Sprint has added two new phones to its roster over the weekend.  The handsets in question are the Motorola XPRT, an Android smartphone, and the Samsung Trender, a feature messaging phone.

The Motorola XPRT, first announced in May, is a QWERTY candybar, pairing a 3.1-inch touchscreen with a four-row keyboard in the front panel.  Aimed at business users, it beefs up Android 2.2 Froyo with a  whole host of security features such as 256-bit AES data encryption, enterprise-controlled security scheme and other enterprise-focused additions.  Other details include a 1GHz processor, a 1,860 mAh battery (good for 9 hours of talk time) and full connectivity offerings (except 4G).

The Samsung Trender is an unannounced messaging feature phone.  Designed for younger users, it packs both a touchscreen display and a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, dressed in a colorful design.  Details include full email support, 3G, Bluetooth, a 1.3 megapixel camera, WAP browsing and microSD card expansion (up to 32GB).    It packs a 1,000 mAh battery, rated at up to 5 hours of talk time.

You can get both phones directly from Sprint now.  The Motorola XPRT currently retails for $129.99 and the Samsung Trender for $29.99, both on new two year agreements.  Check them out at the links below.

[Motorola XPRT, Samsung Trender]

Motorola just put the official stamp on a heavily-rumored new phone. Called the Motorola Flipout, the device features a square form factor with a unique pivot design (it flips out, instead of sliding) for accessing the integrated five-row QWERTY keyboard.

Unlike most square form factor devices, though, it's more than just a quirky messaging handset. In fact, it fits in full smartphone capabilities, running Android 2.1 with the Motoblur experience in tow. Like other Motorola phones combining the two, it delivers features such as Google's full suite of apps, advanced messaging with Exchange, live wallpapers, automatic backup, full HTML browser with Flash and heavy social networking integration.

Details of the Flipout include a 2.8-inch capacitive touchscreen display (320 x 240 resolution), a 3.2 megapixel camera with Kodak Perfect Touch technology, aGPS, 512MB of internal storage and microSD card expansion. There's no 3G support, but you can enjoy fast data connection over WiFi. It also includes CrystalTalk Plus, which adds a second microphone and advanced noise-canceling technology for improved voice calls.

The handset is 17 mm thick and weighs 120 grams. It will be available in seven color versions, namely white, fairway green, poppy red, raspberry crush, brilliant blue, licorice and saffron. Europe will get the Motorola Flipout before the end of June, although no pricing has been announced.

[Motorola via Unwired View]

Back when the LG Mini GD880 was announced, it was touted as the smallest 3.2-inch touchscreen on the market. Now that it has gone on sale in Europe (starting today), we get a few more details to go with that.

Apart from the impressive size, the handset ships with the Webkit-based Phantom Browser, making it LG's first phone to support HTML5. According the the press release, the new addition should make for "a much faster and more stable internet experience." HTML5 compatibility means it now supports full desktop versions of Google Latitude, Google Maps, Google Buzz, Google Calendar and Gmail, while an expanded memory allows it to open up to ten browser windows at the same time. It also boasts improved Javascript and Flash support, although we'll probably have to see about that.

The LG Mini GD880 is a sleek-looking phone, with boxy corners, textured metal accents and a button-less face. Details include a 3.2-inch resistive touchscreen, a 5.0 megapixel camera module, aGPS, stereo Bluetooth, HSDPA, WiFi and FM radio.

It also comes with preloaded social networking apps and LG Air Sync, which lets you wirelessly synchronize information between the phone, a computer and the web. A new On Screen Phone feature works hand in hand with the Air Sync, allowing you to see the phone's UI on your computer so you can drag and drop files at will - a potentially useful feature in cases where you forget to bring your phone and end up needing files from it.

Pricing for the LG Mini GD880 will vary from country to country, so check with your local carrier.

[LG via Unwired View]

A new flip phone just went up on Samsung's South Korean website under the ever-growing Corby line.  Called the Samsung CorbyF (the F stands for Folder), the handset bundles a fun, playful design, along with smooth, curvy lines.

Intended for mid-range to low-end markets, the device borrows the youthful style available from previous cellphones in the series, making it a bit more attractive than the form you usually find on flip-style phones.  Otherwise, it seems like a conventional clamshell, with regular, non-touchscreen displays.

