Sagem launch new 3G handset - my855C

The Sagem my855C is a well specified flip phone that contains a 2 megapixel camera offering a 5x digital zoom in addition to a VGA camera and HSDPA for video calls.
The my855C contains a 54MB memory with expansion possible through a microSD card, an MP3 player and Bluetooth connectivity. The handset only weighs 95g, which is impressive for a 3G handset and it offers up to 4 hours talk time from the battery.
The Sagem my855C is expected to launch in April.

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Readius to release phone with e-paper display

Dutch company Polymer Vision is working towards a mid-year launch for its mobile phone with e-paper display, named Readius. The 3G enabled device features a 13cm pull out black and white display and boasts a 30 hour battery life. The e-paper screen can be used for web browsing as well as e-books and the phone will support email, RSS feeds and audio books via MP3.

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Samsung and LG launch new handsets

Samsung showcased the U900 Soul as part of its new model line up at Mobile World Congress. The Soul is the final phone in the 'Ultra Edition' series and is a fully featured slide phone with HSDPA, 5 megapixel camera and music amplifier by ICEpower® technology by Bang & Olufsen ICEpower, all packed in a full metal body just 12.9mm thin.

Samsung also have a Symbian powered update-version of the G800 on display, called the Samsung G810. It is a 5 megapixel camera phone with the same 3x optical zoom as the G800 and some great additions like GPS and Wi-Fi.
Other models launched include the Samsung P960, a multimedia 3G slide phone and the F480, a slim touch screen device with slow motion and video editing amongst its features.

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LG used this 3GSM conference to highlight three new slider phones that make up the new KF range. The top spec phone is the KF700 which contains 3 megapixel camera, Bluetooth, microSD memory card slot and detailed web browser integrating Google Search, Blogs, Gmail, Maps and Youtube all viewable on its 3 inch touch display.
Two other models make up the KF range at present, the KF600 offering a 3 megapixel camera and 2 inch display, and the KF510 again with 3 megapixel camera and unique interactive touch lighting.

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Nokia and Sony Ericsson launch new handsets

Mobile World Congress takes place this week so expect a number of updates regarding new handsets.

First up is Nokia with details of the N96, a multimedia device with sliding front similar to the N95. The Nokia N96 boasts a 2.8 inch screen, 16GB of memory and 30 frames per second video capture in addition to many of the options found on the N95, such as A-GPS, 5 megapixel camera and HSDPA 3G network connectivity.

Nokia also released details today of the N78, another multimedia device set to benefit from Ovi, Nokia Maps and the Nokia Music Store. It contains a 3.2 megapixel camera, A-GPS, Wi-Fi and microSD memory expansion slot.

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Sony Ericsson also launched some impressive new handsets today. These included a new smartphone named the XPERIA X1, an arced sliding QWERTY keyboard device containing Windows Mobile 6.0 operating system and 3 inch VGA resolution display.

Further devices include the Sony Ericsson W980i Walkman phone and C702 and C902 Cyber-shot phones.

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Modu launches revolutionary mobile phone concept

Modu have crated a concept mobile phone that looks to revolutionise the way we integrate mobile phones in to our lives. The modu is the worlds first modular mobile phone. The tiny device is part of a modu ecosystem where the phone can be slipped into a wide variety of modu jackets - stylishly designed phone enclosures - and modu mates -- modu-enabled consumer electronics devices.
modu's ecosystem offers boundless possibilities in a simple and affordable way and already boasts mainstream consumer electronics manufacturers who have signed up to develop modu mates such as MP4 players, digital photo frames, cameras and DECT phones. One of the first such partners is car multimedia and navigation leader Blaupunkt.

Modu was set up in 2007 by leading technology innovator and entrepreneur Dov Moran, the inventor of the USB Flash Drive and other ground breaking personal storage solutions. modu is already attracting widespread support from leading players in the mobile and consumer electronics markets.

A concept video can be viewed at modumobile.com

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Apple iPhone 16GB drops in

The Apple iPhone is now available with 16GB memory. Price in the UK will be £329 when it goes on sale today on the O2 network.

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Kodak world first for CMOS chip

Kodak has unveiled what it claims to be the world's first 1.4 Micron, 5 megapixel, high ISO CMOS sensor.
The new sensor sees Kodak combining its Color Filter Pattern technology with a new CMOS pixel to create the KODAK KAC-05020 Image Sensor.

The sensor is expected to be built into "mass-consumer camera applications" including mobile phones.
The KAC-05020 enables imagery up to ISO 3200 and support for full 720p video at 30 fps. It should be available before the middle of the year for integration in to new devices.

