Two new Nokia XpressMusic devices unveiled

Just announced are two new models from the XpressMusic lineup. The 5320 XpressMusic comes with a dedicated audio chip onboard and HSDPA connectivity, while the 5220 XpressMusic features a built-in lanyard. A built-in what, you say? Anyway, we're not sure how this looks since this is probably the first time we've hear of a phone with a lanyard that's not removable, though we suspect it's probably the eyelet Nokia is referring to. Both handsets sport dedicated music keys, 3.5mm audio jacks, deliver up to 24 hours of playback time and are expected to be available in Asia end June or July.

Motorola phone roadmap for China leaked

These days, either you contend with unglamorous spy shots taken with dubious camera-phones, or you live with leaked marketing materials that look equally bad. HTC wasn't alone over the weekend when some of its unreleased products were splashed on the Web. Motorola's roadmap for China, too, was reported by Unwired View. Among the list of devices are a 5-megapixel ZN5 camera-phone and an upgraded model of the Moto MING, which are pretty much in line with earlier rumors. Just give it to us, Moto. Anytime before next year, pretty please.

Via Unwired View | Credit: IT168

Spy shot of HTC's upcoming handhelds

All hail the camera-phone. While you may not get crystal-clear images, the opportunity to snag shots like this one is, without doubt, its greatest use. The Boy Genius Report has a photo of some new HTC devices arranged below its current lineup. You may not be able to see the fine details, but it's obvious that some of those are unreleased products. There's even speculation that one of them is not running Windows Mobile, but Android instead.

According to CNET UK's Andrew Lim, HTC will be holding an event on May 6. Could this photo be showing the product that will be announced then? Well, we won't know till then, or until the next spy shot comes in--preferably one that was taken with a half-decent camera-phone like the Sony Ericsson K850i or Nokia N82.

Credit: IntoMobile | Via The Boy Genius Report

NTT DoCoMo unveils new corporate logo

Last week, NTT DoCoMo unveiled its new corporate logo in bold red letters which, according to the company, symbolizes its "energy and dynamism". I'm all for its renewed commitment to its customers, although I can't say the same about the chosen font and color.

We've seen some corporate rebranding in recent years. Some went through major revamps, others were just evolutionary changes. An example of the latter is Palm's logo from a wordprint and name change to an orange ball emblem.

Neatorama has an interesting compilation of how some logos have evolved over the years. The article missed out Samsung, though. By the way, who still remembers the Korean chaebol's earliest logo? And does DoCoMo's new insignia remind you of someone else's? Sound off in Talkback.

Battle of the iPhone touch cases

The Xylo "Touch Thru" hard-shell iPhone case we wrote of earlier this week boasted that it was "the first of its kind," but we're always dubious of such claims in the hype-driven gadget universe. Sure enough, just a few days later Uncrate is featuring a similar product from Case-Mate called the "Naked Case" that goes for the same price.

Other than bearing a far more provocative name, this acrylic case appears to do the same things its rival promises--allowing touch-screen access through a clear protective cover. (Case-Mate credits its "electrostatic membrane" while the competing Xylo talks of "ultrasonic signals." Whatever.)

It's unclear which came first, but it really doesn't matter--this is already way too much time spent on the given topic. Suffice it to say that there's more than one way to protect and use your iPhone and iPod touch screen for US$35.

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