In a move to help speed up the 3G transition phase in China, Qiao Xing Mobile has announced the need for 200 new engineers to compose the team that will accelerate its 3G mobile phone R&D. The new personnel will spearhead the Company’s research, design, development and commercialization of 3G network- compatible handsets, with a focus on TD-SCDMA and WCDMA products.

Mr. Wu Zhiyang, chairman of Qiao Xing Mobile, commented, “In 2009, CECT is scheduled to launch several exciting new 3G models. Currently, the VEVA T3 is in operational test with China Mobile, the largest operator in China. And our VEVA F1 has already passed a qualification test and been selected into the first WCDMA model list of China Unicom, another Chinese operator.”

Mr. Wu continued, “The advent of the 3G era brings a big wave of development opportunities for Chinese mobile handset makers. Analysts forecast the rapid rollout of 3G networks in China means the demand for 3G phones with advanced user interface and web-friendly functionalities will rise at a double-digit-figure for the next few years.

Although the financial crisis had an adverse impact on the high-tech and telecom industries, we believe it presents opportunities for us to recruit top R&D talents from the outside. With four Company-owned and operated specialty retail stores in Beijing and many more to come, and our 3G phone bundling agreements with Chinese operators, we are well-positioned to lead our industry with the most innovative mobile handset products and seize this historic opportunity brought by 3G.”

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Packages labeled like you can see in the picture have started to arrive at Apple resellers in Australia. Hmm, I wonder what’s inside those boxes? Does anyone have any idea?

I bet it’s a T-Rex in a dormant state, set to wake up on June 10th. Or is is a stripper, courtesy of Steve Jobs for their hard work selling all those Apple devices? The most boring answer I can come up with is the 3G iPhone.

The WWDC starts at 10 AM California time, which means 1PM Eastern time which means 6PM GMT time which means approximately early 10th of June Australia time.

In two more days we will all find out what’s inside those boxes. In case there’s a bunch of dehydrated strippers and not the iPhone, we can count on the WWDC. At least Steve will show us their new creation.

via AppleInsider

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SFR, a French cell phone carrier, and ModeLabs (creators of made to measure cell phones) announce the official launch of the new MTV 3.3 cell phone on April 23, 2008. This will be the first MTV 3G mobile phone. Since it’s especially designed for young people, flexibility in call plans are arranged. There will be four available plans for the mobile without the risk of surcharges.

Starting April 23, the MTV 3.3 will be sold in SFR retail outlets for €49. As what could be expected from the name, the phone is 3G-enabled. It also features a 2.2″ high-resolution screen, an audio/video player with recorder, and a 2 megapixel camera. It’ll also come equipped with exclusive ringtones and wallpapers, as well as the MTV Cribs mobile game.

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