In the side-by-side photo with the BlackBerry Curve 8900, this rumored new RIM touchscreen phone appears to be longer and a bit thicker giving us clues as to its actual size.

Unfortunately though, while these photos do provide us with additional info as to the build of the BlackBerry Slider, we still don’t know the rest of its specs and whether this is just some sort of a sick joke or not. Hopefully, the next batch of leaks will provide us with more detail on its features, and it certainly wouldn’t hurt either if we get some confirmation on the authenticity of this particular RIM device.

Form factor-wise, the Nokia C6 is like the lovechild of the Nokia E75 and the Nokia 5230. This handset follows in the footsteps of the Nokia N900 and N97/N97 Mini both of which are QWERTY touchscreen slider phones. The silver lining here though is that, apparently, it only comes come with 256MB internal memory, but that should be much of an issue just as long as it’s bundled with a 2GB/4GB microSD card. Apart from that, there’s still very little info about this particular Cseries phone’s specs.

For what it’s worth, this should serve as a heads up for you Nokia fan boys out there waiting on a more affordable touchscreen QWERTY phone to be released if this render is indeed spot on.

[tom's guide, mobile bulgaria via unwiredview]

They are not all amazing and, indeed, we don’t know the half of it, but try this: 3Tap and LongPress. If the names aren’t suggestive enough for you, word is that more gesture control will be available for the iPhone 4G via the next SDK. Perhaps the big news so far: real multitasking for the iPhone 4G, which will enable the phone to run multiple applications in the background at the same time. On top of these very fine rumors is a poll suggesting a Verizon iPhone is what customers really want. Very odd as I used to believe people want the iPhone for its advanced features, never mind the bad service they’re getting currently.

[via nybreakingnews, shuttervoice]

Given the current timeline Apple is working with (iPhone OS 4.0 expected to debut this June with the release of the 4G iPhone), it’s highly likely that the particular iPhone OS which will tie-up both devices won’t be available until iPhone OS 4.1. We’ve heard a lot from iPhone OS 3.2, and it might not be made available on the iPhone given that it’s got specific features and settings that’ll only work with the iPad. Add to that the possibility of iPhone OS 4.0 becoming available as early as June, just a few months away from the release of the iPad, we’re starting to doubt it as well. With iPhone OS 4.1, on the other hand, they’ve got more than enough time to plan it out and develop it accordingly.

Anyway, this is pure speculation at the moment, and with Apple, you never really know. For what it’s worth, if ever firmware 3.2 doesn’t get released for the iPhone, I’m pretty sure there will be some resourceful folks out there who will be able to port the iPad OS to the Apple mobile phone.

[the loop via redmondpie]

Could this just be a typo error? Possibly, but we can’t discount the fact that there have been numerous evidence unearthed in the iPhone 3.2 SDK to strongly suggest that both the 4G iPhone and iPad will feature video calling functionality in the near future. Factor in this latest move by O2 UK, this leads us to believe that it’ll first debut with the 4G iPhone this year which, if Apple stays true to their previous launches, will finally become official this coming June.

Still skeptical about the whole iPhone video calling issue? Well, we can’t blame you especially since the other overly speculated Apple device, the iPad, totally didn’t live up to prior rumors and expectations. Anyway, with June fast approaching and the steady rise in iPhone 4G rumors, we’re pretty sure this will either be confirmed or busted within the next couple of weeks or so.

[o2 uk via redmondpie]

[engadget via bgr]

The Japanese giant is prepping a slew of devices fpr 2010 which ultimately will be the foundation of an ecosystem that connect Sony devices with Sony Online Services. Sort of like an iTunes destroyer. Among these devices is a PSP Phone and an iPad competition that “blurs distinctions among a netbook, an e-reader and a PlayStation Portable.” On the PSP Phone, Sony Ericsson is directly involved. Sony’s plan is to create a range of devices that can feed off the Sony Online Services for games and other content, which could beat iTunes in terms of the range of compatible devices.

[via engadget]

Apart from these pics, details about its specs are still pretty scarce at the moment, but based on its design, it could pack a touchscreen to complete its full QWERTY keypad. It also appears to come equipped with an optical trackpad. Rumor has it that this slider will likewise debut the new BlackBerry OS 6.0.

Interesting stuff, but unfortunately, that’s all we have for now. Hopefully, we’ll get more substantial info about this intriguing new BlackBerry smartphone in the next couple of weeks.

[bbleaks via bgr]

From the looks of it, it seems so and it might not be long before it becomes available to the public as March 23rd has now been leaked as its release date. This was disclosed by an anonymous Google employee though falling short of giving its possible retail price.

As most anonymous tips go, we’re taking this bit of news with a grain of salt until it’s officially confirmed. With that being said though, given that it’s gotten the blessings of the FCC already, it’s almost guaranteed that the Nexus One will be part of Verizon’s offerings, and it’s all just a question of when it will happen.

[neowin via android community]

“We expect Apple to launch new iPhones in June that offer both a lower total cost of ownership and new functionality, potentially including gesture-based technology,” she wrote.

Rumors suggest the iPhone 4G will be a better smartphone with a 5MP camera, WiFi N, faster processor and AMOLED touchscreen. If Apple can reduce the price despite these feature advances, there’s no stopping it.

[via redmondpie]