The iPhone arriveth

It's here! After watching our American cousins getting their mitts on theirs wonderphones months ago we're happy to say that the iPhone has finally arrived on these shores. We managed to pick ours up at the tiny Saffron Walden...

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Posted by Staff on 10 November 2007

iPhone named "invention of the year"

Yet the gadget's celebrity chic was not the core reason, according to Grossman's story, which appears in Friday's issue. The iPhone's design and beauty contribute to its appeal, but its functionality and features are what gets people talking. The...

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Posted by Staff on 2 November 2007

BlackBerry Curve 8320 reviewed

First came the trim, consumer-friendly BlackBerry Curve 8300. Then came the Wi-Fi-enabled BlackBerry 8820. Now there's the BlackBerry Curve 8320, an impressive PDA phone that combines the best of the previous two models and has an added bonus: While...

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Posted by Staff on 2 November 2007

Samsung i450 boombox phone

Hmmm, just what we need. A phone with a honkin' great speaker sliding out of the back! Hopefully it won't ever land on these shores, but if it does I'm sure the kids will absolutely love it. Revealed by...

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Posted by Staff on 28 August 2007

Sanyo Katana DLX reviewed - best one yet

While the look is similar, the Sanyo Katana DLX is thicker and heavier than its brethren. The trade-off to this is the presence of a microSD memory card slot for memory expansion up to 4GB and a 1.3MP camera,...

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Posted by Staff on 28 August 2007

Motorola Q9m in-depth review

The Q9m is an excellent smartphone up against excellent competition—namely, the BlackBerry 8830, an even smoother messaging device. The 8830's speed and responsiveness, along with BlackBerry's new music and video players, cause me to continue to recommend it to...

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Posted by Staff on 28 August 2007

iPhone, Nokia N95 and Helio face-off

Two of the N95's buttons take you to a top menu. But each button takes you to a different top menu. The menus navigate differently. The first doesn't have all the options of the other, the second has all...

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Posted by Staff on 28 August 2007

Motorola RAZR2 V9 introduced

The Motorola RAZR2 V9 is Moto’s flagship product for the midyear. It’s got the perky improvements from the V8 including external music keys, video calling via HSDPA: the primary camera is utilized for video calls by closing the clamshell...

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Posted by Staff on 28 August 2007

Apple iPhone Bluetooth headset reviewed

So, how does it compare to the others I’ve used? Well, I can tell you right now that I’m not wowed by it, but I am impressed. The comfort level could have been better as well as the button...

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Posted by Staff on 24 August 2007

BlackBerry Curve 8310 coming to Vodafone UK

The Vodafone Sat Nav application is powered by Telmap satnav technology . It provides detailed route planning and GPS navigation, with live traffic updates, traffic jam alerts and extensive points of interest information, such as restaurant reviews. The over-the-air...

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Posted by Staff on 23 August 2007

Unlocked iPhones now on Hong Kong Telecom's CSL network

Damn. We were in Hong Kong a few months back and now this story breaks! The price seems extortionate to us since even the most expensive phones are rarely more than US$1000 in Hong Kong (unlike Europe there is...

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Posted by Staff on 22 August 2007

8GB Nokia N95 in the works

Looks like the rumours of the upgraded capacity Nokia N95 are true - as usual it's the FCC that gives the game away. Will this mean a significant challenge to the iPhone? We don't think so. Some obvious hardware...

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Posted by Staff on 21 August 2007

Nokia E65 reviewed

An interesting review, even though we still think that the screen is too small: After a few days with the E65 we grew to like its feel in the hand and general use, the slider mechanism is strong and...

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Posted by Staff on 21 August 2007

Motorola U9 PEBL2 previewed

The Motorola U9 isn't a 3G phone - according to the documentation we've seen, the U9 is a quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz device with GPRS and EDGE. It doesn't mean that there won't be a 3G version though -...

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Posted by Staff on 21 August 2007

HTC Touch mimics iPhone ... but not very well

We are normally fans of HTC's cutting-edge phones even if most of them end up being rebranded by the major networks and offered with a multitude of useless proprietary "add-ons". However in the case of the HTC TOUCH we...

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Posted by Staff on 5 June 2007

Watch out, fake Nokia N95s about

Yes, we know the N95 is a hellishly expensive phone which most of us can't afford (shhh, don't tell Apple), but for someone to go out and create a knock-off version? Without the photos we'd have a hard time...

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Posted by Staff on 30 May 2007

HTC Elf / HTC Touch P3450 now available

We try not to get too jealous of our friends who get the latest kit before we do, but in this case we'll make an exception. The fine folks over at CoolSmartPhone have got their hands on an HTC...

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Posted by Staff on 30 May 2007

Sony Ericsson W999i details revealed

It's official! The new Sony Ericsson W999i is now at the top of our most-wanted phone list, replacing SE's previous M600. We previously had difficulties choosing between the M600 for it's good-for-fat-fingers rocker-style keyboard or the W950 for it's...

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Posted by Staff on 29 May 2007

Souping-up your N95

We raved about the Nokia N95 earlier, but now Tech.co.uk's list of recommended upgrades has rekindled our love for this wonderphone. The Nokia N95 it not just a great mobile phone. It is undoubtedly the best all-round mobile phone...

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Posted by Staff on 24 May 2007

LG Prada phone video - looks a bit like a certain fruitfone™

The Prada phone, for those not in the know, is currently the closest competitor to the forthcoming iPhone, coming as it does with touchscreen interface, and overall look and feel that's surprisingly similar to the iPhone. Via MobileMentalism...

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Posted by Staff on 21 March 2007

BenQ P51 PDA phone released

BenQ has recently brought out a feature-packed P51 PDA phone with WLAN technology and an integrated GPS receiver. The cell phone is much awaited successor to the P50. This cell phone with lots of features operates on Windows Mobile™...

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Posted by Staff on 21 March 2007

Sony Ericsson W660 midrange Walkman phone debuts

No word on how much built-in memory it's got, but we're betting the answer is "little to none". Which means investing in the (ugh) M2 memory stick format: The Sony Ericsson webpage is showing the newest Walkman phone of...

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Posted by Staff on 21 March 2007

HTC Hermes with Windows Mobile 6 reviewed

Conclusion: the unofficial Windows Mobile 6 ROM upgrade works fine with HTC Hermes. We have tested it with HTC Hermes connected to T-Mobile UK network and even HSDPA transfers were faster. Since (unfortunately) HTC is not clear, which models...

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Posted by Staff on 21 March 2007

Motorola MC70 upgraded for EVDO and more

You might have seen you local FedEx guy toting one of these babies. Being that it's over 1 inch thick and weighs close to an arm-busting pound, this is not quite a consumer phone. However the spec list is...

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Posted by Staff on 21 March 2007

Nokia E61i and E65 video reviews

Our friends over at AllAboutSymbian have posted their Smartphone Show episode 27 including video reviews of the business-oriented E61i and E65 from the Big N. Other items of interest include a rundown on Windows Mobile 6.0 and Series 60...

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Posted by Staff on 21 March 2007

HTC Kaiser photos leaked

Basically, the Kaiser is the follower of the HTC Hermes but like with the Wizard/Herald update, the Kaiser is expected to be thinner as well as it should gets an improved feature-set including a 3 megapixel camera, GPS, GSM/GPRS/EDGE/...

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Posted by Staff on 21 March 2007

Qstick EVOQ noise-reducing BlueTooth headset

In practice the rather large looking EVOQ headset is not that heavy or cumbersome, it sits nicely on the ear and survived a good shake of the head. LP set off up the M1 with the EVOQ attached to...

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Posted by Staff on 21 March 2007

Apple iPhone - here at last

It's finally reality! At today's Macworld 2007 keynote speech, Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced the imminent arrival of the long-awaited iPhone. Despite widespread speculation over the last couple of years, the three-in-one device still managed to smash many preconceptions...

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Posted by Staff on 9 January 2007

Voxtel W740 Pocket PC phone from Russia with Love

Voxtel, a Russia-based manufacturer, unveils W740, its fresh-from-the-oven Pocket PC phone equipped with an impressive 4 megapixel camera module, complete with autofocus and flash light functions. Measures 106 x 55.2 x 15 mm and weighs 120 grams, this slim...

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Posted by Staff on 1 January 2007

Nokia N95 advert first airing

While we wouldn't normally run a TV ad here, this one is so jaw dropping that we simply couldn't resist. It might be enough to end our recent preference for SE in favour of the big N. Just watch...

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Posted by Staff on 1 January 2007

Pantech IM-S150 coming

Features of the IM-S150 includes a 1.3 megapixel camera, a dictionary, WiFi connectivity, and an integrated MP3 player. The IM-U150 on the other hand comes in a simple design, boasting a touchwheel that lights up with a purple LED...

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Posted by Staff on 1 January 2007

Samsung i320 now on Vodafone UK

The ultra slim SGH-i320 Smartphone has a QWERTY keypad and runs on Windows Mobile 5.0. It is 111 x 59 x 11.5 mm big and weighs 95g. The i320 is equipped with 2.2" display with 65K colors and 320...

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Posted by Staff on 1 January 2007

Toshiba TS605 announced

The TS605 features 1.93-inch 260,000 color TFT LCD, 1.3M camera, and T-Flash memory card slot. It will be available in pink and green color targeting young generation. Via AVING...

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Posted by Staff on 1 January 2007

Syncing the Sony Ericsson W950i - first look

Even with these first few steps, it is obvious that the W950i in use is very similar to S60 and people moving to this device from other Symbian powered devices are going to feel at home. For the new...

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Posted by Staff on 1 January 2007

Samsung Z720 (Ultra Edition 13.8) with HSDPA announced

The Ultra Edition 13.8 (Z720) weighs only 80 grams, extremely light for a HSDPA handset. The technology powerhouse comes packed with a 3 megapixel camera with auto focus for taking photos anytime and anyplace. The wide dimension of 104.5x51.3mm...

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Posted by Staff on 27 December 2006

HTC P4350 debuts

It's a pretty typical device when it comes to weight - the HTC P4350 comes in at 168 grams. At 109x59x19mm the P4350 is fairly typical compared to modern devices of its type. Push email support is provided through...

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Posted by Staff on 2 December 2006

Blackberry 7130g reviewed

RIM have managed to squeeze this 7130 down to an almost acceptable size by making a large compromise and one that was to taint every aspect of our Blackberry experience over the next 4 weeks. Where as most blackberries...

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Posted by Staff on 2 December 2006

Motorola ships Motofone

The Motofone F3 is the first cellphone from Motorola that features an electronic paper display with ClearVision Display (CVD) technology. There is no word on pricing at the moment, but it shouldn't be placed too high up on the...

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Posted by Staff on 2 December 2006

Samsung SGH-P310 credit card phone

Samsung will soon announce the new Samsung SGH-P310, a super-thin mobile phone that's the successor to the company's SGH-P300. The P300 was a credit card-sized phone that was only 14mm thick, but it did look a bit like a...

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Posted by Staff on 9 September 2006

Pantech IM-U410 DMB TV phone launches

Pantech has unveiled their latest multimedia phone and from the looks alone, this is a sure winner in design. Toting identical buttons and speakers on both ends, the U410 makes for a symmetric piece of tech that most multimedia...

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Posted by Staff on 8 September 2006

HTC S620 QWERTY smartphone

HTC's upcoming S620 smartphone targets those who cannot live without instant messaging, text messages, and e-mail. This Bluetooth-enabled device comes in an attractive slim form factor that measures just 12.8mm thin and weighs a mere 130g with battery. It...

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Posted by Staff on 8 September 2006

Samsung SGH-i600 - EDGE, WiFi _and_ HSDPA

Check out Mobile Mania.sk for lots of close-up photos. The big difference between this device and the other models running Windows Mobile is that this one has a 3G radio AND integrated WiFi (the HTC Excalibur doesn't have a...

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Posted by Staff on 8 September 2006

Sony Ericsson P990 / P990i in-depth review

The fine folks over at MySymbian have recently posted a very thorough review of the recently-arrived Sony Ericsson P990i: The P990i is a powerful, modern, feature rich and very good looking device. The most important advantages compared with the...

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Posted by Staff on 8 September 2006

Nokia 7390 fashionable 3G clamshell previewed

The 7390 is a flip form factor phone and comes equipped with a 3 megapixel camera (autofocus and integrated flash included), one-touch music player, and video calling capability. I'm not 100% sure of the camera - as you can...

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Posted by Staff on 8 September 2006

Sony-Ericsson W43S sexy clamshell with LED panel

A dozen LEDs on the front surface glows accordingly each time courtesy of a built-in lighting system, enhancing its looks further. Specifications include a generous 2.7" 262k color TFT display, a 2 megapixel camera that works great even under...

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Posted by Staff on 30 August 2006

Pilotfish/Synaptics Onyx buttonless prototype

This Monday, designer Pilotfish and sensor maker Synaptics are releasing a prototype of a phone which doesn’t even have any buttons.
Instead, the Onyx device understands signs and gestures, thanks to the sensitive touch pad covering most of its surface....

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Posted by Staff on 28 August 2006

Nokia N73 improvements over N70 highlighted

The screen is higher resolution and brighter. On the N70, you had to wait a few seconds for things like the call register or address book to come up. This delay is gone on the N73, making the experience...

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Posted by Staff on 28 August 2006

Sony-Ericsson M600i reviewed

While we normally respect the opinions of the fine folks over at TrustedReviews, in this case we must respectfully disagree with their conclusions. Their 'left-handed' comment doesn't make any sense to us, surely a left-handed person will hold the...

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Posted by Staff on 26 August 2006

Samsung SCH-B570 8GB phone reviewed

We covered this handset earlier, but I4U have now chipped in with their own outlook: The SCH-B570 is also a DMB TV phone and supports PIP. Other features include a 2MP camera, TV Out, 5.1 Channel stereo sound and...

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Posted by Staff on 26 August 2006

Orange SPV M3100 reviewed

The Orange SPV M3100 is the bigger more powerful brother of the Orange SPV M3000 us Brits lusted over so much a while back. It's previous incarnation never appeared on our shores and many people defected to T-Mobile for...

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Posted by Staff on 26 August 2006

Nokia N73 one minute video review

Courtesy of the folks at ShinyShiny: There is also a more traditional review: It's rare that a product that promises to make it easier for us to share our life/photos/whatever actually does. However, I'm completely converted with the N73. The...

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Posted by Staff on 26 August 2006

Samsung SGH-P900D Dualband DMB with more channels

At the forthcoming trade show, Samsung will present the SGH-P900D dual-band mobile as the first handset in the new dual-band generation. Up to now, eight radio programs are broadcast over what is known as the "L-band". Within the same...

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Posted by Staff on 26 August 2006

BenQ-Siemens SL80 - one for the ladies

Features include 52MB of built-in memory, a 1.3 megapixel camera, music playback capability with support for MP3 and AAC+ formats, Internet browsing, PictBridge functionality, and a 1.8" 262k color TFT display that is legible even under direct sunlight. Via...

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Posted by Staff on 25 August 2006

Orange SPV F600 - maybe coming to the UK, maybe not

We mentioned the Orange F600 (aka HTC Star Trek) a couple of times recently, but the eagle-eyed editors at CoolSmartPhone have noted some contradictory information about the clamshell's UK release: There's a problem though. It's not going to be...

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Posted by Staff on 25 August 2006

NTT DoCoMo's new eye-candy battery meter

It looks slick, but we cannot see how NTT will avoid some kind of CPU and/or battery penalty. The user would also lose the ability to set their own wallpaper, unless NTT are planning on having wallpaper images show...

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Posted by Staff on 25 August 2006

Nokia 8800 Sirocco to cost mucho dinero

Like its predecessors, the 8800 Sirocco Edition really brings nothing extra to the table in terms of functionality or practical features. Instead, it's got a redesigned keypad and a new grooved sliding cover. I think I liked the old...

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Posted by Staff on 25 August 2006

T-Mobile UK debuts Blackberry disguised as a phone

Motorola Q and Nokia E61 fans will hate us for saying it, but we here at Cameraphone Focus have never been too keen on the Blackberry form factor. It looks too much like a pocket calculator and not enough...

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Posted by Staff on 25 August 2006

Nokia E62 thorough preview

The E62 should stack up well against its smartphone competition. Depending on which carriers pick it up, it will go up against the BlackBerry 8700c and 8700g, Palm Treo 650 and T-Mobile MDA/Cingular 8125 as QWERTY phones on a...

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Posted by Staff on 24 August 2006

HTC TyTN in-depth review

The unique new feature is the integrated jog dial located on the upper left side. This helps to make browsing the internet and reading ebooks a bit easier with a single hand and is a very welcome feature on...

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Posted by Staff on 24 August 2006

Nokia 6131 Series 40 clamshell reviewed

Flip phones and Nokia are not things that normally go together however that hasn't stopped Nokia trying to emulate the success of Motorola with hinged mobiles phones. Their latest entry is the Nokia 6131 flip phone and it's the...

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Posted by Staff on 23 August 2006

Motorola RAZR tattoos announced

Motorola decided to add another option to the burgeoning RAZR line up by offering a variety of tattoos sometime later this year. Designed by Ami James of Miami Ink, these tattoos are laser etched onto the handset's cover for...

