The new BlackBerry Curve 8900 - previously known as Javelin - has been announced in the German market exclusively on T-Mobile.
With the same high-res screen and new OS as the recent BlackBerry Bold - this handset also features GPS and Wifi but differs from the recent Bold as this model does not feature 3G.
Release in further european markets and networks is expected over the coming months.
Full Press Release here
Labels: Curve, GPS, RIM Blackberry, Wifi
Nokia have announced a new Eseries messaging handset - the Nokia E63.
Labels: nokia eseries
Research In Motion (RIM) have announced interesting plans to launch an application Storefront and Application sites to allow direct interaction between BlackBerry Users and application developers.
The Storefront will open in March 2009 and this will allow BlackBerry Users to browse and buy/download from the on-device application center as well as browse for apps in the online Storefront (BES software policies will still apply).
For more info read the full press release here
Labels: RIM Blackberry
O2 have announced the new additions to the popular XDA® handset range.
XDA® Ignito
A stylish and lightweight touch-screen device supporting the latest Windows Mobile® 6.1 technology, the Xda® Ignito incorporates all the features of a PDA with the added security of remote IT management.
Designed for…
Business customers who want the latest in technology and style from a mobile phone. Touch-screen control, remote IT security, 4GB internal memory, optimum video viewing and enhanced Microsoft® direct push email are just some of the key features of the Xda Ignito.
Xda Ignito is the first Xda to adopt the new UI design platform and hardware design style. It’s ultra slim design (the thinnest Xda to date), modern styling (competing directly with high end consumer handsets) and TouchFLO 3D ser interface (a consumer friendly short cut menu which sits on top of Windows Mobile) makes the Xda Ignito the perfect device for applications and viewing media and data with absolute clarity.
Features
* Windows Mobile 6.1 technology – open and edit Word and Excel documents and view PowerPoint
* Remote IT security (with Microsoft Exchange)
* HSDPA (supports up to 3.6mbps)
* 2.8 inch full colour, high resolution, VGA screen for optimum viewing
* TouchFlo 3D for touch-screen control
* Fast internet and email delivery with 3G and WLAN connectivity
* Supports Microsoft direct push email
* Only 11.5mm thick- an extremely lightweight, portable mobile device
* Key IT Security Features
* Access to GSM location services such as Google™ maps
* Easy set up wizard for both work and personal use
* Range of accessories available include car kit options, Bluetooth® headsets, Stereo PHF headset an in car charger.
Also available sim-free as the HTC Touch Diamond
XDA Serra
Soon to be released is the XDA Serra
A stylish and lightweight smartphone with Windows Mobile 6.1® for seamless business functionality and state of the art technology for intuitive and simple use.
Designed for…
Business customers who want the latest in technology and style from a mobile phone. Touch FLO 3D touch screen control, sliding QWERTY keyboard, optimum video viewing and enhanced Microsoft® direct push email are just some of the key features of the Xda Serra.
The Xda Serra provides flexibility to choose your desired input method by sliding out the QWERTY keyboard or using the intuitive Touch FlO 3D touch-screen. There is also an orientation sensor that allows the screen to switch for optimum viewing capability.
Containing many useful applications including an RSS feeder, an MP3 editor, a ZIP utility and business card recognition software the Xda Serra is more than just a smartphone.
