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LG Electronics (LG), a global leader and technology innovator in mobile communications, reinforced its aggressive strategy in smartphones by announcing the first Android mobile device which will give LG a broader and more dominant position in this expanding market.

The announcement of LG’s first Android-powered smartphones comes only a week after the world’s third largest mobile phone company announced that it would be introducing three new Windows Mobile smartphones in the next few weeks. These developments underscore LG’s commitment to offering greater consumer choice in the expanding smartphone category.

The new LG-GW620 features a 3-inch full touchscreen and slide out QWERTY keypad to meet the growing needs of consumers who rely on their mobile phones for more than just making calls. The LG-GW620 benefits from an operating system that was created from the ground up to take advantage of the many mobile applications and services developed by search leader Google.

In anticipation of strong demand for smartphones that support social networking functions right out-of-the-box, the LG-GW620 also lives up to LG’s consumer-friendly design philosophy by making the smartphone experience more accessible for typical users. At the same time, LG’s messaging phones have traditionally been very popular with young professionals who demand a full QWERTY keypad for a fast mobile computing experience. The LG-GW620 manages to meet the needs of both types of users simultaneously.

“The LG-GW620 will appeal to first-time smartphone customers by offering a new and different kind of user experience,” said Dr. Skott Ahn, President and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “Our objective is to provide a wide selection of smartphones to satisfy the diverse preferences of today’s consumers. This Android phone is just one of many smartphone models we plan to introduce worldwide in the years ahead.”

In addition to the Android model, LG announced in early September that it will be introducing a minimum of 13 new smartphones over the next 16 months that utilize Microsoft’s Windows Mobile. The newest release, version 6.5, was announced just last week.

The LG-GW620 will be available in the fourth quarter of this year in select European markets.

Source: Press Release

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Verizon Wireless and Nokia introduce the Nokia 7705 Twist(TM), a fun phone with a unique square shape that swivels open to reveal a full QWERTY keypad. The phone's shortcut buttons provide quick access to messaging, the 3.0 megapixel camera, Web browsing, V CAST Music with Rhapsody®, voice commands, and speakerphone options. The Contact Light Ring, located in the lower right corner, can be customized to identify a message or a call from those listed in the contact directory. Customers may purchase the Nokia Twist online at www.verizonwireless.com beginning Sept. 13 and in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores on Sept. 21.

Available colors: Black with Xpress-on(TM) Covers in black and purple packaged with the phone
Source: Nokia Press Release

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Apple® introduced the new iPod nano®, adding a video camera, mic and speaker to the world’s most popular music player. Music lovers can now shoot video wherever they are, view it on their iPod nano and use their computers to easily transfer their videos to YouTube. The new iPod nano features an ultra-thin and sleek design with a larger 2.2-inch color display and gorgeous polished aluminum and glass enclosure. iPod nano also features a built-in FM radio with live pause and iTunes® Tagging, as well as a built-in pedometer. The new iPod nano is available today in an 8GB model for $149 and a 16GB model for $179, and comes in nine brilliant colors including silver, black, purple, blue, green, orange, yellow, (PRODUCT) RED and pink.

“iPod nano is the world’s most popular music player with over 100 million sold,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “And now we’ve added a video camera to its incredibly thin design, without any additional cost to the user.”

iPod nano features a larger 2.2-inch display for easier navigating, enjoying album art, or shooting and viewing video clips. iPod nano is ultra-portable so users can shoot video wherever they are, in either portrait or landscape. iPod nano customers can share videos instantly with friends using its display and speaker, or sync with a Mac® or PC and share them on YouTube, MobileMe™, Facebook or via email.* iPod nano can even shoot videos with fun real-time effects such as Thermal, Film Grain, Kaleido and X-Ray.

