Archive for May, 2011

The new Verizon HTC Trophy is now available for purchase via Newegg for only $99.99 with a new 2-year contract agreement. In case you didn’t remember, that Windows Phone 7 device offers a 3.8-inch 480 x 800 capacitive touchscreen display, a 1GHz Snapdragon processor, a 576MB RAM, a 16GB of internal storage, a 5.0-megapixel autofocus camera, 720p HD video recording capabilities, WiFi, Bluetooth and runs on Microsoft Windows Phone 7 OS. [Product Page]

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Emporia and Vodafone have just announced the release of a stylish-looking feature phone, the Emporia RL1. Exclusively available from Vodafone, the Emporia RL1 has a clear/ bright screen with an adjustable text size. When there’s an incoming shout, the built-in torch blinks to let you know. It is ideal for those who struggle a little with hearing or who have to contend with a noisy environment. The Emporia RL1 has large buttons with clearly labeled numbers, making it easier to key numbers in correctly. The phone’s ringtone can be adjusted to a very high volume. Additional features include an alarm clock, a calculator and a birthday reminders tool. The Emporia RL1 is priced at $99 on Vodafone’s monthly Pay As You Go plan. [Engadget Mobile]

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US Cellular has rolled out the Samsung Chrono affordable flip phone. Available in dark gray, the Samsung Chrono comes jam packed with a 2-inch QVGA (240×320) internal display, a VGA camera, Bluetooth and a 512MB of internal storage. The handset is priced at just $19.99 on a pre-paid plan from US Cellular, or you can get it for free whether you agree to sign a new two-year service agreement. [MobileBurn]

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Fly hits back with a new dual SIM phone for the Russian market, the E185. Specs-wise, the handset sports a 3.2-inch 240 x 400 resistive touchscreen display, a 3.0-megapixel camera, dual SIM card slots, a microSD card slot (up to 32GB), an FM radio, Bluetooth, a microUSB port, a 3.5mm headset jack and supports for GSM/EDGE network. The E185 will go on sale in Russia starting next month for 3,600 Rubles (about $128). [Fly]

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Pantech has recently unveiled a new dual-core Snapdragon phone that will be released that month in South Korea. Known as the Pantech Vega No. 5, the smartphone a 5-inch (480 x 800) touchscreen display, an overclocked dual-core 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8660 processor, a 1GB of DDR2 RAM, a 16GB of internal memory, an 8-megapixel camera, Bluetooth, GPS, WiFi and 14.4Mbps HSPA+ connectivity. Watch a video demonstration of the phone after the jump.

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Vodafone has a big 18-wheeler that will travel around the UK charging up customer’s iPhones and other smartphones. The truck will be on hand at 11 festivals that summer to keep public using notes.

The Apple App store is said to be far friendlier for paid apps than the Android Market. Apparently, iPhone users are much more likely to buy apps than Android users are.

More rumors are surfacing about the next iPhone. OmniVision is the supplier for camera sensors for Apple and has hinted that the camera in the next version will be an 8MP unit.

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Here is good news for those who are living in the UK. The Nokia E6 is now available for pre-order in the UK. Priced at £349 ($573) SIM free, the smartphone is expected to ship in June 2011. FYI, the Nokia E6 comes jam packed with a 2.46-inch LCD capacitive touchscreen display with a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels, a QWERTY keyboard, a built-in 8GB of storage space, a microSD card slot and a 1500mAh battery. Other specifications include an 8-megapixel full focus (EDOF) camera, a dual LED flash, 2x digital zoom and HD video recording capabilities. [Nokia]

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