Features
* Windows Mobile 6.1 technology – open andedit Word and Excel documents and view PowerPoint
* Remote IT security
* HSDPA, 3G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® 2.0
* 2.8 inch full colour, high resolution, VGA screen for optimum viewing
* Quad-Band functionality – operating on GPRS/EDGE wireless networks
* TouchFlo 3D for touch-screen control
* Supports Microsoft Direct Push Email
* Choice of sliding QWERTY keyboard and Touch FLO touchscreen
* MP3 Player
* Orientation Sensor
* Full internet browsing
* Range of accessories available include Car kit options, Bluetooth headsets, Stereo PHF headset, in car charger and Micro SD memory cards
Also available sim-free as the HTC Touch Diamond Pro
Update : Released 12th November
BlackBerry Storm Delivers the Full Power of the BlackBerry Platform on the World’s Leading Networks with the World’s First “Clickable” Touch-Screen Smartphone
Research In Motion announce the launch of the touch-screen BlackBerry Storm (exclusive to Vodafone in Europe). Continuing the 3G front introduced by the Bold with UMTS/HSPA offering data speeds up to 7.2 mb/s this handset alssees the intuitive touch interface popular with many Smartphones on the market today.
Features such as the accelerometer (which changes the keyboard from SureType to Qwerty as you rotate) and the "click" feedback given when the keys are pressed give a user confidence to enter data whenever and wherever they are.
Main Features
* BlackBerry® Internet Service, BlackBerry® Unite!, BlackBerry® Professional Software and BlackBerry® Enterprise Server support
* Preloaded DataViz® Documents to Go® allows users to edit Microsoft® Word, Excel and PowerPoint files directly on the handset
* 3.2 megapixel camera with variable zoom, auto focus and a powerful flash that also provides continuous lighting when recording video
* Built-in GPS supports location-based applications and services, as well as geotagging of photos
* 1 GB of onboard memory storage and a microSD™/SDHD memory card slot that supports up to 16 GB of additional storage
* Media player that can play movies smoothly in full-screen mode, display pictures and slideshows quickly and manage an entire music collection; playlists can be created directly on the handset and there’s an equalizer with 11 preset filters – including “Lounge,” “Jazz” and “Hip Hop” – for customized audio ranges when using wired headphones or external speakers
* A 3.5 mm stereo headset jack, support for Bluetooth® stereo audio profile (A2DP/AVRCP) and dedicated volume controls
* Sleek, elegant design with contoured corners, stainless steel back and chrome accents surrounding its large (3.25") glass lens; its exceptional 480 x 360 resolution at 184 ppi is crisp and bright with eye-pleasing clarity
* An ambient light sensor that automatically adjusts backlighting for ideal screen viewing and an accelerometer that allows customers to view applications in either portrait or landscape mode by simply rotating the handset
* Removable and rechargeable 1400 mAhr battery that provides approximately six hours of talk time on 3G networks and 15 days of standby time
Press Release here
More Information on the Storm here
Download Specification Sheet here
Labels: RIM Blackberry, Touchscreen, Vodafone
The Google G1 - the first from the search-engine giant has been announced exclusively on T-Mobile.
This is the first handset running the new operating system (Android) based on the open-source Linux platform.
First impressions of the handset (manufactured by HTC) are good -the basic systems (3G/HSDPA, Wifi and GPS) are on a par with all the top Smartphones on the market and the full-qwerty keyboard allows for quick and easy data entry .However it will be in the new interface and rich HTML web-browser and other web services that this new OS should deliver the goods, the new OS should also allow those with technical knowledge to easily create their own 'Widgets' for the handset.
Email services on the handset deliver only pop3 and IMAP and not direct Microsoft Exchange services.
Release in the UK is scheduled for November
Touch HDTM
Large, 3.8 inch wide-screen VGA display, HTC TouchFLOTM 3D, desktop-class broadband browsing and a 3.5mm audio jack and more provide the ultimate entertainment combination.
The HTC Touch HDTM combines high performance capabilities with a stylish, sleek design that has made HTC a global leader in mobile phone design and innovation. Its large 3.8 inch WVGA touchscreen offers users stunning clarity and vibrant colours, providing an unrivalled experience when watching movies, browsing the Internet or even scanning through photos taken with the 5 megapixel auto focus camera.
