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Vodafone and LG to Bring LG GM750 Windows Phone to Europe

Kim Poh Liaw — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 07:42:42 +0000

Vodafone and LG today announced the launch of the LG GM750, a new Windows phone based on Windows Mobile 6.5 available Oct. 6. The GM750 comes with a 3-inch full touch screen, built in GPS, WiFi and pre-installed with the company’s S-Class 3D user interface. LG has just announced that it will release 3 new Windows Mobile 6.5 smartphones this year, it is not confirmed yet if the GM750 is one of the three upcoming new smartphones.

While detail specifications is not available at the moment, the GM750 should have a 3-inch display in WVGA (480 x 800) resolution, a 5 megapixel camera, secondary video call camera, bluetooth and supports GSM 850/900/1800/1900 /HSDPA/EDGE network.

The LG GM750 will be available in stores initially in seven countries: Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Spain and the UK and also in France through SFR, with further countries following soon after.

LG to Announce 3 Windows Mobile 6.5 Smartphones

Kim Poh Liaw — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 05:52:23 +0000

LG today said that it will announce three new Windows phones in the next few weeks, which will use the latest Windows Mobile 6.5 OS. Although LG did not specific the device model, the three new smartphones include a full touchscreen device, a touch slider with QWERTY keyboard and a QWERTY bar-type handset (LG-GW550). The phones will be introduced initially for early adopter customers in Europe, the United States and Asia before being made available globally.

“This initial launch is a strong testament that LG is committed to offering a spectrum of choices for our broad range of customers,” said Dr. Skott Ahn, President and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “Our work with Microsoft on mobile devices reflects our strategy of offering the best in both hardware and software in all our smartphones.”

Launched in July, the LG Application Store (http://www.lgapplication.com) will offer add-ons for all three devices as well as future LG smartphone devices. The site expects to offer up to 2,000 downloadable applications by the end of year.

Garmin-Asus nuvifone M20 on sale in Taiwan

Kim Poh Liaw — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 03:35:33 +0000

Announced in February this year, Garmin-Asus M20 is now available in Taiwan, it will also available for purchase in Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia by end of August. The nüvifone M20 come with preloaded maps of North America, Eastern and Western Europe, or specific Asia-Pacific regions. Since the maps reside on the nüvifone, customers will receive turn-by-turn voice-prompted directions without accessing their carrier’s data plan.

Both the new nüvifone G60 and M20 incorporatefeatures such as 3.5G data connectivity, SMS text messaging, email, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and more. The nüvifone M20 have a full HTML browser that customers can easily zoom in or pan with their finger, and pages may be viewed in either portrait or landscape.

Users can supplement the preloaded POI data with internet enabled local searches and automatically navigate around traffic congestion while seeing the estimated traffic delay along their route. Other services include weather, gas prices, flight status, local events, movie times, Ciao!and more (content pricing and availability may vary by country).

The nüvifone M20 is on schedule for delivery in Europe in the second half of 2009, and additional details about pricing, availability and carriers will be announced in the coming months.

M20 Specifications:

Tri-band GSM / GPRS / Edge 900/1800/1900
900/2100 HSPA 7.2 Mbps
802.11 b/g WLAN, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, HFP, HSP, A2DP, AVRCP, mini USB 2.0
Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional (Upgradeable to WM 6.5)
3MP camera with auto-focus and geo-tagging
95.3 x 52.5 x 12.8 mm
2.8″, 65K, TFT with touch lens

[via sogi]

Rumor: HTC Mega Budget Smartphone with QVGA Resolution

Kim Poh Liaw — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:34:46 +0000

With its ROM image leaked on xda-developer forum last month, HTC Mega photo is finally available with some specification detail. According to ai.rs, it is a budget pda phone with a 3.2 megapixel fixed focus camera, 2.8-inch QVGA resolution touch screen and microSD card slot. Although its hardware specs is not as impressive as other models, the HTC Mega will still support HSDPA to ensure a fast wireless data connection for business users. The HTC Mega should be available Q4 this year with the new Microsoft Windows 6.5.

DataViz Releases Documents To Go 2.0 for Android

Kim Poh Liaw — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 03:26:36 +0000

With the initial version relesaed in April this year, DataViz is now shipping Documents To Go 2.0 for Android. The new version can now support PowerPoint files viewing and editing together with better Microsoft Excel files support. You can also read Adobe PDF files with options for page view, word wrap, multiple zoom levels, auto-rotate, bookmarks, search, select and copy text, and support for password-protected files.

The new Slideshow To Go component allows viewing, editing and creating of PowerPoint presentations. With support for the latest file formats, including Microsoft Office 2007, business travelers can effortlessly “flick” through slides, review notes, rehearse timing and make any last minute modifications when on the go.

A non-expiring, free version of Documents To Go 2.0 that provides all Android-based device users with the ability to view Microsoft Word and Excel files and attachments is now available. Customers using this free version can unlock the complete feature set described above by purchasing a ‘Full Version Key’. The ‘Full Version Key’ which unlocks the premium features is available through the Android Market for $29.99. Customers who previously purchased Documents To Go version 1.0 will receive the ‘Full Version Key’ at no charge.

