The Powers Of Be at the FCC have approved the UMA-capable Nokia 6086 and will be available on the T-Mobile network soon. UMA aka Unlicensed Mobile Access can access both GSM and WiFi access point which is ever is more convenient. According to the brains behind this technology: "Unlicensed Mobile Access (UMA) technology provides access to GSM and GPRS mobile services over unlicensed spectrum technologies, including Bluetooth and 802.11" . No further info is available as of now but we will keep you updated.

And if you have a - horror of horrors - plain-jane Sidekick 3, ColorWare would be happy to airbrush it for US $99. Now, I know you don't always find gadgets in your favorite colors, but is it really worth paying $99 for? I wouldn't know. I'm color-blind. Well, sorta.

As we inch closer to the holiday season, lots of goodies on offer from cell phone companies. T-Mobile unveiled the new Dash smartphone powered by Windows Mobile 5.0.

The T-Mobile Dash features a QWERTY keyboard and comes with Outlook Mobile, a full-featured email client. While it's got GPRS and EDGE capabilities, I suspect the Wi-Fi will make it more useful to get online.

Bluetooth and voice-activated dialing are available, as well as a microSD memory slot. A 1.3 megapixel camera, Windows Media Player and IM clients for Yahoo!, MSN and AOL round up the feature list.

Priced at US $199.99 after rebates, the T-Mobile Dash is out in the wild. Specs in extended entry.

(Via engadget)

One of T-Mobile’s newest releases, the Nokia 6133, is not a smartphone, but it has some features that regular phones do not.

The Quad-band Nokia 6133 may not be Wi-fi compatible, but it does have Messaging features including AOL, Yahoo, MSN, and ICQ Instant Message. It is also myFaves and Bluetooth compatible. Other fun features include a 1.3 Megapixel camera with zoom and video capture/playback. You might also enjoy its music player feature, if you are into MP3s.

The suggested retail is about $200 USD, but you can get an instant discount of $100. All in all, you can purchase this good phone for about $100.

It’s seldom that you come across a smartphone that is not only at the top of its game when it comes to features, but is also easy on the eyes! The T-Mobile MDA Vario II thus leaves quite a first impression with its ergonomics, its just right size and of course its HSDPA capabilities. However first impression unfortunately is not always the last impression and thus we here at the Whack thought we should do a Review Round Up and see what the general consensus is.

Cnet UK - The folks over at Cnet could not help marvel at the Vario’s internet performance especially when it comes to its HSDPA capabilities. They give it an impressive 8.2 out of 10 rating and liked features like Wi-Fi, its camera with a macro lens and its expandable memory. However every handset has an Achilles Heel and the Vario II is no different. This PDA failed in the battery department and the camera lacked any sort of protection.

Personal Computer World - They also couldn’t resist succumbing to the Vario charm and loved the smartphone for its blistering fast data speeds. The website was able to establish an 1.8 mbps connection with complete ease and the Windows Mobile OS worked flawlessly. The slide open Qwerty keyboard leaves quite an impression and so does the onboard feature set. However when it comes to faults the Vario II is not without them. The handset does not achieve the promised maximum speed and the camera was found to be quite slow.

Fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg, in association with Lifted Research Group, has created limited edition T-Mobile Sidekicks. Technologically, these will be the same as T-Mobile Sidekick 3, but they are miles ahead when it comes to making a style statement.

The Diane von Furstenberg Sidekick from T-Mobile (left) reeks of independence and straightforward style, available in sleek black and featuring Diane's signature hot-pink lips.

The L-R-G Sidekick is a deviation that tries out a simple statement: "underground inventive, overground effective". Underground inventive refers to the beginning or roots, referring to how something starts out, while overground effective tells the story of what happens when these roots come out strong. Hidden within a traditional baby-tree camouflage, the L-R-G Sidekick is peppered with iconic imagery.

As with the original Sidekick 3, the phones feature IM and email clients, full QWERTY keyboard, EDGE technology for faster net access, a 1.3 megapixel camera, MP3 player and Bluetooth.

The Diane von Furstenberg and L-R-G Sidekicks will be available across select T-Mobile retail locations. They will be available online from October 30, 2006 till supplies last.

