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AT&T and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) yesterday announced the availability of a brand new touchscreen phone, based on advanced technologies, called Samsung Eternity. In addition, the provider of local and long distance telephone services, DSL Internet and wireless service in the United States also announced that a 30-day free trial is now available for new AT&T Mobile TV subscribers.

I’m sure you all know about the TouchWiz series that was recently announced by the South Korean company to launch on the US market, and the Samsung Eternity is also part of this range of mobile devices. Therefore, users are given the chance to personalize the interface the way they want, as the phone is equipped with specially designed widgets. The TouchWiz interface makes it easier for you to access your favorite features. Using the “drag and drop” feature, for example, important features, such as the clock, music player, instant messaging, photos and AT&T Mobile TV are all at the click of a button, available directly from the home screen.

“The Eternity brings the big screen to the palm of your hand”, said Bill Ogle, chief marketing officer, Samsung Telecommunications America. “This touchscreen mobile TV handset is part of Samsung’s TouchWiz and keeps you entertained and connected on the go”.

Having lots of multimedia features, the Samsung Eternity is a dreaded competitor for similar handsets, as it’s equipped with one-touch access to AT&T Mobile TV and a full-touch QWERTY keyboard. This way, customers are provided with quick access to mobile broadband Web from one of the fastest national 3G networks, AT&T Navigator and AT&T Mobile Music with with Napster Mobile.

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The black and chrome device is also provided with a 3.2-inch touchscreen and with haptic support. This way the connection between you and your phone is significantly enhanced, not to mention the fact that the subtle vibrations are the best confirmation that the selections you’ve made are successful. Three dedicated keys are placed on the lower half of the device that facilitates the operation straightforward and the navigation in the same time. On the other hand, the accelerometer, which is designed to automatically detect motion and the orientation of the device, allows users to enjoy more and more applications and additional feature capability, such as autorotation of the display, games that sense the motion and photo scrolling by tilting the device.

“Eternity can provide endless entertainment options for AT&T customers”, said Jeff Bradley, senior vice president, Devices for AT&T Mobility and Consumer operations. “Our customers are looking for mobile phones to a remote control for their life, bringing music, the Internet, GPS navigation and even TV with them on the go”.

A very appealing service is the AT&T Mobile TV that enables a continuous streaming television content and sporting events from top networks, including programming from leading entertainment brands such CBS Mobile, CNBC, Comedy Central, ESPN Mobile TV, FOX News, FOX Mobile, NBC 2Go, MSNBC, MTV, Nickleodeon, CNN Mobile and PIX. As far as the new subscribers are concerned, they can go to an AT&T store for the 30-day free trial that is available through the end of the year.

Other key specifications of the Samsung Eternity include the 3.0 megapixel camera with video capture, Video Share calling, advanced messaging capabilities, including Mobile Email and instant messaging (Yahoo!, Windows Live, AOL), Bluetooth technology and a microSD memory card slot that allows you to increase the storage capacity up to 8GB. The Eternity is equipped with a browser that provides the user with the ability to surf the Internet, navigate pages and support easy zoom-in and zoom-out capabilities. The Eternity also includes dual-band 3G connectivity and quad-band GSM technology, which allows AT&T customers to make calls in more than 200 countries and download data in more than 150.

For those who are interested in purchasing the Samsung Eternity, the handset is available through AT&T retail locations or online at AT&T’s official website for $149.99 with a two-year service agreement and after a $50 mail-in rebate.

(Source: Samsung)

Hop-on develops and markets wireless phones and accessories for emerging markets and other domestic carriers and is best known for developing the world’s first disposable and recyclable cell phone: HOP 1800. The company announced that its HOP1890, the ChitterChatter for seniors, is available in the United States on AT&T’s network and in Europe.

The ChitterChatter phone provides a call center available 27/7 where operators can make calls, provide directory assistance and help with setup. With GPS/Enhanced Location-Based-Services the locator phone provides a unique and affordable way for seniors, or those with special medical needs, to stay connected and in contact with each other.

The HOP1890 has a Dual-band 850/1900MHz in the US or 900/1800MHz for Europe and offers 300 minutes of talk time and 300 hours of standby time. As far as the GPS feature is concerned, parents or caretakers simply use the Internet or any phone with SMS capabilities to quickly identify the location of the device in approximately 1 minute. So, by just touching one button, seniors and kids stay in touch with close family and friends or send their location. The phone features a large, bright screen with large text that is easy to read and bigger buttons that are easy to push, so dialing and making calls is easier than ever on the HOP1890.

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“This is an affordable way for seniors to feel safe and confident. We need to take care of our elders and the ChitterChatter phone gives them the freedom to keep in touch without the burden of an expensive phone”, said Hop-on CEO, Peter Michaels. In addition, the phone is provided with a panic button located on the back of the phone. During the initial setup of the phone, the consumer will setup their choice of emergency contact, so that, in case of an emergency, once the panic button is pushed, that specific person is called immediately and an operator will remain on the line, hands free, until help arrives.

There is no word on pricing and launch date yet, but HOP1890 will increase the range of AT&T cell phones sold exclusively on this network.

(Source Techpin)

Here’s a great news for those of you out there who own a Pantech C810 Duo dual slider with AT&T carrier: you can now download an upgrade including Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard operating system. But you should understand one thing very well: this upgrade is for AT&T customers only. If AT&T isn’t your service provider, do not update your product with this software! More than that, after updating the Pantech Duo with this software, the product will only work with AT&T service.

