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Leading Mobile handset maker Nokia India has launched two new mobile phones, Nokia 6700 Classic and Nokia 6303 Classic Mobile phones in India. These mobile phones are designed with new applications and good quality camera and vision.

The company also announced its association with Bollywood actor, Priyanka Chopra as its brand ambassador. Bollywood diva, Priyanka Chopra has launched Nokia 6700 Classic and Nokia 6303 Classic mobile phones in India and these handsets are targeted at the suave and savvy Indian consumers who are looking for superior functionality with premium finish at competitive prices. This is the second time Priyanka has launched a stylish handset for Nokia, first being the Supernova Series whose TV ads are really awesome and Priyanka looks hot in that.

Nokia also announced that it will continue its association with tinsel town's reigning queen and Nokia's youth style icon, Priyanka Chopra who will be seen in a new print and digital campaign being unveiled by the company soon. Alongside the Nokia 6700 Classic & Nokia 6303 Classic launch, Priyanka also rolled out an interesting consumer engagement initiative - "Pictures get us talking". The consumer contest that starts from today, gives users an opportunity to upload their interesting and unique pictures on the Nokia website - www.nokia.co.in. So watch out for hot Priyanka Chopra showing off Nokia 6700 classic and Nokia 6303 classic.

Speaking at the occasion, Vineet Taneja, Director Marketing, Nokia India said, "Nokia is delighted to strengthen its bond with India's style conscious consumers, both by extending our association with Priyanka Chopra and with the launch of Nokia 6700 Classic and Nokia 6303 Classic. The new devices combine the superior functionality and enhanced user experience with premium designs and materials available at an extremely competitive price point. The Nokia 6700 Classic shares the same 'DNA' as its predecessor Nokia 6303 and we believe that it will be one of our best selling devices in 2009."

Talking about her association with Nokia, Priyanka Chopra said, "I am very excited to continue my association with Nokia, which is a brand that is a key part of my everyday life. I'm an avid mobile user and I find that Nokia delivers a complete experience in a great looking package! It's a leader in style, innovation, technology and above everything else its user-friendliness… you can't but get hooked to your Nokia! The new Nokia 6700 Classic and Nokia 6303 Classic are super stylish and packed with some exceptional functionalities."

Nokia 6700 Classic Mobile:

The Nokia 6700 Classic combines smooth surfaces, rich materials and precisely crafted parts with a full metal keymat which completes the premium finish. Other features include –

* a 2.2 inch TFT LCD (240 x 320 pixel resolution)
* 3G support with HSDPA, EDGE/GPRS
* Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP
* USB 2.0 (micro)
* A-GPS navigation with Nokia Maps,
* microSD card support
* a 5 megapixel camera,
* FM with RDS

Additionally the Nokia 6700 Classic features the innovative uplink noise cancellation (UNC) that blocks out background noises and Navigation via internal GPS with Nokia Maps (30 days license free).

Nokia 6303 Classic Mobile:

The second handset, the Nokia 6303 Classic features -

* a 2.2 inch screen (240 x 320 pixels)
* a 3.2 megapixel camera
* GPRS/EDGE
* Bluetooth 2.0
* USB 2.0 (micro)
* microSD card support
* pre-loaded Nokia Maps
* 3.5 mm audio jack
* FM radio

The 6303 is not a GPS enabled handset.

The Nokia 6700 Classic is available in Chrome and Black and is priced at Rs. 14,000. The Nokia 6303 Classic is priced at Rs. 8000.


Photo Gallery: Priyank Chopra Launches Nokia 6700 Classic and Nokia 6303 Classic

Samsung has announced a new world's slimmest watch phone, the S9110. While the LG GD910 watch phone is coming to some europe countries next month, Samsung has further slimming the watch phone with its S9110 which features a 11.98mm thickness compare to 13.9mm thickness on LG GD910.

The Samsung S9110 is a direct competitor to arch rival LG's GD910 watch phone that the world came to know about not long ago. Samsung seems to have pipped LG to announce and launch this phone before the LG GD910 is seen in stores.

