Nokia announced a couple of days ago that one of its handsets, the 7510, a clamshell that is part of the Supernova range, will be available for purchasing on the American market, sold exclusively by T-Mobile USA. The cell phone is expected to bring a high “level of customization and functionality†for its users.
If you remember well, there were many rumors about the 7510 Nokia device hitting the American market (they started sometime in December), but now it’s official.
Even if the clamshell will not have the “Supernova†tag when sold in the United States, that doesn’t mean that it dropped its family heritage. This means that, following the example of the Supernova edition sold in Europe, the clamshell runs on the same Nokia platform, the S40.
The features of the Nokia 7510 include: a 2.2 inch QVGA TFT internal display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels and 16 million colors, a 2 megapixel camera equipped with LED flash, 4x digital zoom and Nokia Image Perfection System (also known as NIPS), a quad band GSM / GPRS / EDGE connectivity (850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz), UMA connectivity, FM radio with RDS (or Radio Data System), digital music player compatible with file formats such as MP3, AAC and AAC+, support for POP3 and IMAP4 email accounts, an internal memory that can be expanded with a microSD card of up to 8GB.
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Other impressive features are the external display (which you cannot see as it’s hidden) and the Xpress-On covers, available in a wide variety of colors such as Fatal Red, Emerald Green and Espresso Brown. Measuring 3.64 x 1.83 x 0.66 inches and weighing 4.37 ounces, the Nokia 7510 will become available at the end of this month, in select T-mobile retail stores and online at T-Mobile’s official website.
“The Nokia 7510 will be a great addition to our lineup because it features changeable faceplates, which means our customers can easily personalize their phone day-to-dayâ€, said Travis Warren, Director of Device Marketing at T-Mobile USA. In addition, he said that “the unique hidden-until –lit display further illustrates the cool features of the device that our customers are sure to loveâ€.
Samsung managed again to make its way in the United States, as T-Mobile, a very well known mobile operator, officially released the so long rumored Samsung Behold and Samsung Gravity, just in time for the holiday season. While the Samsung Behold is a touchscreen smartphone, the Gravity, on the other hand, is a message-centric smartphone which is equipped with a sliding QWERTY keyboard.
First in the spotlight, Samsung Behold, also known as Samsung T919, is a full touchscreen 3G handset that is said to be the North American version of Samsung F480. Being an ultra thin phone, Samsung Behold comes with the following features: a large display based on the TouchWiz user interface (which allows the user to customize and modify the phone), drag and drop options (increasing the user-friendly aspect of the Behold and the instant access to all sorts of functions), a mobile web application experience, a 5 megapixel camera with autofocus, LED flash and video recorder, a full QWERTY keyboard, GPS connectivity, quad band GSM support, super fast transfer of data and Wi-Fi.
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The Samsung Behold is provided with an internal memory of only 128 MB which can be further expanded with an external microSD card of no more than 8 GB.
Samsung Behold was said to go on sale starting November 10 (meaning yesterday), in two color versions (Light Rose included) with a price of $149.99 with a 2-year contract agreement.
The second new phone coming from T-Mobile, the Samsung Gravity, also called T459, is not as advanced as the Behold, but its advantages are the full QWERTY keyboard and the lower price. The device comes with a 1.3 megapixel camera which has video recording facility that will allow users to capture special moments. Gravity also supports the T-Mobile’s MyFaves service that will help the user to keep in touch with their beloved.
Samsung Gravity will be available starting November 17 for only $49.99 on contract.
Having an application compatible with the iPhone or the Android handsets has become every company’s most powerful dream. You have to run on Android to exist, you just have to! To prove my point, I’ll tell you that another Web-based Instant Messaging service, Meebo, is now available for Google’s Android platform, thanks to a Meebo for Android application.
Therefore, “Meebo, the Web’s live communications platform, today announced the launch of Meebo for Android, an instant messaging application that brings free and open communication to T-Mobile G1, the world’s first Android-powered mobile phone. Meebo for Android provides a simple “on the go†instant messaging experience for anyone with a Meebo account, or an account on one of the popular IM servicesâ€, like Yahoo! Messenger, MSN Messenger, Google Talk, AIM and so on. The application is expected to become available to be downloaded through the phone via the Android Market.
