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Friday, August 29, 2008
Vodafone Launching the HTC Touch Pro this Month ?
Vodafone expects to launch the HTC Touch Pro this month according to their online store, although this could be wishful thinking on their part, but I guess they covered themselves if it doesn’t happen by the “Expected”.
The HTC Touch Pro had all the style and elegance of the HTC Touch Diamond but incorporates a sliding five row QWERTY keyboard as well for those heavy messengers out there in text city.Source : blog.3g.co.uk
3G Operator 3 UK Unveils the Skypephone S2
The next generation of internet-focussed mobile handsets has been unveiled with the launch of the latest model of 3's acclaimed 3 Skypephone, the 3 Skypephone S2. Alongside free Skype calling and instant messaging, the new device brings internet services such as Facebook, Google and Windows Live Messenger to the front of the phone, making mobilised internet an easy-to-use and instantly accessible reality. Following the success of the original 3 Skypephone, the new 3 Skypephone S2 will be available for pre-order from 19th August, available to buy online from 27th August and in-store from 1st September.
New concept user-interface
The functionality of the 3 Skypephone S2 has been made instantly usable by the introduction of a revolutionary 'carousel' interface. The switcher key on the side of the handset enables you to quickly and intuitively move between applications from any screen on the phone, avoiding the need for the complex and fiddly menu systems that have made surfing the mobile internet difficult in the past.
The design of the 3 Skypephone S2 has also evolved since its predecessor. Now with elegant metal keys, a turned steel back and an overall premium finish. Technically the handset boasts an improved 2.2" QVGA screen, a 3.2 mega pixel camera, HSDPA capabilities and up to 4GB expandable memory.
Skype
The 3 Skypephone S2 packs a powerful punch. As with the first 3 Skypephone, Skype is fully integrated into the phone, allowing you to make Skype to Skype calls and send Skype instant messages to other Skype users anywhere in the world absolutely free, just as long as you are on any of 3's Pay Monthly price plans or your Pay As You Go credit with 3 is topped up. Your Skype contacts are fully integrated into your phonebook alongside all your regular contacts, and you won't be charged a penny extra to send instant messages to your Skype contacts.
'Dongle' capabilities
With 500,000 Mobile Broadband dongles already sold by 3 in the UK, the demand for broadband on the move is unquestionable and the new 3 Skypephone S2 brings these same 'plug and play' capabilities to handsets. 3 Skypephone S2 has built in modem drivers so you can use the cable that comes in the box to plug it into your laptop and get you onto the internet. No need for a fixed-line or a Wi-Fi hotspot; the phone will use the 3 network to get you online with HSDPA broadband speeds.
As well as Skype, the 3 Skypephone S2 gives instant access to popular Internet services, including a pre-installed Facebook® application. Just click the icon on the home screen, sign in once and you can check your News Feed, see any unread messages or new friend requests and even update your status, all without clicking through to your full Facebook page.
RSS Feeds
The 3 Skypephone S2 also allows you to keep up with your favourite blogs and news services by letting you track up to 30 RSS feeds at once. Whether you're keeping up with the national news or your favourite celebrity glossy, your favourite titles will all be accessible from the menu carousel which can be opened up on any screen.
Internet service
All of the other core internet services that you've come to expect from a 3 handset are also built right into the 3 Skypephone S2. Never miss a message with easy access to free Windows Live Messenger and surf to your heart's content with Google search at your fingertips.
Kevin Russell, Chief Executive of 3 UK, said: "The first 3 Skypephone was about building one of the most popular Internet services, Skype, into the heart of the device. The 3 Skypephone S2 builds on this approach and brings a host of other popular Internet services to the front of the device.
"Using the Internet on your phone has sometimes been fiddly or complicated because of the limitations of traditional interfaces. With the 3 Skypephone S2 we've taken our long experience of putting the web onto mobiles and have used it to create a new concept in user interfaces. The switcher key gives you instant and intuitive access to all of the core services on the phone's menu carousel from every screen - making the mobile internet an easy to use reality."
"Following the successful launch of the 3 Skypephone last year, the response and demand has been phenomenal" said Scott Durchslag, COO, Skype. "With this beautiful new addition to the 3 Skypephone range of mobile devices, both Skype and 3's customers will continue to reap the benefits of being able to make free Skype to Skype calls and send free Skype instant messages while on the move."
"The new 3 Skypephone offers users an even richer mobile internet experience with fast broadband speeds. Skype on 3 is an innovative step in making Skype readily available whenever and wherever you go."
The 3 Skypephone S2 is free on any of 3's Mix & Match tariffs and costs £69.99 on Pay As You Go, and by signing up to one of 3's internet add-ons from £2.50 (pricing info below) you'll be covered to browse the mobile internet.
