Both Apple [AAPL] and Microsoft [MSFT] proclaimed press events yesterday. The Apple event is to show window their novel iPhone OS 4 that looks to be hurling soon. The Microsoft event is a little more stillness in that we are not sure as of yet what they will be launching.
Rumours have indicated that the Microsoft Courier might be introduced at this event although it is believed that MS will be unveiling the new MS smartphone platform called “Pink”.
As well as unveiling Pink it is believed MS will also introduce a couple of innovative smartphones called “Pure” and “Turtle” which are believed to have been planned by the same company who planned the Sidekick phones.
From what we have detected in leaks is that the OS will be akin to Windows Phone 7 and the Zune OS, but still based around the Windows CE operating system.
Social networking is expected to be the main trait of the mobile phones which will be aimed at the younger end of the age range.
We’ll have the full details of what is proclaimed on April 12. We do hope it is messenger, but from what we have detected this is not a messenger event, so we are now expecting the smartphones listed above to be hurled.

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LG Cookie KP500 didn’t take long to become the fastest selling model of the company and with more than 10mln units sold in less than 13 months following its market release, nobody was really surprised to see the manufacturer introduce its successor, the LG Cookie Plus GS500. The new device comes with slightly refreshed overall design and a few differences in terms of specifications alongside of its famous predecessor. However, all of them are major, because the new generation mobile phone features 3G functionality, 3.5mm headphone jack, microUSB port and revitalized interface.

Design: The LG Cookie Plus GS500 is made from rubberized plastic that is pleasing to touch and exactly the same its ancestor is made from.  The overall size of the device has been increased, but its design is more likeable and all told, the GS500 is definitely more appealing than the first Cookie.

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Were you thinking that the Samsung Wave would be the only Bada-powered phone the Korea-based company would produce? Of course not. Because it’s Samsung, and they never just leave well enough alone. Especially not when they know they’ve got a good thing in their hand. While many may think the Bada mobile Operating System is just another OS in the huge pile of others, we’re sure that Samsung sees it a bit differently, and we’re glad to finally see some images of the devices that are heading down the track with the new OS.

The images you’re looking at are coming off a slide, in which Samsung was utilizing to show where they see the price points for their devices, along with showing off a few more mobile phones in the process. Unfortunately though, we don’t have any names, specifications, or anything of the sort, but we can safely assume that any of the devices launching with the Bada OS are probably going to ship with a Super AMOLED display. Or, you know, at least an AMOLED one. There’s no mention of release dates either, but Samsung did mention that we should be happy waiting until Autumn. We don’t necessarily know about that, but we probably don’t have a choice. After all, if we can get any of these handsets with the full QWERTY keyboard and Super AMOLED display.

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Motorola is getting ready to launch a brand new Android 2.0 mobile phone in South Korea. The Titanium also known as the Motorola XT800 is already selling in China so we can expect it to hit other Asian markets soon. The South Korean XT800 will be available in two flavors, a 2G CDMA version, the XT800C and an UMTS version, the XT800W.

Other specs include a 480 x 854 touchscreen display, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm headset jack, 5-megapixel camera with video recording and autofocus, and, naturally, Android 2.0 running in the background. The Titanium will be made available through SK Telecom in South Korea although we don’t have pricing details and actual release dates so far. Should the XT800 not meet your needs there’s always the alternative of getting the Motorola Motoroi, also an Android phone launched in Korea earlier this year. So what is it going to be, the Motoroi or the Titanium?

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The Samsung Sunburst can be categorised as a messaging gadget, although it lacks a keyboard. Merely it is panoplied with a touch-screen. The measures of the Sunburst are the pursuing 4.3 inches long by 2.1 inches wide by 0.5 inch thick. As a matter of fact, there is no anything specific in its design. But still it is homy when you hold it in your hand.

