Could it be that the Ophone will beat the iPhone to China? Certainly looks that way. Latest word is the Android-Powered Ophone and it’s super sexy styling will be released in China this May… and of course, the device will launch on China Mobile (NYSE: CHL). Also worth noting is the fact that the Ophone will run a modified version of Android OS… Built and tweaked by China Mobile. To that end, a few more points as reported by DigiTimes:

China Mobile will outsource production of the Ophone to Lenovo (OTCPK: LNVGY) and LG Electronics (LGE) initially, using chipset solutions most likely from Taiwan-based MediaTek, the paper said, adding that the Ophone will run on China Mobile’s in-house developed Android-based open mobile system (OMS).

So it will be… The Lenovo/LG Ophone. Mark your calendars, the Ophone is coming. Time to give a few of my Chinese friends a heads up…

[Via: AndroidCentral]

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You’ve seen the photos, now it’s video time. The long-anticipated, cool-lookin’, Android-powered, slated for China Mobile (NYSE: CHL), Lenovo (OTCPK: LNVGY) OPhone has been caught on video. From there you will see just how cool this device is – or at least promises to be. There’s an iPhone-like interface with some on-screen widgets. And while that may sound confusing when mixed together, that’s actually not the case… Enough said, here’s a short video. Enjoy it!

[Via: Engadget Mobile]

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We’ve been reporting new snaps and details on the Android-Powered Lenovo OPhone for some time now. Today, yet another image has emerged, which has some wondering if launch is imminent. The image above may very well be the best yet, as you can clearly see carrier branding on the device, in this case, China Mobile (NYSE: CHL). Rumor has it the OPhone could launch on China Mobile immediately following the Dopod G2 (HTC Magic)… So stay tuned for more on this one for sure. Head on over to PCOnline China for a few more snaps of the OPhone.

[Via: EngadgetMobile]

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Chinese bloggers have posted images of what is rumored to be the Lenovo OPhone’s OS. Taking a quick look above, it is no surprise that the ‘OPhone’ OS looks strikingly similar to a certain ‘i’ phone most of us have come to love. I’m certainly hoping these initial images aren’t the real deal, as this appears to be nothing more than a rip-off of the look/feel of the iPhone OS. There are certainly some differences in looks between the iPhone and OPhone OS, but quite honestly was hoping for more.

Lets see how this all plays out. For more screens you can hit up Gizmodo.

[Via: ilove oPhone]

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Lenovo (OTCPK: LNVGY) is out with two new phones, i60 and i60s, both sporting large touchscreens, dual-band (900/1800 MHz) GSM radio, media player, FM radio, and a microSD expansion slot that can work with memory cards of up to 16GB.

At 3-inch diagonal, the first of the two comes with a larger display, but also with a larger capacity battery (1250 mAh). On the other hand, the i60s (pictured on the right) adds few more buttons that take bit more space, hence the screen is little smaller, measuring “only” 2.8-inches. Its battery is also lower capacity – 1000 mAh.

No other details are known, but it seems neither one of the two devices will come with a smartphone OS, which is kinda sad. On the good side though, those large screens are WQVGA (240×400 pixels), leaving tons of space for, let’s say, decent web browsing experience.

Finally, it’s fair to add that most of us probably won’t be able to try out neither the Lenovo i60 nor i60s. At the moment, they seem slated for China, and we’ve no clue whether they’ll ever reach the western hemisphere.

[Via: Engadget Mobile]

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Sure, you’ve seen the cool-looking, Android-powered Lenovo (OTCPK: LNVGY) OPhone, but you haven’t seen it standing next to the iPhone and iPhone 3G. At 115.84×61.57×12.03 mm, it’s roughly 1 mm bigger than Apple (NSDQ: AAPL)’s handset(s), but it comes with a microSD slot — meaning that you can expand its storage capacity with flash cards.

Anyway, I don’t want to talk about OPhone’s specs, as we’ve already covered them in the past. The idea here is to show you how it stacks against Apple’s offering. In that sense, there’s a gallery bellow these words. Click on each of the images to zoom in.

