Samsung Katalyst T739 Wi-Fi Phone

T-Mobile today announced the availability of the Samsung Katalyst, a stylish slider for the growing line-up of phones that support T-Mobile HotSpot @Home service.

With built-in support for T-Mobile HotSpot @Home, the Samsung Katalyst provides customers with wireless coverage when placing calls over a home Wi-Fi network and at nearly 8,500 T-Mobile HotSpot locations nationwide. When users leave home or a T-Mobile HotSpot, their calls are passed onto T-Mobile's wireless network, and vice versa. With the purchase of a HotSpot @Home add-on plan, customers can have unlimited, nationwide calling over Wi-Fi.

The Katalyst features a slider design with a metallic silver finish and is equipped with Wi-Fi connectivity, Bluetooth wireless technology and a 1.3-megapixel camera. The Katalyst also features advanced messaging capabilities including instant messaging, which enables instant chat and supports AOL, ICQ, Yahoo! and Windows Live Messenger. Key features of the Katalyst include:
- Wi-Fi-enabled phone; supports T-Mobile HotSpot @Home
- T-Mobile myFaves enabled - Bluetooth wireless technology
- Music player
- Expandable memory (microSD memory card)
- Speaker-independent voice recognition
- Instant messaging (AOL, ICQ, Yahoo! and Windows Live Messenger)
- Compatible with T-Mobile Address Book
- GSM/GPRS/EDGE, Quad-Band: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
- Dimensions: 3.97" x 1.98" x 0.65"
- Weight: 4.1 ounces (with standard battery)
- Main Display: 176 x 220 px, TFT, 262K-Colors

Motorola Z6c World Slider Released

Verizon Wireless today announced the availability of the Motorola Z6c World Edition, an eye-catching dual-mode GSM / CDMA slider. The slim Z6c adds global connectivity, comes with advanced mobile phone technology and multimedia features.

The Z6c features fast multimedia capabilities within an espresso casing with a high-gloss front and soft-touch back. For video and music, the Z6c can access VCAST Video for news, sports and entertainment video clips; and VCAST Music, which offers access to more than 2.4 million songs that can be purchased and downloaded over-the-air, directly from the phone. In addition, to fully-enhance the music experience, the Z6c supports stereo Bluetooth wireless technology and can be paired with a compatible Bluetooth enabled headset. The Z6c also features a 2.0-megapixel camera, a 2-inch QVGA display, and supports up to 4 GB of optional removable memory.

Samsung FlipShot 3.0 MP Camera Phone - U900

For optimal viewing while in camera mode, the FlipShot enables photo enthusiasts to capture picture-perfect moments while carrying a device that allows for full mobile phone functionality and high-quality digital photos. The handset features Bluetooth capability for headsets, stereo, car kits, object push (for vCard only), basic image and basic print as well as a business card scanner. Additional features of the new Samsung FlipShot include:

- 3.0-megapixel camera and camcorder with Digital Zoom
- Living Wallpaper
- PictBridge printing capable
- VCAST Music and Video capable
- Speakerphone
- Messaging Services - SMS, EMS and MMS messaging, email, Mobile IM and chat
- VZ Navigator
- Mobile Web 2.0
- Dimensions: 3.76" x 1.83" x 0.73" with standard battery
- Personal organizer with Calendar, Calculator, Notepad, Alarm Clock and World Clock - Display: 240 x 320 px, 260K color TFT Internal

LG Voyager and Venus Available

The Venus and Voyager offer the latest features in mobile phones, including a 2.0-megapixel camera, VZ Navigator capability, a microSD memory slot that can support up to 8 GB of additional memory, and dual screen displays.

The Voyager features a large external touch-screen while the Venus offers dual external screens, with the bottom screen incorporating touch technology. For video and music fans, both the Venus and Voyager also offer access to VCAST Video, Verizon Wireless' multimedia service with news, sports and entertainment video clips, 3D games and more; and VCAST Music, which offers access to more than 2.4 million songs that can be purchased and downloaded over-the-air, directly from the phones.

The Voyager's large external touch screen, VCAST Mobile TV capabilities and full QWERTY keyboard are sure to put it at the top of many shopping lists this holiday season.

The Voyager also includes the following features:
- Stylish and functional design with two screens, including a large 2.8-inch external touch-screen with VibeTouch technology for tactile feedback
- Touch protection - prevents unwanted key actions
- Ability to play MP3, WMA, and unprotected AAC and AAC+ files
- HTML browser for enhanced Internet browsing Bluetooth stereo for headsets and speakers
- LG Voyager Specs Fashion-forward mobile users will love the Venus' sleek slider design with a mirror finish.

