LG Viewty 2 aka GC900 spotted

LG Viewty II has recently been spotted on LG’s official German blog. Named 'Viewty Smart' the mobile phone comes with a 8 megapixel camera, 3" touchscreen display, GPS, WiFi, HSDPA connectivity, and a slim form-factor at only 12.4mm thick, and weight of only 3.17 oz (90 grams). It can take video at up to 720x480 pixels resolution. And, the Viewty II phone will be using LG’s 3D S-Class User Interface.

iPhone 3.0 beta 3 Firmware available

iPhone 3.0 OS Beta 3 is now available to iPhone developers. The latest iPhone 3.0 beta 3 firmware has noticeably improved in speed and performance. The new firmware adds support for in-App purchases and location-data. Reported Changes:
+ MMS works with modified carrier bundle on German T-Mobile network.
+ Spotlight now saves the last search.
+ Speed improvements.
+ Option for iPods that let you change what your double tap home button is.
+ You can change spotlight to search for what you want to search for ex everything but applications.
+ iPod icon is aligned.
+ Restrictions now add In-App Purchases and Location.

Spb TV 1.0 - Mobile TV released

Spb Software at CTIA Wireless announces the release of Spb TV – a practical mobile TV player with patent-pending on-screen controls and fast channel switching technology, use of intelligent stream correction, picture-in-picture mode, and an integrated TV guide with export of show reminders into Outlook. Spb TV is a subscription-free and international live mobile TV solution that is geared up to utilize the new generation of faster wireless networks.

The now standalone mobile TV solution for Windows Phones, Spb TV was first introduced to the market in September 2008 as the flagship feature of Spb Online. Since then, it has hosted millions of mobile TV sessions. Spb TV is unique in its approach to the mobile TV experience, offering the unexpectedly natural simplicity of watching live TV on a phone. Spb TV goes a long way to support the genuine TV watching behavior on a handset: quick TV guide check-up and channel hopping, on-screen controls for volume and backlight, neat integration of TV functionality with other mobile features (such as messages, calls, and battery life monitoring).

WiMAX-enabled Samsung Mondi launched

Samsung Mobile has launched First WiMAX-Enabled Mobile Internet Device at CTIA Wireless 2009, the first WiMAX phone is called the 'Samsung Mondi' smartphone. Samsung Mondi is designed for use with the Clear™ mobile WiMAX service from Clearwire.

Samsung Mondi features Windows Mobile 6.1 OS, Microsoft Outlook and Windows Mobile Office, WiMAX Mobile Internet Access, WiFi Access (BTv2.1+EDR), GPS: Route 66 Navigation with Preloaded Maps, 4GB of Internal Memory, Direct Push/Mobile Email (POP3, IMAP, SMTP), Supports Instant Messaging and MMS, 3.0 Megapixel Camera and Camcorder, Bluetooth ® 2.0, Opera 9.5 Web Browser, HDMI TV Out, Supports Multiple Video and Audio Player Formats.

No word on Samsung Mondi's pricing nor exact availability. Stay tuned.

Facebook on Android using FriendMobilizer

Remember the previous FriendMobilizer Facebook Client? Here's good news for Android users, Recently, Andrey Lu from Macrospecs, Inc. let us know that the company has released a Facebook client for Android devices, bringing users one step closer to the full Facebook experience. Built with the standard Facebook API set, FriendMobilizer pushes the FB platform to its limits as it provides users with their friends' updates, and integrates Facebook uploading directly into the phone.

This is the second Facebook client from Macrospecs, Inc. Last year they released FriendMobilizer for Windows Mobile devices, and it's currently the most popular client on Windows phones with a total of 50,000 registered users.

More information you can go to the official FriendMobilizer's website.

EX Reversi - Android Games for the Google Phone released

Masakazu Yanai in Japan let us know that Cronus Crown has released game EX Reversi for the Google Android Phone. EX Reversi is a special reversi game. This game has 50 special boards. User can upload his score on the web. User can make and upload original stages. User can also download his stages and others stages.

EX Reversi is free game for the Google Android Phone. User can do the following by using this software.
+ Ranking - You can upload your score on the web.
+ Playing Log - You can upload your playing log on the web. You can view your
log and others log.
+ Making Stages - You can make original stages and upload that. You can
download your stages and others stages.
+ Difficulty - You can change computer's thinking ability.
+ Player Type - You can change player type. Player V.S. Computer. Player V.S.
Player.

Gameloft announces 20 games for Android Market

Gameloft announces 20 games for Android Market. Good News for Android-gamers, the popular mobile game publisher and developer, Gameloft, has released a total of 20 games to the Android Market. Via Android Market, an open marketplace, Gameloft delivers a new wave of "mega-games" with superior graphics and gameplay capabilities. Among the titles there are such popular titles as Derek Jeter Pro Baseball 2009, Oregon Trail and CSI:Miami.

Knalihs Athem unveils diamond encrusted Vertu Constellation Gold

Knalihs Athem unveils diamond encrusted Vertu Constellation Gold. Wow, Look at this super-luxury phone! Luxury designer and jeweler Knalihs Athem has recently released the Diamond Vertu Constellation Gold.

According to Athem,

This one-of-a-kind exclusive phone is crafted and created with exceptional precision and skilled Swiss craftsmanship in 18 carat gold and encrusted with more that 1500 finest quality colorless brilliant cut diamonds. The phone is hand-finished with utmost care and all the diamonds set precisely to provide lasting beauty and quality. This creation exudes an aura of opulence synonymous with Knalihs Athem creations.

For more information you can go to Athem’s website.

Opera joins the LiMo Foundation

Opera joins the LiMo Foundation. Opera Software has recently announced that it has joined the swelling ranks of mobile Linux leaders in the LiMo Foundation. Opera has a long history in developing its browser for the Linux platform and by joining this mobile Linux community the company hopes to contribute to the advancement of open and accessible mobile phone technology.

Google Maps now uses GPS for My Location on Verizon BlackBerry Storm

Google Maps now uses GPS for My Location on Verizon BlackBerry Storm. The Official Google Mobile Blog has recently released a brand new version of Google Maps for mobile that utilizes the Storm's internal GPS.

The Storm is the first Verizon BlackBerry that makes it possible for My Location to access GPS location. After you install the new version on your Storm, you will notice improved accuracy for My Location and Latitude. You can go to m.google.com/maps from your BlackBerry's browser to download the latest version of Google Maps to your device.