Here is good news for those who are living in the UK, because Nokia is ready to launch the Nokia X6 in the UK market on November 12th, 2009. Priced at around $878, the X6 is a high-end Symbian touchscreen phone with a 3.2 inch (360 x 640 pixels) LCD display, HSDPA connectivity, Wi-Fi (with UPnP), stereo speakers, a 3.5mm headset jack, a TV out, a 5MP camera with Carl Zeiss lens, and a 32GB of internal memory. Word has it that the non-CWM version of the X6 will be released in 2010 for a lower price. [World of Nokia via Upcoming Cell Phones]
Here is good news for those who are living in Erope, because Motorola has rolled out the Motorola Milestone for the European market. This Android 2.0-powered handset provides a trial version of MOTONAV turn-by-turn navigation, which is free for the first 60 days. The phone also features a 3.7-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, a 5-megapixel camera with dual LED flash and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The Motorola Milestone will be available in Germany initially, and then Italy. There is no info on pricing so far. Stay tuned for more updates. [Motorola via Upcoming Cell Phones]
The iNo CP09 is a new GSM cell phone for kids and elderly that features only a basic calculator-like screen with a large font display, large buttons, an FM radio, a torch light, a headphone jack, and a text messaging. There is also a SOS button that is useful in an emergency situation. The phone can send a text alarm to a configured number and calls that number. The iNo Mobile is available exclusively in Singapore at $78 each. [ePrice via Upcoming Cell Phones]
Verizon will release the highly anticipated Motorola Droid on November 6th, 2009 for $199 with a new two-year customer agreement after a $100 mail-in rebate. For your info, the smartphone features a Cortex A8 processor with a 16GB of memory, a 3.7-inch LCD display, a 5MP digicam, a slide out QWERTY keyboard, Bluetooth, and Google Android 2.0 OS. The Motorola Droid is currently available for pre-order at the Verizon website. [Verizon via Upcoming Cell Phones]
The Samsung H1 is now available for pre-order via Vodafone network. The phone is actually Vodafone’s first mobile phone that uses Vodafone 360 Platform. The Vodafone 360 Samsung H1 will be shipped to customers on October the 30th, 2009. The handset is available for free with a 24-month contract, which costs £30 per month. For your info, the Samsung H1 comes equipped with a 3.5-inch OLED display, a 5-megapixel shooter, a built-in GPS, WiFi, HSDPA/3G connectivity and a 16GB of storage space. [Vodafone via Upcoming Cell Phones]
Orange will release the Motorola Dext (Cliq) in the UK on October 7th, 2009. The Motorola Dext will be available free on a two year contract with Orange for £35 ($55) per month. The package will include 900 call minutes, unlimited texts, unlimited Internet browsing and access to Orange Maps. For your info, the Motorola Dext boasts a 3.1-inch HVGA display with a resolution of 320 x 480, a 5-megapixel camera with built in Auto focus, and a slide out QWERTY keyboard. [Press Release via Upcoming Cell Phones]
You are lucky if you are living in the States, because Samsung Behold II is now available stateside via T-Mobile network. Samsung’s latest smartphone features Android OS with a 5MP AF camera module, a 3.2-inch AMOLED screen, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1 and a microSD card (up to 16GB). The best part of this handset is the Samsung TouchWiz 3D interface with 3D cube menu for easy access to multimedia contents. Other features include support for Google services and Exchange ActiveSync. No info on pricing so far. [Gizmodo via Upcoming Cell Phones]
You are lucky if you are living in the States, because you will be able to purchase the first Android smartphone from Motorola namely the CLIQ. The handset will be available for pre-order from T-Mobile USA starting on October 19th, 2009 for $199.99 with a two-year service agreement. In case you didn’t know, the Motorola CLIQ has a full slide-out QWERTY keyboard with a 3.1-inch HVGA full touch-screen display and a 5MP shooter with autofocus. Additional features include a 3.5mm headset jack, a music player and a pre-installed 2GB microSD memory card with support for up to 32GB of removable memory. [Slashphone via Upcoming Cell Phones]
by Johan on September 30, 2009
LG has added a new cell phone to their range by releasing the LG GD510. The phone comes jam packed with a 3-inch WQVGA touchscreen display with a resolution of 240 x 400, a 3-megapixel camera, and a 8GB of storage space to store your captured pictures or videos. Additional features include a brushed aluminum case, and an optional solar panel that will replace the battery cover and can be used to charge the phone’s battery. The LG GD510 will be available beginning in mid-October in Europe, followed by other markets. [Slashphone via Upcoming Cell Phones]
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]
