You want an HTC Touch Diamond? Sure you do, we do too. But, none of us are going to be fondling the HTC Touch Diamond anytime soon. So, in to order to help ease the pain, we present more pictures of the HTC Touch Diamond.

Enjoy.

As for the new TouchFLO UI….
Find the rest of the gallery over at dailymobile.se.

[Via: dailymobile.se]

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Following on the cooked Windows Mobile 6.1 ROM that got "leaked" out for the Sprint Mogul not too long ago, it looks like Sprint has let yet another beta version of the Windows Mobile 6.1 ROM get "leaked" out to the ROM-cooking community.

The Sprint Mogul (HTC Titan) Windows Mobile 6.1 (3.49, radio 3.39.10) adds the latest WM 6.1 beta build, Sprint TV, and a speed boost to the GPS and EVDO Rev. A that the previous ROM leak enabled.
Sprint Mogul users can find the new ROM here, and help Sprint find new bugs before the Sprint Mogul Windows Mobile 6.1 ROM's official release on June 1.

[Via: WMExperts]

There's nothing like a little government contract-love to fill company coffers with some tasty greenbacks. Verizon has apparently secured a $678.5 million contract to provide network infrastructure and services to help the US Department of Homeland Security respond more quickly and reliably to emergencies.

As part of the US General Services Administration's (GSA) $48 billion Networx Universal program, the US DHS has tapped Verizon to integrate the DHS's 22-agency strong network into a unified IP (Internet protocol) system over the next two years - the contract represents the single largest federal telecommunications contract awarded by the GSA. Verizon will also be providing security services and emergency communications services to the Department of Homeland Security.

"The advanced network that we deploy will serve as the vital springboard for the department's evolving requirements going forward," said

[Via: CNNmoney]

i-mate's Ultimate lineup of mobile phones is definitely a mobile enthusiasts wet dream. At least in theory. With no US wireless carrier-support and nary an FCC seal of approval to speak of, i-mate hasn't exactly broken into the US high-end handset market. So, no matter how high-end the i-mate Ultimate lineup may be, there's just that little issue of getting the handset into consumer hands.

But, that may all change with the FCC's approval of the i-mate Ultimate 8502 Windows Mobile Professional-powered handset. As evidenced by the FCC's label to the right, the Ultimate 8502 has been cleared for duty in the US by the almighty FCC.

The i-mate Ultimate 8502 boasts a veritable what's what of high-end mobile phone features that any true cellphone lover can appreciate. Features like HSDPA/HSUPA (in other words, HSPA), GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR, 2 megapixel camera, TV-out, and QWERTY keyboard secures the i-mate Ultimate 8502 a spot among the Windows Mobile smartphone elite.

The candybar form-factor is sure to appeal to the broadest possible mobile phone market, so it makes sense that i-mate decided to push this particular Ultimate handset through the FCC's labs. It would be nice to see the i-mate Ultimate 9502 get the FCC's nod of approval - with a full-VGA display and 3 megapixel camera, the Ultimate 9502 is a monster of handset.

Still, it's nice to see i-mate making some headway into the US market with the Ultimate 8502.

FCC

ASUS isn't showing any signs of slowing down its Windows Mobile product lineup anytime soon. The ASUS P560 may be a bit overshadowed by the company's Lamborghini-branded ASUS ZX1, but that doesn't mean the ASUS P560 isn't a true powerhouse by any means.

The quad-band (850/900/1800/1900Mhz) GSM ASUS P560 is powered by Windows Mobile Professional 6.1 and packs in a dual-band 3.6Mbps HSDPA radio, aGPS, WiFi, 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus, Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR, microSDHC slot, 256MB ROM / 128MB RAM.

A front-facing video camera should allow for video-calls where available, and the 2.8-inch touchscreen display should make for easy navigating through the fresh Windows Mobile 6.1.

And, the TI Omap 2430 processor clocking in at 450 MHz is sure to make speedy work of anything you throw at it.

We're expected a June launch at a €500 ($772) price point.

[Via: Navigadget]

While many AT&T customers are enjoying the No. 1 US carrier's HSDPA (HSPA in some areas) 3G network, AT&T's 3G speeds are still relatively slow compared to their counterparts in Europe and Asia. Following AT&T's HSUPA upgrade to their 3G network this year (creating a true HSPA network), Big Blue has announced on Wednesday that it plans to roll out its HSPA release 7 network in 2009. The new 3G technology will apparently boost data speeds to 20Mbps - more than 5 times what current AT&T 3G users can expect today.

AT&T's mobility chief Ralph de la Vega also mentioned that engineers have succeeded in getting HSPA to hum along at 7.2Mbps in AT&T laboratories. Enabling 7.2Mbps HSPA would effectively double AT&T's current 3G data network throughput, and should make a good bridge to HSPA release 7.

