As usual, Nokia and its flashy color devices this time display a “uniquely designed in-ear device” with NFC pairing capabilities. It weight 5g and the holders is 18g. The headset features a pop-out earpiece for up to 8 hours of extended talk time and easy charging with any Nokia Micro-USB phone charger.The Nokia Luna Bluetooth Headset will cost 69 euros.

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The device packed with a durable 3.5-inch ClearBlack, scratch-resistant display, optimised for use in sunlight and is designed to appeal to first time smartphone users and those upgrading from older products. It comes with six different colors which are black, white, fuchsia, green, yellow and blue. The Nokia 603 will be available in the next couple of weeks and certainly before the end of 2011 for 200 euros.

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The device has a 3.5-inch ClearBlack display, a 1GHz processor, GPS, Wi-Fi and a 5-megapizel camera. The Nokia 603 will be available in the fourth quarter of this year for €200 before taxes and su. Check out the press release below.

Colourful, affordable Nokia 603 – packed with everything you need to try something new

Latest Nokia Symbian Belle smartphone and new Nokia Luna Bluetooth Headset bring NFC to mass market

Istanbul, Turkey and Espoo, Finland – Nokia today announced the Nokia 603, a colourful, affordable, no compromise smartphone preloaded with the latest apps and featuring single-tap pairing, sharing and tag reading with NFC. Alongside the Nokia 603, the daringly-designed Nokia Luna Bluetooth Headset completes the NFC-enabled easy pairing experience in an affordable package.

The Nokia 603 is designed to appeal to first time smartphone users and those upgrading from older products, particularly existing users of Nokia smartphones who will welcome a device that offers all the latest technology and features in a package that is still uniquely Nokia.

This latest smartphone exemplifies Nokia’s belief that affordability should not compromise the quality of the experience. The Nokia 603 offers a seamless, compact design that makes the most of the durable 3.5 inch ClearBlack, scratch-resistant display, optimized for use in sunlight. Exceeding expectations for its EUR 200 price-tag*, the Nokia 603 comes preloaded with Maps, the latest social networking games and apps, and the ability to capture, edit and share photographs, all with great graphics performance thanks to the fast graphics processor in the device. The Nokia 603 also makes NFC innovation accessible to more people with the ability to share content, pair with accessories like the Nokia Luna Bluetooth Headset, and unlock new experiences, such as unseen levelson Angry Birds.

“The Nokia 603 continues the renewal of our smartphone range with products that are uniquely matched to the needs of people around the world,” said Tuula Rytila, Senior Vice President, Nokia. “Whatever the price-point, our aim is to ensure all Nokia smartphones are crafted for use, have Nokia’s trusted quality, are better connected, and contain unexpected surprises like the ability to tap to pair and share with NFC.”

Featuring the latest Symbian Belle software, the Nokia 603 also benefits from up to six customizable homescreens and dynamic live widgets for improved personalization and prioritization of your favourite content.

The Nokia 603 is available in black and white with a choice of back covers in six different colors: black, white, fuchsia, green, yellow and blue. The Nokia Luna Bluetooth Headset is available in black, white, fuchsia, green and cyan. Both products are expected to start shipping in the fourth quarter of 2011.

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Aside from the XP3300 Force, there are the XP1301 Core NFC, XP1330 Core PTT, and the XP3340 Sentinel. The four of them are designed specifically for extreme environments. It also offered extended talk time, battery life, light-weight portability, and enterprise support as well as other unique safety-oriented features.

Each one of the devices design for specific task. The XP1301 Core NFC is use in cleaning, security guarding, facilities management, equipment maintenance, and home visit healthcare. The XP3340 applied for those worker who work on safety situations and it features a dedicated red panic button and a man-down sensor to detect emergencies and accidents. It has an amazing GPS tracking time which is up to 29 hours.

Lastly the XP3340 Sentinel. The device packed with push-to-talk to enable instant communication among work teams.

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The BlackBerry R47 features BlackBerry 7 OS, Wi-fi, 3G connection, and NFC. This BlackBerry version is a luxury edition BlackBerry device. We have zero details on the handset aside from all the above. Check out the video below.

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Today we found out that the device have several GSM frequencies which means the handset will be hitting U.S. The device will packed with NFC, Bluetooth, and WiFi n. Aside from America’s 850 and 1900 GSM bands (Europe, Asia, and Aftica use 900/1800) it would also have WCDMA bands II, IV, and V.

