Virgin Mobile USA is launching the new Shuttle slider phone, its first EV-DO handset for fast wireless data connection. Shuttle will also be the first handset to integrate several features from the Helio portfolio. This will include access to social networking communities and other mobile internet sites through partnerships with Accuweather, ESPN, Facebook, MySpace, YouTube, Yahoo! and more.

Available on September 28th, the Shuttle comes with a 1.3 megapixel camera, 2″ screen; video capture, playback and messaging, integrated media player that supports both streaming and sideloaded music, stereo Bluetooth wireless technology, and SD card support. Selling price is not available yet at the moment.