Features of new iPod Nano:

• iPod nano now has a polished anodized aluminum finish in nine electrifying colors.
• larger 2.2-inch color display
• Video recorder
  
• FM Tuner
• Live Pause and iTunes Tagging
• Pedometer
  

Technical Specifications:

• Height: 3.6 inches (90.7 mm)
• Width: 1.5 inches (38.7 mm)
• Depth: 0.24 inch (6.2 mm)
• Weight: 1.28 ounces (36.4 grams)
• 2.2-inch (diagonal) TFT display
• 240-by-376-pixel resolution at 204 pixels per inch
• H.264 VGA video, 640 by 480 pixels, up to 30 frames per second with AAC audio
• 15 real-time special effects: Sepia, Black and White, X-Ray, Film Grain, Thermal, Security Cam, Cyborg, Bulge, Kaleido, Motion Blur, Mirror, Light Tunnel, Dent, Stretch, and Twirl
• 8GB or 16GB flash drive
• Holds up to 2,000 or 4,000 songs in 128-Kbps AAC format
• Holds up to 7,000 or 14,000 iPod-viewable photos
• Holds up to 8 hours or 16 hours of video
• Stores data via USB flash drive
• Audio formats supported: AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), HE-AAC, MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV
• Spoken menus allow listeners to hear many of the names of menus, song titles, and artists without viewing the screen.
• A high-resolution LCD display with adjustable contrast and backlight settings makes it easier to read in low light.
• Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
• Playback time
  • Music playback time: Up to 24 hours when fully charged
  • Video playback time: Up to 5 hours when fully charged
• Operating temperature: 32° to 95° F
  (0° to 35° C)

iPod nano supports 20 VoiceOver languages:
Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English (U.S.), Finnish, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, and Turkish; other languages are available with the purchase of a supported third-party text-to-speech engine

Pricing & Availability
The new iPod nano is available immediately for a suggested price of $149 (US) for the 8GB model and $179 (US) for the 16GB model in silver, black, purple, blue, green, orange and pink through the Apple Store® (www.apple.com), Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers. The 8GB and 16GB iPod nano in yellow and (PRODUCT) RED are available through the Apple Store (www.apple.com) and Apple’s retail stores. iPod nano requires a Mac with a USB 2.0 port, Mac OS® X v10.4.11 or later and iTunes 9; or a Windows PC with a USB 2.0 port and Windows Vista or Windows XP Home or Professional (Service Pack 3) or later and iTunes 9.

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HTC Corporation, a global designer of mobile phones, today announced the launch of the Android-powered HTC Hero in India. The HTC Hero with its distinct sleek design marks the debut of HTC Sense, an intuitive and seamless device experience that will be introduced across a portfolio of phones.

HTC Hero continues HTC’s leadership in introducing cutting-edge innovation and technology and enhancing the communication experience for Indian mobile phone users. Featuring beveled edges and an angled bottom, the HTC Hero is contoured to fit comfortably in your hand and against your face while you’re on a call. The HTC Hero is built to last and is equipped with an anti-fingerprint screen coating for improved smudge resistance and a longer lasting, clearer display. The white HTC Hero includes an industry-first, Teflon coating, resulting in an improved, durable white surface.

The HTC Hero comes with a special offer exclusively for 100 million Airtel users in India, wherein Airtel customers will get free data download of 100 MB per month for six months. Airtel customers will also be able to avail many utility-based applications such as Portfolio Manager, Hello Tune Manager, Weather Channel, Mobshare, In-mobile search and City Search on the HTC Hero.

“The Android-powered HTC Hero further underlines HTC’s commitment to push the boundaries in mobile phone innovation and design. HTC Hero introduces a more natural way for reaching out to the people and accessing important information in a much more easier and hassle-free manner. We are also very pleased to introduce a fully customized user interface called HTC Sense with the HTC Hero,” said Ajay Sharma, Country Head, HTC India. “HTC Sense is a distinct experience created to make HTC phones more engaging, immersive and intuitive and will be integrated across a portfolio of HTC’s phones in the future,” he further added.

The HTC Hero comes equipped with access to Android Market, where users can search and download applications to personalize and customize the phone.

With its 3.2-inch HVGA display, the HTC Hero is optimized for Web, multimedia and other content while maintaining a small size and weight that fits comfortably in your hand. It also boasts a broad variety of hardware features including a GPS, gravity-sensor, 3.5mm stereo headset jack, a 5 mega-pixel autofocus camera and expandable MicroSD memory. HTC Hero also includes a dedicated Search button that goes beyond basic search, providing you with a more natural, contextual search experience that enables you to search through Twitter, locate people in your contact list, find emails in your inbox or search in any other area in Hero.

