Nokia C1-01 and C2-01 Heads to Orange UK

UK's Orange is preparing to launch two Nokia's C series handsets, Nokia C1-01 and C2-01, to be offered for their subscribers, soon.

Nokia C1-01, which was announced back in June 2010, is an entry-level handset featuring 1.8-inches TFT color display with 128 × 160 pixels resolution, VGA camera with low-res video recording capability (128×96@10fps), and built in Stereo FM radio with RDS. Measures 108 x 45 x 14 mm, the candybar Nokia C1-01 also comes equipped with 10 MB of internal memory, microSD card slot, Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP, microUSB port and 3.5mm audio jack.

Dell Venue Launched Globally, in Hong Kong

Just few days after it being launched in South Korea, the Dell Venue smartphone is celebrating its official worldwide launch, in Hong Kong just recent.

Codenamed as Thunder, the Dell Venue comes with Android 2.2 Froyo operating system, enhanced by Dell's own Stage user interface. And just like its cousin Venue Pro, this monoblock smartphone uses the same Gorilla Glass protected 4.1" WVGA AMOLED capacitive touchscreen with 800×480 pixels resolution, 24 bit mode, 16M colors color support. Venue also packs a rear-facing 8-megapixels autofocus camera with integrated LED flash.

LG C310 Dual Sim Phone Introduced In New Zealand

A messaging centered phone has introduced by LG in New Zealand just recent, namely LG C310. Comes in candybar form factor with Black/Red combination colored case, C310 is highlighted by its full QWERTY keypad and dual-SIM capability; both runs on tri-band (900/1800/1900 Mhz) GSM networks.

LG C310 is equipped with a 2.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320×240 pixels and 256k colors supports, while the handset itself measures 4.6×2.6×0.6 inch and weighs in at 4.1 oz.

Samsung SCH-I520 is Verizon’s Upcoming 4G LTE Smartphone

Folks at Gizmodo has just got tipped, a pic showing the 4G LTE capable Samsung SCH-I520 smartphone with Verizon Wireless’ logo on it.

This phone running under Google's Froyo (Android 2.2.1) operating system and packing Samsung's TouchWiz interface on to of it. Judging from the pic, this Samsung SCH-I520 would also come with a front-facing camera :)

HTC Incridible HD Showed Up, Again

Apparently, after some of its partial images leaked on the web just recent, the LTE capable HTC Incredible HD makes its another appearance, this time, via Gizmodo.

However, no details about this smartphone specs emerged for the time being, other than that this probably HT Incredible HD —presumably— made for Verizon Wireless, will comes with a 4G LTE connectivity on board. Well, at least, another mysterious puzzle has been found.. better than nothing, don't you think?

Sony Ericsson Cyber Shot S006 Appeared on FCC

Recently, a picture of an advanced Sony Ericsson camera phone has just spotted on the website of the FCC, namely Sony Ericsson Cyber Shot S006.

Although it said that the Sony Ericsson Cyber Shot S006 is built with the 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, this handset isn't a smartphone. Obviously, we can classify it as hi-end camera phone. The phone, which made for Japanese phone operator KDDI, comes with the new and improved matrix Exmor R, a built in 16.2-megapixels camera along with an integrated LED flash on the back.

Fly E146 Touchscreen Dual Sim Phone Released

The phone manufacturer, Fly, has just released another phone into the Russian handsets market recently, the Fly E146.

As a budget touch phone, Fly E146 is highlighted by its 3-inch TFT touchscreen display with 240×400 pixels resolution and 262K colors support; paired with a user friendly UI installed. This candybar is a mid-range dual-SIM capable handset, in which, both slot runs on dual band GSM/GPRS/EDGE 900/1800 MHz networks.

LG A120 Outed, Entry Level Handset for Russian Market

LG has just announced an entry level handset to be available for Russian market, the LG A120.

Comes in classical candybar form-factor, LG A120 is a dual band GSM phone with a decent phone basic functions. This handset features a 1.77" color display, FM-radio with integrated antenna and a dual speaker, built in games and an integrated flashlight. In addition, LG A120 also features a Fake call and SOS-messages functions.

Wallmart Offering Apple iPhone 4 16GB for $197

As a part of Wallmart's "last minute gifts" promotion, they are currently offering the Apple iPhone 4 16GB smartphone priced at $197, under the condition that consumers are willing to get the smartphone with upgrade or new 2-year contract.

In addition, customers who buy the iPhone 4 16GB smartphone with said contract are also rewarded with a $50 gift card... As you may guess it, some "terms" applied :) The gift card offer is not available for online purchases, valid between 18–25 December 2010 only, and limited by stock.

The Dual-Core LG Optimus 2X Taste Ennio Morricone Music, Hit Europe in January

Recently, LG via their official UK blog, announced that they have partnered with legendary movie composer Ennio Morricone to provide ringtones for LG’s new smartphones.

The world’s first dual-core phone, LG Optimus 2X, is the one which will be the first LG’s smartphone to get the exclusive Morricone compositions included on board. Included amongst the 25 compositions will be 15 exclusive new tracks alongside 10 of Morricone’s best-known compositions, including music from Cinema Paradiso, The Mission and Love Affair.

