LG has just released a successor to its popular enV, the all new LG env2 Slim for Verizon Wireless. As the owner and operator of one of the world’s most reliable wireless voice and data network, Verizon Wireless will once again be the carrier for the new LG env2. It will be available in April at more than 2,400 Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and of course, through their website at www.verizonwireless.com.

The enV2 supports a number of features and services that customers have come to expect in wireless phones from LG and Verizon Wireless. This features include V CAST Music and Video, VZ Navigator(SM), Bluetooth capabilities, dual speakers and a 2.0 megapixel camera.

The phone�s spacious QWERTY keypad with large sized external keys makes messaging easy, while its 2.4-inch internal screen offers crisp, crystal-clear videos and images.

Music lovers will definitely love this handset as it is the ideal multimedia device for music and video. Verizon Wireless� V CAST Music store gives customers access to more than 2.8 million songs from both well-known and independent artists to download and blast on the phone�s dual speakers.

The phone supports Bluetooth Stereo Headsets so users can listen to their music anytime, anywhere. It also lets users record and save a variety of video clips that can easily be shared with family and friends by using the video recording capabilities on the enV2.

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Along with the BlackBerry Curve 8330 and the LG enV2, Verizon is also releasing the new Samsung Alias. The Samsung Alias phone has a dual hinge design similar to that of its predecessor, the SCH-u740. The Samsung Alias, however, has a silver finish and a full QWERTY keyboard. The phone comes with Verizon’s Wireless Sync which allows users to synchronize their phones with their PCs at home or at work. The phone is equipped with a 1.3-megapixel camera with flash and Bluetooth connectivity. Samsung Alias will be available starting mid-April with a price tag of $129.99 after a $50 rebate that comes with a 2-year contract.

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The new BlackBerry Curve 8330 will be available in Verizon Wireless starting May of 2008. The phone has a silver finish with a full QWERTY keyboard, 320 x 240 display, and will work with Verizon’s EV-DO network. The BlackBerry Curve 8330 smartphone comes with 2 megapixel camera, microSD memory card slot expandable of up to 8GB, and features such as Voice Recognition technology, and Voice Activated Dialing. The BlackBerry Curve 8330 phone will be available in Verizon stores and Verizon online for US$269.99 after a mail-in rebate worth $50.

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If you remember, Samsung Access is one of the two phones wherein the AT&T Mobile TV with FLO will first be available. The Samsung Access features 2.3″ landscape DVD quality display, 3G connection, 1.3 megapixel camera, microSD card slot, Bluetooth, and of course, a one-touch access to AT&T Mobile TV with FLO. The service would be available starting May of 2008 and would feature several mobile channels.

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Get ready for Motorola’s upcoming summer collection. The U.S. division of Motorola recently announced two exciting models MOTO QTM 9c in licorice and MOTO QTM 9c lime as a part of the summer collection. Both the handsets help the users both in their personal and professional arenas. Users can now choose the color of the smartphone matching their personality.

“Motorola is equipping the mobile multi-tasker with a device that represents a seamless union of design and high-performance wireless,” said Juergen Stark, corporate vice president of Productivity, Mobile Devices, Motorola, Inc. “MOTO 9c and Q 9c lime deliver the tools to help keep U.S. Cellular customers connected, informed and entertained.”

Sporting 1.3 megapixel camera with flash and fixed focus, a 2.4 inch color display these mobile phones offer up to 128 MB of memory for storage. These mobiles support 32GB of external memory. MOTO Q 9c and Q 9c lime are equipped with QWERTY keyboard for quick and accurate typing.

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For some reason, LG seems to think it’s cool to keep naming their phones after sweets. The recently unveiled LG LH5000 is also known as the Ice Cream Phone. The pastel-colored clamshell comes in strawberry, vanilla, and pistachio hues. It measures 13.6 mm and has LED lighting. Other specs include 2.2″ QVGA display, 2 megapixel camera, and 3G connection. LG LH5000’s MSRP is between US$400 to $500 in Korea.

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Samsung Telecommunications America has just announced two new camera phones designed to operate on the new AWS spectrum and created for the MetroPCS market. The two new phones are the Samsung MyShot SCH-r430 and Samsung Spex SCH-r210.

