Strangely enough, one of the latest LG cellphones has been recently seen on the Ukrainian market for the first time, instead of any other country in the world… Anyhow, the LG LG KM555E will feature a big touch sensitive screen and a resolution at 240×400 pixels.

This LG model is a quad-band GSM but unfortunately it doesn’t support 3G network. To take photos there’s a 3-megapixel camera, and to listen to music you can use the FM radio or mp3 songs on the memory card.

The exact release date and price details are not known so far, and rumours mention a possible 3.5mm jack for the multimedia specs of the LG KM555E.

The Nokia 1506 is the last cellphone released by Nokia on to join the CDMA category, it will become available later this year, but only in China…

The simple features and simple design of the 1506 make it the most affordable CDMA handset that will be launched in the upcoming months, and its cheap price has a reason: it only work to make calls, receive/send SMS, and the extra details include a voice recorder, a good battery, and a handsfree speaker.

The Nokia 1506 can be colored in black, or plum.

Nokia has announced a couple of CDMA cellphones today, and one of them is the 6316s that has an estimated release date set to the first quarter of 2010.

The Nokia 6316s is a multimedia device, it has everything you need and don’t need, be it music, image, GPS, web browsing, bluetooth, a nice 2.2-inch screen, bluetooth 2.1 and stainless-steel look. The best part of the 6313s is the support of China Telecom services and the preloaded applications.

This model will be available in 3 colors: black, gold, and red.

Samsung has introduced a new cellphone that marks the difference from the rest thanks to the dual-SIM functionality. In other words, you can use 2 SIM cards on this device.

The Samsung B5722 is suppose to hit the shelves in December, and the markets include the US and also Europe. In terms of features, the latest dual-sim phone brings a 2.8-inch touchscreen with QVGA resolution and a good 3.2-megapixel camera. Of course it also includes the usual slot for microSD cards, as well as FM radio.

Sadly the B57ss doesn’t have WiFi or 3G, but it does come with an interface that provides access to Facebook and MySpace.

Motorola has announced a new special cellphone named Quantigo. It is special because it is ruggedized, and also due to the material used on the outside which is rubber-coated with texture so it becomes easier to grip.

The clamshell type of phone has another special feature, which is being able to withstand a couple of different scenarios, be it 30-minute under water, or extreme pressures, or high/low temperatures, and even dust or blowing rain. The Motorola Quantico will become available later this year at Cricket Wireless, MetroPCs and other carriers. In terms of normal specs for a cellphone it includes GPS, bluetooth, and a 2.5mm headset jack.

On top of the Nokia 2220 and 2690 that were presented by Nokia earlier today, they’ve got three new cellphones: the Nokia 1280, 1616, and 1800.

All these three cellphones are very basic as you can check by their price, €20, €24 and €26 respectively. In terms of features, besides being able to make/receive calls and text messages, the cellphones feature FM radio, a flashlight, an anti-scratch cover and dust-resistant keymat, and also a prepaid tracker. As for the battery life, it is close to 22 days if the phone is in standby mode.

According to a Swedish manufacturer of carrying cases for cellphones and smartphones, also known as Krusell, the number 1 on the list of “sold mobile phones” is the iPhone - no surprise here. As for the second, we’ve got the Nokia XpressMusic, and on third place the HTC Touch HD.

Don’t forget to take in consideration that this list is based on the number of cases ordered from Krusell during the month of October 2009. It’s not an official worldwide list or anything of that sort.

1. (1) Apple iPhone 3G
2. (2) Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
3. (-) HTC Touch HD
4. (5) Nokia 3109/3110 Evolve
5. (9) Nokia 6700
6. (10) Samsung B2100
7. (3) Nokia N97
8. (4) Nokia 6303 Classic
9. (6) Nokia E51
10. (7) Nokia 6300/6300i/6301

() = Last month’s position.

Ulf Sandberg from Krusell, comments:

It is also fascinating to see the mix of new and old phones. Nokia 6300-series was launched by Krusell in March 2007 and is still going strong.

Nokia announced a couple of new cellphones including the Nokia 2220 and the Nokia 2690.

The Nokia 2220 will be released this year and can be considered a basic cellphone, the goodies include bluetooth, a VGA camera, support for Ovi Mail, MMS, and being able to record FM radio broadcasts. Its price tag is set at $66.

As for the Nokia 2690, it’s a big brother of the 2220 and in addition to the previously mentioned features, it also has a 3.5mm jack and a 2GM microSD expansion card. This model will only become available in 2010, and cost approximately $80.

MetroPCs has added a new cellphone to their catalogue, it is codenamed M750 and is made by Huawei.

The Huawei M750 boasts a 1.3-megapixel camera for the photos and videos, stereo bluetooth for better audio, and a slot for microSD memory cards. Additionally, it has a software with a QWERTY keyboard that can be used with the included stylus, making it a touchscreen!

Check out the Huawei M750 at MetroPCs website for more information.

Sony Ericsson has recently presented a new cellphone strangely named Kurara, which is basically a touchscreen with Symbian S60 as the operative system.

In terms of features there isn’t much information available, the device will have a 3.5-inch AMOLED Touchscreen display, and one of the best parts is certainly the 8.1-megapixel with LED Flash. Unfortunately those are all the details we have so far, but as soon as we get more news on the Sony Ericsson Kurara you’ll be the first to know.