[Via: Gizmodo, Sina Blog]

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Reader Ben sent me a note late last night with some new details and pics of the Lenovo OPhone. After some searching on the web I can confirm that these details have been posted on the modmyGphone forums… But no word on if they are official or not. Chalk these up to pretty-darn-likely-to-be-true rumors.

More vitals on the Lenovo (OTCPK: LNVGY) OPhone:

• 5MP Camera with auto-focus and flash
• microSD slot
• english/chinese input via virtual keyboard (of course!)
• video recorder
• bluetooth 2.0

New pictures of the Lenovo OPhone:

Thanks Ben for the heads up!

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Lenovo (OTCPK: LNVGY) is currently in a testing phase with a brand-new Android-powered headset. Honest… Well, that’s the rumor at least. The new device, which makes the current T-Mo (er, HTC) G1 phone look like a piece of garbage will be among the first Android offerings for China Mobile (NYSE: CHL).

The device is codenamed ‘OPhone’, and the handset will be one of the first to be based on China Mobile’s Open Mobile System (OMS)… Which in short means it will run Android and support TD SCDMA (China Mobile’s 3G standard).

Unfortunately, as to be expected, this sexy new device from Lenovo probably won’t hit North American shores for a long time coming. No word on any potential US or Canadian launch, but our lucky buds over in China should be able to get their mittens on this one fairly soon.

Note to my Chinese friends: Please send me some pictures and reviews of this bad-boy when it becomes available!? Please?

{Via: ModMyGPhone]

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With Sprint (NYSE: S)’s WiMAX-based next-generation 4G (well, officially it’s a 3G network) XOHM mobile broadband network officially up and running in Baltimore, the US is poised to see 2-4Mbps download speeds and 1-2Mbps upload speeds blanketing the nation. Sprint has finally started redefining themselves as the premier data-centric carrier in the US, and manufacturers are rallying to give mobile Sprint mobile broadband users a variety of options for WiMAX-enabled laptops.

Both Acer and Lenovo (OTCPK: LNVGY) have both released WiMAX-enabled notebooks that are aimed at customers looking to sign up with Sprint’s 4G XOHM mobile broadband service.

The Acer Aspire 4930-6862 and Aspire 6930-6771 will be packing a 1280×800 14.1-inch display and 1366×768 16-inch LCD, respectively. Both laptops use Intel’s combination WiMAX/Wi-Fi Link 5050 Series chipset and sport the same 2GHz Core 2 Duo processor and 3GB of RAM. The Acer WiMAX-enabled laptops will run about $900.

Lenovo is jumping on board the XOHM bandwagon with a new lineup of Lenovo laptops that’ll be surfing those WiMAX airwaves in the near future. Lenovo is now offering WiMAX-connectivity options to their Lenovo X301, T400, Sl300 and SL500 laptops. The company plans to release Sprint XOHM connectivity options on their W500, W700, SL400 and X200 notebooks later this year, with plans to roll out the WiMAX option for the IdeaPad Y530. Like the Acer laptops, Lenovo’s hardware uses Intel’s WiMAX/Wi-Fi Link 5050 Series chipset to lock onto Sprint’s WiMAX-based 4G XOHM network. Lenovo’s WiMAX-enabled offerings start at $720.

Acer
Lenovo

[Via: Electronista]

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Lenovo (OTCPK: LNVGY) has recently launched a new mobile phone – P960. Specs wise, there’s nothing special about the device — it has a dual-band GSM/GPRS radio on board, 1.3 megapixel camera, 2.8-inch touchscreen, and a microSD memory expansion slot. However, what sets the P960 apart is the presence of fingerprint biometrics security powered by Atrua Technologies.

The technology mentioned is used to protect sensitive data such as VIP recordings, text messages, call history, and address book information. What I don’t understand, though, is why Lenovo haven’t built inside a 3G or WiFi radio. The thinking is that you want to protect data, but what kind of data you want to access over a GPRS connection? Pure text, I guess.

