Almost exactly four months after the announcement, it’s finally here the official HP TouchPad release date and pricing. The Wi-Fi only of the HP’s first webOS tablet will start selling in US on July 1st. You can get the 16GB for $499.99 and 32GB for 599.99. The HP TouchPad pre order for North America and Europe also will be opened starting from June 19.

The HP TouchPad release date then will be followed by the UK, Ireland, France and Germany a few days later while Canada will get the tablet in mid-July. The roll-out will continue to Australia, Hong Kong, Italy, New Zealand, Singapore and Spain later this year.

Last but not least, HP also announced that the cellular version of the HP TouchPad will be introduced later this summer with AT&T as the partner.

Check out the press release of the HP TouchPad Release Date and Pricing announcement below.

HP Announces HP TouchPad Availability for United States, Europe and Canada

Wi-Fi version of first HP webOS tablet also coming to Asia Pacific later this year

PALO ALTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–HP (NYSE:HPQ) today announced that the Wi-Fi version of HP TouchPad will be available in the United States on July 1.

“What makes HP TouchPad a compelling alternative to competing products is webOS”

HP’s first webOS tablet will be available in the United Kingdom, Ireland, France and Germany a few days later and in Canada in mid-July, with availability scheduled to follow later this year in Italy and Spain, as well as in Australia, Hong Kong, New Zealand and Singapore.

HP TouchPad will be available from U.S. retailers, commercial resellers and direct from HP with the option of either 16 GB or 32 GB of internal storage⁽¹⁾ for $499.99 and $599.99, respectively.⁽²⁾ Preorders in North America and Europe will begin June 19.

“What makes HP TouchPad a compelling alternative to competing products is webOS,” said Jon Rubinstein, senior vice president and general manager, Palm Global Business Unit, HP. “The platform’s unmatched features and flexibility will continue to differentiate HP products from the rest of the market for both personal and professional use. This is only the beginning of what HP’s scale can do with webOS.”

With webOS, HP TouchPad users have a next-level multitasking experience, access to the web, premium audio playback with stereo speakers and Beats Audio™ technology, the ability to find information on the device or in the cloud using the Just Type feature, integrated access to their information with HP Synergy, and HP’s exclusive Touch to Share capability for sharing web addresses between HP TouchPad and compatible webOS phones.⁽³⁾

Optional accessories for HP TouchPad include the HP Touchstone Charging Dock, the HP TouchPad Wireless Keyboard and the HP TouchPad Case (sold separately).

HP also announced it will be partnering with AT&T to introduce a connected version of HP TouchPad later this summer. More information will be available closer to availability.

U.S. retailers and commercial resellers for HP TouchPad will include Best Buy, Staples, Office Depot, Walmart, Sam’s Club, OfficeMax, Amazon.com, Fry’s, Microcenter, other leading local and regional retailers, and HP’s online stores. Specific pricing and availability for HP TouchPad in Canada, France, Germany, Ireland and the United Kingdom will be announced regionally. Details for Australia, Hong Kong, Italy, New Zealand, Singapore and Spain will be announced at a later date.

More information about HP TouchPad, including product features and specs, is available at www.hpwebos.com/us/products/pads/touchpad.

[via: HP Palm Blog, BusinessWire]

Back in February when HP introduced the smallest full-featured HP webOS smartphone HP Veer 4G, it’s only said that the phone will be available in early spring without any info about the exact date yet the pricing. But today it’s all clear as AT&T announced that the phone will be available from AT&T stores and online on May 15. The Veer will be offered at $99.99 with a two-year contract both in black or white color.

Read more details about the HP Veer 4G at AT&T website.

AT&T Goes Small With HP Veer 4G

Exclusive Smartphone for AT&T Customers Available May 15, Packs a Big Experience into a Powerfully Small Design

Dallas, Texas, May 04, 2011

Key Facts

• The new HP Veer 4G*, the size of a credit card and no thicker than a deck of cards, will be the smallest full-featured HP webOS smartphone to date and AT&T’s** first to run the latest version of webOS software.
• Perfect for feature phone or quick messaging phone users looking for all of the features and capabilities of a smartphone without compromising on size and style.
• Exclusive in the U.S. for AT&T customers, HP Veer 4G is available in black and white.
• HP Veer 4G will be available from AT&T at company-owned stores and online at http://www.att.com/ on May 15 and will cost $99.99 with a two-year contract.

4G Portfolio

AT&T is a pioneer in smartphones and devices, and expects to widen its portfolio in 2011. In January, AT&T committed to introducing 20 4G devices by the end of the year.  Available exclusively to AT&T customers, HP Veer 4G will be one of several 4G devices offered in the first half of 2011.

Customer Benefits

With the HP Veer 4G, AT&T customers can have it all – access to the web, apps, social networks and more, all in one powerfully small design. For those who value size, pocketability and style, Veer offers a refreshing alternative to the larger smartphone devices that are currently in the market, without compromising on functionality.

