The Nokia N80 Internet Edition connects you to your on-line life.

Espoo, Finland - Nokia today announced a way for internet users to interact with some of the web’s favorite services while they are away from their PC’s, in a pocketable, easy to use device. Nokia N80 Internet Edition brings together wireless LAN (WLAN), a rubust browser, support for internet calls, a 3-megapixel camera, and quadband GSM WCDMA coverage along with an easy to use  WLAN wizard (to make connecting to the internet easy), and a host of other internet services not previously installed together on Nokia devices.

The Nokia N80 Internet Edition comes out of the box ready to create, connect, consume and interact with some of the internet’s most popular services. Use Yahoo! Search in the Mobile Search application to conveniently search for and find most anything on the web, and use the Mini Map functionality of the internet browser to enjoy the pages you find.  Browse through thousands of items at Amazon.com, or scroll though a book with Amazon’s MobiPocket Reader. You can also share your moments online - snap a photo and send it directly from your device to your Flickr site for your friends and family to enjoy too. Connect to the Yahoo! community using the Yahoo! Go for Mobile application. Be it shopping with Amazon, photo sharing on Flickr or simply searching for a restaurant with Mobile Search, the Nokia N80 Internet Edition can provide you convenient internet access when you are away from your PC.
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New Radeon’R’ Xpress 1250 chipset delivers superior performance for 3D games and multimedia applications

MARKHAM, ONTARIO, Aug 29, 2006 (CCNMatthews via COMTEX News Network) — ATI Technologies Inc. (TSX:ATY)(NASDAQ:ATYT) is delivering a new mark in excellence for integrated graphics performance on the Intel mobile and desktop computing platform with the introduction of the new Radeon® Xpress 1250 chipset. The Radeon Xpress 1250 serves up unparalleled graphics performance to the integrated graphics segment, providing more horsepower for the latest 3D games and the most sophisticated multimedia applications.
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Samsung launches Ultra Edition 3G handsets in Europe, bringing ultra 3G power to the palm of your hand

The face of 3G handsets changes today as Samsung, building on its heritage of delivering inspirational design matched with powerful functionality, unveils a new line of 3G mobile phones. Part of Samsung’s Ultra Edition design-led range, these stylish mobiles expel the myth that 3G handsets have to be cumbersome and heavy. Launched today at the Louvre Museum in Paris, the Ultra Edition 3G range includes the world’s slimmest 3G mobile handset ever, the Ultra Edition 8.4 (Z370). These groundbreaking mobile phones offer to maximise access to all of the benefits that 3G networks can offer, but with a look that is better than ever before.
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New i-mate™ SP JAS and i-mate™ JASJAM target growing smart device market

Dubai, 29 August 2006 - Dubai headquartered i-mate™, a dedicated Windows Mobile® 5.0 device manufacturer, has launched two new lightning-quick 3G handsets. The technology allows for download speeds approaching those of broadband connection in your home and/or office while on the go. The i-mate™ SP JAS and the i-mate™ JASJAM are the first i-mate devices to feature thumb-wheels for easy menu navigation, allowing users to quickly scroll within their inbox or simply move from one function to the next.
The i-mate™ SP JAS offers Microsoft Windows Mobile® functionality in a stylish and slim mobile phone format, while the i-mate™ JASJAM is a fully-featured Microsoft Windows® Pocket PC, or handheld computer phone and one of the first products in the world to offer 3G (WCDMA), EDGE and WiFi global roaming access.
The i-mate™ JASJAM also features a 400 MHz processor for blistering high speed data access and quad band support for global connectivity which will make it the device of choice for business travelers with a need for constant and fast connectivity.
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John Legend Debuts New Songs from Upcoming Album at Private Pre-MTV VMA Performance Co-hosted By Verizon Wireless and Rolling Stone Magazine

NEW YORK and BASKING RIDGE, NJ  — In an exclusive premier, Verizon Wireless is introducing the multi-Grammy Award® winning artist John Legend’s much anticipated album, “Once Again,” through Verizon Wireless’ V CAST service. The album will be introduced tonight in New York City when Legend appears at a private performance that will also debut the first music video “Save Room” from the “Once Again” album. The event, hosted by Verizon Wireless and Rolling Stone Magazine, will have video clips available for Verizon Wireless V CAST customers to stream and view on their V CAST-capable phones tonight.

Verizon Wireless V CAST Music will feature several of John Legend’s new songs as exclusive offers for customers to download as full length songs, ring tones and Ringback Tones for the next two months. John Legend’s new album, “Once Again,” will not hit stores or Web music retailers until October 24, so the only place to hear or view John Legend’s new music is through Verizon Wireless.
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