Nokia 7705 Twist to arrive at Verizon Wireless Stores

Both Verizon and Nokia has finally announced a truly innovative fun mobile phone that incorporates an honest unique square shape that swivels open to reveal a full QWERTY keyboard. Called the Nokia 7705, it boasts a 3PM Camera, 2.4-inch QVGA display, EV-DO Rev. 0, HTML browser, and a customized Contact Light Ring that is located in the lower right corner. It is used to identify a message or a call from those listed in the contact directory.

Other key specifications of the Nokia 7705 Twist (Verizon Wireless):

-3.4-inch TFT QVGA (320 x 240 pixels) screen display with 262k colors
-3 megapixel camera with flash, autofocus, video recorder and self-timer
-Media Center that is competent for downloading games, ringtones and more
-‘Post to Blogs’ feature allows multimedia to be posted to blogs or social networking sites
-Threaded messaging assists users keep track of a diversity of conversations
-Supports Mobile Email, Mobile Web Mail, Chat and Blogs
-Built-in 2.5mm headset jack and HTML browser
-Featuring Habitat mode, it activates a unique interface for visualizing your social circle and allows consumers to simply organize their messaging and calls
-Up to 270 minutes of usage time/312 hours of standby
Capable with services including VZ Navigator, V CAST Music with Rhapsody, V CAST Video, Mobile Broadband Connect, Connect and Corporate Email, and Visual Voice Mail
-Available in black, with Xpress-on Covers in black/purple packed with the phone

Measuring just 2.71 x 2.71 x 0.59-inches and weighing in at just 3.44 ounces, the Nokia 7705 Twist will be available through www.verizonwireless.com on September 13 and will arrive at Verizon Wireless Communications Stores on 21 September for $99.99, after the $50 mail-in rebate with a 2-year service agreement.

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Vodafone’s new LG GM750 Smartphone with Windows Mobile 6.5

Their seems to be a slight trend going on with the mobile companies these days, they all seem to be migrating to Microsoft’s Mobile platform, Windows Mobile 6.5. There’s no doubting that it is a really wonderful OS for mobile devices. Now Vodafone and LG Electronics have announced a new slim and stylish phone based on Windows Mobile 6.5, the LG GM 750! It’s a dazzling next gen smartphone that packs in smart and easy-to-use features and services that all improve people’s digital lives.

Patrick Chomet, the Group Global Director of Terminals for Vodafone said ““We’re excited to be bringing a new Windows phone with Vodafone high-speed mobile services to our customers through the LG GM750 Smartphone, exclusively until the end of 2009.” He also said “This stylish, touchscreen Smartphone will have great appeal to both consumer and business customers, and ensures Vodafone delivers on its promise to constantly bring customers new services and greater choice.”

LG GM750 features:

-3-inch touchscreen display with LG’s S-Class user-interface
-5 megapixel camera with auto focus
-Built-in GPS navigation function
-Speedy Internet browsing using Vodafone’s high-speed mobile broadband network or Wi-Fi
-Windows Mobile 6.5
-Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync email to ensure users never miss an email again
-Windows Marketplace for Mobile to allow users to download applications directly to their mobile
-Using the free My Phone service, photos, music and texts are automatically backed up and synched to their PC

Harrison Lee, Senior Vice President Europe for LG Electronics Mobile commented, saying “A significant group of consumers demand mobile phones with the most advanced features and services to help them do their job and stay in contact with friends and family on one, easy-to-use, device. They need the technology and services to access email, the internet and the ability to download widgets, applications and fun tools without complexity. The combination of Vodafone’s services, Windows Mobile 6.5 platform and our S-Class UI, technology and design expertise, makes the GM750 the mobile package consumers with busy lives have been waiting for.”

Vodafone’s new LG GM750 Smartphone with Windows Mobile 6.5 measures 109.8x56.5x11.9mm will arrive at Vodafone stores to begin with 7 countries all starting October 6, 2009. The Countries included will be Greece, Germany, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, France, and the UK. Sadly for all you eager beavers, there are no words on the pricing yet, so be patient for as long as you can.