Full Specifications here
Touch 3GTM
The HTC TouchTM 3G offers an uncompromising touch phone experience with powerful Internet capabilities including wireless download speeds up to 18 times faster than standard 3G. As part of this browsing experience users can zoom and pan Websites with one-hand. This true mobile broadband experience allows users to navigate more easily, leveraging the mobile Internet in a variety of ways. With the HTC TouchTM 3G, customers can search for and watch streaming video from YouTube, get directions and mapping using Google Maps for mobile and stay updated on the latest news with the integrated RSS reader.
Full Specifications here
Touch VivaTM
The Touch VivaTM blends an affordable touch phone with the benefits of HTC’s TouchFLOTM, an easy to use phone and an optimized mobile Internet experience. In addition, with Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, users can easily synchronize their calendar, contacts, emails and more with their personal computer.
Full Specifications here
Release dates expected in October
Labels: HTC Touch, Touch HD, Touch Viva, Touch3G
Research In Motion have announce the introduction of a new style of BlackBerry Smartphone.
The BlackBerry Pearl 8220 - Introducing the Fliphone to the portfolio of business handsets. Combining all standard BlackBerry Smartphone features and network connectivity such as GPRS/EDGE and Wifi (GPS variant to follow) with a new style dual-screen fliphone design - the new BlackBerry Pearl 8220 allows you to screen calls on the small outer screen and gives a clear, large and versatile keyboard combined with a clear LCD screen
Full Features : Click Here
Full Specifications - Click Here
European Launch dates will be confirmed
Labels: Blackberry, o2 RIM Blackberry, Pearl
HTC have announced news and details of the successor to the popular S730 (Candy-bar, keyboard enabled Smartphone) with the HTC S740.
The S740 styling takes its lead from the latest HTC Diamond and Diamond Pro and includes a full slide-out qwerty keyboard but this is a very phone centric device - small enough for shirt-pocket use.
Also adds up to date features such as the latest Windows Mobile 6.1 OS, HSDPA/Wifi and GPS.
Release dates TBC
Key HTC S740 Product Specifications
• Size: 116.3 x 43.4 x 16.3 mm
• Weight: 140g with battery
• Networks: WCDMA/HSDPA: 900/2100 MHz for EU and Asia
• GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
• Maximum speed: UL = 384 kbps; DL = 3.6/7.2 Mbps (dependant upon network)
• Camera: 3.2MP, with the second VGA camera for video calling
• Operating system: Windows Mobile® 6.1 Standard
• Display: 2.4-inch QVGA screen
• Camera: 3.2 megapixel with fixed focus
• Internal memory: 256 MB flash; 256 MB RAM
• Memory card: microSD™
• WLAN: 802.11b/g
• Bluetooth®: 2.0 with EDR
• GPS: GPS/AGPS
• Interface: HTC ExtUSB™ (mini-USB and audio jack in one; USB 2.0 High-Speed) • Battery: 1000 mAh
• Talk time: WCDMA: Up to 320 minutes / GSM: Up to 380 minutes
• Standby time: WCDMA: Up to 400 hours / GSM: Up to 280 hours
• Special features: Sliding QWERTY keyboard, FM radio, Google Maps, RSS Hub
• Chipset: Qualcomm® MSM7225, 528 MHz
Specifications Download here
Labels: HSDPA, HTC S740, Windows Mobile
Palm has today released information and specifications of the latest addition to the Treo portfolio - The Palm Treo Pro.
Featuring all data services for todays business and personal use such as GPS/Wifi/3g/HSDPA data services in an attractive piano-black ergonomic design.
This is a touch-screen device operating Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional and is ideal for Microsoft Push Email solutions and personal accounts.
Learn more about the Palm Treo Pro at the launch site here
Full specifications can be downloaded from here
European launch will be in September 08
Update: For further details visit:
http://palm.com/uk/products/smartphones/treopro
Labels: GPS, HSDPA, Palm Treo Pro, Wifi
The new O2 USB Business Modem (USB Stick design) is now available.
