Last week we reported that the HTC Tattoo was in line for an update to it’s operating system – from version 1.6 to 2.1 (Eclair). Well, according to official words from HTC, “currently there are no plans to update the HTC Tattoo with Eclair”. Well, that put that straight.
Behold – The Celsius X VI II Papillon – the world’s first entirely mechanical mobile phone.
The handset, which takes its design inspiration from the visible automatic movements of top-end wrist-watches, is due to be unveiled next week at the BaselWorld watch fair in Switzerland.
Constructed from 547 components — the majority of which are hand-finished — the Papillon (French for “butterfly”) is arguably one of the most exquisite mobiles made yet.
Like all good Swiss watches the clam shell handset is self-powering, relying on the kinetic energy created by the movements of the human body.
At present the Papillon is just a concept, but if you’re feeling flush the asking price for this is a stately €200,000 (£180,000) .
Don’t expect to see any Celsius X VI II Papillon deals anytime soon at Omio then!
Source: WIRED
Here’s a leaked image of what is allegedly the touchscreen Nokia C6, as found on a french site. From the looks of it – it’s a cross between the 5800 and the N97-Mini.
The most obvious addition here though is the D-pad which might make the C6 a decent gaming device. We wonder how squeezing this button onto the handset effects the overall feel of the QWERTY keyboard though.
At present there are not further specs available, although from the image the UI looks like Symbian version 3.
Before you get to excited, this is still only a render. So until we see a real photograph and a more detailed spec-sheet, we can’t say much.
Price and availability are unknown, but we’d expect to see something this summer, at least by the Nokia World event in August.
Samsung first mentioned their new Shark range of sleek, yet affordable handsets way back in January. Now, we are pleased to announce the first Samsung Shark deals at Omio.com.
Well, not for all the Shark phones just yet, but you can pick up the better of the two slider phones in the series, the Samsung Shark 2 5550, for just £25 per month with Unlimited internet, 600 Anytime Cross Network minutes, 500 texts.
If that isn’t enough to tempt you, BuyMobilePhones.net is also throwing in a wheelbarrow of free gifts to sweeten the deal.
The Samsung Shark range is designed to bring advanced social networking functions to the entry-level market, without compromising on the stlye or durability of the handset.
Each Shark handset has widgets that let you access Facebook, Myspace, Bebo and other social networks via your homescreen.
The Samsung Communities app then makes a doddle of both uploading to and viewing from Flickr, Photobucket and YouTube.
Like the sound of that? Then check out Samsung S5550 Shark deals at Omio.com!
Ok, so the HTC Desire might be top of the Taiwanese manufacturer’s spec-sheet, but it’s the HTC Legend that’s had the top spot on our wishlist ever since we first saw it at last month’s Mobile World Congress.
Essentially, the HTC Legend is this year’s reboot of their Android-powered Hero. It’s still got the handy little kink at the bottom, but this time it comes with a super-bright AMOLED screen, a super slick optical trackpad and is encased in a one-piece aluminium shell.
Still yet to be convinced? Then take a look at our photo gallery (click each pic for a closer look):
Like what you see? Expect to see our impressions of the phone as the week goes on, topped off with an in-depth review!
Not long to wait… HTC Legend deals are available in the UK from next month.
Sneaky snaps at BBLeaks.com have unveiled a previously unseen Blackberry with a slider form factor.
A slider handset is quite a departure for RIM, whose BlackBerry range is overwhelming made up of fixed-QWERTY handsets (the only exceptions are the Pearl Flip and the touchscreen Storm).
BBLeaks speculate that this could be the Storm 3, a device which has been rumoured since 2008, while Crackberry suggest this could be an old prototype model not destined for the shelves.
We think it looks like a Storm (pretty bulky) with a tacked on Bold 9700 keyboard.
Aside from the novelty factor, we think it looks pretty unwieldy. Let us know what you think!
T-Mobile is currently the only operator out there to offer subsidized Nexus Ones.
Not for long though!
Reportedly, Vodafone UK are getting Google’s first very own Android-based device in April.
Still, you’ll need to go to google.com/phone to place an order, however at this stage there is still no word on pricing and available tariffs.
Boasting a 3.7” super-bright AMOLED touchscreen, 480 x 800 pixel resolution, super-fast 1Ghz Snapdragon processor with 512MB RAM and featuring excellent connectivity (Wifi, enhanced 3G and Assisted GPS) the Nexus One is google’s flagship phone and a strong rival to the iPhone.
Demand is likely to be very high for this handset, so we’d advise lodging a pre-order request, hasta pronto!
Well, that was quick! Less than two weeks since Microsoft’s announcement of Windows Phone 7 and now we get the first glimpse of a partner device:
On Saturday’s Engadget Show, Microsoft’s Aaron Woodman pulled out LG’s Windows Phone 7 Series pre-production prototype – a QWERTY slider, and the first branded Windows Phone 7 Series device the world has ever seen.
As a prototype, it’s too early to call the specs, but apparently it’s just a shade thicker than an iPhone or Nexus One.
Although details of LG’s first Windows Phone 7 Series handset have not yet been finalised, LG is aiming to release its first device to market in the fourth quarter of 2010.
It’s quite a wait but when it does land expect to see the best deals at Omio.com!
Sensitive to people’s ever-changing needs and clearly aware of the recessional return to a gold-standard in investment, Nokia have issued a Nokia N97 mini Gold Edition.
The N97 mini Gold Edition is swathed in 18-carat gold and comes pre-loaded with apps like “ELLE 360Fashion”, which should help couture lovers stay up to date with all the latest trends and fashion-related news.
Other than that, the Nokia N97 mini Gold Edition has the same features the regular edition includes: 3.2 inch touchscreen display with 360 x 640 pixels, full QWERTY keyboard, Wi-Fi, HSPA, GPS, Nokia Maps, 3.5mm headset jack, 8GB of internal memory, and a 5MP camera with autofocus and LED flash.
In terms of user experience, there’s little between the N97 Mini UI and a basic smart phone like the Nokia 5800, however after a recent review of the handset the N97 mini proved itself as a truly delicious bit of hardware: the tilted pull-out QWERTY is one of the best in the business!
Nokia N97 mini Gold Edition will be available across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa, when exactly we’re not so sure.
In the meantime, maybe you’d like to see a selection of similarly opulent handsets?
Via UnWiredReview
Sharp ears over at ZDNET have picked up on an podcast in which Microsoft Developers start talking about Microsoft’s decision to cut back the unwieldy number of supported Windows Phone chassis to just three with Windows Phone 7.
Apparently, Microsoft will only be supporting Windows Phone 7 on three different chassis:
Chassis 1: First ones out of the gate will be arge touchscreens with at least a 1 GHz processor such as Snapdragon, requiring its own dedicated graphics processor.
Chassis 2: Slide-out keyboards will be added on alongside touchscreens.We’re guessing the processor specs will be roughly similar to that of Chassis 1.
Chassis 3: There are no certain details on 3, though they are suspected to be candybar devices. No word on when 2 or 3 will be ready.
If true, it looks as if Microsoft are finally getting a handle on their product. To date the reputation of Windows Mobile OS not been great – with patchy and unimpressive performance a common feature.But firmer integration of Windows OS and hardware woulds go some way in resolving this.
Source: Unwired Review via ZDNet
