Want to remember the King of Pop every time you pull out your handset? Well then you should check out the ridiculously flashy limited edition Michael Jackson handset featured above.

We don’t have very many details as to what this phone is or the specs but we do know that it looks a little too much like one of Vertu’s handsets.

No idea if this will ever make it out of China but we have a hunch it won’t.

via engadget

Tags: Cell Phones, China, handset, michael jackson, rip off, vertu

GoGift has made life easier for registered users at their end with the announcement of the GoGift iPhone app. This app is a free application and will provide up to date information on their “Contributions Report”. The app is ideal for those who have created a registry and is quite easy to use. After downloading them to you iPhone, simply key in your username and password from the GoGift.com site and select the current event. A list of gift givers, gift contributions and the amount or any note will be shown via your handset. The GoGift iPhone app is now available at the iTunes App Store for free.

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Remember the LG GW620 that we mentioned a few weeks ago? At that time some details were still unknown and it wasn’t an official release, but at this time the situation has changed because the LG handset has gained a mini-site, a couple of videos, and the whole list of specifications.

With that being said, the LG GW620 is a dualband UMTS, and quadband GSM device, with the dimensions being 109 x 54.5 x 15.9 mm and the its weigh only 139g. It obviously boasts WiFi and Bluetooth, and is available with an internal memory of 2GB or 4GB. Other features of the LG handset include a microSD card slot, and a 5-megapixel camera with autofocus. Facebook, Twitter, and other social networks are also a big part on some functionalities of the GW620. Expect the device to hit the shelves near the end of this year for an unknown price, at least for now.

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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…

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Sony Ericsson has launched the availability of their latest mobile device via T-Mobile USA with the Sony Ericsson Equinox. The Equinox is a new chic handset that features pulsating night effects that make sure you don’t miss a call or text message paired with an interactive 3G and its built-in GPS system. Other features of this latest Sony Ericsson mobile phone include a 3.2 megapixel camera, FM radio, Bluetooth, and gesture controls that allow users to reject calls or put the phone in silent mode with one wave of the hand. The Sony Ericssson Equinox will also be officially available online by October 28, 2009.

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Let us go a bit retro, recalling the ancient time of rotary dialed phones. Apparently these old phones now have another use, modified to accommodate iPods and hence come up with the RotariPhone iPod Dock. The iPod is docked on where the handset is usually placed. Tilt it upwards and then place you iPod or iPhone and then play the tunes you want to hear. The speakers are the hearing and mouth piece, an ingenious design that should put some difference on the iPod docks available in the market today.

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Tags: Accessories, ancient time, Apple, handset, ingenious design, iPhone, iPhone, ipod docks, mouth piece, old phones, rotary, Speakers, tunes

Sonim’s latest rugged phone, the XP2, got the nod from the FCC after passing various tests that phones are required to go through. Dubbed as the Sprint, it is the first handset from Sonim with 3G capability. It also has a tiny display via its octagon-shaped housing that is built for durability and survival. No word yet on pricing and when it would be available in the market.

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After announcing the coming of the Nokia 6350 the other day, T-Mobile adds another Nokia phone to its roster with the Nokia 2330. The Nokia 2330 will be paired with T-Mobile plans, presumably cheap ones.

The Nokia 2330 is not a new handset in the market. It came out in 2008 and boasts of features such as a VGA camera, dual-band and a 32 MB internal memory. The Nokia 2330 is set to be offered to customers in the coming weeks but pricing has yet to be announced. Just to give you an idea, the Nokia 2330 carries a MSRP of €50 in Europe.

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Tags: dual band, Europe, handset, internal memory, msrp, Nokia, Nokia, nokia 2330, nokia 6350, nokia phone, T-Mobile, T-Mobile, vga camera

Jabra is famous for its accessories made for mobile phones, like the GO 6400 or the BT2080 (which is Eco-Friendly) but the latest addition is the Jabra CRUISER - considered stylish and above the average in terms of quality.

