Mobile phones coming soonWhenever you're shopping for a cell phone--or any high-tech item, for that matter--it's good to know what products are on the horizon. That way, you won't end up wishing that you'd waited a few weeks for that next-generation model the salesperson conveniently forgot to mention. Thus, we've come up with our handy list of release dates for mobile phones, complete with some of the key specifications and photos.
 What's hot in September 2008
Phones to lookout for
Here are some of the most anticipated handsets coming your way.
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norvinng says...
Hi editorial, why no news on Nokia "Liam"? The successor to the E-61 / E-61i and the one to get for in the business / smart phone category!
Jan 28, 2008 16:37
Hi editorial, why no news on Nokia "Liam"? The successor to the E-61 / E-61i and the one to get for in the business / smart phone category!
Jan 28, 2008 16:37
samitnk says...
How can you guys miss the HP Ipaq 612c in the mobiles phones coming soon ? It is one of the most complete and advanced PDA mobiles. Can somebody please advise when it is likely to be available ? HP guys dont seem to be interested in responding.
Feb 04, 2008 21:18
How can you guys miss the HP Ipaq 612c in the mobiles phones coming soon ? It is one of the most complete and advanced PDA mobiles. Can somebody please advise when it is likely to be available ? HP guys dont seem to be interested in responding.
Feb 04, 2008 21:18
damiankoh says...
Well, we didn't actually miss it. It's just that you were looking at the wrong place. The HP iPaq 612 Business Navigator is in the handhelds channel and will be available in March and the iPaq 912 Business Messenger in June.
Feb 06, 2008 09:31
Well, we didn't actually miss it. It's just that you were looking at the wrong place. The HP iPaq 612 Business Navigator is in the handhelds channel and will be available in March and the iPaq 912 Business Messenger in June.
Feb 06, 2008 09:31
jhei says...
How come the announced S60 Touch isn't in the list? It is supposed to be released this year
Feb 08, 2008 12:27
How come the announced S60 Touch isn't in the list? It is supposed to be released this year
Feb 08, 2008 12:27
damiankoh says...
Hey jhei, that's because S60 Touch is a user interface and not a hardware product, that's why it's not in the list of upcoming devices..
Feb 09, 2008 14:30
Hey jhei, that's because S60 Touch is a user interface and not a hardware product, that's why it's not in the list of upcoming devices..
Feb 09, 2008 14:30
jhei says...
Okay, I get it. So do you guys have news on when and what models will be available with this interface for 2008 from Nokia? Just curious. :)
Feb 10, 2008 19:29
Okay, I get it. So do you guys have news on when and what models will be available with this interface for 2008 from Nokia? Just curious. :)
Feb 10, 2008 19:29
replay says...
Hihi.. any ideas whether SE W980i will be out in sg market ? i can't seems to find this phone in the lists you provided..
Feb 14, 2008 19:29
Hihi.. any ideas whether SE W980i will be out in sg market ? i can't seems to find this phone in the lists you provided..
Feb 14, 2008 19:29
damiankoh says...
Well, the SE W980i is scheduled for a Q3 launch. Exactly when we're not too sure yet and it's a bit too early to tell.. We'll probably have more concrete information nearer to end Q2..
Feb 27, 2008 23:25
Well, the SE W980i is scheduled for a Q3 launch. Exactly when we're not too sure yet and it's a bit too early to tell.. We'll probably have more concrete information nearer to end Q2..
Feb 27, 2008 23:25
photognut says...
Hi Damian, any idea when the W980i will be out in singapore now? Cos announced to be released in Q3 right? Now it's the month of july already..hope you have a clue! :)
Jul 13, 2008 18:13
Hi Damian, any idea when the W980i will be out in singapore now? Cos announced to be released in Q3 right? Now it's the month of july already..hope you have a clue! :)
Jul 13, 2008 18:13
damiankoh says...
Hey jhei, I'm as curious as you are on which phones will be running on the S60 Touch interface. The problem is, Nokia is usually very tight-lipped about their upcoming products, so even if we know about it beforehand, we won't be allowed to talk about it.. But my speculation right now is, it'll be a totally new range of devices.. Not the E or N, maybe the T?
