola V170, I have been a faithful Tracfone user for years, and this cell phone is going back to Walmart.’

Another user writes: ‘I love my new Tracfone Motorola V170 cell phone but I have trouble hearing the caller, especially if I’m not in a quiet place. Is there any way to increase the volume of the incoming call? Also, although the phone is user friendly, the accompanying book is not. It often skips steps.’

(Via MyCellPhoneBlog.com.)

The real white Nokia N82 appears

A few days ago Dusan posted a picture of a Nokia N82 that he thought was the white version, turns out it wasn’t, but I can’t blame him for thinking it was. You can barely tell the difference between the current N82 and the white variant. The front is still the same blinged out chrome I love to hate; the only difference is the back of the device. Here is hoping that a black N82 will be all black, not just the rear.

Which N82 is the white N82?

Can you tell now?

3 more pictures after the jump, damn APAC region always gets the best retail package, case and lanyard included!

(Via IntoMobile.)

Nokia N82 titanium white live pics

 Here are some great live pictures of the new Nokia N82 titanium white.

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Motorola Z6c World Edition Review - PhoneScoop

PhoneScoop reviews the Motorola Z6c World Edition: ‘The Motorola Z6c World Edition comes with a Verizon SIM to use out of the U.S. They are unlocking the phones but do not have the unlock code yet, so I cannot see whether my UK SIM will work.

The Motorola Z6c World Edition feels solid and is quite attractive. The keypad is shiny and a bit reflective making it hard to see in certain conditions. The call quality is very good. The menu system is easy to use and contacts are easy to set up.

The big challenges involved the media card slot and SIM slot. Both are under the battery, so if you want to remove the media card, you have to turn off the phone and remove the back cover and battery.

(Via MyCellPhoneBlog.com.)

Samsung i760 Review - PhoneScoop

PhoneScoop user reviews the Samsung i760: ‘I’ve had the Samsung i760 for about six weeks and love it. I’ve had a PDA phone since they became available and this is the best so far. No freezes or signifigant delays between screens or apps. After 2 years (and 5 warranty replacements)with my 6700 this is great. The Samsung i760 comes with Voice Command. Had to buy it from Microsoft for both standard and extended batteries with my 6700. And the battery life is way better than I expected. And it comes with both standard and extended batteries. The Samsung i760 is actually a good value as far as a PDA phone goes.’

(Via MyCellPhoneBlog.com.)

Panasonic P905i pictures

Here is Panasonic P905i equipped with a resolution of 480 × 854 pixel 3.2-inch color screen, the contrast ratio of 2000:1, using VIERA high-definition technology. The aircraft can WCDMA and GSM network environment, support HSDPA technology.

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Also built-in a 5.1 million pixel perturbation head, with Anti-Shake function. As a 3G phone, the P905i’s top football also has a 330,000 pixel Call perturbation in the first video telephony use. Not only that, this product also supports Windows Media Video format playback, support for Bluetooth, and can be passed on microSD memory expansion card.After yu jump see all the Panasonic P905i pictures

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Softbank 911T, A Japanese Cell Phone That You Definitely Love More Than iPhone

Do you think the case that American car manufacturers are losing their ground to Japanese car manufacturers is going to happen in cell phone manufacturing industry? Well, the answer is pretty soon if you read the review of this Japanese cellular phone that made by Softbank. Although the phone is named Softbank 911T, it is actually manufactured by Toshiba. Officially released in March 2007, the Softbank 911T phone is available in black, white, silver, and red metallic colors.

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Motorola i335 Review - Cnet

Cnet reviews the Motorola i335: ‘The Motorola i335 has everything you’ve come to love in a Nextel cell phone design. The sturdy candy bar model looks like it could take quite a beating, and the interface, while far from flashy, is functional and reliable. But as we mentioned earlier, the Motorola i335 is the first Nextel phone to make a play for the thin handset trend. At 4.7 inches by 1.8 inches by 0.5 inch, it sheds much of the bulk that plagued the carrier’s earlier models though the Motorola i335 remains slightly heavy at 3.7 ounces. The design succeeds not because it’s fashionable, but rather because it’s simple and practical. Clad in black with a few silver touches, it’s unassuming as well.

