Samsung Electronics is set to officially unveil another mobile phone soon after getting approval for its Samsung SCH-W799. The handset underwent rugged tests and satisfactorily met all conditions set by the FCC and now the only thing left is when it would officially hit the market. A lot of the tests done focused on the electromagnetic emissions of radio frequencies. The only thing clear about the Samsung SCH-W799 for now is that it comes with Bluetooth 2.0 with enhanced data rates and a permanently attached antenna with no provisions for an external one. But expect the official features to come out soon and it should not be surprising if it comes with the usual built-in camera, media players, GPS and other connectivity options as well.

(Source) FCC

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Everyone has heard of the Corby series for the mobile phone and as most products, expect a new set of accessories to come out. Such is the case with the Samsung Corby Bluetooth Headset WE490 which has changeable cases which should make sure they blend in well with the actual handsets. It features noise reduction, echo cancellation, and auto volume control. The battery is good up to 6 hours and is scheduled to pop out in Russia soon for a MSRP of $45.00.

(Source) Slippery Brick

Tags: Accessories, bluetooth headset, brick, echo cancellation, handsets, mobile phone, msrp, noise reduction, Russia, Samsung, Samsung, volume control

The mobile phone pegged to cater to the feminine race is now available in the market courtesy of Boost Mobile as it announces the official availability of the Motorola Debut i856w. Coming out with a stylish ivory colored case, this is Boost Mobile first slider phone. Other features of the Motorola Debut i856w include a 1.3 MP camera with video capture, a music player, GPS and multi-media/ text messaging. threaded text-messaging. It is now available at Boost Mobile for $149.99

(Source) Press

Tags: colored case, debut, GPS, mobile phone, Motorola, Motorola, mp, multi media, music player, slider phone

Here is a case that should be multi-functional. Not only is the BackFlip case a handy accessory to keep your iPhone protected, it comes with a two-way kickstand that should transform your mobile phone into a table top entertainment. With most iPhones carrying provisions for videos, view them in a stable position and share with others. It can also help you in navigating better considering that with the stand, all you have to do is weave your finger and perform the necessary action you require.

The BackFlip case for the iPhone should be a great gift to hand out as well for the coming Holidays. You can check the BackFlip case and see their pricing at their site.

(Source) Press

Tags: Accessories, Apple, handy accessory, holidays, iPhone, iPhone, iphones, kickstand, mobile phone, provisions, share with others, stable position, top entertainment

It may look like an over-priced flash drive at $23 but you have to give technology some allowance in making it happen. This solar cell USB key called the Sun Drive comes in various capacities (2.1G, 2.2G, 2.3G and 2.4G). As you would guess, it solicits its power from the sun (solar power) which should become an ideal alternative for mobile phone power (100 minutes of talk time) or as a power source for MP3 players (35 hours). It may seem bulky but this is because of the solar cell and the battery. Overall, this is should be a handy gadget, especially for the ones who have all kinds of gadgets on the go.

(Source) Oh Gizmo

Tags: 1g, 2G, 3G, 4G, Accessories, flash drive, gadgets, handy gadget, mobile phone, MP3 Players, Portable Devices, power source, solar cell, solar power, sun drive, talk time

Following the release of Photoshop.com for the iPhone, Adobe has now announced the debut of the Android version. Photoshop.com for Android now allows on the go consumers easy image editing options and tools, color adjustments and photo sharing capabilities, something that has been growing for the past months. The Photoshop.com Mobile also allows users to browse photos online or via their mobile phone with the application. The Photoshop.com Mobile for Android is free for download at the Android Market.

(Source) Press

Tags: adobe, capabilities, Cell Phones, color adjustments, consumers, debut, easy image editing, iPhone, market source, mobile phone, Mobile Software, photos

The Nokia X3, a mobile phone many of us may recall that launched in September has gained the nod of the FCC. This phone is not 3G capable but comes armed with an array of features such as a 3.2 megapixel camera, FM radio, stereo speakers, micro SD expansion ports and dedicated music keys. Though there is no word on who among AT&T and T-Mobile will be carrying it, The Nokia X3 will retail for about $169.

(Source) Mobile Crunch

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According to a recent study made by RAJAR - Radio Joint Audience Research - on the UK there is an obvious increase in the number of people that listen to radio on their cellphones.

