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January 17, 2006

NTT DoCoMo, Japan, aannounced today the development of the new 702i Series of 3G FOMA® handsets.
The stylish 702i Series consists of five models - SH702iD, N702iD, F702iD, D702i and P702i - three of which were conceived by noted outside designers:
SH702iD (Sharp): Shin Matsunaga
N702iD (NEC): Kashiwa Sato
F702iD (Fujitsu): Keiko Hirano and Aoshi Kudo
The 702i handsets are equipped for i-channel™, which automatically delivers updated news, weather, entertainment, sports and horoscopes via teletype to the standby screen.
All 702i models are preinstalled with G-GUIDE® EPG Remote Control, an i-appli® application that downloads program listings for both terrestrial digital and analog TV broadcasts. Using the phone like a remote control, the information can be used to program DVD recorders and other A/V equipment.
This is the first 70x series to offer automatic Security Scan, which uses automatic downloads in the background to update phones with the latest security software from DoCoMo.
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January 16, 2006

Samsung has announced an update to its SGH-i300 - increasing the storage capacity of the built-in HDD from 3GB to 4GB reports SamsungHQ.
The SGH-i300x features include, tri-band GSM, 1.3MP camera w/flash, QVGA TFT LCD display, MPEG-4 / H.263 / H.264 / WMV video recording and playback, MP3 / AAC / AAC+ / WMA / ASF / WAV / WMA audio playback, 3.5mm earphone jack, stereo Bluetooth, MS Office / PDF Picsel viewer, Bluetooth / USB / IrDA connectivity, flight mode, microSD storage, and running Windows Mobile for Smartphones.
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Nokia today expanded its porfolio of mid-range mobile phones with the Nokia 6125 fold phone. Sleek and compact outside, the Nokia 6125 offers performance and a compelling feature set - including a 1.3 megapixel camera, Bluetooth wireless technology and digital music player - in a modern, folding design. The quadband Nokia 6125 (GSM 850/900/1800/1900) is expected to start shipping during the second quarter of 2006 at an estimated retail price of 230 euros, excluding taxes and subsidies. Read More
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January 15, 2006

Japanese Radio Co. Ltd , has launced the WX310J, a new handset geared towards Office executives with a need for security. The WX310J can be used to secure your desktop ( access will only be granted after you connect the phone to your PC - you will be required to place your finger at the center of the phone on the fingerprint scanner and if the records match you will be granted access) The fingerprint scanner can also be used to secure sensitive data on the phone. The phone support POP3 and SMTP e-mail servers as well as J2ME technology. The miniSD card helps in increasing the memory capacity of the phone. The handset weighs 113 grams and has dimensions of 119 × 53 × 16.5 mm.
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January 13, 2006

Sony Ericsson recently announced the MPS-60, a new portable speaker set Sony Walkman Phone. Attached to a Sony Ericsson mobile phone, the Walkman®-branded accessory allows you to bring your favorite music wherever you go.
Portable Speakers MPS-60 - Simply plug the speakers into your music mobile phone to enjoy stereo sounds. Stylish and lightweight, the speakers are powered from the mobile phone, simply plug the speakers into you music mobile phone to enjoy stereo sounds.
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January 5, 2006

Yesterday at CES 2006, Sony Ericsson launched their W810i Walkman phone . The new W810i supports EDGE, Quadband GSM 850/900/1800/1900, and features USB 2.0, and dedicated music buttons in the joystick, a 512MB Memory Stick ix, a 2 megapixel camera, 3.5-milimeter headphone jack , Bluetooth, and 1.9-inch 176 x 220 pixel screen.
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CES 2006, Motorola announced the next generation Motorola ROKR E2. The new offering is touted to deliver an optimized multimedia experience. The ROKR E2 lets you wirelessly groove while on-the-move to the latest tracks via Bluetooth® wireless technology and integrated MP3 player. Capture the sights and sounds with enhanced photo and video capabilities, or catch up on world news via Motorola’s SCREEN3 technology for zero click access to news, sports, entertainment, and other premium content*. The ROKR E2 does not include the iTunes software
SUMMARY OF FEATURES:
Dedicated music player buttons on the side (Play/Pause, Skip Forward/ Backward and Hold) and front
Full stereo audio via industry standard 3.5mm headset jack eliminating the need for adaptors
Optional hot swappable, SD™ mass storage memory card
Approximately 500 songs in a single 2 GB SD card (4 MB per song, approximately 4 minutes in length)
USB 2.0 High Speed connectivity
1.3 Mega Pixel Camera with flash
Video capture and playback (15fps)
Display: 2 inch, 240 x 320 TFT (262k colors)
Built in FM radio with up to 30 presets
Multi-Media Messaging (MMS)*
Integrated Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free connectivity with compatible Bluetooth-enabled devices.**
PIM functionality with Picture Caller ID*
Motorola's SCREEN3 technology solution featuring zero-click access to news, sports, entertainment, and other premium content.*
Opera® Browser*
The Motorola ROKR E2 is expected to be available in the first half of 2006. For more information regarding pricing and product availability in your region, please contact your local Motorola representative.
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