Google has moved its popular Google Maps Mobile application one step ahead and added Voice Recognition to it. This allows users to easily search for their desired location by just saying where they want to go. This is a beta version for test purposes and it is currently available on a limited range of handsets including Blackberry Pearl 8110, 8120, or 8130.

Here's how you use it. You simply hold the left soft key, say you search and release the key and Google happily searches your desired result for you. Blackberry users can get the update here http://www.google.com/gmm

Source: Mobile Crunch

If you are looking for a fashion phone with some decent features, then look no further. Nokia is bringing its new stylish and shiny Supernova fashion phones in Q3 this year. Both the Nokia 7610 Supernova and Nokia 7510 are fashion devices that not only look cool but are equipped with some really impressive features. Here are the details:

Nokia 7610 Supernova:

Network: Quad-band GSM/EDGE
Size: 98×48×15 mm, 99 g
Operating System: S40 3rd edition
Display: QVGA 16 million color display
Camera: 3.2 mega pixel camera with LED flash and 8x digital zoom
Memory: 64MB with microSD support
Connectivity: Bluetooth 2.0, EDGE
Others: Internet browser, FM Radio
Battery: 5.4 days standby and 300 hours talktime

Russia is one of the strongest contenders in the coming Olympics in Beijing and Samsung has thought of the perfect marketing strategy by announcing a Gold Plated version of Samsung SGH-D780 as the official phone for the Russia Olympic team.

The Samsung SGH-D780 boasts 2 SIM card slots, a 2 megapixel camera, 2.1 inch QVGA screen, Bluetooth, FM Radio, microSD slot and a 1200 mAh battery. All in all it is a decent phone with shiny looks. It is expected to start selling in August.

Via: Into Mobile

Opera has announced that its new mobile browser would soon be available for download. The new Opera 9.5 mobile would be based on the same engine as the Opera 9.5 Desktop browser. It will offer a better user experience and support many latest and popular web standards and technologies.

It is currently in release testing phase and the beta version of would be available for download on Opera's website on July 15. Jump over to Opera's website to check what users have to say about the release.

Sony Ericsson is going through a rough time lately but finally there is some good news for Swedish-Japanese mobile giant. It has won the Green Peace Award to become the greenest electronics company in the world. This is definitely a milestone for the struggling mobile giant as it is the only company that has secured 5 out of 10 points. Nokia came second followed by Samsung, Dell, Toshiba and other companies.

This is the result of environment friendly measures taken by Sony Ericsson to ban the usage of PVC and other harmful chemicals from its phones that were launched since January 2008. The Greener Electronics Guide by Green Peace rates electronics companies based on their recycling programs, their use of harmful chemicals and their energy waste.

Source: Gizmodo

LG's state of the art device, the LG Dare VX9700 is now officially available in the US on Verizon Wireless. It is available for $199 after $50 rebate on a 2-year contract, $249 after $50 rebate on a 1-year contract, and $409 full retail on Verizon's on-line web store and TeleSales division. This device is all set to compete with the likes of Samsung Instinct and iPhone 3G.

Here are the detailed specifcations:

Network: 1.9 GHz CDMA PCS, 800 MHz CDMA
Dimensions: 4.1x2.2x0.5 inches, 3.76 oz
Display: 3 inch WQVGA touch screen with Tactile Feedback (240x400 Pixels)
Camera: 3.2 Megapixel Camera & Camcorder with SmartPic Technology and Face Detection
Connectivity: EVDO, Bluetooth, USB
Memory: microSD
Navigation:Enhanced Touch Screen with Virtual QWERTY Keyboard
Others: HTML Web Browser, V CAST Music, V CAST Video

More Information here

Source: Phone Arena