The Pop has a brushed aluminum body and is sleek with a regal air. The unit’s sleek design is accented by a single button on the face that functions as the menu, end and cancel keys, depending on the phone’s mode. A slim strip of light around the button shines either green or red to indicate the handset’s function. It looks so darn stunning that you simply want to own it. But does it worth buying it? According to the guys from knowyourmobile.com, unlike some other eco models, the Pop sports a pretty respectable spec list that includes a 3-inch WQVGA touchscreen display with resolution of 240 x 400 pixels and 256k color capacity, display that extends almost to the edges with a narrow 4.8 mm bezel giving the illusion of an uninterrupted sheet of glass; Bluetooth and microSD support. According to LG, Pop is designed for those who desire a ’simple touchscreen phone.’

This compact cell phone from LG comes with a 3.15 mega pixel built in camera with features like adjustment of light effects, auto focus and various effects to enhance the image quality. The image features a high resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels. The phone also features a video recording capability for capturing and sharing the un-forgetful memories. It doesn’t come with Wi-Fi, 3G or GPS, but it sports an internal memory of 8GB, 3.5mm headphones jack and is capable of playing movies and music of most of the popular file formats. Internet browsing will apparently be as easy affair, with the GD510’s built-in browser.

Moreover, the Pop sports other key features and technical specifications like:
- Music player and stereo FM radio with RDS for a overdose of non-stop entertainment
- GPRS and EDGE of Class 10 and latest technology HSCSD
- Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP for rapid sharing of data with other Bluetooth devices
- Multi-functional home key for easy navigation through favorite function
- Large Volume 8GB of internal storage memory which can be expanded via TBC card slot
And for those environmentally conscious individuals, the LG GD510 has the option of swapping the regular battery with a solar back panel. Sold separately for an undisclosed sum, it will apparently provide 2mins 15 seconds of talk time or 180-minutes on standby after just 10 minutes in direct sunlight.
LG GD510 Pop will be available beginning the end of this month in Europe, followed by other markets. Prices haven’t yet been announced, but it’s a fact that they will vary country-to-country and will be announced separately in each individual market.

The new LG GW300 measures 115.5×61x12.75mm, includes a Li-Polymer 900mAh battery and it seems to be aimed mainly at social networkers, as it comes with enhanced features in this area, as well as with a five-way navigational pad to make the browsing activity easier for any user. The LG GW300 comes with a Facebook app installed as standard, which lets you view updates from the phone’s home screen and a 2.4 inch display with 320 x 240 pixels display resolution is able enough to cater the browsing needs of the users.
Jeremey Newing, head of Marketing for LG UK and Ireland said the phone was targeted towards customers who use social networking sites on the move. “It didn’t come as a surprise last week that Facebook announced its user number now totals 300 million, as the mobile industry is continuing to experience consumer demand for social networking focused devices. The new LG GW300 maintains LG’s dedication to bringing innovative social networking handsets to the market as they increasingly become the central communication point for avid social network users” says Jeremy Newing in a statement.
The QWERTY device also comes with LiveSquare, which displays contacts on the homescreen as avatars, as well as with a 3.5mm headphone jack, Bluetooth connectivity, FM radio, 10MB memory and microSD memory card slot with support for up to 4GB of additional storage space. Moreover, this GSM device comes with GPRS/EDGE compatibility (GPRS 900/1800/1900 frequencies) but it lacks 3G compatibility with HSDPA and WCDMA. The specification list of the phone also includes WAP 2.0 / HTML browser, a 2.0-megapixel photo snapper, Java 2.0, music player with support for MP3, AAC+, WMA, AMR, Midi file formats, video player, Flash UI, USB 2.0 connectivity, and PC syncing functionality.
Offering an alternative to the Blackberry, the phone is available for £99.99 on pre-pay, meaning that it should be free on even the most humble of contracts. This so-called “LGBerry” can be purchased via UK wireless carrier O2 in electric blue or via Orange in vibrant red, the phone maker added. Plus, it is apparently already available in French telecom stores, reports gsmhelpdesk.

