Samsung to showcase its Android-powered device 'Behold II'

LAS VEGAS, USA Samsung showcased its Android-powered device 'Behold II' at CES 2010.

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Motorola to showcase its social skills smartphone 'CLIQ'

LAS VEGAS, USA (AVING Special Report on 'CES 2010') -- Motorola introduced its social skills 'CLIQ' at CES. It has a full HTML browser, 3G/HSDPA and Wi-Fi and features syncs contacts, messages, feeds and updates from today´s most popular social sites.

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Display

3.7-inch (diagonal) widescreen WVGA AMOLED touchscreen

800 x 480 pixels

100,000:1 typical contrast ratio

1ms typical response rate

Camera & Flash

5 megapixels

Autofocus from 6cm to infinity

2X digital zoom

LED flash

User can include location of photos from phone’s AGPS receiver

Video captured at 720x480 pixels at 20 frames per second or higher, depending on lighting conditions

Cellular & Wireless

UMTS Band 1/4/8 (2100/AWS/900)

HSDPA 7.2Mbps

HSUPA 2Mbps

GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)

Wi-Fi (802.11b/g)

Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR

A2DP stereo Bluetooth

Processor

Qualcomm QSD 8250 1 GHz

Operating system

Android Mobile Technology Platform 2.1 (Eclair)

Capacity

512MB Flash

512MB RAM

4GB Micro SD Card (Expandable to 32 GB)

Location

Assisted global positioning system (AGPS) receiver

Cell tower and Wi-Fi positioning

Digital compass

Accelerometer

Ndrive S400 Dual Processor Pocket PC Phone

Portuguese manufacturer Ndrive has introduced the S400, which is a new Windows Mobile-powered pocket PC phone with dual processor. For your info, the gadget uses Windows mobile 6.1 as the operative system and features Marvel PXA310 624Mhz + Qualcomm 6280 processors with 256 MB ROM and 128 MB RAM, and a 640 x 480 resolution display screen. The handset also sports quad-band GSM with HSDPA support, a GPS, Bluetooth, WiFi 802. 11b/g, a 3MP camera, a VGA front camera for video calls and microSD card slot. [Geekie Gadgets]

T-Mobile Samsung Pixon Renamed As T929 Leica

T-Mobile has recently introduced the new 8MP Samsung Pixon camera phone as the T929 Leica. The handset is claimed to be “the world’s slimmest full-touch 8.0-megapixel camera phone”, that measures at only 13.8-mm thin. In case you dint know, the phone offers a 3.2-inch touchscreen (240 x 400) WQVGA TFT LCD, 8MP camera with 16x digital zoom, auto-focus, face detection and geo-tagging, and supports a dedicated photo browser. Its camera can capture video footage at 30fps (720 x 480 resolution) or 120fps (QVGA). There is also a slow motion mode for the video recording. [intomobile]

White LG SH460 Handset

South Korean company LG Electronics has recently released the LG-SH460 in white, that is perfect for winter and early ski season. The new LG-SH460 features an electronic dictionary, a 2MP camera, memory card support, and Bluetooth. [JustAMP]

New Asus P565 Smartphone

Measuring 102mm x 60.5mm x 16mm and weighing at only 120 grams, this Windows Mobile 6.1-powered handset features 800MHz Marvell processor, a 2.8 inch VGA LCD display, Glide technology, 256MB flash memory, 128MB SDRAM, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR connectivity, 3MP shooter with autofocus and microSD/SDHC memory card slot. The smartphone also supports HSDPA 3.6Mbps and UMTS 2100, EDGE/GPRS/GSM 900/1800/1900 connectivity. [Akihabara]

T-Mobile Samsung Gravity Mobile Phone

T-Mobile will release the Samsung Gravity over its network. The slider handset features a QWERTY keyboard, a built-in instant messaging support, a 1.3MP camera, a microSD memory card slot, Bluetooth connectivity and Email. What makes this handset cool is that it also supports MyFaves calling and will be available in aqua/white or lime/gray color combination. I like this handset! You can purchase the Samsung Gravity for only $50 with a two-year contract. [Electronista]

Samsung PIXON M8800 Camera Phone

Samsung comes back with the high-end camera phone. Dubbed as the Samsung PIXON M8800, this 8MP camera phone features a built-in GPS receiver, a built-in accelerometer, DivX playback, and supports quad-band GSM and tri-band HSDPA. Other features include a 3.2-inch touchscreen display (240 x 400 pixels), 8MP camera with auto focus, face recognition, smile detection and blink detection. Measuring 107.9mm × 54.6mm × 14.9mm and weighing 110 grams, the handset will be released on November 10th, 2008 for approx. 550 euros. [7gadgets]