These two phones are the first MetroPCS phones that can operate on the 1.7/2.1GHz CDMA Advanced Wireless Services (AWS) spectrum. The AWS spectrum band allows current and future service providers the opportunity to provide wireless broadband services to millions of users, resulting in increased productivity, efficiency, mobility and security through larger bandwidth allocation.

The MyShot features a sleek, black and silver finish. It features functions such as a 1.3 megapixel camera, access to games, ringtones and wallpapers through downloadable content, as well as Bluetooth technology, advanced voice recognition and speakerphone for easy, hands-free communication.

On the other hand, the Spex has a classic look and feel. It has an easy to use interface and sports messaging capabilities, a speakerphone and Bluetooth technology. Additionally, the Spex offers users easy access to downloadable content such as ringtones and graphics.

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The Nokia N95 8GB has re-appeared at the FCC. This appears to be a minor update to the hugely popular smartphone. While the FCC documents filed by Nokia are cryptic at best, we managed to find some photographs of a battered N95. While the associated user manual does not have any information on what update the N95 has undergone, you can still go through it if you’ve misplaced your copy.

The Nokia N95 8GB costs US $779, and currently seems to be out of stock.

Source: FCC

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Since the iPhone depends on its touch screen display completely for its keyboard, there are times when it becomes frustrating. Speed texters on normal cell phones would find it hard to adapt, while those used to the QWERTY keyboard still get a lot of typos due to the keyboard’s nature. My Touch Keys is a simple iPhone overlay which clings to your phone using static, acts as a screen protector, and has depressions on its surface so you can actually “feel” the letters on the touch screen keypad. My Touch Keys is totally transparent and doesn’t interfere with the other functionalities of your iPhone. This is perfect for those who use the iPhone primarily for sending messages and emails. You can get My Touch Keys on its official web site for US$7.99.

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Last February, Motorola sent feelers that the company’s going to split into two. A month later, due to Carl Icahn’s agitation over Motorola’s slow sales, the company decided to split into two — the Mobile Devices unit and the Broadband & Mobility Solutions unit. If you remember, Motorola fell into a slump after people’s interest on the erstwhile immensely popular RAZR phones waned. As expected, reactions on what transpired varied. There are those who said that splitting the company was necessary so Motorola could save itself by partnering with foreign companies, while there are those who foresee a disaster since the mobile unit, according to them, needs a solid business attached to its name. How stocks would be divided and if there would be a renaming of the company is not yet known, but I reckon we’ll find out in the coming months.

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The Nokia 6300i, of course, is nothing more than a modified version of the Nokia 6300. The Nokia 6300i which Nokia has just announced integrates a mobile VoIP capability on the old affordable candybar phone. With the mobile VoIP capability, you can connect to wireless networks for some mobile internet browsing. The Nokia 6300i also has capacity to store 2,000 VoIP, home and cell phone numbers. And if you suffer from short-term memory loss, its dedicated VoIP and WLAN icons tell you whether you’re using GSM or VoIP network.

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The LG KF300 clamshell cell phone also known as “Wine,” which is the international version of the LG Wine for Korea. The LG KF300 appears to have basic specs such as a 1.3-inch screen with 2 megapixel camera and Bluetooth connectivity. Here are the dull specs for this phone:

• Tri-Band GSM/GPRS/EDGE
• Main display (inside): 2.2″ QVGA, 262K color
• External display: 1.3″ 128�160px, 262K color
• 2 megapixel camera with autofocus
• 10MB of internal memory
• Bluetooth 2.0, USB: v1.1 (Mass Storage)
• microSD memory card slot
• Audio: MP3/AAC/AAC+/AAC++/WMA, Video: MPEG4/H.263
• Internet: WAP 2.0/xHTML
• Flash UI, Vector Font, FM Radio
• Dimensions 98.8 x 49.5 x 16.2 mm

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Samsung has just announced the Samsung Anycall Haptic model SCH-W420 or W4200. Equipped with Samsung’s new TouchWiz UI software, the Samsung Anycall Haptic promises a unique user experience involving various senses. This new Samsung phone has a 3.2-inch 16:9 display, and boasts a 2-megapixel camera, Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity, and T-DMB. The UI software can also let users create and modify their own desktops entirely using widgets. Drag & drop function also makes it easier for the user. The Samsung Anycall Haptic Phone will sell in the Korea market for approximately US$700-800.