The Samsung S9110 has it all to make you drool over it. Compatible with GSM dualband (900/1900 MHZ) network, the Samsung S9110 has a 1.76-inch touch screen for touch input, bluetooth and speakerphone.The Samsung S9110 also features -

* a 1.76-inch touchscreen, scratch resistant (obviously) display (176 x 220 pixel resolution)
* speech recognition technology
* Bluetooth with A2DP
* Music player
* Outlook Syncing
* Stainless steel metal body with a leather strap
* supports 900/1800MHz
* 40MB internal memory
* 630mAh battery

From the looks of it the Samsung S9110 is a classy piece of technology. There's a bit surprising is that, there's no mention of 3G connectivity like LG's GD910.

The Samsung S9110 will be released in France for about Price Rs. 31,000 /- (450 Euros) ($639). Dick Tracy must be smiling his head off somewhere!

Korean electronics giant LG has announced the launch of three new low-end mobile phones in Indian market. These three mobile phones are LG KP265 Slider mobile, LG GB210 Candybar mobile, and LG GB270 mobile phone. These new handsets have some pretty funky designs.

These all mobile phones fall in the entry-level category considering their specifications. While these may lack high-end features like GPS or 3G support, all the three LG mobile phones provide staggering amounts of talk time ranging from 9 to 10.5 hours.

LG Electronics Pvt Ltd,Business Group Marketing Head, Mobile Communication, Mr. Anil Arora said "Our new range of mobile phones will continue to deliver superior experiences with its innovative designs, features and also the affordable price range. With these launches, we aim to strengthen the bond with our consumers and also reach out to those who love to stay connected to their peers and desires a phone with good looks."

Let's take a look at all three mobile phones in detail.


LG KP265 Slider Mobile Phone:

The first LG mobile phone, the LG KP265 is a stylish slider phone. It will be available in color combinations of red silver and black. This mobile phone is sure to attract the fashion conscious thanks to a plethora of color combination options available for the phone. It’ll feature -

* 1.3 megapixel camera
* video recording
* RockeTalk
* 1.7-inch TFT LCD (128 x 160 pixel resolution)
* 3.5mm earphone socket
* GPRS
* Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP with an option of sending free messages using Bluetooth Messaging
* a 1.3 MP camera
* an MP3 player with equalizers
* FM radio
* Scheduled SMS
* frontal speakers with 21 sound levels
* microSD card support (1GB provided)

The LG KP265 mobile will retail price for Rs. 4999 /-. In Maharashtra, it will be priced at Rs. 5225 /-.

LG GB210 Candybar Mobile Phone:

The second LG mobile phone called The LG GB210 is a sleek low-end handset that sports a metallic finish and performance to boot. This LG mobile phone looks a little similar to the GM200 except for the nav-pad and call keys. It comes with 4GB if expandable memory and a feature called "RockeTalk" that lets you stay connected to friends right from your phone. RockeTalk, as the name sounds, is a social networking and instant messengers aggregation application. This rocking feature lets you log onto Gtalk, Yahoo Messenger or send a message in any combination of text, voice, pictures, audio or video to anyone, anywhere in the world. The feature includes -

* a 1.3 MP camera
* an MP3 player with 7 present equalizers
* Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP and Messaging
* frontal speakers with 21 sound levels
* GPRS with modem feature
* Scheduled SMS
* microSD card support (1GB provided, supports up to 4GB)

The LG GB210 mobile phone is priced at Rs. 4399 /- all over India. In Maharashtra, it will be slightly more expensive price at Rs. 4625.


LG GB270 Mobile:

The third one called the LG GB270 mobile phone which boasts of changeable covers and sports a business plus casual look. It also features a unique dual GUI theme that pops up whenever you change the theme and asks you whether you wish to change the theme to match the look of the phone. Even though it comes with a VGA camera, it has a plethora options that make it look like a phone with much higher camera capabilities. You can add effects to the images captured using the phone.Other features include -

* a 2.0-inch LCD screen
* VGA camera
* Bluetooth 1.2
* FM radio with use as an alarm
* Audio Player with EQ
* microSD card support (1GB provided, supports up to 2GB)
* Support for WAP 2.0 and Java
* Call recording

The LG GB270 will set you back you by Price Rs. 4599 /-. In Maharashtra, this one will available price at Rs. 4850 /-.

Mobile phone cameras have taken a step in another direction with Samsung gearing up for the release of a mobile phone with an infra red camera on board. The mobile phone being, called the SCH-W760 will allow users to make video calls in the dark by using infra red rays to illuminate areas in the picture.


