Sony introduces the first Walkman Video MP3 player with built-in stereo speakers. Don’t keep your favourite sound tracks to yourself. Share them in rich, stereo sound with the slim, stylish new Sony Walkman S540 series that comes in a choice of four contemporary colours (Black, Pink, Violet and Red). The perfect choice or gift for anyone who loves sharing their music, it’s the first ever Sony Walkman video MP3 player that includes two integrated stereo speakers. Just 10.2mm thin, the compact new Walkman still manages to find room for two high-quality stereo speakers guarded by a tough, stylish aluminium speaker grille. The slimline Digital Linear Phase Speaker System delivers satisfying, sound with solid bass and crystal clear highs.

Also available, the new Walkman E440K is an ‘all-in-one’ kit that includes the Walkman E440 video MP3 player, plus a matching Digital Linear Phase Speaker System. Adding even more versatility to your Walkman listening experience, the slim, compact stereo speaker unit gives you even more great ways to share and enjoy premium Walkman sound. It’s a great alternative to headphone listening, whether you’re travelling, working or relaxing at home. The new Sony Walkman E440 music player slots neatly into the curvaceous docking speaker unit that’s available in a choice of co-ordinating black or pink finish options.

LG Electronics announced that the LG Arena (LG-KM900) multimedia phone has exceeded one million sales worldwide. The LG Arena Smartphone reached the milestone in just five months after debuting at the Mobile World Congress 2009 in February, reinforcing its stature as a premium Smartphone. In accordance with predictions from experts in the market, the LG Arena Smartphone rapidly broke the one million sales barrier after its announcement in Barcelona. This figure was achieved in five months after the commercial launch in April and puts it ahead of the sales of the LG Viewty phone. The Viewty - a professional level camera phone - has gone on to sell more than eight million units worldwide since its launch in October 2007.

LG Mobile, a innovator in mobile communications, officially revealed the full image and key specifications of the new LG Chocolate phone, The LG-BL40 handset. The fourth handset of the LG Black Label Series boasts a distinctive 4.0-inch wide screen high-definition LCD with an 800x345 pixel resolution for a super viewing quality. The LG BL40 wide screen breaks away from conventional screen designs with a 21:9 aspect ratio for a panoramic, cinema-like quality and optimal mobile computing experience.

Samsung Mobile announced the market expansion of the Samsung Omnia 2 (model: Samsung I8000), an all-in-one Smartphone based on Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional. Launched on July 15 in Singapore, where its predecessor Omnia was unveiled last year, the Samsung Omnia II is in great demand by eagerly awaiting fans. The Samsung Omnia 2 multimedia cell phone began selling in other Asian countries including Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, and Vietnam in July, and will be launched in over twenty further countries during August, including The Netherlands, China, Australia, Turkey and The United Arab Emirates.

After more than 25 years as a pioneer and leader in the mobile industry, Nokia will bring its rich mobility heritage and knowledge to the Personal Computer world with the new, Windows based, Nokia Booklet 3G portable computer. Powered by the efficient Intel Atom processor, the Nokia Booklet 3G delivers impressive performance with up to 12 hours of battery life, enabling people to leave their power cable behind and still be connected and productive. Delivering the rich experience of a full-function Personal Computer inside an ultra-portable aluminum chassis, the new Nokia mini-laptop weighs 1.25 kilograms.

The latest addition in the Nokia touchscreen handset portfolio, the Nokia 5230 cell phone, is designed for those who lead an active life and use their mobile phone as their primary instrument for music, photos and videos, as well as sharing their lives online. With the Nokia 5230, consumers can get new content, be it songs from the Nokia Music Store or apps, games, videos and other services from the Ovi Store, directly from their cell phones. The solutions offering is complemented by A-GPS navigation and the latest version of Ovi Maps with aerial images, 3D landmarks for over 200 cities and terrain map views for pedestrian and drive navigation.

The positioning of Apple gives the brand just that little bit more style and luxury than other brands. An Apple product tends to give the buyer a special feeling. The iPhone 3Gs is the third generation Apple iPhones after the iPhone 2G and iPhone 3G. The latter is identical to the Apple iPhone 3Gs. Other than the speed, the digital compass, the higher resolution digital camera and the video function, there are no new additions, and the difference is found only in the actual software.

• Read our full Apple iPhone 3Gs review.

With the availability of the Samsung Pixon 12 M8910, the mobile photographer is confronted with high resolution pictures for the first time. The Samsung Pixon 12 features a AMOLED touchscreen for a powerful color reproduction, and provides the avid user with several creative possibilities to capture everything in his surroundings and share it immediately with the mobile community. The various communication options and functionalities we will take for granted, because in this review we'd like to focus primarily on the picture functions of the Pixon 12.

• Take a look at our Samsung Pixon 12 test photos.

New research has shown how the mobile handset market is becoming increasingly polarised between low cost handsets for emerging markets and high-end smartphones for developed regions - with the mid-range handset market being squeezed. Low-cost handsets and Smartphones will together account for almost 79% of all new mobile phones by 2014, or just over 1 billion units in all. Operators and vendors are preparing to deal with a massive influx of new users from low-income socio-economic groups in developing markets and a rising demand for complex ‘smart’ devices from affluent users in developed markets.