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Telus is showing its double sided face with the new Samsung M620 (also known as Upstage in the United States). The Samsung M620 features a thin design with a unique dual screen design. One side is a phone and the other a music player. This phone also packed a microSD memory card slot supporting up to 2GB, 1.3 megapixel camera and stereo Bluetooth.
“The Samsung m620 is truly a hybrid between a mobile phone and a music player, with a familiar music player design and the ability to instantly satisfy clients’ musical craving. Not only can music-lovers listen to their existing digital music, but they can also enjoy our mobile radio service or our full-track download service that lets them download their favourite tracks directly to their phone while on the move,” said Robert Blumenthal, TELUS’ senior vice-president of Products and Services.
Source: Telus
July 19th, 2007
Verizon Wireless has launched the LG VX8550, the latest in the Chocolate series. This new Chocolate slightly upgrades the current VX8500 by bringing micro vibration feedback and upgraded navigation controls. The new Chocolate is available in three colours (black, cherry and blue). You can pick up the new Chocolate for $99 after rebates on contract from Verizon starting July 9th.
The Chocolate by LG from Verizon Wireless offers the following features and capabilities:
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Music player for MP3 and WMA songs
Powerful speaker for music
Dedicated key for easy access to the music player
Background music – music plays in the background while sending messages, browsing the Web, etc.
My Music – songs are automatically organized by artist, genre and album
Music only mode (RF off except Bluetooth®)
MicroSD memory port to store pictures, videos, music and sounds, compatible with microSD cards up to 4GB
1.3 megapixel camera and camcorder
Camera resolution: 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 (default), 320 x 240 pixels
V CAST Video – stream and download video clips
Video recording time: 30 seconds for sending
Video player for MP4, 3GP, 3G2 formats
Set videos (under 5MB) as wallpaper
Video resolution: 176 x 144 pixels
Video format: 3G2
Zoom: up to 2x
Self-timer: three, five or ten seconds
Image editor – zoom, rotate, crop
Mirror for self-portrait capability
Supported Bluetooth Profiles: headset, hands-free, dial-up networking, advanced audio distribution (stereo), phone book access, basic print (print and send user-generated pictures to a printer via Bluetooth), object push for vCard and vCalendar, file transfer and basic imaging
Speaker-independent voice commands: call, send message to, go to, check, lookup, play,
My Account
TTY/TDD support
Hearing aid compatible (M4-rating)
Text, picture/video messaging
Mobile Web 2.0SM
Web-based e-mail, instant messaging and chat
Flash user interface for clear images, text and fun animations
Phone book with 1,000 contacts – each stores five numbers, two e-mail addresses and a picture ID
Emergency contacts – enter three contacts and personal information, in case of emergency
Frequency 1.9 GHz CDMA PCS, 800 MHz CDMA (digital dual-band)
Data transmission high-speed EV-DO
Dimensions: 3.85” (h) x 1.87” (w) x 0.67” (d)
Weight: 3.24 oz.
LCD 262K color TFT, 240 x 320 pixels, 11 lines
Standard battery: 800 mAh Li-Polymer
Up to 250 minutes of usage time or up to 350 hours of standby time
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[Verizon]
July 5th, 2007
Want to check out how to upcoming Apple iPhone works in detail? Visit www.Apple.com to watch a twenty minute video on how the iPhone’s applications work. It’s very interesting and makes you want one just a bit more. Remember the iPhone will be available at AT&T stores starting June 29th at 6PM.
June 22nd, 2007
Bell Mobility has announced pricing for the long awaited BlackBerry 8830 World Edition. It’s now on their website with pricing of $299 with three year contract or $699 with no contract HOWEVER is unavailable to order at this time. Visit www.Bell.ca for details.
[via BlackBerry Sync]
June 15th, 2007
Sprint-Nextel has just launched another one of their dual-mode iDen/CDMA hybrid handsets. The Motorola ic902 comes packed with multimedia features such as a 2 megapixel camera, media player and a microSD memory card slot. Other features include Nextel’s Direct Connect feature and Sprint’s Power Vision services over EV-DO highspeed data.
