Handset Release Dates – August Update

Tuesday 4th August 2009 by Andy in Mobile Phones.

It’s the start of a new month, so I’ve just updated our release dates calendar to show all the key handsets due out in the next 3 months.

July saw the release of the Nokia N86 and the latest Android handset – the HTC Hero. While there aren’t so many handsets scheduled for release in August, there are still a few highly anticipated phones making their way on to the shelves.

Nokia

Nokia E52

Nokia will be adding to their E-Series range with the Nokia E52, Nokia E55 and Nokia E72. All are messaging phones, each with a different style keypad. The E52 has a standard phone keypad, the E55 has a new ‘Half-qwerty’ keypad and the E72 has a full keyboard for even quicker text entry. Nokia will also be releasing a new rugged handset to take on the Samsung Solid and JCB Toughphone – the Nokia 3720 Classic

We also have a provisional release date for the Nokia 5530 Xpess Music.

View all Nokia release dates

Sony Ericsson

Sony Ericsson C901

Sony Ericsson have some big handsets coming out over the next three months. Their Entertainment Unlimited range currently consists of the Satio (previously known as the Idou), Yari and the Aino – each with their own focus on music, gaming or imaging.

The Sony Ericsson C901 will be joining the Cyber-shot family along with the environmentally friendly Sony Ericsson C901 Greenheart; a handset made from eco friendly materials designed to help preserve the environment and reduce pollution.

View all Sony Ericsson Release Dates

Samsung

Samsung Pixon12

Samsung are aiming to be the first to launch a 12 megapixel cameraphone, by releasing the Pixon12 ahead of the Sony Ericsson Satio and they don’t plan on stopping there. A whole range of touchscreen handsets are scheduled over the next 3 months, as well as 2 new business handsets, the BlackBerry-esque Samsung Omnia Pro B7320 and the Samsung Omnia Pro B7610. For everyday users, the Samsung Omnia II will be taking the place of the original Samsung Omnia.

View all Samsung Release Dates.

Palm

Palm Pre

Palm have put a lot into the Palm Pre, it’s doing well in America, and it’s new operating system is said to be one to rival that on the iPhone. See the latest Palm Pre release information.

BlackBerry

BlackBerry 8520

BlackBerry have been fairly quiet over the last couple of months, but we’re expecting the BlackBerry 8520 to be the first of a new range of BlackBerry devices, with a new touchscreen device to replace the Storm not too far away.