
The new BlackBerry Curve 8900 - previously known as Javelin - has been announced in the German market exclusively on T-Mobile.
With the same high-res screen and new OS as the recent BlackBerry Bold - this handset also features GPS and Wifi but differs from the recent Bold as this model does not feature 3G.
Release in further european markets and networks is expected over the coming months.
Full Press Release here
Labels: Curve, GPS, RIM Blackberry, Wifi

Palm has today released information and specifications of the latest addition to the Treo portfolio - The Palm Treo Pro.
Featuring all data services for todays business and personal use such as GPS/Wifi/3g/HSDPA data services in an attractive piano-black ergonomic design.
This is a touch-screen device operating Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional and is ideal for Microsoft Push Email solutions and personal accounts.
Learn more about the Palm Treo Pro at the launch site here
Full specifications can be downloaded from here
European launch will be in September 08
Update: For further details visit:
http://blog.palm.com
http://palm.com/uk/products/smartphones/treopro
Labels: GPS, HSDPA, Palm Treo Pro, Wifi
O2 launch of XDA Mantle in July

The O2 XDA Mantle is the replacement for the O2 XDA Argon.
The O2 XDA Mantle is a touch-screen pocketpc operating Windows Mobile 6 Professional and is designed for the corporate market - with built in fingerprint security sensor as well as
- Windows Mobile 6 Professional – open and edit Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents
- 3.5 touch QVGA screen – clear and bright, anti glare
- HSDPA/EDGE/3G (supports up to 3.6 mbps)
- Quad Band
- 3 Megapixel Camera with Auto Focus
- Fast 400MHz processor
- Inbuilt GPS capability
- Supports Microsoft Direct Push Email
Available from Mid- July - details to followAlso available for other networks as the HTC 6500 hereLabels: 3g, GPS, mantle, O2 XDA

Nokia's E-series of handsets continues with the introduction of the slim and sleek E71 and E66.
Both offerring professional access to email whilst maintaining the Nokia high standard of voice and data communications.
Featuring data speeds of up to HSDPA and with onboard GPS for sat-nav and other location based services.
At launch these devices are listed as compatible with Nokia Mail For Exchange the Microsoft Exchange connectivity service - compatibility with other professional email systems such as Blackberry Connect is expected.
Expected in Q3 2008
Press Release
E71 DataSheet
E66 DataSheet
Labels: e66, e71, GPS, HSDPA, Microsoft, nokia eseries
HTC Launch latest GPS PDA

Combining a lightweight design, large screen, sat-nav software and strong battery life, the P3470 sets a new standard in affordable smartphone, GPS-based devices. This will be one of the most compact PDA devices launched standing just 108mm tall.
- Quad-band GSM network for global roaming with GPRS/EDGE
- Built-in ultra sensitive SiRFstarIIITM GPS chip
- 2.8” LCD touch-sensitive screen display
- Direct Push Outlook® email
- Windows Mobile® 6 Professional
- Compact at H: 108mm, W: 58.3mm, D: 15.7mm and lightweight at only 122g
- 2.0 mega-pixel camera with macro mode lens
- Wheel navigation for easy zooming of maps
Click here for further details and full specifications,Labels: GPS, HTC, pda

Soon to be released by HTC in the UK - the HTC P4550 (Kaiser) is again a full QWERTY keyboard sliding handset along the lines of the previous HTC Tytn. But as you can see from this image it takes the slide (spring-loaded!) on a new slant to improve the typing and viewing experience.
Features also include Quad-Band GSM, 3G and HSDPA, Wifi and built-in GPS with a Windows Mobile 6 operating system and 2.8 megapixel camera.
Release date is due for August - more detailed specifications will follow - please contact us for more details.
Update: Now marketed as the HTC Tytn II - available now to order
Labels: GPRS, GPS, HTC