Feb 27, 2008 23:27
Hey jhei, I'm as curious as you are on which phones will be running on the S60 Touch interface. The problem is, Nokia is usually very tight-lipped about their upcoming products, so even if we know about it beforehand, we won't be allowed to talk about it.. But my speculation right now is, it'll be a totally new range of devices.. Not the E or N, maybe the T?
Feb 27, 2008 23:27
jhei says...
I'd have to agree with you Damiankoh in saying that it will be in a new range and that it will have its own name as a series per se. Nokia may be very conscious about keeping the confidentiality of their upcoming mobile phones and their interface but there will always be leakages that would arise sooner than we all expect.
Feb 29, 2008 20:06
I'd have to agree with you Damiankoh in saying that it will be in a new range and that it will have its own name as a series per se. Nokia may be very conscious about keeping the confidentiality of their upcoming mobile phones and their interface but there will always be leakages that would arise sooner than we all expect.
Feb 29, 2008 20:06
mambo22 says...
Q2 2008, page 3 : Samsung G810 > Symbian S30 3rd edition ??
Mar 02, 2008 11:35
Q2 2008, page 3 : Samsung G810 > Symbian S30 3rd edition ??
Mar 02, 2008 11:35
damiankoh says...
Hey mambo22, yeah the G810 runs on the S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 1 platform according to the specifications.. Please don't be mistaken that only Nokia phones use Symbian.. :)
Mar 03, 2008 00:10
Hey mambo22, yeah the G810 runs on the S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 1 platform according to the specifications.. Please don't be mistaken that only Nokia phones use Symbian.. :)
Mar 03, 2008 00:10
moduFan says...
If the review would have lead up to Q4, You would be seeing modu on this list.
Have you caught the latest buzz on modu?
Read more about it here: blog.modumobile.com
Mar 03, 2008 16:49
If the review would have lead up to Q4, You would be seeing modu on this list.
Have you caught the latest buzz on modu?
Read more about it here: blog.modumobile.com
Mar 03, 2008 16:49
mambo22 says...
yes G810 runs on the symbian S60 3rd edition. But in Cnet asia mobile phones coming soon written S30 not S60 . . . . (Q2 2008 page 3)
Mar 03, 2008 18:38
yes G810 runs on the symbian S60 3rd edition. But in Cnet asia mobile phones coming soon written S30 not S60 . . . . (Q2 2008 page 3)
Mar 03, 2008 18:38
kamilerfan says...
I think Nokia Prism 7900 is absolute sheer nonsense and its not the type of phone people are waiting for in the asian market.But yeah!!!good for girls 'coz it has this feminish touch .
Mar 04, 2008 15:08
I think Nokia Prism 7900 is absolute sheer nonsense and its not the type of phone people are waiting for in the asian market.But yeah!!!good for girls 'coz it has this feminish touch .
Mar 04, 2008 15:08
kamilerfan says...
Eagerly waiting for Moto rokr E8 and Samsung Soul. The only two good loiking and better spec fones shown above.
Mar 04, 2008 15:10
Eagerly waiting for Moto rokr E8 and Samsung Soul. The only two good loiking and better spec fones shown above.
Mar 04, 2008 15:10
kamilerfan says...
I already own a Samsung Giorgio Armani phone and telling you honestly if u look it as a phone it is not so productive and not for the tech freaks out there like myself but agood choice for the fashion and brand concious audience.
Mar 04, 2008 15:14
I already own a Samsung Giorgio Armani phone and telling you honestly if u look it as a phone it is not so productive and not for the tech freaks out there like myself but agood choice for the fashion and brand concious audience.
Mar 04, 2008 15:14
damiankoh says...
hey mambo22.. sorry, i must have been blind to miss the S30/S60.. made corrections.. and thanks for spotting!
Mar 04, 2008 16:02
hey mambo22.. sorry, i must have been blind to miss the S30/S60.. made corrections.. and thanks for spotting!
