Here is good news for all Samsung i5700 Galaxy Spica owners because Samsung has officially released the Android 2.1 update for the handset. This update will initially be released in Germany, but will be released gradually elsewhere. The Android 2.1 for the Galaxy Spica includes 9 home screens, augmented reality support, widgets, visual bookmarks, upgraded camera to enhance image options, and quick attachment of files to MMS
As a successor to the previously released Jet handset, the Samsung Jet Ultra comes equipped with the same 800MHz processor as its older brother. The phone features a 3.1-inch AMOLED display with a 5-megapixel camera, various bundled social networking apps, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS and a 2GB of onboard storage. The handset also has a microSD storage for storage expansion of up to 16GB.
AT&T will release the Samsung Strive on March 21st, 2010. Available in black/silver and purple/charcoal, the Samsung Strike boasts a full vertical sliding QWERTY keyboard, a 2MP camera, Bluetooth 2.0, e-mail support and a bunch of AT&T services including the newly announced group messaging service, AT&T Mobile Share and AT&T Address Book.
Samsung’s upcoming handset, the Sunburst, will be released in the US on March 21st, 2010 via AT&T. The Samsung Sunburst is an all-touch phone sporting a 3-inch resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 240 x 400 pixels.
Vodafone UK has announced the availability of the new Sony Ericsson Vivaz on its network.
Novothink today rolled out a brand new solar-powered battery pack cases for the iPhone and iPod Touch that can add up to 8 hours of talk time for the iPhone 2G, up to 4 hours of talk time for the iPhone 3G/3GS, or up to 20 hours of audio playback time for the iPod touch. The Novothink Solar Surge also functions as a hard case to protect your iPhone or iPod Touch. The charger element of the Solar Surge will generate electricity using a photovoltaic solar cell, storing this electricity on its Lithium-ion polymer battery
Mobiado today introduced a new member from its endless line of luxury phones. Known as the Mobiado Classic 712GCB, the candybar handset comes equipped with a 2.2-inch QVGA display, 3G, GPS, a web browser, a music player and a 5MP camera with flash.
LG Electronics today introduced its new Android system-based smartphone in South Korea.
The K-Touch X90+ is a new Chinese touchscreen phone that boasts dual cameras, dual SIM, and a rotating keypad. Priced at $260.99, the phone also has an FM tuner and an analog TV
Word has it that the Casio Brigade C741 is now available in various Verizon retail stores, although there is no official announcement from Verizon so far. Verizon offers the Brigade C741 for $249 on contract (after a $50 mail-in rebate)
HiPhone has launched their latest handset namely the W008. Priced at $130 each, the handset comes with dual cameras, a slideout keyboard, and support for JAVA, MP3 and MP4 files. What makes the HiPhone W008 special is that it has the “shake-function”, so you can browse music in a different way
Swype has launched a beta version of its QWERTY keyboard input software.
Still remember the Gigabyte Codfish that we mentioned earlier this month? Gigabyte has finally released this Android phone
Hong Kong’s JOYCE has joined with several designers such as Rick Owens, Dries Van Noten, Marni, Etro, Bless and Anna Sui to create new iPhone cases that are part of JOYCE’s Spring/Summer 2010 season collection. The most unique case is the rock-shaped iPhone case, which is designed by Bless. All cases are exclusively available at JOYCE and selected affiliated boutiques.