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Philips makes us busy with their new Xenium X600 handset. This entry level phone features 2MP camera, Stereo Bluetooth connectivity, GSM/EDGE, microSD memory card slot and 8.5 hours of talk time. No word on pricing or availability so far. [JustAMP]

Samsung today unveiled the Pixon, which is a 8MP camera phone with a full touchscreen display. Measuring at only 13.8mm thin, the handset features some of cool specifications including a 3.2 inch WQVGA full touchscreen display, an 8MP camera with a 16x digital zoom, music player that supports MP3, AAC, e-AAC+, WMA file formats, FM radio, DNSe, Bluetooth, and an internal memory of 200MB (Micro SD card compatible). The Samsung Pixon camera phone will be available in mid-October 2008 in France. Pricing info is still unavailable at this time. [Akihabara]

Measuring at 96mm x 51mm x 19mm, the Samsung Knack is a basic phone that features a Emergency 911 button and 2.5mm headphone jack. The phone is specially designed for those who want a basic cellphone with the ability only to make and receive calls and send SMS. Video after the jump.

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The Palm Store is finally showing availability of the “Super Hot” Treo Pro as being “In Stock” and shipping in “1 to 2 full business days” which means that Treonauts ordering today will be able to experience the truly stunning looks and superior performance of this latest Palm smartphone as they get it in their hands in the coming days.

It has been a very long time since Palm last produced such a terrific smartphone and to say that I have been completely bowled over would be a rather mild understatement. As I have mentioned before, the combination of the Treo Pro looks, form-factor and terrific hardware specifications have made me completely fall in love with this smartphone. I can’t remember the last time that I felt this passionate about a Palm smartphone and below you’ll find the top 10 reasons most highly cited by Treonauts in a recent survey (484 responses as of 09/25/08) who are like me finding the Treo Pro not only extremely appealing but also absolutely irresistible:
Top 10 Reasons To Get Your Treo Pro

1. Ultraslim & Ultrasleek Form-Factor & Stunning Design Treo Pro Top Marks
2. Full QWERTY Keyboard + High Resolution 320x320 Flush Touchscreen Treo Pro Top Marks
3. Built-in WiFi (802.11 b/g with WPA, WPA2, 801.1x authentication) Treo Pro Top Marks
4. Built-in GPS (Standalone and Asssisted GPS) Treo Pro Top Marks
5. High-Speed Wireless Data (3G HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE) Treo Pro Top Marks
6. It’s a Palm Smartphone Treo Pro Top Marks
7. Dedicated Silent Ringer Switch Button Treo Pro Top Marks
8. Standard 5 Hours Talk Time (Up to 7 hours Continuous) Treo Pro Top Marks
9. Dedicated WiFi On/Off Button Treo Pro Top Marks
10. Windows Mobile Professional 6.1 Treo Pro Top Marks

Additionally, it is worthwhile noting just how overwhelmingly positive the overall attitude has been towards the Treo Pro. As you can see from our original poll below (1,652 responses as of 09/25/08) it very clearly and very loudly conveys a unanimous rating: the Treo Pro is definitely HOT.



I have no doubt that as more and more people get to experience the Treo Pro the above rating will likely continue to rise and I’m naturally keen to hear any feedback from the lucky few who already have it in their hands.

In the meantime, if you haven’t already done so now is the perfect time to order your very own Unlocked Treo Pro smartphone directly from Palm priced at $549.00.

Rumors about Motorola Q11 first appeared at the beginning of September, but at that time there were no images with the smartphone. Now the images issue is no longer an issue, as Moto Q11 has appeared in several spy shots, presenting itself as a really good-lookin’ smartphone.

The Q11 takes the design of the Q9 series (including the full QWERTY keypad) and refreshes it here and there, the result being a device that might be seen as a competitor for RIM’s BlackBerry Bold. And the specs of Moto Q11 actually allow it to take on the Bold.
According to Mobility Today, where the Q11 pics have first appeared, the smartphone comes with:

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Windows Mobile 6.1
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Wi-Fi (unlike Motorola’s old Qs)
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GPS
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3 Megapixel camera with flash
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Bluetooth

Unfortunately, the display of Motorola Q11 seems to be the same as on the Q9 series, hence a 320 x 240 pixels one.



Anyway, Windows Mobile die-hard fans will probably be happy when this baby comes out. Of course, no one knows when this will happen, but if Moto manages to launch the Q11 by the year’s end, the smartphone can surely get a substantial amount of attention.

Ever since Google Android mobile OS was announced last year, everyone has been guessing what is the Google’s endgame here.

Afterall, an operating system for mobile devices has very little to do with Internet search or advertising marketplace of Google AdWords and AdSense, which are the key elements of the power Google wields today.

Well, Google may see it a bit differently. And, by getting it’s own not insignificant footprint in mobile industry, Google might be aiming to do to wireless the same thing it did to advertisers with their AdWords and AdSense platforms:

Create a transparent auction marketplace with wireless providers bidding in real time to provide the communication services to users.

At least that’s what the latest Google patent application called “Flexible Communication Systems and Methods” indicates.
In this patent app Google envisions a communications device that is capable to connect to any available wireless network (e.g GSM, CDMA, Wi_Fi, WiMax, etc;).

When talking to the wireless networks, the communications device is able to obtain the terms of services from these networks, then select and connect to the one that is best suited to it’s needs.

Wireless service providers can submit and adjust the real time bids offering their services. These can include voice, data, VoIP and various other communication forms.

Here’s one example described in patent application:

As one example, when in a home, the device may use a broadband communication method for which the user already pays a fixed monthly rate. When the user leaves the house, they may be transferred to a metropolitan network, which may be part of the same plan as the home plan, with monthly pricing, with use-based pricing, or with free use supported by advertising. When the user exits the metropolitan area, where free or low-rate pricing may not be possible, the system and methods may permit the user to transfer to a pay-for-use network. In addition to cost as a factor in selecting appropriate telecommunications providers, users may opt for alternative auction models based on maximal bandwidth offered, best coverage/reliability, or some combination of options.

In such a system the possibility to provide wireless communication services might not be limited to the big carriers. Heck, with some software magic, your encrypted Wi-Fi network might be able to invite a passerby to place a VoIP call through it, reserve and provide the necessary bandwith and then charge for the service.

While device might be able to handle rate/service negotiations itself, a more efficient way might be to have a “coordinator service” to take care of these things. And, of course, such a system will need some sort of “coordinator service” to handle all the billing, payment and compensation issues.

Well, guess who already has a working platform and an auction marketplace, serving millions of users making tons of realtime transactions?

Of course, given the state of cellular industry, none of this appears to be feasible right now.

But Google is not alone in thinking about the possibilities to create an open marketplace for wireless services. Apple has been contemplating something very similar too.

From the patent app’s filing date (March 19, 2007), it seems that Google has researched these possibilities when it was preparing to bid for it’s own slice of wireless spectrum. While they did not get it, they got at least some assurance the new spectrum will be open to any device and any service.

And with new wireless technologies coming into play, increasing competition between traditional carriers, WiMAx service providers, private Wi-Fi coverage, metro Wi-Fi networks, better/more flexible radios in mobile devices, who knows how mobile industry may look in 5 to 10 years?

It’s not often we see a concept phone that actually has a chance at making the crossover from vaporware to hardware. But, that’s just what you see pictured here. The artists at Art Lebedev dreamed up this WiMAX handset concept phone for use, presumably, on Scartel’s Russian WiMAX networks in Moscow and St. Petersburg.

None of the details are set in stone, but if Art Lebedev’s concept squeaks past the big-heads with its conceptual feature-set intact, Russia’s Scartel will be blessed with a WiMAX handset sporting WiMAX connectivity, WiFi, both a front and rear-facing camera, and a class-topping 850×480 display. Unfortunately, the Art Lebedev-designed WiMAX handset, which had better take on a more tongue-friendly model name soon, sports a tri-band GSM radio that’s likely going to keep it from seeing mainstream duty in the US. But, if this little beauty manages to include the 850Mhz band as part of its spectrum support, we’d love to put hands on its ginormous touchscreen.

