Levi Phone Exclusive to Orange

ModeLabs Group, designer of made-to-measure mobile phones and telecom distributor, announces an exclusive agreement to market a new Levi’s® 3G/Edge mobile with Orange France.

Distributed by Orange's packs, the Levi’s® 3G/Edge mobile will benefit from extensive distribution. Due to be launched in April, the new mobile will only be available from France Telecom shops and other usual Orange outlets.

Engraved with the famous Levi Strauss logo, this model is the only mobile on the market that combines a metal and soft touch finishing. The new model embodies the spirit of the brand, while offering a range of multimedia functions: 3G/Edge technology, stereo Bluetooth™, USB 2.0 port, modem, slot micro SD, FM radio, 2-megapixel camera with digital zoom, audio player (MP3), video recorder and player, e-mail, and so on. With its ultra-compact slider design, the mobile fits even the tightest pockets.

The Levi’s® 3G/Edge will appeal to young Orange customers, who are attracted by fashionable accessories and multimedia services.

The launch also sees the release of a new range of universal accessories, from the Bluetooth™ headset, to wrist straps, necklets and different colours of denim and leather pouches.
With its latest Levi’s® mobile, ModeLabs Group has again demonstrated its capacity to adapt to the needs and the demands of operators by designing and developing a high-tech product that fits in perfectly with the range of 3G/Edge mobiles. The product is being launched as part of the exclusive licensing contract concluded in 2006 with Levi’s® and further extends the range of Levi’s® mobile phones.

MTV Mobile Phone Launched

ModeLabs Group , the customized design manufacturer, announces the commercial launch of the new MTV3.3 mobile on April 23. The first music channel 3G mobile will be accompanied by the MTV SERIES range of limited-time offers from SFR. SFR and MTV with ModeLabs Group have joined forces to create a new mobile offer intended mainly for young users. The offer features four new limited-time plans, with no risk of surcharges, plus exclusive access to all of MTV for this ModeLabs-designed product.
With the MTV 3.3, MTV makes it easier to access the channel's content in mobile mode and is boosting its multi-channel distribution strategy. It is also consolidating its already close relationship with its customers.

Available on April 23 at a price of €49 from all SFR stores and major retail outlets, this red 3G slider mobile is Bluetooth™- enabled, features a 2.2" high-resolution screen, a 2 mega pixel camera and a video/audio player and recorder compatible with AAC and MP3 formats. Embedded MTV content is also available, from videos and logos to exclusive wallpaper, original ringtones created by DJ Cut Killer and the MTV Cribs mobile game. Finally, the HotScan application provides permanent access to MTV news videos.

Especially for mobile music addicts, MTV and SFR stores are also offering a stereo MTV Bluetooth™ kit, also developed by ModeLabs Technologies. This 2-in-1 headset and the MTV3.3 mobile are the perfect combination of elegant design and top-quality sound. Featuring Surround Sound System (SRS) technology, it includes six different music moods: Pop, Rock, Truebass, Jazz, Classic and Basic.

With the launch of a complete mobile telephony offer combining the MTV3.3 mobile and the MTV Bluetooth™ stereo kit, ModeLabs Conception meets the demands of operators aiming at the development of made-to-measure products according to different consumer profiles.

New WatchPhone Announced

Van Der Led, a Dutch technology firm, have announced the WM2 Watch Phone.

The phone is a quad-band GSM watch with a 1.3-inch 260k color touchscreen display, stereo Bluetooth, 240-hours of standby-time or 300-minutes talk-time and 1GB of storage.

The phone costs €300 and is available right now.

Porsche Luxury Phone Now in White

Porsche have recently announced a white collection of luxury items. The collection includes a pen, lighter, inflatable jacket and more importantly a white version of the P9521 clamshell handset.

The white P9521 is identical to the original black version in terms of functionality. The phone features a finger print sensor (used for security) , a swivel screen , a 3.2 MegaPixel Camera, an Integrated MP3 Player and Bluetooth and Edge Capabilites.

The phone weights 139 grams and measures 91mm x 18.4mm and is made out of solid aluminium block.

The Phone will cost £815.

Hummer Announced the HT2 Mobile Phone

Following the success of the HT1, the ModeLabs Group, announced the design and distribution of the new HT2 HUMMER® mobile phone.

The product is being launched as part of the exclusive licensing contract concluded in February 2007 with HUMMER®, a division of the General Motors Corporation, one of the world’s largest vehicle manufacturers.

Like its predecessor the HT1, the HT2 is inspired by the design and high-end finish of the wheels and grille of the HUMMER®: an off-road vehicle combining power and prestige. While reflecting the spirit of the brand, the new mobile is fully multimedia and can be used in any situation. The HT2 has up to 500 hours of autonomy in stand-by mode, is quad-band (enabling network access in more than 200 countries) and features Dual-SIM* (two lines in a single mobile), a built-in modem, e-mail and a webcam.

