Looks like Sony Ericsson are pretty serious when it comes to taking on the iPhone where touchscreen devices are concerned. They have applied for another patent known as “Housing arrangement for a portable device with display”. This concept dwells upon the reverse slider that has been explored by other manufacturers such as BenQ , Asus and LG, although Sony Ericsson decided to throw in a touchscreen interface as well. I'm not too thrilled with the idea, but at the very least your touchscreen gets some semblance of protection when it is not in use.

What happens when you want to stir interest in a product that has been out for quite some time already? Simple, just give it a new coat of paint. That's what Samsung did with the Ultra Music F300 anyway, bringing a fresh coat of orange paint to appeal to attention seekers. Let's face the facts - which color would get your attention first when you place this beside a black or white version of the same handset? For more information on its specifications, read up our past take on the F300.

Nokia has a new version of the Mail for Exchange mobile email software client which has been made available to business customers who rely on Microsoft Exchange Server as well as Nokia E Series and selected Nokia N Series devices. This revamped client brings improved user experience as well as access to popular Microsoft Exchange Server features on a mobile device. This means you can now integrate your email seamlessly with selected Nokia devices to stay on top of things, whether you're in or out of the office. Check out the full list of benefits as well as device compatibility list after the jump.

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Register Hardware have reviewed the Samsung G600 and here's what they have to say about it.

The Samsung’s G600's five-megapiaxel camera will be an attractive feature for some buyers. The quality snapper doesn't dominate the phone's design, though. The handet's slim, elegant, understated and solid in the hand. Taking and making calls, the quality of the G600 is top-class too. We experienced clear calls, good reception and an all-round very reliable performance. The on-board music player ticks the right boxes - as long as decent headphones are used - and Samsung provides a generous bundle.

Doesn't sound like a phone that will attract attention, but it's main strength lies in its reliability and quality camera. One of the major drawbacks would be the lack of 3G connectivity - something that we hope to see in future revisions.

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Subscribers of Japanese carrier KDDI will be able to pick up the INFOBAR 2 candybar handset when it is released soon, and this Naoto Fukasawa-designed cellphone retains the same basic philosophy as its predecessor, bringing minimalism to the table in a smooth surfaced form factor. The keys are large enough for convenient and quick dialing, while other features include a 2.6" OLED display, the customary 2 megapixel camera with autofocus, and a microSD memory card slot for expansion options. The INFOBAR 2 is tipped to be released this November in red, green, beige and silver colors.