Fake and clone mobile phones and smartphones are dime a dozen, with more and more such brands flooding the market each day. We found four such new fake brands this week. Let us see what they are.

Samsung Pixon
The optical zoom of the camera of this so-called “model” is what is remarkable about this device. Of course, we doubt its picture quality would be anything even remotely similar to the original “real” version.

Fake Samsung Pixon

LG KM900 Arena
Though very close to the actual Arena, which boasts of a WVGA touchscreen display, this fake comes with a standard QVGA display. It is also not so slim as the real Arena.

Fake LG KM900 Arena

Sony Ericsson Idou
The fake version does not include the Symbian Foundation, neither does it offer SE’s stunning 12MP camera and other fantastic services like Satio packs and the like.

Fake Sony Ericsson Idou

Vertu K73
This model says “K73”, but we really don’t think there is a Vertu model by that name at all. But it is “inspired” by the Vertu name after all, so we include it in the fake category.

Fake Vertu K73

The noteworthy fact is that all the above phones possess Bluetooth support, microSD slot. Why, some even offer the dual-SIM facility. Also, all of them come with a warranty. Of course, we wonder how good the said “warranty” might be….

Source: IntoMobile

Apple releases only one new iPhone every year, as far as we have seen so far. This time, Apple allowed pre-orders of its latest iPhone 3G S at all AT&T outlets across the US. Well, AT&T now says that they are sold out of iPhone 3G S launch-day pre-order stocks.

This, of course, is great news for Apple, but bad news for those of you who have been hoping to get your hands on the smartphone on launch day, June 19. So your other option is to reserve your order at any Apple retail store or order it online. You choose your particular iPhone 3G S model and rate plan from the website or the retail store form and then walk out on Friday morning with your brand new Apple iPhone 3G S!

Please note that AT&T still adheres to its “loyalty tax” policy, so any current iPhone 3G subscriber will have to pay up $200 extra for an early upgrade to 3G S. Well, folks, tighten your seat belts – the mother of all smartphones arrives shortly!

Apple iPhone 3G S

Source: IntoMobile

Nokia today lifted the curtains off its 5530 XpressMusic mobile phone. The Nokia 5530 XpressMusic is a sleek device, which uses a touch interface. The ’scrolling’ Contacts Bar gives the user access to 20 contacts and media updates. The homescreen also features convenient, one-touch shortcuts to social networks such as Facebook and MySpace. Including a whopping 27 hours of playback time, the Nokia 5530 XpressMusic comes with a 4 GB memory card, 2.9 inch widescreen display with tactile feedback, 3.2MP camera, Bluetooth and WiFi.

Additionally, the Nokia 5530 XpressMusic supports GSM/EDGE networks and also integrated wireless LAN services at affordable rates. Nokia, along with Boingo, offers three months of free Internet access in select markets. Boingo works with hundreds of hotspot operators around the world in familiar locations such as airports, hotels, coffee shops and restaurants. It is likely that the Nokia 5530 XpressMusic will begin shipping in Q3 2009 at an estimated retail price of EUR 199 before taxes.

Nokia5530 XpressMusic

Source: SlashPhone

Here is yet great news for T-Mobile 3G lovers. T-Mobile has now further extended the reach of its famous 3G network. While some areas have been introduced only now, there are also other already present areas that will now experience expanded coverage area.

These areas include Colorado Springs, Colorado; Pueblo, Colorado; Denver, Colorado; Des Moines, Iowa; Austin, Texas and San Antonio, Texas.

Source: IntoMobile