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You all know the awesomeness that was the HTC Touch HD, and now it will get even better. According to some sources, the sequel to the said handset will be Android-based, and will feature a more powerful 628MHz Qualcomm chip which is just perfect for running resource-hungry Sense UI and HD video on the 3.8" 480 x 800 display. Hopefully this is all true.

HTC has released a new firmware update for their HTC Touch HD (unlocked version). It includes fixes for several browsing issues and title-bar flicker. The GPS Lock is now supposedly faster, Connection Setup database is up-to-date, emergency call handling in flight mode has also been improved...

Don't forget to backup your files.

Samsung has introduced its upcoming Omnia HD. The device is an 8Mpix cameraphone, and comes with the following features:

• 8Mpix camera;
• Video capture: 1280 x 720 @ 24fps;
• HDMI out;
• 3.7" touchscreen display;
• HSUPA data;
• GPS;
• Bluetooth;
• 8 or 16GB or storage;
• microSDHC car

Telstra will be the exclusive carrier in Australia to offer the HTC Touch HD. The handset should be launched by April 30th, and will be compatible with the NextG 850 MHz band to support local video streaming services. It will also support turn-by-turn navigation on a pay-per-use basis, or for a subscription of $15 a month.

The price is 1,499 Aussie dollars (US $1,000), or $62.

Telstra will be the exclusive carrier in Australia to offer the HTC Touch HD. The handset should be launched by April 30th, and will be compatible with the NextG 850 MHz band to support local video streaming services. It will also support turn-by-turn navigation on a pay-per-use basis, or for a subscription of $15 a month.

The price is 1,499 Aussie dollars (US $1,000), or $62.

If you want to play with the Android, but hate T-Mobile G1, then the Android-powered HTC Touch HD is your choice. Here's a video demonstrating the device. The quality is poor, but it's normal for such kind of videos.

The service manual for the HTC’s Touch HD has surfaced today. The most intriguing thing about the handset is the said availability of 850 and 1900 HSDPA bands, which means the phone supports U.S. 3G coverage. This could also mean the Touch HD is likely to be released in states.

While we don't know that for sure now, those who will manage to bring the phone stateside will apparently be able to use 3G on it.

HTC has issued a new update for the Hong Kong version of the HTC Touch HD. The update takes the ROM version to 1.19.831.0 and the Radio version to 1.09.25.14, and includes minor fixes, some of which are listed below:

• Resolves the following CSL Real-time Stock Quote & Foreign Exchange Service issues;
• Fixes the font size display problem in Opera;
• Resolves the issue of getting an error when downloading songs from CSL WAP site with .

The long-awaited HTC Touch HD has been released today on Orange UK. I must say the price is very reasonable: £49.99 on an 18 month £40/month plan, which includes 250MB of browsing traffic.

Want a cool touchscreen handset, but hate the iPhone? Then HTC Touch HD is the one for you.

Expansys UK has announced that it has the HTC Touch HD, but if you want this handset you might wa to be quick, as there are only 100 units in stock. The device isn't cheap, £524.99 a piece, though it will come cheaper (£446.80 ($705)) if you buy from outside of the UK, as you won’t need to pay VAT.

To order one now go to ExpansysUK website.