The Samsung SCH-W760 features a -

* 2.8-inch AMOLED display with a 272 x 480 pixel resolution
* 3.2mp camera
* Bluetooth
* 8GB internal memory
* Flash light option (though I'm sure why considering you could probably use the camera to find your way around. Just kidding)

At the moment reports are saying that this slider handset is heading for South Korea and there's no pricing mentioned yet.

Source: Tech2.in.com

Wireless carrier AT&T and mobile phone maker Sony Ericsson announced today the launch of two new mobile phones in the United States, namely the Sony Ericsson C905a Cyber-shot and the Sony Ericsson W518a Walkman mobile phones. According to the companies, the two handsets are capable of providing a leveraged social networking experience to mobile phone users in the country, while also being designed to encourage self-expression and to deliver enhanced photography capabilities.

The new Sony Ericsson C905a Cyber-shot comes to the carrier's airwaves with an 8.1-megapixel photo snapper, becoming this way the highest resolution cameraphone available with AT&T. Moreover, the phone's camera also comes with attractive features, including face detection, auto focus, xenon flash and geo-tagging.

The second new mobile phone, the Sony Ericsson W518a Walkman, includes a variety of entertainment features, such as conversational messaging, leveraged Facebook connectivity, attractive music capabilities, as well as a 3.2-megapixel photo snapper. The two companies also announced that those interested on learning more about the W518a should follow the W518a Facebook page here.

"Sony Ericsson has created two signature phones that enhance the quality of photography and social networking on a phone and take advantage of exciting AT&T services like AT&T Navigator and Video Share," Michael Woodward, vice president, Mobile Phone Portfolio, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets, says. "The Sony Ericsson C905a is the best camera available in a mobile phone today and the Sony Ericsson W518a's unique Facebook user interface and Walkman music features will elevate how our customers express themselves."

According to the wireless carrier, both the new Sony Ericsson C905a Cyber-shot and the Sony Ericsson W518a Walkman mobile phones are expected to become available for purchase on the company's site and at AT&T stores starting July 19. The Sony Ericsson C905a Cyber-shot device, the carrier adds, comes with a price tag of $179.99 with a two-year contract and after a $50 mail-in rebate. The Sony Ericsson W518a Walkman comes with a price tag of $49.99 under the same conditions. The mail-in rebate will turn into a $50 AT&T Promotion Card, the carrier explains.

Source:news.softpedia.com

Nokia introduced the new Nokia 3720 classic, an IP-54 certified mobile phone designed to resist water, dust and shock. Following the footsteps of Nokia's highly popular 'rugged' devices of the past, the Nokia 3720 classic mobile is encased in durable materials and is entirely sealed to protect the inner electronics. The Nokia 3720 is expected to retail for approximately EUR 125 (approximately Rs. 8,520 /-)before subsidies or taxes and is expected to begin shipping this summer.

"Whether using it at the beach or in a dusty construction site, the Nokia 3720 classic mobile phone has been specifically engineered to withstand the splashes, bumps and drops that come with the terrain," said Markku Suomi, vice president, Connect devices. "While the Nokia 3720 classic is tough on the outside, it is equally functional on the inside - a perfect choice for people who want a long-lasting and reliable mobile phone for any environment."

The Nokia 3720 classic mobile phone features a sealed, leak-proof design and durable materials in a range of colours. The battery cover, which protects both the battery and the internal circuitry of the device, is locked with a screw, making for worry-free usage in wet, dusty or muddy environments.

As to be expected, the Nokia 3720 classic also offers exceptional battery performance as well as an LED flashlight, to complement its rugged design. Additional add-ons include Nokia Maps, which comes pre-loaded on the 1 GB microSD memory card, and the large and bright 2.2" display is perfect for following the route even in unfamiliar terrain.

Source: Nokia press

Samsung India today announced the launch of Samsung Jet Mobile: rocket powered smartphone, that it had earlier seen unveiled at Singapore. Samsung Jet enjoys the benefits of both advanced features of a smart phone and the easy-to-use user interface of a conventional mobile phone.