More than 50,000 HUMMER® HT1 mobiles have been sold worldwide. Initially distributed in Europe, in particular in France, Spain and the Netherlands, the HT1 went on to score storming successes in Eastern Europe and Latin America. Sales of the HT1 continue to grow following recent releases on markets in Australia, India and North America.

The HUMMER® HT2 will be marketed in Russia in the first quarter of 2008 and in Latin America at the end of the second quarter.

Controversial Tag Heuer Phone Featuring Crocodile Skin

Tag Heuer, the up-market watchmaker, has announced details and pictures of its mobile phone. The phone , called the Meredist, is likely to prove controversial the back of the phone features real crocodile skin.

The phone itself features a 2 Megapixel Camera, a 1.9 inch QVGA display and bluetooth. Like most luxury phones this is not the feature-list you would expect for a phone costing $7000 .

However, we are sure there are a vast majority of people willing to the premium for the prestige the phone will bring.

Surprisingly , the phone appears to be very ugly but that could just our personal opinion.

LG Iron Man Luxury Phone

LG have announced the Iron Man Phone, which coincides with Paramount Pictures release of the Iron Man Motion Picture. The phone is essentially an LG Shine, however it is no normal LG Shine and is an 18 karat gold slider phone featuring a solid gold back. LG have stated that the phone is worth $2000. However, the phone cannot be bought even if you had this substational wedge of cash.

The only way to aquire the limited edition luxury LG Iron Man Phone is to win one on the Iron Man Website after the 15th April.

http://www.insidethesuit.com/ will be the site which offers consumers the chance to the win phone and will also feature trailers , news and features on the upcoming IronMan film.

GoldStriker Announce Limited Edition Nightfire iPhone

Goldstriker, the serial phone customisers, have announced a new luxury iPhone customisation.

The Nightfire iPhone features 24 carat gold iPhone together with luxury grain leather.

The Nightfire will be flagship handset of Goldstrikers ShSh ! leather collection.

The phone cost £900 and only 250 will be made . The phone will be available towards the end of April 2008.

Levi Limited Edition Red Tag Mobile

Levi has announced the Limited Edition Reg Tag mobile, aimed at fashion conscious buyers with a considerable budget.

Only 100 Limited Edition Red Tag Mobiles will be made and the price is a hefty 549 Euros.

The Phone obviously plays on the Reb Tab with Levi has had on its Jeans for over 70 Years, and indeed the Red Tab is striped accross the top of the handset.

The features of the Phone include an MP3 Player, Stereo Bluetooth and a 2MP Camera. The phone also comes with significant extras , which include a presentation box, a handset case, handfree kit and a metal chain (Which can be customised with up to 13 Characters).

Lamborghini Phone

Engadget got a world exclusive look at the Lamborghini ZX1 phone , which is made by ASUS.

Lamborghini Phone Features :

• HSDPA
• built-in GPS
• 2.8in 240x320 TFT screen
• 256MiB of Flash memory.

The Asus ZX1 Lamborghini phone will be priced at 1000 Euros and will launch is May of this Year.

Peter Aloisson Luxury E90 Communicator

Peter Aloisson , the Austrian Designer and Jeweller, has moved on to customising the Nokia E90 Communicator after completing his recent Apple i-Phone Princess project.

The Phone is spectacular and needless to say only for the mega-rich.

Made of solid 18 carat white gold.

Encrusted with a total of 408 perfectly handset diamonds.

Diamond weight: 9.86 cts

Diamond quality: VVSI – IF (LC)

Colour of diamonds: F

Price: EUR 52,000.00

Apple i-Phone Princess Plus

Austrian luxury designer and jeweler Peter Aloisson have announced their latest luxury phone project, the Apple i-Phone Princess Plus.

Specifications

Made of 18-carat white gold,incl. rhodium trim
Frame: encrusted with 138 princess cut and 180 brilliant cut diamonds
Total number of diamonds: 318-320
Total diamond weight: 16.50 – 17.75 carats
Quality of the diamonds: best quality LC (IF) color TW F
Price: EUR 120,000.00Prices are net prices, exclusive of VAT (20%) or any other applicable customs or duty. Cost for transportation and insurance is not included.

Samsung Armani Review by 3G.co.uk

Samsung Armani Review by 3G.co.uk

There's no escaping that we live in a fashion conscious world. Be it the tightness of your jeans, hairstyle or even your postcode, our fashion credentials are scrutinised daily. With the mobile phone industry having cottoned on to this fact, we're seeing an influx of designer mobile phones. Samsung has teamed up with Italian fashion giants Giorgio Armani to produce what they say will be the first of many collaborations together.

