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The upcoming HTC smartphone, based on Google's Android OS will be named "Dream".

The handset will measure about 5" long and 3" wide, and will feature a large touchscreen with a full sliding (or swiveling) QWERTY keypad underneath, and Internet navigational controls.

The release is expected in the end of the year.

The HTC S730, also known as the Xda Atmos is now available in the UK for business customers through O2.

Primarily a business smartphone, the S730 offers the following features:

• Windows Mobile 6 Standard OS;
• Microsoft Push email support;
• Full slide-out QWERTY keyboard;
• HSDPA support;
• Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.

The new HTC Advantage is almost here, and is currently available for preorder. But while the official price wasn't announced yet, various electronic retailers set their own prices:

• Clove Technology (UK) - 595 GBP;
• eXpansys (UK) - 700 GBP;
• GearTrade - $800;
• Smart Mobile Gadgets and On The Go Solutions - $1300;
• Mobile Planet (now eXpansys-USA) - unknown;
• PrestoMart - $550;
• Couchtatergames - $699;

It's your choice, but we'd suggest you to wait until they announce the real cost of the handset.

Sprint announced the availability of a software update for the HTC Mogul that will add support for the carrier's EV-DO Rev.A network.

This means that data speeds will be much faster than before. Download speeds will rise to 600-1,400 kbps, and upload will boost to 350-500 kbps. Almost like HSDPA, don't you agree?

Previously HTC Mogul used the slow EV-DO Rev.

Guys from xda-developers created a new Windows Mobile 6 ROM for good old HTC Star Trek smartphone.This will definitely refresh the aging handset.

There are three ROMs available for three HTC Star Trek versions - Qtek 8500, i-mate Smartflip, and Cingular 3125.

 

To download the update, click here .

The new GSM communicator HTC P3470, also known as Pharos is the successor to the old P3300 model, which offers updated features at the same cost.

It will be available in early/mid May at a price of $550-600. The only downside is the lack of FM radio and, especially, Wi-Fi connectivity, which is a deal breaker for some people.

T-Mobile Germany recently announced the MDA compact IV Windows Mobile smartphone at the CeBIT 2008.

This is a new HTC-made handset running Windows Mobile 6.1 platform, and featuring HSDPA support, 3Mpix AF camera, 4GB of on-board memory, VGA (640×480) touchscreen, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity.

S11HT EMONSTER is a new 3G smartphone, basically a Japanese version of the HTC TyTN II.

Here's what it features:

• Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 Professional OS (Japanese);
• 2.8" QVGA TFT touch-screen display;
• Slide-out QWERTY keyboard;
• Support for HSDPA/W-CDMA (1700 MHz) networks;
• WLAN (IEEE802.

HTC will release a new firmware update for the AT&T Tilt in March.

The update kit will include DTMF tones for the slide-out QWERTY keyboard, the Microsoft Adaptation Kit Update (AKU) 0.4.4, and improved overall device performance and stability.

HTC Advantage fans will be glad to hear this. HTC has unveiled the updated version of its Advantage smartphone at the Mobile World Congress.

Here's a list of changes made:

• 16GB of storage instead of 8GB;
• Different haptic feedback keyboard;
• Opera Mobile 9 Browser;
• Google Maps;
• A new version of VueFLO using a G-sensor that recognizes the screen orientation;
• HTC TouchFLO software for easier finger navigation;
• HTC Home Today screen.