SlashPhone reports: “According to engadget, the LG Venus in black will be launched first on November 19th, while the pink edition will be available after December 11th. The LG Venus is available for pre-order today on Verizon wireless website, and is selling at $199 after $50 rebate.” (more…)

Phone Scoop video preview of the LG VX8800 Venus. “It mixes a new touch screen navigation system with old-style software. This odd combination still manages to be classy.” (more…)

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Lifting the curtain today on what will be four of the most desired phones of the year from Verizon Wireless, the company unveiled several anchor phones that will be available for the 2007 holiday season: the Verizon Wireless Juke by Samsung, the BlackBerry® Pearl???? 8130 smartphone (more…)