Powered by HP webOS, Veer offers an advanced browser and an incredibly fast processor for a fantastic web experience including Adobe Flash support, plus 8GB of internal user storage and a full keyboard that slides out for fast texting and email.  Notifications instantly display messages, reminders, and Facebook® updates on a vivid 2.6-inch touchscreen, with instant messages, texts and pictures from the same person available all in one view.

HP Veer 4G comes preloaded with several popular apps including mobile hotspot and AT&T Navigator.  The mobile hotspot functionality*** allows users to share wireless internet connectivity with up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices while AT&T Navigator**** a GPS-enabled navigation service, is designed to provide you with clear and precise audible and visual turn-by-turn driving directions, including full-color moving maps, using GPS directly from your wireless phone.

In addition, thousands of apps are available at your fingertips in the redesigned webOS App Catalog – social networking, health and fitness, productivity, finance, games—you name it. With Veer, customers are able to keep multiple apps open at once and easily switch back and forth between them. Purchasing apps is now even easier with the addition of carrier billing. Customers can now buy apps on their phone and have it added to their monthly bill with just a tap.

If you need a little help finding your way or locating cool things to do around you, Veer also boasts built-in GPS.

Key Specifications

• HP webOS 2.1
• 3.63 ounces
• Tri-band UMTS: 850/1900/2100; HSDPA Cat 10/HSUPA Cat 6
• Quad-band GSM/EDGE
• 800Mhz processor (Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM7230)
• 2.6-inch multitouch display screen with a vibrant 18-bit color, 320×400 resolution
• Slide-out physical QWERTY keyboard
• Email and integrated IM, SMS and MMS
• Facebook integration, YouTube
• Wi-Fi/aGPS capable
• 5-megapixel camera with extended depth of field, geotagging, and video capture
• Stereo Bluetooth (2.1)
• 8GB internal storage(~6.1GB available)
• 910 mAh battery; up to 5.0 hours of talk time or up to 300 hours of standby time.
• webOS WebKit browser with Flash support
• HP Touchstone compatible (sold separately)

To learn more about the HP Veer 4G, visit www.att.com/mobilephones-news.

As you probably know that the iPad 2 will be available starting from March 11. The hardware it self will be offered at the same price with the original iPad, but how about the Data Plans? For those of you who plans to get the iPad 2, this info must be something that you really want to know.

In addition to the original iPad which is only supported AT&T, the iPad 2 now also supported by Verizon. According to AllThingsD, Verizon will offer prepaid monthly plans for the iPad 2, 3G version in several options: 1GB ($20), 3GB ($35), 5GB ($50) and 10GB ($80). Meanwhile AT&T is still going to apply it’s previous Data Plan which is 250MB ($15) and 2GB ($25). However, if users exceed their limit they will be charged $10 for additional 1GB usage with no contractual term.

Let’s take a look at the following table for more details.

Well, it’s all depend on your preference. Despite all these pricing schemes, the network support is also one of the factor that you need to consider. So, let’s wait in the next few days and surely we’ll see the official pricing scheme for this Data Plans.

[via: AllThingsD]

As many people expected, Apple has announced the next generation of it’s tablet iPad 2. Featuring the same 9.7-inch display, the iPad 2 will be 33% thinner than the first iPad. It’s also equipped with the Apple’s new 1GHz dual-core A5 processor along with the front-facing and rear-facing cameras. The iPad 2 will be available starting March 11 in the US in two models: Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + 3G and can be chosen from two colors options: white and black. In addition, the iPad 2 will run iOS 4.3 which is also scheduled for March 11 release for other iOS devices.

With the addition of the camera, the iPad 2 will be able to make FaceTime calls with other FaceTime capable devices. And also the rear-facing camera can capture 720p HD video up to 30 fps while the front-facing camera can capture VGA video up to 30 fps. Apple also claims that the iPad 2 despite its thinner casing, will have the same battery life as the first iPad which is capable up to 10 hours usage and 30 days of standby time.

The 3G models of the iPad 2 will be compatible with the GSM networks of AT&T and other carriers as well as Verizon’s CDMA network. However, the versions compatible with Verizon’s network will be sold in the US only.

Along with the iPad 2, Apple also has designed new accessories including cases called Smart Covers and an HDMI adapter. The Smart Covers will be attached magnetically to the iPad 2 and will automatically wake the device when opened and put it to sleep when closed.

Well now for the prices. The Wi-Fi model iPad 2 will be available at $499 for 16GB, $599 for 32GB, while for the Wi-Fi + 3G model, it will be offered at $629 for 16GB, $729 for 32GB and $829 for 64GB.

Check more details specs of the iPad 2 on Apple’s website.

According to the pictures on the FCC documents, the Asus E600 has a screen aroud 4 inch in diagonal. The phone also comes with 5 megapixel camera with LED flash on the back, a 1300mAh battery, a volume rocker and camera key on the right-hand side, a microUSB port on the left, a lock/power key and 3.5mm audio jack at the top.

