The leaked Verizon roadmap we saw a couple of months back revealed the Motorola V860 to the world.  We only had a name then, but now thanks to PhoneArena, we have pictures and specs too.  The Motorola Barrage V860 will be one tough clamshell with with a black-rubberized texture for covering its body and supports PTT service.  Hiding under its ruggedized body are sizeable internal/external displays, a 2-megapixel camera (a model without a camera will be available too), 2.5-mm headset jack, microSD expansion, and dedicated music controls on the handset’s front.  No other details like a price or a release date were revealed, but we are here to give you those when Motorola/Verizon get official about the device.

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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).

(Source) Press

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Samsung is expected to launch another mobile phone in the market soon as its Samsung SCH-U640 has gained FCC approval. The Samsung SCH-U640 underwent the necessary testing ranging from conducted and radiated emissions which it passed successfully.

Among the key features that the new Samsung SCH-U640 revealed included:

• Bluetooth Connectivity
• MP3 Player
• PTT
• SMS

More details to come out after the official launch of this new phone from Samsung.

(Source) FCC

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Sprint announced two new Nextel Direct Connect devices, the Sanyo Pro-200 and Sanyo Pro-700. These phones will take advantage of Sprint’s PTT (Push-To-Talk) service and also support Sprint Mobile Broadband. Both phones support Qualcomm’s QChat technology and feature call alerts (sending a repeating PTT alert to another subscriber), Group Connect (one-to-many capability, allowing you to communicate with up to 20 other Direct Connect subscribers), missed call notification and DC Permissions. The Sprint Mobile Sync online tool allows you to manage contact information, including setting up groups for PTT and text/voice messaging.

The Sanyo PRO-200 (left) is a slim clamshell and features Bluetooth, messaging and mobile email. Priced at US $49.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and 2-year service agreement. The PRO-700 is a rugged device complying with military standards for dust/shock/vibration. Priced at $69.99 after rebate and a 2-year service agreement.

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