The company warns users to back-up all of their Duo handsets with their AT&T Mobile Backup available on their official website, because the update will erase all data from their devices. So you are asked to ensure that all critical information has been backed up before applying this update. All user data (including contacts, photos, ringtones and videos) can be backed up by using Microsoft Sync which was included in your installation disc.

Among the list of exciting upgrades to the user experience for both business and consumer customers, Pantech Duo owners now enjoy a more efficient use of key phone features. The improvements include: customizable home screen, threaded text messaging, Web, Support for Enterprise Device Management and Security, productivity, Bluetooth, Mobile Banking, the addition of Windows Mobile 6.1.

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Sliding panels streamline access to frequently-used phone features, allowing for picture and video viewing, listening to music and coordinating calendar appointments. On the other hand, SMS text messages are threaded together into a single conversation, so users can view the entire conversation as they type. As far as the Web is concerned, zoom in and out capabilities provide enhanced Web page viewing. Advanced enterprise device management support features sophisticated security settings and simplified access for IT managers. You also have the ability to cut, copy and paste text, auto-fill options for email addresses, select multiple messages in bulk, you can also easily manipulate contacts, calendar and tasks features. When it comes to the Bluetooth, there is a seamless pairing of headset to device without pairing code. With Mobile Banking, you can perform secure banking transactions with many of the nation’s largest banks directly from your handset.



But probably the most important improvement is the addition of Windows Mobile 6.1 to the Pantech duo, “which is another example of Pantech’s commitment to improving the mobile experience for our customers”, said Sandy Gomo, Director of Product Management, Pantech Wireless, Inc. “Availability of this update online is part of Pantech’s strategy to protect the investment of loyal Pantech product users. Out continued relationship with AT&T and Microsoft brings customers fun and productive tools to enhance their everyday lives”.

This updater will function correctly under Windows 2000 & XP. Other requirements include: (1) USB port, fully charged battery for your phone (standard or extended) and USB data cable which was included in the retail box.

The new Pantech duo is now available in the US exclusively from AT&T for as low as $79.99. For those who already have their devices, they can download and have more information about the new update on pantechusa.com.

(Source phonearea.net)

Even if it catches all your attention with a smart name, the LG Invision is just another entry-level camera phone hidden in a cool design in black and imitating the Viewty shape.
Let’s say it’s the cheaper version of it as it has a built-in 1.3MP camera instead of the 5MP like LG Viewty world's first cell phone with DivX support. But that’s cool too, for those who don’t plan to spend too much on a brand new mobile phone with a low price, a 2-year contract, and a $50 mail-in rebate at AT&T.
Coming at just $99.99 with GSM and HSDPA support, LG Invision announced in August measures about 103 x 53 x 12 mm at 81 grams and boasts a large 2.2-inch TFT display of 256K colors and a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, on which you should be able to change the downloaded wallpapers according to your mood.

The first important characteristic we find out about when we look at its specifications is the built-in MP3 player, so at least you can listen to your favorite music while on the go, and store up to 128MB in its internal memory or add a microSD card to expand the storage up to 8GB and add more media.
Its phone book has a capacity of 500 entries for your contacts, and you assign picture IDs to each of them, to know exactly who’s calling.

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Thanks to the 3G HSDPA technology, LG Invision enables transfer speeds of up to 3.6Mbps so you can change the current web page instantly and browse the Internet in HTML.
To enhance your communication experience with other cell phone users, LG added email functionality and up to 3 hours of talk time with maximum 250 hours of standby, using a 900mAh Li-Ion battery.

Pictures you take can be sent wirelessly to other compatible digital devices via Bluetooth, while the A2DP ensures you have a reliable music listening experience through your headset.
To connect the phone to a computer you can connect the USB cable.
Other cool features included are Mobile TV, XM Radio, and multitasking.

The new Motorola smartphone model launched today is available via AT&T with the Windows Mobile 6.1 operating system pre-installed, which brings some cool applications to mobile professionals accessible via a friendly user interface.

At a price of $149.99 including a 2-year contract, the Blackberry-looking smartphone called MOTO Q Global delivers a nice sliding panel home screen design, the cut-and-paste capability, multi-tasking like playing music and browsing through images at the same time, the Microsoft System Center Mobile Device Manager with access to the corporate network management, data encryption, remote administration support, and Information Rights Management, which allows you to send and receive encrypted emails.

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Coming in a bold design with metallic lines, MOTO Q Global enables clear conversations thanks to the CrystalTalk technology, and brings also Assisted GPS for accurate location tracking.

According to Juergen Stark, corporate vice president of Productivity, Mobile Devices, Motorola, “consumers have been clamoring for a single device with the most advanced Windows Mobile software to keep them connected, informed and entertained, all while looking sleek and sharp. Motorola is proud to provide AT&T customers with one of the first devices featuring Windows Mobile 6.1, and the unparalleled smart phone experience of our MOTO Q Global.”



Other features of the new phone model include 3G speeds, Documents To Go from DataViz for access to Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files as well as view Adobe PDF files, while the Good Mobile Messaging and BlackBerry Connect enable other easy messaging capabilities, operating at 325 MHz processing speeds.



The user can take pictures on the go using the built-in 2MP camera with video recorder, listen to the music on the Windows Media Player Mobile 10, use the streaming radio feature, chat, browse the Internet with the Opera 8.6, access MySpace Mobile profiles, check the latest additions on eBay, play games, talk on the phone for up to 9 hours, store up to 32GB of media, or leave the handset in standby for up to 30 days.