SMC Networks launched its first Wireless Internet mobile phone, SMC WSKP100 Wi-Fi Phone for Skype. The WiFi phone includes Skype software which allows free calls to Skype users anywhere in the world and enables calling to ordinary landlines and mobile phones using SkypeOut at a very low cost. It delivers 3 hours continuous talk-time and 30 hour standby time from its internal Li-Ion Battery which can be recharged from any USB enabled socket. The new SMC WiFi Phone will be available in Q3 2006. SRP will be $230 USD.

Via SlashPhone.

VIPN, a Swiss-manufacturer, has confirmed the availability of “Black Diamond” Smartphone. The smartphone is designed by Jaren Goh, a Singaporean designer which is powered by Windows Mobile 5.0 and features a 2 Inch display, 400MHz XScale processor, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, 128MB of internal memory, an SD memory card slot, and a touch-sensitive keypad. The device is a limited edition since its only 5 units available. Jaren Goh’s “Black Diamond” Smartphone will cost $300,000 and It will go on sale next year.

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Google Vision Concept Phone is designed by Callum Peden, a designer from UK. It is a cellphone with built-in GPS that scrolls out to reveal a flexible screen. This phone will be to use image recognition and GPS data to tell you what you’re looking at. The good news of this concept phone is that Google only need to buy the technology and put them all together since all the technology needed to build this phone are already exists.

Via Personal Tech Pipeline.

Using this Belkin Wi-Fi Phone for Skype, you can enjoy free unlimited phone calls over Wi-Fi networks, without your computer. This phone works anywhere in the world through secured or open access to a Wi-Fi network without a computer. So you can make and receive calls at home, at your office, in cafes, or through municipal access. The price is $179.99 and available at Amazon.

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The Sanyo W33SA provides a 2.4 Inch QVGA TFT LCD with 262K colors, 1.3MP camera, FM radio, TV capability and 50MB of internal memory which is expandable by miniSD memory card slot. The phone is able to swivel its screen 180 degrees and fold down. It will automatically switch off your TV if your battery is running low. You can directly connect the phone to a printer via the USB connection which uses the PictBridge software to print out the images. Sony W33SA measures 50 mm x 105 mm x 277 mm and weighs. The price is around 24,000Yen which is about USD210.

Via MobileWhack.