LG VX8350 Entry-Level Phone for Verizon this September

Slated for a September Verizon release, the LGVX8350 is the successor of last year’s LG 8300. This entry-level phone features an external OLED display screen and  external music control buttons, a 1.3 megapixel camera, and Bluetooth, aside from the standard functions and features.

[ The LG VX8350 via SlashPhone ]

8GB Nokia N95 Powerhouse Announced

The cat’s out of the bag, err, in this case, the 8GB model of the Nokia N95 powerhouse is. Voted as the European Media Phone of the Year for 2007-2008 by the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA), the upgraded 8GB model can now store up to 20 hours of video and as much as 6000 songs. Of course it is still loaded to the brim with goodies like the Carl Zeiss 5.0 megapixel camera, Wi-Fi, integrated A-GPS, WLAN and HSDPA support, plus a new luminous 2.8″ QVGA display. Don’t rush to the store yet though as this will be available in the markets in q4 of 2007, and will cost around 560 euros, exclusive of taxes and other duties.

[ The 8GB Nokia N95 via MobileWhack ]

LG Prada + Windows Mobile = LG KS20

Expected to launch at the IFA 2007 (starting August 31, 2007), LG has come up with a new phone which design-wise is like the sleek and keypadless LG Prada, enhanced with features, specifically, Windows Mobile. The 12.8 inch 3G smartphone comes with a 2.0 megapixel camera, a 2.8″ touchscreen display, plus up to 3.6 Mbps internet connection speed via HSDPA. it is slated for a Q4 2007 release in Europe. Below is a full list of the KS20’s specs (unconfirmed). Read more

Verizon to Release Military Green LG enV

Behold the LG enV in all its drab military olive-ness. Ok, it’s not quite as sensible as the silver and black variant, or as blinding as the bright orange VX9900, but you gotta admit… it’s different. One might assume that, since they’re releaseing a new color variant, sales for the VX9900 might be quite good. This variant of the phone, which like its cousins sports a small display and the usual number keypad on the outside, but carries a bigger screen and QWERTY keyboard within, might do well in the jungle where it might be camouflaged, but we’re not to sure it would look quite attractive on the side of one’s face in the city. No release date has been mentioned as yet. Watch this space for updates.

[ Verizon's Military Green LG enV via PhoneArena ]

Open Source iPhone Unlocking Software for $100,000

That’s what this particular blogger is saying anyway. They’re offering $100,000 to anyone who would share their unlocking software with the world. And since this person will not be selling it, technically give it away to the world, supposedly it will be legal-battle free from AT&T. Whether those who supposedly have the software solution to AT&T’s iPhone dictatorship will actually settle for $100,000 is anyone’s guess. If this post is genuine, and truly legal-issue free, it might just be a good idea. Open source it to the world, gentlemen!

[  Open Source iPhone Unlocking Software for $100,000 via FreeiPhoneforMoney ]

LG Launches LG-SV300S “Crystal” Fashion Phone

LG Electronics recently launched its newest handset, dubbed the “Cyon Crystal Edition” in Seoul, Korea. The handset, designed by Robert Ryan, is adorned with crystal and flower patterns. It possesses a 2.2-inch TFT LCD and a big keypad. No image of the inner face of this clamshell is yet available however, and will just have to admire its outer shell for the moment. Availability of the phone outside Korea is yet to be known, but if you’re in Korea now, it’s SRP is around 400,000 (KRW).

[  The LG-SV300S  via Aving ]

Teen Trades Unlocked iPhone for 3 8GB iPhones and a Nissan 350z

George Hotz, who painstakingly worked on and blogged all the steps it took him and his team to unlock what seems to be the world’s most sought after phone, has just cashed-in. The 17-year old from New Jersey was contacted by Terry Diadone, CertiCell’s founder, who traded 3 locked 8GB iPhones and one Nissan 350Z for the unlocked unit. While some might think this act could be selling himself, and his team / friends short (which some of his readers do), I think it’s a good pay-off for him personally. However, if I did own an unlocked iPhone, I’m pretty sure I’d be settling for more money than the total value of all that stuff.

[ Teen Trades Unlocked iPhone for 3 8GB and a Nissan 350z via EngadgetMobile ]

Cellphone Review: Motorola Razr2 V9

Motorola started the thin formfactor craze for cellphones with the Razr and looks to capitalize on that success with its next thin phone. Motorola is back with an improved Razr but does it have enough to warrant an upgrade? First off, The Motorola Razr2 V9 is indeed a sexy phone sporting a black glass body with shiny keys and somewhat slightly wider profile. The glass like surface does attract its share of fingerprints but is sturdily built. It also has a built-in 2 megapixel camera that has some cool builtin effects. Take note that you can use the camera while the phone is closed acting like a digital mirror or to take a self portrait. The inner screen also holds some surprises, with a scratch resistant lcd that also supports 262,000 colors, and thus images look great as a result. They were bright, vibrant, and saturated with color. One minor complaint: Though you can adjust the backlight time, you can’t adjust the brightness or font size. Read more

Cellphone: Kyocera A5528K Phone

Japan. Kyocera recently launched the A5528K, their newest clamshell phone. The phone, which possesses an internal 2.6 inch QVGA display and an external 1.2 inch 96×96 monochrome display, 1.3 megapixel camera, has infrared connectivity, and is capable of up to 300 hours of standby and 200 minutes of talk time. It also features a voice reading function, reading out text messages or operating manual. Slated to be available by the 29th of this month, the A5528K will be out in 3 different colors: silver, pink and brown.

[ The Kyocera A5528K via MobileWhack ]

Dialing and Driving Safe according to new study

Two UC-Berkely graduate students have taken it upon themselves to break from conventional wisdom in announcing the findings of their study. According to them, there is “no match in the evening cell phone use spike and [car] crash data.” Despite the rise in cell phone use, from 140 minutes a month in ‘93 to 740 minutes a month at present, the number of fatal accidents have dropped for the same period. The findings do not, however, give you license to keep using your cellphone while driving. Don’t dial and drive.

[  Dialing and Driving Safe according to new study via Blog.Wired.Com ]

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