Just so you can have a better idea, here are some numbers:

- increase of 7,5% on young people (+15) when comparing to the 3Q of last year - making the total number 6.9 million;
- increase of 8,3% on young adult (15-24) when comparing to the same period of 2008;
- the total number of radio listeners is 45. million, or in other words, 89,2% of the UK population;

Tags: Mobile News, mobile phone, radio, rajar

Gadget spying has become all the rave these days and now you can make use of your Blackberry smartphone as a spy phone for added protection and to put all those hunches to rest. With the FlexiSPY software, you can now intercept calls and/or monitor mobile phone activities with easy web-based access to information. The FlexiSpy software even comes with a 100% money-back guarantee if it fails to meet your expectations.

Simply download it and install it on your Blackberry. The FlexiSPY software can be purchased online here.

(Source) Press

Tags: BlackBerry, Cell Phones, easy web, gadget, GPS, hunches, mobile phone, Mobile Software, Money, smartphone, spy

Due to security reasons, India has issued an order to ban all pre-paid mobile phones in Kashmir. Apparently, these pre-paid mobile phones were being used by militants for other means such as using them to trigger bombs and hide their identities. Launched in 2003, these pre-paid mobile phones are said to be the reason for some attacks since they are easier to get a hold of compared to post-paid mobile handsets which require a more scrutinized check before they are issued.

Other regions suffer the same ordeal since getting a pre-paid card and a mobile phone can be done easily. With this move however, countries such as the Philippines may do well to follow India’s lead to counter terrorists attacks which make use of technology for all the wrong reasons.

(Source) Press

Tags: bombs, Cell Phones, india, kashmir, militants, mobile handsets, Mobile News, mobile phone, ordeal, philippines, pre paid card, pre paid mobile phones, security reasons, terrorists attacks

In a few days, households may be worried sick about keeping track of where their little tykes may be going. With Halloween promising to provide a lot candies and goodies, safety becomes a concern for parents. But thanks to Sprint, Michigan and Indiana folks can keep track of where there little ones are going with the Family Locator service that costs only $5 a month to use. This special service was made possible by GPS technology with real-time satellites that allow parents to know specifically where their kids are via mobile phone or a computer. It is password protected thus limiting access to authorized users only.

(Source) Press

Tags: candies, few days, goodies, GPS, Halloween, households, little ones, little tykes, Mobile News, mobile phone, Mobile Software, parents, real time, satellites, Sprint, Sprint

Retina-X Studios has announced the availability of a new technology which should help in silently monitor mobile phone activities, locations and deletion of logs with the Mobile Spy for RIM Blackberry devices. This new software should help parents and/or superiors in properly overseeing mobile phone activities of their kids or employees without being detected. The Mobile Spy software is compatible with most Blackberry devices and is also available for the iPhone and other smartphones. The Mobile Spy is available at the Mobile Spy website with an annual subscription of $99.97.

(Source) Press

Tags: Cell Phones, iPhone, mobile phone, Mobile Software, new software, new technology, retina, rim blackberry, spy software, spy website, superiors, x studios

As the Holiday season starts to draw near, T-Mobile USA has announced its special mobile phone lineup. The new phones to be offered carry 3G connectivity, touch-screen and stylish flip phone features. The upcoming batch promises to appeal and deliver to the consumer’s needs, particularly the ones who have made mobile phones a prime gadget to use for texting, calling and web interaction. Among the phones up for grabs this coming Holiday season include the following:

• T-Mobile myTouch 3G Fender Limited Edition
• Samsung Behold II
• Motorola CLIQ with MOTOBLUR
• T-Mobile Tap
• Nokia 3711

These phones are for a limited time offer only. Prices will vary and interested buyers must avail of T-Mobile voice and data plans to be eligible.

(Source) Press

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Virtual keyboards are no longer new to us and now another mobile phone is set to adapt the said technology. Multi-Fineline Electronics has announced the integration of their MFLEX Pelikon technology which will now be integrated into Toshiba Bibilio ebook reader mobile phones.

The device now features a touch screen with a slide-out keyboard using the Morphpad display as a numeric keyboard in portrait mode and as a full QWERTY keyboard in landscape orientation. The Morphpad is power efficient and is visible in any lighting condition. It can also be customized as far as brightness or contrast depending on the user’s preference.