But the most interesting part of this is that the phone on the photos still come with Garmin-Asus branding charger and headphones which means this could be the same device that was leaked before. So we’ll see when Asus will officially join the Windows Phone 7 army.

[via: Phone Arena, FCC]

The story continues, that tipster said that he didn’t know if it would power on when he bought it. But then somehow managed to get access to “a developer menu with a lot of features”, not sure what are they.

Anyway, from those pictures and what we know so far, the Motorola Olympus is running Android 2.2 with non-Droid version of Motorola’s updated UI and has AT&T software installed. Physically it’s said to be larger than the Motorola Defy which means has a display size larger than 3.7 inches. The Tegra 2 chip and HDMI out are part of the main features of this phone. In addition, there’s also a hotspot app, the requisite DLNA support, front-facing camera and microUSB port for charging/syncing.

The Motorola Olympus is said to be heading to AT&T in this January. So what next? Will you expect the story to continue? If so, Gizmodo probably will try to get that phone from the tipster, tearing it down and post a review before the phone even made official (in your dream..)

Find more pictures on Gizmodo.

If you have a plan to buy Windows Phone 7 from AT&T you probably need to know more about those three devices so you can make a good decision. Let’s take a look at the brief comparison of these three devices.

Samsung Focus – Brillian 4-inch Super AMOLED WVGA screen, thinnest and lightest Windows Phone devices. Currently offered from AT&T at the price of $199.99 with 2 year contract.

LG Quantum – Full QWERTY keyboard for faster, easier texting, 16 GB internal memory, Play To (or DLNA) software that lets you easily transfer photos & videos to your home entertainment system.

HTC Surround – Surround yourself with entertainment wherever you go, Slide-out speakers with SRS Dolby Mobile surround sound, Kickstand for hands-free viewing, 16 GB internal memory. Currently offered from AT&T at the price of $199.99 with 2 year contract.

The gadget review site TestFreaks gives 8.9 score out of 10 for the Samsung Focus and it’s ranked on 12th of 870 Samsung devices and on 38th among all cellphones reviewed on that site. Find more details on TestFreaks.

[via: AT&T]

To remind you about the detail specs of the Samsung Focus, see below:

Key Features:

• Windows® Phone 7 Operating System
• 4.0” Super AMOLED™ display
• 5.0MP Camera/ Camcorder with auto-focus and flash
• Full HTML browser with pinch and zoom
• Multiple messaging options (Exchange Email, Text and Picture with threaded messaging)
• Microsoft® Zune service
• Microsoft® Bing maps and voice search
• Wi-Fi with AT&T Hot Spots
• Microsoft® Office Mobile
• Windows® Phone Marketplace
• Advanced gaming features – access Xbox LIVE® right from your handset
• aGPS with AT&T Navigator
• AT&T U-verse® Mobile
• Samsung Now Hub
• 720p video record/playback
• Integrated social networking services
• Stereo Bluetooth® 2.1 connectivity
• Multimedia package with features such as Music Player, Expandable Memory Slot supporting up to 32GB3, Games & 4 Pole 3.5mm Ear-jack

Specifications:

• Quad-Band EDGE (850/900/1800/1900MHz); Tri-band UMTS (850/1900/2100MHz)
• Display: 4 inches WVGA 480×800 pixels Super AMOLED
• Dimensions: 4.84” x 2.56” x 0.39”
• Weight: Approximately 4.2 ounces
• Memory:
• 8GB internal storage memory
• External microSD™ memory card slot up to 32 GB (class 2 (or higher) microSD card, card sold separately)
• Talk Time: Up to 6.5 hours4
• Standby Time: Up to 300 hours

[via: SamsungUSA]

If you followed the Keynote of the iPhone 4 announcement, it’s clearly said that the iPhone will be available starting from June 24th. However, sadly to say it’s only for five lucky countries: USA, France, Germany, UK and Japan. For those countries, pre-orders of the iPhone 4 both in Apple Retail Store and Apple Online Store will start on June 15.

In USA, AT&T still will be the only one to offer the iPhone 4. It offers the iPhone 4 16GB for $199 and $299 for the 32GB. In Germany, T-Mobile also remains the only operator to have a contract with Apple.

Special case for Japan, the iPhone 4 will hit the SoftBank’s stores starting from June 24th. While in France, people can choose from more than one operators. Although Orange is the only carrier which is officially confirm to offer the iPhone, SFR and Bouygues Telecom are also rumored will join Orange.

In UK, T-Mobile UK will join O2, Orange and Vodafone to offer iPhone to their customers.

[via: GSMArena]

You may excited to hear this news and so do i. Now to make it more hot, let’s take a look at the following pictures of those two phones. The BlackBery 9700 was posted on CrackBerry Forums while the HTC Touch Pro 2 which is reportedly to be called as Tilt 2 was posted on Engadget. But please remember that those phones are not yet launched and we don’t know how long it takes for AT&T to release them.

BlackBerry 9700 and BlackBeryy Bold

AT&T Touch Pro 2 aka Tilt 2?