The network upgrades will need little to no hardware modifications, so we can expect the network upgrades to roll-out with little hassle. The HSPA upgrades are shaping up to solidify AT&T's plans to introduce their 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) data network in a few years. Ralph de la Vega said that AT&T has a "a clear and logical path" to lighting off their LTE network in 2010, enabling 100Mbps data speeds.

"LTE will allow for backwards compatibility to GSM and HSPA, which is a great benefit to customers. And our path forward to LTE allows us to get there step-by-step, with interim steps that will deliver more and more speeds everyday."

Bring it on, AT&T. We can't wait for 7.2Mbps 20Mbps HSPA!

Sidenote: 7.2Mbps HSPA bodes well for 3G iPhone hopefuls in the US looking to put the full 7.2Mbps capacity of the next-generation iPhone's 3G radio to good use.

[Via: AppleInsider]

The iPhone lacks many things that have come to be taken for granted by many mobile enthusiasts. A functional "Today Screen" that displays at-a-glance information is one of the features that Apple failed to include in their first handset offering. But, that doesn't mean the prolific iPhone developer community is going to sit idly by and accept Apple's oversight.

Enter Intelliscreen. With a bit of jailbreak-magic, Intelliscreen puts calendar info, email, SMS text messages, news and weather right on the iPhone's locked-screen - the "Slide To Unlock" screen, if you will. Intelliscreen displays the most recent data in categorized panes on your iPhone's locked-screen. Each pane allows you to scroll through your information conveniently on the iPhone's display, and gives you the option to launch the mail, SMS text message, calendar, etc. applications with a quick swipe through the information-pane.

You'll need to jailbreak your iPhone to make Intelliscreen work - hit up our iPhone Jailbreak guide to get jiggy with third-party iPhone applications. Then add the "http://www.intelliborn.com/repo/Intelli.plist" application repository to your Installer.app's "Source" list (here's how). Find "Intelliscreen" and install it, but be warned, this is beta software.

[Via: iPhone Atlas]

With the ouster of Lee Kun-hee as the company's chariman last month, Samsung's getting back in to the swing of things. Samsung announced today that its CEO Yun Jong Yong has stepped down from the top position at South Korea's largest company. To fill the newly vacant position, Samsung has named a new CEO to lead the company during its transition period. Lee Yoon-woo, who was most recently posted as Chief Technology Officer at Samsung, will be taking the reigns at Samsung after working for the company for 31 years.

The new CEO is seen by some as a "bench-warmer" for former chairman Lee's son, Lee Jae Yong. At just 39 years old, the former chairman's son has been groomed to take the lead at Samsung. But, following the tax-scandal that led to his father's resignation, Lee Jae Yong's rise to the top could be delayed to let his father's shady activities get rung out through the news cycle.

"Samsung is in for a longer-term leadership change," says Kim Sun Woon, head of the Center for Good Corporate Governance. "Lee Yoon Woo could be a seat warmer for Chairman Lee's son, but my personal hope is that he will help lay some groundwork for a more sustainable management system to make the company independent from other group companies."Regardless, Samsung will continue doing business as usual and is expected to continue to excel in its TV, LCD display, and handset manufacturing endeavors.

[Via: BusinessWeek]

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Just yesterday SK Telecom made an official announcement claiming that rumors regarding a possible merger between Virgin Mobile USA and Helio were "groundless." Today, however, is another story altogether.

Turns out the two companies, Virgin Mobile USA and SK Telecom, are actually in early talks to hash out possible strategic partnerships. One scenario has SK Telecom buying Virgin Mobile USA and injecting it with a big enough cash infusion to actually buy Helio. Whether these preliminary negotiations will lead to an eventual buy-out of Virgin Mobile USA, resulting in a stronger MVNO presence from SK Telecom, remains to be seen. Virgin Mobile USA is keeping mum on the issue until any solid agreement is reached.

Helio would do well to get in good with Virgin Mobile USA's huge US MVNO footprint. And, the deal would give SK Telecom a serious presence in the US.

[Via: MocoNews]

Get 'em while their hot (and available)! While Apple's online storefront is still bare when it comes to iPhone stock, AT&T has started to offer customers a last-ditch batch of refurbished iPhones in the days leading up to the next-generation iPhone launch.

If the prospect of a newer, 3G-adled iPhone launch doesn't faze you, AT&T's got some decently discounted prices on refurbished iPhone 8GB and 16GB variants - $249 and $349, respectively. All refurbished handsets are covered under one year's worth of warranty and will ship to your door for free. A good deal? Sure. Worth it? Depends on how you feel about new, upcoming hardware one-upping your current gear.

Head on over to AT&T's refurb page and get your cheap-iPhone on!