LG is soon going to release a new CDMA touch screen handset known as the LG KX500 in the Asia Pacific region. It will be similar to the LG Cookie but optimized with 3G connectivity. Launched in October 2008, the Cookie has been a big hit as LG has managed to sell more than 2 million handsets globally. With the addition of 3G connectivity, the LG KX500 will also appeal to advanced users seeking high speed connections and data transfer rates.

Apart from 3G connectivity, the LG KX500 will have similar features to the LG Cookie:

Dimensions: 106.5 x 55.4 x 11.9 mm
Weight: 90g
Display: 3 inch TFT touch screen Display with S-Class UI (26 million colors- 240 x400 pixels)
Camera: 3MP
Memory: microSDHC
Connectivity: HSDPA, EDGE, GPRS, Bluetooth
Others: Accelerometer, Fm Radio
Expected Price: $276 without contract
Launch: May 2009 in Asia Pacific

Source: Unwired View