GPS problems? Email retrieval issues? Accidentally upgraded your iPhone OS, only to find that you can’t unlock the new firmware? Whatever problems you might be having with your newly upgraded iPhone or iPhone 3G might be solved with a quick iPhone OS downgrade. It’s not the most convenient or efficient method of dealing with iPhone and iPhone 3G problems, but an iPhone OS downgrade is a viable last-resort solution that might just keep you from pulling out your hair in frustration. So, just how do you go about downgrading the iPhone OS on that precious little handset of yours? Keep reading.
1. First you’ll want to make sure you’re running iTunes 7.5
* If you have a newer version, go ahead and uninstall that version of iTunes
* Download iTunes 7.5 here
* Install iTunes 7.5
2. Download an older version of the iPhone OS to your desktop
* If you’re downgrading from iPhone 2.1 OS, you’ll probably want to go with iPhone 2.0.2 OS
* If you’re downgrading from iPhone OS 2.0.2/2.0.1/2.0.0, you’ll probably want to downgrade to iPhone OS 1.1.4
* Find previous iPhone OS versions here.
3. With the older version of iTunes installed, connect your iPhone or iPhone 3G to iTunes via the USB data cable
4. Reboot your iPhone into DFU restore mode
* Hold down the “Power” and “Home” buttons simultaneously until your iPhone turns off (ignore the “Slide to Power Off” prompt)
* When your iPhone turns off, release the “Power” button but keep holding that “Home” button
* Hold the “Home” button for a good 10 seconds
* iTunes will recognize your iPhone in restore mode and prompt you to restore the iPhone before using it
5. Force your iPhone or iPhone 3G to restore itself using the older iPhone OS that you downloaded previously
* Mac - hold down the “Option” key as you mouse-click on “Restore” button in iTunes
* PC - hold down the “Shift” key as you left-click on the “Restore” button in iTunes
6. Select the older iPhone OS file that you downloaded to your desktop
7. Enjoy your newly downgraded iPhone or iPhone 3G!
* Ignore any 1011, 1013, 1015 errors
* Errors like 1601, 1602, 1600 require that you put your iPhone into DFU restore mode again and force-restore again (start at Step 4)

Sony Ericsson has announced its unlimited music download service - PlayNow plus. According to the official release, the service is “due to set a new standard for the unlimited music experience on a mobile with unrivalled download speeds, high-quality audio and access to the largest music catalogue of any unlimited download service.” All of the music offered through PlayNow plus will be available to the users both on their PCs and mobile phones.

Telenor in Sweden will be amongst the first to launch the service in the fourth quarter of this year. Their offer will include a special edition of the Sony Ericsson W902 Walkman phone, which will come pre-loaded with 1000 of the recent most popular songs — who’s “coming with music” now, eh Nokia? :)
At the end of the subscription, users will keep a large number (what that means exactly is not known) of their most played songs, forever that can be played on any MP3 player.

Needless to say, the Swedish-Japanese handset maker plans to go beyond Telenor in Sweden and we’re quite certain they’re pitching mobile operators around the world, as we speak.

I have until now refrained from reviewing the Celio Redfly Mobile Companion principally because I felt that while the device may have had some merits its original price of $399 was (to put it mildly) rather over the top – particularly as there are some phenomenal new Netbooks available in the $300 to $500 range such as the $429 Lenovo IdeaPad S10 that I have set my sights on.

Having said this, now that Celio has announced that as part of a “seed unit program” it is reducing the price of its Redfly by 50% (down to $199 until October 31) I thought that it might be worth taking a second look at this Windows Mobile “Smartphone Companion”.

So what exactly is the Redfly Mobile Companion? Well, for starters Redfly is a solid and well built, small and lightweight (only 2 lbs.) “shell” with a keyboard + touchpad, 8 inch screen at 800x480 resolution, Bluetooth, 2x USB ports and VGA port as well as a battery that lasts a very healthy eight hours. However, the Redfly also has no operating system, no CPU, no hard drive and no installed software of any kind.
The whole idea behind the Redfly is that it seeks to eliminate the need to carry a laptop and instead “allows you to use your Windows Mobile Treo smartphone as a laptop” without the typical costs or maintenance associated with a traditional PC.

It is essentially a “smartphone terminal” that connects to your Treo via cable or Bluetooth and uses your smartphone’s CPU power and 3G or WiFi data connectivity to work on any application installed on your device with the benefit of a much larger keyboard and screen – something which some mobile professionals who primarily need only email, a browser and a VPN or Remote Access while on the go have actually found to be extremely appealing.

Top 10 Things About the Redfly Companion

1. Present from your smartphone
Deliver PowerPoint presentations from your phone via the REDFLY’s built-in VGA port. Anything on the smartphone can be displayed via VGA.
2. Travel light
Leave your laptop behind, but take your data with you.
3. Easy email, attachment and documents
The larger display and keyboard make it easy to use email and applications such as Office Mobile (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
4. Web browser on a large display
Enjoy a better web browsing experience with the ability to view pages without scrolling, zooming or squinting.
5. ALT-TAB like a desktop
Quickly move between open applications using the familiar Alt-Tab key stroke.
6. Bluetooth to the phone
Connect between your smartphone and the REDFLY via Bluetooth for a wire free experience. Use your phone and REDFLY at the same time.
7. Use a flash drive
Access data using USB flash drives or memory cards with a card reader.
8. Charge your smartphone
Charge your smartphone while connected via USB for extended productivity time.
9. Travel with one charger
The REDFLY can be set to keep the USB ports powered when plugged into the wall. Charge the smartphone via USB and you only carry one charger.
10. Notes on the fly
Use the Windows Mobile Notes feature and take notes while on a phone call or in a meeting. All information is always with you and easily searched.

The Redfly has been fully tested with all Windows Mobile Treo smartphones including the now shipping Treo Pro, Treo 800w, Treo 700w|wx and Treo 750 as well as other WM devices such as the Motorola Q.

I have to admit that after reading some customer stories the whole Redfly concept started making a lot more sense to me. For example I liked some comments such as the fact that “devices can be pooled and loaned out as needed since there is no on-board storage”; “one-touch instant On”; “like a wide screen television for my phone”; “full remote access to our servers”; “setup was faster than pouring a cup of coffee”; “it’s like a wireless keyboard for my smartphone”.

Overall I reckon that you will either automatically love the Redfly Mobile Companion or promptly dismiss it as the greatest overpriced nonsense you’ve heard in some time. Priced at $399 I would personally not have given it another thought but now that it’s temporarily reduced to $199 I may just have to give it a go.

If you already own a Redfly please take a moment to share your experiences with your fellow Treonauts via the comments section below.

Separately, please remember that you also still have a few hours (ends midnight PST) to benefit from our 40% Off Treo & Centro Case promotion.

Redfly now only $199 [via jkOnTheRun]

iDo S601 offers new features such as Windows Mobile 5 operating system, wi-fi connection, Bluetooth (A2DP), USB, Infrared, 64MB RAM, 128MB Flash ROM and mini SD memory slot.

iDo S601 Specification
Date Announced 2006, 3Q
Network Technology GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
Hardware/Processor FreeScale i.MX21 350 MHz
Dimensions (mm) 109 x 55 x 21.5
Weight (g) 140

Display
Screen Size : 2.8 inch, 240 x 320, Touchscreen
Screen Color : TFT 262K colors

Design
Type : Blok
Navigation Key : 5 way Navigation Key pad
Soft Keys : 2
Antenna : Fixed Internal

Memory
Internal(MB) : 64MB RAM, 128MB Flash ROM
Expansion : Mini SD

Battery
Battery Type : Li - Ion 1300 mAh
Stand-by (hrs) : 190
TalkTime(min) : 300

Entertainment
Ringtones
Polyphonic :
Customization : AMR, Midi, MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC, AAC+ (Download, Composer)
MP3 Yes
A2DP Yes
TV Receiver Null
FM Radio No
Video Record Yes, 30 fps
Video Support MPEG4 / H.263 / 3GP / ASF / WMV
Audio Support MP3 / WAV / AAC / AAC+ / WMA / RMI
Voice Support Comand, Dialing, Speaker, Recording

