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ASUS Takes a Step Further, Planning Touch Panel Eee PC

ASUS is undoubtedly paying a lot of attention to its lineup of Eee PC ultraportable computer systems, especially since they are known to have boosted the company's profits. Quite understandably, it is precisely because of this that the Taiwanese manufacturer is planning to further expand its Eee PC family in 200...

9 October 2008
06:39 GMT

NTT DoCoMo Will Launch a New Sony Ericsson Phone

Japan's largest mobile operator, NTT DoCoMo, will apparently offer its subscribers the unusual Sony Ericsson SO-01A, aka SO907i. Aside from the fact that most phones that go to Japan are coded SO, by the looks of it, this is a new model that was perhaps especially designed for this territory.Not much information...

9 October 2008
06:22 GMT

Nokia 5800 XpressMusic Promo Website Launched

Nokia has recently launched a promo website for its new 5800 XpressMusic touchscreen handset, probably in order to give us a taste of the 5800 experience before it becomes commercially available.Accessible at this address, the 5800 XpressMusic mini website can be read in 13 languages, including: English (obviously), ...

9 October 2008
04:39 GMT

HTC Touch HD in Official Video Promo

Just recently, we saw the HTC Touch HD overwhelming Apple's iPhone 3G with its large, high-resolution display. Now, the time has come for an official Touch HD walk-through. The Taiwan-based manufacturer of Windows Mobile handsets has released a short video that should let users better study the device and realiz...

4 October 2008
04:22 GMT

Neonode N2 Officially Released in Turkey

Neonode N2, the Sweden-manufactured small and fashionable touchscreen handset released this year, is now officially being launched in Turkey. The device should go on sale staring November, after its official presentation, which will take place during CeBIT Eurasia 2008, the event held in Istanbul between October 7 an...

3 October 2008
05:30 GMT

Samsung Pixon in All Its Glory

After countless rumors, leaked images and several press photos let loose on the Web, today, Samsung has fully unveiled its M8800 Pixon 8 Megapixel camera phone. In doing so, the company has become the only handset manufacturer to have officially presented two phones that feature such an evolved camera, the first one ...

29 September 2008
09:03 GMT

Neonode N2 Backyard Babies Edition Launched

Neonode N2, the touchscreen handset produced by the Sweden-based company Neonode, is now available in a new version, called Backyard Babies Limited Edition Neonode N2. Obviously, this is an edition offered to customers in collaboration with Backyard Babies, the Swedish punk rock band formed back in 1987.The BYB Neono...

29 September 2008
03:35 GMT

Samsung Omnia Out Now in Romania

Samsung i900 Omnia, the high-end Pocket PC launched by the South Korean company back in July, is now available across Romania, offered by HAT Group. Coming as one of the latest Samsung Pocket PCs, the Omnia runs on Microsoft's Windows Mobile 6.1 Operating System and brings a wide range of high-end features ...

19 September 2008
10:02 GMT

Velocity 103 Launched, Pre-Orders from 420 Euros

Announced at the beginning of April, together with Velocity 111, the Velocity 103 smartphone is now commercially available and can be pre-ordered from Expansys. The handset is priced at 334.99 GBP (about 420 Euros or 590 USD) and it will begin shipping, unlocked, towards the end of September. Built by Velocity M...

12 September 2008
08:01 GMT

HTC Goes Wild with Touch HD, iPhone 3G Might Go Bye-Bye

HTC, the Taiwanese company that constantly and quickly grew to become one of the world's most famous handset manufacturers, has yet another ace up its sleeve, after the highly-appreciated Touch Diamond and Touch Pro Pocket PCs. The newcomer from HTC is apparently called Touch HD and it seems to be the ultim...

11 September 2008
04:03 GMT

New Xperia X1 Video Unveils Upcoming Goodies

Sony Ericsson's most advanced mobile device to date, the Xperia X1, has appeared in a new and official video presentation, which offers us a general view on what the handset will be able to do, once released. One of the coolest things about Xperia X1 is the fact that it will come with the so-called Xperia p...

5 September 2008
11:56 GMT

The 8 Megapixel LG KC910 Fully Unveiled

Although the 8 Megapixel LG KC910 was first seen about two weeks ago, we did not have all the details about it and neither press photos with the handset. Today, LG has officially presented the KC910, confirming the fact that it comes as a superior successor of the hugely popular 5 Megapixel Viewty. LG says the K...

