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RoverPC X7 is a newly announced communicator from the Russian manufacturer Rover Computers. Here's a list of its specifications:

• GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz;
• Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional OS;
• Marvell PXA310, 624 MHz + NXP 5209 CPU;
• 256MB ROM / 128MB RAM;
• 3.2" QVGA 65K color touchscreen;
• 2Mpix camera;
• miniUSB 2.

Reportedly, Windows Mobile handsets will soon become compatible with T-Mobile's Hotspot@Home service.

The first of such will be T-Mobile's Shadow II, a UMA capable phone that will allow for voice calls via Wi-Fi network. Unfortunately, we won't see it live till Q4.

Verzio announced its new touchscreen handset, cleverly named Envii. It is not bad considering its specifications, but very scarce details were given on the software side. Anyway, all available information can be found on the company's website. No info on availability and pricing, sorry.

• 624MHz CPU;
• 1GB ROM;
• 2.7" QVGA screen;
• tri-band GSM and 1900/2100MHz UMTS/HSDPA;
• Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity;
• Verzio Flick Dynamic Touch UI.

T-Mobile has added the Samsung t339 and Nokia 6301 Wi-Fi + UMA capable handsets to its HotSpot@Home service.

Both phones can swich between GSM and VoIP based connections and are available starting today.

The Motorola's new ZN5 is the first model in the ZINE series.

It is a candybar handset with a 5Mpix Kodak camera featuring autofocus, a xenon flash, image stitching, and on-device integration with Kodak Gallery, as well as support for Wi-Fi, "ModeShift" technology for keypad morphing, and quad-band GSM/EDGE networks.

The first country to get the phone will be China, but Motorola plans a worldwide release shortly after.

While everyone is waiting for the BlackBerry Bold to appear on the largest canadian carrier, Rogers has replaced the older BlackBerry 8800 with the 8820 model. The only noticeable difference between these two is that the latter sports Wi-Fi connectivity. The prices are CA$349, CA$499, and CA$549 on a three- ,two- , and one-year contracts (special promo price), respectively.

We're no sure pabout You probably know that AT&T-branded Samsung SGH-i780 will be renamed to i788. Well, here's a new rumor: this phone could actually be the upcoming Blackjack 3. And why not, with all those great features, some of which are lacking on the Blackjack II:

• Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional OS;
• 3G HSDPA;
• Optical touchpad with stylus;
• Forward-facing camera;
• WiFi;
• GPS.

Rogers is ready to release three new RIM smartphones on its GSM network. These include the BlackBerry Curve 8310 in a new soft pink color, the UMA-enabled Pearl 8120 with OS 4.5, and the new Bold. The release date is yet unconfirmed, but the prices are official and are as following:

• Pink BlackBerry Curve - $199 on three years;
• Pearl 8120 - $149 on three years.

According to Akihabara, Toshiba is planning to release its Portege G810 smartphone on June 20th.

We don't know where exactly it will be available and how much it will cost, so stay tuned for more details as we get them. Meanwhile, here's a short speclist to give you an idea of what the device has to offer:

• Windows Mobile 6.1;
• HSDPA/HSUPA;
• 2.

AT&T launched a promo website for the upcoming U.S. version of the BlackBerry Bold, i.e. the same Bold only with an AT&T logo on it. The carrier didn't announce the exact release date yet, but we hope to see the device in the U.S. within the July timeframe.

The feature list is taken from the site and can be found below:

• GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSDPA support;
• Integrated Wi-Fi/GPS;
• 480 x 320 resolution display;
• Memory card slot;
• 1GB of built-in storage;
• 624MHz CPU;
• 128MB of Flash memory;
• Bluetooth 2.