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Posted by Staff on 23 August 2006

Samsung ZX20 with HSDPA now available on Cingular

Cingular has launched its second HSDPA capable handset, the Samsung ZX20. We first saw this handset at CES. Cingular began shipping its first HSDPA handset, LG's CU500, back in July. The ZX20 is an an update to the ZX10,...

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Posted by Staff on 23 August 2006

Samsung a930 technopunk clamshell

This phone dresses to impress, from the outside. The a930 is a clamshell phone with real estate designed to look like something from a Borg Assimilation factory without being too geeky: it’s actually quite elegant. Via Cellphone9...

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Posted by Staff on 23 August 2006

TechFaithWireless UBiQUiO 501 now available to order

It's a Windows Mobile 5.0 powered Pocket PC with a 2 megapixel cam, WiFi, stereo Bluetooth, 64Mb internal memory and (obviously) a QWERTY keyboard. Selling for (wait for it) £319.95, this tri-band handset will retail for £319.95 and is...

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Posted by Staff on 23 August 2006

T-Mobile MDA Vario II now available in the UK

Customers of T-Mobile UK are getting calls from T-Mobile saying that the T-Mobile MDA Vario II Pocket PC phone can now be ordered. If you ponder upgrading your current T-Mobile phone or purchasing new subscription you may be interested...

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Posted by Staff on 23 August 2006

Sony Ericsson Z610 / Z610i fashion phone announced

It looks gorgeous - but in reality, the Sony Ericsson Z610 is a reasonably standard phone underneath. There's a 176x220 pixel display in 262,000 colours, Bluetooth, Memory Stick Micro Support, video calling, a web browser and email client plus...

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Posted by Staff on 23 August 2006

Samsung SGH-Z620 approved by FCC

The device, which is part of the new "Ultra" line of phones (the new thin series, which includes the slider D900 and candybar X820) has 3g support, a 2MP Camera, 262k Colour QVGA display, MP3 player and comes in...

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Posted by Staff on 23 August 2006

Samsung SCH-B570 8GB music phone

The latest Samsung's B570 comes with the cutting-edge technology which offers various functions and huge memory capacity. With the B570, users can enjoy music and even mobile TV anywhere. The B570 allows users the world's largest storage capacity for...

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Posted by Staff on 23 August 2006

KDDI A5520SAII clamshell for kids

Parents nowadays give kids cell phones with the idea that they'll be able to contact them wherever they are, whenever they need them. The only question is how does a parent contact a child when their batteries run out?...

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Posted by Staff on 23 August 2006

Samsung SCH-B500 DMB ultra-thin slider

The main feature on this phone is its slim body with only 13.5mm, we also have a DMB Tuner, a 2Mpix Camera, an Mp3 Player, Bluetooth and so on... Via Akihabara News...

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Posted by Staff on 22 August 2006

Sony Ericsson K790a reviewed

The K790a has a 3.2 megapixel camera with 16x digital zoom, flash and image stabilization, a 2 inch 240×320 LCD screen, music player, video player, FM radio, Bluetooth, 64 mb of internal memory, and a Memory Stick Micro expansion...

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Posted by Staff on 22 August 2006

Pantech PN-218 clamshell in the US

The Korean company, Pantech wants to capture some market share in the western countries. Recently, they announced a new clamshell phone for Canada and today, they have announced a tiny clamshell for the US citizens. Alltel will be selling...

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Posted by Staff on 22 August 2006

Nokia E62 coming soon

The Nokia E62 ought to make a pretty big splash when it hits the US judging by the amount of features that comes at that price. The E62 is extremely sleek, boasting a 2.8" display that supports a maximum...

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Posted by Staff on 22 August 2006

Sharp SX633 debuts in Hong Kong

At 17mm-thick, this svelte handset sports a 2.2-inch QVGA display w/AQUOS technology, primary 2.0-megapixel camera, secondary VGA camera, 20MB internal memory, media player, and a MicroSD card. Unfortunately, it’s priced at a hefty $537USD. Via TechEBlog...

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Posted by Staff on 22 August 2006

SonyEricsson W810i reviewed

The W810i is billed as a music fan’s handset and its 512MB MemoryStick Duo card and easy file copy facility is a good start. The dedicated music buttons help too, but its battery life and playback quality fall short...

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Posted by Staff on 20 August 2006

LG LG-LF1300 white slider

The 1.3 megapixel, MP3 playing, SD-card using LG-LF1300 is a natural successor to the LG-LF1200—thanks, no doubt, to their very similar numbering. Since LG's making inroads in the US via its Chocolate phone, this Chocolate-like white slider may indeed...

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Posted by Staff on 20 August 2006

Nokia HF-35W hands-free unit previewed

The HF-35W is designed more for the budget conscious who don't want to shell out the mucho moolah for the 6W (which was roughly 130 bucks USD). It lacks the multiple microphone voice tracking feature that made the 6W...

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Posted by Staff on 20 August 2006

Nokia phones video quality compared

I took a short clip of the same scene on the Nokia 6630 (a typical smartphone, recording in .3gp format at 176 by 144 pixels, 15 fps), the Nokia N70 (the first smartphone to have CIF-resolution video recording, 352...

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Posted by Staff on 20 August 2006

Sony Ericsson K618i announced

The Sony Ericsson K618i us a new 3G handset that is basically a 3G infused W810i. With built-in UMTS 2100, the K618i isn't destined for US (unlike the W810i which is still scheduled for a launch from Cingular). Via...

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Posted by Staff on 20 August 2006

HTC Excalibur best pics yet

The Excalibur is definitely a Q-killer. It's smaller than the Q and features quad-band and Wi-Fi. Check out the touch/jogstrip for scrolling and some interestingly placed buttons on the QWERTY keyboard. It's also a non-touchscreen phone, so it's a...

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Posted by Staff on 20 August 2006

i-mate JAQ Windows Mobile smartphone revealed

It looks like i-mate has been neglected recently by HTC - after all i-mate branded HTC Hermes Pocket PC phone still is not available - but if i-mate JAQ would be released soon this negligence could be forgotten! Shortly...

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Posted by Staff on 20 August 2006

Motorola KRZR previewed

Motorola recently announced its new Motorola KRZR mobile phone, and PhoneDaily have managed to get a sneak preview. The phone itself is pretty unremarkable - actually, it's very unremarkable - but you can't deny it looks good. OK, it...

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Posted by Staff on 20 August 2006

T-Mobile MDA Vario II - Mobile Gazette - Mobile Phone News

The T-Mobile MDA Vario II is T-Mobile's version of the HTC TyTN, and it represents the first HSDPA (3.5G) handset to be launched in Germany, indeed one of the first HSDPA handsets to be launched anywhere in Europe. Although there...

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Posted by Staff on 20 August 2006

Phone News: The BenQ-Siemens AL26 Hello Kitty Phone Coming This Month

Millions of girls and young women around the world adore Hello Kitty. Now, with BenQ Mobile's new AL26 slider in Hello Kitty look, they no longer have to miss the pretty kitty with the bow when making phone calls. With...

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Posted by Staff on 17 August 2006

Palm Treo 700P reviewed

The design of the Treo is without question the best that I have had the opportunity to use. It is a perfect fit giving total comfort with each use. The operating system is extremely easy to use and there...

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Posted by Staff on 28 July 2006

Motorola RAZR V3xx and V3maxx HSDPA phones

Motorola this week announced two new WCDMA+HSDPA phones. Although initially announced in versions for European networks, executives have repeatedly hinted at US versions. Both phones feature HSDPA at 3.6 Mbps, dual cameras for video calling, QVGA displays, Bluetooth, and...

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Posted by Staff on 28 July 2006

Nokia N93 teaser with TV Out pics

One of the more interesting features of the N93 is support for TV Out. This means the contents of the screen can be displayed on a TV. Primarily this is aimed at showing pictures and videos captured on the...

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Posted by Staff on 23 July 2006

BenQ P50 reviewed

The BenQ-Siemens P50's history goes way back all the way to 2004 when it was announced at CeBIT in March. Since then the rumours built up, and the P50 was nicknamed the Treo-Killer. Had it come out when it...

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Posted by Staff on 23 July 2006

LG U890 music phone reviewed

When it comes to functions, it's generally a good phone. The music features are well integrated and there are sensible additions, like stereo Bluetooth, and a MiniSD memory card. However, it won't compare to many other music phones on the...

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Posted by Staff on 23 July 2006

Gigabyte Keroro frog phone

This week's sign of the Apocalypse: our buddies at MobileMentalism regale us with news that upstart manufacturer Gigabyte has released a green frog-themed phone allegedly aimed at children. We have previously noticed a craze involving this frog during a...

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Posted by Staff on 20 July 2006

Nokia N91 (brief) hands-on review

What I like:- abundant storage space- AAC converter bundled (although the device can play AAC)- album artwork can be seen- fantastic keypad and backlight- seamless 2MP camera zoom Via Cellphone9...

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Posted by Staff on 20 July 2006

Samsung SGH-ZV50 with HSDPA about to launch in Europe

Still no good for the UK unless you're on the Isle of Man, but this Samsung clamshell looks like a contender: Of course, the main selling point of the Samsung ZV50 is the inclusion of HSDPA which gives the...

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Posted by Staff on 20 July 2006

Nokia 8801 fashion phone back for a second go

The black edition features no new features so obviously Nokia are trying to milk the hell out of the series with Motorola precision, now it's had its hayday like the RAZR. We've already had gold versions so possibly expect...

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Posted by Staff on 20 July 2006

gSmart i128 launched, looks awfully familiar

GIGABYTE Communications thinks, that adding translation service from Alta Vista Babel Fish is really such a huge improvement, that it justifies using of the new name for the old phone gSmart i! Via MS Mobiles...

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Posted by Staff on 20 July 2006

Sony Ericsson W810i reviewed

Pro: Smaller form factor that feels very nice in the hand and a fashionable black body that will appeal to a wider audience than the W600i’s bright orange. 2.0 megapixel camera that takes great photos and videos, with strong...

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Posted by Staff on 20 July 2006

Samsung SGH-i320 first hands-on review

Here are some highlights from this review: • it looks like France will be one of the first countries where Samsung i320 will be shipping - Samsung has even prepared special microsite about this phone (in French) as you can...

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Posted by Staff on 14 July 2006

Nokia N92 TV phone reviewed

Probably the first thing you notice is that this phone is quite big and heavy. But if you're willing to forgive that, you get loads of features in a fairly small package. In addition to DVB-H this one has...

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Posted by Staff on 5 July 2006

Nokia N90 reviewed - slightly after the fact

The image quality is good and while it does not compete with higher resolution dedicated digital cameras the results are such that the choice between the convenience of a single device, compared to carrying a camera and a phone,...

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Posted by Staff on 5 July 2006

HTC MTeoR first look with video review

In this video review our reporter Sennur Yagmur takes a close4 look at the latest Windows Mobile Smartphone from HTC, the MTeoR. HTC just recently changed their brand name Qtek to HTC. This is the first 3G Smartphone that...

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Posted by Staff on 5 July 2006

T-Mobile MDA reviewed

Hybrid devices have always captured the hearts and minds of mobile enthusiasts around the world. Ever since the unsurpassed success of the Palm Treo, smartphones have been an object of interest to anybody that wanted to a little more of...

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Posted by Staff on 5 July 2006

Samsung SGH-i320 announced with QWERTY keyboard

The i320 has been touted as a competitor to the Motorola Q smartphone/PDA, and offers a QWERTY keyboard, 2.2 inch display, 1.3 megapixel camera, email, MP3 player, and a host of other features, all crammed into a device just...

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Posted by Staff on 5 July 2006

Samsung SGH-E500 "phone for girls"

The Samsung E500 is being unashamedly marketed as a phone for women, with a selection of patterned designs and attractive detailing. Female-friendly looks are one thing, but the SGH-E500 even comes with an application where you can take a photograph...

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Posted by Staff on 5 July 2006

Samsung SGH-P910 TV phone tested

It's another P910, but sadly not our favorite Sony-Ericsson model: The device (which was tested on the three network this weekend whilst the MotoGP was on) features a rotatable 2.2' QVGA colour display, a 1.3MP camera, Bluetooth, EDGE an MP3...

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Posted by Staff on 5 July 2006

KTF EV-K130 - lipstick-sized slider

This being a Korean phone, it's not exactly short of features. Despite it's tiny size, KTF have somehow managed to squeeze in a 1.3 megapixel camera, MP3 player, 165MB of storge, and a 333,000 word dictionary (though just how...

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Posted by Staff on 1 July 2006

T66 CDMA/GSM clamshell

The T66 has a clamshell design and sports both external and internal TFT LCDs capable of 176X220 pixels. There is an 1.3 megapixel camera with special camera modes with digital zoom plus a built-in 64M T Flash. The phone has...

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Posted by Staff on 30 June 2006

Sony Ericsson K750i now available in crimson

The K750i will be available exclusively at the Carphone Warehouse in the UK, it should also be pretty cheap by now as the K750i is about to be superseded by the K610i and the K800i. Via MobileScraper...

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Posted by Staff on 30 June 2006

dopod CHT 9000 (HTC Hermes) announced

Regarding specifications there is nothing new: it is a Pocket PC phone with (slide-out) QWERTY keyboard, 2G/3G (HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE, GSM) and fantastic scroll wheel (genuine wheel, not just jog dial). Fortunately the processor speed of HTC Hermes has...

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Posted by Staff on 30 June 2006

LG-SH100 HSDPA dual slider

We saw this phone last month in the form of the little-known KTF KH-1000, and we presume reaction has been good since it now seems that LG are releasing the innovative dual-slider phone under their own brand: Here we...

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Posted by Staff on 30 June 2006

LG U400 slider revealed

LG’s U400 is a sleek slider phone that features 2.0-megapixel camera, microSD card slot, TFT-LCD display, scroll-wheel navigation, Bluetooth, and stereo speakers. Via TechEBlog...

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Posted by Staff on 30 June 2006

Samsung SGH-i770 Pocket PC

Instead of a smartphone, the flip phone is a Pocket PC phone with touch screen. According to the draft manual, it comes with EDGE, GPRS, Wi-Fi and bluetooth connection. Wi-Fi connection is one of the useful module, more Wi-Fi...

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Posted by Staff on 30 June 2006

Sanyo SCP-2400 with parental control

The phone allows you, the parent, to control who your kid can call and who can call your kid. There’s also the Sprint Family Locator, which is a GPS on the phone so you can locate up to four...

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Posted by Staff on 30 June 2006

BenQ-Siemens M81 ruggedized handset

So, it's a little coincidental that the BenQ-Siemens M81 should be announced so soon after the Nokia 5500 Sport, but here it is. But while the Nokia 5500 is a pretty exciting handset in its own right, it turns out...

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Posted by Staff on 14 June 2006

Palm Treo 700p reviewed

Palm's Treo 700p is the latest in a now long linage of Treo smartphones. The Treo 700p combines the benefits of a full featured mobile phone with the Palm OS mobile computing platform. From a visual perspective the design changes...

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Posted by Staff on 14 June 2006

Giga-Byte gSmart i300

Here once again highlights of gSmart i300 Pocket PC phone, this time in textual form: • GPS: SiRF Star II single chip solution • Bluetooth 2.0 • Wi-Fi / WLAN 802.11g • 2 megapixel camera with auto-focus and macro function...

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Posted by Staff on 14 June 2006

Nokia N70 reviewed

On starting the N70, I got the classic Nokia start-up chime and was also greeted by a good quality screen. However I wasn’t impressed as it as I was with the Nokia 6280, this is probably due to the larger...

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Posted by Staff on 14 June 2006

Samsung X830 music phone

The design resembles the CDMA Korean version, SPH-S4300 and has 82MB internal memory, Bluetooth, USB 2.0, TFT display, 1.3 megapixel camera and support for MP3, WMA, OGG, DCF, and SMP files. Via TechTicker...

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Posted by Staff on 13 June 2006

Samsung SCH-V940 - 1GB musicphone

This CDMA2000 slider features a 262k color TFT QVGA display, 1.3MP camera, video recording and playback, video-on-demand, MP3 audio playback, PictBridge mobile printing, EV-DO, USB 2.0, Bluetooth, and 1GB of internal memory. Dimensions are 93.2 x 45.5 x 15.8mm. Via...

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Posted by Staff on 12 June 2006

Nokia N71 12-minute video review

Programme 11 covers: • Exclusive hands-on review of the Nokia N71, a terrific S60 3rd Edition clamshell • Review round-up of mobile golf games (Golf Pro 2, Golf Pro Contest, Nine Hole Golf, Links) Via The Smartphones Show...

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Posted by Staff on 12 June 2006

Nokia E61 hands-on experience

After using the device for only a few days I have to say I’m quite happy with what Nokia has put together. So far it’s been a fantastic phone and an even better mobile email/web device. It has a great...

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Posted by Staff on 12 June 2006

Sidekick 3 details revealed

Yesterday the FCC released some details and a partial user manual for the Sidekick 3, as well as pictures. The manual still has typos in it, but I'll grant them a temporary reprieve before I complain, since this isn't the...

