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Vodafone Group is set to introduce a new streamed music offering after launching a streamed mobile TV service. The move will help boost revenue beyond its core telephony business.

Vodafone the Europe’s largest mobile phone operator has joined forces with Sony NetServices to launch the Vodafone Radio DJ service, personalized music channels streamed to customers’ handsets and computers.

Vodafone is joining the growing trend of mobile phone operators around the globe launching new streamed and downloadable music services.

Google has acquired a small Canadian company, Reqwireless.

According to the Financial Post, Reqwireless makes Web browser and e-mail software for use on wireless devices.

Migo from Verizon Wireless is a kid-friendly wireless phone. The Migo phone allows parents to stay connected with their kids.

Migo, the mobile phone features:

• simplified keypad that allows parents to program in 4 numbers
• incredible speakerphone
• dedicated emergency key

The kid-frindly mobile phone does not support Voicemail, Get It Now, Web Browsing or sending and receiving text messages.

The LG Migo sells for $99.00 with a 2 year contract.

Nokia announced today at an annual investor meeting its new business oriented model, Nokia 6233.

Features of Nokia 6233 mobile phone:

• WCDMA 2100 / GSM 900/1800/1900
• microSD card slot
• 2 megapixel camera
• 320 × 240 QVGA color screen
• Bluetooth
• Stereo speakers

The 6233 should begin shipping in the 2nd quarter of 2006 .

During the DigitalLife consumer technology event in New York, T-Mobile unveiled two new limited addtion models of the T-Mobile Sidekick II.

The first model was the stylish pink T-Mobile Sidekick II Juicy Couture Edition, and the second model was the bold, black T-Mobile Sidekick II Mister Cartoon Edition.

The device will be available in selected T-Mobile retail outlets in San Francisco, Miami, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and online with limited quantities.

Sidekick II features:

• 6 MB e-mail account included
• Instant messaging: AOL® Instant Messengerâ„¢ built in
• Real web browsing
• World Phone (Tri-band)
• Integrated camera with flash
• Speakerphone
• Photo caller ID
• Vcard support
• Cool new games plus hot sounds and voices from your favorite artists
• Organizer: Synchronize it all wirelessly to your desktop interface
• Use text messaging to send and receive quick messages

T-Mobile Sidekick II retails for 299.00, right now it can be purchased online only for 249.99 after 50 rebate with a new service activation.

Cingular has announced the Nokia 9300, a high-end Communicator device under the Series 80 family. The Nokia 9300 from Cingular will ship with BlackBerry Connect, making it the first non-RIM handset with the BlackBerry Connect software sold in the US.

“The Cingular-enabled Nokia 9300 business device with BlackBerry Connect is designed for the mobile professional seeking a high-quality combination of PDA, phone and mobile email in a sleek, compact device.”

Features of the Nokia 9300 include:

• EDGE high-speed data
• Tri-band (850/1800/1900)
• QWERTY keybaord
• 80MB memory
• 640×200 screen, 65K colors
• Bluetooth

Cingular will start shipping the Nokia 9300 through business (B2B) channels in November 2005. The 9300 will be available for just $299.99 with a 2-year conract and after a $50 rebate.