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Cell, Smart and Mobile Phones News and Reviews Sat, 11 Oct 2008 02:07:00 +0200 BlackBerry Storm bows, comes next month to Verizon and Vodafone  A storm's arrival typically isn't something to celebrate, but we're going to make a notable exception here seeing how the BlackBerry Storm is less of a destructive weather pattern and more of an incredibly hot smartphone -- arguably RIM's hottest to date. Fit to its business-savvy roots, the long-rumored handset comes equipped with the most comprehensive global roaming capabilities of virtually any wireless device you'll find anywhere, featuring EV-DO Rev. A, quadband EDGE, and 2100MHz HSPA for Europe. Beyond that, the Storm becomes RIM's very first touchscreen phone, mounting a 3.26-inch 480 x 360 glass display on a unique clickable surface so that the entire thing can be pressed downwards -- just like a real button -- for tactile feedback when making selections. It includes a full HTML finger-navigable browser, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint editing capabilities, Bluetooth 2.0, 1GB of on-board storage with an 8GB microSD card bundled in the box, 3.5mm headphone jack, automatic orientation and ambient lighting sensors, and a 3.2-megapixel autofocus cam with dedicated flash, making it a legitimate jack-of-all-trades that seems likely to be able to handle even the most chaotic personal and professional lives users can throw its way. It'll allegedly do 15 days of standby or 5.5 hours of talk time on either GSM or CDMA networks. No word on pricing yet -- we're told all will be revealed 'in the coming weeks' -- but it'll launch on both Verizon and Vodafone in November. (Via Engadget CELLS.) Sat, 11 Oct 2008 02:06:00 +0200
As discovered by Nedge2k.com, HTC has a sexy little device planned for the Russian WiMax network Yota. Its big, bold, and a tough competitor to the iPhone- and even the other HTC releases. The HTC T8290 includes a huge 3.8″ 800x480 LCD touch screen and connectivity via GSM, WiMax, WiFi and BlueTooth. More on this one as news unfolds. For now, take a close look at the gallery below… (Via GearCrave | The Buyers Guide for Men.) Sat, 11 Oct 2008 02:06:00 +0200 Vodafone debuts BlackBerry Storm 9500  We're still waiting on Verizon to stop teasing us about this thing, but Vodafone (who's been hinting at the phone since last month) just announced the BlackBerry Storm, RIM's touchscreen flagship. As if you didn't know already, Vodafone is confirming a 3.25-inch 480 x 360 touchscreen, 3.2 megapixel camera, automatic orientation flipping, 1GB of built-in storage and a host of multimedia capabilities, including iTunes sync. (Via Engadget CELLS.) Sat, 11 Oct 2008 02:06:00 +0200 US Cellular getting LG Rhythm: think Chocolate with a cyclops eye (updated)  We've learned that mega-regional US Cellular has its sights set on an LG slider apparently dubbed the UX585 'Rhythm' for a mid-November launch, featuring a 1.3-megapixel camera, FM transmitter a la Nokia N78 and LG Muziq, and an honest-to-goodness mechanical wheel -- a key feature for a phone touting a music slant. The theme doesn't stop there, though: the Rhythm is also said to benefit from tweaking by Mark Levinson's loving ears, a QVGA display, and something being called a 'Touch Music Hot Key,' a trick-looking circular touchscreen in the middle of the wheel. Yeah, these guys might be a little behind the Chocolate curve here, but at least they're coming out swinging. Look for it to run $129.95 featuring a $50 rebate for customers signing up for a data plan for at least three months. [Thanks, USCCGuy] Updated: Turns out Alltel snuck this out onto the market just this week in black and white as the AX585, and seeing how they're spelling it 'Rhythm,' we're updating the spelling for US Cellular's version, too (let's be honest -- 'Rythm' would be an incredibly annoying trademarkable spelling for that word). Alltel's charging $119.99 on contract after rebates for the pleasure. (Via Engadget Mobile.) Sat, 11 Oct 2008 02:06:00 +0200 LG's KC780 8 megapixel cameraphone likes your smile, not your pimples  