HTC Tattoo was officially announced early this month and it will be available in four different colors: Brown, White, Graphite and Black. Its specs include a 2.8-inch touchscreen display, 3.2-megapixel photo camera, 3G/HSDPA connectivity, Bluetooth V2.1, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm stereo headset jack and expandable microSD memory.
Still, what’s so special about Tattoo? Well, according to the Taiwanese company, “Tattoo embodies three core principles of HTC Sense: Make it Mine, Stay Close and Discover the Unexpected”. People are able to express themselves and create their own individual mobile experience as it’s the first phone that can be customized inside and out. “Everyone wants their own phone to feel like it was specifically made for them. The Tattoo, with HTC Sense represents an easy way to shape your own distinct mobile experience and really make it your own,” said Peter Chou, Chief Executive Officer, HTC Corporation. “The HTC Tattoo ensures that you can create the most engaging and appropriate mobile experience through simple yet powerful personalization.”
Moreover, the small and compact HTC Tattoo integrates GoogleTM’s innovative mobile services including: Google MapsTM, Google SearchTM, Google MailTM, and Android MarketTM where users can download thousands of popular applications and games. It fits very easy into your hand or pocket and there’s also the new HTC Sense UI which provides one-stop management of all your calls, emails, texts, status updates and photos from a centralized location.

HTC Tattoo Android Demo Video

In addition, the full HTML browser with Flash Lite support is quite impressive as you can have access to social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Other great features include threaded messaging, EV-DO Rev. A, stereo Bluetooth, and access to V Cast broadband services like V Cast video and V Cast Music and also File Viewer, which is capable of viewing Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Adobe PDF documents.
Besides, Verizon Wireless, which is the lucky carrier this year, said that Rogue customers who want to use data, e-mail and applications can purchase one of two data plans. For $9.99 per month they’ll get 25MB and for $19.99 per month they’ll get 75MB.
The price tag for the bronze and black Rogue has been set at $99.99 upon the signing of a two-year contract agreement with the carrier and after a $100 rebate. The device is also available with a one-year agreement, priced at $169.99, and for full retail, sporting a $419.99 price tag.
The second Samsung mobile phone Verizon launched on its network, the Intensity U450, has a 2.1-inch display and comes with countless features to help you stay connected with family and friends, such as mobile IM, plus picture and voice messaging with threaded messaging features. And because it’s not a touch-screen model, the Intensity features a standard numeric keypad below the display.
Samsung Intensity

The new phone has a built-in 1.3-megapixel camera with night shot, self-timer, multi-shot and shutter sound selection, integrated microSD card slot with support for up to 16GB (card purchased separately), Bluetooth, a speakerphone, a personal organizer, voice commands such as Voice Dial, Menu Readout, Digital Dial Readout, TXT Message Readout, Call Announcement, My Verizon and Help and it is compatible with your PC for VCAST Music with Rhapsody (over-the-air downloads are not supported on the Samsung Intensity).
The price of the Intensity depends on your choice of color. The charcoal gray version is $29.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and a two-year agreement. If you’d like it in Flamingo red, the Intensity is free with a new two-year customer agreement and available only online.

Measuring 116.9 x 50,3 x 15.0 mm and includes 8GB of available internal memory, with no MicroSD memory card slot included in the equation, the Erdos “will be Nokia’s most high-profile luxury handset south of Vertu”, according to Cellpassion’s source. They also mention that the keypad raises up to meet the display’s level when slid open and the glass display becomes transparent when the screen is on. It remains silver when the screen is off.
When it comes to the specifications list of this brand new phone, you can expect a scratch-proof glass, rather than sapphire, a 2.4-inch OLED display that boasts a QVGA (320 x 240 pixel) resolution and support for 16 million colors, the best photo snapper in the luxury class with its 5-megapixel with Carl Zeiss optics, auto focus, video recording capabilities and LED flash, as well as a series of connectivity options, including High Speed USB (micro-USB), Stereo Bluetooth v. 2.0 (A2DP & AVRCP), WLAN, WCDMA bands: I + VIII, GSM 900/1800/1900, and AGPS. The camera can shoot video with a resolution of 288×352 pixels at 30 frames per second, or 480×640 pixels and 15 frames per second. Nokia Erdos works over cellular networks of 2G and 3G wireless support.
In addition, the Nokia 8800 Erdos comes with dedicated noise reduction microphone on the back and it is expected to come with Symbian S60 3rd edition on board. The phone, said to be the first of its breed to be a full-on smartphone, should reach the market in October 2009. It sounds awesome but the price has not yet been revealed, though this could easily top the price point of the Gold Arte.