The 15.9mm-thick Samsung CorbyF features a 2.6-inch internal LCD (QVGA resolution), an external LED display (unspecified size), a 3.0 megapixel camera module, a video-calling front camera, DMB TV, SOS calling, subway maps and microSD card extension (up to 16GB).  It supports HSDPA 3.6Mbps (for SK Telecom and KT, not sure for non-Korean versions).

From the looks of it, this will be running Samsung's default non-touch interface, which isn't really anything special, despite being quite easy to use.   The device will come in Candy Pink, Lime Green and Blue Black colors.

There's no exact pricing nor availability date, but Samsung says the CorbyF should come to South Korea soon.  Since it's coming out with the the usually-affordable Corby branding, expect it to be generally inexpensive.

[via Samsung Hub]

LG has announced a new entry-level phone with some music-centric features that might appeal to younger crowds.  Called the LG GS200, the black and red candybar handset holds back on most features, but throws in enough musical niceties to make it worthwhile to a very specific consumer segment.

Those in the market for a music phone should find plenty to like here - a full-featured music player, FM radio, FM recording and stereo speakers that allow it to deliver "rich and loud" sound.   Like every self-respecting musical device, it sports a 3.5mm audio jack, stereo Bluetooth and offers microSD card support (up to 8GB) to load a slew of your favorite tunes.

Unfortunately, that's where the party ends, as the rest of the feature set is decidedly basic.  Details of the GS200 include a 2-inch TFT display (176 x 220 pixels), a 1.3 megapixel camera module and USB connectivity.  It comes with an 1100 mAh battery, that's rated at six hours of talk time, 14 hours of music playback and 55 hours of standby.  There's no 3G or Wi-Fi support.

The LG GS200 is now out in Russia, woth a price of 3,990 rubles (approximately $130).  Though it hasn't been officially announced for other markets, you should expect it to roll out across Europe and Asia soon too.

[via Unwired View]

The Samsung Corby just got a new cousin to sit beside it in Samsung's roster of entry-level touchscreen phones.   Called the Samsung Lindy M5650, the newly-announced handset boasts music-centric features, a full set of connectivity options and an affordable price.

While the handset first made news last week when it started selling in Portugal, Samsung only made the model official today.  According to the company, the new device is a slightly bigger and more powerful upgrade for the Corby, all while borrowing some its best features.

Details of the Samsung Lindy M5650 include a 2.8-inch touchscreen panel (QVGA resolution), a 3.2 megapixel camera module, stereo Bluetooth, 50MB of internal storage and microSD card expansion.  For connectivity, it offers both Wi-Fi and 3G, allowing for a better likelihood of finding high-speed internet connections wherever you are.  As a music-centric handset, it comes with a standard music player (with robust file support), FM radio, dedicated music keys, a 3.5mm audio jack and support for most carriers' range of broadband multimedia sevices.

On paper, it sounds like a better all-around phone than the Corby.  It's an impressive feat, considering that it's only slightly bigger than the latter, measuring 106 x 57 x 12 mm and tipping the scales at 98 grams.  As with majority of Samsung's touchscreens, it will ship with the TouchWiz UI.

In Portugal, where it's now on store shelves, the Samsung Lindy M5650 retails for €159 ($228).  It's scheduled to launch in other European markets soon, along with India, China, Southeast Asia and the Middle East.

The Motorola Droid a little too expensive for your taste?  You may still want to stick with Verizon Wireless for your Android fix, though, as the company just announced a new smartphone with the same OS for half the price.

Hitting the spotlight this time 'round is the HTC Droid Eris, which is basically a modified version of last month's favorite Android phone (ah...how time flies), the HTC Hero (available on Sprint).  Most of the internals are the same, with the main changes consisting of a smaller battery (1300 mAh instead of 1500 mAh), reworked physical keys and a slimmer, redesigned shell.  Unlike the Hero, which sells for $180 on contract, Verizon's putting the Eris up for only $99.

Like the Hero, the new handset will come with HTC's Sense UI, along with a similar hardware suite, including the 528MHz Qualcomm CPU powering the device.  Features include a 3.2-inch capacitive touchscreen, a trackball interface, a 5.0 megapixel camera module,  Wi-Fi, 3G, onboard GPS with compass, stereo Bluetooth and microSDHC support (with an 8GB card pre-installed).  It comes with a full HTML browser that supports Flash Lite and Google's suite of mobile apps.