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I guess making special edition phones for girls actually showunderstand why, but if it’s keeping business afloat, then good for them. One of the most s returns because mobile phone companies seem to continue making them. I don’t exactly women’s version phones is the Samsung G600 Belle. It’s a purple Samsung G600 which comes with three nail varnishes from Nails Inc., along with a $10 Nails Inc. voucher. If you’ve forgotten, the newer version of the Samsung G600 released last January is a 5-megapixel camera phone called the Anycall Premiere Phone.

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A new Sony Ericsson phone to be release soon is codenamed “Emelie.” Not much specs about Sony Ericsson Emelie are known as of now, although sources reveal that the Emelie is a low or a mid-end phone with a 2-megapixel camera with no auto-focus, no GPS or WiFi, and in a metal casing. It is supposedly similar to the Sony Ericsson K530i. Liked the leaked new phones before which preceded the official announcements by a few days, I surmise it won’t be long before we get to have the official word about the Emelie.

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Called the “Cosmic Shiner,” this FanFun 815T model phone is probably something you’ll never lay eyes on. Why? Well, the Cosmic Shiner, created for the Japanese elite, will be limited to only 1,000 handsets. Furthermore, purchase of the Cosmic Shiner actually requires invitation. Designed by renowned Japanese fashion designer Kansai Yamamoto, the Cosmic Shiner literally shines as it’s encrusted with diamonds. It doesn’t stop at the invitation though. Those who want to buy this luxury phone should pick up the Seven Hills magazine April issue to get their unique ID code. Of course, for US$4,000, you expect to get something out of the purchase other than being of the few considered to be special enough to own one. The Cosmic Shiner FanFun 815T phone comes with a “Prestige Gold” membership, a handmade lacquer box, and concierge services with one year free usage. Four grand for a phone? I don’t know…there are times when Japanese phones all look the same to me. But hey, if you got four grand sitting idle somewhere, why not, right?

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Wayfinder announced that its Wayfinder Active appliction is now available for free in the US and Canada. Wayfinder Active is a GPS application for mobile phones that combines maps, GPS recording and statistics and is targeted at folks with an active lifestyle (think hiking, skiing, running, or biking). The application is a simple, social way to stay connected with other people with similar interests. Once installed on a mobile phone, you can access a world-wide map and record/share routes with a keystroke. It lets you follow your friends on their activities and training routes by easily importing their tracks.

The complementary online community, ActiveOutdoor, lets you upload GPX records onto the Internet. Other statistical data include maximum, current and average speeds during each activity, calories burned and that sort.

A built-in Reverse Route feature lets you find a route to anywhere. The free application can be downloaded from ActiveOutdoor. Compatible with over 100 phone models, including popular ones from Nokia and Sony Ericsson.

Wayfinder is also exhibiting at CTIA Wireless 2008, so if you’re in Las Vegas between April 1-3 2008, check them out.

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Next in line with touch-screen mobile devices is Motorola. Its latest Mobile TV device, the DH02, is a personalized TV/multimedia entertainment center featuring a touch-screen interface along with navigation capabilities. The DH02 features a click, drag and scroll icon-based menus. With support for HSDPA/GPRS support, operators can deliver rich services to their customers.

The phone supports DVB-H TV with PVR capabilities, including live pause and frame grabbing, as well as GPS and Tele Atlas map views. The hi-res WQVGA display lets you enjoy video at 25 frames-per-second. The DH02 supports microSD memory cards for storing user-generated content.

Obviously, it has Bluetooth capabilities as well. No word on the pricing yet, but you can catch the DH02 in action at CTIA Wireless 2008.

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The new LG-SH240 3G HSDPA slider cell phone’s selling point is not its 3G or its HSDPA capabilities, but it’s unusual texture. The LG-SH240 cell phone actually feels like skin. I don’t know why anyone would want their cell phones to feel like human skin, but LG seems to think it’s a good idea. The texture came from a design using silicon which is used on the front panel including the directional buttons, keypad, and menu. The LG-SH240 comes with SK Telecom Korea’s MONETA service, 2 megapixel camera, MP3 player, video telephony, and Bluetooth connectivity. The cell phone will sell for approximately US$400 in the Korea market.

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