NTT DOCOMO Unveils 19 Handsets

NTT DOCOMO, announced the new 906i and 706i series comprising 19 handsets and 64 body colors, which will be launched on or after June 1.

The 906i series' eight handsets are equipped for all-round functions, including 3G/GSM international roaming, upgraded GPS location information, HSDPA, "One-Segment" mobile TV, 2 in 1® (combines capabilities of two phones in one), DCMX® mobile credit card and iD™ mobile credit payments, VGA LCD screen and voice-to-text translation for Chinese, English and Japanese.

The 906i series enables full-spec enjoyment of diverse video content and services, including DOCOMO's Music & Video Channel, which provides more than 100 channels of downloadable broadcasts spanning 14 genres, and the new video portal on the i-mode™ top screen, which offers a wide array of free, searchable videos and clips. The handsets come with upgraded full browsers to play Windows Media® Video (all models except F906i) and Flash® 8 (all models except P906i) content commonly available on PC websites, and can upload movies and images of up to 2MB.

The new 706i series, 11 handsets in all, boasts slim, sophisticated designs and compatibility with "One-Segment" mobile TV. The 706i meets diverse needs with a wide-ranging lineup, including the Extra-Slim One-Seg Phone (slimmest One-Seg phone available), the Waterproof One-Seg Phone, the Wellness phone that monitors diet and health, and the enhanced Easy-to-Use phone with improved user interface. Some models are also compatible with advanced services such as HSDPA and 3G/GSM international roaming.

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New Credit Card Sized 3G HSDPA Smartphone

Samsung has announced a 3G HSDPA Touchscreen Smartphone and its called the Tocco ( Samsung F480 ). It comes with a 5 megapixel camera and is about the size of a credit card. It has a brushed aliminium finish and will go on sale in Europe this June.

The Tocco ( italian for touch ) has a TouchWiz UI ( user inerface ) which features touchscreen widgets e.g. clock which can be moved around and placed on your screen as required.
The main specification details are below :

3G HSDPA 7.2Mbps
5 megapixel camera plus autofocus

98.5mm long x 55mm wide x 11.5mm deep
Weighs 100.5g

2.8 inch TFT display with 262k colours and resolution of 240x 320 pixels
Music player and FM Radio
Talktime: 3 hours talktime
250 hours battery standby

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First Mobile Handset Truly Devoted to Wireless Earpiece Users

The WND Atom Van Gogh caters to dynamic users in search of phenomenal functionality and performance. The in-built, detachable wireless earpiece gives the WND Atom Van Gogh a unique edge and delivers a much-needed, long-awaited solution to today's mobile users.

The phone incorporates twin cameras which can be used for both still photography and video capture, while the music player lets users play back their favorite music files in MP3 and other formats.

Main specification details for WND Atom Van Gogh

Frequency Band	Tri-Band (GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz)
Dimensions	105x48x15mm (TBD)
Memory	128x64Mbits PGM Memory + 128MBytes Storage Memory
Display	Main : 240x320(QVGA) 262K 2.0? TFT LCD
Camera	Built-in 3 Megapixels Auto Focus Camera

Form Factor	Slim Bar
GPRS Class	Class 10
Ringtones	64 polyphonic MIDI and MP3
MP3 playback
WAP	2.0 Access
Connectivity	USB 2.0, Bluetooth 1.2
Memory	MicroSD External Memory supporting
Applications	JAVA MIDP2.0/CLDC1.1
Photo Phonebook	Yes
Photo Caller ID	Yes
Games	Yes

Power Class	GSM 900 Class 4 DCS 1800 Class 1 PCS 1900 Class 2
Display	TFT LCD 240 x 320(QVGA)
WAP	Version 2.0 WAP Download WAP Push WTLS

The phone is shown as coming soon on the WIND website click here

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Mobile Phone That Lets You Light Up

The Cigarette Box 668 mobile phone holds real cigarettes and is a working mobile phone. Its available form specialphones.eu and costs under £72 in the UK. The full specification is below. Our comment its just a novelty phone yet there is a definite market for this one.

