LG Dare from Verizon

June 29, 2008

LG DareVerizon now offering long-awaited touchscreen cellphone LG Dare.

Here are some features:

  • 3-inch, 240 x 400 touchscreen LCD with “Vibe-Touch” tactile feedback;
  • 3.2 mpx camera ( LED flash, autofocus and exposure control);
  • 3.5mm headphone jack;
  • microSD up to 8GB;
  • Rev A EV-DO;
  • DVD quality video playback from memory card;
  • VGA video recording;
  • HTML Browser;
  • Size: 103.9 x 55.6 x 13.8 mm.

The price for the LG Dare is $199 after $50 rebate on a 2-year agreement.


Nokia E66 and E71 Confirmed by Mistake

June 12, 2008

Nokia recently has accidentally posted a couple of online video demos of its next-gen E-series business handsets, the E66 and the E71 (in pic).

Videos were removed shortly, but this doesn’t change anything - Nokia itself has mistakenly confirmed the existence of the aforementioned phones.

Not long ago a device similar to the E66 has passed the FCC, and a Nokia’s official said they’ll be bringing two new E-series devices in the Q3 2008…


3G iPhone announced finally

June 10, 2008

iPhone 3GApple unveiled yesterday iPhone 3G. It has much better functionality and twice cheaper than the old version.

The new quad-band iPhone 3G gives users fast Internet access over tri-band HSDPA. Automatically switches between 3G, Wi-Fi and EDGE, the iPhone 3G makes it easy to multi-task with simultaneous voice and data communications.

iPhone 3G has a built-in GPS, which allows customers to find their location, get directions, and see traffic.

An 8GB black case model will sell for $199 starting, while a 16GB white case optional model will cost $299.

I have also to mention, that AT&T offers new unlimited voice and data plans for the iPhone 3G.

  • data plan: $30 per month for simple and $45 for business users
  • voice plan: starting from $39.95

Leady MM95: mini Nokia N95

May 28, 2008

Check it out! This is a shrunken Nokia N95! Neh, it’s actually called Leady MM95, a funny and nice miniature clone of the previous.

The only noticeable thing about this handset is its ridiculous size, in rest, it isn’t worth our attention:

  • Dual-band GSM radio (Europe and Asia);
  • FM radio with scheduled recording capability;
  • VGA camera;
  • Support for six languages;
  • microSD slot

Nokia 7310 Classic Shows Up again

May 28, 2008

Another picture of the Nokia’s upcoming 7310 Classic has popped up recently.

Still looks sharp, but unavailable for the U.S. users, as, according to its filing with the Bluetooth SIG, it is destined for Asia, Africa, Australia, Europe, and South America.


Entry-level HTC P3400i PDA phone

May 27, 2008

HTC has announced an entry-level smartphone called P3400i.

Rather it is a PDA phone, than a smartphone, which offers Windows Mobile 6 interface, 2.8″ touchscreen, quad-band GSM/GPRS radio, 2Mpix camera, Bluetooth connectivity, and an array of pre-installed Microsoft software for business and entertainment.

The HTC P3400i will be available this month for SRP of $488.


Video Review of Opera Mobile 9.5 for Windows Mobile

May 21, 2008

Here you see a prereleased version of Opera Mobile 9.5. You know, it’s a great browser, even better than the iPhone I would say. It will come on the HTC Touch Diamond and other Windows Mobile devices. But enough talk, check out the video!


Is this the Next-Gen iPhone?

May 6, 2008

Check this out! French iPhone blog iPhon.fr posted a couple of photos of what they claim to be the upcoming 3G iPhone. Well, it definitely looks like one, but it also could be a counterfeit or a Photoshop mock-up.

You be the judge…


Rogers Wireless to Release Nokia N95 8GB in Canada on May 6

May 4, 2008

Canadian Rogers Wireless announced that beginning May 6th they will start offering the Nokia N95 8GB to their customers for $399.99 with a 3-year contract.

And you probably thought that AT&T would be the first to offer the Nokia N95 8GB in North America, didn’t you?

Nevermind, AT&T subscribers won’t have to wait long anyway.


Virgin Mobile USA to Launch Samsung Slash Soon

May 4, 2008

Virgin Mobile USA plans to add the new Samsung Slash cell phone to its lineup in the near future.

Samsung Slash

No exact specifications and dates were announced, but according to the “coming soon page” the device will measure 3.8″×1.8″×0.7″ while weighing 3 oz, and will integrate a built-in camera, Bluetooth, mobile web browser, Spanish menus, and a battery delivering up to 3.5 hours of talk and 170 hours of standby.

Check out Virgin Mobile USA’s web page for details.