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FCC has approved the new Novatel MiFi, a mobile 3G hotspot that routes 3G signals through Wi-Fi so that you could to use 3G internet on your laptop or PDA.

The device supports dual-band GSM (850/1900MHz) and UMTS (1900MHz) frequencies, and will be launched in the U.S. during the first half of 2009 at a yet undisclosed price.

FCC has approved the new low-end Samsung U350 for Verizon. The phone will be available next month for free on contract, or for about $100-$150 unlocked. Note that the said price range is pure speculation, as no pricing or availability details were announced yet.

Known features:

• VGA camera;
• Bluetooth;
• Speakerphone;

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By the looks of it we'll be seeing the Samsung INNOV8 in North America, as FCC has approved the most powerful S60-powered smartphone packing the U.S.-friendly 3G support. Presumably it will be 7.2Mbps HSDPA on 850/1900MHz bands.

The most probable carriers to get this one are either Rogers or AT&T, but the fact that the INNOV8 is coming to North America is itself outstanding.

First mentioned back in November as part of the Nokia’s internal smartphone roadmap, the upcoming Nokia RM-412 Victoria has been approved by the FCC. However, even now we know almost nothing about it, except that it is a quad-band GSM / tri-band WCDMA (900/1900/2100 MHz) phone with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, powered by a 1000 mAh battery.

Official photos will be released on March 17th, but we'll surely get additional info before then.

FCC has approved the Nokia’s 5800 XpressMusic, which means it will be heading to the U.S. market. The phone supports 3G, but isn't carrier-branded. Apparently, they've decided to sell it outright, so be prepared, as it will cost you big time.

The release date and pricing weren't announced yet.

Today FCC has approved the new Samsung T929 Memoir destined for T-Mobile. This could only mean that this 8Mpix beast is nearing its official release.

Specifications of the Memoir should include a 8Mpix camera, GPS, HSDPA, and Stereo Bluetooth, though it looks like it will lack Wi-Fi, which is really bad.

FCC has shared some information regarding the Samsung M8800 Pixon, which will obviously be heading towards AT&T, as it supports the 1900MHz and 850MHz WCDMA bands. Apart from that, this 8Mpix camearphone will have all the same features as its European counterpart.

Unlike previously thought, it seems the M8800 won't be arriving to T-Mobile anytime soon.

Today the almighty FCC has given a green light to the Sony Ericsson C905a, so the phone is nearing its release. It will come with a 2GB M2 Memory Stick card and will be available in Copper Gold, Ice Silver or Night Black color schemes. Features are as follows:

• 8.1Mpix camera with autofocus;
• Xenon flash;
• Face detection (up to 3 faces);
• 16x digital zoom;
• QVGA video recording capability;
• Quad-band GSM with 3G American band support;
• QVGA (240 × 320) 2.

Kyocera S1300 has been spotted at the FCC site today. Judging by the available specifications, the S1300 is an entry-level tri-band 800/1700/1900MHz CDMA handset with aGPS support. The phone doesn't have a camera, though it does support web browsing, and offers features like speakerphone and voice commands.

The first carrier to get the phone will most likely be MetroPCS.

FCC has revealed the documents concerning the new T-Mobile Shadow II. The phone is very similar to its predecessor, though some things have indeed changed: it runs Windows Mobile 6.1 OS, has a faster CPU, and comes in a more rounded design. The available set of features is posted below:

• Quad-band GSM/EDGE;
• Support for T-Mobile's UMA-based Unlimited HotSpot Calling service;
• 2.