There has been some buzz surrounding the HTC Hero recently namely because HTC has announced that it will be getting an Android 2.0 update at some point in the near future. Now, the device has again hit the press but this time because a GSM/HSDPA version of it will be coming to Telus.

The device features the same exact specs as the HTC Hero we’ve all come to know and love but there has been no announcements regarding a release date or price.

via bgr

Tags: Android, Cell Phones, Google, GSM, HSDPA, HTC, htc hero, Mobile News, Mobile Software, Telus

It was recently made known today that the highly sought after BlackBerry Bold 9700 will officially be coming to T-Mobile Germany this November.

If you haven’t been following this device, you may know it as the BlackBerry Bold 2 or perhaps the BlackBerry Onyx but either or, it features HSDPA, a 3.2MP camera, 480×360 display, WiFi and a BlackBerry Curve form factor.

via engadget

Tags: 3.2mp, 9700, BlackBerry, BlackBerry Bold, Bold 2, Cell Phones, Curve, HSDPA, Mobile News, Mobile Software, Onyx, Research In Motion, T-Mobile, t-mobile germany, WiFi

Well, here we go again — The latest slew of iTablet rumors come to us from Taiwan Economic News who claim they have a been contacted by industry sources.

Anyways, the new rumors suggest that the iTablet will feature a  9.6-inch touchscreen, a P.A SEMI processor, HSDPA connectivy, long lasting battery and a price range of $800-$1000.

What’s more, the source also suggests that the device will make its debut in February of 2010. Anyone else getting a bit sick of these rumors?

via gizmodo

Tags: 9.6-inch, HSDPA, iTablet, Mobile News, Mobile Software, p.a semi, Processor, rumor, touchscreen, Ultra Mobile PCs

LG has announced today that they will be releasing the BL40 in the United Kingdom from Orange and Carphone Warehouse. The unveiling of the phone happened back in late July. A few more specifications for the 3G phone were also revealed:

• 4.0-inch WVGA (800 x 345 pixel)
• 5.0 megapixel camera
• 1000mAh li-ion battery - 5 hours 3G, 6 hours 2G
• Wi-Fi
• HSDPA

No word on a price yet, but we’ll keep you updated.

Tags: 3G, cameraphone, Cell Phones, HSDPA, LG, LG bl40, united kingdom, Wi-Fi

Earlier today various screenshots of the UI found within HTC’s Mega hit the webs. Now, live shots of the phone have too been leaked thanks to ai.rs. As you can see, the phone looks exactly like what it did in the renders we saw earlier this month.

The Mega is said to feature q Qualcomm 528Mhz processor, a 2.8-inch QVGA touch screen, WCDMA/HSDPA/quad-band GSM, a 3.2MP camera, microSD slot, WiFi, and Bluetooth 2.0.

Now we’ll just need to wait until an official announcement is made about a carrier for the HTC Mega.

Tags: 3.2mp, bluetooth, Cell Phones, GSM, HSDPA, HTC, htc mega, microsd, Mobile News, Mobile Software, qualcomm, shots, spec, WiFi

Samsung has just announced that their SCH-W8300 handset is now available in South Korea on the LGT, SKT and KTF carriers.

This device features a 2MP camera, spring loaded flip design and a special external display capable of producing a “variety of illumination and light effects”. Other specs include GSM/3G HSDPA support, preloaded games and gesture control.

When I say gesture control I mean you can turn your phone face down to ignore a call. Pretty cool right?
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Tags: 2mp camera, 3G, Cell Phones, gesture control, GSM, HSDPA, ktf, lgt, Mobile News, Portable Devices, Samsung, sch-w8300, skt, south korea

RF Micro Devices just pushed Samsung further ahead as it has announced the its support for ramping up the Samsung’s Tocco Ultra Edition and GT-S8000 “Jet” 3G handsets with 3G cellular front-ends. These two new power amplifiers are expected to provide better power consumption and battery life as well as rich multimedia experience for smartphone users.

Both Samsung handsets, the Samsung’s Tocco Ultra Edition handset and the Samsung’s GT-S8000 Jet handset need all the power support they can get owing to their vast array of features. Among the highlighted features include an AMOLED display, GPS, media players, and built-in cameras.

With all those features stored in these Samsung handets, you know that battery consumption will be at an all-time high. However, that was before RFMD came out with their own resolution through these amplifiers, the RF3267 and RF6266.

RFMD’s RF6266 WCDMA/HSDPA PA operates in either Band 5 (824 to 849 MHz) or Band 8 (880 to 915 MHz) and delivers a similar feature set to the RF3267, with the same ultra-compact 3×3x0.9 mm package.

