Even though the iPad 2 hasn’t even been announced yet, sources are already reporting information on the types of iPad 2s are expected to ship and even the total shipping volume. According to Digitimes, the iPad 2 will ship in either WiFi, UMTS, or CDMA. The latter two models imply iPad 2s with 3G capability, more »

Palm is showing off the UMTS version of the Palm Pre for European networks at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. This version one-ups the US model I got to play with at CES with simultaneous data connection and voice connection. The US model can only do one of those tasks at a time.

But, but, but, why?

The easy answer is thank Sprint. Their EVDO technology requires a temporary disconnect from the data connection when moving to activate the voice connection. UTMS technology like those in Europe and AT&T in the US does not require this “hiccup.” This is common to all EVDO and UMTS phones.

Cheat the system?

We all know about jailbreaking the iPhone to use it on other networks, but what about the Pre? Would it be possible to purchase a UMTS phone in a foreign land and bring it home to the US to get maximum multitasking out of the Pre? Technically, yes. It is unclear if an unlocked version of the phone will be sold outside the US. I have to assume one will not be sold in the US as their exclusive agreement with Sprint should forbid it.

It was only last week when we spotted an image of the new Motorola handset uniquely code-named Alexander, and now here comes another handset this time codenamed Atila. Well, Atila looks very much alike the Alexander minus the QWERTY keyboard. But aside from the absence of this feature, the Atila handset also differs from the more »

Pantech has released a new Windows Mobile phone called the C810 Duo. Unfortunately, it was released only in Mexico and no words yet as to whether this phone will be released internationally. Just in case Pantech decides to bring the C810 Duo to the US market, here’s what you can expect from its features. This more »

Sony Ericsson continues to expand its line-up of Walkman phones with the announcement of the W902, W595 and W302. All of these Walkman phones feature Sony Ericsson’s music recognition application called TrackID, music and mood matching technology called SensMe and shake control for changing tracks with the flick of the user’s hand. Here are the things that you can expect from these new Walkman phones.

A few weeks ago, there had been much more information released on the highly anticipated Samsung i900. However, at that time, it still wasn’t known which carrier would be selling this phone, but now, it is rumored that AT&T will be the carrier. The Samsung i900 is set to come with AT&T Music, AT&T Video, more »