Samsung Electronics announce the launch of its own open mobile platform, Samsung bada in December. This new addition to Samsung’s mobile ecosystem enables developers to create applications for millions of new Samsung mobile phones, and consumers to enjoy a fun and diverse mobile experience. In order to build a rich smartphone experience accessible to a wider range of consumers across the world, Samsung brings bada, a new mobile platform with a variety of mobile applications and content.

Wireless Dynamics, provider of NFC and RFID SD products, announces the iCarte 110, the first NFC (Near Field Communications) and RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) Reader/Writer to provide NFC two way communications, RFID read/write and contactless payment capability for Apple iPhones. As a MFi (Made for iPod/iPhone) accessory attaching to the bottom connector of the iPhone, the iCarte turns the iPhone into an NFC phone as well as an RFID Reader/Writer. The iCarte also contains an embedded smart-chip which can be configured as debit, credit, pre-paid and loyalty cards turning the iPhone into an electronic wallet.

Sakhr Software announce its Mobile Speech to Speech Arabic Translator for BlackBerry smartphones. Sakhr’s Spoken Translator lets English and Arabic speakers communicate in real-time using a BlackBerry smartphone - speaking sentences in either language, viewing the translation, and playing it out loud. Its high accuracy and performance are enabled by Sakhr's technologies for speech recognition, machine translation, and text-to-speech.

Verizon Wireless and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), announce the availability of the Samsung Convoy, a rugged Push to Talk device with military specifications built to withstand the harshest of elements. The Samsung Convoy features a high-quality stereo speaker, extended battery life and multiple messaging options make it the ideal mobile phone to stay connected in the toughest conditions. The Samsung Convoy will be available in the color Charcoal grey.

T-Mobile USA announce the upcoming availability of its newest 3G-enabled smartphone, the T-Mobile Dash 3G, offering a balance of personal and professional connections in a sleek design with faster data delivery and Web browsing via T-Mobile’s high-speed 3G network and Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g). The T-Mobile Dash 3G smartphone, designed by HTC and powered by Microsoft’s Windows Mobile 6.1, is available in a glossy-black finish with red accents, features a full-QWERTY keyboard, easy-to-use trackball and vibrant display.

Nokia Life Tools, the service which gives consumers in small towns and rural areas the ability to get a range of livelihood and life-improvement services on their mobile phones, will launch in Indonesia in early December 2009. Nokia also announced five new affordable and easy-to-use mobile phones which will support Nokia Life Tools, and these cell phones will also be available globally. With affordability and ease of use as the cornerstones of solutions for emerging markets, the new Nokia 1800 mobile phone supports Nokia Life Tools, and brings all the features that consumers around the world have come to expect.

Nokia marked the next phase in the evolution of Maemo software with the new Nokia N900. Taking its cues from the world of desktop computing, the open source, Linux-based Maemo software delivers a PC-like experience on a handset-sized device. The Nokia N900 has evolved from Nokia's previous generation of Internet Tablets and broadens the choice for technology enthusiasts who appreciate the ability to multitask and browse the internet like they would on their desktop computer. Running on the new Maemo 5 software, the Nokia N900 empowers users to have dozens of application windows open and running simultaneously while taking full advantage of the cellular features, touch screen and QWERTY keyboard.

Cricket Communications, provider of unlimited wireless services and Samsung Mobile, a mobile phone distributor in the US, announce the availability of the Samsung MyShot II SCH-r460. The next generation of the Samsung MyShot, available to Cricket customers since April 2008, the Samsung MyShot II is a stylish flip phone that is available at an affordable price and optimized with popular features; including an MP3 music player with a microSD slot for removable memory, stereo Bluetooth, a large display, a 1.3 megapixel camera and Mobile Web.

Photobucket, a photo and video-sharing site, announces the availability of an innovative mobile photo service exclusively for T-Mobile that enables users to send photos directly from mobile handsets to several destinations: a Photobucket album, a PC hard drive, or an email address. "T-Mobile is pleased to be working with Photobucket to expand the offerings that help our customers stick together," said Venetia Espinoza, Director, Mobile Applications and Partner Programs, T-Mobile. "Partners play an essential role in ensuring that our customers have access to new, innovative experiences and Photobucket provides a great experience for sharing spur-of-the-moment photos with family and friends."

Ifbyphone announces its first BlackBerry application - conference calling and voice-broadcast messaging combined in a free download-enhancing the functionality of the popular communications devices from Research In Motion (RIM). “We are thrilled to deliver Ifbyphone for the BlackBerry, giving millions of BlackBerry users a simple and free conference and broadcasting tool,” said Irv Shapiro, CEO of Ifbyphone. “This is the first application of its kind and another example of Ifbyphone’s continued innovation in the wireless space.”