Samsung Armani fashion credentials

The handset itself is the size of a credit card and it's fair to say that you'll need your limit to afford this phone (although it is available free on contract) - yet as with all things Armani this is partly the point, a means of announcing that you are part of the well-to-do club. At a mere 85 grams, the Samsung Armani fits snugly in the palm of your hand and with its glossy black fascia, 2.6-inch TFT screen and copper back, Samsung has achieved its main aim, a truly gorgeous handset. Think a scaled down more attractive LG Viewty - no ugly duckling itself.

The centrepiece of the Samsung Armani is its touchscreen that takes up the near entirety of the phones front. The only buttons are the call and call end buttons found just below the screen, the volume key on the left hand side and the quick camera key and hold button (hold this to lock and unlock the phone) found on the right of the handset. Thankfully Samsung has included haptic response, first seen on the LG Viewty. This means that when you press a key on the screen you will feel a slight vibration under your fingertip to acknowledge your command.

Samsung Armani touchscreen

The release of the Apple iPhone changed the way in which we judge touchscreen interfaces for good. To the detriment of the other manufacturers it is effectively what all touchscreen devices are now compared to. The Samsung Armani is one of those that suffer. Response time is fairly swift and the sliding of your thumb at the bottom of the screen to shift between the clock and calendar works well enough. Pre-iPhone we would no doubt be singing its praises, but it just doesn't measure up to Apple's offering.

At the top of the screen are three shortcut keys. To make silent, press and hold down the speaker key, while the same process can be used to exit silent mode. In the top right hand corner is the icon that will open up the numeric keypad, while next to that is the icon that will open up the full menu interface. The numeric keypad itself, while the number buttons are spaced out well enough, some care is still needed to tap in the right digits, due to the lack of actual keys. When making a call, the handset cleverly locks itself to avoid any accidental button brushes. End the call and the phone reverts to being unlocked.

Full Review With Many More Photos Here

Alcatel Mandarin Duck Review by 3G.co.uk

Alcatel Mandarin Duck Review by 3G.co.uk

Fashion is a peculiar thing. One man’s pinnacle of good taste is another’s baffling out-there statement. So the phone produced by the collaboration of French phone maker Alcatel and fashion company Mandarina Duck won’t be to everyone’s taste.It’s available in three colours – lilac, cherry red and the brightest of lime green shades, displaying the cute duck emblem on the back of the phone. Each has a glossy inside surface while the casing has a half glossy, half rubbery-matt finish, and is a darker shade. There are two discreet side flaps covering the USB/power socket on one side and the memory card slot on the other.

This phone is clearly aimed at women, not because fashion isn’t for men, but because it comes with a little rubber ball (colour-coded to the phone, naturally) on a string to attach to the handset. Then there’s a matching handbag clip which means you can connect the ball to the clip safe in the knowledge that the phone will always be easily to hand at the top of the bag.

This is a good idea and works well, as it means no more frantic searching for your phone. There’s a one-line blue screen down the centre of the lid, which tells you the time, battery, and signal strength when you press one of the buttons.

Troublesome buttons

Things only begin to unravel when you start to use the handset. Firstly, the glossy inside has smooth, flat keys, which almost blend into one another, and the direction and OK keys in the centre are particularly hard to separate, so working your way through the menu isn’t always easy.

Full Review with Specification and More Photos Here

Limited Edition Diamond Blackberry

Amosu, the luxury phone customiser has announced a Limited Edition Diamond Blackberry Phone.

Specifications and Price can be seen below, but it goes without saying that this phone is meant for the superrich.

Infact, many major celebrities including 50 Cent have been spotted with Amosu customised phones.

Side/Bottom: 18k Solid White Gold
Gold Weight: 19.7g
Diamonds: Approx 900
DiamondsCut: Brilliant
cutColour: FClarity:
VSCarat: Approx 12ct

Only 20 will be made and they will be personalised to the customers requirements!

Different Colours of Gold, Diamonds and the Handset itself are available.

Gold: Available in Yellow, White or Platinum Gold
Colours: Available handset colours are black, white, pink and blue.
Diamond Colours: Available in white, black, pink and brown.

The phone costs £45,000 but in terms of the exclusivity , we are sure they will easily sell out.

Mobiado Introduces The Limited Edition Stealth !

Mobiado, the manufacturer of CNC machined luxury mobile phones – unveils the Stealth.

Clearly a Mobiado, but nothing quite like it. Working off the Luminoso DNA, and inspired by military stealth aircrafts, the Mobiado Stealth combines aluminum and sapphire crystal in an extreme fashion. The front of the Stealth is machined from one piece of solid aluminum with an inlay of one piece of sapphire crystal. All lettering and Mobiado symbol are machine engraved giving the Stealth a strong appearance with sharp edges, precise lines, and clean surfaces. With just 1,200 produced, each Mobiado Stealth is a symbol of extreme exclusivity.

