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A while ago we posted a news story concerning pearl white Samsung Omnias being launched to market. Well, recently we got some feedback from a reader saying that he has purchased a pearl white Samsung Omnia and has noticed a very strange defect – when the battery of the phone heats up even slightly, the back battery cover turns black – “as if the color is coming away.”

Has any one else experienced this? Please, tell us all about it!

The Samsung Omnia’s biggest selling point is its touch screen – it’s huge, very responsive, and looks very sharp. Also worth noting are its 8GB internal memory (expandable to 24GB with a 16GB microSD card!), great battery life, GPS built right in, and a 5MP auto-focus camera (with LED flash).

More information on the Samsung Omnia including reviews and pictures!

There’s almost nothing I can say about this “luxury” phone that you won’t already be thinking when you hear it’s description.

Gresso’s Avantgarde Skeleton is a “skeleton” phone… and what does that mean? Well, you can see it’s circuitry through the back of the phone. And for $5000 each, what else could this phone possibly offer?

Gresso allows no compromises between luxury and functionality. This model Royal White Diamonds is destinated for those who have achieved everything and are accustomed to make great demands of life. The gadget is provided with Windows Mobile 6 Standard, 2 Gb memory, SMS/MMS/e-mail, Internet explorer, Outlook, WAP 2.0, GPRS, Bluetooth, USB-port, mini-USB, PC Synchronization, voice recorder, MP3-player, 2 MP camera.

If you find yourself making great demands of life, you should definitely have one of these. Hurry, though, they’ve only made 15 of them.

Read the rest of the phone’s description right here

There’s a strange story coming out of the British mobile scene about Orange UK’s sales people talking their customers out of upgrading to the HTC Touch HD of which they have obtained exclusive rights to in the British market.

Apparently there have been a slew of returns and complaints about this exclusive phone. A source over at msmobiles says:

Just tried to upgrade to the Touch HD and had the operator telling me about the high rate of returns. Apparently poor battery life, and that horrendous camera are putting people off them. The operator tried her hardest to put me off until I pointed out just how many Windows Mobile powered phones I have had (Windows Mobile 2002 and on). So not just returns but actively trying to encourage customers to not buy the orange UK exclusive.

Anyone here experiencing any problems?
What has Orange UK done to this phone? Or is the device flawed right from the gate?

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First user manuals and full spec sheets, now official press releases – Verizon Wireless‘ Samsung Omnia is getting a lot of time in the spotlight this week!

Click through to read Verizon’s official Omnia launch Press Release “Verizon Wireless Adds Samsung Omnia™ To Its Touch Screen Lineup”

Remember the Motorola Atila? Motorola’s proposed answer to the iPhone 3G? Well, now that all the buzz has died down (as is the way with so many devices these days), new spy shots have been released as a reminder that this device will actually be coming out… someday.

Check out the Motorola Atila’s specs here!

In case you’ve forgotten (I dare you to tell me you’re from Russia but have forgotten!), the HTC Max 4G will be available for the Russian WiMAX network “Scartel” (Yota) on November 26th it’ll be the worlds first ever integrated GSM / WiMAX handset. The network will enable a rich multimedia experience and a high quality telephone connection. It’s currently sitting on the HTC website just waiting its turn.

An official press release will full specs for this baby right here!

Configuring your device involves making some one-time settings that personalize the device for your use. It’s super easy! Check out this in-depth how-to on setting up, configuring, and personalizing your Windows Mobile handset and get started now!

How-to: Setup, configure, and personalize your device – a comprehensive guide.

In these times of economic uncertainty, everyone wants to keep their spending to a minimum. There are many features in Windows Mobile that can help you save money while maintaining the productivity advantages of a smartphone. Most carriers trying to sell you a phone won’t tell you about these things, and most other “smartphones” aren’t even capable of some of these features.

How-to: Tips to help you save money with your Windows Mobile device