Verizon Wireless has announced today the Samsung u310 Knack, a new low-end clamshell cell phone. It is available now for $40 on contract, and features the following:

• 2.2" display
• CDMA 1X data
• Verizon's messaging services
• Dedicated 911 key
• Speakerphone
• Voice command buttons

Source: cellaz.com

HTC S740 Fully QWERTY Slider Cell Phone[ HTC Touch Diamond Inspired iPhone Killer ]

HTC have taken the wraps off what has to be one of the most deliciously gorgeous cell phones we’ve come across – and one which, we might add, certainly in our opinion, makes the iPhone look positively dull – in the form of the new, uber sexy HTC S740.
Boasting a design overtly inspired by HTC’s equally desirable Touch Diamond, the HTC S740, which is billed as ‘smartphone communication beyond the practical’ takes the form of a candy bar handset with sliding QWERTY keyboard and features a 2.4” QVGA screen, a Qualcomm MSM7225 processor running at 528MHz running Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard and, in Europe at least, offers HSDPA/WCDMA 900/2100 MHz connectivity allowing for internet browsing at speeds of up to an impressive 7.2 Mbps.

HTC S740 Key Features:

• Networks: WCDMA/HSDPA: 900/2100 MHz for EU and Asia
• GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
• Maximum speed: UL = 384 kbps; DL = 3.6/7.2 Mbps
• Operating system: Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard
• Display: 2.4-inch QVGA screen
• Camera: 3.2 megapixel with fixed focus
• Internal memory: 256 MB flash; 256 MB RAM
• Memory card: microSD
• WLAN: 802.11b/g
• Bluetooth: 2.0 with EDR
• GPS: GPS/AGPS
• Interface: HTC ExtUSB (mini-USB and audio jack in one; USB 2.0 High-Speed)
• Battery: 1000 mAh
• Talk time: WCDMA: Up to 320 minutes / GSM: Up to 380 minutes
• Standby time: WCDMA: Up to 400 hours / GSM: Up to 280 hours
• Special features: Sliding QWERTY keyboard, FM radio, Google Maps, RSS Hub
• Chipset: Qualcomm MSM7225, 528 MHz
• Size: 116.3 x 43.4 x 16.3 mm
• Weight: 140g with battery

Due to become available in Europe from next month at the time of writing HTC are yet to release pricing details concerning the HTC S740 but, personally, I fully intend to be one of the first in the queue when it hits the UK.

LG enV2 Specifications
Modes : CDMA 850 / CDMA 1900
Weight : 4.23 oz (120 g)
Dimensions : 4" x 2.13" x 0.65" (102 x 54 x 16.5 mm)
Form Factor : Clamshell - Antenna: Internal
Battery Life : Modes
Battery Type : Modes
Display
Type: LCD (Color TFT/TFD)
Resolution: 320 x 240 pixels (QVGA) 2.4" diagonal Co
Platform / OS : (proprietary)
Memory: 63 MB (built-in, flash shared memory)
Phone Book Capacity : 1000




LG enV2 Features
Flashlight : -
Ruggedized : -
Accessibility
Digital TTY/TD : Yes
Hearing Aid Compatible : -
Multiple Languages : Languages Supported: English, Spanish
Alerts
External Display : 260,000-color TFT LCD / 160 x 64 pixels / 1.45 inches
Polyphonic Ringtones : Yes
Vibrate : Yes
Connectivity
Bluetooth : -
Infrared (IR): -
PC Sync : Yes
USB : supports mass storage mode
Wi-Fi : -
Contacts
Multiple Numbers per Name : Numbers per entry: 5
Picture ID : Yes
Ringer ID : Yes
Voice Dialing : -
Customization
Changeable Faceplates : -
Custom Graphics : Yes
Custom Ringtones : Yes
Data & Network
Data-Capable : Yes
Packet Data : Technology: 1xEV-DO r0
WAP / Web Browser : Browser Software: Openwave 6.2.3.2
Input
Key Lock Switch : -
Predictive Text Entry : Technology: Yes
Side Keys : camera, volume keys on left (when closed)
Text Keyboard : Layout:
Touch Screen : -
Memory
Expansion Card : Card Type:
Hard Drive : -
Messaging
Email Client : Protocols Supported:
EMS / Picture Messaging : -
MMS : Yes
Text Messaging : 2-Way: Yestext-to-speech
Text Messaging Templates : Yes
Music
FM Radio : -
Headphone Jack (3.5mm) : -
Music Player : Yes
Stereo Speakers : Yes
Photo & Video
Camera ; Resolution: 2+ megapixelbrightness, white balance controls / self-timer
PictBridge : -
Streaming Video : Yes
Video Calling : 1
Video Capture : Max. Length: 1 hourQVGA resolution
Productivity
Alarm : Yes
Calculator : Yes
Calendar : Yes
ECML / Digital Wallet : -
Integrated PDA : -
SyncML : -
To-Do List: -
Voice Memo: Yes
Software :
BREW : Yes
Games : Yes
Java (J2ME) : -
Voice
Call Screening : -
Headset Jack (2.5 mm) : Yes
Push-To-Talk : -
Speaker Phone : Yes

Russian carrier MegaFon announced yesterday it has signed an agreement with Apple to bring the iPhone 3G to Russia later this year. Currently, this is all we know. Service plan and contract details will be announced sometime later.