In focus: Mobile phones on the cutting edge

THE very latest in mobile phone technology was unveiled yesterday.

Between a new Samsung handset that sports a seven-megapixel camera - better resolution than most non-professional digital cameras - and a wide range of mobiles that download and stream music like an MP3 player, a range of lifestyle options were on offer.

The slew of new features on phones is an astounding leap from just two years ago, when an integrated camera that took fuzzy images was an attention-getter. And since 2002, music and mobiles has meant much more than just ringtones.