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Mobile Phone News covering GSM and 3G handsets in U.S. and Worldwide.

Nov
22

Sony Ericsson W760 HSDPA Walkman phone with GPS & MSA

Music as you like it

Play it loud through the stereo speakers on the front. Shake your phone to change tracks. Identify unknown songs with TrackID™, use SensMe™ to choose song by mood.

Mobile gaming with a twist

The W760 takes mobile gaming to the next level. Control the games with motion sensor. Or just use the buttons. Play in horizontal or vertical mode.

Sony Ericsson W760 HSDPA Walkman phone with GPS & MSA

Find your way

Looking for directions? Let the W760 and the built-in GPS lead the way. Just choose Google™ Maps Mobile or Wayfinder™ Navigator*.

Fill it up with songs

Headset or speakers - the stereo-widening effect makes your music sound great either way. And the W760 has room for variety - it stores over 950 songs (eAAC+ format).

Nov
22

BlackBerry Bold - Features and Specifications!

The BlackBerry® Bold™ smartphone is pure innovation. Discover how it can power the passions you pursue.
The BlackBerry Experience: No Compromises

With email, phone, IM and the Internet, it can connect you1. With an integrated organizer, it can help you stay on top of your day. With camera and video recording2, you can capture and share the moment with just a few clicks.

BlackBerry Bold - Features and Specifications!

Fast Performance

Do more - do it faster. The BlackBerry Bold smartphone was designed to take advantage of the speeds available on the HSDPA network1,3. Together, this high speed network and the 624-MHz processor help support your need to multitask and prioritize with access to your voice and data services at the same time.

Multimedia

The fun goes with you. Enjoy premier image and video viewing, build playlists of your favorite songs and organize your media files. You can even use BlackBerry® Media Sync to transfer desktop iTunes® music files to your smartphone. The BlackBerry Bold smartphone delivers a wealth of entertainment.

GPS and BlackBerry Maps

Know where you stand. With built-in GPS capabilities, and BlackBerry® Maps, you get turn-by-turn directions, so you can pinpoint where you are right now and where you need to be1,4.

Wi-Fi

Simple and straightforward. Lower your cellular costs and get service in areas where cellular network coverage may be limited or unavailable, with BlackBerry data services over Wi-Fi® networks.5

File Editing

With WordToGo and SlideshowToGo, you can work on Microsoft® Word and Microsoft® PowerPoint® slides while you’re on the go.1,6 Copy and paste, adjust font formatting and more.7 The stunning LCD display makes working on the go an invaluable option.

Mobile Streaming

The built-in mobile streaming capabilities on the BlackBerry Bold smartphone are designed so that you can watch online videos or listen to streamed music broadcasts.8 Access information and fun without using up the memory on your BlackBerry smartphone.

Brilliant Display

Color and clarity come to life. The screen of the BlackBerry Bold smartphone catches the eye and is designed to deliver color and clarity that exceed expectations. From the moment you turn it on, you’ll be blown away by explicit color and quality.

Power

With the BlackBerry Bold smartphone’s long-lasting, removable battery, you’ve got the power to get things done, whether you’re traveling, working away from the office or just on the go.4

BlackBerry Bold - Features and Specifications!

Nov
22

The new T-Mobile G1 with Google cell phone – Overview

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to lose track of the really important things in your life. Your social calendar is just a bit out of synch and friends are just a bit too far out of reach. Until now… The T-Mobile G1™ redefines what it means to be kept in the loop.

Feel the exhilarating power and freedom of having all the communication tools you’re used to in your hand. Mobile Internet services are at your disposal with quick one-touch access to Gmail™, YouTube™, Google Talk™ and Google Calendar™. Explore even more of the world with detailed street, traffic and satellite views via integrated Google Maps™.

The new T-Mobile G1 with Google cell phone – Overview

Dazzle your friends with the large sensationally crisp 3.2” display. The touch-sensitive navigation is finger friendly and super intuitive but you can swing it out of the way to use the full five-row QWERTY keyboard. There is plenty of room to respond to emails, messages and even chat.

