Samsung’s brushed stainless steel G810 slider was one of the standout handsets at MWC this year, and UK retailer Carphone Warehouse has announced it will be available for Brits from April 14th – just one week away. With HSDPA (up to 3.6Mbps), WiFi b/g, GPS, a 5-megapixel camera with Xenon flash, 3x optical zoom, face detection and onboard image editor, and a 2.6-inch screen, the G810 is being positioned as Samsung’s pre-emptive rival to the Nokia N96.
As with the N96, the G810 will run Symbian v9.2 S60 3rd Edition and have access to YouTube; however, Nokia’s smartphone is not expected to hit the UK until August this year, giving Samsung almost three months to corner the market.
No price for either handset has been revealed. read more…
Kyocera has released the Kyocera Mako S4000 clamshell phone. Featuring the following :
-1.8″ 128 x 160 TFT internal display
-1″ 96 x 96 CSTN external display
-VGA camera with digital zoom
-Bluetooth connectivity
-Voice recognition
-2.5″ x 1.84″ x 0.67″
-82.6 grams
Features include Bluetooth, text and multimedia messaging, voice commands, a speakerphone, basic organizer features, Bluetooth (version 1.2), instant messaging, and a WAP Web browser. The VGA camera is a little disappointing considering just how common megapixel shooters are these days, but as long as it takes decent shots then we’ll let it pass for now. We also thought that the 250-contact phone book was a bit small, though we imagine that high-powered users with lots of friends would gravitate toward a smartphone, anyway.
Life Style is the potentialy market, Sony Ericsson has announced of Bluetooth headsets with what they are calling the “hbh-pv712 Style Edition.†So what exactly makes them so stylish? Well you have 3 face plates to choose from which can match the outfit of your choice that day with either red, black, or purple. Of course its features are the same as any bluetooth headset but this one boasts some style and for £39.99 it’s not a bad attempt at adding something fashionable to your wardrobe.
NTT, the Japanese telecoms company, is currently trialling a new type of phone, one that will be able it to receive smells direct. They are currently working with a specialist outfit who is to deliver the niff. Mobile Fragrance Communication (Kaori Tsushin Mobile) is no stranger to smells. NTT already uses the company within its advertising campaigns – it recently released orange and lemon smells at local beer halls, apparently
In use, you select a smell from a ‘fragrance playlist’ wherein smells are downloaded to the handset and then transferred, via infra-red, to a device which emits the fragrance.
Where was that rose scent at Valentines when we needed it? On the other hand, what sort of smell would the bookies send you if you’ve lost in the Grand National? read more…
Palm, has announced the Palm Centro smartphone in Singapore at StarHub mobile customers, making its trademark ease of use accessible for even more customers who want to stay connected with friends, family and co-workers.
Besides being compact, fun and stylish, Centro is an excellent choice for first-time smartphone users who are looking to better manage their lives – be it work or meeting up with friends. Centro helps users manage email and text messaging, keep track of their schedules, stay up-to-date on the latest news, and capture and share pictures. With additional features such as a built-in Google Maps application to quickly access maps or directions, and support for up to eight email accounts(1), Centro provides users with a unique mobile experience. read more…