The screen is the ascendant component of the handset as it measures 3 inches. The QVGA screen displays 262,000 colors due to which colors are colorful and vibrant also. It is resistive due to which a touch is dilatory when using it. The phone is armored with the well-known Samsung’s TouchWiz interface which pertain a number of assorted shortcuts as well as doohickey. As for the virtual dial pad, it bids pleasant as well as big keys. When it comes to sending a text message one can take vantage of a T9 keypad, virtual QWERTY keyboard as well as handwriting noesis.

Among more precocious features of the cell phone, one can detect stereo Bluetooth, voice recording, voice command, AT&T Navigator’s turn-by-turn directions, GPS, USB mass storage, PC syncing, instant messaging along with mobile e-mail. It lacks 3G but has a full HTML browser. It boasts of a 2-megapixel camera which can take pictures in five resolutions and three prime modes. It proffers the average photo quality. The rate battery life of the handset proffers 5 hours of talk time along with 10.4 days of standby time.

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Overview: The Nokia 6700 Slide is a stylish handset with powerful features and bags of personality. This colourful handset has subtle modern curves and bubble shaped buttons. Slide up its sleek aluminium front panel to reveal rows of large, comfy keys. Whether you prefer to text, chat over instant messenger, email or update your status, this great all-rounder does it all.Your favourite contacts’ photos are displayed on the home screen. Click on their photos to access details, quickly make calls or check for new texts. Get online fast via 3G, with HSDPA enhanced data transfer rates. Browse your favourite websites, download content or visit social networks, including Facebook™, MySpace™ and Twitter™. This phone has a 5 Megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss Optics and a video recorder. Use it to capture great moments as pics or clips, then edit, perfect and upload your creations to Flickr™, YouTube™ or Ovi Share. Stay entertained with the integrated Nseries music player, FM radio and pre-installed Java games. Play music louder through the stereo speakers, or connect a wireless Bluetooth headset to listen tangle free. This fashionable handset has a simple, user-friendly interface and a smart, Symbian OS. It’s ideal for enjoying multimedia on the move, and supports microSD cards up to 16GB, so you don’t need to carry a separate MP3 player.

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SPB has introduced the release of the SPB mobile TV for the iPhone. SPB TV is a freeware mobile IPTV spectator which allows consumers to tune into publicly addressable global digital TV channels. Customers can now stop perturbing about missing their favorite show, as they can ticker it on their iPhone as per their comfort. The mobile TV presents unshared and patent-pending pioneers and allows customers to view more than a hundred and twenty TV channels in more than 20 languages. Furthermore, the application works in conformity with must-have TV attributes like TV browser for quick trailers, TV guide for all approachable channels, easy pilotage between channels, etc. The same petition had been released a week ago in Singapore via StarHub with different channel payment and has been received well by consumers.

The SPB Software has been procurable for Android, BlackBerry, Windows and Symbian mobile phones already. With the launch of the software for the iPhone , it has expanded its services to more users. The petition can be downloaded from the App Store for free and without any monthly charge. Nonetheless, the application is ad-supported and plays ads only while buffering the stream. SPB TV can also be incorporated with the iPod touch and iPad with firmware versions of 3.0 or higher.

SPB TV Main Features:

• 100+ international live TV channels, in 20+ languages;
• Unique TV browser with quick channels preview and list of current & upcoming TV shows;
• Integrated full week’s TV guide;
• Ability to set Calendar reminders for TV shows of interest;
• Fast channel launching and switching technologys;
• Full support of hardware buttons control.

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Sales of the iPhone, the iconic mobile device made by Apple, have broken the half-million mark in the four months since its South Korean market debut, KT said Thursday. KT, which sells the iPhone here, said South Korea was one of the seven countries in the world where sales of the smartphone topped 500,000 in less than a year. The telecom operator, also the nation’s second-largest mobile carrier, said it activates 4,000 new iPhones every day. The iPhone went on sale in South Korea on Nov. 28, 2009, becoming one of the last major Asian countries to get the Apple’s flagship product, following releases in Japan, India, Australia and China.Last year, the South Korean government granted the Cupertino, California-based Apple permission to use so-called location based services, such as maps, in the iPhone.Four months after entering the domestic market, which is dominated by South Korean mobile phone giants Samsung and LG, Apple became the first foreign phone maker with a top selling smartphone.