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Motorola Debut i856 Push-To-Talk slider phone launched by Boost

The first ever iDEN push-to-talk slider phone has been released and called the Motorola Debut i856. It merges the convenience of favorite push-to-talk features with the smooth control of a slider that can allow users to converse with up to 20 friends at once!

Richard Gadd, vice president for Motorola Mobile Devices said “Motorola Debut enhances the walkie-talkie experience further by incorporating the favorite traits among feature phones.” He went on to say that “Now Boost Mobile customers can continue to stay in constant contact with the added control of a slider and the fun of camera and music features.”

Motorola Debut i856 features:

-1.3 megapixel camera
-2.2-inch TFT display with 176 x 220 pixels resolution
-Stereo Bluetooth Technology
-Nationwide Walkie Talkie compatibility
-GPS and Wireless Web enabled
-Speakerphone with voice-activated dialing ability
-microSD memory expansion slot that supports up to 8GB
-Enhanced MP3 music player with the regular 3.5mm audio jack and integrated audio speakers
-Text Messaging and Multimedia ability

Matt Carter, President of Boost Mobile said “Our wildly popular Monthly Unlimited service is attracting customers who are more likely to purchase higher-end phones.” He also went on to say that “The Motorola Debut i856 phone meets the need for this demand with compelling multimedia features, including a 1.3MP camera with video capture, instant music access and Stereo Bluetooth capabilities into a sleek but durable design that fits comfortably in a pocket or purse.”

Measuring 50x106.5x15mm and weighing in at around 84.8g (4.0oz) it can be ordered through Boost Mobile’s official site for $169.99 plus free shipping! A deal you can probably not resist, for those of you looking for a mobile with these great features.

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HTC Hero Android Phone to come soon to Sprint

There is some great news for Android and Sprint fans! Both Sprint and the HTC Corporation have finally announced that the HTC Hero Android phone is coming to Sprint on October 11, 2009. It’s the first U.S. mobile device that integrates a redesigned UI – HTC Sense, combining the open and innovative Android platform with high-speed connectivity of America’s most reliable 3G network.

Kevin Packingham, senior Vice President of product development at Sprint said “The arrival of HTC Hero and the Android platform to Sprint’s network is an important milestone for our customers and the U.S. wireless industry.” He also added in to say, “With the dependability and coverage of Sprint’s 3G network, HTC Hero users will appreciate a much better experience than is possible now with any other Android phone operating in the United States.”

Features of the HTC Hero (Sprint) include:

-3.2-inch touch screen including pinch-to-zoom capability and fingerprint resistant coating
-Easy access to personal and business e-mail, IM and text messaging through POP, IMAP and Exchange Active Sync accounts
-Built-in 5 Megapixel Camera
-Built-in GPS navigation and trackball navigation
-Easily access popular social networking sites including Flickr, Facebook and Twitter
-Ability to chronicle their special moments by capturing a digital postcard on their handset using HTC Footprints
-NFL Mobile Live and NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile
-Stereo Bluetooth 2.0 technology
-Accelerometer, light sensor and home screen widgets for enhanced usability
-Sprint TV with live and on-demand programming
-Visual voice mail to quickly access specific voice mail messages

Andy Rubin, vice president for mobile platforms for Google said “Sprint and HTC are helping to drive openness and innovation in the mobile industry with the introduction of the Android-powered HTC Hero.” He also went on to say that “As the world’s first truly open mobile platform built with the Internet in mind, Android provides to consumers the same Internet services they have become accustomed to on their desktop PC. Offering access to thousands of applications, a suite of Google services, and unique personalization features, the HTC Hero offers a compelling mobile experience.”

HTC Hero, the full-featured smartphone that offers synchronization for integrated Google mobile services including Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail and YouTube will arrive at Sprint stores starting October 11. Pricing will be $179.99 after a two year service contract and $150 in rebates.