LG, a major player in the cameraphone megapixel wars, is aiming to knock out the competition via a one-two punch of the KC920 Renoir and the newly official KC780. That latter phone still lacks a cute nickname, but now has a few official specs to go along with its resolution. Just 13.9mm thick, it sports a 2.4-inch LCD on the front and an unsurprisingly Schneider-Kreuznach certified lens on the back, the latter augmented by some advanced 'face-enhancing features' like smile detection and Beauty Mode to digitally smooth blemishes. It should perform decently in low light, courtesy of an ISO 1600 shooting mode and built-in image stabilization; good things both because we don't expect that tiny flash will brighten any room. The phone records videos at 640 x 480, and interestingly, it can act as a wireless Bluetooth webcam for a PC. Price is unconfirmed, but European release is coming next month ahead of a worldwide launch 'later.' (Via Engadget CELLS.) Sat, 11 Oct 2008 02:06:00 +0200 Samsung's QWERTY slider for AT&T is the Propel  Perhaps 'Sangria' was just a little too alcoholic for a teen-oriented device? Samsung's sliding QWERTY dumbphone for AT&T has been christened 'Propel,' it seems -- and we've now gotten the word from two independent sources, so we're feeling pretty good about it. Until AT&T changes its mind, anyway. The phone looks halfway decent, appears to support AT&T Navigation, and at the $80 we're hearing AT&T will be asking for it out the door on contract after rebates, they could sell pretty well -- especially when you consider that they'll be available in red, green, and blue. (Via Engadget Mobile.) Sat, 11 Oct 2008 02:06:00 +0200  T-Mobile is the official carrier for Samsung's T919 touch screen handset, and this model is better known as 'Behold'. Out this November 10th, the Behold will retail for $149 assuming you decide to tie your soul to a two-year agreement and a mail-in rebate. Below are the possible specifications, although there is no confirmation from Samsung just yet.
Sounds pretty utilitarian without skimping on aesthetics. 3lt" border="0"> (Via UberGizmo, the Gadgets News Blog.) Sat, 11 Oct 2008 02:05:00 +0200 Samsung's pill-shaped a637 medicates AT&T  We still don't know quite what to make of the a637's design -- it's definitely a departure from everything we've seen out of Sammy for AT&T in recent memory, and really, a departure across its entire international lineup. You definitely can't fault 'em for trying something fresh, though, and 'fresh' is exactly how we'd describe this pale, rounded little number. It's got AT&T Navigation, 3.6Mbps HSDPA, stereo Bluetooth, and a 1.3-megapixel cam, so you can't exactly call it low-end (well, maybe the camera part, you can), and the $50 on-contract price after rebates is a breath of fresh air for a phone with this kind of torrential download capability. It's available now; just don't swallow it or... well, you know. (Via Engadget Mobile.) Sat, 11 Oct 2008 02:05:00 +0200 UTStarcom's Knick gets renamed AT&T Quickfire for launch  Well, that mystery didn't take very long to solve. Remember that UTStarcom / PCD-sourced Knick that was getting shown around at some Radio Shack shindig not long ago? It's still very real and very much on the launch docket for AT&T -- but it's now the carrier-branded 'Quickfire'. Of course, PCD has never been a company to slap its own name on a handset being offered by a network, so the move makes a ton of sense. Right now it's tentatively scheduled to hit stores late this month for $99.99 on a two-year deal in silver, orange, and green, and it looks like it'll support AGPS for those rare instances when you're, say, driving instead of texting. (Via Engadget Mobile.) Sat, 11 Oct 2008 02:05:00 +0200 Willcom 03 Unveiled At CEATEC 2008  Willcom took the opportunity to roll out the Willcom 03 device at the recently concluded CEATEC 2008 in Japan, and this slide-n-tilt smartphone is powered by none other than Windows Mobile 6.1. Some of the other features on the delectable Willcom 03 include :-