• World’s first Android™-based phone with a customized user interface called HTC Sense™
• HTC Sense to be integrated across a portfolio of phones beginning with HTC Hero
• Only Airtel customers across India to get free data download of 100 MB per month for six months and six customized utility based applications

HTC Sense – A Customized User Interface Debuting on HTC Hero

HTC Sense is focused on putting people at the centre by making your phone work in a more simple and natural way. Built on a culture of innovation and a passion to enhance people’s lives, HTC shapes the mobile experience around the individual. Debuting on the HTC Hero and available on all new HTC devices moving forward, Sense delivers on three basic principles: Make it Mine, Stay Close and Discover the Unexpected.

Pricing and Availability:

The HTC Hero will be available at a market operating price of Rs. 34,600/- in Maharashtra and Rs. 31,990/- in the Rest of India at all leading authorised HTC resellers across the country.

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LG Electronics (LG), a global leader and technology innovator in mobile communications, today announced the worldwide retail release of the highly anticipated new Chocolate (LG-BL40). The stunning fourth handset of the Black Label Series will be available in Europe from mid-September before making its way around the world.

With the introduction of this bold new shape, the new Chocolate is essentially reinventing the way consumers view and use mobile phones. Designed with sleek sophistication, the strikingly unconventional 4-inch wide screen opens up an enlarged and more optimal space for “on-the-go” computing, allowing for an entirely new mobile experience that raises the bar of innovation.

Users will see things differently with the widened 21:9 panoramic display that establishes a new level of visual comfort for the reading of web pages and e-mail and dramatically brings videos and games to life with cinematic flair. Going wide also allows for the dual screen era to finally be brought to handsets for enhanced usability, which when combined with LG’s upgraded and intuitive S-Class UI brings a whole new meaning to the words “user friendly”.

“The new LG Chocolate will dramatically change the way we interact with our phones,” said Dr. Skott Ahn, CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “The new Chocolate reflects the originality and sophistication of the Black Label Series and like its predecessor, we are confident that the new Chocolate will create its own legacy and further enhance our standing in the market.”

Beginning from the UK, the new LG Chocolate will be released across the Europe in September and will be expanded to the rest of the world from October 2009.

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See Things Differently
• Mobile web browsing is now a breeze with the new Chocolate’s 4-inch, 21:9 HD LCD that eliminates unnecessary side-scrolling; 7.2 HSDPA provides speedier internet and e-mail
• Enjoy a panoramic multimedia experience featuring a theatre-like movie player and enriched image and document viewer through the wide screen
• Utilize the extra space with Dual Screen UI which can intelligently display two different types of content simultaneously

Touch Things Differently
• Enjoy simplified touchscreen navigation with LG’s upgraded S-Class UI which offers the best in finger-friendly 3D graphics, intuitive responsiveness and easier accessibility to applications
• With one-touch copy and paste, transfer content even more quickly and effortlessly
• Thanks to the wider screen, discover a refreshingly new hands-on experience for a multitude of tasks ranging from texting to gaming

Style Things Differently
• Irresistibly slim shape, glossy black finish and iconic red highlights create a sense of subtle, chic luxury which preserves the new Chocolate’s design identity
• Curved scratch-resistant glass that seamlessly encases the phone and provides a smooth, elegant surface which will always look flawlessly clean and alluring
• The 4-inch HD LCD opens up a wider space to showcase and accentuate your personal style; enhanced customization features allow you to express yourself through wallpapers, themes and ringtones created from your own multimedia content

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Intex Mobiles has introduced their new Dual SIM (GSM-GSM) Mobile phone named Intex IN 4477 in India.

Intex IN 4477 is a Dual SIM Phone with efficient audio and video performance. It can play all formats of videos including Mp4 and 3gp.

Mr Sanjay Kumar, DGM-Telecom, Intex Technologies, while launching the phones commented, "Consumer response to our Dual SIM series has been overwhelming and we are now all geared up to maintain the pace of introducing new models. These handsets, true to the Intex promise of 'Demand More', will meet the needs and expectations of masses that are looking for a one stop solution for their communication, utility and entertainment needs. INTEX IN 4477 and IN 2020 Elegant will be followed by two more models which will hit the market soon."