Specifications

Frequency	Dual-band 900 / 1800 MHz
Display	1.8" LCD, 260'000 colors, 176 x 220 px resolution
Languages	Simplified Chinese, English, some other languages according to the quantity
Ringtone	64 chord polyphonic, MP3, MP4, MIDI
Call	show the opponent city whichever he's using phone calls or fixed phone
Music	play MP3 at background, equalizer support
Video	3GP, MP4, support to play in full screen
Camera	max output is 640 x 480, support to shoot with sound
File formats	JPG, GIF, MP3, MP4, MIDI, 3GP
Memory	give a TF card(128M) as present, support to extend, Document management
Data transfer	support USB direct read / U disc
Internet	WAP, GPRS
Phonebook	300 groups of contacts of carte de visit, support incoming call with big head sticker, grouping ring
Messaging	200 SMS, support 100 MMS(MMS storage: 5000K)
Power switch	support to start/close under set time
Alarm	3 groups; support alarm clock when machine's closed, support MP3 as alarm ring
Games	Tetris Elements, Five In a Row
Talk time	120 - 200 minutes
Standby time	150 - 220 hours
Dimensions	94 x 55 x 23 mm
Weight	80 grams
Color	Red or White
Miscellaneous	MP3, MP4, Handsfree, SMS group sending, Voice recorder, WAP, GPRS download, MMS, Memory extended, E-book, Cool appearance, calls show, area code inquiry, IP dial, self-designed ring, sound record, calculator, calendar, memos, notebook, Commemoration etc

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Iconic Professional 3G Mobile Phone from Mobiado

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Dual SIM Card Mobile Phone

The Duo Atom is a life-enhancing multimedia solution incorporating cutting edge technology. Supporting two SIM cards and with an in-built gravity sensor, the Duo Atom lets users move effortlessly between separate mobile accounts with a simple flip of the phone.

Featuring a unique touchpad application, the screen and keypad are reversed as the handset is turned 180 degrees to allow access to each of the two phone accounts in turn from the same touchpad.

In addition, the in-built camera, TV-out and mp3 player make the Duo Atom a powerful leisure companion. It can be ordered in the UK see link at bottome of page.

Frequency Band	Tri-Band (GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz)
Dimensions	109x48x14.5mm
Memory	128x64Mbits PGM Memory + 128MBytes Storage Memory
Display	176x220 262K 1.8? OLED (x2) TBD
Camera	Built-in 3 Megapixels Auto Focus Camera

Power Class	GSM 900 Class 4 DCS 1800 Class 1 PCS 1900 Class 2
Display	Type TFT LCD Pixels 176 x 220
WAP	Version 2.0 WAP Download WAP Push WTLS

GPRS Class	Class 10
MP3 playback	Yes
WAP	2.0 Access
Connectivity	USB 2.0, Bluetooth 1.2 (A2DP:stereo profile support)
External Memory	MicroSD External Memory supporting
Applications	JAVA MIDP2.0/CLDC1.1
Photo Phonebook	Yes
Photo Caller ID	Yes
Games	Yes

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Samsung F400 3G HSDPA Music Maestro

The Samsung F400 is heading to the UK and will be launched on Orange, O2, Virgin and retailers The Carphone Warehouse and Phones4U.

It's a music phone and has the latest technology from Bang & Olufsen in the form of ICEpower. Its another stylish slider phone which creates a 3D sound effect via its digital amplifier, DNSe adapted technology and SmartBase all by Bang & Olufsen so it should be "hot".

There is a FindMusic application that lets users use a music hot button to find the music there looking for in the library. Also included is a FM radio with RDS.

Main features are :

3G HSDPA for 3.6Mbps downloads

Length 103.2 Width 48.6 Depth 16.9mm

3 Megapixel CIF Camera with auto focus and flash

2.2-inch 262K QVGA display

microSD additional memory slot offers up to 4GB

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The 3G HSDPA Nokia N78 Readies for Take Off

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Orange Launches Wireless Internet Radio Device

Orange announced its entrance to the UK internet radio market with a wireless internet radio device called Liveradio. The launch extends Orange’s provision of telecoms services for the home, allowing it to offer a complete end-to-end internet radio solution.

Liveradio is a wireless internet radio device which gives broadband customers access to over 4,000 local, national and international internet radio stations. Already a success in France, Orange is now giving consumers in the UK an opportunity to enjoy their or unique music experience with the product.

The radio works in conjunction with the specially designed Liveradio website: http://www.orange.co.uk/liveradio. Once registered on the site, users can customise their presets, create specialist folders for easy reference and add the stations they want to listen to via a simple ‘drag and drop’ function.

What’s more, if the song being listened to is shown on the Liveradio’s screen, users can simply press the ‘bookmark’ button on the radio and the details of the track are added to the ‘My Favourites’ section on the Liveradio website, along with an option to buy from the Orange Music Store*. By clicking on the ‘buy’ link provided, Orange Music Store will be presented in a separate window allowing the customer to purchase the track if available for £0.99 from a catalogue of over 1 million tracks. Orange mobile customers can also take advantage of the unique dual download service resulting in them instantly receiving the track on their mobile for no additional cost.

Figures revealed earlier this year show that more than eight million people listen to internet-based radio every week in the UK (source: Rajar 2008).