You will be able to get around 420 hours of standby time and 360 hours of talk time on a single charge - while I find the former figure realistic, the latter is clearly out of the question, perhaps they meant minutes? No word on whether this 50mm x 116mm x 17.9mm device will be hitting any country other than Japan or not. (Via UberGizmo, the Gadgets News Blog.) Wed, 08 Oct 2008 19:59:00 +0200 HTC's Touch HD gets very early review, called an iPhone killer in German  Not even a fortnight after HTC's Touch HD went official in Germany, out pops a review from Deutschland calling it the best thing since sliced bread. Okay, so maybe our translation skills are a bit off, but one thing's for sure -- it was hailed as the first 'iPhone killer to deserve that name.' Right off the bat, reviewers praised the TouchFLO 3D interface for masking Windows Mobile, and of course, the expansive display was drooled upon numerous times. Additionally, critics praised the Opera browser while scolding Internet Explorer, and while it's hard to say for certain whether the battery life was remarkable, it definitely seemed to get their vote of approval. Of note, the 3.5-millimeter headphone jack was also loved, making us weep while thinking of what could have been with the T-Mobile G1. At any rate, it seems pretty clear that the Touch HD is going to rock some socks off, but we're trying to push it out of our minds until it becomes available on this side of the drink. Too bad that approach isn't working at all. (Via Engadget CELLS.) Wed, 08 Oct 2008 19:59:00 +0200 Samsung GT-S3600 clam brings bits of the Soul design to the masses
Samsung GT-S3600 is a newly announced low-end handset for those that look for a simple, yet stylish phone. The device clearly resembles one of the company’s flagship devices, Soul, and is hence trying to appeal to the masses who like the design, but don’t care that much about the features. Specs wise, the low-end Soul flip is, as we just said, an entry level device, sporting GSM/EDGE connectivity support (no 3G), 1.3 megapixel camera, FM radio with recording capability, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR… and that’s about it. Pricing is not known at this stage, but I would be surprised if this baby crosses the 100 EUR mark, unlocked. In other words, expect to get it for next to nothing or free on a contract… (Via IntoMobile.) Wed, 08 Oct 2008 19:58:00 +0200 T-Mobile's BlackBerry Pearl 8220 gets unboxed  There's no telling what sort of crazy behind-the-scenes negotiations had to take place in order for our good friend Boy Genius to get his hands on the very first retail T-Mobile-branded BlackBerry 8220 we've seen in the wild -- and let's be honest, the whole unboxing takes on a sexier tone when there's an element of intrigue to it, doesn't it? Mr. Genius flatly pans the thing for having a pair of awful screens and a prototype feel (despite the fact that he's got a final production unit), so odds are the Bold owners out there aren't going to be throwing fits of jealousy any time soon. To top it off, the contents of the box are about as exciting as flannel underwear (we guess it's cool that RIM saw fit to throw in a pair of headphones), so don't expect too much. At least it'll be available in a few colors, right? (Via Engadget CELLS.) Wed, 08 Oct 2008 19:58:00 +0200 Sonim XP3 "The World's Toughest Phone" Coming to the US
Apparently, the XP3 can handle temperatures from -4 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit (although the CEO claims it can actually operate at -40), 6-9 foot drops on concrete and it is completely waterproof. It also boasts 2.5 days of talk time and up to 2 months of standby thanks to a 2200 mAh battery. Obviously, this kind of phone is intended for use on the construction site or in the great outdoors by rugged, bearded individuals—not button-down boardroom types. If you want to get your hands on one, the device should be available in several rural markets starting in March—although no pricing information has been released. (Via Gizmodo: GPS.) Wed, 08 Oct 2008 19:57:00 +0200 GSM Mobile Phone Philips E100: a simple way to always stay in touchThe company Philips, once again, without much pomposity, provided information