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LG KF510 "Touch Lighting Phone"

Another handset to launch at the Mobile World Congress next week is this, the LG KF510. This slim slide phone is just 10.9mm in depth and packs a 3 megapixel camera with autofocus within the smooth metal frame. The KF510 is operated by a touch sensitive keypad which controls an animated user interface with "Interactive Touch Lighting" for the keys below the screen.

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Garmin Nuvifone

Garmin has added the Nuvifone to the list of expected announcements at the Mobile World Congress (3GSM) in just over a weeks time. The Nuvifone is a touch controlled device drawing together mobile phone, internet and navigation solutions. The latter is Garmins specialist subject and sees the software of their GPS Nuvi integrated with Google search to enable fast access to information relevant to your location. These services are provided over a HSDPA 3G network. A camera is built in for video recording a Geo-tagging.

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BlackBerry Pearl gets new features

RIM has just released the latest models in the BlackBerry Pearl range of smartphones. The BlackBerry Pearl 8110 receives updates that include a 2 megapixel camera, A2DP Bluetooth profile and built in GPS. It continues to offer the email and net connectivity of previous BlackBerry devices but does not include Wi-Fi.
That is to be released in another Pearl model, the BlackBerry Pearl 8120, but what RIM give with one hand they take away with the other as the 8120 does not have the GPS facility of the Pearl 8110. So it appears users will have to choose which aspect is more important and go for the device that best suits them. Seems like an unnecessary compromise when so many of the competitors offer both navigation and wireless network access solutions.
The BlackBerry Pearl 8110 is available now on Vodafone, while the Pearl 8120 is out now on O2.

Samsung G600 is pretty in pink

Samsung have just released a pink version of the G600, which is sure to be a hit with the female market and is nicely timed with valentines day just around the corner.
The Samsung G600 features a 5 megapixel camera, 2.2 inch LCD display, Bluetooth and microSD compatibility and is available through most retailers now.

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Nokia expand Classic range

Nokia released details of two new entry level phones today. The Nokia 2600 Classic is a dual band phone with VGA camera, colour screen, Bluetooth and an FM radio.
The Nokia 1209 is a low cost phone designed to be shared between a group. It allows up to five users to store contact lists of up to 200 numbers, is dust resistant and works in 80 languages.
Both devices run a new cost management application designed to help pre-pay customers keep track of their spending and avoid running out of credit.

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LG Prada now in silver

Following on from the success that saw LG sell 700,000 of its black Prada model worldwide in 2007, a silver version is now to be launched. Featuring updated software to improve the QWERTY keyboard the KE850 Prada launches in 18 European countries simultaneously including France, Germany, Spain and the UK.

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Handset launches galore!

Over at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas Sony Ericsson and Motorola have announced a brace of new mobile phones.

The first Sony Ericsson is a geometric fashion phone - the Z555i. This handset boasts gesture control, a hidden external OLED display and an optional range of four matching leather bags!
Next up is the W350i, harking back to the days of the 768 and T-series flip style handsets that Sony Ericsson used to be famous for, the W350i is an entry Walkman phone with 1.3 megapixel camera, FM radio and stereo Bluetooth. The W350i will be available in four colours from launch.
Lastly, but offering the best specification of this trio is the W760i. Offering HSDPA, a 3.2 megapixel camera, GPS and a full compliment of Walkman music features it promises to deliver a strong alternative to the popular Nokia N95.

Motorola formally announced the RIZR Z10 which we got wind of last September, but it appears to be taking a little longer to appear than we first thought. No matter, as the Z10 promises to be worth the wait with 30fps video capture from its 3.2 megapixel camera, HSDPA and a memory handling capability of 32GB once it becomes available!
Also leaked last year was the Motorola ROKR E8, this will be quite unique in having a morphing keypad and haptic vibration for the touch sensitive keys. More on that here.

Samsung makes solid bid for tough phone market

Samsung and O2 have officially announced the launch of the Samsung Solid, Samsung's first ultra durable handset.
Using a thick rubber case, the Samsung Solid's water and dust resistancy is effective to an IP rating of 54, meaning it will survive water splashes or knocks and drops.
Features include a digital camera, Bluetooth, flash light, a long battery life and a unique SOS dialing feature.
Clearly aimed at tradesmen and outdoor pursuits markets, the Samsung Solid looks to be going head to head with the JCB Toughphone released before Christmas.

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Truestory - next Nseries launch could be N82?

Nokia have another "preview" web page complete with countdown clock, similar to
our story here from last month which turned out to be for the launch of the Nokia Music Store.

Continued rumours around the Nokia N82 music phone and recent leaked images of this 5 megapixel camera device on the net lead us to believe that this page is the lead up to its launch.

Only time will tell, the clock is due to run out on Wednesday 14th November...

Link - Nseries Truestories