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Posted by Staff on 12 June 2006

BlackBerry 7130g announced

The 7130g is powered by a 312MHz Intel Xscale processor, the same as found in the BlackBerry 8700 series. Internal memory now consists of 64Mb of Flash memory flus 16Mb SDRAM, a significant improvement over the 32Mb and 4Mb in...

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Posted by Staff on 12 June 2006

Nokia N91 now available in the US

Nokia today announced that US shipments of the Nokia N91 multimedia device started. Optimized for mobile music consumption, the Nokia N91 provides an unparalleled experience, with a 4GB hard drive, 3.5 mm stereo headset jack, wireless LAN support, dedicated music...

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Posted by Staff on 12 June 2006

E-TEN M600 finally launched

E-TEN M600 is a solid Pocket PC phone with built-in Wi-Fi - ideallly suited for Skype too - and E-TEN M600+ is an improved version of M600 - with more memory, higher resolution camera and improved Bluetooth. Via MS Mobiles...

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Posted by Staff on 12 June 2006

Motorola H500 Bluetooth headset reviewed

The H500 is one of the newest Bluetooth headsets from Motorola and is the successor to their HS820 Bluetooth Headset. The Motorola H500 features a sleeker design, an improved ear hook, updated Bluetooth 1.2, a respectable battery life and a...

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Posted by Staff on 12 June 2006

Sony Ericsson W810i reviewed

The W810i is Sony Ericsson's latest Walkman model, but it shares most of its features with the older K750i and the W800i. There are some major enhancements, especially if you intend to use it as your MP3 player. The play...

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Posted by Staff on 2 June 2006

Helio Hero reviewed - big draws are MySpace and gaming

Raising the bar over other, competing cellular networks, Helio offers mobile gaming with true 3D graphics, assisted by a built-in graphics co-processor that helps the main CPU process audio, video, and graphics, allowing for a far smoother multimedia experience that...

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Posted by Staff on 30 May 2006

Motorola Q reviewed

The Q is an unusually wide (2.5 inches), very flat (0.5 inches thick) 4-ounce slab with a bright 320-by-240 screen and a raised, angled QWERTY keyboard. There's a scroll wheel and button on the side, just like those on BlackBerry...

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Posted by Staff on 30 May 2006

BenQ Siemens EF91 HSDPA phone coming to the US

A fairly ordinary clamshell albeit with a good camera, what seprates this phone from the pack is its inclusion of HSDPA. The EF91 is the latest phone to come from the newly merged companies and it looks to be a...

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Posted by Staff on 30 May 2006

Qtek 8600, aka HTC Breeze, reviewed

While HTC Universal - by now the only Windows Mobile phone with support for UMTS/3G - is big and not pocketable, the HTC Breeze is small and very much pocketable! In fact HTC Breeze is only slightly larger than HTC...

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Posted by Staff on 30 May 2006

BenQ-Siemens EF51 announced, bizarrely

Although we're sure most of you do anyway, we wanted to make sure you click through and read our source on this story. Not only did our buddies over at MobileMentalism capture the lunacy of this launch with a great...

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Posted by Staff on 30 May 2006

BlackBerry 8707v released

As with the other 8700 series BlackBerries, the 8707v comes with a 320x240 pixel display, a web browser, PIM functions and Bluetooth. It goes without saying that the BlackBerry 8707v supports standard internet email protocols and BlackBerry push email.. ah...

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Posted by Staff on 30 May 2006

Sony Ericsson W42S 5 gigabyte walkman announced ... only in Japan

Although the new jog dial does look a bit weird, we've decided we like it. At least it's an original design touch in a world of blatant rip offs! The 5GB memory limit is also a welcome increase, although there...

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Posted by Staff on 30 May 2006

Sony Ericsson W710i - giant armband alert

When Sony-Ericsson announced the W710i a few days ago, we didn't spare it a second glance. "Another walkman phone, but ruggedized for sports", we thought. We also read about the 'Active Clip IAC-60' accessory and assumed that it would somehow...

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Posted by Staff on 26 May 2006

Samsung SCH-B490 - with 3.2MP cam, and TV

The phone looks to be a massive feature packed affair with (*takes deep breath in) a 262k Colour TFT which is fully 360 rotatable (a la the A940) , DMB Digital TV, 3.2MP CCD Camera with Autofocus, Bluetooth, MP3 Player,...

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Posted by Staff on 26 May 2006

Nokia N93 camera reviewed

One of the best things about Nokia N93 is undoubtedly its camera module, which, in fact, makes the name for this handset. It’s not a coincidence that the manufacturer has used “Next Story in Video” slogan in the advertising campaign....

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Posted by Staff on 24 May 2006

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Nokia E70 messaging phone now shipping?

According to Nokia's E50 webcast yesterday, the E70 is now shipping and its support pages are up. Via All About Symbian Nokia E70 support page...

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Posted by Staff on 20 May 2006

Samsung SCH-W200 - first HSDPA phone

This CDMA 2000 slider features a 262k color 2.12" TFT display, 2MP camera, video recording, messaging and playback, satellite DMB TV reception, TV-output, MP3 / AAC+ audio playback, stereo speakers, EV-DO / HSDPA high-speed data transfer, Picsel document viewer, text-to-speech,...

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Posted by Staff on 20 May 2006

Nokia N-series side-by-side comparisons

We just received a bunch of new mobiles to do some of our testing. It’s amazing to see the perceiption of the size of the mobile can differ depending on its form factor and look. Before having all my latest...

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Posted by Staff on 20 May 2006

Sony Ericsson W850 latest walkman phone revealed

The W850 comes with the new version of the Walkman player with UMTS 2100 that can search the Net for tracknames with Gracenote. IT also comes with a 2.0MP camera, Bluetooth 2 and ships with a 1GB Memory Stick Pro...

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Posted by Staff on 20 May 2006

Motorola Q coming to Verizon

The Motorola Q is the first Windows Mobile device we've seen come to market with a jog wheel - this allows fast access of menus and contact lists. The incredibly thin device has a 1.3 megapixel camera (with 4x zoom),...

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Posted by Staff on 20 May 2006

Sony Ericsson Z550 announced

The Sony Ericsson Z550 comes in brushed metal casing and features a 1.3MP camera with 4x digital zoom. The 20MB onboard memory can be expanded with M2 sticks to 1GB. Of course it features an mp3 player and also has...

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Posted by Staff on 20 May 2006

Sony Ericsson W710 - even sportier than the Nokia 5500

Designed for an "active, sporty lifestyle", the W710 is clearly being positioned by Sony Ericsson as a competitor to Nokia's 5500, which was announced last week. The W710 may just have the edge in terms of sporty features, however, as...

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Posted by Staff on 20 May 2006

Sony Ericsson Z710 debuts

Anyways, this quad band EDGE phone is packing a 2MP Camera, Bluetooth II, 262k Colour TFT, MP3 Player and has an expandable Memory Stick Micro slot, that like the W710 takes it to 1GB storage. Via MobileScraper...

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Posted by Staff on 20 May 2006

Nokia E50 announced

With excellent voice, email and data capabilities, the Nokia E50 offers enterprises a cost-efficient way to extend mobility to a broader range of employees, enabling them to access company telephony and business applications whenever required. Just as importantly the globally-viable...

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Posted by Staff on 18 May 2006

Sony-Ericsson M608c announced

Sony Ericsson today announced the M608c phone, 2.5G (non-UMTS) version of the M600 specially developed for Chinese market. The M608c is a tri-band phone (900/1800/1900 MHz) powered by Symbian OS 9.1 and UIQ 3.0. All technical details are the same...

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Posted by Staff on 18 May 2006

Sennheiser BW900 Bluetooth headset

The BW900 uses ‘adaptive intelligence’, a form of noise cancellation, which adapts to the surrounding noise levels to optimise sound comfort and speech intelligibility. It can also memorise your preferred settings and adjust accordingly whenever the sound environment changes. Via...

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Posted by Staff on 17 May 2006

Motorola SLVR L7 - red version for AIDS awareness

Motorola has launched a red SLVR handset to tie in with Bono's Product Red AIDS awareness charity, as expected. The company said five per cent of the money it makes each month from selling the device will go to the...

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Posted by Staff on 17 May 2006

LG VX9800 communicator reviewed, 1" thick!

Even though the VX9800 is a rather bulky device, the round keypad keys are generously spaced for mistake-free typing for everyone but the fat-fingered. Another feature besides the QWERTY keyboard is the 1.3-megapixel camera on the rear. However, the...

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Posted by Staff on 16 May 2006

LG U890 announced

The LG U890 drops the U880's conventional keypad and replaces it with something similar to the Motorola RAZR V3i and LG P7200. This type of keypad will not be to everyone's taste, but it certainly looks good. Via Mobile Gazette...

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Posted by Staff on 16 May 2006

Palm Treo 700p officially announced with EvDO

The Palm Treo 700P smartphone delivers everything you need in one go-anywhere, Palm OS device. It combines a smarter phone with wireless email, built-in web browser, and rich media capabilities—all at blazing speeds on the EvDO network. Be productive even...

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Posted by Staff on 16 May 2006

Nokia N91 to displace iPods in Europe?

The Nokia company has shown that it means business and with the launch of the Nokia N91 its a serious contender, granted its a small step but it shows where they are heading . If they can get the market...

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Posted by Staff on 16 May 2006

i-mate JAMin reviewed

Good things come in small Windows Mobile packages these days. With so many models to choose from with similar features (and most made by HTC), it's not an easy choice. For those who put price high on their selection list,...

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Posted by Staff on 16 May 2006

HP iPAQ RW6828 Atom spotted in the wild

The iPAQ formerly known as the Atom is now the iPAQ RW6828. Here’s a shot of the unit seen in the wild. What’s lovely about it is that unlike the iPAQs of old, this one’s surface doesn’t seem to be...

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Posted by Staff on 16 May 2006

Nokia N91 4GB hard disk phone - hands-on video

Programme 9 of the video podcast, the Smartphones Show, is now live, with a 10 minute video review of the Nokia N91 music smartphone as its central feature. Via AllAboutSymbian Watch the video...

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Posted by Staff on 16 May 2006

KTF KH-1000 Duo Slide phone with HSDPA

This unusual form factor may not appeal to everyone, but the fantastic speeds offered by the phone's HSDPA connection should wow even the most jaded geek. You just need to make sure you live in an enabled part of...

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Posted by Staff on 12 May 2006

Samsung SCH-B600 10 megapixel phone

CutKillAvince over at AkihabaraNews has posted a couple of pics of Samsung's latest 10-megapixel phone. We mentioned this phone earlier, when it was introduced by an unusual-looking fellow at this year's CeBIT. Via AkihabaraNews...

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Posted by Staff on 12 May 2006

Nokia E61 reviewed

The E61 is everything a power-user of PDA’s is looking for – but it’s a smartphone, not a computer. Less a wolf in sheep’s clothing, but a very aggressive Ram in ewe’s clothing. If Nokia can tame a second generation...

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Posted by Staff on 11 May 2006

Nokia 5500 rugged sports phone announced

The Nokia 5500 Sport is a new athletic themed handset that was introduced today. There is a dedicated button to change the phone's mode, such as music and sports. The sports mode features some unusual features for a mobile phone,...

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Posted by Staff on 11 May 2006

LG KV6000 chocolate phone

Wow...now finally switching to other manufacturers as Nokia these days is taking up all my time, we have the LG KV6000 - which is being described as "the premium chocolate phone". Via Mobile Scraper...

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Posted by Staff on 11 May 2006

Sony Ericsson M600 in-depth review

The model will be released on the market in July, its price will be around 550-650 euro depending on the country. The device will be positioned lower than Sony Ericsson P990i, minimal price gap will be around 100 euros in...

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Posted by Staff on 10 May 2006

Nokia 6280 reviewed

For a series 40 mid/high range phone I was very impressed with the 6280, the device’s screen was in a class of its own and its sound quality trumped over its rival, the Sony Ericsson W800i. This came at a...

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Posted by Staff on 10 May 2006

Telepaq A8 clamshell with real-time stock market data

Despite being roundly criticised when it first appeared back in January, Telepaq's A8 finally reveals it's true calling: This tri-band phone comes with a VGA camera and a generous 2.5" color CSTN touch screen that enables easy navigation. It features...

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Posted by Staff on 10 May 2006

Motorola SLVR L7, now available in pink, still with craptacular 100-song limit

We moaned extensively about the Motorola L7 back in February but, rather unsurprisingly, Moto didn't listen. They have now released a pink version of the slim-yet-hobbled handset. Because of its success, it seems logically that Motorola prepared another color version...

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Posted by Staff on 10 May 2006

Pantech PG-2800 announced

The Pantech PG-2800 keypad recognizes and processes the individual user’s writing of text messages. The clamshell handset features a 2 inch color screen and a small 1.17 inch secondary screen. The PG-2800 sports an MP3 player, memory card slot and...

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Posted by Staff on 10 May 2006

Samsung SGH-X820 official release dates

We covered this luscious phone earlier, but Samsung are now set to officially launch it tomorrow at a Moscow trade show. Expect this latest "world's slimmest phone" to be available in Russia and Europe later this month. Monday, Samsung took...

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Posted by Staff on 10 May 2006

Fujitsu F702iD announced

Available in gold, white, pink, or black colors, the F702iD boasts a 2.2-inch TFT-LCD display, primary 1.28-megapixel camera, secondary 1.1-megapixel camera, USB connectivity, and a fingerprint sensor to ensure maximum security. Via TechEBlog...

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Posted by Staff on 8 May 2006

Nokia N90 hands-on review

The Nokia Cell Phone Blog recently reviewed the N90 and find that it while it takes excellent photographs and boasts features normally only found on 'real' digital cameras, the phone itself is - to put it mildly - unwieldy. Problem...

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Posted by Staff on 8 May 2006

T-Mobile Sidekick 3 first official pics

The picture shows the little details of the four navigation buttons on all corners of the Sidekick 3, it also shows the USB port and gives a better look at the finish and the keyboard. Rumors mention that T-Mobile is...

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Posted by Staff on 5 May 2006

9 megapixel, 5x optical zoom, touchscreen, GPS-enabled, TV-out PMP uber phone leaked

If this was any company other than Samsung, I'd think it was just a fan-boy's wish list. I'd be sceptical, too, if the details came from anywhere other than Korea. But Samsung's Korean phones are technological triumphs, and there's nothing...

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Posted by Staff on 5 May 2006

Nokia N83 leaked

The N83 is speculated to be a quad-band GSM slider phone with a tricked out 5-megapixel camera. The phone also has a 2.5-inch screen, supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and includes 4GB of internal memory (!!). Release date is rumored at Q1...

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Posted by Staff on 2 May 2006

Samsung SCH-V890 Slider announced

Here’s another great-looking phone from Samsung that we can’t have yet, or maybe never—the SCH-V890/SCH-V8900 is a slim slider with a 2.2-inch display and a 1.3-megapixel camera with an LED flash. Just 13.8mm thick, the $525 phone also includes a...

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Posted by Staff on 2 May 2006

TORQ N100 GPS phone

The TORQ N100 is a PDA phone with an onboard receiver that supports Traffic Message Channel (TMC) functions in available countries when using popular GPS applications. You can now receive regular traffic report updates when traveling, enabling you to plot...

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Posted by Staff on 2 May 2006

Samsung SPH-B3100 - yet another DMB phone

Other features include an FM stereo receiver and TV-out as well as some cool multimedia features. The Samsung SPH-B3100 also includes a built in MP3 player for playing your favorite music right of the phone, but these days which phone...

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Posted by Staff on 2 May 2006

Sony Ericsson W810i - back in Black

Although the Sony Ericsson Walkman phone range has caught the eye of many a consumer, its original garish orange and white packaging didn't appeal to everyone. There are still many people out there who think that technology should only come...

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Posted by Staff on 1 May 2006

Nokia N93 announced, everyone drools

Nokia have today announced the N93, their newest and widely anticipated flagship N-series phone. The form factor is broadly similar to its N92 predecessor but with a better camera and less emphasis on mobile TV. Nokia are now calling the...

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Posted by Staff on 27 April 2006

Samsung MM-A920 reviewed

As if merging a camera into a cell phone wasn’t challenging enough for industrial designers, now they have to supplement this device with an MP3 player as well! Instead of playing with new form factors and radical designs, Samsung has...

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Posted by Staff on 26 April 2006

LG T-DMB LB1500 2cm thin DMB phone announced

The special feature of the LG T-DMB handset, the KB1500 or the LB1500 as it is also known is that it has a large 2.2" QVGA LCD and a 170 degree viewing angle. This makes it the perfect companion to...

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Posted by Staff on 26 April 2006

Nokia N72 announced

The Nokia N72 is the one of the smallest Nseries handset with a volume of 95cc (the same as the N70), it is second only to the N73 (90cc) in size. It is a tri-band GSM phone (900/1800/1900 MHz) with...

