Motorola releases new handsets, iPhone firmware 2.0.1 released, and more...

Here's a summary of today's top cell phone news items, starting with big news from Motorola and its announcement of three model additions to its ROKR line and Apple's release of 2.0.1 firmware for the iPhone and iPod Touch.  Additionally, the Blackberry Bold will appear in Chile first, Samsung launches the a237 on AT&T, and there's an interesting concept called the Plica to check out...


Motorola has announced the addition of 3 new phones to its ROKR line - the EM25, EM28, and the EM30.  Each phone has a different form factor (slider, flip, and candy bar, respectively) and is focused on music playback.  The EM30 is slated to launch in Taiwan first, but the other two models will be launched in more markets in the next few weeks.

Via [Engadget]



Apple has released firmware version 2.0.1. for the iPhone and the iPod Touch.  The description in iTunes states that it includes "bug fixes" with no details on the specifics of what's fixed and no new features.

Via [Engadget Mobile]




The highly-anticipated Blackberry Bold looks like it's going to appear in Chile first.  Movistar has announced that this phone will be available starting in August.

Via [Engadget Mobile]



Samsung is launching a new phone on AT&T's network called the a237.  It's a flip phone with a basic feature set that is expected to be attractively priced.

Via [Engadget Mobile]



Check out this new concept phone called the Plica - it has two touch screens. Yes, two!   It's just a concept at the moment, but it's an interesting one to consider.

Via [iTech News Net]