Rumor: Samsung to Unveil Omnia Pro B7610 in a while

Kim Poh Liaw — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:56:06 +0000

In a few hours time Samsung is set to announce their new models in the Samsung Unpacked event in 3 different locations at the same time. The company has accidentally posted a set of unannounced B7610 photos, which are identified to be Omnia Pro that comes with a sliding QWERTY keyboard similar to the Touch Pro2.

Running on the Windows Mobile OS, the B7610 could be released in Windows Mobile 6.5 when available. According to the source, it will have 2 user interface for work or media, and you can switch between 2 interfaces with one dedicated button. The B7610 supports HSDPA/HSUPA, comes with built in WiFi, GPS, 5.1 megapixel camera, 3.5mm headphone jack , bluetooth, 3.5-inch AMOLED touch screen and microSD card slot.

Check out a few more photos below!

[via connect-utb / unwiredview]

Pharos Delivers Traveler 137 for T-Mobile and AT&T

Kim Poh Liaw — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 06:39:00 +0000

Pharos Science & Applications announced the availability of the Traveler 137, compatible with both the T-Mobile and AT&T Wireless networks. The Traveler 137 features hybrid navigation software, giving it the unique ability to provide voice-prompted navigation even without a connection to a carrier’s network. The Traveler 137 is sold unlocked, enabling users to use local GSM SIM cards worldwide and avoid international roaming charges. The Traveler 137 is available today from Amazon.com, Dell.com, eXpansys.com, and Newegg.com for the suggested retail price of $599.95. Users can obtain a $250 discount on the phone if signing up for a new T-Mobile two-year contract through Pharos.

Traveler 137 Specifications

Operating System: Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, updateable to Windows Mobile 6.5
Processor: Qualcomm MSM 7201A 528MHz
Memory: 256MB DDR SDRAM, 512MB Flash ROM
Phone: unlocked GSM quad band 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, EDGE / GPRS, Tri-band 3G, 1700/1900/2100 MHz, UMTS 384Kb/s, HSDPA 7.2Mb/s, HSUPA 2Mb/s
Talk time: up to 7 hours on GSM, 5 hours on 3G and 200 hours standby
Display: 3.5″ TFT LCD with touch panel, 480 x 800 Wide-VGA with 65K colors
Wireless: GPS aGPS compatible, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR , FM tuner
Camera: 3 megapixel for picture or video, 0.3 megapixel on the front for video conference
Expansion: USB 2.0, micro SD slot support SDHC, stereo audio jack
Battery: 1380 mAh Li-Ion, rechargeable/replaceable
Size: 4.60in (L) x 2.40in (W) x 0.51in (H)
Weight: 4.9 ounces

[via slashgear]

BoyGeniusReport Working on Palm Pre Review, First Impression Posted

Kim Poh Liaw — Thu, 28 May 2009 06:41:01 +0000

While there isn’t any site or media got the chance for a Palm Pre review, it looks like the famous BoyGenius will be the first. From their first impression, the Palm Pre does have a good body size, though the phone body material is a bit plasticky and the QWERTY keyboard is not looking good for typing. Other than that, the Pre’s UI is pretty responsive and fast. Check out the site tomorrow for a full review!

[via My Pre]

AT&T and Samsung Introduces Samsung Jack Smartphone

Kim Poh Liaw — Fri, 15 May 2009 13:43:32 +0000

To be offered by AT&T from May 19th, Samsung has announced the new Samsung Jack smartphone with Windows Mobile 6.1. The Jack is a sleek and compact handset with an optimized keyboard for easy and accurate messaging, including SMS, instant messaging and access to multiple e-mail accounts. Microsoft Direct Push is available for enterprise and small business users, while AT&T Xpress Mail offers access to most major personal e-mail accounts. The Jack also features over-the-air synchronization of contacts, calendars and task lists with Microsoft Exchange Server or Xpress Mail.

Additional key features of the Jack include 256 MB RAM, a 3.2 megapixel camera with video-capture capabilities and Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g) to connect with home or office networks. The Jack also includes features such as stereo Bluetooth® technology, Windows Media Player 10 Mobile and microSD memory card slot for external storage of up to 16GB of data.

The Samsung Jack will be available for $99.99 after mail-in rebate with a two-year service agreement. (Pay $199.99 and after mail-in rebate receive $100 AT&T Promotion Card. Two-year agreement and voice plan of $39.99 or more, plus a Personal PDA data plan.)

FCC Revealed Motorola A4500 Details

Kim Poh Liaw — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 09:46:56 +0000

Already approved on October 28th 2008, the Motorola A4500 smartphone has never been announced by Verizon Wireless and Motorola. FCC has just released its documents, including device photos and user manual. The A4500 is similar to Motorola Q9 smartphone, running Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard and support both GSM Quad-band / EVDO network.

[via phonescoop]