Moreover, Nokia E55 has even a real 3.5mm headphone port for those down moments and its biggest strength is that it can provide a stand by battery time of up to 28 days thanks to an impressive 1500mAh unit. That’s more than enough. It is also assisted with Nokia Maps and GPS. Boasting HSDPA/HSUPA and WiFi for faster connectivity and measuring 116.5mm x 49mm x 9.9mm (4.6in x 1.9in x .4in) with an acceptable weight of 95g (3.4oz), Nokia E55 is a nice alternative to a Blackberry device and will likely appeal to those who are used to Nokias and want a messaging phone for business use. The built-in messaging support, as well as Nokia’s Mail for Exchange service with PIM synchronization for contacts and calendars should be a hit with business users. And if you’re a businessperson, you also get Nokia’s ‘Files on Ovi’ application that allows you to access files on your computer (both PC and Mac), a dictionary, a copy of Quickoffice that allows you to view and create documents, and a file zipping app. Adobe Reader LE 1.5 is included, too, for viewing PDFs, and Psiloc Wireless Presenter is there to help you control Powerpoint presentations from your phone, as well.
Furthermore, the E55 comes with 100MB of internal memory and with a massive 2GB microSD memory card. The camera is of 3.2 megapixel (2048×1536 pixels) with 4 x digital zoom and flash for taking picture in a room with lack of lights. For video recording, it captures at 15fps which is a reasonable numbers.
In terms of entertainment, this phone also comes with Realplayer Media Player and also FM Radio, which is very useful as you can listen to radio/music while “on the move” - all via the 3.5mm audio jack which is a bonus as it’s the most commonly used audio jack size. You can also listen to music via its music player, supporting AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MP3, AMR-NB and WMA. And you can also watch videos via many supported video formats, which are mp4, AVC/H.264, wmv, RV, Flash video and H.263/3GPP.
Inside of the box, the smartphone will come with the following:
- BP-4L Battery
- Charger
- CA-101 Micro USB Data Cable
- HS-48 Stereo Headset
- CA-146C Charger Adapter
- Manual

Nokia E55 Smartphone Video Review

However, Nokia X3 didn’t come alone but with its sibling, X6. Having the same decent music credentials as X3, this device runs a Series 60, fifth-edition interface and is a full world phone with quad-band GSM and tri-band 3G support. Features include a 5-megapixel camera with a Carl Zeiss lens and dual-LED flash, voice commands, a full Web browser with Flash Lite, Bluetooth, a personal organizer, messaging, a speakerphone, TV-out capability, a video and image editor, Assisted GPS, and 32GB of internal memory. And its screen uses a widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio. Moreover, besides the music player, which should resemble that on the Nokia 5800, X6 comes with the Comes With Music service, which gives you unlimited access to the Nokia Music Store. Music playback time is rated at 35 hours.

“The Nokia X6 and Comes With Music is a powerful combination, enabling music fans to download all the music they could ever want – quickly, easily and for free. We’re giving people convenient access to and ownership of a vast music library and an exciting new touchscreen device to play their music on” commented Jo Harlow, Vice President, Nokia.
You can get it in red or blue, unfortunately, the X6 will cost you four times as much as the X3 at an estimated £400 (€450 or $639).
Prices for both mobile phones are before taxes and subsidies, and both devices will ship during the fourth quarter of 2009.

