Facebook Client for Windows Mobile officially released by Microsoft

You can now keep up with the latest news and posts with Facebook on your Windows Mobile 6.0 and 6.1 smartphone/Pocket PC. Microsoft's Facebook Client for Windows Mobile is now officially available. The app lets you access status updates, friend requests and photo tags, read and create wall posts, share photos, send messages and update profile pictures.

You can download it via http://www.windowsmobile.com/facebook, follow instructions provided on the screen and download Facebook for Windows Mobile.

Spb TV adds over 40 new channels - IPTV Viewer for Windows Phones

Spb Software has recently announced the amendment of Spb TV channels catalogue with over 40 new mobile TV channels. The majority of the newly added channels were suggested by Spb TV users. Today, approximately one hundred of international mobile TV channels are available via Spb TV.

Spb TV is a subscription-free mobile IPTV viewer, designed for tuning in to publicly available digital TV channels from all over the world. A downloadable software client, Spb TV makes a wide range of international live TV channels available for viewing directly on Windows Mobile phones. Spb TV does not only provide users with access to a world of live TV streaming on the go, but it offers exclusive on-screen controls and an integrated TV guide.

Spb TV supports fast channels switching, use of intelligent stream correction, picture-in-picture mode, and export of show reminders into Outlook, brining the genuine TV watching experience onto mobile. Spb TV requires a high speed mobile data connection which may be available via 3G, Wi-Fi, or WiMax networks.

New 4.7.0.141 Firmware update for BlackBerry Storm 9500 for Vodafone UK

Good news, a new official OS update v4.7.0.141 has been released for BB Storm 9500 for Vodafone UK. You can download the new firmware update on via BlackBerry Download site. As usual, it is suggested that you backup all your data before upgrading.

Samsung S5600 Preston + S5230 Star released

Samsung has recently released two devices. S5600 is now called Samsung Preston, while the S5230 will go by as Samsung Star. In the UK, the S5230 is known as Samsung Toco Lite, while Polish customers will be able to buy it as Samsung Avila.

Similarly, the S5600 is Samsung Halley in Italy and Samsung Player in France. However these new names (Star and Preston) will be used in many countries.

Samsung Star S5230 should now be available in Europe, Middle East Africa, Asia and Latin America; while the Samsung Preston S5600 will be available later in the month in Europe and Asia, only.

Nokia 6750 spotted on FCC

A new clamshell phone has been spotted on FCC, it's Nokia 6750 "Mural" which may be slated for AT&T. The mobile phone has a camera, Bluetooth, memory card slot, and dedicated music keys and an outer display hidden behind a mirrored shell.

Nokia E52 unveiled

A new ESeries smartphone has been unveiled by Nokia, it's E52. The mobile phone comes with Symbian S60 OS, 3.2 megapixel camera, HSPA (HSDPA and HSUPA) connectivity, A-GPS and compass, 2.4-inch QVGA screen, WiFi, Bluetooth, and a microSD memory card slot.

What's interesting is the battery! it can deliver up to eight hours of talk time and standby time in excess of 23 days. Nokia E52 will be available in either golden aluminium or metal grey aluminium for 245 EUR, before taxes or subsidies in the second half of this year. In the box, buyers get a 1GB microSD card alongside a free 60 day trial of File on Ovi.

Sony Ericsson W995a on FCC

Sony Ericsson W995a has recently been spotted on FCC. Sony Ericsson W995a is the same W995 with radios designed for North America.

The mobile phone has a 8 megapixel camera and other features. It comes with 850 and 1900MHz frequencies used in the US and Canada. No word on carrier partner.

Nokia E51 cloned

Chinese handset cloners has recently released a new device called Nokla E51s which apparently tries to mimic Nokia E51. This fake phone (Nokla E51s) features a 2.5-inch QVGA display, two SIM card slots, FM radio, Bluetooth, media player, some camera, and a microSD card slot. It measures 110×50x12 mm and has a weight of 111 grams.

As always we NEVER recommend you to buy a poor-quality device (clones). The clone does NOT include any of the high end materials found in the original. Buying the original handset is highly recommended.

Motorola Clutch i465 announced for Boost Mobile

A new Motorola phone, the Clutch i465 has been announced on Boost Mobile. The mobile phone has a full QWERTY keyboard, 1.79-inch 128×160 pixels screen, Bluetooth, threaded messaging, VGA camera, 20MB of internal memory.

Size wise, the Clutch measures 4.4×2.1×0.6 inches (112.8×54x14.9 mm) and has a weight of 3.4 oz (96 grams). The battery provides up to 205 minutes of talk or 100 hours of standby time.

BlackBerry 8520 Curve with optical trackball spotted

BlackBerry 8520 Curve has been spotted in the wild with an optical trackball and dedicated media player buttons on the top of the device.