Samsung Jet mobile is not simply another full touch mobile phone; it brings a brand new concept of mobile phone to today's consumers. 'Smarter than a smartphone,' Samsung Jet supports the latest smartphone features which include multi-task manager and Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, bringing user-friendly menu navigations in a sleek and compact design.

Samsung Jetboasts world firsts in both display technology and speed of performance. Its pioneering 16M WVGA AMOLED display (3.1") offers the most vivid and colorful full touch mobile experience available; the WVGA AMOLED screen provides a resolution that is four times higher than a WQVGA screen. Its 800MHZ application processor delivers breathtaking speed and stunning performance, making Jet the fastest full touch handset on the market today.

With its eye-catching brilliant screen, Samsung's latest TouchWiz 2.0 user interface gives an unrivalled user experience and includes iconic new features such as motion UI, smart unlock, customizable widget screen, which are all perfect for managing your life at work and at play.


Samsung's Dolfin Internet browser is designed to let users surf the net and access popular websites, especially social networking sites, with ease and speed. The browser enhances the mobile internet experience by allowing users to view up to five web pages simultaneously and bookmark their favourite websites as widgets on the phone's homepage. A built in ad-blocker, multiple downloading and background downloading feature, and multi-purpose address field, further enhance the experience while Dolfin's unique one finger zoom enables users to zoom in and out of web pages using only one hand.


The Samsung Jet supports the latest smart phone features, which include multi-task manager and Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, with a more convenient user interface as a result of more streamlined push email for business users.

Samsung Jet Rocket Powered SmartPhone Features:

* a 3.1 WVGA, AMOLED touchscreen display with 16 million colors
* 3D like UI with multiple desktops with Motion UI, Media Gate 3D and Multi-tasking manager
* 800MHz application processor
* 5 megapixel AF camera with Dual LEDs for a flash that features Face Detection, Smile Shot, Blink Detection and Geotagging
* Samsung's DNSe Sound engine and SRS WOW Sound Effects for audio with
* a 3.5mm earphone socket
* DivX and XviD video playback
* GPS with A-GPS
* Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP, Micro USB,
* 3G with HSDPA, EDGE/GPRS and Wi-Fi

JK Shin, Executive Vice President and Head of Mobile Communications division, Samsung Electronics, explained, "Samsung Jet provides a seamless and unrivalled mobile experience as a result of our accumulated technology leadership and pursuit of perfect craftsmanship. Our aim is to deliver ultimate satisfaction to our consumers and I believe that Samsung Jet answers the calls of today's mobile users who want smart features and easy-to-use user interface. This product perfectly reflects our consumer-oriented strategy."


Breaking away from multi-touch zoom technology which requires the use of two fingers and two hands, Samsung Jet gives consumers portability and convenience through a brand-new concept – 'one finger zoom', which enables one hand operation to zoom in and out. One finger zoom can be used not only for the Internet browser, but also for Photo browser and file viewer to see TXT, PDF and PPT files in four times bigger size – all just with one finger tip while you're on the move.


The Samsung Jet Rocket Powered Mobile is priced at Rs. 24,150/-.

Keep yourself organised in an intuitive way with the Sony Ericsson T715's smart desktop feature, direct reminders of appointments, notes and special animation to remind you of birthdays and global events. Messaging is quick and easy with the ability to review the history of your conversation as you go along.

Need to access the internet? The turbo 3G network connection allows stress-free fast browsing and the large 2.2" screen shows off websites in all their glory – even in direct sunlight! The Sony Ericsson T715 comes complete with Google Maps including local search and directions and AccuWeather.com - giving you access to three day weather forecasts so you'll never be caught short without an umbrella or your sunglasses.

At the size of a credit card and with a high-class finish, the Sony Ericsson T715 adds a touch of sophistication to your life. Whip it out and snap high quality pictures even in a dark environment with the 3.2 megapixel camera with Photo light.

The sophisticated Sony Ericsson design means the T715 mobile phone will look at home wherever you are, whether it's at an important business meeting or if you are joining your friends for lunch.

"The Sony Ericsson T715 is a sophisticated slider mobile phone that fits a busy lifestyle and is perfect for those who are looking for a phone with practical and up-to-date features" said Quentin Cordier, Marketing Business Manager at Sony Ericsson. "Building on our current 3G portfolio, the Sony Ericsson T715 mobile phone allows us to bring 3G mobile phones to even more markets giving them high speed internet access wherever they are. With a premium brushed aluminium cover and glossy front, this new mobile phone demonstrates the sophisticated design language consumers have come to expect from Sony Ericsson."