(Source) Press

Tags: biblio, Cell Phones, eBook Reader, full qwerty keyboard, landscape orientation, lighting condition, mobile phone, mobile phones, multi fineline, numeric keyboard, portrait mode, preference, Toshiba, Toshiba, touch screen, virtual keyboards

Here is a great app for travelers. It is sort of like carrying they yellow pages of the whole world which you can access via your mobile phone. The IDQ Portal is a global database application from AffinIT which is compatible with popular mobile phones today. This includes phones like the iPhone, Blackberry and Google Android. The database includes over 700 million contacts which include residential, business and government listings for over 25 countries. This is one app that constant travelers should have and best of all, it can be downloaded for free.

(Source) Press

Tags: affinit, BlackBerry, Cell Phones, database application, free source, global database, Google, Google, government listings, GPS, iPhone, iPhone, mobile phone, mobile phones, Mobile Software, residential business, travelers, yellow pages

Samsung and T-Mobile USA have announced the upcoming availability of the Samsung Behold II, a mobile phone that runs on the Android platform. The phone carries the same touchscreen features most phones provide today using Samsung’s TouchWiz user interface for widget customization and T-Mobile’s high speed 3G network. Other features of the Samsung Behold II include a 5 megapixel camera, visual voicemail, an MP3 player, GPS, Bluetooth and 16GB of internal memory.

Image credits: Phandroid

(Source) Press

Tags: bluetooth, customization, high speed, image credits, internal memory, megapixel camera, memory image, mobile phone, mobile usa, MP3 Player, Samsung, Samsung, T-Mobile, touchscreen, user interface, widget

This is perhaps the best way to sum up the new batch of mobile phones that LG Electronics has in store for all the mobile phone addicts. According to the LG 2010 Q1 roadmap, the company is set to unveil phones that come with names somewhat similar to their celebrated LG Chocolate. Among the new phones set to be released include:

• LG Wine2
• LG Wine Junior
• LG Stage
• LG Mini
• LG Goya
• LG Sweet
• LG Cookie2
• LG GX200

Some may be sequels such as the LG Wine2, LG Wine Junior, LG Sweet and the LG Cookie2 which may showcase a new design or better camera. The LG Stage looks like it will pick up from the LG Arena. The rest seem to be new phones to be set out in the market, referring to the LG Goya and LG Mini. Finally, the LG GX200 is a 2 SIM card handybar which may be simple and cheap for the mobile market.

Hopefully we can get more features in the coming months.

(Source) Unwired

Tags: goya, gx200, handybar, LG, lg chocolate, mobile market, mobile phone, mobile phones, q1, sequels, showcase, sim card, wine

The gigantic internet company also known as Google has made a few changes to their local search application, that can be used in mobile phones or in computers. Obviously this changes make the system work better, in this particular case, much better and easier to use then before.

This new version is a freebie and to access it via your mobile phone, just visit the address - www.google.com/m/local. Sadly it is only available in certain parts of the world, more specifically the US and China.

Anyhow, here are some of the new features of the Google Local Search:

- search and save your favourite locations, and afterwards it is easy to check those locations on your phone;
- places with a star have useful information such as phone number details and working hours;
- being able to pick a place without typing;

via googleblog

Tags: Google, local search, mobile phone, Mobile Software

Samsung unveils its own folding mobile phone, sporting a look similar to that of Nokia’s 6600 Fold. But as we all know, Samsung has been known to make folding phones one of their niche trademarks. The Samsung S5510 comes with a flat mirror surface and a hidden screen to kick off this Samsung clamshell phone.

Among the features of the Samsung S5510 include a 2.1” screen QVGA 240×320 pixels. It can display up to 16 million colors TFT and comes with the usual Bluetooth connectivity, USB connection and 30MB internal memory. It also accommodates microSD cards up to 8GB. Other highlights include a FM radio, MP3 player, WAP, and a built-in 3.2 megapixel camera without auto focus.

(Source) Mobile Review

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LG Electronics has been making waves with its LG Chocolate BL40 mobile phone and now, its Black Label Series has finally found its way towards the Korean market. The LG-SU630/KU6300/LU6300 features a widened 21:9 display with a 4” WVGA LCD Touch Screen boasting of a 800×345 resolution. It comes with DivX support for mobile phones without the assistance of a standard PC allowing people to enjoy videos.

Among its standard features include a system memory of 4GB Nand Flash and 2GB SDRAM. For user memory, SU630(80MB), KU6300 (133MB) and LU6300 (68MB). Provisions for external memory can accommodate up to 16GB for user MP3 and video files. It also comes with a Schneider built-in 8 megapixel camera, BlueTooth connectivity and Li-ion batteries.

(Source) LG Korea

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