G1 delivers an extraordinary browsing experience. The G1’s browser comes with a clever multi-page window pane; it lets you surf multiple websites at the same time. Drag the page around with your finger to pan, or move from one link or textbox to another with the handy trackball positioned perfectly for your thumb. And don’t worry about waiting for pages to load. The G1 is equipped with 3.5G and Wi-Fi technology… seamlessly switching to always offer you the best connection.

Instant notification bar discretely alerts you of emails, text messages or IM sent your way. Whether you’re getting mail from Gmail™, another POP or IMAP account or receiving IMs from any of the most popular services, you’ll be alerted as soon as a new message comes in.

The new T-Mobile G1 with Google cell phone

Make the G1 your G1 with instant access to Android Market™. The market is constantly updated with exciting new applications for your T-Mobile G1™. Download and install your favorite software, music or games and more. The fully customizable home screen lets you put all the tools and gadgets within your finger tips.

HTC innovation delivers the next generation in mobile technology with the Android™ powered G1.

The new T-Mobile G1 with Google cell phone 

Highlights

 

3.2-inch TFT-LCD flat touch-sensitive screen with HVGA (320 X 480 pixel) resolution.
Full 5-row QWERTY keyboard.
  One-Touch Google Search. 
Customizable Home screen with instant Email, text message and IM notifications.
Instant access to mobile Internet services (Gmail™, YouTube™, Google Maps™, Google Talk™, Google Calendar™).
High-speed 3.5G network connection.
Wi-Fi technology with seamless transition to open networks.
Android Market™ with access to variety of software and media downloads. (some fees may apply)
3.2 megapixel color camera with auto focus.
microSD™ (SD 2.0 compatible) expansion slot for all your storage needs.

Google, Android, Android Market, Gmail, Google Talk, Google Calendar, Google Maps, Google Search and YouTube are trademarks of Google Inc. T-Mobile and the magenta color are federally registered trademarks of Deutsche Telekom AG. G1 and T-Mobile G1 are trademarks of T-Mobile USA, Inc. 

Nov
22

LG CT810 Incite Specs

OVERVIEW

The LG Incite 3G world phone, exclusive to AT&T, is a haptic feedback touch screen Windows Mobile® smartphone with breathtaking minimalistic design elements. The LG Incite incorporates LG’s intuitive single-handed operation user interface and a large color screen—ideal for Video Share calling, and use with a 3 megapixel camera and AT&T Navigator. The Incite keeps you in touch with friends or work with email, text, multimedia, and instant messaging, and Internet access via a full featured web browser, all at 3G broadband speeds. World roaming tri-band HSDPA, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth®, complete the luxurious feature package. With Windows Mobile® 6.1, you get a full multi-tasking operating system and access to your Microsoft Outlook® mailbox (or many other mail providers), contacts, calendar, notes, and tasks. Edit Microsoft Office documents (Mobile Word, Excel®, OneNote®), view PowerPoint and Adobe® PDF attachments, or download from the web your choice of many personal or business applications.

 LG CT810 Incite Specs

FEATURES

Email and Messaging

 

  • Mobile Email—supports Microsoft Direct Push, ActiveSync—scheduled sync, Xpress Mail, and POP3/IMAP4*
  • Conversational Text Messaging—send/receive short messages*
  • Multimedia Messaging—send/receive messages comprised of text and images*
  • Mobile Instant Messaging—send/receive messages in real time using AIM®, Windows Live™, and Yahoo!® Messenger*

Software and Connectivity

 

  • Bluetooth® 2.0 capable with EDR
  • MicroSD™ Memory Card support—store songs and other media files up to 32GB (card sold separately)
  • Integrated Wi-Fi *802.11 b/g)—access and transfer data
  • MEdia Net™ Internet Browsing—gives you access to email, web sites, games, and more on your wireless phone*
  • aGPS supports AT&T Navigator—for turn-by-turn navigation*