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Tags: 9 mm, array, band 8, battery consumption, battery life, cameras, handset, HSDPA, media players, package source, power amplifiers, power consumption, rf micro devices, rfmd, rich multimedia experience, Samsung, Samsung, samsung handsets, WCDMA

RIM’s BlackBerry Onyx has yet to settle down on a carrier but it seems that someone has gotten their hands on some pre-release devices and decided to throw them on eBay. The starting bid is currently at just $1 but the seller says you can buy the phone now for $1,299.99.

Sure, the phone is unlocked and has GPS, WiFi, a QWERTY keyboard, quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE and tri-band UMTS/HSDPA but is anyone actually going to pay over $1,200 for this? I guess we’ll have to wait and see.

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Tags: Cell Phones, ebay, edge, gprs, GSM, HSDPA, Mobile News, Onyx, prerelease, quadband, Research In Motion, Triband, umts

When Motorola’s original RAZR hit the scene it effectively took the world by storm. Consumers near-and-far were attracted to its sleek design despite it not featuring any ground breaking features.

Well here we are years later and the RAZR is still popular enough that Motorola has releases a LuK Hot Pink version for the South Korean market. Technology has progressed a bit, and so has this phone. The LuK Hot Pink RAZR will feature 7.2Mbps HSDPA, video call capabilities and Bluetooth.

Of course, it’s ~$400 price tag probably wouldn’t spurr up much interest here in the States but perhaps the Korean market will take to it better.
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Tags: 7.2Mbps, bluetooth, Cell Phones, flip phone, HSDPA, luk hot pink, Mobile News, MOTO, Motorola, Motorola, RAZR, south korea, video call

If you’re currently a T-Mobile customer and are on the market for a full touch-screen device but have decided not to opt for the myTouch 3G, perhaps you should check out Samsung’s recently announced Highlight handset.

Pictured above, this handset features all of the most sought after features such as an ultra-thin design, 3MP camera with digital zoom and video recording capabilities, stereo blutooth, a microSD slot, A-GPS, HSDPA and a music player with support for MP3, WMA, AAC, AAC+ and eAAC+ files. Additionally, the Samsung Highlight will be available in two color schemes; fire and ice (red and blue?).

So, be sure to keep an eye out for the Samsung Highlight on T-Mobile later this month.

via BGR

Tags: 3mp camera, a-gps, bluetooth, Cell Phones, digital zoom, highlight, HSDPA, microsd, Mobile News, MP3 Players, music player, MyTouch 3G, Samsung, T-Mobile, video recorder

We haven’t heard about Sony Ericsson’s C905a for some time now but details have just leaked out that could be pointing to an AT&T launch on July 19th.

The Sony Ericsson C905a will feature:

8MP camera with Xenon flash, auto focus and 30fps QVGA video recording

240 x 320 LCD screen

HSDPA

Bluetooth

WiFi

AGPS

While this handset may seem like nothing special, it’s reportedly AT&T’s first 8MP camera phone. Anyone excited?

Tags: 8mp camera, agps, At&T, bluetooth, c905a, Cell Phones, Digital Cameras, HSDPA, rumor, Sony Ericsson, WiFi, xenon flash

Just yesterday we learned that T-Mobile would be offering the myTouch 3G for $199.99 with a 2-year contract. Now, we find that the carrier has put the myTouch 3G up for pre-order with a gauranteed delivery by August 5th.

For those who don’t know, the myTouch 3G will be T-Mobile’s latest Android offering and will feature a 3.2 inch touch screen, a 3.2MP camera, GPS, WiFi, HSDPA and a microSD slot.

This handset is cool and all but what I’m really waiting for is the HTC Hero.

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Tags: Android, Cell Phones, Google, GPS, HSDPA, HTC, microsd, MyTouch 3G, T-Mobile, touch screen, WiFi

Formally announced back in February as the TG01, Toshiba has recently announced that a rebranded version of the phone, the T-01A, has made its way to Japan today.

If you’re not familiar with this phone, it clocks in at a ridiculously small 9.9mm thick and features Qualcomm’s ridiculously fast (for a cellphone) 1GHz Snapdragon processor. Additionally, the TG01 T-01A features a 800 x 480 4.1-inch WVGA resistive touchscreen and support for HSDPA, GPS and WiFi. Software wise you’ll find the T-01A running Windows Mobile 6.1. What, were you expecting Android?

Let’s hope that Toshiba hurrys up and releases this phone worldwide.

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Tags: Cell Phones, GPS, HSDPA, Japan, Mobile News, qualcomm, SnapDragon, t-01a, TG01, Toshiba, Toshiba, ultra-thin, WiFi, Windows Mobile 6.1

Samsung first announced their upcoming touch-screen touting handset Jet last week and already have found it to be a highly anticipated phone. Apparantly, Samsung woke up this morning to find that the Jet was pre-ordered a none-too-shabby 2 million times marking the highest pre-order quota Samsung has ever come face-to-face with.

