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The Nokia 6300i was just announced, with a Q2 ship date and a low price of 175 Euros before taxes or subsidies you can get what is essentially a Nokia 6300 today, but with the additional feature of WiFi which enabled VoIP calls. 2 megapixel camera, 2 inch QVGA screen, 12 mm thin, the 6300 is one of Nokia's strongest sellers and people looking to hop onto the net with their access point at home/work will most definitely enjoy the new 6300i. One thing to note, according to Mobile Burn this will be the first device to feature the S40 version ... (Full Article)

T-Mobile's push to rid the planet of landlines with their T-Mobile HotSpot @Home UMA program has started to catch on. The idea of dropping your traditional landline in favor of using your wireless minutes at home is getting more and more traction around the world. I personally haven't used a landline (although I subscribe to digital phone service in order to get the bundled TV/internet/phone deal on the cheap) in a handful of years. Why pay extra for a landline when you can just use your huge daily allotment of wireless minutes (you do have plenty of wireless minutes, don't ... (Full Article)

Boy Genius Reports is always getting the juicy scoop on upcoming handsets, and it looks like they've come through again. Their latest handset, a Motorola Q9, not only came to BGR toting a WiFi radio, but also boasts a verified Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard operating system running the show. And, the Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard OS is showing off a few minor UI changes. There's apparently support for AT&T's Video Share, updated home screen, revised camera UI, TV-out support, and a new Albums feature within the Media Player. There's also support for Windows Live, allowing users to upload their pics and ... (Full Article)

LTE is really starting to stretch its legs as the high-speed mobile broadband standard that we knew it could always be. NTT DoCoMo reportedly just achieved "a downlink transmission rate of 250Mbps over a high-speed wireless network in an outdoor test of an experimental Super 3G system." Super 3G, also known as LTE (Long Term Evolution), an evolution from current HSDPA/HSUPA/HSPA standards based on WCDMA technology, is the next-generation of GSM-based mobile broadband solution. And, with NTT DoCoMo's new breakthrough, the road to LTE is looking mighty good. NTT DoCoMo hit that 250Mbps downlink speed by using a MIMO (Multiple Input ... (Full Article)

There's another round of hyped-up buzz starting to build surrounding the imminent launch of the next-generation iPhone. The first hardware revision of the Apple iPhone will hit the US market with a 3G radio in tow, among other features - which should appease the masses that have lamented the iPhone's lack of true high-speed data capabilities (although, the iPhone's EDGE data seems to compete with 3G connections due to processing and browser efficiency advantages). We're dying to get our hands on a 3G iPhone, and the latest report indicates that Apple is indeed ramping up production of the second-gen iPhone. Gartner ... (Full Article)

Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today announced that the Company's Board of Directors has commenced a process to create two independent, publicly-traded companies. Today's decision follows the Company's January 31, 2008 announced evaluation of the structural and strategic realignment of its businesses and represents affirmative steps to position its Mobile Devices and Broadband & Mobility Solutions businesses for success, while creating value for all Motorola shareholders."Our decision to separate our Mobile Devices and Broadband & Mobility Solutions businesses follows a review process undertaken by our management team and Board of Directors, together with independent advisors," said Greg Brown, Motorola's president and chief executive officer. "Creating two industry-leading companies will provide improved flexibility, ... (Full Article)

Are you lonesome tonight... Do you miss me tonight... LG has taken Korean weirdness to a whole new level with the creation of the LG-SH240 cell phone. The main selling point of this handset is that the keypad mimics the feel of real human skin. I understand that there is a certain appeal to ditching the cold confines of metal and plastic, but mimicking human skin? That's got to be pretty creepy. Beyond the skin-like silicon texture on the keypad, the LG-SH240 is pretty tame by Korean standards, getting equipped with a 2 megapixel camera and video calling capabilities. It's not a ... (Full Article)

Part of the reason why some people are hesitant to jump into the touchscreen arena is that the on-screen controls do not provide any sort of tactile feedback. It can sometimes be hard to figure out if you've actually pressed that virtual button or not. Samsung is correcting this problem with the introduction of the SCH-W420 and SPH-W4200 AnyCall haptic touchscreen phones. Taking on a form factor similar to the LG Prada, Samsung Armani, and the Apple iPhone, the new AnyCall Haptic phone line will feature a large 3.2-inch widescreen that just so happens to be a touchscreen with haptic feedback. ... (Full Article)

When I hear the term fashion phone, I think about those overpriced handsets that have been encrusted with Swarovski crystals and dipped in white gold. Such is not the case with this phone, because LG is targeting the lower end of the fashion-conscious market. The LG KF300 is basically the world market version of the LG Wine, which was released in Korea way back in May 2007. Talk about hoarding the goods for themselves! Featuring a cool (textured?) top lid and a RAZR-thin profile, the LG KF300 will come with a tri-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE radio with no 3G connectivity to speak of. ... (Full Article)

Motorola announced that it has joined the LTE/System Architecture Evolution (SAE) Trial Initiative (LSTI), the industry group which is "driving the acceleration of commercial and interoperable next-generation LTE mobile broadband systems through the collaborative efforts of leading telecommunications companies worldwide."The American handset maker will reuse its WiMAX research and development expertise, along with its heritage in cellular networking, Motorola chipsets, network and video head-end solutions, and professional services to deliver its end-to-end LTE solution. Commenting on the announcement, Moto's VP of IMS, Cellular and Broadband Network Technologies, Motorola Home & Networks Mobility said: "Joining the LSTI supports our commitment from our ... (Full Article)