The aluminum frame is created from aircraft aluminum to build a strong/stiff yet light body, it is filtered glass bead blasted, and then hard anodized coated to produce a rock hard ceramic coating with twice the thickness of traditional anodizing for the toughest of uses. The buttons are sapphire crystal and stainless steel, and the front screen and camera window are sapphire crystal.

The phone is unlocked and will work with any GSM network operator. It has WCDMA 2100 and tri-band GSM coverage on up to five continents (GSM/EDGE 900/1800/1900). It is equipped with a large QVGA display, 2 megapixel camera and video camera, supports microSD cards up to 2GB, surround sound through stereo speakers, push to talk over cellular, Bluetooth technology, speaker phone, and a music player that supports MP3, MP4, eAAC+ and AAC music files.

Motorola Diamond Bluetooth Headset

Motorola has teamed up with luxury custom mobile phone creator Alexander Amosu, to produce the world’s first real gold and diamond Bluetooth headset - the Diamond MOTOPURE H12.

This extremely limited edition headset is the ultimate statement in luxury, made from 18K gold and featuring over 180 brilliant cut diamonds, a total of 3.47 carats. The headset is only available to custom order and comes with the choice between white or yellow 18k gold and with the added option to customise with white, pink or even black diamonds.

The headset will come in a half loaded and fully loaded version priced at £4,000 and £6,250 respectively and will be initially available exclusively in Selfridges (London/Manchester) and Harvey Nicholls ( London ) from mid December.

Bringing convenient communication into the realm of high-end fashion, Motorola’s latest style statement is also the first headset to feature CrystalTalk- the new technology from Motorola which cuts out background noise making your conversations crystal clear.

With only 100 of these ultra-exclusive headsets ever being made available, the headset will be the lust-have item the super rich will be craving for this Christmas!

Gold iPhones Available for the Superrich

For the Super-rich http://www.goldstriker.co.uk/ have made two gold iPhone's. Details can be seen below.

24ct full gold Apple iphone 8gb £799.95

Exclusive to Goldstriker International. Absolute stunning phone,struck . 999 hardened 24ct gold. Parts adourned in gold inc front full surround and 3/4 of the rear revealing a total mirror finish. Unlocked to all U.K networks except 3.

24ct part gold Apple iphone 8gb £499.95

Exclusive to Goldstriker International. Beautiful stunning mobile phone,struck in .999 hardened 24ct gold. Parts adourned in gold are front surround bezel and rear Apple logo. Unlocked to all U.K. networks except 3.

HTC Launches Ted Baker Designed HTC Touch

HTC and The Carphone Warehouse today announced the availability of a limited edition HTC Touch designed by Ted Baker. The stylish purple incarnation of HTC’s successful touch screen phone will be available through all 785 of The Carphone Warehouse’s stores from November 1st, and marks the beginning of a national retail deal between the two companies.

Named the Ted Baker Needle, the handset is slim, compact and stylish and will be a smart addition to The Carphone Warehouse Christmas product range. The HTC Touch™ was the first device to feature TouchFLO™, the new underlying touch screen technology developed by HTC. Consumers simply sweep their finger up the display to launch an animated, three-dimensional interface comprising three screens with the frequently used functions; contacts, media and applications.

Leveraging the broad functionality of Windows Mobile 6 Professional, the Ted Baker Needle includes Outlook Mobile, Office Mobile and the capabilities to run thousands of third-party applications. Users can surf the web with Internet Explorer®, send and receive emails, chat and upload files to the internet.

The Ted Baker Needle comes preloaded with a host of wallpapers, from flying ducks to cuckoo clocks as well as a tailored start-up animation.

Full Story with Specification Here

Porsche Mobile Phone Coming Soon

Porsche , the German Sports car Manufacturer, have designed a Mobile Phone called the Porsche Design P'9521.

The Porsche Design P'9521 mobile phone blends dark mineral glass with aluminium to create a stunning high-performance handset. This multimedia mobile has a touch-screen display that can be flipped open or twisted to provide the perfect viewing angle. A 3.2 megapixel auto-focus camera is ready for photos or videos, while a stereo MP3 player will keep you entertained.

But the P'9521 is also serious about work. You'll find a proper web browser, email software and quad-band international coverage. On the front of the handset is a fingerprint sensor to protect your personal data – and, in keeping with the luxury styling, the phone even gives you access to a concierge service. The whole package is rounded off with a wealth of accessories in the box, including a leather cover, Bluetooth headset, USB data cable and microSD memory card. Put yourself ahead of the crowd with the Porsche Design P'9521.

The Porsche Design P'9521 is expected to be released in November 2007

The phone will be sold through the 3G Shop