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August 16, 2007

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Qiao Xing Mobile from China has just announced the launch of the W100 wristwatch cellphone, bringing your Dick Tracy fantasy to life. Admittedly, the idea of stepping into Dick Tracy's shoes more than a decade ago was more appealing then than it is today. Features of the W100 aren't out of the ordinary, featuring a 65k TFT LCD touchscreen display, 1GB of internal memory, and an integrated FM radio. The inclusion of a 1.3 megapixel camera comes as a pleasant surprise though. Pricing details are unknown, but the W100 will make its debut in store shelves this September.

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FCC approves 2 new iDEN phones

The FCC has finally given their nod of approval to a couple of entry level iDEN handsets, namely the i290 and the i425. Both are slim candybar handsets that share a rather similar style, although the design cues and screen types do differ by a bit. Both handsets are based on a similar platform as the i335. It is most likely that the i295 will be available from sprint, while the i425 will make its debut over at Boost, where the latter will feature a dedicated web access key and voicemail indicator. There is no word on pricing nor availability, but rumor has it Boost might launch this iDEN model or shift completely to the unlimited CDMA calling plan.

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Firefly cellphone redesign

The original Firefly cellphone was designed especially for kids, but it could not do anything more than give mom and dad a call. Firefly Mobile has filed a design for approval from the FCC, and should this application be successful, we could see a totally different Firefly cellphone. For starters, the W100 comes with a touch-sensitive area that changes dynamically according to the task at hand. Whenever you want to make a phone call, it will feature a numeric keypad, but changes to directional arrows whenever you fire up a game. Features include a camera and support for audio and video playback. There is no word on availability or pricing as at press time.

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Motorola W490 to be released

Motorola will be releasing the W490 in the near future, and this clamshell handset definitely looks very much like the W385. Despite offering the same styling cues as the sleek KRZR, don't expect the W490 to come with all the bells and whistles associated with high end handsets. To prove a point, the W490 lacks Bluetooth connectivity and a camera, but it will come with music playback capability, picture messaging support, various applications, and support for T-Mobile's myFaves service. The W490 is tipped to be released this September 24th, although pricing details are currently unavailable.

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Helio releases Fin

Helio is proud to announce that it is currently offering the slimmest flip handset in the US with the Fin, also known as the Samsung A513. This blue-tinted handset measures a mere 0.45" thick. This nigh-impossible thin body still manages to pack in a 3 megapixel camera, dedicated music controls, 100MB of internal memory, a microSD memory card slot, support for AAC, MP3, MPEG 4, and H.264 file formats, GPS connectivity, and the ability to access RSS feeds from the handset. The Helio Fin retails for $175 and is available online and at retail stores.

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August 15, 2007

iPAQ 600 is no vaporware

Thanks to HP Korea, we now know that the iPAQ 600 is not a figment of our imagination and desire, but a real smartphone that will be released by SK Telecom and KTF sometime down the road. This will be a Windows Mobile 6 powered smartphone and lets you surf the Internet no matter where you are via HSDPA technology. The release date has yet to be confirmed, let alone pricing details. For a more in-depth look at the specifications, check out our post from last week.

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Boost announces i425 phone

Boost Mobile has just announced that it will be bringing the i425 phone sometime next month, bringing the thinnest walkie-talkie enabled phone ever developed by Motorola for the iDEN network to the masses. Available exclusively from Boost Mobile, the i425 will feature Wireless Web, Text and Multi-Media Messaging, AOL, Yahoo! and MSN Instant Messaging Capable, Java-enabled Games and Applications, Real Music, Polyphonic and Voice Ringtones, handsfree speakerphone with Voice-Activated Dialing, GPS Enabled (Global Positioning System), VibraCall Alert and 600 Entry Phonebook. It will retail for $59.99 and comes with $5 in call credits to get you started.

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iPhone gets e-book reader

Apple's iPhone might come with a slew of bells and whistles, but it is surprising to note that it lacked an e-book reader - until now, that is. This is not an officially sanctioned piece of software, but it is a labor of love from a homebrew programmer. The iPhone e-book reader is compatible with HTML and text files residing in your Media/e-books folder, supporting subdirectories as well to make it easy for those who love organizing their items in a slew of different folders. Currently, synching e-books to your iPhone require you to go through iPHUC and a shell script. For those who want to check out this homebrew application, you can download it here. Be warned that it is not authorized by Apple.

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Phone patent follows Spidey

You know how Spiderman shoots webs by pressing down on the inside of their palm using both middle and ring fingers? This phone patent requires you to perform the same action, but don't expect any webs to come out of this. Instead, your clamshell handset will automatically slide up towards your palm, flipping open in the process to help you attend to an incoming call in a flash. Sounds like a pretty cool idea at first, but upon further reflection nobody would want to wear a cellphone around their wrist all the time, would they? Not especially when the temptation to pose like Spiderman is so great whenever there is an incoming , making you a fool of yourself while wearing a business suit.

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S60 devices coming from Samsung

There will be a slew of S60 devices to be released from Samsung sometime in teh near future, and they are the Samsung i450, the Samsung i550, and the Samsung i570. The i450 is a slim slider that features HSDPA connectivity and 1GB of internal memory, while the candybar i550 comes with integrated GPS navigation and a 3.2 megapixel camera, making this a more fun-oriented handset. As for the i570, it is another slider handset that comes with a full QWERTY keyboard on the lower slide for easy typing. All three phones will be based on Symbian OS 9.3 and S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 1 and come with QVGA displays, microSD memory card slots, HSDPA connectivity, triband GSM / EDGE and Bluetooth connectivity. Better start saving up today if you want one.

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HTC S620 gets WM6 ROM upgrade

At long last, the HTC S620 (also known as the HTC Excalibur) will receive Windows Mobile 6 ROM upgrades sometime this month, making the entire smartphone more stable while throwing in small but noticeable touches including HTML email support. Although no firm release date has been put out yet, it makes perfect sense for you to sign up for the HTC eClub so that you will be able to give your beloved Excalibur its update the moment it becomes available. This update also covers the HTC P3300 and Advantage X7500.

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