Technology Guide

LG are releasing three music phones aimed at emerging markets; the LG GM310, GM210 and the GM205. The handsets feature Dolby Mobile and LG’s Sound Engine, which tweaks audio based on nine presets depending on the kind of music you’re listening to plus dedicated keys for the music player controls; not particularly unique, but considering the price range we’re expecting these to go for, they’re packing a fair punch.

LG have always had a respectable foot in the mobile music door but I feel these new handsets mark a new attempt to capture some of the market that Sony Ericsson mainly have dominated over recent years. The new devices are quite obviously targeted at the younger crowd as they are expected to be in the mid range to lower price bracket however this is yet to be put on paper.

Anyways back to business…

LG GM205

Starting on the low end, the GM205 candybar features 2.1-channel audio, a 2 megapixel camera, and memory expansion to 2GB (seems like everything supports microSDHC these days, so this is a bit of a disappointment even in the lower market segments).

LG GM210

Next on show is the GM210 which switches over to a slider design and ups the expandability to a generous 4GB and supports USB 2.0. Like the 205 it also sports a 2 megapixel camera however no 2.1 channel speakers?

LG GM310

Finally we have the LG GM310 which moves on from the 210 but keeps a similar slide form factor. It has 512 MB or 1 GB internal memory and support for up to 32 GB microSD cards so already you can tell which phone will be at the forefront of this new launch. 32 GB’s is more than enough for your many playlists. There’s even a 3.5 mm audio jack for compatibility with your favourite headphones. The GM310 also sports an upgraded 3.15 megapixel camera with autofocus and Bluetooth 2.1. It has a touch-sensitive navigation panel with dedicated music keys, located under the 2.2″ display with QVGA resolution. On the connectivity side, the LG GM310 offers tri-band GSM and dual-band HSDPA for up to 1.8 Mbps downlink speeds!

The phones will initially be released in emerging markets in Asia and Latin America, including Mexico and Brazil. After that they will inevitably move down to other markets launching in 30 countries in total. There is no definitive word on pricing yet but as I mentioned we believe they should be lower to midrange market price-wise.

Eye catching. Two words that accurately sum up Sony Ericsson’s latest mobile phone; the Sony Ericsson T707. Why is the T707 so eye catching you ask? Well at first the T707 could pass as a fairly standard flip phone, albeit a particularly stylish one thanks to smooth rounded edges and exquisite materials used in its construction. But the Sony Ericsson T707 promises to light up your life thanks to a range of customisable light effects that promise to turn your phone into a portable light show.

The T707 allows users to customise light sequences and then assign them to specific contacts within your address book. Give your friends their own unique pulsating light effects so when a call comes in you’ll know who it is straight away! Sony Ericsson claim that with the eye catching light effects, you’ll never miss a call (though you could set the phone to act as a warning device if you’re trying to avoid someone!). Launching in a range of striking colours including Mysterious Black and Spring Rose the T707 is certainly easy on the eyes and just as easy on your pocket weighing in at just 95 g.

If you’re thinking the T707 is a case of style over substance think again; HSDPA connectivity serves up lightening download and browsing speeds, an MP3 player with support for a wealth of file formats boosts the T707’s portable music capabilities and expandable memory up to 16GB should ensure you’ve always got enough space for your music and videos. A competent 3.2 Megapixel camera means you’ll never miss that magic moment and for those occasions when a still image just isn’t enough, the T707 captures video too.

While style and design are undoubtedly the focus of the T707, it’s good to see this isn’t at the expense of the T707’s features. Set to launch in the summer, click here to register for updates.

Since it was first tentatively unveiled at the Mobile World Congress event, LG have gone all quiet on the Viewty 2 front. And despite the fact that it has yet to be officially announced or even given a finished name, official images for the GC900 Viewty 2 have leaked from LG hinting that the phone is due to be officially announced imminently!

Looking like a cross between the original Viewty and the LG Secret, let’s have a recap about what we know about the Viewty 2 so far. Featuring an 8.0 Megapixel camera with a Schneider Kreuznach lens, the Viewty 2 is destined to excel in the camera department thanks to premium extras such as face recognition and an image stabiliser. Video capture is also ramped up to 720 x 480 resolution whilst the phone also features support for DivX and Xvid file formats and Dolby Mobile sound technology.

To further differentiate itself from its 8 megapixel touchscreen stablemate, the LG Renoir, the new Viewty 2 (or Viewty Smart as its being called in some circles) runs on LG’s fledgling S-Class 3D interface. Already popular from its debut outing on the recently released LG Arena, the 3D cube interface should feel right at home on the excellent 3 inch WVGA capacitive touchscreen. HSDPA and Wi-Fi connectivity ensure the Viewty 2 will hold its own when it comes to web browsing and should use the same excellent browser as found on the Arena.

As for the rumoured stuff, the Viewty 2 will more than likely feature GPS (possibly with A-GPS support) and it’s safe to assume Geo-tagging will also feature whilst there have also been murmurings of up to 32GB of internal memory (take that Nokia N97!) and even iPhone rivaling multi-touch for the touchscreen display. Whether these features will make the final cut come June when the Viewty 2 is set to launch, we’ll have to wait and see.

With just over a month to wait, it looks like this summer could be the summer of the touchscreen. Click here to register for updates on the Viewty 2 and keep an eye on the Blog for more info as and when we get it!

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Having already had the privilege of putting the new HTC Touch Diamond2 through its paces early last month, HTC’s successor to the Diamond had fallen under the radar slightly. But now it’s back with a vengeance, available to pre-order at Mobiles.co.uk and expected in stock in the first week of may! Forgotten why you wanted one? Well read on and let us refresh your memory…

The HTC Touch Diamond 2 is, as the names suggests, the successor to the HTC Touch Diamond but in actual fact it’s sort of a cross between the original and the hugely successful HTC Touch HD. With a feature list that stands up against the flag ship Touch HD, the design and size are more Diamond for a much more pocket friendly device. Opting for smooth metallic lines and a matte black battery case, the Diamond2 is easily one of HTC’s prettiest offerings.

Running on Windows Mobile 6.1means the Diamond2 is now slouch as a smart phone allowing users to open and edit Microsoft Word and Excel files, browse the internet using a scaled down version of Internet Explorer and listen to music through a mobile incarnation of Windows Media player. Working in tandem with Windows Mobile is the latest version of the popular HTC TouchFLO 3D interface. TouchFLO 3D sits on top of windows mobile, giving you quick and easy access to your most used features such as media gallery, contacts and messaging. These sit on a tool bar at the bottom which users can then scroll across to get to their desired application. Fast and fluid, the Touch Diamond2 is best outing for TouchFLO 3D yet!

And before you can accuse the Touch Diamond2 of being all work and no play, HTC have ramped up the camera to 5.0 Megapixels (from 3.2 on the original) and added in Autofocus which promises to capture great photos, improved the screen size and quality, added in HSDPA, Wi-Fi and GPS and an all new touch sensitive zoom bar which works a treat when web browsing and looking at your photos.

Set to launch in the first week of May, pre-order yours now and be the first to get your hands on the strong contender for smart phone of the year! Click here to checkout the latest deals.