Blackberry Bold

Most Blackberrys look like they are extensions of the hand which hold them. They are omnipresent, and seem to have become indispensable. Style and utility rolled into one, they are computers on the go. This particular model has been their best selling phone

Apple IPhone 3G

The ultimate machine, the only inhibiting factor seems to be the cost. With all the amazing technology that Apple manages to produce, it has been a best seller from the time it hit the marketplace. Visually appealing, it incorporates featrures which other mobile phones can only aspire for.

Blackberry Bold 9650

It’s been a while since I’ve tackled anything Blackberry, so I was definitely glad to spot a Blackberry Bold 9650 from the folks out at Verizon. And after noodling around for a bit, I remembered that most Blackberry reviews end up sounding a lot alike.

The Blackberry Bold 9650 is a smartphone in the standard Blackberry style that offers world phone capability (great if you’re a traveler that needs both CDMA and GSM networks), the GlobalAccess Connect service that turns your Blackberry into a tethered modem, five hundred and twelve megs of onboard RAM, 3G and WiFi connectivity, Bluetooth connectivity, GPS, a variety of apps along with access to Blackberry’s App World, several Verizon-specific apps like V Cast Music and VZ Navigator, an optional 3.2 megapixel camera (another version doesn’t have a camera at all), and you’ll even get a variety of accessories with it like a two gig microSD card, USB cable and a belt holster, among others.

AT&T BlackBerry Curve

The BlackBerry Curve is finally available on the AT&T network, making it the smallest and lightest full QWERTY BlackBerry handset. AT&T will be the first wireless carrier in North America to offer the BlackBerry Curve in wireless.

The phone measures 4.2" x 2.4" x 0.6", weighs approximately 3.9 oz and also includes a 2 megapixel camera and spell checker for e-mail. One also comes across features like; media player and new desktop media manager, microSD expandable memory slot and RIM's trackball navigation system.

The BlackBerry Curve is powered by AT&T's nationwide EDGE network and has support for Bluetooth stereo audio profile (A2DP/AVRCP) and dedicated volume controls. The BlackBerry Curve will be available for as low as $199.99 with a two-year contract and mail-in rebate beginning May 31 in AT&T (formerly Cingular Wireless) retail stores.

"The BlackBerry Curve has all of the qualities of a winner that will resonate with a broad segment of AT&T customers," said Kent Mathy, president of AT&T's Business Markets Group. "Business professionals and consumers alike will gravitate to its iconic look, industry-leading coverage both here in the U.S. and abroad, robust e-mail and Web browsing capabilities, and powerful entertainment offerings."

Nokia 8600 Luna

Nokia added another trend-setter to its growing list of phones with the shiny Nokia 8600 Luna. Made with chrome, stainless steel and titanium, the 8600 sports a combination of nearly opaque smoked glass and soft-touch stainless steel.

Underneath the glass lies the keypad's illumination giving it a distinguishing look. When a call is received, the ergonomic keypad slides out of its glass shell. Named after the goddess of moonlight, the Nokia 8600 Luna is a fashion accessory you don't want to miss.

That doesn't mean the Luna is low on features - far from it. This quad-band GSM phone has a micro-USB port allowing you to charge it or use it for audio/data connectivity. A 2 megapixel camera is included as well.

Nokia 6500 classic 3G

Nokia unveiled two new cell phones upping the number of phones with 3G support. The Nokia 6500 classic and Nokia 6500 slide are targeted at the mid-range market. Both feature a large, ergonomic keypad - a far move from the Nokia 6680 with its teeny keypad - and the emphasis is on usability.

Crafted from anodized aluminum, the Nokia 6500 classic is one of Nokia's slim phones for this year at just 9.5mm. Apparently, each phone is individually polished so that no two phones are alike, with diamond polishing on the beveled display aperture (!) and even a cold-stamped logo.

Packed with 1GB of internal memory, the phone runs on the Series 40 interface, offering a media player, 2 megapixel camera and dual LED flash. A unified micro-USB port allows charging as well as audio/data transfer capabilities - all with one cable.

You will have to wait until Q3 of 2007 to get your hands on this one. Priced at €320 before taxes and subsidies. More features in the extended entry.

Nokia 6500 slide

The Nokia 6500 slide, like the classic, features an ergonomic keypad design. Targeted at amateur photographers, the 6500 slide is equipped with a 3.2 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics. You can also make/receive video calls on a television.

The phone offers a refined tactile experience with the brushed stainless steel finish and a sleek slide mechanism. In addition to CZ optics, the phone as autofocus features, a dual LED flash and 8x digital zoom. That's more than what my first Canon PowerShot had.

A TV-out jack lets you view your video calls on a TV, making video calls more fun than before. The phone has a unique hard coating that prevents scratches or even fingerprints.

Expect the Nokia 6500 slide in Q3 2007. Priced at €370 before taxes and subsidies. Check out more features in the extended entry.

