Pantech announced the debut of the Pantech C610, a striking flip-phone that lets users comfortably navigate a wide range of multimedia, GPS and phone applications exclusively on AT&T’s 3G network. Well-known for innovation in handset design - as seen in products such as the dual-sliding Pantech duo and the Pantech C3, the “world’s smallest camera flip-phone” - the new Pantech C610 handset leverages the company’s proven design prowess to deliver a clamshell product that emphasizes fashion, function and convenience. Debuting in metropolitan red with chrome-polished accents, the Pantech C610 mobile phone appeals immediately to customers wanting their handset to pop and reflect their stylish way-of-life.

Verizon Wireless, builder and operator of the nation's most reliable wireless network, and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) announced that the Samsung Sway mobile phone will be available for order today online and in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores. This stylish mobile phone comes packaged in a slim slider design with a silver finish. The Sway's 2.0 megapixel digital camera with digital zoom comes with NightShot to enhance the camera's capabilities in dark environments. The phone features a camcorder; Bluetooth wireless technology for certain profiles; and video, picture, text and IM messaging options to help customers capture special moments and stay connected to friends and family.

Samsung recently expanded the introduction of the Samsung Allure Purple White mobile phone to the Netherlands. Back in 2001, Samsung created a new gender concept with the introduction of the SGH-A400. Samsung has continuously shown a successful female phone line up including the Samsung SGH-E420 and SGH-E570 mobile phone models. As a mobile phone market creator, Samsung suggests more sophisticated mobile lifestyle once again. To solidify its female phone market leadership and satisfy mobile phone users’ unmet needs, Samsung introduces the Allure Purple White lady phone. The Allure Purple White attracts the users with its glamorous look and striking white and purple accents with precious stones.

Field System has updated its original game, “newtonica,” developed for Apple’s iPhone and iPod Touch platforms, through App Store (priced at US$4.99 including tax). In addition, a free application, “newtonica player,” designed to play the minimal techno tracks composed for “newtonica” by Kenji Eno, is now available as well. “newtonica” is an original game developed especially for the iPhone and iPod touch by two game creators who already have a string of hits to their names, Kenichi Nishi (planning and game direction) and Kenji Eno (sound design and music production).

Garmin announced the GPSMAP 640 - an ultra portable and rugged touchscreen navigator that comes preloaded with a comprehensive set of street maps and marine charts. Garmin also introduced the GPSMAP 620, which shares the same intuitive interface and is designed for markets outside the United States. “Blending the best aspects of our popular portable marine units with the intuitive user interface of our automotive flagship line of nüvi navigators, the Garmin GPSMAP 600 series is the perfect tool in the boat and on the road,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin’s vice president of worldwide sales.

Nokia introduces the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic, a touch mobile screen phone for music that brings innovative new features to the mass market. Delivering on Nokia's vision to provide the best total music experience possible, the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic cell phone will be among the first devices to support Comes With Music, Nokia's groundbreaking service which offers one year of unlimited access to the entire Nokia Music Store catalogue. When it comes to music phones, people all over the world want a device that is a great music experience - with more memory, loud and powerful speakers, easy synchronization - and must work well as a mobile phone with direct access to important contacts and content.

LG Electronics , a worldwide technology and design leader in mobile communications, announces the launch of LG KP500 mobile phone with an affordable introduction price never offered before. This attractively priced full touch screen handset is complete with the latest touch technology and features found in the existing high-end full touch screen handsets currently available on the market.

According to the latest research from Strategy Analytics, touch screen phone shipments will reach 90 million units worldwide in 2009, accounting for 7 percent of total volumes. Price and screen size are critical factors for success. Tom Kang, Senior Analyst at Strategy Analytics said, “We forecast 90 million touch screen phones to be sold worldwide in 2009, accounting for 7 percent of total volumes. We expect Nokia and Appleto ramp up shipments next year and start to drive down the price of touch screen handsets toward the mid-range.”

SanDisk, a global leader in flash memory products, announced it is bringing to market its 16GB microSDHC and 16GB Memory Stick Micro (M2) mobile memory cards - the world’s largest removable storage capacity for mobile phones. Best Buy Mobile and Verizon Wireless stores are the first major retail outlets in the United States to carry the SanDisk 16GB mobile phone memory cards.

Samsung, a leading provider of telecom systems and mobile phones, unveiled a very slim full touch 8-megapixel camera phone Samsung Pixon. The Samsung Pixon mobile phone will available in October 2008 to consumers who want to easily capture and share life’s unexpected moments anytime, anywhere they desire.