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Finally, T-Mobile has made its BlackBerry Curve 8900 available to all of its users for $199.99 on a 2-year contract after rebates. Previously, the handset was available only to business customers.

Well, who's getting it?

Want a decent smartphone for an affordable price? T-Mobile USA is now offering the BlackBerry 8900 for just $149.99 and the next 2-year contract. Those unwilling to tie themselves with commitments can get the phone for $649.99 contract-free.

A pretty good deal, if you ask me.

According to Gizmodo, the latest T-Mobile G1 Android firmware update version 1.1 is now available for everyone to download. For more details hit the source link.

Just an update for the yesterday's news brief: T-Mobile USA and Samsung have jointly announced the Samsung T929 Memoir today. Wow, that was fast... The exact release date and pricing was not announced.

Features of the Samsung T929 Memoir:

• 8Mpix camera with Xenon flash and five different shooting modes;
• Samsung's TouchWiz user

According to T-Mobile Scoop February 2009 edition, the carrier will be announcing the new 8Mpix Samsung T929 Memoir cameraphone by end of this month for its customers. The launch of the handset is scheduled for Feb 25th.

Features include a full touchscreen display, Bluetooth, GPS, and support for 3G UTMS / HSDPA data networks.

The all-green Motorola W233 Renew is now available for T-Mobile customers. It costs just $9.99 on contract and can be purchased direct from T-Mobile.

The phone is made of 100% recyclable materials, and requires 20% less energy to br produced. Its features include Moto's CrystalTalk noise reduction technology, a microSD slot (up to 2GB), 128 x 128 display, and an impressive 9 hour long battery life during talk time.

According to certain sources, the upcoming Sidekick LX 2009 messaging phone will feature 3G/GPS support, and will be known as the SideKick Blade. Untill this is confirmed, we'll have to be content with the rumored info. Supposed specifications include:

• 3G support;
• GPS;
• 3.2Mpix camera;
• 3.2" WVGA screen;
• micro

T-Mobile's Samsung t339 is now available for the U.S. customers in a new Charcoal color scheme. We actually expected to see red and pink options in time for Valentine’s, but black is also nice.
The phone is available for free on contract after instant discount and mail-in rebate.

Features:

• Wi-Fi;
• T-Mobile HotSpot@Home;
• MyFaves;
• 1.

Because of a bug that causes overage on customers’ plans, T-Mobile has recalled BlackBerry Curve smartphones from stores in Europe. Bold's were pulled off too just in case.

Hopefully they'll release a firmware update soon that will fix this issue.

The launch of Samsung's Memoir T929 that was scheduled for February 18th was delayed till February 25th. Well, we can wait a week longer. This 8Mpix cameraphone is bound to be a good seller anyway, even with a price point of $299.99. Besides, all willing will be able to play with the handset at MWC event next month.