Messaging
SMS Yes
MMS Yes
EMS No
Email Outlook Mobile, support push E-mail

Connectivity
Bluetooth Yes, version 1.2
3G No
GPRS Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots)
Infrared (IrDA) Yes
USB Port Yes
WIFI/WLAN 802.11b
Software
Java (J2ME) Yes ,MIDP 2.0
WAP Yes Ver 2.0
Platform / OS - Pocket PC
Browser Internet Explorer Mobile
Other Application PDF viewer, Office Mobile(Excel/Word/Powerpoint), Windows Media Player, ActiveSync, QR-Code / QuickMark

Personals
Themes Yes
Caller ID Phot Caller ID
ProfileID Yes

Camera
Lens Type CMOS, 2.0 Megapixel
Digital zoom 8x
Max. Resolution 1600 x 1200
Flash Yes
Night Mode Yes
Multi Shot Yes
Extra Features
Photo Format
Video Yes, 30 fps
Video Format MPEG-4

iDo S630 combines with the latest MP4 functionalities, with powerful hardware punch, encased in a stylish exterior. It is the zenith of perfect amalgamation between industrial aesthetics and modern technology. It is guaranteed to bring a fresh angle to your perceptions of Pocket PC Phones.

iDo S630 Specification
Date Announced 2006, 4Q
Network Technology GSM 850/ 1800/ 1900MHz
Hardware/Processor Freescale i.MX21 350 MHz
Dimensions (mm) 109 x 55 x 21.5
Weight (g) 140

Display
Screen Size : 2.8 inch, 240 x 320, Touchscreen
Screen Color : TFT 262k colors

Design
Type : Blok
Antenna : Fixed Internal

Memory
Internal(MB) : 128MB Flash Rom and 64MB SDRAM
Expansion : miniSD

Battery
Battery Type : Li-ion 1300 mAh
Stand-by (hrs) : 190
TalkTime(min) : 270

Entertainment
Ringtones
Polyphonic :
Customization : MIDI, WAV, MP3 (Download, Compose)
MP3 Yes
A2DP Yes
TV Receiver Null
FM Radio No
Video Record Yes, 30 fps
Video Support MPEG4/H.263/3GP/ASF/WMV
Audio Support MP3/WAV/SMAF/MIDI/AMR/AAC/AAC +/WMA/RMI/MMF
Voice Support Command, Dial, Recording, Speaker

Messaging
SMS Yes
MMS Yes
EMS No
Email Outlook Mobile, Direct Push Email

Connectivity
Bluetooth Yes, version 1.2
3G No
GPRS Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots)
Infrared (IrDA) Yes
USB Port Yes
WIFI/WLAN 802.11b

Software
Java (J2ME) Yes ,MIDP 2.0
WAP Yes Ver 2.0
Platform / OS - Pocket PC
Browser Internet Explorer Mobile
Predictive Text Entry Handwriting recognization
PIM Application Calendar/ Note/ Calculator
Other Application Windows Media Player 10, Word Mobile, Excel Mobile, Powerpoint Mobile, PDF viewer, ActiveSync, VoIP (Skype)

Personals
Themes Yes
Caller ID Animated Photo Caller ID
ProfileID Yes

Camera
Lens Type CMOS, 2.0 Megapixel
Digital zoom 8x
Max. Resolution 1600 x 1200
Flash Yes
Night Mode Yes
Multi Shot Yes, 9
Extra Features Self- protrait mirror, self-timer
Photo Format
Video Yes, 30 fps
Video Format 3GPP, AVI, MPEG4 (320x240)

When it comes to mobile web browsing, mobile phone manufacturers and mobile web browser developers are all about telling us that their platform brings the desktop web browsing experience to the mobile space. But, that’s never entirely true. The problem is that the full-desktop version of that new-fangled communications-medium they call the I-N-T-E-R-N-E-T is usually chock full of multimedia elements like Flash-based advertisements, games, embedded videos, and interactive navigational controls. That kind of content doesn’t translate very well through mobile web browsers - FlashLite kind of works, but is wholly insufficient. That is, unless you’re using Skyfire’s Flash- and Silverlight-compatible browser on your Windows Mobile smartphone.

To that end, Skyfire has announced their Skyfire 0.8 beta for public consumption. Ending the company’s too-long private beta program, Skyfire’s new Skyfire 0.8 beta browser is now available to John and Jane Smiths the world over. And, to inaugurate the newly public Skyfire beta program, Skyfire has built some cool new features and functionality into the most lightweight, yet multimedia-savvy mobile web browser on the market - Skyfire 0.8.

Skyfire processes all web-page data through their proxy servers and pushes that data to your mobile phone. Because Skyfire’s servers are doing all the heavy data-crunching, the Skyfire browser can serve up multimedia content, like embedded videos, with the ease and speed of a full-blown desktop browser. And therein lies Skyfire’s strength in the mobile browser market. Skyfire excels in displaying multimedia-heavy webpages where Flash- or Silverlight-based animations/videos are a priority. Unfortunately, the same server-side data processing that makes for fast and smooth streaming video makes for a less-than-smooth text-viewing experience. Reading a webpage with Skyfire is still easier and faster than with many other browsers out there, but we imagine Skyfire could streamline text-processing a bit more.
You may recall, Skyfire introduced support for Silverlight-based multimedia content on the eve of the 2008 Bejing Olympic Games - making Skyfire the ideal choice for mobile web users looking to delve into their favorite video-streaming website. Skyfire 0.8 boasts:

• Better video quality
• Ability to make Skyfire the default browser
• Faster launch and auto-reconnect
• Improved zooming
• Ability to download content
• In-line text entry

Skyfire 0.8 beta is being offered in both Windows Mobile Standard (non-touchscreen) as well as Windows Mobile Professional (touchscreen) versions, effectively covering the entire Windows Mobile market with Flash-capable goodness.

Download Skyfire 0.8 here.

Full press release after the break.

Skyfire Opens Floodgates, Offers Full PC Web Browsing Experience on Mobile Phones
Skyfire Announces Open Beta, Improved Video Streaming, Zooming and More in New 0.8 Windows Mobile Version

(MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA) – September 24, 2008 – Skyfire, makers of the full PC Web experience browser for mobile devices, Skyfire, announced today that they are opening up registration of their free browser to all. In addition, the Mountain View based company is announcing the .8 version of their revolutionary product for Windows Mobile. The new version of Skyfire adds even more speed and ease to browsing the Internet from a mobile device.

The Skyfire browser was the first mobile browser to support full web PC browsing, including rich media content, supporting Ajax, Flash, Quicktime, Windows Media, and others.

“We don’t like to think of ourselves as a mobile Internet browser,” said Skyfire CEO and Co-Founder Nitin Bhandari. “Skyfire is a full feature Internet browser on the mobile device.

“Leaving private beta is a huge step for us,” continued Bhandari, “We have accomplished our goals of the private beta – launch, listen, improve. Demand for Skyfire has been extremely strong and we are excited to bring this more evolved product to more devices and users.”

Previously, people who wanted to enjoy the exact PC web experience on their handsets had to sign up on a waiting list for Skyfire. With today’s announcement, the latest version of the Windows Mobile Skyfire browser is available to anyone. The 0.8 iteration of Skyfire for Windows Mobile includes marked improvements.

“Our users love media rich sites like MySpace, Facebook, YouTube, and ESPN on Skyfire ” said CMO Adam Sexton, “and based on their input we added the most requested features and improved our user experience. Users can now find content more quickly with Super Bar, and can now easily share that content with anyone in their address book. ”

Super Bar
Super Bar makes it easier to find what you’re looking for, by combining URL and search entry in one bar. It also features auto complete, so you can find what you’re looking for by only typing a few letters.

Share Content
Skyfire now lets you easily share your favorite web content with others. You can send any web page via text message to anyone in your address book or beyond.

In addition to known bug fixes and general performance gains, the 0.8 version of Skyfire for Windows Mobile also adds the following functionality:
• Better video quality
• Ability to make Skyfire the default browser
• Faster launch and auto-reconnect
• Improved zooming
• Ability to download content
• In-line text entry

Today, Skyfire will begin the migration of current 0.6 users to the 0.8 version and will also allow new Windows Mobile users to download it directly from www.skyfire.com.

