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Another Mobile Tech Moment

JC Doss and Steve Trotto discuss the update to the iPhone in another quality podcast about the mobile world.

Have a listen here.

Mobility Today review the HTC Touch Pro

Dave over at Mobility Today has just posted his video review of the HTC Touch Pro, good to see that he agrees with our review over the usability, speed and power of this HTC phone. You can check out Dave’s video after the break and also our review right here.

iPhone Software version 2.02 now live (Updated)

The latest iPhone software update version 2.02 has just gone live on iTunes. The usual detailed description has been provided by Apple, "Bug Fixes". Here’s hoping that this will address the well reported problems iPhone 3G users have been experiencing. One thing I have noticed is the signal strength has improved and the Modem Firmware has definitely been upgraded. Pics after the break

T-Mobile to launch first Android handset

T-Mobile said today that it plans to launch a mobile phone powered by Google’s Android software, making it the first operator to do so and posing a direct threat to Apple’s popular iPhone. A spokesman for Deutsche Telekom, T-Mobile’s German parent, declined to comment on the launch date for the device which is made by mobile phone maker HTC.

Iris Web Browser hands on video

WMExperts have posted a quick look video at the Iris Web Browser that runs on the WebKit rendering engine which powers the iPhones Safari browser. Unfortunately it looks a bit slow for prime time use but does render pages very nicely which is a big plus on a Windows Mobile device. Check out the video after the break.

The most ridiculous iPhone 3G accessory award goes to…..

Brando, who have just launched this 6x Zoom Telescope for the iPhone 3G. Now I am not being funny here but who is going to want one of these or for that matter risk being laughed at for using it. Apparently you can overcome the short comings of mobile phone cameras and now take some great shots. More pictures after the break.

Samsung i900 hitting UK Networks

Various reports are popping up about the impending availability of the Samsung i900 Omnia on Orange and Vodafone in the UK. According to Coolsmartphone Orange have it in stock now and Vodafone will shortly follow. This is good news as this looks like a really great Windows Mobile device. We should have one next week for review and maybe this device will sway me from the iPhone 3G.

Twitter on the … DS!?

A 1.3 version of the DSTwitter has been released. Where did it come from? Its only been a couple of months since the first incarnation hit the net. Mashable has directions for installation. Of course you will require one of the R4 style cards that are now under threat from Nintendo.

Details emerging on the Treo Pro

Palm Infocenter have come across some specs of the Treo Pro. There are a couple of software apps that should enhance usage, obviously depending on your operator. Check it out after the break.

More pictures of the Treo Pro/Treo 850

Mobility Today have got their mitts on a bunch of high quality pictures of the upcoming Treo. Call it the 850w or the Pro it’s still a mighty fine looking device with some specs to match and easily my device of choice. A couple after the break.