LG is prepping their new KU970 3G slider for launch in Australia and Singapore. The newest addition to the shiney-metal Shine series sports a video conference camera, 2 megapixel shooter, HSDPA (for 3.6Mbps action, on the downlink), and Bluetooth – all packed in under that slick, mirrored 2.2 inch LCD. The KU970 will be following up its Australian and Singaporean release with European and more Asian launches.

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Emerging markets are the place to be in. Handset makers may not get the NSeries-like high margins, but they’re aiming to sell millions there, and to push their brands forward. In that context, Nokia (NYSE: NOK) today announced a bunch of low-end devices for the emerging markets, with estimated retail prices, before applicable taxes and subsidies ranging from 35 to 90 EUR.

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Just as we hinted about the BlackBerry (NSDQ: RIMM) 8300’s name change, Research In Motion (RIM) announced the new device – BlackBerry Curve, along with the new device-dedicate site BlackBerryCurve.com.

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dotMobi, the company behind the controversial “.mobi” domain announced more than 500,000 .mobi domains have been registered in 104 countries since the domain’s commercial launch in October 2006.

Among the registered domains, dotMobi highlights travel brands (Travelosa.mobi, Amtrak.mobi and upcoming Hilton mobile site), auto brands (BMW.mobi, Ferrari.mobi and Rolls-Royce.mobi), various media companies (ESPN.mobi, Maxim.mobi, FoxNews.mobi, BusinessWeek.mobi and CNNMoney.mobi) and mobile operators (Telecom Italia (NYSE: TI) and Bulgaria’s Vivatel). Read the full article »

The upcoming iPhone release disturbs the “business as usual” at Cingular/AT&T (NYSE: T). According to investment research firm Piper Jaffray, carrier’s retail stores are experiencing a slow down in sales of their high-end handsets ahead of iPhone. Affected handsets include the recently launched Nokia N75, MOTO KRZR, Treo 750 and Samsung Blackjack.

“The demand for the iPhone will be high at launch and will continue to grow as Apple (NSDQ: AAPL) expands the product into international markets,” analyst Gene Munster wrote in a report summarizing Apple’s stellar March quarter results.

The way I see it, it’s still a speculation. People will most likely wait to see the initial reaction of the first buyers, after which they will decide to jump-in or pass the iPhone. It’s an expensive handset bundled with a pricey contract and that only seems reasonable. (via: AppleInsider)

Nokia (NYSE: NOK) has released what seems like the major version update for its ESeries’ E70 smartphone. Besides fixing the known bugs and issues and software updates, the firmware version 3.0633.09.04 will also bring better VoIP support. Change log is still unavailable, yet the jump in version number (previous firmware was version 2 point something) promises lot of changes. As usual, it is suggested to keep your device fresh with the latest firmware version — you can update your device via Nokia Software Updater service, or with the latest Nokia PC Suite which has the integrated firmware updater. (via: AAS forums)

Smartphone users in Italy have something to look forward to, as LG launched its KS10 Symbian S60-based smartphone in the country.

The new device packs all the functionality of Nokia (NYSE: NOK) smartphones in a stylish slider form factor. The LG KS10 has a HSDPA radio for ultra-fast downloads, 2.4″ screen, two cameras – 2 MP for taking photos and a VGA for video calling, Bluetooth and a media player. The capacity of the device is expandable with external memory card slot.

At the 3GSM in Barcelona, I’ve had a short time with the LG’s smartphones. The LG KS10 looks cool, much better than most Nokia sliders, but it’s way-too-plastic for my taste. Still, if priced correctly, LG may have a potential hit. We’ll see… (via: Mad4MobilePhones)

I’ve missed this one. But it’s here, nevertheless. T-Mobile (NYSE: DT) is pushing its Sidekick iD as an entry level edition of the popular BlackBerry (NSDQ: RIMM) for the young and hip, and it doesn’t surprises that they’ve invited select people (ladies) for the launch party. As you can see from the following photo, it’s my kind of marketing — just call couple of hot ladies (Jenna Jameson and Kelly Monaco) and give them the new device to play with. Then snap few photos and everyone will talk about it. Yes, including the truly yours IntoMobile. Unfortunately, we weren’t there — but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy the photos afterwards. (via: GeekSugar)

Glu Mobile and Warner Bros has signed a worldwide multi-year partnership agreement under which Glu will make, market and distribute Warner Bros mobile content. The mobile gaming publisher will be responsible for creation of the games and content based on select new film releases as well as games and content from Warner Bros Entertainment’s vast library, including popular cartoon brands such as DC Comics, Looney Tunes and Hanna-Barbara.

Through a separate agreement, Glu will also distribute select Warner Bros Entertainment’s mobile games in 2007 throughout North and South America, including “Ocean’s Thirteen” and “300.”

With fans like this, who needs advertising? Apparently, the following video was made by an individual — not by Nokia (NYSE: NOK)’s ad agency. There’s a lot of effort invested in this video, and if I’m working at Nokia, I would make sure that this guy/gal gets the 5700 as soon as it hits the market. Thanks to Stefan from RingNokia for the heads-up.