Skyfire, which supports all Web 2.0 standards like Ajax and full Flash, is also available in version 0.6 on the Symbian S60 platform. The 0.8 version will be released for Symbian shortly.

About Skyfire
Skyfire is the creator of the Skyfire mobile browser, which extends the PC Web to mobile phones so users can experience the mobile Web exactly like they do on their PCs. The company was founded in 2006 by Nitin Bhandari and Erik Swenson, who serve as CEO and CTO, respectively. Skyfire is backed by Lightspeed Venture Partners, Trinity Ventures and Matrix Partners.

For more information, visit www.skyfire.com, or follow Skyfire on twitter at twitter.com/skyfire.

With all this talk of high-end smartphones forcing themselves into the limelight recently, it’s easy to forget that the bulk of the mobile market is comprised of feature-based handsets (dumbphones, if you will) with a focus on usability and affordability. LG, however, hasn’t forgotten that their bread-and-butter market lies in the mid- and low-range markets.

The LG Xenon has popped up on our radar as a text message-oriented QWERTY slider aimed at keyboard-loving messaging-fiends with a need for high-speed wireless data. AT&T is said to be testing the LG Xenon’s quad-band (850/900/1800/1900Mhz) GSM/EDGE and dual-band (850/1900Mhz) UMTS/HSDPA 3G radios, and could go live with the LG Xenon before the holiday shopping season.
With a large 2.8-inch display, slide-out QWERTY keyboard, 3 megapixel camera capable of VGA video recording, aGPS, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0, accelerometers, a proximity sensor, and full 3G support, the LG Xenon definitely doesn’t skimp in the features-department. Here’s a rundown on the AT&T LG Xenon feature-set:

* Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE
* Dual-band UMTS/HSDPA (850MHz/2100MHz) for 3G data
* aGPS
* Wi-Fi
* 240×480 2.8? LCD
* 3 megapixel FF +VGA (VT)
* 950 mAh battery
* It’s physical size is 105.5 x 53.5 x 15.8 mm
* 100MB of memory with microSD support up to 16GB
* Bluetooth 2.0
* USB 2.0
* EMP U330 Lite Chipset

But, all those pretty little features come at a cost. The LG Xenon isn’t likely to be offered for free with new contract. More on the LG Xenon as we hear it…

Motorola has unveiled two new Bluetooth headsets, MOTOPURE H15 and H780, both of which come with background noise cancellation.

Both headsets feature such technology as:

* Multipoint technology that enables users to connect multiple phones to a headset.
* Universal compatibility - tested to work with over 200 compatible phone models from over 15 brands.
* Motorola’s TrueComfort design.
* EasyPair technology - simplifies how users connect with a compatible mobile phone.
* CrystalTalk - improves call clarity.

The MOTOPURE H15 features a flip design and has a dual-microphones, which will automatically enhances frequencies to improve call clarity in both loud and quiet environments. On the other hand, the Motorola H780 is more stylish headset, featuring a brushed, carbon fiber finish, spun metal, and textured side band.

MOTOPURE H15 and the H780 are expected to be available in Q4 2008.

Who says women can’t be geeks, too? Sony Ericsson knows that, hence they’ve announced the first Bluetooth watches for women.

Convenient, good looking and distinctive, the Bluetooth MBW-200 range of Bluetooth watches is an expansion of the highly successful Bluetooth MBW-150 range. With three different sophisticated designs to match your personality, be the first among your friends to control your phone with your watch.

All three watches were made in partnership with Fossil and all feature a small screen that informs ladies of incoming calls (caller ID) and/or text messages. In addition, the whole watch vibrates when someone’s calling or there’s a new SMS. Finally, ladies can reject or mute calls, and even control their music (play, pause, stop or skip) directly from their watch, without having to pull out a phone out of purse.
As we’ve mentioned, the Bluetooth MBW-200 is available in three variants. For each one the Swedish-Japanese handset maker found a perfect model to promote it:

* The Sparkling Allure Edition, as modelled by 19-year-old Slovakian Dominika Cibulkova, is glamorous, yet strong and sporty.
* The Contemporary Elegance Edition, as modelled by 18-year-old Danish “Princess of Tennis” Caroline Wozniacki, is perfect for the young professional who wants to stay focused on the job at the same time as staying connected.
* The Evening Classic Edition, adorning 19-year-old Hungarian superstar Agnes Szavay, has a classic yet casual profile. The stylish leather strap and discreet black face can be worn in any environment.

The MBW-200 range is made out of allergy-safe stainless steel and will be available in selected markets in Q4 2008.

All you Alltelians out there in need of a good-featured and inexpensive clamshell, check out Alltel’s latest phone: MOTORAZR VE20. Already available in the US via Sprint, Motorola’s VE20 is presented by Alltel as the lightest phone from the RAZR family. And it really is, since it weighs only 3.17 oz (~89 grams).

MOTORAZR VE20 is not too different form the other RAZRs when it comes to aesthetics, so those who love the series’ look and feel will most probably love the VE20 too.
The features of MOTORAZR VE20 include:

* Touch-sensitive controls on the external display
* GPS capabilities, TeleNav pre-loaded
* Stereo Bluetooth
* Music player
* 3.5mm headset jack
* 2 Megapixel camera with video recording
* microSD card support, up to 2GB
* Up to 4.15 hours of talk-time and up to 360 hours of stand-by time

MOTORAZR VE20 is priced at $99, but only after a $50 mail-in rebate and with the signing of an Alltel contract agreement for two years.

The clamshell is not available right away. It can only be pre-ordered and received on September 25, the same date when it will be sold through Alltel’s retail stores, in two color versions: navy and licorice.

There’s not a lot of things we don’t know about the upcoming Nokia 5800 Xpress Music (Tube) full touch screen handset.

All the specs of Nokia 5800 XpressMusic have been leaked eons ago, together with photoshop renderings and even live pics.

So there’s not much to do now but to sit and wait until October 02, the rumored date of the official Nokia Tube launch.

Still, today Mobil.cz has got their hands on what looks to be the first official press pic of Nokia 5800 Xpress Music phone. And this gives me an excuse to post it here and recap what we already know about Nokia 5800 Tube:
The specs of Nokia 5800 XpressMusic will include:

* Quad-band GSM (850/900/1800/1900), UMTS 2100, GSM/Edge, HSDPA connectivity
* Symbian S60 Taco 5 OS
* 3.2″ 640×360px, 16M color touchscreen display
* 3.2mpx autofocus camera with dual LED flash and 30 FPS VGA recording
* Built-in A-GPS and Wi-Fi
* USB 2.0 and Bluetooth 2.0
* 3.5mm headphone jack, TV-Out port
* 150MB of User memory
* microSDHC memory card slot (up to 16GB, 8GB memory card in a box)
* Dimensions: 111×52x15.5mm
* Weight: 109 gr

Sony Ericsson is not concerned only about how to offer unlimited music downloads to mobile users, but also on being green. Not literally, of course.

The company has just announced it is working on a concept that someday will materialize into GreenHeart phones. A GreenHeart phone should have a bio-plastic housing, a keypad made out of recycled plastic, and, apparently, it should consume only 3.5 mW (milliwatts) when in stand-by.

Sony Ericsson also mentions “HTML based e-manuals”, an Ecomate educational game and a green packaging to come with the future GreenHeart phones.
Unfortunately, there is no image with the GreenHeart concept for the moment, but SE said it showed it to “few select partners” that received it with great interest. Moreover, the manufacturer says it will present the concept to consumers, allowing them to point out the features they’d like such a phone to include.

Well, this all sounds good, doesn’t it? Too bad SE doesn’t give any exact date about when the GreenPhone concept will be fully unveiled.

Apart from talking about the GreenHearth phones, Sony Ericsson has also announced the launch of its “environmental warranty” program. This means the company has set up its own collecting points, where users can recycle their old mobile phones.

For the moment, there are more than 500 collection points, in the US, Mexico, India, China, Taiwan, Singapore and Thailand. By the beginning of 2009, Sony Ericsson plans to establish collection points in all the countries where it conducts operations.

