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Verizon Wireless has recently announced the BlackBerry Curve 8530. It's a CDMA variant of the T-Mobile's 8520, which will be available for purchase starting November 20 for $99 after a $100 rebate with new agreement. Some of its features include:

• 3G support;
• GPS;
• Wi-Fi;
• Bluetooth 2.1;
• dedicated multimedia keys:
• microSD cards up to 32GB;
• 3.

The Android-powered Motorola CLIQ is now available to everyone from T-Mobile through the carrier's retail locations at a price of $199.99 (on contract, of course). Sure, it's not as advanced as the DROID, but is still a decent multimedia handset.

These are the available offers at Orange UK:

• iPhone 8GB iPhone 3G for free on 24 month contract with a minimum of £29.36 ($48) per month
• iPhone 32GB 3GS for free on £122.34 ($200) monthly plan with unlimited everything
• iPhone 8GB 3G will cost you £343 ($561) w/o contract
• iPhone 32GB 3GS will cost you £539 ($881) w/o contract

  [Continue reading Orange UK's iPhone contract & PAYG pricing plans]

Alltel has released the Samsung u450 "DoubleTake" (carrier's name) last week. The phone is currently available in red and dark grey colors for $40 after rebate with new contract.

• QWERTY keyboard
• 1.3Mpix camera
• 1000 entry contact book
  
• Speakerphone
• Bluetooth

Nokia has announced 5 new cell phones, targeted at the developing markets worldwide.

Nokia 2220 slide offers Bluetooth, VGA camera, MMS, Ovi Mail support and the ability to record FM radio broadcasts. Only EUR 45 before taxes and subsidies.

The Nokia 2690 - the same as the 2220, plus the 3.5mm jack and an included 2GB microSD card.

According to eXpansys UK, the new Nokia X6 (32GB version) will be available for purchase November 12 for GBP 529.99 ($875). The price is high, I know, but it's justified, as the X6 is the world's most advanced music-centric handset to date. Its features include:

• Symbian S60 5th Edition;
• 3.2" capacitive display;
• 5Mpix camera with flash;
• Wi-Fi;
• 3.

Continuing the story about the Dell Mini 3iX, the device has been spotted on internal documentation of a Brazilian carrier. The available pictures show the handset itself, as well as its user interface, which to be honest doesn't please the eye.

The said carrier hasn't announced the device yet, neither did the manufacturer.

Known specs:

• Android OS;
• 3.

The new Motorola DROID is now the king of Verizon's smartphones.

The new Android powered Dell Mini 3iX has been spotted at the FCC site. The handset is the U.S. variant of the China-bound Mini 3i, which unlike the latter features 3G and Wi-Fi support. While we can't tell when it will be released exactly and on which carrier, it's safe to expect it to be launched on AT&T's network sometime in 2010.

Other highlights include:

• Android OS;
• 3G support;
• 3.

There’s already a leaked OS out for the new BlackBerry Bold 9700. The OS 5.0.0.321 build is unofficial, and was apparently taken from the Rogers' Bold 9700. Remember to take all the necessary precautions before you proceed.

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