Verizon may be one of the carriers that looks pretty much interested in Windows Mobile 6.5 world which opens on Oct 6. The device is HTC Imagio XV6975 aka HTC Whitestone that has Touch Flo 3D interface, but no QWERTY keyboard here.  The smartphone is a debutante for Verizon that has the ability to handle VCast MobileTV. Other specs of the CDMA/GSM device are:

• Opera Mobile browser
• WiFi Connectivity
• 3.5mm headset jack
• 3.6inch touchscreen(WVGA)
• Auto-focus camera(5 MP)
• 528Mhz qualcomm processor

The first week of October is speculated to unveil the price and other details. The wait is about to over.

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Now here are some more wild pictures of HTC Leo which has already been amusing many by the name ‘HTC PRO. Three’ scripted on its back. The very first benchmarks of HD2 have been discovered at xda. Have a quick synopsis of what the has found out so far:

• 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor
• 1,230 mAh battery(1.5 days battery life), allowing 1hr video playback, 2 hrs music listening, 1hr web browsing with 3G on constant run
• Misses on TV-Out support and built-in compass
• 3.5 mm headset jack
• 4.3-inch WVGA display
• A better auto-focus camera(8 MP) and VGA videos
• USB Host support

The Leo is speculated to unveil in late November or early December. Let’s wait when the final word comes out. [...]

Now here’s a news straight from the horse’s mouth. It’s Verizon that’s ready to battle in the race with its version of HTC Touch Pro 2 that includes the tempting 3.5mm headphone jack. The price quoted is $199 with a $100 rebate and can get on your hands from Sep 11. Sprint and T-mobile should revise their competitive strategies for now.

The smartphone that has GPS and WiFi connectivity is available both online and in stores. The OS is still Windows Mobile 6.1 professional. The upgrad to  Windows Mobile 6.5 cannot be seen until next month when the all new version gets on floors. The phone is inclusive of 288MB RAM and 512MB ROM. Full QWERTY keyboard, 3.2 MP autofocus camera and Touch Flo 3D interface are other attractions. Get the full news here.

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