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HTC Touch2 to run Windows Mobile 6.5

The latest smartphone by HTC was unveiled, known as the HTC Touch2. It incorporates a sleek compact and stylish form factor plus preloaded with the latest Windows phone software, Windows Mobile 6.5. The first ever HTC phone to run Windows Mobile 6.5 is the HTC Touch2, and Windows phone services like My Phone and Windows Marketplace. Utilising the Windows software, the HTC Touch2 is expected to accomplish an outstanding experience that will make it easier for consumers to stay connected with friends.

Peter Chou, Chief Executive Officer of the HTC Corporation said, “The HTC Touch2 delivers a familiar touch experience that millions of people have come to expect and rely on from HTC in their daily lives.” He also went on to say, ““Whether it’s making a call, checking in with a friend or simply responding to an important email, the HTC Touch2 puts you in touch and in control.”

The HTC Touch2 features the TouchFLO interface that provides access to contacts, calendars, media and the web. It also includes Youtube, Google Maps for Mobile, etc and allows users to manage multiple email accounts, packing in a zoom bar too.

Below are some of the HTC Touch2 specifications:

-Display: 2.8-inch TFT-LCD touch-sensitive screen with QVGA resolution
-Processor: Qualcomm MSM7225, 528 MHz
-Camera: 3.2 megapixel fixed focus color camera
-GPS: Features an internal GPS antenna
-Memory: RAM: 256 MB, ROM: 512 MB
-Expansion slot: microSD™ memory card (SD 2.0 compatible)
-Dimensions: 104 X 55 X 12.9 mm
-Weight: 110 grams (4 ounces) with battery
-Connectivity: Bluetooth and Wi-Fi

The HTC Touch2 will be available on October 6, Q4 of 2009 in the European and Asian retailers.

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Sony Ericsson Xperia X2 with new Slide View feature

The new smartphone – Xperia X2 has been announced by Sony Ericsson which features powerful messaging and multimedia capabilities in conjunction with Windows Mobile to boost users’ multimedia experience. The Sony Ericsson Xperia X2 comes with a fantastic 3.2-inch WVGA OLED touchscren with a new 3D panel, a lovely slide-out QWERTY keyboard, and 14 pre-installed home screen panels with another 16 available for download.

It comes with built-in stereo speakers, a whopping 8.1 megapixel camera to snap high quality photographs and an FM radio. Film clips are of VGA quality, and videos can be recorded at 30 frames per second. Additionally the Sony Ericsson Xperia X2 includes Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, A-GPS, DLNA, TV-out, and 110mb internal memory but expandable to 16GB via a microSD card. It also supports quad-band GMS/EDGE and tri-band UMTS/HSPA network.

Specifications for the Sony Ericsson Xperia X2:

-3.2-inch WVGA touchscreen boasting a 480x800pixel resolution with 65k colors
-Built in A-GPS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, DLNA, TV-out, and USB 2.0
-Expandable memory via microSD/SDHC up to 16GB
-Supports the GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900) and UMTS/HSPA (850/900/2100) networks
-Up to 10 hours of GSM talk time and up to 500 hours of GSM standby
-Features a real 3D panel – 3D effects and zoom, music playback controls
-SlideView – allows quick access to regularly used phone activities and overview of missed incoming activity
-Compatible with the Windows Mobile 6.5 Operating System

The phone will be available in two colors, Modern Silver and Elegant Black. Weighing only 115 grams and measures only 110x54x16mm it will surely impress anyone. The price has yet to be announced and will be available in the UK starting from October 2009 through selected leading retailers.

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The new Nokia X6 and X3 Music Phones

Nokia have announced that their new powerful entertainment device for music lovers and social butterflies, the Nokia X6 is now available. It sports a reasonably big 3.2-inch 16:9 touchscreen display, with a massive 5MP camera with Carl Zeiss lens and dual LED flash, 32GB of internal memory, A-GPS, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. It is also capable of playing up to 4hrs of video and a whopping 35 hours of music playback.

Nokia says “With direct access to Ovi Store, the Nokia X6 is a hive of activity that brings 20 friends and virtual communities, like Facebook, to your homescreen.”

