Here is the Skeleton Gold phone from Gresso that features 23 functional keys that are “executed of 18k gold”, while its QVGA screen is protected by hand-polished 42k sapphire glass. There is also the Gresso-style transparent sapphire glass panel at the back. The phone is powered by Windows Mobile 6.0, Bluetooth connectivity, MP3 playback, 2GB of internal memory and a 2 megapixel camera. The Gresso Skeleton Gold will retail for $4,400, only 50 units will be sold. [UnWiredView via Upcoming Cell Phone]
More environment-friendly handsets will be released in the near future. One of these mobile phones is the Coral-200-Solar from Digicel Group and ZTE. This solar-powered phone will be available in selected market in June 2009. Sadly, there is no info on the specs so far. Stay tuned for more updates. [Slashphone via Upcoming Cell Phones]
The Nokia N86 is a dual-slider mobile phone that has a 8MP camera with a Carl Zeiss Tessar lens, AutoFocus, a mechanical shutter and a dual-LED flash. This camera phone also features a 8GB of storage space, a 2.6-inch OLED screen, TV-out and a microSD slot. Other specs including Nokia Maps, and Ovi integration. The phone will be released in Europe in Q2 2009 for around 375 Euro before taxes and subsidies. [Engadget Mobile via Upcoming Cell Phones] More
That’s right! Korean giant Samsung has released the first solar powered full-touch mobile phone in the world. Known as the Blue Earth, its solar panel is located on the back of the phone and generates enough power to make calls anytime, anywhere. There is also an ‘Eco-Mode’, for setting screen brightness and backlight duration, and a Bluetooth energy efficient mode. The “Eco-Walk†function offers a pedometer for calculating CO2 emissions reduced by walking as opposed to motor transport. The ‘Eco-Walk’ will also tell you how many trees you saved! [Akihabara via Upcoming Cell Phones]
Samsung has unveiled its latest basic candybar phone that will be available very soon as an unlocked phone from Expansys. You can pre-order the handset for £249.99. The Samsung C6625 features a 2.6 inch non-touchscreen display with 320 x 240 pixels resolution, Tri-band GSM connectivity (900/1800/1900 MHz connectivity), HSDPA 2100 MHz connectivity, a-GPS, Stereo FM radio with RDS, Stereo Bluetooth connectivity, a 2MP shooter with video recording, 100MB internal memory and a microSDHC memory card slot. Its battery provides enough juice for up to 420 minutes of talk time and up to 300 hours of standby time. [UnWiredView via Upcoming Cell Phones]
Here is the popular Samsung’s F480 La Fleur mobile phone, which is perfect for the Valentine’s Day gift. “La Fleur” means “the flower†in French. The handset will be available in Russia and possibly other European countries. Unfortunately, there is no word on pricing so far. [UnWiredView via Upcoming Cell Phones]
LG has announced a new candybar phone in the form of the KM330. This handset comes equipped with media capabilities. It is actually a low-end music phone. This Tri-Band GSM phone offers a 2-inch 340×320px 262K color display, a 3MP camera with autofocus, FM Radio, Bluetooth 2.0, USB 2.0 Full Speed, 90MB of internal memory, and microSD memory card slot (up to 8GB). You can bring home the LG KM330 with your 170 Euro without a contract. [mobile review via Upcoming Cell Phones]
Still remember the Motorola MOTO W233 Renew that we mentioned last month? The phone is now available at T-Mobile for $9.99 with a two-year service agreement. As a reminder, the Motorola MOTO W233 Renew is touted as the first mobile phone that was made using recycled water bottle plastics. The phone has a superior battery life with up to nine hours of talk time and up to 18 days of standby time. In addition, the GSM phone packaging and included in-box materials are printed on 100 percent post-consumer recycled paper. Other features include optional 2GB removable memory, WAP Browser, mini USB, and 128 x 128 65K 1.6 inch CSTN display. [Slashphone via Upcoming Cell Phones]
You might be familiar with the LG Neon, that’s because the handset has already been released before in the form of the LG KS360. The phone is specially made for those who like to send SMS instead of holding actual voice conversations. The LG Neon features full QWERTY keyboard for fast text input, a 2.4 inch touchscreen display, and an AT&T logo on the front side. No info on pricing or availability at this time. [PhoneArena via Upcoming Cell Phones]
It seems that Samsung is serious in the dual SIM cell phone market. The Korean giant has recently introduced the new Samsung B5702 phone that supports dual SIM and has no touchscreen display. Sadly, there is no further info about this slider phone. We hope that Samsung will announce the B5702 at Mobile World Congress 2009. [UnWiredView via Upcoming Cell Phones]