The T-Mobile G1 was officially announced yesterday and the comparisons to the iPhone started almost as soon as the last executive left the stage. But when you pair up the iPhone 3G and the T-Mobile G1, which device comes out as the winner? Or, is it too soon to tell?

For starters, the T-Mobile G1 has a brand new operating system, Google's Android that has been highly anticipated for quite some time. It has the unique distinction of being open-source, which means developers from all over can update and modify the OS. The Android Market is also going to go live, which features apps from all walks of life.

The phone itself features Wi-Fi, GPS and 3G (where available). It features a 3-megapixel camera and 1GB of storage by means of a removable memory card, which can be expanded up to 8GB. The G1 has a touchscreen and a full QWERTY keyboard that is revealed by means of a nifty sliding mechanism. We can expect the G1 from T-Mobile on October 22 and current T-Mobile customers can pre-order it for $179.
On the flip side, we have the iPhone 3G. It's been out for nearly three months and while it looks nice, it hasn't been without its drama. Some people don't get 3G reception, there were a few security issues, and the App Store appears to be highly monitored so certain apps are rejected. But as far as specs go, the iPhone has Wi-Fi, a limited GPS function, a 2-megapixel camera, 8GB or 16GB of storage and a 3.5" touchscreen that supports multi-touch gestures. It currently costs $199.

When it comes to looks, the iPhone 3G definitely wins. It's glossy back, large screen smooth touch capabilities all lend it a sense of style. The T-Mobile G1 is also decent-looking, though what was previously described as the "chin" and the bulkier feel bring it down a notch.

But looks aside, who comes out on top here? Well, Apple has been criticized recently for its excessive monitoring of apps in the iTunes App Store, and the Android Market will be rule-free, in effect. But is that a good idea, either? What about malware apps or other annoying programs that intend to harm your G1 or obtain your personal information? What will be done in these cases?

The limited storage capacity is also a bit of a problem, especially for those that want to load up on music. A plus, however, is that Android uses Amazon MP3, which offers DRM-free tracks, often a point of contention with iTunes.

During the announcement yesterday, I would have said the G1 has a leg up because it only costs $179, but many users of our Android Community are reporting differently, noting pre-order price tags of $299 or more!

In the end, I find myself torn. While the iPhone 3G and T-Mobile G1 are similar in that they are smartphones with touchscreens and app stores, they couldn't be more different. The iPhone 3G is a phone made by Apple that runs on Apple software. When it comes to the G1, we're dealing with a phone made by HTC, carried by T-Mobile that runs on an OS by Google.

Could an Android-based handset be the always talked about "iPhone killer?" Sure. But that handset is not the G1. Until Google makes their own phone that runs on Android, I don't think we'll see all that the very impressive OS from the search engine mogul can do.

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Here is a female version of the Sony Ericsson MBW-150 Bluetooth watches. Known as the Sony Ericsson MBW-200, these Bluetooth watches connect to your cell phone via Bluetooth connectivity. The MBW-200 comes with a small monochrome OLED display that displays your incoming caller ID and alert you to new text messages, emails, and calendar alarms. Available in Sparkling Allure, Contemporary Elegance and Evening Classic, this timepiece is specially designed to work with Sony Ericsson cell phones. The new Sony Ericsson MBW-200 Bluetooth watches will be available in Q4 2008.

The Nokia E71 - the latest email-optimized device from the Nokia Eseries product range. The sleek Nokia E71 with full QWERTY keyboard and the stylish, features a broad range of personal or professional messaging needs, including Microsoft Exchange, the world's most widely adopted corporate email solution.

Easy, one-touch access to email
The Nokia E71 comes fully equipped for easy-to-install and easy-to-use professional and personal email. People who use Microsoft Exchange at work can access their email using the Mail for Exchange mobile email client, which comes pre-loaded with the Nokia E71. With these Nokia Eseries device, people can get reliable real-time access to their email, calendar, contacts and tasks, as well as download attachments like Word, Excel, Powerpoint or PDF files directly to their devices.

The Nokia E71 supports email accounts from more than a thousand internet service providers (ISPs) around the world, as well as Gmail, Yahoo! mail and Hotmail. Additionally, the Nokia E71 supports the Nokia Intellisync Wireless Email solution as well as third party email solutions like System Seven and Visto Mobile. Both devices come with the new switch mode that allows people easily to switch between personal and work home screens.

Sophisticated tool, premium design inside and out
With a stainless steel case, etched graphics and available in two colors - grey steel or white steel - the Nokia E71 bears the hallmarks of Nokia quality and craftsmanship. The cool metallic finish is complemented by the bright colour display, which showcases the Nokia E71 device's brilliantly simple user interface. Designed for both one-handed and two-handed use, the Nokia E71 pays special attention to ergonomics, as evidenced by its narrow shape and specially designed keypad.

Always Entertaining
In addition to email and personal information management, the Nokia E71 supports the latest Ovi services including maps, music and media sharing that power users expect from their device. This includes fast and seamless browsing with HSDPA, wireless LAN and 3G connectivity, Assisted GPS (A-GPS) and Nokia Maps for navigation, a music player with support for up to 8 GB expandable memory and a 3.2 megapixel autofocus camera.

Built for Businesses of all sizes
In addition to serving entrepreneurs and smaller businesses, the Nokia E71 also comes fully equipped with a robust suite of enterprise grade features, including a built-in encryption functionality for both the device memory and for the memory card. Nokia E71 also includes integrated mobile VPN support that gives mobile professionals access to their company intranet, and device lock and wipe to protect corporate information. Incorporating underlying technologies that allow IT departments to effectively manage security settings, corporate applications, data and advanced voice features, the Nokia E71 expands the range of Nokia Eseries devices that support enterprise-specific deployment.

Accessorize with Style
Also announced today were a number of Nokia accessories that support the Nokia E71. The Nokia Car Kit CK-100 and Nokia Display Car Kit CK-600 offer convenient handling, simplified installation and software updatability. The Nokia Car Kit CK-100 features Nokia Talk voice guidance and a remote control, while the Nokia Display Car Kit CK-600 features a removable color display and a remote control with illuminated keys for active call management. For increased mobility, Nokia also announced the sleek Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-212, as well as the Nokia Mobile Holder CR-106 designed to complement the Nokia E71.

Nokia E71 Specification
Date Announced 2008, 1Q
Network Technology HSDPA / UMTS/ Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Dimensions (mm) 57 x 114 x 10 mm
Weight (g) 126
Display
Screen Size : 240 x 320 pixels
Screen Color : TFT 16 million colors

Design
Type : Candybar
QWERTY-Keyboard : Yes
Antenna : Fixed Internal

Memory
Internal(MB) : 110
Expansion : Micro SD - 1GB included (up to 8GB, hot swap)

Battery
Battery Type : Li - Po 1500mAh (BP-4L)
Stand-by (hrs) : 408 hours
TalkTime(min) : 630 minutes

Entertainment
Ringtones
Polyphonic :
MP3 Yes
A2DP Yes
TV Receiver Null
FM Radio Yes
Video Record Yes
Video Support 3GP, MPEG4
Audio Support MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC
Voice Support voice dial, voice memo

Messaging
SMS Yes
MMS Yes
EMS No
Email Yes
Push-To-Talk Yes

Connectivity
HSDPA Yes, 3.6Mbps
EDGE multislot class 32, max download 296 kbps; upload 177.6 kbps
Bluetooth Yes, ver 2.0
3G Yes
GPRS Class 32
Infrared (IrDA) Yes
USB Port Yes
WIFI/WLAN 802.11g
Data Cable Yes, FS-USB

Software
Java (J2ME) Yes
WAP Yes Ver 2.0
Platform / OS
Browser Yes, HTML / XHTML Browser
Predictive Text Entry T9
PIM Application Calculator, calendar, reminders, currency converter
Other Application GPS, mobile VPN, Nokia MiniMap

Personals
Themes Yes
Caller ID Photo caller ID
ProfileID Yes
Camera
Lens Type CMOS, 3.2 Megapixel
Digital zoom 20x
Max. Resolution 2048 x 1536 pixels (Secondary video call camera)
Flash Yes
Night Mode Yes
Extra Features Front camera for video call, auto-focus
Photo Format
Video Yes
Video Format 3GP, MPEG4

Nokia N96, a multimedia computer truly optimized for video and TV. This is slated to be the successor to the hugely popular N95.With a large 2.8” screen, 16 gigabytes of internal memory and support for high-quality videos in a wide range of formats, the dual-slide Nokia N96 represents an exciting new chapter in mobile media. The Nokia N96 multimedia computer is expected to begin shipping in the third quarter of 2008 with an estimated sales price of approximately 550 Euros (1 Euro = 4.7 Ringgit), before subsidies or taxes.

