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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)

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)

In a PR stunt obviously targeted to get some media attention, modu which is also known as the phone with many coats, informed us they are now officially the world's lightest phone. Guinness World Records' crew were there to prove the claim.This doesn't come as a surprise considering that the bare naked device weighs mere 40.1 grams (1.41 oz) and has dimensions of 72.1×37.6×7.8 mm (2.8×1.4×0.3 inches). Now if you add some modu jackets on top of that, the device will naturally get bulkier, but that's only until you place it in one of the modu mates, which is how ... (Full Article)

Now that you've got yourself the Samsung Q1 Ultra Premium, you may have discovered that the performance level isn't quite where you want it to be. Don't you wish it was possible to toss in some more RAM? Well, you can, but the process isn't exactly for the faint of heart. The video below walks you through the somewhat complex process.As it turns out the RAM slot on the Q1 Ultra Premium is not the same as previous models. Digging around, you'll find that the RAM modules are actually located beneath a motherboard. This means that in addition to hacking ... (Full Article)

Motorola is bringing its award-winning Good Mobile Messaging 5 software and services to India. Naturally, the idea is to meet needs of the enterprise mobility market and deliver "an unparalleled user experience aimed at making the mobile workforce more productive while strengthening security and IT control." Good, which has over 12,000 enterprise customers with users in over 90 countries on over 200 carrier networks, will be available across India through Motorola's PartnerSelect channel program. Starting early April 2008, enterprises will be able to purchase Good 5 from a global network of resellers and receive in-country sales and technical support… Full release ... (Full Article)