It is official: Arrive has arrived. We have posted a video of HTC Arrive when it came out and now let's take a closer look. The new HTC Arrive is the latest Windows Phone 7 offering and the great thing about it is that the new phone is quite impressive. Therefore we should skip on the mambo jumbo and let us get started with the review. The look Upon first sighting, if you are aware of previous HTC phones, you might also have the same idea that it looks quite a lot like the HTC Tilt2. When it comes to size, feel and weight, it is quite similar to other phones that utilize the Windows Phone 7. Overall, the shape and overall look is impressive. The materials used were quite good and [...]

There have been recent news and updates regarding him Windows Phone 7 that will certainly interest you guys not matter if it’s favorable or unfavorable for your tastes. There are some major updates as well as the plans of Microsoft as to how they will be rolling out the new updates. No Donuts The very first update for the Windows Phone 7 is given the code name, No Do. It will roll out within the coming weeks in time for the CES. However, shipping for the new update will be held until February. This update will include copy and paste, support for the Qualcomm Chipset, a location stack for CDMA as well as additional fixes for the software. Mango This new major update will enable this [...]

HTC HD2 gets a new camaraderie- Vodafone Spain. Vodafone made an official announcement regarding the multi-touch device entering Spain. The speculation for release is seen in December. The phone running HTC Sense UI is projected more of a business smartphone than a personal one.

Have a glimpse at the press release:

Specs

“Vodafone has launched the HTC HD2 smartphone in Spain. HTC’s first Windows smartphone running the HTC Sense interface runs on a Qualcomm 1 GHz Snapdragon processor and Windows 6.5 OS and provides access to the Windows Marketplace for applications. The slim handset features a 4.3-inch capacitive touch screen, 5 megapixel camera, HSPA and Wi-Fi connectivity and GPS. Other features include HTC Peep for Twitter, Microsoft Exchange sync and access to the Microsoft My Phone service for storage.”

About the availability

“Starting December, Vodafone Spain will offer the HTC HD2 smartphone exclusively for business customers. Users will be able to acquire the HTC HD2 handset at Vodafone shops across Spain, along with a Vodafone mobile internet tariff plan subscription. Customers can opt for Vodafone’s Real Mail package available for EUR 15 per month, or for the Windows Mobile E-mail service with a monthly fee of EUR 22.”

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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. [...]