Mar 04, 2008 16:02
vin8tan says...
Sumsung Soul looks really promising. The innovative magic touch D=Pad really makes a lot of sense
Mar 08, 2008 01:24
Sumsung Soul looks really promising. The innovative magic touch D=Pad really makes a lot of sense
Mar 08, 2008 01:24
demoleculizer says...
Just for everyone's info, I read that iPhone will be coming to Singapore this September, and will be carried by Singtel. It will be offered at around S$690, for those who are considering buying one. Check out this link for more info.
www.appleinsider.com...
Anyway, I'd still rather buy an iPod Touch and a good phone. ;)
Mar 28, 2008 22:10
Just for everyone's info, I read that iPhone will be coming to Singapore this September, and will be carried by Singtel. It will be offered at around S$690, for those who are considering buying one. Check out this link for more info.
www.appleinsider.com...
Anyway, I'd still rather buy an iPod Touch and a good phone. ;)
Mar 28, 2008 22:10
damiankoh says...
yeah that rumor has been widely reported by several media sites (including us).. but until singtel steps out to say something.. everything is in the air.. at least now there's a date to look forward to..
Mar 29, 2008 14:47
yeah that rumor has been widely reported by several media sites (including us).. but until singtel steps out to say something.. everything is in the air.. at least now there's a date to look forward to..
Mar 29, 2008 14:47
avinashgoks says...
any news anyone with regard to the Blackberry 9000
Mar 31, 2008 16:13
any news anyone with regard to the Blackberry 9000
Mar 31, 2008 16:13
damiankoh says...
hrm.. we are still waiting for RIM's reply on the BB9000. hang in there~ more here: asia.cnet.com...
Apr 01, 2008 15:12
hrm.. we are still waiting for RIM's reply on the BB9000. hang in there~ more here: asia.cnet.com...
Apr 01, 2008 15:12
AmProfInSeoul says...
Dear Damian Koh:
Any plans for a prizefight between the IPhone and the Samsung Ultra Smart F700? I really want to see that match-up!
Also, any news on when this Samsung phone might go on sale in Seoul? I really enjoyed your thorough review of the phone and can't wait to get it. In the meantime I will have to get by with my Blackjack.
Cheers!
AmProfInSeoul
Apr 07, 2008 10:44
Dear Damian Koh:
Any plans for a prizefight between the IPhone and the Samsung Ultra Smart F700? I really want to see that match-up!
Also, any news on when this Samsung phone might go on sale in Seoul? I really enjoyed your thorough review of the phone and can't wait to get it. In the meantime I will have to get by with my Blackjack.
Cheers!
AmProfInSeoul
Apr 07, 2008 10:44
damiankoh says...
hey AmProfInSeoul,
the F700 is expected to be available in Singapore this month, so after we get hold of a review unit, we'll follow up with a prizefight between the iPhone and the F700..
we did a check with Samsung Korea and according to them, the F700 is not available in South Korea and the company don't have plans to introduce it in the Korean market as well.. so I guess you'll have to live with your Blackjack for the time being...
Apr 08, 2008 15:08
hey AmProfInSeoul,
the F700 is expected to be available in Singapore this month, so after we get hold of a review unit, we'll follow up with a prizefight between the iPhone and the F700..
we did a check with Samsung Korea and according to them, the F700 is not available in South Korea and the company don't have plans to introduce it in the Korean market as well.. so I guess you'll have to live with your Blackjack for the time being...
Apr 08, 2008 15:08
sauce71 says...
Hey guys , Sorry I know you have probably been asked 1000 times but here is 1001 , when is the iPhone coming to Singapore ... why so long Lah ???
Apr 21, 2008 16:25
Hey guys , Sorry I know you have probably been asked 1000 times but here is 1001 , when is the iPhone coming to Singapore ... why so long Lah ???
Apr 21, 2008 16:25
damiankoh says...
do you want the official answer or the unofficial one? the official one is we are as clueless as you are (apple is not saying anything as usual), while the unofficial one puts it as september, which is when the F1 race is happening..