With fast downloads speeds (up to 1.8Mb per second on HSDPA) and enhanced connectivity (GPRS/EDGE/HSDPA), the O2 Business USB Modem allows you to keep on top of your work, stay in touch with your customers, colleagues and suppliers and get access to the information that’s important to you wherever you are**
This compact device is manufactured by leading Data Card manufacturer, Sierra Wireless and uses Sierra Watcher software. There’s no need for additional software to be loaded onto the laptop or desktop - it simply plugs into one of the existing USB ports.
A few great reasons to choose the O2 Business USB Modem
* Plug and play – works straight from the box *
* Advanced power control reduces battery drain on laptops and optimises modem performance
* MicroSD slot – no need for a separate memory stick
* Improved performance in areas with lower signal strength
* Tough, non-moving, non-breakable antenna parts and high strength plastic with torque resistance
* Exceed specifications for extreme temperature, drop, shock, vibration and water resistance
* Manages data traffic to maximize speed and minimize stalling or pausing
*Dependent on set up, permissions and policies on your particular machine
** subject to network coverage, status and availability
Full Details in the PDF file here
Labels: o2 Data Cards, o2 HDSPA
Samsung i780 - Specifications
High speed 3G (HSDPA) and Wi-Fi, Assisted GPS with a QWERTY key board in a device thats only 12.9mm thick.
Touch:
Innovative optical joystick acts like a mini mouse, letting you hop screens and scroll through favorite options with ease.
Direction:
Let the i780 guide you, literally. Assisted GPS combines with navigation software to take you where you need to go. Get clear precise and accurate directions whether your traveling on foot or by car.
Do more then just navigation, the Assisted GPS capability of the i780 and location based services lets you find useful and popular locations around you. Find cash points, clubs, cinemas, restaurants, what ever you need.
Mobile Broadband:
Always stay connected, always stay ready with the Samsung i780. High speed 3G with HSDPA technology and complimentary Wi-Fi support brings broadband speeds to the palm of your hand. Rapid download speeds lets you collect e-mails and download attachments almost instantly. Share files, update corporate databases in real time or use your i780 as a high speed wireless modem with a laptop. The choice is yours.
Mobile Business:
The powerful Windows Mobile operating system lets you take your office on the move. View and edit office documents, then send them on instantly via e-mail. Full push e-mail and Microsoft Exchange & Outlook support manages your calender and contacts directly from your handset.
I780 Available now
Samsung i200 - Specifications
With Windows Mobile 6.1, i200 Smartphone Gives the Best Choice for Business Professional
Supporting the Windows Mobile 6.1, Samsung i200 provides functional and practical features in business. Users can operate MS Office programs such as Excel, Word, Powerpoint, and Outlook promptly. Intuitive User Interface provides direct-access to the most of menus and easy navigation in home screen. Especially, the phone is very efficient in email features offering HTML format email, easy editing (cut, copy and paste), and unified email and SMS/MMS management. Automatic pop-up helps users know whenever they get email and always be connected.
The slim bar-type form factor with mere 11.8 mm thinness offers compact and stylish design, which is hardly witnessed in most of smartphones. A large enough 2.3” QVGA TFT screen with glossy coating makes users to fully enjoy multimedia contents and complicated business information.
Furthermore, i200 gears up business efficiency through HSDPA 3.6 Mbps data communications. In addition to that, it’s unique ‘light sensor’ can help users minimize the power consumption to adjust lightness of LCD and keypad automatically. Multimedia features such as a 2-megapixel camera and music player enhance users’ entertainment experience.
I200 Available soon
The O2 XDA Mantle is the replacement for the O2 XDA Argon.
The O2 XDA Mantle is a touch-screen pocketpc operating Windows Mobile 6 Professional and is designed for the corporate market - with built in fingerprint security sensor as well as
Labels: 3g, GPS, mantle, O2 XDA
Nokia's E-series of handsets continues with the introduction of the slim and sleek E71 and E66.