For those who don’t know, or have forgot, the Jet features a beautiful 3.1-inch AMOLED touch-screen along with an 800MHz processor and 3.6Mbps HSDPA support. Additionally it will have a 5 megapixel camera, GPS, DivX and XviD support and of course a full HTML Samsung designed web browser.

With 2 million pre-orders there has to be some one out there that is anxiously awaiting the Jet’s upcoming release date, let us know.

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Tags: AMOLED, Business, Cell Phones, DivX, dolfin, GPS, HSDPA, Mobile News, pre-order, record, Samsung, samsung jet, software, xvid

Verizon has announced a new data USB stick, the USB1000 which promises to bring you global data to your laptop. What does that mean exactly? Well the USB1000 relies on EV-DO Rev. A for getting you online while you’re in the USA and triband HSPA for delivering the same speedy Internet connection for when you’re outside of the country. The new toy costs $149.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a contract. What’s more important is the contract itself here. Verizon will offer you 5GB of traffic of traffic in the USA and Canada and 100/200MB of roaming data. What’s the price? $129.99 to $219.99 per month depending on what you choose!

via Verizon

Tags: EV-DO Rev A, Global data, HSDPA, Mobile News, Portable Devices, stick, USB1000, Verizon, Verizon Wireless

LG has recently come forth and announced their latest smartphone, the GM550 (pictured above).

This phone has pretty much everything you would expect from a modern smartphone: Windows Mobile 6.1, full QWERTY keyboard, 3MP camera, 2.4-inch display, 7.2Mbps HSDPA and a 1300 mAh battery.

Unfortunately there is no word on pricing or availability but even if it hits overseas first its “global 3G” will give US users the ability to use it on virtually any carrier they choose.

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Tags: 3mp camera, Business, Cell Phones, global 3g, gm550, HSDPA, LG, microsoft, Mobile News, Qwerty keyboard, smartphone, Windows Mobile 6.1

Jeeze, Samsung is really on a roll today, first the Jet then the Omnia II and now the Omnia LITE. This handset is obviously a lesser version of Samsung’s other recently announced (hence the LITE branding) but it still packs a punch nonetheless.

The Omnia LITE features a touchscreen (no word on specs), a 3MP camera, Windows Mobile, HSDPA, Wi-Fi, A-GPS, an Opera web browser and Samsung’s TouchWiz 2.0 UI.

As you can see Samsung didn’t release many details regarding the LITE, presumably letting the Jet and Omnia II take the spotlight, but we will keep you updated as the story unfolds.

Tags: agps, Cell Phones, HSDPA, jet, Mobile News, Omnia 2, omnia lite, Opera, Samsung, touchwiz 2.0, WiFi, Windows Mobile

There’s still no word on when Toshiba’s 9mm thick touchscreen TG01 handset will hit the states if ever but those in Japan and Spain will be seeing the phone as early as next month.

This information comes to us from DOCOMO and Telefonica. DOCOMO being the Japanese carrier who will market the TG01 as docomo PRO series T-01A while Telefonica will market the device in Spain as the TG01.

Just a quick reminder, Toshiba’s TG01 features a 1GHz procesor from Qualcomm, a 4.1″ 800 x 480 WVGA touchscreen and Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional customized with a 3D user interface. Additionally it will a have support for GPS, WiFI, HSDPA along with a microSD. Let’s just hope it finds a U.S. carrier soon.

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Tags: 3D, Cell Phones, DoCoMo, GPS, HSDPA, interface, Japan, microsd, Mobile News, professional, qualcomm, spain, Telefonica, TG01, Toshiba, Toshiba, WiFi, Windows Mobile 6.1

A certain Canadian carrier, which we will conveniently name Telus in what follows, will be launching its HSDPA network in quite a few Canadian markets. To be more precise Telus will soft-launch the new network starting with September 2 and it will focus initially on the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. Telus will therefore be able to test everything before the nationwide release. And everything should be thoroughly tested and set in place by February 12th, 2010 when the 2010 Winter Olympics will start in Vancouver and Whistler. Anyone anxious about all of this in Canada? Drop us a line and tell us how Telus works.

Tags: Canada, GSM, HSDPA, Mobile News, Olympics, Other Brands, Soft-Launch, Telus

I know it must all sound familiar too you but AT&T is working on its 3G network in order to make it ready for the new iPhone coming this June. Sounds like 2008 all over again. The same maker is getting ready to release the next generation phone for the same carrier. And the carrier is working on its network in order to make it better.

The new Apple will support faster HSDPA as far as rumors go and AT&T has confirmed that it is working on software upgrades meant to boost 3G downlink speeds to 7.2Mbps. Will everything working okay this time? Are we to expect the same familiar AT&T network issues we’ve seen until now? Are we going to have a more stable connection? What do you think?

via telephonyonline

Tags: 3G, Apple, Apple, At&T, At&T, HSDPA, Mobile News