Time runs backwards for the launch of HTC Magic in UK but even though the date is set to soon, thriving is the next big thing with a little bit of Android magic and sales of “a true entertainment and media powerhouse”, according to the company. The Qualcomm MSM7201a CPU is running at 528MHz under the 3.2-inch touch screen (320×480 HVGA), driving all the silicon found inside the Magic.

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That said, Android is handling all quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE and HSDPA/WCDMA load for making calls and surf the web in 3.5G data plan flavor when WiFi 802.11 b/g is not available. Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR, GPS, G-sensor (accelerometer) and digital compass take care all the music and Google maps needs when the microSD memory card is not filled with pictures from the 3.2 megapixel color camera with auto focus.

HTC claims Magic’s talk time up to 7.5 hours (GSM) and standby time 420 hours (GSM) with a Lithium-ion battery 1340mAh battery. The above are subject to network and phone usage and for us to test with Android Cupcake installed on HTC Magic. Soon, very soon.

Read the entire HTC Magic review here

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The advert will market the Motorola Aura is tipped to cost at least £1000. Motorola will embark on a new global ad campaign for new luxury phone featuring David Beckham. The advert will advertise the Motorola Aura, a phone which is tipped to cost at least £1000. The famous footballer is pictured in a Terminator style, for the advert as half machine half man. The high priced, low spec phone includes; a stainless steel exterior, a circular screen protected by Sapphire crystal, a 180 degree swivel system, 2MP camera and is 2G.

The advert was shot in a studio in Milan last month and will be aired at the end of April 2009.

Symbian Theme – Dark-benlad By benladengsw. This theme works with all S60v3 phones. Download the theme from our forum

[Thx Nasua]

It seems that the Nokia 5800 really can work with the Nokia N97 firmware. A Chinese guy successfully ported the Nokia N97 firmware (with some small modifications ) to the Nokia 5800. This is the first time someone been able to adapt a Symbian S60 platform from one phone to another. I’m not sure if these pics are 100% real so they may be fake.

Edit: Its probably fake

[Thx parthabhatta for the tip]

Nokia 5800 vs N95 speed test. Comparing boot times, time that takes to open a message, and time to open the contacts app.

Pink Sony Ericsson W350 pictures – The Sony Ericsson W350 is a flip phone, with music buttons when closed and standard keypad on the inside. It is 0.4″/10mm slim device with basic functionality, available in a few color variants.

* Unique style – 10mm slim Walkman phone with a unique flip design
* Walkman on Top – navigate your music collection from simple keys on the phone’s front
* Fun music features – name a song with TrackIDTM
* Bluetooth Stereo Streaming – for wirefree music listening

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The HTC Touch Diamond2 gets unboxed by pocketnow.com.

Successor of the Diamond, Diamond2 is also Windows Mobile Professional smartphone in candybar design. It features a WVGA screen, 528 MHz Qualcomm CPU, Windows Mobile 6.1, GPS, WiFi and HSPA for 3G connectivity, a 5-megapixel camera, an accelerometer and TouchFLO user interface.