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Sony Ericsson announced K618i, a new 3G multimedia handset. The K618i is based on the same platform as the K610.

Features of the K618i include:

• Tri-band GSM (900/1800/1900MHz) and UMTS (2100MHz)
• Bluetooth EDR with stereo support
• 262k color TFT LCD (176×220)
• 2.0 megapixel camera with 2.5x digital zoom, plus VGA (640×480) camera for video calling
• M2 memory card slot, 256mb card in box
• Music player supporting MP3, AAC, AAC+, and eAAC+ files

Sony Ericsson is expected to ship the K618i in Q3 2006 in selected markets. The phone will be offered in two colors: Vibrant Black or Bright White. The pricing has not been disclosed yet.