4 September 2008
05:28 GMT

Xperia X1 Is Alive and Well – Sony Ericsson Outs Its SDK

Although it was said to have problems with the Windows Mobile 6.1 OS, Xperia X1 actually seems to be ready to hit the market, as Sony Ericsson has announced today the release of its SDK (Software Developers Kit). The SDK will allow developers and even simple mobile phone users to create personalized panels for t...

3 September 2008
08:10 GMT

Nokia Touchscreen Phone Concept Made in Brazil

Amidst the hype created by the official presentation of Nokia's latest N85 and N79 Nseries handsets, few might have noticed a newly-appeared concept phone that comes as one of the most interesting "unreal Nokias" seen so far. Designed by Ulisses Gardim from Sao Paolo, Brazil, the new Nokia concept (which wa...

28 August 2008
03:08 GMT

Rumor Mill: Nintendo Prepares a New DS

Nintendo is going out of its way to deny rumors about the imminent release of a "re-designed" Nintendo DS handheld gaming device which would sport not one but two touchscreens with improved input capabilities. Apparently, every time the Nintendo DS sees a significant drop in sales, as it has seen in the final pa...

28 August 2008
02:25 GMT

LG KC910, a Super-Viewty with an 8 Megapixel Camera

As rumored at the beginning of July, LG indeed has an 8 Megapixel handset, the KC 910, which is apparently set for an October launch. The new high-end handset from the South Korean company will be on par with the other two 8 Megapixel phones announced this year: Sony Ericsson C905 and Samsung Innov8 i8510. Unlike the...

22 August 2008
10:26 GMT

HTC Touch Launched by U.S. Cellular

U.S. Cellular, the seventh largest mobile operator in the US (in terms of subscribers number), has recently released a new Windows Mobile handset: the HTC Touch. Of course, the Touch is not new in the true meaning of the word, as it has been available across Europe for about one year, while other North American carri...

20 August 2008
07:18 GMT

Motorola Atila Leaked, Tri-band HSPA Connectivity on Board

Not long after Motorola Alexander unveiled its weird face, another high-end Moto handset with a "conqueror" name appeared and, this time, it's the Motorola Atila (appeared on BGR). The reference to Attila the Hun, the Hungarian king in the 5th century, is more than obvious, so Motorola seems to be seriously prep...

12 August 2008
03:57 GMT

Motorola Sparrow - An All-in-One Touchscreen Concept

Motorola is surely no stranger to touchscreen technology, despite the fact that most of its touch-enabled mobile devices are being commercialized in China only. Still, the once-glorious Moto is said to be preparing several new touchscreen handsets to conquer the US and European markets, but no official details about ...

9 August 2008
06:45 GMT

Samsung Instinct and HTC Touch Dual out Now in Canada

For all the Canadian mobile users who have been waiting for an iPhone 3G alternative, we have good news, as Bell has just released the much-talked-about Samsung Instinct and the HTC Touch Dual. The two new high-end touchscreen devices can surely attract lots of customers, given that they're both good-looking and...

9 August 2008
05:12 GMT

Samsung Omnia Turns White, iPhone 3G Might Get Jealous

Samsung's latest iPhone 3G fighter, namely the Omnia i900, will be soon released in a new white color version, according to several rumors appeared on the Web. You might say that this is obviously a move aimed at stealing some of the success the white iPhone 3G has, and you'd probably be right. Although the...

8 August 2008
04:13 GMT

iPhone 3G to Conquer 21 New Countries Starting August 22

After the July 11 release of the iPhone 3G (on 21 global markets), Apple is preparing to launch its new handset in other 21 countries around the world. Thus, the iPhonisation will continue on August 22, with important markets like India (the second largest mobile market in the world), Poland and Argentina. The 21 ne...

7 August 2008
05:58 GMT

HP Inspired by Apple's iPhone

HP, the leading vendor of computer systems, is working on an array of new products, including notebooks, which will provide the same finger-tapping features that have made Apple's iPhone such a popular device. According to the Wall Street Journal, the company has high hopes that, within 18 months, it will be abl...

6 August 2008
10:52 GMT

Motorola Alexander Looks Weird but Promising

Motorola Alexander, the next flagship handset to come from the well-known American manufacturer, will be indeed a touchscreen device, as rumored. However, it will not run on Symbian UIQ, as previously believed, but on Windows Mobile 6.1. Moreover, the handset will bring a full QWERTY keyboard that slides out vertical...

6 August 2008
03:55 GMT

Samsung F480 Released in India

Samsung F480, also known as Samsung TouchWiz, was released today in India, several months after its European launching (the handset is called Samsung Taco in Europe). The F480 is one of Samsung's latest high-end devices, offering a wide range of nice features that are packed in a small and elegant case. First o...

