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T-Mobile has provided a few more details about what will be its first HSPA+ compatible handset. The HTC G2, according to a T-Mobile published web site, has a touch screen, an optical mouse for on-screen navigation, and the standard set of Android shortcut keys. Based on the image published by T-Mobile, the G2 will run the stock version of Android 2.2, and T-Mobile says it has an 800MHz processor, and Flash Player Mobile 10.1. T-Mobile says more information will become available about the G2 in the coming weeks.

T-Mobile is offering BlackBerry OS 5.0.0.822 to its BlackBerry Curve 8900 and 8520 devices. The software can be downloaded over the air directly to the handset. T-Mobile recommends that users of the 8900 and 8520 update their system software.

According to the Wall Street Journal, T-Mobile USA is in talks with Huawei about the Chinese company's new IDEOS Android smartphone. A source cited by the Journal said that a deal isn't in place yet, but one could be forged within four to six weeks. Huawei developed the Tap touch phone, which was branded and sold by T-Mobile. Huawei has yet to strike a major win with U.S. network operators, and the company confirmed that it is talking to the carriers about distribution deals. The Journal believes the device will be available before the holidays for about $100 on contract. The IDEOS runs Android 2.2, has a 2.8-inch touch screen, camera, Wi-Fi, GPS, and Bluetooth.

This Gravity offers a few benefits over the Gravity 3, including smaller size, touch screen, customizable home screens and menu, and WebKit-based browser. Other features are similar, including a slide-out QWERTY text keyboard, 3G data, 2-megapixel camera, and memory card slot.

This minor refresh of the Gravity 2 sports updated styling. Key features of this affordable messaging include a slide-out QWERTY text keyboard, 3G data, 2-megapixel camera, memory card slot, music player and stereo Bluetooth.

This affordable messaging phone sports a large display, QWERTY keyboard, and 3G data. Other features include 1-megapixel camera, email, GPS navigation, and memory card slot.

LG's first phone for T-Mobile USA. This GSM phone sports a large touch display, fast HSPA 7.2 3G data, and a 3-megapixel camera. Other features include stereo Bluetooth and a memory card slot.

Part of Samsung's Galaxy S series, this high-end Android smartphone sports a huge 4-inch OLED display, fast 1 GHz processor, and 5-megapixel camera with advanced options and video capture. Other features include Bluetooth 3.0, Wi-Fi with DLNA streaming, 3.5mm audio jack, and 16 GB of built-in memory plus a memory card slot.

This entry-level clamshell GSM phone sports Bluetooth, camera, speaker phone, downloadable Java games, and a color external display.

This unique clamshell phone sports a thin, colorful body with hidden LED matrix on the outside and a large display and keypad inside. Key features include 3G data, 2-megapixel camera, memory card slot, and Bluetooth.

This more-affordable alternative to the Gravity 3 is most like the original Gravity, but with an upgraded display and refreshed styling. Key features of this 2G messaging phone include a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, memory card slot, music player, and stereo Bluetooth.