Samsung has announced the availability of Galaxy W for the Taiwanese market. Priced at NT$10,900 or around US$361, the smartphone is equipped with a fast 1.4GHz processor that is combined with a 3.7-inch WVGA (800×480) TFT LCD display, a 5MP digital camera, GPS and a 1500mAh battery. The handset supports 14.4Mbps HSDPA network, Allshare, Kies Air, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Taiwanese users who buy the Samsung Galaxy W before November 30, 2011 will receive an exclusive Papago navigation software, a bracelet and a chance to win tickets to Samsung parties. More
RIM has recently confirmed the availability of the BlackBerry Bold 9790 and Curve 9380. The BlackBerry Bold 9790 features a 2.44-inch (360 x 480) touchscreen display, a 1.2GHz processor, a full QWERTY keyboard and an 8GB of internal memory. The BlackBerry Curve 9380 (Curve Touch) has a 3.2-inch (360 x 480) touchscreen display and an 800MHz processor. Both handsets support NFC and and a 5MP camera with 720p video recording. RIM has also released a simulator for the Bold 9790 and Curve 9380. More
Samsung will launch a new rugged phone in the form of the Samsung C3350. The quad-band GSM handset is IP67-certified, which means that it is shocks-, dust- and water-resistant (up to 1 meter underwater for 30 minutes). The Samsung C3350 candybar handset features Samsung’s proprietary OS, a 2.2-inch (320×240) display, Bluetooth 3.0, an FM Radio with RDS, a music player, a 2MP camera with video recording support, a flashlight and a microSD card slot. The Samsung C3350 will be launched in Europe for 179 Euros or around US$245. [SammyHub]
The Motorola Atrix 2 will be launched in China, Asia, Middle East and Latin America. In case you didn’t know, the smartphone has a 4.3-inch qHD display, a dual-core processor, the Google Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS, an 8MP rear-facing camera with 1080p video recording, HSPA 21Mbps support, a 3.5mm headset jack, a micro USB 2.0 port and HDMI. Its 1785mAh battery offers up to 8.5-hour of talk time or up to 15.9-day of standby-time. The Motorola Atrix 2 retails for $99.99 with contract. [Press Release]
LG is ready to launch the LG S367 dual-SIM phone in Ukraine next month. Measuring 117mm x 50.9mm x 11.5mm, the candybar handset provides a 2.4-inch QVGA display, Bluetooth 2.1, a 2MP digital camera, a microSD card slot(up to 8GB), push email, a media player, an FM radio, a 900mAh battery and GSM/EDGE connectivity. The LG S367 dual-SIM phone is priced at 1,200 UAH or around $150. [Press Release]
The Nokia X2-05 is an entry-level music phone that can play both MP3 and MP4 files. Measuring 113mm x 50mm x 15mm and weighing at just 87.8 grams, the handset features a built-in speaker that operates at 106 phons, so you can listen and enjoy your favorite music on-the-go. The Nokia X2-05 also provides a 2.2-inch QVGA display, a microSD card slot(up to 32GB), GSM Dual Band 900/1800 support and an FM radio. Other important specs include Bluetooth, a VGA camera, Nokia Browser, Nokia Store, Facebook and Twitter. Its battery provides enough juice for up to 4-hour of talk-time or up to 25-day of standby time. Available in Black, Silver, White and Bright Red, the Nokia X2-05 will be released in Q4 2011 for 46 Euros or around $62 before any local taxes or operator subsidies. [Press Release]
