mogul

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.

Apparently, Sprint will release a ROM update for its Mogul smartphone on October 22nd.

The new ROM will include a number of bug fixes and enhancements, one of which is the upgraded stereo Bluetooth. Many users complained about low sound quality and interruptions in audio playback when connected via Bluetooth, but now this problem is fixed.

Sprint announced the new HTC PPC-6800 Mogul smartphone is the successor for the older PPC-6700 model, and is targeted at business users. This one is probably the most powerful business communicator available for Sprint. The Mogul specs are as following:

•  CDMA EVDO network
•  Wi-Fi 802.

Sprint introduced the new HTC Mogul CDMA smartphone, the successor to the older Sprint PPC-6700. The new Mogul features the same innovative design with slide-out QWERTY keyboard, large touch screen and five-way navigation button but also has several enhancements. The dimensions are: 4.33" x 2.32" x 0.73"

Features of the Mogul:

• Connection: CDMA EV-DO
• Memory: 256MB expandable via microSD slot up to 2GB (512 MB card included)
• Camera: 2Mpix with flash, auto-focus and camcorder capabilities
• Thumbwheel: enables convenient, one-handed operation
• Internal antenna
• Wi-Fi connectivity
• Support for Java games and applications
• OS: Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 Professional Edition
• Support for Microsoft Office Mobile including Word Mobile, Excel Mobile, PowerPoint Mobile, Office Outlook Mobile, Internet Explorer Mobile, Windows Media Player Mobile, ActiveSync, Windows Live Services, PDF Viewer
• Sprint Music Store
• On Demand service
• Built-in speakerphone
• Speaker-independent voice recognition
• Long battery life

The Mogul will be available for purchase online and in Sprint business sales channels this week for $399.