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Treo 800w Release Date and Further Details Surface

Windows Mobile enthusiast site WMExperts has revealed new details and confirmed others regarding the upcoming Palm Treo 800w for Sprint.
The release date for the device has been tentatively set for July 22nd which corroborates the information on the prior leaked roadmap as well as now featuring a built-in GPS transceiver, larger keyboard with internal lighting, [...]

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HTC Officially Announces Touch Diamond

At a special invite-only event in London today, HTC at last revealed what its CEO described as the most important device for the company this year.  Read More for all of the details and images.

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Nokia N810 WiMax Edition Now Available for Pre-Order

Online retailer Buy.com has listed the as yet unreleased Nokia N810 Internet Tablet for pre-order.
The variant of the Linux-based N800 Internet Tablet features built-in access for Sprint’s currently delayed XOHM WiMax service, as well as a 4.1 inch WVGA display, 2GB of internal storage, miniSDHC expansion slot, Wi-Fi access, built-in GPS transceiver, slide out QWERTY [...]

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Skype Launches Client for Java-based Phones and Restricted Beta

Skype has iaunched a beta version of their combination VoIP and chat software for standard mobile phones. The client features many of the same features as the desktop client including both individual and group chat awareness, status updates, contact lists, and conferencing.
The software dials out using the standard voice radio, and then switches over [...]

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HTC Diamond and Raphael Launching in Q4 for Sprint

HTC is currently developing the forthcoming replacements to the HTC Touch and Mogul, with spy shots denoting a completely new design language that is less Blue Angel/Harrier and more LG PRADA, finally dispensing with the utilitarian, but aged designs of the current line up in an attempt to boost its nascent brand promotion in the [...]

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Spectec Says microSD Wi-Fi Card Still Coming… in July

Many readers have asked PhoneNews.com what the status is of Spectec’s SDW-823, the world’s first microSD Wi-Fi card.
The card is gaining in interest after the launch of the CDMA version of the HTC Touch on both Sprint, and now Verizon Wireless (as the XV6900). Both devices are flagship Windows Mobile phones, but lack Wi-Fi.
Spectec originally [...]

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T-Mobile Launches BlackBerry Pearl 8120

T-Mobile has launched the previously announced BlackBerry Pearl 8120, which features the revised bodyshell of the CDMA version along with a built-in Wi-Fi radio for calls over UMA using the HotSpot@Home service.
The device, which is identical to the version launched on AT&T also features quadband GSM /EDGE access, built-in GPS transceiver with BlackBerry Maps, Bluetooth [...]

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Nokia “Tube” iPhone Competitor Revealed

The Symbian enthusiast site SymbianFreak has revealed the first details on a first for Nokia devices: A Series 60 based device with a touch display.

The device features Symbian Series 60, but is modified to support touchscreen displays, tactile feedback, and widescreen aspect ratios. The full featureset consists of an internal GPS transceiver, support for geotagging, [...]

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WMWifiRouter 1.0 Released

Released just a couple of days ago, WMWifiRouter 1.0 is now available for €19.99 but if you act now, you can take advantage of the initial introductory price of €14.99. If you were part of the early beta test, you also get an additional €5.00 lowering the price to €9.99. A [...]

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Sprint PDA Roadmap Reveals Treo 800w Slated for July

PhoneArena has revealed an internal Sprint roadmap centered on PDA device launches, and the long-awaited Treo 800w has made an appearance.

The Palm Treo 800w is expected to succeed the venerable 700w and wx by upgrading the operating system to Windows Mobile 6 (though new information suggests the device may ship with 6.1 pending an official [...]

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