HTC Incredible HD a.k.a Mecha? Pics Spotted

Folks at engadget has just got several pics of (probably) the yet-unannounced HTC Incredible HD which also known as HTC Mecha.

The funny things is that SlashGear, also got a couple of mysterious pics which one of them, believed as the same handset as engadget's did. A warming up for CES 2011? maybe :) check out more pics after break..

Philips Xenium X513 Dual Sim Phone Launched In Russia

Philips has just released one of their new dual-SIM capable phone in the Russian market, Philips Xenium X513, which comes in cool gray color scheme.

Philips Xenium X513 runs on GSM networks (both cards), it measures 112×47.6×15.6 mm and weighs 131.2g. This candybar phone sports a 2.2-inch 320×240 TFT display with 262K colors support, a 2-megapixel camera with LED flash, Bluetooth connectivity with A2DP support, a microSD slot, a multimedia player*, FM radio with RDS, microUSB 2.0 port and 3.5mm stereo audio jack.

Sanyo Zio from Sprint, Free on Contract

The Android-running Sanyo Zio, is currently being listed to be offered for free by Sprint if you buy it via their online website as a part of their holiday online savings program. However, there do a highlined terms in which that "it requires a new line activation or eligible upgrade and two year agreement".

Sanyo Zio, which available from Sprint since October 10, is built based Andoid 2.1 (Eclair) OS. This smartphone features 3.5" WVGA touchscreen with a virtual full QWERTY keyboard, 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus and video playback, Wi-Fi (802.11b/g), Bluetooth 2.0, microUSB port, microSD slot and multimedia player with 3.5 mm audio jack.

Sony Ericsson PlayStation Phone Released in April?

According to Pocket-lint, Sony Ericsson's long rumored PlayStation Phone will be officially launched in February next year; which most probably, at the Mobile World Congress. However, their sources also said that this device won't be available in the market until April.

There is no official words from the manufacturer yet regarding these informations. However, Pocket-lint, even though not revealing any name, said that their sources is someone that "close to the matter".

Palm Pre 2 Smartphone Landed at Rogers

The HP webOS 2.0-running smartphone Palm Pre 2, which was launched several weeks ago on the European market, is now available for Canadian via Rogers.

Palm Pre 2 sports a 3.1-inch multitouch screen with a vibrant 24-bit color, 320×480 resolution HVGA display; and equipped with a slide-out physical full QWERTY keyboard. This Rogers’ new smartphone has the same connectivity options as the unlocked version currently sold in the US, it has support for Dual-band UMTS/HSDPA (850/1900 MHz) and Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz).

Samsung Suede SCH-r710 Coming Soon at Cricket

Samsung has just announced the release of a new touchscreen phone for United States market, the Samsung Suede, which will be available via Cricket. This handset will debut with the new Cricket Muve Music™ service in January 2011.

Samsung Suede (model: SCH-r710) is a slim, stylish full-featured messaging phone. This candybar phone sports a 3" touchscreen color display with 240×400 pixels resolution, featuring a accelerometer, virtual QWERTY keyboard, and a simple TouchWiz user interface. It measures 112.9×55.5×12.7 mm and weighs only 94 g.

Nexus S Launch for UK Market Pushed Back

Google Nexus S won't be available for UK market as it was planned before due the limited supplies of this smartphones. Actually, this delay isn't that bad as it's only a couple of days late. The Nexus S will be available from Carphone Warehouse and Best Buy, as soon as December 22. However, once again, due its limited supplies, this Android 2.3-running smartphone will only be available in "key" stores.

Samsung Wave Smartphone, FC Bayern München Limited Edition

It seems that recently, Samsung and FC Bayern München (Bayern Munich) has been collaborating in producing a nice merchandise for the soccer team fans, the Samsung Wave S8500 FC Bayern München Limited Edition smartphone.

In terms of technical specifications, this Samsung FC Bayern München-Fan edition smartphone is basically the same as the original Wave S8500 which built based on the Bada OS with TouchWiz UI 3.0, powered by 1GHz ARM Cortex A8 processor.

Dell Venue Smartphone Landing in Korea Via KT

Cousin of Windows Phone 7-running smartphone Dell Venue Pro, the Dell Venue, has just been officially introduced in Korea by KT.

Dell Venue is built with the same 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250 processor as Venue Pro. It also features a 4.1-inch curved AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display with 480×800 pixels resolution and 16 million colors, covered with a Gorilla Glass. Compared to its cousin, Dell venue also share the similar layout of buttons and shape as well.

LG Optimus 2X World’s First Dual-Core Smartphone Unveiled

Previously rumored as LG Star, the high-performance Tegra 2 processor powered LG Optimus 2X has just become official.

Dubbed as the world’s first dual-core smartphone, LG Optimus 2X is built with NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor which runs at a clock speed of 1GHz. This smartphone will initially be shipped with Android 2.2 (Froyo), with an option to upgrade it to Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) later.