4 August 2008
06:26 GMT

Neonode N2 Now Available for Only $199

Neonode, the Swedish handset designer and manufacturer, has recently announced a special promotion that allows select users to buy the unique Neonode N2 touchscreen phone for half the initial price. The "Friends & Family campaign" (that's how it's named) offers the N2 for only $199 (123 Euros or 99 GBP), af...

29 July 2008
10:00 GMT

Motorola VE75 in the Wild

Motorola VE75, the newest touchscreen handset announced by Moto for the Chinese market, was recently spotted in lots of live images, which show the VE75 in all its greatness. Of course, the handset's beauty (or ugliness, if you will) is up to each and every user to decide upon, but I don't think there ar...

28 July 2008
09:02 GMT

Nokia 5800 Tube Shows Its Interface

Samsung might have officially presented the first 8 Megapixel S60 smartphone, but Nokia is getting ready to unveil the very first full-touch handset to run on the popular Symbian platform: Nokia 5800 Tube. Although the 5800 is not a novelty anymore (as details about it first appeared several months ago), it's on...

28 July 2008
03:53 GMT

Toshiba's 5.6-Inch Netbook Prototype Detailed

Two days ago, we told you about Toshiba's confirmed plans to enter the netbook market with a product apparently set to impose new standards. Mark Whittard, General Manager of Toshiba Australia, has declared that the company he represents has taken a vivid interest in the netbook market, and that they plan to rol...

25 July 2008
08:19 GMT

Samsung i740 to Be Available Starting August

Samsung i740, one of the latest touchscreen smartphones to come from the South Korean manufacturer, has now a release date and a price. The handset first appeared on the Web about three weeks ago, but back then there weren't any details about its launch and pricing. Apparently, the new Samsung will first be ava...

23 July 2008
12:52 GMT

Fly E310 Attitude, New Touchscreen Handset for Russia

Fly Mobile is not quite among the world's famous mobile phone manufacturers, but this doesn't stop the company from continuously announcing new handsets. The latest product to come from the European producer is named Fly E310 Attitude and it's a fashionable mid-end phone. The best features of Fly E310 ...

22 July 2008
09:23 GMT

27.7 Million LG Phones Sold in the Second Quarter of 2008

LG Electronics announced today its financial results for the second quarter of 2008, unveiling an excellent period for its mobile division. In Q2 2008, LG has shipped a total of 27.7 million handsets worldwide, surpassing Sony Ericsson (which only sold 24.4 handsets and registered considerable profit drops). The 27.7...

21 July 2008
09:17 GMT

Nokia N810 on the Cheap Side - Only $299

Nokia's good-to-have-around N810 Internet Tablet, released in the fall of 2007, is now cheaper than ever, coming for a retail price of only $299. Although the new price is not (yet) featured on Nokia's official website (where the Internet Tablet is still offered for $439), the N810 can be bought for the att...

21 July 2008
07:30 GMT

Samsung D980, New Dual-Sim Touchscreen Handset

Staying true to its leading position in the mobile handset industry, Samsung has recently unveiled a new high-end touchscreen phone, named Samsung D980. This seems to be a slightly changed version of the F480 TouchWiz, which is already on sale across Europe and Asia, and comes shortly after the unveiling of i8510, th...

21 July 2008
05:50 GMT

Velocity 103 Passes Its High-end Features Through FCC

Velocity 103, a brand new Pocket PC coming from Velocity Mobile, has just been approved by the FCC and it should hit the US market in the next weeks (or months). Velocity 103 was first presented in April, during CTIA Wireless 2008, together with Velocity 111, another new device from the aforementioned company. The ...

21 July 2008
03:57 GMT

Motorola VE75 to Touch(screen) China

Motorola has recently unveiled a new touchscreen mobile phone targeted for the Chinese market: Motorola VE75. The handset comes after Moto has officially released the A1600 and A1800 Ming clamshells as well as the A810 candybar, all three of them being touchscreen enabled and available only across China. The VE75 wa...

18 July 2008
12:45 GMT

Neonode N2 Is Now Chinese-Friendly

Neonode, the Sweden-based telecoms company, announced today that its fashionable Neonode N2 touchscreen mobile phone has received yet another set of enhancements, in addition to the firmware update released yesterday. From now on, the Neonode N2 will also feature a Chinese XT9 text input interface (phrase prediction ...

17 July 2008
09:09 GMT

Neonode N2 Improved with a Firmware Update

Neonode, the Sweden-based company that manufactures and distributes the Neonode N2 touchscreen handset, has released today a firmware update for the N2, which brings a set of nice improvements. The new firmware update (version 2.1.552.2) can be downloaded for free from Neonode's website (found at this address...

