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We guess the highly anticipated RIM BlackBerry 8220 and 8210 are nearing their launch. With no official word by RIM, online retailer Expansys has posted a pre-order page for the new handsets. The clamshell smartphones go by the codename of KickStart and SeaWolf.

The devices are apparently light weight and feature two screens; an internal 240×320 pixels screen and an external 160×128 pixels screen. While the BlackBerry Kickstart 8210 will offer GPS navigation courtesy of BlackBerry Maps, the BlackBerry SeaWolf 8220 should sport Wi-Fi connectivity. The handsets boast of a full HTML browser that is apparently capable of viewing both desktop and mobile versions of web sites with promised zoom options.

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Konami Digital entertainment is all geared up to release five new mobile phone titles this year. The series headed for the handset comprises of New Frogger, Silent Hill, Hellboy, Dewy and PES titles. Latest IPs will make their mobile debut and the quintet will also star classic Konami characters.

The first title in the series is the Frogger Music Beats n Bounce. The novel Frogger adventure title features an ambitious hero. Taking his agility to an all together different level, the hero brings a musical twist to this title. With the beat of the in-game music, Frogger travels in time through various roads, swamps and forest locales.

The progress of the Frogger depends on the timing matched by a player. A better timing will give the player additional rewards in the Read the story »

AT&T in collaboration with LG has released the LG Invision, claimed to be the smallest MediaFLO handset to date. You can now enjoy mobile TV without burning a hole in your pocket. The device is third in series of MediaFLO phones to be released in the US.

The phone comprehends some great attributes like a 4×2” screen, a video share calling and a 1.3 megapixel camera. Featuring a Bluetooth 2.0, the LG Invision works on AT&T’s HSDPA network. According to AT&T, the service offers a viewership of more than 20 channels like CBS Mobile, ESPN Mobile TV, FOX Mobile and NBC2GO in about 58 markets.

The device further comes preloaded with services like AT&T Mobile Music which will let users download music from eMusic in addition to sideloading compatibility Read the story »

The latest premium mobile phone to be launched by Nokia is the Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte. A novel mobile phone, the device is a unique combination of the timeless design of the Nokia 8800 Arte range with materials that reflect a new exclusivity based on refinement and authenticity. The Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte is distinctively fabricated from carbon fibre, titanium, polished glass and stainless steel.

The handset encompasses 3D patterns that display the inherent performance and lustre of carbon fibre. Making the phone high-tech and sultry, the carbon fibre is an extremely light and strong material in a woven pattern. The unique tones, textures and sculpted shapes that the carbon fibre and titanium deliver give the device a modern feel.

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A recent announcement by Microsoft will surely leave iPhone users delighted. The software giant has revealed that if programmers do want to make an application for the iPhone, they will have to offer it to users free of charge.

In the mean time, the distributions of all Xbox Live-related iPhone applications via Apple’s App Store have been officially halted by Microsoft.

The 1337pwn Friends List programmers were approached by Microsoft. The application allows users access their Xbox Live Friends List via Apple’s multi-function handheld. Microsoft instructed them that they could keep their app on the App store, but only if they give it away for free. According to a recent conversation, the creators of the application would need to reduce its price to zero.

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A recent announcement by Exit Games has revealed that its online multiplayer gaming platform will now be compatible with the iPhone. This novel gaming service will let game developers blend multiplayer and community gaming feature for the popular iPhone. The gaming platform combines Neutron technology with cross-platform capabilities between an iPhone and other mobile devices, PCs and game consoles.

Christof Wegmann, CTO of Exit Games, remarked, “The iPhone presents a very unique opportunity for mobile online gaming as it is both specifically designed for online services and comes with the App Store, an already successful and accessible distribution channel. Neutron’s support of this new and innovative mobile device will ensure that iPhone game developers have a means Read the story »

One of the latest low end mobile phones to be launched by Nokia is the Nokia 3610 Fold. The tasteful basic beauty made a grand entrance in the smartphone market. A clamshell handset, it will be a decent choice for those on the prowl for something compact, light and with no frills attached.

The phone sports a 1.3-megapixel camera with 6x digital zoom on its outer flap, organizer features, internal memory of 30 MB and a micro SD card slot expandable up to 4 GB. The easy to use navigation allows you to write text messages, multimedia messages and emails easily. You can unwind your senses and keep yourself entertained with music playback capabilities that support MP3, AAC, eAAC + and WMA.

The phone comes with a dual display namely a 2.0 inches TFT screen inside, and 1.3 inches TFT screen Read the story »

Lenovo has recently launched its new P990 GPS Phone to be released in Asia. The phone is first expected to hit stores in China. The unveiling of this phone reveals that the company is not just into making great business-class computers but they now plan to expand their business to the mobile market too.

The Lenovo P990 is a GPS enabled slider phone. The handset sports a 3″ display with 240 x 320 resolution and GSM 900/1800. It also features SIRFStar III GPS receiver chipset, a 2 megapixel camera, a 3 core CPU and microSD memory card slot for memory expansion.

The Lenovo P990 should appeal those looking for handwriting recognition as the device supports both English and Chinese languages.

The device is sure to come handy especially if you plan to navigate around Beijing during Read the story »

A recent report by China’s CCID Consulting states that the country’s mobile production is expected to hit 605 million in 2008. This data on the production of mobile phones in China is way above the 550 million mobiles produced in 2007.

Estimation is that nearly 66 % i.e., about 400 million units of the total production will be exported to overseas market. The remaining 205 million units should be sold in the domestic market.

Chinese mobile manufacturers have produced nearly 279 million cellphones in the first half of 2008 according to current data. Of these 96.4 million were consumed in China. Additionally, the world’s top five vendors namely Nokia, Samsung, Motorola, Sony Ericsson and LG accounted for nearly 65 % of the total production. This figure has receded from the 70 to 80 Read the story »

Nokia, the world leader in mobility has collaborated with Lonely Planet to help travelers all over the world. Nokia aims to lighten your load with the distribution of Lonely Planet content via Nokia Maps. In an effort to assist you during those adventure trips, the guide gives you travel information at your finger tips trips simply by purchasing and downloading the city guides.

Maximilian Schierstadt, head of media partnerships, Nokia context based services, mentioned, “Lonely Planet is a well known brand amongst travelers and stands for adventure and editorial independence. We are very excited to offer their expert local recommendations and itineraries to our Nokia Maps consumers, which will allow Nokia to continue to innovate and enable compelling location Read the story »