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Verizon's Samsung Omnia owners can now upgrade their handset to Windows Mobile 6.5, as an unofficial WM6.5 ROM has surfaced online yesterday. The GSM version of the said ROM was available for a while now, and the new CDMA works fine and stable as well. Visit Modaco's website for installation instructions if you're ready to flash your handset.

Some leaked Verizon documents have uncovered launch details for the upcoming Samsung Alias2. Apparently the device will be launched on May 11th costing:

• $79.99 after a mail-in rebate with a 2-year contract;
• $149 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a 1-year contract
• $249 off contract

The Alias 2 is known by its keyboard that features E-ink technology.

The HTC XV6175, previously known as the HTC Willow is rumored to be heading towards Verizon Wireless in the near future. Unfortunately, no details on the specs were provided, but we assume it will be a low-end device running Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard OS.

The Motorola A4500 Napoleon “World Edition” has finally received the FCC approval and is now due to land on Verizon. This model is a successor to the Motorola Q series handsets, and is pretty decent in terms of specs:

• World-roaming, quad-band GSM, EV-DO;
• Wi-Fi, GPS, Stereo Bluetooth;
• Windows Mobile 6.1;
• 2Mpix camera;
• Fingerprint scanner

There was no word form Moto or Verizon, though.

Verizon has quietly released the Samsung SCH-u350 Smooth. This affordable low-end clamshell is going for $29.99 with a 2-year contract and mail-in rebate, and offers the following features:

• CDMA (800/1900MHz);
• 1xRTT data connectivity;
• VGA camera with Night Shot, self-timer, and digital zoom;
• Bluetooth;
• Suppo

Verizon Hub has recently got a price cut, apparently due to low sales of the device. Now it's going for $149 after $50 rebate with 2 year contract, or $219 after $50 rebate with 1 year contract.

Little has been known about the upcoming unannounced LG VX7100 Glance in the past couple of months. But today, thanks to a leaked picture, we are at least able to see how the device actually looks.

As expected, the LG VX7100 Glance is the thin candy-bar style phone from budget-to-mid-level range. Its's nice to see a change in the trend for a while...

Unfortunately no further details were provided.

Verizon Wireless has officially announced today that the Samsung Trance, as mentioned previously will be available for purchase starting Friday, April 24th at a price of $49.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate on a 2-year contract. The Trance is a mid-range music phone packed with the following features:

• 2.1" display with 176 x 220 resolution;
• CDMA 1X 800/1900mHz Digital Only;
• 1.

Verizon has released an official BlackBerry 8830 OS update to OS 4.5.0.138. The latest build is currently available for download at the carrier’s BlackBerry page.

Hopefully, an update for the Storm is also on its way.

According to BGR, the mid-range Samsung Trance U490 be launched via all available channels on April 24th. The device will retail for $49.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and a 2-year contract, $119.99 after a $50 mail-in-rebate and a 1 year contract or $219.99 w/o contract, and will have the following features:

• 2.1″ display with 176 x 220 resolution;
• CDMA 1X 800/1900mHz Digital Only;
• 1.