Accessing internet videos is quick and simple. The Nokia N96 supports common video formats including MPEG-4, Windows Media Video and Flash Video, making favourite videos easy to view. Transferring and accessing videos is even faster with the high-speed USB 2.0 connection and WLAN and HSDPA support. In select markets, the integrated DVB-H receiver offers live broadcast TV with an automatically updating program guide. The massive memory can store up to 40 hours of video content.

The storage capacity of the Nokia N96 can even be further expanded with an optional microSD card, such as the new Nokia 8GB microSDHC Card MU-43 which increases the available memory of the Nokia N96 to a total of 24 GB. For added convenience, the Nokia N96 features a ‘kickstand’ on the back cover that allows for hands-free viewing.

The Nokia Video Center offers one place to discover and access a variety of mobile content ranging from movie trailers and comedy to news from world-leading content brands such as YouTube, Reuters, and Sony Pictures. The catalogue of internet video feeds is continually expanded with more regional and country specific content.

For a superb music experience, the Nokia N96 features media keys, a 3.5 mm headphone connector and built-in 3D stereo speakers. The Nokia Maps application offers richer maps with urban details and satellite views and has upgrade options such as City Guides, turn-by-turn pedestrian mode and voice-guided car navigation.

The Nokia N96 boasts a 5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics, flash and video light. It allows DVD-like quality video capture at 30 frames per second. Further, with the integrated A-GPS, consumers can now ‘geotag’ their pictures with location data and share them with their online communities.

The Nokia N96 naturally supports the Ovi family of Nokia internet services, including maps, music, media sharing and more.

Nokia N96 Specification
Date Announced 2007, 1Q
Network Technology HSDPA / UMTS / GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Dimensions (mm) 102.5 x 56 x 17.6
Weight (g) 125
Display
Screen Size : 2.8 inch, 240 x 320
Screen Color : TFT 16 Million colors

Design
Type : Slider
Antenna : Fixed Internal

Memory
Internal(MB) : 16GB / 128MB RAM, 256MB ROM
Expansion : MicroSD

Battery
Battery Type : Li - Ion 950 mAh (BL-5F)
Stand-by (hrs) : 220
TalkTime(min) : 220

Entertainment
Ringtones
Polyphonic :
MP3 Yes
A2DP Yes
TV Receiver DVB-H Class C, 470-750 MHz
FM Radio Yes
Video Record Yes, 30fps
Video Support H.263/SP, H.264/AVC, WMV9, RealVideo, Flash video
TV-out support (PAL/NTSC)
Audio Support MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA
3.5mm Audio Jack
Games Support N-Gage Platform

Messaging
SMS Yes
MMS Yes
EMS No
Email Yes
Connectivity
HSDPA Yes
EDGE Class 32, DL/UL= 296/177.6kbps
Bluetooth Yes
3G Yes
GPRS Class 32
Infrared (IrDA) Yes
USB Port Yes
WIFI/WLAN 802.11 g/b with UPnP support
Data Cable microUSB
Software
Java (J2ME) Yes
WAP Yes Ver 2.0
Platform / OS - S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2.
Browser XHTML/ HTML, RSS Reader
Predictive Text Entry T9
Other Application GPS (A-GPS), Motion Sensor, Flash Lite 3 , Document Viewers, Nokia Maps

Personals
Themes Yes
Caller ID Photo Caller ID
ProfileID Yes
Camera
Lens Type CMOS, Carl Zeiss Optics , 5.0 Megapixel
Digital zoom Support optical zoom
Max. Resolution 2592 x 1944 (secondary : VGA Camera)
Flash Yes
Night Mode Yes
Extra Features Auto-focus, auto-exposure, Dual-LED camera flash
Photo Format
Video Yes, 30fps
Video Format 640 x 480

The Nokia N98 is a HSDPA/quadband smartphone to have 7.2 pixel camera with optical zoom and Xenon flash, 3 inch touch screen, built-in GPS, DVB-H TV tuner, 3D graphic accelerator (wow), bluetooth, WiFi, video recording at 60fps and other multimedia feature.

Nokia N98 Rumour Specification
Date Announced 2007, 4Q
Network Technology HSDPA /UMTS / GSM 850 /900 /1800 /1900
Dimensions (mm)
Weight (g)

Display
Screen Size : 3.0 inch, 356 x 416, touchscreen
Screen Color : TFT 16 millions

Design
Type : Others
Antenna : Fixed Internal

Memory
Internal(MB) : 8GB
Expansion : microSD

Battery
Battery Type : Li-ion
Stand-by (hrs) :
TalkTime(min) :

Entertainment
Ringtones
Polyphonic :

MP3 Yes
A2DP Yes
TV Receiver DVB-H
FM Radio Yes
Video Record Yes, 60fps
Audio Support 3.5mm Audio Jack
3D Stereo Speakers
Voice Support Dial, Command, Recording, Speaker

Messaging
SMS Yes
MMS Yes
EMS No
Email Yes

Connectivity
HSDPA Yes
Bluetooth Yes, version 2.1
3G Yes
GPRS Yes
Infrared (IrDA) No
USB Port Yes
WIFI/WLAN Yes, 802.11b/g/n

Software
Java (J2ME) Yes
WAP Yes Ver 2.0
Platform / OS
Other Application GPS

Personals
Themes Yes
Caller ID Photo Caller ID
ProfileID Yes
Camera
Lens Type CMOS, Carl Zeiss Lens, 7.2 Megapixel
Digital zoom 8x optical, 40x digital
Max. Resolution
Flash Yes
Night Mode Yes
Extra Features Autofocus, Stabilizer, Xenon Flash
Photo Format
Video Yes, 60fps
Video Format 1.3 megapixel

Xplore M68 combines the industry-leading Palm OS and state-of-the-art wireless and multimedia features in a compact form factor. Xplore M68 Smartphone Expanded Features and Benefits Palm OS(R) Garnet Bluetooth technology for communicating with headsets, car kits, computers and printers equipped with Bluetooth technology MP3 and MPEG4 for audio and video-capturing and playback 1.3 megapixel integrated camera for vibrant photos 32 MB RAM / 64 SDRAM flash memory 2.2-inch D-TFD 64K colors LCD screen SMS, MMS, WAP, email, Java support SD/MMC Card expansion and One-handed navigation five-way jog dial

Xplore M68 Specification
Date Announced 2005, 1Q
Network Technology GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
Hardware/Processor ARM 9 OMAP 310
Dimensions (mm) 49.5 x 109 x 22.5
Weight (g) 127
Available colours Black, White

Display
Screen Size : 160 x 220
Screen Color : D-TFD 64K colors

Design
Type : Candybar
Navigation Key : 5 way Navigation Key
Antenna : Fixed Internal

Memory
Internal(MB) : 32MB SDRAM, 64MB Flash
Expansion : SD/MMC card

Battery
Battery Type : Li - Polymer 1300 mAh
Stand-by (hrs) : 300
TalkTime(min) : 300

Entertainment
MP3 Yes
FM Radio No
Video Record Yes
Video Support MPEG-1, MPEG-4, 3GPP
Audio Support MP3
Voice Support Recording (AMR), Speaker

Messaging
SMS Yes
MMS Yes
EMS No
Email Yes

Connectivity
Bluetooth Yes
3G No
GPRS Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots)
Infrared (IrDA) Yes
USB Port Yes

Software
Java (J2ME) Yes
WAP Yes Ver 2.0
Platform / OS
Browser xHTML
Predictive Text Entry Handwriting recognition

Personals
Themes No Info.
Caller ID Picture
ProfileID Yes
Camera
Lens Type CMOS, 1.3 Megapixel
Digital zoom
Max. Resolution 1280 x 960
Flash No
Night Mode No
Extra Features
Photo Format
Video Yes
Video Format 3GPP

The Xplore M70 is a triband GSM phone (900/1800/1900 MHz) running Palm OS Garnet 5.4. It features a 2.2 inch TFT 262k colors touch-screen, GPRS, SD/MMC expansion slot, Bluetooth, USB, IrDA, Push Email and a 1.3 megapixel camera.