Features and Specifications of Intex IN 4477:

Features	Description
Product Type	Bar Phone
Network	GSM 900/1800
Dimensions	114.8x48.5x13.2MM
Display	2.4" TFT - 242K
Weight
Talk Time	Upto 4Hrs.
Standby Time	Upto 200 Hrs.
Battery	1200mAh
FM Radio	Yes
FM Recording	Yes
Audio Player	Yes
Audio Equalizer	Yes
Sound Recorder	Yes
Video Player	Yes
Camera	Yes
Mobile Tracker	Yes
GPRS/WAP	Yes
Support AS Modem	Yes
MMS	Yes
Phone book Capacity	1000
Memory card Slot	Support TF/Micro SD card upto 2 GB
Games	3 Games Embedded
Caller Group	Yes
Auto Call Record	Yes
Language Support	English & Hindi

Price and Availability:

Intex IN 4477 is available across India at a Price of Rs.3,800

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LG Electronics (LG), a global leader and technology innovator in mobile communications, today announced the imminent launch of three new Windows phones in the next few weeks, delivering on LG’s commitment to further grow its share of the global smartphone market. The three devices will kick off LG’s most aggressive smartphone strategy to date, which will ultimately result in a total of 13 new LG-branded Windows® phones launched globally before the end of 2010.

The three latest additions to LG’s expanding smartphone line-up and the first to include the new Windows Mobile® 6.5 operating system include a full touchscreen device, a touch slider with QWERTY keyboard and a QWERTY bar-type handset. The three phones will be aimed at different segments of the market ranging from premium to affordable smartphones. The phones will be introduced initially for early adopter customers in Europe, the United States and Asia before being made available globally.

Designed with usability in mind, LG’s latest smartphone offerings will highlight the touch-friendly, easy-to-navigate interface of Windows Mobile 6.5 which delivers an easier and faster smartphone experience for users. These Windows® phones will be supported by LG’s own distinctive S-Class User Interface, which offers a unique 3D experience that works with Microsoft’s familiar operating system.

“This initial launch is a strong testament that LG is committed to offering a spectrum of choices for our broad range of customers,” said Dr. Skott Ahn, President and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “Our work with Microsoft on mobile devices reflects our strategy of offering the best in both hardware and software in all our smartphones.”

The latest version of Windows Mobile includes an upgraded Internet Explorer Mobile browser with a new engine and a customized version of Adobe Flash Lite for accessing sites previously unable to render properly on a handheld. Windows Mobile® 6.5 will also include free access to Microsoft’s My Phone service where customers can perform automatic backups of photos, music, contacts and text messages from their handheld to the web for easy access any time.

“With familiar software like Microsoft Outlook, Windows Media Player and Windows Live, these phones will give people the confidence to get things done with the software they would normally expect from their PCs,” said Todd Peters, Corporate Vice President of Microsoft Corp. “LG’s portfolio of stylish Windows smartphones gives people the ability to choose the model that best suits their style and budget.”

Launched in July, the LG Application Store (http://www.lgapplication.com) will offer add-ons for all three devices as well as future LG smartphone devices. The site expects to offer up to 2,000 downloadable applications by the end of year.

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Sony Ericsson announces the XPERIA™ X2 a new Windows® phone that offers a best in class email and multimedia experience. In the modern world where 24/7 communication is key, users can instantly synchronise their mail and calendar and open and edit Microsoft® Office Mobile documents quickly and efficiently to stay connected with colleagues wherever they are.

The XPERIA™ X2 also includes the unique SlideView feature, which provides quick access to frequently used phone activities. Providing quick interaction with contacts, messages, media and more, SlideView gives an overview of missed incoming activity, notifying the user of any missed calls, e-mails and text messages so users don’t overlook an important contact.

“In the fast moving world we live in, the need to stay connected has never been so important.” said Sumit Malhotra, marketing business manager, Sony Ericsson. “We constantly rely on our mobile phones as an extension to the office and the XPERIA™ X2 debuting with Windows Mobile® 6.5, allows users to work quickly and efficiently while on the move. The XPERIA™ X2 also features a new range of interactive panels as well as SlideView, which provides quick access to frequently used phone activities – perfect for those who need to see any missed incoming activity at a glance.”

Entertainment is not compromised on XPERIA™ X2. Enjoy amazing multimedia with the 3.2” high resolution touch screen and DVD quality and take advantage of the 8.1 megapixel camera to capture and instantly share experiences with friends and family. Personalise the panels and users can access Facebook™ to upload their party or holiday images and they can chat with friends across the world via Skype. Whether it is music, photography, email, video or gaming the XPERIA™ X2 has it all.

“Windows® phones allow people to manage their whole world – from work to home to play – on a single handset,” said Stephanie Ferguson, general manager, product management, Microsoft Corp. “The XPERIA™ X2 taps the powerful messaging and multimedia capabilities in Windows Mobile® so customers can be in touch, productive and entertained wherever they are.”