Apr 21, 2008 18:57
do you want the official answer or the unofficial one? the official one is we are as clueless as you are (apple is not saying anything as usual), while the unofficial one puts it as september, which is when the F1 race is happening..
Apr 21, 2008 18:57
HowCanLikeThat says...
Oh god......... LG KF510 (as listed under TBC) looks stunning AND so slim plus its casing is made of tempered glass and metal! I really hope they will bring it into SG...
Apr 28, 2008 16:00
Oh god......... LG KF510 (as listed under TBC) looks stunning AND so slim plus its casing is made of tempered glass and metal! I really hope they will bring it into SG...
Apr 28, 2008 16:00
jhei says...
I've heard that Nokia is a few steps away from finalizing a new handset called Nokia "tube." Any news on its release here in Asia CNET?
Apr 28, 2008 18:40
I've heard that Nokia is a few steps away from finalizing a new handset called Nokia "tube." Any news on its release here in Asia CNET?
Apr 28, 2008 18:40
damiankoh says...
nope.. nokia isn't saying anything except that the S60 Touch interface will debut in the second half of the year..
Apr 29, 2008 10:13
nope.. nokia isn't saying anything except that the S60 Touch interface will debut in the second half of the year..
Apr 29, 2008 10:13
themin says...
Damian, do you know the SG availability of Nokie E71, SE X1, and Blackberry 9330?
May 11, 2008 00:04
Damian, do you know the SG availability of Nokie E71, SE X1, and Blackberry 9330?
May 11, 2008 00:04
damiankoh says...
The e71 is not official until Nokia says it is, so there's no knowing when, or if it would ever come to singapore. As for the XPERIA X1, you can pin that down to the second half of this year, at least on official records, though it may come as early as September if you believe in the leaks.
Lastly, do you mean the Blackberry Bold? If it is, then it will be available globally in Q3. I would give it three months, so it's likely to be in August or September here.
May 12, 2008 23:35
The e71 is not official until Nokia says it is, so there's no knowing when, or if it would ever come to singapore. As for the XPERIA X1, you can pin that down to the second half of this year, at least on official records, though it may come as early as September if you believe in the leaks.
Lastly, do you mean the Blackberry Bold? If it is, then it will be available globally in Q3. I would give it three months, so it's likely to be in August or September here.
May 12, 2008 23:35
ariescinderella says...
hello..will starhub or any telcos be sellin the giorgio armani samsung phone...i soo want this phone...the price would be cheaper as I can trade-in...the phone is available in unofficial stores but the package contents is incomplete...the alternative is the samsung F480...but i wonder which month isit coming out...?? any idea anione...but the best is still that armani phone...the looks won me over..=))
May 20, 2008 22:50
hello..will starhub or any telcos be sellin the giorgio armani samsung phone...i soo want this phone...the price would be cheaper as I can trade-in...the phone is available in unofficial stores but the package contents is incomplete...the alternative is the samsung F480...but i wonder which month isit coming out...?? any idea anione...but the best is still that armani phone...the looks won me over..=))
May 20, 2008 22:50
jolynke says...
hi...
when will the lg secret be available in singapore??
is it really june??
May 27, 2008 00:08
hi...
when will the lg secret be available in singapore??
is it really june??
May 27, 2008 00:08
damiankoh says...
as far as we know, yes, the LG Secret should be available in june..
May 27, 2008 13:14
as far as we know, yes, the LG Secret should be available in june..
May 27, 2008 13:14
wildy says...
For LG Secret, you can read up more at viewty-resource.blogspot.com - apparently the M-Toy technology is very WII like and very touted as the next generation technology!
Has anyone gotten his or her hands on HTC Diamond?
Jun 08, 2008 16:55
For LG Secret, you can read up more at viewty-resource.blogspot.com - apparently the M-Toy technology is very WII like and very touted as the next generation technology!
Has anyone gotten his or her hands on HTC Diamond?
Jun 08, 2008 16:55
chingszeping@yahoo.com says...