“The Motorola Deluxe™ ic902 adds a high-tier, fully featured handset to the Sprint PowerSource portfolio,” said Danny Bowman, vice president of customer equipment for Sprint. “Customers have the power to make the most of their wireless service whether through voice calls, instant Nextel Walkie-Talkie services or one of our Sprint Power Vision applications, including Sprint Music Store.”
You can pick up the Motorola ic902 at Sprint-Nextel stores for $299 with two year contract.
[Sprint]
June 15th, 2007
Looks like Apple is stepping up their advertising campaign in the United States for the iPhone. They have launched four new ads which show the iPhone coming to AT&T on June 29th. Check out the ads at apple.com/iphone/ads/.
June 4th, 2007
Looks like AT&T is jumping ahead of the game by launching the BlackBerry Curve earlier than expected. The BlackBerry Curve also known as 8300 is now available from AT&T. You can pickup a Curve for only $199 after rebates with two year contract now.
Available in the U.S. exclusively from AT&T, the BlackBerry Curve can be used by AT&T customers within the broadest domestic and international coverage area for wireless data services of any U.S. carrier. The BlackBerry Curve measures just 4.2” x 2.4” x 0.6”, weighs approximately 3.9 oz. and builds on the proven and popular BlackBerry handset experience to offer innovative features and enhanced multimedia capabilities while maintaining exceptional battery life. The BlackBerry Curve is the first BlackBerry handset to offer a 2 megapixel camera and spell checker for e-mail. It gives AT&T customers the personal productivity and flexibility they want and keeps them connected to the important people and content in their lives with messaging, music and other capabilities.
Fashioned in a liquid silver finish with chrome highlights, smooth edges and soft curves, the BlackBerry Curve strikes a unique balance of features, usability and design. It combines the renowned BlackBerry e-mail and messaging capabilities, premium phone features, comprehensive organizer and fast Internet browser with a new 2 megapixel camera with zoom, enhanced media player and new desktop media manager, microSD expandable memory slot and RIM’s intuitive trackball navigation system. The BlackBerry Curve from AT&T also includes AT&T Music™ subscription services, TeleNav® Maps™ to provide users with maps and driving directions and integrated Push to Talk (PTT) for enhanced communications.
Source: RIM
May 31st, 2007
Sprint has just announced they will be the first carrier to launch Pandora on their phones. Pandora allows users to create custom radio stations and save up to a 100 of them.”Pandora is like that one friend who everyone wants to have – someone who really knows and loves music and who can recommend a long list of bands and songs after you mention what you’ve been listening to lately,” said Jeff Luther, director of entertainment wireless data for Sprint. “Pandora is a great way to break out of the same songs on your playlist and hear some new music that you may have never found otherwise. It’s the latest example of the many innovative ways that Sprint delivers music on the one device people carry with them throughout the day.”
Just a note for our Canadian readers, we currently don’t have any access to Pandora as they have block all IP’s outside of the US due to licencing agreements.
May 23rd, 2007
Happiness is flying around the States now as non-business Verizon customers should be able to order the BlackBerry 8830 World Edition as of May 28th. You will be able to pick up the 8830 for $400 with two year contract.
Source: Engadget Mobile
May 23rd, 2007
Palm has announced the latest in the Treo smartphone lineup with the new 755p for Sprint. The Treo 755p shares the same body as the Treo 750 only it runs Palm OS. It’s the first CDMA Treo to include an internal antenna. New features include integrated Google Maps. All other features remain the same as the Treo 700p including the 1.3 megapixel camera and miniSD memory card slot.
“The Treo 755p is a stylish and powerful device ideal for business professionals looking for the power to do more while on the go,” said Danny Bowman, vice president of customer equipment for Sprint. “Building upon the success of the Treo 700p, we’ve added enhancements such as Mobile Voice Control, a new IM application and Sprint TV(SM) in the ROM for mobile entertainment and news.
Sprint will see the launch of this new Treo this May for a price tag of $279.99 with contract.
Palm
May 11th, 2007
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