Xplore M70 Specification
Date Announced 2006, 3Q
Network Technology GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
Hardware/Processor ARM 9
Dimensions (mm) 109 x 50 x 23.7
Weight (g) 131

Display
Screen Size : 2.2 inch, 176 x 220
Touch screen
Screen Color : TFT 262K colors

Design
Type : Candybar
Navigation Key : 5-way jog dial
Antenna : Fixed Internal

Memory
Expansion : SD / MMC Card Slot

Battery
Battery Type : Lithium Polymer
Stand-by (hrs) : 170
TalkTime(min) : 240

Entertainment
Ringtones
Polyphonic :
Customization : MIDI, MP3 (Download)

MP3 Yes
A2DP Null
TV Receiver Null
FM Radio No
Video Record Yes
Video Support MPEG 4, 3GP
Voice Support Recording, Speaker

Messaging
SMS Yes
MMS Yes
EMS No
Email (POP3, SMTP) with viewing and editing attachment function
Support Push Email

Connectivity
Bluetooth Yes
3G No
GPRS Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots)
Infrared (IrDA) Yes
USB Port Yes

Software
Java (J2ME) Yes ,MIDP 2.0
WAP Yes Ver 2.0
Platform / OS
Browser xHTML/HTML
Predictive Text Entry Handwriting recognition (Chinese and English)
PIM Application Date Book, To-Do list, Alarm Clock
Other Application Backup Manager

Personals
Themes Yes
Caller ID Video, Photo
ProfileID Yes

Camera
Lens Type CMOS, 1.3 Megapixel
Digital zoom
Max. Resolution 1280 x 1024
Flash No
Night Mode Yes
Extra Features Self Portrait Mirror, Self timer
Photo Format
Video Yes
Video Format

Sweden, September 24 –Sony Ericsson, a 50:50 joint venture by Sony, a FIFA Partner, and Ericsson, announces today that it has been appointed the Official Mobile Phone Handset of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. This appointment is effective immediately and forms part of the Digital Life category, which FIFA Partner Sony Corporation, one of Sony Ericsson’s parent companies, acquired in 2005.

Speaking in Lund, Sweden, to an assembled audience of journalists, Lennard Hoornik, Corporate Vice President and Head of Global Marketing said, “We are very excited about this announcement. At Sony Ericsson we feel we are uniquely placed to be a champion of football fans worldwide, using the marketing and promotional rights this agreement grants us to make Sony Ericsson handsets and accessories an integral part of the fan experience. Our role in football will be to use our sponsorship to innovate the experience of fans and give them greater access to football."

The Sony Ericsson sponsorship runs to the end of 2010 and includes the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. As the official mobile handset of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Sony Ericsson will enjoy various category exclusive rights globally and will be designated a FIFA World Cup Sponsor. Sony Ericsson will also have access to other FIFA properties.

The agreement with FIFA enables Sony Ericsson to partner with one of the world’s most popular sports and adds to the existing Sony Ericsson sponsorship portfolio. Sony Ericsson will apply the knowledge gathered from its continuing successful sponsorship of the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour, the largest sponsorship of professional women’s sport, to engage with consumers through new and exciting experiences.

Hoornik added, "The 2010 FIFA World Cup is one of the world's leading sporting events and is watched across the world by millions of fans. It will be these fans that we focus our engagement in football on; using our relationship with FIFA and our handsets to enable them to get closer to the game in new ways and enjoy the 2010 FIFA World Cup. We are looking forward to using our handsets to capture and share their football experiences."

Sony Ericsson will announce further details of its FIFA World Cup sponsorship plans in due course.

24 September 2008 – T-mobile and Google have announced the launch of the HTC-made T-Mobile G1, the first device to use Google’s Android software platform. The iPhone-like device will debut in the US on 22nd October for USD179 followed by launches across Europe. However, Google now needs the other members of the Open Handset Alliance to build critical mass for the platform if it is to fulfil its mobile ambitions.

Google needs broad industry support for Android: the G1 is only the start The critical question for the industry is: will Android make it easier for Google to roll out its applications and services or will it provide a platform for mobile operators to launch their own services?

At its launch Google’s raison d’etre for Android was to reduce the vast amount of software fragmentation that currently plagues the handset market, in order to encourage the roll out of applications and services. This can only be achieved if the platform is shipped in sufficient volumes and accounts for a significant amount of the market; it cannot be achieved by a single product even if it does live up to the high expectations set by the iPhone.

If we use the G1 as a guide it unsurprisingly has Google’s services built in, including Google Search (for local and web searches), Maps (including Street View), Gmail, Youtube, Calendar, and Google Talk. T-Mobile and Google have not disclosed any details of their commercial relationship but it would seem that T-Mobile, at least in the US, is content to have a product that competes directly with AT&T’s arrangement with Apple with the iPhone. There is also no information on if or how Google will extend its advertising business model to the G1 or other Android-devices.

If, as Ovum suspects, other Android-based devices are equally as tied to Google’s services as the G1 this will ultimately impact how quickly the Android platform is embraced by other mobile operators. As we have seen with the iPhone, Apple’s stance to restrict involvement from network operators has reduced its appeal for some networks.

Google’s move to provide all of the source code of the Android platform and the G1 after it is publicly available is at least a sign that operators can build their own services if they have the will to do so.

Beyond the issue of mobile operators’ own services, the other major challenge that Google faces with Android is building and maintaining momentum for innovative third-party applications within a horizontal ecosystem. As Apple has demonstrated with the App Store, building developer momentum is the key to success, driving device usage and adoption by consumers and operators.

However, the iPhone, unlike Android, is part of a tightly managed environment with device and services vertically integrated. If Android is to become a credible platform in its own right (achieving volumes beyond HTC and the G1) it needs to be used in multiple handsets by a variety of phone manufactures. Android will need to be modified for different hardware platforms but crucially it must maintain compatibility for the third-party applications that run on top. This is not a trivial exercise, as demonstrated by Sun Microsystems with its mobile Java platform, a technology that is not dissimilar to the application environment used within Android. Failure to maintain compatibility between Android-based devices will severely inhibit demand and innovation for the platform.

According to the rumors, Asus will release its new Asus P565 Communicator. However, there is no confirmation from the company. This Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional-powered smartphone supports GSM/GPRS/EDGE 900/1800/1900 MHz, UMTS / HSDPA 2100 MHz (3.6 Mbps), Marvell Tavor 800MHz processor, 256MB ROM, 128MB RAM, microSD memory card slot, Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR connectivity, Wi-Fi connectivity, SiRF Star III GPS chipset, 2.8 inch LCD display at 480 x 640 resolution, and a 3MP digital camera.

Here are some leaked pictures of the white version of T-Mobile G1. See more pictures after the jump. [Android Community]

You should prepared for the upcoming Nokia 5800 XpressMedia, which will be released on October 2nd, 2008. The handset features a full touchscreen display and the new Nokia Tube touch UI. The Nokia 5800 XpressMedia will also be available on the market by the end of this year. Stay tuned for more updates.

Motorola today announced that they will release its new version of PEBL Navy Blue phone in the Korean market. The phone is equipped with a hidden external display that can be used as a touch-sensitive for navigation and control of the phone's settings. The phone also sports high-speed 7.2Mbps data transfer, Bluetooth, a 2MP shooter and MP3 player.

