Improved Functions and Fixes

• Fixed auto-reboot issue after enabling WLAN.
• Added the control panel to the action panel after taking a picture in theme mode.
• Improved QuickGPS updating through ActiveSync, Wi-Fi and GPRS.
• Enhanced Opera’s browsing performance while running other applications.

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The HTC Touch Cruise is also an advanced in-car navigation system. When placed into its accompanying car cradle, the HTC Touch Cruise automatically transforms its user interface into an easy-to-use, one-touch interface that provides seamless turn-by-turn directions. The new HTC Touch Cruise will be available to customers across all major global markets in spring 2009.

HTC Touch Cruise Specifications

• Size: 102 x 53.5 x 14.5mm
• Weight: 103 grams
• Connectivity: WCDMA/HSPA: 900/2100MHz. HSDPA 7.2 Mbps
• Operating system: Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
• Display: 2.8-inch TFT-LCD touch-sensitive screen with QVGA resolution
• Control panel: HTC TouchFLO 4-Way navigation wheel with Enter and HTC Footprints buttons
• Camera: 3.2 MP, with fixed focus
• Internal memory: 512 MB flash ROM, 256 MB RAM
• Expansion Slot: microSD memory card (SD 2.0 compatible)
• Bluetooth: 2.0 with EDR
• Wireless: Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
• GPS: GPS/A-GPS
• Interface: HTC ExtUSBä (mini-USB 2.0 and audio jack in one)
• Battery: 1100 mAh
• Talk time: GSM: up to 400 minutes
• Standby time: GSM: up to two weeks
• Chipset: Qualcomm® MSM7225, 528 MHz

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What’s good is the TouchFLO 3D for Xperia X1 is not completely replaced the X1’s pre-installed panel, you can either use the TouchFLO 3D, or the default X1 user interface depends on your preferences. The TouchFLO 3D might have some bugs in its initial releases, but expect to see a better version soon. Check out the download links/instructions here or watch the live demonstration video by Paul from Modaco below

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Although it is classified as an affordable smartphone from HTC, expect it to be priced at least at the mid-range end. The Touch Viva supports Quadband GSM network. It can only do EDGE wireless data connection but with its built in WiFi you can still enjoy a good data connection when you are connected to a wireless hotspot.

HTC Touch Viva

• Size: 104.5 x 59 x 15.75 mm
• Weight: 110g
• Connectivity: GSM/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
• Software/Operating system: HTC TouchFLO with Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
• Display: 2.8 inch QVGA screen
• Camera: 2 megapixel
• Internal memory: 256 MB flash; 128 MB RAM
• Memory card: microSD
• WLAN: 802.11 b/g
• Bluetooth: 2.0 with EDR
• GPS: GPS/AGPS
• Interface: HTC ExtUSB (mini-USB and audio jack in one; USB 2.0 High-Speed)
• Battery: 1100 mAh
• Talk time: GSM: Up to 480 minutes
• Standby time: GSM: Up to 270 hours
• Chipset: TI OMAP 850, 201 MHz 

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Similar to HTC Touch, the HTC Opal does not support 3G connection but will do EDGE/GPRS wireless data connection. According to the source it will be able to run the new HTC TouchFLO 3D, same as what you see on the HTC Touch Diamond or HTC Touch Pro. Check out the specification below, note that the specification listed is not final and is listed on a confidential document dated July 3rd.

• GSM Quad Band 850/900/1800/1900
• GPRS/EDGE
• WiFi 802.11 b/g
• 2 megapixel camera
• 2.8-inch 240 x 320 QVGA Screen
• 256MB ROM / 128MB RAM
• CPU: TI OMAP 850, 200 MHz
• Windows Mobile 6.1
• Bluetooth 2.0
• MicroSD card slot

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having Windows Mobile 6.1 Pro but the same TI OMAP 850 chip running at 200Mhz (huh?). There’s quad-band GPRS / EDGE and a 2 megapixel camera listed along with WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0 and a microSD card slot. Inside will be the Opera browser for silky smooth surfing. Hmm.. What no 3 megapixel cam? No 3G ?

With the latest 0.4 version, you can arrange the Tabs’ order, or even hide the tab that you do not need it. The configuration tool also comes with some system tweak which were introduced previously in other discussion threads.

Note that although you can hide the TouchFlo 3D tabs, the author is not sure if you can hide all the tabs on the interface. Grab the software in CAB file from the link below.

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The new HTC Touch Diamond

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Overview of the TouchFLO 3D

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Demonstration of using TouchFLO 3D

More at HTC YouTube channel here

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HTC haven’t skimped on the connectivity, either.  The Touch Diamond has 7.2Mbps HSDPA and HSUPA for super-fast uploads and downloads.  That will be put to good use in the re-skinned Opera 9 browser, which HTC will be including in the smartphone’s ROM.  In a demonstration today, HTC execs showed the browser zooming and reflowing text with a simple tap, as well as manually controlling the zoom level with the touch-sensitive scroll wheel (that doubles as the D-pad).  The Touch Diamond also features an accelerometer, such as found in the iPhone, which can recognise which way up the handset is being held and orient the screen accordingly.

The company is calling the smartphone their “Usable Mobile Internet” device.  It also has a custom version of YouTube, which execs described as “the best mobile YouTube experience”; Apple aren’t going to like that.  Although hardware details are yet to be announced, in the demonstration the phone ran smoothly and with no slow-downs no matter whether playing media, browsing the internet or anything else. 

The handset will be launched in Europe and Asia in June, with the rest of the world later on in 2008.  No prices have been revealed.  Our sister-site PHONE Magazine will be bringing you more coverage from the HTC event – including hands-on video with the Touch Diamond itself – later on today, so keep reading!

Check out the full gallery of live HTC Touch Diamond images here

So what would be the exact date then? It’s actually not far from today. Early this month HTC has announced a special event on 6th May, which is just about 1 week later. It is not sure that how many new devices will be announced, would the leaked pictureabove the upcoming new smartphone?

Source[taipeitimes] via[engadgetmobile]

The Verizon Wireless XV6900 leverages the broad functionality and communication capabilities of Windows Mobile 6 Professional with access to Outlook Mobile for smooth e-mail integration, Office Mobile and the ability to run a bevy of third-party applications.

Features of the XV6900 include:

• Bluetooth v. 2.0 with support for stereo, hands-free, and headset profiles
• microSD memory card slot with support up to 8 GB
• 2.0 megapixel camera with video capture
• 256 MB ROM / 128 MB RAM
• 2.8” TFT-LCD touch-screen with LED backlight
• 3.98” (l) x 2.35” (w) x 0.56” (d)
• Support for Office Outlook Mobile and Microsoft Exchange® with Direct Push

Source [engadgetmobile]