G108 GSM handset Watch Launches

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The G108 is a GSM handset in a clamshell slash watch design weighing 65 grams, feel strangely drawn to this version from Chinese manufacturer

specifications:
– GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
– GPRS
– measures 51x51x20 mm (the phone unit)
– main 1.5 inch 256k color 128 x 160 pixel display
– secondary LED display
– weighs 65 grams
– 1.3 mega pixel camera
– media player
– Bluetooth
– 0.5 MB of built in memory
– microSD support
– SMS / MMS
– USB
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No word on either pricing or availablity

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HTC to Unveil Google Android Platform Handset In May?

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Taiwanese company is planning two or three handsets based on Google’s Android platform for 2008, and this May HTC launch could well fit the timing.

Although other manufacturers have not promised Android devices until later in the year, as a founding member of the Open Handset Alliance, HTC, who provided Google with the prototype Android handset, are well positioned to get something to market sooner rather than later.

The “Dream” phone from HTC was apparently was the device that Google used to demonstrate the Open Handset Alliance software to potential members.
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The handset is said to measure around 3 x 5 inches, offers a touchscreen that can be viewed horizontally or vertically, as well as navigational controls and a swivel out keyboard.

Obviously there’s no way of knowing at this early stage what this event may bring, or even if the Dream will make it to market, but Pocket-lint will be attending the event and bring you all the news as it happens.

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Samsung 2ON First Dual Standby CDMA and GSM Handset

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Samsung India has launched the Samsung 2ON; its first Dual Standby CDMA and GSM handset.

2-ON can operate on almost all service providers in India, both GSM and CDMA. It also the first CDMA phone which supports both Tata Indicom and Reliance Communications value added services on the same handset.

On the software front , the handset packs in handwriting recognition, file viewer, sketch memo, advanced organiser capability with functional screen and special India specific applications like Indian calendar, hinglish support, mobile prayer and panchang.
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The phone features

* 2.3″ TFT touch screen
* 2 Megapixel camera
* Micro SD card slot upto 1GB
* MP3/AAC+ player.

The Samsung 2-0N comes with a 1200mAh battery which gives longer talk time and extra power for operating the 2 networks. The handset can also be used as a modem to access internet at speeds of 153kbps on CDMA network.

The Samsung 2-On is priced at Rs. 16,500.

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