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Global Certification Forum (GCF) has approved a new smartphone, developed by Asus for O2, the O2 Xda Zest. Currently the details are scarce, we only know that it will run Windows Mobile, like all Xda's, and will feature tri-band GSM/UMTS 2100 radios, as well as video telephony and web browsing. Stay tuned for more details...

As expected, Samsung has anounced its i740 smartphone. As expected, it will lack 3G support and Wi-Fi, instead it will offer EDGE, GPS, a 3.2Mpix camera, FM radio and other nice stuff, which however won't make me wanna buy the handset...Nevertheless, if you like the i740 you'll be able to get it for €300 ($469) when it launches in Europe in October.

Samsung has unveiled its new i8510 smartphone, which integrates a whooping 8Mpix camera. Now, high resolution doesn't always mean quality, right? But let's not jump to conclusions - tt's a bit early to state anything as the phone is not yet available. And the exact release date is also kept secret. So, we wait...Meanwhile, check out i8510's features below:

• S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 1;
• 8Mpix camera with dual LED flash and DivX video capture @ 320x240/120fps;
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This on is for Sprint customers: if you were dying to get your hands on the Palm Treo 800w, now's your chance. Starting today you can buy the device at Sprint's online store for $249.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate and a 2-year contract.

Features include:

• EVDO Rev. A data;
• Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional;
• Threaded SMS sy

As expected, T-Mobile UK has released the Nokia 6650 clamshell smartphone that was unveiled back at the CeBIT 2008 show in Germany. It should be already available for purchase.

Features of the Nokia 6650 include:

• Size: 99.7mm x 47.3mm x 16.2mm (3.9" x 1.9" x 0.6");
• Weight: 112g (4oz);
• OS: Nokia's S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2;
• Band: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz, UMTS 850/2100MHz;
• Data: GPRS/EDGE/WCDMA/HSDPA;
• Battery Life: 1500mAh, up to 14.

MWg (former O2 Asia) announced the Zinc II, a new high-eng touchscreen smartphone with a QWERTY keyboard. Here's what it offers:

• Size 109.5mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.7");
• Weight 185g (6.5oz);
• OS: Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional;
• Band: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz, UMTS 850/1900/2100MHz;
• Data: GPRS/EDGE/WCDMA/HSDPA/WiFi;
• Battery: 1530mAh; up to 10.

The new Samsung i740 will probably be a step back for the manufacturer, as being a smartphone this model lacks both 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity. That's a definite deal breaker for most of the buyers. In rest, features seem pretty decent:

• Windows Mobile 6.1 OS;
• 2.8" touchscreen;
• 3Mpix camera with flash;
• GPS;
• FM radio;

[Continue reading Samsung i740 lacks Wi-Fi and 3G]

Samsung has released its SGH-i200 handset in the UK.

It is a business-centric mid-range 3G smartphone running on Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard.

All willing can get it for €399 ($626).

Idnes.cz reports that Samsung is preparing yet another full touchscreen smartphone with the model number SGH-i740.

The i740 is the sucessor to the i710 model, and, according to the source, shouldn't be expensive, as it lacks such important features like support for 3G, Wi-Fi and even EDGE(!). Wow, that leaves us only with GPRS.

We found this one on the Just Another Mobile Phone Blog. There's not much info about the EZIO MEGA4, apparently it's a touchscreen slider smartphone... We'll just give you the available details, ok?Phone features:

• Camera and camcorder;
• Music player;
• FM Radio and Recording;
• Bluetooth;
• MMS;
• Flight mode;
• Jav