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LG Electronics continues to expand its hi-end market share, and this time we have a chance to see new models from KF series - KF750, KF240 and the KF300. First model, KF750 comes with 5MP camera, VGA camera for video calls, 160MB of internal storage and microSD card slot. LG KF240 is music phone designed for Latin America and Asia, but we only know that phone features 2MP camera. And last model is real mystery. LG KF300 is still in production phase and we’ll post any new info as soon as we get it.

Chinese mobile industry presents new wonder - WP812 waterproof phone. As the name says and photos show this phone can operate under the water stream without any problems. So, if you have strange ability to jump into the swimming pool with your phone, this is the model made for you. Unfortunately as many other handsets coming from China, we don’t have any information about specs or availability and prices.

Samsung decided to upgrade its i550 handset and add WiFi connectivity. New updated i550 is codenamed i550w and has same specs as previous model with new WiFi option. If nace you have forgotten the i550w smartphone features built-in GPS, HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE, 2.6″ QVGA screen, 3.5 mm audio jack, GM radio, Bluetooth 2.0 and microSD slot. You can get it in stores near you for $395.

LG Electronics launched new Wine Phone model FOMA L705i for Japanese market. This handset has 2.2 inch LCD display, and double size buttons and speaker and primarily designed for older customers with weak eye sight or hearing. Phone has specially enhanced voice calling and SMS sending and receiving functionality, large display icons and font and can enlarge even invisible words via built-in camera. So far available only in Japan via NTT DoCoMo and we don’t have info about the prices.

Check out these two new Toshiba models 815T PB for Softbank obviously created for kids or for true robot/Transformers fans. Robo phones are called Ketai Sousakan 7 and sport QVGA display, 3G connectivity and 3.2 megapixel camera. Softbank is releasing Toshiba 815T PB for a new TV show, Ketai Sousakan 7, that is based on transforming robot phones. The Toshiba 815T PB will be offered with a mech-kit that can be glued on to the backside to turn the cellphone into a robot-toy. Crazy!

ASUS has released Lambohini branded ZX1 smartphone that will run Windows Mobile 6 Professional. Inside the hub you can expect 520MHz processor, integrated GPS, HSDPA. Expected to be released at CeBIT this summer with €650 price tag.

This Tuesday Apple has released new iPhone/iPod Touch firmware update version 1.1.4. and you can get it via iTunes software update or as 165MB standalone download from apple website. First reviews of new firmware 1.1.4 says that it works without problems on jailbroken and unlocked iPhones. Obviously this firmware cover just a bug fixes found in previous version. Still, f you are running some of third party applications and intend to use them for some time maybe it would be good idea not to upgrade on iPhone firmware 1.1.4. so fast.

Nokia Research Center along with University of Cambridge revealed new joint nanotechnology concept, Morph at “Design and the Elastic Mind” exhibition in New York. This new concept demonstrate future look of mobile devices, all stretchable and flexible with option to transform in any desired shape by users. Quite interesting idea that may result in unusual phones we might use in not so distant future.

Samsung released special low-end cheap mobile handset for India market. Guru100 is small and simple phone with usual set of features such as MP3 ringtones, speakerphone, sms and mms messaging, 128×128 color display and fantastic battery that provide up to 9 hours of talk time. And price, just $49 bucks.

Check out this new mobile phone design named The Edge. Name has noting with data transfer protocol and as you can see it is designed for all fashion lovers who have style in their mind. Special feature of this concept is glowing glass keyboard that will amaze all your friends. So far we have no idea if this design will ever be used on some real handsets.