The good: The Motorola i335 has a durable, user-friendly design and a decent feature set. It also offers excellent call quality.

The bad: The handset has a dim internal display and the directional keys on the navigation toggle are too thin.

The bottom line: The Motorola i335 isn’t showy or exciting, but it offers superior call quality and the standard Nextel features in an accessible design.’

(Via MyCellPhoneBlog.com.)

LG KU380 Phone

LG KU380 is a slider cell phone supporting 3G platform. When there are 5-mega pixel cameras buzzing in the market all over the world, this model from LG comes with a 1.3MPixel camera. Therefore, the price of this cell phone will be affordable. Talking about other features, the LG KU380 equips a Screen TFT with up to 262 thousand colors and resolution of 176X220. It supports audio MP3 and Video playback. There is nothing that makes one think that this cell phone from LG is the best model to pick on. However, those who have limited budget can try this one.

(Via MobileWhack.)

i.Slider Bluetooth Headset is the first i.Tech headset

Here is i.Slider Bluetooth Headset is the first i.Tech headset that comes with a sliding cover that allows users to answer and end calls. Users may also choose to use the multi-function button.

Its super light weight at 9.5 grams allows you to wear comfortably throughout the day. The unique multipoint technology enables you to connect with two mobile phones at the same time.Available in stylish silver and purple black,supported Bluetooth Headset and Handsfree Profiles.

(Via Latest phones and cell review.)

Candybar conceptI am almost sure that I have posted this in the past but I can;t seem to find it. Anyways, I am posting it again regardless. This candybar mobile phone concept was created by Simon Yan & Jose M Perez.

(Via Just Another Mobile Phone Blog.)

Asus M530W Communicator. In Orange

Looks like Asus is starting to make good on it’s promises to deliver 25 new mobile handsets in 2008.

It’s only the second day of the year and we already can tell you about the second communicator - Asus M530W - in a new 2008 Asus handset line-up. (The first one being Asus M930W, we told you about before Christmas)

Asus M530W comes in a traditional PDA phone form factor with full QWERTY keyboard, and does away with the boring black/grey colors in favor of the fresh White/Orange tones:

Known Asus M530W Communicator specs include:

• 3G connectivity


• ARM11 390 MHz CPU


• Windows Mobile 6 OS


• 2.4″ 65K color QVGA display (no touchscreen)


• 2 megapixel camera with LED flash


• microSD (up to 2GB) memory card support


• min-USB/Bluetooth connectivity


• 120mAh battery


• Dimensions: 11x65x13.8mm


• Push e-mail support

(Via Unwired View.)

Nokia 5610 XpressMusic cleared by the FCC

In case you live in the U.S. and wanted to grab a decent mid-range music-centric phone, you’ll be glad to know FCC has recently approved the Nokia 5610 XpressMusic. What seems as the direct successor to the popular Nokia 5310 model has kept the slider form factor, yet it know has a much better 3 megapixel camera. Nokia’s Series 40 is running the show, meaning you’ll have one of the easiest to use phones on the market — not that other feature phone platforms are more complicated, it’s just that Nokia feature phones are known to provide great out-of-the-box experience.

At the moment of this writing, we’ve no idea whether some carrier will pick it up, but you’ll always be able to grab it at one of Nokia’s flagship stores in New York or Chicago, or directly from the handset maker’s website.

(Via IntoMobile.)

Sharp 904 / Vodafone 904SH review

The Vodafone 904SH is a high-end 3G handset built by Sharp, exclusively for the Vodafone network.

The Sharp 904 measures 104x50x28mm and weighs 151 grams, so it’s quite a large device. Talktime on 3G is around 3 hours with 15 days standby time. In addition to UMTS 2100 (3G), it supports GSM 900/1800/1900 with GPRS, meaning that the Vodafone 904SH can be used pretty much anywhere in the world.

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Amazingly, the display in the Sharp 904 is a VGA resolution device (480x640 pixels) measuring 2.4″ diagonally (61mm approximately). This has more than four times the pixel count of the QVGA (240x320 pixels) display found in the 903 and 902 models. We believe that this is the highest density display so far on a mobile handset.

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(Via Latest phones and cell review.)