The HTC Touch Slide, previously known as the HTC Nike—is the slide-out version of the HTC Touch we reviewed back in June. On the inside, there’s 3G HSDPA, 400MHz processor, 2-megapixel camera, and a microSD expansion slot.

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It’s about 3 months after the iPhone launch, and happy with the improvements, I was planning to change our “Wait” verdict to a full-on and rabid “Buy”. That wasn’t because of Apple, but because of the cool apps being offered by independent developers. All that came to an end yesterday after the new Apple firmware 1.1.1 neutered the handset. Sure, unlocked iPhones were broken. But more importantly, Apple wiped away the powerful programs that helped push the iPhone to greatness. With this, I’m going to have to move our recommendation from “Wait” to “Don’t hold your breath.” I’m done with this handset until third-party apps come back.

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It looks like that purported first pic of AT&T’s version of the HTC Kaiser, dubbed the “Tilt,” wasn’t entirely on the mark but, as you can see from the shot of the real deal above, it wasn’t too far off either. One of the most noticeable changes is a new silver dialpad of questionable taste, which sorta matches the seemingly shinier than usual navigation keys on the face of the device. Also, if you squint hard enough you’ll see that there’s an option to “Get TeleNav,” which means that you won’t be getting TomTom, and also likely means that you’ll need a data connection to use it. Hit up the read link below for a few more pics courtesy of HowardForums member “jlczl.”

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What do you get when you add USA 3G bands (850MHz / 1900MHz WCDMA) to one of the most feature-rich phones on the market? Ah, you get the Nokia N95-3, and we’ve got it in the flesh in our hands-on studio! If you name something, this bad boy has got it. From Wi-Fi, to the spectacular 5 megapixel camera complete with 640×480 VGA video capture, A2DP Bluetooth, GPS and now those ever-coveted USA 3G bands, the N95-3 completely rocks out. If those above listed features weren’t enough, Nokia has upped the battery life on here dramatically. In order to do so, the back side of the device underwent a little makeover. This effectively shed the shutter lens from the phone, which is now controlled simply by software. The great part about it was that when you slid the lens open, the camera would automatically launch. This can be achieved by holding down the camera key, so we won’t miss it that much. We earlier reported the Chicago Nokia Store had the dark sand color in stock, and New York had the black in stock; we were duped by a Nokia Store sales person. No go on the black just yet, so hold off if you’re anal about colors. Ready for the hands-on gallery? We thought you’d be!

Click on over to the Nokia N95-3 USA hands-on gallery!

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For Windows Mobile users, the HTC Kaiser / TyTN II / MDA Vario III / AT&T 8925 (”Tilt”) US release is equivalent in excitement to the launch of another handset widely anticipated by Apple fans, but unlike the iPhone, poor WinMo diehards have no definitive date at which to target their enthusiasm. We’ve heard numerous rumored release windows before — and most recently, word of yet another possible delay — with none having panned out so far, meaning you should take the following tidbit with the usual skepticism: e-tailer Negri Electronics has started taking pre-orders on both the 8925 (pictured above) and camera-less 8900, and claims that units are expected to be in stock on Sunday, September 30th. If the photo they’re running is indeed the AT&T production version, potential buyers can be somewhat relieved that the color scheme has not changed from the unlocked model (unlike the fugly offering from T-Mobile Germany), but as we expected, the front cam and all possibility of hacked video calling have been eliminated. Hey, gotta give the early adopters something for spending double the subsidized price.

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If you haven’t heard yet, T-Mobile has started to sell their brand new BlackBerry 8320. You should be able to pick these up by ordering direct from T-Mobile, or from a store, though we’re not sure if this is a case of some stores just selling early, or an official notice from corporate giving the “OK”. One BGR reader sent us a plethora of pictures of his brand new device, and we’ve added them in our gallery. So, the question is, did you get a T-Mobile BlackBerry 8320 today? And if so, Pale Gold, or Titanium?

T-Mobile BlackBerry Curve 8320 Unboxing gallery!

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We reported on the BlackBerry Curve getting T-Mobile hotspot compatibility, but the 8320 has just become official, retailing now for $249 after $50 mail-in rebate with a two-year contract. It’s available in titanium and gold, and you should be able to pick one up from retailers (they just got the go-ahead to sell). Thanks tipster! [T-Mobile]

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UPDATE: I have personally went to a local T-Mobile Store and have confirmed the $249 after $50 rebate price is valid for existing T-Mobile customers that do not have a running contract and wish to extend 2 years.

- Ka Wang 

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Todd Achilles, HTC’s top exec on this side of the pond, has called it quits — well, he actually resigned a month ago — and turned in his parking pass as head honcho at the Bellevue, Washington headquarters. While we’ve not heard any reason behind the move, we’re fairly confident that this shouldn’t ripple the product flow from the beloved Taiwanese HTC mothership. Perhaps he’s wandered over to the new rumored entry into the Windows Mobile world? Nah, we doubt it.

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Citing sources at “Taiwan handset makers,” DigiTimes is reporting that “Google will definitely launch its own branded handset.” However, the Googlephone’s OS, hardware specs, production contractor and operating partners have still not been finalized. Given that we’re already pretty sure that Google has developed their own mobile OS based on Linux, we’ll assume that their use of “finalized” refers to the final feature set and UI polishing — not the possibility of the gPhone running Symbian or WinMo, for example. DigiTimes’ sources also note that Google is contemplating going with a 3G handset instead of EDGE for its initial foray into the cellphone market. However, the choice for Qualcomm’s 3G versus TI’s EDGE could push the introduction of the HTC manufactured handset into the first half of 2008. Come on Google, it’s post-Labor Day now so just go ahead and announce your plans already. We’re big boys, we can take it.

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Although we can’t really see Sony Ericsson dropping all that R&D into Symbian and UIQ only to jump ship to the Borg, the always-reliable Commercial Times is reporting that HTC just won a million-unit OEM order for Sony Ericsson’s first Windows Mobile handset. Details are still sketchy, but apparently the device will ship in the “second half of 2008.” Take this one with a huge grain of salt for now, but we’ll keep our ears to the ground.

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