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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.

HTC P3470 is a new navigation-centric smartphone. It should be released this month in Europe.

Here's what it offers:

• Windows Mobile 6 Professional OS;
• Quad-band GSM/EDGE;
• 2.8" QVGA touch-screen;
• 2Mpix camera with macro mode;
• GPS with TomTom Navigator 6 software;
• Bluetooth 2.

T-Mobile has released a massive software update for their HTC Shadow handset. The update offers new functionality, as well as a number of bug fixes and improvements.

• The ability to send "audio postcards" (MMS) to any of your 5 MyFaves contacts;
• The ability to hang up calls when shutting the slider mechanism;
• The ability to display the camera application in portrait mode;
• "Multiple alarm issue" fixed;
• New camera themes, ringtones, wallpapers and graphics added.

This is a replacement housing for Dopod U1000, HTC Athena, HTC X7500, X7501 and T-Mobile Ameo handsets.

Package Includes:

• Body Housing;
• Top Cover;
• Bottom Cover.

The price is $95.00. Available from Brando.

Not long ago Bell Canada introduced the red BlackBerry Pearl , and today it is releasing the HTC Touch White.

HTC Touch runs on Windows Mobile 6.0 OS and features tri-band GSM/EDGE, 2.8" QVGA touch-screen using HTC's TouchFLO technology, and Bluetooth and Wi-Fi 802.11b/g connectivity.

HTC came up with an update to their popular TouchFLO user interface.

Judging by this screenshot the new skin will be code-named "Manila", but that's about all we can say until we see more screens.

However, the HTC Insider posted the actual source files, so if you're willing you can give it a try.