Samsung has just announced the availability of the Samsung Gloss u440 in the US or also known as the Samsung Cleo in the Canada via U.S. Cellular. The Samsung Gloss u440 is a clamshell phone that is targeted specially at “fashion-forward customers”. This handset is equipped with a 2.2-inch TFT internal display, an external display, a 1.3MP camera, a full QWERTY keyboard, a music player, easyedge Service, a microSDHC card slot and Stereo Bluetooth connectivity. The phone comes in two color versions: charcoal and pink for unannounced price yet. More
Nokia has unveiled their latest clamshell phone namely the Nokia 7020, which is the reminiscent of the Supernova series. This fashion phone comes equipped with a 2.2-inch TFT display with 240 x 320 resolution, an external display with 128 x 160 resolution, 2MP camera, a 45MB of internal memory, a microSD card slot, an MP3/MPEG-4 player, a stereo FM radio and a standard Li-Ion 860 mAh battery. The phone will be available in Q4 2009 for 90 Euros ($121). [MobileWhack]
Verizon Wireless has finally launched the Samsung Smooth U350 clamshell phone that was first introduced back in March. This entry-level handset comes equipped with a 1.9-inch 65k color display, an external display, a VGA camera, Bluetooth, VZ Navigator and supports CDMA 1X 800/1900mHz networks. The Samsung Smooth sells for $29.99 with a 2-year contract and after online discount. [Product Page via ItechNews]
Samsung Mobile USA has just released their latest handset namely the Samsung Tint SCH-r420 via MetroPCS. This clamshell phone features two changeable faceplates (in grey and pink), but additional faceplates are also available and can be bought in colors like purple, red and yellow. As for the specs itself, it offers ChatLINK push-to-talk, Bluetooth, SMS, MMS, Instant Messaging, email, voice recognition and a photo camera. Samsung Tint is available as of today, in all metropolitan areas where MetroPCS provides coverage. Sadly, there’s no word on pricing yet. More
HiPhone of China has released the so called HiPhone Nano, a clamshell phone that features a dedicated media key reminiscent of the iPod clickwheel and a monochrome screen that shows the time. On the inside of this phone, you’ll find a 2.4-inch touchscreen display along with a numeric keypad. Other interesting features include a 1.3MP camera, dual SIM slot, 256MB TF card, microSD card slot, MP3/MP4 player, video/sound recorder, e-book reader, GPRS and Bluetooth connectivity. The phone comes in red, gold and silver for $124.99 (unlocked). More
Alltel has officially launched the Motorola VE465 clamshell phone that we mentioned last month. In case you missed it, here’s a brief reminder about the handset, it sports a 1.9-inch TFT internal display with 176×220 pixels and 65k colors, 1.05-inch CSTN external display with 96×80 pixels, 1.3MP camera, music/video player, dedicated music buttons, brew OS, up to 4GB microSD card support, stereo Bluetooth, USB 2.0, a 2.5mm headset jack and supports CDMA 1x EVDO 800/1900MHz networks. The phone retails for $50 with contract and after rebate. [Alltel via iTechNews]
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