LG CT810 Incite Specs

Camera and Video

 

  • 3 megapixel camera with auto focus
  • Cellular Video (CV)—watch streaming video during a call*
  • Video Share—share a live or recorded video during a call*

LG CT810 Incite Specs

Personalization and Entertainment

 

  • AT&T Mobile Music—download music to use your device as a music player with MP3 player, MusicID, and Shop Music capabilities*
  • XM® Radio, Pandora, FM radio
  • Ringtone supported formats: AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR-NB, QCP, MP3, WMA, WAV, 64 polyphonic and standard MIDI format 0 and 1 (SMF)/SP MIDI
  • Preloaded games: Ms. Pac-man, Sudoku, BlockBreaker Deluxe
  • Preloaded applications: People, MyCast, Mobile Banking
Nov
18

Samsung SGH-a767 Propel slider with full QWERTY keyboard

get the word out

The SAMSUNG Propel™ is the slider that makes communication easy. Just slide open up this stylish phone and slide open the possibilities, from texting to email to Instant Messaging – all simplified thanks to a full QWERTY keyboard. The Propel is also packed with fun features like high-speed multimedia access, full Web browsing,
AT&T Mobile Music, AT&T Navigator and much more. So slide open the SAMSUNG Propel™ and get the word out like never before.

Samsung SGH-a767 Propel slider with full QWERTY keyboardSamsung SGH-a767 Propel

qwerty keyboard

The Propel™ has a slide-out, full QWERTY keyboard that lets you get the word out faster and easier.

multiple messaging

Stay connected with your friends wherever you are. The Propel™ gives you all the messaging options you want – email, text messaging, Instant Messaging and picture messaging.

at&t music

Welcome, music lovers. With AT&T Mobile Music and the Propel™, you can play and download all your favorite tunes and ringtones. And thanks to the built-in microSD™ memory slot, your play list can go on and on.

at&t navigator

With AT&T Navigator, the SAMSUNG Propel™ gives you GPS-enabled turn-by-turn directions, maps, traffic updates and more.

vdeo share

Show off your new car. Be at Mom’s birthday party. Even if you’re hundreds of miles apart, Video Share and your new SAMSUNG Propel™ make it all possible. Any two Propels (or other Video Share-compatible phones) can share realtime, one-way video of almost anything – all while talking on the phone. It’s nice to share.

Nov
10

Motorola RAZR2 V8

Confident and strong, this next-generation RAZR™ takes thin to the next level by packing it with a new, richer multimedia experience.  RAZR2 V8 provides an unmatched music experience.  It comes complete with 512MB end user memory¹ or 2GB memory, USB 2.0 high speed for fast music file transfers2, Windows Media Player® 11 synchronization for simple music management and a music touch screen on the external display for effortless control.

Get In Touch
The touch-sensitive music controls, located on the large color external display, maintains a sleek look while consumers manage and play songs purchased from any Windows-based music store.  Users can also read and reply to texts3 via RAZR2 V8’s external display, which is the largest in its class.  After flipping open the phone to start the music player, users can sit back, listen and enjoy without ever flipping open the phone again.

Motorola RAZR2 V8

Personal Paparazzi
With quad band technology, travel the world a little lighter.4   Users can take advantage of the 2.0 megapixel camera, video capture and playback, and up to 2GB¹ of internal memory to capture every unforgettable moment in high resolution.

Motorola RAZR2 V8

Dressed to Thrill
The RAZR2 V8 is outfitted in extravagant materials tailored to sleek perfection.  A stainless steel frame helps ensure strength while vacuum metal housing, chemically hardened glass, spun metal and chrome create an amazing appearance. 

