Unannounced 32GB Nokia Alvin passes the FCC
Nokia has only two handsets that feature 32GB of internal memory: the already-available Nokia N97, and the yet to come Nokia N900.
Well, the Finnish company will soon have a third 32GB phone. Approved by the FCC as Nokia Alvin RM-559, this device seems to be a bit too long – somewhat like the LG BL40 [...]
Nokia Image Exchange available in more languages, for more operators
Launched back in December 2008, Nokia Image Exchange has recently been updated and is now available in more languages, for more mobile carriers.
The new languages that are supported include Russian, Chinese, Spanish, Finnish and Swedish (you have to restart Nokia Image Exchange in order to change the language).
Other enhancements include support for Symbian 3.0 phones, [...]
LG GW880 TD-SCDMA Android smartphone for China
Today, China Mobile and LG have showcased the GW880, LG’s first smartphone to use the Android-based OMS (Open Mobile System) platform.
Featuring GSM and TD-SCDMA connectivity, the LG GW880 will be available via the largest Chinese mobile carrier later this year, for a price that was not announced.
The smartphone is a high-end one, as it comes [...]
Samsung Galaxy i7500 finally available from O2 UK
British Android fans can now finally buy the Samsung Galaxy i7500, as O2 has just launched the smartphone in the UK – one week later than expected.
The Galaxy i7500 is O2 UK’s first Android smartphone – and, of course, it’s also Samsung’s first handset to run on Google’s open source OS.
Feature-wise, Samsung Galaxy comes with [...]
Sprint makes the HTC Touch Pro2 officially expensive
We have good news and bad news for Sprint’s customers. The good news is that the third largest US carrier has finally announced the release of its HTC Touch Pro2.
The high-end Windows Mobile 6.1 device will be available for purchase starting September 8. And now comes the bad news: Sprint will sell the Touch Pro2 [...]
India’s Samsung Mpower 699 is the world’s first OMH CDMA phone
Samsung has recently announced a new phone in India, the Mpower 699.
Manufactured in collaboration with Qualcomm, the Samsung Mpower 699 is the world’s first CDMA phone to use OMH (Open Market Handset) technology.
Since it’s an OMH phone, the Mpower 699 can be used on any CDMA network operator in India (Reliance, Tata Indicom, MTS), as [...]
New Palm smartphones (P120, C40) coming soon to Sprint?
Almost three months ago, when Palm and Sprint launched the Pre, everyone knew that more webOS smartphones are on their way. One of them has already been identified as Palm Eos (or Pixie).
Other two seem to have recently appeared in Sprint’s inventory management system, codenamed Palm 120 and Palm C40.
The mysterious smartphones appear next to [...]
#nw09: Nokia World preview. Part 1: Things officially (pre)announced
It’s just a couple of days left until the biggest Nokia event of the year – Nokia World 2009 in Stuttgart.
I am really looking forward to it, and hope Nokia will have at least some of the devices it recently announced accessible for us to play with.
But before I start packing my bags for Stuttgart, I’d [...]
Nokia 3208c – new touchscreen phone for China
Nokia has launched a new phone especially made for the Chinese market: Nokia 3208c – which, like the 6208c model, is a touchscreen handset with stylus and handwriting recognition.
The 3208c is a mid to entry-level candybar with a simple design and a chrome-plated case.
The phone should be available starting the fourth quarter of the year, [...]
Verizon’s BlackBerry Storm now only $50. Storm 2 launch imminent?
RIM’s BlackBerry Storm is now cheaper than ever at Verizon, as the giant US carrier has dropped its price to only $49.99 – on contract, of course.
Launched in the fall of 2008 (when it was priced at $200), BlackBerry Storm is the only RIM smartphone to feature a touchscreen display. The price cut is probably [...]