UK launch for BlackBerry Curve 8310
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The BlackBerry Curve 8310, launched recently by Vodafone and RIM in Germany, should soon be coming to the UK.
The model is similar to 8300 Curve, but with the addition of built-in GPS navigation and mapping features.
The Curve 8310 features a metallic finish and a full QWERTY keyboard. It also has a camera, multi-media […]
Micron announces 3G video-phone calling technology
Permalink: Micron announces 3G video-phone calling technology
Semiconductor manufacturer, Micron Technology, Inc, has designed a Mobile Industry Processor Interface (MIPI) standard-compliant receiver into one of its new mobile imaging sensors. The innovation should help to advance 3G video-phone calling.
The receiver allows the image signal processor (ISP) embedded in the primary camera’s sensor to be repurposed as the ISP engine for the […]
LG to demo 5.1 million pixel camera phone at IFA
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LG Electronics will demonstrate its ‘Viewty’ 5.1 million pixel camera phone at IFA 2007, which will be held in Berlin from August 31 to September 5, prior to the phone’s launch in Europe in October.
The 5.1 million pixel camera is equipped with Schneider-Kreuznach optics, both manual and auto focus, and can record video at […]
LG to launch Nyx 5-megapixel camera phone
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LG Electronics is to launch the Nyx (KU990) in Europe this month.
The Nyx is a 5-megapixel camera phone with a touch-screen front panel and a built-in lens on the back.
Video clips can be recorded at high speed and played back in slow motion. It is rumoured that the Nyx can capture video […]
University licenses new zoom lens technology
Permalink: University licenses new zoom lens technology
The University of Central Florida has entered into a licensing agreement with Holochip Corp, a US-based manufacturer of adaptive lenses, for innovative technologies which could substantially reduce the size of zoom lenses without reducing clarity.
The technology could have a major impact on the camera phone and digital camera market.
Researchers at the University of […]
Thuraya announces smallest satellite mobile phone
Permalink: Thuraya announces smallest satellite mobile phone
Thuraya Satellite Telecommunications Company has launched the SG-2520, which it claims is the world’s lightest dual-mode satellite mobile phone. The compact smartphone weighs just 170g.
The SG-2520 uses cutting edge satellite technology and also features tri-band GSM and GPS, providing high quality and performance.
The smartphone is ideal for travellers, providing uninterrupted satellite telecommunication […]
Zink’s inkless Camera-Printer available this year
Permalink: Zink’s inkless Camera-Printer available this year
Zink Imaging Inc is on schedule to distribute its innovative portable ‘inkless’ integrated Digital Camera-Printer in late 2007 (Zink stand for ‘zero ink’). The company also plans to release a stand alone Mobile Printer at the same time.
You can take a photo with the integrated printer/camera and then immediately print the image. The printer […]
Sony Ericsson announces K770 Cyber-shot phone
Permalink: Sony Ericsson announces K770 Cyber-shot phone
Sony Ericsson has announced the K770 Cyber-shot, a 3G phone with a 3 megapixel camera and excellent picture quality.
The stylish K770 is just 14.5mm thick and comes in an attractive ‘Truffle Brown’ colour. The phone’s overall measurements are 105 x 47 x 14.5 mm and it weighs in at 95g.
The camera features LED […]
Details of HTC’s P6550 Sedna revealed
Permalink: Details of HTC’s P6550 Sedna revealed
Details are emerging of HTC’s latest smartphone, the P6550 Sedna.
The device features a 3.5-inch QVGA screen, which replaces a keypad. It runs Windows Mobile 6.0 and has a 3 megapixel camera with autofocus, HSDPA connectivity, quad-band GSM, and biometric security via a fingerprint reader.
The phone also features a Qualcomm MSM7200 400MHz chipset, 128MB […]
Fly Mobile launches budget SL600 in UK
Permalink: Fly Mobile launches budget SL600 in UK
Fly Mobile, which specialises in pre-pay mobile phones, has launched its brand new entry-level SL600 mobile phone in the UK.
Despite its low price, the slider phone has a pretty good spec, with a 2.0 megapixel camera with flash and multishot capabilities, video recorder, stereo Bluetooth, FM Radio and MP3 music player. At 81 grams […]
HTC Nike features slide-out keypad
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The HTC Nike (P5500) Windows Mobile 6 smartphone is visually similar to its predecessor, HTC Touch, and also has a similar spec, but with the addition of a slide-out ‘tactile’ keypad.
The phone offers a two megapixel camera, HSDPA/UMTS connectivity, GPS and a 2.6-inch touch-sensitive screen.
The device is slightly bigger than the HTC Touch, […]
Nokia announces 7900 and 7500 Prism phones
Permalink: Nokia announces 7900 and 7500 Prism phones
Nokia has unveiled its Prism collection of phones including the 7500 and the 7900 handsets.
The distinctive phones feature a diamond-cut design and angled lines and are available in new colours.
The Nokia 7900 Prism has a liquorice-black front and an anodised aluminium backcover.
The battery-saving LED main display offers 16 million colours, and features […]
Nokia E90: available free on networks
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The Nokia E90 will shortly be available for free on several networks through a monthly contract.
The robust smartphone is designed for business people on the go. With a standard mobile phone keypad and screen on the front and a larger screen and full Qwerty keypad inside, emails and the web can be accesses while […]
Mio announces A501 GPS PDA phone
Permalink: Mio announces A501 GPS PDA phone
The feature-packed Mio A501 is a fully functional PDA with satellite navigation functions and a 2-megapixel camera on the back with auto-focus and flash.
The device is powered by Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0, which provides desktop contacts, calendar software and push e-mail.
The A501 features a SiRFstar III GPS receiver, with an intuitive interface for […]
Mirror technique improves camera phone quality
Permalink: Mirror technique improves camera phone quality
Researchers at the University of California in San Diego have developed a new technique to bring sharp telephoto capability to the sleekest of camera phone.
The trend for ultra-thin phones has made it nearly impossible to include a quality zoom lens.
The thin, wide-angle lenses used in camera phones are great for panoramic shots, but […]
OmniVision ships 1/10-inch OV7680 VGA camera chip
Permalink: OmniVision ships 1/10-inch OV7680 VGA camera chip
OmniVision Technologies Inc has started shipping volume production quantities of its OV7680 1/10-inch VGA CameraChip sensor.
The OV7680 is a cost-effective, ultra-thin camera module, suitable for entry-level camera phones and for secondary cameras in 3G handsets.
The sensor is built with unique non-linear micro-lens shift technology. This reduces the distance between the sensor and the […]
Adidas and Samsung team up for sports phone
Permalink: Adidas and Samsung team up for sports phone
According to a German tech website Adidas and Samsung are to launch a new sports phone, the SGH-F110.
The 2-megapixel camera phone will be Adidas branded and will be geared towards fitness enthusiasts with a heart-rate monitor, calorie counter and stepometer.
There are also rumours of a special voice-coach feature to provide encouragement during workouts […]