Sony Ericsson (phones/sonyericsson/index.html) today introduced two new HSDPA phones into its line-up. The Z780 (phones/sonyericsson/sony-ericsson-z780.html) expands the company’s range of devices for markets outside of Europe and the compact G502 (phones/sonyericsson/sony-ericsson-g502.html) brings the power of the web to a mainstream audience. “These two phones are quite distinct, yet both have the potential to introduce more users to the world of web on your mobile,” said Martin Winkler, director of global marketing and head of multimedia web at Sony Ericsson. “Being able to check your email whenever you like or surf the web when on-the-move should not just be the preserve of professionals. The Z780 and the G502 will appeal to anyone juggling a busy life”. The Z780, a sister product to the recently announced Z770, is set to broaden the range of web-enabled phones into more markets across the globe. It packs tri-band 3G and HSDPA into its clamshell frame, letting you receive email or browse the web at high speed in countries across the world. It also introduces built-in aGPS, giving users the opportunity to carry their navigation solution with them on their phone.

Nokia (phones/nokia/index.html) today introduced two new music-enabled devices as additions to its XpressMusic range. The new Nokia 5320 XpressMusic (phones/nokia/nokia-5320-xpressmusic.html) and Nokia 5220 XpressMusic (phones/nokia/nokia-5220-xpressmusic.html) offer a range of affordable music and entertainment experiences. Both music devices are expected to begin shipping in the third quarter of 2008, with an expected retail price range of 160 to 220 EUR, before taxes and subsidies. Our XpressMusic range of devices continues to deliver the combination of superior music experiences and fresh, innovative designs, said Jo Harlow, Vice President, LIVE category, Nokia. Today's additions to the XpressMusic range up the ante with new ways for consumers to access their media as well as interact and share content with friends and communities anytime, anywhere.

Nokia (phones/nokia/index.html) today introduced the Nokia 6212 classic (phones/nokia/nokia-6212-classic.html) featuring integrated Near Field Communication (NFC). The 3G handset allows you to share content, access services and information as well as conduct payments and ticketing with one tap of the device. The Nokia 6212 classic is expected to start shipping in the third quarter of 2008 in select markets in Europe and Asia with an estimated retail price of EUR 200 before taxes and subsidies. NFC-capable handsets such as the Nokia 6212 classic are set to change the way mobile phone users interact with devices and services in their surroundings, says Jeremy Belostock, the Head of Near Field Communications, Nokia. With the Nokia 6212 classic, people can swap items like business cards or calendar notes by simply tapping their handsets together. With ever-increasing device functions and services available, ease-of-use is essential. One way to keep things simple is NFC.

Eten (phones/eten/index.html) today announces two new 'glofiish' phones: the M810 (phones/eten/eten-glofiish-m810.html) and M750 (phones/eten/eten-glofiish-m750.html) . The only difference between the two models is that the Glofiish M810 supports HSDPA internet connectivity while the M750 supports GRPS/EDGE.The Glofiish M810 and M750 support quad-band GSM, Wi-Fi b/g, Bluetooth 2.0 and GPS (ideal for Google Maps). Further specifications include a Samsung S3C processor at 500MHz and 256MB Flash ROM running on the Windows Mobile 6 platform, while dimensions of the handsets are a sleek 109.5 x 59 x 17.5mm.Both the Glofiish M810 and M750 should be available worldwide in two to three weeks.

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