Both offerring professional access to email whilst maintaining the Nokia high standard of voice and data communications.
Featuring data speeds of up to HSDPA and with onboard GPS for sat-nav and other location based services.
At launch these devices are listed as compatible with Nokia Mail For Exchange the Microsoft Exchange connectivity service - compatibility with other professional email systems such as Blackberry Connect is expected.
Expected in Q3 2008
Press Release
E71 DataSheet
E66 DataSheet
Labels: e66, e71, GPS, HSDPA, Microsoft, nokia eseries
The HTC Touch Pro adds a slide-out keyboard to the new range of handsets (see HTC Touch Diamond post below).
Featuring very similar specifications to the Touch diamond with 3g/HSDPA and TouchFLO™ 3D interface throughout the applications (email, contacts, images etc) this also adds a full physical QWERTY keyboard for quick data entry.
Both the Touch Diamond and Touch Pro feature TV-Out for quick and easy connectivity to projectors/monitors to enable true mobile presentation and GPS built-in for satellite navigation
More details in the press release here
Specificiations here
Labels: HTC Touch Diamond, HTC Touch Pro
Labels: HSDPA, RIM Blackberry
Designed with style to compete with the Apple iphone, HTC reveals today the new addition to the Touch range - The Diamond.
Featuring an innovative 3d touch interface (TouchFLO 3D) to animate the access to your messages, photos, contacts, music and video etc.
HSDPA and HSUPA will provide data speeds up to 7.2 Mbps (in selected areas on selected networks) and give you true broadband on the move.
Windows Mobile 6.1 will provide corporate connectivity out of the box - and wifi gives an excellent alternative to mobile networks in the home, office or internationally.
Visit the Mini site for more details and images here
Available in the UK in the second half of 2008
Labels: HSDPA, HSUPA, HTC, HTC Touch Diamond
The long awaited i-mate Ultimate 9502 is now available to order - as well as providing HSDPA/HSUPA data speeds, an innovative design and integrate GPS it also offers direct connectivity to external displays and projectors without need for third party accessories.
Download Specifications here
The long awaited release of Service Pack 5 for Blackberry Enterprise Server 4.1 (Lotus/Exchange) includes
* BlackBerry Instant Messaging for Microsoft Office Live Communications Server 2005 v2.0
* BlackBerry Instant Messaging for Lotus Sametime v2.0
* BlackBerry Instant Messaging for Groupwise Messenger v2.0
* Free-busy calendar lookup*
* BlackBerry® Web Desktop Manager
* BlackBerry® Monitoring Service
* The ability to download and edit email attachments in native file formats*
* Certification for the latest platforms
* Will require version 4.5 software on handsets - to be released separately by carrier networks
More information available here -
This update is available for customers who have purchased Blackberry Enterprise Server 4.1 for Microsoft Exchange and Lotus Domino (standard and small business edition)
As always proceed with caution before applying service packs - speak to the Intercity Mobile Data Dept or your IMC Business Development Manager for more information on how to proceed.
Email IMC here
Labels: Blackberry, exchange, Lotus, RIM
Nokia have introduced the Nokia 6300i, which offers a fully integrated and easy-to-use VoIP (Voice over IP) client combined with a GSM mobile phone. Connecting to a wireless network is simple, making the Nokia 6300i an ideal complement for connections from the home office. Browsing, downloading of applications and making VoIP calls is effortless with the Nokia 6300i, which is estimated to start shipping in the second quarter of 2008.
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Specifications
Labels: nokia 6300i, voip
O2 have launched the new addition to the XDA range - the QWERTY (slide-out) Windows Mobile 6 Smartphone - O2 XDA Atmos.
The Xda Atmos is a stylish 3G smartphone with two keyboards: slide out full QWERTY keyboard for faster messaging and a standard 12 numeric keyboard for dialling.