The Sony Ericsson T715 Practical design for best use of communication features:
* Elegant and compact slider – looks sophisticated no matter what the setting
* Large keypad and font size – get the most out of your SMS or email management
* 3G network connection – quick and easy internet browsing
* Large 2.2” screen – even in direct sunlight
* Smart desktop and birthday reminders – organise your life in an intuitive way
* 3.2 megapixel camera with Photo light – perfect pictures no matter what the lighting conditions

Also announced today is the Bluetooth Headset VH310 – made to fit everyone. The VH310 gives you handsfree freedom with no wires, no worries and weighing only 10 grams. The VH310 lasts for more than 20 days on one charge.

Bluetooth Headset VH310
Designed for comfort – made to fit

* The perfect fit - three earpieces and two removable ear hooks
* All day comfort – weighs only 10 grams!
* Talk, talk, talk – more than 20 days of life on one charge

The Sony Ericsson T715 supports HSPA 2100 and GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 and the T715a supports HSPA 850/1900/2100 and GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900. The T715 will be available in selected markets in the colours Galaxy Silver and Rouge Pink in the third quarter 2009.

The Sony Ericsson T715 mobile phone at a glance

Camera:
* 3.2 megapixel camera
* Up to 3.2x digital zoom
* Photo fix
* Send to web
* Video recording

Music:
* Album art
* Bluetooth stereo (A2DP)
* Media player
* MEGA BASS
* Music tones (MP3/AAC)
* PlayNow
* TrackID

Web:
* Access NetFront web browser
* Bookmarks
* Google search (from standby)
* Photo feeds
* Web feeds

Communication:
* Speakerphone
* Vibrating alert
* Video calling (main camera)
Messaging:
* Conversations
* Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync
* Instant messaging
* Picture messaging (MMS)
* Predictive text input
* Sound recorder
* Text messaging (SMS)

Design:
* Media
* Picture wallpaper
* Torch functionality
* Wallpaper animation

Entertainment:
* 3D Games
* FM radio with RDS
* Java
* Video streaming
* Video viewing
* YouTube

Organizer:
* Alarm clock
* Calculator
* Calendar
* Flight mode
* Notes
* Phone book
* Stopwatch
* Tasks
* Timer

Location-based services:
* Geo tagging of photos (cell-id)
* Google Maps

Connectivity:
* Bluetooth technology
* Modem
* PictBridge printing
* Synchronization
* USB mass storage
* USB support

Accessories:

In-Box: Sony Ericsson T715
* Battery
* Battery Charger
* Stereo portable handsfree
* User book

Optional accessories:
* Clip-on Bluetooth Handsfree VH300
* Power Pack CPP-100
* Design collection IDC-31 Courtside Case

Facts and Figures:
* Size: 91.5 x 48 x 14.9 mm
* Weight: 96.5 grams
* Colours: Galaxy Silver (piano finish), Rouge Pink (mirror finish)
* Main screen: 262,144 colour TFT,
* Resolution: 240 x 320 pixels (QVGA)
* Size: 2.2 inches
* Phone memory: Up to 90MB
* Memory card support: SanDisk microSD™
* Talk time GSM/GPRS: Up to 10 hrs
* Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to 400 hrs
* Talk time UMTS: Up to 4 hrs
* Standby time UMTS: Up to 350 hrs
* Video call time: Up to 3hrs

Availability and versions:
* Networks
* T715: GSM/GPRS/EDGE/850/900/1800/1900
* UMTS HSPA/2100
* T715a: GSM/GPRS/EDGE/850/900/1800/1900
* UMTS HSPA 850/1900/2100
* The T715 will be available in selected markets in the third quarter 2009

The Sony Ericsson Bluetooth Headset VH310 at a glance

Materials:
* Plastic

Standby/talktime:
* Up to 500hrs/11hrs

Size:
* 48x11.5x17.4

Weight:
* 10g

Colour:
* Silver, Black

Compatibility:
* Most Bluetooth phones from SEMC and other brands

In the box:
* 3 ear pieces and 2 removable hooks

Source: Sony Ericsson