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Last week we reported on the first iPhone clone - the Samsung Instinct.

Well, now it is Nokia's (NYSE: NOK) turn.

Code-named "Tube" it is a touchscreen handset that is both Java and Flash-enabled. Currently the iPhone does not support either technology. The Tube will also be able to upload photos. While the handset maker did not disclose any details about the timing of the launch of the device, reports claim the company plans to launch it before the 3G iPhone drops, which could be as soon as 60 days from now.

Forum Nokia's VP Tom Libretto poked fun at the recent news that Apple had shipped between 5 million and 6 million iPhones to date: "We've done that volume since we've had dinner on Friday," Libretto said.

According to a blurb from CNET, The Wall Street Journal's technology columnist Walt Mossberg predicted last week that the 3G iPhone will hit store shelves within 60 days.

Mossberg made the comments at an executive summit held by Beet.tv. Most of his talk is about how broadband networks in the U.S. are lacking compared to other developed countries, and how that's a big problem for video-over-the-Internet businesses.

Mossberg is part of a select group that gets early access to important Apple products, and he was one of the first to review the initial iPhone last June.

Plantronics revealed its latest Bluetooth headset, the Discovery 925, last week at CTIA 2008 in Las Vegas. The Discovery 925 is part of a signature line that offers beautiful design and superior audio quality. It will be available in 3 colors.
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Always looking for new ways to meet our customers needs, our design team came up with a new collection of laptop backpacks called the Academic Backpack Collection. Not only are they sporty, but they are ergonomically designed with padded shoulder straps and padded back panel for added comfort. All three colors will accommodate laptops with wide screens up to 15.4″ and have a list price of only $59.99.

The padded computer protection compartment ensures your laptop is secure. When wearing the backpack, your laptop rests up against your back therefore minimizing the weight. There is also a special pocket for your iPod or MP3 player with a head phones pass-through port. Perfect for listening to tunes on the go.

This Collection is brand new and will be offered very soon. Check back for updates. This Collection should be available to order by June 08′. Check out our site by clicking here.

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Demonstration illustrates Motorola's capability to deploy mobile WiMAX technology for operators in the region
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F-Secure today announced its Mobile Security solution for the Windows Mobile platform. The application combines real-time antivirus and antispyware functionality with a firewall. A firewall provides additional security for all mobile devices that access public networks like Wi-Fi. The solution also delivers automatic over-the-air antivirus updates.

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Nokia Music Store in Netherlands has gone live http://www.music.nokia.nl. Nokia is celebrating the launch with a special offer. Everyone who purchases five tracks on the Nokia Music Store gets five other tracks for free. This offer is valid for the first 10,000 registrants who purchase five tracks at once.

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Mobile operators in the United States have begun offering their subscribers flat-rate, all-you-can-eat service pricing plans. These are intended to reduce customer churn and attract new subscribers, and they frequently succeed. But according to ABI Research, operators should beware of the risks such plans pose to their network and backhaul capacity.

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While there are lots of copy cat from China phone manufacturer, they are also try their best on creating phone with unique design. From the first look of the picture below, you will never know that it will surprise you as a watch phone.

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