XPERIA™ X2 Features

• Windows Mobile® 6.5 – work on the move easier
• Make the most of the day – flexible desktop panels categorised for life: communication and fun, multimedia, business and internet
• Work without boundaries – instant synchronisation of mail, calendar powered by QWERTY keyboard messaging and Windows Mobile®
• Slide view – quick access to frequently used phone activities and overview of missed incoming activity
• Present documents on the big screen – TV out cable
• Never get stranded - XPERIA™ exclusive travel insurance
• Enjoy amazing multimedia – 3.2” high resolution touch screen and DVD quality
• 8.1 mega pixel camera with Photo light – easily upload images to web albums
• Real 3D panel – 3D effects and zoom, music playback controls

Specifications:

• Size: 110 x 54 x 16 mm

• Weight: 115 grams

• Colours: Elegant Black, Modern Silver

• Main screen: 65,536 colour TFT
• Resolution: 480 x 800 pixels (WVGA)
• Size: 3.2 inches

• Phone memory: Up to110MB
• Memory card support: SanDisk microSD™ and microSDHC™, up to 16GB

• Talk time GSM: Up to 10 hrs
• Standby time GSM: Up to 500 hrs

• Talk time UMTS: Up to 6hrs
• Standby time UMTS: Up to 640hrs

• Music listening time: Up to 20hrs

Available in selected markets from early Q4 2009.

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Nokia World 2009 also made available the launch of another superb phone The Nokia X3. The Nokia X3 is a sleek and stylish slide phone with dedicated music and volume keys to control your sounds. It also has a combined send/end key and camera-shutter key for quick and easy operation. The design also features lighting effects around the dedicated ‘Navi’ key.

Priced for mass-market appeal, it is the first S40 device - the classic Nokia interface loved by millions - to offer direct access to Ovi Store. Using the store’s catalogue of applications no two X3’s need ever be the same.

As one of Nokia’s ‘Comes With Music’ devices the X3 enables users to discover, download and keep any and every track they want from the millions available in the Nokia Music Store*. The Nokia X3 also supports side-loading from PC - and comes pre-loaded with sample audio tracks and music videos from leading artists.

Features of Nokia X3:

HW characteristics
•Slide body style
•Stereo output speakers
•Combined Send-End Keys, dedicated Music Keys, Volume and Camera key
•Lighting effects around the Navi ring

Connectivity
•Bluetooth v2.1 with stereo audio profiles (A2DP and AVRCP)
•Hot-swappable MicroSD card (expandable up to 16 GB)
•Micro-USB interface with USB2.0 FS (Full speed) complimentary USB charging, USB OTG (audio, storage)
•Nokia 3.5 mm AV connector (audio only)
•Internal FM Rx antenna (auto-switch when headset connected)
•2mm charging connector
UI Features
•Active Home screen: See your contacts, Friends, playing music track in the home screen
•Living wallpapers for battery and signal indication
•Customisable media player and radio skin via themes

Context management
•PIM (Calendar & Contacts) Presence enhanced contacts (OMA IMPS)
•SyncML (local & remote) data sync

Voice and Audio
•Speech codec support for FR, HR, EFR, AMR
•Voice commands and recording
Music experience
•Music Player with extended play list supports MP3, MP4, AAC, eAAC+, WMA, WMV formats
•FM RDS stereo radio with built-in antenna
•Listen and control your music over Bluetooth stereo audio
•Listen to music in flight mode
•Manage music with Ovi Player PC client & Windows Media Player 11
•Pre-loaded audio tracks & music videos
•USB 2.0 Full Speed for transfer of music
•OMA DRM release 2.0 and Windows Media DRM
•Nokia Comes With Music & Nokia Ovi Music support (side- loading)

Imaging experience
•3.2 megapixel Full Focus camera, background processing, 4x smooth zoom
•View photos thumbnails in grid, albums or timeline view
•New editing tools and clip arts for fun images
•Image Upload to sharing services: Flickr, Ovi Share.
•Video recording: H.263 QCIF (48kbps), MPEG-4 QVGA (172kbps)
Product Specification The Nokia X3 goes on sale in the fourth quarter of 2009 for an estimated retail price of EUR115 before taxes and subsidies.

