At today's CES event, LG announced the LG VX9400 V CAST Mobile TV phone to be offered by Verizon Wireless. The new phone will be available in Q1 2007, and will support V CAST Mobile TV. The phone is a slim and sleek, bar-style design with a large LCD screen for optimal television viewing and new, cutting edge features.

V CAST Music and Video are also accessible with the LG VX9400, as are Get It Now, Mobile Web 2.0, Bluetooth capabilities, one-touch speakerphone, and a 1.3 megapixel camera and camcorder. With an external memory card, users can record up to one hour of video.

"The LG VX9400 is yet another benchmark in a long line of firsts for LG Mobile Phones," said Juno Cho, president of LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. "V CAST Mobile TV is truly groundbreaking in mobile phone technology, and we are proud to be among the first manufacturers to support this service that will change the way we use mobile devices forever."

Verizon Wireless is picking up the Motorola SLVR L7C phone, a sleek and slim "bar" style mobile phone. The specs for this Verizon version of the L7C phone are similar to that of its GSM cousin available through Cingular:

• 175x220 pixel display
• VGA camera
• Integrated music player
• microSD expansion slot
• EV-DO

There hasn't yet been official annoucement as to when Verizon will actually offer the L7C, however, its appearance on Verizon's "official pre-release site" can only indicate that a launch is imminent. Pricing has also not yet been revealed, although it is safe to assume that it will be similar to that of Cingular's GSM version.

Via: MobileMag

Looks like our friends at MobileMag have given us an (dare I say it) out of the box review of the LG VX9900 enV. This LG isn't a slider like the Chocolate, or clamshell like the VX9800 (aka "The V"). This is all candybar, opening up to reveal a sweet QWERTY keyboard and midget stereo speakers.

What they liked:

The QWERTY keyboard is designed for the text messager, with enough space in between so there is no screw-ups.

The camera has been upgraded from a 1.3 Megapixel to a 2.0 Megapixel unit. It even has an integrated lens cover which a user can open by rotating the chrome bezel around it. You can also shoot up to an hour's worth of 320 x 240 video, provided you have an Micro SD card. You can also make adjustments such as resolution, self-timer, flash, white balance, shutter sound, color effects, and auto focus. It appears this phone is just as advanced as any digital camera.

The music plays very clear despite the speaker size. Who says size matters?

The inside of the phone looks good, by design.

What they didn't like:

The QWERTY keyboard has no space bar, but space "keys" on the bottom left and right.

The only downside about the camera is a "say cheese" sound that comes from the shutter. Apparently, that is a default setting, but it can be turned off. Overall, the photo quality is pretty good, save for the bluish colors created by the flash.

Unfortunately, the V-cast, which is responsible for getting everything for the phone including music, ringtones, wallpapers, games, applications, and other things. As for music, it doesn't look like there is a way to organize your own music folders. You have to cram 400 songs on an SD, and it might be hard to find one when you want it.

They found the outside of the display was "squintingly small", but serves its purpose.

Summary

Except for a few picky little details, MobileMag really liked the LG enV, giving it a high rating of 84 percent. Not bad. If you wish to purchase this camera, it is available from Verizon Wireless for $150 with a 2-year contract.

Verizon intends to put out the Motorola W315 for its network. This phone, with a 65K STN color display, 1xRTT radio, and speaker is part of their unique clamshell collection. As far as we know, the full retail will be $149.99. You can also get it for $79.99 for a one year contract, and $29.99 for a two-year contract. I'm kind of wondering if these run-of-the-mill cell phones will be soon phased out for those with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and other such bells and whistles.

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The much-awaited LG enV VX9900 cell phone is now out from Verizon. With EV-DO support, you can be one happy duck browsing the net on the big 262k color TFT LCD.

Several Bluetooth profiles are supported on the enV, making it a very versatile device. LG could have upped the 2-megapixel camera on this one, but seeing that its target market is business users, we are okay on this one.

Don't mistake it for a Nokia Communicator, though. This one's very different. Like we had previously mentioned, the LG enV will be available for US $149.99 along with a 2-year contract with Verizon.

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The Kyocera K323 is the latest entrant in the CDMA Market and this new compact handset would be available on the Verizon Wireless from today. The handset includes the all important Bluetooth connectivity and is also Get It Now®-enabled which lets users download a variety of ringtones, games, wallpapers and screensavers.

The Kyocera K323 includes a VGA Camera with digital zoom and one also comes across an external text caller ID and photo caller ID on the internal screen. Not really a multimedia handset, the K323 is meant for those who are looking for a cheap handset with all the mandatory features. Other features found on the K323 include; wireless hands-free capabilities, photo phone book that holds up to 500 entries, alarm clock, tip calculator , voice memos, real-music ringtones ,voice-activated dialing, multimedia text messaging and instant messaging.

