Well, well, well - look what we have here. Looks like the FCC is passing the Touch Pro as CDMA phone as Engadget Mobile has pointed out. That could only mean that Sprint or Verizon will get the device. Now, this doesn’t mean that if you use T-Mobile or AT&T you won’t be able to use it - you’ll still be able to import the European GSM version whenever it lands over there, but you won’t get the handsomely subsidized price that those on Sprint and Verizon will get.

If you want to get technical, view the FCC filing. And if you want more info, such as timing, price, etc, check back here for more.

 

[7 Comments]

The iPhone isn’t the only device that has a custom built YouTube application: so does the Touch Diamond. It has similar functionality to that of the iPhone app in that it lets you search, view the rating and number of views, plus bookmark favorite videos. There’s also a screen that lets you choose the quality so that if you’re using a slow connection, you can still see the streaming video. The design of the application, though looking nothing like the rest of Windows Mobile, has a clean, attractive design.

To see more YouTube application screenshots, head on over to msmobiles.

 

[2 Comments]

We finally have some pictures of the Touch Pro that are different than those that are on the HTC website, or taken at a T-Mobile press event in Germany.

A close up view of the keyboard reveals that it has an extra row of keys that allows for dedicated number buttons. That’s a great addition, so that to get a number you won’t have to press the function key each time. I’m also liking the double-sized shift key. Overall, the Touch Pro keyboard looks like a much more usable keyboard than that of the HTC TyTN II.

To see the full gallery, click on over to MobileBurn.

 

[2 Comments]

The Diamond is the first Windows Mobile phone to have an accelerometer. This lets the display automatically re-orient itself when you rotate the phone. Finally! Why didn’t someone think of this sooner? Oh yeah - Apple did.

The accelerometer functionality only works in some programs like Opera 9.5 and the photo application. It also works in the game Teeter, which allows you to move a ball around the screen by tilting the device. Pretty neat =D.

 

[No Comments]

Ok, so we know that the Touch Pro is thicker than the Diamond because of the keyboard, right? But how much thicker?

This model from sizeasy lets us see that the Touch Pro in red is 56% thicker (that’s 6.55mm or .25″) than the Diamond in purple. It’s also 55grams (1.94oz) heavier. Is it worth the extra heft? For those that can’t live without a full keyboard, it sure is.

 

[No Comments]

The Diamond that is sold in European right now (and the absolute cheapest price I could find for it was $650) will allow you to get EDGE speeds in the US because it has the T-Mobile 900MHz band, and you still have WiFi if you want faster data. Since a lot of people on T-Mobile don’t even have a data plan, the lack of 3G isn’t an issue, unless you plan to get a data plan in the future.

That said, if you’re waiting to get a Diamond that is released by T-Mobile, you may be waiting for a long time. T-Mobile has given no indicated that they plan to release the Diamond in the US for a subsidized price, it’s just been a matter of speculation and rumor. That’s why picking one up now may not be a bad idea. =D

 

[2 Comments]

The Touch Diamond may not yet be sold in the US, but it’s already over in Europe. You can import one to the US for about $800, and the phone will work fine on T-Mobile (you’ll get EDGE internet), but won’t support future 3G bands. If you use it on AT&T, you will only be able to get slow GPRS speeds.

If you want to see a comprehensive review of the European Touch Diamond, check out the review at pocketnow.com.

The verdict of the review? To start, the Diamond has a great size - it’s the smallest Windows Mobile phone yet (at just 11mm thick), and even with this petite design, the screen is still a nice 2.8″. TouchFLO 3D is a welcomed addition to help spruce up the Today screen, but the animations are a bit slow (a recent ROM update has made them faster). Other innovative features like accelerometer usage (flip the phone over to silence a call, rotate phone and a photo will re-orient) and software enhancements (YouTube application, Opera 9.5) make this the highest-caliber Windows Mobile phone yet in terms of features, functionality, and design.

 

[2 Comments]

Hey Guys. Welcome to AllTouchSite.com, a site for future HTC Touch devices. This site will take on a similar format to AllShadow.com. Because the HTC Touch Diamond and Touch Pro aren’t yet available in the US, the main site here will be in a low profile mode for a few weeks with little or no activity. In the mean time, feel free to start using the forums.

Also, we’re looking for writers (and yes, we pay). If you have excellent writing ability, significant experience working with Windows Mobile, and enthusiasm about HTC’s upcoming Touch devices, ping me at brandon(at)alltouchsite.com (be sure to write “Apply” in the subject, or the email won’t be read).

 

[4 Comments]