Meebo for Android includes: access to all of your IM accounts through a single login and single buddy list, a fun and simple IM experience that’s similar to using meebo.com on your PC and real-time notifications, meaning that alerts of new IMs are pushed to the status bar even when Meebo runs in the background.
“We are excited to provide Meebo users and Android enthusiasts with a new way to connect live with their friendsâ€, said Seth Sternberg, founder and CEO, Meebo. “Enabling access to Meebo on the go means that more and more people will think ‘Meebo’ for open communications whether they are at their home, work, school or none of the above!â€.
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The T-Mobile G1 is the world’s first Android-based mobile phone, which combines full touchscreen functionality and a QWERTY keyboard with a mobile Web experience. With a fun and intuitive user interface and one-touch access to Google Search, the T-Mobile G1 is also the first phone to provide access to Android Market, where customers can find and download unique applications to expand and personalize their phone.
To get Meebo for Android, just go to the AndroidMarket via your handset, search for “Meebo†and download the application.
Like the one we already have for Apple iPhone, ZAGG, the well-known provider of protective film coverings for personal electronics, is now shipping the invisibleSHIELD for the new T-Mobile G1 Android, the first phone to run on Google’s Android operating system.
Transparent and thin, the invisibleSHIELD perfectly matches the shape of every device, providing unparalleled scratch protection. Made from a patented adhesive film exclusive to ZAGG for the purpose of protecting high-performance electronic devices such as mobile phones, PDAs, gaming devices and laptops, ZAGG’s invisibleSHIELD for the G1 is now available through multiple retail outlets or on the official website of the company.
“The complex shape and design of the G1 necessitate a specific kind of protectionâ€, said Robert G. Pedersen II, President and CEO of ZAGG. In addition, “the invisibleSHIELD is custom-designed to protect the full body of the G1 without interfering with functionality or touchscreen sensitivity. The G1 is a significant advancement in smartphone technology and it deserves the most advanced protection. Unlike bulky cases that offer inadequate protection, the invisibleSHIELD is the most durable way to scratch-proof any device, while preserving the original, sleek designâ€.
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The ultra-tough material used to create the invisibleSHIELD was originally utilized by the US military to protect helicopter blades from all sorts of external factors such as wind, sand and the wear and tear of high-speed travel. Therefore, combining this military-grade scratch protection with precision-cut designs, the invisibleSHIELD, backed by a lifetime guarantee, allows customers to use their electronics without the fear of scratches or nicks. This way, if it ever does wear or scratch, the company will replace it for free, for the life of your device. On the other hand, if you want to remove the invisibleSHIELD, you should experience no problem, as it comes off clean and leaves no sticky residue. Being just 2 millimeters thick, this is the slimmest G1 skin or G1 cover of its kind.
ZAGG’s invisibleSHIELD is now available through multiple retail stores and on the official website of the company. You can purchase it for $19.96 for full body coverage and $11.96 for screen coverage only.
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The world’s first cell phone powered by the Google Android open-source platform is an HTC available at T-Mobile and called G1. People will talk about it many years from now on, as its launching marks an important point in the history of cell phones.
T-Mobile G1 has a touch-sensitive display with a sliding full 5-row QWERTY keyboard, and offers instant access to Google Maps with StreetView and Youtube. You’ll be able to get it starting October 22 in the United States, and starting November in United Kingdom. The rest of the countries will receive it during next year.
The innovative platform from Google on a high-end cell phone from HTC enables high-speed 3G Internet connectivity, access to Google services, Instant Messaging, GPS features, and lots of downloadable applications available via Android Market.
The T Mobile HTC G1 Google Android Phone is optimized for Internet navigation and that’s why it sports a large 3.2-inch TFT LCD display with touchscreen and a resolution of 320 X 480, on which to browse multiple web sites at the same time using a smart multi-page window pane. Other technologies included are the Digital Compass and Motion Sensor.
You can customize the Home screen and take pictures on the go with the built-in 3.2MP camera with autofocus.
It measures 117.7 x 55.7 x 17.1 mm at 158 grams and offers atalk time of up to 406 minutes or 402 minutes in standby mode, powering from a rechargeable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery.
If you are wondering how much it costs, I won’t disappoint you with something too high for your pocket. The Google Android phone comes in black and white at just $179.99 plus taxes and a 2-year agreement via T-Mobile.
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