These days, it is impossible to separate people from the cells and their internet, it’s like they have to stay connected all the time. T-Mobile’s new Dash Smartphone is designed for this demand to keep a customer hooked up with their telephone, e-mail, and Wi-Fi all the time.

The T-mobile Dash is very compact, at only a half-inch thick and weighing in at 4.2 ounces. It has a cool QWERTY keyboard and 2.4 inch LCD keyboard (320 x 240 pixel resolution). All of this fits wonderfully in the palm of your hand.

It is powered by Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0, as well as Direct Push Technology. Windows Media Player 10 allows you to play audio and video files from the internet, or transferred from a PC. Microsoft Office Outlook Mobile allows you access to your personal calendar and contacts.

It is also full of features. You can operate a speakerphone with Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free use. It also has a 1.3 megapixel camera. On a certain plan, the device is completely Wi-Fi compatible, so you have full access to your e-mail and the World Wide Web from anywhere you can get reception. The reception of the 802.11b/g has quite a range with quad-band GSM, GPRS, and EDGE. The phone also features the myFaves enabling, which allows you to connect more easily to the people who you want to contact.

The battery life is good for about five hours of talk time, and nine days of standby. Better be prepared to charge this one. No doubt the audio and video playback will eat up power faster than you can Dash.

The T-mobile Dash will be available exclusively to T-Mobile customers starting late October. No word about a price yet, but information can be received at the T-Mobile site.

When T-mobile says “Get more”, they must mean this.

Samsung has released a new clamshell mobile handset, the SGH-T719 for T-mobile. The handset has nothing earth shattering about it except that it is powered by BlackBerry Connect which not only lets you stay connected on the go but also gives you access to real-time Blackberry email. Smart people those Samsung folks, I tell you!

The Samsung T719 has a SureType keyboard and has features like an 1.3 MP camera, Bluetooth and EDGE connectivity and of course Push Email. It measures around 3.78 x 2.05 x 0.72 inches and comes bundled with a Battery, a Charger, a Hands-Free Headset, SIM Card and USB Cable. To get one these babies you need to shell out a cool 200 bucks! Go here for more info

Via Engadget Mobile

The Samsung T629 and T619 may just have faded into oblivion had Engadget not pointed them out. Launched quietly by T-Mobile (stress on quietly) these new handsets can be tagged as mid-segment and are ideal for those who do crave functionality more than style! They are almost identical and have features like 1.3 megapixel cams, microSD slots, and Bluetooth. Price wise they retail for $150 with contracts.

Via engadgetmobile

The camera is a built-in 1.3 megapixel camera, and you can store up to 1.75Mb of photos in the internal memory, or more on the included Mini Secure Digital (MiniSD) flash memory card. You can select between three different photo sizes (1280x1024, 640x480, and 320x240). It also features a 64MB flash memory and 64MB of SDRAM with expandable storage through miniSD memory card slot.

The new "Mini Music Player" can play JP3s that have been stored on the MiniSD card. MiniSDs of any capacity can be used, but the same card is used to store both music and photos. The music player looks to be very functional, with a standard interface that is controlled through the trackball. There is a Play queue that you can scroll down, again by rolling the trackball, and you can also jump to a specific place within a song. No words on the pricing and availability yet. July 10 is the date set for release, existing sidekick 2 owners can get in early with pre orders.

(Update 29th May) The Sidekick 3 has been confirmed for a 26th of June release date, see Hiptop3

(Update 28th May) While we all wait for the Sidekick 3 to come out, here is a video of someone stealing poor Charlies Sidekick 2.

(Update 26th May) Another pic of the Sidekick 3 has popped up, its a really big pic this time. Check it out below. We will let you know when it comes out.

Via Gizmodo

We had seen the T-Mobile Sidekick 3 get approval from FCC, and the only thing that remained was the official announcement.

While the word is not out yet, the guys over at Gizmodo managed to find what could be an official marketing pic of the Sidekick 3. The keypad looks like they broke open a cheap calculator and put its keys in the Sidekick.

Speculations are rife that the device will see a release as early as June 26 this year. Stay tuned for more details.