The Omnia2, a smartphone model by Samsung Electronics Co., surpassed 600,000 sales mark on March 30. A KT official said the iPhone’s introduction helped spur the use of wireless data, giving the wireless services industry a boost and bringing down prices of using wireless data. The iPhone has also created new mobile software and content markets in South Korea that are estimated at 470 billion won, as well as a market worth some 230 billion won for iPhone-related devices and accessories.

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Ladies and gentlemen, we have a big one for you. After more than a year of hard work and tough negotiations we are pleased to introduce our first very own handset. Enter the full-touch Android-running gPhone!

We would like to thank our partners from Samsung who were kind enough to supply the gPhone 4″ Super AMOLED touchscreen display of WVGA resolution and Qualcomm, who agreed to make our device the first to pack their brand new 1.5 GHz dual-core Snapdragon CPU.

The rest of the specs of the gPhone include Wi-Fi b/g/n, GPS, 3G with HSDPA support and 512 MB of RAM.

The 8 megapixel backlit image sensor of the camera will allow better low-light performance than any handset currently on the market and will be able to record 720p video at 30fps.

We are hoping this smartphone will be available in time for the holiday season in black and brown color versions. Each of them will have steel bodies. We are currently negotiating with several major European carriers about offering the gPhone through their networks and we’ll keep you posted once the deals are done.

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Well the world was droning amongst the technology freaks when there was a presentment about the launch of iPhone, well we have the aforesaid buzz now. Nevertheless the marque is different. The parvenu phone which has an Android OS has made the entire world stand up and wait for its accomplishment. The HTC EVO 4G which is a HTC product and along with Sprint the mobile supplier has established a smart phone, which is shortly turning out to be a contraption freaks creativity come true. With its dimension of dual cameras, larger screen, higher memory than Google’s NI, high speed internet, good video quality and many other engrossing characteristic this one phone has caught everybody’s vision. The cell phone is none other than HTC EVO 4G a product of HTC and sprint.

The 1GHz Snapdragon processor really flexes its muscle in the EVO 4G. We pressed the product managers about a realistic battery life with 4G on, but all they could muster up for us was, “it’s good.” Bollocks. If you love HTC’s Sense UI, you’re really, really going to love this handset. The enhancements to Android’s UI are done with great detail and add minimal overhead to the phone’s resources (arguable, we guess). Widgets provide easy access to social media content, bookmarks, and other mobile resources. You can update your “status” on several social media sites using HTC’s social widget. The EVO is a “with Google” phone and supports Exchange, Gmail, POP, and IMAP email accounts — although you can only have one Exchange account configured to the phone. We prefer having support for multiple Exchange accounts, but for most users this won’t be the end of the world.

The appearance of HTC EVO 4G handset is that till date nobody knows when is it awaited to be launched and what is the cost anticipated to be, but the attribute of thehandset has already blown everybody’s mind away. It is already being scalper as an iPhone killer in many circles and it might just prove to be that if all the dimensions mentioned in thehandset are to be reasoned. The only content in terms of attributes of HT EVO 4g is that must be perturbation a lot of people is the memory capacity and the coverage area. Yes, the memory size is relatively less. Presently the internal memory is only up to 1 GB and the RAM is up to 512 GB, which if we look at it can be slumberous less in case if we are planning to install a lot of items. The other issue is of connectivity in HTC EVO 4G, though sprint is considered to be cheaper than quite a few mobilehandset services suppliers there details of coverage area is not yet know. In one case that comes in the open, when the HTC EVO 4G is launched many people will take a call on that.