You can send and receive email wherever and whenever* using Microsoft Direct Push Email, as well as accessing their calendar and contacts.
Windows Mobile 6 (the mobile version of Microsoft Windows) means the device interface has a familiar look and feel and is easy for customers to use.
* subject to network coverage
Full Specifications here
The small and stylish BlackBerry Pearl 8110 includes rich multimedia features together with powerful communications capabilities
With its built-in GPS combined with WayFinder Navigator, the BlackBerry Pearl 8110 allows users to pinpoint their location, get audible, turn-by-turn navigation, and plan and share routes
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BlackBerry 8110 Features
* Voice activated dialling
* Advanced noise and echo cancellation
* Up to 4.5 hours talk time and 14 days standby time
* Integrated GPS
* Bluetooth™ enabled
* Trackball navigation
* USB Charging
* 64MB embedded memory
* MicroSD expansion slot
* 2MP camera with flash
* Multi media Player
* Polyphonic/MIDI ring tones
* Trackball navigation
Telmap Navigator
* Powered by Telmap Navigator using built in GPS
* Latest version of 3D Mapping
* UK and Ireland maps included
* Live traffic and speed safety camera alerts
* Location search with full postcode, streets, intersections and towns
* Full pedestrian navigation experience
* In-car navigation with moving maps
* Easy location finder
* Telmap Navigator requires a separate monthly subscription - speak to your IMC Business Development Manager for pricing.
Labels: Blackberry, RIM, Vodafone
Combining a lightweight design, large screen, sat-nav software and strong battery life, the P3470 sets a new standard in affordable smartphone, GPS-based devices. This will be one of the most compact PDA devices launched standing just 108mm tall.
SonyEricsson have released details of their latest handset - now with Windows Mobile (WM6) operating system.
The XPERIATM X1 combines a 3-inch clear wide VGA display and a full QWERTY keyboard within a quality metal-finish body. With Windows Mobile® inside, the XPERIA™ X1 lets you choose from a dynamic range of activities at anytime and anywhere; from enjoying your favourite entertainment content to working efficiently on-the-move. Access a world of experiences simply by touching the XPERIA™ panel on the screen.
Release date TBA.Labels: Microsoft, SonyEricsson
A bit more detail
Full Details found in specifications online here
Details on the Co-Pilot Sat Nav application can be found here
O2 have released two new versions of the Sierra Wireless PC Cards for laptops - One standard PCMCIA and a new Express card for PCMCIA express enabled laptops and UMPC's.
Both offer excellent data connectivity to GPRS/3G networks and will offer HSDPA and HSUPA (High Speed Downlink/Uplink) speeds from 1.2mb/s up to 7.2 mb/s where available. (see coverage map here)
For more details download the specifications here and contact your IMC Business Development Manager for details.
Labels: HSDPA, HSUPA, o2 Data Cards, PCMCIA
The latest version of Vodafone's USB modem range now includes a USB stick style (rather than the USB dongle or cable connected modems).
Operating using data download speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps (14 times faster than standard 3G) where available this 3g/HSDPA device also offers HSUPA (High Speed Uplink Packet Access) speeds of up to 1.4 Mb/ps.
The new USB Stick modem will be available from the 10th of January.
The USB Dongle style modem below (with connecting cable) has also been re-styled and is available now.
Vodafone have also upgraded the network in the busiest areas to 3.6Mbps to deliver a more robust service, enabling existing customers to enjoy faster data speeds in mobile broadband 7.2 areas (see previous posted 7.2 information here).
Labels: o2 RIM Blackberry
The Samsung SGH-M110 rugged handset will be available in December.
This is a very simple handset (dual band/VGA camera) targeted towards construction and any who work outdoors. It is rated as dust/water/drop proof (IP54 drop up to 1 meter), Bluetooth is also a feature for connectivity to headsets/handsfree car kits.
PDF Specifications available here
Labels: Samsung SGH-M110
