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  Microsoft may not launch its KIN handsets in Asia. Lena Goh, spokeswoman for Microsoft Singapore confirmed that they’re not in talks with any of the Asian operators. In fact, the Kin phones announced yesterday are bound by exclusive agreements with Verizon and Vodafone. However, PCWorld notes that if KIN were to come to Asia, [...]

  Really HTC, it was not necessary for you to iterate what you had said before but nonetheless, here it is. HTC today confirmed the tentative release dates of one of the hottest WinMo phones for different markets except Europe, where it is already selling. HTC’s home market will get it in the middle of [...]

  Samsung had promised to launch its environmental friendly Blue Earth device this month and here it is. Blue Earth’s name and design inspiration is derived by our planet’s clean and pure look from the space, just like a blue marble. For nature caring consumers, Samsung has not only used environmental friendly materials for the [...]

  Acer’s DX900 and X960 have hit the retail shelves in many countries across Europe, Middle East and Asia. Both the phones are not a looker but they manage to compete with other WinMo offerings. DX900 is touted as the world’s first dual-SIM smartphone that supports 3G and 2G connections. It also features a 2.8-inch [...]

  Believe me, you wouldn’t want one of these if you’re a sucker for good looking phones. Check out the newly announced FR6000 and FR68 phones; ruggedized, built for demanding conditions and oozing with features. Both the phones adhere to IP54 tests that can withstand drops from up to 3 feet and can work in [...]