LG's Prada fashion handset is definitely a looker, but when you dip it in 24 karat gold, the desirability level shoots through the roof. That's exactly what LG has done with this cellphone, retaining all the internal features such as the included Web browser, email client, and MP3 player. In order to pick up this drool-worthy handset , you will need to fork out $989. As to whether such a price makes it worth a purchase or not, that remains to be seen. I suppose beauty lies in the eye of the beholder, and if you think it is worth the price, then go ahead and place your order.

The 'gods' at the FCC have just given their collective nod of approval for the Nokia 6500, so those who are interested in picking one up can start saving today. Features include a 2.2" QVGA LCD display, a microSD memory card slot (up to 4GB), Push-to-Talk, a USB interface for data synchronization and charging, and a 3.2 megapixel camera boasting Carl Zeiss optics. The most interesting aspect of this slider handset would be the inclusion of a TV-out jack that lets you make TV calls on your TV. A full fledged email client and IM application rounds off the list of features. The Nokia 6500 is set to be available in Q3 and will retail for €370.

Somehow spy shots of a product seem to be both a blessing and a curse - after all, you can't really tell what the final product looks like, just as how the Samsung i450 is featured here. A Czech mobile site has some images of this upcoming slider from Korea, and with it come a whole slew of speculative specifications. Rumor has it that the Samsung i450 will feature tri-band GSM 900/1800/1900, UMTS and 3.6Mbps HSDPA connectivity, a 2.3" 262k color QVGA display, a 2 megapixel camera behind and a VGA camera up front for video calls, Bluetooth 2.0 and USB 2.0 connectivity, 1GB of internal memory, and a microSD memory card slot. IFA 2007, will thou reveal the Samsung i450 then?

Sprint users, rejoice! The wireless carrier will be bringing the HTC Vogue (also known as the HTC Touch) complete with a bunch of upgrades that cater not only to the innards but its aesthetics as well. The Sprint HTC Vogue will see a 400Mhz processor inside, doubling the speed found in the GSM version of the Touch. They've even thrown in EV-DO connectivity that's upgradeable to Rev. A for superior surfing speeds. Word on the street also has it that the Sprint HTC Vogue will come with a larger on-screen keyboard, although that has yet to be confirmed. Are you a physical keyboard kind of person, or you don't really mind a virtual keyboard?

The QKfone A9 is one interesting handset with very little information available about it. All we know is it comes with a touchscreen interface and features a microSD memory card slot, a phonetic notation for easy typing, and supports shakes (whatever that means?). Audio lovers who tend to carry their personal music collection on a cellphone will be pleased to know that the QKfone A9 boasts high bass and treble performance. Pricing and availability details of this handset have yet to be confirmed.

Looks like the Sony Ericsson T658c is safe to be unleashed upon the public after receiving the nod of approval from the FCC. The 'c' suffix means it will target the China market, and it does come with some pretty high end specifcations such as a 3.2 megapixel camera, support for Java J2ME applications and games, a flight mode, integrated audio playback, and a full-fledged email client inside that is capable of handling POP3/IMAP4 email. Not only does the 3.2 megapixel camera take pictures, it is also capable of shooting video as well. Pricing and availability details are currently located in the Bermuda Triangle - which basically means non-existant.