Nokia will launch three new CDMA handsets for the Chinese market. This includes the Nokia 6316s, Nokia 3806 and Nokia 1506. The 6316s has a 2.2-inch display with 320×240 resolution, a 2-megapixel camera and Bluetooth 2.1 support. Available in black, gold and red, this slider phone is the most advanced device that supports for China Telecom’s 3G data network, a built-in GPS receiver and media playback with dedicated controls.
The Nokia 3806 is a candybar phone that provides 3G data network support, a 2.2-inch display with 320×240 resolution, a 2-megapixel camera and Bluetooth 2.1 support. Available in black, white and gold, the handset has a memory card slot allowing users to add up to 4GB of storage space. What makes the Nokia 3806 unique is that it has the integrated Health Assistant providing advice on issues like stress.
Available in black and plum, the Nokia 1506 is an entry-level CDMA handset that boasts a voice recorder, a handsfree speaker and long battery life. Both the Nokia 6316s and the Nokia 3806 will be released in the first quarter of 2010. Meanwhile, the Nokia 1506 will be available later this year. No info on pricing of these cell phones so far. More
It seems that Motorola will release the Motorola Ruby clamshell under the name of Motorola V13. The phone has been approved by the Bluetooth SIG yesterday. The specs listed by the Bluetooth SIG are a 2.2-inch QVGA internal display with a 2-inch QVGA external touchscreen display, CDMA/Ev-Do connectivity, a 5MP camera with autofocus, and Bluetooth. No word yet on pricing or availability. [Mobile Review]
Here’s the leaked pictures of Motorola’s upcoming CDMA phone ‘W562′ for the Chinese market. This new candybar phone offers a 2.4-inch TFT display with 176 x 220 resolution, a 2MP camera, a music player, external music controls, a WAP browser, a 64MB of internal memory, Bluetooth 2.0, a USB port, a 3.5mm headset jack and a 910 mAh battery. The Motorola W562 will soon make its way to China Telecom for unannounced price yet. More
The Nokia 8208 has been approved by the FCC. The CDMA phone was announced earlier this year. It features a dual-slide form factor, and supports MP3 music player, 3MP camera with 6X digital zoom and video recorder, and 150MB internal storage with 16GB microSD card support. Its battery provides 20 hours of continuous music playback. [Slashphone]
PCD has unveiled an interesting handset called TXT8030 at the CTIA. The phone features a rotatable bottom half, which on one side has a full QWERTY keyboard, while the other one has music control keys with big speakers. This low-end CDMA phone features a 2.2-inch screen, 1.3MP cameras, Bluetooth 2.0, and support for 16GB microSD cards. Measuring 4.5 inch × 2.4 inch × 0.5 inch, the TXT8030 phone will be available in the third quarter of this year. [Newlaunches]
BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 originally uses GSM networks, but RIM finally announced that the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 will also available for CDMA networks. Apparently named BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230, the smartphone is said to be released soon in Canada, via Telus. We don’t know the details yet but it is said that the phone will be released in Feb with two optional colors black and pink. [Ubergizmo]
