LG Electronics announced today the global launch of the LG KF510, boasting an extremely-slim body with dynamic functional design. The color gradations of KF510 are the first ever to be used on a mobile phone, with choices of Stardust Dark Gray and Sunset Red on the full metal exterior. Measuring just 10.9 mm, the durable inner slide of the phone underscores its style. The LED lights of the touchpad brighten with a touch of a fingertip, allowing users to scroll and navigate the animated multi-fun...

Australia's first WiMAX operator, Hervey Bay's Buzz Broadband, has closed its network, with the CEO labeling the technology as a "disaster" that "failed miserably." According to CEO Garth Freeman who spoke at the international WiMAX conference in Bangkok, non-line of sight performance was "non-existent" beyond just 2km from the base station, indoor performance decayed at [...]

It's March 24th and T-Mobile is all official with the new BlackBerry 8820. Previously, we thought the Deutsche Telekom owned mobile operator will launch the WiFi-enabled device on March 5th, then we've learned it's delayed, and finally we got the word the March 24th is the day and voila… it's here. Let's sum up the specs, [...]

After eight-month long selection process, Nokia has recently announced winners of the annual "Mobile Rules!" competition at a ceremony in the heart of Silicon Valley at San Jose City Hall. The idea is of course to "recognize initiatives from emerging application and technology developers and business startups worldwide." I could go on and on, but [...]

We've already posted about LG's stylish KF510 handset, including the video of its UI. Now it's officially announced and ready to conquer the markets of Europe, Asia, Latin America, Middle East and Oceania starting from the end of March. The 10.9mm thin slider looks awesome in both "Stardust Dark Gray" and "Sunset Red" and the contextual [...]

Earlier we talked about Jott, and here's another service that helps you drive safer. When you need to do a common task like record note, send email or SMS, update your Twitter or Jaiku status and you're in the middle of the road — or just don't want to type anything at that moment — [...]

CIO.com prepared an excellent how-to video for first-time or let's say not-that-tech-savvy BlackBerry owners. In a roughly 10-minute long video, you'll learn how to install and use 6 free apps, including: Viigo mobile RSS reader Beyond411 local search WorldMate Live travel companion Google Maps Facebook for BlackBerry, and TwitterBerry It's a must watch. Enjoy! ---Related Articles at IntoMobile:RIM announces BlackBerry JDE Plug-in for [...]

Recently, Boost Mobile in partnership with Amobee announced the launch of a new advertising platform for mobile phones and has already signed two advertisers, Acura and Fox Searchlight Pictures, on board. The first ads feature information on Fox Searchlight Pictures' April 11 release of "Street Kings," and Acura's ads the new 2009 TSX. Initially, the ads [...]

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Both the Sony Ericsson Z555 and the Nokia 6220 Classic recently passed through the FCC's testing process. The Z555 is a fashion-oriented clamshell, while the 6220 is a candybar smartphone with a 5 megapixel camera. Read the full story here.

Google Maps for Mobile is finally being offered as a native application for Symbian UIQ devices. This means the application will be able to take advantage of the touchscreen, and will also support the new My Location function. Read the full story here.

Sprint's CEO Dan Hesse stars in a new ad for the "Simply Everything" pricing plan, basically $99/month to do whatever you want with your mobile phone. [Via: mocoNews] ---Related Articles at IntoMobile:Sprint kicking CEO to the curb, looking for replacementSee ya, Gary Forsee. Sprint CEO steps down.Next up at-bat for Sprint: Embarq's Dan Hesse is new Sprint [...]

Today T-Mobile launched the BlackBerry 8820, which, unlike the AT&T version, features both built-in GPS and WiFi. The BlackBerry 8820 also supports T-Mobile's MyFaves and HotSpot@Home services, though this business-focused handset lacks a camera. Read the full story here.

There's just something about having a handset with dual SIM card slots that's so cool. It lets you rock multiple (well, two, really) carriers in a single handset. If for some reason you use different carriers and find your pockets weighed down with two different handsets, Samsung's got your back. The handset manufacturing giant's dual [...]

Bible-lovers in Israel have a new friend in the mobile Bible. Made by Zed Mobile, on Qualcomm's BREW platform, the new Mobile Bibile allows users to catch up on their Old Testament-reading while on the go. Pelephone, an Israeli wireless provider, has launched the Mobile Bible for religious types looking for a quick Bible-fix. Mobile Bible-users [...]

Sony Ericsson never ceases to surprise us with their loose-lipped handset leaks. Spy-shots and upcoming handset leaks coming out of Sony Ericsson are almost expected, and with CTIA Las Vegas bearing down on us, we've got another handset leak to show you. While the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 may have stolen the virtual spotlight from the [...]

Kevin Rose, Digg founder and Apple hardware prognosticator, just threw more fuel on 3G iPhone rumor-flames everywhere. It seems that having founded the uber-popular social-networking news site give Kevin Rose an inside line on some iPhone rumors. Rose previously speculated on the iPhone's initial release, citing sources that indicated the iPhone would launch with two battery [...]

At least it's not covered in truckloads of gaudy diamonds. Toshiba has launched the newest handset aimed at the luxury market (otherwise known as the more-money-than-we-know-what-to-do-with crowd). The Toshiba Cosmic Shiner is basically a Toshiba 815T adorned with a smattering of diamonds and commands a healthy $4000 price tag. Toshiba is really milking their Toshiba 815T [...]

Didmo has annoucned that it is bringing it's successful ad-based mobile content platform to the UK, US, Germany, and Spain (in case you were wondering, Didmo have been operating in Scandinavia up to now). Didmo's model revolves around in-game advertising, of which the games are usable for 24hrs. Users only have to see 4 seconds [...]