O2 Stealth to launch in late October

In a press statement released today, handheld maker O2 confirmed that the Xda Stealth will be available at authorized retail outlets in Singapore in late October. The PDA-phone is expected to retail at with a one-year local warranty. (At press time, O2 was unable to comment on the launch dates of the Stealth in other parts of Asia except for Hong Kong which is already selling the handheld.)

The O2 Xda Stealth is the company's latest PDA-phone offering with both an alphanumeric keypad and a touchscreen display. It is powered by an Intel Xscale 416MHz processor and will come with a 2.4-inch QVGA display, 192MB of ROM, 802.11b/g wireless LAN, Bluetooth v1.2 and triband GSM support.

Hands on: Sony Ericsson's Bluetooth watch

It's not the most elegant wristwatch for a cool gadget, but Sony Ericsson's Bluetooth MBW-100 timepiece held our attention for the week we had fiddling with its innovative features, from the caller ID display to the music and call controls, and an out-of-range security buzzer. Take note that this is a prototype sample. Other than that, here are our first impressions of this 007-like gizmo. For more exclusive shots of the MBW-100, click here.

HP announces prices for iPaq rx4540 and rx4240

The handheld maker has just announced the recommended retail prices for its iPaq rx4000-series handhelds. The higher-end rx4540, which comes with an additional 1GB onboard memory, will be priced at S$599 (US$426.97). The entry-level rx4240 will retail for an estimated S$499 (US$355.69).

Both handhelds are expected to be available in Asia in early November 2006. Some of the key features on the two rx4000-series editions are a Samsung 400MHz processor, 3.5mm audio jack, Bluetooth v2.0, 802.11b/g wireless LAN, SD/MMC expansion slot and 2.8-inch QVGA touchscreen display. You can get our full review of the rx4540 here.

Leaked screenshots of upcoming Windows Mobile OS

Microsoft's next-generation Windows Mobile OS (code-named Crossbow) is once again in the spotlight as what appears to be screenshots of the new operating system were posted on the Web, courtesy of MSMobile.com. From the image of the Today home screen, it seems that Crossbow will adopt a glossier look-and-feel with icons that appear similar to those on Vista.

The new Windows Mobile OS will also come with "strong links to Office 2007 and Exchange 12 for push emails" as well as a built-in instant messenger (most probably Windows Live Messenger). Handhelds with the new OS are expected to be commercially available in the first half of 2007, while Crossbow's successor, Photon, is due to hit the market one year later in 2008.

BlackBerry 8800 info leaks onto the Web

Even before the BlackBerry Pearl 8100 has arrived on our Asian shores, rumors of another new multimedia BlackBerry have recently surfaced on the Internet. Called the BlackBerry 8800, the handheld is said to feature several key enhancements over the Pearl, such as a full QWERTY keypad (over the SureType keyboard on the Pearl), a QVGA (320 x 240-pixel) color display, video-recording capabilities (finally!) and, last but not least, a much-awaited 802.11g wireless LAN.

Like the Pearl, the 8800 will come with a 1.3-megapixel camera, BlackBerry Maps applications, microSD expansion card slot, Bluetooth 2.0, voice dial and speakerphone. From the images posted on the Web, the 8800 will also sport a sleek styling and slim form factor similar to the Pearl. As at time of publication, we were unable to confirm any details on the new BlackBerry, although word is that it will launch in spring next year. Stay tuned for more updates.

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