CES 2010 has barely shuttered its doors for the year and we’re already seeing next-generation iPhone rumors coming to light. According to a report citing comments from South Korea’s KT execs, Apple’s upcoming iPhone successor could feature a removable battery, OLED display, video calling, and a new dual-core processor alongside upgraded graphics processing hardware. If…
Pantech Sexy Back is made for Korean girls
Pantech is out with yet another mobile phone which you probably won’t use, like ever, except in case you’re living in South Korea. According to our logs, chances are slim, but you never know… Anyway, the phone is called “Sexy Back” (IM-U530K) and it’s made for Korean girls who will be able to grab it…
Up to 19 LTE networks to go live in 2010, 36 networks to be operational in 2012; list of who and where!
The GSA (Global Suppliers Association) is reporting that over the past 8 months there has been a near 100% increase in the number of operators around the world committing to the LTE standard. There are now 51 network commitments in 24 countries, an increase of 96% over the past 8 months. Not all is rosy…
Samsung SPH-W9500 spotted on Korean shopping site
Here’s a device we haven’t seen before. It’s the Samsung SPH-W9500, which could easily be a part of the company’s recently launched Diva collection. The phone was spotted on Korean shopping site Naver and details are scarce at the moment. We only know it will be offered by KT, and I would bet it’s Samsung’s…
15% of smartphones sold in South Korea were iPhones in Q3
While the Chinese market seems to be largely ignoring the iPhone, their neighbors in South Korea are embracing the iPhone with open arms. According to Digital East Asia, wireless carrier KT sold something like 60,000 iPhones on launch day. In that one November day, Apple sold 15% of the 400,000 smartphones sold in South Korea…
Samsung M8400 Rocks WiBro
Samsung has announced the M8400 on South Korean KT, featuring WiBro connectivity (their version of WiMAX). It’s conencted otherwise to the cellular WCDMA network, runs Windows Mobile, and packs a 5 megapixel camera alongside a 3.7″ WVGA touchscreen. New buyers will gain access to some 10,000 Wi-Fi hotspots for a year, and enjoy a dedicated…