Mike Newnham, Vice President of Home, Orange UK said: “The internet radio market in the UK is growing at an increasingly rapid rate and Orange with its home internet pedigree is well placed to be part of it. The Liveradio device we’ve launched today is testament to our ability to offer consumers a multi-platformed entertainment experience, and is the first of many such products Orange plans to offer for the home. “

The Liveradio is priced at £99.99 and is available immediately from www.orange.co.uk/liveradio or from 1st June at selected Orange retail stores.

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Samsung F490 Review

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Stylish CAMO Mobile Phone from Mobiado

Mobiado, the manufacturer of CNC machined luxury mobile phones – today unveils the Professional CAMO; the second Mobiado mobile phone in the Extreme Mobility series.

The Professional CAMO is a mobile phone that is luxurious by design but is also solid and strong
for demanding everyday use. It is created from aircraft aluminum to build a strong yet light body,
brushed polished, and then anodized to produce a ceramic surface for the toughest of uses. The
buttons are stainless steel and the front is coated with DiamondShield®, the most advanced
coating available for polymer substrates with diamond like properties. The camouflage colors are
individually hand painted directly into the protective anodized layer. Every Professional CAMO is
different and unique, making it a true art piece. No two phones are alike, and with just 200
produced, each Professional CAMO is a symbol of extreme exclusivity.

The Professional CAMO is unlocked and tri-band GSM network operational. It works within North
America, Europe, Africa, Asia- Pacific, and South America where EGSM 900, GSM 1800, and
GSM 1900 networks are available. It is equipped with video streaming with sound, 1.3 megapixel
camera and video camera, 32 MB internal memory and support for MMC cards up to 512 MB,
active TFT color display, push to talk over cellular, Bluetooth technology, infrared, speaker phone,
XHTML browsing and email over TCP/IP, AAC/MP3/M4A stereo music player and FM radio,
visual radio, and two illumination white LEDs.

Read more about it here.

CoreCodec Releases CorePlayer Mobile for Symbian

CoreCodec has announced the immediate availability of CorePlayer™ Mobile for Symbian, a universal multimedia platform for mobile devices and desktop computers.

CoreCodec CorePlayer Mobile for Symbian, ushers in a new multimedia era for a wide range of Symbian based devices. With its ubiquitous multiplatform design, CorePlayer Mobile provides simple ease of use that the Chicago Sun-times says, "it actually has a user interface designed with bipeds in mind."

"We are thrilled to provide Symbian users with our award winning CorePlayer multimedia platform," said Lora Bieri, Vice President of Sales and Business Development for CoreCodec, Inc. "All Symbian operating systems will now enjoy the convenience, ease of use, and high quality audio and video experience that CorePlayer Mobile is known for."

"Users will finally get to see the power of Matroska on Symbian," said Steve Lhomme, Creator of the Matroska Project. "CorePlayer Mobile now enables Matroska to the masses and shows that there are alternatives to the MPEG-4 container."

CorePlayer Mobile for Symbian supports all the latest codecs, including CoreAVC / H.264, DivX, XviD, MPEG-1 Video. AAC, MP3, OGG, FLAC, WAVPack, and Midi Ringtone Audio, and is available for third party OEM and ODM's white label licensing. For more information email licensing @ corecodec.com

CorePlayer Mobile for Symbian is now available at www.CorePlayer.com

About The CorePlayer Platform
The CorePlayer Platform is a ubiquitous multimedia platform for desktop and mobile devices running; Windows, Linux, OS X, CE, Windows Mobile, Smartphone, Palm and now Symbian Operating Systems. For more information, visit www.CorePlayer.com

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NTT DOCOMO Develops New PRADA Handset with LG

NTT DOCOMO will begin marketing "PRADA Phone by LG", a full touch screen mobile phone for the Japanese market, from June.

The handset, already available in Europe and other countries/regions, has been redeveloped specifically for DOCOMO. Reflecting an attention to detail, uncompromising quality and technology nurtured in the global market, the sophistication and elegance of the new PRADA Phone by LG represents a logical evolution of the previous phone.

The PRADA concept is faithfully represented in a special leather case, accessories and custom-tailored screen graphics that accompany the handset.

Handset features include an intuitive, full-size touch screen with vibration touch to improve usability. This function activates whenever users touch screen icons to make a call, use e-mail, take and view photos or listen to music. The 2 megapixel camera is equipped with a German-made Schneider-Kreuznach lens and auto-focus capability.

HIGH-SPEED 7.2Mbps data transmission makes it easy to enjoy i-mode(TM)and to download Chaku-Uta Full(R) and other large files, while full 3-inch browser compatibility enhances the mobile Internet experience.