As expected, the adoption of touchscreen mobile phones in the US is growing pretty fast. According to comScore at the moment there are 24 million touchscreen phones, which makes it close to a 150% growth rate when comparing to 2008.
In case you are wondering, the number one of the top 10 list of touchscreen devices is obviously the iPhone, which has 32,9% of the “share”. In second and third place we’ve got LG models, more specifically the Dare and the Voyager. As for the fourth place, it’s the BlackBerry Storm with 7,0%, and the next in the list is the Palm Treo with 6,5%.

Donovan, from comScore, comments:

The iPhone clearly set the trend in the industry for touchscreen devices, so it’s no surprise that it has the largest share of the market,” added Donovan. “But as other players have entered the touchscreen market with compelling devices, competition is clearly heating up.

All the way from Korea comes a new cellphone for Samsung, codenamed SCH-B710 which has a couple of special features.

At the moment those special features are also the only known ones, and the 3-item list includes: 3D camera with Dual Camera Lens, a TV Tuner, and lastly a 3D Parallax Barner Display.

There is no information about “when” and “if” the Samsung SCH-B710 will ever be released to the public. But as always, we’ll keep you updated with all the details.

In case you’re looking for a new and small cellphone that has normal features and a nice look, check out the latest addition the the Sprint catalogue which is the Sanyo SCP-3810.

The clamshell type of mobile phone has the normal features for a phone that can cost zero, that is, if you get a 2-year contract + %50 at the mail-in rebate. In terms of specifications, the Sanyo SCP-3810 has a 2.4-inch TFT screen, a 1.3-megapixel camera for photos and videos, an external OLED display, bluetooth, a slot for microSD memory cards, and lastly, a good cover.

The Sanyo SCP-3810 is already available for purchase at Sprint.

In the strict area of Egypt they have released a code of ethics for mobile phone users, and it consists on 16 important points.

This guide is suppose to teach people on how to use their mobile phone properly, without interfering with the life of others. For example, taking photos of other people and posting them on the internet is punishable by law, so that’s a big no no. Another example is calling people at late hours when they are at sleep. A stricter example is the legal action that will be taken against cellphone users that send text messages with inappropriate content.

Quotes from code of ethics:

- “This Ethics Code aims to regulate the users’ behaviours on using mobile phones especially with the increasing and intense problems and irresponsible behaviour of some users of mobile technology,”

- “Use your mobile phone to report something or receive important information.”

Details of the not-so-popular cellphone from Samsung also known as S5560 have popped up on the internet, and according to Les Mobiles - the French website that claimed the news - the device will become available on November for $445.

The Samsung S5560 is kind of similar to the Samsung Star S5230, but it boasts a better camera at 5-megapixels, and also comes with WiFi. Additional features include bluetooth, FM radio, a slot for microSD memory cards, and 3G support.

As soon as it gets released to the market we’ll let you know!
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Nokia has recently presented a new handset made specifically for China, it is named Nokia 6788 and will become available later this year in December.

This is the first Nokia handset that features the TD-SCDMA technology which is good for the high-speeds of 3G available on China.

The Nokia 6788 has the usual Symbian S60 as the operative system, and in terms of features it comes with a 2.8-inch QVGA screen, a 5-megapixel camera (carls-zeiss with auto focus and sliding lens cover), and an internal memory of 4GB. For now the price is unknown, but we do know it will be available in two colors: black + red, or brown + gold.

Cricket has added one more cellphone to their catalogue, it is the HELiX made by LG.

The clamshell type of cellphone goes straight to the AWS 3G lineup, it is available in two colors, either pink or silver, and it costs $140. In terms of features, the LG HELiX can be considered a basic cellphone, it comes with a 1.3-megapixel camera, a speakerphone and bluetooth. Thanks to the use of LG Voice Clarity technology, the call quality is improved by raising or lowering the volume taking in consideration the background voice.

Check more info at www.mycricket.com

In case you missed last year’s fashion phone made by Christian Dior, don’t worry because there is a new line this year that will make Paris Hilton go nuts.

The new line has rectangles and fresh colors as the main details of its style, and lets not forget precious diamonds. There are 2 models that will only be sold via personal orders, the Zelie and Zenaide which will cost $13,400 and $7,900 respectively. While the Zelie is colored in red, the Zelie comes in white and is covered with diamonds. For $8,700 you can get the Nacre model which is covered with pearls. Lastly, there is a bluetooth headset that costs $470 and has precious stones.

According to some rumours, this Christian Dior line of cellphones will become available later this year, near December, just in time for Christmas…

All the way from Korea, the popular cellphone manufacturer also known as Pantech has released a new cellphone that brings jewelry into the market, we are talking about diamonds in case you didn’t understand.
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As the name suggests, the new IM-S500K Crystal has a diamond pattern plate located on the front, which is covered by lights and icons - making it the perfect cellphone for the ladies. If you forget the diamond, this Crystal Pantech can be considered rather basic: it has a 2.4-inch QVGA screen, FM radio, a 2-megapixel camera and a document viewer. It will become available in 4 colors and for now there is no information about the price or release date.

I have to admit that the cellphone in the picture here is certainly an interesting concept. The LG Burst is a projector cellphone which could replace current netbooks in certain ways. As you can see the phone acts as a simple touchscreen phone but things can get a lot more complicated if you so desire. The Burst should come equipped with features like motion sensors and pico projectors which would be able to lay in front of you a screen comparable in size to the displays found in current or future netbooks and tablets. Other features would include a touch-sensitive keyboard, support for video conferences, HD capabilities and various media editing tools, and last but no least, features that would help the deaf and hearing impaired make the most of the phone. We have no prices and availability dates just yet as this is just a concept for now.

via aboutprojectors