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Many analysts have predicted Google’s Nexus One would sell between 5 and 6 million units by the end of 2010. According to data from app analytics firm Flurry, only about 20,000 Nexus Ones were sold in the first week since launch, January 5 through January 12.

Compared to the 250,000 Motorola Droids or the 1.5 million iPhone 3GS’s this figure is clearly a low number. Granted we can’t always trust third party analytics (which is exactly why we’re filing this under ‘Rumors’), data from Flurry still supported a much larger first week by the Droid and iPhone 3GS. When you consider Google did their best to keep the device a secret and really hasn’t explored much in the way of advertising outside of their website and own ad network, there is still a large potential for the device to grow. I think the tell-all sign of the Nexus One will come when the device launches officially on Verizon since T-mobile is still the smallest of the big four US carriers.
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Albeit a tad bit late, the T-mobile BlackBerry Pearl 8120 is finally seeing the OS 4.5 Update that was promised so long ago. Starting tomorrow, March 13, T-mobile Pearl owners will be able to get their hands on RIM’s OS and finally have a glimpse into what HTML email means on their handheld. Along with the HTML email for BIS accounts, music / video streaming, free / busy calendar look up, remote search for emails on server, attachment download / document editing, wireless software updates, myFaves 1.5, an updated UI, Wap 2.0, Voice IT policy controls, BlackBerry Maps enhancements, and GSM / EDGE toggle capabilities will be included.

Pearl 8120 owners will be able to download the OS 4.5 update from http://www.t-mobile.com/bbupgrade sometime in the morning. As usual a high-speed Internet is recommended for the download and you will need to backup your existing device information prior to updating the OS.

T-Mobile USA, Inc. announced the availability of the new T-Mobile Shadow. Featuring a more rounded and compact design with two new color options, support for T-Mobile Unlimited HotSpot Calling, and increased processing power, the new Shadow is the perfect device for sharing life’s special moments.

T-Mobile ShadowAvailable exclusively from T-Mobile, the Shadow is designed to significantly reduce the complexity often associated with many feature-rich devices, while maintaining the powerful calling, messaging and picture-sharing capabilities people crave to keep them connected.

The Shadow is powered by Windows Mobile 6.1 and is the first Windows-based phone to provide support for T-Mobile’s Unlimited HotSpot Calling service, which provides great mobile coverage at home and unlimited nationwide calling from Wi-Fi networks, including T-Mobile HotSpot locations across the country.

We just got a tip that Orange UK would be the first carrier in Europe to launch a Pay As You Go BlackBerry device. Here’s the deal: it’s an exclusive-colored BlackBerry 8120 (Indigo, which is available on T-Mobile USA, might just be an UK exclusive) that will sell for £145. What about the monthly fee? A laughable £5/month. A pretty awesome deal that we’re told launches tomorrow. You can also most likely look for the PAYG service to color-up the rest of the BlackBerry devices Orange UK offers over time, provided this goes well. We guess we were right about BlackBerrys coming in boxes. Any Orange folks out there interested in picking up one of these?

BlackBerry 8120 Orange UK

Samsung has started publishing it’s latest touch screen phone to US mobile users under T-Mobile USA: the Samsung Behold.

samsung behold

The Samsung Behold is a slim touch screen mobile phone boasting of sleek design characterized by a brushed espressor or light rose finish. It provides high-speed connectivity and full HTML web browsing with support for direct uploading of images and videos while users are on the go. The Samsung Behold is a great mobile phone for mobile blogging, texting and chatting where ever you may be.

The phone can also supports microSD memory card for additional storage solution for your videos, images or music files. The Samsung Behold supports microSD card up to 16GB capacity. And why would you need extra storage expansion? For storing photos and videos that you will take and shoot using the Samsung Behold’s 5 megapixel camera/camcorder that even comes packed with a flash and auto-focus. These photos and videos display well on the phone’s 3-inch LCD color touch screen which also features haptic feedback mechanism.

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LG KS360

If you ever felt jealous of your friends on Sprint using the LG Rumor, the LG KS360 looks to be a GSM variant aimed at a similar audience. With Communicasia 2008 now taking place in Singapore, LG has unveiled a Triband GSM GPRS/EDGE QWERTY slider that looks very reminiscent of the LG Rumor here in the States made famous by Sprint. With a 2.4 inches screen running at 240 x 320 pixels, the LG KS360 is set to only release in Asia. Although the device will only be available in Asia initially, recent FCC filing and approvals should take care of any requirements preventing a US launch later this year.

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Sony Ericsson TM506

With WCDMA 1700 and 2100 MHz support, the Sony Ericsson TM506 is set for a T-mobile launch. While the last Sony Ericsson to sell on the carrier’s network was the T610 back in July 2003, the recent launch of the 1700 MHz band is well deserving for some SE love. Although T-mobile has not confirmed the device and we only have FCC filings to go by, the last of the big four carriers to launch a 3G network is the only likely candidate to make use of the 1700 / 2100 MHz bands. Read the rest of this entry

T-Mobile Sidekick LX

That Sidekick LX update has just been made official. T-Mobile made the announcement today, promising a host of upgrades to existing LX users. The new OTA refresh will start making the rounds this week, with video recording, play and share capabilities, stereo Bluetooth support, an alarm clock and Bluetooth file transfer support all making the cut. As with all Sidekick updates, this will be a phased rollout, so don’t get too upset if this doesn’t hit your handset immediately.