Source : www.3g.co.uk
Nokia Introduces Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte
Nokia introduced the Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte, a new premium mobile phone that marries the timeless design of the Nokia 8800 Arte range with materials that reflect a new exclusivity based on refinement and authenticity. Engineered from carbon fibre, titanium, polished glass and stainless steel, the Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte is for individuals who appreciate uncompromised high performance. Carbon fibre is an ultra light and strong material that expresses a woven pattern that is both high-tech and sensuous. Custom built to ensure the precision engineering that these materials require, the Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte features 3D patterns that express the inherent performance and lustre of carbon fibre.
Inspired by the use of these materials in a range of areas, including architecture, sports cars and aerospace, the Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte reflects a modern feel through the unique tones, textures and sculpted shapes that carbon fibre and titanium deliver.
In keeping with the tradition of the Nokia 8800 Arte range, each detail of the Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte is carefully considered to enhance the premium value and quality of the device. The minimalistic and seamless surfaces, slide mechanism and impressive weight of the phone all feature throughout the Nokia 8800 Arte line. Also available on the Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte are soundtracks and wallpapers created exclusively for the range.
Combining timeless style with superb functionality, the Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte offers the unique tap-for-time feature - consumers can tap the steel surface below the display twice and a clock appears on the screen. Background images organically change during the day, giving a unique appearance to the display. The turn-to-mute silencing mechanism allows individuals to silence incoming calls in a discrete manner by turning the phone over, screen-side down.
In addition to the 3G capabilities and 3.2 megapixel auto focus camera and high quality audio, the Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte boasts a stunning OLED display and built-in memory that has been expanded from previous offerings in the range to 4 GB. Meanwhile, Nokia's anti-fingerprint coating reduces smudges on metal and glass and unsightly outer seams are hidden by a unique all-in-one microUSB connector.
Enhancing the experience, the Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte is delivered with an exclusive range of accessories. These include a Bluetooth touch-sensitive volume control headset, a stylish desk stand and a beautiful leather carrying case.
The Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte will be available in the 3rd quarter of 2008 with an estimated retail price of EUR 1,100 exclusive of subsidies and taxes.
Source : www.3g.co.uk
Speck’s New Slim SeeThru Hard Shell Cases for iPhone 3G Now Available
Speck announced today they are now shipping their new SeeThru hard shell cases for iPhone 3G. The cases are the latest addition to their growing line of iPhone 3G accessories.
“We’re proud of our commitment to offer consumers new and refreshing case designs for their iPhone 3G,” said Irene Baran, CEO of Speck. “SeeThru cases are a great way to add subtle custom styling, protection and colorful accents to your new iPhone without adding bulk.”
SeeThru’s ultra-slim profile and silky hard-shell finish easily slips in and out of pockets. The cases feature rubberized, no-slip finger grip strips on each side and a two-piece, snap-fit design with removable bottom for docking. Once removed, the bottom of the case can also serve as a stand that holds the iPhone horizontally for hands-free viewing of photos and video.
The SeeThru also offers access to all iPhone controls, ports and sensors without having to remove the case or deal with a smudgy screen protector. SeeThru for iPhone 3G currently comes in Amethyst Purple, Rose Quartz Pink, Garnet Red, Diamond Clear and Obsidian Black.
The Speck SeeThru is available at Apple stores and online at http://www.speckproducts.com/ and http://www.apple.com/ for $29.95 USD.
Source : blog.3g.co.uk
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Lenovo Launches Its First Commercial Mobile Phone with Fingerprint
Atrua Technologies announced that Lenovo Mobile selected Atrua's made-for-mobile fingerprint solution for Lenovo's recently launched P960 mobile phone - Lenovo's first commercial mobile phone to incorporate fingerprint biometrics. Lenovo, a leader in the adoption of fingerprint sensors, selected Atrua's solution for its superior fingerprint recognition accuracy and compatibility with the mobile phone. "We evaluated a number of potential fingerprint solutions for this project, and found that Atrua delivered the superior combination of features and performance for mobile phones," stated Paul Wu, General Manager of Lenovo Mobile's Product Department.
Atrua's made-for-mobile fingerprint touch control utilizes the company's own unique adaptive capacitance and neural matching technology, developed from the outset for mobile applications. The technology accurately recognizes fingerprints while consuming only a fraction of the power to image a fingerprint as compared with competing solutions that derive from technology developed primarily for PC applications. Atrua's fingerprint solution also consumes less memory and processor resource and takes up less area on the phone than competing offerings. "Because of the Atrua sensor's small size, we were able to fit it conveniently on the edge of the P960", said Mr. Wu.