Measuring 3.54 in. x 1.81 in. x 0.92 in and weighing 3.4 ounces, the handset is capable of 210 minutes of Talk time and a standby time of up to 165 hours . The Kyocera K323 is free for a limited time with the purchase of a Verizon VBT135 Bluetooth headset for $29.99 and for more info visit Verizon

Those of you who are always looking for the latest in mobile technology should look forward to the release of the U620 and U740. Both of these phones will be available from Verizon.

The U620 (above right) is an interesting slider phone that has MediaFLO mobile television service. It also has EV-DO power, Bluetooth, and 1.3 Megapixel camera. It also has a microSD for a little extra memory, which appears to be standard in newcells these days.

The U740 (below right) has most of the same features. That is, the EV-DO, Bluetooth, the 1.3 Megapixel camera, and the Micro SD. What it lacks is the MediaFLO capacity, but it does have handy QWERTY keyboard.

We don’t quite have a release date on these bad boys, nor a price. We’ll just wait and see.

The highly chic LG VX8600 is now available on the Verizon Wireless and promises to be an amalgamation of both style and functionality! Boasting of a smart clamshell design, the handset will appeal to both fashionistas and the techies!

The LG VX8600 will draw heads with its glossy piano black finish, glowing red, touch-sensitive, external music keys and slim ergonomics. It includes features like ability to download V CAST Music, video clips and 3D games; Bluetooth(R) capabilities ; a 1.3 megapixel camera and camcorder; and a microSD(TM) expandable memory port.

The handset has dedicated external music controls one can browse, preview, download and play high-quality digital music directly from their phone. One cool feature is its ability to support the new SanDisk 2GB cards and the onboard Speaker-Independent voice recognition. The LG VX8600 is now available for $129.99 after a $50 rebate and a new two-year customer agreement. For more info visit www.verizonwireless.com

Verizon Wireless will be the only network to support the Casio G’zOne Type V cell phone. This phone can withstand rigorous outdoor conditions, and is definitely designed for those who are either in the military or love the outdoors.

For example, the G’zOne can withstand temperatures in excess of 140 degrees Fahrenheit, as well as solar radiation. It looks like rain is also not a problem, as this phone can withstand rainfall 2 inches per hour with a 40 mph wind. In fact, you could even submerge it in a meter of water for about a half-hour. In addition to all this, the G’zOne phone also withstood many drops, as well as a vibration test. This phone looks as durable as your old AT&T princess.

The Casio G’zOne is also outfitted with several features, including access to the Verizon Get It Now store. However, most outdoorsmen (and women) will probably appreciate the VZ Navigator the most. This tool includes mapping, audible turn-by-turn navigation and access to information to 14 million point of interest.

Other features include the V CAST Video, which allows you to download video clips as well as games right to your phone. The phone is also Mobile Web 2.0 capable, which will allow you access to the latest in news, sports, weather, and entertainment. Mobile IM also allows you to send and receive instant messages via AOL Instant, and it also has text messaging options. Other options include voice-activated dialing, speakerphone, calendar, address book, calculator, notepad, and stopwatch.

The Casio G’zOne also includes a 2.0 Megapixel camera, capable of taking still shots as well as 15-second FLIX videos. You can send and receive these pictures and videos with the PIX and FLIX option.

The G’zOne Type-V should be available soon at Verizon Wireless for about $299.99 with a new two-year customer agreement.

The LG VX3450 mobile phone is now available on Verizon Wireless. This one ain't exactly a Chocolate but for its price its pretty okay! The handset is an entry level phone and will be available for $29.99 for a 2 year contract, or $79.99 for a 1 year contract. When it comes to features don’t expect anything fancy as the handset includes the usual specs like an external antenna, a speakerphone, voice-activated dialing, an external mono-display and a ringtone composer.

Via Engadget

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Some more news about the LG VX8300. Verizon Wireless has gone ahead and released the LG handset which is a replacement to the VX8100. This new avatar is pretty similar to its older sibling however this one does feature Bluetooth which will be welcomed by all no doubt. This phone packs quite a punch for its price and includes an 1.3 megapixel camera with video capabilities.

The phone sports a clamshell design and will operate on Verizon’s CDMA network. It includes a music player and also features EV-DO high-speed data capabilities. The internal TFT screen has a resolution of 176 x 220 px and the external (OLED) display of 96 x 96 px. The phone is available through Verizon for $49.99 after a 2-year contract and $50 in instant savings.

