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UK mobile phone operator Orange and Apple have signed a deal to sell the iPhone in the UK. Orange will start selling the iPhone 3G and 3GS in the UK before Christmas this year. For your info, Orange is the largest 3G network in the UK. The network carrier haven’t confirmed any details on price plans or the exact date of the iPhone 3G & iPhone 3GS in the UK on their network. Stay tuned for more updates. [Press Release via Upcoming Cell Phones]
Samsung has recently introduced its latest 3G handset in the form of the Samsung Honey Bubble. Dubbed as the SPH-W8700, the cell phone boasts a 2MP digicam with a panorama mode and video recording capability. Other features include a DMB Digital TV tuner, a Bluetooth, an MP3 player, Subway Map, M-Commerce, GPS, dictionary, and SOS Siren Alarm. No info on pricing at this time. [Akihabara via Upcoming Cell Phones]
The Huawei E583X USB modem is able to turn a 3G wireless signal into WiFi signal. The modem is powered by a 1,500mAh battery, which provides enough juice for around 5 hours of working time. You can also recharge its battery using your laptop via USB port. The Huawei E583X USB modem will be released in Europe later next month for an unknown price tag. [Engadget]
Samsung has announced the availability of its new Vice for the Canadian market via Bell. The 3G cell phone comes with a sliding full QWERTY keyboard with standard number keys that make texting, emailing, and updating your Facebook profile easier. The phone also comes with a 2.2-inch color display, a 2MP digital camera, a built-in GPS, Bluetooth 2.0, an integrated media player, and a microSDHC card slot for expansion. Bell Canada is selling the Samsung Vice at $49.95 with a 3-year contract. [Bell via Engadget Mobile via Upcoming Cell Phones]
Autonet is actually a 3G wireless router that was specially designed to be used in vehicles. The gadget offers Evdo Rev. A speeds on a managed network that allows the operators detect and fix WiFi configuration problems from afar. Monthly rates begin at $29, which is cheaper that standard 3G data plans. [Autonet]
Pantech and AU have collaborated to launch the new Pantech-AU NS02 3G handset in Japan. The phone is actually a standard CDMA 1X WIN phone with a 2.7-inch QVGA display and a 2MP shooter. Other features include microSD memory card slot (up to 2GB) and a battery that provides up to 220 minutes of talk time. Measuring 51mm x 102mm x 19.4mm and weighing at 134grams, the Pantech AU NS02 3G mobile phone is currently available in black, ivory, and green. [AVING via Upcoming Cell Phones] More
The iCON 431 3G USB modem supports download speed of up to 7.2Mbps and upload speeds of 2Mbps via HSUPA. The device also supports the slower EDGE and GPRS connections. What makes this modem special is that it provides a microSDHC memory card slot that turns this into an 8GB flash drive. The iCON 431 3G USB modem is priced at 170 Euro. Each purchase comes with Launch2net software for Mac users. [Electronista]
AT&T has recently rolled out the brand new Pantech C630 cell phone for its customers. This candybar handset supports 3G connectivity and assisted GPS to help you find your way around. The Pantech C630 also comes with a microSD memory card slot for extra storage capacity. You can grab the Pantech C630 for $40 after signing up for a two-year contract. [Electronista via Upcoming Cell Phones]
We know that the iPhone 3G doesn’t support Mobile TV Receiver. I think this is the main reason why Softbank Mobile will release the iPhone 3G Battery Extender with Mobile TV Receiver this Xmas. The device allows users in Japan to charge their iPhone on the go. This battery extender can also function as the One-Seg media broadcast receiver and transmits the video via WiFi signal to iPhone 3G for up to 3 hours. [Slashphone via Upcoming Cell Phones]
You may never have heard about Emblaze Mobile. It is actually one of the largest Israeli mobile phone manufacturer. The company will release a new mobile phone in the form of the Edelweiss. This iPhone 3G competitor is a touch-screen 3G handset that comes equipped with an internal GPS and provides 8 or 16GB of storage capacity. The resolution of the LCD display is 854 x 480, which is higher than the iPhone and HTC Touch HD. Emblaze Mobile’s Edelweiss will be released in Russia next month. [Engadget via Upcoming Cell Phones]
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