Pantech is a company that you truly do not hear or see a lot of, however, they are known for their phones over in Korea.  Their phones are absolutely incredible looking and they really do work well.  Now Pantech has come out with some new phones and that is exactly what we are going to show you!  This is their very first attempt at a touchscreen phone and I think that these new phones actually look pretty sexy and that is saying something.

Some of the specs on these phones include:  3-inch WQVGA display, GSM and HSDPA connectivity, Digital Multimedia Broadcasting (DMB), a media player, a 3MP camera, a video-call camera, a 255MB of internal memory, and a MicroSDHC card support.  That is just the beginning actually!

So when you think of cell phones lately, you should consider Pantech as one company that you might want to dip into.

It has to be said that the Toshiba TG01 is by far the most anticipated phone on the market today.  While of course, it is not coming out for the US just yet, it is definitely coming to the UK this month, which is very, very exciting.  The price is not out just yet and I’m sure it will be out by the phone hits the markets, but I am sure that it will not be all that expensive … hopefully.

If you don’t remember some of the specs from the Toshiba TG01, here they are:  4.1-inch WVGA touchscreen display, a Qualcomm’s 1GHz Snapdragon CPU, Toshiba’s own 3D User interface, a 3.2MP camera, a microSD card slot, HSDPA, GPS, WiFi and runs on Windows Mobile 6.1 OS.  The 4.1 inch screen is honestly the thing that gets me because it is so much bigger than more of all of the other screens out there right now.

So if you live in the UK, take a look at the Toshiba TG01 whenever you get a moment and hey – maybe purchase it and tell me how it is!

In this day and age, the iPhone is by far the most technology advanced cell phone on the market today.  Whether you are looking to check your e-mail or you want to log onto the internet, the iPhone can help you out.  Finally though, the iPhone has gotten with the picture and they will be coming out with Facebook for the iPhone 3.0.  Now, I am not a facebook junkie, however, I know quite a few people that are and I think that is pretty cool.

The newest version of Facebook is going to bring about all sorts of improvements as well as additions and it will be the latest and greatest app from the apps store that the iPhone has ever seen!  Some of the new features will include things like a Homescreen, News feed, pages, events (with the ability to RSVP for anything!) and enhanced notifications.  This app will also allow you the ability to create photo albums for yourself as well as easily tag photos and upload images.

So really, what could be better than this incredible iPhone app?  Nothing that I can think of!

The latest and greatest phone from T-Mobile has finally become official, it is the T-Mobile myTouch 3G.  While this phone might not be out yet, it is one phone that they hope to have in production in August and you can actually start pre-ordering this phone as early as July 8th, which is incredible.  Now, the price tag on this phone is something to scoff at, but before you do – read the specs and at the bottom I’ll give you the price!

This phone has new handset offers a 3.2-inch HVGA capacitive touchscreen display, a 3.2MP autofocus camera with YouTube and Picasa uploading support, a microSD card slot with included 4GB microSD card, GPS, WiFi, Microsoft Exchange support and supports quad-band EDGE, UMTS/HSDPA (1700MHz/2100MHz) connectivity.  While that is just the beginning of the specs, you get the idea right?

Now for the price – the price, with a 2-year contract is $199.00 and that is a pretty good deal for what you get with T-Mobile in the way of service plans!

The official iPhone carrier in the United States, AT&T, is releasing the official turn-by-turn GPS software with the Apple iPhone 3GS and 3G to help find their way turn-by-turn. They are giving away the software for free but it comes with a monthly service fee of $9.99 per month.

The cost is expected to cover for production of the complicated program and get the licenses for the map used in the system. Looking at it long term, the monthly fee will make consumers spend more compared to buying a stand alone GPS.

According to AT&T, they are a looking to attract a big chunk of the market by providing a feature-packed application and guarantee their satisfaction. The software is based on the DNA of Telenav GPS which is already in use by competitors like T-Mobile G1 with the Google Android.

The iPhone OS 3.0, AT&T tries to improve the turn-by-turn nav system using the on-screen guide and voice directions. AT&T aims to make it very convenient for travelers and drivers by giving them an up to date map system at no cost to them.