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Posted by Staff on 26 April 2006

Sony-Ericsson W600i reviewed

If you want to play music without the headphones, the volume gets surprisingly loud and the sound parallels low-end computer speakers. With speakers on the front, side and back, it's like having a mini boom box in your pocket. Sony...

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Posted by Staff on 13 April 2006

T-Mobile SDA reviewed

The T-Mobile SDA is about the size of a regular cell phone and packs a great deal of functionality. The only downfall that I see to that is when it comes to typing those appointments or messages and that could...

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Posted by Staff on 13 April 2006

Vodafone v1240 and v1640 now available

(The image to the right is of a Vodafone v1240)If you check the Vodafone UK Business store you'll find the Vodafone v1240 Smartphone on page 2 which runs Windows Mobile 5.0 and comes equipped with EDGE, WiFi (yes, we said...

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Posted by Staff on 13 April 2006

O2 XDA iQ now available

The O2 XDA iQ is O2's take on the HTC Tornado handset, a relatively compact Windows Mobile 5.0 device with built-in WiFi that weighs just 110 grams.The HTC Tornado has actually been available for some time as the i-Mate SP5...

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Posted by Staff on 13 April 2006

Nokia 8800 Aston Martin tie in

Nokia's top-of-the-line triband 8800 slider phone has received a facelift that makes it even more exclusive. The stainless steel body has been laser-etched with the Aston Martin winged logo, while the one-of-a-kind charging station has the words 'Power, Beauty &...

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Posted by Staff on 13 April 2006

Nokia N91 - 4Gb hard disk phone first impressions

When you insert the mini USB into the phone, it gives you the choice to connect: as a portable music player: this makes (in my case) Windows Media Player pop up and synchronize my music files. as a smart phone...

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Posted by Staff on 13 April 2006

Nokia E60 and N71 support pages appear - ready to ship?

Nokia's E60 and N71 are also apparently now fully supported and near to shipping. Here's the E60 support page and the N71 support page. Thanks for the heads-up, Jukka! Via AllAboutSymbian...

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Posted by Staff on 13 April 2006

Samsung SGH-X828 - new World's Slimmest Phone

it seems to be the latest trend among mobile phone companies to produce sleek phones with maximum features. Then came VK2020 and the current slim title holder is the KTF’s EV-K100. Though it is still unofficial, PcOnline has published...

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Posted by Staff on 12 April 2006

Samsung Jitterbug Dial and OneTouch - phones for the elderly

The Jitterbug Dial (SPH-A120) is a dual-mode CDMA/AMPS clamshell that features oversized dialing and 'yes / no' confirmation buttons, large on-screen text and hints, and easy speakerphone activation. The OneTouch (SPH-A110) shares the same features as the Dial, but replaces...

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Posted by Staff on 12 April 2006

Pantech's Hero fighting for Helios

Pantech has announced the launch of its new Pantech Hero mobile phone for new US MVNO Helios. The Pantech Hero's features are reasonably good, but nothing close to some of the features of Pantech phones sold in Korea. Via MobileMentalism...

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Posted by Staff on 11 April 2006

HTC Dopod reviewed. Verdict: huge

True to its features, the Dopod is a mobile warrior’s dream come true - swivel screen, huge keyboard, phone, Windows Mobile 5, 3G dual camera, and a megapixel class camera at the back of the unit. All for the hefty...

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Posted by Staff on 11 April 2006

Spectec 802.11b Wi-Fi mini-SD card

SDW-822 mini-SD Wi-Fi 802.11b card from Spectec is a decent piece of hardware but lack of Wi-Fi utility may put off some people. Purchase of commercial software like Wi-Fi companion may resolve this problem. All in all for people who...

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Posted by Staff on 11 April 2006

Samsung SCH-V870 credit card phone

Samsung introduces in Korea a credit card-sized mobile phone dubbed SCH-V870. The Samsung SCH-V870 measures 54x87x8.9mm. Via I4U News...

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Posted by Staff on 11 April 2006

Samsung SGH-E870 - bastard child of Apple Powerbook

Samsung E870 is a tri-band GSM and EDGE phone in clamshell design with internal antenna and two color displays. It has 1.3-megapixel camera that can capture CIF video files and supports various formats for music playback. Via PhoneArena...

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Posted by Staff on 11 April 2006

Sony Ericsson W300 - chunky phone dedicated to Robbie

Supposedly ‘ole Robert “creatively influenced” the W300i himself. It comes loaded with exclusive Robbie Williams content including video clips, ringtones, wallpapers and animations. The back of the phone also includes the Robbie Williams logo embossed into the case. Via Gizmodo...

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Posted by Staff on 11 April 2006

Samsung A960 announced

The clamshell phone features a bright external OLED display, 2MP Camera, Bluetooth 2.0 and a Transflash Memory slot. No official word on an MP3 player aswell yet but nearly all Samsungs models incorperate it so I wouldn't put it past...

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Posted by Staff on 11 April 2006

Dud of the week - Nokia 6126 quad-band with EDGE

It's not quite as craptacular as last week's DOTW, but the newly released Nokia 6126 is fairly yawn-inspiring: The phone has a 2.2″ 16.7 million True Color QVGA internal display and an 256K colors 128 x 160 pixels external display....

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Posted by Staff on 6 April 2006

XCute S50 - 6 megapixel phone

But what really caught our eye was its pancake-flat 6-megapixel S50. It may not have a 3x optical zoom like the SCH-B600, but that lets it show off an impossibly svelte 9mm girth. Despite the anorexic figure, this 100g handset...

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Posted by Staff on 5 April 2006

Motorola Q delayed at least 3 months

At less than a half-inch thick with a full Qwerty-style keyboard and a Windows Mobile 5 operating system, the Q phone was expected to deliver the sleekness of the Razr and the functionality of a PDA. Even more, the Q...

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Posted by Staff on 5 April 2006

Motorola RAZR V3i new colours

Motorola announced its plans to start shipping the RAZR V3i in three new colors in the second quarter of 2006. The GSM successor of the popular ultra-thin RAZR V3 phone will be available in dark blue, maroon and violet in...

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Posted by Staff on 5 April 2006

Orange SPV M600 reviewed

The Orange SPV M600 is a great trade off in terms of size versus function; with a feature packed list of specifications that actually delivers on most counts it will keep the vast majority of its customers more than happy....

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Posted by Staff on 5 April 2006

Sony Ericsson Z525 announced

Sony Ericsson has announced the Z525, a minor update to the popular Z520. The Z525's feature set mirrors that of the Z520 with the addition of push-to-talk. Sony Ericsson didn't note what type of PTT technology the Z525 uses. Via...

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Posted by Staff on 4 April 2006

Sony-Ericsson W700i revealed

The latest addition to Sony Ericsson’s Walkman® phone family, the W700, will appeal to lovers of classic and discreet design. Available in subtle Titanium Gold the W700 is the 8th Walkman® phone from Sony Ericsson, and it broadens the appeal...

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Posted by Staff on 4 April 2006

Samsung SGH-X660 clamshell reviewed

The Samsung SGH-X660 is indeed a small phone and while it does give off a certain MX5 vibe, it's not small enough to induce cramp in your hand while using it. When it arrived, we didn't immediately grab the packaging...

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Posted by Staff on 3 April 2006

Samsung SGH-Z520 clamshell

The SGH-Z520 puts entertainment in your pocket. Featuring a primary 2.0-megapixel camera, secondary VGA camera, video/music player, stereo speakers, dedicated music keys, microSD card slot, and wireless connectivity via Bluetooth. Via TechEBlog...

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Posted by Staff on 3 April 2006

dallab DX8 - decent looking Asian phone

Some highlights about this Pocket PC phone:Processor: Intel PXA272 CPU, Clock Speed 416 MhzQuad-Band GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHZ, Integrated GSM/GPRS/EDGEWireless Lan: IEEE 802.11b compliantMini SD card slotCamera: 1.3Megapixel Via MSMobiles...

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Posted by Staff on 2 April 2006

Samsung SGH-E370 receives FCC approval

This tri-band (900 / 1800 / 1900MHz) GSM slider features a 65k color TFT display, 1.3MP camera, MP3 audio playback, video recording and playback, EDGE / GPRS data transfer, Bluetooth, USB, and 40MB of internal memory. Via SamsungHQ...

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Posted by Staff on 2 April 2006

Motorola E1070 3G clamshell

The E1070 is their latest 3G handset that seems to have the same stuff, but in a new casing. Incoming feature list: 1.3 megapixel camera, QVGA display, 64MB internal memory, MicroSD expansion, Bluetooth, etc. Via Gizmodo...

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Posted by Staff on 30 March 2006

Sharp 904SH with VGA screen approved by FCC

We discussed this Vodafone Japan handset a few weeks ago, but our friends over at PhoneArena have discovered that the device has just gained FCC approval. We're not quite sure why the FCC are reviewing the device if it isn't...

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Posted by Staff on 29 March 2006

Mitsubishi D702i FOMA smartphone released

Size : 130x47x20mmWeight : 99gDisplay: 2.0 inch 262k colors QVGA TFT LCDExternal memory: Memory Stick DuoCamera: 1.31 MP Via AllAboutSymbian...

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Posted by Staff on 29 March 2006

Pantech PG-3810 details revealed

This clamshell phone features dual displays, both capable of showing 262k colors which is nice. The external one is 1", while the one on the inside is 1.52". The keypad is the familiar 4-way scroll and selection, and the PG-3810...

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Posted by Staff on 29 March 2006

Pantech PG-1810 details revealed

This tri-band clamshell from relative unknown Pantech features a angular 80s look (anyone else thinking KIT 2000 here?) which we guess is popular in Russia where Pantech is a reasonably big player: It has two color displays and VGA camera...

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Posted by Staff on 29 March 2006

Dud of the week - Motorola C257 / C261

With a truly miserable amount of memory, this new Moto clamshell is our inaugural "Dud of the week": It has 65k color display and 32-chord polyphonic melodies and features organizer and WAP internet browser. It supports EMS and MMS and...

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Posted by Staff on 29 March 2006

Nokia N73 details leaked

The N73 (N70 Pictured, we dont have a N73 pic) will be another phone to feature a Carl Zeiss lense, autofocus, bluetooth 2.0 and stereo speakers in what is called a new "stylish design". Via MobileScraper...

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Posted by Staff on 29 March 2006

Blackberry– 8707v revealed - with 3G

The first Blackberry mobile phone to feature UMTS support – 8707v – has been unveiled. The quad-band GSM/UMTS device is a version of the Blackberry 8700 series. It sports the same features, but has slightly different appearance and adds 3G...

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Posted by Staff on 29 March 2006

Orange SPV M600 now available in the UK

The Orange SPV M600 handset now appears to be available from this Orange Business page. It comes with a huge list of features, unfortunately not totally correct (there's no MSN Messenger, although you can install it here and it apparently...

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Posted by Staff on 29 March 2006

Motorola SLVR L7 reviewed

If you are looking for a solid phone primarily for voice and light texting, the Motorola SLVR L7 can hardly be beat. It is a very good looking device, and has a very practical form factor that can fit most...

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Posted by Staff on 29 March 2006

Samsung SGH-D520 slider announced

This tri-band GSM slider features a 262k color 1.9" TFT display, 1.3MP camera, MP3 / AAC+ / WMA audio playback, video recording and playback, Picsel document viewer, stereo Bluetooth, Pictbridge wireless printing, and 80MB of internal memory. Dimensions are 101...

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Posted by Staff on 29 March 2006

Nokia N93 photos leaked

The big clamshell and successor of the N90 has got a 3.2 Mpixel camera with Carl Zeiss lens, 3x optical zoom and autofocus, Bluetooth 2.0, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS/WCDMA, Wifi/WLAN, 262144 color screen with QVGA resolution (240 x 320 pixels), Symbian...

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Posted by Staff on 29 March 2006

Toshiba W43T clamshell - with GPS

Not content with a 3 megapixel camera (or "323 ten thousand pixel camera" according to Google's translation!), Toshiba have endowed the W43T with GPS. And not just any GPS, either: the W43T displays your current location as a 3D map...

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Posted by Staff on 29 March 2006

KTF Technologies' K100 ultra slim phone coming to the UK via LG

Looking like a bulimic supermodel on the Atkins’ Diet, the company’s EV-K100 is the world’s thinnest mobile phone at just 7.9mm. It does actually weigh more than VK’s D800 being 60g as opposed to 48g but it packs in a...

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Posted by Staff on 26 March 2006

Motorola i580 - rugged version of the i870

The i580 copies the i870's features, but changes the clamshell body to a rubberized one and removes the music dedicated keys on the front flip. It features WiDEN and MotoTalk and has 1.3 mega pixels camera with flash. Via PhoneArena...

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Posted by Staff on 26 March 2006

Sony Ericsson W950i massive review

The model is expected to be released in July at the price of 550-650 Euros (depending on regions). The device will be positioned lower than Sony Ericsson P990i, the minimal price difference will equal 100 Euro in favor of W950i....

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Posted by Staff on 25 March 2006

Samsung S4300 swivelling musicphone

Samsung have announced their latest music phone squarely aimed at the fashionistas among us. This ultra-slim swivel phone keeps the width down with an unusual two column keypad and a very tall 220x128 LCD screen. It also features a music...

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Posted by Staff on 25 March 2006

HTC StarTrek previewed

How can one not notice the RAZOR look and feel that draws you towards this phone. One of the most amazing features of this phone is the display which is bright and the colors are vibrant. The right side of...

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Posted by Staff on 25 March 2006

Nokia 3250, first Symbian OS 9 device, now shipping

The Nokia 3250 is the first Symbian OS 9.x / S60 v3 phones that is publicly available. The phone is music oriented but has only support for 1GB storage (which is enough to store around 700 "MP3 quality" songs however)....

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Posted by Staff on 25 March 2006

Toshiba V604T clamshell TV phone

It has separate tuners for FM and TV so one can enjoy crystal clear display and audio. In addition, it is possible to pull and adjust freely the "TV rod antenna", for optimum reception. It also has what Toshiba calls...

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Posted by Staff on 25 March 2006

Pantech PG-3310 phone with "fatness checker"

Pantech PG-3310 is a tri-band GSM phone in clamshell design, targeted to female users. The keypad features flower accents and the organizer supports Fatness Checker. Yes, you read that right. A "fatness checker"! This phone is not currently available in...

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Posted by Staff on 25 March 2006

HP iPAQ hw6915 reviewed

The unique selling point of the HP iPAQ hw6915 is its integrated GPS support - which also happens to be the sole feature of this business phone which truly shines. Above-par performance and a large screen are both good and...

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Posted by Staff on 25 March 2006

Nokia 6280 - big is also beautiful

Nokia isn't ignoring the big guys and its latest addition to the 3G market is the chunky 6280 slider phone. It weighs 119g and measures 46 by 100 by 21mm. While most of us think that large devices are unfriendly,...

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Posted by Staff on 22 March 2006

Toshiba TS608 candybar - less than 1cm thin

At just 9.9 mm thick, the TS608 sports a 1.9-inch TFT display, 1.3-megapixel camera, miniSD card slot, music player, and dedicated music keys up top. Via TechEBlog...

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Posted by Staff on 22 March 2006

LG-SD910 Duo Slide Phone

Hot on the heels of Samsung's recent dual slider, this fabulous looker of a phone consists of a relatively normal slider phone with a screen which slides sideways to reveal dedicated multimedia keys. Boasting a faceplate that slides vertically to...

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Posted by Staff on 22 March 2006

Vodaphone 905SH DMB phone

Vodafone Japan have announced a new DMB phone with a rotating screen. The 905SH is fairly large at 105 x 49 x 27mm and 143g, but just look at the thing. Very slick. The 2.9" screen features a 400x240 resolution...

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Posted by Staff on 16 March 2006

VK Mobile VK5000 announced - Nano with phone capabilities?

At first glance this phone looks out of proportion with it's relatively tiny screen, but perusal of the specs show that it's not such a dog after all. For one thing the screen is an OLED display which should provide...

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Posted by Staff on 15 March 2006

Samsung SCH-V910 - with mCommerce capabilities

Samsung's new SCH-V910 (also known as the SPH-V9100 and SPH-V9150 depending on carrier) sounds great, but with so many Korea-centric features it seems likely that we can add this phone to our list of great handset's we'll never see in...

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Posted by Staff on 15 March 2006

Samsung SGH-D870 announced at CeBIT

Samsung have today announced their SGH-D870 slider. This tri-band phone features a 2.1" 320x240 LCD with 262k colours and a 3 megapixel camera. Connectivity is via EDGE and Bluetooth, and there is a very nice 80MB of onboard storage supplemented...

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Posted by Staff on 15 March 2006

Samsung SPH-B5200 - dual slider gaming phone

Hot news from the CeBIT show in Hannover - Samsung have introduced a unique new dual form-factor phone which can slide open both horizontally and vertically. The phone is being marketed to gamers (hence the two large directional keypads), but...

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Posted by Staff on 15 March 2006

g-Smart i - with analog TV

Gigabyte Communications has unveiled its g-Smart i at this year’s CeBit trade show in Hannover, Germany. g-Smart i is the company’s second Pocket PC phone to feature TV after the g-Smart, announced in December last year. The g-Smart i supports...