“Competitively priced at 149 Euros, we believe the Nokia 5230 is an unbeatable offer for many new customers who aspire a device that stars in music, mingles with social networks from Facebook to MySpace, navigates you to where it happens, when it happens, and comes in array of dazzling colors”, says Jo Harlow, Vice President at Nokia.
Brandishing a 3.2-inch widescreen touch display with full-screen QWERTY keyboard and handwriting recognition, the Nokia 5230 features access to the Nokia Ovi store and Music Store for all your application and musical needs, plus Ovi Maps is onboard for navigation.
The 5230, while bringing the HSDPA super speed update (this means staying in the loop and keeping your Facebook and Twitter streams ), also has a much improved battery to compensate, with a 1320mAh effort giving 19 days standby time and up to 33 hours music playback.
However, it only has a 2MP camera without flash, it lacks the WiFi and true GPS of its bigger touchscreen siblings and there’s no memory card in the box either, so for a similar price to the 5530 you’re pretty much just getting better battery life and a 3G connection. But it comes equipped with a GPS, Bluetooth 2.0 and 70 MB of internal memory, a 3.5mm headphone jack and memory expandable up to 16GB via a microSD card. It has three different types of dual-band 3.6 Mbps UMTS/HSDPA and it comes in red, pink, blue, yellow, silver, and dark silver.

Nokia 5230 Demo and Presentation Video

Even so, nobody can deny its good looking design, the webOS platform, its camera, and other features. The smartphone features a vibrant display with multitouch functionality as well as a solid Web browser and good multimedia integration. The Pre offered good call quality and wireless options include 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS. Besides, the Palm Pre offers gadget lovers and consumers well-integrated features and unparalled multitasking capabilities. In general, the Pre feels pretty good in the hand in this retracted mode, though its use is limited, since any text entry requires you to slide out the keyboard.
However, it’s true, not all is perfect: the Pre’s keyboard is cramped. Battery life drains quickly and the smartphone can be sluggish at times. Lacks expansion slot, video-recording capabilities, onscreen keyboard, and Flash support. The Pre App Catalog is still in beta with a limited number of titles.
But above all, “the Pre is more than meets the eye, though it doesn’t do anything as drastic as transform from a plane into a giant robot”, as the guys from macworld.com said.

Until now, Solar panels were used to channel energy to power watches, water heaters, lamps, mobile chargers but now a mobile phone from Samsung is powered by the light of the sun. The concept of an eco phone is nothing new but this is Samsung’s first solar panel equipped offering, although it comes with a regular charger too. Also known as ‘Samsung Solar Guru’ in India, E1107 Crest is a solar powered basic mobile phone that is built on the ‘green’ concept and has finally lined itself in the array besides Nokia and Sony Ericsson which have also designed models on the ‘green’ earth concept; even if they are not Solar.
“The Crest Solar represents our effort and commitment to strengthen our leadership in the solar panel mobile market,” said Executive Vice President JK Shin, head of the Mobile Communication Division at Samsung Electronics.
“With Samsung’s cutting edge technology and consumer-oriented strategy, I believe the Crest Solar will be the perfect fit for anyone in any market – not only because it is solar powered, but because it has features that were designed to appeal to various cultures.”
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd has made impressive claims that the E1107 can be brought back to life from a completely dead state with just 15 minutes in direct sunshine. Outside of optimum direct sunlight conditions the phone will still charge, although the speed of charging is reduced significantly; worst case scenario is reported by knowyourmobile.com as taking a lengthy 55 hours for a full charge in dull conditions.

The Crest E1107, for eco-friendly, budget conscious types that don’t seem to be concerned with practicality, apparently can generate enough power for 5-10 minutes of talk time with one hour of exposure to the sun. Not surprisingly, the additional features are basic: a 1.52inch screen with a CSTN display that offers 65K colors at 128×128 pixels, FM radio, MP3 ring tones, embedded games and a powerful torch light. For consumer safety, the phone offers Mobile Tracker, which automatically alerts when the SIM card is changed or sends out an SOS message in an emergency. The Crest Solar also has a fake call feature, so users can pretend they have an incoming call to escape unsafe situations.
The Crest Solar E1107 is headed for India, South East Asia, Europe, and Latin America and is reported to cost a very reasonable $59. And, to satisfy Crest Solar users in various markets, Samsung offers localized features for different countries. For instance, it offers profile screening for bikers in the Southeast Asian market that provides incoming call alerts only from selected contacts for safe riding. The Crest Solar also provides specialized features for different religions, such as alerts for prayer time.