Two new SKUs have popped up in Verizon (NYSE: VZ) databases: the P120, presumed to be an updated Palm (NSDQ: PALM) Pre, possibly with 16 GB of storage, and the C40, which many believe to be the the Palm Eos. We had seen signs of something similar to the P120 in Verizon’s inventory not long ago, but earlier rumours were floating around that the Eos, Palm’s second webOS smartphone, wouldn’t be ready until 2010. Besides, we don’t have any confirmation that the product codes necessarily point to the Eos or a 16 GB Pre – a camera-less, or 32 GB Palm Pre are also possibilities. There aren’t any release dates as yet, and considering the $1.00 price placeholders, it’s still too early to count on much additional information.

[via PreCentral]

More indications a BlackBerry Storm 2 launch is imminent. This time, it comes in the form of a Verizon (NYSE: VZ) price drop. Yep, ‘big red’ has dropped the price on RIM’s first-ever touchscreen device to only $49.99 on a 2-year contract. Nice.

You best be hopping over to a Verizon store to take advantage of these shelf-clearing deals while you can. Last I heard their BOGO sale was still on, and the devices must be selling fast and furious. If you’d rather wait for the new technology, go ahead… But be prepared to pay just a little bit more than $50 for that new Storm 2

For more info on the BlackBerry (NSDQ: RIMM) Storm price drop, hit up Verizon.

[Via: PhoneArena]

An unknown Motorola (NYSE: MOT) device has cleared the FCC and we think it’s the upcoming Android-powered Motorola Morrison. Why we think so – well, there’s WiFi on board, proper 3G bands to sing along T-Mobile (NYSE: DT)’s network, and the fact that the official Morrison announcement is set for September 10th, which is 10 days from now.

To be fair, we’re only speculating at this stage and can’t confirm much, but all signs point to this direction… Waiting and seeing is all we can do at this stage, and in the meantime if you want to learn more about the Moto Morrison, check out the leaked design sketches and rumored specs…

[Via: phandroid]

Samsung’s smarter than a smartphone Jet handset is being offered in pink and white in Korea. Actually it’s the Haptic AMOLED W850/W8500/W8550 (depending on the carrier partner) we’re talking about, but that’s only a different name the Korean giant uses to sell the all-touchscreen baby in its own backyard. Actually, the Korean version has a bit larger display (3.5-inch as opposed to 3.1-inch) and a built-in T-DMB mobile TV receiver. Rest of the specs are unchanged, and in that sense I’ve no doubts Samsung will see the Jet being offered in multiple color options around the world, as well. It looks like Samsung wants to test this in the domestic market prior to exporting it elsewhere…

[Via: SamsungHub]

When we say Viewty, we think of an all-touchscreen device with powerful camera and great multimedia capabilities. I thought that was LG’s idea with the brand. Not so, it seems, as they are selling the low-end messaging phone GW300 as Viewty GW300 in France (and who knows where else). Is the idea here to trick customers into believing the GW300 is as powerful as the original Viewty? That doesn’t sound like a winning strategy and it’s something I would expect Chinese cloners to do, not LG. Go figure…

[Via: Engadget Mobile]

Here’s another Samsung device you probably won’t be able to try out. It’s SCH-W860 and it has been launched for Korea’s SK Telecom (NYSE: SKM). We’re talking about a slim clamshell phone that looks kinda cool-ish thanks to the brushed aluminum exterior. There are also six different LEDs and metallic keys, which additionally say it’s not a super-cheap phone.

Specs wise, the W860 comes with a 2.2-inch QVGA screen, HSDPA support, 2-megapixel camera, Bluetooth, media player, and a microSD memory card slot. Moreover, the phone comes with SOS function, video/music on demand, Subway Maps, and e-dictionary. No word on pricing, but considering the features, I would expect that Koreans could grab it for about $100-$150 on a contract…

[Via: SamsungHub]

Jitterbug J is now available at Verizon (NYSE: VZ) Wireless. We’re talking about the improved version of the device, the one that has the “full numeric keypad” not just few select buttons – Home, 911 and Operator. Still, it keeps its simple look and feel with those large buttons making it ideal for your grandparents. Plus, it’s not just the handset you buy with Jitterbug, but also the “outstanding, friendly customer support,” which translates into uber-patient people on the other side of the line… Full press release follows after the jump.

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As we’ve seen from the leaked roadmap, Verizon (NYSE: VZ) will be introducing the successor to the Motorola W755 in the near future. The so called Entice W766 builds on top of the W755, adding few bells and whistles on top of it, while keeping its place in the low-to-mid range category. Specs wise, there’s a 2.2-inch screen, 2-megapixel camera, Bluetooth, microSD expansion slot (memory cards of up to 8GB are supported), and touch-sensitive music control keys. Exactly release date is unknown at this stage — Verizon probably wants to clear out the W755 stock — but we do know it will be only offered in Silver, at least initially. Price is expected to be around $50 on a contract…

[Via: PhoneArena]

It was back in July when we first saw the Motorola A45 Murano. Now it has been officially announced in Brazil as MOTOCUBO A45. The name makes perfect sense considering the device look and feel – it is kinda ugly, to be fair. Still, it offers the full slide-out QWERTY keyboard and is hence ideal for heavy texters. Rest of the specs include EDGE connectivity, QVGA screen, Bluetooth, music player, standard 3.5mm headset jack, 2-megapixel camera, FM Radio with RDS, and a microSD expansion slot (2GB card memory card comes in the box). Pre-loaded software includes Google (NSDQ: GOOG) Maps, some games (Spore, The Sims 2), and a social networking app that allows quick access to Facebook, Orkut and MySpace.

Perhaps the most notable thing about the MOTOCUBO is the fact that the 25% of the phone is made out of recycled plastic bottles, making it an ideal choice for eco-friendly texters… At least those who are willing to pay 549 Brazil reais (about $293) in order to grab one.

[Via: Unwired View]

Here are some pictures of an unreleased Chinese handset, the Sunno S880, that supposedly will dual boot both Android and Windows Mobile. If that alone weren’t enough of a selling point, the specs are pretty dang good, too.

• 3.6″ WVGA display
• Wi-fi, GPS
• 8 megapixel camera with lens cover
• 806 Mhz processor, 256/128 MB of memory

We’ve seen scrappy developers pull off the Android dual-boot trick on the Nokia N95, but it’ll be interesting to see a proper manufacturer build in the feature from scratch.  It would certainly be nice to have Windows Mobile for its versatility and software selection, and be able to switch to Android for its smoother user interface. If you’re in a position to pick one up, the Sunno S880 should be going on sale October 15th.

[via wmpoweruser]