Motorola RAZR2 V8

SUMMARY OF FEATURES:
• Super-slim, iconic RAZR design with clamshell form factor, stainless steel frame, metal and glass housing, internal antenna
• Large 2.0” QVGA (320 x 240) 262K color external display with contextual touch interaction
• 2.2” QVGA (320 x 240) internal display, 262K color
• Integrated 2.0 megapixel camera with 8x zoom
• MotoSync™ – Over the air synchronization of Email, Phonebook and Calendar
• Music player with optional stereo micro-USB headset and stereo Bluetooth wireless tecnology5
• Available in 420MB end user memory¹ or 2GB
• Full HTML broswer to surf the sites you know and love³
• Speaker independent name and digit dialing
• EDGE Class 12
• MPEG 4 video capture and playback
• Integrated Bluetooth wireless technology with imaging, printing and peer to peer gaming profiles5
• Messaging via MMS, WV, SMS3
• Class 2, version 2.0 Bluetooth wireless technology with range up to 30 feet5
• High speed micro USB 2.0
• Up to approximately 500 minutes talk time and 280 hours standby time6

The RAZR2 V8 is expected to be available in July 2007. For more information regarding pricing and product availability in your region, please check with your local Motorola representative.

Certain mobile phone features are dependent on the capabilities and settings of your service provider’s network.  Additionally, certain features may not be activated by your service provider, and/or their network settings may limit the feature’s functionality.  Always contact your service provider about feature availability and functionality.  All features, functionality and other product specifications are based upon the latest available information and are believed to be accurate; however such product specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

¹ Available user memory varies due to the configuration of the phone, which varies by service provider.
2 The unauthorized copying of copyrighted materials is contrary to the provisions of the Copyright Laws of the United States and other countries. This device is intended solely for copying non-copyrighted materials, materials in which you own the copyright, or materials which you are authorized or legally permitted to copy. If you are uncertain about your right to copy any material, please contact your legal advisor.
³ Network and/or SIM card dependent feature, not available in all areas. Airtime, data charges, and/or additional charges may apply.
4 Operates in many major cities and countries where GSM network coverage and roaming agreements are present.
5 This device supports Bluetooth A2DP-Source, AVCTP, AVDTP, AVRCP-Target, BIP-ImagePush, BPP-SenderDev, DUN-GW, FT-Server, GAP, GAVDP, Headset-AG, HFP (1.5) AG, OPP-Client, OPP-Server profiles. In order for Bluetooth devices to communicate with one another, they must utilize the same Bluetooth profile. To determine the profiles supported by other Motorola devices, visit
www.hellomoto.com/bluetooth.  For other devices, contact their respective manufacturer.
Certain Bluetooth features including those listed may not be supported by all compatible Bluetooth-enabled devices, and/or the functionality of such features may be limited in certain devices, or by certain wireless carriers. Contact your wireless carrier about feature availability and functionality. 
6 All talk and standby times are quoted in Digital Mode, and are approximate. Battery performance depends on network configuration, signal strength, operating temperature, features selected, and voice, data and other application usage patterns.
MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office.  The Bluetooth trademarks are owned by their proprietor and used by Motorola, Inc. under license.  Windows and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.  All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners.  © Motorola, Inc. 2007.  All rights reserved.

Nov
10

Motorola MOTO™ U9 specifications

Feel, See
A sensuous and smart design makes rich colors dance on the borderless organic light emitting diode (OLED) external display with one of more than 20 floating animated screensavers. Control the music player from the outside with touch sensitive keys that appear magically, along with the name of the song and artist. Seamless, small and lightweight, this curvaceous phone has graphite metallic gloss and soft touch finishes and fits perfectly in the pocket or hand.