Jo Harlow, Vice President of Nokia said, “The Nokia X6 and Comes with Music is a powerful combination, enabling music fans to download all the music they could ever want – quickly, easily and for free.” They’re giving people convenient access to, and ownership of a vast music library and a brand new exciting touchscreen device to play their music on.


Not only mentioning the Nokia X6, but also the sleek and compact Nokia X3 slider phone, Nokia claim it as the first Series 40 Ovi Store-enabled device also joining Nokia’s music family. It brags a 2.2-inch QVGA screen, FM radio with stereo speakers, a 3.2 megapixel camera, and up to a whopping 7.5 hrs talk time or up to 36 hrs of music playback.

Both the Nokia X6 and the Nokia X3 music phones will be available Q4 of 2009 for about 450 Euro and 115 Euro, correspondingly.

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HTC Touch Pro2 to hit Sprint Stores on September 8

The highly expected HTC Touch Pro2 has finally been announced by Sprint through its official website and telesales to hit Sprint Stores on September 8, 2009. This powerful, yet attractive Smartphone merges the productivity of Windows Mobile 6.1, vibrant TouchFLO 3D UI and a vast array of business features. These features include Straight Talk Technology with dual speakers, International Quad-Band capability (CDMA, GSM), a full HTML browser provided by Opera, Facebook integration, linked inboxes, WorldCard Mobile Business Card Scanner and stereo Bluetooth.

Kevin Packingham, senior vice president – Product Development for Sprint said “More than ever, today’s wireless customers expect to stay productive whether they are on the road or in the office.” He also adds in to say, “HTC Touch Pro2 on America’s most dependable 3G network makes that a reality. And with Sprint’s Simply Everything plans, which include voice minutes, messaging and data for one low price, we let customers focus on all their phone can deliver.”

The HTC Touch Pro2 also boasts a massive 3.6-inch WVGA multi-angle tilting touchscreen display, dual microphones and also a mute button which will provide users a professional speakerphone experience. It will also take advantage of Sprint’s 3G network (EVDO Rev. A) and include Wi-Fi and world phone capability.

Jason Mackenzie, the vice president for HTC America said “Unlike devices that focus solely on specifications, HTC Touch Pro2 was designed with the philosophy that people should be at the center of the communications experience.” He went on to say “So, instead of having to search through multiple applications to find a specific message, HTC Touch Pro2 intuitively organizes all communications, whether voice, text or e-mail, under a single contact card.”

Also supporting Sprint TV with live and on-demand programming, Sprint’s exclusive sports applications NFL Mobile Live and NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile, the HTC Touch Pro2 is planned to hit Sprint stores on September 8, with a price tag of around $350, after the $100 mail-in rebate and a 24 month service contract.

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Microsoft to make cheap phones “smarter” with OneApp

Standard non-“smart” phones will be able to run applications such as Twitter or Facebook all thanks to Microsoft’s new unveiled technology.

Called ‘OneApp’, the software can be simply downloaded like any ringtone on to your ‘standard’ phone. Instead of having an application store offered by a huge range of networks and manufacturers, OneApp will include a typical set of apps all determined by operators.

Instead of the applications being stored and maintained by the users, it will all be done by the operators. This is to cover for the deficiency of processing power and memory in ordinary non-smart phones, as these phones are limited in running applications.

Microsoft's senior director of mobile product management, Tim McDonough said "What we're letting you do is get access to the applications and services you want from a device you already own." He also added in saying “If you don't own a PC, or you share a PC, your mobile phone may be your first or only computing device.”

The first operator to run OneApp will be Blue Label Telecom in South Africa offering great applications for Windows Live Messenger, Facebook and Twitter.

These applications will be able to be tweaked by application developers for different regions. Instead of adjusting the software per handset, it will be made a whole lot simpler by merely adjusting the software using OneApp.

The goal for OneApp is to unlock the potential of feature phones, for people to enjoy a better mobile experience with their existing phones.

For more information, head over to their website: http://www.microsoft.com/oneapp/

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