Sharp 913SH 3G Slider Phone for Softbank

This phone is hot - hot PINK! The Sharp 913SH is the latest addition to Softbank's summer phone line-up, featuring 3G connectivity on a hot pink slider form mobile phone. It's also considered to be amongst one of the first "full face" sliders, featuring a large 2.8-inch LCD screen.

Other innovative features of Sharp's new phone include hidden, touch-sensitive controls for music and video playback, a 2-megapixel camera on back for snapping photos, and a 1-megapixel on the front for live video calls. The Sharp 913SH also includes Bluetooth with stereo audio, infrared, and microSD for expandable storage.

Not a fan of pink? Don't worry, this phone will be available in a range colors from bright orange and pink to the more tame shades of grey and white. The phone will be available beginning sometime in July at an undisclosed price, and will likely be available only within Japan

Nokia N76

Nokia's N76, the thinnest of Nseries product line, measures a mere .54 inches. Made of premium materials, it comes in a stylish chrome and magnesium outfit. If you are a music lover im sure you will enjoy featured one touch access to the built-in music player with additional dedicated keys for quick and easy contol of music playback. Users are able create and share music playlists and also listen to FM radio. With the built-in speakers and a max of 2GB storage (via removable microSD card), users can enjoy hours of their favorite tunes. In addition to the music capabilities, the N76 features video and photo capability with its intergrated 2MP camera which look great on its 2.4" color LCD display. Available in either colors of tempered glass or mirror steel, the Nokia N76 is priced at $499.99 without a contract.

Nokia N75

Sony Ericsson W760

Sony Ericsson has announced a new Walkman phone with tri-band HSDPA, the W760, giving you the broadband speed downloads of the latest music and content wherever in the world.

The phone has a built-in GPS with Wayfinder Navigator to help you find the way out when you are lost, giving a search of over 20 million points of interest around the globe. There’s a GPS-supported fitness application called Tracker which can tell you how fast, how long and how far you ran.

With the built-in stereo speakers, you can share your favorite tunes with your friends and the best part, it is preloaded with the latest hit games, including the Need for Speed ProStreet. The phone also comes with the skip control where you can shuffle and skip through tracks or shake it to adjust volume. Other features include a 2.2-inch display, 3.2-megapixel camera, 40MB shared memory with M2 memory slot, FM radio etc.

LG rolls out KF-510 slider with 3MP and touch controls

LG will debut its new Phone LG-KF510 at the GSMA Mobile World Congress 2008 in Barcelona. LG-KF510 is a stylish, fashionable phone catering to users’ demand for slimmer phones with unique design accents. At just 10.9 mm thick, the LG-KF510 is the extremely slim slider phone. It combines a slim style with strength created by its metal frame and tempered glass. At the center of its design are metal gradation paint schemes available in Stardust Dark Gray or Sunset Red. Users will especially appreciate the quality of the LG-KF510’s multi-function camera with 3.0 mega pixel and MP3 player.

Motorola Rokr E8 with a dynamic keypad

Motorola has unveiled their ROKR E8 a music phone with very snazzy dynamic keypad that changes depending on which feature you are using. It uses the ModeShift technology from Motorola, allows user to shift from a music player to phone with just a touch of a button. When the phone is switched off, it will have a smooth and glossy surface with no visible keys. That’s cool, with one press on the virtual music key, the phone keypad disappears and the music keys (play, pause, fast forward and rewind) appear in its place. The vibrating haptics technology has been used also, the device will provides the tactile feedback consumers expect from a traditional keypad, providing confirmation they have pressed a virtual key. The ROKR E8 has 2GB of internal memory which can store up to 1,500 songs and if that’s not enough, you can expand another 4GB with an optional micro SD card. The Motorola ROKR E8 is expected to be available in Q1 2008.

Motorola ROKR E8 Features:
• Dimensions: 115 x 53 x 10.6mm
• Quad Band; GPRS/EDGE class 12
• Weight: 100 grams
• Battery: 970mAh
• Display: 2.0” QVGA 240×320 262K TFT
• ModeShift technology transforms the device from phone to music player to imaging device with thetouch of a button
• FastScroll navigation wheel allows for scrolling through songs, contact and image library with theslide of a thumb
• haptics technology provides tactile response when a virtual key is pressed
• 2GB internal memory;
• external memory support up to 4GB capacity
• Microsoft music ecosystem support
• 3.5 mm stereo headset jack, stereo Bluetooth wireless technology (A2DP)
• 2.0megapixel camera with 8x zoom, multi-shot feature, video capture and playback
• Airplane mode to play uninterrupted music in the air
• MIDI, MP3, AAC, AAC+, Enhanced AAC+, WMA, WAV, AMR-NB, Real Audio (RA) v10
Crystal Talk technology
• Full HTML browser
• Connectivity: Stereo Bluetooth Class 2, USB 2.0 Hi-speed, GPRS Class 12, EDGE Class 12

E-Ten Glofiish X650 Smart Phone

E-Ten has announced yet another version of its Glofiish smartphone, the X650. Based on the existing X600, the phone returns VGA resolution to a 2.8-inch touchscreen, but there no longer appears to be any sort of cellular broadband. Connection types do, however, continue to include GSM, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, as well as a native GPS system. Other hardware in the 650 includes a 500MHz Samsung processor, 256MB of flash storage, and a 2 megapixel camera.

