The Global Mobile Awards jury decided: the phone of 2009 is smartphone HTC Hero. On the nominations list was found in May 9700 Blackberry Bold, Samsung Omnia HD, Samsung S5230 Star and Huawei U8220 (T-Mobile Pulse).

What can we say, we are happy that HTC Hero was elected, even if Omnia HD was preferred by most of us. Taiwanese smartphone is really valued and dignified facilities, despite some shortcomings such as inability to transfer files via Bluetooth or lack of advanced multimedia support, is back with a huge potential platform (Android). Applications will certainly appear to cover gaps.

Google Nexus One might launch U.S. mobile network operator AT & T after the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) would be OK given the model’s 3G networks of AT & T.

The “unknown” yet, but found the people at Engadget as bearing the code number NM899100 (same number as Google Nexus One) could be compatible with 3G networks WCDMA frequency bands I, II and V, indicating that this model can be used in Europe. The news seems to be scandal after many of those who bought mobile phone network T-Mobile assaulted support services, complaining that they have a good 3G signal.

Google has Nexus One 3.7-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels. The model is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon processor 1 GHz and has 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity. The model has a 5 MP camera with flash and autofocus, face detection technology and geo-tagging function.

In the United States, United Kingdom, Singapore and Hong Kong Google Nexus One can be purchased at less than 550 USD. In the spring of 2010, the new Google phone could be available in Europe for mobile operator Vodafone.

If you’re like us, keeping a smart phone for two years really isn’t an option. After about 6 months of ownership the honeymoon is over; after 9 months you begin to obsess over a few battle scars your phone has acquired, and by month 12 you are actively seeking your phone’s demise so you have an excuse to buy the latest and greatest. Starting immediately, T-Mobile will be offering post-paid smartphone customers on a two year contract — or feature phone owners looking to upgrade to a smartphone — two tiers of upgrade pricing… as long as you are willing to renew your two year deal. The move is aimed at curbing the number of customers jumping from T-Mobile to other networks, specifically AT&T and Verizon Wireless. Customers will be eligible for a “tier 1″ discount if they have had their phone for 1-11 months, are currently in a two year contract, and have an individual voice plan that is $29.99 or higher — $49.99 or higher for family plans — and are upgrading to, or buying a new smartphone. Customers qualify for “tier 2″ pricing when they are in a two year contract, have an individual voice plan that is $29.99 or higher — $49.99 or higher for family plans — are between months 12-21 of their two year contract, and are upgrading to, or buying a new, smartphone. The exact discount pricing hasn’t been made available yet, but TmoNews speculates that a myTouch 3G, which retails for $400, would cost those that qualify for the “tier 2″ pricing around $240.

Rumor has been going around lately that Verizon Wireless was about to change up its wireless plans. Looks like Verizon is tired of the rumors, and has issued a press release detailing the changes that are about to go in effect on Monday January 18. The changes are mixed, some being welcome changes, some seeming to almost be a step backwards in terms of customer relations.

The first big change for Verizon is the introduction of new Unlimited Talk and Unlimited Talk & Text plans. The plans will cost $69.99 and $89.99 per month, respectively. Those plans will allow for unlimited calling to anyone, and unlimited texting to anyone, possibly eliminating the annoying calling bubbles the current plans provide. The family plans for each will cost $119.99 for Unlimited Talk and $149.99 for Unlimited Talk & Text, which includes the first two lines.

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One of our connects just hit us up with some awesome info — T-Mobile’s responding to Verizon’s lower pricing. Here’s what we’ve got:Note: SRP = Standard Retail Pricing and NET = price after 2 year agreement. We’ve been told on average pricing dropped around “$30-$50.”

BlackBerry Curve 8520 — reduced SRP and NET pricing
Samsung t349 — reduced SRP and NET pricing
HTC Touch Pro II — reduced SRP and NET pricing
Samsung Gravity — reduced SRP and NET pricing
Samsung Highlight — reduced SRP and NET pricing
Nokia 3711 — reduced NET pricing
BlackBerry Bold 9700 — reduced NET pricing
Samsung Behold II — reduced SRP and NET pricing
Motorola CLIQ — reduced NET pricing
T-Mobile G1 — reduced SRP and NET pricing
HTC Dash 3G — reduced SRP and NET pricing

Many analysts have predicted Google’s Nexus One would sell between 5 and 6 million units by the end of 2010. According to data from app analytics firm Flurry, only about 20,000 Nexus Ones were sold in the first week since launch, January 5 through January 12.

Compared to the 250,000 Motorola Droids or the 1.5 million iPhone 3GS’s this figure is clearly a low number. Granted we can’t always trust third party analytics (which is exactly why we’re filing this under ‘Rumors’), data from Flurry still supported a much larger first week by the Droid and iPhone 3GS. When you consider Google did their best to keep the device a secret and really hasn’t explored much in the way of advertising outside of their website and own ad network, there is still a large potential for the device to grow. I think the tell-all sign of the Nexus One will come when the device launches officially on Verizon since T-mobile is still the smallest of the big four US carriers.
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Google launched on Tuesday evening in California, smart phone Nexus One, first developed by the company, entering the competitive market of smartphone with the hope of attracting more users of online services offered by the internet search giant.

The phone has 3.7 inch diagonal OLED display with inch (9.4 centimeters) and functions touchscreen, trackball, chip accelerometer (which allows control of position changing phone interface) and camera / video five megapixels, transmit Reuters.

Google phone developed in partnership with Taiwanese manufacturer HTC smartphones. Other notable features are Qualcomm Snapdragon processor 1 gigahertz, the thickness of 11.5 millimeters and weighing 130 grams.

Nexus One runs on Google Android software platform, launched in 2008 and already used by more than 20 models of smart phones from several manufacturers.
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I joined in 2010 and thought to look over the last ten years mobile environment. Especially since it all happened. Yes, the first mobile phone with a camera, the first 3G network, Windows Mobile, iPhone – ten years have been incredible.

2000 Sharp launches first camera phone, J-SH04. This year will see the first phone with Bluetooth.

2001 First commercial 3G network is launched in Japan, and follows two years later and Europe.

2002 RIM BlackBerry smart phone make its first. T68i Sony Ericsson launches first mobile phone with MMS, which allows users to send longer text and even pictures.

Windows Mobile 2003 is released, reaching widely used by business people working in travel.

Motorola launches the 2004 United States a very thin slider phone, Razr, which immediately becomes a global success. Moreover, still is one of the best selling phones of all time.
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