Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a leader in advanced semiconductor technology, announced that it is mass-producing a 16M color display driver IC (DDI) for active matrix-based organic light-emitting diode (Amoled) displays used in mobile phones and other handheld devices. With outstanding image quality, Amoleds are attracting attention from device designers as the next generation display technology of choice.

Samsung, NXP Semiconductors and T3G Technologies announced the world’s first TD-SCDMA HSDPA/GSM/GPRS/EDGE multi mode mobile phone, which has also been demoed at the PT/Wireless Exposition in Beijing on October 23rd. Powered by a software-defined modem capable of achieving data transfer rates of 2.8Mbps, the Samsung SGH T578H enables about 20 times faster transfers than GPRS, allowing consumers to download several high-quality MP3 files in less than a minute. The multi mode mobile phone is based on the T3G7210 system solution featuring the industry’s first soft modem empowered by NXP’s Embedded Vector Processor (EVP) to achieve high data transfer and multi mode capability.

Wilson Electronics, a manufacturer of cellular amplifiers & antennas, has introduced the new “Cradle Plus,” a cell phone car cradle with a built-in antenna. When combined with a Wilson amplifier and an outside antenna, the new Cradle Plus accommodates any mobile device, and offers improved cellular signal and increased driver safety in any vehicle. The outside antenna communicates with the cell site, and the built-in cradle antenna communicates with one or multiple cell phones, depending on the amplifier used, significantly improving cell phone performance. With up to 10 times more power than a typical cell phone, the system extends signal range and strength, allowing users to communicate reliably in places they never could before.

iSkin announced that the Cerulean X1 premium earphones now include an iPhone compatible earphone adapter. The Earphone adapter enables mobile iPhone users to enjoy the same level of sound quality from the Cerulean X1 premium earphones, once enjoyed only by their iPod counterparts. An ideal companion for the Apple iPhone, the iSkin Cerulean X1 in-ear earphones allow listeners to enjoy their tunes with deep, studio-like sound usually only found in high-end, more expensive earphones. The iSkin earphones also allow Apple iPhone users to better hear voice calls.

Get ready to enjoy wireless connectivity and stereo music with O ROKR, the next generation of Bluetooth Stereo eyewear from Oakley and Motorola. O ROKR combines High Definition Optics with technologies that let you stay connected to calls and music while hiking, biking or doing virtually any activity where cords and wires would get in the way. The Motorola O ROKR gives you absolute wireless freedom, digital stereo fidelity and patented optical clarity.

Networks In Motion, the award-winning wireless navigation and location-based services (LBS) company, announced an agreement with Nordisk Mobiltelefon AB (NMT), a mobile communications operator licensed in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Poland and Ireland, to provide mobile phone navigation and group finder services. Utilizing NIM’s LBS technology on GPS-enabled mobile phones, Nordisk will offer NMT Navigator, which includes turn-by-turn, voice-prompted directions as well as local search of millions of points of interest and detailed color maps, and NMT Team Finder, which tracks friends, workforce, children or family, to its customers in Q1 2008.

Music lifestyle brand V-MODA announced the latest version of its VIBE Duo, a noise-isolating dual-use headphone / headset designed to accessorize the Apple iPhone. The new VIBE Duo with control-playback functionality features a discreet microphone with a call button, allowing users to take calls and control the music functions of the iPhone with hands-free convenience. Hi-definition sound and superior comfort round out the mix of premium features.

3M Touch Systems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of 3M and a leading innovator and manufacturer of capacitive touch screen technology, announced the commercial availability of MicroTouch Flex Capacitive Touch Sensors, a polyester-based projected capacitive touch screen solution ideal for high-volume mobile display products, such as cell phones, PDAs, MP3 players, and personal navigation systems.

Incipio Technologies announced the launch of its newest lifestyle accessories for its extensive Apple line of products. Following today’s highly anticipated announcement from Apple of three new iPod devices, Incipio has immediately launched its fashion and protective cases for the Apple iPod nano the iPod touch and iPod classic are soon to follow. “With over 10 SKUs available today directly on our website and over 30 more SKUs planned, we believe that we continue to be first to market supporting Apple’s highly successful iPod line.” stated Andy Fathollahi, Managing Director of Incipio.

Philips announced a range of additions to its Made for Nokia XpressMusic products, designed to work with Nokia’s XpressMusic phones for an improved mobile music experience. The new product family consists of four headphone models in a variety of styles complementing Nokia’s new black XpressMusic handsets. The range also includes the Philips Made for Nokia XpressMusic music stand, available in both white and black, which transforms a Nokia XpressMusic phone into a portable stereo set. New in this range of accessories are two cases that are designed for the Nokia XpressMusic phones. The new Philips Made for Nokia XpressMusic accessories will be available in selected countries from September 2007.