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The device packed with Android 2.3 aka Gingerbread with NFC support. It also features a Qualcomm 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 16GB storage and 1GB RAM, loaded with a 8MP rear camera and a front VGA camera. The Hercules will obtained T-Mobile 4G connectivity.

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The Chinese financial paper goes on that the device will have the same design as the iPhone 4 but with several differentiation. Mainly, it would support 4-inch display and a metal chassis to replace the current glass chassis. Not only that, the iPhone 5 getting an NFC chip. It could empower a close-proximity wireless payment solution. With this chip we won’t need credit cards in the future.

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It’s not targeting at high end market though. This mid-range Bada smartphone has a 3.2-inch WQVGA touch screen, 3 megapixel camera, Bluetooth 3.0 and built in WiFi 802.11 b/g/n. It also has an additional front camera for video call.

According to the press release, the new Wave 578 will be available in most regions gradually from May 2011.

Press release

Samsung Electronics Co, Ltd. a leading mobile phone provider, today announced the Samsung Wave 578 at Mobile World Congress 2011. The new bada handset is equipped with Near Field Communication (NFC) connectivity, a sleek, user-friendly design, and runs on bada, Samsung’s own smartphone platform.

“With the Samsung Wave 578 handset, we will provide the latest innovation in mobile industry running on bada platform. The enhanced connectivity, design and social experiences enabled by this handset, represent Samsung’s commitment to democratizing the smart phone market and providing users around the world with access to rich experiences and content,” said JK Shin, President and Head of Samsung’s Mobile Communications Business.

Connectivity & Speed

Samsung Wave 578 is equipped with Near Field Communication (NFC) – a technology that allows users to enjoy many innovative services such as mobile payment at the shops and paying transportation fare, reading tags, getting mobile coupons, etc.

Users can enjoy the fastest connectivity available on the Samsung Wave 578. With Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0, and USB 2.0, the device enables fast data rates and easy information sharing.

Sleek Design

With soft rounded edges that support an ergonomic grip and a sleek metallic body, the Samsung Wave 578 is comfortable to hold and fashionable in every social situation. The device does not compromise function for form and offers the best of both worlds with a sleek design and value-added features.

The QuickType by t9 Trace is two to three times faster than standard typing and supports more than 75 languages. It will deliver a more convenient typing experience while reducing input error. The Samsung Wave 578 is also equipped with multi-touch functionality so that users can easily zoom in and out and pinch the screen to browse and view the gallery.

Enhanced Social Experiences

A rich communication suite (RCS) supports a wide variety of social communication on the Samsung Wave 578. Users can share content while chatting on the phone or send messages to several friends at the same time. The experience on the device is further maximized through SNS (social networking service) integration that seamlessly connects contacts across various social outlets, such as Facebook and Twitter, so that users can focus on the people who matter most. Push IM enables users to access messages anywhere and anytime on the Samsung Wave 578.

Samsung Apps, an integrated application store accessible from the device and online, allows Wave users to simply and easily download an abundance of applications. Featuring a wealth of games, navigation, social networking, e-book, health and lifestyle applications, Samsung Apps gives users instant access to a wide range of mobile experiences on the Samsung Wave 578 handset.

The Samsung Wave 578 will be available in May of 2011 in France and will be gradually rolled out to European countries, CIS, South East Asia, India, Middle East, and China.

The Samsung Wave 578 will be on display at Hall 8, Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

In addition to the NFC technology, the Nokia 6216 classic also has a built in 2 megapixel camera, stereo FM radio and music player, 3G connectivity and a microSD slot which is expandable up to 8GB. The Nokia 6216 classic is expected to start shipping in the third quarter of 2009 in select markets with an estimated retail price of EUR 150 before taxes and subsidies.

Nokia 6216 Specifications

• Network: GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900, WCDMA 850/2100
• User Interface: Enhanced Series 40 platform
• Dimensions:14.5 x 47.1 x 114.7 mm
• Weight:88 g
• Display:16.7 million color TFT 2 inch QVGA
• Battery: Nokia Battery BL-4, 1000 mAh
• Memory:22 Mb user memory, support for up to 8GB microSD memory card
• Talk time:Up to 2 hrs 45 min (3G),3 hrs 20 min (GSM)
• Standby time:Up to 300 hrs (3G & GSM)
• Bluetooth
• Micro-USB connector

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