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Posted by Staff on 15 March 2006

Nokia N80 hands-on review

One thing I love about the N80 is the inclusion of WiFi (802.11g) capabilities. It took me several minutes to figure out how to connect the phone to our WiFi network here at home. Chalk that up due to the...

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Posted by Staff on 15 March 2006

Sony Ericsson Black Diamond - unfortunately not for real

It would be great if this was an actual shipping phone, but at least we can drool over what our handsets might look like in a few years: The polycarbonate mirror finish skin, metal detailing and form factor are all...

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Posted by Staff on 11 March 2006

HTC Universal - gigantic phone reviewed

What's amazing is that even without a case, I felt comfortable using the Universal just about everywhere - even when at the ranch. Being able to fold the screen so that it was protected inside the clam shell allowed a...

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Posted by Staff on 11 March 2006

Pantech G-3600V - slick, and looks like an iPod

It has a powerful music player, but as yet an unknown amount of storage. If it's in the gigabyte range Pantech could be looking at a winner here. Just look at this thing - talk about drop-dead gorgeous! No word...

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Posted by Staff on 11 March 2006

Tatung M1 stillborn, reincarnated as M1A

Remember the Tatung M1 we covered earlier? It's had FCC approval and was being shown just a month ago at 3GSM. Well it's been binned and they've instead moved the keyboard around a bit and called it the Tatung M1A....

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Posted by Staff on 11 March 2006

Samsung SGH-Z550 slider

The SGH-Z550 is a tri-band GSM/UMTS/EDGE slider that features a 2MP camera, 262k color 2.05" QVGA TFT display, MP3 / AAC / AAC+ / e-AAC+ audio playback, MPEG-4 / H.263 / Real video playback and recording, MS Office / PDF...

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Posted by Staff on 11 March 2006

Samsung SGH-E900 revealed

The Samsung E900 phone is powered by a 2 MegaPixel camera and features a 2.0” 240x320 262K Color TFT display. It comes with 80MB memory by default. The storage capacity is expandable though through microp SD slot that has been...

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Posted by Staff on 11 March 2006

Sony Ericsson K800i "BestPic" function - best of 9 photos with one click

Our friends over at Cellphone9 highlight a new (and very cool) feature of the Sony-Ericsson K800i: A completely new feature developed by Sony Ericsson is BestPic™, which ensures that you never ‘miss’ an important picture. Press the shutter button once...

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Posted by Staff on 11 March 2006

Samsung SGH-Z400 Slim Handset announced

The SGH-Z400 is a tri-band GSM/UMTS slider that features a 2MP camera, 262k color 2" QVGA TFT display, MP3 / AAC / AAC+ / e-AAC+ audio playback, MPEG-4 / H.263 video playback and recording, MS Office / PDF / JPG...

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Posted by Staff on 11 March 2006

Samsung SGH-D780 announced

The SGH-D780 has an appealing 2-megapixel camera - which allows for both images and video cilps. Being a clamshell, it offers dual displays; while most clamshells have mono screens for the outer display, this one from Samsung has a color...

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Posted by Staff on 11 March 2006

HTC Hermes aka T-Mobile MDA Vario II

Imagine having real true wheel (just like in Blackberry devices!). Imagine having built-in fast Wi-Fi (802.11g), Bluetooth 2.0, support both for HDSPA and UMTS! Imagine having phone with 2 cameras, one of them for video calling and the other one...

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Posted by Staff on 11 March 2006

Sony Ericsson MP001 walkman phone cradle

For those with Sony Ericsson’s latest Walkman phones, the compact CPF-MP001 music cradle incorporates stereo speakers and a 25W (RMS) sub-woofer, turning your mobile phone into a stylish audio system. The Walkman phone simply slots on to the mount at...

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Posted by Staff on 10 March 2006

LG KF1100 OnePhone - cellular on the road, landline at home

The LG KF1100 OnePhone is one of those phones which can be used as a mobile or a regular line telephone, if you know what I mean. The KF1100 from LG can be used as a CDMA mobile while outside...

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Posted by Staff on 10 March 2006

Benq-Siemens P51 announced

BenQ Corporation, presents the BenQ-Siemens P51, a high-performance smartphone that fulfils all the requirements of a discerning business user. This cutting-edge technological wizard is the logical extension to BenQ Mobiles portfolio, combining the latest features of high-end technology development, including...

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Posted by Staff on 9 March 2006

Samsung SCH-B600 10 megapixel phone

Straight from the floor at CeBIT, we've got the Samsung SCH-B600 with an integrated 10 megapixel shooter. It's never gonna come anywhere close to the US or Europe so nuzzle up to your monitor real close-like and take in this...

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Posted by Staff on 9 March 2006

Samsung 10MP SCH-B600 DMB phone introduced by world's ugliest man

The SCH-B600 features a 10MP camera with 3x optical zoom, 5x digital zoom, flash, auto-focus, 1/2000 shutter speed, and self-timer. Other features include a 16M color 2.2" QVGA TFT display, DMB satellite TV reception, music and image playback, voice recognition,...

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Posted by Staff on 9 March 2006

Benq-Siemens CL71 announced

This new 97 x 46.5 x 18mm slider, announced by BenQ-Siemens at the CeBIT trade show, weighs in at 110g and features a 220x176 LCD. Connectivity is via Bluetooth and GPRS and an MP3 player is integrated. It has 262k...

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Posted by Staff on 9 March 2006

BenQ EL71 announced

BenQ Mobile, the new business division of the BenQ Corporation, today announced six new handsets under its BenQ-Siemens brand, including the flagship EL71, which completes its collection of ultra slim mobile phones across all form-factors. Beyond award-winning design, the new...

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Posted by Staff on 9 March 2006

BenQ Siemens E61

The Benq Siemens E61 is a music phone planned for Q2 2006. It will be most likely first available in Taiwan end of this month or early April. This is the first music phone that put the music player control...

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Posted by Staff on 9 March 2006

HTC Tornado preview

The Tornado (right) is a sturdy brick that feels very compact. It felt so good in the palm of my hand. The buttons were also carefully engineered to feel good when pressed, unlike the previous smartphone designs that actually felt...

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Posted by Staff on 9 March 2006

Samsung SGH-i310 - with 8GB storage

The successor to Samsung's SGH-i300x 4GB phone, this hard drive phone is expected to be announced at this week's CeBIT electronics show in Germany:The SGH-i310 runs on Windows Mobile 5.0 for Smartphones and features an 8GB HDD, 2MP camera with...

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Posted by Staff on 8 March 2006

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XDA Atom reviewed

The Atom performs well as a Pocket PC, given the trusty Intel XScale processor at 416MHz that the HTC Magician used. Games and video files played just as well as previous devices such as the i-mate JAM and E-TEN M500,...

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Posted by Staff on 6 March 2006

Sagem MyW-7 announced

The SAGEM myW-7 features 3G/UMTS providing data transmission speeds (up to 384 KB/sec) that deliver a smoother Internet experience and faster email and MMS-photo exchange, together with high-speed music and video download power. Via PhoneMag...

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Posted by Staff on 6 March 2006

Vodafone Sharp 904SH phone announced

Vodafone Japan have today announced their new Sharp 904SH handset with a full VGA (640x480) resolution screen. The 3G phone also boasts an internal 3D motion sensor capable of detecting the device's spatial orientation (we can only speculate as to...

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Posted by Staff on 1 March 2006

Sony Ericsson W300i announced

The quad band EDGE Sony Ericsson W300 features MP3 and AAC music files support, FM radio with RDS, VGA Camera, 128x160 pixels TFT main display, 101x80 pixels Monochrome sub display and 20MB internal memory. The W300 comes bundled with a...

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Posted by Staff on 1 March 2006

Motorola announces the A1200

Moto have announced the A1200 smartphone, a successor to their not-quite-a-smash-hit A1000 UIQ phone. This quadband phone features a QVGA (320x240) LCD touchscreen with a transparent flip-down front cover and a 2 megapixel camera and integrated stylus. In a move...

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Posted by Staff on 1 March 2006

Samsung announces SPH-B3100 DMB phone

Samsung have announced their new SPH-B3100 DMB enabled handset. Expect the phone to be unveiled at the 2006 CeBIT consumer electronics show scheduled for March in Hannover, Germany: The SPH-B3100 is similar in design to their SGH-D307 messaging handset, and...

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Posted by Staff on 1 March 2006

Motorola offering pink SLVR L6

The public's passion for all things pink has found a new outlet: a salmon-hued version of Motorola's SLVR phone. A sibling of the better-known L7, the rose-tinted release - to be offered exclusively through UK retail chain Carphone Warehouse, it...

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Posted by Staff on 1 March 2006

Sony-Ericsson Cyber-shot K800i

In a move likely to herald the coming convergence of cellphones and digital cameras, Sony-Ericsson today announced that the K800i, the latest version of SE's wildly successful K-series phones, will bear Sony's highly regarded Cyber-shot digital camera branding. The handset...

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Posted by Staff on 28 February 2006

Memory Stick Micro official announcement

The ‘M2’ media is approximately one-quarter the volume of ‘Memory Stick PRO Duo’ media, yet only about 1.2mm thick. ‘M2’ media is designed as an externally removable media with a controlled eject function to prevent users losing the media. Following...

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Posted by Staff on 28 February 2006

XDA Exec reviewed

Although the XDA EXEC is a very good PDA with some nice features and phone related functions, it is not too much different (in specification & performance) from similar PDA/Phone devices. In other words it would not be that beneficial...

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Posted by Staff on 28 February 2006

First pics of Sony-Ericsson W530i - newest 'Mulan' Walkman phone

Sony-Ericsson's new clamshell walkman phone. Specs as yet unknown, but likely to be mid-range:There will be two versions of this SE device. The new Z530i is probably the non Walkman version. It is shown in the main line-up picture and...

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Posted by Staff on 28 February 2006

BenQ-Siemens EF91 - first HSDPA phone

Merging a 3.2 Megapixel camera with autofocus and HSDPA for data transfer speeds six times that of current 3G handsets, BenQ-Siemens' new EF91 clamshell looks set to offer the Samsung SGH-Z560 and SGH-Z710 - also unveiled today - serious competition....

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Posted by Staff on 28 February 2006

T-Mobile SDA available in the US

The T-Mobile SDA (not to be confused with the older Euro T-Mo SDA, but rather their SDA II) was released in the US in Feb. 2006 and it wants to be your everything... almost. While it lacks the serious editing...

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Posted by Staff on 28 February 2006

Samsung S400i - Paris Hilton has one, it must be good

At first glance the Samsung S400i might be mistaken for a D500, but this little slider phone holds a few tricks up its sleeve that should have D500 owners twitching. For starters, it's an O2 i-mode handset: this means it...

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Posted by Staff on 23 February 2006

Grundig X5000 6 megapixel phone

Yet another announcement from this year's 3GSM in Barcelona, the Grundig X5000 is something to behold. While Grundig are hardly noted for their mobile devices, this one appears to be a corker! The 6 megapixel camera is cleverly housed in...

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Posted by Staff on 23 February 2006

Motorola Q video review

Over at mobileblog.it they have a video test of the latest blackberry killer, the Motorola Q. Its interesting to finally see a Motorola device that doesnt suffer from a painfully slow interface. Via MobileScraper Watch the video...

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Posted by Staff on 22 February 2006

Top 10 phones from 3GSM 2006

Claiming the number one spot on our list is Sony Ericsson's fantabulous new music phone, the W950i. Built atop an advanced operating system borrowed from the maker's M600i business phone, it comes complete with a 2.6-inch, high-resolution touch sensitive display...

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Posted by Staff on 22 February 2006

Yet another RAZR clone - Samsung SGH-Z510 announced

At the 3GSM this week Samsung announced the SGH-Z510, their newest RAZR clone. The phone features a QVGA (320x240) 262K LCD primary display as well as a 65K colour secondary display. The handset also boasts a 1.3 megapixel camera,...

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Posted by Staff on 22 February 2006

Samsung SGH-i750 slider gets FCC approval

It's very similar to the Samsung i730 handset, which uses as QWERTY keyboard.The SGH-i750 has a 2 Megapixel camera with flash, TV-output, 802.11b Wi-Fi, EDGE, Bluetooth 1.2, USB, IrDA, microSD and runs on a Intel XScale 416MHz processor. It's yet...

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Posted by Staff on 22 February 2006

E28 Hawk GSM/VoIP cellphone

E28 limited announced today that they have succesfully completed a phone that provides seamless Tri-band GSM-WiFi roaming. The device which doesn't skimp on features aswell, also features a 1.3MP Camera, Mp3 Player, 262k Colour Display, TouchScreen with handwriting support and...

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Posted by Staff on 22 February 2006

Sony Ericsson M600 preview

The M600 that I had access to at the press event was not a fully functioning model, but it did give me a chance to check out the keyboard design. The keyboard has an unusual layout that is not altogether...

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Posted by Staff on 21 February 2006

BenQ-Siemens S88 reviewed

In a nutshell I was impressed by the improvement in design. The pictures here show the vibrand difference between typical cellphone displays and the OLED screen of thte S88. When I first held it, it seemed like I was holding...

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Posted by Staff on 21 February 2006

Sony Ericsson W950i 4GB walkman phone - hands on look

I can’t help but feel that someone has taken time to look around and decide who the nearest competition is, and decided to pitch the W950 directly against the iPod Nano. It’s very likely that with a contract the 4gb...

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Posted by Staff on 15 February 2006

Fujitsu Siemens Pocket LOOX T810 & T830 powerhouses announced

Fujitsu Siemens have announced their latest high-end smartphone at the 3GSM in Spain this month. The new device boasts a 416Mhz Intel PXA270 processor running Windows Mobile 5, 128 MB of usable ROM, and a regular SD slot for memory...

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Posted by Staff on 15 February 2006

i-mate Smartflip revealed

It's ugly and boring, but apparently quite thin: Dutch website Pocketinfo.nl has the first pictures of the new i-Mate Smartflip Smartphone. Based on the HTC Startrek, this clamshell device runs on Windows Mobile 5, had built in Bluetooth, EDGE and...

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Posted by Staff on 15 February 2006

Sony-Ericsson W950 - walkman phone done properly (finally)

Sony-Ericsson have announced the W950, their latest Walkman-branded phone. This is the one we here at the office have been waiting for! SE have finally decided to stop pissing around with a piddly 512MB phone and whacked the W950 right...

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Posted by Staff on 14 February 2006

HP iPAQ hw6900 WiFi PDA phone

The HP machines, like FS', are based on 416MHz Intel XScale PXA270 processors running Windows Mobile 5.0 with Microsoft's Messaging and Security Pack update. That means they get MS' Direct Push Technology support. They have 64MB of RAM on board,...

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Posted by Staff on 14 February 2006

ASUSTeK P305 3G Windows Mobile 5 handset announced

ASUSTeK Computer Inc (ASUS), a leading provider of high-quality mobile communication devices, today previewed one of the most compact 3G smartphones in the world to date – the P305, at the 3GSM World Congress . As a Windows Mobile 5.0...

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Posted by Staff on 10 February 2006

Calypso C1250 WiFi phone

Hold broadband Internet in the palm of your hand with this new Calypso C1250 cellphone. It hooks up at 11Mb per second, a far cry from any Internet access you can get anywhere else (can you say, “videoconferencing?”). Besides working...

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Posted by Staff on 10 February 2006

NEC 500is - RAZR with a sci-fi twist

Despite looking to us like the bastard child of a RAZR and a Titanium Powerbook, this futuristic-looking offering from NEC will apparently be announced at the 3GSM conference later this month in Barcelona (where it will no doubt be hailed...

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Posted by Staff on 10 February 2006

Is the SPV M600 Orange's Prophet?

Our friends over at CoolSmartPhone have spotted what looks like a rebranded HTC Prophet from Orange: You may have already seen this as the Dopod 818 Pro / iMate JAMin. Let's see... 2.0 Megapixel camera? Check. WiFi? Check. Windows Mobile...

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Posted by Staff on 10 February 2006

Samsung SGH-Z150 - less than 1cm thin

Samsung have announced the release of their new SGH-Z150 candybar form-factor phone. Nothing new there, but this 3G handset is only 9.8mm thick! No word on it's other capabilities yet, but unless they are as extensive as SE's new...

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Posted by Staff on 10 February 2006

LG S5200 - looks like a D500, but sucks more

At first glance, the LG S5200 looks like a copy of the popular Samsung D500, but it isn't.. it's much too poor a handset to be considered a copy.These are harsh words, and we don't want to say that there's...

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Posted by Staff on 10 February 2006

Motorola's new RAZR Z slim slider

Motorola, the world’s second-largest cell phone vendor, Wednesday took the wraps off a slim slider phone, which it claims is the ultimate evolution of its hot seller RAZR. The 14.8-millimeter-thick model, codenamed Z to show its concept _ the final...

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Posted by Staff on 10 February 2006

LG F9200 candybar with slide out keyboard

LG have released their new F9200 candy bar handset featuring a slide-out QWERTY keyboard. On the face of it this dual band phone looks fairly decent with the keyboard being highly suggestive of a mobile communicator a la the Nokia...