Some other description accessible in a HTC EVO 4G are:-

• Video streaming in HTC EVO 4G is possible because of high speed connection.
• There is a built in retractable footrest in the HTC EVO 4G.
• Availability of radio and blue tooth.
• There is provision for support memory card. A memory of 8 GB is provided with, but however you can expand the whole memory to 32 GB.
• Availability of Wi-Fi in HTC EVO 4G

Our biggest questions at this point are availability and pricing. Sprint is keeping mum, just stating a “Summer” availability, and interestingly clarified that not only is it not announcing device pricing, but it’s not announcing plan pricing yet either — sounds like a 4G-on-a-phone surcharge could be somewhere in our future.

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LG have a new high-end Android smartphone waiting in wings, codenamed the LG Aloha C710. LG have been a bit quiet with respect to Android, releasing low-end handsets such as the InTouch Max that although very capable, don’t add an awful lot more than you get with the default Android OS.All that may be about to change with the LG Aloha, though, as it’s rumured to be LG’s first high-end Android mobile phone. And high-end for LG means all manner of super-specced features!

According to the latest rumours, the LG Aloha will come with the following features:

• Physical QWERTY keyboard
• Large 800 x 480 touchscreen display
• WiFi 801.11b/g/n
• 65,000 colours

Annoyingly, all this givdes us is a few teasers. We need to know a bit more before we should start getting excited. Will it have a new user interface, for example? How big is the camera? What about video? High-end LG handsets normally have all manner of nifty features thrown in, and we need answers to these questions!

Fortunately we shouldn’t have to wait too long. Although the LG Aloha hasn’t been announced yet, it should be available at Q4 of 2010.

We’ll keep you posted when anything new appears. In the meantime, it’s great news both that LG are working on a high-end Android phone, and that it’ll feature a physical QWERTY keyboard.

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India is getting more and more affordable touchscreen handsets. Not long after HTC announced its HTC Smart, Samsung has now produced the Monte S5620 in India, too. Officially unveiled in February, the Samsung Monte S5620 features a 3 inch WQVGA display, TouchWiz UI 2.0, 3G, Wi-Fi, Google Maps, social networking integration, 3.5mm headset jack, Bluetooth, stereo FM radio with RDS, 3.2MP camera, 200MB of internal memory, and MicroSD card support (a 2GB card is included in the box). The Samsung Monte S5620 is even cheaper than the HTC Smart. Like all Sammy phones, the Monte runs TouchWiz 2.0 with widgets for popular social networking sites. It has over 200 MB of internal memory and comes with a 2 GB microSD card, which can be expanded up to 8 GB. Samsung has been leading the touchscreen feature mobile market with its Corby and Star series of phones that have proved to be quite popular with youngsters. With the HTC Smart expected to hit shelves in another week or so, it would be interesting to watch how the touchscreen competition in the below Rs 10,000 segment plays up. Samsung Electronics Philippines Corporation (SEPCO), announced the launch of Samsung Monte (model: S5620), its new full touch screen device for style-conscious mobile phone owners. The handset is packed with a host of multimedia features wrapped in a sleek seamless design and glossy outer casing, providing the style and performance of a high-end handset at a pocket-friendly price. With a stunning contrasting grey and black casing and an intuitive TouchWiz 2.0 Plus User Interface (UI), the Monte is set to become the latest must-have full touch device. Equally, the Samsung Monte has a lot to offer to the social network savvy consumer with a suite of social networking applications including Facebook and MySpace, allowing users to access their profiles whenever and wherever they choose. This is teamed with advanced multi-IM capability using the Palringo Application to provide users with the opportunity to chat in real-time via their chosen service. In addition, Monte users can enjoy full Internet browsing using either their WIFI Connectivity or advanced HSDPA/3G capabilities, with an accelerometer sensor allowing the onscreen image to automatically adjust as you rotate the handset.