Now Hear This
Make the easy transition from phone to music and back again, MOTO U9 allows one-touch access to your library and pauses music as calls come through. Personalize your play lists by transferring your favorite music, or download tracks from more than 200 online music stores, including Napster, and manage them using the simplicity of Microsoft’s Windows Media® Player 11.¹, 2 U9 has 25 MB of on-board user memory3, plus a microSD memory card slot for up to an optional 4GB for music, pictures and other media. With stereo Bluetooth® wireless technology, users can enjoy a wireless mobile stereo experience on the go with compatible Bluetooth-enabled stereo headphones such as the ROKR S9 wrap-around headset.4

Motorola U9

Express Yourself
Hear and be heard with Motorola’s innovative CrystalTalk™ technology that automatically adjusts audio to help ensure clear calls even in a noisy environment. And there’s more to talk about including advanced speaker independent voice dialing and talking phone features for additional convenience. Live in the moment and capture your favorite memories with the 2.0 megapixel, 8x zoom camera with multi-shot feature. This amazing camera delivers quality, printable5 and sharable images. Further share the latest gossip and buzz with friends and family with easy SMS text messaging2 and video capture and playback.

MOTO U9

Bands/Modes

Quad-Band (GPRS Class 12/EDGE Class 12)

Dimensions

90mm x 48.6mm x 16.4mm

Size

57.8 cc

Weight

87.5g

Battery

Talk Time: up to approximately 430 minutes¹
Standby Time: up to approximately 350 hours¹

Display

Interior: 2.0”, QVGA, 262K TFT
Exterior: 1.45”, 128 x 160, 65K OLED

Features

·    Touch sensitive music keys appear on the borderless external display when in music mode
·   
Music synchronization compatible with Windows Media® Player 11
·   
Integrated music player that supports multiple audio files: Windows® WMAv10 plus Janus DRM, MP3, AAC, AAC+, AAC+ enhanced
·   
Stereo Bluetooth® (A2DP) for wireless music listening²
·   
USB 2.0 for fast transfers and data access
·   
25 MB on-board user memory³, plus an optional microSD memory card for up to 4GB of music pictures and other media
·   
Small, curvaceous, lightweight seamless phone
·   
Combination of metallic gloss finish and soft feel for a visually and tactile rich experience
·   
Innovative CrystalTalk technology for better call clarity
·   
Rich experiences with floating animated screensavers on the borderless external display
·   
2 megapixel multi-shot camera with landscape viewfinder
·   
Video capture and playback, MPEG 4 3GPP, h.263
·   
Airplane mode
·   
New main menu UI, particularly the new “spinner” view
·   
Messaging via MMS, SMS, WVIM, EMS 5.04

Connectivity

Stereo Bluetooth wireless technology², USB 2.0

 Motorola U9

MOTO U9 is expected to be available for purchase in Q4 in Asia, Latin America and Europe. For specific regional availability and pricing, contact your local Motorola representative.

Certain mobile phone features are dependent on the capabilities and settings of your service provider’s network. Additionally, certain features may not be activated by your service provider, and/or their network settings may limit the feature’s functionality. Always contact your service provider about feature availability and functionality. All features, functionality and other product specifications are based upon the latest available information and are believed to be accurate; however such product specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

1 The unauthorized copying of copyrighted materials is contrary to the provisions of the Copyright Laws of the United States and other countries. This device is intended solely for copying non-copyrighted materials, materials in which you own the copyright, or materials which you are authorized or legally permitted to copy. If you are uncertain about your right to copy any material, please contact your legal advisor.
2 Network and/or SIM card dependent feature, not available in all areas. Airtime, data charges, and/or additional charges may apply
³ Available user memory varies due to the configuration of the phone, which varies by service provider.
4 This device supports Bluetooth A2DP and AVRCP profiles. In order for Bluetooth devices to communicate with one another, they must utilize the same Bluetooth profile. To determine the profiles supported by other Motorola devices, visit www.hellomoto.com/bluetooth. For other devices, contact their respective manufacturer.
5 Optional printer required

Certain Bluetooth features including those listed may not be supported by all compatible Bluetooth-enabled devices, and/or the functionality of such features may be limited in certain devices, or by certain wireless carriers. Contact your wireless carrier about feature availability and functionality.

MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. The Bluetooth trademarks are owned by their proprietor and used by Motorola, Inc. under license. Microsoft, Windows Media, and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. © Motorola, Inc. 2007. All rights reserved.