PRADA Phone by LG will be available at all DOCOMO sales channels.

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3G HSDPA Blackberry Bold Smartphone Launched

For customers seeking a smartphone that makes a bold statement, Research In Motion (RIM) introduced the admirable BlackBerry Bold smartphone.

Crafted from premium materials, inside and out, that radiate elegance with a dramatic presence, the BlackBerry Bold is designed to give business professionals and power users unprecedented functionality and performance in an intuitive BlackBerry® smartphone. It is the first BlackBerry smartphone to support tri-band HSDPA high-speed networks around the world and comes with integrated GPS and Wi-Fi®, as well as a rich set of multimedia capabilities. From its lustrous black exterior, satin chrome finished frame and stylish leather-like backplate, to its stunning display, sophisticated user interface and newly designed full-QWERTY* keyboard, the BlackBerry Bold smartphone is a symbol of accomplishment and aspiration.

“The new BlackBerry Bold represents a tremendous step forward in business-grade smartphones and lives up to its name with incredible speed, power and functionality, all wrapped in a beautiful and confident design,” said Mike Lazaridis, President and Co-CEO, Research In Motion.

More about it here.

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BenQ Introduces C36 Music Phone

BenQ announced the launch of the BenQ C36 music phone, successor to the BenQ C30, with enhanced multimedia functionalities, upgraded 1.3-megapixel camera and a spacious 2” LCD display perfect for viewing photos and videos. The unique top key design brings direct access to FM radio, MP3 player and camera function faster, and easier with more ease and fun.

Weighing a mere 78g, the BenQ C36’s spacious 2” LCD display is perfect for viewing photos and videos. The upgraded 1.3-megapixel camera supports AVI video recording and playback, and can also do double-duty as a webcam when connected to a PC. The C36’s powerful multimedia functions includes a built-in FM radio with recording and schedule recording functions and a MP3 player supports MP3, WAV, MIDI and AMR formats.

The C36 also adds an e-book reader and a photo editor for touching up photos. It also comes equipped with dual speaker for sharing music with friends and a handy MicroSD™ card slot and USB connectivity to store and transfer all the music, photos and videos.

The BenQ C36 will be firstly available in Indonesia in May with other countries to follow in the coming months.

System	GSM 900 / 1800 MHz
Battery	650 mAh Li-Ion Battery
Talk Time	Up to 2.4 hrs
Standby Time	UP to 180 hrs
Integrated Camera	1.3 mega pixel camera
PC Sync	Yes
Others	Health Management ( BMI, Menstrual) E-book reader Webcam Chat Photo editor Melody composer
Display	176 x 220, 2", 262K TFT-LCD
Video Functions	AVI ( recording and playback) Camcorder
Audio Functions	Music player FM radio ( Scheduled recording) Voice memo Dual loud speakers
Messaging	SMS, EMS, MMS
Ring Tones	64-chord polyphonic ring tone MP3, WAV, AMR, MIDI
Connectivity	WAP 2.0 GPRS class 12 USB 1.1
Memory	microSD™ Card slot extended up to 2GB
Dimensions	108 x 47.2 x 14.2mm
Weight	78g
Color	Lustrous Blue
Accessories (Standard)	Standard travel charger Standard Li-Ion Battery ( 650 mAh Li-Ion ) Headset USB data cable

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Sagem Unveils "Ice Cold" Mobile Phone

Sagem unveiled the SAGEM my721X “So Ice”.

The elegance of cold beauty
The SAGEM my721X “So Ice” mobile phone reflects the lifestyle of consumers who wish to surround themselves with top-quality objects selected for both their esthetics and their utility.

Made from brushed aluminum and enhanced with a “soft-touch” material finish, the “So Ice” mobile phone is simply oozing in elegance, as underlined in the large highdefinition TFT screens with 262,000 colors, 2 inches. He is slim (106x52x12.6 mm), light (90g) and compact.

This phone is different not only in his design but also in the technologies employed: 3.2 megapixel camera with 6x digital zoom suitable for both photos and videos, plus music player, MMS, WAP 2.0, FM radio with RDS, Bluetooth, microSD TM card reader.

It uses tri-band technology and has a battery life: 3 hours of talk-time, 6 hours of music playback, and 200 hours on standby.

The SAGEM my721X “So Ice” will be released towards the end of May 2008.

Frequency bands	GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
Dimensions	112 x 48 x 9.8 mm
Weight	90 g
Display	TFT, 256K colors
	176 x 220 pixels, 2 inches
Camera	3.15 MP, 2048x1536 pixels, video
Stand-by	Up to 200 hours
Talk time	Up to 3 hours

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