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AT&T to Launch HP iPAQ Glisten World Phone for $230

AT&T plans to launch the HP iPAQ Glisten , a Windows Mobile 6.5 touch screen smartphone with 3G world capabilities, in the coming weeks for $230.

Verizon to Launch Samsung Omnia 2 on December 2 for $200

Verizon plans to launch the Samsung Omnia 2 , a Windows Mobile 6.5 smartphone with one of the largest touch screen displays, on December 2 for $200.

Verizon to Launch Fish-Finding Phone

Verizon today introduced the Casio G’zOne Rock , a rugged clamshell that has six operating modes — including one that shows the tides and sea levels to find the best time for fishing.

T-Mobile Launches Prepaid BlackBerry

T-Mobile today announced that it will sell a prepaid BlackBerry plan for $60 that doesn’t require a contract or credit check.

T-Mobile Resumes Sale of Sidekicks After Data Loss

T-Mobile today resumed Sidekick sales, a month after a server meltdown at Microsoft caused personal information to disappear from many of the phones.

AT&T to Launch LG Shine 2 on November 22 for $120

AT&T said it will launch the LG Shine 2 , a fashionable stainless steel slider with a reflective screen and polished round edges, on November 22 for $120.

Samsung Launches Galaxy Spica, Google Phone in Europe

Samsung plans to launch the Galaxy Spica , the first Google Android-powered smartphone with DivX support, with easy connection to popular social networking sites such as Facebook.

Palm Shares Rise on Nokia Takeover Rumor

Palm shares surged amid rumors that Nokia may be eyeing the Pre and Pixi maker to bolster its portfolio of smartphones to better compete with rivals Apple’s iPhone and Research in Motion’s BlackBerry devices.

Sprint Plans to Cut 2,500 Jobs

Sprint, the third-largest U.S. carrier, said it plans to cut up to 2,500 jobs, or 6 percent of its work force, as part of an effort to slash annual expenses by at least $350 million.

Nokia Recalls Millions of Dangerous Chargers

Nokia today announced a global recall of some 14 million chargers because some of them could cause a dangerous electrical shock.