on its new low-cost GSM mobile phone - Philips E100, designed, with the words of the manufacturer, as a means of communication on a daily basis. In addition to opportunities to chat with the owner of the new items given the opportunity to take advantage of a built MP3 player, FM-radio, Internet browser and multimedia messaging. It is also worth noting that the E100 is made in the form factor 'monoblock', has a color screen and support for memory card format microSD. (Via Just Another Mobile Phone Blog.) Wed, 08 Oct 2008 19:57:00 +0200 Emulator gives you the T-Mobile G1 experience now  Yeah, the wait for October 22 (or after) is absolutely excruciating; trust us, we know. We'll take every scrap of information and imagery we can to hold us over until G1s start showing up on doorsteps in a few weeks, but T-Mobile's really gone above and beyond the call of duty here by setting up a surprisingly functional and feature-complete emulator to satisfy our urges to touch icons and click buttons. Obviously, you're not going to get a GPS lock, so don't get your hopes up that you're going to be playing around with Street View or anything wild like that -- in fact, most apps lead you to a 'this screen is not fully functional' message -- but it's got more goodies than the Android SDK's emulator, and it's just enough to get you acquainted with the phone's personality by the time it's actually in your paws. (Via Engadget CELLS.) Wed, 08 Oct 2008 19:56:00 +0200 Camp-cot Samsung GT-S3600The company Samsung introduced a mobile phone form factor camp-cot GT-S3600. This is a model of mid-level, where producers presented as 'elegant and functional.' The phone works in networks GSM / EDGE, supports Bluetooth interface and a memory card of up to 2 GB, equipped with 1.3-MP camera with a function to capture video formats MPEG4 and H.263 and FM-radio, with the possibility of recording ether. (Via Just Another Mobile Phone Blog.) Wed, 08 Oct 2008 19:56:00 +0200 Diamond-Studded Gucci G800 Gold Phone Price Drops to the Floor
These are exciting times for online retailer Totobay. If there’s one company that understands a recession it’s this valiant retailer from China who is now offering their ‘Gucci’ G800 subprime special dual-SIM phone. It’s got Bluetooth and support for NES games as well as the usual MP4/ MP3 playback. Too bad that for such a high-roller’s gadget 3G is conspicuously absent, but a Mahjong game comes pre-loaded for the Macau set. (Via PMP Today.) Sat, 04 Oct 2008 21:05:00 +0200 Nokia hints at new touch-based Communicator  Every so often, Nokia will pop out a brick-like beast of a clamshell smartphone with a full QWERTY keyboard -- a black sheep in Espoo's lineup in every sense of the word. These so-called Communicators even had their own custom Symbian-based operating system, Series 80, until the E90 came around and brought 'em in line with the rest of the S60 crowd. Of course, S60 just took a big leap to the world of touch today, and that means the E90's starting to fall a bit behind -- so what's next? Nokia dropped a little teaser during its webcast today in the form of a stylized touch-based concept bearing strong family ties to the E90 and its ancestors, suggesting S60 5th Edition won't spell doom for the form factor. If it materializes, history suggests it won't be a mainstream device -- but if the real thing can look as good as this render, who knows? (Via Engadget CELLS.) Sat, 04 Oct 2008 21:05:00 +0200 Motorola V9x RAZR2 Arriving in AT&T Stores Sources have revealed that in a relatively quiet manner, Motorola has begun shipping out the new V9x RAZR2 to AT&T stores. With no real pomp or circumstance, it doesn’t seem to be a matter of much importance or publicity. However this can be great news for the Motorola faithful who always look for the latest and greatest model. The V9x offers a couple major differences than that of its sister model, the V9 mahogany. One obvious difference is the color — black, instead of mahogany — but the largest addition is the inclusion of GPS with this model, thus enabling users to receive turn-by-turn navigation through the AT&T Navigator service.