With fingerprint recognition now common in laptop PCs, the capability has been increasingly finding its way into mobile phones. Atrua's fingerprint touch controls deliver all the benefits of fingerprint sensors found in laptops, and more. Studies have shown that mobile phones are frequently lost or stolen and many users are concerned about compromising the private and valuable data on their phones. Since typing passwords is even more cumbersome on phones than it is on PCs, the convenience of never having to re-type passwords is all-the-more appealing to phone users. In addition, Lenovo's P960 has an innovative "VIP recording" feature that automatically records calls from designated numbers. The fingerprint biometric technology is used in the P960 to protect sensitive data such as VIP recordings, text messages, call history, and address book information.
"We are pleased to see a recognized leader in fingerprint for laptops adopt our technology for their mobile phone and we are delighted to have the opportunity to support such a leading global manufacturer in their ongoing effort to bring greater levels of security and convenience to users of mobile devices, commented Anthony Gioeli," CEO of Atrua.
Source : www.3g.co.uk
LG Shine Andy Lau Special Edition
LG has customized a lot of their phones. This is essential specially when they are operating in Asia, an area where people love to accessorize. This time, LG Electronics has launched a new version of their Shine phone, as a token to one of China’s movie industry icon - Andy Lau.
The Shine x Andy Lau Special Edition phone comes complete with the actor’s own handwriting inscribed on the back of the phone. Fans will ultimately see his motto, which is “Heaven is where the kind-hearted people are.”Source : blog.3g.co.uk
Samsung i7110 shows up
The Samsung i7110 is a device that we haven't seen before in the rumours section and with this it is very distinctive that the device shows up in full glory today with very clear real-life photos. The i-Series of Samsung is known for its business and semi-business devices so it is quite strange that the Samsung i7110 takes another turn, the turn of multimedia.
The website KingMobile is the first to shoot some photos of the candybar. The photos are so clear that most details of the device can be read from them. The Samsung i7110 is an easy-to-use device that can be operated with an optical mouse. At first sight the navigation key looks like a regular key but when you touch it with your finger a mouse pointer will appear on the display. The display will probably be a 262.000 colours display with QVGA resolution.
Source : blog.3g.co.uk
New Luxury Brand VEVA S60 Mobile Handset
Qiao Xing Mobile Communication announced that Qiao Xing Mobile's new luxury brand VEVA S60 mobile handset (''VEVA S60'') has achieved great success since its release in May 2008. VEVA S60 targets female professionals with its unique and luxury design and features. Through cooperation with Swarovski, each VEVA S60 is decorated with 129 Swarovski crystal mosaic and 18K gold coating. As thin as 9.4 millimeters, VEVA S60 also has long standby time. Retail price stands at RMB1,980 (USD290) and nearly 100,000 units were sold in the second quarter of 2008. VEVA S60's gross margin was 61%.
CECT targets to sell 300,000 units of VEVA S60 in the third quarter of 2008. Taiwan star Miss Wu Peici was invited by CECT as the prolocutor for VEVA S60. Mr. Wu Zhi Yang, Chairman of the Company, commented, ''Mobile handsets have evolved from a pure communications tool to a convenient and fashionable consumer product. Professionals prefer high-end and luxury mobile phones with unique and fashionable designs and features, which creates a fast growing and profitable market. The VEVA luxury brand is a great innovation by CECT.
We are very pleased that CECT achieved another success with the release of VEVA S60, which will bring us sustainable competitiveness in a market segment with less domestic competition. We are very proud that CECT has differentiated itself from the domestic players who are mostly competing in low-end market. We have abundant product lines for VEVA brand mobile handset going forward. VEVA S70 will be released in September.
VEVA S80 and S90 are being developed too. We expect VEVA to become one of best domestic luxury brands in the mobile handset market in China.'' About Qiao Xing Mobile Communication Co., Ltd.: Qiao Xing Mobile Communication Co., Ltd. is one of the leading domestic manufacturers of mobile handsets in China in terms of unit sales volume. The Company manufactures and sells mobile handsets based primarily on Global System for Mobile Communications, or GSM, global cellular technologies.
It operates its business primarily through CEC Telecom Co., Ltd., or CECT, its 96.6%-owned subsidiary in China. Currently, all of its products are sold under the "CECT" brand name. Through its manufacturing facility in Huizhou, Guangdong Province, China, and two research and development centers in Huizhou and in Beijing, the Company develops, produces and markets a wide range of mobile handsets, with increasing focus on differentiated products that generally generate higher profit margins. For more information, please visit http://www.qxmc.com .
Source : www.3g.co.uk
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Sony Ericsson Announces Slim 3G HSDPA Mobile Phone
Shine with the new Sony Ericsson T700, a phone with slim elegance that will help you stand out from the crowd. This flawless phone combines timeless design and premium features for the mainstream market. Snap a great shot with the 3.2 megapixel camera and share it with your friends on your blog or web page. Boogie to the beat from the exquisite sound of the built-in stereo speakers, or through your phone’s colour-matched headset.