The Jabra CRUISER has a couple of features that make it stand out from the rest, like the double microphone technology - integrated in a speakerphone - that is used to reduce the environmental noises, so you can say goodbye to the traffic sound and other problematic noises. It also comes with a “Voice announcement” function that reads the name of the caller, or in case you don’t understand the name, it can also read the number.

On top of this 2 good features, this Cruiser can be used by 2 cellphones at the same time. This bluetooth speakerphone costs $160 and has 14 hours of battery life in talking mode, or 300 in stand-by mode.

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Meet the latest mobile “music” phone from Samsung Electronics, the Samsung M3310. The M3310 boasts of a dual slider form factor. For the front panel, just slide it up and you can make use of the keyboard. Also, if you move the slider down, you open the speakers that come with this new handset.

For features, the Samsung M3310 comes with a TFT display with QVGA resolution. It also comes with a 3.2 megapixel camera, music player, FM tuner, Bluetooth and 40MB of internal memory. There is a microSDHC card slot for people who will require larger storage capacities. There is no word yet on availability and pricing for the Samsung M3310 Music Phone.

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If there is one thing any mobile phone owner would dread is that of losing the stored contacts that are normally saved on their handset. This could be attributed to a lot of issues like software problems or worst, handset breakdowns. And while many do not really have a reliable way of backups for their valuable contacts and data, iDrive may have the answer for all these worries. In fact, they have even updated their app solution, the iDrive Lite which allows anyone to save and restore their contacts from anywhere.

Among the new updates of the iDrive Lite include performance fixes for the iPhone and Blackberry versions. With the iDrive Lite, you can even restore or transfer contacts on a different handset provided you are registered on the same account. And best of all, the service is FREE!

You can check out the iDrive Lite at the iDrive website.

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After several name changes, HTC finally settled for one name to christen its handset with the launch of the HTC Tattoo. The new HTC device runs the Sense UI and features a 3.2 megapixel camera, a 3.5 mm headset jack and a MicroSD memory slot.

The HTC Tattoo is slated to be available initially by October in Europe. The device is expected to be available in other regions thereafter.

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After securing the rights of exclusively distributing solar powered mobile handsets from ZTE, Uganda Telecoms is now the sole distributor of the said ZTE solar powered phones which commenced in Arua. Arua is a region that has limited access due to the national security grid hence making the solar powered mobile phones a viable alternative for mobile communication without worrying about power issues.

To date, Ugandan natives have to walk long distances just to charge their handsets. With the introduction of these ZTE solar powered mobile phones, all that will be a thing of the past. All they have to do now is make sure that they position their phones under direct sunlight to enjoy continuous mobile communication.

The solar handset is manufactured from recycled materials and has a built-in solar panel, which generates enough energy from an hour of exposure to the sun to keep the phone going for 12 hours.

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Tags: Cell Phones, handset, long distances, mobile communication, mobile handsets, mobile phones, national security, natives, Other Brands, recycled materials, solar panel, sole distributor, Sun, sunlight, telecoms

Everyone knows the hand signs to tell someone to call or make a call. We even see this used in sci-fi movies to make it look like they are actually making a call with no handset or device in hand. But now it seems we may see a lot of people flashing the same hand signals with two glowing rings on their thumb and the other on the pinky finger and are actually talking to someone.

The Color Rings are the latest Bluetooth headset concept which anyone would mistake for a new trend of fashion being worn today. Presumably, the ring worn on the pinky is the one that has the mic and the other on the thumb is the earphone. A built-in distance sensor notifies you when you are about to make or receive calls whenever you place your hand to your head. Quite neat and something that negates the usual looking techie carrying out all those peripherals that make you look like a geek from outer space!

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As more people are joining the fight against breast cancer, iPhone users can now join the fray thanks to this new app released by AIM APPS. The applications developer has released the Breast Cancer Ribbons app for iPhones or iPod Touch, an application that allows you to browse applications and download them directly to your handset.

The Breast Cancer Ribbon app includes more than 50 iPhone or iPod Touch wallpapers, each carrying a different message with a choice of white or black background. These wallpapers serve as a background image that displays on the screen of your iPhone each time it rings or is turned on.