The phone additionally features Windows Mobile with Mobile Office, plus an FM tuner. In some regions an FM transmitter will also be built-in, but North America is likely to be excluded, as the FCC restricts the power of portable transmitters in order to prevent interference. The 650 should launch "worldwide" in black and purple colors, going to market within two to three weeks.

Nokia 7900 Crystal Prism

Nokia has unveiled the latest addition to the Prism Collection, the Nokia 7900. True to its line, the 7900 incorporates the geometric patterns in design, signature to the Nokia Prism Collection line. The handset was made in collaboration with Frédérique Daubal, a French designer. It features diamond-cut patterns with a crystal center key. It also boasts an OLED display, various wallpapers and accessories made specifically for it, a unique aluminum back cover, 1GB internal memory, 3G connectivity, 2-megapixel camera and a choice among the 49 colors available for the keymat. The Nokia 7900 Crystal Prism has a price tag of US$544.

Samsung SOUL Dynamic Touch Phone

The handset is both very camera- and data-focused. A 5-megapixel camera is accompanied by a high-power LED flash as well as by face detection and image stabilization - all features normally reserved for some of the better dedicated cameras, the company says. Transfers are quick with 3G Internet access over HSDPA up to 7.2Mbps downstream; the phone supports North America with quad-band calling over GSM, though whether it also supports 3G in the Western region is unknown. The phone makes heavy use of Google features and supports built-in Gmail and search functions, including a dedicated button at the top level of the interface.

The 12.8mm (0.5in) thick phone is said to be music-savvy with AAC, FM radio, MP3, and WMA support, including protected WMA music stores. Bang & Olufsen's ICEpower audio enhancement technology is also onboard the Soul, which should be available first in Europe by April but is likely to see service in the US through AT&T if left in its current form.

Soul Specifications:
* Connectivity: quad band GSM/HSDPA 7.2 Mbps
* Display: 2.2" 16M color QVGA TFT
* Camera: 5 mpxwith autofocus, 4x digital zoom, face recognition, image stabilizer and WDR optimizer, power LED
* FM Radio with RDS
* Google mail
* 15 hours of music playback
* Bluetooth 2.0/USB 2.0
* ICE Power digital power amp by B&O
* microSD memory card slot
* Dimensions: 105.9x49.5x12.9 mm

Nokia 6555

Nokia and AT&T unveiled the new Nokia 6555 mobile phone. This 3G mobile phone is all geared up to take advantage of AT&T's high speed network. Manufactured in a smoothback design, sharp edges found at the hinge of most folding phones is eliminated on the Nokia 6555 making it comfortable to hold. A quick-access CV key lets you access AT&T's streaming video content including local weather forecasts, sports and entertainment. You can also get the latest movie times, reviews and download ringtones.

With support for the AT&T Mobile Music range of services, you can access MusicID song recognition, music videos, services from Napster and eMusic, XM Radio Mobile and more. The phone supports push-to-talk functionality and comes with an IM client. There's also a basic 1.3 megapixel camera that can record videos onto an optional 2GB microSD memory card. Bluetooth profiles let you connect to wireless headsets as well as connect to a PC.

Available beginning today, September 12, the Nokia 6555 carries a price tag of US $49.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and two-year service agreement from AT&T.

GPS Navigation

Nokia has announced a new unique facility for it uses at the Espoo, Finland. The details released are about new version of Ovi Maps for Smartphones. Nokia intends to provide free pedestrian and car navigation system to all mobile users worldwide. The facility is available and can be downloaded at Nokia.com/maps. The tremendous innovation will feature a turn-by-turn Voice guidance for 74 countries and in 46 languages. The traffic information will be initiated in 10 countries and detailed maps will be available for more than 180 countries.

Nokia N78

The Nokia N78 is built along the lines of successful N73 is power packed with great features like integrated A-GPS, with free Nokia Maps, WLAN and high-speed HSPDA 3G connectivity, a 3.2 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics, and support for microSD memory card, currently available at up to 8 GB, to store favourite music and media.

“The Nokia N78 truly lives up to the Nseries pro mise of delivering unparalleled mobile multimedia experiences with the very latest technologies and servic es,” says Jonas Geust, who oversees Nokia’s Nseries devices. “The Nokia N78 empowers people to explore their passions, enjoy their favourite music and share their experiences with others and is set to continue the range of well-balanced Nseries devices such as the successful Nokia N73.”

N78 Music:support for standard 3.5mm headphones, the N78 also comes with Nokia Internet Radio, giving instant access to thousands of radio stations around the world.

Q80s

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