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Posted by Staff on 10 February 2006

Sony-Ericsson M600 - sleek new business phone

Sony-Ericsson have announced the M600, a new crossover phone positioned between the company's S60 and UIQ offerings. Touted by some as SE's 'Blackberry killer', this new business handset measures only 107mm x 57mm x 15mm, weighs 112g, and fits a...

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Posted by Staff on 7 February 2006

Samsung SGH-P900 DMB phone arrives in Europe

Samsung have announced a swivel-screen phone for European release! The handset features a rotatable landscape/portrait screen much like Samsung's Korea-only B2500.The phone is expected to be officially launched at the 2006 3GSM World Congress in Spain this month, with a...

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Posted by Staff on 7 February 2006

Sony Ericsson Wilma k800i

Here’s Sony Ericsson’s Wilma k800i, one of the sweetest cell phones of 2006. It has a 3.2 megapixel camera, bluetooth capabilities, stereo speakers, a superb QVGA display, 466 mb of internal memory, as well as a fantastic design. Via Cute...

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Posted by Staff on 3 February 2006

Samsung SPH-V8200 8 Megapixel camera phone

Samsung Electronics has unveiled the SPH-V8200, an 8 Megapixel WCDMA camera phone. The company also introduced the Samsung SPH-B4100, a dual digital multimedia broadcasting phone. The two phones were unveiled on Thursday by Lee Ki-tae, president of Samsung's Telecommunications Network....

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Posted by Staff on 3 February 2006

Nokia 7370 swiveller reviewed

This phone has the bare necessities for the tech troubadour - Bluetooth, megapixel-class camera and a decent video recorder with sound. However, since this is a fashion phone, I’m well expecting the form factor to make up for most of...

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Posted by Staff on 2 February 2006

Motorola + iTunes, take 2 = SLVR L7

The Motorola SLVR, already on sale in Europe for several months, has been released in the US (and re-released in Europe) as the SLVR L7. This handset marks Motorola's 2nd attempt at the much-anticipated iTunes phone (complete with obligatory slick...

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Posted by Staff on 2 February 2006

BenQ-Siemens S88 unveiled

The S88 comes with a fantastic high-contrast 262k color OLED screen, a fast-adopting technology that makes screens brighter at less cost to the manufacturer. What’s so good about OLED is that the screen edges are just as bright as the...

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Posted by Staff on 31 January 2006

iMate JAMin now official

It's no longer a rumour - the newest rebranded HTC Prophet is finally official! The device boasts Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0, 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz, GSM / GPRS / EDGE, 128 MB ROM, 64 MB RAM,...

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Posted by Staff on 31 January 2006

IM-U100 personal media player phone from Pantech

Our friends over at PhoneArena have come up with the goods on a slick looking PMP phone from little-known Korean outfit Pantech. The ipod-like device features an almost-widescreen 15:9 2.6" display and a unique roller for vertical scrolling. It also...

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Posted by Staff on 30 January 2006

Orange SPV M5000 reviewed

There’s no denying that the SPV M5000 is a great little device, but it comes at a cost. Orange told me that an Orange Business customer will have to fork out £475.88 and then figure out what kind of price...

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Posted by Staff on 30 January 2006

Manual recharger for cellphones

The Manual Power is a gyroscope, based on Newton’s first law. By making a rotary movement from the wrist, the rotor, which is localized in the centre of the Manual Power, is kept rotating. While rotating energy is produced, which...

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Posted by Staff on 29 January 2006

Blackberry 8700g in the UK

T-Mobile UK will be carrying the 8700g and it should be available sometime early next month. What makes it drool-worthy is its updated design and an even bigger color screen. It also comes with an Intel processor, 64MB flash memory,...

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Posted by Staff on 26 January 2006

Samsung's new DMB phone

This new SCH-B330 has nothing really funky when it comes to its specs: rotating screen, 3.2MP camera, MP3 playback and even Bluetooth. The casing is rather interesting however because of the materials that have been used (polished metal and leather)....

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Posted by Staff on 25 January 2006

Samsung i300x announced

Samsung have announced an update to their i300 hard disk phone. The new version, dubbed the i300x, features a larger 4GB hard disk as well improved 1.3 megapixel camera and larger screen. Like its predecessor, the phone runs on Windows...

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Posted by Staff on 22 January 2006

Casio W41CA reviewed

Anyway, what really grabs me by the short and curlies about this model is its cracking 2.6in wide screen display. Least we forget this is bigger (and with a better aspect ratio) than the new iPods). The res is better...

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Posted by Staff on 22 January 2006

Samsung i300 hard disk phone, now available in the UK on O2

Windows Mobile Smartphones are pretty widely available these days, both from operators and SIM free. But Windows Mobile Smartphones with hard drives in them are another matter. Until recently there weren’t any at all but now there are, though admittedly...

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Posted by Staff on 22 January 2006

Nokia releases the 6125

The Nokia 6125 successfully blends excellent functionality with compact style, key criteria for consumers of a classic mobile phone. The Nokia 6125 photography phone is an ideal tool for consumers to manage their everyday work and personal life and is...

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Posted by Staff on 20 January 2006

New boy on the block BenQ-Siemens releases first handsets

Siemens cash haemorrhaging mobile phone division wasn’t exactly the darling of the industry when it was bought by BenQ last year, but the first three handsets from the new ‘BenQ-Siemens’ brand have nothing to be embarrassed about.Most desirable is easily...

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Posted by Staff on 20 January 2006

HTC Apache / PPC-6700 reviewed

While the PPC-6700 does have a lot of cool phone features, in my opinion it is first and foremost a PDA. I feel this way because the 6700 does not have built-in numeric buttons which are easily accessible when the...

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Posted by Staff on 19 January 2006

Moto RAZR in blue on sale

Pink RAZRs - well they are soooo 2005. Nope if you want the latest version of the slimmest phone in town you have to go blue. But then again... Even its cool colour can't disguise the fact that in terms...

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Posted by Staff on 13 January 2006

LG's latest 5 megapixel spinner

It seems like we're constantly hearing of some fantastic new phone available only to our friends in Korea. LG's range of 5 megapixel cameraphones is a fine example. There have already been two versions - the SV550 and KV5500 -...

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Posted by Staff on 12 January 2006

Turn Your Music Headphones Into A Bluetooth Headset

Say you’re gleefully frying your eardrums with the help of your trusty music player. Then, you get a call. You frantically reach into your pocket with one hand while you yank your headphones with the other, only to realise it’s...

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Posted by Staff on 12 January 2006

Toshiba 803T released outside of Japan

Toshiba have released their 803T handset in Taiwan! This is good news for us Western hemisphere types who get fed up of a plethora of Japan-only releases. This slick 3G/GSM phone features a large 320x240 QVGA LCD screen with an...

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Posted by Staff on 11 January 2006

Nokia N91 sneak peek

Our friends over at Cellphone9 had the chance to actually get their mitts on the Nokia N91. Loyal readers will be drooling around now as they remember Nokia's 4GB hard disk slider recently announced in the US. Cellphone9 say that...

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Posted by Staff on 11 January 2006

LG-KW9200 World-Phone

The Korean group LG has just presented their latest model, the LG-KW9200. Quite a nice design, and the phone is compatible with GSM and CDMA networks (hence the name World Phone). Granted, it's not the first that offers these featured,...

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Posted by Staff on 8 January 2006

Samsung i830 Pocket PC phone

For some people however this phone is truly "a dream come truth": the first smartphone that supports both CDMA-EVDO (USA) and GSM (pretty much the rest of the world). It has no built-in Wi-Fi but with SDIO Wi-Fi card Wi-Fi...

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Posted by Staff on 8 January 2006

Samsung a930 announced

The Samsung a930 was one of many new Samsungs introduced this week at CES. The clamshell phone sports music control buttons on its face (shown at right).Features of the a930 include:EV-DO high-speed dataBluetoothMicroSD card slot1.3 megapixel cameraSpeaker phone with stereo...

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Posted by Staff on 8 January 2006

Motorola ROKR E2 unveiled

Motorola have announced their latest musicphone, the ROKR E2, at the Consumer Electronics Show. The new phone is clearly a case of mixed blessings - this release drops Apple's mobile iTunes software. The downside of this is that the phone...

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Posted by Staff on 8 January 2006

KTF-T3000, the Motion Eye phone

KTF-T3000, the Motion Eye phone: This is the KTF3000, a phone that offers cool functions like MP3 playback, poly ringtones (128 voices), multi-tasking and (most importantly) a 1.3MP camera with Motion Eye. If I understood correctly, this camera should be...

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Posted by Staff on 3 January 2006

Sex and the pink V3

Sex and the pink V3: In a year best remembered for the fashion mobile phone phenomena, Motorola was the prettiest girl in the room on more than one occasion. Though the opulence of the gold Dolce & Gabbana V3 was...

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Posted by Staff on 3 January 2006

Sony Ericsson P990i previewed

BengalBoy of the 'Wireless Gentleman's Club' (warning, 'R' rated content), has posted a lengthy and idiosyncratic preview of the Sony Ericsson P990i, including a plethora of comparison photos with various other convergence devices including the HTC Wizard (a.k.a. the O2...

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Posted by Staff on 27 December 2005

Motorola SLVR L6 reviewed

PCMag have reviewed the Motorola SLVR L6, giving it 3.5 stars out of maximum possible 5 star rating. The slick triband candybar features that trendy metallic low profile RAZR keypad we love to hate, but otherwise looks pretty damn cool....

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Posted by Staff on 27 December 2005

NewGen Mega-X, camcorder-style phone

This unusual phone from relative newcomer Newgen and features a 1.3 megapixel camera, 128MB of built-in storage and a 1.8" colour LCD screen. With the screen closed the phone is a decent music player, with useful external music playback buttons,...

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Posted by Staff on 26 December 2005

Asus launches their first slider phone

Asus have launched their first slider phone. The handset is initially only available in Taiwan with a pricetag of around US$360. The phone features audio and video playbac and an FM radio tuner. It also boasts a 1.3 megapixel camera...

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Posted by Staff on 26 December 2005

Motorola RAZR V3c reviewed

We mentioned the Motorola RAZR V3c earlier, with its new 3G EV-DO capabilities but still crappy keypad and now-boring fat clamshell looks, but DesignTechnica have posted just posted a thorough review. They agreed with us about the lack of a...

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Posted by Staff on 22 December 2005

Gigabyte g-Smart WM5 smartphone

Chinese outfit Gigabyte have released their g-Smart Windows Mobile 5 smartphone. The device boasts all the usual Windows smartphone features but throws TV and radio reception into the mix. Only regular analog broadcasts, mind you - if you're in Europe...

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Posted by Staff on 20 December 2005

Kyocera KX21 Switchback

Kyocera's KX21 Switchback is a ruggedized rounded handset with a foldout laptop-style screen and a QWERTY keyboard. The Sidekick-like device will apparently be available 'soon' on Virgin in the UK. The phone features a camera of unknown resolution, but will...

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Posted by Staff on 20 December 2005

Phones reviewed by Times Online

From the Times Online: Your mobile phone is no longer just a portable device for making phone calls - in some cases it's a complete home entertainment system waiting to be pushed to its limits. We look at the top...

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Posted by Staff on 17 December 2005

Motorola PEBL on T-Mobile US

The Motorola PEBL is just starting to be marketed here in the UK, so it's no surprise that the phone is now available on T-Mobile US. The quad band handset is aimed at the fashion-conscious market and makes up for...

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Posted by Staff on 16 December 2005

Sharp WX-T91 launched

Our friends at MobileWhack are reporting that Sharp have launched the WX-T91 in Taiwan. The phone features a 2.4" 320x240 QVGA screen, a 3.2 megapixel camera and 3G, Bluetooth and USB connectivity. There is also a MiniSD card slot,...

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Posted by Staff on 16 December 2005

LG-8550 fat clamshell

No, there's nothing wrong with the proportions of this picture. The freaky I-ate-all-the-pies phone shown in the pic is LG's latest offering. The neon colours and widebody form factor make it a love-hate proposition. The device features a square...

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Posted by Staff on 16 December 2005

Samsung t809 slider finally on T-Mobile US

T-Mobile US are finally selling Samsung's t809 slider. The RAZR-like ultra-slim handset is being touted as the next big thing, and with its advanced feature set may even live up to its promise. The quad band phone features a 2.1"...

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Posted by Staff on 16 December 2005

Orange SPV C600 now on sale

The eagerly anticipated SPV C600 is finally available on Orange UK! This quad band Windows Mobile 5 handset features a 320 x 240 QVGA screen, Bluetooth, and 64MB of memory exapandable via MiniSD card. The phone is available for "free"...

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Posted by Staff on 16 December 2005

HP iPAQ rw4500

Photos have emerged of a new HP handset based on the HTC Feeler. The Feeler is already used by T-Mobile and iMate as their SDA and SP3i phones. HP are calling it the rw4500. Great names huh? This device features...

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Posted by Staff on 15 December 2005

Samsung SGH-S500i

Samsung have released their SGH-S500i clamshell. This tri-band EDGE handset features a 320 x 240 QVGA LCD screen with 262k colours and a 1.3 megapixel camera with flash. The phone also allows for MP3, AAC and AAC+ music playback and...

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Posted by Staff on 11 December 2005

Samsung t809 on T-Mobile

T-Mobile have announced Samsung's sleek t809 slider phone! The quad band phone features a 1.3 megapixel camera with video capability and a QVGA 320 x 240 262k colour display. Connectivity is via EDGE and Bluetooth. The handset has 70Mb of...

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Posted by Staff on 9 December 2005

Sanyo MM-7500 ruggedized

Sprint today announced that their newest Power Vision phone is the Sanyo MM-7500. This ruggedized clamshell phone features a 1.3 megapixel camera with flash, macro and zoom modes (digital zoom - boo), and video recording. The 1.8" 220 x 176...

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Posted by Staff on 9 December 2005

Samsung SPH-A900 reviewed

C|Net have posted a decent review of Samsung's new RAZR-killer, the SPH-A900. They note that the A900 is slightly larger, but has a higher resolution secondary (external) LCD display and somehow also manages to squeeze in a rotatable self-portrait-friendly camera....

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Posted by Staff on 9 December 2005

New MDA Compact II, pretty in pink

T-Mobile UK have just launched a new £140 pink version of their nifty MDA Compact II. There's also a grey model, but no one cares. The not-very-manly handset features a 1.3 megapixel camera, 128MB of memory and runs on Windows...

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Posted by Staff on 9 December 2005

$99 Motorola RAZR V3c

We recently mentioned the fact that the Motorola RAZR V3c is now available on Verizon in the US, but we hear from our friends at MobileTracker that it is now available via WireFly for only $99, half the Verizon price....

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Posted by Staff on 9 December 2005

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Magazine cover taken by Nokia N90

In what may well be a bit of surreptitious marketing, the N90 blog notes that the current issue of Finnish magazine Pikseli (great name!) features a cover photo shot with a Nokia N90 cameraphone! The N90, you may recall, is...

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Posted by Staff on 9 December 2005

Motorola RAZR V3c available on Verizon

Motorola have announced that the new RAZR will be available on Verizon as from the 7th December. The new RAZR is identical to its predecessor but with added wireless broadband (EV-DO). Still that pathetic 30MB memory unfortunately, and no memory...

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Posted by Staff on 5 December 2005

Cardo Scala 500 Bluetooth headset

PhoneArena have published an extensive review of the Cardo Scala 500 Bluetooth headset and give it excellent marks, noting that it was very comfortable and had excellent range, battery life and clarity: Not being one of the major players in...

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Posted by Staff on 5 December 2005

Samsung SGH-i300 in UK for Christmas

We mentioned this phone earlier, along with news that Orange were planning a release in early 2006, but it seems that things have been rushed along so that the Samsung SGH-i300 will be available in the UK before Christmas! For...

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Posted by Staff on 4 December 2005

Motorola i875 from Boost Mobile

This unusual phone from Motorola, via Boost Mobile (warning: annoyingly overdone Flash website), is a startling original device in today's world of rampant design poaching amongst the big handset manufacturers (for instance the Moto RAZR and the slew of copycats)....

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Posted by Staff on 2 December 2005

Siemens SLV140 RAZR-clone leaked

German site siemens-info.de is reporting that Siemens are about to introduce a RAZR-like phone known as the SLV140. The slim clamshell handset will apparently feature a 320 x 240 QVGA LCD screen, a 2 megapixel camera, video calling and memory...

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Posted by Staff on 2 December 2005

Motorola ROKR E2 - new and improved iTunes phone

According to unsubstantiated reports, Motorola have revealed brief details and a photo of the successor to the ROKR iTunes phones, the ROKR E2. Unlike it's candybar form-factor predecessor the new phone features Moto's rounded bar-of-soap PEBL design. The low quality...

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Posted by Staff on 2 December 2005

Nokia 6234 exclusive to Voda

Along with their other announcements today, Nokia introduced the 6234 phone exclusive to Vodafone. This 3G WCDMA handset features a 320 x 240 QVGA LCD screen, stereo speakers and music playback. AND a 2 megapixel 8x zoom camera! Memory expansion...

