All About New Cell Phones

Vertu is ready to release a new luxury phone namely the Vertu Ascent X (RM-589V). FYI, the phone has recently approved by the FCC. The new handset features a 2-inch QVGA display, A-GPS, email, Bluetooth, a 5MP AutoFocus camera with LED flash and a 32GB of internal memory. The Vertu Ascent X supports Quad-band GSM (850/ 900/ 1800/ 1900 MHz) and Quad-band UMTS/HSUPA (800 / 850 / 1900 / 2100 MHz) connectivity, so you can use it almost anywhere in the world. No word on pricing or availability at this time. [Bluetooth SIG]

Vertu today introduced the new Signature Pure Black, which is handcrafted using the PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition) technique used in watches. This technique involves vaporizing a block of Titanium Carbide at extremely high temperatures using a plasma beam in a vacuum chamber. The PVD coating ensure an extremely rugged surface that is extremely hard and near impossible to scratch. The Vertu Signature Pure Black retails for $14,835. [Vera Classe]