The Breast Cancer Ribbons awareness wallpaper app is now available at the App store for only $0.99

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If the phones you are seeing in the market seem complicated to operate for you, then you may be better off with this new “Push To Talk” handset that Boost Mobile recently launched in the market. The easy to use phone is the Motorola i856, a handset that simply glides open for instant communication.

Among the features of the new Motorola i856 include:

• Nationwide Walkie Talkie capability
• Slider Design
• Music Player with Standard Audio Jack
• 1.3MP Camera with Video
• Stereo Bluetooth capabilities
• GPS & Wireless Web Enabled
• Multi Media & Text Messaging
• Optional Removable Memory (microSD Support up to 8GB)
• Color Display
• Speakerphone with Voice-Activated Dialing
• Downloadable Games, Wallpapers and Real Music Ringtones

The Motorola i856 made its official debut today and is available at www.boostmobile.com for $169.99 plus free shipping.

Image Courtesy: Phone Arena

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LG Electronics has been showing promise like Samsung thanks to its aggressive release of various new mobile handsets and now it looks like it is finally paying off. In fact, LG was proud to report that since its release 5 months ago at the Mobile World Congress, the LG Arena (LG-KM900) has sold over 1 million phones to date.

The LG Arena actually overtook LG’s professional-level camera phone with touchscreen, the LG Viewty phone (LG-KU990). The LG-KM900 has actually been a hit worldwide thanks to its collection of multimedia features and 3D interface as well as the various look and feel that this phone has made. The LG Arena is likewise available in different colors too gray, baby pink, and aqua blue, thus making it an ideal and flexible handset suited to the taste that consumers yearn for today.

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Phone loss or theft is pretty common in the world today. But if you get feedback about a certain iPhone app that can help you locate your iPhone (lost or stolen), then you may want to consider getting it for the well-being of your Apple handset. And thanks to MobileMe, the “Find My iPhone” app is certainly living up to its word as a handy app, allowing you to retrieve your iPhone and likewise bringing thieves to justice thanks to the GPS technology that the app comes with.

The truth is that there have been two cases of thefts which have brought burglars to justice. One was the story of 15 year old Dustin Simantob of Colorado and the most recent one from an undisclosed victim. Don’t be the third one and get this service for the safety of your iPhone at MobileMe. You can even start with a 60 day trial if you want and then avail of the service at $99 a year once your convinced!

Tags: Apple, Apple, burglars, crooks, gps technology, handset, iPhone, iPhone, Mobile Software, MobileMe, thieves, truth, world today

Airo Wireless releases a new rugged mobile phone for use with the launch of the Airo Intrinsically Safe A25is. Scheduled to be available by the fourth quarter this year, the latest handset carries a similar platform with their previous A25. The phone is recommended for use in industrial and hazardous environments.

Among the highlights of the Intrinsically Safe A25is includes being a secure cell phone, Push-to-Talk (PTT), a fully independent GPS, and telematics in a rugged Windows Mobile PDA handset that should come in handy for rugged mobile use that caters to the industrial and military sectors.

The A25is meets rugged military specifications and is also certified IP67 for shock-proofing and water immersion. It also has a long list of other global regulatory certifications (PTCRB, FCC, UL, IC, CE, and GCF).

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Sony Ericsson is set to unveil a new dandy handset with the Sony Ericsson U10i. It was originally known as the Aino, a mobile phone that had buzzed around in May. The U10i is GPS enabled and features an 8.1 MP digital camera and a slide out keypad form factor.

The Sony Ericsson U10i also includes a full touch screen display and supports microSD cards. The phone is equipped with the usual Bluetooth connectivity along with a removable 100mAh battery. There will also be other phones available such as the U10a and the U10.

The Sony Ericsson U10i is expected to officially come out by the fourth quarter of the year after gaining FCC approval just recently.

Here are some images of the Sony Ericsson U10i:

(Source) Navigadget

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