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If there is one thing that I know about AT&T, it is that they by far have some of the coolest phones on the market.  While their phone plans kind of suck, I can definitely appreciate the fact that AT&T’s phones are some of the best … and that is the reason why you have to pay through the nose each month to use these super-spiffy phones.  However, I am not here to complain about phone plans, I’m here to bring you the latest news on the Motorola Karma.

Guess what folks?  This incredible phone is coming out in just twenty-four hours and counting and while it might be targeted specifically for the teenage age group, you can still have fun with it as an adult.  Some of the specs include: 2.5-inch QVGA display, a 2MP camera with flash and video recording, a sliding QWERTY keyboard, threaded messaging, a homescreen with one-click-access icons for Facebook and MySpace, 3G, GPS, a 100MB of internal memory, a microSD card slot, stereo Bluetooth, a 3.5mm headset jack and supports dual band GSM connectivity (850/1900 MHz).

Now, you are probably wondering about the price of the phone itself right?  Well, it is just $79.99 with a 2-year contract, which really is not all that bad!

Samsung is the hot market for phones this quarter, with them coming out with new phones all over the globe; it is very difficult to keep track of them all.  One phone that I have kept tabs on is the Samsung i7500 Galaxy Smartphone that was just released in Germany yesterday.  This phone is one of the best on the market now and while we do not have it in the United States as of right now, you can import it via online shops from Germany – however, you want to make sure that language is going to be correct.

For those of you that are not familiar with this particular Smartphone, it has a slew of features with it including 7.2Mbps HSDPA, an 8GB of internal storage, and a 3.2-inch AMOLED display and that is just the start!  The Samsung i7500 Galaxy Smartphone is regarded as one of the highest end phones in Germany right now and if you happen to get one – let me know what you think!

Just remember, the Samsung i7500 Galaxy Smartphone and you will be in business … the greatest part about this phone?  The price!  It is only about $98.00 or 69,99 Euros!

Sony is one of those companies that is gaining a lot of attention – especially in their phone department.  With the Sony Ericsson brand becoming increasingly popular throughout the years, it is no wonder that they have finally come out with a slider phone.

The Sony Ericsson T715 has all sorts of different features including: 2.2-inch QVGA display with 256K colors, a 3.2MP camera with Photo light, a new UI feature, a music player, a Stereo FM radio with RDS, Google Maps, a 90MB of internal memory, a microSD card slot and Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP.  However, you also get the satisfaction of getting a Sony Ericsson phone itself.

This particular phone is supposed to hit the markets by the third quarter of this year and it actually will come in two different colors, a pink and a silver, as listed here.  No word on pricing yet!

iPhone users, rejoice. Apple has officially released the long awaited and much sought after iPhone OS 3.0 software package. Some reports say the software will update forty five software patches; others say the number is more like forty six.

At any rate, many security vulnerabilities can be fixed with the package. This will work for you if you have both an iPhone or an iPod Touch.

There are lots of new features included in the software update as well. For instance, in addition to push notifications and MMS, users will also be able to copy, paste, and cut text now.

Some believe that the iPhone OS 3.0 software is Apple’s way of retaliating against its rival, popular Blackberry manufacturer Research in Motion. Quite recently, Research in Motion released a security patch of its own, to address issues with the Blackberry.

The Blackberry Curve or the iPhone? The iPhone or the Blackberry Curve?

These two phones have a rivalry that equals the competition found between Paris Hilton and Lindsey Lohan; Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield; Jack in the Box and Burger King; Baskin Robbins and Cold Stone Creamery — well, you get the idea.

The answer, as found in an NPD survey, may very well surprise you. Most folks anticipated that during the first quarter of 2009, the iPhone would sweep across the board as the number one smartphone. That has not proven to be the case, however.

The survey reveals that, in all of the United States, Apple’s iPhone 3G takes second place. It is the runner up to the Research in Motion Blackberry Curve.

Following the first two spots are the Blackberry Storm in third place; the Blackberry Pearl — but not the Pearl Flip — in fourth place, and the T-Mobile G1 in fifth. Clearly, the Blackberries are the ones sweeping the boards.