16 July 2008
11:33 GMT

Samsung Omnia Gets an August Release and a $1,000 Retail Price

Samsung Mobile announced yesterday the official release of its i900 Omnia Pocket PC in Germany, scheduled for the 6th of August. The new handset will be offered by all the German mobile operators: T-Mobile, Vodafone, the KPN-owned E-Plus and Telefónica's O2. The availability of Omnia in the first week of Augu...

15 July 2008
06:12 GMT

Sony Ericsson G900 to Come in Blue Too

Sony Ericsson G900, the latest touchscreen smartphone released by the Swedish-Japanese company, could be soon offered in a new color version. Currently available only in dark brown and dark red, the G900 was spotted in blue too. Appeared on the SEMC Blog, the new version of G900 is actually dressed in a lavender...

15 July 2008
04:33 GMT

BlackBerry Thunder in Live QWERTY Images

BlackBerry Thunder 9500 has just appeared in the first live images, which show the large touchscreen display of the device as well as its two QWERTY keyboards. You probably already know that Thunder is the only touchscreen smartphone that Research in Motion has developed until now, without officially presenting it ye...

14 July 2008
04:46 GMT

CDMA Touch Diamond Approved by FCC

HTC Touch Diamond, one of the hottest Pocket PCs unveiled this year, has been approved by FCC in a CDMA version suited for the North American networks (850 / 1900 MHz). This means that, from now on, any of the CDMA carriers from the US can, theoretically, release the Diamond. Of course, there's no word yet on w...

11 July 2008
03:47 GMT

iPhone: the Gaming Console

The folks at touchArcade have put together this interesting article comparing the iPhone's gaming capabilities with those of dedicated gaming devices, such as Sony's PlayStation Portable and Nintendo's DS.By the looks of it, the iPhone clearly has some advantages. Of course, it all comes down to what c...

8 July 2008
10:33 GMT

BlackBerry Thunder Real Images Unveiled

BlackBerry Thunder, also known as BlackBerry 9500, the first full-touch handset to be made in Canada (by RIM), has now appeared in what are believed to be the first real images with it. The 9500 Thunder seems to be the most media-centered from all of RIM's devices. Spotted at BlackBerrySync, the new images ar...

8 July 2008
08:40 GMT

iPhone 3G Has a July 11 Competitor in Sharp SH706i

After the 923SH clamshell, which will be released tomorrow in Japan via SoftBank, Sharp has unveiled yet another new and advanced handset with an Aquos display: the SH706i. Unlike the 923SH, Sharp SH706i will not see the light of the Japanese market thanks to SoftBank, as it's scheduled for a release via NTT DoC...

4 July 2008
08:34 GMT

Philips X800 in the Wild, Literally

Philips Xenium X800, the very first full-touch handset to come under Philips' brand, was recently spotted in the wild, after the device was also seen on FCC's website, not too long ago. Although, in the world of gadgets, "in the wild" generally means just "in live pictures", the new images available with th...

4 July 2008
06:09 GMT

Samsung Instinct Announced for Canada

Initially believed to be released only in the US and only via Sprint, Samsung Instinct (model name SPH-M800) will in fact be available in Canada too, as the Canadian website of Samsung has added the elegant touchscreen phone to its "coming soon" section. This is major news for Canadian mobile users, just like the one...

3 July 2008
06:41 GMT

New i740 Touchscreen Handset From Samsung

After the high-end Omnia i900 Pocket PC, unveiled by Samsung less than one month ago, the largest South Korean handset manufacturer has come up with yet another Windows Mobile 6.1 handset, named Samsung i740. Although it's not presented in an official way, the i740 has made an appearance, today, on the Czech w...

2 July 2008
13:10 GMT

BlackBerry Thunder to Laugh at iPhone 3G

RIM's first full-touch smartphone, the BlackBerry Thunder 9500, will apparently be a serious competitor for Apple's new iPhone 3G, as well as for all the other touchscreen mobile devices that might want to become popular this year. According to BlackBerry News, the new Thunder will come under the offici...

2 July 2008
11:17 GMT

Motorola Blaze, Verizon's First Touchscreen Moto

It seems that Motorola is going into the touchscreen direction with more and more of its handset. After the two Mings (A1600 and A1800) and the A810 - all three released in China - we have another Moto-made touchscreen phone, named Motorola Blaze. The Blaze was recently spotted at Boy Genius Report, coming in ...

30 June 2008
05:03 GMT




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