The Venus also includes the following features:
- Dual screens, lower screen with interactive touch navigation
- Touch-key vibration for button-like feedback
- Music player with dedicated key that plays MP3, WMA, and unprotected AAC and AAC+ files
- Multitask while playing music
- hide player to send messages, browse the Web and more Bluetooth stereo for headsets and speakers

Nokia 8800 Arte and 8800 Sapphire Arte Luxury Phones

Nokia today unveiled the new Nokia 8800 Arte and Nokia 8800 Sapphire Arte, two premium handsets aimed at discerning and style-conscious consumers. Bringing 3G capabilities to the Nokia 8800 series, the 8800 Arte and 8800 Saphire Arte feature an elegant and sophisticated design theme that takes inspiration from nature.

The Nokia 8800 Arte and Nokia 8800 Sapphire Arte combine elegant appearance and functionality. On the surface, the metal and glass body gives the Nokia 8800 Arte and Nokia 8800 Sapphire Arte a sense of style, while under the skin functionality is driven by innovation. By tapping the steel surface below the display, an analogue clock appears. Incoming calls on a Nokia Arte handset can be silenced gracefully with the "turn-to-mute" feature - allowing owners to quiet their phone inconspicuously by turning over the phone, screen-side down. Other state-of-the-art features include:

- 2.0-inch QVGA 240x320 px, OLED display with up to 16 million colors
- 3.2-megapixel auto focus camera with 8x digital zoom
- 3G capabilities
- 1 GB built in memory space
- MicroUSB all-in-one-connector
- Anti-fingerprint coating on metal and glass

Both the Nokia 8800 Arte and Nokia 8800 Sapphire Arte feature a high-end metal and glass composition, creating their classic, iconic style. A smooth slide mechanism - comprised of state-of-the art ball bearings and a unique spring mechanism - ensures each handset is a pleasure to touch and behold. The Nokia 8800 Sapphire Arte adds to the sense of exclusivity by further enhancing its polished steel case with a genuine sapphire gem stone and an accent of soft leather, creating an even more rich, sensual feel.

Continuing a tradition of incorporating exclusive soundtracks in its premium handsets, Nokia has invited the internationally-acclaimed master producers Kruder & Dorfmeister to add their musical style by creating a unique compilation for these new devices. Owners of the Nokia 8800 Arte and Nokia 8800 Sapphire Arte will be able to enjoy an exclusive videotrack and soundtrack composed by Kruder & Dorfmeister with visuals by Fritz Fitzke - adding an extra touch of sophistication and individuality to both handsets.

Each handset comes with an assortment of accessories. This includes the Nokia BH-803 Bluetooth headset with Active Noise Cancellation and touch sensitive volume adjustment. To add an element of sophistication and security, each handset comes with a leather pouch with a linen-lining and a separate matching desk stand.

Sony Ericsson K660i Offers Landscape Web Browsing

Sony Ericsson today announced the launch of the K660i, an HSDPA mobile broadband enabled phone with features designed to make Web browsing simple and convenient such as illuminated shortcut keys that only become active when surfing the Net and desktop tickers that provide regular updates from favorite websites.

Pan-and-zoom is just one of the Web shortcut keys that sit under the thumb when viewing Web pages in landscape mode. The K660i also sports a Bookmark function, a single click button that takes users back to their Home Page and an 'Enter Address' shortcut; all intended to guide them through the Webs faster.

The K660i is engineered to ensure that readers not kept waiting for the news or content. HSDPA technology lets them download it all at speeds that are up to four times faster than regular 3G.

Enter the current location and destination and receive point-to-point directions. Thanks to GoogleMaps for Mobile, K660i users can find their way instantly with interactive maps that let them zoom in or out, or pan in any direction to orient themselves.

The K660i squeezes a 2.0-megapixel camera into its compact frame. And it takes just a few clicks to upload picture to a blogsite and share it with friends and family.

Available in two colours, lime-on-white and wine-on-black, the K660i is a UMTS/HSDPA 2100 and GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 phone that will be available in selected markets from Q1 2008.

Sony Ericsson W380a with 'Gesture Control' Unveiled

Sony Ericsson today unveiled the W380a Walkman phone, allowing users to control the music to without needing to open the phone. Skip forward or backwards between tracks or pause the music effortlessly. One-touch buttons on the top of the phone light up when the Walkman player is switched on and a hidden display comes to life, providing track information at a glance.

The W380a also offers TrackID to tag a clip from the phone's radio (or any external source) and find out instantly who sings it, what it's called and which album it's from. Once the song has been identified, users can get it onto their phone in just a few clicks via PlayNow. Or browse through the latest full-length music tracks, mobile games, MP3 ringtones and wallpapers.

When not in use, the W380a Walkman phone looks discreet and laid-back from the outside. But as soon as a call is received or music is played, it comes alive. Choose different light effects for different callers, and see the music 'dance' when the phone's lights match the beat of a favorite song.

Mute the phone with a wave of a hand. Or snooze the alarm if lying in bed. The W380a's Gesture Control feature allows true 'handsfree' handling of calls.

The Sony Ericsson W380a is a GSM/EDGE/GPRS 850/1800/1900 and 900/1800/1900 clamshell phone and will be available in selected markets from Q1 2008.