The wafer-thin A727 has now hit the stores. This is a bar-style 3G phone with Video Share, 1.3 MP camera, expandable memory, quad-band, speakerphone, and Bluetooth 2.0. It's going for $120 after rebate and 2 year contract.

Cnet First Take

The Samsung A717 was released recently through AT&T and there is an interesting amount of excitement that has been brewing about this device. Engadget is already calling it the new Sync (okay, they're just saying they've pushed the Sync out of their minds completely), even though they're sold side by side and we don't see the Syncs disappearing anytime soon. Obviously one major difference is the price; why get a phone with almost all of the same features and a tiny front LCD for $149, when in some markets you can get the Sync for $24.99 with new contract?

So, let's find out how the A717 fares. First, the main features: This phone will soon be featuring Video Share; has a 2 MP adjustable camera, A2DP stereo bluetooth, microSD, HSDPA, and is slightly thinner than the Sync.

As for reviews, those will follow in the near future. I haven't found any yet! Though this phone has already been released, nobody seems very eager to review it. I'm not sure if that's a good sign....

LG's got some new stuff coming. One of the first to come in AT&T's new supercharged lineup is the CU575 aka Gator, a 3G HSDPA device with video share. That's about all we know at this point. Apparently it's supposed to be coming out sometime this month, but I'll keep you updated!

Check out this picture of the CU575, provided by engadget.

The new Samsung A717 on AT&T is ready to hit the stores! With 3G, 2 MP camera, Video Record, A2DP for stereo bluetooth use, this is the second phone for the big blue globe that features Video Share (though the actual service is not yet available on the network).

One thing I find interesting is the front of the phone, which showcases a tiny external screen. This is an interesting change, considering the outside screen on most new phones continues to get larger and clearer.

The official release date is this Sunday, June 3.

First takes and specs:
Mobiledia
Electronista

The GSM follow up to the Motorola Q, cleverly named the Q9, is rumored to be coming to AT&T in the summer months (the rumors I have heard are that it will come out in July). This new PDA will have 3G support with HSDPA, Windows Mobile 6, and 2 MP camera.

First looks:
InfoSyncWorld
Brighthand
Engadget
Official Motorola Site
BoyGeniusReport: Full Gallery

The LG CU500 is another 3G phone from AT&T. It features Cingular Video, Music, MP3 player, MicroSD slot, 1.3 MP camera (that swivels, no less!) and stereo bluetooth capability. The CU500v, which came out May 4, also adds video share, a brand new concept from AT&T. There isn't much information available on the CU500v as of yet but I will update when more resources become available.

Reviews:
Cnet
Laptop Mag
PhoneScoop

Resources:
Video Sharing Guide (CU500v)
Cingular Support (CU500v)
Cingular Support (CU500)
LG Official Site