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Nokia also launched its new mobile Nokia X6 today at the Nokia World 2009. The 3.2-inch widescreen display is optimised for photos and videos, proving the Nokia X6 is more than just a musical masterpiece. Pack 20 friends onto your homescreen, along with communities such as Facebook and it’s also a fully connected social butterfly.

The Nokia X6 is a ‘Comes With Music’ device, so it provides unlimited access to the Nokia Music Store. With ample on-board storage you can discover, download and keep all the music you could ever ask for.

Also perfect for people who like to snap, tag and share photos and videos. Superb image quality comes from a 5 mega-pixel camera with Carl-Zeiss optics. With its built-in features to edit videos, show them on TV or online, sharing your memories has never been easier.

Basic parameters
•WCDMA 850/1900/2100+QB GSM (LTA, NA).
WCDMA 900/1900/2100 +QB GSM
•SW Platform: Symbian OS, S60 5th edition 5.0
•Size: 111 x 51 x 13.8
•Display: 3.2”16:9 nHD, 231 ppi
•Memory Internal/External: 32 GB/-
•Talk time: up to 8h (GSM) /5 h (3G)
•Stand-by time: up to 406h (GSM) /400 h (3G)
•Music playback time: up to 35h
•Video playback time: up to 4 hours (30 fps)
•Processor 433.9MHz

Imaging
•Camera: 5Mpix with Carl Zeissoptics and dual LED flash
•Other imaging features: video, video center, online-share, tv-out support, video editing

Music
•Nokia Music Store : yes
•Music format: MP3, SpMidi, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, MTP support

Video Consumption
•Video recording
•Video playback
Other Media Consumption
•Ring Tones: 3D stereo ringing tones, Up to 64 Polyphonic Midi, MP3 tones, video ringing tones
•Video Ring Tones: yes
•Browser: Full Web browser (OSS) v 7.0
•Macromedia Flash Lite3.0Planned

Other services, features or applications
•Image and video editor, Video center, Online Share, Download (where Ovi Store is not supported), Email Settings wizard, Switch, Playlist DJ, Nokia Maps 3.0, Embedded premium game Spore, Online Search, Email clients
•OVI services: Nokia Music Store, Ovi Store, Nokia Messaging, Nokia Maps, Ovi Share, Ovi Contacts, Ovi Files, Ovi Suite 1.1 for PC
•Downloadable Symbian(sis), Java applications, and widgets
•3 games included! Spore by EA, Asphalt4 and DJ Mix Tour by Gameloft

Specifications:

The Nokia X6 is expected to ship in the fouth quarter of 2009 for an estimated retail price of EUR459 before taxes and subsidies.

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Nokia today officially launched the New Nokia N97 Mini at the ongoing Nokia World 2009. Sporting new homescreen widgets and a host of usability improvements, the N97 mini still packs 8GB of storage, a 3.2-inch touchscreen and full QWERTY keyboard into its 14.2mm thin frame. It’s also the first Nokia device to sport Lifecasting with Ovi – a new partnership with the world’s largest social network, Facebook. The N97 mini is based on the same tilt display design of its N97 big brother, built into a smaller body complete with new design touches.
Features of Nokia N97 Mini:

Social Navigation and Maps
•Lifecasting with Ovi lets you share your location directly from the homescreen of the N97 mini to Facebook
•155.000 Points of interest and 1000 destinations via Lonely Planet guides and restaurants via Guide Michelin
•Ovi Maps with integrated compass and A-GPS receiver
•Drive: voice guided car navigation, or Walk: pedestrian- optimized turn-by-turn guidance.

Internet
•Live personalized home screen with widgets
•Easy access to content from Ovi Store
•Fully compatible with Ovi services
•Take pictures and videos and share them immediately
•Easy and fast connections to internet services
•Watch web videos on the large 16:9 widescreen
•Free and easy Firmware updates
Design
•Iconic design in attractive size
•Easy text input with QWERTY keyboard and touch screen
•Bright 3.2 inch sliding tilt display

Music
•Enjoy great audio through standard 3.5 mm jack headphones, built-in stereo speakers or Bluetooth technology
•Digital music player with support for playlist editing, equalizer and categorized access to your music collection
•Search, browse and purchase songs online in Nokia Music Store (for availability, please visit www.music.nokia.com)
Specifications:

Connectivity & Data Services
•WLAN IEEE 802.11b/g without UPnP support
•Micro-USB connector, Hi-Speed USB 2.0
•3.5mm stereo headphone plug and TV-out support (PAL/NTSC)
•Bluetooth wireless technology 2.0 with A2DP stereo audio, enhanced data rates (EDR)
•GPS receiver with support for assisted GPS (A-GPS)
The Nokia N97 mini will be available next month for an estimated retail price of EUR450 before taxes and subsidies.

