New E-series phones manufactured by Nokia are to be launched in Singapore in May. The handsets are intended to bring the power of mobility to office bound workers. The Nokia E60, Nokia E61 and Nokia E70 support today’s most popular and newly announced corporate mobile email solutions like BlackBerry Connect, GoodLink from Good Technology, Inc., IntelliSync Wireless Email, Seven Mobile Mail, Seven Always-On Mail and Visto Mobile. As the new phones are targeted at business users the E60 and E70 phones will be sold through local systems integrators rather than traditional channels while the E61 will be available from retail stores. There is no information as to whether the E60 and E70 to be sold through traditional retailers.

E-series devices are based on the latest edition of the Series 60 Platform, the world’s leading smartphone software platform. Series 60 3rd Edition combined with Symbian OS v. 9.1 are used to enrich application base in all three handsets Nokia E60, Nokia E61 and Nokia E70. They include a variety of GSM frequencies and 3G (WCDMA) cellular network support for seamless roaming across different countries, as well as a range of local connectivity options such as WLAN, Bluetooth, Infrared and USB 2.0. Additional memory for the E61 and Nokia E70 phones comes in the form of the miniSD card slots while the E60 features an MMC memory expansion capability.

The addition of email capabilities and support for Java script is part of the convergence of data and mobile applications to meet the demands of the modern office worker. To ensure that the phones are compatible with whatever applications the modern and mobile worker might use and need, Nokia has worked with technology partners like Symantec, Check Point, Lotus Notes, SAP and many more to ensure compatibility. More and more office workers are becoming receptive to the power that such mobile devices bring Tan said, quoting a 2004 IDC report that said that 60% of respondents in South East Asia were happy with the changes that mobility brought to their work and personal lives.

Plantronics presents the new MX203S stereo mobile headset for cell phones with integrated MP3 players. Designed with WindSmart technology for active users, such as runners and walking commuters, the MX203S provides a single headset to take calls and listen to stereo music with great quality and comfort. "Increasingly, consumers want devices that are simple, versatile and can keep up with their busy lives,” said Renee Niemi, vice president of Mobile and Entertainment at Plantronics. “The new MX203S accomplishes this while delivering the same high quality sound that Plantronics has provided for more than forty years.”

The MX203S is peculiar by Plantronics’ Flex Grip under-the-ear design for a secure, comfortable fit while walking or running.  The headset also uses WindSmart technology for clear conversations in outdoor, windy environments. Users listening to music with the MX203S hear a ring when a call comes in and simply touch a button on the headset to answer/end. The MX203S has an estimated street price of 29.99 USD and will be available this month in major retail stores.

Pantecch PG-3700 was recently approved by FCC. The handset is a slim 2-bend GSM clam shell. The phone is really slim: 13.5 mm. Another peculiarity is the fact that the external display is situated on the keypad panel a bit lower than the numerical keys. Due to this the upper part of the folder is smaller in size not to cover the external screen in closed state. The inscription on the back panel indicates that the camera has a resolution of 1.3 megapixel while the manual indicates VGA resolution only.

So the main features of Pantech PG-3700 are:

• Display: 1.9 inch, TFT displaying 260K colors with the resolution of 128x128 pixels
• 40-tone polyphony (Yamaha sound processor)
• MIDI, SMAF, iMelody and AMR, besides MP3-ringtones (up to 500 Kb)
• VGA camera with video shooting possibility
• SMS, MMS, IM
• WAP-browser
• Li-Ion 800mA/h battery
• Dimensions: 103x42.5x13.5mm
• Weight: 75 gram

Samsung Electronics announced breaking another record. It has developed the first 2 GB memory stick for cell phones in the world. The new card of MMCmicro format consists of 4 NAND-flash parts with the capacity of 4Gbit. MMCmicro memory sticks have rather small dimensions that make 14x12x1.1 mm. the card can comprise about 12 hours of mobile video. The speed of data transfer allows to download 3hours of video in two minutes.

Let us remind that the company presented 1 GB MMCmicro about three months ago. Samsung stated that 1 GB card will become commercially available during current year. As for the 2 GB model the terms of its appearance on the market are yet unknown.

Scotty announced an original charger for a cell phone. It uses sunshine instead of current. It is called Scotty Solar Charger and is as a matter of fact a solar battery connected to a cell phone. The Scotty Solar Charger is small in dimensions which allow to use it on the move. The device has a special clip to fasten it to a belt at a definite angle allowing to pick up direct sunrays. To charge a cell phone with Scotty Solar Charger you will need seven hours. The price for the gadget will make 35 USD.

Gameloft announce a long term licensing agreement with Paris Hilton Entertainment Inc. to develop, publish and distribute mobile games based on heiress and pop culture icon, Paris Hilton. As part of this agreement, Gameloft will develop and produce a series of mobile games featuring Paris Hilton and her likeness. The series is intended for tweens/teens and fans of Paris Hilton. Additional games scheduled for production will be aimed at both male and female fans of Ms. Hilton whose diverse fan base complements Gameloft’s catalogue of wide ranging games.

"Gameloft is dedicated to increasing mobile game offerings to female and casual gamers and we are thrilled to have Paris Hilton on board," said Michel Guillemot, president, Gameloft. "She is a model, a fashionista, an actress, an entrepreneur and a pop culture force of nature whose appeal is recognized the world over. Mobile games based on such a significant personality as Paris Hilton will be an excellent addition to our diverse slate of games," added Guillemot. "She is a universal brand that surpasses all boundaries."

The first mobile game based on Paris Hilton is scheduled for release worldwide in summer of 2006.

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