Filed under: Handsets, Features, GSM, EDGE, HSDPA, UMTS, Apple

Hey, did you hear that there might be a new iPhone being announced (and possibly released) next week? Yeah, us too, and we’ve been slid some details on what exactly the gold master firmware for the new 3G-laden model contains. Hardware-wise, we’ve been able to confirm the presence of a whole lot of HSDPA along with the oft-rumored GPS receiver, which is going to help us get a couple good nights’ rests ahead of Steve’s WWDC keynote on Monday. Head on over to Engadget for the full scoop!

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Filed under: Handsets

We already knew that Philips had plans to release the low-end touchscreen X800, but now we know just how low it was willing to go with this thing. Confirmed are the lack of 3G, EDGE (which still shocks us), and WiFi. Meanwhile, the 2.9-inch, 240×400 screen, only supports 256K colors, and the phone’s browser is your basic WAP 2.0/xHTML. It does support Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP, though, so that’s a plus. Other bits: it will grant for expansion via microSD, support MP3 ringtones, and packs a USB port. In short, not a whole lot to see here. Follow the read link for a full spec list.

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Filed under: Handsets, Others

It looks like Hop-On isn’t resting on its laurels after letting is $10 “anti-iPhone” loose last month, with the budget-minded company now also set to release no less than six new handsets in its 1800 series, all of which will come in under $125. At the top end of that lot is the HOP1801 smartphone, which the company states will be the lowest cost smartphone on the market, although it unfortunately doesn’t seem to be ready to provide any more details than that just yet. That’ll be joined by the HOP1803 “Ultra Low Price” GSM tri-band phone, the HOP1805 model for emerging markets, and the HOP1810 GSM dual-band cameraphone, all of which are equally light on specifics at the moment. Boasting a few more details are the HOP1808 cameraphone, which will boast support for dual SIM cards and optional Bluetooth, and the HOP1809 3G cameraphone, which will apparently come with Bluetooth as standard and boast Java support. No indication of a release date for any of ‘em just yet though, nor is there any word as to exactly how each will fall in that $10 to $125 bracket.

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Filed under: Handsets, HTC, Windows Mobile

For those of you who completely, positively can’t wait to see more of the Touch Diamond in action, the folks over at pocketnow are giving you a taste of what it’s like to hold one in your hands. Apparently, when you boot up the phone you’re greeted with a helpful video showing you how to navigate the heavily-skinned version of Windows Mobile (AKA Touch Flo 3D) that it sports. Needless to state, it’s smoother than a baby’s bottom. Not that we’d know. Video after the break in its full 640 x 480 resolution.

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Filed under: Handsets, Motorola, Windows Mobile, GSM, EDGE

We weren’t really seeing a market for Motorola’s Q9 with the 3G removed, but we suppose that’s what makes us journalists, and Motorola… Motorola. In its infinite wisdom, Moto has released the Q9e on its US web store, which is simply a Q9 with a quadband GSM radio that tops out with EDGE data — no WiFi or anything cool like that. It’s running Windows Mobile 6.0, features a 2 megapixel camera with LED flash, and is encouraged for purchase as part of a package with the T815 GPS module for a grand total of $724.98 unlocked. Any takers?

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Filed under: Handsets, Motorola, Boost Mobile

Sprint subsidiary Boost Mobile’s claim to fame is its push-to-talk network, and it’s still turning the other cheek on its parent’s newly-minted QChat PTT in favor of good, old-fashioned, dead reliable iDEN. The rough and tumble i335 — which actually went on sale through Sprint some time ago — is now available through Boost for $59.99 on prepaid service, offering mil-spec dust, shock, and splash resistance that should pretty much keep this thing operating for as long as the iDEN network does. Grab it now anywhere Boost is sold, if you’re so inclined.

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