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ASUS announced they'll be launching their new P560 smartphone next month.

The device was announced at CeBIT earlier this year; it runs the new Windows Mobile Professional 6.1 OS and features HSDPA, Wi-Fi, 3.2Mpix autofocus cam, Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR, GPS, microSDHC slot, 256MB of ROM, 128MB of RAM, and more.

The price is pretty high, though - €500 (about $772).

This is a product rendering of the future Xenium X-Connect phone by Philips.

It is a Windows Mobile 6 based smartphone with a 3" touchscreen, and such goodies like 3G UMTS/HSDPA radios, GPS receiver, AA/AAA battery backup, microSD slot, and Bluetooth 2.0 all powered by a 624MHz Intel processor.

Unfortunately, Philips Xenium cell phones are primarily found in Asia Pacific region, so we wouldn't count of seeing this one in Europe or U.

We have the official specs of the new HTC Touch Diamond smartphone. Impressive or not very - you be the judge. The handset should be available for European customers in June, with US availability scheduled for the second half of the year.

• Size: 102 x 51 x 11.33mm;
• Weight: 110 g;
• Connectivity: WCDMA/HSPA: 900/2100MHz; HSDPA 7.2 Mbps and HSUPA;
• Operating system: Windows Mobile® 6.

AT&T has officially released the Sony Ericsson Z750a. The clamshell phone is available now for $49.99 with a 2-year contract and mail-in rebate.

Sony Ericsson Z750a features:

• Grey, purple, and pink colors;
• WCDMA (850/1900MHz);
• HSDPA data;
• External hidden OLED display;
• Main 2.2" QVGA 262k color display;
• 2Mpix camera with video capture capability;
• Memory Stick micro (M2) card slot;
• Bluetooth 2.

FCC unveiled the Samsung i770, the global version of the i760, bound for Verizon.

We've first heard about it back in November, some of you might recall.

The phone comes with GSM and CDMA radios, as well as WiFi and Bluetooth, and probably even HSDPA. That's fine.

Just one observation: they could really change the design, if you ask me.

[Continue reading Samsung i770 Appears at FCC]

Three new phones from Motorola may be coming out in the near future, namely the W388, W396, and VA76r models.

The first two are low-end handsets with 128x128 screens, GPRS data, Java support, and VGA cameras.

The VA76r in its turn is more advanced and offers a QVGA screen, Montavista 2.6.10 Linux OS, Freescale ArgonLV processor, 2Mpix cam, and support for HSDPA network.

Motorola decided to revive its unpopular UIQ-based Z8 slider by updating it with 7.2Mbps HSDPA support.

The new Z8m model will be available exclusively through SK Telecom in Korea for 484,400 won or approximately $500.

Besides the upgraded HSDPA, this version offers nothing new, and still features a 2.2" QVGA screen, 2Mpix camera with 5x digital zoom, 4GB of expandable memory, Bluetooth and USB 2.

Check out the Sony Ericsson G502, the company's newly announced UIQ-based phone.

Don't expect anything special, though. According to some sources will be released on the 24th and will sport a QVGA display, 2Mpix camera, HSDPA support, Memory Stick M2-expandable storage, and the NetFront browser.

Nokia introduced two new members of the XpressMusic line-up.

• The first is the HSDPA-enabled 5320 model, which features dedicated music and N-Gage gaming keys, a 3.5-mm headphone jack, up to 24-hours of play time, up to 8GB of expandable storage, and a "Say and Play" voice controlled playlist. It costs €220 (or $351).
• The second one is the cheaper 5220 model.

As promised back in February, Samsung announced the European version of its flagship U900 Soul phone.

The first markets to get it are France, the UK, and Germany, followed by the rest of Europe. The stateside release is still a question, as the phone doesn't support U.S. bands.

One can get the Soul for €400 (~$632). Here are some of its key features:

• 5Mpix AF camera with face detection and image stabilization;
• 7.