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Sure, you’re probably looking at this thing and shaking your head. Did you hit the right website? Be sure, you’re at the right place, and we promise there’s a reason this Mobile Internet Device (MID) is making an appearance here on our pages. While it is a MID, it’s also got the power to make phone calls, and that, right there, is the reason we’ve decided to give it some face time. It’s destined for Japan’s shores, so unfortunately we’re not going to get to get our hands on it, but that’s not stopping us from wishing.

After Softbank announced the HTC Desire and DoCoMo began pushing its very first Android smartphone (Xperia X10), Japan had big hopes for AU’s press event today. An EVO perhaps, or maybe something more from this once proud home of the original superphones? Engadget Japanese let out a collective meh in response to a 5-inch IS01 handheld from Sharp running Android 1.6 on a Snapdragon processor and measuring 83 × 149 × 17.9mm and 227g. While it looks like the classic Japanese eDictionary, the IS01 is meant to be used as a general purpose MID with a 5-row QWERTY, Sharp-built “New Mobile ASV” multi-touch capacitive display pushing a 960 x 480 pixel resolution and a 5.27 megapixel auto focus camera on back with a 0.43 megapixel jobbie up front for video calls. Rounding out the specs are 802.11 b/g WiFi, Bluetooth2.1 + EDR, microSD slot, 1Seg mobile TVtuner, IrDA, 4GB of internal storage, and Qualcomm 3G CDMA data. Look for it to ship in October while a developer friendly version (JN-DK01) should be available in May.

After the unveiling of the superphone last week, DoCoMo which has recently unveiled a set of shiny android devices last summer, will soon have a partner to unveil a new android handset on its sleeves, for the first time. Correction for the word ‘android phone’, it’ll be marketed not as a mobile phone,handset or a smartphone, but as a smartbook – Does this ring a bell? – It’ll be called as Sharp IS01 which is lined up with the the IS02, formerly known as the Toshiba K01 during its debut last MWC. Together with KDDI au (Japan’s #2 mobile carrier) they will offer the IS01 unit on an undisclosed date (but sources suggest it’ll be on June this year)

Unfortunately for users, their version isn’t going to show up on shelves until this October. The developer’s version will start being sold in May, though, so maybe you’ll have a change of heart for your career decisions. You can check out more about the device at this page. We definitely think you should take a look at it, even if just to keep yourself dreaming of what you wish you could. Then again, if you’re in Japan and pick one of these up when the time comes, make sure to let us know what you think of it!

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As promised back in 2009, Nokia has revamped its Ovi Store, updating it with a fresh look and some new features.As Nokia puts it, the update should make “it even easier to use the Store on your desktop or handset”. Ovi Store now features a “mobile device selector”, which allows users to see what apps and games are available for their Nokia device, even when they’re not logged in. The rating system has been improved, and owners can rate apps only if they’ve downloaded them. Moreover, search has been enhanced, featuring “a cleaner list-based view of the content, making it easier to weed out the apps you want and those you don’t.”

According to the Ovi Blog, they had three goals for this update:

• Make finding content easier.
• Improve the quality of reviews.
• Provide deeper information to make it easier for users to decide on a purchase.

As for the actual changes, the desktop version of the Ovi Store now features a “mobile device selector,” which allows users to filter the available content based on what will be compatible with their handsets. The search page has also been improved, now showing a cleaner, list-based view of the results.

The review system has been bumped up to display a 5-star rating, allowing the app ratings to be just a tad more meaningful than it has been in the past. Plus, they now show each reviewer’s mobile phone model and the date they posted a review, helping you create a clearer picture of both the freshness and relevance of each. Lastly, users who can’t decide on whether certain apps are what they’re looking for should be able to appreciate the longer descriptions, which give out more details relevant to the user experience. While these latest changes aren’t anything major, they will definitely foster a more positive experience for Nokia’s large user base. And we honestly do hope they have more to come. You can find the complete details and pictures from the Ovi Blog.

