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Cingular Wireless has launched the Sony Ericsson Z525a, using it to replace the Z520a which it launched last year. The update simply adds push-to-talk.

Features of the Z525a include:

• Push-to-talk
• VGA camera
• Bluetooth
• 16 MB user memory
• 128x160 pixel screen with 65K colors
• GSM 850/900/1800/1900

Cingular is selling the Z525a for $19.

Sanyo today announced the launch of the Sanyo Katana, an ultra-thin, affordable phone designed to appeal to fashion-centric consumers.

Making its debut throughout the month of July in four bold colors, including Mystic Black, Blue Sapphire, Cherry Blossom Pink, and Polar White (a color sold exclusively at RadioShack), the Katana will be available at Sprint Stores, online and at select third-party retailers for $279.