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Posted by Staff on 2 December 2005

Nokia 6233 announced

Nokia today announced the 6233, a new corporate candybar form factor phone. This handset features a 2 megapixel camera and 320 x 240 QGVC LCD screen as well as stereo speakers. Connectivity is via Bluetooth, 3G WCDMA, USB and memory...

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Posted by Staff on 2 December 2005

Blackberry 7130e released

Research In Motion have launched the Blackberry 7130e, the first Blackberry capable of utilising 3G EV-DO networks. The handset features a large 260x240 LCD display with 65K colours, Bluetooth, and 64MB memory, as well as Blackberry's famous push-email solution. Like...

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Posted by Staff on 2 December 2005

Nokia 6282 announced

Nokia have announced the 6282, a new 3G UMTS slider phone. The fab-looking handset features a 1 megapixel camera, FM radio, Bluetooth, and 2.2" 320x240 QVGA LCD screen. The phones uses the Series 40 operating system with memory expansion via...

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Posted by Staff on 2 December 2005

Sony-Ericsson W600i walkman phone on Cingular

Cingular have today announced the availability of Sony-Ericsson's W600i walkman phone. This slick little orange (!) phone features Bluetooth, infrared, serial, and USB connectivity, as well as audio playback of MP3 and AAC tracks. There is also a full-featured email...

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Posted by Staff on 2 December 2005

Nokia N92 hands-on review

AllAboutSymbian have posted details of an exclusive hand-on review of the Nokia N92 phone! The new 'mobile TV'-style phone features a huge 2.8" 320x240 QVGA screen with 16 million colours. The screen has a twisting hinge which allows the screen...

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Posted by Staff on 29 November 2005

Samsung SPH-V6800

Samsung today announced the SPH-V6800, a new slider multimedia phone. The 97 x 47 x 25 mm handset boasts WiFi and 3G EV-DO connectivity as well as a 1.3 megapixel camera, a 2" 320x240 QVGA LCD screen, and MP3 capabilities....

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Posted by Staff on 29 November 2005

iMate SP5m reviewed

SmartPhoneThoughts have posted an in-depth review of the iMate SP5m smartphone. This handset is one of the first of a raft of phones running Windows Mobile 5 and is essentially an upgraded HTC Typhoon with added WiFi. The device also...

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Posted by Staff on 29 November 2005

LG KV5900 (aka SV-590, LP5900) revisited

We discussed this earlier, but Akihabara News have published more luscious photos of this extremely slick new slider from LG. They say: Another new phone, again a slim phone (14.9mm) and again from Korea. LG presents this LG-KV5900 (or SV-590...

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Posted by Staff on 27 November 2005

Samsung SCH-A970 reviewed

C|Net have reviewed Samsung's newly-available-on-Verizon SCH-A970 clamshell. The phone features a 2 megapixel camera, music and video playback, and a transFlash slot for memory expansion. Connectivity is via Bluetooth and EV-DO 3G. They give the phone a 7.3 ("very good")...

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Posted by Staff on 27 November 2005

Nokia E60 first look

Ewan Spence over at All About Symbian managed to get his mitts on an advance model of Nokia's newly announced S60 phone. This candybar phone is aimed squarely at the corporate market, with no camera, conservative styling and mid-range features....

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Posted by Staff on 27 November 2005

HTC confirms HSDPA 3G handsets in late 2006

Smartphone manufacturer HTC today announced HSDPA handsets for the second half of 2006, and added that GPS integration isn't far behind. Via The Register: Speaking to The Register at the formal opening of the company's European operation, HTC President Peter...

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Posted by Staff on 26 November 2005

Motorola V360 on T-Mobile

The Motorola V360 is now available on T-Mobile in the US! This EDGE phone features Bluetooth and EDGE connectivity, audio and video playback, and expansion via transFlash cards. Motorola say: The sleek Motorola V360 offers advanced functionality and provides consumers...

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Posted by Staff on 23 November 2005

Nokia N91 now in the US

Nokia slick slider, the N91, is now officially available to ouor US brethren. From their release: Nokia today announced sales start of the Nokia N90 in the U.S. The first mobile device to feature Carl Zeiss optics and a...

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Posted by Staff on 23 November 2005

O2 XDA Mini S available in the UK

UK readers rejoice! O2 have just introduced the XDA Mini S, a scaled down version of the XDA Exec. This Windows Mobile smartphone is a variant on the HTC Wizard design with a slide out thumbboard. The phone features stereo...

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Posted by Staff on 21 November 2005

LG CU320 revealed

It appears that LG's new CU320 slider phone will soon be released under the Cingular banner in the US. According to FCC documents the phone appears to be a GSM handset with UTMS connectivity and a rotating digital camera. The...

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Posted by Staff on 21 November 2005

Samsung SPH-A900 Blade

Not content with with a mere style nod to the Motorola RAZR, Samsung's latest clamshell even pays homage with a thematically similar name. This new handset features EV-DO and Bluetooth connectivity and a 1.3 megapixel camera. The list price is...

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Posted by Staff on 21 November 2005

Sanyo MM-7500 GPS phone

For those of you in the US - Sprint have announced the Sanyo MM-7500. This clamshell phone features a 1.3 megapixel camera, EV-DO connectivity, and GPS navigation. The handset will launch with a sticker price of $379.99. The phone looks...

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Posted by Staff on 21 November 2005

utec S808

Taiwanese outfit ePRICE today introduced the utec S808 GSM phone. This slider phone is unusually thin at 21mm and features a 1.9" 220x176 screen. It is capable of music playback and has a miniSD slot for memory expansion. We love...

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Posted by Staff on 16 November 2005

LG AX4270

LG have announced a new clamshell phone in conjunction with Alltel. This slick black budget handset features everything you'd expect from a low-end mobile phone in a tiny lightweight package along with some advanced features such as voice dialling and...

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Posted by Staff on 16 November 2005

Samsung i730 smartphone

C-Net have given Samsung's i730 Windows Mobile smartphone their 'Best Smartphone of the year' award with a score of 8.3 out of 10. The smartphone features a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, a super-fast 520MHz processor, 3G EVDO connectivity, SD memory card...

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Posted by Staff on 16 November 2005

Sony-Ericcson J220

Along with their other announcements today, Sony-Ericsson have launched the J220 candybar form-factor phone. The J220 is a GPRS phone featuring a 128x128 colour LCD. This basic phone comes in black or blue and weighs a mere 82.5 grammes. There...

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Posted by Staff on 16 November 2005

Sony-Ericsson Z300

Sony-Ericsson have launched their new Z300 clamshell phone. This youth-oriented phone has interchangeable front and rear covers for all sorts of crazy colour goodness. That's if you call two colours to pick from 'crazy'. The WAP phone has a minimum-spec...

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Posted by Staff on 16 November 2005

Acer N310 & N311 announced

Acer have announced a new Windows Mobile 5.0 handset in two variations. The N310 is a tiny 110 x 70 x 14 mm device with a large 3.7" 640 x 480 VGA screen. The smartphone features a 300MHz processor with...

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Posted by Staff on 16 November 2005

Samsung A900 revealed

MobileTracker are reporting that Samsung have announced the A900, an ultra-thin clamshell reminiscent of the Motorola RAZR. This 3G phone features a 1.3 megapixel camera, 320x240 QVGA LCD screen, and Bluetooth connectivity. The specifications include: Just 14.7mm thick EV-DO for...

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Posted by Staff on 16 November 2005

T-Mobile Vario (aka HTC Wizard) reviewed

CoolSmartPhone have posted a very thorough review of the T-Mobile Vario (a rebranded HTC Wizard): The T-Mobile MDA Vario is built by HTC under the name "Wizard". This is the model that Orange decided NOT to launch in the UK...

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Posted by Staff on 13 November 2005

LG VX9800 communicator-style phone reviewed

MobileTracker have posted a review of the LG VX9800 - the subject of a recent marketing push by Verizon in the US. This 145g phone flips open along its long axis like a tiny laptop. The phone is enormous -...

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Posted by Staff on 13 November 2005

Samsung SGH-Z510 unveiled

Samsung have revealed the SGH-Z510 3G clamshell. The new phone is claimed to be the world's slimmest 3G phone at 14.9mm and weighs in at a mere 98 grammes. The triband handset features a 1.3 megapixel camera, USB syncing, Bluetooth,...

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Posted by Staff on 10 November 2005

Samsung SPH V8200 - 8 megapixel phone

Cetizen and MobileKoreaTV are reporting on the first sighting of Samsung's rumoured 8 megapixel phone. The handset was shown by Samsung bigwig Ki-Tae Lee at a recent publicity event. The WCDMA device goes beyond traditional point-and-shoot with some manual camera...

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Posted by Staff on 10 November 2005

HSDPA mobile broadband in the UK

UK network operator O2 has announced that they expect to roll out "super 3G" by late 2006. The operator have just commenced territory-wide trials on the Isle of Man with current speeds hitting 1.4Mbps download and 128kbps upload. They expect...

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Posted by Staff on 9 November 2005

LG KV5900 iPod-nano-like slider

LG have announced a slick new slider named the LG KV5900 highly reminiscent of the iPod nano. This new ultra-slim phone is said to be 14mm thick and features a large colour LCD screen. The phone also benefits from USB...

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Posted by Staff on 8 November 2005

Nokia N92, mobile TV

The final offering from the latest batch of N-series phones, the Nokia N91, was announced at the NMC. The new 'mobile TV'-style phone features a huge 2.8" 320x240 QVGA screen with 16 million colours. The screen has a twisting hinge...

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Posted by Staff on 4 November 2005

Nokia N80, a remote-control for your living room

Yet another announcement from the NMC, the Nokia N80 is one of the latest batch of N-series phones. This one concentrates on integrating with the home theatre via uPnP, a communication protocol which allows you to control compatible TVs, stereos,...

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Posted by Staff on 4 November 2005

Nokia N71

Nokia have announced the N71! This slick new N-series clamshell features 3G, Bluetooth and USB connectivity, a large 2.4" 320x240 QVGA screen, a 2 megapixel camera and FM radio. Memory can be expanded to 2GB with miniSD cards, while the...

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Posted by Staff on 4 November 2005

Blackberry 8700c announced

Research In Motion and Cingular have announced the Blackberry 8700c! Cingular will have an exclusive for "a period of months", according to RIM CEO Jim Balsillie. The first Intel-powered Blackberry has the same great keyboard as earlier models, but has...

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Posted by Staff on 4 November 2005

TV to your phone, via GPRS

The folks over at AllAboutSymbian have reviewed ROK TV. The service currently supports a fairly wide variety of Nokia Series 60 phones and features about a dozen channels. The current channels are quite limited, with the CNN and ITN news...

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Posted by Staff on 4 November 2005

Sharp 903 reviewed

Sharp have released a stylish new clamshell on Vodafone in the UK! This 3G phone boasts a 3.2 megapixel camera with 2x optical zoom and a large 320x240 QVGA swivelling screen. It supports audio and video recording and playback and...

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Posted by Staff on 1 November 2005

Nokia 9500 Communicator reviewed

PC Magazine have reviewed the Nokia 9500 Communicator. While giving the phone good marks for it's large 640x200 screen, improved large QWERTY keyboard, and WiFi connectivity, they note several problems including poor EDGE performance, a slow processor and clunky syncing....

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Posted by Staff on 29 October 2005

Nokia 6282 UTMS slider

Nokia appear to be set to release a new slider phone, the Nokia 6282. The image to the left is the 6280, but given their almost identical specifications it seems likely this 6282 will be very similar. The phone will...

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Posted by Staff on 29 October 2005

Samsung SPH-B2500 portable multimedia phone

Samsung have introduced the new SPH-B2500 phone. The phone is visually very similar to the recently announced SCH-V700 in that is a 'Portable Multimedia Player' (PMP) with a rotating screen which can alternate between the portrait and landscape positions. The...

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Posted by Staff on 29 October 2005

Motorola MS550 3.2 megapixel cameraphone

Motorola have announced their MS550 cameraphone! The new uniquely-styled slider features a 3.2 megapixel camera with a 2x optical zoom which folds out of the phone body (see image below). A large rubberized grip at the base of the phone...

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Posted by Staff on 29 October 2005

Amoi E800 communicator-style phone

Engadget are reporting on a first sighting of the Amoi E800 OEM phone. This Tricorder-like GSM handset flips open along its long axis in the fashion pioneered by the Nokia Communicator. The device runs Windows Mobile 5 and features a...

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Posted by Staff on 28 October 2005

Sanyo RL-4930 rugged phone

Mobileburn are reporting on the new Ssanyo RL-4930, a ruggedized version of the RL-4920. The phone is aimed squarely at the low-end market with a limited feature set. From the review: "The Sanyo RL-4930 is not a powerhouse handset, but...

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Posted by Staff on 28 October 2005

Nokia 2855, new mid-range CDMA clamshell

Nokia have announced a pair of new mid-range handsets with Bluetoot, 160x128 LCD screens, and MP3 playback. Via Mobilewhack, who said "The Nokia 2855 comes in metallic-finish indigo or cabernet and is Nokia's most affordable Bluetooth enabled CDMA phone. You'll...

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Posted by Staff on 28 October 2005

Samsung SGH-P300 credit card phone

Photos of the new Samsung SGH-P300 have surfaced on Mobilie telefoni ikdienﾄ?! The credit card sized phone features a 1.3 megapixel camera, Bluetooth, 90MB internal memory and a MMS expansion card slot. The 128x96 screen is fairly small by today's...

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Posted by Staff on 27 October 2005

VK Mobile VK600C released

Korean outfit VK have released their newest CDMA spinner the VK600C! The fashionable phone features the spinner form-factor with a 2.2" 320x240 LCD, a 2 megapixel camera, and EV-DO connectivity. The phone is also capable of USB syncing and comes...

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Posted by Staff on 27 October 2005

AnexTEK moboDA 3360 review

DigitalReviews have posted a thorough 'first-look' review of the long-announced AnexTEK moboDA 3360 phone. The phone runs Windows Mobile 5.0 on a 2.8" QVGA 320x240 screen, and also features WiFi, a 1.3 megapixel digital camera with a 'flash', 64MB onboard...

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Posted by Staff on 27 October 2005

Motorola E1000 fat phone

Motorola have announced the new E1000 dual mode phone in a rotund candybar form factor. Unfortunately it does not have EDGE connectivity, being limited to mere GPRS. The phone features a 1.2 megapixel camera and video recording capabilities. Via MobileWhack,...

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Posted by Staff on 26 October 2005

LG G832 with unique flip-up action

LG have announced a new phone for the Chinese market with optical character recognition via the built-in 1.3 megapixel digital camera! The phone also features a unique new form factor with a keypad which flips up as well as a...

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Posted by Staff on 26 October 2005

LG G912, super thin swiveller

LG have demoed their new G912 swivel clamshell. The phone is highly reminiscent of Moto's recent smash hit RAZR but features a swivelling screen. With a 2 megapixel digital camera and memory card expansion, the phone is sure to be...

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Posted by Staff on 26 October 2005

Samsung SCH-V700 portrait/landscape phone

Portable multimedia player or phone? Samsung's new SCH-V700 combines the functions of both devices into one small package. The CDMA clamshell features a screen which rotates so as to function in both portrait and landscape orientations. The phone features 200MB...

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Posted by Staff on 26 October 2005

Samsung SPH-A940 on Sprint

Engadget are reporting that Samsung have now released their SPH-A940 swivel clamshell phone through Sprint in the US. The phone features EVDO and Bluetooth connectivity, a 2 megapixel digital camera with 2x optical zoom, MP3/AAC playback, a microSD card expansion...

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Posted by Staff on 26 October 2005

Samsung SCH-M600

Samsung have announced a new version of their 3GB hard disk phone, named the SCH-M600. The CDMA slider with MP3 playback capabilities looks set to compete directly against Nokia's N91 and Motorola's ROKR. The internal 3GB hard disk and Windows...

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Posted by Staff on 26 October 2005

Moto ROKR vs Nokia N91

Wired have posted a fascinating article covering the collaboration between Apple and Motorola which led to the Motorola ROKR and compare it to Nokia's hard-disk-based N91. They rightly heap scorn on the ROKR's UI decisions, the 100 song limit and...

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Posted by Staff on 26 October 2005

LG announces U880

LG have announced their newest 3G phone. The clamshell design is claimed to be the world's slimmest at 18.2mm. It also features a tilting 1.3 megapixel camera, a 2" 320x240 LCD screen, video calling, MP3 playback, Bluetooth, and FM radio....

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Posted by Staff on 25 October 2005

Motorola E1070

Motorola have introduced their newest 3G/UTMS phone, the Motorola E1070. The clamshell design features a QVGA screen, quality speakers, Bluetooth, video calling, MicroSD card support, and a 1.3 megapixel camera. This phone was discovered by enthusiasts only a week ago...

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Posted by Staff on 21 October 2005

Samsung SGH-D307 dual flipper

Samsung have released their SGH-D307 clamshell on Cingular in the US. The phone features a dual flip hinge design allowing the screen to be opened either lengthwise like an ordinary clamshell phone or widthwise like a laptop computer. The tri-band...