Okay stop the press, we have some exciting news for our loyal readers. The highly anticipated Motorola Q has just been announced by Verizon which translates to Hello Moto Q!! You by now know that the Q is Motorola’s answer to BlackBerry and this like all the current smart phones, has a whole gamut of features. The Motorola will be released by Verizon by 31st May and operates on the Windows Mobile OS with a full QWERTY keyboard.

Motorola hopes to capture the Smartphone market which has been dominated by Palm and Blackberry till now. The new Q (hey that rhymes!) lets you access all your important emails via Outlook Mobile which can support up to eight e-mail accounts. You can also receive emails from Hotmail and other POP accounts. This phone has all the features which you would need in your day to day professional and personal lives like e-mail, documents, calendar and tasks. If you ever get tired of the so called monotony of life just use the phone to listen to music and access other multimedia content. Thus the Q also provides entertainment on the go!

The Q is not bad on the eyes either and is pretty compact as far as business smart phones go. It includes applications like Pocket Streets and Trips, Virtual Earth Mobile, AvantGo, and Fizz Traveler which will keep even the most restless soul out there occupied! The Moto Q would also be able to take full advantage of Verizon’s Wireless’ BroadbandAccess network and EV-DO network for downloading and uploading content at mind boggling speeds. The phone would include Bluetooth® 1.2 wireless technology, Wireless Sync for anytime connectivity with e-mail, calendar and contacts synchronization , Dual, stereo-quality speakers and applications like Microsoft Word®, Excel®, PowerPoint®, Adobe Acrobat®, etc.

You can get your hands on the high end phone by coughing out &199 and by subscribing to Verizon who have three plans.
• $169.99 a month – includes 4,000 anytime minutes with unlimited data usage*, unlimited IN calling and unlimited nights and weekends ($0.25 per minute after allowance).
• $109.99 monthly access – includes 1,350 anytime minutes with unlimited data usage*, unlimited IN calling and unlimited nights and weekends ($0.35 per minute after allowance).
• $79.99 monthly access – includes 450 anytime minutes with unlimited data usage*, unlimited IN calling and unlimited nights and weekends

For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/q

Verizon announced a slew of new content targeted at hardcore baseball fans, with Get It Now, Mobile Web 2.0 (whatever that is!) and V CAST applications. Whether it's gaming action or player news that you are interested in, get it all on the phone.

Derek Jeter Pro Baseball 3D (from Gameloft) is up for grabs from the getGAMES shopping aisle in the Get It Now virtual store exclusively for V CAST customers. Pro Baseball can be purchased for US $8.49 unlimited use or $2.99 monthly access. Whether it's an exhibition match or getting into extra innings, get all the action on your phone.

Mobile Web 2.0 subscribers are in for a treat: get a taste of the action through live scores and player news from CBS SportsLine's Fantasy Baseball Companion at $3.99 monthly. If texting is your thing, you can opt to sign up for TXT alerts from MLB.com by simply texting the name of their team to MLBGO (65246) to get the latest news - also available for $3.99 monthly.

Other goodies include music and ringtones, as well as video highlights on V CAST video. Get details from Verizon's website.

One of the more exciting news of the day , confirmed by podcaster/reviewer Greg Cangialosi is regarding V CAST Music. Music lovers now can listen Verizon Wireless' V CAST Music via the the new rage Podcast. This has been confirmed by the CEO of Verizon Wireless Denny Strigl, Verizon Wireless chief marketing officer John Stratton and Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer.

Vcast members will get access to hundreds of popular artists from different genres and artists like Shakira, Fugees etc.Users can also download these songs thus giving them full value of money. V Cast service will run on the company’s broadband and will cover every corner of America. The users can download songs directly on their mobiles or Windows XP PC thus giving a new defination to Music On The Go!

One can visit http://news.vzw.com/podcast site to subscribe to the podcast channel . Subsrcibers are then sent alerts once there’s an update and new podcasts thus giving them tru mobility.

In a change of policy, Verizon Wireless will now allow subscribers to use a select number of mobile phones to act as modems for their laptops. Up until now, those who have managed to use their phones as high speed wireless modems for their laptops were doing so illegally.

Verizon will now make a new data plan available which allows certain phones to act as high speed modems. The plan will be priced at $59.99 a month on top of the current voice plan that the user may have. The approved list of phones include the LG VX9800, Motorola RAZR V3c, Motorola E815, and LG VX8100. Unfortunately the Treo 700w, and the Verizon XV6700 are not on the current list.

You also need to connect the phone to your laptop via a USB cable as it appears that Verizon will not be enabling the Bluetooth functionality. Via PC Magazine.