Hi editorial,
Why the W980 release date have been moved from Q3 to TBD? Will it be available in Singapore soon?
Jun 30, 2008 12:55
Hi editorial,
Why the W980 release date have been moved from Q3 to TBD? Will it be available in Singapore soon?
Jun 30, 2008 12:55
gorkhey says...
When can I expect to get my hands on to a HTC Touch Pro?
Jul 01, 2008 16:23
When can I expect to get my hands on to a HTC Touch Pro?
Jul 01, 2008 16:23
Stormrider says...
Hi Editors...why is there no mention of Samsung Omnia??? It's gonna be THE hottest phone around, before and beside iPhone.
Check it out: sg.samsungmobile.com...
Also, do make a comparison between it and iPhone. For all I know, Samsung Omnia has an internal memory of 16G, and an addition of external 8G memory. The sizeand dimension is Almost likened to iPhone's, and the design is sleek and cool as well.
Jul 02, 2008 18:32
Hi Editors...why is there no mention of Samsung Omnia??? It's gonna be THE hottest phone around, before and beside iPhone.
Check it out: sg.samsungmobile.com...
Also, do make a comparison between it and iPhone. For all I know, Samsung Omnia has an internal memory of 16G, and an addition of external 8G memory. The sizeand dimension is Almost likened to iPhone's, and the design is sleek and cool as well.
Jul 02, 2008 18:32
damiankoh says...
Hi Stormrider, the Samsung Omnia SGH-i900 is under the Handhelds channel. That's why we didn't include it in this list. In fact, we've just posted our review of the handheld and you can read about it here: asia.cnet.com...
Since the iPhone 3G will be available soon, we'll leave the comparison between the iPhone 3G and the Omnia for later in a prizefight.
Jul 02, 2008 20:30
Hi Stormrider, the Samsung Omnia SGH-i900 is under the Handhelds channel. That's why we didn't include it in this list. In fact, we've just posted our review of the handheld and you can read about it here: asia.cnet.com...
Since the iPhone 3G will be available soon, we'll leave the comparison between the iPhone 3G and the Omnia for later in a prizefight.
Jul 02, 2008 20:30
photognut says...
Hi Damian, any idea when the W980i will be out in singapore now? Cos announced to be released in Q3 right? Now it's the month of july already..hope you have a clue! :)
Jul 16, 2008 21:21
Hi Damian, any idea when the W980i will be out in singapore now? Cos announced to be released in Q3 right? Now it's the month of july already..hope you have a clue! :)
Jul 16, 2008 21:21
benjamin168 says...
Hi damiankoh, do you know when will C905 be out in Singapore? Also the price...
Thanks!
Jul 20, 2008 16:57
Hi damiankoh, do you know when will C905 be out in Singapore? Also the price...
Thanks!
Jul 20, 2008 16:57
veelee says...
hey there,
i'd like to find out when the nokia 6600 fold will be out..an indicative date if possible pls,which will be greatly appreciated..cheers! have been waiting for a sleek looking fuss-free clamshell phone =)
Jul 21, 2008 11:27
hey there,
i'd like to find out when the nokia 6600 fold will be out..an indicative date if possible pls,which will be greatly appreciated..cheers! have been waiting for a sleek looking fuss-free clamshell phone =)
Jul 21, 2008 11:27
eoyy95 says...
Hi editors,
any idea on which specific month the W595 and the W902 will be release in Singapore?
Jul 27, 2008 12:25
Hi editors,
any idea on which specific month the W595 and the W902 will be release in Singapore?
Jul 27, 2008 12:25
pold says...
Hi damiankoh,
any idea when the Samsung G400 will be out in Singapore and for what price it will be selling for?
Also when will the Omnia 8GB be out in singapore and again for what price?
Cheers
Jul 30, 2008 16:13
Hi damiankoh,
any idea when the Samsung G400 will be out in Singapore and for what price it will be selling for?
Also when will the Omnia 8GB be out in singapore and again for what price?
Cheers
Jul 30, 2008 16:13
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