
The Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo will be launched in Australia via Telstra before the end of June 2011. Powered by the Google Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS, the Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo comes jam packed with a 3.7-inch FWVGA (854 x 480) Reality display, an 8MP digital camera with Sony Exmor R sensor, an HD (720p) video recording and a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255 processor. No info on pricing at this moment. [UnwiredView]

Telstra, the largest Australian network carrier, has rolled out the new Samsung Galaxy 5 (i5500), which is known as the low-end Android smartpohne. This Android handset will be available on Telstra Prepaid, so customers can buy it for only $199 each. For your info, the Samsung Galaxy i5500 is powered by the Google Android 2.1 OS and features a 2.8-inch QVGA touchscreen display, a 600MHz processor, 3G, Wi-Fi, A-GPS, TouchWiz UI, Bluetooth 2.1, a 3.5mm headset jack, a 2-megapixel digital camera and a microSD card support. [Android Australia]

Australia’s largest mobile operator Telstra is about to launch RIM’s brand new BlackBerry Pearl 3G (9100) on their network. The handset should become available later this month in two color options: piano black and royal purple, however, the company hasn’t made any announcement yet concerning its price. As a brief reminder, this smartphone packs a 624MHz processor, a 360 x 400 pixels display, a 3.2MP autofocus camera, a SureType QWERTY keyboard, dedicated music keys, BlackBerry Messenger, BlackBerry Maps, GPS, HSDPA, WiFI, Bluetooth and a 3.5mm audio jack. [Press Release]
by Johan on December 1, 2008

Telstra today rolled out its ZTE 165i “Country Phone” that offers the best reception with its huge and ugly looking antenna. This handset also features assisted GPS, Bluetooth connectivity, a 2MP camera, and integrated FM radio. You can purchase the Telstra 165i Country Phone for AUD$529 in Australia. [Telstra]