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Officially announced less than two months ago, the Garmin-Asus M10 has just been launched in India, being the country’s first Windows Mobile 6.5.3 smartphone.
The M10 offers maps for 62 major Indian cities, Garmin turn-by-turn navigation, lane assistance, and a Ciao feature that keeps you informed on the roads your friends are traveling on.
The new Garmin-Asus smartphone also comes with a 3.5 inch WVGA (480 x 800) touchscreen display, accelerometer, Wi-Fi, A-GPS, 5MP autofocus camera, 4GB of internal memory, and MicroSD card support.

The Garmin-Asus series of GPS-oriented Nuvifone handsets has introduced a new mobile phone that’s a bit more affordable while providing all the same GPS features as its bigger brothers.
Recognizing that location is relevant to every aspect of every day, the Garmin-Asus M10 is designed with location information at its core and it delivers the most advanced location experience on a Windows phone. Navigation functions – available in both Hindi and English – are linked to frequently used applications such as calendar, contacts, email, internet browser, and messaging; making an exceptionally intuitive and smooth navigation experience. All of the maps come pre-loaded on the phone’s internal memory.
The M10 also has highway mode that tells drivers the next three upcoming street exits so they can plan ahead. The device is ready for automotive navigation out-of-the-box, and it includes everything a customer needs to use the device in a car, including a powered cradle and windshield mount

Premium Garmin-Asus Smartphone
The Garmin-Asus nuvifone M10 phone runs the latest version of Windows Mobile. Windows Mobile 6.5.3 features upgrades that enhance user experience and provides access to Windows Marketplace for Mobile, which offers a vast number of Windows phone applications for download. “Windows phones move seamlessly from work to play, creating new experiences through a variety of hardware, applications and services,” said Andy Lees, senior vice president of Mobile Communication Business at Microsoft. “We are pleased to work closely with Garmin-Asus to bring to market Windows phones based on the latest version of Windows phone today and look forward to our work bringing more Windows phones to market in the future.”

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The Garmin-Asus nuvifone M10 Smartphone has a sleek design with a 3.5-inch WVGA display and a finger-friendly user interface. The Billboard feature displays the most important information so users can review all at one glance. An intuitive 3D Task Manager also allows users to switch easily between running applications. Keeping the phone responsive and the navigation smooth are 512 RAM and 512 ROM, while 4GB of Flash memory provides ample storage for multimedia and data. The Garmin-Asus nuvifone M10 handset is equipped with a 1500 mAh battery for hours of uninterrupted use, as well as a full QWERTY soft keyboard for speedy text input. HSDPA wireless connectivity and Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g) ensure that messages are sent and received quickly. In addition, the Garmin-Asus nuvifone M10 phone can be synched to Microsoft Exchange so that contacts, calendars and emails are always available and secure

Advanced GPS Smartphone
Recognizing that location is relevant to every aspect of every day, the Garmin-Asus M10 nuvifone is designed with location information at its core and it delivers the most advanced location experience on a Windows phone. GPS navigation functions are linked to frequently used applications such as calendar, contacts, email, internet browser, and messaging; making an exceptionally intuitive and smooth navigation experience. The Garmin-Asus nuvifone M10 has advanced GPS navigation features equivalent to a high-end Garmin nüvi such as lane assist with junction view that guides drivers to the correct lane for an approaching turn or exit and realistically displays road signs. It also has highway mode that tells drivers the next three upcoming street exits so they can plan ahead. The Garmin-Asus nuvifone M10 is ready for automotive navigation out-of-the-box, and it includes everything a customer needs to use the device in a car, including a powered cradle and windshield mount.

Garmin-Asus digital camera function
The Garmin-Asus M10 mobile phone boasts a range of social capabilities, including access to Facebook and Picasa Web Albums. It also places real-time information on connected services such as weather, safety cameras, traffic, flight status, and fuel prices at users’ fingertips. In addition, the Garmin-Asus nuvifone M10 Smartphone is equipped with a high performance 5 megapixel digital camera that automatically geo-tags photos so that users will always know where they were taken and can easily share them with friends via Facebook and Picasa.

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