Anyway, we’re not sure where you can grab the P960 nor how much it costs. As I just said, the lack of 3G and WiFi are real dealbreakers for me. Hopefully, we’ll see Lenovo releasing an updated version of the device in the near future that will work much faster with the data…

[Via: slashphone]

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Lenovo makes mobile phones, you probably didn’t know that however and that is why they never made any money. In a move that surprised no one they’ve decided to get rid of their mobile phones unit for a cool $100 million; Hony Capital is the buyer.

[Via: The New York Times]

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Lenovo (OTCPK: LNVGY) is preparing a new gaming phone for the Chinese market – i909. Similarly to utec T680 and Century Sutra 1688, Lenovo’s device also comes with the gamepad, enabling users to enjoy playing games in a more convenient manner. The i909 doesn’t support Java games — rather it relies on the built-in NES emulator, meaning users will have a huge game base at their disposal right from the start.

As for the specs, the candybar device comes with the 2.4″ 262K color QVGA TFT screen, 2 MP camera, media player and of course the microSD memory slot. The device measures 111.4×50.2×15.5 mm and has a weight of 112.8 grams.

Nice idea. I wonder when we’ll see this happening (handset makers bundling gamepads with phones) in the Western hemisphere. That could certainly help Nokia (NYSE: NOK) sell more NGage-enabled phones…

[Via: Unwired View]

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Somehow we all waited for this to happen. After all, if Sony uses its popular brands like Walkman, Cybershot and Bravia for Sony Ericsson (NYSE: SNE) handsets, why wouldn’t Lenovo (OTCPK: LNVGY) use the famous Thinkpad brand for its phones.

While there is no official “Thinkpad” logo, The Lenovo P768 clearly suggests it is heavily influenced by the Thinkpad style — the device is almost totally black and has that famous red dot for navigation. In terms of specs, the P768 is a solid mid-range device boasting such features as 2″ 260K color 176×220 screen, 2 MP camera, FM radio, stereo Bluetooth and the microSD expansion slot. I guess music will be the key selling point of this device, as I can’t imagine watching any video on the 176×220 screen.

At the moment, we don’t know whether the Thinkpad phone will ever be available outside of Chinese borders.

Two more photos after the break.

[Via: JAMPBLOG]

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I hate to steal a marketing term, but Nokia (NYSE: NOK) really does connect people. When I started my RingNokia blog over half a year ago I had my phone number listed in the right hand corner. I felt that if anyone wanted to connect to me they could shoot me a text or even give me a call (+1 817 808 9258). Ricky Cadden, a blogger I knew, instantly recognized that 817 prefix and asked where I lived. A few emails back and forth and we soon discovered we were only 15 miles (24 km) away from each other.

Neither of us like the iPhone and we were amazed no one made any commercials bashing it. We got together one afternoon and shoot 6 parodies of the Mac vs PC commercials. One will be released everyday at 18:00 CST until the iPhone’s launch on Friday. Hope you find them funny.

White boy can’t dance and yes I’m playing the iPhone.

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Being mobile goes beyond what cellphone you carry. Sometimes you need to have a full blown computer in your book bag. Every laptop I have ever owned has been a ThinkPad and videos like this make me proud of that fact. I ordered a T61 a few days ago, can’t wait until it reaches the IntoMobile offices!

[Via: Inside the Box]

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Current Lenovo (OTCPK: LNVGY) based devices using the LoCosto chipset include the V350, E200, E303, i366, i323, i515 with more launching by the end of this year. LoCosto is powerful enough for MP4 recording and playback, 1 megapixel camera, Bluetooth and that is about it.

[Via: Just Another Mobile Phone Blog]

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Just recently Lenovo (OTCPK: LNVGY) announced its first WM6-based smartphone in China. The ET600 is a GSM tri-band device that runs the Windows Mobile 6 Chinese Pocket PC Phone edition, and is an all-touchscreen device. Among the specs, we highlight the huge 2.8″ QVGA TFT screen, a 2 MP camera with auto-focus, and support for Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity. Basically, it’s a thin entry-level smartphone, which measures 110×60x16 mm and weighs 128 grams. (via: Slashphone)

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