Verizon Wireless has launched the third cell phone to support V Cast Music, the new Verizon CDM 8945. It joins the LG VX8100 and the Samsung SCH-a950, as the third phone to support the V Cast system. In case you are wondering what V Cast is all about, it's a system that allows users to download music and digital audio from the Internet to their mobile phones, using a computer as a gateway. It's very similar to how you would use a portable music player. The phone also supports Video on Demand.

The Verizon CDM 8945 features dual full color LCD screens (176 x 220 pixel screen with 262K colors), a built-in camera with flash that also functions as a video recorder, speakerphone, EV-DO broadband capability, and Bluetooth. There is a TransFlash expansion slot as well. The CDM 8945 is quite compact measuring in at 3.5(H) x 1.9(W) x 0.9(D) inches and weighs about 4 oz. Talk time is a decent 210 minutes and standby time is at 210 hours. It's finished in a gorgeous shade of black.

Verizon Wireless is selling the Verizon CDM 8945 for $129.99 with a 2-year contract. The music essentials pack which includes software, sync cable, and headphones is being sold separately for $29.99. You can buy it now off the product website.

Product website: Verizon Wireless CDM 8945 Cell Phone

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AT CES 2006 Verizon Wireless announced the availability of the Verizon XV6700, the device features Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 platform. With its EV-DO and Wi-Fi capabilities, the Verizon XV6700 enables Verizon Wireless customers to be productive and stay connected online all the time. This phone is so awesome, it is just like using your desktop or laptop.

The XV6700 will be available on January 19 for $299.99 after $100 rebate with two-year customer agreement. for more info visit www.verizonwireless.com.

Laptop Magazine recently gave the Verizon XV6700 it's "Editor's Choice for 2005" award, the XV6700 runs on Verizon Wireless' EV-DO wireless broadband network.

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More Treo 700w news for ya. Verizon Wireless has posted up a signup sheet for people interested in knowing when the Treo 700w will be available. You will need to provide your first name, last name, email address, and zip code information to VW.

When I saw the signup sheet, I couldn't help but be mesmerized by the picture of the new 700w. It looks so similar to the 650 yet there it is running Windows Mobile. How I can't wait!

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More Treo 700w news for ya. Verizon Wireless has posted up a signup sheet for people interested in knowing when the Treo 700w will be available. You will need to provide your first name, last name, email address, and zip code information to VW.

When I saw the signup sheet, I couldn't help but be mesmerized by the picture of the new 700w. It looks so similar to the 650 yet there it is running Windows Mobile. How I can't wait!

The Migo also features four parent programmable numbers, a dedicated emergency key (also programmable) and the most important thing: a simplified keyboard and interface. It's not actually easy to make things kid-friendly, and the Migo tries to get past this hurdle.

You also don't have to worry about huge SMS/GPRS bills, as the Migo does not support either. The phone costs US $149.99 with a 1-year service agreement with Verizon, or $99.99 for a 2-year contract. More info is available from Verizon's website.

(Via MobileTracker)

The Migo also features four parent programmable numbers, a dedicated emergency key (also programmable) and the most important thing: a simplified keyboard and interface. It's not actually easy to make things kid-friendly, and the Migo tries to get past this hurdle.

You also don't have to worry about huge SMS/GPRS bills, as the Migo does not support either. The phone costs US $149.99 with a 1-year service agreement with Verizon, or $99.99 for a 2-year contract. More info is available from Verizon's website.

(Via MobileTracker)

QUALCOMM and Verizon Wireless have announced that the two of them, along with QUALCOMM's subsidiary MediaFLO, will be working together to deliver real time mobile video over the MediaFLO multicasting network in the US. The two companies expect to launch mobile television services using the MediaFLO network in approximately half of the markets already covered by Verizon Wireless' EV-DO network.

Verizon Wireless plans to offer mobile television services to MediaFLO enabled mobile phones using the MediaFLO multicast network. The MediaFLO network uses QUALCOMM's FLO technology and MediaFlo's Media Distribution System to deliver multimedia content to mobile devices using the 700MHz spectrum.

The new MediaFLO network should be launched sometime in 2006. Check out the Press Release for additional information.

QUALCOMM and Verizon Wireless have announced that the two of them, along with QUALCOMM's subsidiary MediaFLO, will be working together to deliver real time mobile video over the MediaFLO multicasting network in the US. The two companies expect to launch mobile television services using the MediaFLO network in approximately half of the markets already covered by Verizon Wireless' EV-DO network.

Verizon Wireless plans to offer mobile television services to MediaFLO enabled mobile phones using the MediaFLO multicast network. The MediaFLO network uses QUALCOMM's FLO technology and MediaFlo's Media Distribution System to deliver multimedia content to mobile devices using the 700MHz spectrum.

The new MediaFLO network should be launched sometime in 2006. Check out the Press Release for additional information.