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The B'Phone makes us feel glamorous

by Chris Ziegler posted Jan 5th 2008 @ 9:01PM

Okay, we'll admit, if Beyonce absolutely has to endorse a single model, this ain't a bad choice, seeing how the UpStage on which it's based is a music phone of the highest order -- particularly in the B'phone's rather flashy color combo. It's an acquired taste, but it actually looks alright. It's not for us, we're just sayin'.

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The B'Phone: Sprint, Samsung make Beyonce-themed UpStage a reality

by Chris Ziegler posted Oct 11th 2007 @ 4:52PM

Apparently not content to merely hire Beyonce to push the plain ol' UpStage, Sprint and Samsung have collaborated with the entertainment mogul to release the B'Phone, a dolled up version of the two-sided handset. Lucky buyers will be the recipients of a burgundy UpStage trimmed with gold accents -- we'll let you be the judge whether that's hotter than the all-black original -- along with exclusive Beyonce-themed content (naturally) and a rather fancy set of packaging materials. Aspiring Beyonces of tomorrow should be able to pick it up November 4 online and in Wal-Marts (yes, Wal-Marts) across the land.

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Beyonce-themed cellphone to become a reality?

by Darren Murph posted Aug 17th 2007 @ 4:47PM

Nah, we don't seriously expect Beyoncé to offer up a handset with her name on it, but an interesting writeup that details just how important mobiles are becoming to the concert goer actually makes mention of it. Phones are being seen by marketers and promoters as a way to "establish connections that continue long after a fan leaves," and it was noted that a variety of artists have integrated mobiles into their shows by allowing fans to vote for songs, download ringtones, or send SMS messages to the band's website mid-show. Mathew Knowles, the manager (and father) of Beyoncé, however, said "he expected to use the thousands of phone numbers collected on her current tour to pitch a variety of products, including a Beyoncé-themed phone." 'Course, an armored Foxy Brown phone would likely sell better, no?

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Hands-on with Samsung Ultra Music: as lovely as Beyonce

by Sean Cooper posted Mar 15th 2007 @ 12:40PM

CeBIT is where it's at for huge crowds and greasy smudged phones, but we have you covered with piles of wipes and early-morning access to Beyoncé's treasure. Samsung, it seems, has struck a deal with her that extends to TV commercials, concert tours, and other advertisements. The idea behind the SGH-F300 is to have one side dedicated to music and the other for calling and messaging. We have a feeling the phone screen may be a tad bit too small to be terribly useful but it does look Samsung-beautiful first hand. Flipping the phone over reveals a large square control for music, touted as the "Sweeping Touch UI" control system and of course the larger screen. As an added kindness, Samsung has also included Beyoncé's hit "Irreplaceable" pre-loaded on the device. No word on what the diva gets, but we assume a car load of cash and at least a free phone.