Sprint announced today that the Blackberry Curve 3G will be released in
2011. The Curve 3G will include Blackberry 5.0 software out of the box,
and is upgradable to 6.0 when that is ready for prime time. Device
features include the new staple optical track pad, 2.0 MP camera, media
keys, Wifi, and will handle up a a 32Gb media card. The device will
include a 2Gb media card in the retail kit. The Blackberry is being
billed as a low cost 3G smart phone for social networking, but will
include support for Sprint TV, Sprint Music Store, and the standard
gauntlet of Blackberry App World Applications.
Google engineers have announced that they are finished working on further engineering enhancements for the Nexus one. The Nexus one is not completed, but engineers are suggesting changing location or orientation of the device if you are experiencing further issues.
Sony Ericsson has announced the first of the phone line up slated from 2010. The Xperia X10 will be an Android powered device running on Android 1.6 (Donut). The 1Ghz Snapdragon processor is certainly going to offer in impressive amount of power to a mobile device. Sony Ericsson decided to step up to the plate and produce some of their own content for the device. Flagship applications that will release with the device are Timescape and Mediascape. Timescape is an all in one messaging applications that promises to unify text communications from social networks, SMS, MMS, and email all in one place. Mediascape is a media management applications to quickly enable users to find youtube, and other media content. The application will also link to Ericsson's own PlayNow App store. The phone will feature a 4 Inch WVGA touch display with scratch resistance, Quad-band GSM radios, and 2 different 3G configurations. The camera capabilities are boosted to 8.1 Megepixel with geo-taggin, face/smile detection, stabalization, auto-focus, and flash. Other radios include Bluetooth A2DP, GPS, Wi-Fi, and like all other Android based devices, will be integrated with google services. The handset will be available first quarter 2010, and you can choose from black or white.
Sprint just put out another entry level clamshell from Sanyo. The SCP-3810 will sport 1.3 MP Camera, GPS, large keypad, and a 2.4 inch internal screen, and a hidden external LCD. The handset will net Free after mail in rebates and contract.
Nokia has announced a limited release of their 5800 XpressMusic that will affer a lifetime licence to their Ovi Map product. Ovi map, wich is normally a monthly subscription based product, offers voice guided driving and walking directions. The mapping product also offers a 3D display of 200 cities, points of interest, point to point direction functionality, and detailed terain. The 5800 XpressMusic Nav Edition will include a car charger and vehicle mount for easy operation of the unit as a GPS. Look for it 3rd quarter for about $400.
Verizon wireless just added two new phones to their line up from Samsung. Both phones share a few common features including: CDMA, EVDO, quad band GSM/GPRS, Stereo Bluetooth, MicroSD Expandable memory, and a 2 MP camera onboard.
The Saga is a Windows Mobile 6.1 Smart Device containing a touch screen and simultaneously sporting a full QWERTY keyboard. The phone also includes an optical mouse, Wifi, and comes pre-loaded with Opera's mobile web browser. The price tag on the Saga will be $200 after contracts and rebates. The Saga can be purchased via all channels starting December 1st.
The Renown is a standard clamshell phone equipped with VCast, MP3 , and Visual voicemail. This handset will sell, after contracts and rebates, for $180. The Renown will also be available December 1st in all channels.
