Recognizing the missed potential by marketing the LG KE850 (Prada) purely as a fashion phone, instead of a feature rich, easy-to-use, next generation, touch screen mobile, LG is rumored to be dropping the Prada moniker on the upcoming version of the phone, the LG KU990. The new model will sport a 5 megapixel camera with flash, HSDPA, FM radio, and YouTube compatibility.
Now that we have the McLaren Mercedes Sharp 770SH and the Samsung Z720M from the McLaren Mercedes matchup out of the way, here is the third handset from the limited edition series, the Sharp GX29. Getting the same Formula 1 racing treatment as the other two handsets in the lineup, the Sharp GX29 comes bundled with a racing game, embedded pictures and ring tones. More►
McLaren Mercedes and Vodafone seem to not be finished collaborating with headsets. We recently mentioned the McLaren Mercedes Sharp 770SH, but there were two other phones in the works. The phone you see is the apparent headliner of the McLaren Mercedes Vodafone matchup, the Samsung SGH-Z720M.
Samsung donates an Ultra Editon 3G / HSDPA slider to support the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes team, complete with 2.1-inch screen, 3 megapixel cam w/ auto focus, media player, Mobile TV, USB 2.0 and Bluetooth 2.0 with included stereo headset. More►
The Mclaren Mercedes branded Sharp 770SH mobile for Vodfone punches up a QVGA screen, 1.3 megapixel camera, MP3 and video player, USB and a miniSD memory card slot on the spec screen. Not too shabby, but then again not top of the pile specs either.
The Mclaren Mercedes branded phone has 5MB of internal memory and an unbelievable 220 hours of talk time.Talk about feast or famine! More►
Vodafone just received the latest and greatest from Palm, the Treo 750v. Right off the bat one of the things you’ll notice is the absence of an antenna, which for me is practically a must for a mobile phone.
The release of the new Palm Treo 750v in Europe, is the result of recently passed environmental legislation laws (info). The Palm Treo 750v is also the first Windows Mobile based Treo available outside of the US and Vodafone subscribers in Europe will likely become fast addicted to the device. More►
Motorola, NEC, NTT DoCoMo, Panasonic, Samsung and Vodafone have joined hands and declared that they intend to establish a linux-based global standard for mobile devices. The group expects that this will improve development and reduce costs associated with creating cutting edge devices. The newly formed group also announced intentions to form an independent foundation.
The foundation will aim to develop a platform with every participating company making significant contributions through joint development and transparency between partner companies. Members of the group are expected to collaborate with Linux developers, be fair and balanced with contributions, coordinate with existing industry groups and seek participation with interested companies (from development to software vendors and third party developers).
My Perspective
I knew Motorola was going to be smart about this, there was too much talk about open-source. You could feel the tention. What they go and do? Form a group, now companies not operating within the foundation will look like they are not playing with the “team”. Excellent strategy.
BigBerries reported on several versions of the Blackberry 7130 spotted on the FCC website a while back. It seems we are not done with the 7130 just yet. Cingular released the 7130c, but it appears another version with the Suretype keypad, EDGE and Bluetooth 2.0 will be making its way to the US via T-Mobile. In the UK both T-Mobile and Vodafone should be receiving the device. July is the scheduled released month.
Source:Telenor
The objections to the Norwegian Post and Telecommunications Authority (PT) Telenor (formally Vodafone Sweden) raised in relation to regulations of call termination charges in the Norwegian mobile market have been rejected by the Ministry for Transport and Communications.
“We are hugely disappointed that Telenor will still have to subsidise our largest competitor TeliaSonera (NetCom/Chess) with several hundred million Norwegian kroner every year,” said Morten Karlsen Sørby, Executive Vice President and Head of Telenor Nordic.
For Telenor, the greatest surprise is that the Ministry for Transport and Communications, in its final decision, goes even further than the PT, by increasing the price gap between Telenor and NetCom from 38.4 per cent to 40 per cent.
Phonemag is reporting that Vodafone is releasing more clamshell goodies for you all to treat on. The phone although announced today will be available for purchase begining on the 22nd of April.
The NEC crafted 3G W-CDMA / GSM Tri-band (900/1800/1900Mhz) handset weighs only 115g, has a 2 megapixel camera, MicroSD expandability, Bluetooth and 450MB of memory which can hold close to 100 songs.
The phone will initially be available in Plumeria White, Coral Pink and Lapis Blue
Spec sheet scan after the jump.
Ericsson, has been really busy and the projections they’ve made in regards to having a larger share of marketspace on both the consumer and business ends is taking shape each day.
Ericsson and Vodafone Netherlands have partnered together with a 5 year contract in which Ericsson will manage services. Vodafone retains ownership but Ericsson will be responsible for management of the access portion of the GSM, GPRS and UMTS radio networks.
