The spanking new BlackBerry Curve 8530 is now available via Verizon Wireless. It is actually the first full-QWERTY BlackBerry from Verizon to feature RIM’s new optical trackpad and OS 5.0. The smartphone has a 2.5-inch LCD display with a 2-megapixel camera, Wi-Fi, GPS and a 256MB of flash memory. Other features include a 3.5mm headphone jack, Stereo Bluetooth, support for microSD cards and dedicated multimedia keys. Available in Black and Smoky Violet, the Verizon BlackBerry Curve 8530 retails for $99.99 after a $100 mail in rebate. [Boy Genius]
Samsung has recently introduced two new members from its Diva cell phone series in the form of the S5150 Olivia and S7070. The Samsung S5150 Olivia is a clamshell handset that features a 2.2-inch QVGA display, a 3MP shooter, a microSD card slot for storage expansion, a music player, and Bluetooth. The Samsung S7070 comes equipped with a 5MP digital camera, a bigger 3-inch WQVGA resistive touchscreen, Bluetooth, a microSD card slot and an FM Radio. Both phone will be released in Q1 2010. More
AT&T is set to introduce another messaging phone from Pantech namely the Pantech Impact. The handset will be available starting this Sunday, 22 November, for $99.99 with a 2-year contract agreement and after a $50 mail-in rebate. Specs-wise, the phone has two displays: a small external one and a larger internal one, a photo camera with video recording, a full QWERTY keyboard, a music player, AT&T HTML mobile browser, GPS, 3G and easy access to IM and email. [Press Release via Unwiredview]
Casio has released their latest rugged cell phone for Verizon Wireless. Known as the Casio G’zOne Rock, the clamshell phone meets mil-spec 810F compliance for high shock, vibration, water, dust, and extreme temperatures. The phone also features touch-sensitive music controls, thermometer, compass, pedometer, a 2MP digicam with Flash, Stereo Bluetooth, GPS, and EV-DO REV A support. Verizon’s Casio G’zOne Rock is available for $199.99 on a two year contract after a $50 mail in rebate. [Engadget Mobile]
If you are unsatisfied with the iPhone 3G/3GS’ camera quality, then you can use the iZoom lens from Princeton Japan that will provide an 8x optical zoom to your iPhone. Each purchase of this zoom lens comes with a special iPhone case that allows you to easily install the iZoom on your handset. The iZoom also allows you to manage the focus manually. [Akihabara]
Motorola is set to drop a brand new touchscreen for US Cellular. Called the Motorola Crush, this stylish phone sports a 2.8-inch 240 x 400 touchscreen display, a 2MP camera, a virtual QWERTY keyboard, a music player, a microSD card slot (up to 16GB), stereo Bluetooth, a 3.5mm headset jack, a 950mAh battery and supports CDMA 800/1900 EV-DO Rel-O connectivity. The Crush is expected to be available in Q4 2009 via US Cellular for unannounced price yet. More
