When we talked about the idea of clones being good for competition, we meant using existing products for inspiration, giving buyers more options and driving down prices for better mobile phones.

Everything you always wanted in a mobile phone, plus double the storage. Apple rolled out the 16GB iPhone with no fanfare. With no announcement at Mac World the new 16GB iPhone comes as a pleasant surprise. ($499)

LG is getting a jump on the GSM Mobile World Congress by announcing a new slider mobile phone, the LG KF510. Highlights for this 10.9mm thin phone include a media player, 3 megapixel camera and touchscreen display. LG expects a March 2008 launch.

The makers of the Garmin nuvi and Garmin StreetPilot GPS devices are entering the mobile phone market. The new Garmin cell phone, labeled the Garmin Nuvifone expects release during Q3 2008.

The Motorola Q Global Now and What it Could Be
I was reading the issue of Fortune, with Melinda Gates on the cover and noticed the AT&T cell phone deal with the MOTO Q Global. Priced at $299, The Q Global is a steal.

It is a new year for Motorola, a new CEO, and a new mobile, the Motorola Z10. Taking cues from LG and Nokia, the Motorola Z10 turns focus towards web use and its’ camera.

As CES 2008 continues to roll along, we’re spotting more UMPC devices and sleeker mobile phones, both good things for the tech consumer. LG gave a closer look at the upcoming Vu.

The N82 is the latest multimedia computer from Nokia. Navigation, web access, audio, video and photography bundled with the latest mobile phone components. However, you have seen these features before, so what makes the Nokia N82 special?

If you buy the iPhone, the expectation is that you follow Apple’s restrictions. This class action lawsuit regarding iPhone modifications is a waste of time. If you modify a device, whether with software or with solder, you run the risk of damaging the product, and voiding the warranty.

Apple can create as many ways as required to keep the device working as intended. Users can create ways to circumnavigate such methods. However, when doing so you waive rights of authorized and intended use.

Do you really think the Samsung i617 is all Samsung has in the works? Remember, Samsung wants to dominate virtually every aspect of our digital world. The Samsung i617 could be just a tease, a hold over until the BlackJack II arrives.