Nov
04

T Mobile MDA Compact IV - Ultimate Gadget

Modern generation people always prefer such mobile handsets which come with an ultra-stylish look and highly sophisticated features. The HTC is here to fulfil that and that’s why they have come with the T Mobile MDA Compact IV mobile phones.

These handsets are the perfect piece of communication devices which come with a highly fashionable style and various user-friendly but advanced features. This is the ideal one for fulfilling all the modern high-tech communication needs. This 3G UMTS 2100 network enabled handset is equipped with plethora high-end features.

 T Mobile MDA Compact IV - Ultimate Gadget

This elegant handset posses a weight of just 100 grams and dimensions of 103 x 52 x 18 mm. For its ultra-sleek design, carrying it would be a problem at all. Browsing all its sophisticated features in its large display unit is just a thrilling experience. The display supports 65K colours and a resolution of 480 x 640 pixels.

This PDA-Styled handset would be the ideal choice for both casual users and business users. Its 3.2 mega pixels camera enables user to capture a high quality photo and video with high ease. The camera is so powerful that it can capture print quality photos. As this mobile handset is enabled with 3G UMTS 900 / 2100 version with GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 networks, it is capable to provide a maximum download speed of 7.2 Mbps.

Accessing Internet through the T-Mobile MDA Compact IV handset would be much easy than never before. This will be possible for its high-end GPRS and EDGE technologies. These two technologies help users to browse Internet smoothly without any hassles and while on the move. User can also be able to browse Web in handset’s built-in web browser for its high-quality web Browser.

Apart from the business works, the handset also gives user the advantage to be entertained. In its embedded music and video player one will be able to listen to his favourite music and watch videos in multiple popular formats. Its technology is also so advanced that the handset produces a crystal-clear sound output.

Sharing files with other devices would also not be a problem at all. As the T-Mobile MDA Compact IV handset is equipped with highly powerful connectivity technologies, include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and USB, user will not feel any kind of hassle while build up a better connectivity.

Finally, it must have to say that while accessing the T-Mobile MDA Compact IV mobile handset users do not have to worry about the power back-up. Because of its high-quality battery, it is capable to provide a stand-by power back-up of up to five hours and it be in the stand-by condition for 13 days at a stretch.

Samuel herrick writes about mobile phones. get best deals on t-mobile phones.

Nov
04

HTC Touch Diamond Competes With IPhone

In the earlier days it does not matter what kind of find you have as long as you could call and send SMS. But now every mobile phone company is clamoring to be at the A-list of mobile phones. The competitions started when one released colored phones, then the other released a camera phone then the other one released a phone with internet capabilities and so on. It is so fast how the mobile phones have evolved from a simple to a complicated and powerful phone. Talking about powerful, HTC Touch Diamond and iPhone are head-to-head in climbing the number one spot in the A-list.

HTC Touch

Since the HTC Touch Diamond was released they immediately compared it with the iPhone. The iPhone was released earlier than the HTC Touch Diamond mobile phone which gave HTC the advantage to solve the problems encountered with iPhone, a smart move. Comparing the technical aspects of the two mobile phones they are equally powerful. They have almost the same connectivity tools like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G and the like. With the memory capacity, HTC Touch Diamond only has an internal memory of 4GB which is not bad while iPhone is offered in 3 different memory capacities which are 4/8/16 GB.

While HTC Touch Diamond uses the updated version of Windows Mobile the iPhone makes use of its own MAC OS X. With the keypad, iPhone makes us of the QWERY keypad while HTC Touch Diamond also makes use of the same keypad the only difference is that it places two letters in one key which can be an advantage for some users.

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Nov
03

Motorola A1600(Gold)

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Key Features:

- Built-in GPS receiver

- A-GPS function

- Java MIDP 2.0

- Stereo FM radio

- MP3/WAV/WMA/AAC+ player

- PIM functions

- Office document viewer

- Business card scanner

- Photo editor

- Voice dial/memo

- Built-in handsfree

- 3.15 MP, 2048×1536 pixels, autofocus, video

- Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP