The new Helio OZ2 phone - Will it be the anticipated Helio Ocean2 ?

Exciting news!! Helio has a new phone in the works, the new Helio OZ2.... could it be the much talked about Helio Ocean2? On ¾/08 Pantech & Curitel submitted the Helio OZ2 to the FCC for review and approval. Shortly after, on 3/28/08 the FCC issued Helio their certificate of compliance. Now it's only a matter of time before we're able to WOW customers with another exciting device!!!

The big question is:: Will Helio keep the name OZ2? Back when the Helio Ocean was first spotted on the FCC radar, it was introduced as the “Helio OZ". Helio then threw us a curve ball, and renamed the Helio OZ to the well known "Helio Ocean". Is Helio planning on renaming the new Helio OZ2 to the Helio Ocean2, or will they keep the name? Certainly, Helio is keeping us all guessing! We can only speculate, while we impatiently wait for the new cell phone to arrive (inside sources say late spring to early summer 2008).

There is a lot that has been written about the new Helio OZ2 phone but little is actually know about it. This is what we've been able to find out: The FCC released a drawing of the Helio OZ2 proto type (shown below) on their publicly accessible site on the March 28th 2008. (Contrary to some reports: the FCC didn't “leak" the image, it is publicly available).

It appears to have the same over all design as the Helio Ocean, although we have noticed some apparent changes. Let us first say, we believe the picture submitted to the FCC is actually UPSIDE DOWN!! Too view the image, and how it compares to the current Helio Ocean, feel free to visit the link below. Copy and paste the following into your browser:
http://www.heliocellular.com/ARTICLE-Helio-OZ2.html

1) This would explain why many people believe the concentric circles (towards the bottom) represent a new camera. We believe it's a newly designed speaker port. As can be seen, the half moon speaker port slits that were near the bottom, no longer exist. If we are correct, this will definitely help with the Ocean's under developed speaker phone.

2) It looks as though the cleaning fob and the earphone port, have been moved to the bottom of the phone. This would make the fob less bothersome during calls, and streamline the attachments. It would also “clear the board" and make way for the Ocean2's speculated 3 way slider....

3) If the Helio OZ2 has a 3 way slider, it would most certainly have user friendly buttons (ie play, pause, repeat, etc) for music, videos, pics and the like. Perhaps if the 3 way slider is a reality, it could also have games, YouTube, and the Helio file viewer applications more easily accessible.

4) Inside sources have told us the new Helio OZ2 will have voice recognition much like the Helio Mysto and Helio Fin. Additionally, the OZ2 might have MiniOpera, Helio File Viewer and Garmin Mobile pre-installed.

5) Interestingly, is the new placement of the Micro SD slot, which is now located under the battery compartment. This tells us the Helio OZ2 cell phone will likely be thinner and sleeker than it's predecessor, the Helio Ocean.
The current Helio Ocean has many features and applications that appeal to all demographics, from the business savvy professional, to the younger mobile generation. It's the first phone of its kind, and is deserving of the attention it receives. Certainly, the new Helio OZ2 phone will exceed it's predecessor's technological advances and once again catch the public by surprise. You can find more information as it becomes available at the HelioCellular.com link below.

Author : Cherie & Jayson
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