Be the envy of your friends with the T700. Building on the heritage of the style icon Sony Ericsson T610, the T700 has the robust set of must-have features that you’d expect from a Sony Ericsson phone - but with the slim elegance that takes centre stage in a premium handset. At just 10mm thin this phone has a timeless yet fresh Sony Ericsson design and is complete with a 3.2megapixel camera and self-portrait mirror - ideal for those who are always well groomed and take pride in their appearance and possessions.
“Become a real head turner with the T700” said Sven Totté, Head of Marketing for the design category at Sony Ericsson. “Sleek and shiny, the slim elegance of the T700 gives users a premium experience at a mid-range price point - perfect for the design conscious. Everyone who bought and adored the iconic T610 will be keen to get their hands on the new T700.”
The T700 is the quick way to add more emotion when you’re in motion. Download film clips and view in vivid colours thanks to the 2” TFT display.
The new T700
Hey, good looking
- The perfect slim elegant phone – slick stick design with premium metal finish
- 3.2 megapixel camera – snap a great shot and share with your friends via your blog or web page
- High quality stereo speakers – share your music with friends
- Colour matched headset – colour co-ordinate your accessories with your phone
- High speed sharing – via the operator network or Bluetooth™
- 512MB memory card memory in box – and even more to expand
- 2” TFT display – add more emotion when you’re in motion, download film clips and view in vivid colours
The T700 is a slim elegant phone for the mass market – whether you want a phone that looks good or one that is perfect to show off in an important business meeting.
The T700 is a GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 UMTS/HSDPA 2100 phone that will be available in selected markets in the colours Black on Silver, Black on Red and Shining Silver from early Q4 of 2008
Source : www.3g.co.uk
Friday, August 8, 2008
Sony Ericsson W760i Consumers Get Mobile Gaming Edge
Zeemote announced a partnership to bring near-console game play to the W760i. In a world first, Sony Ericsson is to launch the Zeemote(TM) JS1 Controller featuring Bluetooth(TM) technology with an exclusive promotion throughout hundreds of retail outlets across the Netherlands.
Across the Netherlands, from August 8th 2008 to October 31st 2008, the Zeemote(TM) JS1 Controller will be offered free to purchasers of Sony Ericsson's new 3G mobile handset, the W760i Walkman, via a mail-in voucher promotion.
The W760i will come with two embedded Zeemote Ready(TM) games with a further fourteen additional games available through the Fun & Downloads section on the http://www.sonyericsson.com/nl/ Additional to the Walkman capabilities, 3.2 megapixel camera and GPS functions of the W760i the Zeemote(TM) JS1 Controller will bring a whole new dimension in mobile game play to Sony Ericsson customers - enabling a near-console experience on mobile phones.
With a thumbstick and four assignable trigger buttons, the JS1 offers real analogue control over Bluetooth(TM) enabling users to truly engage with mobile games. Sitting perfectly in the hand and ergonomically designed the JS1 weighs just 47g/1.7oz. "Sony Ericsson prides itself on bringing intuitive technologies to its customers.
We recently announced the motion gaming F305 and we're delighted to be giving our Netherlands customers the opportunity to be the first to own an award winning Zeemote JS1 controller," said Max Van Den Berg, General Manager at Sony Ericsson Benelux. "Adding a new dimension, such as controllers for mobile gaming, gives us and our customers a competitive edge!" "Mobile gaming will never be the same as the Zeemote(TM) JS1 launches through our first commercial relationship with Sony Ericsson". Said Jim Adams, VP of Worldwide Sales at Zeemote. "We are delighted to partner with Sony Ericsson and give users even more of a reason to buy the feature packed W760i. This agreement is the first of a number of deals we intend to announce over the coming months."
Source : www.3g.co.uk
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Monday, August 4, 2008
Nokia E71 Makes Its US Debut at the Nokia Flagship Store
An eager crowd greeted the official arrival of the highly anticipated Americas version (GSM 850/900/1800/1900, HSDPA 850/1900) of the Nokia E71 at a private event in the Nokia Flagship Store in midtown Manhattan on the evening of Thursday, July 24th. Attracted by its balance of style, features and services, the invited guests had each signed up to ensure that they would be among the first people in the United States to bring home this exciting new device. The Nokia E71, which at .39 inches thick, is the slimmest QWERTY device on the market, is now available to the general public through a variety of consumer electronics, wireless and online retailers, and at the Nokia Flagship Stores in Chicago and New York.Source : www.3g.co.uk
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