(Sidekick 3 Via Gizmodo)

Over the weekend, the folks over at the FCC approved Sharp's PV200, a GSM 850/1800/1900MHz cell phone supporting GPRS/EGPRS. But this is not just another Sharp: it's also T-Mobile's Sidekick 3. While we will not bore you with the test results, we do have some juicier details, like a 1.3 megapixel camera and Bluetooth support.

Sharp has put in the customary confidentiality request with the FCC, knowing all too well we are on the prowl. Oh well, more details as they surface. Details should be available on T-Mobile sooner than we expect. No pricing info available just yet.

Via Gizmodo

The Vario II smart phone which will be soon released on the Germen T-Mobile network. According to Stuff Magazine, the Vario II will have more features compared to its predecessor.

The Vario II is a HSDPA Super 3G phone. This means that it would feature all the next generation technologies and deliver cutting edge performance like super fast download speeds. The keypad design has also been changed keeping in mind easy accessibility and bears a resemblance to the company’s MDA Pro. The Vario II sports a 2.1MP camera and the memory can be extended via an SD Card (seriously, what will do without them?).

Via Stuff Magazine

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With all the companies making their presence felt at the 3GSM world Congress 2006, not to be left behind T-mobile, announced the upcoming availability of two new smart phones, T-mobile SDA(Smart Digital Assistant) and T-mobile MDA(mobile Digital Assistant). The samrtphones are powered by Microsoft's windows mobile software, which is first time in T-mobile product portfolio. Both the smartphone cmoes with integrated Wi-Fi and with GPRS and EDGE capablities.

The T-Mobile SDA is the smaller of the two and offers the power of a mini computer in the form of a pocket sized mobile phone. Though it is small, still manages to fit in a large vibrant color screen and big keypad. In addition SDA features external music shortcut keys for effortless access of songs.

The T-Mobile MDA has a bit bulky look to it when compared to the SDA. The MDA is basically a PDA phone featuring QWERTY keyboard. Also what differs the two is, MDA featuring stylus interaction in addition to soft key navigation and boasts larger 2.7 inch display.

Apart from that Both the samrtphones include features like 1.3 megapixel camera, MP3 capabilities as well as a removable Mini SD memory card. Both the models are Pre-loaded with the Windows Mobile 5.0 operating system. And the other thing that differs the two is the rpice and the availability.

The T-Mobile SDA will be available starting today and the T-Mobile MDA will be available beginning Feb. 21. For more info check out the www.t-mobile.com

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The new MDA Vario comes with:

T-Mobile has confirmed the launch date for the SDA II Smartphone and it isn't now unfortunately. The phone is now slated to make its appearance in the German market at around the Christmas timeframe. The SDA II has repeatedly been delayed over the last year and even the rumored SDA II Music phone was cancelled before it made it to the stores.

T-Mobile took the time to also confirm the upcoming MDA Vario communicator phone which will also launch alongside the new SDA II. T-Mobile did not mention any information on the specifications of the SDA II but it does not appear the phone will be very much different from the T-Mobile SDA phone. The SDA is a candy bar style Windows based smartphone with tr-band GSM support. The SDA II is expected to have a large screen (QVGA resolutions) and a larger amount of memory. www.t-mobile.com.

You can read more about this at InfoSyncWorld.com.

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T-Mobile USA and Research In Motion today announce the availability of the new BlackBerry® 7105t™ together with a new BlackBerry Internet E-mail™ service for Yahoo! Mail users. Whether in a meeting or out on the road, this new BlackBerry device and service offers an unmatched e-mail experience, providing busy professionals with the freedom to easily manage both corporate and personal messages, while on the go.

"RIM and T-Mobile have once again partnered to give consumers an even easier out-of-the-box experience for BlackBerry users," said John Clelland, Senior Vice President of Segment Marketing for T-Mobile USA. "Now with enhanced Yahoo! Mail access, T-Mobile customers will be able to easily manage their personal and corporate e-mail all from the new BlackBerry 7105t ."

The BlackBerry 7105t from T-Mobile USA is available at T-Mobile online at http://www.t-mobile.com/blackberry, or by calling 1-800-T-MOBILE.