AT&T seems to be working on adding GPS into more of its non-smartphone lineup. It first added GPS in the Motorola Z9 and most recently released the Samsung Rugby A837 in September. Frankly, it’s about time — many of the competitors are offering navigation on their non-smartphones. There is a large underserved market for consumers interested in turn-by-turn navigation that do not need the bells and whistles provided by a PDA phone. We will keep you posted on any more GPS-capable phones coming down the pipeline, but we are hoping this is just the beginning! (Via Unwired View.) Sat, 04 Oct 2008 21:05:00 +0200 FCC approval ensures American Sony Ericsson X1 users aren't bandits  Now that Sony Ericsson's mighty X1 has earned the FCC's love and affection, you won't be an outlaw for using one in the States -- but unfortunately, you won't be a speed demon everywhere, either. The version that just nabbed approval here is the X1i, and anyone familiar with Sony Ericsson's naming scheme can tell you that an 'i' means a phone's not really meant for North American consumption; in this case, we're lucky to squeak by with UMTS Band II support, which means we'll theoretically be able to pick up some of AT&T's 1900MHz signal. On 850, though, you'll be stuck with EDGE. Of course, a true global launch has been in the cards for the X1 from day one, and we're not worried that we won't see a more 3G-rife model getting torn down by the feds -- this just ain't it. (Via Engadget CELLS.) Sat, 04 Oct 2008 21:05:00 +0200 ZTE's U990 does Windows Mobile for TD-SCDMA  Outside of China, TD-SCDMA isn't going to do you very bloody much good -- but inside China, it's just about the best thing going right now for 3G data. That makes devices like this here ZTE U990 particularly useful if you happen to be in the area, offering the People's Republic's oh-so-special flavor of high-speed wireless in an attractive package loaded with Windows Mobile 6, GPS, and EDGE roaming. The U990 also happens to be ZTE's very first Windows Mobile device, a surprising revelation for a manufacturer that currently sits at number six in the world for production volume. Look for it to launch into the retail chain 'soon' -- which in corporate doublespeak could mean 'tomorrow' or '2010.' (Via Engadget Mobile.) Sat, 04 Oct 2008 21:05:00 +0200 The live pictures of upcoming Samsung i7110 candybar appeared on the net in the beginning of August. However, not much has been known about the device then. Pictures told us that i7110 should have 5 megapixel camera, FM radio and microSD memory card support. We also knew that it should be based on Symbian S60 OS. But that was about it. Well, today we got our hands on Samsung i7110 spec sheet and can tell you some of the things you wanted to know about the new handset. Like - yes, it will have built-in GPS, and no, it will not have Wi-Fi.
Samsung i7110 specs include:
Samsung i7110 will probably be launched during Symbian Smartphone Show that is scheduled for Oct. 21-22 in London. We’ll be there to give you our impressions on this and other interesting Symbian handsets that should appear at the show. So stay tuned. (Via Unwired View.) Sat, 04 Oct 2008 21:04:00 +0200 Nokia N96 review: King's new clothesGsmarena have posted their review of the Nokia N96. Here are the key features, main disadvantages and final impression. (Via Just Another Mobile Phone Blog.) Sat, 04 Oct 2008 21:04:00 +0200 INCRUDO Phantom luxury handset, more like a dinosaur than a phantom Following the footsteps of Mobiado’s luxury handsets, a new INCRUDO Phantom phone has recently showed up, presenting itself as the most durable mobile phone in the world. To make us take these words seriously, the Russian manufacturer INCRUDO has armored the Phantom with a 2-3 mm coating made from titanium alloy. The coating turned the handset into a bulky and heavy one that measures 106 x 45 x 18 millimeters and weighs 230 grams. And no, that is not a typo, it’s 230, not 130. Generally, phantoms are known as lightweight beings, but at this weight, the handset had better been named INCRUDO Dinosaur.
Anyway, apart form its heavy armor, INCRUDO Phantom also features:
Not that bad for a device that wants to be a luxury accessory first, and only after that a phone. Mind you, the handset is part of an extremely limited edition: only 10 such Phantoms will exist in the world, so its future 10 buyers will definitely have reasons to rejoice after the Phantom phone reaches them. Speaking of buyers, INCRUDO Phantom has a retail price of 21,750 Russian rubles (about $850) and, apparently, it can be found in several Euroset stores from Moscow. So, are there any users who want to torture their pockets wit this heavy-weight Phantom? (Via Unwired View.) |
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Sonim has gone to great lengths to convince European customers that its XP1 is the toughest phone on the market. They even went so far as to take the phone on tour and encourage spectators to try and 
