Nokia and Vodafone to Ship the 6730 Classic Phone
June 2, 2009
Nokia and Vodafone have teamed to bring the Nokia 6730 Classic phone to all Vodafone customers. The Nokia 6730 boasts of mobile internet feature, Vodafone music client as well as personal and business email access including mobile navigation functionality. The 6730 runs on S60 mobile software allowing content downloading from the web.Vodafone Announces the Second Google Android Phone from HTC
February 17, 2009
Finally, we now have the official second Google Android phone - the HTC Magic smartphone which will be released exclusively for Vodafone customers in the UK, Spain, Germany, France, and Italy. Vodafone has started accepting pre-orders for the much awaited second model of the Google Android Phone while mobile phone users hope that the said device would have address upgrade issues of the first Google Android phone. Read more
HP Intros the iPAQ Data Messenger
October 23, 2008
Recently, HP has announced its newest 3G smarthpone - the iPAQ Data Messenger. The iPAQ Data Messenger fully support 3G network connectivity and boasts of a large touch screen display, a full slide-out alphanumeric keyboard and GPS.This smartphone lets you communicate intelligently using email, phone and Internet. It’s got a Wi-Fi connectivity which lets you connect to the Internet for free in most countries. The phone’s full alpha-numeric slide-out keypad is a a breeze to use when typing and texting and you can view your work clearly with the phone’s large 2.8-inch diagonal QVGA display, which happens to support touch-screen functionality as well. In addition, the phone fully supports GPS functionality with its built-in GPS navigation tool. For mobile workers, the iPAQ Data Messenger runs on Windows Mobile 6.1 and utilizes Microsoft Outlook Office Mobile for synchonizing contacts, appointments and tasks with your PC. Mobile workers can easily access and edit their documents using Mobile Word, Powerpoint and Excel applications. The iPAQ Data Messenger also features a 3.1 MP auto-focus camera with 5x digital zoom and flash LED and comes with a microSD card slot for storage expansion of up to 8GB. Here’s a quick rundown of the other features of the iPAQ Data Messenger; Integrated WLAN 802.11b/g, with WPA2 security, Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR, 3G wireless broadband connectivity for voice and data, Tri-band UMTS (900/1900/2100 MHz), HSDPA Category 8 (up to 7.2Mbps downlink) and HSUPA Category 5 (up to 2Mbps uplink), Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz), 128 MB SDRAM main memory for running applications, 256 MB flash ROM, and Full alphanumeric slide-out keyboard, 5-way optical navigation, 2 soft keys, ringer/sound switch, send/end buttons, keyguard button, volume control, camera button, 2 quick access keys. The HP iPAQ Data Messenger will be initially available through Vodafone but HP resellers will offer them without contract at around $677.
Nokia Announces Classic 6124, A Vodafone Exclusive
March 5, 2008
Nokia has added a new model to its stable of classic mobile phones with the Nokia 6124. Released exclusively for Vodafone, the Nokia 6124 gives users faster and easier access to all of Vodafone’s high speed Internet and entertainment services.
At the click of a button, Nokia 6124 users will have instant access to the Internet including full suite of communications, content, browsing and seamlessly integrated Vodafone services.
Running on Symbian OS, the Nokia 6124 lets users download third-party applications and mobile contents from the web. The Nokia 6124 also allows users to do multitasking, that is, listen to music while browsing the web or answering a phone call.
The Nokia 6124 is packed with powerful mobile features including superior data rates with 3G broadband that allows downloads of up to 10 times faster than 3G networks. Hence, Internet browsing when using the 6124 as a modem to connect laptops and notebooks becomes more exciting. Reading SMS, watching videos or viewing pictures is a breeze with the Nokia 6120’s large 2.0” display that displays outstanding brightness and clarity. Not to be outdone by most camera phones today, the Nokia 6124 is equipped with a 2.0 megapixel camera with a built-in flash and panorama mode. Data storage is not a problem as well with the Nokia 6124’s memory card slot which allows 8GB memory expansion. Nokia 6124 users will definitely have more rooms for storing their snapshots and downloaded MTVs.
The Nokia 6124 will be available at all Vodafone distributing outlets by the second quarter of 2008.
Vodafone Scores an Exclusive - Sony Ericsson V640i Music Phone
October 2, 2007
A Vodafone exclusive, the Sony Ericsson V640i was launched recently. Made with music lovers in mind, it has an innovative feature which allows users to record a 5 second sample and with the help of the TrackID music recognition software, be able to find out a song’s title and artist.
This 97-gram funky phone is also fully loaded with other features such as 3G Broadband (HSDPA) and prepacked with Google Maps and eBay clinets to all shopinggeras and bargain hunters, plus, a 2.0 megapixel camera. It is slated fro an Autumn 2007 release.
Palm Gandolf Not Just A Rumor
June 11, 2007
Rumors that have been flying around the net about Palm’s Gandolf can now be put to rest as recently released photos of the phone now boasts of the Palm logo, other specs seen are: a prototype serial number, the Vodafone mark (which means that this smartphone will be available in Europe), home and navigational buttons which can be found on all Windows Mobile smartphone devices.
[ The Palm Gandolf via PhoneyWorld ]
Cellphone: McLaren Mercedes phones to be launched by Vodafone
January 22, 2007
Three new special edition phones carrying the McLaren Mercedes brand were recently launched by Vodafone. Vodafone is hoping that these new handsets will create some buzz for the McLaren Mercedes team as they are their sponsor in the upcoming Formula 1 season.
The three newly branded McLaren handsets are:
- McLaren Mercedes 770SH - 3G clamshell from Sharp
- McLaren Mercedes GX29 - 2G clamshell from Sharp
- McLaren Mercedes SGH-Z720M - this is the Samsung Ultra Edition
Though the concept of the Racing phones isn’t quite new. NASCAR themed handsets were launched by Nextel in the US several years ago. Whether this gimik will succeed is anyone’s guess, but special edition phones aren’t called special edition for nothing.
[ The McLaren Mercedes Handsets via Mobiletracker ]
Vodafone VDA IV gets FCC Approval
October 24, 2006
The latest Vodafone Windows Smartphone called the VDA IV will be manufactured by ASUS and just recently got approved by the FCC. The new Vodafone VDA IV supports tri-band GSM network, and will be released for Europe and Asia. It also has 3G capability which allows users fast data connection with your mobile. One feature curiously missing though is a front mounted camera for video calls.
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Cellphones: Vodafone Motorola V1100 Phone
October 16, 2006
Vodafone has just recently announced 24 3G mobile phones, with one exclusive to Vodafone: the Motorola V1100 HSDPA clamshell phone. Similar to the clamshell design of the Motorola RAZR, but the V1100 is slightly thicker. You can check for updates regarding the v1100 from Vodafone’s website.
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Palm to unveil new Treo model next month
August 22, 2006
Reuters is reporting that Palm will be unveiling its newest Treo model next month. According to analysts, releasing a product in September or October is vital for any firm wanting to gain ground during the upcoming Christmas period amid intense competition.
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