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Finally There is a good news for all the Apple Iphone Lovers in India. Apple is launching Apple Iphone 3G S in India on September 19,2009 (As per Fonearena).

Iphone 3G S is the most awaited phone of the year in India. But saying all that, there is a bad news too. Apple is release 3G S at a very high price which may work against it.

• Rs. 36000 for 16GB iPhone 3G S
  
• Rs 40,000 for the 32 GB iPhone 3G S

There is also a buzz that Apple may discontinue their existing models in India. Let us all wait eagerly for the launch and we would surely be here with the official launch news soon.

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Nokia marked the next phase in the evolution of Maemo software with the new Nokia N900. Taking its cues from the world of desktop computing, the open source, Linux-based Maemo software delivers a PC-like experience on a handset-sized device.

The Nokia N900 has evolved from Nokia's previous generation of Internet Tablets and broadens the choice for technology enthusiasts who appreciate the ability to multitask and browse the internet like they would on their desktop computer.

"With Linux software, Mozilla-based browser technology and now also with cellular connectivity, the Nokia N900 delivers a powerful mobile experience," says Anssi Vanjoki, Executive Vice President, Markets, Nokia. "The Nokia N900 shows where we are going with Maemo and we'll continue to work with the community to push the software forward. What we have with Maemo is something that is fusing the power of the computer, the internet and the mobile phone, and it is great to see that it is evolving in exciting ways."

Features of Nokia N900:

• Raw Computer Power
• ARM Cortex - A8 superscalar microprocessor core running at 600 MHz
• Up to 1 GB of application memory (256 MB RAM, 768 MB virtual memory)
• Linux-based operating system
• 3D graphics accelerator with OpenGL ES 2.0 support
• 32 GB internal storage
• Expandable to up to 48 GB with an external microSD card
• 3.5G and WLAN connectivity
• Quadband GSM with GPRS and EDGE
• Data transfers over a cellular network 10/2Mbps
• Data transfers over Wi-Fi 54Mbps
• Flash 9.4 support
• Full-screen browsing
• 5-megapixel digital camera
• Carl Zeiss optical lens
• Dual LED flash
• 800 × 480 resolution video recording
• Touch-sensitive screen
• 3.5” WVGA display
• 800 × 480 resolution
• Tactile and onscreen QWERTY keyboards
• Removable battery
• Assisted-GPS receiver
• Ovi Maps pre-installed
• Maemo browser powered by Mozilla technology
• Adobe Flash™ 9.4 support
• BL-5J 1320mAh Battery

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Nokia has finally introduced the Killer phone against Iphone 3G S, The Nokia N900. The detailed analysis is below.

Phone	N900		iPhone 3GS
OS	GNU/Linux		iPhone OS
Root	yes		no
Height	110.9 mm		115.5 mm
Width	59.8 mm		62.1 mm
Depth	19.55 mm		12.3 mm
Weight	181 g		135 g
CPU	OMAP 3430		OMAP 3430
CPU Speed	600 MHz		600 MHz
RAM	256 MB		256 MB
Storage	32 GB		16/32 GB
Expansion	microSD		no
Battery	1320 mAh		1219 mAh
Full Keyboard	yes		no
Multi Touch	no		yes
Display	88.9 mm		88.9 mm
Resolution	800×480		480×320
3D	OpenGL ES 2.0		OpenGL ES 2.0
TV Out	yes		yes
Wi-Fi	802.11b/g		802.11b/g
GSM/EDGE	850/900/1800/1900 Mhz		850/900/1800/1900 Mhz
UMTS/WCDMA/HSPA	900/1700/2100 MHz		850/1900/2100 MHz
Bluetooth	2.1		2.1
A-GPS	yes		yes
Accelerometer	yes		yes
Compass	no		yes
Camera	5 MP		3 MP
Flash	yes		no
Video	25 fps/WVGA		30 fps/VGA
FM Transmitter	yes		no
Color	Black		Black/White

Nokia N900 is really a strong competition for Apple Iphone 3G S, We need to wait and watch out.