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Google could be about to release its Google Phone in the UK in the next two weeks, if fresh reports from India are to be believed.
Previous speculations have put the Google Phone launch down for early 2008. But reports now state that Indian service providers are in talks with Google about an exclusive launch of the much-awaited handset, according to Rediff’s India Abroad.
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European operators have taken a large amount of everyone’s attention over the iPhone’s future support for a release on the market. They are infirming rumors and keeping silent on the entire matter, although one carrier had the courage to confirm it’s currently negotiating with Apple for
an iPhone release.
KT Freetel has high chances of becoming the operator to support the handset’s release on the South Korean market. Their confidence in announcing the fact that Apple is currently discussing this possibility with them has not been seen at all in other carriers that are now keeping a secrecy policy. The publicity that this uncertainty has to bring is pretty high, which gives good reason for them wanting to keep it up for as long as possible.
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Levi Strauss has shown off its new mobile phone as it prepares to release the fashion handset in the UK. The Levi’s Mobile Phone, first revealed here back in June, was displayed by Levi Strauss as more details of the device were confirmed.
As previously reported by Tech.co.uk, the Levi’s phone is a slimline handset cased in sturdy riveted stainless steel, and supplied with a chain to tag it to your jeans. The spec includes a 2-megapixel camera and an onboard MP3 player, plus there’s 40MB of onboard memory and MicroSD memory card expansion.
The Levi’s Mobile Phone will come in three colours – silver, sand and copper. Levi’s will also be offering users customisation options, and a range of denim cases will be launched to go with the phone. It’ll be available in Levi’s stores in the UK in September, with prices yet to be confirmed.
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Nokia and Matsushita Battery Industrial Co., Ltd. of Japan are in agreement that Matsushita will cover the direct costs related to the August 14, 2007 product advisory on Nokia-branded BL-5C batteries.
“Nokia and Matsushita have a long business relationship and the two companies are cooperating closely together in this situation,” said Masatsugu Kondo, President of Matsushita Battery. “Matsushita Battery has agreed to cover the direct costs associated with the product advisory, including, among other things, logistics costs, call center costs, and replacement battery costs.”
“The safety of our customers and the reliability and quality of our products are our top priorities,” said Robert Andersson, head of Nokia Customer and Market Operations. “We are pleased with the good cooperation between Nokia and Matsushita. Together we aim to serve consumers in the best possible manner and minimize the inconvenience this issue could cause them.”
Any Nokia consumer who is currently using a Nokia product containing a BL-5C battery subject to the product advisory can request a replacement battery free of charge. Customers who would like to check if their BL-5C battery is subject to the advisory should visit the website www.nokia.com/batteryreplacement or contact their local Nokia call center.
Nokia, the world’s largest mobile device manufacturer, and Microsoft, a global leader in online communications and communities, have joined together to provide customers with a new suite of Windows Live services specifically designed for Nokia devices. Starting today Nokia customers in eleven countries with compatible S60 devices can download the new suite enabling access to Windows Live Hotmail, Windows Live Messenger, Windows Live Contacts and Windows Live Spaces. Starting next year, customers who purchase compatible Nokia Series 40 handsets will also have access to these popular Windows Live services.
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