Here is good news for you. The MWg Zinc II smartphone is now only $499. However, it is still quite expensive for an unlocked, international GSM smartphone. In case you didn't know, the MWg Zinc II is a 3G and quad-band GSM Smartphone that uses Microsoft Windows Mobile Professional 6.1 as its operating system. The handset also offers a 500MHz Samsung processor with 64MB RAM, 2.8 inch 320 x 240 resolution touchscreen display, GPS navigation, and slide-out keyboard.

Besides the INNOV8 i850 which packs an 8 megapixel camera, Samsung has another 8 megapixel camera phone ready to be launched later this year. The Samsung Bresson M8800 is the handset I am talking about and it’s said to be launched on September 25th.

The 8 megapixel camera is said to be as good as any other camera available. Besides the camera, the future Bresson will sport a 3.2 16 million touchscreen HD LCD, GPS mapping, 3G via HSDPA, music capabilities and office interaction applications.

No details on pricing or availability have been leaked so far. But there’s plenty of time for us to discover more details

Samsung Bresson M8800 Specification
Network Technology Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900, UMTS, Tri-band HSDPA
Dimensions (mm) ? x ? x 15.5 mm
Weight (g)
Display
Screen Size : 3.2 inches, WVGA 800 x 480 pixels (Touchscreen)
Screen Color : TFT 16 million colors

Design
Type : Candybar
Antenna : Fixed Internal

Memory
Expansion : microSD

Battery
Battery Type : Li - ion
Stand-by (hrs) :
TalkTime(min) :

Entertainment
Ringtones
Polyphonic :
MP3 Yes
A2DP Null
TV Receiver HD TV
FM Radio Yes
Video Record Yes, video recording
Video Support VideoOut, H.263 and MPEG
Audio Support MP3 and AAC
Voice Support voice recorder
Games Yes

Messaging
SMS Yes
MMS Yes
EMS No
Email Yes

Connectivity
HSDPA Yes
EDGE Yes
Bluetooth Yes, v 2.0
3G Yes
GPRS Yes
Infrared (IrDA) No
USB Port Yes
WIFI/WLAN Yes

Software
Java (J2ME) Yes
WAP Yes Ver 2.0
Platform / OS
Browser Yes, WAP 2.0/xHTML
PIM Application alarm, clock, calendar, calculator
Other Application GPS, Google search and maps, CNN news and sport and Accuweather reports

Personals
Themes Yes
Caller ID Yes
ProfileID Yes

Camera
Lens Type CMOS, 8.0 Megapixel
Digital zoom
Max. Resolution 3344 x 2392 pixels
Flash Yes
Night Mode No
Extra Features Autofocus
Photo Format
Video Yes, video recording
Video Format H.263 and MPEG

Samsung and Armani unveiled the Samsung M75500 mobile phone, nicknamed called Night Effect. For Samsung, this is the second mobile phone with the Armani branding, but the first for Emporio Armani (the first was Giorgio Armani)for Samsung.

Samsung Armani Night Effect Specification
Date Announced 2008, 3Q
Network Technology Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900, HSDPA, UMTS
Dimensions (mm)
Weight (g)

Display
Screen Size : 2.2-inch AMOLED, 240 x 320 pixels
Screen Color : TFT 262k colors

Design
Type : Candybar
Other Keys : music-control key
Antenna : Fixed Internal

Memory
Internal(MB) : 120 MB
Expansion : microSD

Battery
Battery Type : Li - ion 960mAh
Stand-by (hrs) :
TalkTime(min) :

Entertainment
Ringtones
Polyphonic :
MP3 Yes
A2DP Yes
TV Receiver Null
FM Radio Yes
Video Record Yes, video recording
Video Support H263, H264, MPEG4, WMV
Audio Support 3.5mm audio jack, AAC, eAAC, MP3, WMA

Messaging
SMS Yes
MMS Yes
EMS No

Connectivity
HSDPA Yes, 3.6 Mbps
EDGE Yes
Bluetooth Yes, v 2.0
3G Yes
GPRS Yes
Infrared (IrDA) No
USB Port Yes

Software
Java (J2ME) Yes
WAP No Info
Platform / OS
Browser Yes
PIM Application alarm, clock, calendar, calculator
Other Application GPS

Personals
Themes Yes
Caller ID Yes
ProfileID Yes

Camera
Lens Type CMOS, 3.2 Megapixel
Digital zoom
Max. Resolution 2048 x 1536 pixels
Flash No
Night Mode No
Extra Features Autofocus
Photo Format
Video Yes, video recording
Video Format

WIRED, a sub-brand of Seiko Watch, was established with tech savvy, fashion conscious consumers in mind. And like its WIRED.h line, its design team continues to explore and expand its product realm, such as Model AGBH041 timepiece with retailer/brand The DUFFER of St. GEORGE. With its re-focus on analog readout in recent years, the AGBH041 is one of the few on WIRED product portfolio that still feature a large LCD screen. A special coated glass gives the watch a iridescent gleam. 4 side buttons permit data readout on time from 38 countries, plus alarm setting. All encased in a harden stainless steel casing that is water proof up to 10 bar (~100 meters) A ballistic nylon strap and clasp unit allows ease of adjustment. Limited to 300 units, with each watch numbered and etched on the back. The DUFFER of St. GEORGE x WIRED - AGBH041 Watch is now available at all DUFFER retail locations and its online store in ZOZOTOWN. Priced at JP¥ 25,200 (~US$ 235)

> The DUFFER of St. GEORGE [ZOZO]

> The DUFFER of St. GEORGE
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While most people today would associate G-Shock watches with Casio. During most part of 1980s and 1990s, it was the Swiss Army knife-like Data Bank timepiece Casio was famous for. Predates PDA, cellphone, and UMPC, Casio Data Bank was up to the task, from calculation, simple personal data management, and phone number storage. It was also the must-have accessory for gadget obsessed Japanese public.

For its 10th anniversary celebration, Tokyo's urban style label MACKDADDY is bring back the classic Casio Data Bank. The commemorative edition will feature MACKDADDY's signature color scheme as well as a "neo retro" design cue. Retails around JP¥ 8,925 (~US$ 84), the Casio x MACKDADDY Data Bank Watch is set to release in limited quantity next month.

BenQ's new 3G mobile phones, the BenQ E55 clamshell. The phone sports some pretty basic features. The BenQ E55 clamshell weighs 95 grams and, tri-band connectivity (GSM 900/1800/ 1900), a 2 inch TFT internal display with 262K colours, a 96 x 64 pixel external display, a dedicated media player (with support for MP3, AAC, MP4 and 3GP), Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP, FM radio, a 2.0 megapixel camera, secondary video-call camera, SMS and MMS capabilities, WAP 2.0 browser, 45MB of internal memory and microSD card support (up to 2GB)

Feature:
General:
2G Network;: GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900,3G Network: UMTS 2100,Announced:2008, July, Status :Coming soon

Size :
Dimensions :94 x 48 x 19 mm,Weight :95 g

Display :
Type:TFT, 256K colors,Size:176 x 220 pixels, 2.0 inches,Wallpapers,Second external 1-inch 65K CSTN display, 96 x 64 pixels.

Ringbones:
Type :Polyphonic (72 channels), MP3,Customization :Download
Vibration :Yes,Memory :Phonebook :Yes,Call records :Yes
Card slot :microSD (TransFlash), up to 2 GB,45MB user memory.

Data:
GPRS :Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 - 48 kbps,HSCSD :No,EDGE:No
3G:Yes, 384 kbps,WLAN:No,Bluetooth:Yes v1.2 with A2DP,Infrared port :No
USB :Yes, v1.2
Other features:
Messaging:SMS, EMS, MMS, Email,Browser:WAP 2.0/xHTML,Games:Yes
Colors:Red, Brown,Camera:2 MP, 1600x1200 pixels; secondary (VGA) videocall camera,MP3/MPEG4 player,Organizer,Java MIDP 2.0,Built-in handsfree,Voice memo.

Battery :
Standard battery, Li-Ion 900 mash,Stand-by:Up to 180 h,Talk time:Up to 2 h 40 min
Hot feature:

GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz,WCDMA 2100,clamshell form factor,GPRS,EDGE,bluetooth (Headset, Hands-Free 1.5, FTP, AVCTP, AVRCP, Dial-Up, Object Push, GAVDP , AVDTP, A2DP)