Vertu Ascent Ti Mobile Phone Collection

Vertu has joined together with Ferrari to release the new Ascent Ti mobile phone collection. The new Ascent Ti consists of the Nero, Rosso and Giallo. The limited edition Nero handset boasts the titanium casing with crystal sapphire pillows and has the scratch-proof PVD to make it more durable. The special edition Rosso and Giallo also feature the PVD-coated keyboards and battery covers, and ceramic pillows.
As a reminder, the Vertu Ascent Ti supports Quad-band GSM/EDGE with WCDMA 2100 and features the Stainless steel keys and sapphire crystal screen, with Bluetooth connectivity, a 3MP camera with autofocus and flash, and 4GB internal memory. Its battery offers 5 hours talk time and 300 hours standby time. [UnWiredView]

Casio 830CA 5.2MP Camera Phone

Casio has recently introduced its 830CA 5.2MP camera phone that features face detection and auto focus functions, which will be available in Japan market in the end of November via SoftBank. Available in white, black, orange and gray, the handset features a 3-inch display with 240 x 427 resolution and supports HSDPA, 1-Seg and global roaming service. [AVING]

The Game Grip For New iPhone Gaming Experience

I am sure this Game Grip from Marware will give you a new iPhone gaming experience. The cool controller is specially designed to make iPhone gaming easier. The device is made from Silicone and offers unique cord management system. The Game Grip can be used with headphones/ear buds and provides convenient and comfortable access to full face of touch or iPhone. You can also charge your handset while playing. The Game Grip is available to pre-order for $49.99 from Marware. [Product Page]

LG KC560 Fashion Phone Unveiled

LG always knows how to come up with its original fashion phone and this time they introduced the brand new fashion/music phone, the LG KC560. The phone itself focuses mostly on the style and music where it is also completed with LED lights that will start blinking when the phone rings or when the music’s playing. The specs include:
Tri-band GSM (900/1800/1900), GPRS/EDGE connectivity
2.4″ 262K color QVGA TFT display
3.2 megapixel camera with LED flash
FM radio
USB and Bluetooth
microSD memory card slot
The price for this phone ranges between $300-$350. [UnwiredReview]

Sharp SH-01A is Unveiled in Japan

After a few months of waiting, folks in Japan can purchase this brand new Sharp SH-010A 8MP phone through NTT DoCoMo. With wide screen of 3.3 inch display (480×854 resolution), other features include 1-Seg, GPS, Bluetooth, 7.2Mbps 3G network and micro SD card that goes up to 8GB. Another special feature that they have is the ISO 2500 and face detection up to five persons.
Available in blue, black, white and pink. [Aving]

Yubz Headset Adds More Bling to Your iPhone

If you’re one of those folks who just can never get enough of gold, here’s another way to satisfy your addiction. A brand new “gold” headset from Yubz that you can connect to your iPhone. It’s groovy and certainly will make you enjoy your calls even more. Get your hands on it for only $50. [Newlaunches]

Get in Touch With Your Musical Talent With iPhone Ocarina

Now you can play your music with a bunch of friends for a wonderful orchestra or simply playing it solo with this fun app from iTunes, Ocarina. Simply place your four fingers on those virtual holes and blow into your iPhone microphone. It works by combining gesture, tilt, touch and human breath. You can also share your performance with folks around the world by using the Smule’s Sonic Network technology. Order this $0.99 app today and have a blast! [technabob]

LG Prada II Won’t Be Available Until Christmas

I’m sorry to burst every fashionista bubbles out there but the LG Prada II phone that you’ve been waiting for won’t be available until Christmas. At least that’s what the spokesperson said. This 3-inch touch screen bling is supposedly out this month but looks like there’s a change of plan. Well, look at the bright side, at least you get to put this in your Christmas wish list. [Electricpig]

Reigncom Launches Portable Wi-Fi Phone With Multimedia Functions

Reigncom recently launched its brand new Wi-Fi phone in Korea. Featuring various functions, this ‘Iriver Wave Phone’ is packed with a wide touchscreen and it also supports programs such as music and video player, photo, electronic dictionary function, etc. [AVING]

Sprint Finally Releases The HTC Touch Pro Smartphone

Sprint has finally released the new HTC Touch Pro smartphone. The customers can purchase this handset via online early next week. Or they can also buy it on the Sprint stores on November 2nd, 2008 for $299.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate. In case you didn’t know, the HTC Touch Pro features high resolution touchscreen display, a sliding QWERTY keyboard, expandable to 16GB via SD card, and Video Out to display PowerPoint presentations or media files. [Sprint via Upcoming Cell Phones]

AT&T Releases Samsung Propel Handset

AT&T has rolled out the Samsung Propel (SGH-A767). The phone boasts quadband GSM/EDGE, dualband UMTS, a widescreen display, sliding QWERTY keyboard, GPS support through AT&T Navigator, 1.3MP shooter with video recorder and VideoShare support, Bluetooth with stereo audio support, media player, speakerphone, and access to AT&T services (Mail, CV, Music, MobiTV, IM). You can purchase this handset from AT&T for $279.99 with No Commitment, or $129.99 after new 2 year agreement before an additional $50 mail-in rebate. [PhoneNews via TECHFRESH]