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Posted by Staff on 21 October 2005

Motorola E770v on Voda

Motorola have announced the new E770v, exclusive to Vodafone. "The E770v enrich the Motorola UMTS line-up with more ‘must have’ designs and ‘must do’ experiences,â€? said Ron Garriques, president of Motorola Mobile Devices. “We’re thrilled to be working with the...

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Posted by Staff on 20 October 2005

Qool QDA Oh! announced

Singapore-based Qool Labs have announced a slick-looking smart phone with the incredibly stupid name of "QDA Oh!". Including the exclamation point. From their press release: Qool Labs, a Singapore-based technological company specializing in digital lifestyle entertainment products, also the 1st...

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Posted by Staff on 20 October 2005

3GB hard disk Samsung SGH-i300

Samsung have released a second music phone featuring a 3 gigabyte hard disk! We're talking full-featured music player here, with a thousand sonog capacity and a scroll wheel. In fact, it's tempting to say that this is what the iTunes...

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Posted by Staff on 20 October 2005

Nokia 7360 announced

Rounding off their new fashion series of phones, Nokia have released the low-end 7360, a candybar form factor phone featuring a basic camera, FM radio and MP3 capabilities. From the announcement: Materials, graphics and color palette ensure this charming...

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Posted by Staff on 20 October 2005

Nokia 7380 announced

Continuing their line of fashion-themed phones, Nokia today announced their 7380 phone. The phone is descended from Nokia's original 7280. Notable features include the lack of a keypad (dialing is via a jog dial) and voice control....

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Posted by Staff on 20 October 2005

Nokia 7370 announced

Nokia have released their first swivel-phone, the 7370, as part of their new series of fashion phones dubbed the L'Amour Collection. From their press release: Continuing to push the boundaries of mobile phone design, Nokia has introduced a collection of...

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Posted by Staff on 20 October 2005

Nokia 6803 spotted in the wild

The Nokia 6803 has been revealed at the China Communication Show! This is the first ever phone from Nokia that runs the Symbian UIQ interface. Specifications from Slashphone: Network: GSM Triband 900/1800/1900 Weight: 150g Os: Symbian v7.0 UIQ 2.1...

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Posted by Staff on 20 October 2005

Samsung A970 on Verizon

Samsung have announced the availability of the A970 on Verizon in the US. From the release: Shaken? Stirred? Not quite - this time, it's all about swiveled. The innovative new SCH-a970, announced today by industry leaders Verizon Wireless and Samsung...

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Posted by Staff on 19 October 2005

Motorola HC700-L rugged PocketPC phone

Motorola, Inc. announces its entry into the commercial off-the-shelf rugged handheld mobile computing market with the HC700-L. The first in a series, the HC700-L is designed to meet the rigorous demands of mobile workforces in a variety of industries including...

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Posted by Staff on 18 October 2005

Samsung SPH-V7900

Samsung have today come out with their new hard-drive based phone! From the press release: Samsung introduces a phone with 3 GB HDD embedded phone (model: SPH-V7900). This model is Samsung's latest model equipped with hard disc drive following the...

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Posted by Staff on 18 October 2005

Palm licenses Blackberry Connect for Treo 650

Palm, formerly palmOne, has announced a licensing deal with Research In Motion to use RIM's Blackberry Connect software in the Treo 650. The deal will commence in early 2006 and extends to future Palm OS based Treos. This makes it...

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Posted by Staff on 17 October 2005

Sony Ericsson W900i UTMS walkman phone

Sony Ericsson today adds its first UMTS handset to the Walkman range of music phones bringing the total number of phones in the range to four. The W900 is a high quality fully specified music player, phone and imaging device...

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Posted by Staff on 17 October 2005

Sony Ericsson P990 mini review

All About Symbian have posted the results of a 30 minute test drive of the SE P990. They conclude: The P990 is obviously going to be the flagship Sony Ericsson smartphone, and for the Symbian OS fans who have come...

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Posted by Staff on 17 October 2005

Nokia N70 reviewed

My-Symbian have reviewed the highly anticipated Nokia N70! From the review: Nokia N70 is the smallest and lightest Symbian OS 3G smartphone released up to date. It looks very stylish and professional and provides all the latest technologies and functions...

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Posted by Staff on 17 October 2005

Sony-Ericsson speaker-dock

Sony-Ericsson have introduced this intriguing speaker/dock setup capable of amplifying your phone's music whilst simultaneously recharging it. From the press release: Sony Corporation and Sony Ericsson today announced a new jointly developed Home Audio System that enables owners of Sony...

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Posted by Staff on 17 October 2005

Toshiba 903T GPS

The Toshiba 903T GPS phone is now available through Vodafone. The device is a 3G phone with worldwide GPS capability married with a 320x240 QVGA display. It also has a 2 megapixel camera and SD card support. Via Engadget....

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Posted by Staff on 15 October 2005

Blackberry 7105t now available on T-Mobile

T-Mobile USA and Research In Motion today announce the availability of the new BlackBerry® 7105t™ together with a new BlackBerry Internet E-mail™ service for Yahoo! Mail users. Whether in a meeting or out on the road, this new BlackBerry device...

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Posted by Staff on 14 October 2005

N-Gage bluetooth dual headset

The N-Gage Wireless Dual Headset is now shipping - if you live in western Europe. The lightweight headset features 6 hours of talk time and 140 hours of standby time and Bluetooth 1.2 compliance. Note that there is no charger...

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Posted by Staff on 14 October 2005

Nokia N70 to feature Opera

T-Mobile UK are set to include Opera with Nokia's N70 handset, with other markets following suit soon after. From the press release: The N70 is the newest phone in T-Mobile's Web'n'Walk offering - introduced in the UK market and coming...

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Posted by Staff on 14 October 2005

New Samsung Series 60 phones, powered by TI

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) today announced that Samsung Electronics has selected technology from TI’s OMAP™ platform and Bluetooth® solutions for its first Symbian OS™ and Series 60-based smartphones, the SGH-D720 and SGH-D730. Available in either clamshell (D730) or slider (D720)...

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Posted by Staff on 14 October 2005

UIQ 3 developer program

UIQ Technology have announced a new developer program for UIQ 3. From the press release: UIQ Technology launches its new Developer Program based on UIQ 3 and opens the Program's web portal with free membership registration. The program offers access...

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Posted by Staff on 14 October 2005

Nokia's new business phones

From the press release: Nokia announced today the addition of three new models to its portfolio of business-optimized devices. The Nokia E60, Nokia E61 and Nokia E70 - the first of the new Nokia Eseries - are distinctively different in...

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Posted by Staff on 14 October 2005

UIQ 3

The newest version of Symbian UIQ touch-screen OS is out! From the press release: UIQ Technology today released the first public version of the Software Development Kit (SDK) for UIQ 3, its latest version of the software platform, based on...

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Posted by Staff on 14 October 2005

Nokia N70 arrives!

The long awaited Nokia N70 has finally debuted! From the announcement: Nokia today announced that it has started deliveries of the Nokia N70, a compact, beautifully styled, easy-to-use 3G smartphone. Incorporating a complete smartphone feature set, as well as a...

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Posted by Staff on 28 September 2005

Nokia 3250

Nokia have introduced a new music-oriented Series 60 phone with a novel housing. The lower half of the phone twists around 180 degrees to reveal traditional music player controls. From the announcement: The Nokia 3250, Nokia's newest music phone, grabbed...

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Posted by Staff on 26 September 2005

Nokia 2652

Nokia today announced a slick new Series 40 phone aimed at emerging markets. The phone is an update to the popular Nokia 2650 phone. From the release: Expanding its wide range of elegant and affordable phones for consumers in emerging...

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Posted by Staff on 22 September 2005

Nokia 6630 music edition

Nokia today announced the Nokia 6630 Music Edition, a special music version of the iconic 3G smartphone. The Nokia 6630 Music Edition has been designed with enhanced music functionality to make it convenient for you to take your music collection...

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Posted by Staff on 19 September 2005

Motorola ROKR aka iTunes phone

Motorola and Apple have announced the long awaited ROKR - the world's first phone loaded with the iTunes mobile music player. From the announcement: The Motorola ROKR is the world’s first ever music phone featuring the Apple iTunes® mobile music...

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Posted by Staff on 8 September 2005

Sony Ericsson W550/W600

Sony Ericsson today announced a new addition to its Walkman™ phone family - the W550 - an affordable phone that offers great quality stereo music and integrates a 1.3 megapixel camera, full Internet browsing capability and a credible games console,...

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Posted by Staff on 8 August 2005

Sony Ericsson V600i

Sony Ericsson have released the K600 under Vodafone in the UK! The phone has been rebranded as the V600i. From the announcement: For everyone who wants a beautifully designed 3G phone that can access the latest music and videos from...

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Posted by Staff on 7 July 2005

Series 40 3rd edition

Nokia Connection 2005, Helsinki, Finland - Nokia (NYSE:NOK), the global leader in mobility, today introduced the new edition of its Series 40 Platform for application development, opening up new opportunities for developers and operators to target a broader consumer marketplace....

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Posted by Staff on 13 June 2005

Nokia N91 slider

Storage for up to 3000 songs, plus smartphone functionality in an ultra-portable package - Nokia today introduced the Nokia N91 multimedia, the company's latest device optimized for mobile music consumption. With room for up to 3000 songs on the integrated...

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Posted by Staff on 27 April 2005

Nokia N90 introduced

Nokia today proudly presented the Nokia N90 multimedia, an advanced and inspirational multimedia device. Starring Carl Zeiss optics and a full set of advanced digital camera features, the Nokia N90 is targeted at high-technology enthusiasts who value the ultimate...

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Posted by Staff on 27 April 2005

Nokia 6680 shipping

Nokia today announced that it has started deliveries of the Nokia 6680, introduced just one month ago at the 3GSM World Congress in Cannes, France. Optimized for visual sharing, the Nokia 6680 imaging smartphone boasts a wide array of features...

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Posted by Staff on 21 March 2005

Motorola V176

Motorol have announced a new no-frills office clamshell. From their release: The Motorola V176 offers a suite of communication tools to keep you on task and in touch with supreme convenience – with an unassuming price tag that won’t dent...

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Posted by Staff on 11 March 2005

Sony Ericsson D750

Sony Ericsson today announces two new mobile phones, the D750i and the K508i Twilight Black, exclusively for T-Mobile’s European markets, further strengthening its relationship with this key network operator. In addition, the Z800i UMTS clamshell phone, announced earlier this month,...

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Posted by Staff on 9 March 2005

Sony Ericsson Z500

Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications today unveiled the Z500, a clamshell imaging phone that offers still and video capture as well as great gaming and communications features. The Z500 is the company’s first phone featuring EDGE technology, which provides fast access...

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Posted by Staff on 8 March 2005

Sony Ericsson S700 (aka S700i, S710)

Sony Ericsson today unveiled the S700 camera phone with QuickShare and innovative swivel-opening design. It offers a stylish and unique three way communication style; photo shoot, browse and talk, or text and e-mail. The S700 also takes mobile imaging to...

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Posted by Staff on 8 March 2005

Sony Ericsson K750

The Sony Ericsson K750, announced today, is a 2 megapixel imaging phone that captures the sharpest, clearest pictures with superb colour reproduction for printing, sharing and viewing. This phone also delivers fast, open connectivity and contains a generous memory to...

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Posted by Staff on 1 March 2005

Nokia 6682 unveiled

Today at the world's largest annual photo imaging convention, the 2005 Photo Marketing Association show (PMA), Nokia unveiled its newest imaging device, the tri-band (GSM 850/1800/1900MHz) Nokia 6682 smartphone. Featuring a classic design accented by bright stainless steel trim, a...

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Posted by Staff on 21 February 2005

Nokia 6681 imaging phone

At the 3GSM World Congress in Cannes, France, Nokia today introduced the Nokia 6681 imaging smartphone, an elegant and versatile productivity and entertainment tool featuring an organizer, a 1.3 megapixel camera, a full Internet browser, a music player and easy...

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Posted by Staff on 14 February 2005

Series 60 3rd edition

Nokia today introduced the new edition of the Series 60 Platform, the world's leading smartphone software. The Series 60 Platform 3rd Edition will enable Series 60 handset manufacturers to create smartphones for various user segments, device formats and better target...

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Posted by Staff on 14 February 2005

Nokia 6101 clamshell

At the 3GSM World Congress in Cannes, France, Nokia today expanded its portfolio of folding mobile phones with the stylish Nokia 6101 camera phone. In addition to offering consumers the latest mobile technology in an elegant fold concept, the Nokia...

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Posted by Staff on 14 February 2005

BenQ P50

BenQ announces today that it will be unveiling its new line-up of mobile phones at the 2005 3GSM World Congress in Cannes, France from February 14 – 17. Featuring an array of mobile phones for all lifestyles, BenQ’s booth (Stand...

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Posted by Staff on 13 February 2005

Nokia 7710 widescreen phone

Nokia today announced that the Nokia 7710, the feature-packed multimedia smartphone, has started shipping in Europe & Africa. Since its announcement only a few short months ago, the multimedia smartphone has generated significant market interest with its innovative design and...

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Posted by Staff on 8 February 2005

Nokia 6822 announced

Nokia today announced the latest addition to its successful line of messaging devices with the introduction of the Nokia 6822. Like its predecessors in Nokia's messaging portfolio, which have been hailed for combining excellent voice features with easy thumb typing...

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Posted by Staff on 5 January 2005

Nokia 6170 announced

Tired of giving ties? In time for the holiday shopping season, the Nokia 6170 camera phone offers holiday shoppers - and Santa Claus(es) - an imaginative gift idea this year. Available in stores throughout Europe, Middle East and Africa, the Nokia 6170...

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Posted by Staff on 9 December 2004

Nokia 6630

The Nokia 6630 smartphone, the world's first mobile phone to combine the benefits of 3G, EDGE and the leading Series 60 platform, has started shipping. A great work tool for anyone who requires a high speed connection in their pocket,...

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Posted by Staff on 3 November 2004

Nokia 9500 certified for WiFi

Nokia today announced the Nokia 9500 Communicator has been granted the IEEE 802-11b and WPA (Wireless Protected Access) certifications by the Wi-Fi Alliance. The Nokia 9500 Communicator is the first mobile device operating in both cellular and wireless LAN networks...

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Posted by Staff on 2 November 2004

Nokia 6020 announced

At the annual Nokia Mobility Conference in Monaco and the Destination Nokia event held in Bangkok, Thailand, Nokia today broadened its mid-range portfolio with the introduction of the new Nokia 6020 camera phone. With a subtle and practical design, the...

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Posted by Staff on 2 November 2004

Nokia 3230 released

At the annual Nokia Mobility Conference in Monaco and the Destination Nokia event held in Bangkok, Thailand, Nokia today announced an expressive addition to the company's widening range of camera phones - the Nokia 3230. Featuring a megapixel camera with...

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Posted by Staff on 2 November 2004

palmOne Treo 650

palmOne today introduced a new member of the Treo™ smartphone family -- the Treo 650 smartphone -- giving mobile professionals all they need to stay connected and in touch. The Treo 650 simplifies customers’ lives by combining a compact, full-featured...

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Posted by Staff on 24 October 2004

Nokia 6260 released

The Nokia 6260 smartphone, with a rich feature set tailored towards mobile professionals, has started shipping in select markets. The tri-band (EGSM 900, GSM 1800/1900) Nokia 6260 smartphone is based on the Series 60 Platform and Symbian OS, offering push...

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Posted by Staff on 24 September 2004

Series 80 to support Blackberry Connect

Nokia today announced plans to bring a Symbian OS-based BlackBerry Connect solution to market on its Nokia Series 80-based mobile devices like the Nokia 9500 Communicator. The Nokia 9500 Communicator will be able to connect to BlackBerry services from Research...

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Posted by Staff on 10 September 2004

Nokia 5140

The highly anticipated new Nokia 5140 camera phone, designed specifically for outdoor and sports-minded consumers, has started shipping in Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific and the Americas. The tri-band (EGSM 900, GSM 1800/1900) Nokia 5140 phone is stylish and sporty, and...

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Posted by Staff on 24 June 2004

Nokia 2600

At the annual Nokia Connection conference, held simultaneously in Singapore and Helsinki, Nokia today expanded its entry level portfolio with the announcement of two new phones for this consumer segment. The Nokia 2650 brings a fold-phone form factor to the...

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Posted by Staff on 14 June 2004

Nokia 2650

At the annual Nokia Connection conference, held simultaneously in Singapore and Helsinki, Nokia today expanded its entry level portfolio with the announcement of two new phones for this consumer segment. The Nokia 2650 brings a fold-phone form factor to the...

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Posted by Staff on 14 June 2004

Nokia 7200 available in white

Responding to the demands of urban sophisticates, Nokia has introduced an exclusive, limited edition Nokia 7200 phone. With tailored, pure white leather covers, the Nokia 7200 Limited Edition, offers state-of-the-art technology - including an integrated camera, colour screen and  FM...

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Posted by Staff on 2 April 2004

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