AT&T launched the Sony W518a Walkman phone, a people and music connected phone with social networking that's got users shaking and waving.

Open the phone to view Facebook friends' status updates and profile photos. One click from the W518a's standby screen allows social butterflies to update their Facebook status. Also it's easy to upload photos to your profile directly from the W518a's 3.2 megapixel camera.

The W518a is also an interactive music device. . Advanced Shake Control technology lets users shuffle, skip and control volume with a flick of the wrist. Music buffs no longer have to be tied to their computer to buy music - the W518a lets users purchase and download music over the air from Napster Mobile and eMusic Mobile via AT&T Music.

Besides shake control for music, Gesture technology lets users reject incoming calls or send the alarm to snooze with just a wave of the hand over the W518a's camera lens.

W518a for $49.99, both after mail-in rebate with a two-year service agreement. You can save when you use the Wireless and Mobile News $50 off online only coupon-link with the purchase of the W518 with a plan.