One caveat is that the phone will continue to run Android 1.5, although HTC promises that users can upgrade to version 2.0 when compatibility issues between that OS and Sense UI are ironed out.  At the bargain price, I doubt many will complain.   The HTC Droid Eris will be available beginning Nov. 6, with the $99 price after a $100 rebate.

[via CNET]

The long-rumored Samsung InstinctQ is coming to Sprint, minus the Instinct branding.  According to an announcement from the carrier, the handset is hitting the streets as the Samsung Moment and it will be running Android at the helm.

Like the majority of Android releases, the Moment will come preloaded with a number of Google apps, including Search, Maps, Gmail and YouTube. In addition, it will offer full support for Sprint's line of multimedia services, including Sprint TV and NFL Mobile Live.

Hardware details include a 3.2-inch AMOLED touchscreen display, a 3.2 megapixel camera module, a side-sliding full QWERTY keyboard, 3G connectivity, aGPS, stereo Bluetooth, a 3.5mm audio jack and microSDHC expansion (up to 32GB).   The company is claiming high-end performance for the OS and the bevy of available apps, by way of the phone's powerful 800 Mhz processor.  It will also come with visual voice mail and support for corporate emails.

In time for the phone's release, the carrier is launching the Sprint Developer Sandbox, a new set of tools designed to make it easy for interested parties to produce Android apps for Sprint's network.  The dedicated website for it (http://developer.sprint.com/android) should contain all tools needed to develop and test software for the platform.

The Samsung Moment will be available beginning November 1st.  Pricing is pegged at $179.99 (after $150 in discounts and rebates) with a two-year tie-in.

[Press Release]

Camera phones aren't generally exciting.  After all, their performance has remained noticeably inferior compared to lower-resolution point-and-shoot devices.  Not that handset manufacturers aren't trying hard enough.

The just-announced Samsung SCH-W880 (Anycall AMOLED 12M in Korea) is the next device looking to bridge that gap, with enough features to get even the most jaded handset user excited.  Why all the fuss?  It's simple, really, as the unit packs the most souped-up camera module ever to hit a mobile phone.

Details of the hefty camera package includes a full 12 megapixels of resolution, 3x optical zoom, variable aperture, dual LED flash, 6x digital zoom, image stabilization, one-touch auto focus, face detection and 720p video recording at 30fps.  Whether this equates to photo quality rivalling those from dedicated compacts is something we'll have to wait and see, though.

The feature set doesn't stop there, of course.  The W880 also boasts a 3.3-inch AMOLED capacitive touch display with WVGA resolution, stereo Bluetooth, 3G connectivity, 4GB of internal storage, microSDHC expansion and an 1100mAh battery unit.  Since it's destined for Korea, the phone will come with a T-DMB TV tuner, which you can expect to be traded off for a GPS or Wi-Fi module for the European and US versions (suffice to say, I'll be surprised if this doesn't hit either of those two markets soon).  Do note that this is a feature phone and not a smartphone.

The Samsung SCH-W880 will be available for South Korean consumers sometime this coming October.  No pricing details has been announced, but expect it to be on the high-end of the scale.

[via GSM Arena]

Following the launch of the Nuvifone G60 last month, Garmin-Asus is now ready to roll out the second smartphone in their (long-delayed) pipeline.  Called the Garmin-Asus Nuvifone M20, the handset has just been scheduled for release in Taiwan under local carrier Chunghwa Mobile.

First announced last February, the M20 is running Windows Mobile 6.1 and, like the first Nuvifone, puts its focus squarely on the device's GPS features.  It should offer a better option for those considering the company's phone offerings, as it fits in the same high-end GPS capabilities, while sporting a more extensible OS (read our Nuvifone G60 review to brush up on potential problems with the proprietary Linux phone).

Details of the handset seem to be the same as originally reported.  Specs include a 2.8-inch resistive touchscreen display (640 x 480 pixels),  a 3.2 megapixel camera (with 15fps QVGA video), internal storage (either 4GB or 8GB),  stereo Bluetooth and 7.2Mbps HSDPA.  Users get to enjoy a complete messaging suite (including email, push email and IM), Office integration, full HTML browser, an onboard media player, and Garmin's GPS software and maps pre-loaded.

The Garmin-Asus Nuvifone M20 will be available for purchase from the telecoms company before the end of the month, and will share the spotlight alongside the iPhone 3GS and the HTC Hero.  No word on expected pricing.

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